SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER

SATURDAY 31ST

GOD CAN STILL SAVE YOU

Hebrews 7:25 (AMP), “Therefore He is able also to save to the uttermost (completely. perfectly, finally , and for all time and eternity) those who come to God through him, since He is always living to make petition to God and intercede with Him and intervene for them.”

Wow! This is good news. God is able to save completely, perfectly and finally anyone who is guilty of any crime. Our anchor Scripture makes us understand that Jesus Christ is making petition and interceding  on our behalf to God, so do not allow any string of guilt  tie itself  around you to a point where you think that God has given up on you.
Peter was the one who was first to acknowledge that Jesus Christ was Son of God  before the disciples,  yet he denied Jesus three times in the presence of a very little girl. How do you think Peter felt after that incident? Let me make another illustration. For instance, you went to Church, prayed in tongues and spent a great deal of time studying the word during the day and few hours later, you sinned against God. How did you feel? Terrible I suppose. When Jesus arose from the dead, an angel said to the women at the empty tomb, “Go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee.” (Mark 16:7). In spite of Peter’s denial, God had a personal message for him. This actually shows that God did not cast Peter away because of his sin. God wanted Peter to know that He still care personally about him.
Please dear friend, do not give up on yourself because JESUS WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU. Your past may be bad but God is able to transform your present and future into something greater than your past.

FURTHER STUDY: 1 Timothy 1:16, “Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ came in to the world to save sinners of whom I am chief.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I HAVE OBTAINED MERCY. I WILL NOT GVE UP ON MYSELF BECAUSE GOD WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON ME!

ACTION POINT: Let go of any form of inferiority complex.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 22; Mark 12

FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER

FRIDAY 30TH

YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR GREATNESS

Judges 6: 15-16 (NIV), “But Lord, Gideon asked, how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family. The Lord answered, I will be with you and you will strike down the MidianItes together.”

Have you ever felt incompetence for a task? Have you felt insecure or limited by feelings of inferiority and mediocrity? You are not alone; mighty men in the Bible were just like you. Gideon was called by God to save the children of Israel from the Midianites  but Gideon had lost hope and ended up saying that the Lord had abandoned them in the hand of their enemies (Judges 6:13).

He saw his status and that of his family’s limitation as a reason for outright failure, but God saw otherwise. In the place of his fears, God saw faith, in place of his weakness, God saw strength, in place of a weakling, God saw a mighty man of valor.  How beautiful! If all you can see about yourself is weakness, you will find out that you are still the right candidate to get the job done!

God didn’t make a mistake when he chose to make you. He followed a preplanned order to ensure that you would come forth into this world as He wanted. He knew you, formed you, set you apart and appointed you to undertake that task. What is your excuse? Would you choose fear and suffer torment or rather choose faith in God and enjoy peace and life? Even mighty men used by God had their weaknesses yet they stood out in obedience with zeal, resourcefulness and speed. Don’t skip your responsibility, the cap fits you best!

FURTHER STUDY: Isaiah 55:9, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”

ACTION POINT: Step out in the strength of the Lord!

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Mark 11; John 12

THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER

THURSDAY 29TH

YOU NEED HELP

Romans 8:26, “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered.”

In this beautiful month of prayer, you have been encouraged to pray and today is not an exception. It is certain that none of us knows exactly how to pray in every situation but it is encouraging and comforting to know that the Holy Spirit is there to help us pray to God our Heavenly Father.

The word “helpeth” is translated from a Greek word which means “to take hold of opposition together” i.e. cooperate or assist. It describes a union. The Holy Spirit doesn’t do the interceding for us but through us. The Greek word translated “infirmities” in this verse is “ASTHENEIA” and it means “feebleness of mind or body.” which describes either a mental or a moral weakness, or a sickness.

One major reason why many do not receive answers to their answers is because they try to pray with their personal strength, will and mind. We all have our individual weaknesses but thank God we have someone who is willingly to help us pray according to the will of God. So, the place of the Holy Ghost cannot be relegated to the background. It is totally impossible to succeed by yourself and you need help. The Holy Ghost is here on earth and is in you; allow Him to pray through you today.

FURTHER STUDY: Romans 8:27, “And He that searcheth the heart knoweth what is in the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I HAVE GOD’S BACKING, THE HOLY GHOST PRAYS THROUGH ME. I AM HELPED OF THE LORD!

