Faith Over Doubt: A Spiritual Guide
Faith Over Doubt: A Spiritual Guide
Sometime ago, I had a leading to dedicate a month, writing on the GOODNESS of GOD.
Reawakening our consciousness to see how ACTIVE AND ABLE God is, concerning our PHYSICAL
NEEDS, but I held back. I actually felt many of the posts will be seen as being too loud on Carnal
things etc.
Right now, I have decided to go ahead.
Please, this is not borne out of contention or any retaliation to anyone. This is just to
strengthen our faith in these areas. I believe God provides ABUNDANTLY, I BELIEVE GOD
PROSPERS MEN, I BELIEVE GOD HEALS MEN, I BELIEVE IN ANGELIC MANIFESTATIONS, I BELIEVE
IN ALL THE GOODNESS OF GOD.
I BELIEVE IT ALL.
And I will stir our hearts to focus on the Lord, for it is Him that gives us RICHLY ALL GOOD
THINGS TO ENJOY.
Blessed.
The Apostle James unveils to us the power of Doubt. Doubt has POWER.
Doubt is not actually simple, neutral, passive when it comes to what harm it can do. Doubt is
actually virulent, it's a great wall that can stop the FLOW OF ANSWERS FROM GOD. Doubt
ensures the answer to our prayers are near yet far. A cancerous, dangerous enemy living in our
hearts.
James 1:5-8 (KJV) 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.
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.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Here we find the Apostle James instructing on prayers. He affirms that our lacks are not things
to be quiet about. He instructs that the man who LACKS WISDOM shouldn't just be quiet about
it, he shouldn't assume God is uninterested. Rather, he should ASK GOD IN FAITH.
You see, there is ASKING GOD, then there is ASKING GOD IN FAITH. Apostle James quickly
unveils that they are not one and same. A man may ask certain things from God without FAITH
IN HIS HEART. HE MAY ASK WITH FEAR IN HIS HEART. Worse, he may ask with DOUBT IN HIS
HEART.
The Apostle unveils DOUBT in a most powerful way, the man that DOUBTS IS UNSTABLE IN ALL
HIS WAYS, LET NOT THAT MAN THINK HE WILL RECEIVE ANYTHING FROM GOD?!
Wow!!
Just doubt?
Just doubt?
How powerful doubt can be as we RECEIVE FROM THE LORD. Doubt brings a man to
INSTABILITY. Doubt brings God's personality to question. Doubt puts God's LIBERALISM TO
QUESTION. Doubt brings God's GRACE TO QUESTION. Doubt brings a man to the unstable
character of nature like the waves on the sea tossed to and fro.
As we can see, GOD GIVES TO EVERYMAN THAT ASKS, IN SPITE OF THEIR SINS, HE UP BRAIDS
NOT, HE IS LIBERAL. However, doubt robs us from RECEIVING. Doubt is that poor network that
disallows Divine supply to reflect in our accounts. The Apostle calls DOUBT, WAVERING. How
powerful a little WAVERING IS. How powerful a tiny WAVERING IS. Powerful enough to keep us
from receiving. But we see FAITH BEING UNVEILED TO US. THE CONTENT OF FAITH IS GOD IS
LIBERAL, HE HOLDS NO GRUDGE AGAINST US. HE IS WILLING AND ABLE. OUR FAITH MUST REST
IN THE CONSTANCY OF GOD, NOT THE OVERWHELMING CIRCUMSTANCES.
Apostle Paul unveils that Faith is expressed in THANKSGIVING.
Romans 4:20-21 (KJV) He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong
in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Today, let's see how powerful DOUBT IS. Let's actively GET RID OF DOUBT. LET'S NOT ASSUME
DOUBT IS POWERLESS. LET'S BE ANGRY WITH HOW MUCH JUST A LITTLE DOUBT HAS ROBBED
US. LET'S PROCEED INTO THE STABILITY OF GOD'S CHARACTER. FOR WE ALREADY SEE THAT THE
CONTENT OF FAITH IS IN THE CONSTANCY OF THE GIVER'S NATURE, NOT IN THE DUALITY OF
OUR CIRCUMSTANCES.
Praise God!! I repent of all doubt. I see JESUS. I change my mind. I give thanks! I give thanks!!
DAY TWO. June 12, 2018
One reality I could never recover from is the experience of Peter and the storm. Fundamentally,
a storm on the sea is NATURAL to us. However, we once read that the Lord Jesus rebuked the
Storm.
Luke 8:23-24 (KJV) But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on
the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and
rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
A storm of wind came upon the lake. This is NATURAL, THIS IS NATURE, THIS IS NORMAL.
However, Jesus reacted differently, HE REBUKED THE WIND! A REBUKE IS NOT A KIND
ADDRESS, it's a voice of hot command!! A rebuke is not used for a welcome experience. It's not
used for a welcome reality. A rebuke is a voice of antagonism against a particular reality.
Many of us have come to terms with the FALLEN EARTH. WE HAVE RELIED TOO MUCH ON
NATURAL SAFETY NETS. WE HAVE THOUGHT A CERTAIN SICKNESS WAS NORMAL. PENURY AND
FAMINE IS NORMAL. EARTH QUAKE IS NORMAL. HURRICANE IS NORMAL.
JESUS REACTED DIFFERENTLY; HE GAVE A STRONG REBUKE. A STORM IS NOT GOD'S WILL. A
STORM IS NOT GOD'S PLAN. GOD IS AGAINST STORMS, NATURAL DISASTERS THAT DESTROY
LIVES! WE MUST DO SAME!!
IT'S NOT THE STORM THAT DROWNS, IT'S THE AGREEMENT WITH THE STORM. IT'S THE
AGREEMENT THAT THIS DISEASE IS NATURAL, IT RUNS IN MY FAMILY, THUS, ITS NOT STRANGE
THAT I SHOULD BE SICK WITH IT. THOUGHTS LIKE THE EARTH IS CORRUPTED, THUS, OUR
FAMINE IS NATURAL.
WE MUST NOT MAKE FRIENDS WITH STORMS. WE MUST NOT EXPLAIN STORMS. WE MUST
REBUKE STORMS IN FAITH. Today, I choose to rise up against all odds and speak in faith against
all-natural occurrences in my life that doesn't glorify God.
We don't agree with STORMS, WE AGREE WITH JESUS!
Blessed.
IT'S NOT THE STORM THAT DROWNS. 2
The way we see Jesus express dominion over the adverse conditions of nature, we are left in
awe of God. To think Same anointing upon Jesus, same Spirit Indwell us as believer is too
glorious to think upon.
But can a GLORIOUS MAN SINK IN THE STORMS OF THIS LIFE?!
Let's consider Apostle Peter, though at this time, He didn't have the Indwelling of God's Spirit,
however, FOCUSING ON THE ANNOINTED ONE, HE WALKED ON WATER ALSO, IN THE MIDST OF
THE STORM.
Matthew 14:24-32 (KJV) But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for
the wind was contrary.
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, it is a spirit; and
they cried out for fear.
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be, thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to
go to Jesus.
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying,
Lord, save me.
And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of
little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
This again was a BOISTEROUS WIND. A STORM. Again, the disciples were in Danger of the
Storm. They were in the middle of the sea, yet in a BOAT. Thus, they had a bit of safety in the
boat. However, they found Jesus WALKING ON WATER. Peter took a leap of faith and STEPS
OUT IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM TO MEET JESUS.
Why step out?! Jesus was coming to meet them anyways?! There was no point stepping out,
the anointed one was coming into the boat already, I would have waited for Jesus to step in the
boat and calm the storm as usual. But you see, when it comes to EXERCISING OUR FAITH, WE
OFTEN HAVE TO CEASE THE OPPORTUNITY!!
Peter CEASED THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXERCISE DOMINION OVER THE FALLEN NATURE. EVERY
OTHER DISCIPLE LOOKED ON AS HE DID THIS. PETER ACTUALLY WALKED ON WATER. THE
STORM WAS NOT OVER. THE WATER WAS STILL LIQUID. BUT A MAN has CHANGED HIS MIND
ABOUT HIS REACTION TO THE STORM, TO BE DOMINATED BY FEAR OF THE STORM OR
DOMINATE THE STORM BY THE FAITH OF JESUS.
PETER WALKED ON WATER! IN THE MIDST OF BOISTEROUS WIND!! HE WALKED ON UNTIL HIS
FOCUS CHANGED!! JESUS REVEALS THAT THE DOUBT THAT CRUMBLED PETER WAS NOT IN THE
POWER OF THE STORM, IT WAS THE FACT THAT PETER TOOK HIS EYES OFF JESUS!! A MAN MAY
STAND ON SAME WATER WITH THE LORD AND SINK. THIS IS NOT BECAUSE THE LORD IS NOT
PRESENT BUT BECAUSE DOUBT IS PRESENT IN THE MAN.
It's not the sickness that's so great. It's our focus on the sickness that is. It's not the poverty that
is too much. It's our considerations of the lack that is deep.
Look at Abraham's CONSIDERATION.
