Category: Inspiration

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Stop Waiting!

[The Glory Unveiled]

So Joshua said to the Israelites: “How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your ancestors, has given you? [ Joshua 18:3 NIV ]

There is a time to wait, and there is a time to act. Scripture declares that there is a season for everything under the sun, and when a season arrives, it is not empty—it comes furnished with divine provision for its fulfillment. In other words, when God ordains a moment, He also supplies what is necessary for that moment. The wisest and most effective response, therefore, is to move in step with the season—to act when the time calls for action. Yet this is where many falter. We linger, we hesitate, we over-spiritualize delay, until the clarity of the season fades and the opportunity slips through our fingers. Consider Israel. God gave them the green light to possess the land. The declaration was clear: “I have given you the land.” But that divine grant did not eliminate human responsibility. Though the land was given, it still had to be taken, possessed, and inhabited. To sit back on the assumption that “it has been given, so nothing remains to be done” would have been to forfeit what was already within their reach. The same pattern holds for us. Many believers delay stepping into what God has already secured for them, clinging to the mistaken idea that divine provision cancels human participation. It does not. What God provides must be received for it to take effect. Every gift of God revealed in Scripture carries with it a corresponding response. The promise is complete, but its manifestation is participatory. Take the well-known scripture: God so love the world, and He gave His Son. The gift is universal in scope, but the benefit is conditional in experience—“that whoever receives Him.” There it is: receives. The gift is given, but it must be received. Again, we are told in John 1:12, that as many as received Him, to them He gave the power to become children of God. God is indeed Creator of all, but the privilege of sonship under the new covenant is not automatic—it is conferred upon those who respond in faith, those who receive what has been made available. So the tension is clear: provision has been made, but possession requires response. The question, then, presses with urgency—how long will you remain in waiting when the season is calling you to act? How long will you delay in taking hold of what God has already placed within your reach? There is a time to wait. But when the season shifts, waiting becomes disobedience. Act while the provision is present. Receive what has been given. Step into what has already been secured.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for your free gift of salvation. I receive it by the act of my will and choice. In Jesus’ name. 

Wisdom_Quote: Nothing God has given you is truly yours until you take it. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I believe that I deserved the punishment for my sin but you took my place in judgement. Today, I receive your gift of love, and accept your Lordship, come into my heart (soul) and reign. Thank you for this wonderful relationship and making me your beloved child.  

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Prepare for a new thing. 

[The Glory Unveiled]

Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.” [ Joshua 3:5 NIV ]

In the agenda of God, preparation always precedes breakthrough. Before God releases something new, He first calls us to prepare for it. Scripture reminds us in the Gospel of Matthew 9:17, that no one pours new wine into old wineskins. New wine must be placed in new wineskins, so that both the wine and the vessel are preserved. In the same way, when God is about to introduce a new dimension of His work in our lives, He looks for a vessel prepared and ready to carry it. Every new move of God demands new capacity. It requires a new mindset, a renewed strategy, and a fresh expectation. We cannot host tomorrow’s blessing with yesterday’s thinking. We cannot sustain new grace with old habits. We must become new vessels for a new season. God’s new agenda always comes with divine requirements. Access is granted to those who are willing to prepare. That is why Joshua told the people of Israel to consecrate themselves before God moved among them. The wonders God had planned were tied to their willingness to separate themselves, realign their hearts, and make room for Him. Breakthrough did not come by accident. It came through obedience. Miracles were released on the platform of preparation. God moved because the people were ready. Beloved, the old cannot walk comfortably into the new world God is creating. Old mindsets cannot carry fresh anointing. Old patterns cannot sustain new purposes. If we desire new wine, we must become new wineskins. If we long for greater glory, we must embrace deeper consecration. Preparation is not delay—it is alignment. Consecration is not loss—it is positioning. And when we are properly prepared, heaven responds. Then, and only then, does God release the new thing He has ordained for our lives.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to partake in your new agenda. 

