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Psalms 150:6 NIV
[6] Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

Give GOD thanks for answered prayers, blessings received, testimonies, miracle jobs, healings,
LORD, speak to me, enhance my hearing

Prayer: The LifeWire Of Every Growing Church-PT 5

The LifeWire is the active wire that brings about power supply
Without LifeWire forget power

The only way to handle the gates of hell is by prayer and fasting,

Matthew 16:18 NIV
[18] And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

Jesus gave Himself entirely to prayer

Matthew 14:23 NIV
[23] After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone,

Luke 11:1-2 NIV
[1] One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” [2] He said to them, “When you pray, say: “ ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.

To faint is to give room for the devil to take over

Matthew 16:19 NIV
[19] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Jesus here, giving the disciples the key to operate
Continue to engage to continue to increase
A weak connection will bring about a dim light
A weak prayer altar cannot sustain a growing church, we need to enhance oud prayer altar and prayer lives

Why is Prayer The LifeWire Of Every Growing Church-PT

Prayer Is GOD'S Wisdom For Provoking Supernatural Church Growth

Mark 16:15 NIV
[15] He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

Psalms 2:8 NIV
[8] Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

Ezekiel 36:37 NIV
[37] “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Once again I will yield to Israel’s plea and do this for them: I will make their people as numerous as sheep,

Where we stop praying is where the Church stops growing

In Prayer, GOD Also Reveals To Us What To Do

Proverbs 21:22 NIV
[22] One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

Fresh Revelation In The Word Is Key To Sustaining Supernatural Growth

Prayer Takes Charge Of The Environment But It Takes The Word To Sustain

Acts 6:7 NIV
[7] So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Matthew 24:28 NIV
[28] Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.

Jeremiah 3:15 KJV
[15] and I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Psalm 119:18 KJV
[18] Open thou mine eyes, That I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

Prayer and Fasting Enhances Spiritual Refreshing

Isaiah 58:6, 11 KJV
[6] Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
[11] and the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

Pray for Grace to Continue To Prevail on the Altar of Prayer

Thank You Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.


The Characteristics

Satan is your principal enemy, he is out to attack you,
1 John 5:19 KJV
[19] And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

You must not put yourself in a position to be exploited by satan, do not be ignorant of his schemes

2 Corinthians 2:11 KJV
[11] lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

You either belong to GOD and obey HIM, or you live under satan's control

How does the enemy operate?

John 10:10 KJV
[10] The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Satan is out to oppose your Christian walk, progress, growth, expansion, development, business, marriage, ministry, academics and everything you set out to be or do.

One Strategy used by the enemy:
Distraction. The enemy does something which prevents you from concentrating

Proverbs 12:18 NIV
[18] The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Words are powerful.
Evaluate the words you hear vis-a-vis the Word of GOD, and HIS promises to you

Prayer: FATHER, guide me to conduct myself in a prudent manner so that satan will not outsmart me.
Strengthen me to stand firm against him, and to be strong in my faith.

Confession: I am strong in the LORD, and in HIS mighty power. I put on all of GOD'S armor. I resist the enemy in the time of evil. After the battle I will be standing firm.


Thank You Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Give GOD thanks, celebrate and magnify HIM

When we commit to what HE says to do, you have committed HIM to do that HE says HE will do

We serve a covenant keeping GOD

Ask GOD for Grace to take covenant responsibility, I receive it

Psalm 89:34 KJV
[34] My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

Every Believer's future is in their heart for GOD

1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV
[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.

Prayer: The LifeWire Of Every Growing Church-PT 4

Acts 2:1, 37-38, 47 KJV
[1] And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
[37] Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? [38] Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
[47] praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Ezekiel 36:37 KJV
[37] Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.

We discover from Scriptures that Prayer is a platform for noiseless breakthroughs; provoked from effectual fervent prayers

Isaiah 66:7-8 KJV
[7] Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. [8] Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.

1 Kings 18:21, 38-39 KJV
[21] And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
[38] Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. [39] And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.

Psalm 27:8 KJV
[8] When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

James 4:2 KJV
[2] Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

Matthew 7:7-8 KJV
[7] Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: [8] for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

The building of the walls of Jerusalem is a picture of the forces required to keep the Church growing

Nehemiah

Nehemiah 1:11 KJV
[11] O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.

The recovery of Jerusalem was founded on the force of Prayer and Fasting

No shortcuts

Sanballat and Tobias like agents of the devil to stop the work of the house of the LORD

Ezra 4:23-24 KJV
[23] Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. [24] Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.

Ezra 5:1-2, 5 KJV
[1] Then the prophets, Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah the son of Iddo, prophesied unto the Jews that were in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, even unto them. [2] Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them.
[5] But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.

The weapon of prayer and fasting is a must.

Nehemiah 5:14 KJV
[14] Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.

Nehemiah 6:15 KJV
[15] So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.

Prayer Is A Platform For Speedy Accomplishment Of Any Given Task

Genesis 24:12-15 KJV
[12] And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. [13] Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: [14] and let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master. [15] And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.

Prayer And Fasting Enhances Access To Divine Guidance Which Provokes Supernatural Growth

Church growth is warfare

Matthew 16:18 KJV
[18] And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

That means there is a gate of hell issue to deal with when building the Church
There are things to stop for those being held down to believe

Deuteronomy 2:24, 36 KJV
[24] Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.
[36] From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:

As you rise to battle, GOD begins to contend and give us victory.
Only fighters become overcomers
We must fight the opposition

We do that largely on the Altar of Prayer

The devil that you won't stop will stop you
You don't take territories as civilians, you take territories as fighters.

I mustn't miss the glory reserved for me in this season,
Now satan take your hand off my relationship with GOD, take your hand off the individuals ordained for eternal life, today is declared their day of salvation

Holy Spirit, direct everyone on the go to where the harvest is waiting in Jesus precious name
Bring about massive conviction, leading to massive conversions and massive Ingathering of people into the church to be established in the faith

Thank YOU LORD for this, in Jesus precious name

Thank You Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Born To Live

When a child is born, it is a sign of victory.
There are battles that have been won- the battle of the sperm, eggs, barrenness, abortion and miscarriage.
Even at the stage of delivery, battle between life and death.

Because of a lot of evil in the world, a may have enemies,
Pharaoh gave an order to have the Israeli male babies killed at birth.
Herod ordered the killing of all the children in Bethlehem 2 years and below

Matthew 2:16 KJV
[16] Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

Some people stay away from their villages, or even countries because they are conscious of their enemies, however there are enemies all over the world.

You are born into GOD'S family, and satan is your principal enemy

John 10:10 KJV
[10] The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

You serve the living GOD, HE is your defender. Trust in HIM, and you will not be ashamed

Psalm 91:1-3 KJV
[1] He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust. [3] Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the noisome pestilence.

Prayer: FATHER, thank YOU for the opportunity to be born of YOU, spiritually transformed, renewed and sanctified.
Thank YOU for giving me abundant life.
Help me to walk in tandem with YOU all my life.

Confession: The LORD is a shield around me, HE is my glory, the ONE who holds my head high. The LORD is my strength and shield, I trust HIM with all my heart.
I sleep and wake up refreshed because the LORD protects me.


