You must overcome what is fighting you

‭Revelation 12:7-11 KJV‬ — “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, [8] and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. [9] And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.“

[10] “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. [11] And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.“

We all fight one thing or the other at certain points in our lives. Often, what we confront is more spiritual than social or natural. It is important to understand that there are different ways of fighting different types of devils; but if what you are faced with is spiritual, then there is a way to deal with it.

The Bible tells us how Michael and his host dealt with the same dragon in revelation; and they overcame him by 3 weapons;

1. The blood of the lamb
2. The word of their testimony
3. A resolution to fight until there is a breakthrough

The first step to overcome any spiritual entity that is fighting you is to proclaim the benefits of the blood

The Bible says “let the redeemed of the Lord say” so. You must assure yourself and proclaim to the spirit entities that you are Redeemed, Cleansed, Forgiven, Justified (Righteous), Sanctified (Holy) by the blood of Jesus Christ. It’s important to assure yourself of possesses and benefiting from these FIVE BENEFITS of the blood of Jesus Christ that was shed at Calvary! You must announce that the blood of Jesus has redeemed, cleansed, forgiven, justified, and sanctified you; you cannot live under a curse nor be afflicted. You are coming out of every oppression in Jesus name!

Then you proceed to testify as a weapon of war

We almost always quote this scripture, but today, we want to explore EIGHT TYPES of testimonies that will teach others and deliver victory. Often, the default reaction to problems is to murmur. It’s important to understand that murmuring is a set-up. Murmuring will expose you to the destroyer. Murmuring is a seed for disloyalty and bitterness. We must testify of goodness instead of murmuring. You will overcome by your testimony! You will win over evil. You will overcome!

1. Testify of scriptures that have worked for you and scriptures you are trusting God to work for you.
2. Testify of how your encounter with the word has changed and affected your life.
3. Testify of how you or someone received miracles in the past.
4. Testify of how you got saved as Apostle Paul always told of his conversion
5. Testify of how your pastor is imparting your life
6. Testify of how you survived a difficult time by grace and wisdom
7. Testify of how your church has changed or impacted your life
8. Testify of how the Lord delivered you in the mission or from danger. It’s great to pray but you must also speak of his goodness and mercies.

The third and final level is to resolve that you are fighting to the end

You are not backing down at all. The devil’s strategy is to make you give up and give in. You will not give up or give in. The devil is a loser but a bad loser; even in defeat, he hardly gives up. You must be vigilant and consistent. You should not allow him to wear you down. You must stand and fight till you have completely finished him.

This is the time and now is the season, you must win. You should allow anything to stop you. You should fight and fight till you win. Receive grace to finish!

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THREE WAYS attending prayer meetings improve your life

‭Acts 4:23-24, 31 KJV‬ — And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. [24] And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:…

[31] And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

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Attending prayer meetings potentially improves your life in many ways. THREE of such WAYS in which attending prayer service will improve your life are:

Empowerment

You get empowered. The place of prayer is a place of divine exchange. When our prayer and praise goes up in faith, His power and miracles comes down graciously. The Lord said in Acts 1:8, you shall receive power after the Holy Ghost has come upon you. In Acts 4, after they had prayed the place shook and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Those who were at the prayer meeting were filled. Prayer meetings empower you.

Restoration

Acts 8:11 reveals that if the spirit of Him that raised Christ from the dead, abides in us, he shall quicken our mortal bodies. You will be healed and restored. Prayer changes you and one of such changes is healing and restoration. If the people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray, I will hear and heal their lands. Healing and restoration is coming. When the Holy Spirit is poured upon us our wilderness shall become a fruitful field. Prayers will restore your  wholeness.

Refreshing

You will be refreshed. The times of refreshing will come upon you in prayer meetings. No time spent in the presence of God is a waste of time. When we come together in the presence of the Lord, we leave very refreshed and rejuvenated. May the refreshing times come upon you in the name of Jesus Christ!

Time spent in the presence of God is not waste. It is an investment into your future and eternity. I pray that you shall prepare and make time to be in the presence of God.