Romans 4:19 (KJV) And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead,
when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb:
What's OUR CONSIDERATION TODAY?! How great HIV is, or how great the Power of God's Spirit
in us is?! How great the scarcity is, or how great the MIRACULOUS WORKING POWER OF GOD
IS?!
IT'S NOT THE STORM THAT DROWNS. IT'S OUR CONSIDERATIONS. Many of us have STEPPED
OUT IN FAITH. HAVING BEGAN IN FAITH, WILL WE BE MADE PERFECT BY OUR
CIRCUMSTANCES?! Let's assume Jesus didn't hold Peter up as he drowned, it would have been
more TERRIBLE FOR PETER THAN FOR THOSE IN THE SHIP. THE ONES IN THE SHIP HAVE A
SAFETY NET, THE ONE ON THE WATER IS LEFT WITH JESUS!!
Many of us have stepped out in Faith, keep on says God. Keep on says God. Don't look away
from the faith. Keep your consideration on Jesus, keep on, says God. Stop considering those
who didn't take your step, those who have it easier because they didn't step out, stop the
considerations, consider Jesus today, it's not the storm that drowns, it's our DOUBT THAT DOES.
I repent today of all doubt. I continue to focus on Jesus. I keep on. I keep on. I keep on.
Blessed
DAY 3. June 13, 2018
Some years ago, I told my congregation that we don't thank God for Physical things in our
ministry. We only thank God for eternal things or spiritual things. I told them any one could
have physical things and those physical things are vain, they can be lost, they can be corrupted,
they need not to be accounted for. It felt sane until I started to reconsider my words.
Does God really care for SMALL THINGS?! Does God care for our LITTLE MATTERS?!
Let's see.
John 2:1, 11 (KJV) And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of
Jesus was there:
This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his
disciples believed on him.
We all know the story of the WINE at this wedding. How Jesus turned water to WINE. Bible
records that this was the beginning of His Miracles in Cana of Galilee.
But what's wine?! WHY provide wine?!
As a pastor, if my church member came to me during a wedding and said they lacked drinks for
the guest, will I throw their attention on God's SUPERNATURAL provision or will I esteem it as
inconsequential?! Worse, will I see it as carnal?! Will I bring them to see God cares for the wine
even in that wedding or will I just wave it as some earthly scarcity that's just okay.
This provision was not at a Crusade. It wasn't at a church. By the time the wine ran out, some
folks had drank wine already at that wedding. I mean, I felt Jesus could have told the couple
'people have drank some wine here, it's enough already, whatever they have drank should
suffice'.
Nope! Not Jesus, Not GOD! He commanded six water pots be filled with water, and wine was
produced. John recorded that when Jesus did this, the disciples didn't see anything other than
HIS GLORY! That is, what was recorded in the disciple’s mind after this provision was how
GLORIOUS JESUS IS, HOW GLORIOUS GOD IS.
Dear friend, let no one tell you God doesn't care for your mobility. Or He doesn't care for your
wedding. Or He doesn't care for your school fees. Or groceries in the house. Or living in a good
home. Let no one shut you away FROM God's glory. Let no one. Jesus shows his glory in His
uttermost care for us.
All things were made by Christ and for Christ. Yet Jesus didn't say things like 'why seek wine
from me?! Do I look like a factory?! Why disturb me with issues of wine?! Do I look like a wine
tapper?! I have made wine available in the earth, please go and find it out, I am only here for
salvation'. Rather, we see that God's glory as demonstrated in Salvation is NEVER antagonistic
to his Glory as demonstrated in all our needs.
How can we trust a God to meet our Eternal need, who shows us how indifferent He is about
our physical needs?! God is not indifferent. He is not complacent about any need, however
small.
Look what Apostle Peter said.
1 Peter 5:6-7 (KJV) Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may
exalt you in due time:
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
BEWARE OF THE LEAVEN OF THE PHARISEES. JESUS WAS WARNING THE DISCIPLES ABOUT THE
TEACHINGS OF THE PHARISEES. He called those false teachings, LEAVEN. Now, the disciples,
slow of understanding, thought what he meant by 'LEAVEN' was physical BREAD. They felt Jesus
was asking them not to eat the BREAD OF THE PHARISEES. They felt Jesus said this because
THEY TOOK NO BREAD, EXCEPT ONE LOAF IN THE ENTIRE BOAT.
Look how Jesus corrected them! PERCEIVE YE NOT?! NEITHER UNDERSTAND?! IS YOUR HEART
YET HARDENED?! DON'T YOU SEE WITH YOUR EYES?! DON'T YOU HEAR WITH YOUR EARS?!
DON'T YOU REMEMBER?! DON'T YOU REMEMBER?! DON'T YOU REMEMBER?! DON'T YOU
RETHINK ON THE MIRACLES YOU HAVE SEEN?! DON'T YOU RECONSIDER THEM?! IS YOUR
HEART HARDENED?!
Jesus asked them, HOW MANY BASKETS OF FRAGMENTS DID YOU TAKE UP WHEN THE 5,000
were fed?! HOW MANY BASKETS OF FRAGMENTS DID YOU TAKE UP WHEN THE 4,000 were
FED?! HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN HOW MANY BASKETS?! HAVE YOU?!
Dear Brethren, God IS NOT UNCONSCIOUS ABOUT HIS GOODNESS. GOD ACTUALLY IS FULLY
AWARE OF HIS PROVISIONS. HE IS VERY AWARE! JESUS WAS CLEAR? IF YOU HAD CONSIDERED
HOW MANY BASKETS YOU TOOK UP, YOU WON'T BE IN DOUBT RIGHT NOW! YOU WON'T BE IN
UNBELIEF RIGHT NOW! YOU WON'T BE TALKING FOOLISHLY RIGHT NOW!
JESUS ACTUALLY WAS AWARE OF THE BASKETS. HE DIDN'T FORGET! Look again.
Luke 17:17-18 (KJV) And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the
nine?
There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
Jesus just healed these 10 lepers, and HE WAS VERY AWARE JUST HOW MANY THEY WERE.
GOD IS AWARE OF HIS GOODNESS. HE IS NOT OBLIVIOUS OF THEM. HE DOESN'T TALK DOWN
ON THEM. RATHER, HE USES THEM TO CAST OUT FAITHLESSNESS IN MEN WHO FORGET TO
CONSIDER THESE THINGS. IF you don't understand this, while ministering the power of God,
you may not be able to tell the EXACT number of people in a congregation God wants to heal of
certain diseases or meet certain peculiar need.
GOD COUNTS HIS GOODNESS. HE DOESN'T FORGET HIS GOODNESS.
Dear reader, have you considered how God Miraculously paid your church rent some years
back. HAVE you considered how it happened? Or do you not remember?! How someone called
you and requested for your account number, all he said was He constantly passed by your
church and he felt God was leading him to bless you. HAVE you forgotten this?! Is our hearts
hardened against God's goodness now?!
HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN?!
HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN?!
HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN?!
REAWAKEN YOUR HEART TODAY! JESUS, THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER. IF HE
DID IT ONCE, HE WILL DO IT AGAIN! REMEMBER. REAWAKEN YOUR HEART TO GOD'S
GOODNESS. GOD DOESN'T FORGET HIS GOODNESS, MAKE SURE YOU DON'T FORGET!
REMEMBRANCE STIRS FAITH. FAILURE TO REMEMBER GOD'S GOODNESS ONLY DROWNS US IN
UNBELIEF!!
AWAKE TO GOODNESS TODAY.
Day 5
ATHEIST CHRISTIANS?!
The way the mind of an atheist works is rather funny. He sees the earth and all that God has
made, he rebels against the truth that God made all these, HE BECOMES UNTHANKFUL. Look:
Romans 1:19, 21 (KJV) Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God
hath shewed it unto them.
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but
became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
They GLORIFIED HIM NOT AS GOD, NEITHER WERE THEY THANKFUL. But what did GOD SHOW
THEM?
Romans 1:20 (KJV) For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly
seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so
that they are without excuse.
God revealed Himself to them via the THINGS HE MADE, the stars, sun, animals, trees, even
their own bodies, soul and spirits. God made all they CAN SEE IN NATURE. YET Apostle Paul
revealed that they were NOT THANKFUL. That is, the physical things that we see are THINGS WE
SHOULD BE THANK FULL FOR. WE ARE TO RECEIVE THEM WITH THANKS GIVING. PHYSICAL
THINGS ARE TO BE RECEIVED WITH THANKSGIVING. But how did God create all this physical
things? In scarcity or in abundance?!
Genesis 1:20-22 (KJV) And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature
that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought
forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was
good.
And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let
fowl multiply in the earth.
The first time we will hear ABUNDANCE OR SEE ABUNDANCE in the course of the EARTH, GOD
WAS THE ORIGINATOR AND THE PEOGENITOR. GOD TALKS IN ABUNDANCE. HE TALKS IN
MULTIPLICATION. HE TALKS IN FRUITFULNESS. HE TALKS OF FILLING EVERY SPACE. THAT'S GOD,
THAT'S HIS VOICE. NO BARRENESS IN HIM. NO FUTILITY. NO SCARCITY. HE TURNED A BARREN,
EMPTY WORLD TO A FRUITFUL PLACE, FILLED WITH ALL GOOD AND MIGHTY THINGS. ONLY
GOD CAN DO THIS! NATURE IS A DESCRIPTION OF THAT WHICH ONLY GOD CAN DO. We must
RECEIVE THE THINGS GOD MADE IN THE EARTH WITH THANKSGIVING, lest, we deemphasize
that God made them and thus deny God in all things.
