The Secret of Divine Blessedness

 

Secrets of Divine Blessedness - Part 1

Some basic things are required for true success in life. One of them is the blessing of the Lord. I concede that one can amass wealth by hook or by crook without the blessing of the Lord. But the result won’t be a true success.

Proverbs 10:22 says the blessing of the LORD makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.

The Hebrew word for blessing in this scripture is berakah, which means “benediction; by implication prosperity” (Strong’s Concordance). Therefore, to be blessed means to be empowered to prosper, and to prosper means to be successful.

Amazingly, even Satan acknowledged that the blessing of the LORD can make a difference in someone’s life. Satan told God that one of the reasons Job feared God was because “You [God] have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land” (Job 1:10 NKJV). The word “blessed” in this scripture is barak in Hebrew.

Before the fall of man, God blessed (Hebrew: barak) man at creation (Genesis 1:28). Though He blessed the sea creatures and the birds to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:22), it was only the man that He gave the power to have dominion.

Although God pronounced a curse on man after the fall, we can, through Jesus, access the blessing of the Lord. “How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ” (Ephesians 1:3 NLT). Every child of God is blessed and can access His blessing.

I pray that like Naphtali, you will be satisfied with favor and full of the blessing of the Lord (Deuteronomy 33:23).

How to access the blessing of the Lord

1. Be Born again :- The Bible says, “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man to whom the LORD shall not impute sin” (Romans 4:7-8 NKJV). That means those who have not yet received forgiveness of their sins are not blessed because their sins still count against them. They’re still under the curse of the law. Proverbs 28:13 says whoever covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

To access the blessing of the Lord, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Believe in your heart unto righteousness and confess with your mouth unto salvation (Romans 10:10). Believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and your Saviour.

2. Obey God :- Obedience to God’s Word is key to accessing His blessing. Disobedience will hinder anyone from accessing the blessing of the Lord. You cannot continue in sin and ask that grace abound (Romans 6:1).

Deuteronomy 28 records blessings and curses. Obedience attracts the blessing of the Lord (verses 1-14) while disobedience attracts curses (Deuteronomy 28:15-68; Leviticus 26:14-46).

Because Abraham had obeyed the LORD to sacrifice Isaac and He stopped him at the point of killing him, He said, “blessing I will bless you” (Genesis 22:17a NKJV). He blessed him. If you want to access the blessing of the Lord, obey His Word and the Holy Spirit. Although we are no more under the law and Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, God still demands obedience to Him. To obey is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22b).

3. Consecrate yourself :- God is holy. He told the children of Israel, and by extension, all His children, “Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am the LORD your God” (Leviticus 20:7 NKJV).

Consecrate yourself and be holy as Moses told the Levites. “Then Moses said, ‘Consecrate yourselves today to the LORD, that He may bestow on you a blessing this day’” (Exodus 32:29a NKJV). You cannot be willfully living in sin and think you can access the blessing of the Lord.

4. Be faithful :- Faithful people are trustworthy people, and such people are blessed by the Lord and men. Proverbs 28:20a says, “A faithful man will abound with blessings” (NKJV).

Illustrating the Kingdom of heaven with the story of three servants, Jesus said that the first two servants were praised by their master, one after the other, for being faithful in handling the small amounts he gave them. Therefore, he made them rulers over many things (Matthew 25:21, 23). But the unfaithful third servant was not blessed by his master. He was punished (verses 26-30). A similar thing happened in the parable of the minas (Luke 19:11-27).

In the parable of the unjust steward, Jesus said, “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?” (Luke16:10-11 NKJV).

5. Put your trust in the Lord :- Put your trust in Him. “Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him” (Psalm 2:12b NKJV).

Jeremiah 17:7-8 says, “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit” (NKJV).

If you want to enjoy the blessing of the Lord, put your trust in Him, not in man. Jeremiah 17:5-6 says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the LORD. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited” (NKJV).

