Text: Mark 16:3-4 (KJV)

³And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? ⁴ And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away; for it was very great.

Friends, I know many of us would have faced one difficult situation or the other. If you cannot remember any right now, you can use your current delay or expectation as an example. The truth is, when we were in that situation, we had some particular questions in our heart, which were:Who will help me or who will give me the solution to this problem? I believe we must have had more questions, but the most important thing is, whatever that difficult situation may be, it has been rolled away. From our text of today, we see that the people who came to see and anoint the body of Jesus came with the thought of “who will roll the stone”, but they never imagined that the stone they were worried about was already rolled away for them. The same goes for us as children of God. Many at times, we tend to worry about that difficult situation we may be facing which represents the stone without us realizing that the stone has already being rolled away. I tell you, Christ has already removed those obstacles, delays, limitations, and hindranceson our journey of life.

The fact that we thought to our self, “who will?” means that we cannot help ourselves, and this also means that the stone may be heavy or may be too stubborn for us to handle on our own, but the good news is Jesus is here to roll it away, and He is holding all the strategies for our freedom. We just need to allow Him, and I tell you, you will not see any trace of that burden again. You can try it today. Ezekiel 37:3- And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.God is rolling away that challenge of our life and He has set an Angel to be on our side to open the door of all our blessings, so celebrate Him and be grateful for the testimony ahead. I tell you, no matter how tough that stone may be, God can still break it. Isaiah 49:24- Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?So do not give up and always remember the pain is temporary and no matter how long it lasts, it shall be replaced. Also, no matter the challenge, there is an answer. I pray God will help us, in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, we decree that every stone hindering and limiting our sprouting, may they all be rolled away, in Jesus name.

2. Father, please may every stubborn mountain or stone be leveled and may it also be silenced, in Jesus name.

3. Father,please may all the laws and strategies set to keep us bound, be reversed, in Jesus name.

Action Quote: Your situation may seems too big for you, but it is so small to God, so relax.

Text: Romans 5:2 (KJV)

By whom also we have access by faith into the grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 

Friends, many people define faith based on their encounters with God, but the truth is that faith is the raw material for building a genuine relationship with Him. Though faith lives in our hearts, it grows and is strengthened by the Word of God -Romans 10:17“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”.Faith is our raw physical and spiritual currency that grants access to new level. It gives evidence to things we cannot see and empowers us to call possibilities into existence. No matter your present position, faith can move you from one level to a higher one, from class zero to class hero.However, for faith to work at its fullest, it must be living, firm, and constantly exercised. This is why we must guard what we hear, because just as faith comes by hearing, fear also comes by hearing.

Amazingly, Jesus assures us in Mark11:23- For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.So, do not doubt rather learn to speak to mountains and see them move even now. This means you are qualified because the scripture says “whosoever.”Therefore, step into daring faith,- the kind that swallows fear, speaks boldly, and trusts completely in God’s promises. Always focus on the greatness of the one who promised, not on the size of your situation. However, as you consistently grow your faith, you will gain access to new levels and experience your change of class in every area of your life in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.       Father, help us to always go to the WORD of God for our increase in faith so that we can silence fear in Jesus name.

2.       Father, just like the men of faith,obtained good reports, may we also develop a generational impact by our faith, in Jesus name.

3.       Oh Lord, help our unbelief and make us not to waver in your promises over our lives and destiny, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE:Remember, Faith is the currency that moves you from your present level to God’s promised level

Text: 1Samuel 16:7 (KJV)