Thank You Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

1 Corinthians 2:4-7 KJV
[4] And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: [5] that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. [6] Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: [7] but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory

The end-time is ordained for the unveiling of the wisdom of GOD for the glory of the saints

Ephesians 3:10-11 KJV
[10] to the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, [11] according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

We are in the era of that hidden wisdom, one of the hidden wisdom is the Prayer and Fasting Wisdom, which is ordained for our Dominion

Matthew 17:20-21 KJV
[20] And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. [21] Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

What Is In Prayer And Fasting
What is it ordained to deliver for us

It is essentially ordained for our empowerment and re-empowerment, to command Dominion over the wickedness of the wicked.

Isaiah 58:6 KJV
[6] Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

Isaiah 10:27 KJV
[27] And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Yokes are destroyed by the power of the anointing

Fasting is not a burden, but a blessing and spiritual platform for empowerment and re-empowerment

Empowerment and renewal of strength

Isaiah 40:31 KJV
[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.

Eagles embark on annual roosting

Moses

Exodus 34:28-30 KJV
[28] And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments. [29] And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. [30] And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.

Jesus

Luke 4:1-2, 14 KJV
[1] And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, [2] being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.
[14] And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

Luke 5:39 KJV
[39] No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.

You don't have to wait for the oil in your engine to knock before renewal

Renewal of strength is a must to remain on course

Luke 22:31-32 KJV
[31] And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: [32] but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Prayer And Fasting Empowers Our Spiritual Awakening Against The Storms Of Life

Mark 2:18-20 KJV
[18] And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? [19] And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. [20] But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Prayer And Fasting Facilitates Access To Revelation

Mark 2:18-20 KJV
[18] And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? [19] And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. [20] But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

How much of the Word in us is what determines our spiritual awakening

Matthew 7:24-25 KJV
[24] Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: [25] and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

Satanic opposition and hindrances are real

1 Corinthians 16:9 KJV
[9] For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

1 Thessalonians 2:18 KJV
[18] Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

Matthew 16:18 KJV
[18] And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

But they can be subdued through Prayer and Fasting

2 Chronicles 20:3-4 KJV
[3] And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. [4] And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

The battles of life are ever raging, please get equipped

Esther

Esther 4:16 KJV
[16] Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

Esther 9:1-5 KJV
[1] Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king's commandment and his decree drew near to be put in execution, in the day that the enemies of the Jews hoped to have power over them, (though it was turned to the contrary, that the Jews had rule over them that hated them [2] the Jews gathered themselves together in their cities throughout all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, to lay hand on such as sought their hurt: and no man could withstand them; for the fear of them fell upon all people. [3] And all the rulers of the provinces, and the lieutenants, and the deputies, and officers of the king, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them. [4] For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and his fame went out throughout all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. [5] Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.

The Following Are The Virtues On The Altar Of Prayer And Fasting

1. Spiritual Empowerment For Our Dominion Over Principalities And Powers

Isaiah 58:6 KJV
[6] Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

Isaiah 10:27 KJV
[27] And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Spiritual empowerment is the only way to destroy every yoke,

Luke 10:19 KJV
[19] Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Luke 9:1 KJV
[1] Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

2. Outbreak Of Revelation Which Stirs The Faith for Conquest

As light breaks forth, faith is stirred and victory comes along.

Isaiah 58:8 KJV
[8] Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.

Every healing miracle is a product of faith

Ephesians 6:16 KJV
[16] above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
(Through the altar of Prayer And Fasting)

Hebrews 11:33-34 KJV
[33] who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, [34] quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

3. Healing, Health And Vitality

Isaiah 58:8 KJV
[8] Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.

Isaiah 40:31 KJV
[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.


4. Express Answers To Prayers And Questions Of Concerns

Jeremiah 33:3 KJV
[3] Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

We not only serve a prayer answering GOD, but also, a question answering GOD

That's what makes prayer exciting

Isaiah 58:9 KJV
[9] Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;


5. Continuous Guidance

Vision shows end results, revelation shows the steps involved

Isaiah 58:11 KJV
[11] and the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

Isaiah 48:21 KJV
[21] And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them: he clave the rock also, and the waters gushed out.

Revelation 1:10 KJV
[10] I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

HE speaks to us mostly through HIS Word

Isaiah 34:16 KJV
[16] Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.

But only men and women of the Spirit can catch it.
The voice of the LORD is behind the pages of Scriptures

Psalm 119:105 KJV
[105] Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.


6. Supernatural Breakthroughs

Isaiah 58:12, 14 KJV
[12] And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
[14] then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

It changes our levels, from the bottom to our high places

Isaiah 40:31 KJV
[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.

Begin to soar through amazing revelations

Fasting is not religious punishment but a platform ordained for our change of story

Psalm 110:1-3 KJV
[1] The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. [2] The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. [3] Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, In the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: Thou hast the dew of thy youth.

Ecclesiastes 9:16 KJV
[16] Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

They are all byproducts of prayer and fasting, and are requirement for the end-time Church

The church is not a building, it's a people

Daniel 7:27 KJV
[27] And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Proverbs 8:15 KJV
[15] By me kings reign, And princes decree justice.

Micah 4:1-2 KJV
[1] But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. [2] And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

The Church of Christ shall be a church of multititudes like never seen before
The end-time saints are a people to be envied and honored

Matthew 6:6, 10, 17-18 KJV
[6] But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
[10] Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
[17] But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; [18] that thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

Acts 3:19 KJV
[19] Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Thank You Jesus

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Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Thank GOD for amazing testimonies, answers to prayers, thank and praise HIM, for the gift of another day
Speak to us, illuminate our spirit man and let YOUR name be glorified in Jesus name.

Prayer; The LifeWire of Every Growing Church-PT 3

A livewire is the wire that is active in carrying current.

In the same vein, Prayer and Fasting are active ingredients that must not be missing in a church that must keep growing

The importance of Prayer and Fasting in church growth cannot be overemphasized
It's the catalyst for church growth, and we who are part of it will continue to glow

Isaiah 66:8 KJV
[8] Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.

Colossians 4:12 KJV
[12] Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Like a spiritual labor room that brings forth spiritual children

Without the ministry of the Holy Ghost we cannot take territory for Christ

Zechariah 4:6 KJV
[6] Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

Acts 2:1, 4, 41 KJV
[1] And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
[4] And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
[41] Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

By the Holy Ghost, but they had to engage in one accord on the altar of prayer

You and I need the ministry of the Holy Ghost to be able to take territory for Christ.

The importance of the holy Ghost
The baptism of the Holy Ghost is not optional for our prayer life to be effective
It's one thing to be baptised in the Holy Ghost, it's another to engage the ministry of the Holy Ghost

Romans 8:27 KJV
[27] And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

The Holy Ghost is our Helper, and we will begin to enjoy His help more than ever before.

To destroy the hold of the wicked from the life of our new converts, we need the Holy Ghost

Colossians 4:12 KJV
[12] Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Luke 11:21-22 KJV
[21] When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: [22] but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

Prayer and Fasting provokes eruption of revelation that will draft multititudes to the Kingdom

Zechariah 8:23 KJV
[23] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.

Remember to engage the Holy Ghost and He will show up in Jesus name

LORD, baptize me afresh with the Spirit of Grace and Supplication

Thank You Jesus

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Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary defines an enemy as a person who strongly dislikes, or wants to injure, attack or make somebody or something weaker.

Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, Ammonites, and the men of Ashdod were enemies of the Jews, very angry at the progress of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem.
They plotted to fight against Jerusalem.

Nehemiah's response to their conspiracy was worthy of note.
He prayed to GOD, refused to be distracted; working together with his team, the city was guarded night and day.

