VOT: Voice of Testimony

VOT: May 7, 2024: Praise delivers from Prison” (Spiritual or Physical) P-factor Case Study: Paul & Silas (Acts 16: 16). The P-factor. The antidote of Pain is Praise. It is important to note that God sometimes allows us to go through experiences which may not appear pleasant at the beginning, but will always work together to bring glory to God and give us reasons to praise God. Paul and Silas were trapped in the Prison temporarily, but they praised their way out of the Prison. Praise shuts the door of discouragement and breakdown and opens the door of deliverance and breakthrough. 1. P-1: Plead for mercy. It is wisdom to clear the way by ensuring we repent either wrong or right. Mercy and Grace are signs of humility which begets favour. 2. P-2: Partner with God The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. You just develop fellowship with the Godhead and be led by the Holy Spirit. 3. P-3: Praise God even when you cannot see any changes and in a short time, the pain will turn to gain. Paul and Silas demonstrated this principle and they saw the miraculous hand of God deliver them from the Prison. 4. P-4: Power is released through praise. After Paul and Silas praised God and all around them including the Jailers were saved. “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.” And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.” Acts‬ ‭16‬:‭25‬-‭28‬, ‭30‬-‭34‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: March 26, 2024 A missed step must not stop your advancement “Take another step forward” Do not be so discouraged when you make any mistake or miss your step on your journey. You must always have the mindset of forward ever and backward never regardless of whether you intentionally miss your step while in motion or mistakenly take a wrong direction. Life can sometimes appear to be such that you feel you got it all correct due to your human judgement or assumptions, but later discover you were wrong by your own discovery or someone pointing it to you. In this glorious journey of life, God will sometimes allow you or permit you to fail so that you can learn to do it better and even become the best in the future. For instance, someone who may have failed a professional exam may turn out to be the best at their profession if they refuse to quit, but rather are quick to make the necessary adjustments and put in a little more effort or energy to be the best. While men are quick to write their fellow men off, God is always ready to give many chances to as many who refuse to stay in the pit or stay down. The Bible tells us that the righteous may fall seven times, but still rise to the top. David was known and recognized by God as a man after His heart because he did not entertain shame or fear each time he fell short of the glory of God, but rather was quick to repent. The Lord will never despise a broken and contrite spirit. Brokenness (total repentance) often leads to all round wholeness and total restoration. Humility is a great asset that will lift you far beyond your imagination and comprehension. Nugget 1. Whenever you make a mistake, don’t stay in the defeated or discouraged place or position, but rise up and try again. There are no super stars in the Kingdom, but only “Kingdom stars” marvelously helped by God. 2. It is better to move and miss your step which can be adjusted than not take any step. The four lepers at the gate of Samaria were afraid to move initially because of the Syrians. However when they took the bold step to go forward, to their greatest surprise what they feared so greatly had been arrested by God. ”For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.“ ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭24‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ”But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”“ James‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ”The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.“ Psalms‬ ‭51‬:‭17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ”Now there were four leprous men at the entrance of the gate; and they said to one another, “Why are we sitting here until we die? If we say, ‘We will enter the city,’ the famine is in the city, and we shall die there. And if we sit here, we die also. Now therefore, come, let us surrender to the army of the Syrians. If they keep us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall only die.” And they rose at twilight to go to the camp of the Syrians; and when they had come to the outskirts of the Syrian camp, to their surprise no one was there.“ ‭‭II Kings‬ ‭7‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: February 14, 2024-Greater love “Agape” The word “Love” is often used so commonly that it has become a “cliche” Agape love surpasses human understanding, and it is the God-kind of love. Acronym of Agape A: Above-It is from Heaven and is selfless because Jesus laid down His life for all G: God-kind, no compromise. The human mind cannot comprehend it. A: All men deserve to be shown this kind of love P: Power to live above the flesh. It grants the power to subdue the flesh and its lusts E: Everlasting love. It endures forever. It does not expire or become stale. It does not come with the burning desire to sin against the flesh but rather subdues the flesh. Acronym of Love L: Look out for others O: Obedience to God and His word V: Value the life of God “Zoe” E: Empowered by the Holy Spirit to show love. ”Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.“ ‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ”There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.“ ‭‭I John‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ”We love Him because He first loved us.“ ‭‭I John‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ”For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.“ ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ”Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.“ ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭1‬-‭4‬, ‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NKJV.‬‬

VOT: February 9, 2024 Desperate Faith overlooks all odds “The Syrophoenician Woman” Matthew 15:21-28. The Syrophoenician Woman’s daughter was demon-possessed and she desperately needed Jesus to step into her situation and heal her daughter. For this reason, she was not offended by the words of Jesus, who was trying to make her understand her not been qualified by law to receive the blessing. When Jesus saw how desperate she was, He exempted her from the law and she received her miracle as her daughter was healed that same hour. ”Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.” But He answered and said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” But He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” And she said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.“ Matthew 15:21-28 NKJV.

VOT: January 21, 2024- Jesus, our Guarantor and Sure Foundation. Whenever we need to purchase earthly goods or anything we cannot fully pay for, we often ask for a guarantor. However, in Christ we have an eternal guarantee or security because He purchased it for man (us) for free with His precious Blood. Hence we can boldly approach the throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace and favour any time we are in need. Unlike Man, Jesus is our surety, who does not expect material gifts from us except our willingness and obedience to hearken unto His voice or yield to divine instructions. When we heed to His voice diligently we receive unlimited blessings effortlessly. The struggle is eradicated and peace is restored. Jesus, “The Sure Foundation” guarantees Peace. He gives peace that surpasses all understanding. The strength and durability of a building is dependent on the foundation laid at the preparatory stage. If the foundation is not strong or solid, the building cannot last long. If we want our lives to be peaceful and joyful, we must give our hearts to Jesus Christ, the prince of peace and the joy of the world. A life with Christ is one of Peace and in one piece while a life without Christ is shattered or broken to pieces. When we come to Jesus Christ, He puts back the broken pieces into one beautiful piece like the puzzle. Jesus Christ is the sure Foundation that guarantees joy and peace. “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”” John 16:33 NKJV “Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily.” Isaiah 28:16 NKJV. ”Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.“ Hebrews 4:16 NKJV ”By so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant.“ Hebrews 7:22 NKJV ”But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.“ Hebrews 8:6 NKJV. ”Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.“ Hebrews 10:19-23 NKJV

VOT: March 24, 2024 God is working behind the scene “Do not quit” Often times we assume that because there is no immediate result or manifestation, God is not involved or He is not concerned about the issues we are faced with or experiencing. However, it is the exact opposite because He (God) is often silent or calm even in the midst of the storm. Jesus Christ, our Saviour commanded the storm to be still and it obeyed Him. When Peter and the disciples toiled all night and caught nothing, Jesus was closer than they could imagine. They washed their net as a sign that they had lost hope despite all efforts to catch a single fish. One wise thing about their attitude was the fact that though they washed their net ready to leave, but they did not leave the scene. Interestingly He (Jesus) stepped in when they least expected Him and changed their story to glory as they had the testimony and turnaround. Their empty net was transformed to plenty. The yoke of fruitlessness and stagnation was broken moving them from “Breakdown to Breakthrough” from “Test to Testimony” and from “Frustration to Celebration”, “Denial to Distinction” “Overwhelmed to Overjoyed” Nugget 1. Even when it seems all hope is lost and you wash your net, stay in the scene. Wait for Jesus to take over your boat and net and you are guaranteed “Overflow” 2. When you are divinely positioned in the right location or divine location, your allocation will not elude you. Prayer: Father help me to be spiritually sensitive and discern your presence even when I cannot see or feel it. Let your grace abound towards me to wait patiently for your appearance in Jesus’ name, Amen. So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. Luke 5 : 1-7 NKJV.

VOT: January 1, 2024 Divine Partnership “Spiritual vs. Physical” As we start a new year and a new journey, one very common factor to all is the “NEW BEGINNING & NEW DAWN” Everyone always has high expectations and makes plans for the new year. This is very much expected, , but it is important for the plans to be in line with God’s plans and Agenda. Any other plan outside God’s will may be aborted on the journey or face hiccups or speed bumps on the journey. Therefore it is wise to always invite God, The Holy Spirit, our great “Helper” to guide and direct us as He Has been ordained to and as He Has done from the beginning. In the creation, the Spirit of God hovered in the voidness and empty space and Light was created out of darkness. If God started off by partnering with God The Son, Jesus Christ and God The Holy Spirit, it is wisdom for us, God’s creation, having His Divine nature “DNA” to follow the same process. There is always a difference between a life guided by the Holy Spirit and a life that is self dependent. Since we know in part, unlike “The All knowing God” we will be short changing ourselves if we act in a manner that seems “Self dependent” Let us be proactive and partner with God the Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit on this new journey and it will surely end in praise in Jesus’ name, Amen. It is very clear to all that the Spiritual realm though invisible is more real than the physical. Decisions are often made in the “Spiritual realm” and manifest in the “Physical realm” hence we must be spiritually minded. The Holy Spirit is the revealer of deep secrets hidden in the spiritual before they manifest in the physical realm. The bible admonishes us that , the things we see are temporal while the things we do not see are eternal in the Heavens. In order words, our expectations must be high, but also rightly align with God’s desires. It is the Holy Spirit that gives us divine wisdom and understanding to navigate life with so much ease and peace. This has a good reward of delivering unto us excellence and beauty according to God’s good will for us to prosper and do greater exploits. Nuggets A life that is guided by the Holy Spirit all through the journey will be fruitful and impactful. Prayer: Father as I embark on this new journey, please grant me the Spirit of discernment to discern your voice and to be totally yielded to the dictates and promptings of “The Holy Spirit” Sweet Spirit of the living God, I welcome you to take your place and have your way in every department of my life in Jesus’ name, Amen. ”Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” Whenever you turn to the right hand Or whenever you turn to the left.“ Isaiah 30:21 NKJV. ”And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—“ John 14:16 NKJV. ”“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.“ Isaiah 43:18-19 NKJV. ”For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.“ I John 5:7-8 NKJV

VOT: December 31, 2023 The beauty of the end of a thing “Praise worthy” In the beginning the earth was void and empty until God spoke Light and every other creature into existence including Man. In like manner everything usually looks unclear at the start or early stages you are not sure what the outcome will be. However as times goes on it becomes clearer and more beautiful with the help of the Holy Spirit. We must bear in mind that we cannot make progress in our flesh, but need the guidance and help of the Holy Spirit. For example, in the beginning, the Spirit of God moved in the void or empty space and that brought form and order to the entire earth. We need the Holy Spirit to take us throughout the journey of life and cause us to land safely at our expected destination. The beauty is obvious after the Spirit of God moves as seen in the beginning. When the Spirit of God moved in the creation, Light was spoken into existence, vegetation, birds, animals and even Man was created. It is very unwise to give up on yourself or any situation at the early stage, because we know in part and cannot judge by our physical eyes or temporary state of things. Therefore we must hold on steadfast to the All Powerful (Omnipotent) and All knowing God (Omniscience). When you allow the Spirit of God to have His free way in your life and in any and every situation, you will surely see the goodness and mercy of God and ultimately the beauty and glory of God revealed. Zacharias did not stop going to burn incense in the temple even when the beginning was hopeless and he later received his long awaited miracle Child John the Baptist. Hannah also did not stop visiting Shiloh even when she did not receive her miracle Child. But at the end, she received her Samuel by Faith. The Woman with the issue of Blood did not stop trusting God, but she kept pressing harder until she eventually encountered Jesus Christ when men had failed her. Today, praise God in all things, and you will see Him perfecting all for His glory. Both the successes and the failures are permitted for a reason and only for a season. If you have the right attitude, God can move you from ground zero and make you a hero. Mephibosheth thought it was over when he fell and was Lame, but mercy found him and made him to sit with Kings and Princes because God qualified him to be in the position than men would have rejected him or despised him. Nugget You need God connection not man connection. When God is for you, man will have no choice, but to bow down and obey God’s instruction in your favour. Bartimaeus who was blind was despised by men, until Jesus commanded them to bring him. When Jesus sent for him to be brought, it was the same people who disregarded him that he used to establish him. Prayer: Father raise helpers for me even in the midst of my adversaries and cause me to advance forward in Jesus’ name, Amen. ”The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.“ Ecclesiastes 7:8 NKJV. ”And God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters He called Seas. And God saw that it was good.“ Genesis 1:10 NKJV.

VOT: June 30, 2023 “Divine mandate and verdict” “Supernatural overrules the Natural” God’s counsel overrules every evil counsel or agenda. Regardless of the agenda and calendar of the adversary, it can never withstand the divine mandate of the Lord. It is The Lord’s good counsel that prevails over any and every evil plot or agenda of the adversary. The key factor is maintaining a positive spiritual stand on the Lord’s side. When we stay focused on the Lord’s side without wavering, we attract new mercies and maintain our divine identity in Christ. We can rely on God’s unfailing power and His everlasting mercy. Taking a stand on God’s side in righteousness will lead to a divine turn around and attract uncommon favour, opening the door for unlimited blessing. The blessings of the Lord are inevitable as long as our faith remains unwavering and unshakable. Standing immovable and demonstrating violent faith in God will chase our adversaries far way from us and ensure that God’s counsel overrules the counsel of our adversaries. David, Daniel, Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego demonstrated such desperate and violent faith in God. Also, the four friends of the paralytic demonstrated desperate and violent faith in God and were able to save the life of their friend who was a paralytic, but received divine healing after he was carried to Jesus. Nugget 1. The level of your active faith through your prophetic declaration determines how much of the supernatural power you are able to partake of “The Woman with the issue of Blood” Mark 5:25-34. 2. Any word spoken outside the Word of God as well as evil suggestions and imaginations must be treated as ordinary or insignificant, and must not dictate to us. It is good for nothing and must be trashed or eradicated. “Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass, When the Lord has not commanded it?” ‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3‬:‭37‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, Who eat up my people as they eat bread, And do not call on the Lord? There they are in great fear, For God is with the generation of the righteous. You shame the counsel of the poor, But the Lord is his refuge. Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭14‬:‭4‬-‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV.‬‬ “And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”” Mark‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV.‬‬

VOT: February 15, 2024 Give Jesus your boat: “Breakdown to Breakthrough” Luke 5. Usually we put in so much effort to achieve great results, without asking for help from God early. It is often when we get stranded or helpless or when there seems to be no other way out that we remember to dial into the heavenly “Unfailing line” which is never engaged when we call for help (Holy Spirit). However, at any and every point we come to realization and make the necessary amends, handing our boat to Jesus Christ, there is usually a turnaround for good and for glory. It’s never too late to call on God, The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit for “Divine Help” The heavenly line is open 24/7 and always hearkens unto our voice call or voice message. Even if you have washed your net, Jesus can still help you to start afresh and grant your desired breakthrough. “Breakdown to Breakthrough” Nugget Even if you have wash your net or so discouraged, do not quit the scene of your miracle Even in the midst of obstacles, miracles abound. You can choose to turn your obstacle to a stepping stone , not a stumbling block. The four friends of the leper in Mark 2 tore the roof to get to where Jesus was without thinking of the consequences of having to repair the roof. Faith must be active, not passive. If four friends of the paralytic man had delayed, the miracle may have eluded their friend. Slothfulness is an enemy of faith. Whatever you are expected to do to receive your blessing, do not hesitate, just act and you will see God’s mighty hand of deliverance. “And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.” Luke‬ ‭5:2-4, 6‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭2‬:‭4-5 KJV

VOT: December 4, 2023 Outer crowd to the Inner Court “Divine Shift” The Beautiful Gate” PJ-factor (Peter and John) Our case study is the Man that was lame from birth who was daily laid at “The Beautiful Gate” at the ninth hour of Prayer. The fact that he was strategically carried to the temple at the hour of Prayer is significant because, that positioned him right to encounter Peter and John. They did not have what he was expecting or wanted, but they had what he needed. He needed Jesus Christ to come into his battered life to make him better. He was also at the “Beautiful Gate” but his life was not beautiful. Therefore, he also needed Jesus to make his life beautiful beyond being around or associated with beautiful people or surrounding. Nugget 1. No matter how beautiful you are, or your surrounding and things around you look, you are NOT beautiful without Christ. 2. Everyone needs a Peter and John (PJ-factor) to point them to what they need or who they need “JESUS” (WORD). This is Permanent and everlasting. On the contrary, what we want is often WORLDLY desires which is temporary and can easily fade away. Choose right by the help of the Holy Spirit. It is wise to invite Jesus Christ into your life so that you can move from the outer Beautiful gate to the Beautiful inner courts or His Holy presence where you can actually behold the beauty of the Lord. Prayer avails much with much Patience P-1: Purify your hearts through genuine repentance P-2: Position yourself to receive the Word P-3: Prophesy to the situation P-4: Praise God before, while waiting and after receiving answers P-5: Persistence-Refuse to quit and you are sure to win P-6: Presence of God P-7: Power of God released when Jesus takes over. P-8: Push (Pray Until Something Happens) the Violent take it by force P-9: Patience will make you wait till you meet your destiny helper “Peter and John” PJ factor P-10: Preach the good news of Salvation and win souls for Christ. After the man who was Lame received his miracle, he obviously went about sharing his testimony. J-1: Jesus is the answer to any question or puzzle that is not clear to the natural eyes. The supernatural power of Jesus overrules the natural. J-2: Joy comes after a season of weeping ( Psalm 30:5) J-3: Jubilation is the antidote of frustration. Paul and Silas sang hymns in the prison. Choose to jubilate and not stay frustrated even in the prison of life. “Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.” So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭3:1-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: October 5, 2023 The Dynamics of Creativity “Dominion Mandate” God is progressive in nature, not static. He is innovative, always looking for new ways to advance His Creation which includes you. You are peculiar, too branded to be stranded You carry the DNA of God and possess the seed of greatness which means, you have all it takes to be complete “In Christ”: Ye are complete “In” Him which means, outside Christ, you are incomplete. “And you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Your totality is first spiritual before it is made manifest in the flesh. The battle is first won in the Spirit before it is made manifest in the flesh. 1 John 5:4. You are born a “Winner” or an “Overcomer” and you are “More than a Conqueror” God is In you, with you and for you. You are all covered, well rounded. Therefore you must stay grounded in the Word in order for you to secure the blessings and benefits in totality. The most crucial aspect of life is not just receiving, but maintaining it. For example it is easy and important to receive your healing or deliverance, but more importantly, you must work hard prayerfully to stay healed or free from the oppression. This brings us to a very aspect of life that will make us keep soaring higher and gaining more grounds as well as attaining higher heights even rising to the peak or pinnacle of our life. Loyalty, (Obedience) Diligence and Faithfulness as well as FERVENCY of the Spirit Dominion mandate: God’s good Will is for us to be in charge of all (to-t-al) totally in control. Genesis 1:26. The total Woman has power and God’s backing to exercise spiritual authority. Luke 10:19. Esther took charge when she was faced with a desperate situation. God wants us to always be in charge of all He Has put in our care. Hence He (GOD) created us from the rib of man and gave us the responsibility of being a helpmeet to man. Genesis 2:18. *Every Woman has a missing piece or an issue which they need Jesus to resolve by them humbling themselves under the mighty hand of God and touching the hem of His garment. Mark 5:25-34.

