Anointing for Profit

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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Acts 10:38

38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

MORE LESSON: Matthew 25:14-30

14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Monday, 20 October

Memory Verse: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Acts 10:38

There is an anointing for doing good, an empowerment that God gives to a man and expects him to benefit himself and other people with. The anointing is for healing, progress, refuge, and goodness to the person who bears it and whoever encounters it. Anointing people with oil in church is not a religious ceremony because there is a promise that God will come to everyone after the anointing. If you are anointed, graced, and gifted by God to do anything, know that God expects it to benefit you and everyone around you. It is essential to recognise that the glory, anointing, and blessings God gives you are intended to impact lives positively. You should not accumulate materials solely for yourself and your family.

I want you to know that God likes profits. From the Bible texts we read, we know that when God invests, He expects profit. The Bible also affirms, But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal: 1 Corinthians 12:7. One way of making sure there is profit on God's gifting, talent, and anointing on your life is to put it to use for the good of others actively. You will also reap profits from it. The servants given five and two talents put them to use and made profits for the Master, and He is pleased with them and rewards them. By putting their talents to use, they profit themselves, profit the people that they offer services to, in addition to making profits for the Master. The servant who is given one talent goes ahead to hide it in order not to lose it. However, it is also of no use to humanity, to the Master, or himself. Therefore, the Master punishes him for not making a profit.

Many Christians have abandoned their businesses, careers, ministries, and lives because they believe God disapproves of profit. Some believers in business can buy something for N20 and sell it for N15, thinking that is holiness. That is being religious, not being spiritual. It is God's desire that you have extra input over your input. It is a good thing when you gain in life; for every input you make, you should receive what you put in and more in terms of profit. The investment of God in your life will not be a waste, in Jesus' name. I pray that you will be profitable to yourself, your family, the church, the world, and the Kingdom of God at large in all your lifetime.

Prayer/Action

* Pray for the anointing to do good at all time

* Ask the Lord for grace to be an addition to his kingdom through your life and in giving

* Pray wisdom for profit in your business and endeavours in life.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Wasters of destiny, over me and my family, catch fire now, in the powerful name of Jesus.

© Strength for My Days by Bishop David Bakare - All Rights Reserved

Hope for an Esau

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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Genesis 27:30-40

30 And it came to pass, as soon as Isaac had made an end of blessing Jacob, and Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. 31 And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son's venison, that thy soul may bless me. 32 And Isaac his father said unto him, Who art thou? And he said, I am thy son, thy firstborn Esau. 33 And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed. 34 And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father. 35 And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing. 36 And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? 37 And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son? 38 And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept. 39 And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above; 40 And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.

MORE LESSON: Hebrews 4:16

16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need

Sunday, 19 October

Memory Verse: ...and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck. Genesis 27:40

The story of Esau has been told to us since kindergarten. We are familiar with the causes and consequences of Esau's actions. Esau undoubtedly attracted judgment and hatred from God (Malachi 1:2-3) by being nonchalant about his birthright. He lived out the prophecy that preceded him from the womb (Genesis 25:23). In Genesis 27:1, Esau is portrayed as the beloved son of Isaac, who was entitled to Isaac's blessing, but his destiny was hijacked by the subtlety of his mother and brother. He narrowly missed receiving his blessing (v. 30).

However, Esau rescued his destiny by insisting that his father give him just one blessing. When you access one blessing from God, you are made. Esau did not give up. What did he do? He wept aloud and waited before his father without shame (Hebrews 4:16). What do you do with what you believe in? Many of us have been quiet for too long in pain. It is time to ask the Father for just a blessing. Become agitated in your spirit that the dominion of the oppressor might come under your feet. (Vs39-40). Put your past behind you like Esau did in Genesis 33:4. Move forward so that you can access your blessings and have the testimony of Esau (Genesis 33:9).

Let this new glory not pass you by; stand up, be restless, take your stand as a child of God. He loves you; He proclaimed this Himself when He sent Jesus to redeem you. Take advantage of God's promises and be persistent; pray especially when all hope is lost, like Esau. Do as the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-10. 18:1-10. If you do not give up holding on to God, there is hope for you. He is the God of a second chance! If one is lost, there is hope for another. Stir up your spirit and call on God for help today.

Prayer/Action

* Ask God to grant you the advantage of Esau

* Pray for grace to wait until the prophecy over your life and destiny is fulfilled

* Pray the glory of God will not pass you by until you becomes everything and more that God said about you

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: Every handwriting of poverty, visible and invisible over my life and future, is this day abolished, in the victorious name of Jesus.

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A Thousand Times Increase

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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Mark 4:38

38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?.

