You Are Coming Out

MEDITATION

John 11:39 "Take the stone away!" Jesus ordered. Martha, the dead man's sister, answered, "There will be a bad smell, Lord. He has been buried four days!" GNB

Point to ponder on: Just a word from Jesus will lift you out of the valley experience.

It's time to take away the limitation over your destiny, it's time to remove every obstacle, it's your hour of emancipation from everything that has made you obscured, barricaded your glory and confined your potential from being unleashed. The Lord Jesus orders by His mighty power and I join my faith with yours and by the power of His word, let every covering limiting your rising, abundant life, fruitfulness, promotion, expansion, announcement and breakthrough be rolled away by the angel of the Lord in Jesus' name.

In addition, every bad smell spiritual confinement is producing in your life leading to rejection, bad luck, stagnation and disappointment is vanished in the name of Jesus. The word of God says, "For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are been saved and those who are perishing." (2 Cor. 2:15) Therefore, I decree that your life begins to attract the miraculous, evidenced with favour unlimited in your life in the name of Jesus.

Consequently, it doesn't matter how long you have been confined, limited, spiritually imprisoned or in bondage of any kind, Jesus will bring you out. If you will call Him into your life just as Mary and Martha did, you will sing a new song. Therefore, I declare in the name of Jesus, you are coming out of every valley experience in Jesus' name. Your business, marriage, family, finance, academics, ministry, work and everything submerged in your life is rising from obscurity into limelight in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. It's a day of Joy, enjoy it.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Deasign-19

Character is the major force to sustain your success story. A disciplined man is a man of character, being consistent is a character, delayed gratification is a character, integrity is also a character and being hardworking is a character as well, so, all these qualities and more make a solid character that will build and sustain a success story. Therefore, character is always your choice, and people of character do what is right regardless the situation and while your circumstances are beyond your control, your character is not. Moreover, character is developed through experience of trial and suffering through which the soul can be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved. Consequently, developing strong character is certainly the most important to make sure you don't make the least of your success story. To climb the ladder of success through years of hard work and discipline can be ruined by a compromise on character, therefore, stay strong all the way.

~David, Johnson~

Success by Design-18

If you must make a difference in life, you must take the road less travelled. There are no crowd at the top, just few people are able to get to the top because the few took the road less travelled- delayed gratification, self discipline, concentration, resilience, perseverance, determination, massive action, etc. Success comes with a price and only those who pay the price earn it. If you desire a remarkable result in your field, you must not follow the crowd but be single minded, focus on your dream and do the unusual to get the unusual result different from the crowd.

~David, Johnson~

Use Your Gift Faithfully

MEDITATION

1 Peter 4:10 "Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." NIV

Point to ponder on: Your gift is an indication of God's grace in various forms, use it to serve your generation.

Your spiritual gift(s) is/are not for showmanship or to earn you a title and it is also not for you alone but to serve others. The gift upon your life is a form of God's grace on your life, which the Lord desires that you administer faithfully. Your gift could be prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, contributing to the needs of others, leadership, showing mercy (ROM.12:6-8). We also have five -fold ministry gifts and others such as healing, ministry of help, gift of administration, speaking in different kinds of tongues (1Cor.12:28), word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, miraculous power, distinguishing between spirits and interpretation of tongues (1Cor. 12:7-10).

Whatever you have received, use in proportion to your faith, generously, diligently and cheerfully. You are a carrier of God's grace, therefore, use it faithfully, touch lives and be a blessing to your generation. You can start right where you are. Now is the time, your world needs you, develop the gift and deploy it in the Holy Ghost.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a pleasant day.

By
David, Johnson

Free from Affliction

MEDITATION

Matthew 17: 18 "Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment." NIV

Point to ponder on: When Jesus speaks, afflicting spirit flees.

Is there any power afflicting your body, any deposit in your organs affecting your health, or any power manipulating your life? The Lord Jesus will send them packing now in Jesus' name.

There are issues that their sources are not natural, however the effect is obvious in the physical. Some have tried to explain and analyze it with their intellect but the truth is that there are powers responsible for such issues that produce certain actions or inactions, sickness or problems that are not natural. Though every issue is not spiritual but there are some that are spiritual manipulations from the kingdom of darkness that medical science can't diagnose, psychologists can't analyse and pharmacists have no prescription for because they are beyond the natural. Issues like this can only be solved by spiritual power, therefore, any deposit in your life affecting your progress, performance, relationship, academics, family, marriage or health, shall be uprooted in the name of Jesus. No demon can stand the power of Jesus, therefore, if you will invoke that name for your deliverance and liberty today you will be set free. This is an authority given to all believers, "And these attesting signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will drive out demons...(Mk.16:17) The Lord will rebuke every demonic force working against your mental stability, academic progress, business, and everything that concerns you in Jesus name, but you must speak against such power and command them to flee in Jesus name.

I declare your liberty from every demonic attack in your life in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-17

No matter how strong you are, with your strength and knowledge without "Will" to succeed, success can never be activated. Anyone that will succeed in life must have the Will to succeed, the Will is the strong desire or determination or personal choice to succeed. When there is a Will you will work the way but without the Will you will work nothing. It is your Will power that enhances your choices. If your goal is success there must be a Will to pursue it.