VOT: May 29, 2023 P.R.I.D.E: P-Personal-Ride “Pride is toxic” Pride can be abbreviated to “Personal Ride” This is because the focus and emphasis is usually on “Self” and it is subtle, always pretending to relate to others but with is a hidden personal interest. Everyone of God’s creation must be watchful of it (Pride) because often times it is not obvious physically, but reflects in our actions and reactions. It is not wise to be proud, because the same way people ascend to the top is the same way people descend to the bottom. Interestingly you are likely to meet the same person or group of people while on the journey either to the top or to the bottom. A good example is the life of Joseph and his encounter with his brothers. It was his humility that kept him calm and, he restrained himself from fighting back when they despised him and plotted against him. This was his lowest point or Valley experience, but he chose to stay focused on his dreams and vision. At the beginning his life looked like a puzzle, scattered, uncertain. He did not know how his story of life will end. To many, he appeared stupid for not responding to the attacks of his adversaries which unfortunately at that time happened to be his own blood brothers or family. The end of his journey proved that humility is not stupidity as most people think. Pharaoh recognized the power and wisdom Joseph had, but that did not make Joseph proud. He returned all the glory to God and that explains why he was elevated to the top. Nuggets 1. The fact that you are been mocked at or despised when you are still at the bottom, does not mean you cannot climb to the mountain top. 2. Also even if you are in the Valley of dry bones, you can change your status or condition through your prophetic confession and show casing your gifts and talents. 3. Joseph’s gift and talent made a way for him to ascend to the top to confirm the dream he had and to fulfill God’s original plan and purpose foe his life. He was not drowned in the pit, but made his way to the top of the mountain through faith and patience. 4. Others may find it difficult to point out Pride because it is a very contentious subject which no one ever wants to admit to. It is wise to take heed and be watchful to ensure you are not operating in subtle Pride. 5. The antidote of Pride is always an intentional act of humility whereby we have to subdue our flesh or allow “The Holy Spirit” who is our great helper to give us the grace to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God. 6. Painfully, those who fail to humble themselves may forcefully be humbled by circumstances or directly by God. It is wiser to allow man correct us and give us the chance to be humble which is still safer regardless of how painful it is. 7. When we allow God humble us, it is very difficult to bear and can even have terrible or negative and unbearable effect. Prayer 1. Father please give me wisdom to humble myself willingly and not find myself in a situation where I am forced to be humble. 2. Father please grant me the grace to stay humble in whatever position or condition, so that I may obtain your mercy in any messy situation in Jesus’ name, Amen. “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest. And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance. So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and Lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭45:5-8‬ ‭KJV‬‬.

VOT: April 8, 2024-Waiting not wasting “The Best for the Last” Most times it appears as though waiting is a waste of time. However, there is glory ahead and hidden treasures or benefits behind every season of “Waiting” There is always a beautiful and glorious end to every season of waiting on GOD, NOT MAN. Acronym and treasures in “Waiting” W: Wear the garment of Patience A: Anxiety is overcome over time I: Impossibilities give way T: Time is well utilized I: Integrity of the Word is proven. N: No slackness with God’s promises G: Grace is multiplied and God is glorified. Exalted: Many who waited like Abraham and Sarah possessed most or all of these qualities while in God’s waiting room. There is beauty in waiting “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalms‬ ‭27:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: “For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:35-39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭6:17-18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:5‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: May 8, 2024 Divine Arrangement “Pieces to Peace” P-factor There is a mystery that can only be revealed or unfolded by making an intentional move of putting things in the right order or perspective as expected by God. This must be first achieved spiritually hence the Word “Divine” is , the appropriate word to use for this to take place. This arrangement can only be done by God through “The Holy Spirit” hence it is divine. The arrangement or re-arrangement of life or events is similar to arranging the scattered puzzle. Sometimes, life may appear like that puzzle that you are trying so hard to figure out how best to arrange it to make it perfect or beautiful as the original state. For example, a life may be referred to as chaotic when there are repeated challenges in one particular area or several areas of life, ranging from health, marriage, finances and so much more. The missing piece is “Obedience of Christ” (The Word) which could be in any area. Once there is disobedience of God’s Word in any area of life, it has a ripple effect on all other areas. This is why God expects “Total Obedience” and not partial. Saul suffered the consequence of partial obedience, Ananias and Saphira also suffered the consequence of partial obedience when they failed to tell the whole truth. Nugget 1. God will not lower His divine standard or mandate for man that He created 2. The absence of Christ leads to “Crisis” 3. Partial obedience is the same as Disobedience P-1: Pray for others, do not Prey on them P-2: Praise will open every Prison door. Paul and Silas. Acts 16:25. P-3: Power is released through fervent prayer to rearrange the Puzzle P-4: Perfection is achieved through faith and Patience P-5: Picture is clearer and more beautiful when scriptures is followed accordingly and through humility. “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭14‬ ‭KJV.

VOT: March 12, 2024 Avoid excuses “Availability precedes Ability” Excuses make you lose your ultimate reward. Excuses short circuit blessings. An “Excuse” in simple terms is giving a reason for not doing something or giving a helping hand in some cases. The act of giving excuse may be a genuine or truthful reason for refusal to do a thing or declining to offer help when requested for. At the instant an excuse is given it might seem acceptable, but on the long run it may negatively impact the person who constantly gives it. Therefore we must take heed and refrain from making it a habit of always giving excuses. One very clear case in the bible was the parable of the “Wedding Banquet” Initially, Jesus opened the invitation to all, but when they all started giving excuses, He decided to reach out to people who even seemed unqualified to be invited. He went to the streets or by-ways to invite people who probably didn’t know him or He didn’t know. To His amazement those that were given a short notice with very unfavourable conditions happened to be those who honoured the invitation and did not give any excuses but even came early to the banquet. In order words, the blessing was given to those that may have been unqualified in the sight of men. God qualifies the unqualified and multiplies grace upon the willing and obedient. Nuggets 1. While men look for the able and qualified, God looks for the available though they may be unqualified. It is God that gives the ability once there is availability. 2. Excuse could be as a result of laziness, slackness or slothfulness 3. Excuses could also be given due to fear or lack of faith and trust in God or anxiety and uncertainty of the situation. 4. Excuses could open the door for our adversaries to accuse us. Adam and Eve gave excuses for their disobedience at the garden of Eden. Many people still fall short in this area. 5. Excuse will make you lose your chances or opportunities to those who are ready to go the extra mile or sacrificially give of themselves to do that which was ordained for the one who gave the excuse. Prayer Father grant me the grace to be obedient to divine instructions and stop giving excuses so that I do not trade my miracle or carelessly give my chances or opportunities to others who do not give excuses. “Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: and sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. So that servant came, and shewed his Lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭16‬-‭24‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: May 16, 2024 The Glory and Beauty of Humility. Heaven’s template” Humility is not stupidity. To men it might appear to be, but to God, it is the greatest wisdom we can demonstrate to mankind on earth. Heaven applauds us and promotes us when we live a life of total humility. Our crown is reserved for us in Heaven just as our saviour Jesus Christ received His crown and so many others who had to humble themselves to serve man. Jesus set a good example by laying down His blessed life for mankind. He gave His life freely to man as a demonstration of the love He Has for us. We are called to follow the good example Jesus set while on earth in human flesh. When we humble ourselves, we will see the mighty hand of God in action in all areas of our lives. It takes humility to accept wrong sometimes when you are right just to be at peace with all men. Sometimes we are made to suffer for what we are innocent of, just like Jesus did. Humility simply means we must subdue our flesh to come under the dictates of the indwelling spirit of God in us. To drop offence and forgive even when it is difficult is a sign of humility. Just like Jesus did, Joseph, David and so many others did you can choose humility and see yourself exalted just as they were to their Palace or throne. Humility promotes peace and unity. Psalm 133 Acronym of Humility H: Heart. It starts from the heart. A pure and contrite heart the Lord will not despise. Hallow the name of God by a heart of worship. Help from above. Looking on to God U: Under the mighty hand of God M: Meekness or teachable spirit I: Intentional L: Love of Christ; Learn from God’s Word I: Integrity of Heart and a contrite spirit. Joseph and David. T: Trust God totally Y: Yield totally to the Holy Spirit “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” James‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭KJV. “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” Psalm‬ ‭51‬:‭17‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “The eternal God is thy refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms: And he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; And shall say, Destroy them.” Deuteronomy‬ ‭33‬:‭27‬ ‭KJV. “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:” 1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭6‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, Even Aaron's beard: That went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, And as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: For there the LORD commanded the blessing, Even life for evermore.” Psalm‬ ‭133‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: May 11, 2023 Avoid excuses “Availability precedes Ability” Excuses short circuit blessings and makes you lose your ultimate reward. An “Excuse” in simple terms is giving a reason for not doing something or giving a helping hand in some cases. The act of giving excuse may be a genuine or truthful reason for refusal to do a thing or declining to offer help when requested for. At the instant an excuse is given it might seem acceptable, but on the long run it may negatively impact the person who constantly gives it. Therefore we must take heed and refrain from making it a habit of always giving excuses. One very clear case in the bible was the parable of the “Wedding Banquet” Initially, Jesus opened the invitation to all, but when they all started giving excuses, He decided to reach out to people who even seemed unqualified to be invited. He went to the streets or by-ways to invite people who probably didn’t know him or He didn’t know. To His amazement those that were given a short notice with very unfavourable conditions happened to be those who honoured the invitation and did not give any excuses but even came early to the banquet. In order words, the blessing was given to those that may have been unqualified in the sight of men. God qualifies the unqualified and multiplies grace upon the willing and obedient. Nuggets While men look for the able and qualified, God looks for the available though they may be unqualified. It is God that gives the ability once there is availability. Excuse could be as a result of laziness, slackness or slothfulness Excuses could also be given due to fear or lack of faith and trust in God or anxiety and uncertainty of the situation. Excuses could open the door for our adversaries to accuse us. Adam and Eve gave excuses for their disobedience at the garden of Eden. Many people still fall short in this area. Excuse will make you lose your chances or opportunities to those who are ready to go the extra mile or sacrificially give of themselves to do that which was ordained for the one who gave the excuse. Prayer Father grant me the grace to be obedient to divine instructions and stop giving excuses so that I do not trade my miracle or carelessly give my chances or opportunities to others who do not give excuses. “Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: and sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. So that servant came, and shewed his Lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭16‬-‭24‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬. https://youtu.be/j5aGrvqupyo

VOT: June 20, 2023 The spiritual pathway to success “S-Factor” Song ministration “Sweet Jesus” We are Saved to Serve by Grace. Living a victorious life starts and ends with Jesus Christ, our Saviour. He is the author and finisher of our faith. God Has bestowed on us His exceeding grace and continually multiplies His grace upon our lives S-1: Sinner: Jesus died to set us free from sin. S-2: Sacrificial: Saved and redeemed by the Blood of Jesus Christ. S-3: Separated from the world of sin unto righteousness S-4: Subject to the Word. Guided by the Word S-5: Sanctification by the Blood S-6: Study to show yourself approved.2 Timothy 2:15. S-7: Success (Victory)is guaranteed. Joshua 1:8. “But the path of the just is as the shining light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬ ‭KJV. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John‬ ‭8‬:‭36‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: July 18, 2023 The pathway to Victory Grace, Mercy and Favour=Victory “GMF=V” Our Victory through Jesus Christ, our Saviour Has been pre-ordained from the foundations. In the Creation, Man was declared as the carrier or conduit of Power. The Power was given to Man to dominate and subdue the earth. This is enhanced by our determination to do our part as God Has done His own part. Since our victory was settled already on Calvary, there should be no fear of losing because we carry the DNA of God which does not have defeat in, but rather guarantees us deliverance from every programmed destruction. The death of Jesus Christ on the cross was not in vain, but was actually to terminate every contrary covenant of death, afflictions, frustrations and condemnation. It replaces evil with goodness, mercy, favour, Joy and Peace Overflow. If the Son Has made you free, you are free indeed. Boldly receive your free gift of Salvation and unlimited benefits by the power and grace of God, Amen. Nugget Our victory is guaranteed because God Has given us a blank cheque by His “GMF” Grace, Mercy and Favour. Prayer: Father grant me the grace to work in agreement with Heaven to accomplish my earthly assignment and ultimately to be victorious on earth and in eternity in Jesus’ name, Amen. Our validation of the Victory we have is in: 1. The name of Jesus Christ 2. The Blood of Jesus Christ 3. The Word of God 4. The Holy Spirit “Seal of Promise” “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.” I John‬ ‭5:4-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭12:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,” Philippians‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭NKJV.‬‬ “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭3:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭KJV. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭KJV‬‬.

Sacrificial Service: Psalm 50:5

VOT: January 10, 2024 Abide, Abound and Advance “A-factor” A-1: Abide or Attached-Staying attached to the Vine not detached causes you to flourish at all times When you stay rooted and grounded, divinely connected to the true vine, you will surely be fruitful. You shall continually bear good fruit flourishing while your enemies are programmed for perishing. David and Goliath are good examples as well as Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. This is why it is wise to stand on the Lord’s side and not sit on the fence. Complacency is a sign of carelessness or spiritual laxity. A-2: Abound in all areas of life. When you abide in Jesus Christ, the true vine it yields: Fruitfulness, exceeding Grace; Supernatural power; Strength, Joy overflow. A-3: Advance-When you abide in Jesus Christ, you will advance further. No stagnation The benefits of staying on God’s side are way much more than sitting on the fence or wallowing in sin or the valley of indecision. Elijah got to a point in his life when he had to take a stand openly to stay in the Lord’s side. He was not moved by numbers or the crowd. Nugget 1. One with God is a majority and will conquer any force or forces of opposition 2. God is always ready to contend with our contenders when we partner with Him wholeheartedly, not partially. 3. Although God is unchangeable, yet He changes times and seasons in our favour, ensuring that we continue to flourish ““I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.” ‭‭John‬ ‭15:1-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.” John 15:16 NkJv “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.” Psalms‬ ‭92:12-15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then Elijah said to the people, “I alone am left a prophet of the Lord; but Baal’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men. Now when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The Lord, He is God! The Lord, He is God!”” I Kings‬ ‭18:22, 39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: September 14, 2023-Win in the Spirit “No Profit in the flesh” Man is a Spirit being, he possesses a Soul (Mind) and lives in the flesh. The flesh is the least of importance and must be given the least attention. While the Spirit lives forever, the flesh decays on earth where it came from and returns to. When you have a good understanding of this reality, you will intentionally walk in the Spirit and nurture it more than the flesh. There is constant war or contention between the flesh and the spirit. It is our responsibility to subdue our flesh and be strengthened in spirit. The Spirit of God is always drawing or attracting men as magnet. However, He is gentle and cannot force anyone. Nugget When you are spiritually sensitive, you can lay hold of the best of Heaven’s blessings because your spirit is directly connected or plugged on to the socket of the Holy Spirit. No battle can be won when fought in the flesh. It is written that the weapons of our warfare are not canal, but rather, they are spiritual. God Has commanded us and expects us to contend and fight with spiritual weapons and not canal weapons. Canal weapons: Examples of canal weapons are: arguments, quarrels, backbiting, slandering, malice, enmity, hatred, bitterness. Spiritual Weapons: Examples of spiritual weapons are: meditation and confession of the Word, prayer and fasting, self control, praying in tongues. “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭25‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms;” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭51‬:‭20‬ ‭KJV. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭KJV. “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” ‭‭John‬ ‭6‬:‭63‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭3‬-‭6‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: April 25, 2024 Divine exchange of Garment “No vacuum” Case Study: Bartimaeus who was blind and became healed. Before God arises to favour you, there must be a longing or hunger on your end. You have a part to play. You must be willing and determined to let yourself loose from every evil entanglement. “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: For the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” Psalm‬ ‭102‬:‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬. Before you can arise and possess your deliverance and healing, you must first cast away the old garment and wear a new garment. Bartimaeus started off as a Blind Man, but when he met Jesus, he threw away his garment of blindness and took on the garment of sight (Vision). Prior to casting away his garment, he could not see (Spiritually and Physically). He could only perceive or Imagine his healing and deliverance from afar. But when Jesus beckoned on him, his story changed. This is the same as the Woman with the issue of Blood. She imagined and spoke out by faith that if she could touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she shall be made whole. Many people imagine or wish for their blessings, but they do not take active steps. On God’s side all is settled, but He is always waiting for us to draw nearer unto Him, and He will gladly receive us with His outstretched arms. Jesus is still standing at the door of many hearts, knocking and waiting for Him to be embraced and accepted. He does not force himself o people. “And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.” Mark‬ ‭10‬:‭48‬, ‭50‬ ‭KJV‬‬. Garment Replacement Garment of Salvation to replace Garment of sin and unrighteousness Garment of Divine health to replace the garment of sickness and affliction Garment of Prosperity to replace garment of Poverty Garment of Sanity of mind to replace mental disorder or disorientation Garment of Faith and Confidence to replace every garment of Fear and lack of confidence Garment of Love, Power and Favour to replace every garment of hatred, lack of power and disfavour Garment of Peace to replace garment of anxiety and restlessness Life Lessons Bartimaeus did not accept his condition, though he was in a difficult position, being surrounded by naysayers and discouragers. He did not let their negativity deter him or stop him from exercising his faith and trust in God. He was desperate and determined to receive a turnaround and divine encounter with Jesus Christ, the Saviour of Man, and he ultimately received his healing and deliverance. Nugget 1. Maintaining your stand and staying focused on God will drive all your adversaries far away while you advance further and ultimately possess your possession. 2. You must step forward and claim your blessing beyond your confession. Confession without taking steps of faith will slow down or push your miracle backwards while confession and taking steps of faith will fast forward your miracle. The Woman with the issue of Blood pressed forward after she confessed the Word. Take heed and press forward to possess your blessings. “And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, when she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬-‭28‬ ‭KJV.

