…..“Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors, for you have given me wisdom and strength. You have told me what we asked of you and revealed to us what the king demanded. Daniel 2:20 – 23
Nebuchadnezzar, the temperamental king of Babylon, had conquered and proceeded to rule Israel. Not only had he carried her leaders into captivity, but he had also audaciously marched into the Temple and stolen all its gold, silver, and artifacts of worship.
One night, a troubling dream prompted him to call for all of his magicians, sorcerers, and astrologers. He issued a shockingly impossible challenge – not only should they interpret his dream, but they must tell him what he had dreamed! If they failed to accomplish this feat, he would kill them and reduce their homes to ash heaps.
Hearing the ultimatum, the prophet Daniel went to Nebuchadnezzar and asked for time to perceive the dream and its interpretation. He enlisted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to pray with him. In a night vision, Daniel received his answer. He awoke and worshipped God before he hurried off to talk with Nebuchadnezzar.
If you are facing an impossible situation today and need to hear from our omniscient Father, always take the time to seek His face. Always take the time to ask other believers to join you in fervent prayer. And when He hears your petition and responds from heaven, remember to always take the time to bless His name.
LET’S PRAY.
May our Heavenly Father meet you in the secret place and reveal the answers for which you pray. May He promote you and fill you with His wisdom and might! The word of God says, I will go before thee and make the crooked places Straight. I Will Break In Pieces The Gates Of Brass And Cut In Sunder The Bars Of Iron. Isaiah 45:2. As you begin the journey of a new day, Every benefits that this day is loaded with will not elude you. Your expectations will not be cut off, and the grace to always be ahead of your enemies farther than before is on you from now onwards. You will not be, and can not be stopped, because the Lord is ahead of you. According to the word of God, I say peace be unto you, your households and all that pertains unto you. The Lord Jesus, who is the Prince of peace will clothe you with peace as unto a garment. Peace in your body, peace in your soul, peace in your spirit. Nothing will rob you of your peace this day and forever in Jesus Mighty name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
Author: Senyo Cudjoe
WE NEVER FIGHT ALONE.
I chased my enemies and caught them; I did not stop until they were conquered. I struck them down so they could not get up; they fell beneath my feet. You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet. You placed my foot on their necks. I have destroyed all who hated me. Psalms 18:37-40
Have you ever found yourself in a heated battle, baffled and bewildered? Am I not supposed to be victorious, more than a conqueror through Jesus?
The Christian journey is not for the faint of heart! We contend with the everyday skirmishes of a fallen world, as well as the spiritual powers and principalities of this evil age. We must engage in battle before we can be crowned victors and overcomers.
Take heart! Peter encourages us to not find it strange when we go through the fiery trials (I Peter 4:12). To one day participate in Christ’s glory, we will share in His suffering.
Paul inspired his young charge, Timothy, to endure suffering like a good soldier (II Timothy 2:3). He instructed him to disentangle himself from worldly cares, submit to the rules of engagement, and persevere for the prize that awaits.
He assures Timothy that if we die with Christ, we will certainly live with Him. If we endure with Him, we will also reign with Him. Even when we are faithless, He remains faithful (II Timothy 2:11-13).
God subdues those who rise against us. He scatters every enemy that comes for us. He increases our faith, powers up our courage, and bolsters our perseverance. He arms us with strength for the inevitable battle. We never fight alone.
LET’S PRAY.
Be strong and courageous! The Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Victory is yours through Jesus’ name! It is written in Genesis 11:7 “Come, let’s go down and confuse the people with different languages. Then they won’t be able to understand each other.” This morning, I decree and declare to your life and your family that, every gathering and unity of the enemies in your life this day that can cause problems for you not to achieve or progress, May the Lord Almighty put them into confusion, such that, they will not understand anything about you and your family again in Jesus mighty name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
YOU’RE NEVER ALONE.
………For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Hebrews 13:5 – 6
In the thick of battle, we are often tempted to believe that God has turned His back, walked away, and left us defenseless.
It’s one of Satan’s greatest tactics – to convince us that the Lord has abandoned us and forsaken His love for us. In the face of the father of lies, God’s Word stands forever true and unchanging. He will never leave or forsake us.
Salvation brings us the promise of a Forever Friend. Like a nursing mother could never forget her precious infant, God created us, and He will never forget us (Isaiah 49:15). He has inscribed our names on the palm of His hand, a constant reminder of our relationship.
Do not be dismayed by His silence when you no longer hear His voice in the noisy confusion of the conflict. Press ever closer to Him. Attune your ears to His direction. Persevere in obedience to the instructions that He last gave.
