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Trust the instructor

[The Glory Unveiled]

Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man’s eyes with the mud. [ John 9:6 NIV ]

Sometimes, the most extraordinary miracles come wrapped in the most ordinary, even unsuspecting actions. Scripture is full of moments where simple instructions—sometimes even ridiculous ones—unlock supernatural results. Yet, the real hinge is almost always the same: obedience. Whenever men and women in the Bible dared to obey these unusual commands, something was triggered—almost like a spiritual law set in motion. And once obedience was activated, the outcome became inevitable. In obeying, they were not just following directions; they were stepping out in faith, doing what seemed unreasonable in expectation of a result only God could produce—and He did not disappoint. Consider Jesus healing the blind man with saliva and mud. That act was not a formula. It was not the only way nor even the usual way Jesus healed the blind. He had healed others without touching mud or spitting in the dirt. This shows us something profound: the power was never in the method. The miracle was not locked inside the mud—it was unlocked by the man’s obedience. The healing was beyond the action, yet for the one being healed, the healing was hidden in obeying the instruction. And so it is with us today. God may lead us through paths that feel unusual, uncomfortable, or even strange. He may nudge us toward actions that make no sense to the natural mind. But when we respond in faith—when we trust His voice above the oddness of the instruction—we declare that we know Him, we trust Him, and we believe Him. And that faith releases results. So when God speaks, don’t stumble over the method. Don’t let the “ridiculous” distract you. Trust His voice. Obey His instruction. The miracle is always on the other side of obedience.

Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for the way you minister to me and lead me. Help me to obey every instruction, trusting that you are faithful. 

Wisdom_Quote: obedience is better than sacrifice 

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Living dead people

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“My old identity has been co-crucified with Christ and no longer lives. And now the essence of this new life is no longer mine, for the Anointed One lives his life through me—we live in union as one! My new life is empowered by the faith of the Son of God who loves me so much that he gave himself for me, dispensing his life into mine! ‭‭[ Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬ ‭TPT‬‬ ]

When a new convert—someone who has just surrendered their life to Jesus—is told that they are now a new creation and that old things have passed away (2 Corinthians 5:17), it rarely reflects anything physical. Nothing about their height changes. Their hair or eye colour does not suddenly shift. Their skin does not take on a new texture or shade. No mirror will show a physical transformation. Because the transformation Scripture speaks of is far deeper. It happens in the unseen chambers of the spirit. It is a holy transaction—a divine exchange—where a person is lifted out of the dungeon of sin and darkness and ushered into the realm of life and light. They are transferred into a kingdom defined by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Who we once were was nailed to the cross the moment Jesus died. By identifying with Him, we take upon ourselves His suffering and His punishment. We died with Him. And in that same breath of divine mystery, we rose with Him—raised, not with our old life patched together, but with His very resurrection life. After this great exchange—He taking our place and we taking His—our former life ceases to be the center of our identity. We no longer live by our own strength, our own merit, or our own wisdom, because the life we once lived died on that cross. Now, the only life we have is the life we draw by faith from Christ Himself. Without faith, we cannot live in His stead. Without faith, we cannot walk as if He were walking through us. Without faith, we cannot manifest the life that is no longer ours but His. Christ is the essence, substance, and heartbeat of our new existence. Our new life is Christ—and not us.

Prayer_Bead:Father, thank you for the opportunity to die with Jesus and resurrect with Him. Help me to live my new life for Him.  

Wisdom_Quote: Faith gives us the license to represent Jesus. 

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Intimacy with Jesus

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Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. [ 1 John 2:6 NIV ]

Every form of intimacy produces some kind of fruit. If we claim to have intimacy with God then some fruit must show for it. Our intimacy with God is not just by saying, “I am intimate with God,” but by bearing fruit, which comes by walking in the footsteps of Jesus. We cannot look like Jesus unless we walk intimately with Him, which cannot happen unless we walk in His footsteps. This means doing exactly what He did and living exactly as He lived. In so doing, we naturally begin to look like Him. So instead of going about telling people what a great Christian or believer we are, let us walk in the footsteps of Jesus and our lives will inadvertently announce it. *The world will change only when they see Jesus not when we say there is a Jesus*. They probably already know there is a Jesus, they now want to see Him, like Thomas, to believe Him. What makes it easier for us to walk in Jesus’ footsteps is the Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence in us. He lives in us, whispering the will of God to us. 

Prayer_Bead: Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for the grace to walk in your footsteps. Guide me by your Spirit to keep to the path.  

Wisdom_Quote: Intimacy always bears fruit. 