ACTION POINT: Pray in tongues today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 19

 

WEDNESDAY, 28TH OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 28TH

SPEND THIS NIGHT WITH GOD

Luke 6:12 (NIV), “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray and spent the night praying to God.”

The night time has been given by God to man so that man can rest from his job done during the day. At this time, sleep calleth and it becomes a mighty temptation to resist especially when the Holy Ghost impresses it upon your spirit to pray at night. Jesus Christ our Lord at certain time placed His body under subjection and spent the night praying to God and the following day, He chose His disciples which was a big achievement. He understood that there is a need to stay in the Presence of our Heavenly Father and pour out the contents of His hearts with honesty and authenticity.

Do you have a project to execute? Sleeping all through the night may not help you.  Remember Proverbs 24:33-34 says, “Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty  come as one  that travelleth: and thy want as an armed man.”

The stillness of the night gives room for no distractions. It makes your senses alert because you know that the One who keepeth Israel neither sleeps nor slumbers. Dear friend, I believe that you know that one night of a missed sleep will not kill you. You have slept too much already. Tonight is your night with God to set things right. Do not give in to the tiredness you feel. Miraculously, when you waken to the brightness of the day tomorrow after a long night’s prayer, you will be made whole.

FURTHER STUDY: Psalm 139:12 (NIV), “Even the darkness will not be dark to you, the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to You.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I AM NOT LAZY, I AM NOT RULED BY THE FEELINGS OF THE FLESH, I WILL PRAY TONIGHT!

ACTION PONT: Spend some time tonight praying to God.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 20 – 21 

TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER

TUESDAY 27TH

LET GRACE TEACH YOU GODLINESS

Titus 2:11-12 (NIV), “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people: it teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self controlled upright and godly lives in this present life.”

What is grace? Grace is a free gift imparted into our spirits by God as a result of the finished work of Christ. Grace is unmerited favour. Yes! We do not deserve to be justified yet God declared us not guilty! But look deeper dear friend, grace does not just stop at being unmerited favour. There is more to grace, it is a DIVINE ENABLEMENT! It is the outworking of God’s Spirit within our human spirit.

This is the key, although grace came as unmerited, undeserved favour, it doesn’t not leave us undeserving.  It teaches us, helps us, encourages us and empowers us to become what God wants us to be. Most importantly it teaches us to say no to the ways and passions of the world!

Dear friend, in the most loving way, God wants you to live free from sinful and fleshly encumbrances! Romans 6:1-2 says, “What shall we say then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” Through the ministry of grace, YOU HAVE DIED TO SIN! Don’t underestimate yourself, you are not powerless. Grace has empowered you to say no. Begin from today to say no to unrighteous living, say yes to righteousness, LET YOUR LIFE PLEASE GOD!

FURTHER STUDY: Romans 6:14(AMP), “For sin shall not (anymore) exert dominion over you, since now you are not under the law (as slaves), but under grace (as subjects of God’s power and mercy)”.

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I AM NOT A SLAVE TO UNRIGHTEOUSNESS. I HAVE POWER TO SAY NO AND I SAY YES TO GODLINESS ALWAYS. GRACE IS MY TEACHER!

ACTION POINT: Enjoy saying no to ungodliness by the power of grace.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READNG PLAN: Matthew 19; Mark 10

MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER

MONDAY 26TH

WOW! YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD

1 John 3:1 (NIV), “See what great love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it does not know Him.”

What a beautiful reality! God wants you to start your day with beautiful contemplations; you are not a waste of space. You are a child of God! There is something I love about our anchor Scripture that I want to draw your attention to it to it today. It says, “…that we should be called children of God, and that is who we are.”

Dear friend, when people call you a Christian, please note that it is not just a nickname, it is who you have become; A CHILD OF GOD! What then does it really mean to become a child of God? Romans 8:6-17, “The Spirit Himself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him , that we may be glorified also together.”

This should get you excited, being a child of God means that you have been called to equal ownership of everything God has in Christ Jesus. It means that you have been called into a life where suffering has ended and glory has begun.  REJOICE, YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED TO INHERIT GLORY.

FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 2:10, “For it became Him (Jesus), for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect…”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS, I AM NO LONGER A SLAVE IN THIS LIFE. AS A SON OF GOD, I HAVE BEEN BROUGHT UNTO GLORY, PRAISE GOD!

ACTION POINT: Practice calling God, “Dear Father” always.

ONE YEAR READING BIBLE PLAN: Luke 18

SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER

SUNDAY 25TH

BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF YOUR PRAYERS

Mark 11:24 (AMP), “For this reason I am telling you, whatsoever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you and you will (get it).”

There is so much to prayer than the words that comes out of your mouth or the posture of your body. The quality and potency of your prayer is determined by the foundation of faith and assurance in your heart; faith, belief, assurance and confidence. These are the true foundations of a result-full prayer. Hebrews 10:35 says, “Cast not away your confidence which has a great recompense of reward.” Listen, when you get your confidence (based on God’s word} right, you have gotten your prayers right and when your confidence is low, the potency of your prayers will also be low simply because the reward you seek is in confidence!

Again we see the word “confidence” used in line with the issue of prayer in 1 John 5:14-15. It says, “And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask (pray for) anything according to His will, He heareth us: And if we know that He hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.”

Dear friend, fill your heart with faith every time you pray, believe in the potency of your prayer. Prayer is communication with your Father; it is not just for Pastors or Bishops. God listens and acts on your prayer with the same seriousness as He listens to your Pastor! It will always be according to the measure of your faith…SIMPLY BELIEVE!

FURTHER STUDY: James 5:16b-17 (AMP), “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man maketh tremendous power available (dynamic in its working). Elijah was a human being with a nature such as we have…and he prayed earnestly for it no to rain, and no rain fell on the earth…”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF MY PRAYER. GOD LISTENS AND ACTS POWERFULLY WHEN I PRAY, I AM IN COMMAND!

ACTION POINT: Pray in faith, effect changes today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 11

SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER

SATURDAY 24TH

TAKE OUT TIME TO REST

Matthew 14:28, “And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up into a mountain apart to pray and when the evening was come He was there alone.”

Work, people, noise and stress can be too much sometimes because they have a way of squeezing out your energy; and  the next thing that come to mind is a way of escape that provide comfort and peace. Just as it is with you, so it was with Jesus, He spent hours teaching, healing, touching and ministering to the sick. But when it was time, He was not afraid to step away from the stress into rest mode. Jesus had to send the multitude away so that He could enjoy the peace of the moment in the place of prayer with His Father.

There are times in life when we ought to hear and respond to the inner need to be absolutely and completely apart from the world’s demands. Such solitude is not an escape from something to something but an escape from something to Someone. Like Jesus, you should take out time in order to create space where we can pray to God who longs to have fellowship with us.

Friends, the answer to all of life’s questions in not found in things but in God. Jesus could have gone to sleep as soon as He sent the multitude away but He did otherwise; He went to pray. You too can do same TODAY!

FURTHER STUDY: Matthew 6:6, (NIV), “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret will reward you.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I KNOW WHAT TO DO AT THE RIGHT TIME. I ENJOY GOD’S COMPANY IN MY QUIET MOMENTS.

ACTION POINT: Move away from any form of distraction and pray to your Father.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 16 – 17 

FRIDAY, 23RD OCTOBER

FRIDAY 23RD

EXAMINE YOURSELF

2 Corinthians 13:5a (NIV), “Examine yourself to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.”

Today is a very good day to take a break from all routines to examine yourself (not someone else) to see whether you are in the true faith, or not. Yes, you may not have switched to another religion but few questions I want to ask today are quite simple but you have to test yourself genuinely before you can answer truthfully.

Do you still believe the fundamental truths of the Gospel of Christ Jesus? Have you heard teachings that have made you confused, feeling guilty and separated from God? Have you fallen from the place of grace to the dictates of the law? The Bible is admonishing you today to examine yourself. After Paul established the Galatian Church, the believers there became fascinated by false teachers’ arguments and doctrines, and it seemed almost as though they had been bewitched. Paul was forced to ask in Galatians 3:1, “O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth…?”

Friends, even in Christendom, there are lots of strange doctrines that seem to be appealing and truthful. In order to be safe, we must test them. It is time we get this right, Christ Jesus is the only foundation of our faith and by the strength of God’s Spirit, we are empowered to do the right things. Take heed to yourselves else what happened to the Galatian believers could happen to you.

FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 4:23 (NIV), “Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS MY HEART IS GUARDED, I AM STILL GROUNDED IN CHRIST JESUS. I CANNOT BE MOVED.

ACTION PONT: Examine yourself today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 14 – 15 

THURSDAY, 22ND OCTOBER

THURSDAY 22ND

MOVE CLOSER TO GOD

James 4:8,”Draw near to God and He will draw near to you”

In the book of the beginning, Genesis, we understand that God desires fellowship with the people He created in His own image and likeness and most importantly, His people in whom the very Spirit of Christ (the Holy Spirit) dwells. God is beckoning on you to draw near to Him and one way you can fulfill and heed to this call is by praying.

Often times, religion has made it seem like prayer requires a certain lifestyle without flaws or a mindset that is clear and unconfused. God is perfect and He knows that His people are not perfect. That is the reason why He gives us different opportunities to become better and be the best we can ever be. Moreover, it is God’s strength that overshadows our weaknesses.

There are no criteria except that you pray in the name of Jesus Christ. You do not have to be perfect   before you pray because Jesus is your perfection. If you could save yourself, then there would have been no need for Jesus to give up His life for you. God doesn’t think like humans, He sees and knows your sin, but He desires to give you His righteousness. He still says, “Draw near to me and I will draw near to you.”

FURTHER STUDY: Isaiah 1:18(NIV), “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow, though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I HAVE ACCESS TO GOD’S PRESENCE, I AM JUSTIFIED. I AM NO LONGER A SLAVE TO FEAR!

ACTION POINT: Draw near to God today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 12 – 13 

WEDNESDAY, 21ST OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 21ST

GOD HAS ALL THE ANSWERS

Psalm 24:1, “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein.”

It is easy to smile and be at peace when everything is going on smoothly. At such times, without much persuasion, the fact that you are more than a conqueror through Him who has loved you becomes so real in your spirit. But when tragedy strikes and trouble comes looming, and when your prayer seem to be bouncing off the ceiling, is your smile is lost?

At such moments, you may cry out in desperation and say, “God doesn’t care, I feel alone.” But dear friend, there is absolutely nothing going on in your life which God is not aware of. He knows when you pass through the water and through the fire; He knows when you walk through the valley of the shadow of death. God is aware of the slightest detail; but in the midst of it, He wants to help you because He is committed to you. Unfortunately, instead of reaching out to Him, you may have tried to find help in men, relatives or friends who have the tendency to fail and so, the disappointment goes continues.

For all the negativities in your life, God has all the positives. Are you tired, God says, “Come unto Me all ye who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). When you can’t forgive yourself, God says, “I will forgive you” (1 John 1:9).  When you can’t forgive yourself, God says, GOD HAS ALL THE ANSWER!

FURTHER STUDY: Isaiah 54:4 (NIV), “Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS, GOD WILL NOT LEAVE NOR FORSAKE ME; IT WON’T ALWAYS BE LIKE THIS, I WILL TESTIFY IN THE END.

ACTION POINT: Pour out your heart to your Father in prayer today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 10

TUESDAY, 20TH OCTOBER

TUESDAY 20TH

FAITHFULNESS COUNTS AT ALL TIMES

1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV), “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.”

As Christians, we are all involved in the work of the Lord but what makes the difference that positions us for promotion is faithfulness to that which has been committed into our hands. Oppositions may come but we must be constantly determined to be faithful to the responsibilities and tasks assigned to us. Faithfulness involves taking a stand for what is right and true. It involves being loyal and unshaken in the face of challenges and discomfort.

The dictionary defines faithfulness as “the state of being faithful; allegiance; loyalty; fidelity.” A faithful person is dependable, constant and trustworthy but oftentimes difficult to find. But you can decide to be a faithful person to the Lord, your boss, your parents, your friends or especially your pastor. Faithfulness pays in ways you may never imagine. Someone may not be there to supervise you but you can still do your task faithfully.

Faithfulness is a product of love and I am confident that it will be rewarded with success, promotion, and favour.  Do not get discouraged because it seems like you are working too much without getting results, when the time is right, you will be celebrated. Remember Jesus said that those who are faithful over little will be put over much; YOU WILL SURELY REAP YOUR BENEFITS!