~David, Johnson~

Success by Design-16

One of the qualities you need to succeed in life is perseverance. This is a quality that allows you to be consistent and continue to try even when things are difficult. Your strength is always there but without perseverance it won't be put to work, therefore, to get great things done and accomplish great work, you must persevere to hit your target and be successful.

~David, Johnson~

Destiny Encounter

MEDITATION

Acts 9:15-16  The Lord said to him, "Go, because I have chosen him to serve me, to make my name known to Gentiles and kings and to the people of Israel. And I myself will show him all that he must suffer for my sake." (GNB)

Point to ponder on: An encounter with Jesus is an encounter with destiny and direction for purposeful living.

There are people who are pursuing the wrong thing with everything within them. Their primary goals in life are against God's purpose for their lives but the qualities in them are amazing and catalysts for success, however, they are using them for the wrong things. They are passionate but towards the wrong course. Everything they do they do it with seriousness but still not on the path of God's purpose for their life.

However, the amazing thing about this category of people is that even though their purpose is not clear to them they are already preparing for it in disguise, just that the investment is towards the wrong target. This category of people needs encounter with Jesus in order to channel their talents and qualities in the right direction. Apostle Paul has the qualities needed to fulfill his purpose but he was busy using it in the the wrong direction until he encountered Jesus who showed him his purpose and gave him direction for living. And from that day his life was transformed and his destiny redefined as he got to know what his target in life was and where he should invest his resources, talent, intellect, passion, gift and energy. Is there a confusion in your life as to really what your passion and talent are mainly to serve in the world or are they been used on the wrong things that are good but not purposeful to your fulfillment of destiny?

Jesus will remove the veil covering you today and makes things clearer in Jesus name. Someone could be gifted to talk and the purpose of God is to use such as His mouth piece to stand for injustice, save soul and preach the gospel but the person could be busy as a journalist or a comedian. The person is still using his or her talent and so passionate in that field but the purpose of God for his life is not in that line. The world might even celebrate such a person as a superstar succeeding in such career, however, he is yet to fulfill God's purpose for his life. Apostle Paul used his passion wrongly persecuting the Church until Jesus showed him his passion was in the wrong direction, he was rather meant to use that to build the Church and spread the gospel to the gentiles. It is possible to be successful in the wrong when every requirement for success in that field is present and well used, therefore, it is important to seek God for clarity so you don't waste time, energy and passion on the wrong career outside God's purpose for your life.

I pray for your divine encounter with destiny today and a discovery of your true essence in life. You will not waste precious time and resources on the wrong field in life in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. It's your great day. Enjoy It!

By
David, Johnson

Watch Your Tongue

MEDITATION

1Peter 3:10 "For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech." NIV

Point to ponder on: Your words will shape your life, so watch what you say.

I am sure you want to see more good days and that God will make happen for you in Jesus name. However, there are things that are "must"  for a believer who desires good days:

1. Keep your tongue from evil. Let your tongue speak blessing if you want to inherit blessing in this life. Regardless of what people speak against you, the scripture admonishes us to speak blessing in return so that we can inherit blessing. "Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing [praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them]. For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing [from God–that you may obtain a blessing as heirs, bringing welfare and happiness and protection]."1Pe.3:9 It's not sufficient to do good but you should recognize the power of positive words. Even when things are not working as expected, don't speak down on yourself but speak blessing.

2. Don't deceive people with your words. Be sincere with your words. Deception will only ruin your integrity and that money can't buy. Be straight with people and don't cut corners in business or relationships.

If you love your life, speak positively, speak blessing and don't deceive others.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a blissful day.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-15

Your future is really not ahead of you but rather trapped within you. Just as people long for tomorrow which eventually becomes today when they get there, therefore, your future is created daily by your decisions, actions and inaction in every area of your life. You can't change your past and you don't have control over the future but you have influence on today and now. There is a lot you can do with your potentials today and now to avoid the error of the past and prepare for the glorious future you desire. Your future evolves each new day, therefore, explore and deploy your potentials to start creating today the success you desire for the future.

~David, Johnson~

Your Support System

MEDITATION

1 Peter 2:6 "The Scriptures provide precedent: Look! I'm setting a stone in Zion, a cornerstone in the place of honor. Whoever trusts in this stone as a foundation will never have cause to regret it." MSG

Point to ponder on: Jesus is your sure support system and solid foundation, He never fails.

God knows that the called out (His Church) needs a support system and solid foundation in this fallen world and so He gives us Jesus and calls Him Emmanuel-God with us and makes him our solid foundation.
 
If a house can't stand without a foundation, so a believer can't stand without Jesus. Jesus is our support system, the foundation upon which we build our lives and can be sure of a solid foundation that can't be shaken during the storm of life. When you trust Jesus as your solid foundation and support system you can never be disappointed, suffer any regret or be ashamed. If men are your support system you can always expect them to disappoint and fail you, but you can count on Jesus. He never fails.

