Vision for The New Year part two

Habakkuk2:2 "And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it". Any vision not written down is a mere wish. Making your vision plain is a subject we will discover in this article. Visions are dreams interpreted and written down. Interpretation is not enough. Visions are to be made plain. The reason people find it hard to pursue their vision is because they are not made plain. Your visions are to be aligned. Vision begets visions. Vision support vision. You have to simplify your vision. You have to create provision for your vision. For example you are a family man your vision for next year is to move into your own house, get a better job,buy a car, change your children school, change your wardrobe and other things. It may look impossible to do that but with proper planning by the help of the holyspirit it is possible. The holyspirit will motivate the person and make him focus on the essentials. Strategy is very important in vision. If you are a student and you want to be a straight A student. You need to strategize. Find the courses you have problem in and plan how to solve it. Making your vision plain is what makes pursuing it a possibility. Making it plain is making it simple and understandable. So that when you read the vision you are motivated into pursuing it. As it looks achievable. Making your vision doesn't only help you it helps others involved in it. Imagine a family man with a vision which is not made plain to his family. The family inability to comprehend the man's vision stand as an obstacle to his vision. Because the man vision isn't made plain the family complains. Make sure your vision is plain. So that your fellow visionaries will be able to pursue the vision. Making your vision plain is where the holyspirit comes in. Isaiah40:4 "Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain"it is the holyspirit that makes the crooked place straight. He makes the high mountain low. He makes the impossible possible. He is the one with the answer. You need to pray and thank God for the vision. And mediate on it trusting the holyspirit to give you a strategy . And as you mediate the holyspirit will give you inspiration on how to fulfill the vision. Daniel in the bible prayed and God answered him and showed him the interpretation of the vision. He said in Daniel 2:22 "He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him". Joseph is also another man who seeked God for the strategy in pursuing his vision. God gave him the vision and strategy. He made Egypt in abundance while the world wad in famine. Genesis 41:39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art. So you need the holyspirit to give you the strategy in pursuing your vision. I pray as you seek God in making your vision plain the holyspirit gives you the strategy in pursuing that vision.

Vision for The New Year part one

Habakkuk2:2 "And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it". Its merely hours to the new year. As we are gradually leaving 2015. Many dreams we thought will come to didn't many expectations were cut off. Its a pity but we are not defined by what we did yesterday but what we are doing today. So as we are marching towards 2016 it is a necessity to write down our visions for next year. You might ask whats the need my vision for last year didnt come to pass. True they didn't come to pass because they were dreams not vision. There is a difference between a vision and a dream. Vision are pursued while dreams are interpreted. Visions are substantial while dreams are mere wishes hence it is usually forgotten. Vision are substantial because they are written down. Visions are substantial because they are pursued. King nebuchanezzar in the book of daniel had both a dream and a vision. The first encounter he had was a dream: daniel2:1 And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. So most times dreams are not made in a sober mind. Dreams are usually formed in an unfocused mind. King Nebuchadnezzar dreamt and was troubled because he didn't know what to do. Dreams are not plain like vision. Any interpreted dream written down is a vision. King Nebuchadnezzar forgot what he dreamts. But daniel interpreted the dream for him. The second dream King Nebuchadnezzar had was a vision in daniel "4:5 I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me". This time he remembered the dream probably because he wrote it down. This time he was relaxed. Visions are formed in a sober mind. Previous to when he had the dream the bible says Daniel 4:4 "I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace". Any vision not written down is a mere wish. You need to get a book and write down your vision. 2016 is not like other years. You need to write down your vision. You vision are your expectations. So it will be like the snake lifted up in the time of moses. In the time of moses when the children of israel complained God sent serpents to bite them. And when they repented God told moses the solution. Genesis 21:8 "And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live". The snake lifted up represents your vision while the snake bite represent discouragement. So anytime you are discouraged its important you look at your vision. And tell yourself this why I am doing this. Your vision is your serpent on the pole. The vision motivates you when you are discouraged by others. A Godly person is a person with a vision. God is a visionary. The bible is a book of vision. So you cannot tell me you are Godly when you are vision-less. A vision-less man is a mission-less man. A mission-less man is a candidate of the devil. You cannot have distinction in your generation without a destination. I pray God open your eyes to see visions in jesus name. Amen

The Purpose Of Christmas

Luke 2:11"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord". Christmas is one of the most celebrated holiday in the world. It's a day set aside to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ the saviour. Christmas is not a Christian holiday, its not a day Seregated for those only in the Christian faith. It's a day the world celebrate the birth of christ. Jesus Christ is the saviour of the world. Jesus Christ came for sinners not the righteous. We are to honour him not ourselves. The spotlight is now on us not the saviour. It's on the masses not the christ. We have made it all about us. Christmas day is an opportunity to honour Christ arrival 2000years ago. We honour Christ by fulfilling his mandate. We honour Christ by giving to the poor, visiting the sick and those in prisons. He said in matthew 25:43 "I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not". Any time we do such things we do them unto him. We honour him. Looking at how people in the so called sophisticated developed 21st century, in the free world celebrate their Christmas it grieves me. They have dishonored him on his own day. Jesus Christ came to save us from sin. But on Christmas day most people use it as an opportunity to go into sin. Statistics tells us the rate of alcohol consumption in this season is very high. People go to club not church. Clubs are packed while churches are empty. Christmas is the day christ is most ignored by his beloved. Statistics also tells us that the rate of teenage pregnancy is very high from December to march. It's very disappointing that we have allow the devil to pervert this memorable day. I wonder if we are really celebrating christ or the devil. The purpose of christ coming to the world to was to save us from sin. He wants us to be dead to sin and not in sin. Christ came to restore the original position of man. To restore man relationship with God. Christ came to destroy the works of the devil in our lives. He came to give us life and redeem us. So we can enter the presence of God boldly with a pure conscience. He came with a revelation of God as a father. He came to call us into his marvellous light and dispel every form of darkness in our life. The purpose of Christmas is redemption. So in this Christmas one way to honour him is to accept him into your life. Honour his sacrifice for you.