FURTHER STUDY: 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NIV), “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust (in the house of God) must prove faithful.”

CONFESSON: I BOLDLY CONFESS I AM FAITHFUL TO MY RESPONSIBILITIES. I ABOUND IN BLESSINGS BECAUSE I AM A FAITHFUL MAN.

ACTION POINT: Let faithfulness show through your words and actions today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 9 – 10 

MONDAY, 19TH OCTOBER

MONDAY 19TH

THE PRISON CAN’T HOLD AN EVANGELIST CHRISTIAN

Acts 7:18-21(NIV), “They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. Go stand in the temple courts, he said and tell the people all about this new life. At daybreak they entered the temple court as they had been told and began to teach the people.”

Great morning to you, I am so convinced in my spirit that this is your day. One truth I want you to know and hold onto dearly is this: God is not a task master; He takes care of those who work for Him wholeheartedly. Just like in the natural, a faithful car doesn’t beg its owner to service it, so also is it in the spiritual!

Evangelism is one of God’s most cardinal purposes for every believer! YOU ARE SAVED TO SAVE OTHERS! 2 Corinthians 5:18 says, “All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” Please learn this today, when  you engage in evangelism, you are not  only helping God, you are helping yourself because no prison house  is big or secured enough  to hold down the man or woman  who has prepared his or her heart to preach the Gospel to others.

Engage yourself today, evangelism doesn’t have to be as complex as organizing a crusade. Start where you are, there are many people around you who needs to hear about Jesus, tell them today, and watch every prison gate open for you on their own accord.

FURTHER STUDY:  Romans 10:15 (NIV), “And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: how beautiful are the feet of them who bring good news”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I PREACH AND EVANGELISE EVERYWHERE WITH EXCITEMENT, I AM A SUCCESSFUL SOUL WINNER, I ENJOY DIVINE FREEDOM AND LIBERTY.

ACTION PONT: Take out time today to talk to two people about Jesus!

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 7 – 8

SUNDAY, 18TH OCTOBER

SUNDAY 18TH

GOD HEARS YOU AT ALL TIME

Psalm 55: 7 (NIV), “Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.”

Our anchor Scripture make one picture vivid to us. God is willing to hear our voice; but the issue is this, are we ready to cry out? Some people think that God hears prayers only in the early hours of the morning and late at night because He is busy at noon time. The truth is there is that there are no time barriers that can block the ears of God towards your heartfelt prayers. Some others even think that prayer is not an important  spiritual exercise  hence they have an ideology that prayers is reserved for Sundays, or when they are in crisis or before meals.

This is not supposed to be so, the psalmist makes understand that even when the sun has gone to sleep and the moon is shining brightly in the beautiful sky, we can still talk to God. Imagine stopping for a moment in the heat of the sun during the day to whisper sweet words of love to your Maker, or waking up in the morning realizing that God has given you another day. Praying therefore becomes a lifestyle, praying should not be stressful and you will find your heart longing for more of God, your spirit surging with gratitude and your soul enveloped by pure love.

God is no tired of listening to you. Every step of the way, every time He has graciously given you – evening, noon or morning – He longs to hear your voice. Even in time of distress or trouble, if you cry out, be assured that He will hear your voice and give you answers.

FURTHER STUDY: Psalm 55: 22 (NIV), “Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to fall.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS MY GOD HEARS MY VOICE AT ALL TIMES; THERERFORE I AM EMPOWERED TO PRAY ALWAYS!

ACTION POINT: Pray in the morning, at noon and in the evening today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 18

SATURDAY, 17TH OCTOBER

SATURDAY 17TH

DON’T BREAK THE HEDGE

Ecclesiastes 10:8, “He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge,  a serpent shall bite him.”

Today’s word is wisdom for all of us. From our anchor scripture, it is obvious there is a serpent (the devil) waiting for an opportunity to strike. But the good news of the matter is that you can never be bitten unless you break your hedge. Regardless of whether you are aware of it or not, God has surrounded you with a hedge of protection to shield you from the bite of the serpent and it is your personal responsibility to see that the hedge is kept intact else you will be exposed.

