Month: December 2020

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What do you really want?


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Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. ( Matthew 20:32 )

Two blind men heard that Jesus was passing by and they knew that Jesus could restore their sight. So they began to call out to him disregarding all else and keeping their mind and attention on Jesus. Even when the crowd wanted to shut them up; deny them the opportunity to access their breakthrough, they didn’t give in. The story of these two blind men is like the story of most of us. Jesus is the solution to every life problem and most of us are not oblivious to that. But sometimes the reason why our answers seem to hang over our heads is the fact that, we are unable to answer the question that makes our anchor scripture above. “What do you want me to do for you?” is a question that is difficult to answer because many people have misplaced priorities. What do you really want or need amidst all the shadows of the needs you think you have? What is that real need you want God to help with? When we go to pray, we need to make our needs specific. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “give us this day our daily bread”. That was so specific and straight to the point. We need to inculcate this attitude of asking and answering questions right.

Prayer_Bead: Jehovah Jireh, God our provider and sustainer, thank you for showing me the pathway into making requests. Help me to prioritize well and to acknowledge you in all things.

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Life modules


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For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. ( Romans 8:13 )

There are only two modules for living in the world. And everyone alive subscribes to one of these two agencies; namely living according to the flesh and living by the Spirit. Adam and Eve were attacked in their flesh by what they saw and desired. The devil didn’t come to Eve in the spirit, he came in the visible flesh. And because they lived according to the laws of the flesh [in that moment], they and everyone who came through them died. But God, through Jesus has created a better avenue for us through the body [death of Jesus]. By subscribing to the death of Jesus, we put to death the misdeeds of the body. And then we can live because we would have stumbled into the life of God by that act of submitting to the Spirit of God. The Spirit life is real; it is tangible but it will take more than just acquainting ourselves with a few scriptures. The Spirit life is intentional and very deliberate. We need to demonstrate this life by subscribing to the dictates and ways of the Spirit. We cannot afford to live according to the flesh, especially in these times and seasons of the Lord’s great move in the earth.

Prayer_Bead: Spirit of all spirits and Father of the fatherless, thank you for the opportunity to walk by the Spirit. Please order my steps and teach me to walk in the confines of your word.

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More than bread


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Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’” ( Luke 4:4 )

The word of God is light and life. It is living water and manna to the soul. Without food or water, the flesh dissipates and growth becomes impossible. The word of God says that God’s word is light and lamp to us, without which we walk in darkness. Unless you have ever walked in darkness, you may not appreciate light. But whatever it takes, every living thing understands the need for food or whatever food means to them. So that there are no living things that continue to grow without feeding on something. In the above scripture, Jesus said, man shall not live on bread alone [but every word that proceeds from the mouth of God]. This is because we are spirit beings and spirit is not sustained by flesh nor does flesh lean on the spirit to grow. Without the word of God, the spirit of man cannot grow; the spirit of man starves without the word of God. And if we cannot starve our flesh, then we surely cannot starve our spirits. Let us consciously feed our spirits with the word of God. Let us drag our spirit to the Lord’s table. Let us pray and fast if we must, to shed off every weight so that we can submit our spirit to the tutelage of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer_Bead: Spirit to spirit, Heart to heart, Lover of my soul, thank you for the bread of life and feeding my spirit with your word. Guide me into constructive growth._

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Redeemed from slavery.


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Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. ( Galatians 4:7 )

Identity is very important in the realization of purpose. We were enslaved by sin through disobedience. And as we already know, slavery gives no room for inheritance, rights or privileges. Slaves do not have rights to anything. Whatever they have the opportunity to experience can only be considered an act of mercy and kindness. Something, happened when Jesus hanged on the cross as a payment for our debt. He changed our status. From that moment forward, we were translated from the status of slaves to sons (males and females). And the man who adopted us into His family through Christ is God. So if we are sons, then we are heirs of God by that purchase power of the blood of Jesus. You are not a mere man or woman. You share in the inheritance of Jesus. We are joint heirs with Him. John 1:14, explains that our lineage is heavenly. We became born again not of the will of man but God. Therefore, this world and its systems cannot hold us down. We are up and above.

