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.

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, let’s lift our expectations beyond survival as we trust Jesus not just for needs but to change our conditions. He is the answer. Today, our God has something far greater in mind than our regular request. The scripture above teaches us about a man who sat at the gate called Beautiful who was lame from birth. Every day, he was carried there to ask for alms, small gifts that helped him survive but never changed his condition. John11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. But seeing Peter and John he expected the same money but Peter’s word revealed a powerful truth that Jesus is more than alms. We can see that the alms was meeting temporary needs as there are things money cannot buy but Jesus brings lasting transformation. You must learn to walk out of continual dependence on man. So, let’s stop asking what will sustain us briefly, and go for God’s ultimate desire to give us wholeness, freedom and purposeful living. Mathew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Amazingly, the money could help the lame man for a moment, but only the name of Jesus could restore his strength, dignity, and future. Yes, all we need is just an encounter, you can be moved from lifelong limitations to public testimony. We can see the transformed man walking, leaping, and praising God. 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. I pray Jesus will step into our situation today, as He does not merely ease our pain rather He addresses the root and rewrites the story of individuals and nations in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, I ask not only for today’s help but for a lasting transformation as to discover God’s plan for my life that will brings about public testimony in Jesus name

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, Jesus gives freely what money cannot buy but we shall receive hope and new life.

Text: James 1:5(KJV)

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him

Friends we must understand how God-centered wisdom guides our daily decisions. Yes, we are encouraged to seek wisdom directly from God without fear as He gives to all men freely. We must see true wisdom as a gift from God. It does not originate from human effort but flows from God’s Word and His presence. Hence, when we listen to God and obey His voice, we receive not only wisdom, but also knowledge and understanding as to live right and make sound decisions. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. God-centered wisdom is the ability to see life, make decisions, and act from God’s perspective rather than human reasoning which has limitations. However, it begins with reverence for God and submission to His will. Proverb 9:10 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Therefore, our hearts must aligned with God and our decisions be rooted in reverence for Him which shapes our character.

Amazingly, when we live with the attitude of God-centered wisdom, our question becomes what does God desire and not what do I want? You recognize God at the center of it all because the smallest plan can lead to frustration and overwhelming if we don’t acknowledge God. Proverb 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. So, decisions made with God at the center will always bring lasting and inner peace and not confusion or regret. I encourage us to allow him to direct our paths and rule us in our all our endeavors in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Oh Lord, teach and align my thoughts as I walk in wisdom that honors God in every decision in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, our choices must reflect pure, gentle, peaceful etc, when our thoughts are based on God centered wisdom. 

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:19-20(KJV)

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.  Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Friends, we must move beyond facts which is mere knowledge and walk into wisdom as it is the application of the truth based on God’s perspective. So, it is not in knowing as many know much and still make poor decisions and choices. Though, the world is accelerating with speed in knowledge, God calls us for divine insight and not just intelligence. Yes, we can see the knowledge of Solomon how it distinguished him as a King. James 1:5 - God gives wisdom generously to those who ask. Remember, we can learn many things, but wisdom is received when we humble our hearts before God and choose obedience over mere understanding. So, wisdom begins with fear of God and not how much you know as to enjoy Godly direction in life. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Interestingly, it is wisdom that helps us to guide decisions when facts are insufficient. Yes, it shapes our characters which helps us to align our actions towards God will. James 1:17 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. It is not a life of personal pride rather focus to wisdom from above that brings about endless peace instead of confusion. We can see despite great knowledge everywhere in the world today, we still live in confusion, brokenness and unfulfilled life. I pray we shall seek God for the application of divine wisdom today, in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Heavenly Father, teach me to apply divine wisdom in my thoughts, decisions and daily choices and not just my experience in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember knowledge alone does not guarantee right living as wisdom goes beyond facts.