Power Packed

Text: Heb 4:12
More Lessons: Acts 19:11-20

The writer of Hebrews has given us fresh revelation on the mystery and efficacy of the Word of God at work in us. In today’s passage, three major things are evident about the power of the Word of God. Firstly, it is quick, which means that when you receive the Word of God, it quickens you. The reason why the Word of God is given to us as a 'quick' capsule is because the enemy wants to poison us until he can slow our lives down completely. Satan and his cohorts are out to stop every good thing that God is doing in and through our lives. They start out by slowing down our faith in God for that miracle and breakthrough, slowing down our zeal for the things of God and our desire to be in the assembly of the saints of God, slowing down our ability to tarry with God in prayer and deep communion. And as soon as communion with God is withdrawn, we lose direction and divine guidance, and then the spirit of fear sets in, followed by all manners of sin and lawlessness. But the Living Book declares in II Cor. 2:11, Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Then comes the ministry of the word in us; it quickens, revives, awakens and activates us unto the things of God. This is why we must continue to live by the Living Book, which provides quick capsules that insulate us from the poison of the enemy that can slow us down completely, and make us inactive and unresponsive to the things of God.

The next major assignment of the Word of God in us is to release immense power. Indeed, the Word of the Lord is powerful enough to save us from anything and everything that stands in our way. This is so, because the enemy’s device is not only to slow us down but also to leave us disarmed and weak. If you have ever noticed any area in your life that is weak and maybe a part of your body that is sickly, apply the power capsule in the Word of God and see the anointing of God's Spirit restore and re-invigorate you with the fullness of life. I dare to say that a wordless life is a powerless life. As you stand firm on the Word of God today, every slow and blunt area of your life is being quickened and empowered right now by the living Word of God, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Thank God for the Living Book. Thank Him for the Word of God.

Prayer/ Action
* Pray that God’s Word will quicken, revive and awaken you to who God is.
* Ask that the power of God’s Word will strengthen you in all areas of life.
* Release the power in the Word to re-invigorate your destiny in God.

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All about Jesus

Text: John 5:39
More Lessons: Jn. 1:1-4

In our above text, we see Jesus in strong dialogue with the Pharisees and teachers of the law, where He makes it emphatically clear that the study of the scriptures without Christ as the focus is a study in futility. These Pharisees, doctors and teachers of the law were a sect of devotees of the Law of Moses. They memorized the Torah (Genesis to Deuteronomy) by heart; they had portions written on their long and flowing garments, door posts, and even their ceilings and rooftops. But they did not seem to fathom what Jesus was talking about when He said…they which testify of me.

In fact, they considered it a blasphemy against the Holy Scripture for a young man to get up on afternoon at the synagogue arena and declare that all of the words they inherited from their fathers and fore fathers sum up to him. They could not see that the Law of Moses is only a pointer to the grace of God which is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ: John 1:17. The reason God gave us the law was to reveal to us the total depravity of man, and his need for a Saviour, a comforter, a healer and a grace giver.

As soon as it was established that man cannot fulfill God's law on his own accord or obey the scriptures unassisted, even with the blood of bulls and rams, then Jesus showed up on the scene to give us the power to walk in obedience. That act of Love is called grace. But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…: Gal. 4:4. Grace is the expression of Love but it is only available to those who will find Jesus in the law or the scriptures as they read it. The entire Law of Moses was a reflection of the coming of Jesus Christ who brought grace and truth. The furniture in the tabernacle to the ceremonial feasts observed by the Jewish people, all speak in shadows and typology of the Messiah. Now, it is too late to be a Pharisee because all of the law is fulfilled in Christ. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill: Matt. 5:17.When Jesus said the scriptures testify of Him, He was really saying that the Bible you read is actually a revelation of Him. Find Jesus in every page and you'll find Grace to live a holy life, live above sickness, poverty, sinful lust, and become an ever flowing stream of life to all around you.

Prayer/ Action
* Pray that you will not just be a reader of the Word, but that you will find Jesus in the Word.
* Pray for divine revelation each time you read the Word.
* Pray that your spirit will not confront or argue with but conform with the Word.