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The power of sonship 

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But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: [ John 1:12 KJV ]

Gifts may be freely given but whether or not they are received depends solely on the recipient. The power to save is available to the world but accessible to only those who receive the Lordship of Christ. Our faith in the son of God is the system that gives us access to the life of God in Him. And because this faith must be rooted in Christ, only those who have heard and believed in the message of the Son can have it. Receiving Him means believing in His name; in His authority. The power of sonship into the family of God does not automatically happen because we go to church or do anything religious. The sonship privilege is given when we believe in Christ. Faith is the means by which the life of God in Christ is imputed to humanity. The power that makes us joint heirs with Christ does not discriminate between people. Whoever we are, whatever tribe or language we belong to, if we come to believe in Jesus, the power of sonship extends the privilege to belong to God. We become identified in Christ as members of His body. And we receive the gift of God in that moment, when we believe in Christ. The apostle Paul teaches that the gift was originally meant for a certain people, the Jews, but then they rejected it. And through their rejection, we have access to this gift. Yet, by our acceptance, they will be brought in by jealousy (References; Romans 9-11). So, right now is your window of opportunity. Take advantage of this gift and become a child of God. 

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to be your son by the sacrifice of your only begotten son. 

Wisdom_Quote: The gift of God is made available to all who will take advantage of it. 

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A living hope

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, [ *1 Peter 1:3* NIV ]

The absence of hope in a place or a situation is death to that place or situation. Hope means life and untapped opportunities. Where there is hope, there is a reason to keep at something even when the results are not immediate or as expected. Hope says, we don’t quit even when everything is quiet. Hope says regardless of what the eye is seeing presently, what eyes have not seen and what ears have not heard is still possible. So, hope does not die if the object of the hope is alive. A living hope thrives in any and every environment. Now, it is this hope that Jesus brings us into when we became born again through the mercy of God. And this hope is living because Jesus resurrected and is now alive forever. Hope can be dead when the object and the drive for that hope is dead. Hence, our hope is living because it is sourced from the resurrected Jesus. Our hope is not living because we are strong or have a strong faith. Our hope is living because the object of our faith, Jesus is alive. The Lord Jesus rose from the dead and is alive forever. As believers, we have been born into a living hope, giving us the guarantee of a supernatural life. You have a living hope if you have been born again by your faith in Christ Jesus. Make your faith count because your hope is alive.  And in view of all these, let us live daily in appreciation God. 

Prayer_Bead: Heavenly Father, thank you for the privilege of salvation and all the packages that come with it in Christ Jesus.

Wisdom_Quote: Hope says, we don’t quit even when everything is quiet.

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The full armour

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Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ( Ephesians 6:13 NIV )

The day of evil will always come while we live. Nobody plans for it, yet nobody can avoid it. The evil day is like a bonus package given to everyone who enters the world. Although one person’s evil day may differ significantly from another’s, everyone will experience an evil day at some point. Fortunately, for the believer, a provision has been made for that day. This protection against the evil day is the full armor of God. Scripture teaches us that when the evil day comes, we must do everything to stand. We cannot give in or compromise just because it is an evil day. We must resist with all our strength, do everything necessary to stand firm. However, the things we do are merely first aid for safety—the real protection comes from the armor of God. The full armor of God helps us stand our ground on the evil day. In the verses that follow our anchor verse, the Bible lists the components of this armor: the belt of truth around your waist, the breastplate of righteousness for your chest and front area, the readiness of the gospel for your feet, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:14-18). The evil day targets these aspects of our spiritual life, and protecting them helps us stand firm no matter what happens.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for your protection and provisions. As I put on the whole armour, I am shielded to stand firm.

Wisdom_Quote: The armour of God is the safest protection against the evil day

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The potency of God’s word

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For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12 KJV )

The Word of God is active, powerful, and potent. However, its potential is often locked up and concealed. As a result, it is only potent to those who understand its hidden power. Because of this, the Word of God can sometimes appear to be ineffective. Unless it is uncovered or taken out of its shell, its abilities remain unrealized. The Word of God is not powerless, as some may think, yet when it remains shielded, it may seem inadequate. The Scriptures, without the revelation of the Word of God, do not make any impact. Jesus told the Pharisees that they diligently study the Scriptures, thinking that in them they have eternal life. He added that those very Scriptures testify about Him. This means one can have the Scriptures yet miss the One about whom they testify. Unless we encounter Him, the words about Him—the Scriptures—remain ineffective in our experience. Some people, due to their disconnect from the Word of God, Jesus Christ, attempt to employ human wisdom and philosophy instead. The Word of God is life; it is potent. God’s faithfulness makes Him consistent in His nature, but our experience may not always align with who He truly is. The Word of God means different things to different people, even though it has a unique and distinct identity. Because it is living, one must encounter it to truly know it, stay with it to be a witness, and represent it effectively. God’s Word is powerful.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to know your word and the power of it. Thank you for the truth that changes me.