There are times we consider certain things to be delayed in our eyes but the Lord understands better when it comes to timing, and when it comes to receiving help from people I have seen over and over that whoever God doesn't ordain to help you won't do it even when they have the means. So, when you put your trust in men because of what they have and they disappoint you, understand that they are not your support system and foundation but can only be used by God as at when due, therefore, rather trust in Jesus always as your support system and let Him use whoever He desires to help or raise you.

Consequently, when you see Jesus in this light and trust in Him, you will never be shaken by human disappointment, or be afraid of regret or shame.
Always lean on Jesus in all situations and let Him as your support system and solid foundation build your life with quality helpers of destiny suitable for the fulfilment of your purpose in life.

I pray that your helper of destiny at this stage of your journey in life locate you in time and fulfill their mission in your destiny in Jesus' name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a blissful day.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-14

Have you been looking for secrets to success? Before you travel far, let me give you this piece of advice, make use of these three points and see what happens to your life: 1. Preparation 2. Hard work 3. Learning from your failure

Life comes with opportunities and God uses such to propel people to greatness but when an opportunity comes and you are not prepared, you miss the opportunity and when you are prepared, you grab it. But without hard work you can't go far and it gets worse when you are not a learner who consistently learns from failure in order not to repeat the circle and consistently learns from success in order to repeat the circle.
The only secret is to prepare yourself for what you desire, work hard at it and never stop learning.

~David, Johnson~

Success by Design-13

Three factors aid every success story: 1. Conception- birth of ideas, 2. Faith- strong belief in your idea and yourself and 3.Action- working on the idea that you believe in to see it become a reality. You transmute idea into reality going through this arithmetic: Idea+ Faith+ Action= Reality/Result. Whatever idea you believe in and act upon will produce you a reality/result.

~David, Johnson~

Don't Cry, All Will Be Well

MEDITATION

Luke 7:13 "When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, "Don't cry." NIV

Point to ponder on: Jesus will wipe away all your tears.

There comes a point in life when certain issue in people's life make them shed tears because in their imagination all hope is lost and the most precious thing to them has been or about to be taken away from them. They have been damaged emotionally and lost money invested in business, betrayed by friends, got a medical report of a terminal disease and they are void of solution but could only see the magnitude of the problem and not the mightiness of Jehavah El-Gibbor(The Mighty God).

The woman is this passage was mourning her only son when she encountered Jesus, and Jesus was moved with compassion when He saw her and turned her weeping into laughter. Today, Jesus will locate you at your point of need in Jesus' name. The Lord of mercy will show you compassion and turn your crying moment into moment of joy in Jesus' name. Jesus will give your matter a quick attention it deserves with compassion in Jesus name.

"Then he(Jesus) went up and touched the coffin''...Young man, I say to you, get up! The dead man sat up and began to talk and Jesus gave him back to his mother"(v.14-15) Jesus will touch every dead thing in your life that needs to live: organ, body, business, marriage, academics, ministry and whatever it is, and such will come back to life in Jesus name. Everything that has been stolen from you to make you weep, today Jesus will restore that to you in Jesus name.

In the remaining days of this year people will not gather to mourn in your house in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a pleasant weekend.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-12

Let passion drive whatever you do, let nothing hold you back, not even your past mistakes or failures, do not allow fear or shyness to retrain you, let passion motivate your action towards your goals in life.

~David, Johnson~

Save A Soul

MEDITATION

James 5:20 "Remember this: whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover a multitude of sins." NIV

Point to ponder on: Save a soul from death, turn him/her away from the enticement of sin.

Who are your turning away from the error of his or her way? The Lord counts on you to speak the truth in love and the Holy Spirit will convict their hearts in regard to sin, righteousness and judgment(John16:8-9) The Holy Spirit needs you to bring back those who have wandered from the truth but if you say nothing, nothing happens, in fact, if they are doing wrong and you know and you are with them and say nothing, it is a non verbal consent to their way of life."Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins". (James 4:17-NIV) You are that someone to bring that fellow back. Save a soul from death so that his or her sins are forgiven. When you speak, the Holy Spirit will back you up. Save a soul from death.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a great day.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-11

If you have parents or people who have prepared the roadmap to success for you, you don't need to reinvent the wheel but to follow through to the top. However, if you have no prepared roadmap for your use, you must be proactive to design it yourself with quality decision of what you want out of life and also look for a mentor (close by or distant) in your field who has gone ahead of you and successful in that area to learn the 'how' and 'what' to do to go through to create your own roadmap to success. Knowledge and wisdom are indispensable  as you design your roadmap to success; make your design a legacy and a compass for success for your future generation. There is no excuse for failure, take responsibility for your success.

~David, Johnson~

All Will End in Glory

MEDITATION

John 11:4 "When he heard this, Jesus said, This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God's glory so that God's Son may be glorified through it." NIV

Point to ponder on: At the end Jesus will be glorified over that matter.

Jesus has a word for every situation in your life, If you can hear Him in the midst of your storm, you will be more calm and enjoy His peace like a river to your soul.

Whatever might be the case you will see the end of that matter to rejoice in the Lord for victory. As long as Jesus is involved, the matter will not end your life.