How can you break the hedge that surrounds you? By living a life full of fear and sin, having a defeated mindset and uttering negative confessions over your life. Job is a perfect example of this for he said in Job 3:25, “I was not in safety; neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.” But the devil was smart, he knew what Job did not know for he said to God in Job 1:10, “Hast thou not made an hedge about Job and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? Job’s ignorance cost him his security. The enemy struck and he struck WELL!

Dear friends, the Scripture says, “whosoever…” in spite of who you are, your status in your local church or family, if you break your hedge, the enemy will bite. Take responsibility for your life for God will not do for man what man ought to do for himself. Guard your hedge jealously by proclaiming your protection.

FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 6:12 (NIV), “You have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth.”

CONFESSON:  I BOLDLY CONFESS I HAVE GOD’S HEDGE OF PROTECTION SURROUNDING ME. I WALK IN VICTORY AND AUTHORITY THEREFORE I CANNOT BE BITTEN

ACTION POINT: Take heed to the words you speak today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 17; Mark 9

FRIDAY, 16TH OCTOBER

FRIDAY 16TH

BLESSED FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL

Deuteronomy 8:18 (AMP), “But you shall (earnestly) remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers , as it is this day.”

In the words of Dr. Myles Munroe of blessed memory, “When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable.” We as believers must never underestimate the importance of wealth and riches as an important destiny factor. As important as wealth and riches are, unfortunately, there are many who do not know the purpose hence they abuse wealth until it destroys their life!

What is the right purpose for money in the life and hands of believers? As shown to us in our anchor Scripture, it is for the establishment of God’s covenant and God’s kingdom. Begin today to develop a steward’s mentality concerning what your finances. Remember that you did not get the wealth by your own strength (Psalms 44:3). God only decided to entrust wealth into your hands so you can use it for His glory to further the work and expansion of His kingdom around you!

Why do you want to be rich? Have you checked your motives? Is it just for your personal comfort or firstly for the sake of the kingdom? David in Psalm 122:9 shows us the right motive to seek for riches. He said, “Because of the house (kingdom, covenant, Gospel) of our LORD our God, I will seek Thy good (prosperity, riches, wealth and influence)”. It is time to sponsor the Gospel big time. Put your wealth to right use!

FURTHER STUDY: Philippians 1:5(AMP), “I thank my God for your fellowship (your sympathetic cooperation and partnership) in advancing the Good news (the Gospel) from the first day (you heard it) until now.

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I AM A STEWARD OF MY WEALTH, I AM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD FOR ADVANCING THE GOSPEL ON THE EARTH, I GIVE BIG!

ACTION POINT: Locate kingdom advancing opportunities and sow into it.

ONE YEAR READING PLAN: Matthew 16; Mark 8

THURSDAY, 15TH OCTOBER

THURSDAY 15TH

TESTIFY OF GOD’S GOODNESS

Psalm 26:6-7, “I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD: That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Thy wondrous works.”

The mouth we have been given is meant for much more than eating. When we pray, we utter words to God but most people have failed to use their mouths to testify of God’s goodness to others around them. Some go as far to say, “God understands”. It is wisdom to take some time out to think about all the beautiful things that God has done in your life and testify publicly about them.

Testifying isn’t something that we should be ashamed about. Revelation 12:11a tells us something profound, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.” Our testimonies defeat the devil; in fact when you testify, tremendous power is released that sustains the miracle you’ve testified about. So, do not allow the devil to deceive you into keeping quiet. As God answers your prayer throughout this month, consciously look for avenues to testify of God’s commitments to you.

A wise person once said, “Whoever closes his mouth closes his destiny.” Your testimony could also be a source of encouragement to someone else. God is always working on your behalf because He truly cares about you. Every gift that may seem little before your eyes is a miracle that ought to be testified about. If you will testify about God’s finger, then get ready to see His hand. Constantly remind yourself of God’s goodness. YOU HAVE OVERCOME THE DEVIL!

FURTHER STUDY; Psalm 40:10 (NIV), “I do not hide Your righteousness in my heart, I speak of Your faithfulness and salvation, I do not conceal Your love and Your truth from the great assembly.”

CONFESSION: I BOLDLY CONFESS I AM NOT UNGRATEFUL, I WILL PROCLAIM GOD’S GOODNESS, MERCY AND FAVOUR WITHOUT FAIL!

ACTION POINT: Share a testimony today.

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 15; Mark 7