Do not be discouraged when you cannot see Him at work. He has not deserted you. Behind the scenes and beyond your sight, He is fighting for you. In His time, He will reveal how His hand has orchestrated your deliverance.
Do not fall prey to the lies of the enemy. To the ends of the earth, to the ends of this age, He is with you.
LET’S PRAY.
This morning, l pray All the days of your life, He walks beside you. You have a Friend that sticks closer than a brother and loves at all times. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
BE AVAILABLE TO DELIVER HIS MESSAGE
“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.” 1 Kings 17:1
The name Elijah means “God is Jehovah”; he is considered one of the greatest of the Prophets; he is brought on the scene by the Holy Spirit without fanfare, and even without introduction.
The idolatrous priests no doubt claimed for Baal dominion over nature and absolute control over the clouds and rain; however, Elijah would portray the fact that it was Jehovah Who ordered the elements and not Baal. The impotency of Baal to remove the ban would prove the impotency of their god and their claim.
God sent Elijah to stand before the evil Israelite king, Ahab. At God’s prompting, Elijah boldly declared that no rain or dew would fall in the land of Israel until he said the word.
He threw down the gauntlet to a nation that served Baal, a god who purportedly brought down the rain and made the crops grow. Elijah challenged Baal and demonstrated the power of the one true God. Three and a half years later, drought had devastated Israel.
Elijah stood on God’s Word. He did what God asked him to do, and he made it count. No matter how difficult the task that God has given you, make it count. No matter how many or how few stand with you, make it count.
If He sends you into political office, speak the declarative words of truth. He may send you to the Parent Teacher Association, your workplace or the community center. He may ask you to usher or sing in the choir. Whatever you do, make it count!
Elijah stood in a generation where no one else was willing to speak the truth. When he did, a nation fell to its knees. Be willing TO GO. Be willing TO STAND. Be willing TO SPEAK. Beloved, MAKE IT COUNT!
LET’S PRAY.
This morning, may receive a touch from above to deliver the Message of the Cross without fear and anxiety.
May you go forth in the boldness of the Lord to declare His word, to shine His light, and to share His love in Jesus glorious name. May His presence speak and answer for you breathing miracles into every soul you encounter with the message of the Gospel of Christ. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:31 – 34
Jesus summoned us to lay hold of the eternal, to pour our lives into things that carry everlasting weight and will endure forever.
We choose how to live today. Distractions and detractors may attempt to pull us off course. Obligations and appointments crowd our calendars. Good things can deter us from the “God things” – the plans that He has purposed for us.
With the power of the Holy Spirit, we can make choices that redirect us to Him, that guide us into truth. Let’s pour our lives into the divine purposes of God and our relationship with Him, into being about our Father’s business.
Let’s discipline ourselves to not just read His Word – “but obey it.”Let’s quiet ourselves “to pray.” Let’s practice the presence of God and living in the fullness of joy.
Today’s Text actually means that even one anxious thought is forbidden. Such shows a distrust of the Lord. Gentiles had no part in God’s Covenant with Israel; consequently, they had no part in God’s Economy, and, basically, had to fend for themselves. If we live for Him, ever seeking His Will, we have the guarantee of His Word, which He will provide for us. Is God’s Word good enough? I think it is.
We should handle daily difficulties in Faith, and have Faith for the future that the present difficulties will not grow into larger ones. We have God’s assurance that they won’t, that is, if we will sufficiently believe Him.
So, dearly beloved, Determine to seek His kingdom and His purposes first and foremost. When we do, He will provide for every other need. Choose to throw off every hindrance that keeps you from the righteousness of God. Set your heart on Him alone!
LET’S PRAY.
As cool as the morning is, so shall your life be cool and free from all calamities. May this day bring forth blessing, comfort, goodness and breakthrough to you personally. The grace of Almighty God will move in your favour and that of your family to make you shine as stars. The light of God will expose every hidden work of darkness in your life and destroy them in Jesus mighty name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain!
“Any Israelite or any alien living among them who eats any blood–I will set my face against that person who eats blood and will cut him off from his people. For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life. Therefore I say to the Israelites, “None of you may eat blood, nor may an alien living among you eat blood.” “`Any Israelite or any alien living among you who hunts any animal or bird that may be eaten must drain out the blood and cover it with earth, because the life of every creature is its blood. That is why I have said to the Israelites, “You must not eat the blood of any creature, because the life of every creature is its blood; anyone who eats it must be cut off.” Leviticus 17:10 – 14
God instituted animal sacrifice to make atonement for the sinful souls of humanity in the Old Testament, but a river of blood from bulls, rams, goats, and turtledoves could not save us.
