Whom seekest Thou?

Tuesday 17 February
READ: John 20: 11-16
MORE LESSON: Psa. 42:1-2

Different people are seeking different things and it is what you are seeking that you will find. There was a time that a crowd gathered to a place where Jesus was but there were certain Greeks who came to worship at that feast who were not in any way confused about what they wanted. They had only one mission: they were seeking Jesus. And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. John 12:20-21. These people came to see Jesus. I wonder what the other people came to see.

When Jesus died and was buried, His body was in the sepulchre. Many people forgot about Him but there were a few of His disciples that continued to seek Him. Mary Madgalene went to the sepulchre and when she didn't find Jesus where He was buried, she started searching for Him She didn't know that Jesus had resurrected so she was crying and searching for Jesus' body. She saw angels but she wasn't still satisfied, she wanted to see the Lord. Her quest for the Lord became so intense that Jesus had to come and reveal Himself to her.

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? . . . John 20:15. Even though Jesus had not yet finished the substitutionary work of atonement for man because He had not yet ascended to the Father, He had to answer this woman's quest because she sought Him passionately. It is evident from scriptures that Jesus was originally not planning to come to her, He was on the way to the Throne Room of God for a mission of eternal consequence, but the depth of her quest for the Lord commanded the Lord's attention even at such a crucial time. So Jesus appeared to her and said; Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. John 20:17. You will find Him only when you seek Him with all your heart. Jer 29: 13. A good question to always ask yourself as you go about your daily activities is 'who (or what) am I seeking?' Is it money, recognition, success, fame or Jesus? The only right thing to seek is Him, and when you seek Him, you will find Him. When you find Him, every other thing will be added to you.

Prayer/Action
* Pray that you will never cease to make God your priority in life.
* Ask God for a heart that constantly seeks and thirsts after God and His Kingdom.
* Pray that you will not seek God in Vain.

PROPHETIC PRAYER
In the name of Jesus, I prophesy peace and help to my borders and destiny today, in Jesus’ name.

You become what you See

Monday 16 February
READ: Jer. 1: 10 - 13
MORE LESSON: Heb 12: 2

The Bible tells us to keep looking unto Jesus because what a man sees is very important. Your destiny is determined by what you see: what you see determines your purpose and your purpose determines your destiny. Our first purpose here on the earth is to represent Jesus and then to end up with Him in heaven. Your purpose on earth is beyond marriage, career or even ministry. Your number one assignment in life is Jesus and to let everyone see Jesus in your life. This is why having your sight focused on Him is very important; because if people must see Jesus in you, you must first have your sight on Him. The people of Antioch saw the disciples and called them Christians because they lived, walked, talked and conducted themselves like Christ. (Acts 11: 26).

Your sight also determines your direction. A blind man does not know the direction to go because direction comes out of sight and vision. Only a man with sight can know whether he is facing east or west. You cannot operate in grace except your sight is properly fixed. Whatever you cannot see will never be yours. God saw a great man in Jeremiah but Jeremiah himself had to see correctly for there to be a manifestation of what God had seen about him. The Bible records thus; "What do you see, Jeremiah?" "I see the branch of an almond tree," I replied. The Lord said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled." Jer 1:11-12 (NIV) Your sight is important in becoming what God has prepared for you and getting to where God wants you to. If you can see it you can get it.

No matter what people say about you always guard what you see about yourself and how to do this is by fixing your sight on the Word of God. You are not to be disturbed about what somebody says about you but rather be concerned about what God has said about you because your sight determines your direction. A man who keeps his eyes backwards and is trying to move forward direction is courting a fall.

As you keep looking unto Jesus by fixing your eyes on the word, your purpose will be clear and your destiny will be fulfilled. This is your portion in Jesus’ name.

Prayer/Action
* Ask God to make you Christ-like in every way.
* Ask God to take away from you everything that does not make Christ to be seen in you.
* Ask for a fresh revelation of Christ in your life.

PROPHETIC PRAYER
I prophesy that today is the day that the Lord has made, and nothing that makes for sorrow or regret shall be found in it.