What have you allowed to distract you from GOD'S purpose for your life?
Distractions destroy actions.
If it's not moving you towards your purpose, leave it alone (Jermaine Riley)

When the high priest and council were continually hostile towards the Apostles, Gamaliel advised them to keep away from the Apostles.
He said if their mission was from GOD, the council would not be able to overthrow them; they may even find themselves fighting against GOD

Acts 5:38-39 KJV
[38] And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: [39] but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

No one profits by making himself an enemy of GOD

Job 9:4 KJV
[4] He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

Endeavor to excel in living a GOD -pleasing life, this will ensure GOD'S presence with you.

Prayer: FATHER, strengthen me to look away from distractions orchestrated to jeopardize YOUR purpose for my life.
Help me to excel in living a life that is pleasing to YOU, to fight the good fight and finish my race strong and well in Jesus name.

Confession: I stay alert and stand firm in my faith in GOD; I respect HIS precepts and keep my doctrine sound. I am courageous and strong. Everything I do is done with love and kindness.


Thank You Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Give thanks and praise unto GOD, for mercies, answered prayers, for bringing us into YOUR presence
LORD, I have come to hear YOUR voice, encounter YOUR light, we thank YOU because YOU have done it already in Jesus precious name

Prayer: The LifeWire of Every Growing Church

GOD'S central agenda is the growth of HIS Church

The building of the Church of Christ, it requires the engagement of the Children of GOD

Hebrews 3:4 KJV
[4] For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

The Place Of Prayer In The Growth Of The Church

The fundamental requirement for the Church of Christ to grow

1. The Labor Room Of Prayer Is The Birthplace Of Multititudes Into The Kingdom Of GOD

Isaiah 66:7-8 KJV
[7] Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. [8] Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.

Isaiah 62:6-7 KJV
[6] I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, [7] and give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.

The Church of Christ is the new Jerusalem

Soul-winning is a spiritual task that requires spiritual resources


2. Our Capacity To Take Over territory Is Defined On The Altar Of Prayer

Deuteronomy 2:24, 36 KJV
[24] Rise ye up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon: behold, I have given into thine hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land: begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.
[36] From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:

To possess it requires contention

Exodus 17:12 KJV
[12] But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

There is no difficult territory anywhere

Our ability to win spiritually determines our capacity to win territories


3. Prayer And Fasting Destroys All Forces Resisting The Continuous Growth Of The Church

Isaiah 58:6 KJV
[6] Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

1 Corinthians 16:9 KJV
[9] For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

Whatever stands against the growth of the church can be tackled on the Altar of Prayer

LORD, I take Grace from YOU to be effective on the prayer altar in Jesus mighty name.


Thank You Jesus

How Do We Get This Kidney Donated

1. From living relations
2. From dead persons


Where Can Kidneys Be Transplanted?

1. In Nigeria, at various teaching hospitals, and some private hospitals

2. Abroad


What Happens After The Transplant?

After the Transplant, patient needs to be on some drugs to help sustain the transplanted kidney. Patient also needs regular check-up


Are There Any Risk To Kidney Donors?

No, the donor can live a perfectly normal live with the remaining kidney


Conclusion

The incidence of kidney failure is increasing in our society.

Kidney failure is expensive to treat, and it is better to prevent, than to cure it.
However, most patients discover and report it at later stages.
It is important that patients with renal failure report early to doctor, because when discovered early, the outcome of treatment is better.
Renal transplant is the ultimate solution to Kidney failure but it is expensive.


Our earnest desire is that one day, kidney failure patients in our society will get free medical attention so that smile can be put on their faces and those of their relations.

Please join us in doing something to actualize this desire..


Having done all that is humanly possible to reduce the incidence of renal failure, we need to put our faith in GOD. For a horse is prepared unto the day of the battle, but safety is unto the LORD.

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What Causes Kidney Failure?

Common causes include;

Hypertension that has lasted for long, especially when not properly treated

Diabetes mellitus

Obstruction to flow of urine caused by prostate enlargement, kidney stones, cancer in the pelvic region

Regular intake of strong analgesics over a long period of time i.e. painkillers like feldene, felvin, aspirins, especially when there are various forms of analgesics involved.

Creams and soaps containing heavy metals

HIV/ AIDS

Tuberculosis

How Do We Manage Persons With Chronic Kidney Failure

1. Diet Advice

• Reduce amount of protein consumed on a daily basis, like meat, fish, eggs etc.

• Reduce salt intake to barest minimum

• Boil vegetables, discard the water used in boiling before cooking the vegetables

• Avoid fruits like Cashew, Mango and Cherry

• If a diabetic patient, same diet Advice will apply

• Avoid alcohol and smoking cigarettes


2. Anaemia

• Patient should be placed on blood giving tablets

• If blood level (PCV) is too low, patient may need to be transfused.

3. Dialysis

Two types

• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Hemodialysis

The commonest in our part of the world is the Hemodialysis; where the machine helps to wash out harmful chemicals from the body, and the process is done by a physician.
Dialysis is expensive.
For patients who have ARF, after the period of dialysis, they reverse back to normal, and may not need further dialysis.
But for patients with CRF, dialysis should continue two to three times weekly, except Kidney transplant is done

4. Kidney Transplant

This is when another person donates their kidney to the patient. One kidney is enough to sustain life.
There is no danger in donating a kidney.
No more need for dialysis
Renal transplantation is not cheap

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Our earnest desire is that one day, kidney failure patients in our society will get free medical attention so that smile can be put on their faces and those of their relations- Ayodele Medical Group

Introduction

Kidneys are the two bean shaped organs located in the abdomen of every living individual.

What Are The Functions Of Kidneys?

1. They produce urine and clear chemical waste products from the body

2. They regulate the fluid balance in our body

3. They involve in blood production (producing erythropoietin)

4. They are involved in keeping blood pressure within the normal range


What Is Kidney Failure?

1. Kidney Failure means the two kidneys have failed at the same time.

2. When this happens, the kidneys will be unable to perform the above listed functions, and the body will not be able to excrete the chemical waste, which will initially accumulate and then become harmful to the body system.

What Are The Types Of Kidney Failure?

There are two types of Kidney Failure

1. Acute Renal Failure (ARF)

This means that the kidney just failed temporarily, and after some time will become normal again.
This type of failure can last up to 11 weeks.

2. Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)

This means that the kidney has failed permanently. It will not recover again, but instead will get worse over time. Permanent damage, when it is reversed, it is just partial reversal.

Psalm 3:3 KJV
[3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; My glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

The devil does not want you to settle down and have a flourishing Christian Life. His mission is to steal your joy, kill your zeal and passion for GOD. And he also wants to destroy your Christian testimony so that you will no longer be able to boldly proclaim that you are a Christian.

1 Peter 5:8 KJV
[8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

The number of your enemies may have increased over time; some people may have tried to harm you. The devil's strategy is to terrorise and draw you back into bondage.
Some enemies behaving as friends may want to lure you back into sin; they vainly assume that GOD will not rescue you from the pressure of temptation.
The LORD is always your shield from danger. HE gives you victory and restores your courage

The faithful GOD will lift you above those rise up against you, deliver you from temptations, and from the persecution and trouble of wicked and violent men and women.

Psalm 147:6 KJV
[6] The LORD lifteth up the meek: He casteth the wicked down to the ground.


