LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF 1 JOHN 4:8(NCV)



"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."



  

1.Love never gives up.
2.Love cares more for others than for self.
3.Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.
4.Love doesn’t strut,
5.Doesn’t have a swelled head,
6.Doesn’t force itself on others,
7.Isn’t always “me first,”
8.Doesn’t fly off the handle,
9.Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,
10.Doesn’t revel when others grovel,
11.Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
12.Puts up with anything,
13.Trusts God always,
14.Always looks for the best,
15.Never looks back,
16.But keeps going to the end.

 

WHAT IS YOUR SCORE ?

 

WHEN YOU WALK IN LOVE , THERE IS NO WAY YOUR MIRACLE WILL NOT WALK TOWARDS YOU !

 

MY PRAYER FOR YOU IS SIMPLE ; MAY GOD GIVE YOU THAT NEEDED GRACE TO WALK IN LOVE ALWAYS IN JESUS NAME , AMEN.

 

 

BE BLESSED!

 

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JOHN 7:29


"but I know him because I am from him and he sent me."




10 KEYS - DO YOU KNOW HIM ?



1. When you don't know the God you serve , when attacks and persecution comes rather than use the weapons in the word with thanksgiving to fight back , you doubt . If you are at that level , keep working on your faith , you will surely overcome in Jesus name , Amen. phil 4:6 (NLT ) " Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. "
2.When you don't know the God you serve , Satan will always mock you .Psalm 3:2 " Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah."
3.When you don't know the God your serve , in times of persecution , praise becomes difficult . Scripture says in  Roms 12:12 "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;"
4.When you don't know the God you serve , when attacks comes rather than rejoice and celebrate for what God is about to do , you go into depression and feel God is wicked , lol . "guilty" . You will overcome it in Jesus name , Amen. john 16:1 (jb2000)"These things I have spoken unto you that ye should not be offended."
5.When you don't know the God you serve , joy becomes hard in the midst of trial  , You will overcome it in Jesus name , Amen. joel 1:12 (NLT)"The grapevines have dried up, and the fig trees have withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees--all the fruit trees--have dried up. And the people's joy has dried up with them."
6. When you don't know the God you serve , your talk will always be in the negative. You can't see anything good that the lord has done for you .Mal 3:13 (GWT )""You have used harsh words against me," says the LORD. "You ask, 'How have we spoken against you?'
7. When you don't know the God you serve complain and murmuring will be the order of the day in your life . But you can always work on it . Never allow it to discourage you. God is a coach and a teacher , He saw me through it with love and kindness . Always willing to help us through . Always . Amen. Phil 2:14-15 "Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world,".
8. When you know Him , praise is the first thing that comes out of your mouth , when the enemy comes in like a flood . With joy and laughter you say " father , hmmm, thank you for this opportunity that has presented itself again . Thank you lord . " Then you begin to pull out the weapons of war in the word with relish and joy.Amen.Isaiah 12:3 (NIV) "With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation."
9. When you know Him , your tears turns into dialogue with Him . You just talk with Him and He talks with you and at the end of the day , you are so full of joy and laughter , that you sense Satan don't know what to do with you anymore . "lol," Amen.Gens 18:27-29 "And Abraham replied, “Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord, although I am but dust and ashes. “Suppose the fifty righteous are lacking five, will You destroy the whole city because of five?” And He said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.”He spoke to Him yet again and said, “Suppose forty are found there?” And He said, “I will not do it on account of the forty.". God is a humorous God , laughs a lot and He is kind . whoosh..
10.When you know Him , you will know when He gives you an opportunity to sow your seed , you can't miss it . The first thing you say is father thank you . , quickly you key into it . Psalm 41:1-3 works . hmm. Amen. prov 22:9 (ESV)"Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor."

BONUS:
11. When you do know Him , forgiveness is easy . why? Any time He tells you to forgive, the thought that He told you brings so much joy . why? because you Love Him ! Amen. john 14:15 (NASB)"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments."






Prayer: father help me to know you more in Jesus name , Amen.



Be blessed!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF MATTHEW 13:11) Re,post


" He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given."