6. Give to the Lord :- Giving money and other material things to the Lord opens your life to His blessing. This does not mean His blessing is for sale. It means that you’re a responsible child. Nobody can buy the blessing of the Lord. How much will you pay the Lord who is the owner of everything?

After Solomon had offered the LORD a thousand burnt offerings at Gibeon, He appeared to him in a dream and blessed him. He gave him more than he asked for. He gave him a wise and understanding heart which he had asked for so that there had not been anyone like him before and after him. He also gave him riches and honour, which he didn’t ask for so that there shall not be anyone like him among the kings all his days (1 Kings 3:4-15).

7. Honour the servants of the Lord and give to the poor and needy :- Honouring the servants of the Lord can provoke the pronouncement of His blessing on you. This includes giving financial and material gifts to the servants of God (Galatians 6:6; 1 Timothy 5:17-18). “The best of all firstfruits of any kind, and every sacrifice of any kind from all your sacrifices, shall be the priest’s; also you shall give to the priest the first of your ground meal, to cause a blessing to rest on your house” (Ezekiel 44:30 NKJV).

The Shunammite woman got the miracle of a son because she took care of the prophet of God, Elisha. When the son died, Elisha also raised him back to life (2 Kings 4:8-37).

Moses pronounced a blessing upon the Israelites before he died. Deuteronomy 33:1 introduces this chapter by saying, “This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave to the people of Israel before his death” (NLT) Please take note of the phrase “Moses, the man of God.”

While it is true that all believers today are priests, the Lord has given some people as gifts to the church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11). As men of God, they can pronounce His blessing on you in response to your support for them.

Paul said, “The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain” (2 Timothy 1:16 NKJV). He also prayed for the Philippians who had sent gifts to him, “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19 NKJV).

Also, giving to the poor and needy can release the blessing of the Lord upon you. Proverbs 22:9 says, “He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor” (NKJV). The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered (Proverbs 11:25).

Likewise, Proverbs 19:17 says, “He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and He will pay back what he has given” (NKJV). The Lord is not a debtor. He will pay back whatever you lend Him. Also, Proverbs 28:27 says, “He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses” (NKJV). If you give to the poor and needy, the Lord will bless you.

8. Provide for your parents :- One of the important keys to accessing the blessings of the Lord is to provide for your parents. Even if they have everything they need, look for ways to do for them what will make them bless you.

Isaac told Esau to make him savory food, such as he loved. He said he should bring it to him so that he might eat and his soul might bless him before he died (Genesis 27:4). After Isaac realized that Jacob had deceived him to receive the blessing, he told Esau, “I have blessed him [Jacob] — and indeed he shall be blessed” (Genesis 27:33b NKJV). It was the savory food that Isaac ate that provoked the blessing he released upon Jacob. Also in Genesis 49, Jacob spoke his last words to his sons, which was in form of a blessing.

Providing for your parents is part of honouring your father and your mother so that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God has given you (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16). It will attract the blessing of the Lord on you. Jesus supported giving to one’s parents (Mark 7:9-13). Giving to the Lord doesn’t cancel this.

9. Associate with the carriers of the blessing of the Lord :- Joseph was a successful man in Potiphar’s house because the LORD was with him. The LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; His blessing was on all that he had in the house and in the field.

Associating with those the blessing of the Lord is upon opens you up to the blessing of the Lord. That was what the Egyptian boss of Joseph enjoyed. The opposite is also true. The curse, working in someone’s life, may affect those associated with him. How do you recognize such people? Listen to the Holy Spirit. Be sensitive. Potiphar was not a Christian; yet, he recognized that there was something positively unique about Joseph! Joseph’s boss recognized the impact of his presence and he committed his entire household into his hand (Genesis 39:2-6).

But the mariners in the ship with Jonah would have shipwrecked because of Jonah (Jonah 1:4-16). If God is resisting a man, partnering him in any endeavour may end in a colossal failure

(2 Chronicles 20:35-37; 1 Kings 22:48). Romans 8:31b says, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (KJV). Conversely, if God is against someone, it makes no difference who is for him. May God not be against you in Jesus’ name.

