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Focus On The Essence Not The Process

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained
a good report (Hebrews 11:1).
I’ve often said that there’s no better definition of faith than what we have in Hebrews 11:1. It
says faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of unseen realities. That means faith is the
essence of hope. Therefore, in acting your faith, your focus shouldn’t be on the medium or process; what
matters is the source. Faith is the essence, not the process.
The Bible says about Abraham: being not weak in faith, he considered not his body now dead,
neither the deadness of Sarah’s womb, but he was strong in faith—in the essence. Hallelujah! Abraham’s
focus wasn’t on how the baby Isaac would come, but on God from whom he’d come, for God had given
him His Word of promise, and he counted God faithful to His Word. He saw the baby with the eyes of
faith.
Today, what are you seeing? What has your faith pictured? What has your spirit taken a hold of?
Hold on to the picture that you want, and refuse to worry about how it’ll navigate to you!
Don’t think, “Who does God have over there to make this or that happen for me; how am I going
to get the money for this project;” no! Your part is to stay focused on Him; stay your heart and your mind
on what you want. Your hope shouldn’t be on someone helping you with the money, but on God—your
source.
Every so often, make bold faith proclamations and refuse contrary signs, feelings or fears, giving
glory to God!” Remember; what you see is what you get. The Bible says Abraham staggered not at the
promise of God, through unbelief, but he was strong in faith, giving glory to God. He held on to the
picture, because when you look away, it dissipates. But when you look at it, you see it in action, and it
manifests.
It makes no difference the kind of odds they say are against you. It doesn’t matter the troubles
that you face; can you see the picture of your glorious life? Can you see the picture of the greater,
successful, triumphant and excellent you? That’s what’s important. Hold on to it.
Prayer
Dear Father, you’ve set eternity in my heart. I have an extraordinary capacity to contemplate, envision or
see pictures of possibilities and the glorious life you’ve called me to live. I comprehend by the Spirit the immeasurable,
unlimited and surpassing greatness of your power at work in me! My faith is alive, producing results always, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
Ecclesiastes 3:11
Genesis 13:14-15
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Joy In The Realms Of Salvation
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto
salvation (Romans 10:10).
In the realms of salvation is joy. That’s because all the blessings of God, all the blessings that exist
in Christ, are in salvation. So, we’re full of joy all the time because we have all things. The Bible says, “For
the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Romans
14:17).
There’s no room for frustration in our lives. We don’t give vent to sadness, anger or bitterness. We
give vent to the joy of the Lord—joy unspeakable and full of glory.
Consider what the Spirit says through Paul to the saints in Thessalonica: “And ye became followers of
us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost” (1 Thessalonians 1:6).
Despite the affliction, they were full of joy. Isn’t that what James also said? James 1:2 NIV: “Consider it pure
joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”
That’s how come Paul and Silas could be singing praises to God while in prison, with their hands
and feet in stocks. They joyfully praised God, not so He would deliver them (even though He did), but
because that’s the life of the new creation—it's the extrusion and manifestation of true joy ; it just flows.
If that hasn’t been your experience, it’s because you’re not acting on the Word. Being joyful is your
life. The Bible says, “Therefore with joy shall thou draw water out of the wells of salvation” (Isaiah 12:3). Without
joy, you can’t experience the awesome blessings that God has delivered to you when you received
salvation.
Joy is one of the intrinsic attributes of your recreated spirit; you only need to express and exude it
always, irrespective and independent of circumstances. That’s where your strength lies—strength for an
ever-victorious life: “…for the joy of the LORD is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).
Prayer
Righteous Father, I’ve put on the new man, which, after you, is created in righteousness and true
holiness. Therefore, I'm full of joy, and strengthened by the Holy Spirit today! My life is the testimony of your grace
and goodness, and I rejoice always, with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Hallelujah!
Further Study:
1 เปโตร 1:8
Romans 14:17
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Faith—Our Lifestyle In The Kingdom
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith
(Romans 1:17).
In the Kingdom of God where we live, faith is our lifestyle. It isn’t something we try to acquire; it’s
inherent in us. It came to us in the Gospel: “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans
10:17). Romans 12:3 says, “…God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”
Therefore, to live triumphantly in the Kingdom, you must put your faith to work. Failure to grow and
exercise their faith is one of the reasons many Christians suffer for a long time. Rather than acting their faith,
they’re more focused on their condition, complaining bitterly about what they’re going through.
That's not the way to function in the Kingdom of God. What you must understand is that God has given
you authority and power in the Holy Spirit to effect changes. It only takes you acting on the Word, and that’s what
faith is. Through faith, we activate the blessings and provisions of Christ made available to us in the Gospel. It’s the
reason Jesus taught the message of faith to the people in His day. But being born again, we’re creatures of faith.
Faith is our lifestyle. Hallelujah!
Confession
I have the mindset of possibilities and victories only. I apprehend and call real, things that the physical senses can’t
perceive, but are revealed in God’s Word. My God-given vision, idea, target or dream is possible, because I live by faith in
God’s Word. I’m living in the spiritual realities of our divine Kingdom, in absolute prosperity and unending success! Glory to
God!
Further Study
Luke 17:6
Hebrews 11:1
Romans 10:17
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It’s From Your Heart
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23).
Anything you want or could ever want won’t come to you from heaven or from anywhere else
but from your heart. Your heart is the origin of all things, including matter. That’s what we read in our
opening verse above.
Remember, universal matter came from the heart of God; everything was inside Him before He
spoke them into being. You're made in the image and likeness of God; meaning that you look like Him
and function like Him. Therefore, everything you’ll ever need in your life will come out of you, out of
your heart.
That business you want to start, the new structure you want to set up, that new facility you
need, including the capital; they’re all in your heart! Bring them forth from within you! The Bible says God
has set, that means deposited, eternity in our hearts: “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also
set eternity in the human heart…” (Ecclesiastes 3:11).
Your heart has the potential for infinite capabilities and possibilities. You can bring forth
anything from within your spirit. Think about it: if your heart can contain God (for He lives in your heart;
you’re the temple of the Holy Spirit), then it means heaven and earth, life, success, victory and joy—all the
good things you could ever imagine or desire are in your heart.
The reverse is also true for the one who isn’t born again: his heart is the habitation of evil,
darkness, wickedness, failure and death. Recall the words of the Lord Jesus in Matthew 12:35: “… A good
man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth
forth evil things.”
Being born again, you’re the “good” man that Jesus talked about. You’re the one to produce
whatever God wants in the earth: we permit and bring forth only the things that are consistent with His
perfect will. Our hearts or spirits scrutinize everything, and decide that only the will of the Lord will be
done in our world and upon the earth (Romans 12:2). Hallelujah!
Confession
From within, I bring forth success, victory, health, prosperity, joy, and all the good things I desire. I walk
in the glory of God today, and in the full blessings of the Gospel as I impact those in my world with the life and
nature of Christ in me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Philippians 4:8
Romans 12:2
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His Fullness In Us
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell (Colossians 1:19).
