His Guided Missile

TEXT: Lk. 5:1-10, MORE LESSONS: Isa. 34:16

God's Word is a guided missile which doesn't miss His targets. God's Word is perfect and direct. When Jesus called Lazarus out of the grave, Lazarus came out. That instruction had the capability to resurrect every dead person in that graveyard but the address was to Lazarus. God's Word is directed to you today instructing your day, month and year to be filled with glory and it will not miss you. There were many fishermen fishing on the sea with Peter when Jesus directed him to launch into the deep. As soon as the word was spoken, every fish in that sea began to look for Peter's net. This will be for you a great year of recovery, promotion, success, help, victory and joy unspeakable. If the word for Lazarus, Peter, Jonah, etc did not miss them, every word of prophecy that has been spoken to your destiny this year will speak for you, in Jesus’ name.

Sometimes you don't even wait for the prophet to prophesy on you, just find one of God's promises that is relevant to your need and begin to claim it and I assure you it will not miss its target. That was what the woman with the issue of blood did. Jesus’ Word and ministry did not reach her for whatever reason, she was just hearing of His wonder work of power. So she decided to reach Jesus, she touched just the helm of His garment and she was healed. Reach Jesus today by locating His promises and pour them on your destiny before you start the day and it shall be a blessed day, month and year for you. I command God's blessings to locate you today, in Jesus' name.

PRAYER / ACTION

* Say to God, Your promises will not lack their mate in my life, in Jesus' name.

* Command that your destiny will respond to God's blessings and promises.

* Claim the following promises in prayer: Deut. 28:1-13; Ps. 90:2-16.

* Give thanks for answered prayer.

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Hope for an Esau

TEXT: Gen. 27:30-40, MORE LESSONS: Heb. 4:16

The story of Esau has been told us from kindergarten. We know about the cause and consequences of Esau's action. Esau no doubt attracted judgment and hatred of God (Mal. 1:2-3) to himself by being nonchalant about his birthright. He lived out the prophecy that went ahead of him from the womb (Gen. 25:23). In Gen. 27:1, Esau is seen as the beloved son of Isaac who qualified for and was entitled to Isaac's blessing but thieves of destiny were privy to Isaac's intention to bless Esau. Say to yourself: My blessings can only be delayed, I will not be denied. Esau's destiny was hijacked by the subtlety of his own mother and brother and he narrowly missed his blessing (v30).

However, Esau rescued his destiny by insisting that his father give him just one blessing. When you access one blessing from God, you are made. Esau did not give up. What did he do? He wept aloud and he waited before his father without shame (Heb. 4:16). What do you do with what you believe in? Many of us have been quiet for too long in pain. It is time to ask the Father for just a blessing. Become agitated in your spirit that the dominion of the oppressor might come under your feet. (vs 39-40). Put your past behind you like Esau did in Gen. 33:4. Move forward so that you can access your blessings and have the testimony of Esau (Gen. 33:9).

Let this new glory not pass you by, stand up, be restless, take your stand as a child of God. He loves you, He proclaimed this Himself when He sent Jesus to redeem you. Take advantage of God’s promises and be persistent; pray especially when it seems all hope is lost like Esau. Do like the persistent widow in Lk. 18:1-10. There is hope for you if you don't give up holding on to God. He is the God of a second chance! If one is lost, there is hope for another. Stir up your spirit and call on God for help today.

PRAYER / ACTION

* Father, I take my stand in your presence, give me a blessing that will rescue my destiny today, in Jesus' name.

* Declare that no enemy of destiny will be able to rob you of your destiny.

* Proclaim today a day of restoration of everything that the enemy might have stolen.

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Peace in the Midst of Trouble

TEXT: Matt. 8:23-27, MORE LESSONS: Acts 16:23-26

Peace is not the absence of trouble, problems or challenges in one's life but the ability to rest or stay calm despite the troubles all around. The main reason why many people hardly stay calm in the time of trouble is that they don't remember God's abiding presence. If Jesus is right there in the boat of your life, it is impossible for the boat to go under.

Don't run up and down when you are faced with challenges of life. If God be for you nothing can be against you. God will never abandon His children, no matter the situation or circumstance of life. He was with the Hebrew children in the fiery furnace (Dan. 3:24), He was with Joseph in the prison (Gen. 39:21) and He was with Daniel in the lions' den (Dan. 6:22). When you remember that Christ is with you, you can act calmly in the face of painful and difficult situations. Jesus has the ability to calm a mighty storm, He will certainly calm the storms you are encountering and overcome any force of evil that comes against you.

One reason why people feel agitated in the face of storms is that they forget the promises of God - the Lord will deliver you from all your afflictions (Ps. 34:19). He will never assume the state of man to lie (Num. 23:23). If you are a child of God, He will deliver you from that sickness, barrenness, lack, oppression etc. Have the knowledge today that His Word has already gone ahead of you. Believe God for whatever He says in His Word that He is: a fortress (Ps. 18:2); a helper (Heb. 13:6); a healer (Exo. 15:26); a deliverer (Ps. 18:2); a sun and a shield (Ps. 84:11); a shepherd (Ps. 23:1) Your glory and the lifter up of your head (Ps. 3:3), a shield and a buckler (Ps. 91:4). Believe and stand on the promises and surely the storm will give way to peace.

Like Apostle Paul says in the midst of storm, …for I believe God.... Acts 27:25. Believe God despite the storm. I command peace to you, in Jesus' name.

PRAYER / ACTION

* Say, Lord, thank You for being the God that can be present in the storm.

* Say, I declare peace to every storm around me, in Jesus' name.

Today, take a worship and praise song, give thanks to God for His power to calm storms. Praise Him sincerely because I can hear in my spirit that the storm is over.

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Dare to be Different

TEXT: Gen. 5:1-25, MORE LESSONS: Dan. 1:1-9

Life is about choices; you write the report of your life (good or bad) through the choices you make. A man will continue to make the usual and common record for as long as he goes after the popular demand, thought or choice of the people. However, you need to dazzle your generation. The world is too small to contain you, make it impossible for the world  to predict you.

Enoch broke the record in his generation by being different. His walk with God was matchless, setting itself up as a paradigm of the perfect walk with God. He refused to be trapped in the mistakes and apathy of his peers and ancestors. Rather, Enoch was driven by a vision and purpose to make a difference in his time. No wonder he made a record no man has ever had. This is particularly outstanding considering the fact that Enoch, like other men, had a wife, children and probably had a job that kept him busy. However, he did not allow all this to hinder his consistent walk with God.

The decision you made to come to Jesus should carry with it a determination to walk with God despite your busy schedule and family demands. You can be the Enoch of your generation if you dare to be different in any way necessary. Remember, human excuses will not change the purpose of God that man should be in His likeness. Purpose in your heart to be like Daniel in Babylon who decided to be different from others by refusing the king's portion and he never regretted it. Choose to be different from the world today. Dare to be different at work, when others are lazy, idling, gossiping, and doing eye service, be committed to your assignment.

When your peers are living in worldly pleasure, fornicating, partying, and being riotous, be godly and different. Dare to be different in the society, in the neighbourhood, your compound, etc. Dare to be a Daniel, Paul, John. etc Dare to be a saint in a corrupt, decaying generation. Stand out for God.

PRAYER / ACTION

* Pray for courage and grace to be who God wants you to be in the face of opposition.

* Ask God for strength not to bow to temptation even if others bow.

* Thank God for the power of the Holy Spirit to make you a role model everywhere you go.

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