The atheist first rationalizes that NATURE IS NOTHING BUT A HUGE COMBINATION OF
HAPPENSTANCE, then he proceeds to rationalize the MAKER IS NOTHING, INEXISTENT.
The believer must NEVER take this attitude. We must ALWAYS GIVE THANKS FOR ALL THESE
GOOD THINGS, AFFIRMING IT'S OUR FATHER WHO MADE AND PROVIDED THEM ALL. Hear Paul.
1 Timothy 4:1-6 (KJV) Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall
depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be
received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus
Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
We are to receive FOOD with Thanksgiving. God wants us TO ENJOY ALL FOOD. He wants us to
ENJOY OUR MARRIAGES AND ALL IT OFFERS. Some today, FEEL SEX IS DIRTY, but this is wrong.
God made SEX for our Thanksgiving and enjoyment In marriage. Every CREATURE OF GOD IS
GOOD, NONE SHOULD BE REFUSED.
I am putting you in remembrance of this as a Good minister of Jesus Christ. Let the goodness of
God abundant in the earth point you to God's Eternal salvation in Christ.
Let love wash over you. Let your heart be glad. It is God that gives RICHLY ALL THINGS TO
ENJOY.
1 Timothy 6:17 (KJV) Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor
trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.
We must not Trust in PHYSICAL THINGS BUT WE MUST GIVE THANKS FOR THEM, THEY MUST
POINT US TO THE GOODNESS OF OUR FATHER, HE GIVES US RICHLY ALL THINGS TO ENJOY.
ENJOYMENT IS GOD'S WILL. SORROW IS NOT. LACK IS NOT. SCARCITY IS NOT. While we hold on
to God's faithfulness in spite of precarious situations, we must never see God as being the
originator or inspiration behind our woes.
GOD IS GOOD! This is no cliché. The first introduction God gave to Adam was ABUNDANCE OF
FOOD TO ENJOY.
Genesis 1:29-30 (KJV) And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is
upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to
you it shall be for meat.
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth
upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
Today, we live in a time of technology. But we must know that whatever technology affords us
is from the vast resources God already Created in the earth. There would be no leather if God
didn't create animals’ skin. No cars, if God didn't put metal ores in the soil. No houses if God
didn't create the building reassures, we mine. No jewelries if God didn't create the crude
resources in the soul, and so on and so forth.
I am a man of Thanksgiving. I always thank God for my CAR. It's small but it protects me from
wearing out. I give thanks for it. I give thanks for food, for the television etc. NONE of this will
be IF GOD DIDN'T CREATE THE NATURAL RESOURCES. BE FULL OF THANKS GIVING AND
ENJOYMENT OF GOD'S GOODNESS TODAY. IT'S GOD'S WILL.
Day 6
Something had happened to the early church. Upon their reception of Salvation, they had
caught a bug, a GIVING BUG. They were VERY AGREESIVE AGAINST LACK. They were VERY
AGREESIVE AGAINST LACK. Look how they operated.
Acts 2:44-47 (KJV) And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
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,
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such
as should be saved.
Those who lacked hitherto may have been shocked. Salvation had not only brought them Jesus
but Jesus brought them AN OVERFLOW OF BROTHERLY KINDNESS. BRETHREN HAD ALL THINGS
IN COMMON. THEY VALUED THIS COMMONALITY. THEY VALUED THIS ONENESS. NOT JUST
SPIRITUALLY, BUT PHYSICALLY. They were not comfortable with the POOR remaining POOR.
They FILLED THE GAP, STOOD IN GAP, ERASED THE GAP. They GAVE!!
INDUSTRY BECAME A CULTURE, THEY BEGAN TO SELL LANDS, PROPERTIES, JUST SO THERE WILL
NOT BE LACK WITH ANY BELIEVER. This was strange. This was the real. This was not some days
of Moses when people were CONSTRAINED TO PAY TITHES, this was a NEW DAY. The was a day,
even the LEVITE, WHO SHOULD DEMAND TITHE, SOLD HIS PROPERTIES TO GIVE. GIVING
BECAME VIRAL.
Acts 4:34-37 (KJV) Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were
possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according
as he had need.
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of
consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
This Commonality had affected even the growth of the Gospel. Many folks had been added to
the church. This kind of flavor was seen clearly amidst them. Notice the aim of the giving was
not to MAKE THE POOR RICHER, OR THE RICH POORER. THE AIM WAS THAT NO ONE WOULD
LACK. NO ONE WOULD LACK. THAT EVERY MAN'S NEED MAY BE MET.
This is powerful. With the Gospel came a strong wind of GIVING. A STRONG DESIRE FOR
EQUALITY OF RESOURCES. Only the Spirit of God inspires such goodness amidst us.
Philippians 2:13-14 (KJV) For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good
pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputing. This was God's WILL BEING DONE!
THIS WAS GOD'S GOOD PLEASURE.
MEN GIVING TO ONE ANOTHER , BLESSING ONE ANOTHER, MEETING EVERY NEED, GETTING
RID OF EVERY LACK. GOD DOESN'T INSPIRE LACK OR NEEDS. HE RATHER INSPIRES GIVING. HE
INSPIRES RESOURCES. HE INSPIRES BLESSING. GIVING IS A VIRTUE IN CHRIST. GOD ENABLES
BOTH THE GIVER AND THE RECEIVER TO HAVE.
2 Corinthians 9:10-11 (KJV) Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for
your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to
God.
Here, Apostle Paul explains how God PROVIDES BOTH FOR THE GIVER AND THE RECEIVER. ALL
THINGS UNTO BOUNTIFULNESS. ALL THIS CAUSES US THANKSGIVING UNTO GOD, THROUGH
US. REJOICE IN GIVING TODAY. REJOICE IN RECEIVING ALSO. LET THE ONE THAT GIVE BE
GRATEFUL GOD HAS GIVEN HIM POWER TO MEET NEEDS. LET THE RECEIVER BE GLAD THAT
GOD HAS MET HIS NEEDS. LET US ALL REJOICE AND GLORY IN OUR GOD.
Just as Paul thanked God and gloried in Him when the Philippians gave to him, also blessing
them with his words.
Philippians 4:10, 18-20 (KJV)
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again;
wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent
from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Blessed.
Day 7
Fundamentally, the moment we take our eyes off supernatural provisions in our ministry, we
often hope we can do the work effectively using our natural abilities ALONE. This will ultimately
cut off our reliance on God's ability to provide.
Some years ago, we needed money desperately in church, it was just #5000, I tried everything
possible at that time as a man, but nothing came forth. I finally broke down, knelt by the tiled,
cold stage we called an altar, sobbed and cried, I said to the Lord 'if you will give me this #5000
supernaturally today, I will know you truly called me into ministry'.
Well, that doesn't seem like a prayer I would pray today, God forbid I need #5,000 today. As I
got up from that prayer, just hoping for a miracle, a young man walked into the church and said
'God asked me to give you this money', it was exactly #5,000. My faith for God's provision in
ministry was strengthened so powerfully that day and beyond, many of my pastors can tell that
many times, just a day into a major program, we yet may not have some hundreds of thousands
to meet needs, yet my face will be radiant, I am always sure God would provide and He never
disappoints.
We FOLLOW HIS LEADING for provisions very MIGHTILY. Sometimes, He can inspire you cut
unnecessary budget. It's not impossible. God's wisdom helps us to get rid of unnecessary
burdens and weights sometimes, you see. Sometimes, He can lead you to call a particular
fellow. Sometimes, He can lead you to get a loan. And boy, some loans come supernaturally.
Loans you don't qualify for, loans you would never and have gotten without some huge
collaterals, loans that are paid supernaturally or even sometimes waved etc. Sometimes, the
money just appears from an anonymous giver who doesn't want his contact disclosed.
Sometimes, we can be told to wait on certain projects and post pone them to a particular
season, sometimes we can be told to LAUNCH OUT NOW. As long as you are not walking in the
flesh and being carnal, just adapt to HIS LEADINGS, God SUPPLIES. Look at Jesus' Ministry.
Luke 22:8-13 (KJV) And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that
we may eat.
And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you,
bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.
And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the
guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
This was some accurate WORD OF KNOWLEDGE, POINTING TO PROVISIONS. A place for the
Lord and his disciples to have their Passover.
WE MUST WALK IN THIS. Some people say all that's needed in ministry is to work a job and be
blessed, well it's beautiful, God gave us all the physical intellect and will to work, however,
there are projects that no Intellect can make happen, except you are simply not doing great
things for God. There are projects where in, only God's provision can ever make happen, not
some meager salary. Look again.
Mark 11:1-3 (KJV) And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the
mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be
entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.
And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and
straightway he will send him hither.
Another accurate word of Knowledge for provisions. Just as JESUS NEEDED AT THIS TIME. From
the birth of Jesus, God had directed wise men to bring his parents resources. When he needed
to pay tax, all he did was to direct Peter to a fish. When he would die, a woman with Alabaster
box full of perfume, expensive poured this on him.
