LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF 1 CORINTHIANS 16:9 .
"For a great door and effectual is opened unto me , and there are many adversaries."
I TITLE THIS TEACHING , THE BENEFITS OF HAVING AN ADVERSARY. COME  AND  LETS SEE THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY.
1. The door has always been there but you never saw it , your adversaries will open your eyes to see that great door of opportunity. Elisha saw in it in the book of 2 Kings 2:2 , all the other prophets did not ."And Elisha said unto him, As the LORD  liveth , and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee , So they went down to Bethel." , read verse 3 from your bible , you would notice , they never saw , what Elisha was seeing. You will not miss your opportunity in Jesus name , AMEN.
2. It is through your adversaries you will discover those great gifts God had deposited in your life. Bro David in scriptures was not only cunning in playing , he was also a viliant man , a man of war, prudent in matters and a comely person too. If he was at home , with the brothers , he would not have discovered all these gifts , that finally took him to the palace. 1 Sam 16:18.Allow your Adversaries to bring out those dormant gifts in you through persecution.lol.Jesus said  "Rejoice and be exceeding glad for great is your reward in heaven:".Matt 5:12. Those reward , come in the form of blessings here on earth . ie. divine ideas , contacts , divine favour , you name it . glory to God. Amen.
3.Another benefit of having  adversaries ,is , they ensure they drive you to the very door of your opportuniy, inside their vechicle of shame , mockery and laughter. Scriptures say , before Jesus healed Jairus daughter in the book of Luke 8:53 and I quote  " And they laughed him to scorn , knowing that she was dead." , but what happened after that, verse 56 say " And her parents were astonished :" key- Enjoy your ride of shame now , for the world is about hear your testimony in the mighty name of Jesus , Amen. Now this is why you ought to enjoy the ride ? because on your  own , you won,t want to take that bold step , so they come to assist you through persecution , attacks , mockery ,envy  mixed with betrayal until you get to your door of opportunity. Watch this , they never left bro Joseph alone until he met with his connection to the palace in prison . The BUTLER!
"Then spake the Chief butler unto Pharoah ,saying I do remember my faults this day." Gens 41:9. That same day Joseph was freed from prison and he became the prime minister of Egypt. My God will surprise you this month of delivery in Jesus name , Amen.
4. Your Adversaries will cause you to give birth to your dreams , through prayer . Scriptures say Jesus in the book of Luke 22:44 "And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.". They help you build your prayer life .
5.Your Adversaries is what God uses , to give you a "hint" , that there is something at the other side; if you will not give up. Revelation 3:21 puts it like this " To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne , even as I also overcame , and am set down with my Father in his throne." you will overcome in Jesus name ,Amen.
 KEY -YOUR ADVERSARY IS ONLY A GATE WAY TO YOUR BREAKTHROUGH! DON'T LET HIM DISTRACT YOU.
I PRAY FOR YOU , IN THE NAME OF JESUS , MAY THE LORD OPEN YOUR EYES TO EVERY HIDDEN ADVERSARY IN YOUR LIFE IN JESUS NAME , AMEN.
YOU WILL SUCCEED IN JESUS NAME ,AMEN. I AWAIT YOUR TESTIMONY !

LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JUDE 1:25
"To the only wise God our Saviour , be glory and majesty , dominion and power , both now and evr .Amen."

1. God is extremely wise and very intelligent . He knows everything. It took me fourteen years , to learn this secret about Him. When you understand His ways , you will learn how  intelligent and wise He is.
The key is , it takes divine wisdom , to know , how what you are going through , he is still using it to work out his own plan for your life . Scriptures say in Ephesians 1:11b " being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will." if Joseph had not gone to the prison , he would not have met the butler. Key - his connection , was in "prison". The connection you need , might just be in that job / man  you despise so much. As a child of God , God will always use the evil against you to work for your good. God is wise.
2. Knowing that God is wise is an expereience , and when you have this experience , you can easily trust Him .
3. Whatever Satan does to us , he can still use it , to bring out something glorious out of our lives. It has happened to me several times. what I thought was my pain and shame , I later discovered , he used it strenghten my faith .He is faithful .
4.Nobody can take Him by surprise , not even the host of Satan . He knew Satan was going to deceive Eve to eat the apple , so what did he do ? Scriptures say , He had already , prepared the "sacrifice" Jesus before the foundation of the world. see scriptures Revelation 13:8 "All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast -- all whose names have not been written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world." (NIV)
5.Finally , when you have this knowledge of him , you will always laugh at the enemy , no matter what they are doing to you now , you will surely come out victorious . why ? simple answer " they cannot be wiser than the " only wise God"

The key is " having this experience" and experience is not a day affair . Is a step by step procedure. Scriptures say in Isaiah 28:10 " For precept must be upon precept , precept upon precept ; line upon line , line upon line; here a little , and there a little."