Prayer: FATHER, help me to approve and treasure the things that are excellent, so that I may live a pure and blameless life until the day of Christ's return.
Strengthen me to live a humble, sober and vigilant life.

Confession: The LORD is a shield around me; HE is my glory, the ONE who holds my head high.
The LORD is my strength and shield, I trust HIM with all my heart.
I sleep and wake up refreshed because the LORD protects me in Jesus name.

Amen.

Psalms 150:6 NIV
[6] Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

Give GOD thanks for answered prayers with all intentionality and amazing testimonies.
Speak to me Jesus, I want to hear from You Lord
Thank You for another day, for Your good hand upon our lives, and putting the enemy under our feet and opening a new chapter in our lives.

We have discovered that every praying church is ordained a growing church, and every growing church must remain a praying church must remain a praying church

Acts 6:4, 7 KJV
[4] But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
[7] And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

The result is multiplication of disciples, not converts.
Multiplication of established souls
We are also aware the gates of hell are against the growth of the church

Matthew 16:18 KJV
[18] And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

We see the place of the gates of hell in resisting the growth of the Church

1 Thessalonians 2:18 KJV
[18] Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

Prayer breaks down the gates of hell

Isaiah 66:7-8 KJV
[7] Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. [8] Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.

Matthew 17:19-21 KJV
[19] Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? [20] And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. [21] Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

That's what makes prayer and fasting the LifeWire of every growing church
It's a covenant responsibility for any church that must keep growing.

Prayer & Fasting turns the Church like a watered garden for the sheep at pasture

1 Kings 18:21, 23-24, 30, 33, 36-39 KJV
[21] And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
[23] Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: [24] and call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken.
[30] And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD that was broken down.
[33] And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid him on the wood, and said, Fill four barrels with water, and pour it on the burnt sacrifice, and on the wood.
[36] And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. [37] Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. [38] Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. [39] And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.

Through the effectual fervent prayer of Elijah

1 Kings 19:10, 14 KJV
[10] And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
[14] And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

It is passion that fuels an effectual prayer life,
Whatever cannot stop the church from praying cannot stop the church from growing

Acts 2:46-47 KJV
[46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [47] praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Acts 6:4, 7 KJV
[4] But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
[7] And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

One way to stir up our prayer life is to get on the intercessory prayer guidelines

We are briefing our Advocate (Jesus); lawyers plea their case to the Judge in court.
Read the brief properly so you can defend your case and win the judgment.

Matthew 26:39, 42, 44 KJV
[39] And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
[42] He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
[44] And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

1 John 2:1 KJV
[1] My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Hebrews 7:25 KJV
[25] Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.


LORD, enfire my prayer life unto next levels, let today mark a new Dawn in my prayer life in Jesus precious name.

Give GOD thanks

Enough Is Enough

2 Samuel 24:16 KJV
[16] And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite.

John 15:20 KJV
[20] Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep your's also.

John 17:18 KJV
[18] As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.

Isaiah 53:7-9 KJV
[7] He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. [8] He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. [9] And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

It was His mission that made Him keep quiet

Luke 21:15 KJV
[15] for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

Psalm 81:10, 14 KJV
[10] I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
[14] I should soon have subdued their enemies, And turned my hand against their adversaries.

John 18:37 KJV
[37] Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

What you say without doubting is what GOD confirms

Mark 11:23 KJV
[23] For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

2 Corinthians 6:2 KJV
[2] (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, And in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

It is what you condemn that GOD confirms

Isaiah 44:26 KJV
[26] that confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof:

Isaiah 54:17 KJV
[17] No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.


Our spiritual authority is domiciled in the tongue

Proverbs 18:21 KJV
[21] Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Enough is enough is at the command of the individuals faith

Ephesians 2:6 KJV
[6] and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 1:21-23 KJV
[21] far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: [22] and hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, [23] which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Romans 16:20 KJV
[20] And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Psalm 56:9 KJV
[9] When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: This I know; for God is for me.

Matthew 11:12 KJV
[12] And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

The force of faith built on the wisdom of GOD

To Secure all round rest
Renew your commitment to serving GOD and the interest of HIS Kingdom


Thank You Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 9:18 KJV
[18] Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

GOD trains HIS People for war

Psalm 18:34-35 KJV
[34] He teacheth my hands to war, So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. [35] Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: And thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

Genesis 14:14-17 KJV
[14] And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. [15] And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus. [16] And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. [17] And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king's dale.

It's a risk to arm an untrained soldier

Hebrews 5:13 KJV
[13] For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.

We need skills in engaging with the Weapon of war
The Word is the sword of the Spirit

Ephesians 6:10-11 KJV
[10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

GOD prepares us behind the scenes before emerging as conquerors

Galatians 1:11-12 KJV
[11] But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. [12] For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Subscribe to learning at the feet of Jesus to get equipped

Life is a battlefield, don't engage casually, get equipped for the battle to win the war

Galatians 2:1-5, 7-8 KJV
[1] Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. [2] And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. [3] But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: [4] and that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: [5] to whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
[7] but contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; [8] (for he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles

It is not enough to be armed, we must be strong

Proverbs 24:10 KJV
[10] If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.

Spiritual training can be rigorous, just like military training

2 Timothy 2:3 KJV
[3] Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Proverbs 21:22 KJV
[22] A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Acting on the instructions of Scriptures

Deuteronomy 28:1, 7 KJV
[1] And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
[7] The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.

Access To Secure Ever Winning Wisdom In 3 ways

1. Prayer

James 1:5-8 KJV
[5] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. [6] But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. [7] For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. [8] A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.


2. Through Study of The Word

2 Timothy 4:13 KJV
[13] The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.


3. Through Meditation

1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV
[13] There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

GOD is never to blame for our circumstances, GOD is always right

Revelation is in compartment

Job 34:10-12, 32 KJV
[10] Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: Far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; And from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. [11] For the work of a man shall he render unto him, And cause every man to find according to his ways. [12] Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, Neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
[32] That which I see not teach thou me: If I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

Romans 11:33 KJV
[33] O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

1 Corinthians 8:2 KJV
[2] And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

You cannot engage HIS ways and lose the battle

Psalm 119:97-98 KJV
[97] O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day. [98] Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: For they are ever with me.

Following the ways of Scriptures

John 2:10 KJV
[10] and saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

John 9:7 KJV
[7] and said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

1 Timothy 6:12 KJV
[12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Hebrews 11:11, 33-34 KJV
[11] Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
[33] who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, [34] quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

Examples of Wisdom Conquering in Battle

Moses

Exodus 3:7-10 KJV
[7] And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; [8] and I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. [9] Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. [10] Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

Exodus 4:17-20 KJV
[17] And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs. [18] And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. [19] And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life. [20] And Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them upon an ass, and he returned to the land of Egypt: and Moses took the rod of God in his hand.

Deuteronomy 34:9 KJV
[9] And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Acts 3:6 KJV
[6] Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Hebrews 11:29-30 KJV
[29] By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. [30] By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.


Gideon

Judges 6:14-16 KJV
[14] And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee? [15] And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house. [16] And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.


David

Psalm 81:10 KJV
[10] I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

1 Samuel 17:42-50 KJV
[42] And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance. [43] And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. [44] And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. [45] Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. [46] This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. [47] And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands. [48] And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. [49] And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. [50] So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.

