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The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts..Haggai 2:9

REJOICE AND BE THANKFUL .

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REJOICE AND BE THANKFUL .

Sunday, December 16th , 2018

Pastor Chris

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place (2 Corinthians 2:14).*_

In Psalm 7:17, David said, _*“I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”*_ Looking back at the year 2018, our hearts are filled with gratitude to the Lord for all the supernatural accomplishments we had both as a ministry and in our individual lives.

Irrespective and independent of the situation or your immediate circumstances, you should give thanks to the Father. Worship and praise Him, no matter what! The Bible says, _*“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”*_ (1 Thessalonians 5:18). “In everything” means “in every situation”; you’re to give Him thanks in, and for, all things.

When you look at the year in retrospect, be joyful and excited in your spirit, thankful to the Lord for all He’s done for you. Count your blessings. Don’t muse over the disappointments or things you wished you had accomplished but that you didn’t. Rather, rejoice over what He’s done for you and celebrate your accomplishments.

Remember, we walk by faith, and not by sight; joy is an expression of your faith. In rejoicing and giving thanks to the Lord, you’re getting His attention on your faith. Sometimes, we give thanks in expectation. That’s why He tells us, _*“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”*_ (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV).

PRAYER

Blessed Lord, I worship you; you’re the great God of glory in whom I’ve been enriched in all things. Thank you for all you’ve done for me; you’ve made my life glorious; you’re exalted now and forever, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 95:1-3* O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3 For the LORD [is] a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Psalm 96:8* Give unto the LORD the glory [due unto] his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

Hebrews 13:15 NKJV* Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of [our] lips, giving thanks to His name.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 8 & Obadiah

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 14:1-10 & Nahum 1-3

A HIGHER LIFE AND HIGHER STANDARDS .

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A HIGHER LIFE AND HIGHER STANDARDS .

Saturday, December 15th , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you (2 Corinthians 6:17).

Social media is becoming an integral part of life, and more and more people are catching on to it. But don’t be swayed or moved by its frenzy that’s pushing a lot of people to absurdity today. On various social media platforms, you find many displaying a high level of indecency, posting awful pictures, and you’ll wonder if they ever had any sense of honour.

As a Christian, the Bible teaches moderation, not excesses. There’re things you just don’t allow. A Christian has some decency. Today, you can pass by a shopping mall or public squares or parks and find people in compromising positions. Don’t condescend to that level of behaviour.

As Christians, we have a higher life, and higher standards; we have decency. There should be some decency in your dressing, speech, and way of life. There’re places you just shouldn’t be found in. Our opening verse says, “…come out from among them, and be ye separate…”; in other words, be different. You have a different life, a different culture, and a different mindset; it’s called the mindset of the righteous.

You were sanctified by the Spirit; meaning that He separated you and declared you holy and undefiled. Therefore, walk in righteousness. Don’t let those of the world drag you into ungodly behaviours; otherwise, you can’t win them. Your standard has to be higher to win them.

Copy the Master; think like Him; act like Him; talk like Him. There’s a decency that goes with the Spirit of God, and that decency must be in your life. Let everything about you edify others, and bring glory to the Lord in every way, and every day, for you’re the light in a dark and perverted world.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the power of your Word in my life. You’ve made me an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity, and I show myself in all respects to be a true model of righteousness and good works. I’m the light of the world, and my light shines ever so brightly, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

WHY NURSE SICKNESS?

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Saturday, December 15, 2018

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WHY NURSE SICKNESS?

(Take Charge Over Your Body)

TO THE BIBLE
Luke 10:19
“Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”

LET’S TALK

As a child of God, your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost and the Spirit of God dwells in you (1 Corinthians 6:19), which means your body is not yours; it’s owned by God. However, you’re the one to take care of your body: you’re to keep watch over your body, keep it in health, and decide what to allow or disallow from your physical body. This is the reason you must learn to exercise authority over your body by rejecting sickness, disease and infirmity. Sometimes we find believers who ignorantly make the wrong confessions over their bodies; like the one who says “Oh, I have this growth on my shoulder” or “I always wake up with headaches.”

When people talk this way, they’re actually nursing and pampering sickness over their bodies without realising it. You ought to exercise your God-given authority and say “In the Name of Jesus, I refuse to accommodate headaches.” Say, “I cut out this growth from my body in Jesus’ Name.” Remember, Jesus said, “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” This should let you know that you’re not ordinary; refuse to be infected by any sickness, disease or infirmity.

When sickness tries to fasten itself to your body, reject it. Tell your body how it should feel, and don’t accommodate sickness in your body; cut it out with the Word of God. Tell your body what to do and it will do it. Don’t say, “I’ve got sugar diabetes;” rather take charge of the blood-sugar; use your tongue to control every situation. Say, “In the Name of Jesus, I refuse diabetes any place in my body”; and your words will come to pass.