Christmas: Jesus the counsellor

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. We live in a world of darkness. Darkness signifies two things; ignorance and confusion. A man in the dark is confused. Jesus is the light of the world. Isaiah 9:2 "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined". A man in christ is a man void of confusion. Jesus the counsellor is in us. When we received jesus Christ we received His essence too. I love to call His essence and promises the salvation package. Counsel is in the salvation package. God is not happy that you are confused. Jesus was never confused. And we are living His life. Christ Is not happy that we confused in that business, career choice, choice of life partner and everything else. Christ wants to guide you in everything you do. And He also want you to be a light to those in the world. Jesus called believers the light of the world. As a light we are to dispel confusion every where we go. The unsaved are to meet us for guidance. Not the other way around. You may ask how do I get His counsel? You can get His counsel by being patient and having faith. Patience and faith are the two things you need to access all in the salvation package. You need knowledge also, You need to discover everything in the salvation package. That's why its important to study the word. So anytime you are confused seek christ in you for counsel. He may answer you through people, inspiration, revelation in the word or the inner voice. The problem with most of us is that when christ give us His counsel. We reject it If it doesn't fit our lifestyle. Don't grieve the holyspirit accept His counsel today. Merry Christmas once again.

Be of Good Cheer

Matthew 9:2 "And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee". Many believers are living a defeated life. A life of fear and guilt. Why? Because of their sins. They feel God hasn't forgiven them though they ask for mercy and promise never to do it again. Yet they still feel unworthy and bad. And try to make up, pay for their sins. Not knowing no matter what they do it will not be enough to compensate or pay off their sins. They try to please God by tradition. Not knowing only faith can please God. Faith in what you may ask? Faith in the finished work of christ. When you believe jesus Christ dealt with that sin you are battling with at the cross of Calvary. And that he has forgiven you. GOD is pleased. You are justified by faith in the finished work of christ not by your works of righteousness . In our anchor scripture jesus called the palazyed man, his son. Most people are like that man. Its like they are paralyzed in sin. They try to stop doing it. But they don't have the willpower. Jesus called the man his son, just as Jesus called that man. He Is calling you today to be his son to be his own. He Is not ashame to be associated with you. One thing I have noticed in the miracles of Jesus. Any time he heals a palazyed man he tells him to carry his bed and walk. Matthew 9:6 "... Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house". How can a man who doesn't have the strength to stand now not only walk but carry his bed? What does that tells us. Jesus strengthens who he calls. No wonder apostle Paul said in Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me". Jesus is not only calling you out of sin, he is giving you grace to overcome it. After jesus called him his son. He told him to be of Good cheer in other versions have courage. Why? Because his sins were forgiven. Most believers stop at the son stage. They call themselves children of God. Yet they still behave as if their sins are not forgiven. As I said before you are justified by faith, faith in the finished work of Christ not by your works of righteousness.Thats what the gospel is about. The gospel means Good news. Whats the news? The just shall live by faith ie you are justified by Faith. God has forgiven you. The gospel brings joy, peace and courage. The peace that God is pleased with you. True courage springs from clean consciousness. We need to believe in christ finished work and come boldly to the throne of mercy. Jesus later told the man to rise up and walk. To walk in what? To Walk in his ligh.t 1 john:1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin". You are blessed

Covering in the cold

Job 24:7 "They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that they have no covering in the cold". To be cold is feeling the sensation of coldness, especially to the point of discomfort. The coldness I am talking about is not physical but spiritual. And my definition of spiritual coldness is simply distant from God. Any time you shift away from God you start getting cold spiritually. Hebrews12:29 "For our God is a consuming fire". So distant from God makes you cold. In the book of job, job began to explain why this spiritual coldness wasn't fought. He said and I quote "They cause the NAKED to LODGE without CLOTHING; that they have no COVERING in the COLD". So this spiritual coldness is as a result being naked. How did this  nakedness come about? And what does it mean to be naked? To be naked is to be in sin. No one is born with clothing on. Everyone on earth was born naked. David said in psalms 51:5 "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me". In the beginning, before adam sinned. when the relationship between man and God was still intact. Adam entered God presence without fear. He didn't feel unworthy or ashamed, but when he disobeyed God and sin came into existence. Adam became afraid and self conscious. Genesis3:10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. So a naked man is a man in sin and who is self conscious. When adam sinned and fear came into existence. Nothing sponsors boldness like righteousness. After  adam confess his sin to God, God clothed him. Genesis 3:21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them. Coats of skins are gotten from animals. So an animal had to be sacrificed. Adam wasn't still allowed to enter the presence of God, because the sacrifice only covers it, it doesn't wash it away like the blood of Jesus.  Jesus is our sacrifice,  we are all sinners and we need to be covered. In the natural world, when a man is cold and naked, he seek Comfort by covering himself which protects him from the cold. Whenever we sin and feel guilty we start to try to make amend. To try to cover up our sin. To pay for our sins, And no matter how hard we try sometimes we feel its not enough. We try to seek our own comfort. Not knowing Jesus christ has already paid the price. And no Matter How hard we try our sacrifice can never be enough.jesus taught us to seek God righteousness rather than a way to clear our conscience . Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.The righteousness of God is Jesus.    1john 3:20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.Paul the apostle discover this truth which is to look up to jesus righteousness not his. he discovered that we are all naked (ie sinner) before God. Hebrews4:13 "Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are NAKED and OPENED unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. He later said in Hebrews 10:4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. And also discovered that when we try to pay for the sacrifice we remind God of our sins.  Hebrews 10:3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year. he said in Hebrews 10:10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Jesus is the greatest sacrifice. Paul told the brethren in the early church to enter God presence boldly Hebrews 10:19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus. I said something earlier that nothing sponsors boldness like righteousness. Not our righteousness but his own. When we confess our sins and believe in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ we will be justified by God. Jesus Christ came to cover the gap between man and God.  Jesus Christ is our covering.  So what job was trying to say was that these naked people (sinners) lodge (temporary stay ie on the earth) without clothing.  The clothing he is talking about is the gospel ie Good news. So they have no covering (jesus) in the cold(when they are in sin, Times when they feel God is far from them). And the people who cause these people to remain naked are believers. How do they cause them to remain naked?  By condemning and not saving them. Jesus came not to condemn the world but to save it. Jesus loves you thats why he died for you. Accept his love proposal and sacrifice by giving your life to him today. And see what he will do with it.  Stay blessed.

