Choose Right

Thursday 10 November
READ: Prov. 1: 29 – 33
MORE LESSON: Josh. 24: 15

Many things in life are choices. Poverty is a choice, wealth is a choice, success is a choice and failure is a choice. Sin is a choice and righteousness is a choice. It is a man that chooses where he wants to be in life. Many people do not want to hear this truth because it places responsibility on their shoulders for where they are in life. They would have loved to claim that where they are in life is not their choice; it just happened. They would have loved to blame their background, relatives, witches, demons, the national economy or fate for their predicament. They will never agree that where they are today is a direct outcome of the choices they made in life. This perspective and mindset of unwillingness to accept responsibility has made greatness elude many. You must accept responsibility to choose and develop the discipline to live the life that leads to your desired destiny. A wise man once said, 'If you fail, it is your fault and if you succeed, it is your fault'.
A man chooses in life by the things he does and how he does them and not necessarily by raising up his hands and speaking out a choice. A man that refuses to follow God's principle for prosperity is choosing poverty, even if he never verbalised such choice. A lady that promotes nudity and wears skimpy dresses, has made a choice for immorality; this is because she can be raped and will definitely have immoral men swarming after her like ants after sugar. A Christian whose closest friends and confidants are all unbelievers has chosen failure in life and destiny. This is because when he has an issue and he needs counsel, he goes to the unbelievers who will not give him advice from the wisdom of Jehovah but from the wisdom of the world that comes to nought (1 Cor. 2: 6). So such a believer's life comes to nought as well. If an unbeliever that has divorced his spouse and is living in unfaithfulness is your trusted marriage counselor whose words you esteem above the words of the spiritual leaders that God has graciously placed over your life, then whether you agree or not, you have made a choice for a marriage that will hit the rocks.
The good news is that you can choose life. You can choose to be wealthy, successful and impactful. It is not too late to make this choice for greatness, success and strength; all you have to do is to start to do the things that the Word of God has outlined that make for success. Job 34: 4 says, Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good. Choose strength, success and greatness today by searching and obeying God's principles. Choose life by giving your life to Jesus Christ.

Prayer/Action
* Father, I receive power for wisdom for rightful decision in life and destiny.
* Father, I renounce every association and relationship that will not help my decision making, in Jesus’ name.
* I choose life, prosperity, success, righteousness, in Jesus’ name.

TODAY'S PROPHETIC PRAYER
Today, I decree a new season of gladness and joy upon my life, in the name of Jesus.

I Give you Power

Wednesday 9 November
READ: Luke 10:1-3, 17-19
MORE LESSON: Matt 28: 18 - 20

Kenneth E. Hagin (Snr) of blessed memory, one of the patriachs of the Christian faith, in one of His books, gave a testimony that he had a revelation of Jesus standing in front of him and they were chatting and discussing. Suddenly, a short, dark demon stood between him and Jesus and started making noise and creating pandemonium. He said that he stood there wondering why Jesus was allowing it to happen. 'Is it possible that Jesus was standing with me and a demon come in between us, creating disturbance?' He wondered. Kenneth Hagin stood there, waiting and hoping that Jesus would do something about the situation but Jesus did nothing. When he waited and nothing happened, he got angry and commanded the demon: ‘Go in the name of Jesus!’ And the demon disappeared. When the demon left, he asked Jesus, ‘Why didn't you deal with that demon standing before You?' Jesus replied that if he (Kenneth) had not done anything about the demon, that would have been the end of their discussion because He couldn't do anything about it. Jesus explained that all power in Heaven and on earth has been given to Him but He has given it to His children.
Jesus didn't go to Heaven with the victory He had over satan, He left it for you, Jesus says. It is not Jesus' responsibility to deal with the demon disturbing you; He has delegated that power to you. Even though the power belongs to Him, the power is no longer with Him; He has given it to you. As far as casting out demons, dealing with satan and situations is concerned, Jesus has given you the power. It is your responsibility to do it.
When Jesus won the victory over all the power of the enemy and was about to go to Heaven, He said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: Matt 28:18-19. He said that all power has been given to Him, but He immediately passed the power to you and asked you to go in this His might. He didn't say all power has been given to him so he will go into all nations. He said you are to go in His name and He is with you, so whatever cannot confront Jesus cannot confront you. Whatever cannot humiliate Jesus must not humiliate you. If they cannot put Jesus down, they must not put you down.
Take this Jesus-given authority over situations and satan and deal with satan; don't wait for anyone to do it for you. Jesus has given you the power to do it, so dont wait for Him to come and cast out that demonic harrassment; use the power He has given you to His glory. The apostles immediately took the challenge and today, we are the beneficiaries (Mk. 16:20).