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Beware! The devil is on your case

‭Romans 15:4 KJV‬ — “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.“

‭Genesis 49:22-26 KJV‬ — “Joseph is a fruitful bough, Even a fruitful bough by a well; Whose branches run over the wall: [23] The archers have sorely grieved him, And shot at him, and hated him:

[24] But his bow abode in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong By the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:) [25] Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; And by the Almighty, who shall bless thee With blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lieth under, Blessings of the breasts, and of the womb:

[26] The blessings of thy father Have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors Unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: They shall be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.“

The devil is not satisfied until he has destroyed your clarity, courage, credibility, and communication. It is always imppetant to remember that the devil is after your vision and clarity; your confidence, faith, and patience; your credibility and consistency.

The devil knows that for the lack of vision and clarity, the people will cast off restraint and be destroyed

He is poised on distorting your vision. He knows that when you lose clarity, you will get messed up. What the enemy hated about Joseph was the fact that he had a clear vision of the destiny he needed to pursue. The adversary hates you for having a vision. The truth is when a person lacks a clear vision, even distractions are seen as opportunities. Proverbs 29:18 KJV‬ Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

The devil knows that faith is the currency in the realm of the supernatural; he knows a double minded person is unstable in all of his ways, and can not receive anything of God

He will do everything to make you timid, undecided, afraid to act on your visions and aspirations. You have not received the spirit of fear to be timid, but of love, of power, and of a sound mind. The Lord told Joshua to be strong and courageous; it will take strength and courage to achieve anything worthwhile in life. The adversary will try to use many of the situations and circumstances to rob you of your courage and strength.

‭Joshua 1:6-7 KJV‬ — Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. [7] Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

What you need is not just any courage or strength by the courage and the strength to walk in what you have been instructed in. Joshua needed the strength and courage to walk in the instructions of Moses the servant of God.

The Bible encourages us not to cast away our confidence, which has a great recompense of reward. The very day the devil gets you to lose hope and faith, you are doomed. ‭

Hebrews 10:35-39 KJV‬ — “Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. [36] For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.”

[37] “For yet a little while, And he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. [38] Now the just shall live by faith: But if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. [39] But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.“

I pray that your faith shall not fail. I pray that you will not allow anything happening  around you, break your confidence and faith and focus! May you become steadfast and unmovable! ‭

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

The devil will not be satisfied until he has killed your faith (your hope and aspirations). The very day you lose hope and become blinded to the things God is doing, the devil wins. That is why Jesus Christ prayed for Peter, that his faith will not fail. He wants to destroy your courage and confidence. The adversary wants to destroy your clarity and soundness of thoughts (he did this to John the Baptist).

Finally, the devil will go after your integrity and credibility

The adversary will do eveything to fight your integrity and credibility. He wants to cast doubt on your integrity and credibility. He wants people to doubt your credibility; don’t allow him!

When he could not get the faith of Joseph to fail, the adversary went after his credibility and integrity. I pray that you will not do anything that will make people that matter doubt your credibility. Integrity and credibility in this life is everything. May the Lord help and sustain you in these times of your life. The devil is after your credibility and integrity.

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Heal the world with genuine love

‭Romans 12:9 KJV‬ — “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.“

Genuine love is contagious; and that is the first proof that we are disciples of Christ. We are called to infest the world with the love of Jesus Christ. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. We are called and empowered to show the same kind of love without discrimination and pretense.

There is a call on us to love without pretense. We must love with real and genuine love, without pretending to have love when we don’t, without playing make-believe love. Loving without dissimulation means loving for real rather than putting on an act of love. Real and genuine love is one of the most scarce resources in the world today; we can however change the narrative by loving with real and genuine affection devoid of pretense.

Our second admonition is to abhor or hate evil. There are many people with weak minds who may try to abuse our open show of real affection; we should resent any attempt to corrupt our genuine love. We should not allow anyone to use our open show of affection as an occasion to pursue any selfish or parochial motives. We are to shun evil and cleave to that which is good.

I pray that God would heal our church and fellowship as we love without pretense. May the lonely and forsake feel the warmth of Christ through your voice and embrace. May the world around you receive healing from your show of love.

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The violent shall take it by force!

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

Thank God, you are reading this right now. There are some things that God has put in your future which can only manifest if you take them by force. Nobody will allow you to enjoy your new found grace in peace. The kingdom of God has been through many struggles but when you gear up and resolve to push; you will walk into the hall of fame through the corridors of power.

There are simple prayers you can pray to spell doom for the wicked and your adversary:

Pray that God will truncate and terminate any situation or circumstance that gives the wicked an advantage to mock and scoff at you.