Though Abraham, Isaac and Jacob knew God as El Shaddai, God introduced Himself to Moses as
Jehovah (Exodus 6). On this was based the hope of the Old Testament, revealed in the name Emmanuel
—“God, with us!” (Matthew 1:23).
But God wasn’t satisfied with “Emmanuel”; His plan was different as revealed to us in Colossians
1:26-27: “Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his
saints…which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Blessed be God!
God's plan from the beginning wasn’t to be with us or amongst us but to be in us in His fullness.
You may dance, scream and rejoice that God is with you; but until the reality and realization of His
indwelling dawns on your spirit, your life will be empty. Your life of glory begins with the realization that
Christ literally lives in you.
We see this in Paul’s beautiful prayer in Ephesians 3:14. It says, “… That Christ may dwell in your
hearts by faith…that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” That’s God’s plan right there: that you might
be filled (replete) with all the fullness of God, as Jesus was filled with the fullness of God.
You have a role in this; otherwise, the Spirit’s prayer through Paul in Ephesians 3:14-16 wouldn’t
have been necessary. That's why He told you to be filled with the Spirit always, and Ephesians 5:18-20
shows you how: “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to
yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving
thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Hallelujah!
Prayer
Christ in me is the hope of glory! I'm eternally grateful for the privilege to be filled with the Spirit always, for
an all-day, all-time life of victory and dominion through the Holy Ghost! I'm led by the Spirit; synchronized with
Him to fulfil God’s plan and purpose for my life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further Study
Romans 8:26
1 Corinthians 2:13
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See The Kingdom Way
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight
of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17).
Think about what we just read; an amazing reality! It makes no difference how much
persecution and adversities you’re facing right now; they’re “light afflictions,” with fleeting lifespans.
That’s not all: those “light afflictions” produce for you an eternal weight of glory. Blessed be God!
That crisis you thought came to crush you has a transient lifespan! If you would stay focused on
the Word, there’s a far more exceeding, and eternal weight of glory that’s sure to result from the situation.
Then He tells us how this happens in 2 Corinthians 4:17-18. It says, “…for the things which are seen
are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” Quit looking at the visible things in the natural
world; remain focused, looking at the unseen. That’s because those unseen things are real.
The “things” your physical eyes or senses can relate with are not real; they’re temporary—here
today, gone tomorrow. They’re subject to change! It’s like what we read about Elisha and his servant when
they were surrounded by enemy chariots, horses and a great army. Terrified, Elisha’s servant cried out,
“Master, we’re surrounded, what shall we do?”
Elisha replied, “Don’t be afraid; those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Then Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see” (2 Kings 6:15-17). The servant was looking
at the wrong thing. The real armies and chariots were the unseen host of angels that surrounded Elisha,
but the servant didn’t know it. So, in your life, see the unseen! Look and see spiritually. See the Kingdom
way! Hallelujah!
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for the far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory that I experience as I walk in
your Word. I rejoice always, knowing that you, O Lord, are the strength of my life by whom I triumph gloriously in
every situation, reigning in righteousness, grace, wisdom, and in the knowledge of Christ. Amen.
Further Study:
James 1:2-4 TPT
2 Corinthians 4:18
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Founded On The Rock
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield
and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold (Psalm 18:2).
The Bible tells us about the spiritual rock that accompanied the children of Israel on their
journey through the wilderness; that rock was Christ (1 Corinthians 10:4). He is the rock of our salvation.
Anything that’s founded on Him is eternally fortified and unshakable.
It brings to mind the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:24-27. He said, “Therefore whosoever heareth
these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the
rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded
upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish
man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat
upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.”
Notice the Lord didn’t say if you built your house on the rock, the winds would come and turn
away, nor that the floods would come and flow away. No! He said they’d beat upon the house. But
because it’s on the rock, it'll remain standing. That's how your life is when you live in the Word of God. It
doesn’t matter the fiery darts and tempest from Satan; you’re unflustered and unscathed.
Build your ministry on the Word. Build your life, your finances, your business, your
relationships—all your endeavours on the Word, and they’ll never crumble. Recall what the Bible says
through the prophet Isaiah, which parallels what we read from the Master in Matthew 7:24-27. He said,
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee:
when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee…” (Isaiah
43:2-3).
This is your heritage as one in Christ. You’re unconquerable. All things work together to
produce blessings for you! You’re divinely protected because Christ is your rock and your fortress.
Hallelujah!
Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for your Word, which is my sure and firm foundation. My life is built on Christ,
the Rock on which I stand secured, strengthened, rooted and grounded; set for an upward course—the transcendent,
victorious and prosperous life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
Acts 20:32
1 Corinthians 3:11
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Never Get Frantic
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great
calm (Mark 4:39).
The Scriptures show us how to respond when we’re confronted with challenges. Always, the Lord tells us
not to fear. Never get frantic or flustered. We’re creatures of faith and not fear.
In Mark 4, Jesus was in the boat with His disciples and there was a tempest: “And there arose a great storm of
wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full” (Mark 4:37). Rattled by fear, the disciples cried out to the
Master, who was peacefully asleep at the rear of the boat. He wasn’t one to be flustered by circumstances.
When He woke up, He didn’t say, “This storm is quite tumultuous and a serious threat to our lives! I need
to talk to the Father.” No! His amazing and inspiring response to the storm was, “Peace, be still!” Hallelujah! Some
Christians find themselves in similar situations and respond in fear. They start speaking in tongues out of panic;
no. Speak in tongues; but never out of fear.
Praying out of frenzy negates your faith; it’s ineffective. It’s not wrong to immediately start speaking in
tongues when you’re in certain situations, but you must know why you’re speaking in tongues at such times. It
should be to stir your spirit to pick the right words to deal with the situation.
While speaking with tongues, the Holy Spirit will also give you utterance in spiritual incantations which
are coded words for the circumstances. Hallelujah! Refuse to fear, and remember who you are; then speak as the
righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Hallelujah!
Confession
I live by faith in the Word of God, and I keep my mind steadfastly focused on Christ and the realities of the Kingdom
of God! No matter what happens around me, I refuse to fear, because I’m born of God, and I’ve overcome the world. Greater is
He that’s in me than he that’s in the world. Hallelujah!
Further Study
Psalm 27:1-6
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Affirming The Word In Faith
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) (Hebrews
10:23).
What we read in our opening scripture reminds us of what Abraham did: “He staggered not at the
promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God” (Romans 4:20). How do you give
glory to God? It’s through your affirmation of His Word, your affirmation of His greatness, power,
majesty and love.
When we talk about affirming the Word of God, there’re those who wonder, “Must I say it?” Yes!
It’s a principle of the Kingdom that works for salvation (Romans 10:9-10), and everything else. In Mark
11:23, the Lord Jesus said, “You shall have what you say.”
Understand this: You’re a spirit. You may pray and cry about a particular situation, but if you don’t
declare what the Word says about that situation, nothing will change. Until you say what God has said
concerning you, it’s not established in your life!