The Bible says He had notable women also who have been blessed by His ministry, partnering
with Him, all these were supernatural supply. He DIDN'T WORK SECULARLY FOR THEM.
Mark 11:1-3 (KJV) And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at
the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be
entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.
And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and
straightway he will send him hither.
So much provisions that even in His death, His body was well catered for, in a rich man's tomb.
All these were necessary for his assignment.
Mark 15:43-46 (KJV)
Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God,
came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him
whether he had been any while dead.
And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.
And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a
sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.
Blessed. Blessed. Blessed. Dear friend, God still pays church rent supernaturally. He still
provides plots of lands supernaturally and even church buildings supernaturally, generators
supernaturally. Let us trust Him more, listen to Him. He has a WAY. JESUS HAS A WAY. HE
PROVIDES. Look what He said concerning Elijah's sustainability in a famine time.
Luke 4:25-26 (KJV) But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias,
when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout
all the land;
But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that
was a widow.
Some one once said Jesus didn't heal any woman of barrenness. I asked if Jesus healed anyone
of Ebola or HIV. The truth is Jesus healed ALL MANNER OF SICKNESSES AND DISEASES, and that
covers it all well.
Matthew 4:23-24 (KJV) And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and
preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of
disease among the people.
And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were
taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those
which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
The first MIRACLES WE SEE GOD DO IN THE CREATION IS TO INVOKE PHYSICAL PRODUCTIVITY
OF THE EARTH. OUT OF BARRENESS AND NOTHING, GOD INVOKED AND PROVOKED
ABUNDANCE OF SUPPLY.
Genesis 1:11-12, 20-25 (KJV) And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding
seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it
was so.
And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding
fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl
that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought
forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was
good.
And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let
fowl multiply in the earth.
And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping
thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing
that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
BARRENESS IS NOT GOD'S WILL BY ANY MEANS OR GOD'S CREATURE BY ANY MEANS. A SIMPLE
LOOK AT HOW NATURE MULTIPLIES DISSOLVES ALL DOUBT ON THIS. Fishes reproduce
abundantly. Chicken. Flies. A grain of corn brings up millions. Cattle. Pigs etc.
In the old testament writings, the writers had no FULL UNDERSTANDING OF GOD and they
wrote with the level of understanding they had. For example, the servants of King Saul told him
God had sent an EVIL Spirit to him. How terrible, to affirm LIGHT SENT DARKNESS TO AFFLICT A
MAN. But when God was made apparent in the Human form, in the person of Jesus, we saw
that HE CASTED OUT DEMONS. NEVER DID WE SEE ANY FRATERNITY BETWEEN LIGHT AND
DARKNESS.
One of the basic reasons why BARRENESS MAY ENDURE is when the couple in question feel
GOD IS TEMPTING THEM, OR TRYING THEIR FAITH etc. The MOMENT YOU SEE GOD IN YOUR
PROBLEMS, SATAN HAS TAKEN YOUR DELIVERANCE FROM YOU, FOR IF THE HEALER IS THE ONE
CAUSING YOUR AILMENT, THEN THERE IS NO HEALING FOR YOU.
You have to understand in God is no DARKNESS AT ALL. YOU MUST BE CONVINCED OF THIS. I
have Many tapes that can help you build yourself in these realities. Stop Affirming that GOD
sealed Sarah's womb, or Rachel’s. etc. I know a lot of confusions exists about God's person and
plans in the Old Testament, please look away and see the reality of God in Christ.
God is not interested in your BARRENESS. ONLY SATAN PROFITS FROM THE PHYSICAL EFFECTS
OF SIN AND DEATH IN THE EARTH. GOD DOESN'T PROFIT FROM YOUR SORROW. You see, until
you remove God as the cause of your BARRENESS, YOU WILL NOT SET YOURSELF ON A PATH OF
COMBATING THE TRUE ENEMY. GOD HAS NOT MADE YOU BARREN.
GOD IS NOT TRYING TO MAKE YOUR WOMB READY FOR SPECIAL BABIES. JESUS WAS THE MOST
SPECIAL OF ALL BABIES THAT EVER CAME TO THE EARTH AND HIS MOTHER DIDN'T GO
THROUGH A BARRENESS PROCESS TO CONCIEVE HIM. ALL HUMAN BEINGS WERE BORN TO
RECEIVE SALVATION IN CHRIST, THAT'S HOW SPECIAL WE ALL ARE. ALL THESE ABNORMALITIES
AND DISABILITIES IN FEOTUS AND BABIES ARE NOT FROM GOD. They are all manifold result of
the CURSE OF SIN AND DEATH UPON the earth. YOU HAVE TO STAND IN FAITH TODAY. Look
what James said.
James 5:13 (KJV)
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
Again.
1 Samuel 1:10 (KJV)
And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
Hannah PRAYED. Prayer is useless if the one you are praying to is the cause of your
predicament, you are simply praying to THE ENEMY.
BUT GOD IS YOUR HEALER, YOUR HELPER, YOUR BLESSER, YOUR FATHER. He heals LOW SPERM
COUNT. ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION. UTERUS PROBLEMS. FALOPIAN PROBLEMS etc. Apply SOME
COMMON SENSE ALSO. HAVE GOOD SEX. Seek MEDICAL ADVICE.
1 Timothy 5:23 (KJV) Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and
thine often infirmities.
The wine as used here is HERBS. THERAPEUTIC, used for stomach sickness. Medicine is NOT
AGAINST GOD'S WILL. GOD MADE BOTH THE HERBS AND THE DOCTORS, maximize all help. One
thing is SURE, BARRENESS IS NOT FROM GOD.
And even if you have not gotten everything I wrote clearly spelt out, you can at least start from
this reality; GOD INSPIRES NO BARRENESS. Rejoice in your healer today.
Day 9
Sometimes, we undervalue prayer and FASTING in our demonstration of faith. Prayer doesn't
give us Faith. FASTING doesn't give us faith. FAITH is given and imparted us in Christ.
Romans 12:3 (KJV) For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you,
not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as
God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
God have dealt to every believer, THE MEASURE OF FAITH. FAITH is imparted by the Gospel we
have received.
Romans 10:8-9 (KJV) But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy
heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
The word of Faith is what we preach, this word of Faith is HINGED ON THE ASCENSION AND
GLORIFICATION OF THE LORD JESUS, consequently the gift of eternal life to all that believe. The
Apostles say, we HAVE THE SAME SPIRIT OF FAITH WITH THE MEN OF OLD.
2 Corinthians 4:13-14 (KJV) We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I
believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present
us with you.
We have the same Spirit of faith, we are confident of the RESURRECTION. So much more, in
Christ, faith is given to us, it is a GIFT of the SPIRIT IN US.
1 Corinthians 12:7, 9 (KJV) But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit
withal.
To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit.
We all HAVE FAITH IN US, AS BELIEVERS. SAME WAY WE HAVE UNKNOWN TONGUES OR GIFTS
OF HEALING. However, HAVING FAITH IS NOT SAME AS EXPRESSING FAITH. HAVING
UTTERANCE GIFTS WITHIN IS NOT SAME AS DEMONSTRATING UTTERANCE. Look what Jude
instructs.
Jude 1:20-21 (KJV) But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in
the Holy Ghost,
Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal
life.
Notice Jude didn't say we should BUILD UP OUR FAITH, rather, our FAITH IS MOST HOLY, MOST
SEPARATE, MOST HALLOWED, we BUILD UP OUR SELVES ON IT, VIA PRAYERS IN UNKNOWN
TONGUES. Thus, a Believer may be WEAKLY BUILT ON FAITH OR STRONGLY BUILT ON FAITH.
The gift of Faith is God's Responsibility to us. THE FORTIFICATION OF OURSELVES VIA PRAYERS
ON THAT GIFT is OUR RESPONSIBILITY.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY.
IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Just as a man may have energy in his body, yet INDOLENT ABOUT WORK, SLOW ABOUT WORK,
SLUGGISH ABOUT WORK, we can have all the FAITH THAT GOD HAS, IN US, YET
DEMONSTRATION IT SLUGGISHLY.
TODAY, WEAR THE VESSELS OF PRAYER. THE SPIRIT BECKONS, THERE ARE THINGS TO DO,
THERE ARE PLACES TO GO!! We round this off tomorrow.
Day 10
Yesterday, we saw that a Believer has no faith problem. He already has been imparted with
faith by the Presence of God's Spirit within. However, we saw that a Believer may be WEAK in
EXPRESSING OR DEMONSTRATING HIS FAITH. For example, let's see how this weakness may
affect THE DEMONSTRATION of our AUTHORITY IN CHRIST.
Matthew 17:19-21 (KJV) Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we
cast him out?
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.
Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Now, we see something very clear. The disciples of Jesus couldn't EXORCISE (CAST OUT) A
DEMON. They watch on and on as this devil afflicted a young child. They had done all they know
to do. Earlier, they had casted out devils.
Matthew 10:1 (KJV) And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power
against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of
disease.
