Text: Luke 1:7(KJV)

And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

Friends, this profound truth should resound in our minds daily. The question is, have we truly made room for Jesus in our hearts? Yes, the birth of Jesus reveals that the Savior came, but there was no room for Him. The Inns were full, hearts were occupied, and lives were busy. That notwithstanding, yet heaven’s greatest gift arrived and was humbly laid in a manger. We should no longer consider only physical space rather examining our hearts and taking away worries, distraction and several other habits as we make space for His presence, His will and His reign in our lives, today. Mathew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. This can be a reflection of hearts that is too busy, in that it did not recognize God’s visitation. Hence, Jesus does not force His way in. He stands at the door and knocks, patiently waiting for us to open. When we make room for Him, He brings peace, purpose, and transformation.

Amazingly, we can see that Mary made room through her obedience as she declared “be it according to thy word”.  Also, Joseph despite the betrayal he trusted God’s space over oppositions and forgave his brethren. However, we can leave everything today to encounter the king of the world, who is a gift to humanity. Revelation 3: 20 - Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. I encourage us to become sensitive for divine visitation as we make room for Jesus in our innermost being.  So, let’s make room for Jesus today as to enjoy inner peace and divine direction with a transformed character in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Lord Jesus, I open my heart to You today as you remove every distraction, burden, and idol that competes with Your place in my life in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, it take a willing heart to always find room for Him.

Text: Isaiah 9:6(KJV)

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Friends, from the very beginning, God revealed His heart to redeem humanity by giving unto us His Son the Prince of Peace. So, God’s promise was not delayed, it was perfectly timed and delivered. Hence, the promise of a Saviour assures us that God does not abandon His people but He is ready to save us, daily. When humanity was helpless, God stepped in with His only begotten son. Galatians 3:16 - Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. And till today He is still a wonder to the world of turbulence by His saving grace. Therefore, Jesus came not just to save us from sin, but to restore our relationship with God, as He brings peace to troubled hearts, and offer eternal life through the everlasting father. Let’s start a fresh walk with Jesus as we reconcile with Him in this season of good tidings of great joy. Luke 2:10-11 - And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Amazingly, whatever you are facing like fear, guilt, uncertainty, we must not forget that God keeps to His promises. Remember, the same God who fulfilled the promise of a Saviour is faithful to fulfill every promise concerning your life no matter the current challenge. Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. However, all we need is to accept Him, believe Him and confess Him as our saviour today and we shall begin to enjoy the benefit of a saviour in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Jesus, the promised Saviour as you have been faithful across generations in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, God keeps His promises for our peace and hope of eternity. Cheer up!

Text: Proverbs 12:1(KJV)

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.

Friends, it is important that we become open, humble, and ready to learn rather than resist instructions. The scriptures emphasizes that God honors those who are pliable in spirit and eager to receive His instruction that is loving His knowledge. So, a willing and teachable heart is one that seeks God’s guidance, respond to correction as well as grow in wisdom and understanding. You cannot view correction as criticism rather an opportunity for growth. Proverbs 9:9 says, Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. Therefore, this is what we must do to demonstrate that willingness to learn is a hallmark of spiritual maturity.

Amazingly, our willingness involves action that means responding promptly to God’s call, obeying His instructions, and surrendering personal preferences. According to Psalm 25:4-5 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. This reflects a heart ready to listen and be molded by God’s will. Hence, it is a quick to hear attitude but slow to speak that align to God’s instruction. Therefore, with a teachable heart you are led rather than misled. So, you become wiser that brings about divine favour and unspeakable peace even in this season, in Jesus name

PRAYER POINT:

Heavenly father, cultivate in me a heart that is both willing and teachable as I apply humility to my life in Jesus name

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, you can accept correction and sought God’s guidance in every situation.

Text: Isaiah 6:8(KJV)

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!

Friends, throughout the scriptures we can see that God works powerfully through people who simply said “Yes” to Him. This is the heart that surrender in faith with practical obedience to God’s will. God does not call for latter time and not with delays or negotiation. So, a heart of Yes to God does not wait for perfect condition rather absolute trust on the wisdom of God. Isaiah encountered God and his willingness preceded his assignment. Remember, God is not primarily looking for ability, but availability. For instance, when God called Abraham, he obeyed without knowing the destination.  Hence, his “Yes” positioned him as the father of many nations. Psalm 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. Also, Mary the mother of Jesus, offered one of the clearest examples of a yielded heart when she said, “Be it unto me according to your word”. It is this willingness that ushers us to God’s fullness to our destiny. 1 Samuel 3:10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. And Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

Amazing, when we form the habit of saying “Yes” to God it often requires letting go of fear, control, pride, or convenience. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Therefore, a yes to God is a sign of spiritual maturity that will make one to choose obedience even when the cost is high. But, it is exciting to know that every Yes to God will lead one to growth and alignment to divine purpose. Let’s be encouraged that God is not looking for perfect people, but for a willing heart. I pray we shall be that willing heart today in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Oh Lord, align my heart with Your will as you remove every fear and help me to obey You fully and joyfully in Jesus name. 