Therefore, whatever God permits in your life is for His glory, so, "Rejoice in hope..."(ROM.12:12) Beloved, be expectant because the season of celebration is approaching when Jesus will be glorified through that matter.

Consequently, give praise to Jesus for interceding for you now and for the result this will produce in your life that you had no idea about. All will end in glory in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His special treatment.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-10

To reach for the moon is to dream big. This is beyond a realistic goal, it is something the universe can offer in the power of the almighty. This is a vision that makes you set goals that will take the possibility of God and your faith to accomplish. Setting a realistic goal requires low action which anyone can reach but when you dare to dream big, most times, it's beyond you and it will require over commitment of massive action. This keeps your mind set for greatness, which in turn unleashes your latent potential, helps you connect to the like minded people, reach out for the resources required and continuously drive for success seeing each day as another opportunity to go higher until you hit the target. Dare to dream big. Forget realistic goal and go for what the ordinary will call 'impossible'. Such has produced airplane, what will yours produce? This kind of thinking will rescue you from the mindset of average and open your mind for greatness.

~David, Johnson~

Jesus Will Fix It Today

MEDITATION

Mark 10:47 "And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, saying, Jesus, Son of David, have pity and mercy on me [now]!"AMP

Point to ponder on: When Jesus steps into your matter He comes with the answer to fix your matter.

Today, your household is on the list of those marked out for God's visitation and your life will receive the touch of Jesus' power through out this week in a dimension that will put praises in your mouth in Jesus name. The blind Bartimaeus encountered Jesus and his matter got the right answer that transformed him from a blind man into a man with clear eye sight. Suddenly, his life changed and he began to shout for joy. You are the next in line in Jesus name. This post is anointed to fix issues in your life as you read through and say a loud amen to every declaration in Jesus' name.

Mercy got Jesus' attention for Bartimaeus and Jesus stepped into his matter. Jesus is stepping into your matter today: business, marriage, family, academics, work, relationships, etc. All you need do is to tell Jesus right now what you need Him to fix this day and this week. "And Jesus said to him, What do you want Me to do for you? And the blind man said to Him, Master, let me receive my sight."(v.51) Now is the time to let it out, He is right by your side, go ahead and tell Him like the blind man did. Please take this moment seriously because He is set to fix it and put laughter in your mouth.

"Yes," said Jesus, "if you yourself can! Everything is possible for the person who has faith." (Mark 9:23|GNB) Jesus said, "If? There are no 'ifs' among believers. Anything can happen." (Mark 9:23|MSG)
Please throw away doubt right now and plug your spirit into what Jesus can do right now and let Him fix you up. Declare what you want Him to fix right away, His anointing is present for performance now. In Jesus' name, I declare as the oracle of the living God, receive transformation to every negative condition in your life now. Every evil covenant that has made you a begger, and object of ridicule among your contemporaries is broken today in Jesus name.

"And Jesus said to him, Go your way; your faith has healed you. And at once he received his sight and accompanied Jesus on the road."(v.52) As you release your faith today (believing it is possible) that matter is settled in the name of Jesus. I deploy the ministry of angels to work for you in your business,work, academics and every area you need their services in Jesus name. Have a fruitful day.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His miracle.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-9

Never allow your first attempt discourage you if things don't work out. Success is a process and not an event. Success is a process and every attempt should add up to your destination. The reason why success is not an event is simply because the day of your breakthrough is when you finally hit your target and that makes all your actions of little steps count. So if you are not yet in the address you desire, keep moving until you get there.

~David, Johnson~

Submit To God's Strategy

MEDITATION

Submit To God's Strategy

Exodus 23:29-30 "I will not drive them out from before you in one year, lest the land become desolate [for lack of attention] and the wild beasts multiply against you.
Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased and are numerous enough to take possession of the land." AMP

Point to ponder on: God has a unique ready made plan to solve your problem, just trust Him with your case and let Him handle it.

God's approach to problem solving is always unique. He works everything with your benefit in mind. He is not just thinking of putting an end to your adversaries and your problems, but rather creating a delight some future with the problem at hand. This is simply because God's plan for your life is to give you future and hope (Jer.29:11) and His ways are higher than your ways and His thoughts than yours (Isa.55:9). Therefore, God's strategy to help you fulfill destiny is beyond your imagination, hence you must submit to His leadership strategy, and even when you don't understand certain things, just trust God for He knows better.

If the Most High allows certain things to happen or persist after you have prayed so hard, it is better to allow Him do what is best in the way that will give you the future He plans for you. For that glorious future, God wants you to grow up to manage well what He prepares for you. So, He deals with obstacles in your life in His own way so that through the process you are maturing and increasing in capacity to take full possession of what He prepares for you.

Sequel to this, when you realise God doesn't move as fast as you expect and solve all your problems at once, understand it is for your benefit and it's a learning and growing time for your next level of what He prepares for you. Therefore, rejoice in the victory you had or just experienced and remember this scripture, "Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer."(ROM.12:12)

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a fabulous day.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-8

Faith in the negative is a disaster to success, while doubt in the positive is a menace. Certain vocabularies such as impossibility and failure must be deleted from your dictionary if you are going to succeed in anything in life. If you are going for success keep your mind on success and not failure. Don't think about 'if it doesn't work' but rather think 'it will work'. You will generate the result that occupies your mind. "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he". Never allow circumstance to suggest failure to you. Think and feel what you want and act accordingly. Listen deliberately and walk away from those who want to sow negative seeds of it won't be possible into your mind. Place a higher demand on yourself for success only and back it up with massive action. Believe it is possible as long as your passion is connected to it, get wisdom you need, get spiritual backing as well and go for gold.

