Ministers by Fire

READ: Heb.1:5-9
MORE LESSONS: Exo.3:4
Bible Reading in One Year: Mark 7-10

As we approach the end of age and iniquity and wickedness increase on a daily basis, God is raising an army of ministers and leaders who are clothed with the fire of the Holy Ghost, I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Matt.3:11. These are men of fire that will deal with the devil. They are men that are in touch with fire by which they will make strangers to defeat destruction and failure.

The sole assignment of the men of fire is, To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me: Acts 26:18. It is my earnest supplication that JAWOM ministers and leaders will be part of these ministers of fire, in Jesus' name.

An encounter with fire should be your uttermost desire in 2014 (Exd.3:1-3, 1Kgs.18:24, Isa.6:6-7, Acts 2:2-3). Fire is dependable and you can count on it wherever there is need for its intervention. It is an instrument, a demonstration of God's power and the evidence of God's appearance. So shall you be in 2014. Your life will reflect the glory and power of God.

However, you must prepare yourself for the fire encounter, like Elijah did, And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word. Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench: I kgs.18:36-38. In 2014, you must learn to raise an altar and prepare the sacrifice to be offered on the altar. Water is the Word of God which you apply always and the spirit of prayer and intercession must be cultivated. See you at the top (Acts 17:6, Josh.10:12).

Prayer/Action
* Lord, clothe me with Your fire in this end time, in Jesus’ name.

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Let Your Glory Answer

READ: Matt.15:30-31
MORE LESSONS: Num.16:19-33
Bible Reading in One Year: Mark 4-6

The glory of God represents the excellence of God. It is the beauty of God which reflects His presence and His power. In the Bible, each time God shows forth His glory, divinity manifests and the miraculous beyond the realm of the ordinary take place. When the glory of God answers a man, it swallows up shame and terminates all forms of limitation (Exo.24:17, 31:24, Acts 4:21, Matt.9:8).

In 1Kgs.8:11, the glory of God answered Solomon. God hallowed the temple and perpetually put His name, His heart and His eyes upon the temple for His people. In this year of the Lord, 2014, the name of the Lord, the heart of the Lord and the eyes of the Lord will be upon you, in Jesus' name.

The glory of the Lord appeared and answered for Moses and defended him against opposition and rebellious spirits. Consequently there was instant judgment on the enemies of God (Num.12:10, 16:19-33). The people had a new song when the glory answered for them in Matt.15:30-31 and Matt.9:8. The Bible says, But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. Position yourself to receive the glory this season. All it takes is obedience to the instructions of Jesus, ...if you would believe you would see the glory of God: Jn. 11:40(NKJV).

Prayer/Action
* Father, in every situation of my life this year, let Your glory answer for me.

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Rain down Your Glory

READ: Joel 2:18-22
MORE LESSONS: Isa.45:8
Bible Reading in One Year: Mark 1-3

The Scripture passage is the promise of God to Israel through Prophet Joel even before the nation went into exile. God had a foreknowledge of what was going to happen to Israel because of their disobedience and He gave them a promise of restoration. Beyond restoration, God also promised to bring them into prosperity and abundance.

These promises are still very much relevant and available for us to tap into because: 1) They are God's Word which is alive, active and potent in all ages; 2) God's Word being spirit outlives any generation to which it is specifically sent or spoken. If any generation inclines its heart to God, His promises will be very much applicable to them.

Let us examine these promises:
1) God promised to send you corn, wine and oil to give you satisfaction.
2) He will no more make you a reproach among the heathen (v.19).
3) God will remove far from you the northern army, the oppressors (v.20).
4) He promised to do great things and encourage the people not to fear (v. 21).
5) Even the beasts of the field are assured of pasture (v.22).
6) God also promised the former rain moderately, and the latter rain in the first month (v.23).
7) Bumper harvest of grains, wine and oil (v.24).
8) A restoration of the years that the locusts have eaten, the instruments of destruction that God sent among His people.
9) He will give you plenty to eat, and be satisfied, so that you can praise the name of the Lord your God that has dealt wondrously with you.
10) You will never be ashamed.

All these promises can be yours in 2014 if only you will speak to the heavens and the earth in prayer as Isaiah instructs, Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together;...: Isa.45:8.

Prayer/Action
* Wine, corn and oil are mine and I shall live in abundance of them all the days of my life.
* Let the doors of blessing of Heaven and earth be open to me, in Jesus’ name.
* In the name of Jesus, I shall never be ashamed again.

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All-Round Glory

READ: Deut. 28:1-14
MORE LESSONS: Psa. 128:1-4
Bible Reading in One Year: Job 38-42

Our first reading is a vivid description of God's desire for His people. However, the delivery of these blessings depends on your meeting the conditions which are mentioned four times within the short passage (vs. 1, 2, 9 and 13). 1. Listen to the Word diligently. This is very essential for knowing who God is, what He wants, what He hates, etc. It will help one to do exploits and deliver one from destruction (Dan. 11:32, Hos. 4:6). It also helps the development of faith and obtaining direction from God, which brings success (Prov. 3: 6). 2. Be watchful and careful to do ALL. Many hear or are eager to hear but they don't practise what they hear. Partial obedience is disobedience before God (Jam.2:10 ). However, it is possible to do ALL that God expects you to do by His grace. Paul says, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me: Phil.4:13.You too can do all that God expects you to by His grace.

This is indeed a promise of an all-round glory from the Almighty, the King of glory and giver of grace and glory (Ps. 84: 11, Ezek. 16:14).

God cannot fail and it’s not His will that any of His children should fail, or be put to shame (Josh. 5: 9 ) because you are created for His glory( Isa. 43: 7). The promise was fulfilled for men of God. For instance, it was said of Abraham that the Lord blessed him greatly in all things (Gen. 24: 1, 34-35, 2Cor. 9: 8). God will make you great as He did Abraham who obeyed His instructions. Isaac also obeyed, sowed and persevered, and Isaac ...waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: Gen. 26: 13. Even the people of the land envied him, ...for thou art much mightier than we: Gen. 26:16. Such glory is also awaiting you. Even satan reported his failure over Job to God, Hast not thou made an edge about him ...all he hath on every side....: (i.e. security) Job1: 10.

Whatever your past and present experiences, you can still enjoy all-round glory when God intervenes as He did for Jabez (1 Chro. 4: 9-10). A fish cannot be in water and lack water. Get attached to the King of glory by accepting Jesus Christ if you have not done so. If you are in Christ already, note that God has in stock for you unthinkable all-round glory (1Cor. 2:9, 2Cor. 4:16-17). Take these steps also: i) Be angry with everything in your life that is short of glory. ii).Cry to God concerning your situation as Jabez did and became more honourable than his brethren. iii).Seek His face for concrete steps to take. iv).Obey each instruction from Him/His servant (Gen 26:12-14, 2Kg. 4:3-7). v).Be diligent in whatever God directs you to do. vi). Forget the past and believe God to do a new thing in your destiny. vii).Focus on Jesus (2Cor. 3:18). viii).Put your trust in God with whom nothing is impossible and you will experience all-round glory.

Prayer/Action
* Pray that God will replace all your failures and shame with glory.
* Prophesy that this year, you are moving from glory to glory in all areas of your life.

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