VOT: January 24, 2024-Watch your Comfort zone “Spiritual Thermometer” In as much as we all love to be comfortable and celebrate leisure or relaxation, we must take heed and give room for spiritual sensitivity. The devil is very subtle or deceptive in his ways. When life seems to be going smoothly and there is so much to be excited about, do not lose your guard. Why is it when men sleep that the enemy sows tares? It is simply because he knows that is the weakest moment. On the other hand, God instructs us to “watch and pray” and also to be “sober and vigilant” The word watch comes before pray, which means when we are watchful we would be able to escape the snares or traps set by the adversary. The bible also warns against being at ease in Zion. The truth of the matter is that everyone still prays at the end of all happenings. Some pray early, some pray just on time and some pray later. In all, God is still merciful and makes a way of escape if we are ready to yield to the dictates and promptings of the Holy Spirit. All that is expected of us is to watch our spiritual thermometer and ensure it is stable. Unlike in the natural realm where your thermometer is not meant to read too high which leads to fever, in the spiritual realm your spiritual thermometer must be as high as possible. The higher it is, the more fire we exhibit. Keep the fire burning. Do not be discouraged or dismayed. Elijah called on the God that answers by fire when he confronted Baal and the four-fifty prophets, and the God that answers by fire gave him ultimate victory over his enemies. Fire is the language the devil understands and bows down to anytime. You can never pray too much when you are watchful, but you can easily become a prey when you are slothful. Take heed and do not yield to the deception of the enemy that you should take long breaks or vacation. Vacation is great, but avoid spiritual vacation. A quick or precise prayer is still better than failure to pray. PRAY so you not becomes PREY. Action point Revive your Prayer Altar and cleanse your heart from every unrighteousness. “And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out. And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order on it; and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings. A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out.” Leviticus‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.” Psalms‬ ‭51‬:‭17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then you call on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the Lord; and the God who answers by fire, He is God.” So all the people answered and said, “It is well spoken.”” ‭‭I Kings‬ ‭18‬:‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Woe to you who are at ease in Zion, And trust in Mount Samaria, Notable persons in the chief nation, To whom the house of Israel comes!” ‭‭Amos‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Prayer: Father do not let me to be at ease in any area of my life, especially my prayer life. Holy Spirit quicken me and help me to be spiritually alert and sensitive in Jesus’ name, Amen.

VOT: April 29, 2024-Sacrificial Service singles you out for a special blessing. “S-pathway” Singled out, Separated and Sanctified to Stand out. When God Has a special purpose for someone, He establishes His counsel by taking the individual or group of people through the S-pathway. This is the peculiar transformation that moves one from SIN-SALVATION-SACRIFICIAL SERVICE S-1: Singled out or Separated from the crowd or evil in the World unto His Word and eternal Life through Jesus Christ. S-2: Sanctified or Cleansed from all past filthiness and unrighteousness S-3: Saved from sin and darkness of the world to be engrafted into His marvellous Light S-4: Shine as a Light carrier and transformed to the image of Christ through Sacrificial Service S-5: Stand out for His glorification S-6: Show forth His power and dominion S-7: Sing songs of Victory as His purpose is fulfilled and perfected in your life. S-8: Supernatural realm, a new and better beginning, superior to the natural realm Prayer: Father single me out and cause me separate myself from the wiles, lies or deception of the World unto your Word of truth in Jesus’ name, Amen. Nugget: The World is full of deception and lies or wiles of the devil, while the Word delivers unto us The Truth and Wise counsel which leads to eternal life. “Wherefore Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch not the unclean thing; And I will receive you,” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭6:17‬ ‭KJV. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3:16-17‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4:6‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:8‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Gather my saints together unto me; Those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” Psalm‬ ‭50:5‬ ‭KJV‬‬.

VOT: January 31, 2023 Choose Joy above Happiness “Joy boosts strength “J-factor” Jesus Christ is the source of true joy. The joy of the Lord is internal and supersedes every external force of opposition. Joy is superior or supernatural and permanent when compared to temporary happiness as a result of occurrences or events that happen. The feeling or expression of “Happiness” is often as a result something good that happens. So the Word happiness could be said to originate from happenings. In other words, it is conditional or dependent on events or occurrences. This makes it (Happiness) flexible or temporal depending on environmental factors or other factors. Joy on the other hand is supernatural and it is one of the fruit of the spirit. Making the right choice to receive Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life guarantees you everlasting or “Eternal Joy” which is permanent. Unlike happiness, joy is unconditional and permanent (Eternal). Prayer: Father, fill my heart with joy unspeakable as I dedicate my life to Jesus Christ the true source of Joy. Nuggets J-1: Jesus Christ is our Saviour and guarantees us everlasting joy which is supernatural, far above happiness which is natural. Joy is a choice and we must be intentional about walking in the reality. David understood this reality and always encouraged himself in the Lord. Choose to encourage yourself in the Lord even if everyone else is discouraging you. J-2: Joint-heirs with Christ, our Saviour. This also guarantees and qualifies us to be recipient of joy and peace. J-3: Jubilation is also a product or enhancer of joy. Whenever we jubilate or celebrate God’s faithfulness and goodness by giving thanks, praising God joyfully we shut the door permanently against the adversary and we advance to the next level. Paul and Silas praised God and jubilated or celebrated even in the prison. This was a supernatural move of God and the power of God broke every prison chain and set them free from the captivity and oppression of the wicked jailers. Joy boosts strength and restores hope. David often encouraged himself in the Lord by singing songs of praise and dancing to the glory of God. By doing so, he automatically received supernatural strength. You can choose to rejoice in the Lord like David did by focusing on the goodness and mercy of God in every circumstance. This is the right attitude that will diminish evil powers and establish God’s good counsel for your life. Stay focused on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of your faith, and you joy will continually overflow. “So David arose from the ground, washed and anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house; and when he requested, they set food before him, and he ate.” II Samuel‬ ‭12‬:‭20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”” ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭8‬:‭10‬ NKJV.

VOT: July 13, 2023 The Beauty of Spiritual Covering It is expedient that we stay under spiritual cover, just as we physically cover ourselves properly for protection. More importantly, we need to abide in the secret place of God Almighty. A good scenario is when there is heavy down pour of rain, the Umbrella is used to provide shade and protect ourselves from being wet. Only those who hide under the Umbrella are protected from the heavy rain. Spiritually, we take cover by applying the Blood of Jesus Christ, which Has been freely given to us on the cross of Calvary when Jesus laid down His precious life. Another way of staying under cover is to be in fellowship, right association with people who God Has ordained and positioned to provide spiritual and physical guidance, counsel and support. You must be intentional about staying under cover. No man is an Island and we don’t have all the solution, because God created us one for another. We represent Him in different ways and with different parts of our being: hands, legs, voice and so much. Nugget: Staying under spiritual cover keeps you shielded and protected from the fiery darts of the wicked. You can maintain spiritual coverage by yielding to divine direction and prompting of the Holy Spirit and constantly applying the Blood of Jesus Christ. Our security and protection is ultimately from above, not from abroad or by human efforts. The name of the Lord is a strong tower and refuge in time of need. “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence.”  Psalms‬ ‭91:1-3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭12‬:‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭10‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, From whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, Which made heaven and earth.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭121‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: April 9, 2024 Wear the Right Label “Divine Branding “ We are created in the image of Christ, fearfully and wonderfully made to show forth the praise and glory of God. We are too branded to be stranded, carrying on our body the marks of Christ. Do not allow any force or evil powers to intimidate you like the Goliaths, Pharaohs, Haamans and Herods or Nebuchadnezers. Ensure that you are wearing the right label or identity of Christ. Life’s situations can sometimes make labels to be worn on us, either consciously or unconsciously. This is often through the confessions made by us or the words spoken to us by men to qualify or disqualify us. Since we were not created with such labels, God expects us to tear them off and wear the new label or Identity of Christ. The onus is on us to be intentional about wearing the new label or Identity of Christ, not been ashamed but boldly declaring our position in Christ. The name of Jesus is above any name or label that you may be wearing. Nugget: It is your responsibility to take off any label that is unpleasant and replace it with an new label or brand. No man can do it as well as you. It is your choice to make. Jabez realized it and cried out to God for mercy. The good Lord heard his cry for mercy and his identity was changed, tearing off the label of “Pain and replacing it with the label of Gain. Pain to Gain, Lack to Abundance, Labour to Favour. Prayer: Father, by your mercies, I replace every undesirable label on me with a desirable label and new identity in Christ. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” ‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭5:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.” ‭‭I Peter‬ ‭2:9-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:14-17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.” ‭‭I Chronicles‬ ‭4:9-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: November 27, 2023- Hidden in the Obstacle is a Miracle. Mark 2:1-4. The four friends of the paralytic who needed a miracle of healing from Jesus Christ, the great healer demonstrated violent and desperate faith, tearing down the roof to get to where Jesus was. They cared less about the outcome and financial implication of doing the unusual, but we’re more concerned about the miracle they hoped for in the midst of the obstacle. The roof, which was supposedly a covering, in this case became an obstacle or barrier until Jesus appeared the scene. Before the manifestation of God’s power and performance of miracles, there are usually barriers or obstacles which are intended by the devil to discourage you, introduce fear, anxieties, doubt or unbelief. Choose to shun the deception of the devil whose aim is to stop you from receiving divine intervention and turnaround, and choose to take the risk or go the extra mile to save your soul our someone close by. All the glory goes to God, but you would have sown a good or worthy seed which may grant you a good or worthy harvest. Nugget: Whatever you make happen for others, particularly positively is a spiritual Investment will eventually come back to you as a spiritual benefit or good reward. David and Mephibosheth, Dorcas to mention a few. Choose to sow in righteousness and reap in mercy. Prayers: Father, grant me the grace to sow love and kindness, so that I will partake of your everlasting mercies in Jesus’ name, Amen. Acronym of Miracles M: Manifestation of the power of God. God makes a way where there seems to be no way I: intervention once Jesus is invited or steps in. Immediately Jesus appeared the obstacle disappeared. R: Restoration. Release your faith regardless of the difficult circumstances or harsh conditions (obstacles) A: Actualization. Again and again, Jesus is never tired of performing miracles C: Christ-focus and Christ-centred guarantees miracles resulting even in the face of obstacles L: Lean not on your own understanding, but trust God beyond the visible realm, because He exists in the invisible or supernatural realm where the miracle resides. E: Expectation will always lead to manifestation. This is the secret behind the actualization and making the spoken Word come to fruition. The Woman with the issue of Blood spoke what she believed out loudly without wavering, that if she could touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she would be made whole. S: Stand and see the Salvation of God, having done all. “And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭2:1-2, 4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭9:36, 39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: February 17, 2023- Preserved by divine association “P-factor” The right association or Godly relationship will always end in victory and uncommon favour. Lot was spared by divine association with Abraham, but his wife looked back and became a pillar of Salt. Noah was asked to bring his entire family under the ark. In the midst of the flood, they were spared. Ruth was preserved from further pain and shame when she decided to follow her Mother In-law, Naomi all the way back to her land of origin Bethlehem Judah. The four Hebrew boys: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were allies and emerged victorious throughout their battles both in the Lion’s den (Daniel) and the fiery furnace) for the other three, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego by divine association. They walked together in the fear of the Lord and made up their mind not to defile themselves of the King’s meat. P-factor P-1: Purpose in your heart to be in the right association and be intentional about keeping Godly relationship. It is in the right association that your destiny is secured P-2: Pray without ceasing and heed to divine instructions P-3: Praise God always, even in the Prison. Joseph was in the prison, but still utilized his God-given gifts to be a blessing to his companions. Paul and Silas praised God and the Prison doors were flung open for them to be free. P-4: Prophesy to your circumstance and command every yoke of oppression to be destroyed P-5: Preach the good news in and out of season, particularly in any group or association. Prayer: Father grant me the spirit of wisdom and discernment to associate with the right people and be preserved for your glory. “But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark—you, your sons, your wife, and your sons’ wives with you. And of every living thing of all flesh you shall bring two of every sort into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female. Of the birds after their kind, of animals after their kind, and of every creeping thing of the earth after its kind, two of every kind will come to you to keep them alive.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭6‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” ‭‭Ruth‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Now from among those of the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. To them the chief of the eunuchs gave names: he gave Daniel the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abed-Nego. But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.” Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬-‭8‬, ‭17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: January 9, 2023- Ride and Press on the Wheels of Grace “No wavering” “G-factor” Every vehicle has four wheels and four tires usually attached to each Wheel, including an extra one also known as the “Spare” We are constantly riding on the four wheels with an extra which is supernatural from God. Grace pushes us forward to achieve God’s will without wavering. It is as essential as Gas, Fuel or Oil in the vehicle of life. In 1 Peter 5:10, there is The P.E.S.S factor (Perfect, Establish, Strengthen and Settle). However, adding another R makes it to be “P.R.E.S.S. The extra “R” means “Reliability” on God. P: Perfect R: Reliability E: Establish S: Strengthen S: Settle. All we are and all we have is by God’s Grace. The necessity of Grace cannot be over emphasized. Grace is wrapped up in God. Nuggets G-factor G-1: God is the author and finisher of our faith G-2: God’s Goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our life G-3: Guidance by the help of the Holy Spirit G-4: Grounded in the Word G-5: Greatness is embedded in our knowledge of God G-6: Growing is continuous process G-7: Glowing as the Light shines and no darkness can comprehend if. G-8: Gladness; of heart G-9: Gratitude G-10: Glory of God revealed in His fullness of time. Above all, Grace is the total reliability and dependability on God wholeheartedly. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” I Peter‬ ‭5:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then the ark rested in the seventh month, the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8:4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: May 14, 2024-Divine Alignment “Power of Agreement” The Spirit bears witness in Heaven and on Earth. When Jesus Christ finished His divine assignment on planet earth, He handed Man to God, The Holy Spirit. This is why we must ensure that we have good relationship and fellowship with Him, the third person in the “Trinity” We achieve more success when we work in unity by joint effort and with the mind of Christ. The Holy Spirit is the connecting factor between The Heavenly realm and The Earthly realm. When two or more come together in agreement, joining their faith, resources, time and much more together with the goal of accomplishing any project either in the world or in God’s Kingdom, God honours it. This is because God Himself laid the same pattern or example at the beginning. There is agreement in Heaven between God The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, starting from the Creation and always. The Godhead (Trinity) in agreement were successful and even surpassed their goal and accomplished their mandate of Creation, seeing the earth is beautiful and also Man who was created in their image and likeness. There are rewards or benefits when we work in unity or agreement. We must work in unity on earth and be in one accord. After Jesus ascended to Heaven, He asked the Apostles to wait for the visitation of Holy Spirit in Jerusalem. He also later descended to fellowship with them at the Upper room, where the power of God descended and great signs and wonders followed afterwards. There must be witnesses on earth just as there is in Heaven. Just as in Heaven the Trinity are in agreement, on earth there are three that must be in agreement. The Spirit, The Water (Word) and The Blood. Our coming together to fellowship with each other ensures that we are obeying Heaven’s mandate of not forsaking the assembling of one another. This must be done in the unity of the Spirit in fulfillment of God’s plan and purpose. This was why Jesus always spent time teaching his disciples who later became Apostles. We must do same for one another. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.” Psalms‬ ‭133:1-3‬ ‭NKJV. ““Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;” Acts‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭NKJV‬. “For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.” I John‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: April 5, 2024-The Love of God eliminates all fears “Peace Guaranteed” There are so many fears in the world, which bring torment. On the contrary, the most important “fear” which we must covet because it is a blessing is the fear of God. To fear God means to be obedient to His voice, a doer and not just a hearer. The fear of God guarantees everlasting peace. We are encouraged to fear God and love men. We become God’s priority when we walk in His fear and obedience. The fear of God also attract mercy and unlimited favour. Noah walked in the fear of God and was preserved from the flood. Joseph waked in the fear of God and was elevated from the pit to the palace eventually, after passing through difficult seasons of accusation by Portiphar’s wife and the Prison. He did not allow his circumstances or trials move him away from the path of righteousness and obedience, but rather yielded himself to be a blessing to his prison mates, the Chief Butler and the Baker where he interpreted their dreams. Also, after he left the Prison, he was catapulted to the Palace where he further showed forgiveness and mercy to his brothers who had tried to hinder his dream fulfillment. It turned out to be that his brothers where still part of the glorious future and expected end that God ordained for him. Lesson: Walking in the fear of God will take you to your expected (ordained by God) end regardless of life’s challenges and difficulties. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs‬ ‭9:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.” Genesis‬ ‭50:20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: February 8, 2024-“Maximize chances, minimize excuses” M-factor” To achieve any dream or anything we desire in life, there are usually set goals and preparation made in advance. There are opportunities that give us the privilege to make prompt choices or decisions which are usually time bound. If we delay or make excuses in such decisions, we may lose the chance of the actualization or the full manifestation of the desired dream. The reason most people are slow to act or maximize their chances is because they fail to prioritize right. We must ask God, “The Holy Spirit” to help us to be diligent and faithful so that we do not miss or lose our chances to other people who may not be as qualified as us, because God qualifies the unqualified. Making excuses shuts the door against one who may be qualified and opens the door for another who may not be qualified, and not expecting to receive, but is simply quick to seize the opportunity. M-1: Make use of every opportunity you have and put in your best. Opportunities come and go. Ensure that you do not undermine the opportunities or ignore them because if you miss them, another person will seize them and use them. Take heed, so that you do not lose your chances to others who are more prepared and do not make excuses. What you can do quick, do and do not procrastinate. M-2: Mind-set shift or reset: Every situation or case per time and season is not exactly same for all. You cannot use what works for one to judge or assume the same method for another especially when it comes to issues of life similar for individuals. For example in marriage or relationships, there are similar cases, but different approach. We must be open to any differences or changes we have to make, being ready to switch or reset our mind to adjust to our environment or various situations. M-3: Mediocrity is intolerable. We must put on our best according to God’s unlimited grace provided for us through Jesus Christ. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. As long as we acknowledge God in all our ways, the excellent spirit that has been deposited to our spirit-man by the Holy Spirit will empower us to deliver the best even in the toughest circumstance. Joseph, Daniel, David, Esther and others in the bible were faced with difficulties, as they were also men of like passion, but they stayed focused on God and did not give excuses. Rather, they took advantage of their privileged position in God and through Christ they conquered their Goliath, Haaman, Pharaoh, Herod and al their stubborn pursuers. You have more power and security in Christ to likewise claim your inheritance S you utilize the chances you have been give. Act fast, time is not yours. It belongs to God. Do not waste your chances or opportunities to excuses. Prayer: Father grant me the grace to apply my heart to wisdom and fulfill your plan and purpose for my life. I refuse to be a time waster or a waster of the chances or opportunities given to me. I ask for exceeding grace in Jesus’ name, Amen. “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance to them all.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭9:11‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians‬ ‭4:13‬. “Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: and sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭14:16-18, 23-24‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: January 20, 2024 Confidence the anti-dote of Contention and Confrontation “The C-factor” The anti-dote of fear and anxiety is declaring confidently our true identity in Jesus Christ. David demonstrated confidence and trust in God, and was not afraid to confront Goliath like all others. On the contrary, he boldly confronted Goliath and put him in his defeated state, referring to him as an “Uncircumcised Philistine” while he made his own identity clear as one who had the backing of innumerable company of angels, Jehovah Saboath “The Lord of Hosts” You must know who you are and make your contenders know that you are not their match. When you declare your identity, you automatically win the battle in advance to validate 1 John 5:4. “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭5:4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. Some of the C’s that will empower and equip us to emerge victorious as more than conquerors are as follows: C-1: Confront your contenders boldly by declaring your identity in Christ. Let the contenders know that you know who you are and whose you are. C-2: Confess the Word of God and it’s potency over the mountain or Goliath. Calling to remembrance past victories will validate your faith and establish present and future victories. C-3: Conquer by using your spiritual weapons. “Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.” Moreover David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!” I Samuel‬ ‭17:36-37‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: “For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭35‬-‭39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: June 11, 2023 Intentional +Innovative=Impactful “I-factor” One of the ways we can succeed or fulfill God’s plan and purpose for our lives is by taking active steps to be doers of the Word and not just hearers or speakers. At the beginning of each year, many make plans and say so much that they intend to do, but only few who follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and add the I-factor are able to finish with the results or fulfillment of God’s good plans at the end of the year. The I-factor I-1: Intentional- To be intentional means you are committed and determined to do the needful. This makes you to be a doer and not just a hearer of the Word. Take heed and do the Word, not just speaking. I-2: Intensity-There is need to be intense or forceful about our prayers and violently claim our blessings by faith. The bible admonishes us that from the days of John the Baptist until this day, the Kingdom of God suffers violence and only the violent take it by force. It means, the non-violent may not take it. You must exercise the force of faith and P.U.S.H (Pray Until Something Happens). I-3: Integrity of the Word. The Word of God is spirit and life, it can never fail. God is not a Man that He should lie. He is reliable and dependable. Whatever He says He will do, that shall He do. The Word of God is potent and can never return back to Him void or empty. I-4: Innovative- We must apply wisdom and be creative by divine nature. We are created in God’s image to create great or big things out of simple or small things. Take active steps by faith, speaking to the voidness just as God did in the creation. This resulted in transforming empty space of the earth to plenty or so much of God’s creation including Man. I-5: Impactful- The result of been intentional, innovative and intense prayer, standing on God’s Word is an impactful life which also means having positive influence on other people who we have been called to affect positively. You must shine the Light of Christ who dwells in you and illuminate the dark world . “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;” ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ““You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: January 2, 2024 New Doors, New Levels The beginning of a new year or a new journey can be likened to a”A New Door” opened, to release new blessings, prosperity, breakthrough and any good thing God ordained from the beginning according to His good will. This is in line with His Word which assures us that He Has good thoughts for us to give us a hope and a future. The promises of God are Yea and Amen, and our victory is guaranteed through Jesus Christ, our Saviour. There are some expectations of God from us. Here are some of the pre-requisites of enjoying God’s goodness and mercies as a new door is opened. There are new levels that we must attain or aim at getting to by the help of God. Acronym of “NEW DOOR/LEVELS” N: No looking backward, press forward E: Excellence must be our goal W: Wisdom must be applied at a higher level D: Divine direction as we start a new journey O: Obedience to God will negate every oppression and opposition O: Opportunities available, but be sober and vigilant to conquer every opposition R: Rely totally on God for help. The arm of flesh will fail, but God is dependable. L: Led by the Holy Spirit E: Exercise your Faith the more. Empowered to do greater exploits V: Victory guaranteed through Christ E: Expectations will be surpassed as you trust God wholeheartedly L: Lean and Learn from God, “The Holy Spirit” Lean not on your own understanding and old ways. The NEW has beautiful things stored in Heaven and ready to be released on earth S: Sacrificial life should increase. God respects and honours sacrifice. “Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ““Thus says the Lord to His anointed, To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held— To subdue nations before him And loose the armor of kings, To open before him the double doors, So that the gates will not be shut: ‘I will go before you And make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze And cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden riches of secret places, That you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.” Isaiah‬ ‭45‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: January 12, 2024 Spending the currency of Time wisely “T-factor” Time is life and can be likened to currency because it must be accounted for wisely. The labourer receives his wages according to the time invested on the work or assigned role or duty. Also we calculate age based on the number of years lived and each year is based on the number of days (365 or 366 days) make (One year or Leap year, having and additional year) The days can be broken down to hours (24hours) make one day. Each hour is 60 minutes and each minute is 60 seconds. Having done this calculation, it is therefore very clear to all that “Time is Life” and as such we can refer to it as Currency. Therefore, what we do with the “minutest” of the time factor determines how far we can go particularly in achieving our goals and ultimately fulfilling our divine purpose as God ordained for every individual He created. Now that we know how important the time we have all been given is, we must make conscious efforts and be intentional about spending time wisely. Avoid procrastinating and embrace prompt response to the needful, so that you can enjoy the blessings or benefits God Has reserved in Heaven and will ultimately be deposited in our earthly account. Whatever we need to do, we must do it quickly,‘particularly “Soul winning” because our times are in God’s hands. He decides what to do, who to keep and how we should utilize the time. Nuggets T-1: Time. Everyone has been given the same time (24hours) a day. We must therefore use it accordingly. No one has more time than the other. Therefore, we must stop making excuses and simply ask God for grace when needful. In the parable of the talent, the one who refused to use the talent that he was given tried to give a good excuse, but Jesus did not endorse it. T-2: Thanksgiving. While waiting for answers to your prayers, give God quality thanksgiving, worship and praise. You can never praise God in vain, because while you are praising Him openly, He is working behind the scene and perfecting every good work concerning your life. Paul and Silas in Acts 16:25 is a practical example. King Jehoshaphat and the nations that contended with him is also a good example. T-3: Talents: Your talents will be best utilized when you follow divine timing and divine instructions. Take heed and use time wisely because “Time is not yours” “Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.’ “But his Lord answered and said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.” Matthew‬ ‭25‬:‭24‬-‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,” Ephesians‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ NKJV.