GO DEEPER .

Matthew 10:5
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
:6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
:7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Mark 11:23
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

SPEAK

My body is the temple of the Holy Ghost; every fiber of my being— from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet—is vitalized by the Spirit of God. The life of God in me destroys sickness, disease and infirmity; therefore I’m “uninfectable.” Hallelujah

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Revelation 7:1-17, Ezekiel 41-42

TWO YEAR
John 20:19-31, 2 Chronicles 29

ACT
With your spoken words, keep your body in subjection to the Word of God, and refuse to give Satan any foothold in your physical body.

THE NEW CREATION IS NO LONGER ASSOCIATED WITH SIN

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Friday, December 14

Pastor Chris

NO SIN IN HIS EYES

(The New Creation Is No Longer Associated With Sin)

TO THE BIBLE

Romans 5:1 AMP C

“Therefore, since we are justified (acquitted, “Therefore, since we are justified (acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God) through faith, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).”

LET’S TALK

The Bible lets us know that Jesus wasn’t only delivered on account of our sins, He was also raised for our justification: “Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification” (Romans 4:25). What does it mean to be justified? Firstly, you need to understand that there’s a difference between justification and forgiveness. The Apostle Paul, in the opening scripture, wasn’t talking about forgiveness, nor was he talking about remission. He was talking about justification. To be justified means “to be declared not guilty.” It means to be declared righteous.

Thus, in the eyes of God, you never sinned because God Himself who should judge you for your wrongdoing, is saying, “No, you didn’t do wrong; you’re clean.” That’s what it means to be justified. The Bible says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). The new creation is a new being; he’s a brand-new species of being that never existed before. For him, old things are passed away and all things are become new. He has a clean slate as it were, for he’s without a past. That’s why God can declare him “not guilty” because there’s nothing to judge since he now has a brand new life!

The Bible says when Jesus died, you died with Him; when He was buried, you were buried with Him; and when God raised Him from the dead, you were raised together with Him in newness of life! That means all your sins are gone! You’ve been washed by the blood of the lamb and presented holy and guiltless before the Father.

GO DEEPER

Romans 5:16
And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
:17 For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

PRAY

Dear Father, I thank you for the new life of glory and righteousness that I now have in Christ; I walk in the light of my justification today, for the precious blood of Jesus Christ that was shed for me on the cross of Calvary has washed me white as snow! Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Revelation 6:1-17, Ezekiel 39-40

TWO YEAR
John 20:11-18, 2 Chronicles 28

ACT
Meditate on Colossians 1:21-22 for the whole day.

A REAL FELLOWSHIP .

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A REAL FELLOWSHIP .

Friday, December 14th , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Corinthians 13:14 NIV).

Until the Holy Spirit becomes real in your life, your life will be ordinary. It’s the Holy Spirit that brings you into fellowship with God, and sanctifies you. Therefore, live in real fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Talk to Him, and listen to Him. Interact with Him.

Imagine that a particular family just moved into your neighbourhood, and they live next door to you. If you want to make friends with any member of that family, you’d make the effort to meet that person and make an acquaintance. You’d introduce yourself to them, and would like the opportunity to regularly have conversations with them. Now, when you make these efforts to get acquainted with them, you’re recognising them. You’re introducing yourself to them because you think they’re worth the attention.

In the same way, the Holy Spirit has to be recognised. Interestingly, the word translated “spirit” in Greek, as well as Hebrew, is the same word for “wind” or “breath.” But this doesn’t mean the Holy Spirit is wind; He’s a person, and He lives in you. You’re in Him and He’s in you; so you don’t have to go next door to look for Him before you can fellowship with Him. He knows your thoughts, but you’re going to have to talk to Him because thoughts are empowered when vocalised. So, talk to the Holy Spirit and receive from Him as well.

When you begin to enjoy this glorious, wonderful, fellowship with the Holy Spirit, you’ll realise that, indeed, He’s the greatest friend anyone could ever have, and the best teacher there is! He’d teach you about your ministry, business, finances, family, health, etc. He’ll teach you everything, even to the minutest detail of your life. And guiding you with His power, He ensures you’re always on top; never disadvantaged, and forever victorious! Hallelujah!

CONFESSION

Precious Holy Spirit, I’m so blessed for the awesome opportunity to be in fellowship with you, to be led and guided by you in the path of life. I love you so much; there’s none like you—an ever-present help in time of need! How awesome you are. Hallelujah!*

FURTHER STUDY:
*John 14:26* But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10* 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. 10 But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

2 Corinthians 13:14* The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, [be] with you all. Amen.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 6 & Amos 1-4

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 13:1-10 & Micah 5-6

REIGN AND RULE THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

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Thursday, December 13th, 2018

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STANDING IN SOVEREIGNTY

(Reign And Rule Through Jesus Christ)
TO THE BIBLE :

Romans 5:17 AMPC

“For if because of one man’s trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).”