Whether it is a sickness or affliction in your children, spouse, or family; pray that God will truncate and uproot by fire and by thunder!

Pray that God will bring down the assembly and congregation of the wicked.

We pull down the seating and congregation of the wicked in the name of Jesus Christ by fire and by thunder!

Pray that God will frustrate and curse any temptation, enticement, and manipulation of the wicked set up to trap and make you a laughing stock!

We curse and frustrate it by thunder and by fire!

Pray that God will give you grace not to be discouraged by the seeming prosperity of the wicked!

May you focus on His timeless promises and prosper!

I pray that you will arise and sing the song of victory! May you step into the realm of thanksgiving and miracles! May you see the hand of the Lord at work in your life! May the Lord silence your adversary and the wicked! Enjoy full scale restoration I’m the name of Jesus Christ!

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Don’t be shackled by death!

‭Psalm 91:16 KJV‬ — “With long life will I satisfy him, And shew him my salvation.”

I have no doubt in my heart that death cannot hold you captive. You are coming out of every tight corner and all eyes shall see you. All those who heard that you might die will see you flourishing.

Death is the absence of life and the beginning of corruption. Death is separation from God. Death is the last enemy to be conquered. You shall not die. Death cannot hold you captive. You will live and not die.

You shall not be shackled by death :

• Be filled with the Holy Ghost!
• The spirit of Him that raised Christ from the death abides in you. He that raised Christ from the dead is quickening your mortal bodies. Romans 8:11 teaches this truth. “If the spirit of Him that raised Christ from the dead abides in you; he shall quicken your mortal bodies.“
• Believed in Jesus Christ
• When you believe in Jesus Christ death cannot hold you captive. He is the resurrection and life, if any man believes in Him, that man shall not die. He will live again even if he dies.
• Meditate on the word of faith
• When you position yourself to hear His words daily you will live and not die! They are words of life. When you meditate on the word of faith, it becomes healthy to your bone and marrow.
• “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. [21] Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. [22] For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh” — Proverbs 4:20-22
• Fasting and praying and waiting on God
• When you fast and pray, your health spring forth speedily. Isaiah 40:31 teaches that you will mount up with wings as an eagle. Isaiah 58:6 talks about your health springing forth speedily. You actually become a watered garden; and your bones fatten.
• Isaiah 40:31 — “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint”.
• Rebuke and crash every monitoring spirit assigned to you to monitor you and project death
• You shall escape every death in the name of Jesus Christ! Any Haman in your life shall die in your place. You will not die. God will fulfill your days.
• Make the most high your habitation
• Dwell in His secret place. Set your love upon Him and He will satisfy you, with long life.

You shall not die; you will live to declare the testimonies of the Lord. You will live the full length of your days! Your days will the Lord fulfill and satisfy you with good things. Receive life and live.

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Four Principal laws for living

‭Hebrews 9:27-28 KJV‬ — And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: [28] so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

Let us spend this morning reminding ourselves of four principal laws for living:

Love and serve God all the days of your life

He is your source, sustainer, and strength. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” — Romans 8:28

Love yourself

Nobody can love you more than you love yourself. Love yourself enough to eat well, rest well, dress well, think well, behave well. There is nothing more fulfilling than self love. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” — 3 John 1:2

Live peaceably with all men

You will always need God and other people in life. Just live peaceably with men. “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men” — Romans 12:18

Mind your business

Be vigilant, notice everything but mind your business. Many of the people coming around you are coming because of what they can gain not what they can contribute. Take care of your business, and make your business, your business.

“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;” — 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Many people ignore these truths and get punished severely. There are four things that matter in things salvation, life, relationships and networks, and your work or business or wealth. I pray that you will wake up by this message and walk in this truth.

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You can win against the odds

‭Luke 20:17-18 KJV‬ — And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, The same is become the head of the corner? [18] Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

Remember this from today that the rejection of men does not decide destiny. The fact that men rejected you doesn’t mean that you are finished. In my short life , I have seen many people that were rejected by men, who ended up top. I want you to believe with all of your heart that God’s word concerning you is the most important. Even when all men say no, one yes from God can change everything.

What God thinks about you is what matters, you are serving the God of David, of Jesus, and of Jephetath; your mother’s children may have rejected you but those who say they will never help may come begging for help from you. You have a glorious future and God is planning on setting you on high. Just keep following the Lord and press hard.

