What Would You Do?

*MEDITATION*

"All things are legitimate [permissible–and we are free to do anything we please], but not all things are helpful (expedient, profitable, and wholesome). All things are legitimate, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life]."~ 1 Corinthians 10:23|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Do those things that are helpful to you and others, constructive to character and edifying to spiritual life.

You are responsible for your life-both physical and spiritual development. You have free will to do what pleases you and that means you can choose to be obedient or disobedient just like Adam and Eve did. But you must also realise that this freedom can lead to destruction because God won't stop you since He has already given you the power of choice. If He didn't stop Eve from eating the forbidden fruit He won't stop you either from doing what pleases you. But, He is always warning us of the consequences of our actions through His word(moral will) and the voice of the Holy Spirit. So, whether we obey or not,  it's up to us. However, since all things are not helpful, constructive to character and edifying to spiritual life, I want to strongly encourage you to focus on using your free will or power of choice to deliberately do things that are helpful to you and others around you, constructive to character and edifying to spiritual life. Therefore, make your choices and actions building blocks to character and spiritual development.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Don't Abuse Your Freedom

*MEDITATION*

"Only be careful that this power of choice (this permission and liberty to do as you please) which is yours, does not [somehow] become a hindrance (cause of stumbling) to the weak or over scrupulous [giving them an impulse to sin]."~ 1 Corinthians 8:9|AMP~

Point to ponder: Be careful how you use your freedom of power of choice, your decision and action could be damaging someone's life or building it.

You have been given the power of choice as freedom to do what you decide, but you must realise that for every action there is a reaction. For every decision you make there are consequences -profit or loss, good or bad. Where you are strong because of  knowledge, please exercise caution to ensure that what you know and do do not incite people who are weak to sin. Don't do what other people's weak conscience consider unacceptable regardless of your intellectual view on the subject. Let your decision and action when dealing with people help someone gets better and improve rather than damaging their soul.
Make every effort as long as it depends on you to be a positive influencer helping people to rise from their weak point and not become hindrance to anyone's progress with your power of choice.

Therefore, make a choice to positively contribute to someone's life today and always and the Lord will reward your decision and action accordingly.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Draw the lines

*MEDITATION*

"A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool." ~Proverbs 17:10| kjvlite~

Point to ponder on: Understanding the kinds of people we deal with is a sure way to rest of mind and positive result.

It is wise to deal with people with understanding. Trying to rebuke people without understanding their kind could result into more trouble and waste of time. The bible shows us four categories (kinds) of people, the wise, the fool, the mocker and the simple.

Here we are looking at the attitude of the two (the wise and the fool) among them towards rebuke. If you have to deal with these kinds of people, it requires spiritual wisdom and understanding. So when you are dealing with people and you notice the following reoccurrences, it is a pointer to the kind or the category you are dealing with.
1. A wise person shows understanding and take caution when you rebuke (express a strong disapproval or speak in an angry or critical way to)him or her, but a fool will not. "Rebuking people who have good sense will accomplish more for them than hitting them 100 times with a stick."
2. Critical words enters a wise person and accomplish the result you want. But when you use the same for a fool it will not produce same result. Even if you punish a fool he or she is adamant in his or her mind to oppose knowledge and believe in his wrong that he or she is right even in the wrong.

Consequently, It takes the spiritual wisdom impacted into a fool to bring a lasting change. Remember it is the fool that says in his heart their is no God, it is simply because of what he or she believes(knowledge) so he or she opposes anything contrary to his or her knowledge or belief system until such is faced with the reality. Therefore, use words to rebuke a wise person and commit the mind of a fool to God for impartation and choose your words wisely when dealing with a fool and trust God for such people for a change.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

*Prayer Point*
Father fill me with spiritual wisdom and understanding to deal with people.

Beware of Double Standard

*MEDITATION*

"Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evil doers!"~ Matthew 7:22-23|NIV~

Point to ponder on: Your secret life is so important as your public life, the Lord will hold you responsible for what you do in the secret, so beware of double standard.  Don't abuse grace, spiritual gifts and talents will not become substitutes for godly character.

Your service with your spiritual gifts or even talents will
not be enough to make you enter His Kingdom on that day if your secret life does not align in obedience to His WORD.

Examine yourself now and repent(change your mind and ways and turn to Jesus) today. Jesus loves you.

May you hear the words of celebration from Jesus on that day in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

From Rejection to Reception

*MEDITATION*

"But Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, Did you not hate me and drive me out of my father's house? Why have you come to me now when you are in trouble?

And the elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, This is why we have turned to you now, that you may go with us and fight the Ammonites and be our head over all the citizens of Gilead."~ Judges 11:7-8|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Your rejection today might be what you will be grateful for tomorrow because it's a push into your next level of greatness.

Please stop feeling sorry for yourself no matter how bad you have been treated. People treat you based on the way they see themselves. It's not your trouble but you must also realise that the way you respond to them is your choice. Don't allow rejection to lead you into depression. It's only a face in your life and it will pass. However, ensure you are in the will of God and you'll see Him turn things around for your good. Always remember that  in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose. Jephthah's rejection was not his end. It was only to prepare him for his next level of greatness. And when the time came he was sought after by those who rejected him. They became instrumental for his lifting.