Prayer_Bead: Abba Father, my source and my Lord, thank you for redeeming me from the curse of the law and translating me into the kingdom of your marvelous Light. I share in the inheritance of Jesus. I am born of God. His blood runs through my veins. Glory!

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God knows what to do.


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He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. ( John 6:6 )

In the verse five of our anchor chapter, Jesus asks Philip what they were going to feed a multitude of people with? But here in the verse six, we read that the question in verse five was a test because Jesus already knew what to do. You see, usually, before a “challenge” or a test comes our way, God knew how the end would be and what He would do with that test and through it. Almost everything that has to do with God is intended to reveal His glory and power. God knows what to do about your situation even before it came. Do you believe that? If you do, you will need not be worried or intimidated by what goes on around you and the words of people or the voice of the systems of this world. Today, as we go out, let us be reminded that God knows whatever we will encounter. Our trust must rest in God’s omniscience and power. Don’t worry when God can handle your situations.

Prayer_Bead: Jehovah Jireh, the Omnipotent Father, thank you for your great love for me and the plans through which you express this love.

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Wait, for the Lord


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But they soon forgot what he had done
and did not wait for his plan to unfold. ( Psalms 106:13 )

The scripture speaks about the Israelites and what happened during their journey to the land of promise. The promise to them was that they would be taken from the land of slavery into a land flowing with milk and honey. And to prove that the word of prophecy was going to manifest, many signs and wonders were performed in the very eyes of the people to reassure them. Initially, they were amazed and encouraged by these miracles and so their trust in God waxed strong. But after some time, they forgot what the Lord had done for them when they faced challenges. What fear and impatience does is that, it erases the initial intentions of God for a people. When Sarah, became impatient, Ishmael was born, when Esau refused to endure, he lost his destiny. For the plans of God to unfold by their own accord, we need to wait on the Lord. Waiting on the Lord in the secret place is the secret to living a life that cannot be defined by world’s standards and the world’s systems.

Prayer_Bead: Faithful father, Gracious Lord, thank you for your commitment to your word for me. Give me the grace to wait upon your plan to unfold in my life.

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Holy Spirit, our partner.

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In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. ( Romans 8:26 )

Many are the items on our prayers lists. Sometimes there are so many items that we are unable to pray them all. The reason is because of our weaknesses. The flesh burdens us with unnecessary cares that drag us into delay over time. Most of the things we think we need are only the wants of the flesh, the lust of the eyes or the pride of life being voiced through the medium of prayer. So that the fact that we say a lot of things in the name of Jesus does not make them true prayers nor prayers at all according to the charter of heaven. The Bible says that no man knows the spirit of another man except the spirit of that man and no man knows the Spirit of God, except the Spirit of God. In our bid to fellowship and commune with the Spirit of God, we are faced with the challenge of interacting with God through our spirit; interacting with God with the right words and at the right frequency because we do not know the Spirit of God without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. But as many who have the mind of Christ, by accepting His Lordship, have the Holy Spirit interceding for them. Let us align to the Holy Spirit in the place of prayer so that He will pray through us what we ought to pray.

Prayer_Bead: Father in the name of Jesus, thank you for giving me of your Spirit and the opportunity through the blood of Jesus to fellowship with you even with my spirit. Help me to align to you Holy Spirit.

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Decree what you desire


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You shall also decide and decree a thing, and it shall be established for you; and the light [of God’s favor] shall shine upon your ways. ( Job 22:28 )

When we look carefully at this verse of scripture, we cannot but notice the tone of love. We would also perceive the sincerity of a God who desires for His children to be blessed and independently dependent on Him. So that a love relationship will be established. Whatever God decrees is established no matter what it is. God wills all power and authority, both in heaven and under heaven. Nothing happens or will happen outside of His watch. As such God is permitted by Himself and for His glory to do whatever He pleases. But above all, God does any and everything in love because He is love. God in this verse of scripture enjoins us to also do as He does, decide a thing and decree it into establishment. The objective is to have the light of God’s favour and love shine upon our ways and then the world can see the glory of God in our lives. Beloved, God has given us the privilege to decree what we want to see manifest in our lives and world. Decree a thing today, enforce the truth of God’s word by decree.

Prayer_Bead: Omnipotent Father, thank you for the privilege to decree what I decide. Today, I decree that your will be done on earth and in my life. I decree supplies for me and my household today.

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