Christ Is My Record

Philippians1:8 "For God is my record..." A record is any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference. Records are very important,  without record we will have no knowledge of our history. In the world today, before a man or woman can contest for a political position, his or her record is first consulted. And after the clearance, if the election committee deem the person worthy he/she becomes qualify to contest.for example if a person who was once a prostitute or even a murderer want to contest, he/she will be disqualified. Even if they allow them to contest the people will not want to vote for them. World top universities like the university of harvard first check your performance in your previous schools. They consult your track record ie your behavior, attendance in school and grade; before considering giving you admission. Companies, before they give job to the applicant. They first contact the applicant previous employer about your physiological status and performance.The world first consult your past to determine your future. After man fell from grace fear came into existence. Man became no longer worthy to enter the throne of mercry, the presence of God. Man became hopeless. Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world. 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Jesus Christ sacrifice is our salvation. And by accepting him as our lord. We become born again.1peter1:23 "Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever". When you become, God forgets your past sins. God said in Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. Your past record is cleared. Many people in the world wish they could just start over. Well you can start over now! Thats what it means to be born again. You start afresh, a clean slate in christ. You become a new creature .2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new". one of the beauties of salvation is that not only does jesus Christ blood wash away your sin but that when you give your life to christ. He becomes your record. No wonder paul the apostle said God is my record. So whenever you think about your past you see christ no longer your past mistakes or shame, but the lord jesus christ. The devil can no longer convince you that you are unworthy to enter his presence when you carry this mentality. That christ is your record. At salvation, a new record is given unto you. 1john5:11 "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son". So anytime you demand for something like healing, deliverance breakthrough  and the devil is telling you. You don't deserve it because of your past sins. Tell him you have a new record which is jesus christ. You are more than qualified through christ to succeed. You are not a failure because christ is not a failure. After salvation you begin to live christ life on earth through the help of the holyspirit. Christ life is a life of victory, success and obedience. Jesus christ is your record. No wonder the bible says we died and resurrected with him. You didn't die physically but as you accept jesus Christ life you actually did. Colossians 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.3:4 When CHRIST, WHO IS OUR LIFE, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. You are now  a joint heir with christ. Romans8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. So no matter how bad your past is, jesus christ is able to forgive you. Not only forgive but take you as his own. The first and only step to make jesus christ your record Is by being born again. Pray the salvation prayer with all sincerity. salvation prayer: Lord Jesus,  I come to you today! I am a sinner. I can't help myself. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from the power of sin. Today, lord jesus, I accept you as my lord and saviour.  Now I know, I am born again.  Thank you lord. Jesus Christ is my record.

Marriage part two

Matthew  5:32  But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is DIVORCE committeth adultery.
In part one of our article marriage we discussed about the basic, the foundation of marriage and we concluded that marriage should be built on the foundation of true love. We will be treating a very sensitive topic which on my own I will never teach, but for the high rate  of divorce in Christian families, I have to address it.
Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. The western world have affected the body of Christ with this deadly virus called divorce. Divorce have made marriage to become a try and see game. So if it doesn't work we try the other guy. In the beginning it was not so. When adam lost everything he had because of his wife eve. It was after then the bible says in Genesis 4:1 And Adam KNEW Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. So instead of getting a divorce he took it as an opportunity to learn from his mistake and learn about her. He and eve were having communication problems. So whats the lesson there? always see every problem or difficulty in your marriage as an opportunity for you to learn about yourself and spouse. What makes you mature is your ability to solve your problems. A mature man respond to a crisis with decorum. Many men and women enter Marriage immature. As a baby who was born premature is put  in an incubator, so you guys are to take a break from work. lock your doors and solve your problems. The best time to spend time with each other is when there is a crisis in your marriage. Many homes are broken today because of two strangers living together who claim to be in love and have little knowledge about each other. So when exam (problem/crisis) comes they fail woefully because of the little knowledge they have about each other.  Looking at the western world the major reason of divorce is irrevocable differences.   According to my own statistics an average American lady before 50 years have had three husband if not more, Unfortunately Christians too are the same.
What is God view about Divorce.
Malachi 2:16 For the Lord, the God of Israel, says he hates divorce and cruel men. Therefore, control your passions—let there be no divorcing of your wives. This is God himself talking. He hates divorce. May be you don't know what hate is, to hate is to dislike intensely or greatly. The only legal  condition for divorce is when one of the spouse cheat. That's the only reason God can pardon you for divorcing your partner, but still God hates divorce. So before you say I do take your time to study and pray about your partner. God hates broken homes not only because it affects the children but because you broke your marriage vows. So if you are planning to do such beware of the danger attached to it. Divorce is a sin of adultery and no sinner can enter into the kingdom of heaven. Even If you are the best and most respected preacher or Apostle. If you have already done such its time to go back and make it right.
No matter what you are going through right now in your marriage, I want to let you know that it is not worth divorcing. You can work it out as  husband and wife. I pray for those who are reading this who's marriage are already broken. I pray that God heals your marriage in the name of JESUS. Send us your testimonies @ iyoriobhemelvin@gmail.com or mitchiez247@gmail.com
God bless you as you become a doer of his word not just a reader.
you are blessed.

Marriage

Hebrews 13:4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of life worldwide. Marriage is an institution and who ever enrolled in such institution has entered for life. marriage is an institution, its a school which we will never graduate from untill death.its a school, so the couple must continue to learn of each other till death.marriage is not a try and see game but rather is a life long business. I want to discuss on the basic,the foundation of marriage. Marriage is built on the foundation of love not vision or prophecy. You don't marry because your prophet told you that is your wife or husband. Marriage is built on true and sincere love. many find it difficult to differentiate between Lust and Love. And for that reason they enter into marriage for the wrong reason . A wrong marriage is the beginning of Hell on earth. Let me correct this saying love at first sight. There is no such thing. You can't love a stranger and entrust your life in his or her hand in one day. Love is like a seed in a farmland. The seed doesn't just grow into a mature plant in one day. Love is patient. I will should you scriptural love and I want you to truly search your heart and see if you have that God kind of love in you. 1 Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 13:7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. If you don't have this character in your life and marriage then you need to do a serious work. Lack of true love is the major reason why many marriages are not working today. So for those who want to get married and those already in it. my big question to you is. What is your relationship built on? The earlier you know the better. A healthy marriage is one built on true love.