Wisdom_Quote: A new world opens to new people. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, I surrender to your lordship today. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour. 

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Association with Jesus

[The Glory Unveiled]

“Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.[ Matthew 11:11 NKJV ]

Greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is not measured by our achievements, our titles, or our visible labor. It is measured by our relationship with Jesus Christ. In God’s economy, value is not found in what our hands have done, but in whom our hearts trust. It is not about how much we accomplish, but about how deeply we abide. This truth is beautifully illustrated when Jesus visited the home of Mary and Martha of Bethany. Mary sat quietly at His feet, doing nothing but listening, receiving, and loving His presence. Martha, on the other hand, was busy—serving, organizing, working hard to honor her Guest. Yet in the end, it was Mary, who seemed inactive, who was commended. Why? Because she chose intimacy over industry. She chose presence over performance. This teaches us a powerful lesson: in God’s Kingdom, activity is not the same as importance. Busyness is not proof of spiritual greatness. Productivity is not the measure of divine approval. What matters most is proximity to Christ. Consider also John the Baptist. Before him came mighty prophets—men who spoke with fire, performed signs, and carried heavy spiritual assignments. Yet none of them lived to see the Messiah face to face. John did. And because he encountered Christ personally, he was declared greater than those who came before him. Not because he did more, but because he knew Him. And then comes the astonishing truth: Jesus declares that even the least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than John. Why? Because those in the Kingdom are joined to Christ. They are rooted in Him. They are redeemed by His blood. They live in living relationship with Him. This means that our greatness does not come from our résumé, our reputation, or our religious activity. It flows from our union with Christ. Those who belong to Him, who walk with Him, who trust in Him, and who are redeemed by Him, carry a dignity that no human achievement can produce. That is why it is such a profound privilege to call Him Lord and Savior. To be associated with Jesus is the highest honour of all. To be known by Him is greater than being known by the world. To walk with Him is greater than any work we could ever do. In the Kingdom of Heaven, sitting at Jesus’ feet will always matter more than running in our own strength. 

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to be connected to Jesus. 

Wisdom_Quote: The value of the believer is found in their association with Jesus. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, thank you for the sacrifice you made for humanity. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today henceforth. 

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Arrows of Sin

[The Glory Unveiled]

If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”[ Genesis 4:7 NKJV ]

Sin is like a skillful hunter, lying in wait for the man or woman who begins to drift in their heart. It watches patiently, searching for an opening, seeking to capture the soul and lead it toward destruction. Our heart posture determines so much about our lives. It either gives permission to certain influences or shuts the door against them. Scripture teaches us that sin lies at the door of those who “do not do well.” Sin does not strike randomly; it looks for a basis, an opportunity, a foothold. It waits for offense, bitterness, pride, or disobedience—and when it finds one, it moves in. Every time we willfully disobey God’s holy law, we build a platform for sin to operate. And once that platform is in place, its wages are sure to follow. This is exactly what happened to Cain. When God accepted his brother’s sacrifice and not his, Cain allowed bitterness and rage to settle in his heart. Instead of dealing with it in humility, he nursed it in silence. That unhealthy heart posture gave sin access. It lay at the door of his heart, waiting. And the moment he opened that door, he acted on what had been brewing within him. Even after God warned him, he chose to proceed. Sin released its venomous arrow, pierced his heart, and led him to murder his own brother. But here is the good news: Scripture does not leave us vulnerable or helpless when sin aims its arrows at us. We are not powerless victims. We are given authority to resist. We are called not to be ruled by sin, but to rule over it. And how do we rule over it? By choosing God’s way of escape. Every temptation comes with a divine exit. Every attack has an appointed doorway to freedom. When we stay sensitive in our hearts, obedient in our walk, and anchored in God’s Word, we shut the door to sin and open the door to grace. Therefore, guard your heart. Watch its posture. Deal quickly with bitterness. Reject offense. Refuse disobedience. Because what you allow in your heart today will shape your actions tomorrow. And when your heart is aligned with God, sin may knock—but it will never rule.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for showing me the ways of sin. Help me not to fall into its snare. 