Consequently, no matter the rejection you are experiencing, let God have His way while you stay positive, the Lord has a great plan for your life and He will perfect it in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

*Prayer Points*
1. Father turn every rejection in my life into a great reception.
2. Let my adversaries be instrumental for my lifting in Jesus name.
3. I will never be rejected in my place of blessing in Jesus name.

God is Faithful

*MEDITATION*

"God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."~ 1 Corinthians 1:9|AMP~

Point to ponder on: You can count of God always, He is ever true to His word and dependable to fulfill His promise.

This is the time you must not allow discouragement to sway you. You have come too far from where you started to allow this storm to blow away your awaiting result. Your destiny is so important to give up so soon for anything. You need to identify certain things in your life that may not require your pursuit again because God has moved from there to use you somewhere else just as water dried at brook Cherith for Elijah, then it was time for him to meet the widow in Zarephath who was next in line for blessing after blessing the man of God.

However, you must encourage yourself no matter the fierceness of the storm that God is faithful. The fact that he didn't prevent the storm doesn't mean that He has left you to yourself, He is a covenant keeping God who will not betray you or break His covenant of new birth you had with Christ. He will keep every promise in that covenant and you will not regret His companionship. Therefore, stay true to Him in your difficult times and be encouraged, though weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5|AMP) Re-affirm the statement, "God is faithful!
For our light, momentary affliction (this slight distress of the passing hour) is ever more and more abundantly preparing and producing and achieving for us an everlasting weight of glory [beyond all measure, excessively surpassing all comparisons and all calculations, a vast and transcendent glory and blessedness never to cease!](II Cor. 4:17|AMP).

Say to yourself again, God is faithful, this storm will cease and never to rise again in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Concentrate On Your Specifics

*MEDITATION*

"For Christ (the Messiah) sent me out not to baptize but [to evangelize by] preaching the glad tidings (the Gospel), and that not with verbal eloquence, lest the cross of Christ should be deprived of force and emptied of its power and rendered vain (fruitless, void of value, and of no effect)."~ 1 Corinthians 1:17|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Concentrate 100% on what your life assignment or duty requires of you and don't be distracted by side attractions.

You are always powerful in your zone. As long as you stay in your place of calling you remain a champion. Follow divine order and retain your power, imitate human concept and be emptied of your divine back up. God will only back up what He commands.

In a secular system, follow your job description, concentrate on what is required of you. Don't meddle in other's business. If your opinion is needed about anything and you have something to offer, apply wisdom as you contribute to others and do that with humility.

A person who concentrates 100% on his life assignment, work or duty deepens his skill for better performance. Do your work as required and where your creativity and innovation are required, give your best.

Apostle Paul succeeded in his assignment because of 100% concentration on his specifics. You have your specifics, concentrate on them and the Lord will grant you success in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Acknowledge His Hand in Your Success

MEDITATION

"For who separates you from the others [as a faction leader]? [Who makes you superior and sets you apart from another, giving you the preeminence?] What have you that was not given to you? If then you received it [from someone], why do you boast as if you had not received [but had gained it by your own efforts]?" ~ 1 Corinthians 4:7|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Acknowledge the hand of God in your accomplishments, you couldn't have come this far without His blessings.

It baffles me when people kiss their brains instead of thanking the maker of the brain who gives it freely. Ours is not just about achievement but of receive-ment because everything about us is based on what we receive. This is the kingdom reality and that should be the mindset for all believers, so that you don't get puffed up with all you have and what you are but rather to acknowledge the giver of every good thing in your life. You are precious to God so are your fellow brothers and sisters. You are not better than them because of your accomplishments, but only privileged because you received your accomplishments from the Lord. But, "I laboured so much to get to this level." Thank God that you laboured, but your maker has designed the universe to reward every labour.(see Prov.14:23) Besides, there are people who have worked harder than you but have no match of your accomplishment, so acknowledge that you are a privileged child of the kingdom and God is to be praised and not to kiss your brain as if the brain was made by you. If you must accomplish more great things here on the path God has set for you, you must acknowledge the hand of God in your success and always celebrate Him for it. Don't boast of principles, books, courses and training you undertook, or people you know, if you are not in your right mind you wont be able to acquire and apply them and when God's blessing is not released on it, it will only be effort in futility and little reward for greater effort.

Therefore, hit every week acknowledging God in the process of your endeavour and His hand will deliver to you greater blessing beyond your expectations in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Focus More on Your Source

MEDITATION

"So neither he who plants is anything nor he who waters, but [only] God Who makes it grow and become greater."~1 Corinthians 3:7|AMP~

Point to ponder on: Focus more on your source of increase(God) and don't take your own responsibility for granted. It takes you plus God to fulfill your destiny and attain greatness.

Don't focus on the wrong things that are not so important to your lifting. And ensure you place your priority right. Give more of your attention to the power zone of your life and never underrate the complimentary force of your responsibility as you work with God. God has given the earth to mankind(see Ps.115:16) and won't do anything here without you. Even though He determines the increase in your endeavour, He also requires that you play your part by doing your best while you trust Him to do the rest. God will only bless what you have and increase what you have, so if you have nothing for him to bless then you can't expect increase. But there is no one without what God can bless. Therefore, don't magnify what He can bless but magnify who can bless to bring increase at all times, which is your God . In your labour, there is a reward and God will do His part while you do yours. Hence, I pray that you will encounter God's blessing upon every of your actions promoted by faith in your endeavours and the Lord will make your work, business, ministry, career, marriage, financial and academic investment grow and become greater in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

God- The Unfailing Protector

*MEDITATION*

"You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)"~ Psalm 32:7|NET~ 

Point to ponder on: There is no place in the world that safety is 100% guaranteed, only in God is absolute safety.