Don’t be overwhelmed by the rejection of men. Just follow God steadily. He has a great plan. Just because you made it to this mountain, I know that you will win against the odds. You will never be last, though, you started from behind, you will be part of the people that will be first. God is working things out for your good. Nothing can mess your colourful destiny up. Stay blessed and stay focused.

You will win against all odds because;

• Your God has the final say
• He chooses the weak things of this world to confound the strong; the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. According to Lamentation, who is he that says a thing, and it comes to pass when God have not said so?.
• Your faithfulness will be rewarded
• Sometimes there is very little you can do about anything. A common string that runs through all those who won against the odds is the fact that they served the Lord steadfastly. I pray that you can serve the Lord faithfully and see His mighty hand prevail.
• The race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong
• It is time and chance that happens to them all. You may not have what it takes but the grace of God will make up for what you lack. May the grace of God work for you.

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FOUR THINGS we are trusting God to do

‭Isaiah 40:29-31 KJV‬ — He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. [30] Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: [31] but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Doing life by faith and godly integrity can be a daunting task; it can be very challenging, but with godly wisdom and counsel, things can loosen up. The Bible tells us that even youth faint and become weary; the scriptures say young men may utterly fall but those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. These THREE DAYS are prophetic windows for the church to renew our strength.

I believe that you can have an encounter with the explosive power of God for a turnaround story. I believe that you can win the race and the war. You can get up and start running again. This is a new day and the dawning of a new season. May the Lord meet us at the point of our expectations! Receive grace!

We are trusting God to revive His works in the midst of the years

We are fasting and praying that God will revive us and stir up His works in the midst of the years. Sometimes, after walking for so long, you tend to loose things  and not even aware of it. Mary and Jesus walked a day’s journey before they realized that they had left Jesus behind.

Many of us have become like Martha, we are so busy serving tables than sitting at His feet for fellowship. May the Lord restore the things we have lost, may your spiritual hair begin to grow again in this 3 Days, Amen!

We are trusting God to truncate and terminate anything that gives the wicked an advantage to mock and scoff at us

Anything that brings reproach and shame; anything that gives the enemy a foothold to afflict any of us; may the Lord truncate and terminate it in the name of Jesus Christ. I speak against sickness, infirmities, shame, disgrace, afflictions and conditions that mock our testimony! Receive that liberation, in the name of Jesus Christ!

Thirdly, we are trusting God to pull down and crash the assembly and congregation of the wicked

I command thunder and lightening and quake to hit the assembly and congregation of the wicked. I pray and decree that any conspiracy of darkness shall come to nought. I rebuke devils, and resist the advancement of principalities and powers; I decree that spiritual wickedness in high places shall not work against you! We bind and defeat the rulers of the darkness of this age.

We are finally trusting God that as we  wait on Him, He shall empower and equip us to do exploits

You are arising to win territories in the next level. You are being empowered and equipped to step up your game and win greater power and grace for higher achievements! I pray that you shall advance and do a little more for God.

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Four Ways to Overcome Your Fear

‭2 Timothy 1:6-7 KJV‬ — Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. [7] For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

It is possible to live in peace and tranquility in a world infested with fear and terror. You can be strong and courageous to do life. Mostly you have no other option than to face life with strength and courage.

It is important to understand that there are many types of fear, some which are right and healthy; say the fear of snakes, the fear of God, fear of your boss, the fear of dangerous objects. These are healthy types of fear and good for our survival instinct; it helps us to live with caution and stay safe.

But there is another type of fear (phobia) that incapacitates, hinders, and makes us timid. You must confront every phobia and anxiety that wants to keep you from Advancing.

‭Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV‬ — Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

There are three things we need to overcome and confront our fears: Power, Love, and Sound mind.

To overcome your fears;

Seek the Lord

Psalm 34:4 states that when the Psalmist sought the Lord, the Lord delivered him from his fears.

Challenge unhealthy thoughts

Most of your fears have unfounded reasoning behind them. Challenge unhealthy thoughts (See 1 Timothy 1:6-7)

Face your fear

What does not kill you will make you strong. If you have a way to avoid the situation, then do but if you must confront it, then be strong and face it. The four lepers overcame their fear of death because their only alternative was even scarier.

Trust the Lord, be strong and courageous

Count on the faithfulness of God. He is a present help to those who trust Him (See Psalm 56:3, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4 Psalm 46:1)

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