Prayer/Action
* Command every agent of satan harassing your life to get lost, in Jesus’ name.
* Take authority over situations and satan that keep a man in bondage; command their chains to break and declare your liberty.

TODAY'S PROPHETIC PRAYER
Everywhere they have run me down, this month, like Jephthah, I shall go back to reign, in the name of Jesus.

Treasure in the House

Tuesday 8 November
READ: Pro. 21:20
MORE LESSONS: Prov. Matt. 25:1-13

Wisdom is one subject the writer of the book of Proverbs devoted much of his writing to, he also wrote on issues that deal with day-to-day affairs which, if learnt, can go a great deal in making a man wiser and to stand out. Some of those things which should characterise the life of a believer include integrity, righteousness, wisdom and the fear of God.
Our text focuses on the things which should characterise the life of a wise man, which include treasure and oil, There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up: Prov. 21:20. Every wise man has a treasure to be desired, either a quality, ability, resource, grace, etc. In Jeremiah 41:8, ten men were spared because they had resources and oil in the field when others were slayed. It is therefore wisdom to always have a treasure to be desired in your life; it will make you ever relevant and needed.
The wisdom to learn from out text includes these:
1. Don't spend up the treasure in your life before you seek to refill (Matt. 25:3-9). One of the things that distinguishes the wise and foolish virgins is that the foolish virgins used up their oil before they seek to refill. Even if there are demands on the treasure and oil in your life, don't spend it up. Be wise.
2. When you have no more treasure and oil that men can desire, they will call you foolish, therefore give attention to your life. Don't be lost in the praise of men when your talents or abilities are at the peak. It is then you need to seek to improve yourself, that is the time to do something new and better.
3. Learn to take a break to create room for reviewing and refilling. The foolish virgins are not sensitive to know the time to refill their lamps. There should be an interval to refill and re-stock. Only God should not wait, there is nothing that cannot wait to give room for you to renew and refill your treasure and oil. Even if it seems there is no time for that, it is wisdom to create the time.
Someone once said that grace is a depleting asset, it reduces with use. It is wisdom to always seek to have it renewed so that the house will be filled with treasure.

Prayer/Action
* The oil of God upon my life shall not run dry, in Jesus' name.
* Lord, endow me with wisdom to always have treasure to be desired in my life.

TODAY'S PROPHETIC PRAYER
Old things, old tears of sorrow, sinful habits, old afflictions, old testimonies, old songs, give way to new things, in the name of Jesus.

The Proven God

Monday 7 November
READ: Psa. 44: 1 – 4
MORE LESSON: 1 Sam. 5: 1 - 12

Our text today captures David's testimony of God. He testifies of how he heard from his fathers and the men of old all the exploits that God had done in ancient times. Compared to contemporary times, David is an ancient man, having lived around 4000 years ago. Howbeit, ancient David still testifies of how he has heard from ancient men about the consistency of God's power. This shows that God has a proven record that spans from ancient to ancient times. If a sportsman can win a trophy consistently back to back for a decade, I believe there should be no doubt as to the fact that he/she is the best. God has delivered results from the foundation of the earth and has never failed. The consistency of God's track record spans generations; there is no tenable reason for any man to doubt Him.
God is not just all time tested but also all location tested. A sportsman may be playing well in front of his home fans and he is spurred to victory, thereby able to win all the games. But when he plays away from home in rival territory where he is booed, he might lose all the matches. So a man is not fully tested until he is tested both at home and away from home. If a man can prove his power both at home and in a faraway country, then he is truly powerful. The God of your help is tested and proven both at home and away from home and He is found consistent. In Isa.66: 19, God says, and I will set a sign among them . . . to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles. Jehovah the God of Israel is not a God that has glory just at home; His fame and glory spread even among the gentiles – the other nations of the world.
All other gods have borders, but the Almighty is without borders. I had a teacher in secondary school who had great respect for cows: she didn't eat cow meat. When I investigated, I found that the cow is the symbol of the god of her homeland. But here we were, slapping cows, killing and eating them. So her cow-god was god only within the borders of her home-country. This brings to mind the story of the Ark of God when it was seized by the Philistines. They put it in the temple of their god, Dagon. In a matter of two days, their god laid prostrate on the floor before the Ark of God, with its arms and head broken off. God crossed the borders of Israel into the land of Philistia and beat Dagon, not only hands-down, but head-off. Jehovah is God in Israel and in every nation. You have a time-tested, borderless and proven God; exercise full faith in Him.

Prayer/Action
* Father, grant me great achievement today than what my strength or wisdom could ever give me, in Jesus’ name.
* Father, from the North, South, West and East, let help arise for me today, let my help not be limited by border, in Jesus’ name.

TODAY'S PROPHETIC PRAYER
This month the mountains of my life shall begin to drop new wine and the hills will flow with milk, and goodness, in the name of Jesus.