Prosperity

3John1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Christians have made prosperity today look like a sin. Not knowing God desire us to not only be holy and healthy but also prosperous. Prosperity is not limited to your finances only, it's is an all round success in a believer's life. God desire that your light shine before men so that when they see his glory in your life they will praise his holy name. In your career, academic, nation, family and business,God want you to shine. It Is so unfortunate how Christians today see success, many see poverty as humility. You will never affect your sphere of influence when your mind set of kingdom prosperity is not right. What will take you years to do for the Lord, a man of influence will do it within a day. Daniel was able to represent God in a strange land because of his level of influence and success. Prosperity make holiness and spreading of the gospel easy. One of the major reason some believer are in lack and limitations is because they don't understand what God word says about their finances. We pray some funny prayers that God have already answer and settled. Many pray without knowing God will for that area of their life because they have little or no knowledge about the word of God. Prosperity is for you as a Christian. I will love to show you the easiest way to walking in great level of wealth and influence. 2 Chronicles 20:20 ; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. Friends the simplest way to lunch into prosperity is to believe in the servants of God. Hebrews 7:7 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. These men can invoke the blessing of God upon your life. That's why you respect and honour them with a bountiful seed . You can honour them with your money, time, service, gift, prayers etc. That was the truth Abraham knew that made him to honour Melchizedek because he knew that man was carrying something greater than he had which is the annoiting, the zeal of God. Seeds have a way of opening close doors. God is rising Christians in high level of influence and wealth that will make preaching the gospel easy and interesting. As you obey this principle of honouring your pastor, I pray God makes you relevant In your generation in Jesus name. Amen. you are blessed.

Kingdom principle on wealth

Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. We discussed about giving in the secret of wealth and we understood that the key to open doors in your finance is a hearty giving to God, his work, your neighbours(your neighbour is not limited to those living around you. As for all we are all living on the same planet so we are all in the same neighborhood) in need, your parents(so that you can receive parental blessing) and your pastor. I will like to discuss a little on an ancient secret that sustained most of our fathers. I pray that your heart will be open to understand what the holy spirit is saying now about your family and finance. Tithing is an important key in the kingdom that open unimaginable doors.Tithing is giving ten percent of all your income to the church(specifically to your pastor). Giving open doors on earth but Tithing open Heaven. We will consider our father of faith. Genesis14:18 "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.14:19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: 14:20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all". One of the secret of Abraham wealth from this scripture show that he was a committed tither, no wonder he had such great influence and wealth in his days. The heaven was open unto him. The easiest way to open Heaven to your business, family, academic etc is to become a faithful tither. Please cultivate the habit of tithing even if you are a student. It will help you in every area of your life. There are no limitation to what your tithe can do so be diligent in paying your tithe. Tithing frees you from all the curse of God upon all non tithers. The curse is the opposite of all the blessing stated in malachi3:10-13. As you begin to put this principle to work I see God pouring out a blessing upon you and your family. It take sacrifices to be important and outstanding in your generation. Without sacrifice there is no glory. I see you at the top. You are blessed.

Daily bread: Secret of wealth

Luke6:38 "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again". Poverty has become the order of the day in our society. it Is so unfortunate how Christian today are living under such captivity. when God has set principles to lead us in to abundance of wealth. In the early days one of the evidence that a man is a servant of God is that he command some level of wealth and influence in his sphere, but what do we see today as an evidence in must believers life a high level of poverty. There are some secret those men of old knew that launch and sustained them in such level of wealth and influence. I call such secret kingdom principle. The major kingdom principle Believers have lost touch with is the principle of GIVING. GIVING is a law in the spirit that will work for any body regardless your religion. It is like the law sowing and reaping in the natural world. What ever you sow is what you will reap no matter your cultural background. Christ understood this that why he admonishes us to give, for it is more blessed to give then to received. The problem with Christian today is they are always at the receiving end,which is equal to poverty. Some years ago I got my first suit and a lovely one for that matter.The holyspirit instructed me to give it out. I gave it out without even putting it on, it sounds foolish but I did it and within a year, I was given seven new suit that i did not ask for. Now giving the only one I had was not easy but I just obeyed and God cause men to remember me. One thing I have learned in giving is that when you give a person or a ministry, always focus on the God of the individual or ministry to reward you. Know that when you give, you give to the God behind the person. Do you know the reason you put offering and sow so much and it doesn't work for you? Is because you feel you are doing your pastor a favour. If you can follow the principle of giving by giving the little you have, I see no reason why you will be in want.

Christ Mandate: Youthful Lust

2Timothy2:22: Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.This word LUST have been misinterpretedby many today, especially youths to meanLOVE. LUST is a feeling of strong desire, especially of a sexual nature while LOVE isa strong affection you have for some one and there are many types of love, but that is not our focus today. We will look mainlyat the danger of youthful lust using a young man called Samson as an example.Judges 14:1 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. The first time the bible introduced samson, it was about women if you study the book of judges you will discover in the three chapters that samson story was discussed, their beginning was always about how samson saw a woman. Samson youthful lust was so bad that he started to see other women from his people enemy's camp. He saw a woman from his nation enemy camp, he knew very well he is not to get marry from there,now the reason he gave his parents in interest to marry her was that she pleasesme well not because he loves her. As if that was not enough, in Judges 16:1 Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her. Oh what a sharp guy,some of you may say, but he was a big disappointment to God, All because of lust. The flesh will always call for pleasure. That is not even all, in the same chapter he still encountered another woman again..Judges 16:4 And itcame to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. at that point we can also call Samson a harlot all because he allow lust to take the best part of his life and ministry.LUST will always take you out of Gods will and make you unfulfilled in life.If you allow LUST to take root in your life, it will take the grace of God to come out ofit. Many people today get so addicted to immorality that their sexual partner can no longer satisfy them, they result to many sexual abnormalities ,thats why many turn to masturbation when there is no one to share their lustful passion with. And also why many married men and women can not just be satisfied with theirpartner. It all started from their youth.The rate at which sexual transmitted infection among the youth is increasing isalarming . Homosexuality and all set of youthful lust is on board now. On the television, media every where you see these things. Youthful lust is not just limited to sex but in other areas of life also.But friends no matter how far you have gone in sin today God can still give you a chance and if you are on the line of joining, my friendly advanced to you is flee. And for those of you into relationship please define the relationship you are in and if after months or years of been there it have no positive impart on you then is time to say good bye and welcome Jesus into your life.Do you need help please send me an email @ iyoriobhemelvin@Gmail.comAm here for you God bless you