10 KEYS ABOUT THE REVELATION OF THE WORD


1.Until you are fully persuaded about the mystery (revelation) behind a particular verse of scripture , you won't see the manifestation in your life. Roms 4:21 (NIV)"being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised."
2. Every revelation you catch in scripture ; is a revelation of the power at work (God) in you. Eph 3:20 (NLT)"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think."
3. God reveals His mystery (revelation) only to those that love Him . John 14:21 . You doubt? go and ask David in the book of psalms . He caught the mystery of Jesus , before His arrival . Why? He was a lover .psalm 18:1 (Kings james 2000)"I will love you, O LORD, my strength."
4. When God sees your consistency ; He begins to unfold the mystery to you .Luke 11:8 (NLT)"But I tell you this--though he won't do it for friendship's sake, if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence."
5. Revelation is a step by step process . You cannot catch it all in one day .Isaiah 28:10(NLT)"He tells us everything over and over--one line at a time, one line at a time, a little here, and a little there!"
6. If you walk in the flesh , you will never see what God is showing you . Roms 8:6(ESV) "For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace."
7. God has a particular timing , He brings a particular revelation to you for your spiritual growth and teaching. Eccl 3:11"He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end."
8. Revelation easily comes to those who fear Him (reverence him and obey him) psalm 25:14(NIV)"The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them."
9. A man who is always on His kneels , is a man who will always hear and receive from God . Daniel 6:10 (NIV)"Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before."
10. Once you catch the mystery behind the logos , there is no way , Satan can deceive you . Why? you are now an authority in that area of scripture . Luke 10:19(NIV)"I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."




Personal quote:

"Revelation is the mother of manifestation"


I PRAY FOR YOU TODAY IN THE NAME OF JESUS MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU THE GRACE TO SEE THE MYSTERY IN HIS WORD THAT WOULD CHANGE EVERY CHALLENGE YOU PASSING THROUGH NOW INTO TESTIMONIES IN JESUS NAME ,AMEN.


BE BLESSED!

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LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF HEBREWS 10:37(NIV)



"And, "But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back."


10 KEYS -WHY CHRISTIANS DRAW/SHRINK BACK .


1. Weak faith - When they first believed , they had strong faith . but as the day progressed into weeks , weeks into months, from months into one year , two years and so on , their faith became weak and they turned back and looked out for other quick options to their problem. Here is the key - No matter what you think , God is still faithful to His word . Faith is a fight and we have been called to fight a good fight of faith . why ? Is good because at the end you shall surely be declared a winner and all your losses returned back to you a double portion . Isaiah 61:7(Amp)"Instead of your [former] shame you shall have a twofold recompense; instead of dishonor and reproach [your people] shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double [what they had forfeited]; everlasting joy shall be theirs."
2.Doubt - Is another strong reason , Christians shrink back especially when they have being standing faithfully for sometime . If they are not careful , they begin to doubt again , the promise they were once sure of .but read this good news from scriptures that will encourage you, when you first believed, it was a sure thing then and it is still a sure thing today . Amen.Heb 10:38(Msg)"So don’t throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It’s still a sure thing! But you need to stick it out, staying with God’s plan so you’ll be there for the promised completion."
3.Frustrations- If you don't know how to handle your frustrations , it can cause you to miss something great already planned for you by God. Jesus said something in scripture from the book of John 16:33 (Amp)" I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]" His peace is what you use in dealing with it . Many Christians back out at the tip of their miracle because of the enemy using the weapon of frustration against them. use peace .
4.Fear -Satan's weakest point , he turned into his strongest weapon against the christian who is not rich in the word . Such Christians usually shrink back , when they allow their thought pattern to shift into the negative .Burt one of the ways to fight against it , is simply to resist the very thing we fear and use our faith to stop every fiery dart of fear . Eph 6:16(Amp)"6 Lift up over all the [covering] shield of  saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one]."
5.weariness- when a christian has prayed and prayed and it seems nothing is showing up . He begins to get weary and if he is not careful he shrinks back . but here is the key , your weariness is a sign that just alittle push and patience can bring you into that particular miracle you have all the while being waiting for . push ! Heb 6:15"And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise."
6.Internal weakness- Many Christians have drawn back into the world . why? They felt their internal weakness was a big hindrance to their salvation . Rather than wait for God to help them , they helped themselves back to Egypt .But I remember this scripture has always worked for me and it is still working . 2 Cor 12:9(Amp)" But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!"
7. Offence -Made John the baptist to draw back , when he sent a message to Jesus if he was the one to come or  should they start looking for someone else. he was offended and the next thing we read from scripture was that he lost his head . I strongly believe if he had prayed like Paul and Silas in prison , something would have happened. Luke 7:19(NLT)" and he sent them to the Lord to ask him, "Are you the Messiah we've been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?". The key to overcoming offence is joy . James 1:2(NLT)"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy."
8.Prolonged delay - Especially for a sister/brother who has being waiting on the lord for a marriage partner or a child . pressure from the world can cause them to look for other options . But here again I remember one scripture that has worked for me and I believe for many Christians too. Isa 49:23b(Amp)"and you shall know [with an acquaintance and understanding based on and grounded in personal experience] that I am the Lord; for they shall not be put to shame who wait for, look for, hope for, and expect Me."
9.wrong mind set - There is power in our minds . once you set it wrongly , by meditating on the worse , the worse usually happens . (back to Egypt). Scripture rightly says this from the book of Heb 10:39(Amp)" But our way is not that of those who draw back to eternal misery (perdition) and are utterly destroyed, but we are of those who believe [who cleave to and trust in and rely on God through Jesus Christ, the Messiah] and by faith preserve the soul."
10.Persistent attacks - Many Christians today have stopped going to church/fellowship because they couldn't handle the persistent attacks .But one weapon that has always worked and still does from the book of James 5:13 is prayer . prayer is what builds up your spiritual muscles against such attacks and you are able to stand strong having done all . Amen. Eph 6:13(Amp)" Therefore put on God’s complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place]."



