LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF HEBREWS 12:2a (Amp) Re- post



"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]."



10 KEYS - THAT WILL HELP YOUR FAITH TO GROW INTO THE LEVEL OF MATURITY .



1. Seasons of spiritual warfare - the more we engage in spiritual warfare , the more our faith is built up . At times we get weary , but we never lose hope .Why? It is all working for our good . building and developing our faith into the level of maturity were we command and we don't doubt a word of what we say . Mark 11:23(NIV)""Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them."
2.Trials and temptations- The more we overcome , the more our faith is built up to face the next challenge and for every challenge we overcome the stronger our faith gets. So never allow what you are facing to discourage you , you are only growing in the "dark" for your day of manifestation . Psalm 112:4"Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous."
3.Prayer - the more you pray , the more you grow in faith , the more you grow in faith , the better you become in the place of prayer . James 5:17(NIV)"Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years"
4.Fasting - we all know is a key that develops our faith muscles. so we engage in it for our faith to match with the challenges of the day . Isaiah 40:31"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
5.Speaking in tongues - Is a miracle . It works wonders , if you can engage in it everyday .Key -your faith is built quickly and it also quickens the mind of God in your spirit. Jude 20(Amp)" But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit;"
6. Sacrificial giving - Can only happen by faith , you can't do it in your flesh , that is why it is a sacrifice. The more you engage in it , the more your faith grows to that level of maturity.  David said in scripture he would not give to God that which will not cost him anything . "sacrifice"2 sam 24:24(NIV)"But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing . So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen and paid fifty shekels of silver for them."
7.Sacrificial praise and thanksgiving - will always cause your faith to grow faster . Why? obeying God when you are still facing your storm , makes your praise a sacrifice to him. Heb 13:15(NLT)Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.
8.Humility - Keeps your faith alive .it kills the pride in you and brings grace which enables your faith to grow . Simply put -1 peter 5:5"and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."
9.Persistent faith - helps your faith to grow faster into the level maturity . Why? the more you exercise your faith with persistence the more it grows. Luke 18:1-8 says it better , if you would care to read the full story but see what verse 8 (Amp) says "I tell you, He will defend and protect and avenge them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [persistence in] faith on the earth?".
10.And finally someone said the faith that has not been tested cannot be trusted. the test only comes to sharpen your faith , so it can grow well under the fire . 1 peter1:7 (NLT)"These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world."



PRAYER: Father help my faith to grow now in the mighty name of Jesus , I pray . Amen.



you re blessed!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JOB 14:14 (Amp)



" If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my warfare and service I will wait, till my change and release shall come."


10 Keys about this scripture +1


1.The key to receiving is "believing" . Job believed that his change will come and it did. Amen. job 42:10 (Amp)"And the Lord turned the captivity of Job and restored his fortunes, when he prayed for his friends; also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before."
2.Despite all the odds , hope against hope , he believed his change was coming, it did. This is the key - if it happened for job , then your case cannot be a hopeless one , it will happen to you too in Jesus name , Amen. Do not doubt , but believe it . John 20:29(Amp)"Jesus said to him, Because you have seen Me, Thomas, do you now believe (trust, have faith)? Blessed and happy and to be envied are those who have never seen Me and yet have believed and adhered to and trusted and relied on Me."
3.Many a time , we allow our circumstances to discourage us. But not the man Job , he held on to God's word and the Lord helped him as he promised in Isaiah 41:10 (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."
4.Despite the reproach . Job did not allow his faith in God to waiver .Job 2:9-10 (Amp)"Then his wife said to him, Do you still hold fast your blameless uprightness? Renounce God and die!
 But he said to her, You speak as one of the impious and foolish women would speak. What? Shall we accept [only] good at the hand of God and shall we not accept [also] misfortune and what is of a bad nature? In [spite of] all this, Job did not sin with his lips."
5.In the midst of his crises , he spoke positively and God honoured his word. Isaiah 44:26 (Amp)"[The Lord] Who confirms the word of His servant and performs the counsel of His messengers, Who says of Jerusalem, She shall [again] be inhabited, and of the cities of Judah, They shall [again] be built, and I will raise up their ruins,".
6.Job's knowledge of God's word , brought his deliverance . Dan 11:32b "but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits." It was the "knowing" that brought about Job's deliverance. This is the key - find out the truth in God's word concerning you .
7.Job remembered how God has been good to him in the past and he held on to his faithfulness. It worked! It will work for you in Jesus name ,Amen.   Job 29:5-7 "When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me; When I washed my steps with butter, and the rock poured me out rivers of oil; When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!"
8.His circumstances could not change God's appointed time for his life. Isaiah 60:22 (Amp)The least one shall become a thousand [a clan], and the small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its [appointed] time." NOTE!
9.When God's appointed time comes nothing can stand on the way . I share my testimony with you just to illustrate what I mean , I have been in ministry for 14 years by His grace , many of my friends whom I entered the ministry with ,some of them are already Zonal pastors, some area pastors. Here I was not even a "parish pastor" "lol" Amen. But I wasn't moved ,because I knew God had His own "Agenda". When it was time for me to be "officially" ordained a Minister in my Church , I observed mysteriously that despite all the odds that was coming my way from different directions , doors just kept opening , help was just coming from everywhere and I was ordained. That was when it "done" on me that truly there is " An Appointed time". It was as if I was seeing angels all over the place, working and seeing to it , that I got all the clearance I needed for my ordination . Is a day I believe , the lord has commanded for your heavens to open in any area you have been waiting upon Him for . Amen. psalm 105:19(NASB)"Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the LORD tested him."
10.Job had persistent faith . Luke 18:8 (Amp)" I tell you, He will defend and protect and avenge them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [persistence in] faith on the earth?" Keep asking , keep believing and keep knocking . Amen.
11.Finally Job understood Luke 21:19 "In your patience possess ye your souls.". Patience will take you to your palace .