Paul The Apostle

Philippians 4:3, 7 KJV
[3] And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
[7] I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: [8] henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.


How To Secure Your All Round Rest

Keep Making Demand for Wisdom

James 4:2 KJV
[2] Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

James 1:5 KJV
[5] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.


Keep Waking in the fear of GOD

Psalm 25:14 KJV
[14] The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; And he will shew them his covenant.

Daniel 6:20-22 KJV [20] And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? [21] Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever. [22] My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.


Stay in love with GOD for sustainable access to the wisdom of GOD

1 Samuel 18:14 KJV
[14] And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.

2 Samuel 14:20 KJV
[20] to fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.


Continue to Make Demand for the Enduement for the Spirit of Wisdom

Luke 5:39 KJV
[39] No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.

Ephesians 1:17-23 KJV
[17] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: [18] the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, [19] and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, [20] which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, [21] far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: [22] and hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, [23] which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Isaiah 44:3 KJV
[3] For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:


Commitment to Study of The Word

2 Timothy 4:13 KJV
[13] The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

Psalm 1:1-3 KJV
[1] Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [2] But his delight is in the law of the LORD; And in his law doth he meditate day and night. [3] And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That bringeth forth his fruit in his season; His leaf also shall not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

1 Timothy 4:15 KJV
[15] Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.


Maintain the Joy of the LORD in your Heart

Isaiah 12:3 KJV
[3] Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

Philippians 1:18 KJV
[18] What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

LORD, let YOUR Word locate me in Jesus precious name. Thank YOU Heavenly FATHER, reveal YOURSELF, set every captive free in Jesus precious name

Exploring The Hidden Weapons Of Our Warfare- PT 3

Divine Presence is our ultimate weapon in battle

Romans 8:31 KJV
[31] What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

No one goes into a battle with Divine Presence and returns defeated

Psalm 66:3 KJV
[3] Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

Daniel 3:23-25 KJV
[23] And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. [24] Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. [25] He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

Divine Presence disarmed the fiery furnace like a joke

Impossible gates will lift up their heads at HIS Presence

Psalm 24:7-10 KJV
[7] Lift up your heads, O ye gates; And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in. [8] Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. [9] Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in. [10] Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

Destroys barriers on our paths

Isaiah 45:1-3 KJV
[1] Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; [2] I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: [3] and I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.

No barrier or gang up of hell can stop Divine Presence on the way

Enoch

Hebrews 11:5 KJV
[5] By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

HE translated him not to know death because he walked with HIM

John 8:29 KJV
[29] And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

Joseph

Genesis 39:3, 5, 21 KJV
[3] And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
[5] And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.
[21] But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

Israel

Divine Presence makes a more than conqueror out of Nations

Exodus 33:15 KJV
[15] And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.

Daniel
Divine Presence disarmed and turned lions to pets

Daniel 6:22 KJV
[22] My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

Judah

2 Chronicles 20:22-24 KJV
[22] And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. [23] For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. [24] And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.

You can't have HIS Presence and not know
You can't lose HIS Presence and not know

Romans 8:31 KJV
[31] What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

Divine Presence is real

How To Secure And Sustain Divine Presence
So as to be more than a conqueror in every battle of life...

The capital proof of Divine Presence is Peace

Exodus 33:14-16 KJV
[14] And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. [15] And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. [16] For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.

Isaiah 64:1-2 KJV
[1] Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, [2] as when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence!

At HIS Presence, mountains flow down like wax

It's your right to enjoy HIS Presence,

HIS presence confers peace

Exodus 14:14 KJV
[14] The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.


8 Keys To Enjoy Divine Presence

1. Be Saved

Matthew 1:23 KJV
[23] Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

GOD with us makes us a sign among men

Isaiah 7:14 KJV
[14] Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14 KJV
[14] Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Salvation is number 1 step to securing Divine Presence

2. Believe in the reality of Divine Presence, by faith as your right as a child of GOD

2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV
[7] (for we walk by faith, not by sight

Genesis 5:22, 24 KJV
[22] and Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
[24] and Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.

Hebrews 11:5-6 KJV
[5] By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. [6] But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

It is by faith we walk with GOD

Hebrews 11:5-6 KJV
[5] By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. [6] But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

3. Keep Engaging With Commandment Of Scriptures With Delight.

John 14:21 KJV
[21] He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Don't engage as a burden, it will rob of Divine Presence and expose to affliction, GOD forbid
Maintain the fear of GOD as a lifestyle

Joseph

Genesis 42:18 KJV
[18] And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:

Genesis 39:2-3, 21 KJV
[2] And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. [3] And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
[21] But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

Walking in the fear of GOD entitles Believers to Divine Presence

4. Continue to Walk in Love for GOD above All Else

Matthew 10:37 KJV
[37] He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

1 John 4:16 KJV
[16] And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Ephesians 3:17-19 KJV
[17] that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, [18] may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; [19] and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

The Omnipotent GOD'S presence enables us to walk over in battle

Psalm 114:2-4 KJV
[2] Judah was his sanctuary, And Israel his dominion. [3] The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back. [4] The mountains skipped like rams, And the little hills like lambs.

HIS Presence gets stronger as we grow in our love for GOD

Loving GOD, in season and out of season, puts you in command

John 21:15 KJV
[15] So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.

6. Keep Serving GOD and the interests of HIS Kingdom as a priority
Nothing of value is free

Luke 10:1-3, 17-19 KJV
[1] After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. [2] Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. [3] Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
[17] And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. [18] And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. [19] Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

HE sends you on a journey and stays with you
HIS presence goes with you when you are out on HIS Mission

Matthew 28:20 KJV
[20] teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Mark 16:15, 20 KJV
[15] And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
[20] And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

Divine Presence clears barriers (visible and invisible)

Psalm 89:20-24 KJV
[20] I have found David my servant; With my holy oil have I anointed him: [21] With whom my hand shall be established: Mine arm also shall strengthen him. [22] The enemy shall not exact upon him; Nor the son of wickedness afflict him. [23] And I will beat down his foes before his face, And plague them that hate him. [24] But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: And in my name shall his horn be exalted.

Serving HIS interests commit HIS Presence

7. Be Committed To The Leading Of The Spirit

Psalm 23:1-6 KJV
[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. [5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

HIS Presence renders your enemies helpless, by following HIS Leading

Romans 8:14 KJV
[14] For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

8. Be Committed To A Lifestyle of Praise

Psalm 22:3 KJV
[3] But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

Exodus 15:11 KJV
[11] Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?

2 Chronicles 20:22-24 KJV
[22] And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. [23] For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. [24] And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.

Acts 16:24-26 KJV
[24] who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. [25] And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. [26] And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.

Psalm 99:1 KJV
[1] The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: He sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

We secure HIS Presence with every other aforementioned, but we sustain HIS Presence with Praise.

Divine Presence will make any Believer more than a conquieor in the battles of life
Psalm 99:1 KJV
[1] The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: He sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved

Isaiah 64:1 KJV
[1] Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,

Romans 8:31 KJV
[31] What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

That makes Divine Presence our ultimate Weapon of War

A Big Thanks to Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Give GOD praise and thanks, glory, honor and adoration, celebrate HIM for HE has done all things well, and answered prayers
Lord Jesus, thank You for marvelous acts, and let Your Word locate us in Jesus precious name

Kingdom Advancement Prayers Is Every Believers Responsibility- PT 5

Every child of GOD is being built up a spiritual house

1 Peter 2:5 KJV
[5] ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

A sacrifice costs us something
One of those sacrifices is Kingdom Advancement Prayers
Advancing the Kingdom of GOD on earth

Nehemiah

Nehemiah 1:4-11 KJV
[4] And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, [5] and said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments: [6] let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned. [7] We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses. [8] Remember, I beseech thee, the word that thou commandedst thy servant Moses, saying, If ye transgress, I will scatter you abroad among the nations: [9] but if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there. [10] Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand. [11] O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.