Personal quote:


" why walk away at the finish line "



prayer : Father give me the grace not to turn back now in Jesus name , amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF 2 TIMOTHY 4:7 (Re-post)



" have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"



10 KEYS ON HOW TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH



1.Praying consistently - Prayer is like spiritual fuel to your life . The more you pray the more grace comes to hold on to your faith . A prayerless christian is a lifeless christian . why is that ? Prayer is the very life of a christian . Jesus was a prayer champion .Mark 1:35"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went  out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." Prayer moves the hand of God to act on your behalf.
2.forgiveness -unforgiveness will always stop you from holding firmly to your faith . Why ? you are offended . forgiveness will loosen you from that grip and cause you to hold on to your faith .Jesus said in John 16:1 (NLT)"I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith."
3.Fasting - Fasting adds fuel to your faith and keeps it alive .It helps to sustain you in times of trials and crises . Jesus encouraged us to fast from scripture . Matt 6:16 (NLT)"And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get."
4.Endurance - If you don't learn how to endure trials and temptations when they come , you would fail to hold on to your faith , when challenges come to test you . James 1:12 (Amp)" Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him."
5.Grace - Is the only thing that helps us to hold on to our faith . Anything outside grace is self righteousness which will never work,.Paul even said this in scripture that it is by grace .1 Cor 15:10 (Amp)"But by the [remarkable] grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not without effect. In fact, I worked harder than all of the apostles, though it was not I, but the grace of God [His unmerited favor and  blessing which was] with me."
6.Giving - Fuels our expectation and our expectations in turn fuels our faith as we expect to reap what we have given or sown according to Luke 6:38 (Amp)" Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.”
7.Worship - God seeks true worshipers . A true worshiper will always hold firmly to his faith in God . Not just because of what God has done for him , but because of who God is to Him. The Alfa and Omega God .Isaiah 45:22(Amp)"“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth;For I am
God, and there is no other."
8.Interceding for others - When we intercede for others our heart is drawn unto God in prayer in expectation of answer to our prayers .And this in turn helps us to hold firmly to our faith , as without faith we cannot please God when we pray or intercede for others . Heb 11:6 (Amp)"But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him. "
9.Joy - Is the engine room of our faith , because joy is what gives us  the strenght to keep our faith running in the lord . John 15:11(Amp)"I have told you these things so that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy may be made full and complete and overflowing."
10.Evangelism - Is one powerful tool that keeps our faith running . Why is that ? you cannot preach Jesus and not believe what you preach . The more we preach about Jesus , the more we believe in Jesus , and the more we believe the more faith comes to believe the more .Mark 16:15 (Amp)" And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."


Faith quote :

"when you are fully persuaded , your faith cannot be shaken " ADOB



prayer : Father help me lord to hold firmly to my faith in Christ in the name of Jesus , Amen.






Remain blessed!!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF 2 TIMOTHY 4:7 (Re-post)



" have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"



10 KEYS ON HOW TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH



1.Praying consistently - Prayer is like spiritual fuel to your life . The more you pray the more grace comes to hold on to your faith . A prayerless christian is a lifeless christian . why is that ? Prayer is the very life of a christian . Jesus was a prayer champion .Mark 1:35"And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went  out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." Prayer moves the hand of God to act on your behalf.
2.forgiveness -unforgiveness will always stop you from holding firmly to your faith . Why ? you are offended . forgiveness will loosen you from that grip and cause you to hold on to your faith .Jesus said in John 16:1 (NLT)"I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith."
3.Fasting - Fasting adds fuel to your faith and keeps it alive .It helps to sustain you in times of trials and crises . Jesus encouraged us to fast from scripture . Matt 6:16 (NLT)"And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get."
4.Endurance - If you don't learn how to endure trials and temptations when they come , you would fail to hold on to your faith , when challenges come to test you . James 1:12 (Amp)" Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him."
5.Grace - Is the only thing that helps us to hold on to our faith . Anything outside grace is self righteousness which will never work,.Paul even said this in scripture that it is by grace .1 Cor 15:10 (Amp)"But by the [remarkable] grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not without effect. In fact, I worked harder than all of the apostles, though it was not I, but the grace of God [His unmerited favor and  blessing which was] with me."
6.Giving - Fuels our expectation and our expectations in turn fuels our faith as we expect to reap what we have given or sown according to Luke 6:38 (Amp)" Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.”
7.Worship - God seeks true worshipers . A true worshiper will always hold firmly to his faith in God . Not just because of what God has done for him , but because of who God is to Him. The Alfa and Omega God .Isaiah 45:22(Amp)"“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth;For I am
God, and there is no other."
8.Interceding for others - When we intercede for others our heart is drawn unto God in prayer in expectation of answer to our prayers .And this in turn helps us to hold firmly to our faith , as without faith we cannot please God when we pray or intercede for others . Heb 11:6 (Amp)"But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him. "
9.Joy - Is the engine room of our faith , because joy is what gives us  the strenght to keep our faith running in the lord . John 15:11(Amp)"I have told you these things so that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy may be made full and complete and overflowing."
10.Evangelism - Is one powerful tool that keeps our faith running . Why is that ? you cannot preach Jesus and not believe what you preach . The more we preach about Jesus , the more we believe in Jesus , and the more we believe the more faith comes to believe the more .Mark 16:15 (Amp)" And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."