Luke, recorded in another account that 70 Disciples went out and came back with testimonies,
the demons were subject to them in Jesus' name.
Luke 10:1, 17 (KJV) 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.
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us
through thy name.
However In the case of this child, the ACTIVITIES OF THE DEMON had OVERWHELMED THEM.
Even though, we know that the Disciples in the four Gospels didn't have the Indwelling of the
Spirit, however this story is one we could learn a lot from, even as believers in Christ.
The POSSESSION OF AUTHORITY IS NOT SAME AS THE DEMONSTRATION OF AUTHORITY. NEVER
SAME!!
We saw in this story that there are PERCULIAR DEMONIC ACTIVITIES THAT PLAY TRICKS ON OUR
MINDS, WEAKENING OUR DEMONSTRATION OF FAITH. Look at how the devil demonstrated
itself.
Matthew 17:14-15 (KJV) And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a
certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,
Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the
fire, and oft into the water.
The demon had a VERY AGGRESSIVE DEMONSTRATION. SO COMPELLING. And let me be clear
with you, there are demonic activities that may seem COMPELLING, VERY VIRULENT, VERY
OVERWHELMING.
Why FAST AND PRAY?! The disciples wondered how Jesus could cast out the devil but they
couldn't, Jesus was very clear, it was about their FAITH. Not His Authority given them.
He clearly told them; it was due to UNBELIEF! UNBELIEF!! UNBELIEF!!!
Then He was clear, this kind of UNBELIEF, IN DEMONSTRATING THE AUTHORITY WE HAVE,
GOETH NOT OUT EXCEPT BY FASTING AND PRAYER.
Brethren, VIA FASTING AND PRAYER, WE EXPEL UNBELIEF. BEFORE WE FACE THE
CIRCUMSTANCES OF LIFE AND TELL THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES TO SHIFT, WE MUST FIRST CAST
OUT UNBELIEF FROM OUR OWN HEARTS. Many of us, because of the aggressiveness of our
circumstances. Because it had lingered long, we have come to a place of UNBELIEF.
MANY OF US HAVE FASTED AND PRAYED WRONGLY. FASTING FOR POWER, FASTING FOR
AUTHORITY etc., are all a waste of THOSE EXERCISE. The BELIEVER IS NOT POWERLESS, ALL OF
US, JESUS' AUTHORITY INDWELLS US. However, we can be WEAK IN FAITH, we can be
FAITHLESS IN OUR DEMONSTRATION.
It is one thing to equip a POLICE OFFICER WITH ALL GARDGETS NEEDED TO COMBAT CRIME, IT
IS ANOTHER ISSUE FOR THE POLICE TO BE FULL OF CONFIDENCE THAT HE CAN TAKE ON ANY
CRIMINAL IN THE WORLD AND BRING THE CRIMINAL TO SUBJECTION. FASTING IS A VERY
IMPORTANT EXERCISE. IT FOCUSES US ON THAT WHICH IS GLORIOUS WITHIN. IT DRIVES US
AWAY FROM THE PHYSICAL THINGS OF THIS WORLD TO THAT WHICH IS WITHIN.
PRAYER IS BOTH AN EXPRESSION AND EXERCISE OF OUR FAITH. SOME KIND OF UNBELIEF
NEEDS FASTING AND PRAYERS, MY BRETHREN. THE ISSUE IS NOT THE SITUATIONS OR
CIRCUMSTANCES, BEFORE WE LOOK AT THE SITUATIONS, LET'S FIRST CAST AWAY UNBELIEF
FROM OUR HEART. LET'S CAST OUT UNBELIEF FROM OUR HEART. CAST IT OUT TODAY!!
PRAY!
BE FULL OF POWER AND GLORY!
NOTHING SHALL STAND BEFORE ME!
I AM FULL OF AUTHORITY!
NO POWER CAN STAND BEFORE ME!
SPIRITS ARE SUBJECT TO ME!
I AM ABOVE AND BEYOND CANCER.!!
I AM ABOVE AND BEYOND FINANCIAL AFFLICTIONS!
NO DEMON WILL TOUCH MY BUSINESS!
THERE IS NO DISFAVOR AROUND ME!
I AM FULL OF POWER; I THEREFORE FAST AND PRAY TO FOCUS ON THIS GLORIOUS ETERNAL
REALITY!!
Blessed.
Day 11
One of the basic determinations a man must have in the working of Miracles is a FULL
ALLIGNEMENT OF ONE'S MIND WITH THE EASINESS OF MIRACLES. The moment a believer
begins to see MIRACLES as STRANGE, WIERD, DIFFICULT, it will Scarcely happen. For to affirm
Miracles are difficult is to affirm God is STRONG HEADED, UNWILLING AND UNABLE.
Supernatural workings in Christ are done on the CREDIBILITY OF JESUS, NOT THE CREDIBILITY
OF THE FLESH. In the Flesh is YES AND NO, IN CHRIST IS YES AND YES.
2 Corinthians 1:17-20 (KJV) When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the
things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea,
and nay nay?
But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus
and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
In the flesh is lightness of purpose. Instability of purpose. But in Christ, we find GOD AS TRUE.
NO DUALITIES, NO MAYBE, ONLY YES! ONLY YES!!
MIRACLES ARE EASY!!
In Matthew 10, Luke 10, we saw that the Disciples were sent out and they came back with
TESTIMONIES in Jesus' name.
NONE of them had difficulty using Jesus’ name.
In fact, before anyone receives salvation, Jesus already informs us that WE WILL SPEAK WITH
NEW TONGUES, CAST OUT DEVILS, HEAL THE SICK, RAISE THE DEAD.
He doesn't say it with an iota of difficulty. These are the NORMAL SIGNS OF A BELIEVER, A
BELIEVER WHO DOESN'T HAVE THESE SIGNS IS ABNORMAL!
The moment we DISTANT OURSELVES FROM WORKING OF MIRACLES, WE ARE GOING INTO
CARNALITY.
Hear Jesus.
Matthew 9:2-7 (KJV) And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed:
and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be
forgiven thee.
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to
the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
And he arose, and departed to his house.
Jesus dispensed forgiveness of sins to a man who had not asked of it. This is the true Jesus. And
this confounded the scribes and pharisees. They couldn't imagine the EASE WITH WHICH JESUS
FORGAVE SINS, THEY WERE OFFENDED.
Jesus revealed to us that such thoughts are evil; thoughts that affirm Jesus CANNOT FORGIVE
SINS.
Jesus, willing to show them that neither forgiveness of sins nor MIRACLES are DIFFICULT FOR
HIM, He healed the man who was sick with palsy supernaturally.
Jesus affirms THE ETERNAL FORGIVENESS HE OFFERS HUMANITY BY MEETING OUR PHYSICAL
NEEDS.
Jesus didn't need to die before he could heal anyone.
YET that which we went into hell and heaven to obtain for us is seen in His willingness to meet
our PHYSICAL NEEDS.
PHYSICAL HEALING IS A PHYSICAL NEED.
The next time the thought crops up in our minds, if MIRACLES CAN BE EASY OR NOT, we must
remember HOW EASY THE LORD HAS FORGIVEN ALL SINS, AND ALL WE NEED TO DO IS BELIEVE.
IF JESUS COULD FORGIVE SINS AND IT WAS EASY FOR HIM, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE
FOR US, IMPOSSIBLE TO OUR IMAGINATION, JESUS WILL HEAL EVERY CANCER, TUBERCULOSIS,
LEG PAIN, NECK PAIN etc EASILY.
IT IS EASY.
EASY! EASY!! EASY!!!
FORGIVENESS OF SINS IS NOT DIFFICULT WITH HIM, NO HEALTH ISSUE IS DIFFICULT FOR HIM,
NO PHYSICAL LACK IS TOO GREAT TO WITHSTAND HIS SUPPLY.
AS WE GO TO LAY HANDS-ON MEN, WE MUST AGREE MIRACLES ARE EASY.
THE ONE WHO RAISES THE PHYSICAL DEAD, IS THE ONE WHO GIVES ETERNAL LIFE TO ALL WHO
BELIEVE.
GOD'S ETERNAL GOODNESS IN CHRIST IS SEEN IN HIS PHYSICAL GOODNESS TOWARDS ALL
MEN.
I DECLARE TODAY THAT NOTHING IS TOO DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO DO.
IF HE COULD FORGIVE MY SINS, HE CAN HEAL ALL SICKNESS, MEET EVERY NEED.
IT IS EASY!!!
I SEE JESUS!!
I SEE EASINESS OF MIRACLES.
IT IS EASY!
REJOICE!
DON'T LET THE CIRCUMSTANCES HARDEN YOUR HEART AGAINST GOD'S GOODNESS, IT'S EASY
WITH HIM!!
IT'S EASY WITH JESUS!!
I AFFIRM THIS TODAY!!
Day 12
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Matthew 9:20-22 (KJV) And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood
twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:
For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy
faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.
Jesus was aware at the very instance of her touch that FAITH HAD TOUCHED HIM.
SOMEONE HAD COME THROUGH THE MULTITUDES AND HAD DRAWN VIRTUES.