PRAYER : Father let me not give up until my change has come in Jesus name , Amen.



BE BLESSED!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF LUKE 5:10( MSG Version)




"Simon Peter ,when he saw it ,fell to his knees before
Jesus ,"Master, leave ,I 'm a sinner and can't handle this holiness .Leave me to myself."


10 keys behind the power of Holiness


1. When you choose to live holy , you automatically become a carrier of God's presence.
2. The presence of God will always expose sin.
3. Sinner's can't live with a holy person . why? their sins will always be exposed by God 's presence.
4. Wherever God's presence is , miracles are bound to happen .
5. When you are a carrier of his presence . your prayer life becomes easy and sweet . why? He can easily communicate with you without any hindrance.
6. Revelation and divine secrets becomes common place in the life of the carrier.
7. Where his presence is ; this I can tell you ; fear is gone. Even when the enemy attacks you with fear ; because you are a carrier it brings joy to your heart ; when the holy Spirit gives you a word for that fear . It causes you to even celebrate the more ; beacuse you are sure of the word !Amen.
8. Demons don't like holy people . why? They can't hide anytime they are around . The light always exposes them .
9. People who are holy have a sharp sense of discernment . They can easily read the evil thoughts of others.
8. Holy people are attractive . They smell spiritually nice . You can never miss that "freshness" anytime you see them. "hmmm"
9. Nine is a question ? Is it possible to live holy in the midst of "the" thick darkness on earth ? The answer is a big yes
10. holiness is a one way ticket to heaven !!




I PRAY FOR YOU TODAY ;MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU THE GRACE TO LIVE HOLY IN THE NAME OF JESUS , AMEN.




IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN YOUR LIFE TO JESUS ; I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ACT FAST NOW , JESUS IS COMING SOON ; AMEN. WHAT WOULD BE YOUR GAIN /PROFIT AT THE END OF THE DAY . IF YOU ARE LEFT BEHIND?

SURRENDER TO HIM NOW AND BE BORN AGAIN .
IF YOU DESIRE I PRAY WITH YOU , FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME AND I WILL GLADLY JOIN YOU IN PRAYERS.


YOU ARE A WINNER !

BE BLESSED!

 

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF HEBREWS 11:36



:""And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment





10 KEYS ON HOW TO STAND STRONG IN THE MIDST OF CRUEL MOCKERY.




1.Your knowledge of scripture , gives you an edge over the situation . You need to know what scripture is saying concerning it . Why ? The same scriptures puts it like this in Prov 24:10 "If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.". and your knowledge of scripture is what gives you the your strenght to rise above it . Prov 24:5b "A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength."
2.Prayer - Now how does prayer come into this matter . Key - with the knowledge of scripture you have as your armour , you are able to do a good warfare with it , by reminding God of His promises concerning you . Isaiah 62:6(Amp) " you who [are His servants and by your prayers] put the Lord in remembrance [of His promises], keep not silence,". Now this is why you should , see verse 7 "And give Him no rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her a praise in the earth.". until He has done it . make you a praise , rolled away the reproach and turn you into a testimony . Amen.
3. I discovered , Satan loves it , when you pay him attention . No! Refuse to give him any . Key - James 4:7 (NLT)"So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."". When he sees , he is not getting any attention . he will flee. "lol"
4.your mockery is out to steal your joy . And when joy is gone , Satan brings you into his own atmosphere of depression , so he can deal with you the more . No ! Key - Maintain your stand in God's presence , by remaining joyful , so as to lock unto His pleasures . Psalm 16:11"Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."
5.Faith - by faith ( your confidence in God) you will quench all the flaming missiles (cruel mockings) of the wicked one. Eph 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].".Key - learn to fight the good fight of faith . Is good because you will win ! Amen.
6. When you are face with a cruel mockery . peace is a very strong weapon to use . never show the enemy you are moved or pained by it . hold your peace and let 1. God fight for you . Exodus 14:14 (NLT)"The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm."..2. Allow room for the good thing He is bringing to come into your life , without resistance . Job 22:21 (Amp)"Acquaint now yourself with Him [agree with God and show yourself to be conformed to His will] and be at peace; by that [you shall prosper and great] good shall come to you."
7.Always see your challenge as a test of your faith . Once you pass the test , you are ready for your next season ..promotion is at the door , take it and dump the mockery . 1 Peter 1:7:Amp)" So that [the genuineness] of your faith may be tested, [your faith] which is infinitely more precious than the perishable gold which is tested and purified by fire. [This proving of your faith is intended] to redound to [your] praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) is revealed."
8.Listen , your mockery prepares you for the blessing . if you can't stand the mockery , how will you be able to stand the blessing . When Peter saw the miracle that Jesus did , he couldn't stand it . Luke 5:8-10(Msg)"Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell to his knees before Jesus. “Master, leave. I’m a sinner and can’t handle this holiness. Leave me to myself.” When they pulled in that catch of fish, awe overwhelmed Simon and everyone with him. It was the same with James and John, Zebedee’s sons, coworkers with Simon."
9.Listen, mockery comes with fear and intimidation ,don't you ever allow it . Don't ! Satan is going to box you in , if you do and will always use it as an avenue to mock and intimidate you always with it .Key- Isaiah 41:10 (Msg)"Don’t panic. I’m with you, There’s no need to fear for I’m your God.I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you."
10.Now hear me , what do you think , you ought to be doing now ? celebrate , celebrate , celebrate!! That is how kingdom people do it . we celebrate because God is about to do something great . Amen. Roms 12:12 (NIV)"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."




