DIVINE ABILITY

Jude 1:20 says: “But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [ make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit; (AMP). At 12noon and 10pm (local/GMT) we’ll pray for 15min in the spirit, being very attentive to the Holy Spirit’s ministrations during and after prayer.
You may have wondered how come there’re some Christians who are often intimidated or overwhelmed by the circumstances of life. They easily become afraid when challenged by unpleasant situations, thereby making themselves vulnerable to the fierce attacks of the enemy. The reason for this is not that such believers don’t have faith, for every Christian has been given the measure of faith (Romans 12:3). But the real problem is that many who find themselves in such situations have allowed the power of the Holy Spirit lie dormant in them.
2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” So there’s no question as to whether or not the power of God is in you, for it is! But you must stir up that power within you continually, otherwise it will be inactive. You’re to make that inherent ability and divine energy in your spirit available for use anytime you want. That power is stirred as you meditate and talk the Word, and, as you pray fervidly in tongues.
God expects us to function in the earth with His power. He wants you to learn and know how to activate His power in you as much as He wants you to learn about faith and how faith works. When you study 2 Timothy 1:5-6, you’ll discover something striking. Right after the Apostle Paul commended Timothy, his grandmother Lois, and his mother Eunice for their unfeigned faith, he charged Timothy to stir up the power of God in him. There, Paul was talking about the power of the Holy Spirit that Timothy received when he (Paul) laid hands on him (Read 2 Timothy 1:5-6).
This means it’s possible for someone to have faith yet have the Holy Spirit’s power remain latent in his spirit. Most of the attacks the devil launches against people are either against the body or the soul. So that power shouldn’t only remain in your spirit. You have to stir it up until it inundates your soul and permeates your physical body. That way, you’re able to ward off whatever attack satan launches against you.
When you’re stirred, the anointing will surge through every fibre of your being; from your spirit, to your soul, and your body. There’ll be an influx of the power of the Holy Spirit into your mind, will, emotions, and it will move through your whole body, causing you to be immune to the vices of the enemy.

Practice Real Love

Practice Real Love · Friday, May 31st ·
Pastor Chris

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone (James 2:14-17).


Our opening verse shows us the way to prove our faith. In reality, it’s actually the way to demonstrate your love, because love isn’t just in words; it’s demonstrated through your actions; it’s called the "labour of love": "Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love…in the sight of God and our Father" (1 Thessalonians 1:3).

This means that love sometimes may not be convenient, but you’ve got to walk in love all the same. Those you love may not necessarily love you in return, but it makes no difference because there’s no promise in the scriptures that says those you love will have to love you back; we’re only commanded to love. So, don’t look for the reciprocity of it before you do the right thing.

John 3:16 says "For God so loved the world…"; here, He’s referring to the world of sinners; those who didn’t care about Him. Isn’t it wonderful, and so inspiring to know that Jesus came to die for sinners who didn’t want Him? While on the Cross, even as their representative, they spat at Him, but His response was that of love; He said, "…Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do…." (Luke 23:34).

You’re born to love; and love is something you consciously practice. Let nothing dampen your resolve and commitment to walk in love. Remember, you don’t love for the sake of those you love, you love for the Master’s sake. Jesus said in John 13:34, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." Walking in love is your proof that you’re a true believer in Christ: "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35).

Prayer 

Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your love, and the indescribable joy of sharing it with others, and revealing to them the compassion of Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further study:
1John 3:18;My little children,let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
John15:12;This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
James 2:15-17 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Reading Plan : 1 Chronicles 5-6 John 15:18-16:1-16

