Text: Matthew 6:6 (KJV)

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Friends, life has taught us that there is always a hiding place, a shelter in times of storm. It is the place we run to for safety and protection. Do not allow any form of distraction in your secret place so that you can hear Him clearly. We have the greatest privilege of having the safest and best place to hide when we allow Jesus into our closet. There is a divine covering that prevents the enemy from plucking us out of His hands. Therefore, we must keep our communication line open with effective feedback as we abide under His canopy. Psalm 91:1 says, He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Amazingly, God Himself is our secret place, and the beautiful part is that those who dwell and remain in Him will be rewarded openly, as we are told in today’s text. It is powerful to shut out the noise and hear the way forward in the closet. The truth is, the world is a battleground, but when you place your confidence in this sacred place, you are assured that in the battles of life, victory is yours because you stand on the winning side in the secret place. Exodus 14:14 declares, The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. I pray that the noise around us will not overwhelm the clarity of His voice in the closet, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

PRAYER POINT:

1.Father, please take me to your secret place for diverse encounters in my journey of destiny, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, God is in that closet, and He will showcase you openly. So be patient.

Text: Ephesians 1:3 (KJV)

Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heaven places in Christ.

Friends, it is important to remember that God is the author and giver of all blessings as part of His covenant with believers. Therefore, there are blessings beyond the physical - such as inner strength, faith, peace, love, joy, and gratitude etc because these are spiritual gifts from above. He is the Father and source of all good things; hence, we must learn to appreciate His goodness, for He assures us that goodness and mercy will follow us always. As the Psalmist declares in Psalm 23:6, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. God lavishly pours His love-gifts from His throne, and no power can stop the unending flow of His blessings. Remember, all good and perfect gifts are wrapped in Christ, and as we receive Him, we receive His divine blessings for our celebration and fulfilment in destiny. Indeed, He has perfect and delightful plans for us as His beloved children.

This truth was also evident in the life of Adam. Before placing man in the garden, God had already prepared everything for his comfort and purpose. According to Genesis 2:8, And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. We see that provision came before placement. Everything in the kingdom was ready before man was assigned to tend and keep Eden. Therefore, all you need is to agree with God and follow His leading and direction, knowing that you are blessed beyond measure from the supernatural realm. As 1 Corinthians 3:21 says, Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours. God knows what we require and has already made provision for abundant life. Let us remain confident in the promises of Scripture, for they are established and cannot be altered, in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINT:

1.Father, I pray, we shall eat and drink to our satisfaction as provided by the Lord and there shall be no more toiling in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, God’s blessings cannot be reversed as we continue to walk with Him.

Text: Ephesians 1:3 (KJV)

Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heaven places in Christ.

Friends, have you ever reflected on the source of your blessings? When you do, you will no longer approach God only with requests, but with thanksgiving, considering all He has already done. As Scripture says, 1 Timothy 6:17b …God, who giveth richly and provides us with everything to enjoy. Can you make a journal of blessings today? God’s goodness and kindness are revealed through all-round blessings flowing from the heavenly realms that cannot be hindered. The Lord cares for us even to the strands of hair on our heads. Therefore, let us remain conscious of the abundance of provision made available to us through our Savior, Jesus Christ. We have been blessed with all kinds of blessings, including spiritual blessings.

Interestingly, if I may ask, what is your need today? Beloved, it has already been provided from a source that can never run dry. Genesis 2:8 - And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed. God has prepared a wonderful life for us: full of victories, peace, and diverse successes. He created us for enjoyment and a struggle-free life with great blessings, so do not reverse His good pleasure. Tell yourself, “I am heavily loaded.” His blessings go beyond food, clothing, and shelter. He has endowed us with spiritual blessings that control even the physical things. I pray that our eyes be open to comprehend the depth of His blessings in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

1.Father may I become a blessing to others as I have been blessed will all spiritual blessings in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE:

 Text: Isaiah 40:3 (KJV)

The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Friends, when you heard today’s topic, who came to your mind in the Bible? If your answer is John the Baptist, then we are on the right line of thought. The Bible tells us that John the Baptist was a voice in the wilderness, and he continually declared, “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” However, the truth is that he is not the only voice in the wilderness. You and I are also voices, and our wilderness is the place around us where there is a need to be met in our vicinity. Do you know that you are a sent voice and not a crowd voice? God has given us a bold voice, and we are meant to use it to fulfill our God-given assignment and to correct things positively. As Scripture says in 2 Timothy 1:7- For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

We are reminded never to feel intimidated when our voice seems small or lonely, because we are made in God’s image and we have a voice that can move mountains. Mark 11:23 says, 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 give up. Learn to overlook people’s distractions and remain focused as a voice, knowing that your mandate is from God. You are still speaking, but sometimes the atmosphere is choked, which is why your voice is not clearly heard. Remember, you are made differently and given an assignment to fulfill God’s agenda. Therefore, be confident in the voice God has given you in that environment, because you are on a divine assignment. And I pray we shall fulfill our divine mandate today in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.      Father, may my mouth not be shut as to fulfill my purpose despite the choked atmosphere, in Jesus name.