Faith quote :

"when you are fully persuaded , your faith cannot be shaken " ADOB



prayer : Father help me lord to hold firmly to my faith in Christ in the name of Jesus , Amen.





Remain blessed!!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK EPHESIANS 6:16 (Amp )


"Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one]."



10 KEYS - WHY THE SPIRITUAL ATTACKS


1. spiritual attacks can,t destroy you ; it only comes to toughen your spirit .Isa 48:10 (Amp)" Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice."
2. Your spiritual attacks is what God uses to train you as a soldier in the field of spiritual warfare . Never allow it to discourage you . Is all part of your preparation. 2 Tim 2:3 (Amp )" Take [with me] your share of the hardships and suffering [which you are called to endure] as a good (first-class) soldier of Christ Jesus.
3. spiritual attacks gives you an understanding of the works of the enemy and the power of God .1 John 3:8b (Amp) "The reason the Son of God was made manifest (visible) was to undo (destroy, loosen, and dissolve) the works the devil [has done].
4. spiritual attacks gives you an in-depth understanding of an in-depth knowledge of the defeat of  Satan. Truly you see his defeat. psalm 119:71 (NIV)"It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." The attacks , throws light into the revelation of God's word.
5. spiritual attacks stirs your faith in Christ rather than discourage your faith. Why do I say that ? There is a season you come into , when rather than you being discouraged by the attacks , your faith is built up through it. This is where you know that scriptures can't lie. God can use both the good and the evil to work for your good. Roms 8:28 (ASV)"And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose."
6. You are under an attack because you carry something the enemy is afraid of . God gave you a gift/talent to bless your world with.1 peter 4:10 "As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
7. You are under an attack because what you carry , will expose the kingdom of darkness . Now , lets talk , "Do you think Satan is just going to let you have a free ride ?" lol . alght I know you know."lol" Matt 5:14(NIV) "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." getting up that hill is "war" .lol.
8.you are under an attack because the enemy is trying to stop you from reaching your destiny , Don't give up .1 Thess 2:18(NIV)"For we wanted to come to you--certainly I, Paul, did, again and again--but Satan blocked our way."
9. Your attacks is a sign that there is something great about you. Satan doesn't bother irrelevant people. You are relevant ! 2 Cor 4:7 (NASB)"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;" Satan is after that greatness.
10. When you are under an attack , find your gift , there is something God has given you , use it . that is what the enemy is after . Once your gift is dead , you are no threat to them any more . Roms 12:6(NIV)"In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you." Your gift will not die in Jesus name ,Amen.
11. You are under an attack because you are a blessing to your world . The world is waiting . Don't lose hope and don't give up ! You will make it in Jesus name , Amen. Gen 22:15-18 (MSG)"The angel of God spoke from Heaven a second time to Abraham: “I swear—God’s sure word!—because you have gone through with this, and have not refused to give me your son, your dear, dear son, I’ll bless you—oh, how I’ll bless you! And I’ll make sure that your children flourish—like stars in the sky! like sand on the beaches! And your descendants will defeat their enemies. All nations on Earth will find themselves blessed through your descendants because you obeyed me.”


I PRAY FOR YOU , EVERY PLAN OF THE ENEMY TO STOP YOU , WILL FAIL THIS YEAR IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS , AMEN.



BE BLESSED!


I SHARE ONE OF MY SECRETS WITH YOU TODAY ; I LAUGH ALOT , I GUESS I TOOK THAT FROM MY  DAD AN MY SIBLINGS . BUT THE SECRET IS , THAT IS WHAT KEEPS ME FRESH AND HEALTHY AND BEEN ABLE TO STAND IN JOY IN THE MIDST OF MY STORMS .LOL . WOW

10 KEYS - GIVING BIRTH TO YOUR ISAAC

• • LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF GENESIS 21:3(Amp
  • " Abraham named his son Isaac (laughter), the son to whom Sarah gave birth."
  