~David, Johnson~

The Gateway of Mercy

MEDITATION

The Gateway of Mercy

Psalm 32:10 "Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but he who trusts in, relies on, and confidently leans on the Lord shall be compassed about with mercy and with loving-kindness."AMP

Point to ponder on: We receive mercy and loving-kindness for giving up our own ways to trust in the Lord with our lives completely with confidence.

Beloved, mercy has kept you to read this today and mercy will preserve you and exempt you from judgment of the wicked in Jesus name. Sometimes our deeds deserve strict judgment but the Lord's mercy speaks for us and we are exempted. I pray the Lord's mercy speaks for you today. We must be honest that sometimes we come short of God's expectation as believers in Christ; like not witnessing, not evangelising, not loving our neighbours as ourselves, harbouring resentment, gossiping and so many other things we consider inconsequential but matter to the Lord. But His mercy always speaks for us.

Certain issues in your life requires just the Lord's mercy but to activate that you must trust in the Lord wholeheartedly as your Lord in all things. This is the gateway to mercy and loving-kindness over that situation in your life. Remember, sinners are referred to as the wicked but if they can submit and trust in the Lord they will experience His mercy and loving- kindness. How much more you a child of the kingdom.

It's time to activate mercy and His loving kindness over that challenge, but you must trust in, rely on and confidently lean on the Lord as you cast all your cares on Him.

The Lord's mercy will speak for you today in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His mercy.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-7

Both the rich and the poor are given equal time of 24 hours a day to maximise their potentials. Time is a common denominator but how you use it is what determines what you make out of it. The clock keeps ticking, telling you that time waits for no one. Time gives us all equal space but you are the one who determines what you input in the space of time. What ever you set to do, you must make time for it because you will not have a reserved time if don't make it out for yourself. Now is the time to make out time to plan how, why, when that project must be executed. Time management is a major tool to your success, so work on it.

~David, Johnson~

Down But Not Out

MEDITATION

Down But Not Out

2 Corinthians 4:9 "Persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." NIV

Point to ponder on: Your down time is not your end, with God, it's a new dawn for your uprising.

I watched a boxing fight on the Youtube in which at the first round one of the guys was given an uppercut and fell to the ground but he quickly got up. Amazingly, after getting up he fought hard and beat his opponent black and blue that the guy couldn't get up. It was a knock out! How hard have you been beaten by life? Could it be disappointment, failure, stagnation, sickness, unemployment, curses, spiritual attack in any form, household wickedness, evil covenant, etc., you will not be destroyed in Jesus name. As that guy got up and defeated his opponent, the Lord will give you victory over every challenge in Jesus name.

Many appear well dressed in the society but deal with issues that make them cry in their secret places. There are some public figures/celebrities who on the outside things are going well with them but in the secret they are lonely and depressed. Some believers are already tired of praying because it seems God is too slow for them. They are anxious, confused and frustrated. There are people who when they get out of one problem they are entering another. Everywhere they turn to is bad luck. Beloved, you might have been hard pressed and spiritually terrorised and feels all alone but I want you to know that you are not alone. It might seem like the adversary is having an upper hand prevailing over that matter, be it your business, family, marriage, academics, relationships, ministry, and whatever it could be, and you are down and tired of struggling and fighting. Remember, "The LORD shall cause your enemies that rise up against you to be defeated before your face: they shall come out against you one way, and flee before you seven ways."(Dt. 28:7) Whichever area you feel struck down you will not be defeated because Jehovah El-Gibbor (The Mighty God) is in Charge of your life. You are a winner and you will always win in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a victorious weekend.

By
David, Johnson

Who Do You Look Up To?

MEDITATION

Who Do You Look Up To?

Hebrews 12:2 "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." NIV

Point to ponder on: Make Jesus your role model as you go through life challenges.

To overcome in any circumstance as a believer, it is wise to follow Jesus' method that earned Him the right hand of the throne of God. If we must win we must focus on Jesus and not the circumstance. In Christ Jesus victory is already accomplished. Therefore, for you to go through, activate victory and take your rightful place there will always be periods of endurance in your journey. A time of temptation and trial in life will always come. Sometimes, things don't work the way you planned and sometimes you may experience disappointment but your focus must be on Jesus by keeping in mind His word for the 'greater good' -the reward for those who patiently wait and endured to the end. When Jesus called Peter to come on the water and his gaze was on Jesus he could walk on water but the moment Peter started looking away from Jesus and started focusing on the situation around him, he began to sink.(Matt.14:29-30) That is exactly what happens to our faith when we begin to focus on circumstance instead of fixing our eyes on Jesus through the Word of God.