Hebrews 13:5-6 says, “…for he hath said…So that we may boldly say.”
You might have been praying, “Oh Lord, establish your Word in my life”; meanwhile, you’re the
one to establish it. The Bible says, “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven” (Psalm 119:89). But you
don’t live in heaven; you live on earth. You’re to establish His Word on earth. When God says it, you
establish it by declaring the same thing.
You may be wallowing in debts and desperately hard up for money, but you should say, “All
things are mine! I have all things that pertain to life and godliness! God is able to channel all the resources
that I need to me and much more; and He has, because He’s my shepherd.” Hallelujah! Make such
proclamations continually and your whole spirit, soul and body, including circumstances, will conform to
your affirmations.
Refuse to fret. Keep affirming the Word. Your faith proclamations produce realities. Refuse to
waiver, cower or stagger; be strong in faith, giving thanks to the Lord. Hallelujah!
Confession
I’m a victor forever! My confessions of faith create realities. I know who I am—the seed of Abraham! The
world belongs to me. I’m triumphant always, because I’m in Christ and He’s the glory of my life. Hallelujah!
Further Study
Proverbs 18:21
Joshua 1:8
Mark 11:23
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We’re Like Him
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the Day of Judgment: because as he is, so are
we in this world (1 John 4:17).
Our theme is somewhat too big for some to grasp. They wonder, “How can we be like God?”
Well, we didn’t know we were like Him until He told us. We read it in our theme verse: as He is, so are we
in this world. We’re like Him, because we’re born of Him; we were created in the image of Him that
created us (Colossians 3:10). Blessed be God!
Being born again, we have the same life and nature as Jesus. It’s the reason we can think, talk, and
live as He did, for we’re one with Him: “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:17).
The Bible says He’s the embodiment of all wisdom and knowledge: “In whom are hid all the
treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3). The same is true of you, because you’re complete in
Him (Colossians 2:10). You’re the custodian of divine knowledge and wisdom, for John 1:16 says, “And of
his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.” Hallelujah!
You’re full of God as Jesus was full of God, because you have received of His fullness. That’s not
all: you’re the effulgence of His glory, just as He was and is the glory of the Father. If you’d live with this
consciousness, it’ll transform your life. You’d walk in victory and dominion over circumstances, every
day. Hallelujah!
Confession
As Jesus is the glory of the Father, so am I in this world. God reigns, establishes, and spreads His
righteousness on earth today through me as I rule and reign in the dominion of Christ. Blessed be God!  
Further Study
1 เปโตร 2:9
1 John 5:11-13
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Manifesting Fruits Of Righteousness
…Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God
(Philippians 1:11).
Jesus said, “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them” (Matthew 7:20). You can’t have fruits of something
you’re not. An orange tree can only produce orange fruits. So, our theme verse is letting us know that if you’re
righteous, you’ll have fruits of righteousness. In John 15:5, Jesus said, “I am the vine, ye are the branches….” And as
common knowledge, the beauty of a tree is in its branches.
Being the “branch” of Jesus Christ means you carry the beauty of the Son of God. Hallelujah! You’re the
fruit-bearing part of the vine, and you bear fruits of righteousness. That’s what your life is about: the manifestation
of His righteousness.
You’ve been established as a tree of righteousness, to produce fruits and works of righteousness. Meaning
that the things that come out of your life—your words and your actions—bring praise and glory to God. Isaiah 61:3
calls us trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord of hosts that He might be glorified. God’s glory and
excellence are expressed through you.
The people of the world should see you and recognize the excellence and elegance of the Spirit. When Jesus
restored sight to the blind, unstopped deaf ears, healed the crippled, raised the dead, fed the hungry, comforted the
afflicted, and spoke divine words to encourage and bless people, He was manifesting fruits of righteousness. And
as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17). Glory to His Name forever!
Confession
I am the righteous; I flourish like the palm tree and grow like the cedar in Lebanon. I’m planted in the house of the
Lord and I flourish in the courts of our God. I produce fruits and works of righteousness; my life is the testimony of God’s
glory and grace. His beauty is expressed through me; this is my heritage in Christ. Hallelujah!
Further Study
2 Corinthians 5:21
Philippians 2:13
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His Love Towards Us
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new
(2 Corinthians 5:17).
Contrary to what many think, it doesn’t take much to be born again. All that’s required is to come into
Christ. Romans 10:9 says, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” That’s all the sinner needs to do.
Once the sinner comes into Christ, suddenly, old things are passed away. The Bible doesn’t say he or she
should try to change the old things. God isn’t waiting for sinners to change their old ways before coming to Him. If
they could do that themselves, they wouldn’t need Jesus.
Romans 5:10 says, “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more,
being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.” How gracious the Lord is! We were reconciled to Him at a time we
didn’t even know Him—while we were still enemies. Ephesians 2:4-5 says, “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his
great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are
saved).”
He loved us even when we were dead in sin: “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were
yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Romans 4:4-5 shows us how this happened. It says, “Now to him that
worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the
ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
Our God justifies the ungodly. 2 Corinthians 5:19 says, “To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world
unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” This is the
Gospel: it’s about Christ Jesus and His great love for all humanity! It’s about the eternal life and righteousness that
He’s freely made available to all, which becomes a vital reality in the life of the one who accepts this truth by
confessing the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, I pray for the unsaved around the world, declaring open channels for the Gospel to reach and
impact them today. Every resistance is broken, and they receive the truth with understanding and embrace your Word for their
salvation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
2 Corinthians 5:19-20
Colossians 1:21
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Christ Our Life
When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory (Colossians 3:4).
Christ is our life! Blessed be God! Just the thought causes the power of God to course through my being.
We’re not ordinary. When you received Christ, something actually transpired: the life and nature of God was
imparted to your spirit. You no longer have the human life; you have the Christ-life, the divine life.
This was the Apostle Paul’s summation when he declared, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet
not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh (in this body) I live by the faith of the Son of God, who
loved me, and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). What an overwhelmingly deep-seated conviction!
Paul referenced the same thought in Colossians 3:10 when he said that as new creations, we’ve put on the
new man who’s been renewed in knowledge after the image of Christ. In other words, the more you learn about
Him and experience Him in knowledge, the more He’s expressed in and through you. That’s Christian growth.
When the knowledge of the divine life in you sinks into your spirit through meditation, it becomes your
constant consciousness. It becomes your practice, experience and way of life. How could anything go wrong with
your liver, heart or kidney when Christ is your life?
The Bible says if Christ is in you, even if your body were dead or ravaged by sickness or disease because of
sin, the Spirit gives it life because of righteousness—the life and nature of God in you (Romans 8:10). The
depraved, defeated, destroyed and broken human life has been supplanted by the Christ-life—the divine life of
righteousness, honour, peace and glory. Glory to God!
Confession
Christ is my life! Christ is my righteousness. Christ is my wisdom. Christ is my all! Christ in me is the hope of glory!
Today, I fully express the essence of my divine nature, impacting my world with the righteousness, honour, peace and
dominion of Christ. Hallelujah!