VOT: December 22, 2022- Safe landing “Fasten your seat belt” Guaranteed safe landing “Fasten your seat belt” The end of any journey is more important than the beginning. At the beginning of any journey, there is usually adequate preparation made to ensure a smooth ride and safe landing. All human efforts are only guaranteed by the divine help of God Almighty, the possessor of the power and giver of exceeding grace and strength. No matter how physically equipped we are for the journey, it is wise to commit our ways to God, leaning on “The Holy Spirit” for divine guidance. When on board the aircraft, we are usually advised to put on our seat belt for take off and landing. There are also warning signs such as “No smoking” and other signs of caution. It is also important to be cautious spiritually to ensure safe landing and for God to be glorified. Lean on the Holy Spirit more and be sensitive to the still voice. Hearken to divine instructions and be obedient just as you do when on board the flight. When you follow the leading of God, you will be safe from known and unknown programmed calamities. Even though the Journey may not have been smooth or easy, the latter glory is greater than the former, and you are guaranteed safe landing through Jesus Christ, our redeemer and savior. Prayer: Father please grant us the strength and Grace to finish the remaining part of the journey well and ensure our safe and peaceful landing in the coming new year Jesus’ name, Amen. “The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”  Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.”  Haggai‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: March 6, 2023 Your detour must not deter your tour or journey Whenever we embark on a journey, we are most likely certain of the route to take. However, we may decide at some point during the journey to change direction or take a quicker or longer route depending on our reason. A shorter route could be because we want to get to the destination early. Sometimes we are forced to take a longer route just to avoid challenges on the road such as road blocks, traffic or road construction. Whether we take a short route or follow the usual or longer route, the important factor is to arrive your destination safely. The delay or waiting period does not stop you from achieving your desired goal or dream. In life we are not promised smooth sailing, but guarantees safe landing as long as Jesus Christ is our Chief Driver and the Holy Spirit our GPS (God’s Pathway to Success or Safety).  God always guides you to ensure safe landing. Prayer: Father please do not let me continue the remaining journey of 2021 to 2022 without God The Father, The Son, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit. I rededicate my relationship to you in Jesus' name, Amen. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: December 28, 2023 Life as a Road Trip “Mind your Lane” Life can be compared to a Road Trip. There are different lanes or markings on the road. Each lane can take any vehicle, but once the vehicle is on the lane, it cannot move or change lanes unless the road is clear. A vehicle cannot occupy two lanes, but can only switch lanes when there is no other vehicle on the spot. In human terms, this can be compared to the decisions we make in life. We are either on God’s side or the other side which may be the adversary’s side. However, some may shy away from taking a position and decide to keep quiet or be mute. Interestingly, to be mute is to accept the suggestions of the adversary. This is a hard truth, but it is the reality. Detours, Stop signs: There are sometimes detours or stop signs on the journey. Your detour or stop sign must not deter your tour or journey. In like manner or human perspective when it appears like we have deviated or missed the way, by falling short in our Walk with God or relationship, we must not quit or give up: All we have to do when we miss it or fall short is to make a conscious effort to return to our source or repent (A 360 degrees) turnaround. This requires genuine repentance and a determination to continue in the right path or lane, by walking in total obedience. A stop sign could be an event that requires you to be more cautious or “Watchful” just as the stop signs prompt you to wait patiently until the road is clear. Some disappointments, delay or denials could mean a “Stop sign” on the journey. In most cases, at the start or beginning of any journey, we are most likely to be certain or sure of ethe route to take. However, we may decide at some point during the journey to change direction or take a quicker or longer route depending on our reason. A shorter route could be because we want to get to the destination early. Sometimes we are forced to take a longer route just to avoid challenges on the road such as road blocks, traffic or road construction. Whether we take a short route or follow the usual or longer route, the important factor is to arrive at your destination safely. In like manner, life does not promise us a smooth sailing, but God assures us or guarantees us safe landing as long as we make Jesus Christ our Source and the Holy Spirit, our Guide or real GPS (God’s Pathway to Success or Safety). God always guides His own to ensure safe landing. The end is always better than the beginning when we follow God’s divine instruction. The People you come across in your journey also represent temporary or multiple destinations which you get to and sometimes before you continue the journey. Some relationships may be dropped off, meaning you are done with that route on your journey. Choose to let Jesus Christ take the front seat in your vehicle of Life, Amen. Prayer: Father please do not let me continue the remaining journey of 2022 without God The Father, The Son, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: February 6, 2024-Stay humble so you do not stumble A Beautiful Spirit is better than a beautiful body because at the end of our journey on planet earth, our body has not power to enter into God’s residence. Man is a Spirit, he possesses a Soul and lives in a physical Body which can be referred to as “The House” It is clear that the physical body has no plans and can never ascend to Heaven, but yet does everything possible to try to stop man from ascending to Heaven where he originally came from. It prevents man in a subtle manner through outbursts, wrath, deception, anger, bitterness, lack of forgiveness, resentment and much more. Therefore, the onus is on us to be wise to subdue our flesh and avoid every Pride of life, lust of the eyes and lust of the flesh. Therefore it is wise to attend more to our Spirit-man in total humility than our body. In as much as we have to take care of our physical body by eating the right food and maintaining it, it is more important to nurture our Spirit-man more by partaking and digesting the right spiritual food (The Word). When we walk in the Spirit and in obedience, our Spirit-man becomes “Beautiful” as we manifest the fruit of the Spirit. This must be our ultimate goal or good desire, to possess a “Beautiful Spirit” beyond “Beautiful Body” (flesh). Our victory is in our faith in the Word of God. On the contrary, failure to stand on the Word of God and humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God, can make such a person stumble or fall into the wicked hand of the adversary. We must be sober and vigilant, staying focused on the Lord’s side so that our victory will be guaranteed through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. We must strive or work hard to ensure that our Spirit man is “Beautiful” and aligns with the Spirit of God, by walking in the Spirit. We overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and by the Words of our testimony. “Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.” Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭12‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: February 14, 2023-The best reserved for the last. “New Wine” Most times we make the mistake or error of assuming that the first place or position, is the best position. On the contrary, what man sees as best may actually be worst or just acceptable, not perfect to God, the Omnipotent and Omniscient Creator. In John 2, when Jesus was called upon to provide wine when it ran out, He turned water to wine and the “New wine” was sweeter than the old one that had been consumed. This was really a puzzle. The sweet wine was reserved for the end, because it came out of a need that was divinely met by Jesus turning water to wine when the wine ran out at the Wedding at Cana of Galilee. The patient or those who waited enjoyed sweeter wine. The best wine was served at the end. The end is always most glorious when God is allowed to have His way and do His good pleasure or will. Philippians 2:13. The fact that somebody graduates with the best results such as First Class or Second Class Upper does not mean such a person will be the best at the job. In another scenario, someone who repeats a professional exam several times might appear to men as a failure, but unknown to men, God is working in such, molding, remolding, remodelling or reshaping him or her to be the best version of themselves. It is in the repeated attempts that the Medical Professional or Engineer to mention few learn new discoveries and inventions that will aid them to come out to be the best in their field or profession. Therefore “Take Heed” and ensure that no opportunity is wasted, or better still whenever an opportunity is lost, or there is a delay due to repeated efforts, the necessary lessons are learnt. Case Study David and Bathsheba. Even though he fell into the temptation of sleeping with her and eventually even suffered a painful loss of the son who was born out of the sin, he learnt total humility and repentance. He did not deny when he was confronted by Prophet Nathan, but immediately confessed his sin and repented. Today, David is referred or known as “A Man after God’s heart” A pure and a contrite spirit, the Lord will not despise” Psalm 51:17b. Nugget 1. Let your challenges draw you closer to have a deeper knowledge and fellowship with The God head and not drift away from God. David gained confidence and trust and obtained favour on the long run after he suffered the reproach of falling into temptation. He was wise to repent when his sin was exposed. We must repent once God opens up our sins to us before it escalates to other men. 2. Saul on the other hand was unrepentant and eventually lost his place. Also, we were not told that Vashti attempted or pleaded for mercy from King Ahaseurus when she was replaced 3. Pride can make you lose you first place to the more humble in spirit. Prayer Father grant me divine grace to humble myself under your mighty hand, so that I will continue to ascend higher on my way to the pinnacle in Jesus’ name. Amen. “When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!”” John‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ NKJV. “The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: March 22, 2023 Submission leads to Provision “Surrender your Boat” Submission comes with a great sacrifice, whereby you surrender your will to God’s divine will. For example, when God admonishes the Woman to submit to Man, He actually implies submission to His will. This is obvious because He first commanded H both the Man and the Woman to submit to one another in the fear of God, before He asked the Woman to submit to her husband. Although God mentioned the man and the woman, Both are actually to walk in obedience as unto the Lord, not man. Peter and the disciples had toiled all night without catching any fish. However, when they submitted their boat to Jesus, they had a divine encounter and supernatural provision. As you yield yourself to the Holy Spirit, and sow the good seed of total submission by surrendering your Life, first and then your boat, you will receive a bountiful harvest. Nuggets 1. When we submit to God’s will, He ensures that our joy is full and we receive a bountiful harvest 2. After we have received God’s blessings, we must bear in mind that we are to help others who are in similar situation or predicament. 3. We are blessed to be a blessing. Blessing shared will ensure permanent termination of stagnation and open door to supernatural and everlasting provision Prayer Father as I surrender my boat to Jesus Christ, terminate every lack in my life and open the door for the supernatural and unlimited flow of your blessings upon my life in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Submitting to one another in the fear of God. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.” Ephesians‬ ‭5:21-23‬ ‭NKJV.‬‬ “Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.” Luke‬ ‭5:3-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;” Isaiah‬ ‭1:19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: March 5, 2024 Times and Seasons belong to God “Pruned to flourish” Everyone is faced with situations or issues that can be classified as “Seasons” of life. For example there are reasons why we go through these seasons. It could be for us to gain experience, have better understanding of certain aspects of life or grow and qualify for the next level of life. It is wise and helpful on the long run to accept or see such moments or situations as opportunity to become better and not bitter. When you allow God to prune you through the tests or trials, you come out sharpened, stronger and more diligent. Pruning is the cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth. It is cutting off bad fruits to give way to bear good fruits. P: Purging, Repentance, Confess and Forsake every evil and wrong doings R: Removal of weeds and tares U: Uproot every unprofitable seeds N: Nourishment-Word (Food and Water) E: Empty ourselves of every spiritual junk (bitterness, anger..) Exhibit Christ-like fruits D: Doer of the Word; Destroy evil works Flourishing Grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment. An instance of suddenly performing or developing in an impressively successful way. F: Fear of the Lord; Fruitful Vine (Faith in God) Favoured; Fountain of living water L: Love; Life in abundance; Light O: Oil of anointing, gladness; Overflow of Joy and Peace; Overcomer. Psalm 23:5; Obedience U: Unwavering faith; Unstoppable R: Restoration; Renewed Hope; Rejoice I: Inner Peace and Joy; Impactful S: Shine and Show forth the praise of God H: Holy Spirit filled; Helped, Hopeful “I am a true sprouting vine, and the farmer who tends the vine is my Father. 2 He cares for the branches connected to me by lifting and propping up the fruitless branches[a] and pruning[b] every fruitful branch to yield a greater harvest. 3 The words I have spoken over you have already cleansed[c] you. 4 So you must remain in life-union with me,[d] for I remain in life-union with you. For as a branch severed from the vine will not bear fruit, so your life will be fruitless unless you live your life intimately joined to mine. 15 1-3 “I am the Real Vine and my Father is the Farmer. He cuts off every branch of me that doesn’t bear grapes. And every branch that is grape-bearing he prunes back so it will bear even more. You are already pruned back by the message I have spoken. John 15:1-3 MSG

