The Mystery of The Night Hour

The night hour is not entirely for sleep, it's a time for a watch. It is the hour of victory, the hour when spiritual battles are won. It is the part of the day that determines the entire day and even the next day. It is the most important part of any day. Sadly, most people take the night for granted. Do you want to be outstanding in life? You must make the most of your night! 

Psalms  19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

In the academic setting, the night is the hour when outstanding greatness is achieved. Students may be in the same class, attend same classes at class hours and receive lectures by same lecturers, but it is only those who go further maximising their knowledge, studying at night that perform outstandingly than the rest. In the political world, important meetings are held at night. The politicians win the elections at night. The military and even the security agencies will also affirm that night raids have greater impact in the course of their jobs.

Now, most importantly, in the spirit realm, the night is a warfare time and an hour of exploits. Deep meditations and long prayers are best done at night. From the parable of the seed-sower, the enemy couldn't come until men slept, Matthew 13:24-30. Know this, the devil doesn't easily attack a believer. He doesn't have any power over any believer. He first tries to wear him out through several challenges and ups and downs. He puts a lot of pressure on the believer with the aim of luring him out of God's covering and his faith in God. When he succeeds,  he strikes really quickly and hard. The devil is not strong as you feared, you are way stronger by Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:13, Colossians 2:10. 

Matthew  13:25 says: "But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way."

Adam and Eve, couldn't surrender the dominion of the world until they sinned. Know this, the night hour, isn't limited to the dark part of the day, it is likened to the moment of challenges. When you let your spiritual guard down, the enemy will sow tares or weeds. You must understand that from the creation of the heaven and earth, God designed man to fight. He said 'subdue and dominate', Genesis 1:28. 

2 Timothy  2:4 says: "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier."

God has chosen us to be soldiers, not sleepers! A soldier is always on guard. If you sleep all night, you will suffer all day. You must make most of your night! Destiny exchanges, demonic manipulations, spiritual invocations, enchantments, occultic initiations and wickedness etc are all done at nights. If you have already started making most use of your nights, know that you aren't wasting your time, if you aren't, start  today. You will share your testimony in Jesus name. Jesus is Lord!

Every Pit is a Tip.

Life is all about perception and understanding. What you do not like,  you do not watch. If you are fed up with a situation, you'd stand up and up your efforts, else you will remain grounded. If you don't know who you are, the devil will tell you who you are not. The word "Pit" , when spelt from back to front means "Tip" - it is all about your perception. When one finds himself or herself, in a so-called "pit" situation, such person can still look above the situation and see it from the positive aspect - that is, as a "tip" to succeed. There are situations that some people termed unfavourable, yet others succeed there. Life is all about results. We are not defined by our challenges, we are defined by our breakthroughs. 

1 Thessalonians  3:3  says: "That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto."

From the above verse, we can resolve that it is expected of one to go through challenges. After all lectures in a class, there will be an assessment or a test. The challenges of life make a believer better and stronger in his or her walk with God, and are never to mar his or her life. Until the vine goes through the winepress there won't be any wine. In fact, any challenge that comes to a believer is for his or her advancement to the next level of greatness and exploits. 

Psalms  34:19 says: "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all."

Before each new challenge, God knows, and has devised a solution for it and leaves you to come to him so that He will show it to you, Jeremiah 29:13. This is where most people miss it! It is not the righteous that delivers himself or herself, God does, Psalms 34:19. Unfortunately, some people go about panicking and relenting on themselves for the solution. 

1 Corinthians  10:13 says: "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."

Joseph's dreams sent him to the pit but he didn't stop dreaming. He, from the dry pit was placed in the 'adulterous pit' of Potiphar's house, yet he didn't compromise on his love for and trust in God. He was transferred from Potiphar' s house to an underground pit (dungeon) and yet he didn't stop dreaming or being positive. In the end, all the pit experiences paid off. Daniel, was thrown into the pit that had lions in it, forewarned, yet he was firm in his love and fear of God. The same goes also to the Hebrew boys, who were thrown into the pit of flaming fire and yet, they didn't even smell of fire neither were they consumed. No situation is allowed to consume you unless you allow it.

God has a foreknowledge of all the happenings of life. God's interest in the happenings of our lives is that we acknowledge Him as the only way to have all our needs met as they arise, John 15:5 & John 14:6. God knows our frame. 

Psalms  103:14 says: "For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust."

Life is always about perception. Those who see light in every life situation don't stumble on obstacles, they make out of them, a ladder to their goal. Those who see darkness, in turn remain grounded. Though one may fall at times trying to achieve,  staying down is unacceptable! A just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again, Proverbs 24:16. The Lord bless you.

Don't Think You are Alone

You can be lonely at times yet not alone, the spirit of God lives within you. Upon receiving Jesus into ones life, the Spirit of God comes and dwells in him. He keeps the believer company even as the believer doesn't see Him - He is invisible. He leads the believer in the way to follow, Isaiah 30: 21. He speaks to the believer through Scriptures, audible voice, thoughts, dreams, trance, intuition, etc subject to the believer's spiritual sensitivity. Know this, people can desert you socially or physically making you lonely and yet you are not alone!