No matter the problem, you can overcome. Be patient, you will get that promotion, contract, pregnancy, approval, and whatever is your target or expectation according to His will. Just keep your mind at rest seeing through His Word and thinking of what Jesus would do as your role model if He were in your condition.

You will not compromise, you will not fail, you will not quit when you  are almost there, you will win in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His divine help.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-6

Don't just try to survive but live to fulfill purpose. Surviving is just to get by but fulfilling purpose is making an impression. Only the strong at heart can go through tough times and prevail over difficulty of life. To conquer over mockery, persecution, attacks, betrayal and all odds, you must be strong. You must be spiritually, mentally and physically strong to be successful in what you were ordained to do on earth. To make a difference involves strong decisions and actions but to be common does require nothing. You must act differently and creatively to dominate your field. Ordinary doesn't require much but extraordinary requires 'extra', a plus, I mean something extra above others. Create that difference.

~David, Johnson~

Church members lick Pastor's shoes to receive miracle money

By

David, Johnson

- The controversial South Africa-based pastor at a recent church programme, had some of his church members lick his shoes to get miracle money

- Photos from the bizarre moment has been trending.

The South Africa-based Nigerian pastor, Prophet Anointed CFM, has gained the attention of social media users after photos of some of his church members licking his shoes surfaced online. According to reports, Anointed instructed that anyone in need of miracle money from above will only get it after licking his shoes and many jumped at the offer.

The love for fast money is most likely the reason why such pastors are popular and have a large following despite their bizarre miracles. Recall that the same pastor was recently pictured vomiting 'miracle money' into a bag at his church.

This time, his shoe was the key into securing all the miracle money people need and all they had to do was lick the brown loafers to be blessed.

Here are photos below:

The man of God also took to Facebook to announce that he has prayed for God to release 1,000 angels for a thousand people seeking financial breakthrough. He stated that his followers be on the look out for miracle money and share the testimony with him.

Meanwhile, just recently, a Nigerian man shared a testimony in church about how the sticker given to him by a pastor changed his life.

He revealed that he got visa to three countries and financial blessings.

Disclaimer: 

Believers should follow up on any practice that is in line with the scriptures. No matter how real signs and wonders may appear, "test the spirits" is a divine instruction given to believers in the Holy Scriptures.

1John 4:1 "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."

1Timothy 4:1"Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to deceitful spirits, and doctrines of demons."

1Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."

God of Impromptu

MEDITATION

God of Impromptu

Judges 16:28-30 "Then Samson prayed, 'Sovereign LORD, please remember me; please, God, give me my strength just this one time more, so that with this one blow I can get even with the Philistines for putting out my two eyes." So Samson took hold of the two middle columns holding up the building. Putting one hand on each column, he pushed against them and shouted, "Let me die with the Philistines!" He pushed with all his might, and the building fell down on the five kings and everyone else. Samson killed more people at his death than he had killed during his life."GNB

Point to ponder on: If you can pray to God and make a request, all thing are possible and anything can happen, and even suddenly because He is God of impromptu.

You have heard and read about God as the God of process and order, but do you know Him as God of impromptu. That is what I call God of sudden emergence or God of pleasant surprises. The enemies of Samson experienced the God of impromptu, they were rejoicing and dancing because Samson had been captured and under their control. But God of impromptu stepped in and His power came upon Samson and as he pushed the pillars the entire building collapsed on them. All the power rejoicing they have captured you with sickness, joblessness, delay, bad luck, depression and bondage of any kind will receive the visitation of God of impromptu, suddenly, He will step in setting you at liberty and destroy every evil work over your life in Jesus name. The man by the pool of Bethesda was expecting someone to put him into the pool but none showed up to help him, however, when God of impromptu stepped in within some few minutes Jesus turned his life around.(John 5:1-8) Every helpless case in your life today receives the attention of God of impromptu for a change forever in Jesus name. 

Remember, God does not only do what you request in prayers but also what you think. "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think..."(Eph.3:20)
What is that issue that needs urgent attention? Tell God of impromptu to step in for you. Begin to think creatively about great things you expect to see as this year runs to an end. I see you rejoice as the Lord takes over and satisfies you speedily in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His miracle.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design -5

To be successful in this life, you must see with your mind and not your eyes. Always keep in mind the desired end result of that great goal. Challenges will surely come as obstacles to frustrate, distract and stop you, but  if you must reach your goal, you must keep the big picture of what you desire in mind and fight those frightful things you can see with your eyes by deliberately ignoring them and be obsessed with your goal and ensure you work it with massive action to success.

~David, Johnson~

Success by Design-4

You need quality massive thinking and action to propel yourself into success but great thoughts without action is only a dream with no reality. If your thought pattern is rich and blessed by God with great ideas, you've got a treasure but if the ideas are not put to work with action, it will only end up a great idea to the thoughtful and not a great breakthrough to mankind. If you will make impression on the planet earth, hit your target and be tagged "successful" in your field, you must act. It will take both great thinking and action, I mean massive actions speak to mankind to invoke success in the area you desire it.

....David, Johnson....

You Can Handle It

MEDITATION

You Can Handle It

Philippians 4:13 "I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me."GNB

Point to ponder on: You have more power within you to conquer than you can ever imagine. You'll never know until you act.