A steward in the King's palace but committed to a life of Prayer and Fasting for Jerusalem

Hebrews 12:22 KJV
[22] but ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

His passion was for something that mattered to GOD

Nehemiah was committed to prayer

What Are We To Pray

To Pray To Grow In Our Love For GOD

Romans 5:5 KJV
[5] and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

A Holy Ghost facilitated love

Love is a virtue which we must continue to grow

Romans 8:28 KJV
[28] And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV
[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.

Lovers of GOD end up as wonders to their world

What Are The Indicators Of Our Love For GOD

We love HIM in season and out of season

Nehemiah's love for GOD stirred him to action.

Every genuine lover serves GOD in season and out of season

1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV
[17] Pray without ceasing.

Tireless and ceaseless in advancing the Kingdom of GOD

John 21:15-17 KJV
[15] So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. [16] He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. [17] He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

When genuinely in love for GOD, it cannot be quenched

Our labor of love will not go unrewarded by GOD

Hebrews 6:10 KJV
[10] For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

LORD, I receive Grace to keep growing in my love for GOD, beginning from today, a new dimension in my prayer life and on the harvest field, more than ever before in the name of Jesus Christ.
FATHER, thank YOU for hearing and answering that Prayer

Thank You Jesus

Psalms 150:6 NIV
[6] Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

Thank GOD for what HE has in stock for you from the depth of your heart.
Jesus, I want to hear from You, let Your Word locate me, in Jesus precious name

Exploring The Hidden Weapons Of Our Warfare - Part 2

No one can be defeated if he's wiser than his enemies.
But the Wisdom of GOD is a mystery

1 Corinthians 2:7 KJV
[7] but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

The Wisdom for our breakthrough, enlargement

Proverbs 21:22 KJV
[22] A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war

To dislodge our enemies, we must come to know his strength and how to render him helpless

Psalm 119:97-98 KJV
[97] O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day. [98] Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: For they are ever with me.

Through the Word, we become wiser.

Recognize that the enemy has his strength-

Luke 11:21 KJV
[21] When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

But we are the stronger one because the Greater One dwells in us

The Bible recognizes satan has power

Luke 10:19 KJV
[19] Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Why, we gave been repositioned by the Mystery of Redemption

Ephesians 1:21 KJV
[21] far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

The principal weapon left with the enemy is deception, that is his major weapon in dislodging the Saints,

But revelation is the key to victory

2 Corinthians 11:3 KJV
[3] But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Ephesians 1:18 KJV
[18] the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Satan is the father of lies

John 8:44 KJV
[44] Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

With the truth of GOD'S light at work in us, we cheaply overcome

You can only be caught up with lies if you have no access to the truth

2 Corinthians 3:14 KJV
[14] but their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

We triumph always and in every place by the power of the truth

1 Peter 5:8-9 KJV
[8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: [9] whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

The devil poses as a lion
But we are Lions indeed after the order of Jesus,

Revelation 5:5 KJV
[5] And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

John 20:21 KJV
[21] Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

Lions usually prevail in battle, that's why it's your heritage to prevail in battles.

The devil holds people bound through the dreams of the night.

It's a risk to be spiritually sleepy

Matthew 13:25 KJV
[25] but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Wake up to the Truth and defeat the traps of the night

Be consciously filled with thoughts of established victory

1 John 5:4 KJV
[4] For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

Remember that dreams are products of thoughts in most cases.
But thank GOD for the dreams of Scriptures

Genesis 13:15 KJV
[15] for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

Jeremiah 1:11-12 KJV
[11] Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree. [12] Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

Fear is a spirit from the wicked one to torment his victims

Romans 8:15 KJV
[15] For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Proverbs 29:25 KJV
[25] The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

The Spirit of Faith/Light is the answer to the spirit of fear/darkness

Mark 4:40 KJV
[40] And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

No faith opens the door to all fear

Fear will only answer to faith, so build your faith to conquer your fear.

The strength of darkness/fear is in the absence of light/faith

Ephesians 6:16 KJV
[16] above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Satan tempts believers by contradicting Scriptures to blow them off their faith and hold his victims captive

Luke 22:31 KJV
[31] And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

John 8:32 KJV
[32] and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

2 Corinthians 2:11 KJV
[11] lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

One cannot dominate what he does not despise,
satan has been put under our feet through the mystery of resurrection

Ephesians 1:22 KJV
[22] and hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

Numbers 13:32 KJV
[32] And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature.

Satan is now under my feet, that's the eternal truth, Jesus paid for it

I have escaped from your kingdom, I am now seated with Jesus in heavenly places far above your realm

How Do I Keep Myself?

1. Commit to a life of prayer and fasting
Our access to outbreak of light

Isaiah 58:6-8, 10 KJV
[6] Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? [7] Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? [8] Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.
[10] and if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day:

When light breaks forth, all the strongholds of the devil gets exposed and your faith comes alive, and victory comes along

Ephesians 6:16 KJV
[16] above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Matthew 17:20 KJV
[20] And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.


2. Be Vigilant

Matthew 26:41 KJV
[41] Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

1 Peter 5:8 KJV
[8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Build your stores of revelation against him

3. Continue to Walk in Love

John 14:21 KJV
[21] He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

1 Corinthians 13:8 KJV
[8] Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

1 John 4:16 KJV
[16] And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

Maintain and keep developing your love for GOD, and remain unbeatable in life
It's your covering.

4. Continue To Walk in the Light of Scriptures

John 1:5 KJV
[5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

John 12:35-36 KJV
[35] Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. [36] While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them

Prompt response is what makes light effectual


5. Continue To Walk in Faith

2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV
[7] (for we walk by faith, not by sight

2 Timothy 1:12 KJV
[12] For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

Being persuaded of the Truth puts you in command in any area of your life.
Faith doesn't jump on people, it is built through diverse encounters


6. Continue To Make Bold Declarations of Your Victory in Christ

Divine authority is domiciled in the tongue of the believer.
The words of our mouth (after we are saved) are covenant seeds

Genesis 8:22 KJV
[22] While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.

About Our Words

1. Our words are creative
What you say is what you create

Genesis 1:3-4 KJV
[3] And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. [4] And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

Keep speaking the goodness of GOD from Scriptures upon your life

Romans 4:16-17 KJV
[16] Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, [17] (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.


2. Our Words Are Prophetic

Mark 11:21 KJV
[21] And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

Ezekiel 37:7 KJV
[7] So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.


3. Our Words Are Also Enfired

Jeremiah 20:9 KJV
[9] Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.

Every Believer has an enfired tongue to destroy every unwanted thing around your life

James 3:5 KJV
[5] Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!


4. Our Words Put Our Angels To Work

Hebrews 1:14 KJV
[14] Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Psalm 103:20 KJV
[20] Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, That do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Ecclesiastes 5:6 KJV
[6] Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?