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to give your “YES’ to God today.

Text: Hebrew 3:15(KJV)

While it is said, today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

Friends, God desires hearts that are soft before Him and not stubborn or defensive. Yes, yielding does not mean weakness rather it means strength under God’s authority. So, it is important that we are responsive, teachable and obedient to God. Ezekiel 36:26 - I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh It requires that we listen when God speaks and responds with humility of faith at all times. But a hardened heart resist God’s voice and rejects his loving corrections. And this makes one not to be sensitive to His leading.  Hence, let’s examine ourselves and the condition of our hearts with sincerity as God works through the flow into our hearts. Proverb 28:14 Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, but whoever hardens their heart falls into trouble.

Interestingly, as believers we need a yielded heart that put her trusts in God even when the path is unclear and obeys even when obedience is costly. This is possible as we continue to journey with God in this kingdom. Proverb 4:23 - Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. We should guide against a hardened heart like Pharaoh who despite witnessing God's mighty works he refused to yield to God’s command but King David though imperfect maintained a yielded heart that will make him cry out in prayers trusting God to create a clean heart in him. I pray we shall present a heart, ready and soft towards God daily as we restore deep intimacy with God and joy unspeakable in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, pour upon us a humble and contrite heart as You replace hardened heart with a new heart as to bear lasting fruit in Jesus name

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, God promises great blessings to those who remain tender in heart before Him.

Text: Acts 3:6(KJV)

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

Friends, there are simple and powerful words that can mark a turning point in the life of an individual. For instance the word “Rise Up and Walk” speaks about giving direction to his position for a progressive living. Yes, it was a loaded phrase. Psalm 107:20 - He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Though, this man was born lame with a limit but a word of instruction by faith gave strength to his ankle bones at the beautiful gate. We can see that God’s instruction is a command embedded with unending blessings but we need the right attitude to access the inheritance. Isaiah 60:1 - Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. So, he received more than alms for a new beginning as he is rising into new life through the name of Jesus.

Amazingly, he was living out what God has done as God’s power does not just change our condition but moves us to a new glory. Remember, faith is not complete until there is obedience as a response. Isaiah 35:6 - Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. Hence, he is rising up to leave the posture of defeat, fear, and limitation as he moves forwards in the new strength. So, let’s embrace Jesus, the giver of the command and the power to rise, walk, and live victoriously today, in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Heavenly father, by the power in the name of Jesus I receive grace and strength to rise above every form of limitation as I walk into my divine purpose this season, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, a step of obedience activates divine power.

Text: Acts 3:8(KJV)

And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God

Friends, the Beautiful Gate still exist around us today even when the situation is not beautiful at the moment. It is good to know that a notable miracle can emerge from that ugly circumstance just like the man who was lame from birth. Yes, what began as a request for alms which was a routine turned out to become a life changing encounter with the name of Jesus Christ. John 10:10 - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.  He never knew the original name called beautiful was going to manifest that day. He was expecting the normal temporary help without realizing that heaven is set for his miracle at the gate that brought total restoration. So, watch out for your access to the miraculous which is still at that gate of limitation today. Luke 18:27 - And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

Amazingly, such miracle cannot happen by human effort rather by divine encounter that can turnaround an ugly situation into a miracle but through our faith in Jesus name. Though the man was placed at the gate daily, but his breakthrough came at God’s appointed moment at the same beautiful gate. Remember, it takes an encounter to realign the negative experience with the beautiful name for the original beauty at the gate. Psalm 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. So, we must be sensitive not to consider our location as the obstacle but watch out for God’s set time of visitation as He sends through His word today. Then, we can see, he didn’t just walk, he leaped and praised God, which draw others to witness God’s miracle power. I pray we shall enter into our place of worship in honour and celebration for the miracle gate is open today in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father grant me this one encounter with Jesus that can turn my years of waiting into miracle moments of rejoicing in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, there is new life and freedom in Christ no matter the limitation.