Wisdom_Quote: The potency of God’s word is hidden from those who do not know the Son.

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The Voice of Thanksgiving

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But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD. (Jonah 2:9 KJV )

The voice of thanksgiving is the voice that acknowledges the nature and person of God. In recognition of His nature and person, it attributes to God the glory and honor due to Him. The voice of thanksgiving is heard when the heart recognizes the goodness and kindness of God. God’s attributes, such as being Almighty and All-Knowing, vindicate whatever He does. This is why we must thank Him at all times and in all situations. Our anchor text is a prayer made by Jonah from the belly of a large fish. That place was extremely uncomfortable, and he even compared it to hell. But even from the heart of hell, he gave thanks to God. And that is where the sacrifice of thanksgiving comes in. A sacrifice is any offering made at one’s expense. So, thanking God when there seems to be no reason to do so makes it a sacrifice. The good thing about sacrifices is that God always responds to them. God will not ignore a sacrifice made within the confines of His will and pleasure. Immediately after this sacrifice of thanksgiving, in the next verse (verse 10), God commands the fish to vomit Jonah. This principle applies to other areas of our lives as well. When we offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving, God will command the situation to release us. Don’t wait to thank God only when the situation improves—thank Him even in the midst of the problem. And remember, the voice of thanksgiving, presented on the strings of sacrifice, always moves the heart of God.

Prayer_Bead: Merciful Father, thank you for your goodness and kindness towards me. I continually appreciate you for everything in every situation.

Wisdom_Quote: The voice of thanksgiving is most potent on the strings of sacrifice.

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The platform for a walk with God

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God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” ( John 4:24 NIV )

The nature of a place, a thing, or a person dictates so much about them. The Bible says that God is spirit, and this statement significantly impacts how we perceive God and how we relate to Him. The Lord Jesus made this statement to a Samaritan woman. Before making this statement, Jesus spoke about how the Samaritans did not know whom they worshiped and mentioned that a time was coming when people would neither worship on the mountain, as the woman claimed, nor in Jerusalem. These two statements highlight key elements of worship: the location or medium and the knowledge of the person of God. In addressing the Samaritan woman’s ignorance, Jesus teaches her—and, by extension, us—that the medium of worship is truth. But we also know that the Truth is a person: Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Therefore, we must worship God in (or through) the person of Jesus Christ. The mode of worship is explained in Philippians 3:3. The apostle Paul states that he and other believers serve God by His Spirit. In this statement, he clarifies the mode of worship, or the service dimension of relating to God as Spirit. We cannot worship God without His Spirit because without the Spirit of God, whatever we do does not get to God. The Spirit of God is the mind of God (1 Corinthians 2:9-11), hence through His Spirit, we connect with the heart and mind of God bringing glory to God.

Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for showing me what it means to worship my Father in spirit and in truth.

Wisdom_Quote: The Spirit and the Truth are platform for worship.

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Sacrifices

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“Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, people of Israel? ( Amos 5:25 NIV )

There is a hefty price for everything under the sun. Sacrifices and offerings began in the Old Testament as instructions from God and as a principle that makes things happen even when they seem impossible. Different kingdoms, including the kingdom of darkness, operate through sacrifices. For something new to happen, something must be sacrificed—something must be given. When a grain of wheat is placed in the ground, it breaks down and dies. Yet, it is from that place of death that new life emerges, and it multiplies. For God to have many sons and daughters, He had to sacrifice His only begotten Son. Even God had to make a sacrifice to gain many in return. Sacrifices are essential for anything meaningful to happen. Often, when people do good, it comes from a position of sacrifice. It is easy to do wrong or withhold good from others, but helping others often requires sacrifice. You have to let go of alternatives to meet a need—that is sacrifice. God said that in the wilderness, the Israelites did not bring Him sacrifices or offerings. Yet, in reality, they lived at the expense of someone or something. They may have thought it was free, but someone always paid the price. Moses often stood in the gap for them, interceding on their behalf without their knowledge. Through his sacrifices, God showed mercy to the nation. Everything comes at the cost of a sacrifice. What are you willing to sacrifice for the glorious life awaiting you? Unless the price is paid in full, the delivery cannot be made.

Prayer_Bead: Mighty God, thank you for the privilege to experience a new life by the sacrifice of Jesus. Help me to also sacrifice for the new things waiting for me.

Wisdom_Quote: Sacrifice is the price for the new thing.

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