Where can we go in the world in this age and be certain that we are safe? There is certainly no place where we can comfortably breath the air of safety. The presence of heavy security personnel tells us of the presence of danger and prompts us to be security conscious. Whether at home or abroad, God is our sure security. The only place we can take cover from the invisible power of darkness and from the human wickedness in this present age is in God. He protects us from evil we cannot see and deliver us even when we don't know we are surrounded by danger. This God is so dependable that He does not only protect us but he covers those around us so that we can together rejoice in His faithfulness for His deliverance.
God is the sure hiding place. His name is the strong tower the righteous can run into and be safe. Therefore, run to the Lord Jesus and you will be safe from trouble.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

*Prayer Points*
1. Father keep me and my family from the arrows that fly by day.
2.Father keep me and family from the deadly pestilence.
3.Father deliver Nigeria from the bewitchment of witchcraft and every power of darkness.

A Sure Answer To Your Desires

*MEDITATION*

"May he give you what your heart desires, and may he fulfill all your plans."~ Psalm 20:4 |ISV~

Point to ponder on: Everyone whose heart delights in the Lord has their heart desires granted.

What is that heart beat? What is that concern? What is that project? What is the need in line? What is that burning desire? There is a God who is able to do beyond your asking and imagination. All you need do is to ask. However, a sure way to ask and not ask amiss is to cultivate a heart that seeks God. Such heart becomes a delight to God and knows His will and will definitely desire according to God's will. And when such a precious believer calls on God, he gets the attention of God because the heart is yielded to God and the Almighty executes his plans and grants his heart desires. Is your heart yielded to God? Then lay before him your heart desires, He will give you your heart desires.

May the Lord circumcise your heart to be permanently yielded to Him in Jesus name. May all your heart desires for this year become a reality according to His will in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

The Unfailing Helper

*MEDITATION*

"Hence we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?”~ Hebrew 13:6| ISV~

Point to ponder on: Whoever is helped by God is covered by the assurance of His grace.

Every attempt to rubbish, limit, threaten, and demote you will be futile in Jesus name. What is that circumstance  challenging your greatness? Who is that person contending your fulfilment in life? What kind of weakness is limiting your progress? It doesn't matter the circumstances, persons or weaknesses opposing your progress, God has promised never to live nor forsake you. Why? Because He is our true helper and having given His word, it is a quality assurance to clear every doubt and dismiss fear of people, situation or weakness set to stop us from fulfilling destiny. If God be for us who is that person that can stand against us, what is that situation or circumstance  that can limit us and what kind of weakness can stand the power of the Most High. Beloved, let nothing stop you because God is your helper, people will fail but He remains faithful, people may even want to stop you and refuse to support you, but He will support you. However, the God that we serve is too faithful to fail and He never fails. Hold Him by His word, He will help you, fight your battles and defeat every form of Pharaoh or Goliath confronting  your fulfilment in life. 

The Lord will give you help this week in all your endeavours in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

It's What Comes Out of You That Makes You Unclean

*MEDITATION*

"Nothing outside  a man can make him 'unclean' by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him 'unclean' ...'Are you so dull?' he asked. Don't you see that nothing that enters a man from the outside can make him 'unclean'? For it doesn't go into his heart but into his stomach, and then out of his body."(In saying this, Jesus declared all foods "clean.")~ Mark 7:15-19|NIV~

*Point to ponder on:* The active evil thought you allow to dwell in your mind is what makes you unclean. Don't allow evil thought to build a nest in your heart, rebuke it, refocus on good and godly thought and stay clean.

What you eat and drink could only endanger your health or nourish it but information you feed your heart with will either be seed of corruption or righteousness planted in your heart, which will make your heart unclean or clean.

Therefore, be sensitive always to what you open your heart to, because it will conceive and give birth to what will make you pure or impure. So, "Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life."-Pro.4:23|AMP " Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts."- Proverbs 4:23|GNB

May God's grace that is sufficient uphold you to follow the Higher way of holiness this week in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Had Work Pays Off

*MEDITATION*

"Hard work always pays off;mere talk puts no bread on the table."~ Proverbs 14:23|MSG~

Point to ponder on: God blesses hard work, every labour has a profit, the way out of poverty is to think smartly, act smartly and work hard.

God created the first man to tend, guard and keep the garden. That was Adam's job description. God created a system for human work life as the means for His physical, intellectual, spiritual, relational, economical and financial development. A person who works keeps himself physically fit, establishes relationships, improves intellectually, keeps himself spiritually alert and sustains himself economically and financially. Whatever you do, as long as it is legit, there is dignity in labour. If your work is not to talk to earn a living like the journalist, lawyer, preachers, teachers or public speakers, it doesn't matter how much you talk about your plans without working it out, it won't bring food to your table and it is simply an invitation to poverty. If you have been working hard and wasters have been scattering what you have gathered, the Lord will put an end to such evil in Jesus name. Your reward will not elude you in Jesus name.