10. Pray:- Prayer is important in accessing the blessing of the Lord. But without the previous conditions being satisfied, it will be ineffective. Prayer for the blessing of the Lord is an acknowledgment that it is superior to your labour but not a substitute. Do all you are supposed to do and pray for the blessing of the Lord.

Zechariah 10:1 says, “Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, grass in the field for everyone” (NKJV). In Israel, the former rain fell in autumn (October-November) while the latter rain fell between March and April in the spring. The former rain was needed for planting while the latter rain was needed for an abundant grain harvest. This is the literal meaning of the former rain and latter rain.

Praying for the blessing of the Lord is like praying for rain at the planting of your seeds and for your crops to mature for harvest as you do all you need to do. Paul planted and Apollos watered, but only God gave the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). May the blessing of the Lord be upon you.

Conclusion: As I’ve pointed out, if Satan could acknowledge the difference the blessing of the LORD could make in someone’s life, you should not despise it. Ensure that you access the blessing of the Lord.

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Power For the Next Level

 

Power means “ability or opportunity to do something”. 

“Now Joshua was old, advanced in years. And the LORD said to him: ‘You are old, advanced in years, and there remains very much land yet to be possessed” (Joshua 13:1).

God said to the children of Israel at Horeb, “You have dwelt long enough at this mountain” (Deuteronomy 1:6). Like Israel, many of us have dwelt long on where we are now. It is high time we moved on to the next level.

You don’t move to the next level of life until you have possessed the territory where you are now for God. The power to dominate one level or another comes from God. From Genesis 1:26-28, we realise that God has given us power and dominion. When we understand our kingdom mandate or authority, then we can move by faith to possess where we are and then proceed to the next level. Our prayer must be for renewed power and strength to possess where we are now, before we can move to the next level.

WHAT IS THE NEXT LEVEL?

Where is the next level? What does the next level represent? The next level may mean a higher level of calling God has for you. The next level is a higher responsibility from God. For Joshua, the next level represented the unconquered territories meant for the remaining nine and half of the tribes of Israel. (Joshua 13:1,2). Two and half tribes had got their land East of the Jordan, but the rest tribes were yet to get their own land West of the Jordan. The remaining land were to be possessed by conquest. To move to the next level, we must be ready to fight for our allotments and inheritance.

THE KEY TO THE NEXT LEVEL IS FAITH

You can only get to the next level by faith. Caleb moved to the next level of his life by faith. In Joshua 14:6-11, it does appear that Caleb was at one level for 45 years. But in verse 12, he was now ready to move to the next level. Then, he said to Joshua, “give me this mountain…” He proceeded to conquer and possess Hebron. The next level is already beckoning at us. All we need to do is move by faith to possess the next level God has for us. You already have the power for the next level in you. The Angel of God said to Gideon, “go in this might of yours.”

THE REMAINING SEVEN TRIBES

When we get to Joshua 18, seven tribes are still to be assigned with territories. In this chapter, Joshua reprimands the remaining tribes for not taking steps to possess their allotments. He then gives them with clear instructions on steps they should take to move to the next level.

In addition to faith, to move to the next level also requires strategy. Moses gave the children of Israel a strategy with which to possess the unconquered land. “Pick out from among you three men for each tribe, and I will send them; they shall rise and go through the land, survey it  according to their inheritance, and come back to me…You shall therefore survey the land in seven parts and bring the survey here to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God” (Joshua 18:4-6).

THE NEXT LEVEL FOR THE CHURCH

For the Church, the next level represents the unconquered areas of the Seven Mountains of our society. Each one of us may be in one of these mountains. The mountains or spheres are:

Education, Politics and Governance, Economy, Business and Commerce

Media, Arts, Entertainment, Religion, Family.

We can start by possessing and influencing our own spheres of influence for God. From there we can proceed to the next level.

Dealing with Satanic Arrows

 

Dealing with Satanic Arrows

In the realm of spiritual warfare, the concept of “evil arrows” is both biblical and relevant to our walk with God today. Evil arrows are one of the enemy’s devices, and we must not be ignorant of the enemy’s devices. Understanding the nature of these spiritual arrows, their origins, and how to counteract them is crucial for living a victorious Christian life.