2 Year Reading Plan : Mark 14:22-31 Numbers 34

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

As we celebrate Children’s Day today in honour of all the children of the world, we must also take time out to consider this beautiful instruction in the scripture above. This is because God desires that the children also walk in his plans and purposes; and He is counting on us to bring them up accordingly.
However, there are times we find committed Christians whose children grow up as unbelievers. You might then want to ask “Why is this so and who is to blame?” Really, you can’t always blame such children because it’s the responsibility of parents to train up their kids in the way of the Lord, for that’s what the Word says. So when you see a child that’s not walking on the path of righteousness, chances are that child hasn’t been trained to choose and walk in that path of life.
If you’re a parent, you ought to have a vision for your children, especially while they’re still young. Don’t wait till they’re grown-up before you teach them what to do and how to live. Train them to do what’s right from their formative years, and when they grow up they’ll continue in that path.
We talk a lot about Solomon and his wisdom. But it was his father (David) who trained him to follow the right path in life. David was wise to guide his son the way he did. When you study the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, you’ll discover that Solomon hearkened to his father’s counsel. When God appeared to Solomon and asked what he wanted, he knew exactly what to ask for since he had been trained aright. His father David taught him to choose wisdom and esteem it above riches (Proverbs 4:1-5).
There are parents who say, “I try not to impose anything on my children. I let them make their decisions by themselves.” That’s not what the Bible teaches; the role of parents transcends just feeding, clothing and sheltering their children. Parents are to shield their children and wards from the vices that pervade today’s world, and guide them along the path that’s just and right.
Don’t forget that our choices in life are influenced by the information we have. Therefore, when children are not exposed to Holy Spirit – inspired information, they’ll pick up whatever information they find in the world and make choices based on them. Don’t allow your child grow up in foolishness; train him with the Word of God and as he grows up, he’ll not depart from it. Take conscious steps today toward making advancements in this area also. God bless you!
Happy Children’s Day!

It’s About What You Say · Monday, May 27th ·

Pastor Anita

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof (Proverbs 18:21).


Having a great life and enjoying all the blessings God has reserved for you begins with how effective you are in using your tongue rightly. This is because the principle in the New Testament is, "What you say, is what you get" (Mark 11:23); it’s about the tongue. Many are in bondage, not because Satan overpowered them, but because of their negative confessions. Proverbs 6:2 says, "Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth."

Cultivate a wholesome tongue, for "A wholesome tongue is a tree of life..." (Proverbs 15:4). The word "wholesome" is translated from the Hebrew: ‘MARPE’— meaning healing, curative, medicine. Therefore, you should speak words of healing.

You can control your job, your finances, your home, and your body with your tongue. Your life doesn’t have to be a surprise, as you can chart your course in the direction of God’s perfect will. You can frame or create your desired future.

It doesn’t matter how much someone says he believes, it takes giving voice to your believing for faith to be activated. Romans 10:10 says, "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." To enjoy the blessings of your salvation, you must use your mouth.

Salvation, amongst other blessings, means to be brought out of slavery into liberty, to be brought out of poverty into abundance, to be brought out of sickness into health, and to be delivered from sin into righteousness and the life of God. However, for these and the other blessings of salvation to become your vital experience, your confessions must be in sync with the revelation of God’s Word concerning you.

Prayer
Blessed Father, I thank you for your wisdom in my heart and in my mouth today! Thank you for the power and impact of your Word in my life, as I speak it forth and chart my course in the direction of my destiny in you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further study:
Mark 11:23;For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

Romans10:8-10
But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach):that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Reading Plan : John 13:1-30, 2 Kings 20-22

2 Year Reading Plan : Mark 13:12-23 Numbers 30

USING YOUR MOUTH

Jesus gave us the power of attorney to use His name in this world, for all authority in heaven and in earth is His (Mt 28:18, Phil 2:9-10).
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 (2Corinthians 4:13).

Proclaiming what you already believe in your heart strengthens your spirit and causes the Word to be active in your life. Our confessions of faith change and transform us, causing us to experience the realities of the Gospel in our lives. Therefore, always boldly proclaim the Word in Faith.

Believing what God says and confessing the same will change your life. This is because there’s power in the Word, which gives it the ability to change hopeless situations and cause circumstances to conform to God’s plans and purpose when applied.

God created the world by His spoken word. He said “let there be…” (Genesis 1:3, 6, 14), and there was! In other words, whatever He spoke came into being. Hebrews 13:5-6 says, “for he hath said, …So that we may boldly say…” He taught us to boldly make our faith proclamations. Jesus taught us the same when He said in Mark 11:23 ‘you shall have whatever you say’

So we learn from Scripture that God talks faith, therefore we ought to be that way for “as He is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17). When you speak God’s Word in faith, the Spirit of God causes it to come to pass. So today, proclaim the Word boldly in faith concerning any challenging situation you may be facing. Remember, what you say is what you get, so speak the Word boldly and create the realities you want to see in your life.