MULTITUDES THRONGED AROUND HIM, ONLY ONE WAS READY TO DRAW VIRTUE.
WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT, THERE WAS VIRTUE (MIRACULOUS WORKING POWER) EVEN IN
THE HELM OF JESUS' GARMENT!
BUT FAITH SAW IT.
FAITH ACKNOWLEDGED IT.
FAITH RECEIVED IT.
Hallelujah.
Luke 8:43-48 (KJV) And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all
her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,
Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood
stanched.
And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said,
Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before
him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how
she was healed immediately.
And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in
peace.
GODLY DISRUPTION.
Apostle Paul was a missionary Apostle. He often found himself in the most precarious
situations. His most constant enemies were the Jewish sect who killed the Lord Jesus. They
often stirred up enmity against him in every city. He saw Mobs, prisons, very dangerous
situations and circumstances.
In this particular case, a very high plot had been made. Forty men had come together, binding
themselves by a curse. Binding themselves to a FAST, all to ensure that APOSTLE Paul was
dead!!
All to KILL A MAN!!
They were positioned strategically. They had cooked up a lie, a way to lure him out in the open
and run up to him to kill him speedily.
Acts 23:12-13 (KJV) And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound
themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy.
Men and Brethren, we not be oblivious of certain realities. Either men gather via Juju or voodoo
or physical weapons against us, a gathering for evil is a gathering for evil, the means through
which the evil is planned doesn't matter, it's a GATHERING, ANYWAYS.
Look how God delivered Paul.
Acts 23:23-24, 27, 31 (KJV) And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two
hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two
hundred, at the third hour of the night;
And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army,
and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman.
Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to
Antipatris.
Please read the verses in between verses 13 and 23, it unveils how this high plot was leaked via
Paul's sister's son. A HIGH RESCUE WAS MADE FOR PAUL.
For him to be secured from 40 men who were very ready to kill him, the security in charge put
him under 200 soldiers, 70 horse men, 200 spearmen.
Oh Glory!!
Paul was not a Roman senator or councilor, but such a deliverance was made for me via the
Roman soldiers.
You have to know that very often the Disciples faced persecutions and were put in prisons,
under chains and shackles, kept in jail by soldiers but in this case, GOD USED SAME MILITARY
AUTHORITY TO DELIVER HIM.
THE PLOT WAS DISSOLVED. HIS LIFE WAS SAVED!
As a man of God, I declare into your life that you are RESCUED FROM DEATH!!
You are delivered SUPERNATURALLY from evil plots.
Men who seek to kill you. Men who seek to destroy you.
In your office, any plot to destroy you, to bring you into a mess that you are guiltless of, such
plot is dissolved in Jesus name.
You will NOT run into a snare.
You will not walk into a snare!!
You will not walk into a conspiracy!!
Evil plans will not succeed over you!!
You will walk through it all unharmed!!
I said I pray for you; every chain is broken.
You escape.
You are rescued.
You are delivered.
You prevail again and again.
Oh glory!
Oh, thank you Lord.
Advance in your assignment unhurt.
Advance in your work unhurt.
Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Lord!
Rejoice!
Day 15
Certain activities have been abused in the present church, flesh had gotten in the way, greed
had gotten in the way, competition had gotten in the way. However, those activities themselves
are godly, we are to maximize them to the good of all.
One of such activities is the SHARING OF TESTIMONIES in our services in the local church. Many
of us in the more enlightened circles have felt sharing testimonies are needless, old fashioned
or out of style. But it's not so. Rather, it's a very BIBLICAL PRACTICE TO COMFORT ONE
ANOTHER, SHARING OUR TESTIMONIES, SHARING THE GOOD WONDERFUL THINGS GOD HAD
DONE US.
Look.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV) Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
mercies, and the God of all comfort;
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any
trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Paul calls GOD, THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT.
Look at that! God of ALL COMFORT!!
HE COMFORTS IN ALL OUR TRIBULATIONS!!
ALL OUR TRIBULATIONS.
NOT ONE LEFT OUT.
ALL TRIBULATIONS.
HE DOES THIS, SO THAT WE CAN COMFORT ONE ANOTHER WITH THE SAME COMFORT
WHEREWITH WE HAVE BEEN COMFORTED OF GOD. OH!!
GOD COMFORTS!! HE IS GOD OF ALL COMFORTS!!
IN EVERY SITUATION, WE DON'T EXPECT TO DROWN, WE EXPECT COMFORT!!
2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (KJV) For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which
came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we
despaired even of life:
But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God
which raiseth the dead:
Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet
deliver us;
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of
many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
IS ANY AFFLICTED?
In the earth realm, afflictions exist in divers’ shades and forms, some are perculiar to a region,
nationality or people.
The Bible says one day, King Herod decided to kill all the children FROM AGE OF 2 YEARS AND
BELOW. He slaughtered them all just because he was spited by some Men who saw the Lord's
star in the East. He slaughtered them all in hope that Jesus would be one of them.
People have often used power to perform very dubious and terrible ATTROCITIES.
Such AFFLICTIONS exist. Such Terror exists.
The Bible tells us of Pharaoh who SUBJUGATED AND ENSLAVED THE JEWS OF OLD BRUTALLY.
Exodus 1:11-12, 14 (KJV) Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with
their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.
But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved
because of the children of Israel.
And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in morter, and in brick, and in all manner of
service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigour.
Elijah PRAYED!!
HA!!
ELIJAH PRAYED!!
This wasn't a prayer to understand some 'IN CHRIST REALITIES', this is a prayer of a righteous
man, who understands he is in right standing with God by Faith.
As important as the prayers for us to grow in revelations are, there are prayer that addresses
some PHYSICAL ISSUES.
In this case, Elijah was praying that it might RAIN!!
We can affect NATURE VIA OUR PRAYER!!
In times of afflictions, we don't keep quiet, WE PRAY!!
James 5:13 (KJV) Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
Most times in our fallen earth, evil often thrives on vengeance and retribution.
We Scarcely hope to heal from our hurts by focusing on God's love, rather we mostly hope to
take vengeance, we hope that vengeance and retribution will heal us but we are often walking
in the flesh as we do this and flesh gives no love or heal no hurt truly.
It takes a man who has recklessly abandoned himself in God's love, to love his enemies
RECKLESSLY.
The anger of man doesn't work the righteousness of God.
We are believers in Christ, we are born of love, we must not allow the bitterness of hatred to
darken our hearts.
We must not allow the flesh to drive us off the cliff.
Luke 6:27-28, 35-36 (KJV) But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them
which hate you,
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward
shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and
to the evil.
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
The flesh cannot achieve this. Therapy may twist this emotion into some delusional forgiveness
but it will never truly avail. Only the Spirit dispenses LOVE AND GRACE in spite of intense hate.
This is not natural by any means.
It's one thing to ignore our enemies, or pray God will judge them or hope another person will
exact the revenge we couldn't exact over them, it's totally different to LOVE OUR ENEMIES AND
PRAY FOR THEM. The latter is a MIRACLE. A MIRACLE OF EMOTIONAL WHOLENESS INSPIRED BY
THE SPIRIT.
We all need to grow in FORGIVENESS, for forgiveness is never entire without US DISPENSING
GOODNESS TO OUR ENEMIES.
Moses, Elijah and other Prophets didn't give us the most vivid explanation of God's Character,
but God came in the flesh and we see Him truly, full of forgiveness especially upon His enemies.
John 1:18 (KJV) No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the
bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
Again.
Matthew 26:51-52 (KJV) And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his
hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword
shall perish with the sword.
Again.
Luke 22:50-51 (KJV) And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right
ear.
And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
Jesus REBUKED PETER!! Peter felt he was defending the Lord Jesus by physically causing injury
upon an enemy.
This vengeance was painted throughout the Scriptures. Men often striking down other men in
the guise of FIGHTING FOR GOD. In the guise of GODLY retribution. In the guise of God's
judgement.
Jesus corrected this our misunderstanding very clearly.
God actually HEALS HIS ENEMIES.
HE CURES THEM.
THIS IS HIS OWN VENGEANCE!!
Peter got a sharp rebuke, Jesus made him aware that blood shed only attracts more bloodshed
from those who engage in such life.
Rather, we must be pulsated by LOVE, BY THE SPIRIT.
Anger is a work of the sinful flesh, not the Recreated Spirit.
We all need to grow. I need to grow. I need to acknowledge that all that is in me in Christ is
GOODNESS.
I am that light begotten of the father, there is no DARKNESS IN ME.
I choose to walk in my nature. I repent of all hardness of heart.
I allow love to watch over me and flow through me.
My FATHER IS GOOD, I AM GOOD!! I LIVE IN THIS CONSCIOUSNESS TODAY!!
Day 18
The only example we have from the old testament Scriptures in reference to prayer was
prophet Elijah.
James 5:17-18 (KJV) Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly
that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
He called down fire from heaven and fire devoured water. Very strange supernatural
occurrence.
1 Kings 17:15-16 (KJV) And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he,
and her house, did eat many days.
And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the
LORD, which he spake by Elijah.
He had caused a widow's food to multiply supernaturally for many days. But on the occasion
when he prayed for RAIN, THE MIRACLE DIDN'T HAPPEN INSTANTANEOUSLY!!
