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  APRIL 10. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the FATHER OF LIGHTS, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17) The true identity of the believer is located in the word of God, particularly the epistles which is the revelation of the Old Testament. It is in the epistles that we’re described and the summary of it is that we’re on Christ; we look exactly like the resurrected Christ. So if you must see us well, it must be in Christ, take us outside Christ you will see a wrong person. By revelation Apostle Paul affirmed this when he said, “wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we  him no more” (2 Corinthians 5:16). Our theme verse lets us to know our source which is God. At salvation we became part of God; He is the Father of Lights and we’re children of light. We’ve been brought out of darkness into God’s marve...

 APRIL 9. “… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven”  (Matthew 5:14, 16) God’s word is what you need for spiritual growth and development. God’s word is what you need for a balanced and successful life that you now have in Christ. Reason being that you were created by the word of God which means the word of God is your life; it’s your source and you would only be victorious and successful to the degree you’re willing to stay on the word. The Master is saying, “Let your light shine”, it means that wherever I go, I have the responsibility to shine; shining should be my way of life. No matter the circumstances of life, regardless of the challenges confronting me, it’s my responsibility to shine.  Where your light is not shining, people in your sphere of influence will be left in the dark; challenges and circumstances of life will likely overwhelm them. Light is that which describes; it ...

  APRIL 8. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16-30) This is wonderful; the master in the above scripture instructs us to shine with blazing intensity. He wants you to know that men are watching; they want to see out of your life things that corresponds with your nature and status in Christ. Prophet Isaiah prophesied saying, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the lord is risen upon thee” (Isaiah 60:1). This was a prophecy announcing then the arrival of men and women that will take over the world by storm; this was a pointer to the emergence of a superman who will be unstoppable even in the midst of thick darkness. I am talking about you, the new creation. You’re a special breed; you belong to a special class-God’s class of being; you’re a partaker of the divine nature, an associate of the God-kind. You have the very life of God. So when we say, for example, th...

APRIL 6.   “By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours – a total blackout. The temple curtain split right down the middle. Jesus called loudly, “Father, I place my life in your hand! Then he breathed his last” (Luke 23:44-46 MSG )   It is a proven fact that the darkness that took place while Jesus hung on the cross wasn’t a natural but a supernatural occurrence. It is a known fact that the darkness lasted for three hours but the longest duration of a full solar eclipse is approximately 7.5 minutes. What took place that day was beyond science-it was a supernatural occurrence with huge implications. When Jesus hung there on the cross, and there was darkness-total blackout in the entire world, figuratively this speaks of a separation or a break in communication and that was why Jesus cried with a loud voice saying, “Eli, Eli lama sabathani?”that is to say, “my God, my God why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:4-6). This was ...

APRIL 4 “… God… calleth those things which be not as though they were” (Romans 4:17) Theodore Harold White , an American Political journalist and historian once said, “For those men who, sooner or later are lucky enough to break away from the pack, the most intoxicating moment comes when they cease being bodies in other men’s command and find that they control their own time, when they learn their own voice and authority”. It therefore means that if I want to make meaningful progress in life, I must consciously choose my words. Just as great architects take raw materials to build great edifies and timeless monuments, your words are like raw materials that can form the life you’re meant to live. Words carry great power and scripture is replete with principles that support the power of the tongue. To me, one of the greatest privileges we have as God’s children is that of reaching out into the realm of God and calling those things which be not as though they were. We should...

 APril 3. “I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to me, you are my son; this day (I declare)  I have begotten you” (Psalm 2:7 AMP ) Understanding is the key to everything in the kingdom that is why the word of God say, “wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting (no matter what other things you get), get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7 Paraphrased). You cannot enter your inheritance without understanding. Jesus speaking to His  disciples in Mark chapter 4 verse 11 and 12 said, “…Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the Kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables. That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understanding, lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them”. It therefore means that when you became born again, you were ushered into the realm where you’re able to take delivery of the keys of...

APRIL 2. “And Jesus, replying, said to them, Have faith in God (constantly). Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! And also not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him” (Mark 11:22-23AMP.) From the opening verses above, it’s clear that your entire life and future is in your own hands. If you would use your mouth well or rightly, by speaking positively in line with God’s word, your life will be a blissful experience. This is because if you learn the value and practice of speaking in line with God’s word, you’ll experience victory after victory, and success after success. The answer is under your nose; the power to change things is in your mouth; the victory is in what you say. So you must therefore permanently use your mouth to talk your way forward. The power of the spoken word is one of life’s revelations; all that you’ll ever become and accomplish hinges on how you ...

April 1. “And Jesus, replying said to them, Have faith in God (constantly). Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea! And does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him” (Mark 11: 22-23 AMP) Have you ever had the gnawing feeling on the inside that you were not getting enough out of life as you were supposed to – a feeling that life is full of possibilities, but somehow you could never figure out how to tap into them? Have you ever looked at another person’s life, marriage, financial status, or career and wondered, “what’s wrong with me?” Many people have come to the conclusion that life is a mystery that cannot be solved; they think that success and prosperity are for others except them; they feel powerless and victimized as the events of their lives spiral out of control. But they could do something about it if they knew what to do; the truth of the matter is that they ...