The Righteous is Blessed

Saturday 14 February
Text: Psalm 1:1- 6
MORE LESSON: Psalm 5: 12

It is amazing that some believers want to separate goodness, prosperity and blessings from righteousness. Yet the Bible makes it clear that the righteous man is blessed. Righteousness is not incompatible with prosperity rather righteousness is the requirement for God's blessing. God blesses the righteous.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither and whatsoever the doeth shall prosper. Ps 1: 1-3 The righteous is likened to a tree planted by the rivers of water; which means that that tree can never experience drought or lack. The most remarkable thing about this tree to which the righteous is likened is that it is one tree but planted beside many rivers of water.

The implication of being planted by rivers of waters is that if one river dries up, another one quickly supplies the water needed by this blessed tree. No wonder it brings forth fruit in its season, its leaf never withers and whatsoever thing it does prospers. This blessing is for the righteous which extends to you if you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and saviour.

The blood of Jesus makes you righteous with God and it qualifies you for the blessings that God reserves for the righteous. Even if you commit sin, the blood of Jesus is efficacious enough to cleanse you and make you righteous when you confess and ask for forgiveness from the Lord. Christ has qualified you for God's blessing for the righteous. You are that tree planted by rivers of water, you will bear fruit in its season. If anybody tells you that if he doesn't help you, you are finished; it is the biggest lie of the century. Tell him that you are the planting of the Lord and that you are planted by rivers of water. If any man shuts his door against you, another one will open.

God is your continuous source as you stay in His righteousness and do not allow anything to cut you away from God. As long as you are connected to your source, your resources are certain. Have a resource filled day.

Prayer/Action
* Ask God to terminate the shame of poverty in the lives of the righteous especially you.
* Pray that as you walk in righteousness prosperity will be normal to your living.
* Pray Psa. 1:1-3 upon yourself now.
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PROPHETIC PRAYER
Father in Heaven, don’t allow me go where Your provision of safety is not prepared for me, in Jesus’ name.

Your heavenly “Abba”

Friday 13 February
Text: Gal 4: 3-6
MORE LESSON: Matt 6:26 – 33

You have to get the deep revelation that God is your Father. In the prayer that Jesus taught to His disciples, the first statement is 'Our Father who art in heaven'. Matt 6: 9. The word translated 'Father' is the Hebrew word 'Abba'. And it primarily means 'Source' and 'Origin'. The English word 'Father' doesn't capture the entire meaning of 'Abba'. When you understand that God is your Heavenly 'Abba', you will never worry about anything again in life. God is the Abba (Source) of your life, health, provision and sustenance. Nobody can touch your life, health or deny you of sustenance.
Those that see their salary and job as their source will always have a cause to worry. Those that see a rich man somewhere as their source will never escape from disappointments in life. Some people have a charm that they see as the source of their protection. Such people will be truncated in mid-life. If you have rich earthly parents, you shouldn’t even set your heart on them as your 'Abba'. Only God deserves that exalted position in your heart.

Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matt 6:26 NKJV) Jesus said we should learn from the birds of the air because they are a good example of creatures that understand that God is their 'Abba'. Birds know that God will feed them and take care of them, this is the reason you can never meet a worried bird.

They just fly around joyfully, they don't plant but they harvest. They don't sleep at night wondering where tomorrow's meal will come from, they just wake up in the morning, sing, dance and celebrate God; rest assured in Him that the food for that day will come. The Bible said “Your heavenly Father feeds them”. So He is even your Father not theirs. If birds can be so restful in Your Father how much more you, whose is the Father. El-Shaddai, the All-Sufficient One is your Abba. He is your Source, Sustainer, Provider and Protector. El-Shaddai means the multi-breasted one, which denotes the relationship of a child to the breast milk of the mother.

All that the child needs for life, growth and protection is contained in the breast milk of the mother. He is your Elshaddai; your multi breasted, all sufficient God. From today, don't fret about anything, just look up to your Abba and this will be your testimony: you shall dwell on high: your place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks. Bread shall be given you and your waters shall be sure. Isa 33:16.

Prayer/Action
* Tell God you receive Him afresh today as your “Abba” forever.
* Say, “Father, I rest my all in you, I shall never lack with you as my “Abba”.
* Confess “Abba” Father I love, adore and worship you forever, stand out for my destiny.
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PROPHETIC PRAYER
Father, let my steps and my movement be ordered by You today, in Jesus’ name.