  1.Your Isaac is not just a blessing , but it is called "THE BLESSING " and it will require uncommon patience to take possession of it. .If you are impatient , you will get an Ishmael , that won't even measure up with your Isaac . Heb 11:6(Amp)" But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him."
  2.When you are about to give birth to your Isaac , be strong . why ? .Jesus was spat upon, beaten , ridiculed  on His way to receive his reward . but today we all know the story .Heb 12:2 (NLT)" We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne."
  3.When giving birth to your Isaac , get ready to pas through , what I call the three schools of life . very compulsory . If you are serious about giving birth . Amen. Isaiah 43:2(Amp)" “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
  And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you.When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched,
  Nor will the flame burn you." Key - Don't give up , the reward at the other side  is unthinkable. (1 Cor 2:9)
  4. When giving birth to your Isaac , the fruits of the flesh must be dealt with .At times it is painful , but at the end you would thank Him (God) that He dealt with it .Gal 5:19-21(Amp)" 19 Now the practices of the [i]sinful nature are clearly evident: they are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality (total irresponsibility, lack of self-control),20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions [that promote heresies], 21 envy, drunkenness, riotous behavior, and other things like these. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God."
  5.If you are not fully persuaded about your promised Isaac , giving birth to it can be a problem . Abraham did not only believe God, but bible recorded that he was fully persuaded about it and he kept giving God glory. Roms 4:21"And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform."
  6.When giving birth to your Isaac , be ready to confront your goliath on the way .Key - Just like David , never be scared of him. but use the weapon in your mouth (the word of God ) to bring him down like David did . Amen.Isaiah 51:16(NLT)" And I have put my words in your mouth and hidden you safely in my hand. I stretched out the sky like a canopy and laid the foundations of the earth. I am the one who says to Israel, 'You are my people!'"
  7. When giving birth to your Isaac , someone said P.U.S.H meaning push in prayers , praises , thanksgiving until something happens . Amen.. Luke 18:1(NLT)" One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up."
  8.Giving birth to your Isaac is not instant , but it requires years of preparation , teaching and walking in the TRUTH until the set time the Lord has prepared for your birth.  Remember  Isaiah 28:10(NLT)" He tells us everything over and over--one line at a time, one line at a time, a little here, and a little there!"
  9.Timing is very important . Follow God's timing and you won't give birth to Ismael instead of an Isaac. Gal 4:4(Amp)" But when [in God’s plan] the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the [regulations of the] Law,."
  10.It will also require seasons of Isolation .but know this  as you grow in Christ , you will understand the reason why . Key- Moses was kept in the wilderness for forty years away from his friends and the public until it was time . He is always right . Exo 3:1(NIV)" Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God." 
  Personal quote 
  
  
• " The Birth of your Isaac is your day of celebration and laughter"
• Prayer : Father help me to give birth to my Isaac now in Jesus name , Amen.
• Is your time . Amen.

TEN OPPORTUNITIES GOD BRINGS OUR WAY.

 LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF GALATIANS 6:10(NLT)

"Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone--especially to those in the family of faith."

1. Opportunities to thank God - God gives us the opportunity to thank Him, especially when we face diverse temptations/trials /challenges. why? So He can prove to the enemy , who He is , The very "I AM , I AM".Psalm 46:10 (NLT)"Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world."

2. Opportunities to praise Him- When prayer seems to be delaying , He gives us that prompting to change to praise , so He can prove to that stubborn enemy , that there is no God like Him. Case in point Jehoshaphat when confronted with five Kings , He resorted to praise and the miraculous happened ! Amen.2 Chron 20:20 (NLT)"At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the LORD caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves"

3.Opportunities to pray - He creates this opportunity for us , When He wants the enemy to see He is the God of signs and wonders . Case in point , when Elijah cried unto God at the hour of the evening sacrifice , when he was confronted with the prophets of baal . what Happened ? He prove himself again as the God of signs and wonders . And the people  bowed their heads to the ground before God . 1 Kings 18:39 (NLT)"And when all the people saw it, they fell face down on the ground and cried out, "The LORD--he is God! Yes, the LORD is God!"

4.Opportunities to forgive - He creates this opportunity when he wants to open a door of blessing , that normally it would take like 6 months of consistent prayer to open. How do I know this? The power of forgiveness works quicker at times , than the power of prayer . When somebody hurts us deeply , and he sees we would have reacted back , but because of Him , we choose to forgive and forget , He is deeply moved , to me , we remind Him of the pain His son went through on the cross , rather than react , he chose to forgive . He is provoked to step in , and do for us , what normally would have taken some time .Matthew 6:14(NIV)"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."