However, be encouraged as you go through your work daily and weekly because the Lord recognises your hard work and He will favour your endeavour and bless the work of your hand in Jesus name. Remember, "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

His Goodness

MEDITATION

Jeremiah 31:14 "I will satisfy fully the life of the priests with abundance [of offerings shared with them], and My people will be satisfied with My goodness, says the Lord." AMP

Point to ponder on: The Lord's concern for us is great, hence, He has promised to fully satisfy His servants with abundance and to also satisfy His people with His goodness.

The Lord our redeemer has great concern for His people. He has redeemed us from the hand of our adversary and promised to satisfy fully those who work on the altar with abundance from the proceed of the altar and to satisfy the pew with His goodness. Are you the redeemed of the Lord? If  Yes, then you should expect God's promises to manifest in your life. He will always make it happen because He is not a liar. Henceforth, expect God's goodness every where you turn to because the Lord is committed to His word. Command your day to be full of His goodness to you. People of old experienced His goodness, how much more you saved by His grace. Don't allow any situation around you to stop you from dreaming of great things and following up on your dreams. He has promised to satisfy you with His goodness and that shall be your experience this season and in all your endeavours in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Increase

*MEDITATION*

Psalm 71:21 "You shall increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side."UKJV

Point to ponder on: If your desire is increase, you must look up to God who has commanded you from the beginning to increase and multiply and you can also ask Him  for comfort the world cannot give on every side of life.     

Every one needs increase, no one desires to stay small or remain stagnant, but we must look in the right direction. God has commanded your increase even when you were still in the loins of the first man on earth and now that you have your rebirth in Christ who is full of grace you can experience grace propelled increase in every area of your life. It is God that gives increase not man, therefore, ask for it and be sensitive to the seed of ideas He releases into your mind, people He brings your way and opportunity He creates for you. His blessing for increase often comes in a way you may never imagine, so be sensitive to happenings around you. If it is the blessing of God to bring increase there will be favour in the process and no sorrow added to it but comfort to enjoy His goodness. Remember, "The blessing of the Lord, it make rich and he adds no sorrow with it."-Pro.10:22

Surely, the Lord will increase you and comfort you on every side in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

All Things Are Possible With God

*MEDITATION*

Mark 10:27 "Jesus glanced around at them and said, With men [it is] impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God."AMP

Point to ponder on: Men can write you off and conclude that your case is irreversible but God can transform the most horrible among mankind.

God's way is higher than our ways and so His thought is higher than ours. What is considered impossible for humans is what God is specialised in making possible. To the generation of Nebuchadnezzar, it was impossible for the king to be subjected to another king but Nebuchadnezzar bowed to the king of Kings after spending seven years in the forest. He came out to acknowledge the living God. Pharaoh was a god in Egypt but when he experienced the higher power that shook his kingdom, he surrendered to the God of Moses. There is no one that God cannot bend or transform and use as His instrument or vessel if He so desires. Are there people you have concluded in your mind that these ones can't be rescued, saved or is there a case in your life you have lost hope of transformation, remember the statement of Jesus in the text, "With men it is impossible, but not with God." He made this statement after asserting, "How hard it is for those who trust (place their confidence, their sense of safety) in riches to enter the kingdom of God!" (V24) Therefore, whatever people might place their confidence on or trust in, God can still reconcile them back to himself. Have you gone so afar off from the Lord? With Him there is no conclusion on your case that you are lost forever unless you reject every opportunity you are given before your last day on earth. Men could conclude it is over on your case but with God it is not yet over and He can transform your life if you would surrender all to Him.

Whatever it is, remember, with God all things are possible.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Yes Lord, You Are Well Able

MEDITATION

Matthew 9:28 "When He reached the house and went in, the blind men came to Him, and Jesus said to them, Do you believe that I am able to do this? They said to Him, Yes, Lord."AMP

Point to ponder on: Every time you approach Jesus to solve a problem for you, He wants to hear your voice of faith saying "Yes Lord, You are able to do it for me."

So what now beloved? What do you have on your list as goals for this year. Mine are seven and everyday I keep reminding Him mentioning all to Him because I know He is well able to do them. If I can handle them I won't give them to Him, I won't bother the Master and the Maker of my soul. So if there are things you can't handle, hand them over to the master and let Him solve the problem. The blind men had issues with their sight, they believed Jesus could handle their problems so they followed Him but Jesus would only give them their request after hearing their voices of faith that He was able to do it. "Yes Lord," was their response and their faith in the ability of Jesus restored their sights. "Then He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith and trust and reliance [on the power invested in Me] be it done to you"- Matthew 9:29|AMP

Beloved, according to your faith, you will take a delivery of that miracle you have been anticipating in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Don't Limit His Performance

*MEDITATION*

Matthew 13:58 "And He did not do many works of power there, because of their unbelief (their lack of faith in the divine mission of Jesus)."AMP

Point to ponder on: Your doubt and unbelief limit the move of God's power to perform in your life. Reach out  in faith and take a delivery of your miracle.

Jesus has a mission to fulfill in your life that is unique to you, but you must cooperate with Him for His will to be done. There is absolutely nothing that is impossible with God but He would only do that which you believe He can do in your life. The way you see the Lord is the way He performs in your life. If you see Him as the able God, He proves so in your life, if you see Him as the Lord your healer, He performs His healing in your life, if you see him as the Lord your provider, He will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory. However, if you see Him from the negative perspective that is what you will experience. As a result, you determine what you get with your perspective about the Lord and your faith in Him. Hence, don't limit God's performance in your life with doubt and unbelief. Remember, "The just shall live by faith."