Look.
1 Kings 18:42-43 (KJV) So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of
Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said,
There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.
I PRAY MORE!!
Day 19
The lame man at the pool of Bethesda is a classic story of many of us.
This man was in same predicament, same situation, same circumstance for 38 years!!
He was on SAME SPOT TRYING TO ACCESS HIS MIRACLE.
A MIRACLE BY THE POOL.
The pool of Bethesda had been said to heal any impotent person once in a year when an angel
stirred it up. But you needed to step into the water to be healed. You needed to find your way
just after the stirring.
Now, after 38 years of TRYING TO STEP INTO THIS WATER, this man had gotten so used to this
RIVER AS THE SOURCE OF HIS MIRACLE, even though he had experienced no Miracles.
He was so near to his miracle, yet so far. But one thing had happened to him, he seemed to
have forgotten EVERY OTHER WAY GOD COULD HEAL HIM APART FROM THIS RIVER.
THE RIVER HAD NOT JUST BECOME A HOPE, IT HAD BECOME AN IDOL.
HE HAD BECOME OBSESSED WITH THE RIVER SO MUCH THAT EVEN WHEN THE HEALER CAME
TO HIM, HIS ONLY DESIRE WAS TO ENTER THAT POOL.
I HAVE NO MAN TO LIFT ME INTO THE RIVER.
I HAVE NO MAN TO HELP ME STEP INTO THIS RIVER.
I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR 38 YEARS.
I HAVE MISSED IT FOR 38 YEARS, NEXT YEAR, I WILL TRY AGAIN!!
John 5:6-9 (KJV) When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that
case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into
the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same
day was the sabbath.
Jesus’ question was DIRECT; WILL YOU BE MADE WHOLE?!
Jesus didn't ask 'CAN I MOVE YOU INTO THE RIVER'?!
CAN I STICK WITH YOU UNTIL THE NEXT TURNING OF THE RIVER AND THROW YOU IN?!
Nope. Jesus was concerned about WHAT THE MAN TRULY NEEDED, HE NEEDED A HEALING,
BUT 38 YEARS OF FOCUSING ON A RIVER HAD MADE THE RIVER BECOME AN END IN ITSELF.
Many of us today are need of financial resources, our focuses are already on a particular Job.
We have applied over and over and over again. We are BENT ON HOW THE FINANCIAL
RESOURCE WILL COME OUR WAY.
The question is 'DO YOU NEED GOD TO SUPPLY OR YOU NEED HIM TO SUPPLY IN A PARTICULAR
WAY THAT SEEM POPULAR TO YOU'?!
DON'T LET THE MEANS OF THE MIRACLE GET IN THE WAY OF THE MIRACLE.
Some of us are bent on receiving financial help from our relations outside the country, and in
the process, we forget WHAT WE REALLY NEED, WE ARE CONSUMED WITH THE CHANNEL
THROUGH WHICH THE MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN.
How about we throw the gates open and open our hearts to the VERY MANY MEANS GOD WILL
MEET OUR NEEDS.
How about we become FLEXIBLE TO GOD'S WISDOM.
How about we allow Him show us the way, at this time.
Maybe he could use a neighbor we have despised.
Maybe he could even use our parents we Scarcely discuss with.
Maybe he could use an old friend we Scarcely talk with.
Or even the bank at this particular time.
Do you know we can be directed to take a particular HERB or pill for an illness?!
1 Timothy 5:23 (KJV) Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and
thine often infirmities.
We can be directed to even see a health practitioner on our health issues. He or she may just
give us the guidance that we need.
All I want you to understand today is God's Goodness is ever constant, DYNAMIC IN HIS
WORKINGS.
Don't often BOX GOD BY YOUR EARTHLY WISDOM.
I have heard cases where a fellow was directed supernaturally to meet another man of God for
healing and this man of God wasn't even his pastor, yet God used that vessel to heal the fellow.
No one would have though Jesus would multiply bread and fishes in that desert. The disciples
had suggested other ways.
Luke 9:12-13 (KJV) And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said
unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about,
and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.
But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and
two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.
They suggested the people be sent away and they will lodge in nearby villages and get food etc.
Or they get a large sum of money and buy food for all this people.
Those were their alternatives, their options.
But JESUS WOULD NEVER RUN OUT OF WAYS TO BLESS US!!!
Focus on the one who Blesses and don't make a channel of blessing an Idol.
WILL YOU BE MADE WHOLE?!
Day 20
The story is said of a blind man called Bartimaeus. This man was a beggar.
Bible says he had a garment, which he casted away upon gaining Jesus' attention via his loud
cry.
Jesus was in a crowd.
But his voice broke through.
His voice was an expression of his faith.
For when Jesus healed him, Jesus didn't make reference to how loud he shouted but Jesus
made reference to his faith!!
Many told him to shut up.
Many told him to be mute.
But HE CRIED THE MORE.
Sometimes, we are in supernatural meetings and we can tell it's the time to receive our miracle,
but we allow some environment notions to get in our way.
We allow someone to tell us something offensive about the MAN of God.
We allow someone discourage from going to the meeting.
We allow someone tell us our situations are manageable, after all some people are dead, why
desire so tenaciously to be healed?!
We allow someone tell us we are not good enough; God is surely not so moved by our own
issues.
Sometimes, we even allow the distance of our seat affect us. Maybe we are seated far from the
podium.
But not Bartimaeus, HIS FAITH BROKE THROUGH THE CROWD.
NO ONE COULD STOP HIM.
NO ONE COULD HOLD HIM BACK.
Let's share this attitude today.
Let's BELIEVE GOD FOR THE BEST.
IN SPITE OF OUR SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENTS.
Mark 10:46-52 (KJV) And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples
and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side
begging.
And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son
of David, have mercy on me.
And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou
Son of David, have mercy on me.
And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto
him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind
man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he
received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
We saw that Jesus pointed out the wrong attitude of the ones who didn't thank God for that
which they have received.
Thanks giving is a life style we must walk in. We must give thanks for all Good things.
We must give thanks for His eternal sacrifice for sins.
The gift of His Spirit to us.
His physical, abundant provisions.
Let the earth be filled with the wonders of the Lord.
Let all men glorify his name. For He is Good and his mercies endures forever!!
Walk in His goodness more and more.
Give thanks. MORE AND MORE.
Colossians 4:2 (KJV) Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with Thanksgiving.
Philippians 4:6 (KJV) Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Blessed.
Day 23
As I stayed through the night praying and studying, watching a certain man of God on Cable, the
story of the mad man of Gadarenes came a new in my heart.
For the first time, it dawned on me, this mad man actually became an EVANGELIST!!
IT'S A MIRACLE!!
This was a man bound to tombs.
Possessed by legion of demons.
The kind of demonic population in this man entered into 2000 pigs and the pigs all went insane,
violently thronging into the sea.
This was terrible!!
By the authority of the Lord Jesus, he was delivered, a mad man, a famous mad man became an
evangelist that very day!!
Oh, what the power of Jesus!!
What the power of Jesus!!
What love!!
Many of us see MAD folks today and we often run away, often accusing many that their drug
addiction might have led to this or some evil they brought upon themselves.
But Jesus stood still upon seeing this mad fellow.
He CASTED OUT THE DEMONS FROM HIM!!
Who would have known this mad man would become an evangelist to DECAPOLIS (Ten cities).
This mad man could actually reach out to TEN CITIES!!
BUT HERE, HE WAS, AMIDST TOMBS, DERRANGED, OPPRESSED, TORMENTED!!
Mark 5:2-5, 18-20 (KJV) And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out
of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked
asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting
himself with stones.
And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that
he might be with him.
Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how
great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him:
and all men did marvel.
The Lord revealed that this man's deliverance was a result of His compassion towards Him!!
There was a time my workers and I went to the psychiatric hospital to pray for mentally
disturbed folks, I remember how disturbed many of them were, I remember how unstable they
were, it was a terrible sight, a depressing one but we stepped out in compassion and faith,
ministering to all and seeing physical changes in them as we ministered and we saw testimony
afterwards.
Today, let us grow in an awareness that a would-be-major evangelist of our time may be insane
as we speak.
A would-be healing evangelist of our time might just be bed-ridden as we speak. He or she may
be in a state of coma as we speak.
We simply do not know what goodness will fill the world by the supernatural deliverance of a
fellow or the healing of another or the provision for another.
I would never have thought this mad man of Gadarenes will take the Gospel to ten cities but he
did.
Let nothing stop us, as we minister God's power.
For we have seen via this mad man that ONE ACT OF SUPERNATURAL GOODNESS UNLEASHED is
an entrance into more supernatural goodness for many others.
Blessings.
THE MAD EVANGELIST OF THE DECAPOLIS. 2
One compelling reality that stands out in the story of the mad man of Gardarenes is JESUS
ACTUALLY TRAVELLED TO MEET THIS MAN AND THERE WAS HUGE SATANIC OPPOSITION
ALONG THE WAY.
Another amazing fact was that Jesus healed this mad man and went no further into the
DECAPOLIS, He actually returned back to the people eagerly waiting for him after he had
TRAVELLED to minister to this mad man.