5.Opportunities to show we love Him-God gives us this opportunity all the time ,which comes in the form of a sacrifice . Example , Spending time in His presence , giving to the poor , giving to Him what you love to keep etc. Gen 22:15-16(Msg)"The angel of God spoke from Heaven a second time to Abraham: “I swear—God’s sure word!—because you have gone through with this, and have not refused to give me your son, your dear, dear son, I’ll bless you—oh, how I’ll bless you!"

6.Opportunities to fast - He creates this opportunity for us , when he sees our spiritual life is now becoming dull. Isaiah 58:6 (NIV)""Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?" 

7.Opportunities to study the word - When he sees our word level is going down , he can shut down all other activities , so we can sit down at home and meditate on the word. He does this , by creating a craving in our spirit to sit down and study the word .Another reason for this also , is when He sees the enemy is planning an attack , He gets us prepared so we can use the word to fight and not to shrink in fear. Isaiah 59:19"So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him."

8.Opportunities to give - from experience , When we ask Him for something we "need" , He creates an opportunity for us to sow into the life of people who are also in need , especially the poor , so He in return can fulfil His promise in our lives .Prov 22:9 (NIV)"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

9.Opportunities to work in His vineyard - You can't miss this one . He loves those , who work in His vineyard . So the opportunity is always open for those who are interested . 1 cor 15:58 (NIV)"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

10. Opportunities to testify - He does all the above for us to have the opportunity to testify of His faithfulness .Luke 21:13 (Amp)"This will be a time (an opportunity) for you to bear testimony."

Personal quote:

"There is always something great , behind every opportunity"

PRAYER : Father create opportunities for me that will bring honor to your name in Jesus name , Amen.

Is your turn to testify !

10 KEYS - FAITH VS FEAR.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF MATTHEW  9:28-29 (NLT) AND GEN 3:10(NIV)

"They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I can make you see?”“Yes, Lord,” they told him, “we do.”29 Then he touched their eyes and said, “Because of your faith, it will happen.”

GEN 3:10 (NIV)" "He answered, "I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid."

1.Fear will show you what is not real , faith will show you what is real. John 16:13"But when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come."

2.Fear will take over the driver's seat , if you allow him. Faith will give you a pleasant ride . John 16:33(NIV)""I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

3. Fear sees the "STOP SIGN" , faith sees "GO" .Exo 14:15.(ESV)"The LORD said to Moses, “Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward."

4. Fear and "it won't work" are best of friends ; faith and "it is very possible" are best of friends .Luke 1:37"For with God nothing shall be impossible."

5. Fear says you cannot cross it , faith sees the bridge to cross it . Jer 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.”12 And the Lord said, “That’s right, and it means that I am watching,and I will certainly carry out all my plans.”

6. Fear says you cannot go forward ; faith hears that "voice" "keep going". Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it."

7. Fear leads to discouragement. Faith leads to encouragement . Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."

8. faith is always full of joy . why? because faith is ever in God's presence. Fear keeps you out of His presence. Psalm 16:11 (ESV)"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

9. Fear complains . faith gives thanks unto God . 1 Thess 5:18 (NLT)"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."

10. Fear cries . faith laughs . Job 5:22 (NIV)"You will laugh at destruction and famine, and need not fear the wild animals".

QUESTION ? WHICH OF THESE EXCLUSIVE CLUBS DO YOU BELONG TO ?

PRAYER :Father fuel my faith and kill my fears in Jesus name , Amen.

Get ready , you are about to enter your next level in Jesus name , Amen.

Stay blessed!

10 KEYS - DO YOU KNOW HIM ?

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JOHN 7:29

"but I know him because I am from him and he sent me."

1. When you don't know the God you serve , when attacks and persecution comes rather than use the weapons in the word with thanksgiving to fight back ,you doubt and begin to draw back. If you are at that level , keep working on your faith, grow more in knowledge and you will surely overcome in Jesus name , Amen. Phil 4:6 (NLT ) " Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. "

2.When you don't know the God you serve , the enemy will always mock you .Psalm 3:2 " Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah." Key - Listen to God and not the voice of the enemy.

3.When you don't know the God your serve , in times of persecution , praise becomes difficult . Scripture says in Roms 12:12 "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;"  Key- Do what the word says .

4.When you don't know the God you serve , when attacks come rather than rejoice and celebrate for what God is about to do , you go into depression and feel God is wicked . Don't be discouraged . you will overcome it in Jesus name , Amen. John 16:1 (jb2000)"These things I have spoken unto you that ye should not be offended."

5.When you don't know the God you serve , joy becomes hard in the midst of trial . worry not .you will overcome it in Jesus name , Amen. Joel 1:12 (NLT)"The grapevines have dried up, and the fig trees have withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees--all the fruit trees--have dried up. And the people's joy has dried up with them." Key - deliberately stir up your joy , by thinking of the good things God has done for you in the past . He will do it again . Amen.