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Joy Is On the Way

*MEDITATION*

Psalm 30:5 "For His anger is but for a moment, but His favor is for a lifetime or in His favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning."AMP

Point to ponder on: A life of favour is a life of victory turning every sorrowful moments into joyful moments.

Night season here is likened to difficult situation, downtime, hardship, confusion, operation of the kingdom of darkness, adversarial attack and every negative occurrence that causes sorrow and weeping. Life in this season seems unbearable and difficult and only the favour of God can turn things around. As long as the problem persists the night season is extended but when the favour of God shows up it brings transition into morning season which is likened to a period of celebration and victory. Sorrow may persist at night season but joy is the order of the day in the morning season. Every situation in your life that connotes night season will be brought to an end in Jesus name. The favour of God will turn things around for your good in Jesus name. The Lord will intervene and turn your weeping and sorrow into joy in Jesus name. The number of your predicaments will equal the number of your testimonies in Jesus name. Look up to Jesus and give Him no rest until your change comes.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

It Will Not Destroy You But Promote His Glory

*MEDITATION*

John 11:4 "When Jesus received the message, He said, This sickness is not to end in death; but [on the contrary] it is to honor God and to promote His glory, that the Son of God may be glorified through (by) it." AMP

Point to ponder on: Don't lose your faith, that challenge you are facing will not destroy you but promote the Lord's glory in your life.

The only thing to rely upon in a dire situation is the word from the Lord. Jesus told His friends that their brother's sickness will not end in death but the unusual happened and Lazarus died. What was the Lord up to? The man He said would not die was pronounced dead. Lazarus died and was buried but Jesus said that He was asleep and later went to see his family after four days to call him back to life. What can we learn from this experience? Beloved, is there a word of prophecy that seems not coming to pass and you are experiencing the exact opposite of it? Instead of seeing glory everything around is promoting shame and you are wondering "Has God really spoken?" Let this story awake your faith in God, no matter what seems to be the reality now, if the Lord has spoken, He will perform it. Everything came out in the negative for Jesus' friends and yet Jesus didn't show up, but when He finally showed up, it became crystal clear making His word a reality that indeed Lazarus was only asleep as He called him out of his tomb after four days to validate His word that it wouldn't end in death. Whatever the Lord has said concerning your life, He will perform it. Don't lose your faith if everything is going negative, if He has said it and He allows the negative to occur, just know it is meant to promote His glory by doing the unusual in your life. Wait for Him and hold on to His Word.

The Lord will come through for you and you will see the end of that challenge in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David's Johnson

The Habit of Doing Good

*MEDITATION*

Romans 2:10 "But glory and honor and [heart] peace shall be awarded to everyone who [habitually] does good, the Jew first and also the Greek (Gentile)."AMP

Point to ponder on: The sure way to create reward of glory, honour and peace is the habit of doing good.

There are things wisdom of God helps us to accomplish which are hidden in His word. This wisdom resides in some consistent habits which are powerful than desire. If you want harvest of glory, honour and peace from the Most High just do the word and see how your life reaps the harvest of His promises. You do not need to pray for these rewards now that you are in Christ but rather develop the habit of doing good. Once it becomes a habit you have created a pathway for great experience of glory, honour and peace. The promise is to everyone in Christ Jesus-to all who belong to the Commonwealth of Israel and to those that are not (everyone not a Jew but a believer in Christ Jesus). This habit of doing good provokes harvest in the kingdom. As God's workmanship (handiwork) created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God has prepared in advance for us to do(see Eph.2:10), we must develop this habit and make it perpetual to harvest the reward of glory, honour and peace. Therefore, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up"-Gal.6:9|NIV.

By the grace of God you will grow stronger in the habit of doing good and not grow tired of it in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Garrisoned by God's Power

*MEDITATION*

1 Peter 1:5 "Who are being guarded (garrisoned) by God's power through [your] faith [till you fully inherit that final] salvation that is ready to be revealed [for you] in the last time."AMP

Point to ponder on: You have nothing to fear because God has built an invisible military camp around your life to keep you from evil and preserve your life for His glory.

The world is experiencing a perilous time when evil is so common and lives of human beings are not valued more than that of chickens as people are slaughtered every week to the extent that the news of genocide no longer shocks people but are rather recounted episodes of daily disaster. We don't need to be afraid even though there is no place safety is guaranteed geographically but we can boast of the power of God to keep us from the daily evil- both physical and spiritual attacks. You have to be conscious of the one who keeps you and continuously affirm His word to build your faith in this perilous time. You must daily remind yourself that God has built an invisible military camp (garrison) around you to keep you safe. Your physical eyes might not see it but your eyes of faith should see from His word that God will preserve your life. We activate His power through faith in His word to be spiritually and physically kept safe. Keep your heart at rest with the promise of His word and enjoy the divine security  at your disposal. Remember His word, "The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life."- Psalm 121:7

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

He is Reliable, Hold Fast To His Word

*MEDITATION*

Hebrews 10:23 "So let us seize and hold fast and retain without wavering the hope we cherish and confess and our acknowledgement of it, for He Who promised is reliable (sure) and faithful to His word."AMP

Point to ponder on: Hold on tight to God's promises He is too faithful to disappoint.