No circumstance can crush you until you permit it to do so. Life circumstance comes to unveil your potentials strength and weakness within you. The universe brings your way challenges to build you up in order to live life to the fullest. If you affirm you can handle it so be it and if you accept defeat without trying, then it is up to you. But remember that in Christ you are not permitted to go through what you can't bear. It is against God's principles. "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."(1Cor.10:13-kjv2k)

Therefore, it is your mindset that limits you from working in your strength when confronted with issues in life. You are wired to handle whatever comes your way. Your child is not too stubborn that you can't handle. God won't give you a child He hasn't anoint you to raise unless you fail to tap into what you carry. Don't let anyone tell you, you are weak and can't handle anything. Christ's power will only manifest when you confront  issues. The devil uses temptation to get you trapped in your weakness but God works through it to develop strength out of your weakness. You can handle all conditions if you believe in Christ's power within you and rise to the occasion.

You are more than a conqueror in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a fulfilling day.

By
David, Johnson

Mind Your Business

MEDITATION

Mind Your Business

1 Thessalonians 4:11 "Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before." GNB

Point to ponder on: People don't really care like you think, just mind your business, find how to please God and fulfill your purpose, then the world will pay attention to you.

Many live their lives trying to get the applauds of others around them, trying hard to get people's attention at every action they take and events that take place in their lives. Beloved, if you must live your life and fulfill destiny you must realise that your purpose is key and that should be your business and not getting unnecessary attention and trying to please people. When you get into your purpose people will notice you without you bothering about attention. Your line of duty (purpose)which is your place on the planet earth will call attention to you. Everyone you see in the world today has something that preoccupies their mind and you are not that thing but how to make life better is what dominates people's mind. Therefore, be obsessed with your purpose and who knows your purpose might be what will make some lives better. So get busy with your life, the reason why you are still alive and your reason for existence. Let people meet you doing what you are preserved to do at this time on the planet before you depart. There is more you can offer your world, so mind your business and bring it on.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a pleasant Tuesday.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-3

Your mindset is key to your success and that shapes your perspective as well. Success is unlimited but your mindset can limit you or propel you for massive action with unlimited possibilities. Failure is never an end but another opportunity to do better. Every successful person in life has once failed in one area or the other, so when things don't work out, re-strategize and reach out again. Success is never limited but people are the ones who allow failure to limit their actions. It is a game of mindset. Get your mind right, develop and deploy your latent potentials. Success is unlimited.

...David, Johnson....

Success by Design-2

If you really want to be successful in any area in life, inaction is your greatest enemy. Don't just talk about it, set a plan in motion and get to work, I mean massive action must be committed to hit your target. This is your life I am talking about or don't you want something far better than what you are or have now? A quality life of relevance! Nobody celebrates mediocrity and don't be afraid of failing, a person who acted and failed is better than a person who did nothing. Damn the consequence, concentrate on your goal and mind your business. Your aim is to dominate your sector and not competing with others until you get to that height called "Successful". Go ahead it is possible, this is the time to act massive.

....David, Johnson....

You Can Rely On His Ability

MEDITATION

You Can Rely On His Ability

Hebrews 7:24-25 "But Jesus lives on forever, and his work as priest does not pass on to someone else. And so he is able, now and always, to save those who come to God through him, because he lives forever to plead with God for them." GNB

Point to ponder on: Jesus lives forever to plead with God for you.

Dear friend, I want you to look at the bright side of life this new week because you can be rest assured that the one you handed over your life to the day you said the sinner's prayer lives 'for life'. He has no retirement day in His committed service to your life. His service to you is so precious to Him that He doesn't delegate it to someone else as a High Priest over your life. He had conquered death by dying and resurrected to live forever and people of His time saw him around for 40 days and He was with His disciples before ascension at Bethany as recorded in the Holy Scriptures(Acts 1:3;Luke 24:50-52). His power and wonder done in His name is a proof even to the blind, deaf, dead, the old and the young that He is well able to save. Therefore, you have no need to worry or be afraid no matter the challenge you encounter in this life.

There is a ready made help for you and this is in Christ Jesus. There is no doubt about His capacity to save from any trouble, be it self inflicted or affliction by external forces. He is well able to save at all times and anywhere. But you must not be  discouraged by delay or considering others getting result and you seem not getting your request met. Keep your relationship with Jesus glowing daily. Mind your own business and mind Jesus whom you serve. Do you know why? Jesus is the one that can do that which you or no man can't do for yourself and there is no threat to His existence and the most amazing news is that He pleads with God on your behalf. You wouldn't have come this far if Jesus has not been praying for you, so trust Him, keep hope alive and keep believing in His word, you are in a safe hand and you will laugh last and celebrate over everything that is of concern to you in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy a fruitful week ahead.

By
David, Johnson

Success by Design-1

Whatever you desire to get in life requires your responsibility. If it is worth having then it must be worth working for. Massive action far beyond what it is considered 'just enough' is what you must put in to get what you desire. And God's grace will work for you as you pursue with great thinking and great action.

.....David, Johnson.....