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

Friends, have you ever noticed that God uses completely different standard for selection than man does? God’s criteria are not the same as human criteria because He does not see as man sees. He is not impressed by physical appearance or outward packaging, so our eye-service can never move Him. God can reject a man and, at the same time, spot a new vessel in the crowd to anoint, based solely on His righteous judgment. From Scripture, we see a time when a new king was needed because the former king, Saul, had been rejected by the Lord. God then sent His servant Samuel to the house of Jesse to anoint a replacement. Jesse presented his seven sons - tall, handsome, and outwardly qualified, thinking one of them must surely be chosen. Yet, the Lord was not impressed by any of them. Finally, Jesse called for his youngest son, David, whom he did not even consider king-worthy. However, the Lord instructed Samuel to anoint David because he was the one God had chosen. Do you know that God has seen your secret efforts and will reward you openly? What God saw in David was not outward appearance only but something inward in his heart. As Luke 8:17 says, “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.” Interestingly, even Samuel initially thought Eliab, the eldest son, must be God’s choice because of his appearance. But God looks at the heart, and this was what made David fit for the throne. As 1 Samuel 2:3 reminds us, “For the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.” I pray that we will meet God’s parameters for divine selection, in Jesus’ name. We may try to cover ourselves with makeup, packaging, or rebranding, but God sees beyond all that. He looks inward at the real person. Psalm 147:10 tells us that God does not delight in human strength or physical ability.

Interestingly, we must also be spiritually sensitive to recognize moments of divine opportunity so we do not operate under expired assignments or miss God’s timing. May that never be our portion, in Jesus’ name. To see correctly, we must learn to see through God’s eyes. Human assessment is often limited and conditional because it is based on outward observation. Therefore, our mindset must shift to align with God’s perspective. Outward appearance can be deceptive, so we must be careful. God also gave clear criteria when selecting deacons in Acts 6:3: Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. So, the early believers chose men like Stephen and Philip who met God’s standard, and this pleased the entire assembly. Therefore, let us prepare and groom ourselves to meet God’s parameters in our calling. There are many vacancies in God’s work because the harvest is great but the laborers are few. Position yourself to become a vessel that fits God’s divine standard. I pray that God will help you and prepare you for His purpose, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.       Oh Lord, please purge our eyes, so we will not accept whom God has refused, in Jesus name.

2.       Father, I pray, nobody will take my position or my place no matter where I am located but grace will find me out in Jesus name.

3.       Father, please have mercy and deliver us from wrong choice of leadership in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Ask yourself, am I struggling on a task which the Lord did not choose for me?

Text: Jeremiah 29:13 (KJV)

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Friends, as believers, there is a right way to seek and find God, and it begins with sincerity of purpose. What makes this sincerity unique is the involvement of your whole heart and soul. Our text today reminds us to seek God with our entire heart, not with a divided mind as many people do. We must desire God’s kind of leading because His guidance is always peaceful, purposeful, and fruitful. One important truth about seeking God is that it must be done in spirit and in truth. When you truly desire Him, you will surely find Him. The amazing part is that the God we serve is not only a prayer-answering God but also a question-answering God. The Bible says in Psalm 34:10:“The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” Also in Matthew 7:7: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” The most important step is to open your heart to Him and never feel it is too late to seek His leading. No matter how far you may have gone on the wrong path, you can always find your way back by following His guidance.

God is so loving that He has given us clear instructions in the Bible on how to receive His leading. In Matthew 6:33, we are told:“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Seeking Him first accelerates our answers and brings clarity to our lives. Therefore, we should seek Him daily through these steps:  firstly, learn to follow God’s way, not your own.  Secondly, know God’s Word and obey His instructions. Also, maintain continuous fellowship with the Holy Spirit, who reveals the mysteries of His leading. I encourage you today to seek His leading daily, and you will see Him guide you to places you never imagined possible, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:
God, please help us to grow in deeper intimacy with the Holy Spirit for the revelation of new ideas, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION QUOTE:
Ask yourself: Am I truly hungry for His Word with my whole heart?

Text: James 4:8 (KJV)

Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Friends, it is often said that whom you follow determines what follows you. We all have a role to play in our covenant walk with God, just as He faithfully does His own part. We must understand that many who made meaningful impact in their generation maintained a close walk with God. They did not worship Him from a distance; instead, they continually drew nearer and nearer to Him, like those who thirst for the waters of life. We need to develop deep intimacy with God, marked by loyalty and undivided attention. When our hearts are not divided between God and the world, His promises become real in our lives. As Psalm 145:18 says, “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Therefore, in this troubled world, we cannot afford to walk in spiritual blindness during such critical times. Rather, we must walk with hearts full of faith. True nearness to God is a heart-to-heart connection produced by sincerity.