What Are Evil Arrows?

Evil arrows are not physical projectiles but spiritual attacks aimed at our minds, bodies, and spirits. These arrows can manifest as sudden sickness, unexplained fears, financial turmoil, relational discord, or any number of destructive events that seem to strike out of nowhere. They are targeted assignments from the enemy meant to derail us from our divine destiny, sow doubt, and diminish our faith.

Psalm 91:5-6 warns us, “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.” This scripture clearly identifies the arrows that fly by day—spiritual assaults that come at us when we least expect it.

Where Do Evil Arrows Come From?

Evil arrows originate from the kingdom of darkness, the domain of Satan and his demonic forces. The enemy, knowing he is already defeated by the blood of Jesus, still seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

These spiritual attacks can be launched through various means:

-Curses and Hexes: Spoken words, often by those dabbling in witchcraft or occult practices, can become spiritual arrows aimed at believers.

Negative Words and Criticisms: Words carry power. Negative declarations, gossip, or criticisms spoken against us can open doors for these spiritual attacks.

-Fear and Doubt: The enemy capitalizes on our fears and doubts, using them as entry points for his arrows. If we allow fear to take root, it becomes a launching pad for further attacks.

- Sin and Disobedience: Persistent sin or disobedience in our lives can give the enemy legal ground to attack. It’s crucial to stay aligned with God’s will and repent quickly when we miss the mark.

How to Stop Evil Arrows

The good news is that we are not defenseless against these spiritual attacks. God has equipped us with mighty weapons to stand firm and extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one (Ephesians 6:16). Here are key strategies to stop evil arrows:

Put on the Full Armour of God: Ephesians 6:10-18 outlines the spiritual armor we need. The shield of faith is specifically mentioned as the means to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Daily, we must gird ourselves with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God.

Pray Without Ceasing: Prayer is a powerful weapon against spiritual attacks. Be vigilant in prayer, covering yourself, your family, and your circumstances with the blood of Jesus. Declare God’s promises over your life and stand in faith.

Use the Word of God: Jesus Himself used the Word to counter Satan’s temptations (Matthew 4:1-11). Speak scriptures out loud that affirm God’s protection, provision, and promises. The Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12).

Walk in Holiness and Repentance: Keep short accounts with God. When we walk in holiness and quickly repent of any sins, we close doors the enemy might use to attack. Confess your sins and receive God’s forgiveness, standing in His righteousness.

Stay in Fellowship: Isolation makes us more vulnerable to attack. Stay connected with other believers who can stand with you in prayer, offer support, and provide godly counsel.

Worship and Praise: Worship shifts our focus from the problem to the Problem Solver. It creates an atmosphere where the enemy cannot stand. Praise confounds the plans of the enemy and brings us into alignment with God’s presence and power.

While the enemy may send evil arrows our way, we have divine strategies and spiritual weapons to not only withstand these attacks but to thrive in the midst of them. Stay vigilant, stay prayerful, and stay rooted in the Word of God. Remember, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37).

David prayed in Psalm 144:6: “Flash forth lightning and scatter them; shoot out Your arrows and destroy them” (NKJV).

If you don’t shoot God’s arrows, the enemies will shoot their arrows. “Put yourselves in array against Babylon all around, all you who bend the bow; shoot at her, spare no arrows, for she has sinned against the LORD” (Jeremiah 50:14 NKJV).

If you don’t get the enemy; the enemy will get you! Shoot down the enemy and his arrows will fall off his hands just like Ezekiel 39:3 says. “Then I will knock the bow out of your left hand, and cause the arrows to fall out of your right hand” (NKJV).

Conclusion: Shoot the arrows of God by your prayers, decrees, and declarations, and let the enemy fall like David slang the stone and Goliath fell on his face to the earth (1 Samuel 17:49). You won’t be a victim of the enemy’s evil arrows in Jesus’ name. The deadly arrows of God will destroy the enemy operating in darkness in their hiding places. Begin to shoot the arrows of God!