Wisdom_Quote: Sin lies at the door of the man or woman who dines with unrighteousness. 

Salvation Prayer: Thank you Jesus for your salvation. I accept your Lordship. Come into my heart. 

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Midnight Treasures

[The Glory Unveiled]

I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the LORD, who call you by your name, am the God of Israel. [ Isaiah 45:3 NKJV ]

God often hides His treasures in places that are rarely visited and frequently despised. He stores His richest blessings in the shadows, in valleys most people avoid, in regions where only a few are willing to go. There is wealth in the heart of darkness. There is abundance in places others overlook. Treasures are often concealed where people are unwilling to journey, unwilling to wait, and unwilling to pay the price. There is a powerful lesson in the midnight data packages offered by internet service providers in Ghana—and in many other places as well. At midnight, they release larger and better bundles at a cheaper cost, knowing that most people will be asleep. The price is not in the money; the price is in staying awake. The real cost is discipline, sacrifice, and readiness. Only those who are alert are able to access the treasure. Scripture echoes this truth in the parable of the ten virgins. They all went out to meet the Bridegroom. They all had lamps. They all had expectations. But when the Bridegroom delayed and arrived at midnight—when sleep had overtaken everyone—only five were prepared. Only five had extra oil. Only five had paid the price to remain ready. And only five entered into the celebration. The treasure was available to all, but only the prepared possessed it. In the same way, there is value hidden in places you are reluctant to visit. There is blessing in assignments you are unwilling to accept. There is wisdom in people you are tempted to despise. There is promotion in seasons you would rather escape. Many miss divine opportunities not because God is silent, but because the opportunity arrives in uncomfortable hours, inconvenient seasons, and unfamiliar places. These treasures are reserved for those who will press in, stay awake, remain faithful, and pay the price. If you are willing to endure the night, you will enjoy the riches of the morning. If you are willing to walk into the shadows, you will uncover divine wealth. And if you are willing to remain prepared, you will not miss your moment.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to pay the price for the treasure reserved for those who will pay the price. Thank you in Jesus name. 

Wisdom_Quote: Treasures are hidden where pleasure is unwilling to visit. 

Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, you are my Lord, I confess that you died for my sins and resurrected for my justification. 

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Word and Prayer capsule

[The Glory Unveiled] 

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. [ John 15:7 NIV ]

Throughout Scripture, the Word of God is almost always joined to prayer. They are never meant to be separated. In Acts 6:4, the apostles declared, “We will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word.” They understood that spiritual power is released when these two walk together. When Scripture says, “Ask whatever you wish,” it is speaking of prayer. But it is not just any kind of asking. It is prayer that is rooted in the Word of God. When we ask through the Word, heaven responds. When the Word mixes with prayer, answers are not denied. Why? Because the Word gives us unrestricted access to the heart of God. It aligns our desires with His will. It purifies our motives. It sharpens our faith. And when prayer flows from that place, it becomes powerful and effective. The spiritual “capsule” that works is the combination of the Word and prayer. When one is practiced without the other, the impact is limited. Prayer without the Word becomes emotional. The Word without prayer becomes a monologue. But when they come together, they produce results. Jesus Himself said, “If My words remain in you, and you ask whatever you desire, it shall be done for you.” This is the divine template. This is the pattern heaven responds to. First, there must be a foundation of the Word. Upon that foundation, we build prayer, intercession and every other spiritual thing. And when the foundation is right, the structure will stand. Scripture declares that everything will pass away, but the Word of God will never pass away. Therefore, anything built upon the Word stands securely and gloriously. If we want prayers that prevail and faith that produces results, we must anchor ourselves in the Word and release our requests through prayer. When Word and prayer walk together, heaven cannot remain silent.

Prayer_Bead: Mighty Father, thank you for the platform of prayer and the word. Help me to always take advantage of this provision. 