This is the time for us to decide who and what we draw close to, both spiritually and physically. We are in a season of choices, as there are choices about whose path we will follow. Though, challenges will surely come, but the good news is that there is always a place of renewal where we can encounter God. One key strategy for making the right decision is knowing whom we believe. We must learn to abide in the safe place, where God’s supernatural presence brings glory and testimonies follow. We must also develop our spiritual sensitivity so we can connect to the right source. This is the season to walk in partnership with the Master of all solutions, made possible as we draw nearer to Him. As Hebrews 10:22 reminds us, 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. I urge us to keep drawing closer to God, so that those things that irritates us will lose control over our flesh by studying and meditating on the word of God in prayers with a genuine worship at all times in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, help me to dwell in Your presence and become more like You, as drawing closer to You washes away every sinful nature, in Jesus’ name.
2. Father, help us to develop a deep relationship with You so that we will never be far from our Source, in Jesus’ name.

ACTION QUOTE

Can you imagine the impact of staying close to your father while growing up? That is the power of nearness to God.

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Text: Isaiah 60:1(KJV)

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

Our ultimate gift in this kingdom is to shine and influence our environment as our light cannot be hidden.  So, when we accepted to join God’s kingdom, one amazing gift was given to us, which was light (JESUS), but for us to sustain our position in this kingdom, we need to keep using that light to shine. Ask yourself I am shining without Jesus? The truth is, once light shines in a place of complete darkness, darkness bows, but what follows after a ray of light is the continuous shining of light with great impact. Think of it in the case of the sun, once it rises, it takes the darkness away, and after that has happened, it keeps shining. John 1:5- And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. The same goes for us as believers. We have been given light, but it is time for us to keep shining. The fact is there are different intensities of light some low and others high level, but we can grow our level of light.  For some, it might be slightly bright because they are still growing in their Christian faith, while for some, it is extremely bright because of their deep understanding of the Word of God and this is the intensity we are meant to have as true believers.

Amazingly, God wants us to keep shining, and that is why He gave us the Word as a manual to keep that light shining. Psalms 119:105- Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. The intensity of light God aims for us is the one that will shine, and it will radiate to everyone and things around us. This light is our inheritance, and we are meant to show it to the world. The truth is the length or intensity of our shining is determined by the volume of our oil (the Word of God) on reserve and the pruning of the wick (our faith), so I urge you to fuel yourself always with the Word so that you can be hotter and you will keep burning and shining over and over. I pray God will help us, in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.Oh Lord, strengthen me to keep the oil burning as to shine brighter again in Jesus name.

2. Father, may my light not be covered by the world standard instead be influenced positively in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Please do not cover the light in you as to enjoy the full output.

Text: Matthew 28:20b (KJV)

And, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Friends, many times, because of the difficult moments people face, they become frustrated and begin to feel alone or even forsaken. But the good news is that the Word of God reminds us that He is always with us and will never leave us. Hebrews 13:5b says, “For He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” God has made this promise, and we know that He is not a man that He should lie or go back on His Word. Hence, we must live daily with this assurance, because it is part of our inheritance as believers. We are inseparable from God. He has promised to remain in our midst despite all we may face or have faced. Psalm 46:5 declares, “God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.” So, my brothers and sisters, it is time to rejoice, because there is early help provided for us even in this season.

Interestingly, God’s ceaseless presence cannot be altered. Do not allow the devil to cause you to waver in unbelief or doubt. The Almighty God is with you. He is more than reliable, and it is not in His nature to abandon anyone halfway. Always confront doubt and unbelief with God’s promises through His Word. I pray that you will enjoy the rest of your days with joy and victory, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINTS

1.     Thank You, Lord, for Your divine presence that transforms us from within, in Jesus name.

2.     Father, may we continually experience Your ageless refuge and timely help in times of trouble, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE

Can you see how inseparable you are from your shadow? The same way, you are inseparable from God.