VOT: January 11, 2024 P.R.E.S.S on the Wheels of Grace “G-factor” Every vehicle has four wheels and four tires usually attached to each Wheel, including an extra me also known as the “Spare” We are constantly riding on the four wheels with an extra which is supernatural from God. The P.R.E.S.S factor: The extra “R” means “Reliability” on God. P.R.E.S.S-1 Peter 5:10 P: Perfect R: Reliability E: Establish S: Strengthen S: Settle. All we are and all we have is by God’s Grace. The necessity of Grace cannot be over emphasized. Grace is wrapped up in God. G-factor G-1: God is the author and finisher of our faith G-2: God’s Goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our life G-3: Guidance by the help of the Holy Spirit G-4: Grounded in the Word G-5: Greatness is embedded in our knowledge of God G-6: Growing is continuous process G-7: Glowing as the Light shines and no darkness can comprehend if. G-8: Gladness; of heart G-9: Gratitude G-10: Glory of God revealed in His fullness of time. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” I Peter‬ ‭5:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then the ark rested in the seventh month, the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8:4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: March 8, 2023- PRAISE, is an antidote of Fear and Weapon of Warfare The POWER to overcome fear is released when we PRAISE God and as we abide in the PRESENCE of God, PEACE and JOY are restored. Other P’s are: PRAYER, PROPHETIC WORD and a PURPOSEFUL life. We must totally yield ourselves to Jesus Christ, the saviour of our soul and the “Prince of Peace” The Holy Spirit who is our greatest helper on our inside and all around us, guides us along the path of righteousness, helping us to navigate through life in confidence. He grants us exceeding grace to persevere through the challenges and issues of life that bring fears, doubts and anxieties. He strengthens us and grants us the grace to sustain the peace and joy that our Salvation package comes with. When you Intentionally maximize your POTENTIAL and your God-given ability and capacity to walk in the fear of God, all other fears will disappear by the help of “The Holy Spirit” Nugget: When you are walking in the Spirit, your spiritual antenna will be sensitive to discern evil and flee from it. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” ‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NKJV. ‬‬ “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭16:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”” John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’” ‭‭Isaiah 41:10 NKJV. “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.” Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts‬ ‭16‬:‭25‬-‭30‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: December 6, see 2023 Christ, the terminator of Crisis The most important testimony we can have is the knowledge and relationship we enter into with God The also a that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” John‬ ‭3:17-18‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:8-10‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.” I John‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬-‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: February 20, 2024 “Take heed of your blind spots “ The 3-D focus Three major mirrors: Front, Rear and Side mirrors. Three ways to view life How does God see you? How people see you? How you see yourself? There are three phases of life: Past, Present and Purpose-driven Future. Our main focus must be on the present because we cannot do anything about the past, but to plead for mercy from God to correct it. However we can work hard in the present by the grace of God to earn a glorious future. Nuggets 3 D‘S of Past, Present and Post (Future) 1. Past: Delete. We must delete the past from our records and focus on the present. Forget the former things. Do not dwell on them or sorrow over them because you cannot do so much or anything about it. But you can pray to God who Has corrected it by the Blood of Jesus Christ. 2. Present: Determination. We must be determined to ensure that our present aligns with God’s plan and purpose. Do the right things at the right time as led by the Holy Spirit. Due diligence to ensure our present falls in line with the Word of God or God’s will. 3. Purpose-driven (Glorious Future): Destined for greatness and good success. Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 29:11. How to navigate your way from the present to a glorious future 1. Study and meditate on the Word 2. Believe God’s report over every and any other reports 3. Declare your true identity in Christ 4. Take heed of your spiritual blind spots. (Everyone sees it, but you don’t) Colossians 4:17 Spiritual blind spots: Whatever is blocking your view. Whatever is preventing you from experiencing the fullness of God Subtle or hidden sin, secret faults, subtle pride, self glorification, evil thoughts or suggestions and imaginations God sees it, Others may see it, but you don’t see it, except the Holy Spirit of God reveals it to you. Some more examples Lies, exaggeration, besetting sins- Hebrews 12:1-2 Anti-dote of Spiritual Blindspots 1. Divine positioning: Adjust your spiritual mirrors. Life’s journey is not same way route or street. There are hurdles to jump, lines to cross and potholes or speed bumps to avoid. 2. You must be watchful and prayerful 3. Seek and obey divine instructions and direction by the Holy Spirit. Acts 3 4. Be spiritually alert and sensitive. Do not deviate from the chosen path of life. Stay focused Prayer points Father, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear your voice. Let every spiritual cataract hindering my vision be removed from my eyes and let every wax be removed from my ears that I may see and hear clearly in Jesus’ name. “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭105‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” ‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭3:18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you.” Proverbs‬ ‭23:7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: May 2, 2024 Time management is profitable “Borrowed time” Beware of Idleness, Slothfulness and Procrastination Time is life because every life is measured by the time spent. On earth we quantify or measure life by the age or period of time each person spends while on this side of eternity or the present world. Therefore, if we understand this, it implies that our time is relevant in the fulfillment of our destiny. For example, whatever God Has planned for us must be accomplished within a specific time. There is usually a set time within which God’s plan and purpose for an individual must be fulfilled. We must take heed and ensure that we do not allow our time to be stolen or invested on the wrong things. We will give account of every time we spend. Idleness will be equated to time wasted. The onus is on us to spend our time wisely by staying connected to the Holy Spirit, our greatest Helper, guide and Counsellor. God Has promised us that His thoughts for us are of good and His desire is for us to get to a glorious expected end. If we don’t cooperate with Him by following His divine instructions and timing, we may slow down or stop His good plan from being fulfilled, especially according to His divine timing. Idleness, Slothfulness and Procrastination (ISP factor) are some major hindrances to the fulfillment of a destiny. We must be intentional about striving to work hard and engage in spiritual discipline through fervent Prayer, Fasting, Studying the Word of God to mention a few weapons of warfare that will ensure that we fulfill our destiny. Nugget Antidote of ISP (Idleness, Slothfulness and Procrastination) 1. Meditate or keep your mind occupied with the Word of God, and be active in doing God’s good will according to His Word. 2. Being watchful and prayerful, mindful of the fact that the time we claim is not ours, it is borrowed time. 3. Ensure that your Oil does not run out before the arrival of the Bridegroom. The Parable of the ten Virgins, five wise and five foolish. 4. Choose to be wise by using our time wisely, following God’s agenda, not yours. 5. Everyone Has been given the same time (24hours). We shall give account for how we utilize it and there shall be no excuses when the owner of our life who holds the stop watch (Jesus Christ) comes to demand for it. Choose to surrender to Jesus today and your destiny will be fulfilled ensuring you obtain your beautiful crown prepared specially for you in Heaven. ““And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25:6-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: May 9, 2024 Beyond Silver and Gold “The Beautiful Gate Encounter” Acts 3:1-9. The Lame Man at the beautiful gate was made to believe that all he needed was “Silver and Gold” because he received financial help from passers by. However, life goes beyond silver and gold. Interestingly as simple it might sound, many still communize or trivialize their relationship with God. The trick of the devil is to make you feel inadequate and undermine the power you have received from God. Peter and John took a different stand and decided to show case the power of God that they carried and open the eyes of understanding of the Lame Man to understand that there is a supernatural power that can intervene in any and every airy and turn the situation around for good. They believed that all we need to access great treasures prepared by God is not just natural or superficial, but rather supernatural. The introduced the Lame Man to Jesus Christ the anointed one, who was able to transform his life for good and do beyond what “Silver and Gold. Eventually as they commanded him to rise up and walk, the testimony moves beyond just leaping for joy, but he obviously be slumped independent and must have been able to gain much more than what “Silver and Gold” had to offer him. The fact that the Man at the beautiful gate was strategically carried to the temple at the hour of Prayer is significant because, that positioned him right to encounter Peter and John. They did not have what he was expecting or wanted, but they had what he needed. He needed Jesus Christ to come into his battered life to make him better. He was also at the “Beautiful Gate” but his life was not beautiful. Therefore, he also needed Jesus to make his life beautiful beyond being around or associated with beautiful people around him who only had silver and gold to offer him. Nugget 1. No matter how beautiful you are, or your surrounding and things around you look, you are NOT beautiful without Christ. 2. Everyone needs a Peter and John (PJ-factor) to point them to what they need or who they need “JESUS” (WORD). This is Permanent and everlasting. On the contrary, what we want is often WORLDLY desires which is temporary and can easily fade away. Choose right by the help of the Holy Spirit. It is wise to invite Jesus Christ into your life so that you can move from the outer Beautiful gate to the Beautiful inner courts or His Holy presence where you can actually behold the beauty of the Lord. Prayer avails much with much Patience P-1: Purify your hearts through genuine repentance P-2: Position yourself to receive the Word P-3: Prophesy to the situation P-4: Praise God before, while waiting and after receiving answers P-5: Persistence-Refuse to quit and you are sure to win P-6: Presence of God P-7: Power of God released when Jesus takes over. P-8: Push (Pray Until Something Happens) the Violent take it by force P-9: Patience will make you wait till you meet your destiny helper “Peter and John” PJ factor “Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.” So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭3:1-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: February 27, 2024 Obstacles give way to Miracles. Mark 2:1-5 The four friends of the paralytic who needed a miracle of healing from Jesus Christ, the great healer demonstrated violent and desperate faith, tearing down the roof to get to where Jesus was. They cared less about the outcome and financial implication of doing the unusual, but were more concerned about the miracle they hoped for in the midst of the obstacle. The roof, which was supposedly a covering, in this case became an obstacle or barrier until Jesus appeared the scene. Before the manifestation of God’s power and performance of miracles, there are usually barriers or obstacles which are intended by the devil to discourage you, introduce fear, anxieties, doubt or unbelief. Choose to shun the deception of the devil whose aim is to stop you from receiving divine intervention and turnaround, and choose to take the risk or go the extra mile to save your soul or someone close by. All the glory goes to God, but you must sow the seed of kindness which will grant you good harvest of souls. Nugget: Whatever you make happen for others, particularly positively is a spiritual Investment which will eventually come back to you as a spiritual benefit or good reward. David and Mephibosheth, Dorcas are some examples of people who sowed in righteousness and reaped in mercy. Choose to sow in righteousness and you shall surely reap in mercy. Hosea 10:12. Prayers: Father, grant me the grace to sow love and kindness, so that I will partake of your everlasting mercies in Jesus’ name, Amen. Acronym of Miracles M: Manifestation of the power of God. God makes a way where there seems to be no way I: intervention once Jesus is invited or steps in. Immediately Jesus appears the obstacle disappears. R: Restoration. Release your faith regardless of the difficult circumstances or harsh conditions (obstacles) and God will intervene for good. A: Actualization. Again and again, Jesus is never tired of performing miracles C: Christ-focus and Christ-centred guarantees miracles resulting even in the face of obstacles L: Lean not on your own understanding, but trust God beyond the visible realm, because He exists in the invisible or supernatural realm where the miracle resides. E: Expectation will always lead to manifestation. This is the secret behind the actualization and making the spoken Word come to fruition. The Woman with the issue of Blood spoke out loudly what she believed without wavering. She declared that if she could touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she would be made whole. God answered her prayers. S: Stand and see the Salvation of God, having done all. You will never be put to shame when you stand with God, even if you are alone. Elijah alone with God vs. Baal and the four- fifty prophets. Elijah won the battle at Mount Carmel against them. “And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭2:1-2, 4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭9:36, 39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: March 30, 2023 Subduing forces of Opposition “Confront, Contend and Conquer” C-factor God Has given us all power and authority to subdue every opposing force, contending against them and prevailing over our adversaries. He partners with us to ensure that we emerge victors where we were victims. We have been empowered and equipped to overrule the evil counsel of the wicked; establishing God’s divine counsel. 3 C’s: Confront, Contend and Conquer Confront your opposers or contenders. Do not run away from them or give the impression that you are afraid of them. Even if every other person is fearful, close to be different like David, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who all had the “Excellent Spirit” of God. David confronted, contended with Goliath and ultimately conquered him and even crushed his head. Mordecai and Esther confronted the situation in the place of prayer and fasting and ultimately conquered Haaman and all his wicked plots. A good example is Mordecai and Esther, subduing Haaman’s evil plot. The King Ahaseurus woke up one day and chose to open the book of remembrance, and Mordecai was favoured and restored to a life of joy and peace. Our victory is guaranteed in Christ. We are assured that in any and every battle as God’s Children, we are not alone. God promised us that He will contend with those who contend with us or threaten us. Nugget 1. Our Victory was settled before the battle began. Therefore we must be bold even in the fiery furnace or Lions’s den. 2. Jesus is the always the fourth Man in the fiery furnace and the Lion that prevails over every roaring lion. “See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, To root out and to pull down, To destroy and to throw down, To build and to plant.”” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭1:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. Then the king said, “What honor or dignity has been bestowed on Mordecai for this?” And the king’s servants who attended him said, “Nothing has been done for him.”” Esther‬ ‭6:1, 3‬. “Kings shall be your foster fathers, And their queens your nursing mothers; They shall bow down to you with their faces to the earth, And lick up the dust of your feet. Then you will know that I am the Lord, For they shall not be ashamed who wait for Me.” Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, Or the captives of the righteous be delivered? But thus says the Lord: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, And the prey of the terrible be delivered; For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children. I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, And they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. All flesh shall know That I, the Lord, am your Savior, And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭49:23-26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ““Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” Daniel‬ ‭3:25‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: October 5, 2022 Too Supernaturally Branded to be Stranded “Help is near” The intention of God right from the beginning of times after the creation of the World was for Man to function or operate in the supernatural realm, walking in dominion, power and authority. It was not God’s intention for Man to operate as mere human or natural being, suffer lack, insufficiency or humiliation, but rather to be in control of everything He (God) created. Although this privilege was lost due to the sin of Adam and Eve, it was restored in Christ. In Him (Christ) the dominion mandate was restored by the finished work on Calvary. We now reign with Jesus Christ as joint-heirs being “kings and priests” We are branded in Christ and carry the seal of approval, commanding the supernatural power to overrule the natural power. The Lame Man at the gate called beautiful only had an encounter with carriers of the supernatural mantle, Peter and John. Although they did not have silver and gold, they possessed the supernatural mantle to shift the Lame Man from the position of “begging” at the beautiful gate to “basking” in the glory of God and leaping for joy after his divine encounter with the supernatural power of God. My Testimony Exactly twelve years ago, I had a scary situation when my baby in the womb was eager to come earlier than the expected due date. Naturally, it was a difficult moment, but when the supernatural took over by the grace of God, it worked for my good and for the glory of God. Romans 8:28. A few weeks later, God miraculously delivered me safely of a bouncing baby boy. It was a miracle indeed because that was my desire. The natural gave way for the supernatural because protocol was broken for him to arrive earlier,, but safely. All the glory belongs to Jesus Christ, the Saviour and greatest Physician. Lesson & Nugget Not all tough or rough times are meant to break you. Sometimes you don’t know how much faith can rise up from your inside until you are faced with such challenges which are meant to bring out your Champion Identity to the visible realm. Today, my son is a big boy praising God along with me on the interesting journey of life. “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭3:1-8‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” 1 Peter‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” Revelation‬ ‭1:6‬ ‭KJV‬‬.

VOT: January 6, 2024 The Supernatural Hand of God does great exploits “Divine Partnership and Validation” Although God’s Hands are Invisible, there are obvious or visible proofs to validate His Divine existence and Sovereignty. The Creation itself is a clear evidence of God’s unquestionable Power and Divinity. Signs and Wonders are inevitable when God is involved in a life or situation. One of the ways God demonstrates His power is by stretching forth His mighty hands to help as many that call upon His Holy name for healings, deliverance and so many great things which are visible to the eyes. The process of a miracle cannot be understood by our human reasoning. However miracles are not hidden from all, but all eyes will eventually see what God Has done. The word “Hand” is one of the most frequently used phrase used to describe the supernatural power of God. The Bible often makes reference of “The hand of God” or “The finger of God” particularly when a miracle or something great is about to occur. It also refers to a great deliverance or protection or prevention of evil occurrence. The Hand of the Lord does valiantly, it creates, molds, remolds, reshapes and even restores lives. All of creation and all our possessions are in His hands, particularly our times are in His Hands. However, a good relationship with God will grant us the privilege to be partakers of the riches He Has prepared fo us from beginning of times (foundation) whereby something was created from nothing (voidness) This explains the move from invisible realm to visible realm. Nugget 1. Once you yield yourself to the Holy Spirit, stretching your hands forward, God will hold your hands and take you through all obstacles, turning them to miracles. Ahab stood as a hindrance to Elijah, but the hand of the Lord pushed him ahead of Ahab. 2. The Hand of the Lord grants mercy and favour to all who trust in Him wholeheartedly. 3. The hand of Lord directs us and leads us in the path of righteousness 4. As a Child allows the Mother to hold her, we must not be too big for God to hold us and guide us all through the journey of life. 5. We must take heed, lest we slip off God’s hands due to pride or disobedience Prayer 1. Father, let your mighty hand push me forward to be ahead of my adversaries in Jesus’ name, Amen. 2. Oh Lord grant me the grace to humble myself under your mighty hand. May I never feel too big for God to hold and guide me on the right path in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Who among all these does not know That the hand of the Lord has done this, In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind?” Job‬ ‭12:9-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty, that you may fear the Lord your God forever.”” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭4:24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy rain. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. Then the hand of the Lord came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.” ‭‭I Kings‬ ‭18:45-46‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: January 23, 2024 Stay attached to Jesus, the Vine “Jesus, the True Vine” When you stay rooted and grounded, divinely connected to the true vine, you will surely be fruitful. You shall continually bear good fruit flourishing while your enemies are programmed for perishing. David and Goliath are good examples as well as Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. This is why it is wise to stand on the Lord’s side and not sit on the fence. Complacency is a sign of carelessness or spiritual laxity. The benefits of staying on God’s side are way much more than sitting on the fence or wallowing in sin or the valley of indecision. Elijah got to a point in his life when he had to take a stand openly to stay in the Lord’s side. He was not moved by numbers or the crowd. Nugget 1. One with God is a majority and will conquer any force or forces of opposition 2. Gods is always ready to contend with our contenders when we partner with Him wholeheartedly, not partially. 3. Although God is unchangeable, yet He changes times and seasons in our favour, ensuring that we continue to flourish ““I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.” ‭‭John‬ ‭15:1-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.” John 15:16 NkJv “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.” Psalms‬ ‭92:12-15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then Elijah said to the people, “I alone am left a prophet of the Lord; but Baal’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men. Now when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces; and they said, “The Lord, He is God! The Lord, He is God!”” I Kings‬ ‭18:22, 39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: December 14, 2023 The beauty of A Contrite Spirit “Convinced, Convicted, Converted” C-factor The greatest testimony is the Salvation of our soul. The Gospel or good news is often preached either verbally or through our actions. In order for our Salvation to be complete, the C-factor plays an important role. C-1: Contrite Spirit is essential for us to genuinely repent and confess our faults without holding back or covering our sins.The Lord will never despise or overlook one who has a pure and contrite Spirit. Though it is naturally difficult, you can ask God for exceeding grace to possess a contrite Spirit. C-2: Convinced. Most people are convinced, but not convicted or converted. C-3: Convicted. We must take a step further by yielding ourselves to the Holy Spirit of God and allowing Him to remove the stony heart of man (Disobedience) and replace it with a heart of flesh (Obedience). C-4: Converted. This is the determinant of our Salvation. It is a point we reach whereby we are ready to totally surrender our entire life to God who is the real owner of our life. C-5: Complete Obedience. This is required of us from God to obtain the promises of God and ensuring that our name is written in the Book of Life C-6: Christ-like fruits. We must pray for the grace to live like our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Although it may seem difficult, but all things are possible with God. Luke 1:37. C-7: Consistency: Hearken diligently and stay consistent where God Has called you be. It is crucial to follow divine direction and be at the right place at the right time for the right purpose. This is actually the beauty of serving God with a pure and contrite Spirit. “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem. Then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, With burnt offering and whole burnt offering; Then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.” Psalms‬ ‭51:17-19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Galatians‬ ‭5:22-24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.” II Corinthians‬ ‭10:4-6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: November 17, 2023- Sow the right SEED “Reap in Mercy” Hosea 10:12. One thing that is constant and apparent to all of God’s creation is sowing seeds. The onus is on us to intentionally sow in righteousness in order for us to reap in mercy. If you are not intentional or conscious of sowing good seeds, you may be sowing wrong seeds without your knowledge or understanding. It takes the Holy Spirit to quicken you or caution you to sow the right seeds. Therefore we must stay rooted and grounded in the undiluted Word of God. When you walk in obedience and manifest the fruit of the Spirit, you are on the right path and will surely flourish. On the other hand, when you walk in disobedience, you are also likely to be sowing the wrong seed which has negative consequences and could cause such a person to perish. Choose to flourish and not perish. The benefits that come with sowing the right seed of obedience are numerous, and will last forever as long as we stay faithful and diligent. Nugget: The bridge that will successfully cross you from the side of disobedience to the side of total obedience is genuine repentance. Prayer: Father grant me a repentant heart and cause me to sow in righteousness and heed to your voice, so that I may reap in mercy and uncommon favour in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ““Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;” Isaiah‬ ‭1:18-19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103:1-5‬ NKJV. “‘Consider now from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from the day that the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid—consider it: Is the seed still in the barn? As yet the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yielded fruit. But from this day I will bless you.’ ”” Haggai‬ ‭2:18-19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: February 2, 2024 The Force of Violent Faith “F-factor” Faith=Reception while Fear=Deception The F-factor Acronym of FAITH F: Fight (Contend) A: Activate the Word (Now) I: Intentional (Violent) T: Trust totally in God H: Help from above by the Holy Spirit Acronym of FEAR F: False E: Evidence or Expression A: Appearing (Negative symptoms) R: Real, but actually False Faith in the Word of God amounts to reception of God’s blessings while fear is mostly worldly and is a deception from the devil (the pit of hell). While God Has made provision of the truth from His unfailing Word, the devil is constantly telling lies and misleading people by the wrong information in the world. The Word of God is the “Truth” and is the antidote of fear which is a false imagination or suggestion from the devil, who is our adversary. The Word of God is unlimited while the World is limited (“l”). There is a constant war between the flesh and the Spirit of a man. Violent Faith is the greatest weapon against any and every attack from the camp of the enemy. David demonstrated violent faith even in the face of Goliath. He conquered and crushed the head of Goliath simply by his prophetic declaration of the Word of God and commanding the hosts of angels assigned to him to deal with the uncircumcised Phillistine that appeared as Goliath. Any contending power of force can be likened to an uncircumcised Phillistine, and can likewise be brought down just as Goliath, Pharaoh, Haaman, Herod and any agent of darkness assigned against any Child of God. “Then David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, “What shall be done for the man who kills this Philistine and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”” ‭‭I Samuel‬ ‭17:26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” ‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews‬ ‭11:1, 3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John‬ ‭8:32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: February 13, 2023 Strengthened through Storms “S-factor” Sometimes, the only way God can get our full attention and remold us spiritually is to allow storms come our way. They come to us as set tests or examinations which ultimately lead to our spiritual elevation or promotion. The four Hebrew boys: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego passed through the storms of life: Fire for the three of them excluding Daniel and in Daniel’s case, he passed through the storm or test of being thrown into the Lion’s den. The examiner is God, but he uses circumstances or people that come our way to test or examine us to see how much we love Him or trust Him. He remolds our character and develops the fruit of the Spirit in us, by allowing us go through some pain or hurt which He already provided sufficient grace for us to go through it and come our stronger, saved and above all spiritual validation. When we endure trials, we come out triumphant. The latter glory is greater than the former and we have peace in the end. Haggai 2:9. Choose to go through the storm, and you will come out stronger, not stranded, better, not bitter and your pain will eventually become gain in fulfillment of God’s Word and you obtain a great testimony. Always remember that “His grace is sufficient” according to His promise. Stay focused on Christ, the “Solid Rock” Nuggets S-1: Stand steadfast and immovable: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego S-2: Surrender all to God: Genuine Repentance S-3: Stay on the Lord’s side: Avoid wavering or doubt. Exercise violent faith in God. S-4: Shed off or shake off anything that wants to stop you from walking in the Spirit. Let go of offence and bitterness. S-5: Sow in righteousness and reap in mercy S-6: Sacrificially Serve, even when it is not convenient. Peter waited for divine instructions before he stepped out. Wait patiently. Psalm 27:14. S-7: Stay pure and holy by being totally obedient to the voice of God. Isaiah 1:19. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:58‬ KJV. “Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭KJV.. “For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.” Isaiah‬ ‭25:4‬ ‭KJV. “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9‬ ‭KJV.