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Godly Heritage

Text: II Tim. 1:5
More Lessons: Pro. 4:1-8

One of the greatest legacies any father or mother can pass on to their children is the legacy of the Word of God. There is something unique about getting a hold of the Word of God early in life. After carefully studying people who God arrested mid-way in their lives and are now great men and women of God around the world, I have come to realize that one of the biggest regrets many of them have is that they wish they had met with the Word of God earlier in life. Timothy was a good example of someone who encountered God early in life. In fact, he had a rich heritage in the Word of God as his mother and grandmother were women of unfeigned faith. No wonder he became the Bishop of Crete. He didn't have to be chased by God and to suffer much like Paul because as a little child he had someone to teach, educate and impart unto him the mystery of the Word of God.

There is no limit to which our children and grand children will soar if only we will make the sacrifice of parenting them intentionally in the Word of God. Most of the juvenile issues/problems that have bedeviled our country and made it difficult to live in today emanate because many parents do not go the extra mile to transfer a heritage in the Word of God to the kids. For it is difficult for a child that has had the seed of God's Word planted on the inside to deviate from God. Our children are our future, so nurturing them in the fear and Word of God is the security for our future and homes. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it: Pro 22:6. The minds of little children are as blank sheets waiting to be filled up with concepts, ideas, habits and beliefs. The truth is that if we do not ensure that their hearts are full of God's word, then the devil will make sure that they are occupied with evil thoughts and deeds because nature abhors a vacuum.

Lois and Eunice were not training up Timothy to be a bishop, but were only training him to know and hold on to the Word of God. Little wonder when an honorable position such as Bishop of the Cretan church was vacant, he was chosen by God and men alike. I imagine Lois and Eunice as they were filled with joy to know that their labour in the word over Timothy was not in vain. If we teach our kids God's Word, we will see honour and joy as fruits in the end. Let us give our kids the best; let us teach them the Word of God.

Prayer/ Action
* Pray for parents to receive God’s help to train their children the same way they are giving them secular education.
* Pray that our children will not refuse God’s Word but will delight in it.
* Pray for the revival of parents so that they can have enough to impact their children.

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The Old Lie

Text: Matt. 28: 1- 15
More Lessons: Matt 28:1-15, Psa.2:1-3

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the S Jews until this day: Matt. 28:15.No matter how much was paid in monetary term or otherwise to raise a lie against you, the pronouncement will not stand, in the name of Jesus.

When the enemies of Jesus noticed that their plot was failing, they decided to use a lie to defend their evil. They gave money to the soldiers guarding Jesus’ grave to make them lie that the disciples came by night while they slept and stole the body away. Meanwhile, Jesus had resurrected and begun to show Himself to His disciples. What a courageous lie; that the disciples stole a dead body but the same corpse was seen walking around the streets. However, the Bible says, despite seeing the resurrected Jesus, though without effect this lie is ...commonly reported among the Jews until this day: Matt. 28:15. It has become a mockery of the enemy to tell such an open undefendable lie.

In the same way, the lies of your enemies, no matter how old and popular, will have no effect on your destiny. Know that every pronouncement of men and of life circumstances that is contrary to God's Word and promises is an open lie and cannot stand. Barrenness is a lie because it is written, There shall nothing cast their young nor be barren, in thy land: Exo.23:26a. Untimely death is also a lie because the Word says...the numbers of your days I will fulfill: Exo.23:26b; and With long life will I satisfy you…: Ps.91:16. Poverty is a lie. David said...yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor His seed begging bread: Psa. 37:25. Similarly, sicknesses and diseases are lies; …and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee…: Ex.23:25. Oppression is a lie: ...thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear…: Isa.54:14. Everything that is contrary to what God has said remains a lie and must end.

Only the Word of the Lord shall stand forever (Ps.33:11). No matter how old the words of the enemy are, they shall bow to the counsel of the Lord. There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord that shall stand: Prov.19:21. Therefore, child of God, stand on what God has said over your matter, disbelieve the lie of the devil. No matter how strong and real it may look, it shall not stand. Fill you heart always with what God has said. Read the Word, memorize it and confess it to your situation and it shall be well with you. Whose report will you believe today? God's Word or Satan's lies? (Isa.53:1).
Prayer/ Action
* Lift your hands and proclaim what God's Word has said concerning you.
* Tell the devil he is a liar over your matter.
* Sing a song of praise now and tell the devil your Jericho must fall.
* Say, “I receive light into my eyes, in Jesus’ name.

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