6. When you don't know the God you serve , your speech will always be in the negative. .Mal 3:13 (GWT )""You have used harsh words against me," says the LORD. "You ask, 'How have we spoken against you?' Key - use your words to change your situation . Say how you want your life to be and stay on it . Mark 11:23

7. When you don't know the God you serve complain and murmuring will be the order of the day in your life . But you can always work on it . Never allow it to discourage you. Our "DADDY" God is a coach and a teacher . He is always willing to help us through . Always . Amen. Phil 2:14-15 "Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world,".

8. When you know Him , praise is the first thing that comes out of your mouth , when the enemy comes in like a flood . With joy and laughter you say " father , hmmm, thank you for this opportunity that has presented itself again . Thank you lord . " Then you begin to pull out the weapons of war in the word with relish and joy.Amen.Isaiah 12:3 (NIV) "With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation."

9. When you know Him , your tears turns into dialogue with Him . You just talk with Him and He talks with you and at the end of the day , you are so full of joy and laughter , that you sense Satan does not know what to do with you anymore . "lol," Amen.Gens 18:27-29 "And Abraham replied, “Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord, although I am but dust and ashes. “Suppose the fifty righteous are lacking five, will You destroy the whole city because of five?” And He said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.”He spoke to Him yet again and said, “Suppose forty are found there?” And He said, “I will not do it on account of the forty.". God is a humorous God , laughs a lot and He is kind . whoosh..

10.When you know Him , you will know when He gives you an opportunity to sow your seed . you can't miss it . The first thing you say is father thank you and you key into it . Psalm 41:1-3 works . Amen. Prov 22:9 (ESV)"Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor."

BONUS:

11. When you do know Him , forgiveness is easy . why? Any time He tells you to forgive, the thought that He told you brings so much joy . why? because you Love Him and you know He will be happy with you . And when God is pleased with you ! hmmm. Amen. John 14:15 (NASB)"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments."

Personal quote:

" When you know Him , the rest is history"

Prayer : father help me to know you more in Jesus name , Amen.

Be blessed.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK 3:17-18 (NLT)


"Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines;even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren;even though the flocks die in the fields,and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!"


10 KEYS - WHY REJOICE ?

1. Joy is one of the attributes of God . If God lives in us , how can you fail ?. Let nothing move you. 1 John 4:4(NIV)"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." And we all know the one in the world ."Satan".
2.We rejoice because a joyful man is simply a man leaving above his carnal nature. Where Satan cannot operate .Roms 8:6"For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
3. We rejoice because joyful people are able to see the impossible and believe it .Mark 9:23 (GWT)"Jesus said to him, "As far as possibilities go, everything is possible for the person who believes."
4. we rejoice because our testimony is in the hand of the lord not in our circumstances .Luke 6:22-23"Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets."
5. We rejoice because we see what the world cannot see. Heb 12:2 (GWT)"We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Then he received the highest position in heaven, the one next to the throne of God."
6. We rejoice because we feel secured in the Lord .psalm 4:7-8"Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety."
7. When you are fully persuaded about God's supernatural power ; joy is the resultant effect. Roms 15:13"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." joy is a key ingredient that gives birth to our expectations. Isaiah 64:5a"Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways."
8. We rejoice because joy is what connects us to the divine favour of God . psalm 126:6" He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
9. Joy is the key that opens the door of our Salvation . (deliverance , blessings , breakthroughs etc)psalm 50:23 (Amp)"He who brings an offering of praise and thanksgiving honors and glorifies Me; and he who orders his way aright [who prepares the way that I may show him], to him I will demonstrate the salvation of God."
10. We rejoice because we have a God who is more than willing to help us in anything we are facing in life .More than willing! Amen. Glory to God. psalm 121:1-2"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."



Personal quote:

" Joy is a good cure for ageing"

Prayer : father let my joy be full today in Jesus name , Amen.

stay blessed!





YOU ARE BLESSED! AMEN.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF PSALM 51:17 (NLT) 



"The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God."