Gifted to Shine

Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. A gift is God given ability in a man enabling him to express God glory on earth.Gifts were given to man to also fend for himself and family. Some people are expecting God to bless them and they fail to know that God will use what you have to take you to where ought to be. Those Gifts in you that seem useless and doesn't matter are what God is going to use to announce you. 2 Kings 4:2 And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil.The pot of oil was little but that was all God needed to turn that woman story around. A man gift no matter how small it is maketh room for him. Friends a little gift plus God signature make you a world changer. But what will make that little gift to turn your world around and cause you to be wanted every where is when it is STIR UP.2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. Friends unless this gift is stir up in the place of prayer you might be the best but you will not shine. What brings the signature of God upon your gift is the stirring up. Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Friend one of the best way to Stir it up is by praying in the spirit(tongue). David,Joseph Daniel and those great men got to the best position in life through their gift. Do not despise your gift, but rather find a way to develop it and unique. It takes more than what you have now to affect your generation. I pray God open your eyes to discover your gift. Amen

The Power Giver

Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. We live in a generation where everybody want to be at the leading position but not every body is operating in such level Why? It take power to be at a leading position. Without authority men will look down on you because when you are at the top people automatically expect some setting things from you and without power you will be in the position but lose the respect and self worth because you can't deliver effective When you carry power even men older then you will respect you. I Am a living testimony of what power does in one life. I have stood before great men in different part of the country but because of the power I carry they had Submit . That is why today I don't fight for any thing before I get it. The major problem of men today which I have discover is that we have lose connection with the power giver and limited our self to pastors laying hand on us. Friends great and anointed men that walk on the surface of the earth all spent quality time with the giver of power(GOD). "You can never do a lasting work without knowing the everlasting God". My major question to you today is how connected are you to God for him to in trust such power you are looking for to rule your world. I Am not just talking about ministerial power but the power that will make you important in your career and work. Until God breath upon you every thing in your life will remain dead. And the breathe of God is his spirit. So you need his spirit to operate in power. 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. The major secret of my POWER is Tarrying(Waiting upon the lord) . If you are not ready to wait On God then You are not Qualify For Power. Untill you are willing to pay the Price,you will not get the prize. Power is for everybody but only those who are ready to walk with God will manifest the power and walk in it. A hungry man will do any thing to get food so if you are really ready to enter in to an unusual Realm of power then run after God and never Let Him go. He that has an Ear let him hear.

God Is Able

Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. This is the tenth month of the year and many are already giving up, But I DADDY saying this morning I am able. The economy might not be favorable to you, there might be high rate of unemployment, your salary might not be enough to take care of your need, you might have been sent out of school, your mum might be in the hospital and there is no money to pay the bills. In all the afflictions of life, I still hear DADDY saying "I am able". In our text you can see DADDY saying he will make a way in the wilderness and rivers to flow in the desert but if you are looking at those things it seems impossible but what DADDY is telling you today is that you don't have to worry for I will make 'the impossible' possible. Stop worrying and putting yourself in tension for nothing. Take your problem to the Lord and leave it there. Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Friends beyond what you can think God is able to do.But he is asking you one thing if you must reach your goal for this year and pass it and that is for you to have faith in him. By worrying you will never change that situation but by absolute faith in God you will become a testimony because God will lift you up. For when others are saying there is a casting down you will be saying there is a lifting up. When they are complaining about the country and economy you will be walking in abundance. The secret is ABSOLUTE FAITH. for those that know their God shall be strong and do exploit. You don't have to give up you only have to hand over to Jesus and let him take over from where your human efforts fail you and you will have million reasons to laugh. GOD BLESS YOU

God Of impossibility

Matthew 17:27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. Friends there are no limits to my God. He is more then able.Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Friend beyond what you can think or ask God is able to do. If my God can take money from the mouth of a fish then am so sure beyond all reasonable doubt that He can change that situation in your life and family. No matter how hopeless it may seem my God is able. The question that might be on your mind, why haven't God visited me if he can do all these things? The answer to that question is because of your FAITHLESSNESS.Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. There is no limitations to those who believe. The major reason you are still in that mess is because you don't believe even though you are praying."the extend to which you believe God is the extend to which you can see his manifestation". You have been limiting God For so long. Its time to take a step and put your faith to work in your business, family,academics ,marriage and finance.And you will see how faithful God is to his word. The money was only gotten from the fish when Peter Took a Step of Faith by acting on the word Of the master. As You take your own step OF faith I see God Putting a Smile On Your Face.

Divine Direction

Romans  8:14 ....For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
It is very possible for you to be directed by God or his spirit in every matter of your life, no matter how little it might seem, Divine direction is for all Christians but it's just unfortunate that only few are enjoying such a mighty grace. The moment you got born again the spirit of God made his home inside of you. That why you can see only two throwns in heaven and some might want to ask then where is the other thrown of God the spirit? Is right inside you. That's  why God said "ye are gods" so interesting. Friends do you see a native doctor going to another for direction??? NO. But why? its crystal clear he is the oracle of his gods and by default it  guides  him right. If you understand these things you will stop running to pastors and prophet to see or pray for you. You will depend totally on the spirit and his move in your life.
Jesus is the only way to the Father, but there are many other ways so how will you know the difference between them?
Isaiah  30:21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Friends the word behind you or in you speaking and directing you is not God but the spirit. I know because when ever God spoke in scripture there was a shaking on earth. So the still small voice you hear is not God but the work of the holy spirit in you to lead you through the way (Jesus). So if you neglect the ministry of the spirit in your life you will miss his plan for your life and destiny. The holy spirit is there to lead you as sons of God so you don't enter in to errors. But the big question is will you allow him? He is willing to lead you right from the first day you got saved but you have not accepted or given attention to his presences in your life. And is willing as he is to lead you he will never force you to obey him, for he is a gentle spirit. If only you are willing to hear him he will show himself to you. He is a person like you, he wants to lead you. WILL YOU ALLOW HIM TODAY? Am happy that you acknowledged his presence and dealing in my life on time, you can do the same today and never regret any of your action.
But there are two things that will keep him closer to you at all times..
1. HOLINESS
2 TOTAL OBEDIENCE
if you can have these things in your life I can assure you heaven and a successful life. God bless you.
I speak to as many that will be willing to allow the holy spirit lead them, your remaining part of this year will be much more productive in Jesus name.