Further Study
Psalm 82:6
Ephesians 4:24
Colossians 3:3-4
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Praying For Leaders
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For
kings, and for all that are in authority… (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
In Acts 13:6-12, we find a very interesting story about the missionary work of Barnabas and Paul in Paphos
—a city known for a combination of immorality and darkness. In the course of their evangelical work in the city,
the deputy, Sergius Paulus, wanted to hear God’s Word and sent for Barnabas and Paul.
But one of his very influential officials—a noted false prophet and sorcerer, attempted to frustrate their
missionary efforts. He didn’t want his boss to hear the Gospel. But Paul, having observed Elymas’ deceptive and
malicious tendencies, firmly expostulated with him and said, “And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and
thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season…” (Acts 13:11). Suddenly, the man went blind and got out of their
way. Hallelujah!
Sergius Paulus was a prudent man; he wasn’t a corrupt official, but he was unaware of the kind of
influence that Elymas would have on him, having been planted by Satan. These are often part of Satan’s ways of
getting across to government and political leaders, to influence them and get them to do the wrong things.
Therefore, in praying for the leaders of your city, state or country, remember that there’re times Satan
plants his own people among them, to distract them from hearing the Word and from getting to know God.
Therefore, using the Name of Jesus, break the power of Satan over those who work with leaders and seek to
influence or counsel them to go against the will and purposes of God.
Furthermore, Command the devil to loose his grip over their minds, so the light of the glorious Gospel of
Christ would shine unto them. Affirm that their hearts are open to receive the Gospel willingly, and as a result,
righteousness springs up in their hearts, and the wisdom of God guides their thoughts. Pray for leaders and all
men this way as admonished in 1 Timothy 2:1-2.
Prayer
Lord, your desire is for the leaders and peoples of the nations to be saved, and for your righteousness to rule their
hearts and guide their thinking. Therefore, I pray for leaders of nations, that their hearts be opened and receptive to the Gospel.
I pray that your Word will have free course and be glorified and have prevailing power in their lives, effectively cutting off
every negative influence from among them, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
1 Timothy 2:1-4
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His Goodness In The Earth

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD (Psalm 33:5).
Some don’t believe that the earth is truly full of the goodness of God. But that’s exactly what the verse
above unequivocally declares. All that some have experienced in their lives is bitterness and pain. Part of the
reason for this is the works of wicked and evil men and women. These evil manipulators destroy the economies of
nations for their selfish gain.
Nevertheless, there's more than enough food and good things for every human being on the face of the
earth. There's more than enough wealth in this world. There's more than enough grace in this world. There's more
than enough power and ability in this world. It’s one of the reasons God wants us to intercede for all men so they
can enjoy all that He’s blessed them with in the earth.
We read it: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 33:5). Therefore, affirm that the lines are
fallen unto you in pleasant places; you have a goodly heritage (Psalm 16:6). Believe it and act accordingly. God
said, "My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). But knowledge has come to you today: all the
blessings of God upon the earth are yours to enjoy.
Don’t settle for less. He said in Psalm 50:10-11, “For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a
thousand hills. I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.” Then in Psalm 24:1, David
said, “The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” No wonder Paul said, “All
things are yours” (1 Corinthians 3:21); because you’re an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ. Hallelujah!
Prayer
Gracious Father, the whole earth is filled with your glory and goodness, but many are in bitterness and pain;
therefore, in the Name of the Lord Jesus, I come against the works of ungodly men who filled the earth with violence, poverty,
and deaths, keeping men from experiencing your goodness in the earth. Their works are frustrated, and God’s people experience
your blessings, health, prosperity and power, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
2 เปโตร 1:3
Isaiah 1:19
Psalm 27:13 AMPC
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Courageously Declare His Word
…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I
will not fear what man shall do unto me (Hebrews 13:5-6).
Our underlined portion above—“boldly say”—is “tharrheō legō” (Greek) and it means to courageously
declare. “Legō” means to say or speak; but it also means to boast. God said something, so that we could
courageously declare or boastfully affirm the same thing. This is amazing!
That was exactly what Jesus did when He encountered Satan in Matthew 4. He said, “ It is written...”
(Matthew 4:7). It shows us that the way to respond to life’s circumstances is with the Scriptures. For example, when
you say, “Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world,” you’re responding with the Word; you’re
courageously affirming the Word.
That verse doesn’t exactly say, “Greater is He that is in me”; rather, it says “Greater is he that is in you….”
But in response, you personalize it; that’s when it becomes “Rhema.” Glory to God! God gave us the Scriptures so
we could speak them forth. The Word of God created all things; therefore everything in life responds to the spoken
Word from your lips. The principle is: the Word in your heart and in your mouth; you release the power of God
into action in your behalf through speaking. Hallelujah!
Confession
I'm a winner all the time; I live over and above all limitations and circumstances. There’s no situation I can’t change,
because my tongue is a tree of life with which I guarantee my health, success, safety, wellness and wholeness! Hallelujah!
Further Study
Proverbs 15:23
Romans 10:10
Joshua 1:8
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Faith: The Effect Of Righteousness

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever (Isaiah
32:17).
Our opening verse above lists quietness and assurance as the effect of righteousness; that’s faith! Faith is
the quiet or confident assurance that things favourably expected shall come to pass: “Faith is the confident assurance
that something we want is going to happen…” (Hebrews 11:1 TLB). This perfectly describes the effect of righteousness
we read about in our opening verse. It could have simply read, “And the effect of righteousness shall be faith.”
In all of the Old Testament, the word “faith” appears only twice and it wasn’t in connection with people
demonstrating faith toward God. The first time it was used in the Old Testament was in Deuteronomy 32:20. The
next time was Habakkuk 2:4: “…but the just shall live by his faith”; a prophetic reference to the new creation. But
now, faith has come! It’s our lifestyle. Being born again, we were born righteous and the effect of righteousness is
mountain-moving faith. Hallelujah!
Because of righteousness, you have power over every crisis; you rule over the elements and corrupting
influences of this world. You can live without fear, worries, conflicts and agitations. Isaiah 54:14 says, “ In
righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall
not come near thee.” Hallelujah!
No more fear or oppression in your life because you’re established in Christ’s righteousness. You’re no
longer in the jurisdiction of darkness; of those who are oppressed by circumstances, situations, demon spirits, etc.
You’ve been translated into the Kingdom of God’s Love-Son—the realm of blessings, dominion and glory. Praise
God!
Confession
I walk in the consciousness of God’s righteousness, securely established in Christ! I live above the elements and
corrupting influences of this world. I live without worries, conflicts and agitations. I walk in glory, dominion and the strength
of God. Hallelujah!
Further Study
Hebrews 11:1 TLB
Matthew 17:20
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We’re In Charge
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way (2
Thessalonians 2:7).
All the evil and atrocious plans and agendas of Satan for the nations of the world can’t succeed because of
our stand against him. After the Rapture, Satan will have his way according to the Scriptures, but until then, we—
the Church of Jesus Christ—are in charge and in control. We determine the destiny of the nations. Hallelujah!