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Disgracing Evil Patterns

       

Disgracing Evil Patterns

Evil patterns are negative cycles or destructive behaviours that repeat from generation to generation. These patterns can manifest in different forms—poverty, sickness, broken marriages, untimely death, and more.

The Bible addresses such issues as generational iniquities or curses that can affect a family line, but the good news is that through Jesus Christ, we can be delivered from these evil patterns.

UNDERSTANDING EVIL PATTERNS

a) What are Evil Patterns?

Evil patterns are recurring negative events that follow a predictable cycle, often seen within family lines or personal lives. These patterns can be financial struggles, health issues, or relational breakdowns that repeat across generations.

Sources of Evil Patterns:

Evil patterns often stem from ancestral curses, spiritual covenants, or unbroken iniquities that persist due to unconfessed sins or spiritual ignorance (Lamentations 5:7).

The Influence of Generational Curses:

The Bible speaks about the sins of the fathers visiting the children, indicating how patterns of iniquity can pass from one generation to another (Exodus 20:5). However, in Christ, we are given the power to break free from these curses.

Biblical Example: The Israelites suffered generational iniquities until they turned back to God for deliverance.

IDENTIFYING EVIL PATTERNS IN YOUR LIFE

a) Recurrent Failures:

Do you notice a pattern of failure in specific areas of your life—businesses failing at the same point, relationships breaking down in similar ways, or constant health problems?

b) Patterns in Family History:

Often, evil patterns are identifiable by looking at the family tree. Is there a history of untimely deaths, poverty, barrenness, or addiction that seems to affect multiple generations?

c) Spiritual Discernment and Prayer:

Seek the Holy Spirit’s help to discern if a particular issue in your life or family has its roots in spiritual bondage (1 Corinthians 2:10-11).

Biblical Example: Gideon realized that his family had an evil pattern of idolatry, and God instructed him to tear down the altar of Baal (Judges 6:25-27).

BREAKING FREE FROM EVIL PATTERNS

a) Repentance and Confession:

One of the most powerful keys to breaking free from generational curses and evil patterns is genuine repentance. Confess your sins and the sins of your forefathers, seeking God’s mercy and deliverance (2 Chronicles 7:14).

b) The Power of the Blood of Jesus:

Jesus’ death and resurrection broke the curse of the law, giving believers authority to declare freedom from every generational curse and evil pattern (Galatians 3:13-14).

c) Prayer of Deliverance:

Intense, persistent prayer is needed to break free from spiritual strongholds. Pray specifically against the evil patterns you’ve identified, using the authority of God’s Word (Matthew 18:18).

Biblical Example: Jabez prayed a specific prayer for deliverance from the evil pattern of pain in his life, and God granted his request (1 Chronicles 4:9-10).

4. MAINTAINING DELIVERANCE

a) Living a Righteous Life:

After breaking free from an evil pattern, it is important to walk in righteousness, staying close to God through prayer, studying His Word, and living in obedience (Isaiah 1:19).

b) Renouncing Evil Alliances and Agreements:

Many evil patterns persist because of covenants, oaths, or spiritual agreements made by previous generations. Renounce any ungodly ties to ancestral practices or spiritual connections that may keep these patterns alive (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

c) Spiritual Vigilance and Warfare:

Continue to engage in spiritual warfare through fasting, prayer, and declaring God’s promises over your life. The enemy will attempt to reintroduce old patterns, but through vigilance, you can maintain your victory (Ephesians 6:12-13).

Biblical Example: After being delivered from evil, the Israelites were commanded to avoid the practices of the nations they conquered, ensuring they did not fall back into old patterns (Deuteronomy 12:29-31).

- You must determine to change the pattern or enforce a change on the cycle or pattern e. g Jacob Matt 11-12.

You must break up from the habit you’ve gained from your Pedigree

​You must say it out that your case is different from the usual occurrence from your background.