VOT: June 21, 2023 The Beauty and Profit of waiting “Beware of microwave blessing” Just like food prepared hurriedly or urgently using the microwave, many expect quick responses even when the time is not ripe for manifestation. Take heed and wait patiently for God to put the finishing touches to your desired blessing. In order to receive God’s best, you may be required to wait longer than usual. The best often comes last but is everlasting. There is a common saying that “The patient dog eats the fattest bone” This is simply because most impatient people receive partial or incomplete blessings because they did not wait patiently to allow God finish, beautify and decorate their life. Interestingly, sometimes the finishing touches we apply in a building or any project as simple as even proof-reading a manuscript might take longer than writing it because the end of a thing is better than the beginning. It is the end product or appearance of gold that makes it attractive or beautiful. No one is ever present to see the processing of gold. It passes fire which at the moment may not be pleasant or bearable, but there is always glory ahead. Regardless of how the case or situation you are faced with might look presently, in the end there is pleasure resulting from the pressure. Nugget: Your faith is validated in your period of waiting for the answers to your prayers. Hannah received Samuel after waiting, Sarah received Isaac after waiting, David waited to be crowned King even after he was anointed. Prayer: Father grant me exceeding grace to tarry in your presence until your appearance in Jesus’ name, Amen. “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,” I Peter‬ ‭1:6-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalms‬ ‭27:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: August 1, 2022 Guided by the Love of God “Pillar of Cloud and Pillar of Fire” The love of God compels Him to watch over us, His creation day and night and causes Him to guide every step we take and every move we make by the help of the Holy Spirit and Angelic assistance. He already made a commitment to us, that His thoughts towards us are not of evil, but of good, to give us a hope and an expected end or glorious future. Jeremiah 29:11. Therefore, we must be guided by the Holy Spirit on any journey we make. Our safety and protection is of the Lord, not on our human strength or the efforts we put in to make any journey. For example, the tune up of our vehicles, fuel up our vehicles or any efforts we put into any journey does not guarantee our safety. We are only guaranteed safety and protection by the Grace and mercies of God. Only the good Lord knows the beginning and end of any and every journey we make. Therefore it is wise to lean on God, “The Holy Spirit “for divine guidance. He knows the best route to take, better than human GPS. The Holy Spirit is our Divine GPS. (God’s pathway to success). He knows where there are speed bumps or pot holes to be avoided on the journey and can protect us from any programmed or unexpected accidents on the way to our glorious destination. If we can have a deep or intimate relationship with God The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit, we will be well informed of activities that take place in all realms, both on the natural and supernatural realm. Nugget 1. Draw nearer unto God, and have direct access to hidden secrets and treasures even in dark places, Amen. 2. Wise choices will grant us divine safety and make us rejoice at the end of the journey. Ruth and Naomi. “So they took their journey from Succoth and camped in Etham at the edge of the wilderness. And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night. He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire by night from before the people.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭13:20-22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But deliverance is of the Lord.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭21:31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46:1-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalms‬ ‭121:1-3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” Ruth‬ ‭1:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: July 28, 2022 Branded in Faith, not Stranded in Fear “F-factor. A good understanding and knowledge of your divine identity (branded in Christ) puts you ahead of your adversaries and guarantees your victory even in the midst of challenges. On the other hand, failure to recognize or claim your divine identity, painfully leaves you with no other option, but fear. Faith is God’s brand while fear is the devil’s brand. Choose to be branded in Christ (Word) and reject to be stranded in the World. Whenever you are faced with a challenge or difficult situation, choose to step out in faith and be grounded in the knowledge of the Word of truth which is superior to the facts of challenges or issues on ground. Refuse to stay stranded on the same spot or position, because this will hinder you from going forward to possess your possessions. Ruth caught this revelation hence she insisted on going back to Bethlehem Judah with Naomi, her Mother In-law rather than staying stranded in Moab where she had lost so much. As she yielded herself to step out in faith with Naomi, their latter end was more glorious than their former and they were totally restored, moving from a state of being so overwhelmed to a state of being overjoyed. The four lepers at the Gate of Samaria almost lost the opportunity they had to claim the blessings God Had divinely prepared for them by driving away the Syrians which had made them so fearful. When they took a step forward, they found no one in the camp of the Syrians because the Lord Had made their enemies hear a strange sound and they ran away, leaving all the good of the Land for them to possess. Often times, the enemies we are so fearful of are God’s target for destruction. He already assured us in His Word that “No weapon fashioned against us shall prosper and every tongue raised against us in judgement is condemned” Isaiah 54:17. We are above our adversaries and not beneath as the devil or situations make it look. When you take a stand for Jesus Christ, the Saviour you will receive boldness to step out in faith, and not stay stranded in fear. Faith grows or matures us spiritually and maximizes our potential, while fear limits our growth, reduces or minimizes our potential. Nugget: The World standard remains inferior and limited compared to the Word standard which is unlimited and supernatural. “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:” ‭‭Ruth‬ ‭1:16‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die. And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there. For the LORD had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us. Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life. And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence also, and went and hid it.” ‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭7:3-8‬ ‭KJV‬‬.

VOT: March 20, 2024 Take HEED, sow the right SEED One thing that is constant and apparent to all of God’s creation is sowing seeds. The onus is on us to intentionally sow in righteousness in order for us to reap in mercy. If you are not intentional or conscious of sowing good seeds, you may be sowing wrong seeds without your knowledge or understanding. It takes the Holy Spirit to quicken you or caution you to sow the right seeds. Therefore we must stay rooted and grounded in the undiluted Word of God. When you walk in obedience and manifest the fruit of the Spirit, you are on the right path and will surely flourish. On the other hand, when you walk in disobedience, you are also likely to be sowing the wrong seed which has negative consequences and could cause such a person to perish. Choose to flourish and not perish. The benefits that come with sowing the right seed of obedience are numerous, and will last forever as long as we stay faithful and diligent. Nugget: The bridge that will successfully cross you from the side of disobedience to the side of total obedience is genuine repentance. Prayer: Father grant me a repentant heart and cause me to sow in righteousness and heed to your voice, so that I may reap in mercy and uncommon favour in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ““Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;” Isaiah‬ ‭1:18-19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103:1-5‬ NKJV.

VOP 2022: July 17, 2022 The God of All Grace: Four Wheels of Grace “G-factor” We are constantly riding on the four wheels of grace and soaring on the wings of grace P.E.S.S (Perfect, Establish, Strengthen and Settle). 1 Peter 5:10. All we are and all we have is by God’s Grace. The necessity of Grace cannot be over emphasized. Grace is wrapped up in God. G-factor G-1: God is the author and finisher of our faith G-2: God’s Goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our life G-3: Guidance by the help of the Holy Spirit G-4: Grounded in the Word G-5: Greatness is embedded in our knowledge of God G-6: Growing is continuous process G-7: Glowing as the Light shines and no darkness can comprehend if. G-8: Gladness; of heart G-9: Gratitude G-10: Glory of God revealed in His fullness of time. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” I Peter‬ ‭5:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then the ark rested in the seventh month, the seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭8:4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: July 15, 2022 Faithfulness yields Unlimited Favour “F-factor” F-1: Fear of God (Positive) brings God’s best to us and keeps us covered from evil. F-2: Follow God’s divine instructions and you will arrive safely at the beautiful destination ordained by God. F-3: Flee every appearance of evil and pursue righteousness and you will be safe, secured and successful. F-4: Fight the good fight of faith and you will have the last laugh over all your adversaries, conquering them as David fought and conquered Goliath. F-5: Forgiveness grants everlasting Peace and Joy all round F-6: Forget past failures, put them behind and forge ahead to higher heights and better days and a victorious end. F-7: Flame of Fire. Stay hot and not cold or lukewarm, and you will always be above your enemies in the battle front as God’s battle axe. F-8: Favour abounds when you labour in the unlimited Word of God, not the Limited World F-9: Flourishing at all times comes with constant watering of the seed of the Word of God planted in our hearts. Paul planted, Apollos watered and God gave the increase. No effort for the Kingdom is little or insignificant. Do the little and leave the rest in God’s hands to bring the great harvest. F-10: Fruitful Vine. Stay attached and connected to Jesus Christ the “True Vine” and your leaves will never wither, but continually flourish in the courts of the Lord. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NKJV. “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:” John‬ ‭10:27‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:22‬ ‭KJV. “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” 1 Timothy‬ ‭6:12‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the LORD Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; They shall be fat and flourishing; To shew that the LORD is upright: He is my rock, And there is no unrighteousness in him.” Psalm‬ ‭92:12-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: January 15, 2024- Fully persuaded by the Word or World? The wealth of knowledge you have especially of the Word of God determines whether you can easily fall prey to the lies and wiles of the enemy. As we know, the devil is very subtle or crafty and can easily dissuade anyone from the truth of the Word. He uses temporal circumstances that are unclear to deceive any of his target from following God’s ordained path or divine direction which leads to life eternal. While the devil’s aim and evil desire is for man to be destroyed or deformed, God’s aim and good desire is for Man to be restored and transformed. However, God Has given Man the authority and also free will to make wise choices that will secure his life permanently and in eternity. The Word of God clearly tells us that, it is the Word of God that we know that makes us free from the deception of the enemy. Therefore, the onus is on us to study to show ourselves approved. “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free” John 8:32 NKJV. “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭30:19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Romans‬ ‭1:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭28:24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:15‬ ‭KJV.

VOT: February 13, 2024 Stay Connected, Get Perfected “Do not drawback” To drawback is to miss out of God’s best The end of a thing is better than the beginning, and the patient will always laugh last and enjoy the best. To drawback means to be discouraged and decide to pull out of any transaction or detach yourself from something or someone. It is safe or okay to drawback from evil, but dangerous to drawback from a good course such as a good relationship with God. What makes people draw back in most cases is when they think they will not receive a promise given to them by God or men. They become disinterested or disheartened when they think they have not been treated right or when there is a delay. We must always remember that delay is not denial. Life can be compared to a relay race, not necessarily a delay. The baton is usually passed from one person to another in a relay race. In like manner, we may have to wait for others to play their various roles as it pertains to what we are expecting from God or our destiny. This period of waiting is often misunderstood by many and thereby they are deceived to give up or drop off in the race. This is equated to drawing back or quitting on the journey. Nugget 1. When you focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith, you will not have to draw back. 2. God always Has something good and encouraging to keep you moving forward and upward. 3. Winners do not quit and quitters do not win. Drawing back leads you to perdition, which is the path of destruction. 4. Choose to press harder and forward and you shall obtain God’s promise for your life. 5. Your confidence is renewed when you keep your focus on God and trust Him wholeheartedly. 6. Holding on steadfast the profession of your faith will quicken the performance of God’s will for your life. 7. Perfection of God’s will requires Faith in God, Prayer and Patience. Abraham and Sarah, Elizabeth and Zacharias.Hannah Zacharias and Hannah received the answers to their long awaited miracle because they did not draw back. Choose to hold on steadfast and you will not miss out of God’s best. Prayer: Father grant me the grace to press forward towards the mark of the high calling and not drawback unto perdition. “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: “For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:35-39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.” Luke‬ ‭1:13-14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: July 6, 2022 Time stealers are destiny stealers “Borrowed time” Beware of Idleness, Slothfulness and Procrastination (ISP factor). Time is life because every life is measured by the time spent. On earth we quantify or measure life by the age or period of time each person spends while on this side of eternity or the present world. Therefore, if we understand this, it implies that our time is relevant in the fulfillment of our destiny. For example, whatever God Has planned for us must be accomplished within a specific time. There is usually a set time within which God’s plan and purpose for an individual must be fulfilled. We must take heed and ensure that we do not allow our time to be stolen or invested on the wrong things. We will give account of every time we spend. Idleness will be equated to time wasted. The onus is on us to spend our time wisely by staying connected to the Holy Spirit, our greatest Helper, guide and Counsellor. God Has promised us that His thoughts for us are of good and His desire is for us to get to a glorious expected end. If we don’t cooperate with Him by following His divine instructions and timing, we may slow down or stop His good plan from being fulfilled, especially according to His divine timing. Idleness, Slothfulness and Procrastination (ISP factor) are some major hindrances to the fulfillment of a destiny. We must be intentional about striving to work hard and engage in spiritual discipline through fervent Prayer, Fasting, Studying the Word of God to mention a few weapons of warfare that will ensure that we fulfill our destiny. Nugget Antidote of ISP (Idleness, Slothfulness and Procrastination) 1. Meditate or keep your mind occupied with the Word of God, and be active in doing God’s good will according to His Word. 2. Being watchful and prayerful, mindful of the fact that the time we claim is not ours, it is borrowed time. 3. Ensure that your Oil does not run out before the arrival of the Bridegroom. The Parable of the ten Virgins, five wise and five foolish. 4. Choose to be wise by using our time wisely, following God’s agenda, not yours. 5. Everyone Has been given the same time (24hours). We shall give account for how we utilize it and there shall be no excuses when the owner of our life who holds the stop watch (Jesus Christ) comes to demand for it. Choose to surrender to Jesus today and your destiny will be fulfilled ensuring you obtain your beautiful crown prepared specially for you in Heaven. ““And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭25:6-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: July 5, 2022 Reward from above or Award from abroad? Choose right Interestingly both scenarios look similar and seem exciting. The former is from Heaven (above)while the latter is from the earth (abroad). Everyone loves to be appreciated and also given commendation, but unfortunately this may not always be possible. On the contrary not everyone (few) cares about the outcome of their journey in terms of how God will grade or score them. The earthly competition we get into with a fellow man is very unnecessary if we understand the reality that God does not value or care about the things we chase after. One thing is very dear to His (God’s) heart, and that is our soul (salvation) and the salivation or souls of others related or connected to us. Eternity is our permanent destination while the Earth is a temporary residence. Therefore God is more interested in making sure we return back to Him in Heaven rather than be consumed by the earthly lusts which have not plans of travelling with us to our final destination. Let us take heed and focus more on eternity by setting more connected or engrafted in the Word (Jesus Christ). Nuggets 1. You need the approval and applaud of Heaven and not the applaud or praises of men. 2. Award is received on earth and is a sign of appreciation by men, not God. 3. Reward on the other hand is released or given by God for ONLY the qualified at the end of their journey on earth. 4. When we are in competition with men, we are seeking for award and not reward, because no man can thank you the way God will thank you. 5. God’s appreciation or reward is as permanent as a seal, but man’s appreciation or award is conditional and temporal because it cannot leave the earth with you when your assignment is done. 6. The Choices we make on earth play a large role on the outcome of our journey and how we end our journey on earth. 7. On earth there is comparison, some appear superior or inferior, but in Heaven all men are graded equally by the Spirit of God Prayer: Father grant me the grace to labour to get Heaven’s eternal reward which is a crown of glory and not earthly award which is deceptive and temporal. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” I Corinthians‬ ‭15:58‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” ‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭4:7-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ““And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.” Revelation‬ ‭22:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121:1-2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: July 22, 2022 Victory in advance before adversities “Winning Side” Due to the love God Has for Man and the dominion which was given to us at creation, we can confidently declare or profess that we are victorious and more than conquerors through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. When you have the understanding that you are a victor and not a victim, no Goliath, Haaman, Pharaoh or Herod can torment or intimidate you freely. If they do, you have the power and authority to put them where they belong, just like David did. Also, the Lord will ensure that whatever evil they plot against you, will return back to them with a sword of vengeance. The truth is that, you have the upper hand over your adversaries. Whenever they try to threaten you to see your reaction and to see if you know your spiritual identity, God will cause them to fall into their own gallows like the order of Haaman who fought against Mordecai, Esther and the Jews. The four Hebrew boy: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego as well as Esther and Mordecai knew their spiritual position and stood their ground. “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” ‭‭I John‬ ‭5:4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you and take your head from you. And this day I will give the carcasses of the camp of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”” ‭‭I Samuel‬ ‭17:45-47‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: July 2, 2022 Invisible Hand, Visible “Signs and Wonders” Although no one has seen the physical hand of God, everyone can testify to the greatness and power of God, though the creation of the world, healings, deliverance and so many great things which are visible to the eyes. The process of a miracle cannot be understood by our human reasoning. However miracles are not hidden from all, but all eyes will eventually see what God Has done. The word “Hand” is one of the most frequently used phrase used to describe the supernatural power of God. The Bible often makes reference of “The hand of God” or “The finger of God” particularly when a miracle or something great is about to occur. It also refers to a great deliverance or protection or prevention of evil occurrence. The Hand of the Lord does valiantly, it creates, molds, remolds, reshapes and even restores lives. All of creation and all our possessions are in His hands, particularly our times are in His Hands. However, a good relationship with God will grant us the privilege to be partakers of the riches He Has prepared fo us from beginning of times (foundation) whereby something was created from nothing (voidness) This explains the move from invisible realm to visible realm. Nugget 1. Once you yield yourself to the Holy Spirit, stretching your hands forward, God will hold your hands and take you through all obstacles, turning them to miracles. Ahab stood as a hindrance to Elijah, but the hand of the Lord pushed him ahead of Ahab. 2. The Hand of the Lord grants mercy and favour to all who trust in Him wholeheartedly. 3. The hand of Lord directs us and leads us in the path of righteousness 4. As a Child allows the Mother to hold her, we must not be too big for God to hold us and guide us all through the journey of life. 5. We must take heed, lest we slip off God’s hands due to pride or disobedience Prayer 1. Father, let your mighty hand push me forward to be ahead of my adversaries in Jesus’ name, Amen. 2. Oh Lord grant me the grace to humble myself under your mighty hand. May I never feel too big for God to hold and guide me on the right path in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Who among all these does not know That the hand of the Lord has done this, In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind?” Job‬ ‭12:9-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty, that you may fear the Lord your God forever.”” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭4:24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy rain. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. Then the hand of the Lord came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.” ‭‭I Kings‬ ‭18:45-46‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: July 1, 2022 Redundancy or lack precedes Abundance “Empty to Plenty” Famine shuts natural doors and opens the door of “The Supernatural” Life is in seasons, and for reasons. Joseph was wise to understand this concept or principle. In time of abundance he kept sufficient bread in preparation for the season of famine. When eventually his brothers needed food, he was able to give them from the reserve he had set aside. The natural is common to all, but the supernatural is only experienced by a few chosen or elected by grace. This is why it is very wise to choose the path of righteousness and obedience to God, the Creator and owner of all that pertains to creation. So many who encountered the Holy Spirit, advanced from the ordinary to super-ordinary or from natural to supernatural. No one encounters God (The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit) and remains the same. There is usually a positive shift or advancement. This was why God spoke to the Israelites when they murmured as a result of the oppression by the Egyptians to “Go forward” When you get to know the God who Has called you out of darkness into His marvellous Light, you will not struggle to advance forward and soar higher than your adversaries. Elijah moves ahead of Ahab and the mighty hand of God was upon Him. When you surrender all to Jesus, you will move from breakdown to breakthrough, empty to Plenty, redundant to Abundance. Nugget Make good use of opportunities that you are given to do what you are expected to do at the right time. Spend wisely and you will stand strong in the time of Famine. 1 Kings 18:41-46. “Then Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.” So Ahab went up to eat and drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; then he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his knees, and said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” So he went up and looked, and said, “There is nothing.” And seven times he said, “Go again.” Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said, “There is a cloud, as small as a man’s hand, rising out of the sea!” So he said, “Go up, say to Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you.’ “Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy rain. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. Then the hand of the Lord came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.” ‭‭I Kings‬ ‭18:41-46‬ ‭ “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord: ‘Tomorrow about this time a seah of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria” II Kings‬ ‭7:1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭5:5-6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “So when the money failed in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us bread, for why should we die in your presence? For the money has failed.” Then Joseph said, “Give your livestock, and I will give you bread for your livestock, if the money is gone.” So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for the horses, the flocks, the cattle of the herds, and for the donkeys. Thus he fed them with bread in exchange for all their livestock that year.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭47:15-17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: July 12, 2022 Choose to conform to God’s pattern “Divine Transformation” The best and wisest choice you can make is to follow God’s pattern according to His Word. In all of your endeavours, do not conform to the World pattern, but rather choose to conform to God’s pattern (Word) There are many choices or ways that appear or look like God’s way or pattern, but time will tell if they are real or fake. Even Pharaoh tried so hard to always copy God’s miracles, but could never match up. Who is Man to dare compare himself with the “Sovereign God”? All such efforts will prove futile, because none can compare with the Almighty and All knowing God. It is wisdom to always seek Godly counsel or follow His divine will. It may not be clear, and the manual or source of Instruction (Bible) may not be user friendly, but on the long run it is user helpful. Take heed and follow godly counsel from the Word (No limitations ) and not the World (L-limitations). The Word might appear too hard to follow, but in the end it will vindicate, validate and grant you permanent victory. Nugget: The Holy Spirit is in us, with us and for us as long as we surrender all to Jesus Christ, the Saviour and great Deliverer of all. Prayer: Father help me to be spiritually vigilant and alert, so that I will only conform to your pattern and your will in Jesus’ name, Amen. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans‬ ‭12:1-2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” Proverbs‬ ‭14:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:7-9‬ ‭KJV.