Power Of The Flesh.

Romans  8:8 ...So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
You must first understand that not only sinners are in the flesh. Majority of Christian are living under the power of the flesh I say this with tears in my eyes for the church. That why you can be a tongue speaking brother or sister and still be under the power of the flesh. You might even  be operating under some mighty gift like prophecy, healing etc and still be a slave to the flesh.
So then what is the power of the flesh? Romans  7:19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Paul came to a point in his life when these things got to his heart because he discovered he was acting against his will. The power of the flesh is the operation of sin in a man's life which makes him powerless over his own body. That is why you will see a young brother who love God but still lusting after sister and involving in fornication, It even extend to masturbation and all sorts  of sin. It's  unfortunate that most of our pastors are under such power. The flesh move us against our will and desire to seek the face of God
I don't like teaching on topic like this without telling you how to get out of it. God has a provision for every of his children to come to his likeness of holiness and perfection. It is call the transition period. To come out of the power of the flesh you must first ACKNOWLEDGED that some thing is wrong and that you need a tough Romans  7:24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
Its at this point that God can save you. When peter was falling into the water,he first acknowledged it before doing any other thing. If you don't acknowledge that you need his help you will never get it.
WALK IN THE SPIRIT Romans  8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.  8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. when you are sensitive to the witness of the spirit in your life and walk according to his leading you will not fulfill the lust or the will of the flesh. Your respond to the spirit have a long way to go in your Christian walk. Peter didn't just acknowledged but he cry out to Jesus because he knew him and he was sure he was able to help him. The spirit will only help you when you are able to Align yourself to his dealing and move in your life. He have taken over the ministry of Christ on earth. But many have neglected his ministry in their life. So my question to you today is will you allow the spirit to transit you from the power of sin to a walk in the spirit? He will never force you... friend, you will have to give him access into your life.
I pray for those under the power of the flesh that God will deliver you in Jesus name.

Youthful Lust

2Timothy2:22: Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.This word LUST have been misinterpreted by many today, especially youths to mean LOVE. LUST is a feeling of strong desire, especially of a sexual nature while LOVE is a strong affection you have for some one and there are many types of love, but that is not our focus today. We will look mainly at the danger of youthful lust using a young man called Samson as an example.Judges  14:1 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. The first time the bible introduced samson, it was about women if you study the book of judges you will discover in the three chapters that samson story was discussed, their beginning was always about how samson saw a woman. Samson youthful lust was so bad that he started to see other women from his people enemy's camp. He saw a woman from his nation enemy camp, he knew very well he is not to get marry from there, now the reason he gave his parents in interest to marry her was that she pleases me well not because he loves her. As if that was not enough, in Judges  16:1 Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her. Oh what a sharp guy,some of you may say, but he was a big disappointment to God, All because of lust. The flesh will always call for pleasure. That is not even all, in the same chapter he still encountered another woman again..Judges  16:4 And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. at that point we can also call Samson a harlot all because he allow lust to take the best part of his life and ministry.LUST will always take you out of Gods will and make you unfulfilled in life.If you allow LUST to take root in your life, it will take the grace of God to come out of it. Many people today get so addicted to immorality that their sexual partner can no longer satisfy them, they result to many sexual abnormalities ,thats why many turn to masturbation when there is no one to share their lustful passion with. And also why many married men and women can not just be satisfied with their partner. It all started from their youth. The rate at which sexual transmitted infection among the youth is increasing is alarming . Homosexuality and all set of youthful lust is on board now. On the television, media every where you see these things. Youthful lust is not just limited to sex but in other areas of life also. But friends no matter how far you have gone in sin today God can still give you a chance and if you are on the line of joining, my friendly advanced to you is flee. And for those of you into relationship please define the relationship you are in and if after months or years of been there it have no positive impart on you then is time to say good bye and welcome Jesus into your life.Do you need help please send me an email @ iyoriobhemelvin@Gmail.comAm here for you God bless you.

Authority of a King

Ecclesiastes 8:4 Where the word of a king is,
there is power: and who may say unto him, What
doest thou?
A king is a man of authority therefore every word
that proceeds out of his mouth is accompanied
with power. He has servants and soldiers who executes his
command. That is for the earthly kings, but God
have given us such authority as Prince and
Princess of the kingdom
1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a
royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar
people; that ye should shew forth the praises of
him who hath called you out of darkness into his
marvellous light:
Friends the earlier you realize who you are in
the kingdom the sooner you will stop running to
every prophet and pastor you see to pray for you. Its high  time
you start using your kingship authority in Christ because
you are not as empty and powerless as you think.
It will surprise you to know that angels are
standing and waiting for you to give command so
they can carry it out but you are ignorant of the
authority you have in christ.
Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits,
sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs
of salvation? That is to tell you that the angels
are ministering spirit just waiting for you to
speak.
I will tell you four ways to activate your kingship
authority
1. Prayer and fasting Matthew 17:21 Howbeit this
kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. Angels operate on the platform of prayer. You command angels to carry out some operations for. To go before you and straighten path ahead of you. Angels can be sent to carryout rescue missions for your loved ones, to rescue not only from destruction but from poverty, disfavor and even disappointment.   Peter the apostle was in prison, the church were distressed and prayers were made.  And an angel went out to rescue peter from the prison(Acts chapter 12)
2. Feed on the word Joshua 1:8 This book of the
law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou
shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou
mayest observe to do according to all that is
written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way
prosperous, and then thou shalt have good
success. You need to have a kingship mentality and the word of God helps to change your mentality.
3 Humility Philippians 2:8 And being found in
fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and
became obedient unto death, even the death of
the cross. James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the
sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 1 Peter
5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty
hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
I look forward to seeing you walking in your
kingship authority.