Wisdom_Quote: The word of God is the foundation for anything in our walk with God. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, I welcome you into my heart as Lord and Saviour because I believe the testimony of the Word of God concerning you. 

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Ask the Lord

[The Glory Unveiled]

Then the men of Israel took some of their provisions; but they did not ask counsel of the LORD. [ Joshua 9:14 NKJV ]

Some of the Hivites, who were neighbours of the Israelites and whom the Lord had clearly instructed them not to partner with, came to them in disguise. They pretended to be travelers from a distant land. They told lies carefully crafted to sound like truth. They carried dry and moldy bread and wore worn-out garments, presenting convincing “evidence” to support their story. Everything about their appearance suggested authenticity. Everything about their words sounded believable. And the Israelites were persuaded. Yet their greatest mistake was not in being deceived by appearances. Their greatest mistake was in failing to inquire of the Lord. Instead of seeking God’s counsel, they relied on their own judgment. They reasoned within themselves, “God has already given us instructions. He has already provided a template. He has already taught us how to discern our allies from our enemies.” And so, when the moment of decision came, they felt no need to return to Him again. They trusted their understanding more than His voice. They examined the bread. They studied the clothes. They weighed the evidence. But they did not consult the Lord. And because they did not ask God, they entered into a covenant they were never meant to make. Beloved, this teaches us a powerful lesson. Even after God has given us principles, directions, and spiritual tools for life, we still need Him continually. Past instructions do not replace present dependence. Yesterday’s revelation does not cancel today’s consultation. Knowing God’s will in general does not excuse us from seeking His will in specific situations. We must learn to return to Him again and again—for every decision, every partnership, every step, and every season. The Israelites consulted the evidence instead of the Instructor. They trusted appearances instead of the Almighty. They believed what they saw instead of seeking what God said. And many believers still make the same mistake today. So hear this clearly: Do not be ruled by what looks convincing. Do not be persuaded by what seems logical. Do not be led by what appears reasonable. In other words, do not look first at the evidence. Turn first to the Giver of the instruction. For when God speaks, deception loses its power, confusion finds its end, and destiny is preserved.

Prayer_Bead: Father, please help me to always talk to you about everything. 

Wisdom_Quote: There is always a fresh word from God; listen for it. 

Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, I believe in your word as Truth, come into my life and be my Lord and Saviour. 

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Submission; the woman. 

[The Glory Unveiled]

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. [ Ephesians 5:22 NIV ]

Yesterday, we saw that submission is not a burden placed on only one partner, but a divine command given to both the man and the woman in marriage. We learned that both are called to submit—yet in different ways, according to God’s design. Today, we turn our attention to the woman’s role in this divine order. Scripture speaks clearly: the married woman is instructed to submit. But it does not stop at what she must do—it begins with how she must do it. That “how” reveals the measure, the quality, and the depth of her submission. She is called to submit to her husband in the same manner and spirit with which she submits to the Lord. This means her submission is not casual. It is not forced. It is not fearful. It is sacred. It is rooted in her reverence for Christ. Then, at the close of the chapter, Scripture explains what this submission looks like in practical terms: “The wife must respect her husband.” Other translations say, “honour.” In God’s wisdom, He reveals that a man experiences submission primarily through respect and honour. When a wife genuinely respects her husband, the husband understands it as submission. So, in the context of this instruction, submission means this: a woman honours her husband as she honours Christ. She speaks to him with respect. She treats him with dignity. She values his leadership. She affirms his place. This is what it means to submit as a wife to her own husband. And when this principle is faithfully practiced, something powerful happens. You no longer need to struggle over his responsibility. You no longer need to manipulate or force his role. When a woman walks in godly submission, her husband is naturally stirred to walk in godly leadership. God’s design works—when we trust it, and when we obey it.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the knowledge you have given me from your word. Help me to practice it in Jesus’ name. 

Wisdom_Quote: To the wife, submission means to honour. 

Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, I accept your Lordship over my life today. Save my soul as I submit to you. 

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Submission again?