-You must possess the spirit of a fighter I.e battle the matter in the place of prayer.

​you must fight to win and to break up your cycle. Isa 25: 3-4,Isa 10 :27

​when you make up your mind to be strong , God will be your refuge in the storm.

​when you are ready to fight the enemy,

God is ready to fight the enemy and he will supply strength to you.

-Engage the power of His Spirit to brake the cycle. Act 10:38, Rev 12:11, Zach 9:11 -Engage the power from the blood of Jesus

​Engage ​the power from the word of God -Involve the power of fasting Isa. 40:31

It is possible to be free as if the devil does not exist if you can fast and pray .

CONCLUSION:

Evil patterns are real, but they are no match for the power of God. Through the blood of Jesus, we have victory over every generational curse and evil pattern. Today, as we pray and declare God’s promises, every evil pattern in your life and family will be broken, and you will walk in the freedom Christ has given.

The Law of the Spirit of Life

 

                                                          The Law of the Spirit of Life

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭2‬

The Spirit brings life. That is, the divine law imposed by the Spirit imparts life—an everlasting spiritual vitality. Jesus likened this to “a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John 4:14). We have truly been “made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1, NKJV).

The love of God is like air for us. We need it to live and the Holy Spirit gives it to us.

God’s love inspires us to trust him, be our true selves, and tell others the good news. When the love of God captures your heart, you will no longer use words like “debt,” “duty,” and “responsibility” to describe your Christian walk. Living religiously is a drudge, but living righteously becomes easy when we are empowered by the Spirit of the Father’s grace.

When you were born again or put into Christ, you received his Spirit as a deposit guaranteeing what is to come. The Spirit of Christ poured out the Father’s love and set you free from the law of sin and of death.

• The law of the Spirit of life is liberating.

You can activate and function within this higher spiritual principle through three main practices:

Walk According to the Spirit: Habitually aligning your daily decisions, actions, and habits with the leading of the Holy Spirit rather than fleshly desires.

Set Your Mind on the Spirit: Focus your thoughts on spiritual things rather than worldly or carnal concerns, which naturally results in "life and peace".

Acknowledge Your Freedom: Rest in the finished work of Christ, recognizing that you are no longer under condemnation or the dictates of sin.

2 Corinthians 5:17 :- Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Ezekiel 36:26 :- I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.

The law of the Spirit of life refers to the rule or influence of the indwelling Holy Spirit. As new creations, we get to live in union with the Spirit of Christ, and the main way his influence is felt is through the outpouring of the Father’s love in our hearts.

Walk and Work in the New Law by Love!

2023 Prophetic Perspective: Engr. Sam Ezeokoli

 Welcome to AD 2023: The Year of Total Victory

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

(I John 5:4-5)

Victory as it is defined by Vine’s Expository Dictionary means to conquer, overcome, and prevail, and that is exactly what God wants in His children. From Genesis 3:15 to Revelation 15:2 God has promised that the Saints will prevail. Satan is destined for the Bottomless Pit and desires to take as many souls with him as is possible. We are in a battle for our very souls and the thing to be feared the most is not merely the death of our physical bodies, but the eternal damnation of our souls.

FOUR BASIC TRUTHS TO NOTE

1. Life is not a play ground but a battle field

2. Life is not a funfair, it is a warfare

3. Whether you are interested in fighting the battle or not, the battle is interested in you

4. It is a known fact that the Spiritual rules the Physical

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Let me share with you another mighty Scripture: "Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ" (2 Corinthians 2:14). Think upon this verse for a moment - GOD ALWAYS CAUSES US TO TRIUMPH IN CHRIST! Not sometimes, but always! God has a complete and continual victory for us in Christ! Praise His name.

God has provided us with mighty spiritual weapons which, when used, will "pull down strongholds, imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God (God's revealed will for us), and bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). If we do not use these weapons that the Lord has given us, then WE will be brought into captivity. 

