Power of Process

Saturday 3 November
READ: II Kings 6:1-7
MORE LESSON: Hebrews 10:35-39

Between a problem and solution lies the period known as process. In other words, a process is the period of time between a prophecy or problem and its fulfilment or solution. The process in any situation is very important because whatever happens during this period determines the eventual outcome of that situation. What you do while you wait for the manifestation of what God has said concerning you is very important because it determines what you get at the end. In the passage of today, the sons of the prophets were confronted by the problem of inadequate space and they voiced it to their master, ...As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small: Verse 1 (NLT). It is obvious they needed an enlargement, but between the problem of limited space and the enlargement they desired was a period called process and it was pivotal to determining whether they would reach their target or not. Let's see what they did.
1. The first step they took was that they realised there was a problem. It is only when you recognise the challenge you have that you can begin to seek solution. Therefore, identify what your problem is and set out to get it solved. There is a common saying that the first step to recovery is discovery. So until you discover, you cannot recover. What the devil does often is to make problems appear natural and so we believe they are part of life; so we see nothing wrong with the situation. But the day God opens your eyes to what has been happening, your deliverance begins. Therefore, you must always pray for the light of God to shine on the darkness in your life.
2. Everyone contributed his quota to ensure the problem was solved. Whoever desires to move from small to big must be ready to learn from others. Don't conclude you don't need anyone's idea. Don't despise anyone because you may be amazed to discover that the solution lies with someone you least expect.
3. In an attempt to expand, they encountered a problem; the axe head fell into water and as long as it was in the water the dream could not be realised. Sometimes, in an attempt to find solution to a problem, you encounter other problems but you must never give up because those other problems are only distractions to hinder you from achieving your aim. You deal with a problem by finding an idea and implementing it. However, the process of implementation may bring developmental problems but you must not shut down because you encounter a problem.
As you set out to find solution to your problem, remember to keep an open mind to learn and do not give up in your pursuit. Victory is sure if you faint not. Receive the grace not to faint, in the name of Jesus.

Prayer/Action
* Pray that whatever you go through in life will make you better.
* Ask God for strength to pursue your goals and not give up in the face of challenges.
* Pray that the divine purpose for your life will come true in every process you go through.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: November shall be greater than January to October for the zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this, in the mighty name of Jesus.

One Body in Christ

Sunday 4 November
READ: I Corinthians 12:12-31
MORE LESSON: Ephesians 4:13-16

God arranged for the church to run smoothly and orderly. Everybody knows when to do what. For example, God has kept different offices in the church and specific officers to man these offices and ensure the smooth running of them. He has put some people in the ministry of help. Their job is that God has given them the grace to assist people in times of need, and encourage the Body. Most times they have the responsibility of rehabilitating those who have been imprisoned and engraft them back into the society, encouraging those facing persecution, binding up the broken hearted and ensuring their total healing etc. Those in the ministry of intercession stand in the gap for the Body. There are also ministerial offices like the apostle, prophet, pastor, evangelist and teacher.
God ensures that there is order and hierarchy in the Body so that all things will run smoothly. This means that every member of the Body is important because it is the corporate operation of these parts that ensures the total health and efficiency of the Body. At the same time, the Body cannot be made of one part, because it may not be able to supply the services of the missing parts.
Therefore, every member of the Body must be proud of his/her position, be effective and consistent in their assignment. However, the problem with the church today is that most people are not proud of what God has called them to do. They feel they deserve the position of the pastor or deacon etc., whereas God called them to be a children teacher. The truth is that everyone is at his or her best in their assignment where God has placed them. For instance, the natural habitat of fish is water. If for any reason the fish begins to feel it deserves to live on land like the lion, it will live all its life struggling. Some people are struggling today not because they are not intelligent but because they have left their calling or purpose and are trying to be like others. The easiest thing in life is to be you. Don't spend your precious life trying to be like someone. Be who God wants you to be.
In addition, God will reward everyone according to their obedience to what He asks them to do. It is only those who are faithful to what God has called them to do that will receive reward. Don't live your life doing another man's work. Find out what God will have you do and be committed to it.