VOP 2022: July 27, 2022 Outer crowd to the Inner Court of Praise “Power of Prayer” PJ-factor Our case study is the Man that was lame from birth who was daily laid at “The Beautiful Gate” at the ninth hour of Prayer. The fact that he was strategically carried to the temple at the hour of Prayer is significant because, that positioned him right to encounter Peter and John. They did not have what he was expecting or wanted, but they had what he needed. He need Jesus Christ to come into his battered life to make him better. He was also at the “Beautiful Gate” but his life was not beautiful. Therefore, he also needed Jesus to make his life beautiful beyond being around or associated with beautiful people of surrounding. Nugget 1. No matter how beautiful you are, or your surrounding and things around you look, you are NOT beautiful without Christ. 2. Everyone needs a Peter and John (PJ-factor) to point them to what they need or who they need “JESUS” (WORD). This is Permanent and everlasting. On the contrary, what we want is often WORLDLY desires which is temporary and can easily fade away. Choose right by the help of the Holy Spirit. It is wise to invite Jesus Christ into your life so that you can move from the outer Beautiful gate to the Beautiful inner courts or His Holy presence where you can actually behold the beauty of the Lord. Prayer avails much with much Patience P-1: Purify your hearts through genuine repentance P-2: Position yourself to receive the Word P-3: Prophesy to the situation P-4: Praise God before, while waiting and after receiving answers P-5: Persistence-Refuse to quit and you are sure to win P-6: Presence of God P-7: Power of God released when Jesus takes over. P-8: Push (Pray Until Something Happens) the Violent take it by force P-9: Patience will make you wait till you meet your destiny helper “Peter and John” PJ factor “Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.” So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭3:1-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOT: February 1, 2024 Guard your EAR gate and Eye Gate “H.E.A.R+T=H.E.AR.T” T-H factor The two words H.E.A.R and H.E.A.R.T are closely related, having a letter “T” that makes them differ from one another. Also the letter H is common to both. We HEAR or receive information with our EARS which is the entrance point or main source while the information received is stored in our HEART. Therefore the onus is on us to either TAKE what will build our lives or TRASH what could destroy us on the long run. Also we see or observe with our EYES, which creates images that are stored up in our hearts. T-factor: Trust in the Lord and Take in the undiluted and unlimited Word of God which is able to transform you and build your up. Trash the World ideas which is diluted and limited and is set for destruction. The H- factor represents the Holy Spirit, who is our great Helper. Once we stay connected to the Holy Spirit by total surrender to Jesus Christ, our Saviour, we will be able to store the right information in our heart and ultimately live a peaceful life in Christ. By the help of the Holy Spirit. We can also filter the information and take only the relevant or right information, making sure our hearts are pure as we pursue holiness. There is so much news and information out there that can either build or break your Spirit-man leading to discouragement, depression and disillusionment. Nugget: the choice is yours to either take in the right or trash the wrong information. What we say and what we hear play an important role in what we become. Therefore guard your Ear Gate and your Eye Gate. “Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs‬ ‭4:23‬ ‭KJV. “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭21:34‬ ‭KJV. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans‬ ‭10:17‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:18‬ ‭KJV. “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12:14-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: July 25, 2022 Stronger in the midst of Storms “S-factor” Sometimes, the only way God can get our full attention and remold us spiritually is to allow storms come our way. They come to us as set tests or examinations which ultimately lead to our spiritual elevation or promotion. The four Hebrew boys: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego passed through the storms of life: Fire for the three of them excluding Daniel and in Daniel’s case, he passed through the storm or test of being thrown into the Lion’s den. The examiner is God, but he uses circumstances or people that come our way to test or examine us to see how much we love Him or trust Him. He remolds our character and develops the fruit of the Spirit in us, by allowing us go through some pain or hurt which He already provided sufficient grace for us to go through it and come our stronger, saved and above all spiritual validation. When we endure trials, we come out triumphant. The latter glory is greater than the former and we have peace in the end. Haggai 2:9. Choose to go through the storm, and you will come out stronger, not stranded, better, not bitter and your pain will eventually become gain in fulfillment of God’s Word and you obtain a great testimony. Always remember that “His grace is sufficient” according to His promise. Stay focused on Christ, the “Solid Rock” Nuggets S-1: Stand steadfast and immovable: Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego S-2: Surrender all to God: Genuine Repentance S-3: Stay on the Lord’s side: Avoid wavering or doubt. Exercise violent faith in God. S-4: Shed off or shake off anything that wants to stop you from walking in the Spirit. Let go of offence and bitterness. S-5: Sow in righteousness and reap in mercy S-6: Sacrificially Serve, even when it is not convenient. Peter waited for divine instructions before he stepped out. Wait patiently. Psalm 27:14. S-7: Stay pure and holy by being totally obedient to the voice of God. Isaiah 1:19. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:58‬ KJV. “Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭KJV.. “For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.” Isaiah‬ ‭25:4‬ ‭KJV. “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9‬ ‭KJV.

VOP 2022: June 6, 2022 Blessed to be a blessing “Shine your Light bright” Our dominion mandate grants us the privilege and divine ability to partake of the riches of the blessings of God, which Heaven Has released unto us and is manifested in our lives. We are called to extend this blessing to all, as God Has provided the resources for us by His exceeding grace. This is what it truly means to shine the Light brighter. A blessing is not complete or profitable until it is generational and transferred to others. We still withdraw from the blessings of Abraham till date because a pronouncement was made upon his life that he would be blessed beyond his comprehension and will be a blessing to future generations. We are partakers of God’s everlasting mercies and unlimited grace that enables us to excel in all of our endeavours. We are blessed indeed to be a blessing. This means you must have the clear understanding that, whatever you have, was given to you by God. Therefore, since He (God) gave it to you, He may also require you to give it to another person or at least share it with others. As your obey His voice or instructions, He will find you more worthy to obtain more of His unlimited blessings and uncommon favour. A selfless and kind heart will receive more grace and divine provision for self and others. Joseph fed his brothers who had despised him in time past and even plotted against his life. He forgave them and even shared his blessings with them. If a man like Joseph who was humiliated and maltreated by his brothers still found a place in his heart to show love, forgiveness and extension of his blessings to those who did not seem to qualify, it leaves us with a lesson that: Nuggets 1. Whatever we have is only passing through us to reach others” we are channels of blessings. 2. We are answers to each other’s prayers. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,” Ephesians‬ ‭1:3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.” Genesis‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1:26-28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. ““You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew‬ ‭5:14-16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Galatians‬ ‭3:13-14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: June 7, 2023-Fear Not “Peace and Joy boost our Strength” “Peace that surpasses all understanding” Peace Acronym P: Power to subdue and Overcome E: Everlasting Joy, Strength and Peace A: Anointing to soar higher C: Christ-centred and focused E: Exceeding Grace Joy Acronym J: Jubilation and Celebration O: Obedience is key to Possession Y: Yielded to the Holy Spirit The true and genuine peace we always seek for Has been provided for by Jesus Christ, our Saviour. It is very important to ensure that our joy is full and our peace is complete. This as mentioned is only possible in Christ. A deeper relationship with our saviour guarantees us everlasting peace. The good things we achieve or receive can only give us temporal excitement or cause us to react positively. Our true peace is hidden in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Nuggets Peace Is enhanced by Repentance, Forgiveness and Reconciliation. Joy is guaranteed in Christ, even when the circumstances are not favourable. Prayer: Father, I surrender all my fears and anxieties to you and ask for your peace to abound in my life in Jesus’ name, Amen. “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”” John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”” ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭8:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalms‬ ‭16:11‬

VOT: April 4, 2024 Treasure in every Measure of seed “Obedience is better than sacrifice” Do not despise or disregard any seed. The blessing is in your obedience, not in the quantity. Sometimes good quality may look insignificant in the physical eyes, but on the long run, the harvest is great. God Had respect for Abel’s offering, but Cain’s offering was an abomination to Him, because while Abel’s offering was from a pure heart, Cain’s offering was from a bitter heart. Take heed to clear yourself mind from bitterness, so that God can accept your offering. When planting, only a few seeds are required because what is important is a good soil (heart). In a little while upon maturity, we see the sprouting or shooting out of the crop or tree with fruits attached. At that moment, most people do not remember the beginning. We must not despise the days of little or small beginning. Do not despise or disregard anyone or any gift because each gift is expected to fulfill a specific or unique purpose. The person you might not be expecting or have respect for, might be who God Has prepared for your unique case. Our God does not see the way men see. David was undermined when it was time to anoint him as King. When it was time to make a selection, his older brother Eliab was selected, but God rejected him and demanded that David should be sought out for, and afterwards he was anointed King. Nugget: The counsel of God always stands, regardless of other people’s opinion or counsel. Everyone has a special treasure which may be hidden, because we all have the DNA of God, being created in His image. Take heed and ensure you do not short change yourself by undermining others. No one is superior or inferior, but rather we can choose to operate as supernatural beings through Christ. You may lose the chance or opportunity to be blessed if you lean on your own understanding and disregard any vessel that God Has purposed to use to bless you. Prayer: Father grant me the spirit of discernment and grant me the wisdom not to bypass or despise my helper or disregard any seed. “In the morning sow your seed, And in the evening do not withhold your hand; For you do not know which will prosper, Either this or that, Or whether both alike will be good.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭11:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “So Samuel said: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams.” I Samuel‬ ‭15:22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;” Isaiah‬ ‭1:19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “So she said, “As the Lord your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a little oil in a jar; and see, I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die.” And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and your son. For thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth.’ ” So she went away and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days. The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elijah.” I Kings‬ ‭17:12-16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: May 31, 2022 Profit in waiting “The best comes last and is everlasting” There is a common saying that “The patient dog eats the fattest bone” This is simply because most impatient people receive partial or incomplete blessings because they did not wait patiently to allow God finish, beautify and decorate their life. Interestingly, sometimes the finishing touches we apply in a building or any project as simple as even proof-reading a manuscript might take longer than writing it because the end of a thing is better than the beginning. It is the end product or appearance of gold that makes it attractive or beautiful. No one is ever present to see the processing of gold. It passes fire which at the moment may not be pleasant or bearable, but there is always glory ahead. Regardless of how the case or situation you are faced with might look presently, in the end there is pleasure resulting from the pressure. Nugget: Your faith is validated in your period of waiting for the answers to your prayers. Hannah received Samuel after waiting, Sarah received Isaac after waiting, David waited to be crowned King even after he was anointed. Prayer: Father grant me exceeding grace to tarry in your presence until your appearance in Jesus’ name, Amen. “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,” I Peter‬ ‭1:6-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalms‬ ‭27:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: May 29, 2022 Challenges as Channels to making of Champions “More than Conqueror” Challenges as unpleasant as they may appear are often channels that make you a Champion of Faith, but you must endure and trust totally in God. While the other people saw Goliath as a threat, David saw Goliath as a minced meat to be crushed under his feet. It all has to do with your thought process. Also while the twelve spies were afraid of the giants in the Land, Caleb and Joshua were more determined to press forward. The Word of God stands sure and has the supernatural power to level every mountain and break every yoke of fear and anxieties as of issues of life, which are natural or human. We are super human because we possess the DNA of God as kings and priests. Challenges serve as channels or means of God’s power being made manifest or revealed in and through us. Daniel and the three Hebrew boys demonstrated this type of faith whereby they openly declared their faith and trust in the God of Heaven. They allowed God to use their challenge or trial as a channel to show case or show forth His power and praise and ultimately we can call them Champions of faith. A Champion of faith is not only one who travails to prevail, but beyond that, one who is ready to travail faithfully even when they are not sure they will physically prevail. You may not physically appear to be a winner, but your victory was settled before any battle and it is eternal. Though it may not appear to all at the moment, it will ultimately count because it proves the genuineness of your faith. As God’s Children we do not lose any battle in the sight of God, though to man you may not appear to be a winner. The Word of God is our guarantor, which assures us that we are “More than conquerors” Some people that understood this revelation and emerged victorious Champions or heroes of faith were: David, Daniel and the three Hebrew boys: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; Esther and Mordecai, Paul and Silas, Peter, John and so many more. You too can choose to be a hero of faith. “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.” ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3:16-18‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God. Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.” ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭17:36, 45, 49-50‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOP 2022: May 28, 2022 Mystery and beauty of Left-Over. “Not left behind” The best is always reserved for the distressed or those who seem to be last by reason of natural or unfavourable circumstances. When men despise or abandon a left over, God takes over their case file. A Left over is one who has been through turbulent times and seasons in life which to the physical might appear to be abandoned or left behind. However, to God, it is the opposite because God takes pleasure and is very intentional about comforting the distressed or oppressed and lifting them to be established in enviable or desirable positions. Most people who do not know the full story May feel inferior or less important, but God who Has the blueprint of every creature works everything out for His glory. Therefore it is not wise to compare ourselves with one another as the Bible admonishes us, and it is also not wise to envy one another because we do not know the full story of any given case. Esther was an Orphan who found favour in the sight of her Uncle Mordecai. Although they had a tough time in their journey, God ensured that their latter end was more glorious than their beginning. Also, Mephibosheth was Lame at his feet due to an accident that seemed to cripple him in the sight of men as he was physically disabled. Interestingly, his condition could not stop God’s good plan for his life from being accomplished, even when Man tried to point out his disability. Nugget: Your disability cannot stop you from getting to the top where God Has made room for you but rather, it is actually a platform for you to be recognized and elevated to the top where you will begin to wine and dine with Kings and Priests, as that is your actual and real identity in Christ. “Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “At your service!” Then the king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, to whom I may show the kindness of God?” And Ziba said to the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan who is lame in his feet.” Then King David sent and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar. Now when Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, had come to David, he fell on his face and prostrated himself. Then David said, “Mephibosheth?” And he answered, “Here is your servant!” So David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat bread at my table continually.”” ‭‭II Samuel‬ ‭9:1-3, 5-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman was lovely and beautiful. When her father and mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter.” Esther‬ ‭2:7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: June 26, 2022 Adverse conditions are for your spiritual advancement “Be of good courage” Do not cede your power to the adversary because of adverse conditions, because they are not meant to last forever. Although adversities do not originate or come from God, He permits them to demonstrate His power and reveal His glory. It comes as a test of our faith, but ends in testimony. David confidently declared his power and exercised spiritual authority over Goliath. The Lord backed him up by giving him victory over Goliath. As you boast in the Lord, He will prove Himself as the Almighty and All Powerful God and grant you permanent victory. The time of adversity is not a time to quit or run away from the presence of God, but rather a time to draw nearer and closer, determined to crush the head of every adversary. Goliath, Herod, Pharaoh, Haaman and any adversary or principalities might threaten or fight you, but the battle has been won before the fight began. The Bible tells us to be strong and do not be weary so that we do not faint. Prayer: Father grant me permanent victory in every adverse conditions and let me advance forward to greater heights in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” ‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭4:16-18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭24:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭10:19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: May 26, 2022 Choices likened to two-sided Coin “Intentional or Circumstantial” Sometimes life can throw you to positions you don’t expect or desire to be in. This is very similar to throwing a Coin or any two-sided object. It can turn either way in favour or disfavour of the one who has it. Even if you desire it to fall into a particular side, it is not in your control to ensure it falls into a desired side. Another way to analyze it is a basket ball or football that is aimed at scoring a goal. It will either score it and cause a shout of victory (Winner) or if it does not score, may bring shout of mockery (Loser). In Christ, you win always because you’re victory or crown awaits you in advance. You won before the fight. You are only representing God is the field of Life. Today, you can choose to stay on the winning side which is the shouting side by receiving Jesus Christ. The choice of Jesus, does not have failure or mockery even when it looks foolish to all men. God’s ways are higher than human ways, hence Jesus Christ was persecuted and mocked by men when he chose the shameful death on the cross. God remains true on earth and in eternity. Interestingly, the choices we make here on earth will determine if we will reign on earth as Christ’s ambassadors or forever in eternity and glory. As painful and sad as death is, the second death is even worse. You are an “Overcomer” more than a Conqueror through Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Amen. Orpah and Ruth both had to choose between either going their own ways or following the God of Naomi. While Ruth followed Naomi, Orpah went her own way. This does not mean Orpah may not have encountered the same God of Heaven on her own journey, as we were not told. Nugget: It is the end that matters and not the beginning or middle-way. Stay focused to the end. Father: Please secure my soul to live a fulfilled life on earth and reign with our Saviour Jesus Christ in eternity, Amen. “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” ‭‭I John‬ ‭5:4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” ‭‭Ruth‬ ‭1:16‬ NKJV. “Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. Isaiah 55:7-8 NKJV.