[The Glory Unveiled]

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. [ Ephesians 5:21 NIV ]

When many people see an anchor verse that begins with the word “submit,” their hearts immediately recoil. For many—especially women—that word feels uncomfortable, even offensive. It has become a taboo term. Some dislike it so strongly that they avoid anything that sounds like submission altogether. Why? Because for generations, submission has been presented almost exclusively as the duty of women, particularly wives. It has been taught as a burden placed on one side alone. And because of that imbalance, the word has come to carry pain, fear, and resistance. But beloved, submission was never designed to be hated. It was never meant to be avoided. When rightly understood, submission is something every believer should desire. It is meant to be embraced. It is meant to become a way of life. Look again at the anchor scripture. It does not say, “Women, submit.” It says, “Submit to one another.”That command is mutual. It speaks to both man and woman. It speaks to husband and wife. It speaks to every believer. Submission is not the birthright of the woman alone. It is a divine principle given to both genders for peaceful, harmonious living. God never intended submission to be one-sided. He designed it to be shared. And notice this: submission has a boundary. It is not blind. It is not oppressive. It is not abusive. Scripture says it is to be done in the fear of God, out of reverence for Christ. This means our submission is first to Jesus. We do not submit to please people. We submit to honor Christ. We do not bow to human control. We yield to divine order. When this boundary is understood, everything changes. The man submits to his wife in love. The wife submits to her husband in honour. Both submit to Christ in reverence. And when Christ becomes the center of that submission, pride loses its power. Strife loses its voice. Competition gives way to cooperation. Control gives way to compassion. Then homes are healed. Marriages are restored. Relationships are strengthened. Because true submission, rooted in reverence for Christ, does not weaken us—it aligns us. It does not diminish us—it dignifies us. And it does not enslave us—it sets us free to love as God intended.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for teaching me to submit in reverence of your Son, Jesus. Help me to do this. Amen 

Wisdom_Quote: Submission is misunderstood and abused when it is not done out of reverence for Christ. 

Salvation Prayer: Dear Jesus, come into my heart and be my Lord and Saviour as I submit to you in all things.  

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Our future identity

[The Glory Unveiled]

Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.[ 1 John 3:2 NIV ]

The full manifestation of our identity in Christ has not yet been revealed. We are truly children of God, yet we are not meant to remain children forever. We are growing—being shaped and formed—into the image and stature of Christ. This is why Scripture declares that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him. And the reason we shall be like Him is this: we shall see Him as He truly is. Until that day, our vision is still incomplete. We do not yet see Him fully as He is. Many layers of lenses distort our sight—societal pressures, cultural expectations, human traditions, and worldly values. These things cloud our understanding and limit our perception of His true identity. But there is a revelation of Jesus that transforms without resistance. When Christ is truly revealed to a person, He reshapes that life. He reforms the heart. He reproduces His image within us. This is the kind of encounter Moses experienced on the mountain. When he met God, he did not return the same man. He was changed—marked by glory, transformed by presence, altered by revelation. In the same way, right now, we carry within us the seed of our true identity in Christ. That seed has been planted by grace. It has been watered by the Spirit. And it is waiting for the appearing of Jesus to blossom into full glory. What we are now is only the beginning of what we shall become. So while we wait to be fully clothed with that heavenly identity, as the apostle Paul teaches (2 Corinthians 5:2-4), we must be mindful of how we live. We must be conscious of how we speak, how we walk, and how we represent the kingdom to which we belong. For we are not citizens of this world first—we are citizens of the Kingdom of God. And until the day our identity is fully revealed in glory, let us live as worthy ambassadors of Christ, reflecting His character, displaying His nature, and preparing our hearts for the moment when we shall see Him face to face and be like Him forever.

Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for my true identity in you. As I wait to be clothes, help me to remain faithful and allegiant to you. 

Wisdom_Quote: The lens you’re wearing determines what Christ looks like.

Salvation Prayer: Lord Jesus, I believe in your identity as Saviour and Lord. Save me and clothed me with a new identity. 

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