I  encourage you , no matter what you are going through now , key into this experience , that God is wise and there is no enemy here on earth or in the heavenlies , who is wiser then him. He will always make a way out for you. see the MSG VERSION OF 1 COR 10:13 " No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he 'll never let you be pushed past your limit ; he 'll always be there to help you come through it." And I know you will surely come through it in Jesus name,Amen.

I PRAY FOR YOU , MAY THIS KNOWLEDGE OF KNOWING HIM , AS THE "ONLY WISE GOD" BECOME YOUR EXPERIENCE FROM HENCE-FORTH IN JESUS NAME , AMEN. BE BLESSED! 

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF 1 PETER 4:12-13. (MSG VERSION)

" Friends when life gets really difficult , don't jump to the conclusion that God isn't on the job. Instead ,be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process , with glory just around the corner."

1. God is working on your case , even if you cant see physical changes .Trust Him. He is always on time to deliver . For it is written in the book of Isaiah 48:3b "I did them suddenly , and they came to pass ." Your miracle will happen so suddenly it will daze you. Be confident. God never fails. see the book of Joshua 1:5b for it is written "so I will be with thee; I will not fail thee , nor forsake thee."

2.You are being refined . Scriptures say in the book of Isaiah 48:10 "Behold , I have refined thee, but not with silver ; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction." This I can assure you , "your end will be great." why am I so sure , see what the book of 2 cor 4:17 (Amp version ) says "For our light , momentary affliction ( this slight distress of the passing hour ) is ever more and more abundantly preparing and producing and achieving for us an everlasting weight of glory [ beyond all measure , excessively surpassing all comparisons and all calculations , a vast and transcendent glory and blessedness never to cease!] Imagine what your end will be like , you have been given a "hint " .lol, glory!

3. Never be discouraged , in the kingdom of God this is a process ,you have to go through , if it is not working for your good , God won't permit it. You might not see how , but God cannot lie . It is working for your good . Roms 8:28.

4. Be glad , rejoice , celebrate now , because you know the end result . sing for joyyyy .Amen. Isaiah 54:1 says " SING, O barren ,thou that didst nor bear; break forth into singing , see verse 2" Enlarge the place of thy tent , and let them stretch forth.... ( think big , increase your faith ) now see the results in verse 3 " For thou shall break forth on the right hand and on the left;" .key- This is what happens , when you sing and not weep in the midst of your storms. Get a cd , watch a good gospel dvd , stir up your spirit and be joyful .Something is about to happen! Amen.

5. Finally , here is the good news , "hmmm" your breakthrough is just around the corner ! Now you say , Amen to that .




I PRAY FOR YOU "Hmm" YOU WILL NOT MISS YOUR BREAKTHROUGH IN JESUS NAME , AMEN. BE BLESSED!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF ROMANS 8:25

“But if we hope for that we see not , then do we with patience wait for it.”

1. What we hope for is “there”.

2. Patience is what gives birth to it in the physical.

3. We use our faith to receive from the kingdom of God , and patience is what God uses to prepare that faith. And faith grows better in the midst of your storms. See how the book of Hebrews 12:2a (Amp version) puts it “Looking away {from all that will distract} to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the source of our faith {giving the first incentive for our belief} and is also its Finisher {bringing it to maturity and perfection}.”

4. God uses patience to teach us deep truths about spiritual realities, so we can believe His word and receive that which He has prepared for us. Scriptures say in the book of 1 cor 2:9 –eyes have not seen what he has prepared for us. I share this revelation with you, it will scare you!! Patience is what prepares us for it. I give you a little description from the book of Ephesians 3:20 (Amp version) says it like this “ Now to Him Who ,by ( in consequence of) the { action of His } power that is at work within us , is able to { carry out His purpose and } do superabundantly , far over and above all that we {dare } ask or think { infinitely beyond our highest prayers , desires , thoughts hopes , or dreams }.”Now , just take a second and imagine this scripture in your heart. Hmmm, I rest my case o.

5. Long patience leads to persuasion, and when you become fully persuaded, nothing can stop your testimony.Scriptures say about Abraham in the book of Romans 4: 21“And being fully persuaded that , what he had promised , ‘he was able to perform.” Key – Patience is what gives birth to persuasion.