Living But Dead

Revelation  3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
In the beginning  of the book of revelation Christ begins Instruct to john write letters to seven churches.The church is not the building you worship in rather the church is you. So in other words the letter was address to group of believers. The church were facing strong persecution.  And at such a time of like that they subject themselves to correction, they thought christ will come at their time, so they wanted to be spotless and without blemish. But lets not go deep into  church history. Lets just try to see what we can learn from those letters to the churches.we will look at how he examine the Sardis Church.To be watchful not to miss out.
The Sardis Church as scripture indicated had a name that livest meaning they had fame, population, wealth, they spoke in tongue, did miracles, attended to the poor and many other wondrous things. They did all set of mighty things that every one assumed if Christ come they would be the first to be rapture. They might have had mighty choirs, instrumentalists, mighty church building and so much more.That was the state of the Sardis Church and the major reason why Christ said thou have a name that livest. The livest there was the judgement of men or men point of view about the church. They thought that because of their mighty works they will have a name that livest in heaven. But hear what Christ said after" but thou art dead" the world judgement of the church was that they were alive but God judgment was that they were dead. The is no room for assumption in this kingdom but is unfortunate that many of you like the Sardis Church are dead before God and assuming that you are alive. A dead Church is a church that is not ready for the returned of Christ as many of you are. This morning many of you will be going to church but I ask you a question are you dead or alive?
This church was dead before God because their works were not found perfect. They did all those mighty things but sin was still their close friend. They had outward holiness but lack inward purity. They had religion but lack righteousness. They love miracles and wealth but lose contact with the giver. They were men that were earthly conscious. They lay treasure for themselves on earth and were your treasure is there your heart will be. And such men have their part in the lake of fire and hell is their end.
The only solution toady is REPENTANCE. at this point your position as a worker or a member of a choir can not save you so the sooner you make this decision and turn away from the path of death the better for you. FOR WHAT SHALL IT PROFIT YOU IF YOU GAIN ALL YOU WANT IN THIS WORLD AND END UP IN HELL. think about it.
If you are willing to give your life to Jesus and to start a new life with him please say this prayer.
Lord Jesus come in to my heart I accept you today as my Lord and personal saviour. Forgive me all my sin and write my name in the book of life. Amen.
Congratulation friend I will love to hear your testimony.
Send me an email @ iyoriobhemelvin@gmail.com

Who do you say I am?

matt 16:15 He said to them, But who do you
[yourselves] say that I am?
At a particular time in Jesus ministry he decided
to ask a major question which we have to ask
ourselves in this present age. First of all he ask
them who do men(every body) say I am? And
they all had great things to say about the views
of others. Then Jesus came to the major question
who do you say I am? Wow at that point they all
became speechless. That is the state most
Believers today, they only know God by what their
pastor said God is, but if they are ask individually
who God actually is?they really will not have any
thing to say.
Friends you can only know God actually when he
is revealed to you through revelation from the
word or from the Father himself
(MSG)Matthew 16:17
Jesus came back, "God bless you, Simon, son of
Jonah! You didn't get that answer out of books
or from teachers. My Father in heaven, God
himself, let you in on this secret of who I really
am. And now I'm going to tell you who you are,
really are. You are Peter, a rock. Peter understood  who he was In christ so much that he started to tell other believers who they were in 1peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
The only actual and best way to know Jesus is
by the father opening him to you. Friends I want
you to understand that you can never know who
you are until you know who God is, because your
really identity is hide with Christ in God. That is
the most reason why you need to get this thing
on time because is of a important to your life that
why is an urgent matter.
The reason the devil is still messing with you and
your family is because you lack an understanding
of who you are in christ. And you can't get it until you
understand who Jesus is and your authority in
him.
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath
not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into
the heart of man, the things which God hath
prepared for them that love him. 2:10 But God
hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the
Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of
God. Friends you can't fathom the way God sees you, he sees you as himself because you were made in his image. Jesus cannot image or see himself die in an accident. NO wonder jesus was calm in the storm, his disciples troubled him that he spoke to the storm and there was a great calm. And they said and i quote " what manner of man is this " i believe thats where peter desire to know jesus was triggered. God wants and desire great things for you, he sees you operating in levels that will shock you. All he is waiting for
is for you to come a little closer that he will
reveal these things to you.
Is only in the secret place(the place of prayer)
such things are reveal.
I PRAY FOR AS MANY WHO ARE HUNGRY THAT
GOD WILL OPEN YOUR EYES TO DEEPER
REVELATION IN THE NAME OF JESUS NAME.
AMEN

Work on yourself

A man that cannot control his emotion is like a car with a faulty brake. When the brake of a car is faulty, and  the driver still use the car instead of repairing it. If he drives with it and sees a pit and try pull up the brake before he enters but cannot. Thats how a man who cannot control his emotion is. Proverbs23:27 For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit.......counsel: put off and put on...work on yourself before you start this journey called destiny.

Knowing God

Philippians  3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Paul was a mighty apostle of God who did some terrible things for God. Even his cloth and aprons conducted the anointing. He healed the sick,raised the dead and casted out demons. He encountered Jesus christ  and was one of the men that took the gospel to the ends of the earth. He also had some heavenly unspeakable experiences. What a man of God Paul was. I Am desiring his grace as am writing now,
But despite the height paul got to he still said in his letter to the Philippians that he may know God Ah! Paul I have not experience half of what you experience and am a little satisfied . That is what some of you might be saying now but the truth of the matter is that you can't touch your generation until God touches you.
How much of God do you know? What experience and encounters have you had about him? What place does he have in your life? Friends the moment you answer those question without telling yourself a lie then you will discover how far you are from knowing God or how little you know about him.
Friends the first step in knowing God is developing a deep hunger for him. Take note not just a hunger but a deep hunger. You are won't be contented with the level you are. What ever you know is just a measure and you can never know all so just continue to grow in the measure of him. HUNGER
Second step is to search for him with all your heart Jeremiah  29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search  for me with all your heart. Friends you can not get any thing from God without a connected and searching heart.
What is your level of knowledge about God. Please cry to God for more of his visitation, for the measure you have is little compare to what he have for you.
Until you know God, you will have little impart on your generation.