VOP 2022: May 25, 2022 W.A.I.T on the Lord “Not a W.A.S.T.E of time” Psalm 27:14. Whenever we have to wait on the Lord for His appearing or to answer our prayers, we are not wasting time. We must ensure that we are utilizing the time of waiting wisely in preparation for the desired answers and manifestation of the glory of God. Our Heavenly Father is perfect in all His ways and beautiful for situation. He Has provided everything pertaining to life and godliness from the foundations, and also given us the power and authority to subdue the earth and reign in dominion. However, we need to surrender our lives to His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ who He sent to this world to save our souls. We must also yield ourselves to the Sweet Holy Spirit who is our greatest Helper, while waiting in God’s waiting room. He speaks to us and guides us while waiting, ensuring we have fellowship with Him and not wasting the time of waiting on the Lord for His visitation. Nuggets/Lessons Acronym W: Word of God; Wisdom A: Attentive to God; Attitude must be right I: Integrity is key; Impossibility does not exist with God T: Trust God wholeheartedly; Thanksgiving No waste of Time W: Worship God in Spirit and in Truth. A: Activate your faith through prophetic Word S: Separate yourself from the World standard and adhere to the Word Standard T: Trash anything that is contrary to the Word or outside God’s will E: Expectant of God’s divine intervention There are several people that had to wait on the Lord and ultimately were crowned with joy and everlasting peace. Hannah did not wait in vain. She received Samuel. Sarah did not wait in vain, she received Isaac, Isaac did not sow in vain, he received a bountiful harvest even in the famine. Ruth and Naomi did not wait in vain, they were restored to joy and peace all round. Prayer: Father please hearken unto my prayers and let my waiting time not be a wasting time in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalms‬ ‭27:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him.” And she said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. Then they rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her.” I Samuel‬ ‭1:17-19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: June 23, 2022 Miracles hidden in Obstacles “The God of Again and Again” Mark 2:1-5 The four friends of the paralytic who needed a miracle of healing from Jesus Christ, the great healer demonstrated violent and desperate faith, tearing down the roof to get to where Jesus was. They cared less about the outcome and financial implication of doing the unusual, but we’re more concerned about the miracle they hoped for in the midst of the obstacle. The roof, which was supposedly a covering, in this case became an obstacle or barrier until Jesus appeared the scene. Before the manifestation of God’s power and performance of miracles, there are usually barriers or obstacles which are intended by the devil to discourage you, introduce fear, anxieties, doubt or unbelief. Choose to shun the deception of the devil whose aim is to stop you from receiving divine intervention and turnaround, and choose to take the risk or go the extra mile to save your soul our someone close by. All the glory goes to God, but you would have sown a good or worthy seed which may grant you a good or worthy harvest. Nugget: Whatever you make happen for others, particularly positively is a spiritual Investment will eventually come back to you as a spiritual benefit or good reward. David and Mephibosheth, Dorcas to mention a few. Choose to sow in righteousness and reap in mercy. Prayers: Father, grant me the grace to sow love and kindness, so that I will partake of your everlasting mercies in Jesus’ name, Amen. Acronym of Miracles M: Manifestation of the power of God. God makes a way where there seems to be no way I: intervention once Jesus is invited or steps in. Immediately Jesus appeared the obstacle disappeared. R: Restoration. Release your faith regardless of the difficult circumstances or harsh conditions (obstacles) A: Actualization. Again and again, Jesus is never tired of performing miracles C: Christ-focus and Christ-centred guarantees miracles resulting even in the face of obstacles L: Lean not on your own understanding, but trust God beyond the visible realm, because He exists in the invisible or supernatural realm where the miracle resides. E: Expectation will always lead to manifestation. This is the secret behind the actualization and making the spoken Word come to fruition. The Woman with the issue of Blood spoke what she believed out loudly without wavering, that if she could touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she would be made whole. S: Stand and see the Salvation of God, having done all. “And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭2:1-2, 4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭9:36, 39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: Faith guarantees our Victory “Divine Validation” V-factor. When we exercise faith in God, not wavering or doubting, we obtain permanent victory. Our Victory through Jesus Christ, our Saviour Has been pre-ordained from the foundations. In the Creation, Man was declared as the carrier or conduit of Power. The Power was given to Man to dominate and subdue the earth. This is enhanced by our determination to do our part as God Has done His own part. Prayer: Father grant me the grace to work in agreement with Heaven to accomplish my earthly assignment and ultimately to be victorious on earth and in eternity in Jesus’ name, Amen. Our validation of the Victory we have is in: 1. The name of Jesus Christ 2. The Blood of Jesus Christ 3. The Word of God 4. The Holy Spirit “Seal of Promise” “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.” I John‬ ‭5:4-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭12:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,” Philippians‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭NKJV.‬‬

VOP 2022: May 21, 2022 Life as a Book, Earthly or Eternal “Part 2” It is the quality of life lived in times and seasons on this side of life or planet earth just as the chapters of a book that qualifies you and guarantees your name to be written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Lessons/Nuggets 1. Our Life has two sides, earthly (Temporal) and eternal (Permanent). You must not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the Word of God (God’s book of Life) or Manual-Bible. The world has limitations (l) while the Word is limitless. 2. Most people focus on the earthly life because it is obvious or easily observed in the natural. However, it is for a period of time or temporal on this side, visible to all. Only few people labour hard to live a holy and acceptable life to ensure that their names are written in the Eternal Book of Life. 3. Eternity is permanent because it is where God dwells and He alone qualifies Man to dwell or reign with Him in glory. We must labour hard on earth by living a holy and acceptable Life in preparation for eternity 4. The Earthly Book (Life) on earth has information that is visible to all and can be shared by all. The Eternal Book of Life can only be seen by God, our Creator except He chooses to reveal it to us. When we walk in the Spirit closely with Him, the Holy Spirit will reveal deep secrets to us. 5. Earthly book has Chapters which end and the entire story ends. Eternal Life is endless and it reveals the glory of God. 6. The end of the book determines if the reader will desire or be attracted to read the book or more books. Just like the book people read, we must live our lives as Children of God in such a way that people will want to associate with us and ultimately be impacted. 7. We are the Bible that people read and make their choice either to follow God or be nonchalant, complacent or carefree. We must take heed and invest in our spiritual growth. 8. We are the salt of the earth and the Light of the world, a city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Prayer: Father help me to be transformed by your Word and be conformed to the image of Christ and not the world, in Jesus’ name, Amen. “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1, 11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ““You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:13, 15-16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:1-2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOP 2022: May 20, 2022 Life as Earthly Book “Mirror it with the Word “Eternal Book of Life” Our Life is in stages, seasons or like the Book, chapters. In order for us to navigate life with ease, rest and eternal hope, we need to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, making Him the Captain of the Boat of our life. Just as every Chapter of the Book has a message to pass across to the reader, every experience has hidden lessons that may be painful of gainful. Either way, it will end in praise when we choose to stay focused on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. Even in the midst of the storm, Jesus enjoyed His sleep as if nothing happened until his disciples beckoned on Him. This is how God wants us to live a peaceable or peaceful life. Prayer: Father please help me to mirror my life with the Word of God so that I will enjoy peace on earth and in eternity. Let my name be written in the Eternal book of Life in Jesus’ name, Amen. Nuggets A Book has Chapters and pages 1. The Chapters-Times and Seasons which begin and surely come to an end. 2. It has characters, names and topics and is made up of pages which is, the details of the events that occur, some pleasant, exciting, some not clear and varying from Chapter to Chapter. 3. Some events or issues become clearer as you flip through the Chapters or pages. 4. The difficult Chapters pass and sometimes they become easier to understand in the later Chapters of life. The scripture, Romans 8:28: “And we know that, all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose” comes to play whereby God makes all things beautiful in His own time. 5. Regardless of how unclear or clear the book is, it will eventually come to an end. 6. We are the book or Bible that people read, to determine if they want their likes to be shaped that way. Apostle Paul boldly declared, imitate me as I imitate Christ. 7. The conclusion of whether the book is interesting or interesting depends on the readers and the owner of the book. The owner or author puts everything in the book to ensure that the book is meaningful, interesting and impactful. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1, 11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: June 30, 2022 Steadfast, Strong and Secured “S-factor” We are guaranteed safety when we stay focused and stand strong by faith in God. It is your decision either to be steadfast, holding unto the profession of your faith or to be slack or slothful. Standing strong has positive benefit of ensuring your life is secured in Christ, the unfailing “Saviour” of our soul. S-1: Saved from the world S-2: Secured by faith in the Word S-3: Strong and Secured by Grace S-4: Soaring higher by Grace S-5: Sacrificial Service opens the door of the Supernatural. Prayer: Father save my soul from the destruction of the world as I seek you earnestly and diligently in Jesus’ name, Amen. “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” Ephesians‬ ‭6:14‬ ‭KJV. “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:58‬ ‭KJV. “Gather my saints together unto me; Those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” Psalm‬ ‭50:5‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.” Luke‬ ‭1:11-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

VOT: April 1, 2024-Victory before the battle “Guaranteed Victory”. There is a bigger picture or reason behind every wilderness or fiery furnace experience. One thing is certain, and that is the fact that we have all it takes to face the challenges God permits to come our way, which is often a temporary set back preparing us for a victorious and glorious comeback or bounce back. Challenges serve as channels or means of God’s power being made manifest or revealed in and through us. Daniel and the three Hebrew boys demonstrated this type of faith whereby they openly declared their faith and trust in the God of Heaven. They allowed God to use their challenge or trial as a channel to show case or show forth His power and praise and ultimately we can call them Champions of faith. A Champion of faith is not only one who travails to prevail, but beyond that, one who is ready to travail faithfully even when they are not sure they will physically prevail. You may not physically appear to be a winner, but your victory was settled before any battle and it is eternal. Though it may not appear to all at the moment, it will ultimately count because it proves the genuineness of your faith. As God’s Children we do not lose any battle in the sight of God, though to man you may not appear to be a winner. The Word of God is our guarantor, which assures us that we are “More than conquerors” Some people that understood this revelation and emerged victorious Champions or heroes of faith were: David, Daniel and the three Hebrew boys: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; Esther and Mordecai, Paul and Silas, Peter, John and so many more. You too can choose to be a hero of faith. “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.” ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3:16-18‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God. Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David”. 1 Samuel‬ ‭17:36, 45, 49-50‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭5:4‬

VOP 2022: June 25, 2022 On the right Track, Avoid set Traps “T-factor” When we focus on our divine assignment and divine timing we will most likely arrive in safety, finishing well and strong. On the other hand, leaving your position or track and trying to intrude or cross into another person’s lane or track exposes you to the traps of the enemy. We must be sober and vigilant in order to avoid set traps on our journey. Just as God’s desire is for us to make it to the glorious end He Has ordained for us from the foundation, the enemy is more determined to deceive us to go in a different direction and miss our of God’s expected plan or glorious end. T-1: Take heed that you do not fall into the potholes on the way. T-2: Timing is key to fulfill your part of the assignment because generations are waiting for your manifestation T-3: Trust God who called you to help you all through the journey T-4: Totally yield yourself to the Holy Spirit, the greatest Helper, who will guide every step you take and every move you make T-5: Thanksgiving will keep you secured and protected from the wiles and traps on the way as you journey through life. “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12:1-2‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4:17‬ ‭KN

VOP 2022: May 16, 2022- Be sober and vigilant “Complacency has costly consequences”” God is calling us to be more fervent and vigilant in these perilous times and not be complacent, careless or slothful. We must be Spiritually disciplined and not carnally minded. To be complacent is to pay less attention to things that matter much. It is spiritual Indiscipline. Examples of Complacency vs. Fervency  Vashti was complacent while Esther was fervent  Eli was partially complacent because he did not restrain his Children, Hophni and Phinehas from walking in sin and disobedience David walked in the fear of God, and was always quick to repent. He was a Man after God's heart.  A person can be complacent in some areas and fervent in other areas. However, it is safe to be serious minded especially with spiritual issues of life. Complacency: It means to be satisfied with a situation that you ought to be concerned about. To accept any outcome, even when there is danger or risk of negative consequence when indeed it could be prevented by being active, fervent and vigilant, obedience. Lack of interest (“whatever”) Complacency is a symptom or by-product of disobedience. Some of the signs are: Slothful, lukewarm, prayerlessness, weariness, discouragement. Vashti displayed complacency when she refused to obey the King Ahaseurus’ command. Esther narrowly escaped complacency when she yielded to the warning of her Uncle Mordecai. "But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment by his chamberlains: therefore was the king very wroth, and his anger burned in him" Esther 1:12. The difference between Vashti and Esther is that Esther immediately adjusted and corrected the error of being complacent or nonchalant, but Vashti was not remorseful. "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish". Esther 4:16. “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. Revelation 3:15-16. For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them. Proverbs 1:32. “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. Luke 21:24. Drawbacks or consequences of complacency 1. You stand the risk of backsliding. Hebrews 10:35-39 2. Retrogression: one step forward and the others backward; Stagnation. Falling into the trap of the enemy. Perdition may be a consequence (wasted life). Time is life. Procrastination is a brother or sister of complacency. Hebrews 10:35-39. Nugget: To avoid the consequences of complacency. We have to be hot and fervent and not cold or complacent.

VOP 2022: July 26, 2022 R.E.S.T replaces S.T.R.E.S.S “Divine Restoration” Acronym and Word Puzzle. Replacing Stress with Rest. Drop off S.T.R.E.S.S S: Struggles T: Troubles and Tribulations R: Restlessness come to an end E: Enter into God’s rest when you S: Surrender your life to Jesus Christ, The S: Saviour of the World Pick up R.E.S.T R: Reliance on God E: Exceeding Grace S: Supernatural; Strength T: Trust in God Wholeheartedly “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11:28-30‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; but the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. For we who have believed do enter that rest, as He has said: “So I swore in My wrath, ‘They shall not enter My rest,’ ” although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.” Hebrews‬ ‭4:1-3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:3-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOP 2022: July 4, 2022- Choose Faith “Reception” and drop off Fear “Deception” The “F-factor” Acronym of FAITH F: Fight (Contend) A: Activate the Word (Now) I: Intentional (Violent) T: Trust totally in God H: Help from above by the Holy Spirit Acronym of FEAR F: False E: Evidence or Expression A: Appearing (Negative symptoms) R: Real, but actually False Faith in the Word of God amounts to reception of God’s blessings while fear is mostly worldly and is a deception from the devil (the pit of hell). While God Has made provision of the truth from His unfailing Word, the devil is constantly telling lies and misleading people by the wrong information in the world. The Word of God is the “Truth” and is the antidote of fear which is a false imagination or suggestion from the devil, who is our adversary. The Word of God is unlimited while the World is limited (“l”). There is a constant war between the flesh and the Spirit of a man. Violent Faith is the greatest weapon against any and every attack from the camp of the enemy. David demonstrated violent faith even in the face of Goliath. He conquered and crushed the head of Goliath simply by his prophetic declaration of the Word of God and commanding the hosts of angels assigned to him to deal with the uncircumcised Phillistine that appeared as Goliath. Any contending power of force can be likened to an uncircumcised Phillistine, and can likewise be brought down just as Goliath, Pharaoh, Haaman, Herod and any agent of darkness assigned against any Child of God. “Then David spoke to the men who stood by him, saying, “What shall be done for the man who kills this Philistine and takes away the reproach from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”” ‭‭I Samuel‬ ‭17:26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” ‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews‬ ‭11:1, 3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John‬ ‭8:32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOT: February 15, 2023 The Integrity, Immutability and Durability of the Word “Unlimited Power” The Word of God is true and supersedes human words or suggestions. It cannot be challenged or questioned, and it is everlasting. Everything may pass away, but God’s Word never passes away. It ensures forever through tough or difficult times. Most creatures or natural possessions do not last forever. They have a time frame after which they expire or retire, expire but God’s on the contrary is durable and immutable. The Word of God is Spirit and Life. It is the Truth while other information or mere words are facts. Nuggets 1. The Truth (Word) is superior to the fact (World). 2. Be intentional about standing on the Word of God and you will not fall into the wiles or traps of the adversary. Some benefits of the Word (W-factor) W: Washed by the Word W: Win by the Word W: Weapon of Warfare “That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭6:18-20‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:26-27‬ ‭KJV‬‬. “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭10:3-6‬ ‭KJV.