We will not be wrong if we say the main aim Jesus travelled to DECAPOLIS was ONE MAD
MAN!!
And He met great danger of Storm along the way.
Why ENDANGER HIS LIFE AND HIS DISCIPLES' ON A MISSION TO DELIVER A MAD FELLOW?!
This is worth the Selah.
Luke 8:22-26 (KJV) Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his
disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they
launched forth.
But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they
were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and
rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to
another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they
obey him.
And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.
Why put ourselves in Jeopardy to reach just one Man?! Is He worth it?!
Oh, Jesus demonstrated how much a MAD MAN IS WORTH TO GOD.
He can lead men to travel in order to reach him.
This stirs our hearts to MISSIONS. TO OUTREACHES. TO GO BEYOND OUR COMFORT ZONES.
ARE we being stirred to go to certain place for the sakes of the Gospel?!
Will it be uncomfortable?!
May it even be dangerous?!
YET, if we are convinced of God's leading, nothing must stop us.
For we do not know whose salvation depends on our yielding to this mission.
We do not know whose deliverance from demonic oppression depends on us.
We must Go IN JESUS' NAME.
And If we are able to reach even a few people or millions, According to God's plan and purpose,
we have done well, we have done well.
This is awesome.
As much as we risk anything to see Jesus.
We also risk anything for MEN TO SEE JESUS THROUGH US.
Blessed.
Day 24
I SENSE DANGER!!! 1.
The account is made in Acts 27, after the defense of Paul before King Agrippa.
Apostle Paul was set in a ship with other prisoners, as they hope to appear before Caesar.
As they progressed on their Journeys, Paul warned of an impending danger, both to their lives
and the ship but his warnings were ignored!!
Acts 27:10-11 (KJV) And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and
much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those
things which were spoken by Paul.
The result of this disobedience was very grave. The ship was hit by a terrible wind, and the ship
could no longer be controlled. They were left to grapple with whichever direction the wind
swerved them.
It was indeed a precarious situation.
Imagine this was an airplane, in this age, at this time. Or a bus. Or a ship.
We have all seen many losses of lives and properties due to very terrible accidents.
We have all been seized with alarm and shock.
Sometimes terrible grieve.
Brethren, it's not demonic to SENSE DANGER and to take precautions or to discontinue the
journey.
The Spirit can make us aware of an impending danger.
We are to heed the warning of the Spirit in this regard.
This is not same as LIVING IN FEAR, this is same as WALKING IN DIVINE DIRECTION.
Let it be very clear that we can be instructed against a journey. We can be instructed against a
route. We can be instructed against the time of a journey.
We must be sensitive to the Spirit indeed.
Had Paul's instruction be heeded, the grave danger that was experienced as a result would not
have occurred.
Let's be sensitive to the Spirit.
God can protect us from grave dangers by giving us such signals from our Spirit.
Enjoy Divine protection today and ever.
Enjoy Divine direction, today and ever.
Enjoy God's goodness, today and ever.
Amen.
Day 25
I SENSE DANGER!! 2
Yesterday, we began to consider the account of St Luke of Apostle Paul's journeys in Acts 27
and how Apostle Paul sensed that the journey would lead to Loss of lives and properties, yet
the captain of the ship disobeyed him and embarked on the journey nonetheless.
Now pay attention to the following information I want to give you.
1. Even when we disobey, GOD NEVER LEAVES US!!
Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such
things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Blessed.
Day 27
Some years ago, I taught that there was a kind of food in the realm of the Spirit.
Food that angels ate.
Food that was supernatural and bla bla.
Well, a simple glance at the anatomy of Angels in the Epistles, specifically, the book of Hebrews
clarifies that angels are spirits, also described as flames of fire.
We have no reference to angels eating through the bible.
Moreover, just rationally, spirits that have a capacity to eat are no more spirits, maybe some
mystified human beings.
However, let's look at the context again.
Psalms 78:24-32 (KJV) And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of
the corn of heaven.
Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.
He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in the south wind.
He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand of the sea:
And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations.
So, they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire;
They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in their mouths,
The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen
men of Israel.
For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.
This text was only describing the supernatural means by which angels brought food to men for
decades in the wilderness.
This was supernatural!!
Imagine waking up each day of your life and food had LITERALLY RAINED DOWN FROM
HEAVEN.
That's the kind of stuff you see in Sci-fi movies but it actually literally happened!!
Not only did manna rain down from heaven via angelic means, fowls also gathered innumerable
in the camp.
Yet these folks were slain by their UNBELIEF (THE WRATH OF GOD).
The Bible is clear on their unbelief. It was replete through Scriptures.
Hebrews 3:16-19 (KJV) For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came
out of Egypt by Moses.
But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose
carcases fell in the wilderness?
And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
So, we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
One fact is striking, we see the length God would go in demonstrating His goodness to
UNBELIEVERS.
Jesus revealed that this His Kind nature is towards the JUST AND THE UNJUST.
Matthew 5:45 (KJV) That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he
maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the
unjust.
God would work AMAZING SUPERNATURAL WONDERS UPON AN UNBELIEVER AND BELIEVERS
ALIKE. However, UNBELIEVERS DON'T REGARD HIS GOODNESS, THEY DON'T THANK HIM NOR
DOES IT DRAW THEM TO HIM.
GOD IS OUR FATHER. HE FATHERS US IN CHRIST!!
IF anyone should be CONSCIOUS OF HIS GOODNESS, IT SHOULD BE US.
Imagine your father is kind to everyone, even His enemies but you, a son, do not maximize this
His goodness, rather you argue against it. This ought not to be so.
My mind set is simple. If my father can bless Unbelievers so mightily, I choose to receive His
goodness so mightily.
These Jews were perpetual Unbelievers.
Jesus called their descendants, stiff-necked people.
These Jews would see the red sea Parted, they would see fire guide them by night, I mean
literally, yet they would wake up the next day, FULL. OF UNBELIEF. How mysterious is that?! No
wonder the writer of Hebrews called it 'an evil heart of UNBELIEF'.
YET God did not RELENT. AS DEEP AS THEIR UNBELIEF WAS, HIS PROVISIONS DID NOT WAVER.
WHILE THEIR SIN ABOUNDED, HIS GRACE ABOUNDED MUCH MORE TOWARDS THEM.
IF God did all these to UNJUST MEN, how much more will I focus on HIS goodness as a Just
man?!
IF they were UNTHANKFUL, how much more will I be thankful, for He is my Father.
In a desert land, i receive abnormal, unnatural angelic helps.
In the midst of turmoil, I receive supernatural deliverance.
In the midst of scarcity, I receive abundance of Material things.
My FATHER IS GOOD TO ALL, I AM HIS SON, I CHOOSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE HIS GOODNESS TO
THE FULLEST!!
Day 28
Jesus affirmed the doom and eternal judgment that awaits cities, nations, people that reject the
GOODNESS OF GOD AS PRESENTED THROUGH SALVATION IN CHRIST.
However, before anyone is deemed eternally accursed, such a person is first shown perpetual
goodness!!!
God's perpetual goodness!!
The rejection of this goodness is grave!!
Matthew 11:21-24 (KJV) Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty
works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented
long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for
you.
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the
mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained
until this day.
But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment,
than for thee.
They have no cloak to shield their Judgement for goodness was done them.
Even MIGHTY WORKS.
They saw God's supernatural healing.
They saw demons casted out via Jesus.
They saw abundance of Provisions in the desert. Yet they remain STIFFENED IN UNBELIEF.
It's very important to note that the GOSPEL IS PREACHED WITH MIGHTY WORKS.
Jesus commanded the Gospel to be Preached so.
Matthew 10:7-8 (KJV) And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely
give.
Blessed
Day 29
Oh Glory.
FAITH will rejuvenate the SEXUAL LIFE OF A COUPLE WHO HAVE NO HOPE TO CONCIEVE
ANYMORE.
FAITH WILL SPIN SEXUAL DULLNESS INTO A Spark!
YES LORD!!
OUR EMOTIONS WILL BE HEALED. IN OUR MARRIAGES. STANDING ON GOD'S WORD!!
JOY WILL TAKE THE ROOM.
JOY WILL FILL THE CAR.
JOY WILL FILL THE BATHROOMS.
OUR LOVE WILL BE RENEWED. OUR LOVE WILL SPARK AGAIN.
YES!!.
WE WILL HAVE STRENGTH TO FULFILL OUR MARITAL RESPONSIBILITIES AGAIN, FOR
CONCEPTION WILL NOT HAPPEN IF WE DON'T WORK IN THIS STRENGTH.
I just want you to know God's POWER CAN AFFECT YOUR SEXUAL LIFE AS A MARRIED COUPLE
AND GREAT TESTIMONY OF JOY WILL COME OUT OF IT!!
So Sarah asked 'at 90, will I have sexual pleasure'?!
She laughed.
It seemed ridiculous.
It seemed crazy.
But the moment she stepped into FAITH.
NOT ONLY DID SHE HAVE SEXUAL PLEASURE WITH HER HUSBAND OF MANY DECADES, SHE
CONCIEVED!!
GLORY! GLORY!!
THANK YOU JESUS!!