MORE LESSON: Deuteronomy 1:10-11

10 he LORD your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude. 11 (The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

Saturday, 18 October

Memory Verse: The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you! Deuteronomy 1:11

In the parable of the Sower, we see what happens when seed falls on different kinds of ground. The different types of ground denote the various kinds of hearts with which people receive the Word of God. According to the text, some seed fell by the wayside, some on the rock, and some among thorns, and they all did not bear fruit. However, some fell on good soil and were fruitful. Even on the good soil, there were different levels of fruit-bearing. The Scripture says that some gave thirtyfold, some sixtyfold, and some a hundredfold yield. A thirtyfold return is commendable when compared to the unfruitful grounds, but it is not comparable to a hundredfold return. Levels are evident. So, glory is also in levels.

In Genesis 26:12, Isaac sowed during a time of famine and received a hundredfold harvest in the same year, and God blessed him. He had a hundredfold and was also blessed by God. So even as great as the hundredfold is, it is not all that there is to the blessing of God. Reading further, we can see other evidence of the blessing of God on Isaac's life in addition to the hundredfold that he received, and the man waxed great and went forward and grew until he became very great. For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him: Genesis 26:13-14. It is God's desire for you to receive the hundredfold increase and be so blessed that the evidence is clear. God wants to bless you till you become the envy of the unbelievers around you. When you are blessed, it shows. It is not appropriate to continually say that you are blessed without anything to show for it. From today, you will have evidence of God's blessing on your life, in the name of Jesus.

The hundredfold increase is terrific, and it is God's will for you to be a hundredfold of what you are right now by this time next year. However, I have discovered that the hundredfold growth is not all there is to God's blessing, in Deut. 1:11, Moses blesses the children of Israel, The LORD your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude. The LORD God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you! Deuteronomy 1:10-11.

Even though God has already multiplied Israel to be as the stars of heaven, Moses still prays that God will make them a thousand times more. That is a thousand-fold enlargement. There is truly no limit to God's capacity to bless. He has surely blessed you, or else you would not be where you are today. However, I tell you there is more; believe God for more. Ask Him not for a hundredfold but a thousand-fold abundance, and more.

Prayer/Action

* Thank God for His provisions to increase a thousand times more.

* Pray that you will attain to the maximum all that the Lord has for you.

* Ask that you will increase a thousand times more in everything

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: The siege of poverty is broken over me today, I begin to walk in plenty from now on, in the wonderful name of Jesus.

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Be Great —Your God is Great

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SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Job 5:25-27

25 Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thine offspring as the grass of the earth. 26 Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season. 27 Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good

MORE LESSON: Job 8:7

7 Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.

Friday, 17 October

Memory Verse: Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. Job 8:7

TODAY’S FASTING FOCUS: Agents of death catch fire;2 Kings 1:8-5

Everything about God is on a grand scale. God does not do His things small: whatever God does, even if it starts small, will never remain small. As big as the Earth is, it is not the biggest planet God made. The planet Jupiter is about 20 times bigger than the Earth. This is not to talk of the sun and stars, which are created immeasurably vast, even though they look smaller to us than they are, because of the great distance. The entire universe is simply beyond description in terms of magnitude. All these are just minute pointers to the greatness of God. God is beyond excellent, and as His offspring, so should you be. It is said that the human brain can generate 3 million ideas per day, and one idea is sufficient to make you great in life. Every provision needed by man for greatness has been deposited in Him by the Great One. You have no reason to be small in destiny.

All the Patriarchs in the Bible who served God ultimately achieved greatness. Abraham, who was given up on having a single son, ended up having eight biological children. However, that was not all; through the covenant, Abraham's spiritual and biological offspring continue to multiply in millions to this day. That cannot come from a small God. Abraham was a great man, but Isaac became even greater, until he became very significant. (Genesis 26:13) Israel also became so much of a force in Egypt that Pharaoh was afraid that they would take over the land from him. When Israel was coming out of Egypt, King Balak of Moab saw them and was worried because they were too great for him. (Numbers 22:1-5). Joseph went to a country as a slave and grew to become the prime minister there. The excellent man Job also, after being tested and cut down, rose and became great again. He eventually had seven sons, three daughters, and twice the wealth he had before the enemy struck him. The enemy struck him.

David was so great that the nations around him were subdued under him. Solomon had wisdom and wealth greater than any earthly king before or after him. Esther also rose from being a slave to become a queen in the palace. Mordecai, from being a gateman, became one who rode on the king's horse, and eventually he became the second in command in that country. These people are a collective testimony of men becoming great because they served a great God. You are serving the same God they served. Compare who you are today with who your God is, and you will realize that you need to be more. Compare what you have achieved to what your God can do, and you will realize that you have not scratched the surface of His possibilities. Rise and take your place. You were created great by a great God; refuse to be small.

Prayer/Action

* Pray for the Spirit of greatness to rest upon you.

* Declare that over your family business and work greatness is your portion

* Ask the Lord to subdue everything that has been standing as an obstacle in your life and destiny.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER: I prophesy against every agent of death assigned to waste lives in my family and Church, begin to catch fire now, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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