Christ alone redeemed us from the curse of the Law through the shedding of His blood (Galatians 3:13)! Only His blood could atone for us. We are not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold or the dead-end traditions of the past. No! We were bought with the priceless blood of the perfect Lamb (I Peter 1:18-19). The Innocent died so the guilty could go free!
In our physical bodies, bones, muscles, organs, tendons, and nerves are set in place. The blood, though, is ever moving. It circulates through the body about every 20 seconds carrying oxygen, nutrients, and cleansing power. Life is in our blood. When a nurse touches our wrists, she is looking for the pulse created by moving blood. No pulse indicates death.
The Death of Christ on the Cross, which was brought about by the shedding of His Precious Blood, which means that in the shedding of His Blood, His Life poured out, is not only the means of Salvation, but in fact, is the only means of Salvation.
In the body of Christ, His blood circulates to give us life, to connect and empower us individually and corporately. Without His blood, we can expect deprivation and death. True life is found only in the blood of Jesus.
When man duly takes his place as one possessing no title whatsoever to life – when he fully recognizes God’s claim upon him, then the Divine record is, ‘l have given you the life to make an Atonement for your soul.’ Yes, Atonement is God’s gift to man; and be it carefully noted that this Atonement is in the Blood and only in the Blood, and we speak of the Blood of Christ. It is not the Blood and something else. The Word is most explicit. It attributes Atonement exclusively to the Blood.
LET’S PRAY.
This morning get this revelation, “There is a Fountain filled with Blood, drawn from Immanuel’s vain. And sinner plunge beneath the Blood, loose all the guilty stain. May this be your portion in the name of Jesus Christ. May you be filled with joy unspeakable knowing that His crimson blood washed away your blackest sin to make you white as snow. May you live in the power of that life-giving flood in Jesus’ glorious name! Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written:“ I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 19
When Jesus hung on Calvary’s tree, He defeated sin once and for all (Romans 6:10). He broke its power over all humankind. We no longer live in slavery to its demands, at its beck and call. His death and resurrection make us free indeed!
Today’s verse means, Spiritual things cannot be discerned by unredeemed people, but that doesn’t matter; the Cross must be preached just the same. The Cross is the Power of God simply because it was there that the total sin debt was paid, giving the Holy Spirit, in Whom the Power resides, latitude to work mightily within our lives.
When we responded to the clarion call of Calvary and accepted Jesus’ invitation, His blood washed away our sins to reconcile us to the Father. As we take up our cross to follow Him daily, He perfects and matures – sanctifies – us (Luke 9:23).
For those who are being saved, Jesus keeps calling us back to the Cross. Here lies the power of God! Bring your discouragement, your broken heart, your shattered dream, your rebellious children, and your messed-up marriage. Lay it down. Here – more than any other place – we know that what seems dead and broken beyond repair can be raised and made brand new!
Jesus still calls today. What do you need to lay down at the foot of the Cross? Come, cast all your cares on Him, because He loves you so (I Peter 5:7). Find power in the triumphant tree of Calvary. Lay every burden at the foot of the Cross to rise up in victory. He has set you free indeed!
LET’S PRAY.
This morning I declare into your life, your joy will be full and overflow and you will fulfil your destiny in Jesus mighty name! You will sing for joy for evermore! Fear not, what you have lost shall be restored in 7 folds….and what is precious to you will never be lost in Jesus mighty name! Destiny wasters shall not locate your destiny in Jesus name. God shall keep you from all evil and the purpose of God in your life must come to pass in the name of Jesus. Your enemies shall live to see your promotion and celebration in Jesus’ glorious name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
GOD IS STILL LEADING US IN TRIUMPH.
But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
If Satan had fully realized what nailing Jesus to the cross would do, he would have turned the world upside down to prevent His death. Only a Sovereign God could take a tool of torture and turn it into a tree of triumph!
When Satan watched the religious leaders arrest Jesus, he must have thought, “Finally! We have him right where we want Him!” When the accusations were leveled against Him, the father of Lies must have laughed with glee.
When the soldiers pounded the nails and dropped the Cross into the dirt, he surely rubbed his hands excitedly. As he heard Jesus breathe his last, he thought the end was in sight, that his victory was certain, that he would have the supremacy he coveted.
“It is finished.” Those words of Jesus were not a pitiful admission of defeat, they were a roar of triumph! The cross was the pinnacle of a plan that God laid with the foundations of the world. His only Son would become salvation to all those who choose to believe.