Spiritual Investment

Job  36:27 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof:
Investment is a placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use. When ever you hear about investment you must know that there must be a placement (input/sowing) and income/profit (output/reaping). So in this season of the kingdom age in the church, believer must be sensitive to the move of God and be able to aline their self to what he is doing in other to have a right placement that will produce a great profit.
Now you must know that rain fall according to the vapour that goes up meaning your input determine your output. The major reason we have great promises in scripture and Christian can not lay hold on it and bring it to work is because we have little amount of vapour going up making our rain(health, success,dominion,financial breakthrough, power,influence etc) to be little. Its a pity that must of the things we are fighting for today have already been given to us.
The two major spiritual investment that have lifted many men from grass to grace in history today is what I want to share with you.
1. Prayer/true worship- John  4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. For if there is a man to pray there is a God to answer
2. The word -Joshua  1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Friends as simple as they are they produce mighty result. So if you can diligently invest (in prayer and the word) your profiting will appear or show on to all men.
The is little or no rain in your life and family but hear what Daddy is saying, as you spent time in prayer and labour in my word the will be a shifting in your life and family. Thank you Lord.

The Pattern

Titus  2:7 "In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity"

Pattern is a model or an example. Now scripture didn't say in some things or in little matter, but rather it say in all things both in little and big matters. The disciples where called Christians not because they heal the sick or spoke in tongues it was their way of life, their manner of comportment that made them to be called Christians because Christ could be seen directly in their conversation and lifestyle.

You will have little or no impart in your generation until your message become your lifestyle. When your words become your character it make it easier then you just having a message like every other to deliver.

What kind of message  are you delivering to the world? What picture or model have you given the world about Christ? How visible is Christ in your conversation and character? What can the world say about you? What are your stand for holiness?

I ask all these question because the world today have made you their BIBLE, it is what they now read so if they get a bad pattern then they go remaining in sin. Friends to set a godly pattern for those watching us we must be ready to make each and every of our steps in reference to the word of God.Psalms  119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Your meditation of the word dominate your heart and soon your mind, which will becomes your words,your words becomes your actions, your actions becomes your character, and your character becomes your PATTERN. So as you can see its Its a step by step process so don't feel discouraged in trying to change your pattern. Changing your pattern is like learning how to walk like a baby, the baby first crawl, walk then run. The baby may fall sometimes as he/she keeps on trying he/she will master it. Changing pattern as i said before takes time. So be don't be discouraged just be determine .As the popular adage says roman is not built in a day likewise your unGodly patterns won't change in one day, because the changing process takes time, But as many that will want to set a Godly pattern, I pray God give you grace to continue in him as you grow in Jesus name.

The Mirror

1 Corinthians 11:28a But let a man examine himself,
A mirror is a surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it.it is use to examine ones look. There is no man on earth who can say he doesn't need a mirror.
If the mirror examine one's look before he/she goes out then we can liken it to the BIBLE, because the word of God also examine our life before we appear before men. A woman without a mirror in her purse is like a cat without fur. Ladies always use the mirror to make sure they are attractive and are well pomp.The mirror is a woman best friend.A woman can spend up to an hour in front of a mirror in the morning, even when they go out they carry a small one in their purse  God want us to have this same attachment to his word, so that when he appears we will be without spot or wrinkle. Deuteronomy 11:18 - 20 describes how God wants us to be with his word. Deuteronomy 11:18 Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.11:19 And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.11:20 And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates. We cannot see a full express image of ourselves without the help of a mirror. There maybe little stains on our face which we won't see without the mirror. The word like the mirror point out some little errors and mistakes that ordinarily we won't see by ourselves. Acknowledging this errors and mistakes is not enough. We also need to correct them, but if we don't according to apostle james in james1: 22-25 "Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice. 23 whoever listens to the word but does not put it into practice is like a man who looks in a mirror and sees himself as he is. 24 He takes a good look at himself and then goes away and at once forgets what he looks like. 25 But those who look closely into the perfect law that sets people free, who keeps on paying attention to it and do not simply listen and then forget it, but put it into practice- they will be blessed by God in what they do". The Word(BIBLE) unlike the man made mirror also  have the ability to  search the HEART, that inward part of you. Any man who examine himself daily before the mirror (the Bible) will not be ashamed when he goes out because he would have corrected the mistakes in his life. The man will be presentable, Joseph in genesis 41:14 had to shave and clean up before he appeared before pharoah. If you examine yourself daily with this word, you will ever be ready for the second coming of Christ, But unfortunately believers have little or no time to examine them self daily on this word(the Bible) so many things are wrong in our life, when God have made it right but we won't accept it because we lack the word. Friends to examine yourself is a personal decision and that why today God want you to know the importance of his mirror.Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
I speak to as many that have little or no time and desire for the word (the Bible) from today a fresh hunger for the word I released on to you in the name of Jesus

Power in Asking

THE POWER IN ASKING
John 14:14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Many today are in all kinds of challenges financial, heart, academic marital name them. And they are so confused and disturbed not knowing what to do in other to get out.I feel so bad to see the way poverty is killing people today. But the painful thing is that the solution is right in their mouth and they fail to make use of it.
John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. Friends Jesus was not joking when he said that,so take it seriously also for the turn around in your life depend on it. The major reason why you have not received a breakthrough in every area of your life is because you fail to ask him. The is a great authority in asking even though God is well informed that you have need of those things.
Some of you might be saying boy you don't know how many time I have pray about this situation? Oh yes I know brother but its because you didn't make use of the scriptural way of asking.Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.This is the scriptural way of asking God in Faith. Asking plus Faith equal a performance. So is not just asking God for money,healing or success and doubting in your heart if he will even answer you. But rather asking and having a full confidence that he is able and he have don't it. 
What have you been asking God for? What have been the cry of your family and love once? The answer today is just ask in faith.
I released this word of prophecy in your life every barren ground in your life become fruitful from today as you ask in the name of Jesus.

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