WHEN A MAN BECOMES FULLY PERSUADED ABOUT SOMETHING, NOTHING CAN STOP HIM.

I PRAY FOR YOU , MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU THIS DAY THE SPIRIT OF PATIENCE TO BECOME FULLY PERSUADED ABOUT HIS PROMISE FOR YOUR LIFE IN JESUS NAME,AMEN.

YOU WILL MAKE IT! BE BLESSED.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH 1:11-12 (NLT)
"Then the lord said to me, "Look, Jeremiah ! What do you see? "And I replied, "I see a branch from an almond tree."
And the LORD said. " That's right , and it means that I am watching ,and I will certainly carry out all my plans."

1. What you see, is your faith in action . Scriptures say in 2 cor 5:7 "(For we walk by faith ,not by sight:)
2. You can only receive what you see by faith , never doubt what you see , is "there". See what Jesus said in the book of Matt 21:22 "You can pray for anything and if you have faith , you will receive it."NLT VERSION.
3. In the kingdom of God , we see first and if we believe , we receive it. Jesus said in scriptures in the book of Mark 9:23 "What do you mean , 'if I can? Jesus asked, "Anything is possible if a person believes ". NLT VERSION.
4.Never give up , when you see it, hold tightly to it in prayers and thanksgiving . Prayer works and God is honoured when you appreciate Him. Luke 18:1 " One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up." Psalm 50:23 - "But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.If you keep to my path,I will reveal to you the salvation of God."
Hebrew 10:23 "Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm ,for God can be trusted to keep his promise."  (NLT VERSION)what am I saying , Never give up on what you see!
5. Finally , Is not everything you see , you tell everybody , be wise . Scriptures say in the book proverb 13:3"Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything." NLT VERSION.

WHAT YOU SEE ,GOD IS COMMITTED TO PERFORM.


 I PRAY FOR YOU , MAY THE LORD OPEN YOUR EYES TO SEE THAT WHICH HE HAS PREPARED FOR YOU THIS MONTH IN THE NAME OF JESUS ,AMEN.ISAIAH 64:4. BE BLESSED


 

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF 2 TIMOTHY 4:7
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course ,I have kept the faith".

1. Faith is a fight , and this fight happens within , not outside.
2. Faith speaks , if you are silent in the midst of your storms , you will be beaten terribly.lol. I tell you those demons are wicked. 2 Cor 4:13 says " We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written ,I believed , and therefore have spoken: we also believe , and therefore speak;" Say what you want to see in your life , never allow your circumstances to speak for you. Be in charge! Have dominion .See Gen 1:26.
3. Faith sees , once you can see it , then the fight begins. In God,s kingdom we see first before we receive. Jeremiah 1:11a says" Moreover the word of the lord came unto me ,saying, Jeremiah , what seest thou? " .your seeing is very important in God,s kingdom.
4. In this fight ,there are times , you would be badly beaten by depression , rejection, sorrow ,lol, " personal experience". But , I tell you the truth , is all part of the training process , keep exercising your faith and keep building up your spiritual muscles. 2 cor 16:13 puts it like this "watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." You have to be strong , if you are going to win.
5.  Revelation 21:7 " He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God , and he shall be my son.",Hmm, good news.

I share this secret with you , everything you can ever imagine , has been prepared for us . The only way you can receive it is by FAITH! Now , this will blow you away , Mark 9:23 (GOOD NEWS VERSION) "Yes said Jesus, 'if you yourself can! Everything is possible for the person who has faith."  that is what I call an open cheque to believe "anything". Have you seen a man with three hands and six heads . laughs " just a thought", IS POSSIBLE THOUGH.

I pray for you , may your faith not fail you at the point of your breakthrough/ miracle in Jesus name ,Amen. be blessed.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF GENESIS 1:26
"And God said,Let us make man in our own image , after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fowl of the air , and over the cattle ,and over all the earth ,and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth."
I just want to single out a word from this beautiful scripture - "image".
1. The image of God is fearless .
2. The image of God is bold.
3.The image of God is full of faith.
4. The image of God thinks like God.
5. The image of God operates from the supernatural.
The key is this , no matter the trial or test of faith , never see yourself less, because I just listed five things that describes you.
Keep working on your self and keep exercising your faith in the Lord.
You will succeed! Don't give up on your self . Jeremiah 1:5b puts it this way "  as I was with Moses ,so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee , nor forsake thee". Trust Him.

I pray a simple prayer for you today , you will get "there" in Jesus name , Amen. be blessed!