Some people believe we don’t stand a chance because they’re not a part of what we’re doing. They’re like
the men of Succoth that the Bible talks about in Judges 8:5 who instead of supporting Gideon mocked him (Judges
8:6). They ridiculed Gideon because they didn’t believe he and his small number of weary troops were capable of
defeating the Midianite warriors. But Gideon succeeded without their support.
As long as we’re not all quiet and ignorant about Satan’s agenda for the world, he can’t lord it over the
nations. NEVER! In Ezekiel 22:30, God said, “I sought for a man to stand in the gap and I found none.” He didn’t
say, “I sought for many people.” Therefore, as long as some of us stand our ground on the Word against the devil
and his cohorts, their works will be thwarted.
Isaiah 44:25 MSG, aptly summarizes their end! It says God “makes the magicians look ridiculous and turns
fortunetellers into jokes. He makes the experts look trivial and their latest knowledge look silly.” This is what’s happening
around the world because of our prayers. Hallelujah!
Prayer
The Lord is in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments; no name and no power
exempt from His rule, and not just for the time being, but forever! I come against the structures, systems and schemes
employed by Satan to propagate his deception and fear across the nations. Those structures are overthrown, and every evil
work is exposed, judged and sentenced, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.  
Further Study
Psalm 149:5-9
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Be Vigilant
Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that
man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition (2 Thessalonians 2:3).
In John 5:43, Jesus said, “I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own
name, him ye will receive.” Our underlined portion sounds like a supposition but it’s not. It’s actually in the
affirmative when you study the Greek rendering.
The word “another” in that verse doesn’t come from “heteros” (Greek), but from “allos” (Greek). This
clearly means that Jesus was prophesying about the “pseudochristos”—a false Christ; one who falsely lays claim to
the name and office of the Messiah. Jesus did teach that there’d be false Christs and false prophets.
When you read in the epistles (such as 1 John 2:18), the term used is “antichrist” which is “antichristos” in
Greek, meaning: instead of Christ, against Christ, one who puts himself in the place of Christ or opposes Christ.
This lines up with the “pseudochristos.” So, when Jesus said, “…if another shall come in his own name, him ye will
receive,” He knew what He was talking about. Sadly, some today are willing to demonstrate magnanimity and
incredulity towards fake news and wrong doctrines, while unwilling to accept real truth.
The Bible tells us the antichrist will be a deceiver and a liar, and that major religious leaders will endorse
him. But that's no surprise. There were people like that in Bible days who endorsed the false prophets and killed
God's prophets (Matthew 23:31). It's the same in the world today; many have chosen to be deceived.
Satan’s modus operandi is based on deception with misrepresentations. Therefore, remain vigilant. The
Bible says, “Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of
disobedience” (Ephesians 5:6). We’re in the closing period of this present age; the Lord is coming soon. Be alert and
ready.
Prayer
Gracious Lord, thank you for the illumination that I’ve received from your Word, exposing the cunning devices of
Satan and his cohorts in these last days. The eyes of my understanding are flooded with light; I’m alert and sensitive within,
ready for the coming of the Lord. Amen.
Further Study
1 John 4:1-3
1 John 2:18
2 John 1:7
3 John 1:4
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Faith That Conquers The World
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even
our faith (1 John 5:4).
The verse above in the Amplified Classic says, “For whatever is born of God is victorious over the
world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith.” It’s talking about faith from God, from
His eternal Word to our spirit! That’s the faith that conquers the world!
Romans 12:3 says, “…God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” Hallelujah! Then in
Romans 10:17, it says, “…faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” This is why it’s important
that you expose your spirit to the Word.
The more you hear or study the Word, the more faith comes to you; faith to rule your world. With
that faith, you have dominion over circumstances and victory over the world and its systems. However,
faith not expressed won’t prevail. You express your faith in words and actions, for the Bible says faith
speaks!
So, rule your world with your faith-filled words. Your words have force; they have energy. If
someone says to you, “But you’ve been speaking the Word for some time now, and nothing is changing.”
Remind them of what the Bible says: “If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth…”
(Ecclesiastes 11:3).
Keep speaking the Word in faith and watering your clouds with prayers. As you do, the spiritual
cloud becomes thick with spiritual water, and nothing can stop the downpour! Blessed be God!
Confession
The Lord is strong and mighty, and He’s with me and in me! I put my trust in Him alone, and rest my faith
on His Word. Irrespective of the challenges in the world today, my faith is the victory that conquers the world! All
things are possible to him that believes and I believe; therefore, all things are possible to me. Glory to God!
Further Study
1 เปโตร 2:6
Psalm 56:11
Mark 9:23
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Speaking Righteousness
For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe (Hebrews 5:13).
The phrase “of righteousness” in our opening verse is “dikaiosunē” (Greek); it means the word or
“logos” (Greek) of righteousness. Some translations use “doctrine” and others use “teaching” instead of
“word.” But the spiritual communication that’s embedded in that verse is much higher; it refers to
speaking righteousness or a communication of righteousness.
To further understand this, let’s examine Jesus’ response when He was tempted by Satan in
Matthew 4: He quoted Scriptures each time, but not as one who was responding from the standpoint of
the Law. For example, when the Bible says, “Thou shalt not steal” (Exodus 20:15), it was written to Israel as
one of the commandments.
But when you become a Christian, “Thou shalt not steal” isn’t applicable to you! It doesn’t apply to
your spirit. Does that mean you can steal? Of course not! In Christianity, you have a nature that doesn’t
steal. You’re of the higher class. You don't live by the Law or commandments, for the Bible says, “…the law
is not made for a righteous man…” (1 Timothy 1:9).
So, when Jesus said to Satan, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone” (Matthew 4:4), He was
describing His life; it was a description of His righteousness. Hallelujah! Always, God expects you to
respond with the Word as Jesus did. It’s not about memorizing the Scriptures so you could quote them;
it’s about speaking righteousness, communicating in line with your nature in Christ—who you are in Him.
Sometimes, in responding with the Word, the scripture you’re quoting might not be verbatim, but
you’re aware that what you’re saying is consistent with God’s Word; the message goes to your spirit in the
language of the Spirit. When you respond to Satan and life’s challenges like that, you’ll always be
victorious! Praise God!
Confession
My life is the expression of the glory and dominion of Christ. I live the higher life. I’m an heir of God and a
joint-heir with Christ; the whole world is mine! The divine life is at work in me, and that life of God is activated in
every fibre of my being! Glory to God!
Further Study
1 Corinthians 2:12-13
Colossians 3:16
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Agonizing For Souls In Prayer
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in
prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God (Colossians 4:12).
The Apostle Paul knew how to agonize in prayer for the souls of men. He understood the
principles of prevailing prayer—soul travail. For example, in 1 Corinthians 15:32, he said, “…I have fought
with beasts at Ephesus….” There, he was talking about something that happened in the spirit. It was a
spiritual warfare.