In Romans 8, Paul again reveals the complete victory which is ours through Jesus Christ. We can name anything we like; but he was persuaded that IN ALL THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH CHRIST THAT LOVED US - MORE THAN CONQUERORS! The strongest onslaught the enemy can bring against us, we are able to effectively conquer, with plenty in reserve! We are more than conquerors through Jesus Who loves us! This is the kind of victory that God has for those who love Him and who believe the promises of His Word. We cannot go under for going over!

In Romans 8, Paul again reveals the complete victory which is ours through Jesus Christ. We can name anything we like; but he was persuaded that IN ALL THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH CHRIST THAT LOVED US - MORE THAN CONQUERORS! The strongest onslaught the enemy can bring against us, we are able to effectively conquer, with plenty in reserve! We are more than conquerors through Jesus Who loves us! This is the kind of victory that God has for those who love Him and who believe the promises of His Word. We cannot go under for going over!

Irrespective of your situation, there is surely hope for you if you accept the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Appropriating the Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ reverses all negative situations (Revelation 12:11, Isaiah 53:4-5).

Why would you remain in that situation when the Blood of Jesus Christ is readily available for you to appropriate? There is no situation in life beyond redemption by the Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ. All you need to do is call on Jesus Christ right away in faith, accept Him into your life and begin to appropriate His Blood for your total victory.

Say this prayer genuinely from your heart… “Lord Jesus, I call on You today for help, I accept You into my heart as my Lord and Saviour, please forgive my sins, wash me in your Blood, break every yoke of the devil off my life by the Power in your Blood, and give me total victory in life in Jesus Name, Amen”.

Remember that in Egypt, the children of Israel were saved from death by the blood of goats and rams which was placed at the doorpost of their houses and when the destroyer came, he passed over their houses. All that the people needed to do to be free from death was to stay in the house. Jesus is that house and all you need to do today to be saved is to stay in Christ. 

“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.” Revelation 12:11 KJV

 Your salvation has the provisions of heaven for your victory over the adversary. God did not bring you out for you to fail, but to live a victorious life. It is easy to understand that we have been redeemed with the blood of the lamb. You must also have an understanding of the reality of the blood that makes you acceptable in the presence of the Lord.  Ephesians 1:7 declares: “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” (KJV).

 The blood of Jesus gave us redemption. We were bought back from the adversary; so, Satan has no right to accuse us of anything. The price has been paid in full with the blood. As a result of the victory which we have in Christ Jesus, we are supposed to live a life of ease. You must understand that the blood of Jesus has given you complete and total victory over every opposition that comes against you.

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Wake up the Remnants

Romans  11:4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.  11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