What Satan intended for evil, destruction, and death, God redeemed for good, abundance, and life. God is still leading us in triumph – will always lead us in triumph – in Christ!
LET’S PRAY.
May you be a sweet-smelling fragrance to all the world as you share the Good News of this tree of triumph! All glory be to God! Your waking up this morning shall begin with a great miracles in Jesus mighty name. May your lamp of glory burn brighter, your ocean of joy flow ceaselessly, your rainbow appear more colourful and consistently.
You will triumph over all challenges and troubles; you will become unstoppable as the Almighty God will release an excellent spirit upon you to succeed in all your endeavours in Jesus mighty name. You will not dispense labour in the garden of your enemies, your beautiful gate shall not be an open field to your adversaries in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
“Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me’ Luke 11:23
The Cross of Christ demands a decision. Neutrality does not lead to triumph. To not deliberately choose is to make the choice.
When the Pharisees leveled their accusations at Jesus, He spelled it out very simply. There is no neutral ground. If we are not on His side, we are His enemy. If we are not helping do His work, we are actually harming His cause.
Many come to the Cross as a source of salvation. They embrace the convenience of redemption but reject the commitment that comes with it. They view their relationship with Jesus as a complementary aside – not the one priority of primary and utmost importance.
True commitment is not convenient. When our comfort is challenged, and we still choose the way of the Cross, it is in that place that our commitment is demonstrated. If anyone wants to follow Jesus, he must lay down his own life and ambitions – not convenient. That person must take up his cross and sacrifice his personal desires – not convenient. He must follow Jesus and choose His plan – that is commitment.
If we are committed to the Cross, we are committed to the Saviour Who died on that tree. We are committed to follow His Word that commissions us to do the work of our Father. There is no neutral ground.
LET’S PRAY.
As you lay down your life and commit to follow Him, may He strengthen you for every good work. Beloved! If you really looked at your past, you will find that you have faced other moments more severe than the one you’re facing right now — and God never failed you or let you down. In fact, He delivered you and turned those situations around! Don’t ever forget what God has already done for you. Let those memories stir you up and encourage you to face your present dilemma with faith. God will fight your hidden battles and grant you victory in every areas of your life.
He will stand by you and restore you in Jesus Mighty name. God shall empower you to overcome every challenges in your life in Jesus name, Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
YOU WILL SURELY RECOVER EVERYTHING.
Then David asked the Lord, “Should I chase after this band of raiders? Will I catch them?”And the Lord told him, “Yes, go after them. You will surely recover everything that was taken from you!”
1 Samuel 30:8
When our hearts are shattered by circumstances beyond our control, we have blessed hope through our Savior, Jesus Christ.
David helps us navigate the business of brokenness and the road to restoration. After David took time for tears, strengthened himself in the Lord, and inquired for God’s will in his particular situation, he had one more thing to do.
Today’s verse is telling us, when it says that the Lord answered David, that is one of the most beautiful statement that could ever be made. Spiritual victory must be ours before material, financial, or physical victory can come. David now proceeds with assurance that the Lord is with him and, that being the case, he will “recover all.” It is the Will of the Lord that you recover all that Satan has stolen from you.
When he asked the Lord if he should chase down the enemy, God responded that David and his men should pursue them. Not only would they overtake the enemy, but they would, without fail, recover everything that had been stolen from them!
David had to act on the instruction of the Lord. That word was good for nothing unless David was willing to move out in faith to pursue, overtake, and recover all. There is a moment when we wait quietly, in faith, to receive the strength of the Lord. But there is another moment where we hang back disobediently, in fear, because we are too afraid to fight.
Perhaps, the broken pieces of our hearts are still shattered and scattered because we have not taken the action that God is prompting. We must take an active role in our healing. Faith without action is dead. David pursued, overtook, recovered all, and returned rejoicing. God’s Word had already decided the outcome.
LET’S PRAY.
This morning l pray that you shall surely recover all and everything the enemy has stolen from you in double portion in Jesus’ glorious name. The grace of God will constantly remind you to keep your focus on the Lord Jesus Christ, the Captain of our boat, the Author and Finisher of our faith for sound health, strength and protection until the destruction is over. I pray you will observe all precautionary measures required of us even as the Lord hides and keep you under the shadow of His protective wings in the name of Jesus Christ. By Authority of Scripture, the Power of the Blood of Jesus and the Fire of the Holy Ghost, l decree and declare you shall recover all and every oppotunities the enemy has stolen in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I decree and declare from today, you will have dreams again, see visions again and hear His voice again to accomplish all He has created for, to the glory of His name in Jesus mighty name. Amen, Amen and Amen! Fountain to your life.