In Revelation 19:11, the Apostle John tells us, “…in righteousness he doth judge and make war.” We
judge and make war in righteousness. The phrase, “make war” is the Greek, “polemeō” and it means to be
(engaged) in warfare, to battle or fight. Instead of “war,” it’s also sometimes translated “battle.”
“War” is also translated from “stratomai,” which has to do with war as in soldiers in a warfare. But
then there's “Agonisomai” (Greek); another word for war which is more about contending for something
(Colossians 1:29; 4:12). This time, it’s more passionate and intense, and it doesn't necessarily use arms.
That’s where the English word “agonize” is derived. That’s what we’re expected to do in praying
for lost souls—we “agonize,” because we have an adversary that’s warring against us. Ephesians 6:12
says, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the
darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
The word “wrestle” is the generic term for war, battle, fight, or struggle; letting us know that all of
these have to do with our adversary. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 tells us about this adversary and the extent of his
wickedness. It says, “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost. In whom the god of this world hath
blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God,
should shine unto them.”
This is why you must pray intensely for sinners to be delivered from the power of Satan into the
glorious liberty of the sons of God. Agonize for them in prayer. This is a priority in warring a good
warfare (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for pouring out your Spirit upon all humanity, making it possible for all men to
receive the glorious Gospel of Christ. I break the power of the devil over people’s minds, whom you’ve destined for
salvation today; they’re delivered from darkness to light and into the glorious liberty of the sons of God, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Further
1 Timothy 2:1-4
Ephesians 6:12-13
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Sanctified Praise
And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise
the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever
(2 Chronicles 20:21).
1 เปโตร 2:9 says, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that
ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light .” That’s our
calling right there: it’s to a life of praise. We’re sanctified to praise the Lord.
In the Bible, David, being a prophet of God was inspired of the Lord to organize the Levites into
choirs. That’s because He had the revelation of true worship. David was a musician, an instrumentalist,
and a songwriter. He was a singer, and he also made instruments. In the palace of Saul, King of Israel, he
often played the flute (1 Samuel 16:14-23).
The Bible tells us they did make music in Kings’ houses; music wasn’t something new to the
world. But music for God was different. If music was going to be offered in sacrifice to God, it could only
be done by the Levites inside the temple (1 Chronicles 16:4).
Furthermore, our praise is a weapon against the adversary. Recall what happened with
Jehoshaphat; three enemy nations allied against Judah. But Jehoshaphat organized with the people and
put the singers in front of the army. The Bible says, “And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set
ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir…” (2 Chronicles 20:22). That’s the power
of sanctified praise.
There’re battles you win with praise. Read Acts 16 and see how Paul and Silas were
supernaturally delivered from their captors as they praised the Lord: “And at midnight Paul and Silas
prayed, and sang praises unto God…And suddenly there was a great earthquake…and immediately all the doors
were opened, and every one's bands were loosed” (Acts 16:25-26).
In the New Testament, we’re the circumcision that worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ
Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh (Philippians 3:3). We are the ones He’s sanctified to offer Him
true worship. It’s the reason we can worship Him in Spirit and in truth.
We often have our Praise Night Services, where as a global audience, we pour out our hearts in
worship and praise to the Lord for His love, goodness, grace and wondrous works. Be sure to be a part of
these live services and relive the moments during the rebroadcast on our Loveworld Networks.
Prayer
Precious Lord Jesus, I worship you; you’re the King eternal, immortal, with all power, glory and majesty.
You’re the Monarch of the universe, and you alone have all authority in heaven, in earth, and under the earth. You’re
the Most High God, worthy of all praise, honour and adoration. You’re King of the ages. I worship you today and
forever. Amen.
Further Study
2 Chronicles 20:21-22
Acts 16:25-26
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 Interceding For All Men
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all
men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and
honesty (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
The scripture above outlines the kinds of prayers that we should pray for all men: “supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks.” We must pray like this, and oftentimes, with fasting, so that
God's purpose to have the mass of humanity come to Christ will be actualized. The Bible says He wants all
men saved, including leaders of nations.
This is the day of His grace and of His salvation. Therefore, in prayer, present that argument; the
Bible says the grace of God that brings salvation has been made available to all men (Titus 2:11). In Christ,
salvation has already been wrought for every man. But we know what keeps people in darkness. The Bible
says, “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of
them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto
them” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4).
Satan is the one who has blinded the minds of men so they wouldn’t believe the Gospel; he’s the
reason some will do anything to resist the message of the Gospel. But in prayer, you break his hold and
influence over men’s lives!
Always take out time to intercede passionately for those in your world who haven’t yet known the
Lord. Pray that every resistance is removed for them to receive the truth with understanding and embrace
the Word of God for their salvation.
Also, pray for leaders, that they’ll have the will, desire and boldness to do what is right and refuse
to yield to corruption and negative influences. Prophesy often that peace prevails in the cities, towns and
nations of the world, and the Gospel has free course where you live and work.
Prayer
This is the day of salvation and grace, for the grace of God that brings salvation has been made available to
all men. Therefore, I pray for massive numbers of men and women around the world to receive this precious message
of salvation. I pray that the veils be taken off their eyes, and their hearts and minds be opened to the light of the
glorious Gospel of Christ. Amen.
Further Study
Titus 2:11
Acts 2:37-39
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
Acts 26:17-18
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Products Of His Righteousness
…And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness
(Ephesians 4:24).
2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made
the righteousness of God in him.” Being born again, we’re the exact manifestation of the righteousness of
God. A dog gives birth to a dog. Likewise, when God, in His infinite righteousness, gave birth to us, we
became the righteousness of God.
We’re the product of His righteousness; we’re His righteousness manifested! Declare this about
yourself every so often. When you say it, it’s not a boast; you’re simply affirming truth—you’re declaring
who you are in Christ!
This is different from the gift of righteousness by which you stand in the presence of God to
receive eternal life. When you were born again, you were recreated in righteousness. The Bible says,
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This new creature, as read in
our opening verse was created in righteousness and true holiness.
The Amplified Classic calls it “true righteousness” (Ephesians 4:24). Hallelujah! In other words, no
more shadow or figure of righteousness. You’re God-like in true righteousness and holiness. What a
blessing! Live with this consciousness and walk in glory and dominion over circumstances, every day.
Confession
I’ve received true righteousness; I’m now God-like in true righteousness and holiness, superior to Satan, his
demons and circumstances! And by the power of Jesus Christ, the whole world is subdued before me in absolute
dominion! Hallelujah!
Further Study
Ephesians 4:24 AMPC
Romans 5:17 AMPC
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Saved By His Resurrection
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God (Ephesians
2:8).
In Romans 10:9, the Bible says, “…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe
in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” It lets us know that the resurrection
of Jesus Christ is where Christianity came from.
To be a Christian, you’ve got to believe in the resurrection. If you don't believe in the resurrection,
you can't believe in the death, because the death had to occur before the resurrection. Actually, the best
rendering of Romans 10:9 is, “If you’ll confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, believing in your heart
that God raised Him from the dead, you’ll be saved.”