The Lord Jesus is faithful, so sure to trust, you can rely on Him and count on His word. Whatever He has promised, He is certain to keep His word. Beloved, it is possible that you might have disappointed yourself at some instances in life, friends likewise might have failed you but Jesus will never disappoint. Our hope is rooted in His word and His word is Yes and Amen. His word also affirms, "He who calls you will do it, because he is faithful."- 1 Thessalonians 5:24|GNB
"The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it!" -1 Thessalonians 5:24|MSG
Be reassured by His unfailing word, "God is not man, one given to lies, and not a son of man changing his mind. Does he speak and not do what he says? Does he promise and not come through?"-Numbers 23:19|MSG
Therefore, hold on tight to your faith in Christ Jesus and His sure word, there shall be a performance.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

This Too Shall Come To an End

*MEDITATION*

Luke 8:44 "Came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His garment, and immediately her flow of blood ceased." AMP

Point to ponder on: Every problem beyond your human capacity has an expiry date and an encounter with the All powerful (Jesus) marks the end to such problem.

Is there any issue in your life that has lingered and you have tried everything and now it seems nothing is working and you are even getting tired of praying because you really couldn't understand why it's taking so long to hit your breakthrough. You have taken steps, yet nothing significant has happened. You have been asking, "When will this come to an end?" If your case is just like this woman who had tried everything and got exhausted, remember a day came in her life when the Lord visited her territory and she was sensitive to flow with the move of the All powerful reaching out in faith with a corresponding action and her miracle came. It was an encounter she had and that is what you need. I pray that the all powerful (Jesus) will visit you and work in you to be sensitive to His move in Jesus name. That encounter that will put an end to your predicament is close by and you will encounter His power in Jesus name. Don't give up but be sensitive to the move of the Holy Spirit and key in with your request reaching out in faith. You are next in line in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

It Is Not Over

*MEDITATION*

John 11:21"Martha then said to Jesus, Master, if You had been here, my brother would not have died."AMP

Point to ponder on: Delay is not denial. If Jesus doesn't intervene in your own time He will do in His own time and His intervention will make you smile.

Does it seem to you like if the Lord has answered your prayers to give you that request at the time you wanted it most, it would have been great for you. Little wonder did you know that God's time is always the best. Don't give up because you are not getting the result desired. Don't throw in the towel concluding it's over. It is not yet over. The Lord will step in in His time and He will make that ugly situation beautiful. When it seems the Lord delays, trust Him for He is all knowing and His love for you is immeasurable to abandon you. You are not forgotten, you are not ignored, the Lord is coming through for you. When He showed up at His own time at Lazarus' House His delay made sense to Lazarus' sisters and their neighbours. So, I believe you too will understand the reason for the delay when He comes through for you. It is not over. Therefore,  "Rejoice and exult in hope; be steadfast and patient in suffering and tribulation; be constant in prayer.(Roman 12:12-AMP)

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Unleash - Prove Yourself Faithful

*MEDITATION*

1 Corinthians 4:2 "Moreover, it is [essentially] required of stewards that a man should be found faithful [proving himself worthy of trust]."AMP

Point to ponder on: God expects you to be reliable and possess accurate knowledge to fulfill your life assignment.

How can I go to sleep when there is work to be done? How can I rest when purpose is calling? It is only in heaven there is true rest to man's soul, we only need rest to the body here so that we can fulfill our purpose in good health and sound mind. You are so much endowed with potentials but what are you bringing to the table of life -God's kingdom and humanity. How can you be comfortable with all God has deposited in you to unleash to your world when you are yet to manifest. No dear! The major reason you need wealth is to fulfill purpose and not to impress anybody. Beloved, you can't afford to be calm when you know there is a lot at stake and God is counting on you. We are all stewards of God's spiritual gifts and talents. When you don't unleash your full potentials you cannot be satisfied no matter the volume of wealth you create or the position you occupy. Therefore, this is the time to evaluate ourselves and ask, "Which area do I need to cover and what new ideas have been given to me to benefit mankind that nothing has been done about such?" God has filled you will potentials and positioned you on earth to shine, He wants you to be faithful (reliable) and apply the accurate knowledge required to unleash your potentials and be a blessing to mankind.

The Lord will fill you with spiritual wisdom and understanding for the next face of your destiny and empower you to take the right steps that will prove you worthy of His trust in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

It Is What You Call It

*MEDITATION*

Genesis 2:19 "And out of the ground the Lord God formed every [wild] beast and living creature of the field and every bird of the air and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them; and whatever Adam called every living creature, that was its name." AMP

Point to ponder on: Give your life situation new identity you desire it to be by using your authority in Christ to command a change you can see in your mind.

Every living creature is put under man's authority. God has handed the universe to you and he wants to see what you will make of it. He gives you relationships and wants to see what you will make of them. He gives you family, business, ministry, work and everything on earth and wants to see how you will influence your universe. He is not uncertain about the brain He has given to you, He knows your intellectual capacity and your spiritual capacity to see beyond the ordinary eyes and name things by the power of your mind. He knows that when you are confronted with problems whatever you call them is what they turn out to be. You can turn your adversity to adventure and turn your problem into your promotion but you can only do this based on what you can see with your mind when face to face with life situation. So when God doesn't prevent certain things from confronting you what do you name them. You have the authority as one with dominion on earth which is under your care to use your mind and authority to decide your experience and reality. What you call that present situation is what it becomes to you. What you name your spouse and children is what they manifest. You can change your predicament by calling it what you see it to be in your mind and what you want it to be in reality with your authority in Christ and that will be the final analysis and reality.