10 KEYS FROM A BROKEN SPIRIT .



1. A broken spirit fears God , shields away from evil . Joseph told Potiphar's wife in the book of Genesis 39:9""There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"
2. A broken spirit is willing to make a sacrifice for God , it might not be pleasant for him at that moment , but love is a force that is as strong as death . song of solomon 8:6 (Amp)"Put me like a seal on your heart,Like a seal on your arm;For love is as strong as death,
3.A broken spirit can easily forgive , because of the forgiveness he/she has received from God . Col 3:13 (NLT)"Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others."
4.A broken spirit is always humble .why? he already knows the "pain" of being proud .1 Peter 5:5 (NLT)"In the same way, you younger men must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for "God opposes the proud but favors the humble."
5.A broken spirit will always tell the truth . he has learnt in the days of his affliction the consequences of telling lies . David said in Psalm 119:71 (Amp)"It is good for me that I have been afflicted,That I may learn Your statutes."
6.A broken spirit is willing to endure the pain , because he is very certain the Lord will reward him for his suffering and confident trust in him . Heb 10:35 (NIV)"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded."
7. A broken spirit will always check with God first before he makes a move . If God says no , he turns back immediately . David checked with the lord first before he went to Judah . 2 Sam 2:1(Amp)"
So it happened after this that David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go up into one of the cities of Judah?” And the Lord said to him, “Go up.” David asked, “Where shall I go?” And He said, “To Hebron.”(Amp)
8. A broken spirit is always willing to do what God says without complaining . Abraham God told him to go and sacrifice his son in the land of Moriah , he willing obeyed .Why? The Master is always right , even when we don't understand it .Gen 22:3(Amp)" So Abraham got up early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him and his son Isaac; and he split the wood for the burnt offering, and then he got up and went to the place of which God had told him."
9.A broken spirit is a spirit of flesh . A spirit that is always moved to compassion (mercy) for others .Eph 4:32 (NIV)"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
10.A broken spirit is a spirit that is set for heaven . Are you set for heaven ? Jesus is coming soon !!Rev 22:12"And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be."

BONUS : A broken spirit is a soul winner any day . Prov 14:25



 QUOTE:

"God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop ,broken clouds to give rain , broken grain to give bread ,broken bread to give strength . It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume. It is Peter , weeping bitterly , who returns to greater power" Vance Havner


Prayer : Father create in me a broken spirit and help me to know you and love you more in Jesus name , Amen.

bless you .

10 KEYS - THE POWER OF THANKSGIVING

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF MATTHEW 15:36-37.

"And he took the seven loaves and the fishes , and gave thanks , and brake them, and gave to his disciples , and the disciples to the multitude.And they did all eat , and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full."

1.Jesus gave thanks in the midst of gross insufficiency . Key-Thanking God in the midst of your storm, moves the hand of God against the storm. Zep 3:19 (NLT)" And I will deal severely with all who have oppressed you. I will save the weak and helpless ones; I will bring together those who were chased away. I will give glory and fame to my former exiles, wherever they have been mocked and shamed."

2. Jesus gave thanks because he saw it was done . what do you see? Jer 1:11a " Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me , saying , Jeremiah, what seest thou?

3. Jesus gave thanks because he had faith in God to do the miraculous . Mark 11:22 Jesus told his disciples to have faith in God like He did ." And Jesus answering saith unto them , Have Faith in God."

4. He was not canal minded. If you can't see it , you can't receive it. Roms 8:7,8 "Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God , neither indeed canbe. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God." 

5. He did not allow the crowd to discourage him.Never allow people to discourage you; you never know how close you are to your breakthrough/miracle/favor/blessing . keep giving God thanks.  Roms 12:12  "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer."

6. He was not afraid of the challenge. Key-our fears always gives room to the enemy to act . Bible say resist the devil in faith and he will flee from you. James 4:7(NLT)" So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

7. There is always supernatural provision available for us , when we connect to God through thanksgiving. Psalm 50:23(NLT)" 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."

8. Thanksgiving is a way of escape , from our wilderness experience. Roms 10:10 " For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." . What you say to God , is what brings deliverance. Thank him!

9. Thanksgiving is a seed of faith , the harvest ( your miracle) is the result of your thanksgiving of faith. Jesus said in the book of Matt 9:29"According to your faith be it unto you."

10.Jesus was not offended with God, when faced with the challenge of feeding the multitude . In our trying times or when faced with challenges , deliberately refuse to be offended with God, the temptation always come to do so, having prayed and asked for help.Key- Refuse to take offense ,it is a trick of the devil to stop you from receiving  your blessings. Thanksgiving , opens the door of escape for you. John the baptist lost his head , when he became offended with Jesus. (Matt 11:3) Jesus said in the book of John 14:1 "THESE THINGS have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended." Matt 11:6" And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me."

BONUSES:

11. Thanksgiving is an act of expectation . David said in scripture Psalm 37:4 when we delight in Him , He gives us the desires (expectations ) of our heart.

12.Thanksgiving is a cure for bitterness , envy ,etc . why? An expectant heart , cannot be bitter .why? he sees his own heart desires on the way." Lam 3:25" The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;"

13. God can do beyond what we imagine , when we give him thanks.Bible recorded that seven baskets full was remaining , after Jesus , gave thanks. Ephesians 3:20 (ESV)" Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,."

14. when you know the God you serve , it is always easy for you to give thanks.Daniel 11:32b " But the people that do know their God shall be strong , and do exploits." Be strong in faith!

Personal quote:

" A thankful heart is a joyful heart "

Prayer : Father the grace to thank you always , let that grace never depart from me in the name of Jesus , Amen.

Stay blessed!