You may say, “ศิษยาภิบาล คริ ส, but it says you confess first, and then you believe next.” No; you believe
first before you confess. That's the principle. The next verse explicitly clarifies it: “For with the heart man
believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:10). Hallelujah!
When you believe with your heart, you’re made right with God. We believed in Jesus Christ, and
we were given right standing, and with the confession of His lordship, we were catapulted into salvation.
That’s the simple principle.
2 Corinthians 4:13 says, “We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and
therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.” It shows that you believe, and then you speak.
Every man, woman, boy, and girl ever born, and that’ll ever be born into this world has already been
legally “saved” by Jesus Christ. When He died, He died to save all humanity. But that salvation becomes a
vital experience—active in the life of the one who believes, not only that Jesus died, but that He was raised
from the dead for our justification. Praise God!
Prayer
As we await the soon return of the Lord, may the clouds pour down righteousness continually; may the
earth open up and salvation bear fruit, and righteousness sprout with it, according to the Word of the Lord, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Further Study
John 3:36
1 Corinthians 1:18
Isaiah 45:8 NASB
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Energized Prayer
So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed (Acts 19:20).
If you desire certain changes in your life, your city, state or nation, you can make it happen
through effectual prayers—praying with passion. Paul knew how to pray effectively; that was what
changed Ephesus and other places where he ministered.
Paul was in Ephesus for two years and three months, and during that period, he shook up the
whole place. The Bible says, “And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds” (Acts 19:18).
In other words, they gave up idolatry and their heathen practices, and openly confessed the lordship of
Jesus.
The 19th verse says those who had been into magic and cults were converted to Christ. How was
Paul able to achieve this? He gave us an idea when he said in 1 Corinthians 15:32, “If after the manner of
men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me….”
When you study the context, you don't find where he personally encountered beasts or was
physically attacked by wild beats. Evidently, Paul was speaking spiritually. He was referring to something
that happened in the spirit. Recall what we read in our theme verse: “So mightily grew the word of God and
prevailed.”
The Gospel prevailed in Ephesus because Paul understood how to pray with passion, how to
prevail in the spirit through prayer. The Bible says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth
much” (James 5:16). The phrase “effectual fervent” is “energeō” (Greek); and it means “energized.” In other
words the “energized” prayer of a righteous man avails much. Hallelujah!
To drive this point home, James gives us the example of Elijah’s prayer and says, Elijah “prayed
earnestly” (James 5:17). The phrase “prayed earnestly” literally means that Elijah “prayed with prayer,”
giving it a Hebraistic form of emphasis. He was talking about the intensity of Elijah’s prayer. He prayed
energized prayer.
There’re many things happening in our world today that should move us to pray intensely like
Elijah did. It’s your responsibility as a child of God to put a halt to evil works masterminded by Satan in
your world and in the regions beyond.
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for the privilege and blessing of prayer. Now I pray for the unhindered spread of the
Gospel, that your Word may have free course and be glorified. I pray against fear, violence, wickedness and all forms
of injustice; I declare peace, progress, stability and prosperity, for the furtherance of your Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
Further Study
Habakkuk 2:14
Isaiah 2:2
Ezekiel 33:6-7
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The Holy Spirit Is The Divine Essence
That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious]
gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you by means of the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination] (2
Timothy 1:6 AMPC)
Think about this: The same Spirit by which Jesus cast out devils, healed the sick, raised the dead, and did
all the amazing miracles that He did; that same Spirit lives in you today. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God; He’s
the divine essence. He’s exactly like Jesus. He doesn’t receive power from God; He’s the POWER of God! He’s the
Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father.
The Holy Spirit isn’t less than the Father, nor is He less than Jesus. The Bible says it was Him that raised
Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11). This Holy Spirit has also vitalized your hitherto death-prone body. Your body
is now His temple (1 Corinthians 6:19). Hallelujah! What does this mean for you?
It means if ever your body is afflicted, if any wound or anomaly surfaces in your body; it’ll be taken care of
by the Holy Spirit. He perambulates in you to ensure nothing goes wrong in or with your physical body. This is the
reality! So, every so often, activate His power in you by speaking in tongues and affirming His Word.
You don’t have to attend “revival” meetings to activate the power of the Spirit. Just start declaring His
Word concerning your life, and before long, His divine power will course through your being. Blessed be God!
Confession
Everything in my body is touched by the power of the Holy Spirit. There’s life in me. There’s no situation I can’t
change, for the inherent power to do exceeding abundantly above all that I could ask, think or imagine is within me. I’m
infused with divine strength, and the glory of God is revealed through me. Hallelujah!
Further Study
Acts 1:8
1 Timothy 4:14 AMPC
Ephesians 3:20
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Be Consistent In Your Confession
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised) (Hebrews 10:23).
Everything Jesus did—all the miracles He performed—He did with words. Even when He multiplied the
five loaves of bread and two fish; it was with words! The Bible says He blessed it (Matthew 14:19) by giving thanks;
He activated the power with words.
Words are “things”; they possess creative energy. When you talk, energy is released to cause what you’ve
said to materialize, positive or negative. The Bible says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs
18:21). Don't confuse your spirit by saying one thing and obscuring it with another.
James 3:11 says sweet and bitter water don’t emanate from the same fountain. Be consistent in your
confessions—in your declaration of God’s truths. Truth is consistent. Don't change your confession on the basis of
transient situations or circumstances. It makes no difference how you feel, what you see or hear; hold fast to what
you’ve believed and received.
Hold fast to your confession of God’s Word. Don’t give Satan a chance. It makes no difference the contrary
evidences and adversities he may stir against you; you say, “I’m a victor in Christ Jesus! Greater is He that’s in me
than he that’s in the world.” Once you’ve said that, no matter what happens thereafter, refuse to waver. Your faith
will prevail.
That’s how you deal with circumstances and situations in life: you stagger not at the promise of God
through unbelief. Rather, you’re strong in faith, giving glory to the Lord (Romans 4:20). Keep the word of faith in
your mouth always and you’ll always be victorious: “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” (Mark 11:23).
Confession
I refuse to allow circumstances dictate the outcome of my life. I don’t stagger at the Word of God through unbelief;
I’m ever strong in faith, giving glory to God! No sickness, disease, or infirmity can thrive in my body because I’m joined to the
Lord and I’m one spirit with Him. Divine life and unfailing health and strength are at work in every fibre of my being, in
every cell of my blood, and in every bone of my body! Glory to God!
Further Study
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Proverbs 6:2
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Your Exalted Place In Him
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
(Colossians 1:13).
Oftentimes, some Christians describe their encounters with demons and how they’re often oppressed by
the powers of darkness. To such folks, the question that often comes to my mind is, “Who is Jesus? Didn’t He give
us power over devils?”
The Bible says we’ve been delivered—transferred and translated—from the jurisdiction of darkness into
the Kingdom of God’s love-Son. That’s your current place of domicile. You’re far above principalities and powers;
vitally and effectively superior to Satan and the demons of Hell!