John  16:32, says: "Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me."

So long as you are a true child of God who worship Him in spirit and in truth, He is always with you everywhere you go, in fact, He goes ahead of you and makes the crooked places straight for you, Isaiah 45:2.

Joshua  1:9, says: "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

Did God just say He is with YOU wherever you go! He is with you even in your sleep, reason why you define your dream the way you want and not your dream defining you. This is why knowledge of God is the power to do exploits, Daniel 11:32. In the Christian world or communion of the Saints, understanding is a must! Without knowledge and understanding people perish in the hands of the enemy, Hosea 4:6. Know this, in the face of your fiercest opposition or challenge, God is nearest to you the most than you can imagine - right there by your side. He loves you so dearly and your are the apple of His eyes taking you most seriously, Deuteronomy 32:10.

Isaiah  8:9-10, says: "Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us."
You are not alone, His name is Emmanuel (God is with us). He honours His name and stays true to His name in all situations of life.

 Grateful Soul...

Never Below Grace

No matter how terrible you think you have fallen in life, you cannot fall below the grace of God. Are you a murderer, ritualist, prostitute, fraudster, rapist, armed robber, philanderer, shrewd businessman, corrupt politician, sex maniac, lesbian, homosexual, witch, wizard, adulterer (-ress), fornicator, backbiter, hater, liar, and what have you? God still loves and can help you. 

2 Corinthians 12:9  says : "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."


You must understand that Jesus solely came to the earth for grace towards men. He came to put sinners in right standing with God. He did not come to judge the world. 

John  3:17 says: "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."

No matter where you have gone wrong, you only have to return to God. The devil will always accuse and condemn you in your thoughts, that God cannot forgive you but such is not true. How can you believe him when you know he's been a liar from the beginning? You just have to accept Jesus into your life and watch your life have a sudden turnaround. God loves you so deeply and patiently awaits your return to Him, even as time runs out for you if you remain in sin. 

Romans  5:8, says: "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Some people, upon mere hearing that God grants grace, use the half knowledge as a yardstick to live in sin, without a proper understanding of grace. Grace can be explained as unmerited favour or undeserved mercy. Grace can be explained as living for God with God. Grace is also fondly explained as God being involved in the race of a man's life. It never means opportunity to live in sin. Dwelling in sin, and also expecting grace to continue after you have known the truth is dangerous.

Romans  6:1-2, says : "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?"

There are many benefits to gain in Jesus. This is what the devil is fighting to prevent people from. He did it and out of craftiness, succeeded against Adam and Eve. I pray for you, according to the word of God in Job 5:12, the Lord shall disappoint the devices of the crafty, so that his hands shall not perform his enterprise against you in Jesus name! 

Road To Victory

       

Your Identity in God is the first victory over the challenges of your life. Knowing that you are an heir to the Kingdom of God is of essence. Knowing that as God's child, you can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you Philip. 4:13. That's how the visible victory comes. I call this having absolute faith in God!


Malachi  3:6 says: "For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." 

The devil doesn't fear the size of your bible, how regularly you visit the church, the length of your fasting, how religiously dressed you are, and other numerous religious practices. He (satan ) fears the presence of God which you command. He fears how much of the Word of God you know and obey. The revelation from the word makes you spiritually effective.  He that obeys the Word of God is obeyed by all things in heaven and on earth.


2Corinthians 10:5-6, says "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled."

When we obey the Word of God and live by it, we can bring all things to our favour. There is fullness of God's power in His word. The word of God is capable of whatever God is capable of doing. However, the word of God answers to those who know and please God. For one to command the supernatural, such most know God. 

Daniel 11:32, says:"...but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits." 

The power of God is available, but not to all men. The power is for those that know and love God. God is love,1John 4:8. God is a consuming fire, Deuteronomy 4:24. So those who have true love (which is God) possess consuming fire! No wonder the Bible says in Psalms 104:4, that God made His children flaming fire. A true believer is a fire brand man, and not ordinary. The truth is that God is ever set to fulfil those who love Him.

1Corinthians 2:9, says : "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

These are whom the devil fear. He fears those who love God in spirit and in truth. The devil couldn't attack or lift a finger at Job until God permitted him. Day and night, the devil is busy asking for permission to hurt you. He is busy accusing you before God. I pray for you, may the devil never receive any permission against you in Jesus name.

Psalm 105:13-15, says : "When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm." 

From the above, we saw God placed a seal of exemption that says : "Touch not mine anointed and do my lovers no harm." If you love God, you are on your way to victory in life. The Angels of God camps round those who love God, day and night, Psalms 34:7. Victory in life is already established in Heaven(Matthew 6:10) after Jesus defeated satan making an open show of him, Colossians 2:15. The will of God for us is to subdue and dominate the earth after the order of Christ's victory. Rise up today on the foundation of Jesus' victory and begin to subdue, dominate, occupy till Jesus comes. You are blessed!