Don't speak like them

Psalm 34:12-13 KJV
[12] What man is he that desireth life, And loveth many days, that he may see good? [13] Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile.


5. Our Words Commande Signs And Wonders

John 3:8 KJV
[8] The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

The sounds we make determine the signs we command.
To be soundless is to be signless

Acts 14:3 KJV
[3] Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.


6. Our Words Disarm Our Enemies

Psalm 81:10-14 KJV
[10] I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. [11] But my people would not hearken to my voice; And Israel would none of me. [12] So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: And they walked in their own counsels. [13] Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, And Israel had walked in my ways! [14] I should soon have subdued their enemies, And turned my hand against their adversaries.

Open your mouth wide unashamedly and GOD will subdue your enemies.
A closed mouth is a closed destiny

1 Samuel 17:45-46 KJV
[45] Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. [46] This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

Daniel 3:18 KJV
[18] But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

It's a risk to keep a closed mouth,
GOD will always defend HIS Word that we believe and declare.

Your tongue is a weapon of war

Proverbs 18:21 KJV
[21] Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Luke 9:1 KJV
[1] Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

Mark 13:37 KJV
[37] And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

You can't struggle your way out of sin, you can only be saved out of it

Give GOD thanks if anything came to you in Jesus precious name

Thank You Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

LORD, revive every soul here today in Jesus precious name

Kingdom Advancement Prayers Is Every Believers Responsibility- PT 4

We are GOD'S building, GOD'S Temple.
We are redeemed as houses of prayers, redeemed as prayer factories,
Prayer is our covenant responsibility in redemption

Luke 18:1 KJV
[1] And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV
[17] Pray without ceasing.

It is every Believer's opportunity for continuous change of story

2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV
[18] But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Psalm 27:8 KJV
[8] When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

It is in prayer we seek HIS face.
Encounter from the prayer altar transforms people

Exodus 34:29-30 KJV
[29] And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. [30] And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him.

Prayer does not only change things, prayer changes the praying believer

David was King of Israel,

Psalm 89:20-21 KJV
[20] I have found David my servant; With my holy oil have I anointed him: [21] With whom my hand shall be established: Mine arm also shall strengthen him.

No matter one's status or where he belongs, serving GOD is opportunity go secure destiny

Psalm 55:17 KJV
[17] Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: And he shall hear my voice.

2 Samuel 11:1-4 KJV
[1] And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. [2] And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. [3] And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? [4] And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned unto her house.

1 Kings 15:5 KJV
[5] because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

Nature abhors vacuum, you are either beholding HIS face or beholding something else

Prayer is a protection against lust of the flesh and eyes, and pride of life

What Are We To Pray

For the needs of church members to be met

Philippians 1:19 KJV
[19] For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Our prayers turn people's situations to solutions

Whatever good thing any man does the same shall he receive of the LORD

Acts 9:33-35 KJV
[33] And there he found a certain man named Æneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. [34] And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. [35] And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

Acts 4:4 KJV
[4] Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.

The change of story of any believer is a sickle of harvest

We are in the end-time, the era of prayer wonders

Zechariah 8:20-23 KJV
[20] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities: [21] and the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts: I will go also. [22] Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD. [23] Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.

Ephesians 6:18-19 KJV
[18] praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; [19] and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

We not only pray for members but for Pastors also

GOD has package to raise a people of envy

LORD help me by the Holy Spirit to see those things around me and grant me Grace to engage with passion to the point of delivery in Jesus name

Thank You Jesus

sreamsense:
Good! You have done part of it. More blessings to you. We should emulate her by helping people that need helps

By GOD'S Grace, history will be kind to Olori Janet Afolabi, Queen of Apomu Kingdom, wife of Oba Kayode Afolabi

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

June- 2025- Wisdom is better than Weapons of War
Exploring The Hidden Weapons of our Warfare

Revelation 1:10 KJV
[10] I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

You have to be in the Spirit to catch the things of the Spirit

1 Corinthians 2:7 KJV
[7] but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

You don't find treasures by the roadside

Matthew 13:44-46 KJV
[44] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. [45] Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: [46] who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

You don't find sharks in the shallow water but in the deep sea
In the same vein, Divine treasures are found in the deep of Scriptures

Romans 11:33 KJV
[33] O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Wisdom at work in a man can take a city,

John 1:1-5 KJV
[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. [4] In him was life; and the life was the light of men. [5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Colossians 2:2-3 KJV
[2] that their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; [3] in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Jesus is the living Word, in Him is hidden all the treasures of life

Job 28:7, 11, 23, 27-28 KJV
[7] There is a path which no fowl knoweth, And which the vulture's eye hath not seen:
[11] He bindeth the floods from overflowing; And the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.
[23] God understandeth the way thereof, And he knoweth the place thereof.
[27] Then did he see it, and declare it; He prepared it, yea, and searched it out. [28] And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

Proverbs 9:10 KJV
[10] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

No treasure of the earth compares to it
Luke 11:49 KJV
[49] Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:

Psalm 19:7 KJV
[7] The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

The Wisdom of GOD is stored up in the Word, it is up to us to find them

2 Timothy 3:15 KJV
[15] and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 KJV
[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. [10] But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

Deuteronomy 29:29 KJV
[29] The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

Daniel 2:16-19 KJV
[16] Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation. [17] Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions: [18] that they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. [19] Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
(Access to Divine secrets made him a conqueror in the land of his captivity)

Access to these deep things of GOD respond on demand

James 1:5 KJV
[5] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Jeremiah 33:3 KJV
[3] Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

A genuine love for GOD is the principal key for access

Genesis 18:17-18 KJV
[17] And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; [18] seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

Psalm 119:97-99 KJV
[97] O how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day. [98] Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: For they are ever with me. [99] I have more understanding than all my teachers: For thy testimonies are my meditation.

John 15:15 KJV
[15] Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

The Holy Ghost comes to facilitate our access
Every true lover of GOD gains access to divine secrets,
They become GOD'S confidant

Amos 3:7 KJV
[7] Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

We live in an embattled world, where the agents of the devil are out to inflict wickedness on all mankind including the redeemed

John 16:33 KJV
[33] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

2 Corinthians 10:3-6 KJV
[3] For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: [4] (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds [5] casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; [6] and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Ephesians 6:12 KJV
[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Romans 8:19-21 KJV
[19] For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. [20] For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, [21] because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

Psalm 91:1-7 KJV
[1] He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in him will I trust. [3] Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the noisome pestilence. [4] He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. [5] Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; Nor for the arrow that flieth by day; [6] Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. [7] A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; But it shall not come nigh thee.

By the grace of redemption, we have been repositioned far above the realm where the wicked forces operate

Ephesians 1:20-21 KJV
[20] which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, [21] far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Every truth that enters your spirit man as long as you're with Jesus stays with you.
Your spirit man does not sleep

The kingdom of darkness is the kingdom of the devil, the kingdom of stagnation, depression and frustration (the spirit of heaviness)

John 10:10 KJV
[10] The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Matthew 25:30 KJV
[30] And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Exodus 10:21-23 KJV
[21] And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. [22] And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: [23] they saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.

But the strength of darkness is in the absence of light
So commit yourself to the light of truth against the day of adversity.

Isaiah 52:1-2 KJV
[1] Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. [2] Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.
(Reference to thyself)

We have to wake up and take responsibility by putting on the armor of light.
Light will never return defeated

Romans 13:12-14 KJV
[12] The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. [13] Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. [14] But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Dominion of light over darkness is instant.
The armor of light is our greatest weapon,
It disarms darkness without stress

Isaiah 60:1-3 KJV
[1] Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. [2] For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. [3] And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.