Jesus said in Luke 10:19, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power
of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Until and unless this becomes your present-hour
consciousness, perception and outlook on life, you’ll live a life that’s far lower than your calling in Christ.
Here’s something I did many years ago that I recommend you do for yourself: get your note pad or diary,
and write as a title, “Why I have power over devils.” Then, get into the Bible and write out every scripture you can
find about Jesus, who He is, and who you are in Him!
You’d be amazed and inspired by what you’d discover about Jesus Christ, the power He’s given you, and
your exalted place in Him. You’re in Him; inseparably one with Him. As He is, so are you in this world (1 John
4:17).
How is He? He is the effulgence of the Father’s glory. He is glory personified. Who is He? He’s Himself,
God! Where is He? He’s at the place of highest honour and supreme authority in the heavenly realm: “… exalted as
first above every ruler, authority, government, and realm of power in existence! He is gloriously enthroned over every name
that is ever praised, not only in this age, but in the age that is coming” (Ephesians 1:21 TPT). The most enthralling part of
it all is that you’re in Him, gloriously enthroned with Him and exalted, far above every ruler, authority,
government, and realm of power in existence. Blessed be God!
Confession
 I live in the Kingdom of God’s love-Son; that’s the realm into which I was born; a realm of glory, beyond time and
space; the realm of the miraculous. I refuse to condescend to the earthly level of life or reasoning. I rule over demons and
circumstances, dominating this physical world with the principles of our heavenly Kingdom. Hallelujah!
Further Study
Colossians 1:12-13
Psalm 82:5-7
Romans 8:6
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ชีวิตของพระสิ ริและความชอบธรรม
A Life Of Glory And Righteousness
แต่พวกท่านเป็ นพงศ์พนั ธุ์ที่ทรงเลือกสรร เป็ นพวกปุโรหิ ตหลวง เป็ นชนชาติบริ สุทธิ์  เป็ นประชากรอันเป็ นกรรมสิ ทธิ์ ของ
พระเจ้าเพื่อให้พวกท่านประกาศพระเกียรติคุณของพระองค์ ผูไ้ ด้ทรงเรี ยกพวกท่านให้ออกมาจากความมืด เข้าไปสู่ความสว่างอันมหัศ
จรรย์ของพระองค์ (1 เปโตร 2:9)
เมื่อเรากล่าวว่าคริ สเตียนเป็ นการทรงเรี ยกเข้าสู่ ชีวิตแห่งพระสิ ริ ความชอบธรรม ความยิง่ ใหญ่ เกียรติยศ และสันติสุข นี่คือ
ความเป็ นจริ งในปัจจุบนั นี้ เป็ นความจริ งตามตัวอักษร ไม่ใช่ค ำสัญญาที่เรากำลังรอคอยที่จะเพลิดเพลินเมื่อไปถึงสวรรค์ เรามีชีวิตของ
พระคริ สต์อยูใ่ นตัวเราแล้วตอนนี้ ! เรามีความชอบธรรมพระองค์และพระสิ ริของพระองค์ พระคัมภีร์กล่าวว่า “พระองค์ทรงเป็ นเช่นไร
เราในโลกนี้ กเ็ ป็ นเช่นนั้น” (1 ยอห์น 4:17)
โคโลสี 3:3-4 บอกเราถึงบางสิ่ งที่ล ้ำเลิศ ซึ่งกล่าวว่า “เพราะว่าท่านตายแล้ว และชีวิตของพวกท่านซ่อนไว้กบั พระคริ สต์ใน
พระเจ้า เมื่อพระคริ สต์ผทู้ รงเป็ นชีวิตของท่านทั้งหลายทรงปรากฏ ในเวลานั้นท่านก็จะปรากฏพร้อมกับพระองค์ในศักดิ์ศรี ดว้ ย” พระ
คริ สต์คือชีวิตของคุณ มีการแลกเปลี่ยนเกิดขึ้น นัน่ คือการแทนที่ชีวิตมนุษย์ตามธรรมชาติของคุณด้วยชีวิตของพระเจ้า พระเยซูเจ้าทรง
เอาชีวิตมนุษย์ที่ตกต่ำ พ่ายแพ้ ถูกทำลาย และแหลกสลายออกไปจากคุณ พระองค์ทรงเอาชีวิตแห่งความบาปและความอับอายออกไป
จากคุณ และพระองค์ประทานชีวิตแห่งพระสิ ริและความชอบธรรมให้แก่คุณแทน
ลองคิดถึงสิ่ งนี้ดู ถ้าพระคริ สต์คือชีวิตของคุณ ดังนั้นทุกสิ่ งทุกอย่างที่เกี่ยวข้องกับชีวิตของคุณก็ควรจะเป็ นแบบพระเจ้าอย่าง
แท้จริ ง แล้วคุณจะสามารถพูดได้อย่างไรว่าเป็ นโรคที่ไม่สามารถรักษาให้หายได้? ซาตานได้พยายามหลอกลวงคนมากมายให้เชื่อว่า
ไม่มีการเปลี่ยนแปลงใดๆได้เกิดขึ้นในชีวิตของพวกเขา ถึงแม้วา่ ตอนนี้พวกเขาจะบังเกิดใหม่แล้วก็ตาม
ความมืดมน ความทุกข์ยาก ความทุพพลภาพ และความเจ็บปวดที่เกี่ยวข้องกับชีวิตมนุษย์เก่าของคุณได้ผา่ นพ้นไปหมดแล้ว 2
โคริ นธ์ 5:17 กล่าวว่า “ฉะนั้นถ้าใครอยูใ่ นพระคริ สต์ เขาก็เป็ นคนที่ถูกสร้างใหม่แล้ว สิ่ งสารพัดที่เก่าๆ ก็ล่วงไป นี่แน่ะกลายเป็ นสิ่ งใหม่
ทั้งนั้น”
ตอนนี้คุณอยูใ่ นสภาพแวดล้อมใหม่ นัน่ คือสภาพแวดล้อมแห่งพระสิ ริและความชอบธรรมของพระองค์ นัน่ เป็ นเหตุผลที่ชีวิต
ของคุณเต็มไปด้วยพระสิ ริ และคุณผลิตผลและงานแห่งความชอบธรรม จงมีและดำเนินในการตระหนักรู้น้ ี จงเต็มไปด้วยความเชื่อและ
ความมัน่ ใจโดยรู้วา่ ชีวิตของคุณคือการแสดงออกและการสำแดงความจริ งเหล่านี้ ฮาเลลูยา!
ถ้อยคำแห่งความเชื่อ
ฉันเปี่ ยมไปด้วยความเชื่อและความมัน่ ใจ โดยรู้วา่ ชีวิตของฉันคือการแสดงและการสำแดงของพระสิ ริและความชอบธรรม
ของพระคริ สต์ ฉันมีชีวิตของพระคริ สต์ที่ท ำงานอยูใ่ นวิญญาณ จิตใจ และร่ างกายของฉัน ขอพระสิ ริจงมีแด่พระเจ้า!
ศึกษาเพิ่มเติม
โคโลสี 1:27
1 ยอห์น 4:4