Priorities, Important as Life

We are made or marred by our decisions in life. Man is a product of his decision right from the garden of Eden. Life is all about getting priorities right. Failure to define purpose makes abuse inevitable.

Everything in life has order of precedence. At creation of the heaven and earth, the Bible recorded that the earth was void and without form. Darkness covered the face of the deep and  the Spirit of God moved upon the waters. Then, "God said let there be light, and there was light", Genesis 1:1-3. Light came first for a reason. God was teaching us the need for order - need for a precondition. God is a God of order and not an author of confusion.  

1 Corinthians 14:33, says: "For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints."

Apart from Adam and Eve, every man has to undergo certain phases before adulthood. A newly born baby can't eat anything adults do, cannot speak, run etc. How can one get his priority right? Allow God to counsel you through His Word. 

Matthew 6:33, says: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

From the above verse, we can resolve that the first thing to consider in life isn't the cars to drive, the houses to live in, the clothes to wear, the foods to eat and drinks to quench thirst, the fat salary-earning  jobs, the fame and positions or power and what have you. These are not the first in order of precedence on God's purpose for man, His kingdom and holy life is.

Mark 8:36-37, "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"

I hear people say "I was born poor, I must die rich". That's good and speaks of hard work. It is rather better of such saying to declare that "I was born a sinner, but must live and die SAVED". Carry this mentality, making such proclamation. Know this, wealth on this earth ends here on earth and won't buy a place in heaven, it is only righteousness through grace that does. Heaven is the ultimate goal, everything else is secondary and vanity! 

Jesus had plans for His twelve disciples, despite Knowing that Judas will betray Him. He never made Judas to feel unwanted, He knew Judas was part of journey to success. 

Matthew 19:28 , says "And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

Jesus knew Judas was destined to betray Him, but still left the chance for him to repent after betrayal and this was why Jesus still enlisted him among 'the twelve to judge the twelve tribes of Israel' (as we read in the above verse) subject to Judas' decision subsequent to the betrayal. 

  In Matthew 10:1-4, Jesus gave power to His twelve disciples for signs and wonders - great anointing that money cannot buy. Judas, failed to get his priority right. The love of money swayed him, and he was destroyed. One can equally see this in the life of Gehazi. He because of the lust of the eyes went for the immediate ( Naaman's gifts) , and missed the ultimate which could have been a double of Elisha's anointing, 2 kings 5:20-27. I pray for you: " You Shall not miss the ultimate in the name of Jesus". Remain Blessed! 

When God is The Focus

When you focus on the immediate, you will miss the ultimate. Where you are headed for in life by God's direction, is greater than what your thought can fathom,  1Cor. 2:9. Life is in phases, men are in sizes. The Scriptures says that we should not despise the days of our humble beginnings. Everything that is big today started small sometime ago. An orange, for an example, while yet to mature is 'bitter'. When it matures, it is sour. When it has riped, it is sweet. The same goes to life of a man. In the journey to success in destiny, falling is allowed but staying down is unacceptable!

Proverbs 24:16, says: "For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief."

The journey to success is like harvesting a rose with thorns, it has challenges. The ability to see beyond the immediate circumstances and occurrences brings one closer to the desired success. Let's look at what the Scriptures say;

Job 8:7, says : "Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase."

Zechariah 4:10, says : "For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth."

The days of your beginning is as important as the day of your breakthrough. Many people hate starting small. They want it all made immediately - making most take to crimes and evils. This is against the law of life or nature. Nobody else, was born adult apart from Adam and Eve. Being made adults without any childhood, the duo fell due to inability to grow in communication and character. This was one of the reasons why even our Lord Jesus came and was born as a human baby. He learnt carpentery, studied about Himself in the book of Isaiah and needed John The Baptist to baptise Him. He also fasted and prayed before He was deemed fit and got endorsed by the Holy Spirit with power to manifest and start His ministry. The same is applicable to human success. If you don't learn from little you will be caught up in future and of course, won't be faithful in big breakthroughs. 

Luke  16:10 says : "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much."

Don't focus on the immediate, focus on what the future holds in store for you. Today is what begets tomorrow and not where your tomorrow ends. When God is involved in your journey you can't be stranded or wasted. 

Hebrews  12:2 says: "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God."

Jesus knew the glory that awaits Him when He overcomes, and endured the cross bearing our sins. This is the key to His success - He knew His time of affliction and glory, John 17:1. A man becomes successful when he in turn, knows his own time of affliction and manifestation, Romans 8:19. Every man must identify God's vision for his life and pursue it. This is only revealed by the Spirit of God and not by man's intellectual or sensual wisdom. 

Know this, your yesterday and today won't be better than your tomorrow when God still leads you. You are blessed!