Lay Claim On It

MEDITATION

Lay Claim On It

Joshua 14:12 "So give me this hill country that God promised me. You yourself heard the report, that the Anakim were there with their great fortress cities. If God goes with me, I will drive them out, just as God said." MSG

Point to ponder on: There is a time to lay claim on what is rightfully yours, speak up and take what belongs to you.

Claiming your promised land- when sensed the battle is over and your adversaries are defeated and your promised land has not been handed over to you, it is time to lay claim(remind God of His promises). Caleb did same and it was given to him.(Josh.14:9,13-14)There were things preserved for your enjoyment but God has to take away hindrances or stronghold opposing you so that you can enjoy it when delivered to you. That is accomplished through spiritual warfare. And if there are other things to be conquered the LORD will accomplish that for you, remember the battle belongs to the LORD.

This is the time to speak up for what rightfully belongs to you in Christ Jesus. Remind Him of what He promised. He is faithful to bring it to pass at a time that will suit His purpose for your life.

The LORD will grant you everything that will beautify your destiny this season in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Do have a pleasant Sunday.

David, Johnson

On the Road to Destiny

MEDITATION

On the Road to Destiny

Joshua 1:9 "Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Kjv2k

Point to ponder on: Every time you reach out in life what should matter most to you is what God has told you and that should generate courage in you as you go through your life journey.

Before the promised land comes the battle-no one on this side of the planet conquers without confronting(whether physically, spiritually or psychologically). Israelites had to confront Jericho, Ai, Bethel, Anakites, etc. before capturing their promised land. There will be no winner until there is a contest for a fight. You can't win the fight without being strong and courageous. Reaching out to confront takes faith. And  in your faith lies your conviction about what God can do and also do through you. In this world we live, there is a heavy manipulation of astral power and activities of the kingdom of darkness, household wickedness, office wickedness, life challenges and circumstances beyond our human control. These are enough battles confronting mankind.  But don't be despaired, remember, you are more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus who loves you. You will win! So, are you reaching out in faith today or in doubt? As you reach out to chase your dream the LORD who strategically guided Joshua to conquer will endow you with WISDOM for excellence and success in your endeavours  always in Jesus name. You are victorious already through Christ Jesus. Therefore, go and take over your promised land(destiny) in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Do enjoy a blissful Saturday.

David, Johnson

Let Love Grow

MEDITATION

Let Love Grow

1 Thessalonians 3:12 "May the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow more and more and become as great as our love for you." GNB

Point to ponder on: Love for all people is meant to grow more in you and only God can help you attain this goal as a believer.

I heard a story of a woman of God who finds it difficult to forgive people that offend her. She goes all out to ensure they are punished for offending her. This is not Christlike in anyway. A man offended her and she secretly waged war against this man by putting a car that was given to the man for repair to a halt spiritually. This car could not be repaired despite all effort by mechanics. I know it must be sounding like witchcraft to you now. I was shocked to hear this as well. She is an Evangelist but without love and vengeful. I know the heart of any natural man is evil and desperately wicked and what I have seen people do in this life has really baffled my imagination of the level of wickedness exhibited by mankind. To face the reality, people will offend us and hurt us, but a proof that we have surrendered to Christ, passed from death to life and His love reigns in our heart makes it easy and possible for us to forgive. It may take time for some depending on their spiritual growth but you will not live a love life and indefinitely not forgive people. When you don't forgive people, you hurt yourself more.

Our greatest goal should be to grow our love life as that of the apostles grew. There was a time Paul rejected John Mark and it led to his separation with Barnabas but at the later time he sent for him to join him in his missionary journey (Acts 15:36-39, 2 Ti.4:11, Phm.1:24) . Jesus wants us to settle our disagreements and allow love to dominate us and not hatred and resentment. We must make it a daily prayer like Paul prayed for the Thessalonian Church to ask the Lord to make our love grow for all people. This is the only way we can endure to the end in this race and at this time when selfishness, wickedness and individual interest are on the rise.

I pray the Lord will make your love grow more for all people: your spouse, friends, children, neighbour, your country, enemies and sinners in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Have a blissful day.

David, Johnson

Loving The Sincere Way

MEDITATION

Loving The Sincere Way

Philippians 1:9-10 "So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover's life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of." MSG

Point to ponder on: Loving the sincere way involves learning under the great tutor-God who is love personified.

How glorious will our fruits be in the body of Christ if we truly love the brethren. Brethren are standing against their fellow in public places in the name of self righteousness and selfishness. Doctrines have divided the body instead of building it. Individual interest is far esteemed than Christ's interest. Instead of operating in wisdom working intellectually to increase the kingdom people are busy competing for recognition and seeking vain glory to boost their ego.

1.Loving the right way does mean that your brain is not suspended from detecting the positive or negative things about others but you are able to intellectually handle such and deal with them the way Christ would.

2.Loving the right way also involves the ability to differentiate between sensual and a heartfelt affection from a pure heart that is worthy of emulation and pleasing to Christ.

We are not yet perfect in love, we are all still growing regardless of our spiritual growth,  God's desire is for us to grow daily and flourish in love. When this happens, we make Jesus proud. The more we grow in love the more of God is revealed in us because God is love.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His love.

David, Johnson