Psalm 74:20 KJV
[20] Have respect unto the covenant: For the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.

1 John 5:19 KJV
[19] And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

It's something else to access light, but it's important to commit to walking in the light

John 12:35-36 KJV
[35] Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. [36] While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.
There's a lifespan of light (nightfall and daybreak)

The bragging of darkness is in the absence of light
The bragging of light is in conscious superiority over darkness

Luke 8:26-28 KJV
[26] And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. [27] And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. [28] When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.

Luke 4:34 KJV
[34] saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.

Light is the higher power that darkness bows to.

Keys To Accessing

1. Engage in Prayer And Fasting

Psalm 119:18 KJV
[18] Open thou mine eyes, That I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

Isaiah 58:6-8 KJV
[6] Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? [7] Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? [8] Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.

2. Engage in the study of the Word

2 Timothy 3:15 KJV
[15] and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:13 KJV
[13] The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

3. Engage Your Heart And spirit

Luke 15:8-9 KJV
[8] Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? [9] And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

Proverbs 20:27 KJV
[27] The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, Searching all the inward parts of the belly.

4. Engage in Meditation

1 Timothy 4:15 KJV
[15] Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

Genesis 24:63 KJV
[63] And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.


5. Maintain the joy of the LORD as a lifestyle

Isaiah 12:3 KJV
[3] Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

Philippians 4:4 KJV
[4] Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Ephesians 3:1-5 KJV
[1] For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, [2] if ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: [3] how that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, [4] whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) [5] which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;


The devil is always blocking access to light, he blocks it so we can remain in captivity

2 Corinthians 4:4 KJV
[4] in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Luke 11:33 KJV
[33] No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

Matthew 6:32 KJV
[32] (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Hosea 4:6 KJV
[6] My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

John 8:32-35 KJV
[32] and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. [33] They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? [34] Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. [35] And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

Isaiah 11:9 KJV
[9] They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

Jeremiah 31:34 KJV
[34] And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Micah 4:1-2 KJV
[1] But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it. [2] And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Flood of revelation in the end-time, it is the cheapest way to disarm the works of darkness, then you'll discover how weak the devil is.

Give GOD thanks, it's your turn at last if you'll take responsibility

Hebrews 2:3 KJV
[3] how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;



Thank You Jesus

Ileya Festival: Olori Janet Afolabi launches Food bank, distributes rice to Apomu people.

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Olori Janet Afolabi, CNN award winning journalist and Queen of Apomu Kingdom has distributed 150 bags of 50kg rice to Apomu people for the celebration of Ileya Festival.

Olori Janet Afolabi said the food distribution is in response to the pressing issue of hunger in rural communities. "It is aimed at providing immediate relief to those in need and support rural families. Every package of rice represents moments of relief.
As we distribute the food we are not just meeting a basic need we are offering compassion, care and kindness. We are not just filling stomachs, we are filling hearts with hope because every act of kindness no matter how small can have a profound impact"

The rice was distributed at the launch of Olori Janet Afolabi Foundation Food Bank on June 3, at the Palace of Alapomu of Apomu, headquarters of Isokan local government area of Osun state.

Olori Janet Afolabi said, "we are honoured to launch this Food bank to address hunger and promote well being in our community. We recognize that hunger is a reality for many in our community and we want to do something about.
The food bank will offer a range of services which include: food distribution to indigent families and support programmes on nutrition education and counselling.

"Our Food bank is more than a pantry. It is a symbol of hope.We are reminding those in need that they are seen, heard and valued. The Food bank is a testament of our dedication to serve the community." She added.


Thank You Jesus

Psalm 150:6 KJV
[6] Let every thing that hath breath Praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Let's thank GOD for the gift of life, privilege to approach unto HIM, for wonderful testimonies, answered prayers.
FATHER, speak to us, give us this day our daily bread in Jesus mighty name

Kingdom Advancement Prayers Is Every Believers Responsibility- PT 3

We are in the season of the rise of Kingdom Giants.
Responsibility is the price for greatness.
Those who refuse to take responsibility die as liability.

Out of the responsibility in this Kingdom is the Prayer responsibility, not just any kind, but Kingdom Advancement Prayers.

Matthew 6:9-10 KJV
[9] After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [10] Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
(Advancing the Kingdom of GOD; To move forward, make progress, and then to further)

Kingdom Advancement Prayers simply means the kind of prayers that focuses on the furtherance and promotion of the Kingdom of GOD.
It is for our own benefit

Job

Job 1:1 KJV
[1] There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.

A renowned Servant of GOD, and given to a life of prayer.

Job 42:10 KJV
[10] And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

His prayers were focused on others' well being, and GOD turned his captivity

What Are We To Pray

For the Establishment of New Converts and New Members (in the Faith, and in this Church for life)

John 15:16 KJV
[16] Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

Colossians 4:12 KJV
[12] Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

We must continue to do this so as to shut the door against the manipulation of the devil

Galatians 4:19 KJV
[19] My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

Luke 11:24-26 KJV
[24] When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. [25] And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. [26] Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

What do I stand to Benefit From Doing So?

Open Rewards

Matthew 6:6 KJV
[6] But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

GOD will reward us openly.

LORD, baptize me afresh with the Spirit of Grace and Supplication in Jesus precious name.

Thank You Jesus

Psalms 150:6 NIV
[6] Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

Give thanks and praise, glory, honor, and adoration to GOD, celebrate HIS faithfulness. We say thank YOU for the answers to our prayers and testimonies, LORD, we have come to hear from YOU, and let it change our levels and story in Jesus precious name

Kingdom Advancement Prayers Is Every Believer's Responsibility

Every believer has a ministry of prayer

1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV
[17] Pray without ceasing.

Luke 18:1 KJV
[1] And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Prayer is expected of all men, and at all times

Romans 12:11-12 KJV
[11] not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; [12] rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

One of the areas in which we serve GOD, is the area of prayer.
Prayer must be the lifestyle of every authentic believer

Matthew 6:9-10 KJV
[9] After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [10] Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

(First, the worship component, then the Kingdom component)

GOD'S priority on the altar of prayer is to advance HIS Kingdom

Matthew 6:33 KJV
[33] But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Prayer is our responsibility, and the Kingdom is our priority

Daniel

Daniel 6:10, 20 KJV
[10] Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
[20] And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

His identity was his function with GOD.
We have to cultivate a prayer discipline

Mark 1:35-37 KJV
[35] And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. [36] And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. [37] And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.

What is our prayer discipline?

John 16:7-11 KJV
[7] Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. [8] And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: [9] of sin, because they believe not on me; [10] of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; [11] of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

There is a convicting ministry of the Holy Spirit, and it takes prayer to engage Him.

Put up the fight of Faith to disarm the captives of sin

Luke 11:21-22 KJV
[21] When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: [22] but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.

On the altar of prayer, we are subduing the strong man (devil).

In doing what GOD says, our levels and authority changes.

Luke 19:17-19 KJV
[17] And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. [18] And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. [19] And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

There is nothing more treasured than change of levels in authority.

LORD, I receive Grace to engage effectively and wholeheartedly on the altar of prayer, with fire in my spirit in Jesus name

Thank You Jesus

The LORD is our Shepherd