PRAYER : Father the grace to celebrate it now , let it come upon me in Jesus name , Amen. Ok begin to dance and celebrate . Jeremiah 33:11


Love youuuu!!lol, Amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF NAHUM 3:4


 

"Because of the multitude of the whoredoms of the wellfavoured harlot, the mistress of witchcrafts, that selleth nations through her whoredoms, and families through her witchcrafts."




10 KEYS THAT WILL HELP YOU , IF YOU RE A VICTIM OF WITCHCRAFT ATTACKS .


1.Peace is a key weapon to use against the spirit of witchcraft .When they see you troubled , fret , discouraged , Listen , they are empowered the more to afflict you . Why? simple . who wouldn't score more goals , when he sees he is winning . Never show you are moved . Always hold your peace and deal with it in prayer . Remember what Jesus said in John 16:33"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."
2.Joy - Once you allow them (Witches) to steal your joy , they have stolen your harvest . Why is that ? your joy is connected to your harvest (reward) . so no matter what ,rejoice and keep rejoicing . They don't know what to do with people who constantly celebrate God in their lives . Joel 1:12"The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men." Notice - the harvest withered because the spirit of joy (God's presence) was gone. Psalm 16:11(NLT)"You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever."
3.Your knowledge of scriptures is very important . why? it is connected to your deliverance . so study the word hard . know what the word says , pray it , confess it and appreciate God with it. .Prov 11:9b"An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered."
4.Be born -again - If you are still in the world , friend , listen , you cannot fight them , as long as you are still in there camp . darkness cannot fight darkness . That is their territory . you cannot use their own platform to fight them . Receive Jesus as your lord and Saviour and guess what He said in the book of 2 Chron 20:15(HCSB)" and he said, "Listen carefully, all Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what the LORD says: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast number, for the battle is not yours, but God's."
5.Sin - will always expose you to their attacks . Let it go. you cannot beat demons in their own playground .." 1 John 1:9(NLT)"But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness
6.Holiness - Demons hate holiness . just like insects hate mosquito spray . Holy people carry the presence of God wherever they go . so your light, scares them off all the time . Luke 5:8 (Msg)"Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell to his knees before Jesus. “Master, leave. I’m a sinner and can’t handle this holiness. Leave me to myself.”
7.A life of praise and worship - God inhabits the praises of His people . He comes to dwell there . I have seen demons flee from my room , when I began to worship and praise him. 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."
8.Fasting and praying regularly - At lest once a week . to keep your spirit man alive and sensitive . Demons don't like fire branded Christians . they easily get burnt , so they look out for those whose fire has gone down . see the book of Isaiah 58 and Isaiah 40:31"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
9.Always Anoint yourself before you leave home and before you sleep . Why? To break every evil yoke in your life and around your life .Listen , we live in a demonic infested world . Is not a joke , I know what am saying , you don't just walk around like that . (NB: You can get a genuine pastor to pray on it for you , if you don't have the faith to pray on it your self) 2 Sam 12:20"Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat."
10.Witches work with information , so never be in a hurry to speak . period ! prov 13:3"He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction."

BONUSES : Be a man or woman of thanksgiving . Always appreciate God , always . it works . 1 Thess 5:18"Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]."
Faith - No matter the attack , let your faith in God be strong . practice never to waver , but to trust God absolutely . prov 3:25,26(Amp)" Be not afraid of sudden terror and panic, nor of the stormy blast or the storm and ruin of the wicked when it comes [for you will be guiltless],26 For the Lord shall be your confidence, firm and strong, and shall keep your foot from being caught [in a trap or some hidden danger].
Fear- Never show fear . that is were their strength to afflict  you the more lies. Isaiah 41:10(Amp)


PRAYER :Father deal with every spirit of witchcraft in my life and environment in Jesus name , Amen.

Be blessed !