Prayer/Action
* Ask God to help you discover your role in the body of Christ.
* Pray that you will find grace to perform your role.
* Pray that God will find you faithful in what He called you to do.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Mighty God, thank You for going ahead of us into 2018. The remaining journey of the year shall be more glorious than the beginning, in the name of Jesus

Remember Me I

Monday 5 November
READ: Luke 23:39-43
MORE LESSON: Genesis 8:1-4

The man that we read about in our text today was an armed robber. He probably started by stealing gradually in school, then he graduated to stealing without anyone knowing. He probably could not stop anymore and so got a gun and began to rob in the night. One day, he was caught and was sentenced to death by hanging; they were to nail him to the cross, side by side with the Saviour of the whole world. They got to the cross and everyone was dying gradually in pain. While the armed robber on the left side mocked the Saviour, this criminal rebuked him, saying they were guilty and deserved to die but Jesus was not guilty. He then looked at Jesus and said, …Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom: Verse 42. That touched the heart of Jesus and He replied, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise: Verse 43.
It excites me to know that the first person to make Heaven after Jesus was an armed robber and it tells me that you too can obtain mercy. You cannot be too much a sinner than that criminal; since he made it, then anyone else can make it. All that is to be done is call on God and say, “Remember me”. When God remembered Hannah, her barrenness disappeared; when God remembered Abraham, Sarah gave birth to Isaac. In Exodus chapter two, the Bible says that God remembered the children of Israel and their affliction and He sent a deliverer to take them out of bondage. When God remembers a man, his chains are broken, pains are over and afflictions of many years are ended. All you need today is to say, “Oh God, remember me”.
When Jesus was celebrated by Heaven, the armed robber was also celebrated. When Jesus got to the presence of the Father, He told Him that the job He gave Him had been properly done and that the armed robber was the first beneficiary of the redemption package. Jesus delivered that man because he made just one request, “Remember me”. The kingdom of God cannot open for you except God remembers you. When God remembered the armed robber, He forgave him his sin. If sinners will call upon God today to remember them and forgive them, their sins will be forgiven. If sick people will ask God to remember them today, all ailments will go. It was in pain that the man asked God to remember him and God heard him. I don't know the pain that you suffer, now is your time, your deliverance is in your mouth. Why not cry out to the Lord to remember you?

Prayer/Action
* Ask God for His mercy and that He will take away judgement.
* Ask God to remember you for good today.
* Pray that God will perform His promises for you.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Father, let mercy speak for me this month and let the spirit of iniquity be banned over me today, in the name of Jesus.

The Word of the Lord

Friday 29 June
READ: Psalm 105:16-20
MORE LESSON: Jeremiah 23:29

The Word of God is very powerful. It is as powerful as God Himself because God's Word is God. Whether the written or the spoken Word of God, God's Word is stronger than anything in all of creation. By it the earth was created, (Gen. 1:1-3) and by the Word also, the earth and everything in it is being held together (Heb. 1:3).
King David the psalmist testifies to the power of the Word,
The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon…. The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire. The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness...The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests… Psa. 29:5 & 79.
God can break the cedars of Lebanon; He can divide the flames of fire, shake away any wilderness and discover any forest.
He does it by His voice/Word. May the Lord give you the revelation of the power of His Word because that is the power by which God rules the earth and commands the heavens. That was why Jeremiah declared,
O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD: Jer. 22:29.
From today begin to address all your situations by the Word of the Lord. Find the suitable scriptures for your situation and begin to address that matter by what God's Word has said. Do it day and night. Do it persistently without being bothered about what the situation appears to be until by the power of the Word the situation changes.
The raw material for the whole of creation is God's Word and the only spare part that can fix any damaged part is that same Word of God. Speak the Word in private and public confession. Speak it in the company of friends, in the place of prayer and in the face of every challenge. Believe in it and never doubt it. Today, your earth must hear the Word of the Lord and obey. This therefore, is a wake up call on all believers to do more concerning knowing the Word. Knowledge of the Word precedes the application and confession of the Word. If we don't know the Word, we cannot use it. The Word must be in our mouth.
But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach: Rom. 10:8.

Prayer/Action
* Ask the voice of the Lord to prevail over all situations in your life.
* Pray that the power of the Word will manifest in your life.
* Pray that the Word of God will be like hammer in your mouth to break into pieces every negative matter that has persisted over time in your life.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: I shall live to my old age like Abraham and the Lord shall bless me in all things. I shall be satisfied with long life, in the mighty name of Jesus.