As you speak courageously with faith to every situation and name them what you want them to be, the universe will obey you by the power of Jesus vested in you and your testimony will be good news all the way in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

You Have Someone Greater by Your Side

*MEDITATION*

2 Chronicles 32:7 "Be strong and courageous. Be not afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there is Another with us greater than [all those] with him."AMP

Point to ponder on: You have nothing to fear because you have with you the invisible God who is greater than your adversaries.

Every personality intimidating you with position, authority, connections, resources and power has reached their limit today. You have been overwhelmed by what they surrounded themselves with and you are almost  losing sight of who you are and whose you are in the midst of your challenges, but the Lord is restoring your confidence today to stand and face your Assyrians and their King because you are well able with the Lord who is greater than your adversaries. Their weapons are man made and limited to the physical but you are carried on the wings of grace which requires no effort from you than to trust your God who is greater than them all. The Lord is standing by with the host of heaven to help you and fight your battles, therefore don't be moved by what you see but be encouraged in the greatness of your invisible God. Step out with courage and face your fears. The Lord is by your side.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Set Yourself Free

*MEDITATION*

Matthew 18:34-35 "And in wrath his master turned him over to the torturers (the jailers), till he should pay all that he owed. So also My heavenly Father will deal with every one of you if you do not freely forgive your brother from your heart his offenses." AMP

Point to ponder on: Sometime, your freedom or breakthrough might depend on you forgiving someone in your past or present of a grievous offense against you.

She has gone for several medical treatments but to no avail. Thereafter, she turned to spiritual leaders to seek for spiritual help and in her journey she came across a man of God who told her the solution to her problem lies in forgiveness of those who have offended her. So she confessed that about twenty people have offended her but she will let go. Consequently, the man of God through the leading of the Holy Spirit insisted that there was someone left out not among the twenty. Angrily she reacted that the person cannot be forgiven because the man defiled her when she was younger by raping her so she will not forgive the man even though the man was late. The man of God told her that without forgiving this man the constant headache she suffers will remain unhealed. She responded that the man in question was even dead so why forgive him. The man of God insisted, so she reluctantly uttered with her mouth that she forgives this dead man and immediately the long-term constant headache left her and she was healed. Your deliverance and breakthrough might just be to forgive someone in your past or present before that which you have been praying for is released to you.

However, your case may not be your enemies at work from the workplace, family line, neighbourhood or witches and wizards; you might be the major cause of your predicament. Set that person free and set yourself free.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Generating Word based Results

*MEDITATION*

Mark 16:20 "Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and then lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it."NIV

Point to ponder on: The Lord will always confirm His Word with signs and wonders.

Whatever you don't want in your mind don't give your ears and eyes to it. And whatever you don't want to see in your life don't allow it in your mind either. Be deliberate! Practice deliberate hearing and viewing of what you want to see happen in your life and continuously speak them into existence. There is a Word for every area you need change. Therefore, search the scriptures, if it is healing, you can look up what the Word says about divine healing, mark it or write it out, memorise it and continue to meditate and declare the Word over that situation. The Lord will confirm His Word in your mouth with signs and wonders. The Word is living and active(see Heb.4:12), so personalise the Word over your life and situations and expect the miraculous. Send the Word on errand and get a delivery of the supernatural.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

You Are What You Produce

*MEDITATION*

Matthew 7:17 "Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit." NIV

*Point to ponder on:* What you bring forth in attitude and character is a product of your inner content.

When you do evil it is not because someone influences you but because you already have the seed of evil in you. Similar thing happens when you do good, you effortlessly give out what you already have. A mango fruit comes from a mango tree and a mango seed grows into a mango tree. A human being is likened to a tree figuratively.  If your fruit is bad it is because your inner content is really bad and if it is good your inner content is really good. Whatever you have fed your subconscious mind will reproduce itself in your thought and action. You are only reproducing yourself when you act or show up an attitude or character. You can always change the narrative about your attitude and character if you are willing to work on yourself and get someone who can give you a genuine feedback. There is someone who sees what you don't see about yourself.

If you don't like what you are giving out, work on yourself. Feed your mind with what you want your thought and action to produce. Call on Jesus for divine support, He will help you out.

Have a successful day with great attitude in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Remember Them in Your Prayers

*MEDITATION*

Ephesians 6:19 "And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel's secret."GNB

*Point to ponder on:* Pray for your spiritual leaders for more revelation to speak boldly the message for the season.

When was the last time you prayed for your Pastor, missionaries or spiritual leaders? Some people think spiritual leaders need no prayers since they pray for others and they are given to prayers. Beloved, you must understand that they are human beings like you and for any leader to lead well, he or she needs divine support. They also contend with the forces of darkness who don't want them to succeed in their callings. The devil wants to distract them, attack their minds from leading the flock of God with precision and discourage them . There are many battles against the five-fold ministry and their families. They are not exempted from the challenges of life. As they solve spiritual problems for others they also have to deal with theirs. For you to be properly fed with the Word from God for the season which is spoken without compromise but with accuracy based on revelational knowledge requires open heavens and your prayers will make this happen as you constantly pray for God's servant over your life. Make it a duty to include your spiritual leaders in the list of your prayer points and also include missionaries around the world. Some missionaries are going through tough times in countries where there are high level of hostility against the preaching of the gospel. If Apostle Paul requested for prayers, all God's servants you know need your prayers.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Be a Role Model

*MEDITATION*

1 Chronicles 19:13 "Be of good courage and let us behave ourselves courageously for our people and for the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what is good in His sight." AMP

*Point to ponder on:* Every leader has a great responsibility to model what he or she expects from the followers in terms of character and sound mind.