2.      Oh Lord, please help me to deliver your assignment upon my destiny, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to ask yourself: Is my voice pleasing man or God?

Text: 1Timothy 6:12  (KJV)

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also call, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Friends, the fight in the journey of life is endless, but the real question is: how do you fight to win? It is not a physical battle fought with the energy of the flesh. Rather, you fight with your belief system and with bold, positive confession to recover a destiny that may be challenged by the wicked. Remember most battles are won long before the first physical blow is exchanged. In a wrestling ring, opponents often try to intimidate one another even before the contest begins, using gestures and displays meant to weaken the other person mentally. Consider David in 1 Samuel 17:26: For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?  You can see that the voice of confession is a victory key in both physical and spiritual battles. We are not fighting for victory, but from victory, because Christ has already overcome the world. It is important we understand this for our peace. John 16:33 (KJV): These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Amazingly, for David and Goliath, the battle was already won at this point of open declaration. Notice how David spoke with authority and confidence before he ever lifted a stone. That is why we must be careful not to live or fight in fear. Faith-filled speech is a winning strategy. I encourage us to speak with positive faith and not with fear. The enemy often comes with suggestions that must be challenged. As 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, Casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. However, if we must win our battles, we need to recreate our world of thoughts and images by remaining in God’s Word, even in the face of adversity. Therefore, as we stand firm in faith, declaring God’s truth, every battle around our destiny must bow to the authority of Christ in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord Jesus, may I not be intimated with fear by the threatening voice of the opposition in Jesus name.

2. Father, may I always see the glory gain as to persist on that battle for my victory in Jesus name

ACTION QUOTE: Friends, do you know the battles are won from within?

Text: 1Timothy 6:12  (KJV)

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also call, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Friends, our calling is not only to have faith in God, but to hold firmly to eternal life, because it is a profession. Think about it, how do you handle your own profession? We become professionals through many victories and battles in fields of different levels of examination and training. Therefore, we must run with focus and determination to win. We must learn to engage properly, because victory is guaranteed in Christ. We are on the battlefield of life, and we must rise to receive our inheritance in Him. Yes, the promise is ours, but Scripture also instructs us to fight. It is important that we contend for our survival, because life is filled with many enemies. Yet, by God’s grace, we must overcome them all.  2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imagination and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

Unfortunately, life is full of warfare, but as believers we are soldiers of Christ, so fighting is our calling. The race is not run carelessly by every participant. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:26, Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. Consider a fighter in the physical ring, there are many hours of training and discipline before stepping onto the limelight. You must strive to win. Victory is not determined by outward appearance or size, but by what is built on the inside. God has nothing to lose if we fail, but we have everything to lose. Good things and honor do not happen by chance; there is always a hidden place of preparation. Your destiny is a battle, and you cannot sit back while the wicked take hold of it. I pray that we will brace up and face the battles before us to the very end, and obtain a glorious victory in Jesus’ name. Amen.

PRAYER POINT:

1.Oh Lord may I wake and sleep with a bold mindset that I can make it no matter the fierce battle in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE:

Remember not to allow the look of the enemy to intimidate you as to win the struggles of life.

Text: Luke 3:21 (KJV)

 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened.

Friends, life often presents us with a choice between a closed heaven and an open heaven. At every point in our journey, there is always a decision to make. The truth is that people choose the kind of heaven they experience, and it largely depends on their attitude toward life. Some make decisions that result in a closed heaven, while others choose an open heaven. Matthew 3:16 - The heavens were opened unto Him. An open heaven is a realm where prayers are answered, and it is what believers long for. We all have access to heaven, but our choices determine whether we draw from an open or a closed heaven. To experience an open heaven, one must be led by the Spirit of God, because the Spirit brings us into a realm of constant access to God. Frankly speaking, when there is an open heaven, there is no emptiness or dryness. Every source you will ever need is supplied. Matthew 7:7 - Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Amazingly, when heaven is open over a person, blessings always descend, just as in the case of Jesus at His baptism, when the Spirit came down like a dove. The Bible says, John 1:32 - And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. Everyone of us can have access to this open heaven, but one of the major keys to sustaining it is prayer. Scripture exhorts us, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. A consistent prayer life helps us receive divine flow and direction from God, which in turn activates the spirit of grace and supplication in us. Beloved, we can all be connected to this heavenly access. All we need is a heart that desires it and a lifestyle of prayer at all times in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.Oh Lord, please help us not to be weary in our covenant prayer altar, in Jesus name.

2. Father, may the Holy Ghost descend upon us so as we can pray how we ought to, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, if you can see the physical cloud over your head, be sure that your heaven is still open.