Eight Earmarks of Remnant Believers

The Remnant are destined for dominion. Some are coming to the possibility that before the Second Coming of Christ this gospel of the Kingdom will be victorious throughout the entire world. We call these disciples the Remnant. The Remnant carries a subduing spirit as the scripture confirms. “And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all” (1 Corinthians 15:28). 1. The Remnant know they are destined for dominion. When building churches preachers come to a decision, they either draw the multitudes or the remnant. Today those that gather the multitudes water down their message refusing to address sin and idolatry. Many issues are not confronted such as homosexuality, pornography, adultery, and national influence of corrupted politicians, failure of the public school system, and worldly music that is impinging the Church. Regardless of the withdraw others stand boldly like John the Baptist as a voice of one crying in the wilderness make straight a highway for our God. These are the Remnant. The uncompromisable Gospel still convicts of sin and confronts the demonic powers of darkness. This Gospel of the Kingdom is a stumbling stone for some and the corner stone for others. In every generation, the Holy Spirit anoints remnant believers, for it is the remnant that goes first carrying the banner of Christ’s victory. After a grand house is carpeted there are a few pieces of carpet left. These left over pieces are known as the remnant. No one knows what to do with them because they don’t fit anywhere. Some are discarded and others placed at doorways. The remnant carpet sits at the doorway and used to clean the bottom of someone’s shoes before entering. Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit anywhere? The reason for that is because you really didn’t fit. You are probably part of the remnant. Remnant believers are different because they carry a different spirit. 2. The Remnant plays a major role in the restoration of all things (Acts 3:19-21). To them belong many “go first” apostolic opportunities because they carry a dominion spirit. A dominion spirit is one that is ready to take over for Christ. The Remnant rejects a fatalistic world view that Christ will rescue the Church right before the world is overrun by demon powers. They understand their apostolic call to build and restore. Scripture declares, “And they (the Remnant) shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations” (Isaiah 61:4). 3. The Remnant believes the spiritual man is strong in the Lord and the power of His might. To be a spiritual man means to be led by the Holy Spirit for it is written, “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14). . The Remnant are doers of the Word, not just hearers. James makes it plain, “But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word and not a doer he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was” (James 1:22-24). 5. The Remnant stand in the gap and make up the hedge. As “repairers of the breach” the Remnant carry the culture of the Kingdom of God into a dark world separated from the love of God. Every kingdom has a culture, so too the Kingdom of God. The Remnant understands their duty to carry the light of Christ’s truth into the world. As already said the Remnant make a highway for Christ. Scripture says, “And they (the Remnant) that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in” (Isaiah 58:12). 6, To the Remnant the devil is defeated. The Remnant believes the Word became flesh, was anointed by the Holy Ghost and was crucified for our sins, rose from the dead, defeated Satan and all his demon hoards. They see the devil subdued under their feet and sing, “O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. He shall subdue the people under us and the nations under our feet” (Psalms 47:1-3). 7. The Remnant believes they can overcome the world through faith. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world even our faith” (1 John 5:4). To overcome means to subdue. In the Genesis mandate is the blessing to be fruitful, multiply, replenish, subdue and take dominion.  These are five blessings, expectations, empowerments and responsibilities. The word subdue in Hebrew is kabash meaning to tread down, subjugate, subdue or bring into subjection. In the New Testament, the Greek word is nikao meaning to subdue. The Remnant believes they are born of God and through faith subdue the world for Christ. These scriptures confirm this belief. Let’s read these scriptures exchanging the word overcome with the word subdue. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh (subdues) the world: and this is the victory that overcometh (subdues) the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:4) “I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome (subdued) the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome (subdued) the wicked one. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (1 John 2:13-17) These verses are clear, Christ gave His disciples the power to subdue the earth and bring it into subjection to Christ. As you can see the Remnant are destined for dominion. Other promises include: PEACE “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome (subdued) the world.” (John 16:33) “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome (subdued) them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) TREE OF LIFE “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh (subdues) will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.” (Revelation 2:7) NO HARM IN THE SECOND DEATH “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh (subdues) shall not be hurt of the second death.” (Revelation 2:11) HIDDEN MANNA “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh (subdues) will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.” (Revelation 2:17) POWER OVER NATIONS “And he that overcometh (subdues) and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.” (Revelation 2:26) CLOTHED IN WHITE RAIMENT “He that overcometh (subdues), the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.” (Revelation 3:5) PILLAR IN THE TEMPLE OF GOD “Him that overcometh (subdues) will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.” (Revelation 3:12) SIT WITH CHRIST ON HIS THRONE “To him that overcometh (subdues) will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame (subdued), and am set down with my Father in his throne.” (Revelation 3:21) DEFEATED SATAN “And they overcame (subdued) him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” (Revelation 12:11) VICTORY “And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory (subdued) over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.” (Revelation 15:2) 8. The Remnant understand their call to invade, influence, and subdue the world with the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. St. Athanasius saw the Remnant ability to carry the Word of God into society and bring glorious change. “When the sun has come, darkness prevails no longer; any of it that may be left anywhere is driven away. So also, now that the Divine epiphany of the Word of God has taken place, the darkness of idols prevails no more, and all parts of the world in every direction are enlightened by His teaching.” The Church can only lose the battle to Satan when it is overcome with doubt and unbelief. How you see yourself determines how the devil sees you. “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers and so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33). The Remnant see themselves walking in victory. Like Caleb they see the enemy subdued and under their feet. “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it” (Numbers 13:30).