You are a role model where God has placed you. If you have found your place of assignment and you are fulfilling purpose right now, you must prove yourself worthy with Godly character and be of a sound mind. If you will take your team to the next level, your character and intellectual capacity must not betray what you are trying to portray. It simply means that you must play your role well as a leader and set legacy for your followers. Your character will build your reputation and influence others, your intellectual capacity will build your work and impact productivity. When both character and intelligence are used appropriately, the Lord will bless your work and do what seems good to Him.

Everything you need to succeed is already within you. The Lord will help you discover all and equip you with everything good for doing His will in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Be What He commands

*MEDITATION*

Joshua 1:9 "Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." AMP

Point to ponder on: God commands you to be strong, vigorous and very courageous and never to be the opposite of these three words where ever you go. Just believe and walk in His power.

As a child of God, your Father in heaven desires to see you take charge wherever you find yourself in life. Therefore, He commands and not suggests that you should be strong, vigorous and very courageous. He knows certain situations or challenges in life might breed fear and worry to mankind, but for your case to be different, He speaks into your life of what it takes to succeed and overcome as you face life challenges. So remember when you are faced with fears that it's just false evidence appearing real in your mind, hence, you must believe in what He commands you to be because He is with you. Believe in His word and echo it to yourself  whenever and wherever you face difficult tasks or challenges in your daily endeavour, "I have been commanded to be strong, vigorous and very courageous" and that is what I am in Christ Jesus.

You will surmount all your challenges graciously in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

No Favorites!

*MEDITATION*

Acts 10:34-35 "Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you're from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open." MSG

Point to ponder on: God shows no favouritism, anyone who does what is right is acceptable to Him.

Many have argued on this issue of God having favourites. Some have inferred the story of Esau and Jacob as such, but this explains the concept of election, or God's choosing of people for a special assignment which depends not on their wishes or efforts. We cannot conclude that God is unjust in choosing the ones he wants to choose. Romans 9:14-18 (This further explains salvation's concept, Jesus was chosen to suffer for our sins which He did not commit).

However, you can make yourself a delight to God by simply doing what is scripturally right. All you need do is to find out what is pleasing to God and just do it (Ephesians 5:10-And try to learn [in your experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [let your lives be constant proofs of what is most acceptable to Him]{AMP}). It might not be convenient or easy, that is the price of obedience but you can be sure that God will always open His door to you. And when you knock the door of heaven with your request, God responds to you quickly because He is pleased with those who do what please Him ( Isaiah 58:9-Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry, and He will say, Here I am. If you take away from your midst yokes of oppression [wherever you find them], the finger pointed in scorn [toward the oppressed or the godly], and every form of false, harsh, unjust, and wicked speaking).

Consequently, doing the word of God opens doors for you anytime, any day, anywhere, and also closes doors of evil for you so that you are protected from danger( Proverbs 16:7-When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him{AMP}).
Do what is right in line with what pleases God and you will be acceptable to Him.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

Before You Label that Person

*MEDITATION*

Acts 11:9 "But the voice answered a second time from heaven, What God has cleansed and pronounced clean, do not you defile and profane by regarding or calling it common or unhallowed or unclean." AMP

Point to ponder on: Be cautious and prove people deeply before you conclude on their identity.

How often do we judge people and conclude on them based on religious law which is against God's current stand point towards them. Please take caution before you label people, because there is a lot going on in the secret that only God knows. Where people think someone is worthy of condemnation under the law the person might have sought God in the secret and received God's mercy. You may know someone as a criminal but later had an encounter with God but you have no clue about his transformation. Judging such a person by his antecedent will be calling him unclean when God has made him clean. We must realise that our God is a God of past, present and future and He relates with us based on our current stand point with Him. Hence, let us treat all as God's creatures with honour until they prove themselves unworthy of such honour. No matter what you think you know about someone there are loads of things you know nothing about, therefore, don't conclude yet just with what you can see with your mere eyes but let God who knows their true identity make known what is hidden.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson

No Shame

*MEDITATION*

Psalm 25:2 "O my God, I trust, lean on, rely on, and am confident in You. Let me not be put to shame or [my hope in You] be disappointed; let not my enemies triumph over me."AMP

Point to ponder on: The Lord has given you victory through Christ Jesus, so trust Him to activate your victory in spiritual warfare.

By your own strength there are battles you cannot fight. You cannot even see what is fighting you let alone talk of confronting your enemies. But you have a mighty warrior who is your backbone and one who has never lost any battle. He is the one you can trust with your life in spiritual warfare. Pass your battle to Him through prayers and praise and lean on Him for victory. He will fight for you and you will hold your peace. The enemies will gather but their gathering against you will lead to their fall. You will triumph in Jesus name. The presence of the enemies is a proof of an open door to your throne of honour. Just as David overcame his Goliath and the door to the throne opened for him, you will overcome and get access to your throne with honour in Jesus name. And your enemies will be put to shame but for you there shall be no shame in Jesus name.

I celebrate you.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

By
David, Johnson