LET’S TALK

As a Christian, you have the life and nature of God, and this nature makes you think like Him, talk like Him, and walk like Him; it causes you to reign in life as a king. Through the Word of God, you’re trained to reign; you’re trained to see and think differently! 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” The Word of God is God’s instruction manual to train you in the way and life of righteousness, and equip you for greatness.

Through the ministry of the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit, you’re taught how to be a success in life. With this training, it makes no difference what family background you’re from; you’ll be exceptional, because you function with the anointing and grace to reign.

Romans 5:17 says those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life. Refuse sickness, failure, defeat, and death. Reign in life as a king. Reject everything that’s not of God, and endorse only that which is consistent with His perfect will for you. Talk differently; see differently. You’ve been graced to reign, through righteousness.

GO DEEPER

Romans 5:17
For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

John 10:10 AMPC
The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

SPEAK

I reign in life unstoppably, walking in God’s abundant grace in Christ! I’m like a tree planted by the waterside, with evergreen leaves! I’m lifted always, over and above circumstances! Glory to God!

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Revelation 5:1-14; Ezekiel 37-38

TWO YEAR
John 20:1-10; 2 Chronicles 26-27

ACT
What scripture lets you know that you’re a king? Write at least two here.

SPEAKING IN OTHER TONGUES IS FOR EVERYONE

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Wednesday, December 12th , 2018

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A TONGUE FOR EACH ONE

(Speaking In Other Tongues Is For Everyone)

TO THE BIBLE

Acts 2:1-4 CEV

“On the day of Pentecost all the Lord’s followers were together in one place. Suddenly there was a noise from heaven like the sound of a mighty wind! It filled the house where they were meeting. Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues moving in all directions, and a tongue came and settled on each person there. The Holy Spirit took control of everyone, and they began speaking whatever languages the Spirit let them speak.”

LET’S TALK

“Speaking in other tongues…Is it for everyone?” “Is it compulsory that I do it?” These questions and many others come from those who don’t speak in tongues. Any Christian who speaks in tongues and understands the great blessings that come from doing so doesn’t ask such questions.

To speak in tongues is to communicate in a spiritual language inspired by the Holy Spirit. As we saw in our theme scripture, “…the Spirit gave them utterance.” The Message translation says, “And they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them.”

There are those who believe that speaking in tongues is only for a select group of believers, or for high-ranking ministers of God. Not at all! Every Christian, young and old, male and female should regularly speak in tongues. Some other people think that they can only pray in tongues when they reach a spiritual high. Well, that happens simply because they haven’t learnt how to be constantly filled with the Spirit.

When you receive the Holy Spirit and train yourself to always be filled with His divine presence, you’ll have the utterance to speak in tongues whenever and wherever. It will be a natural occurrence in your life on a regular basis.

GO DEEPER

Mark 16:17
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

1 Corinthians 14:2
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

SPEAK

I’m constantly filled with the Holy Spirit, and as I speak in other tongues, I’m giving instructions to angels and appropriating the blessings of God in my life. I’m building up my spirit and ordering my steps along the paths of excellence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Revelation 4:1-11, Ezekiel 35-36

TWO YEAR
John 19:38-42, 2 Chronicles 25

ACT
Spend time to speak in other tongues at this moment.

DON’T LIVE FOR YOURSELF .

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DON’T LIVE FOR YOURSELF .

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith (Galatians 6:10).

Our opening verse is so profound; it lets us know that as Christians, we have a responsibility beyond our biological families. God expects you to cater for your household, your nuclear and extended families, but beyond that, you must also cater for those who are outside of your immediate biological family, especially those in the household of faith. You become a success when you look out for others and reach out to help them.

God’s idea, His plan for your prosperity, is for you to have more than enough to be able to help others abundantly. When you think of helping others, He channels His grace towards you in an extraordinary way to make it happen. So, be a helper and a lifter of others. There’ll always be opportunities for you to be a blessing to others, and anytime that opportunity comes your way, seize it.

For example, it’s Christmas season, a time of joy, merriment, and celebration. But there’re some who aren’t able to celebrate, not because they don’t want to, but because they just don’t have the wherewithal. Some can’t even afford a decent meal at this time; yet, it’s Christmas. God wants you to remember such people and help them. If you have to seek them out to help them, do so.

You may also want to find out about corporate endeavours in your local church geared towards helping the poor and needy in the inner cities, and be a vital part of it. Give others a reason to celebrate. Let others benefit from your prosperity. God has made you rich, and given you more than enough for yourself and to be able to help others.

The Lord wants you to be a blessing. His grace abounds in your life; acknowledge it; use it for good works. Share what you have. Look around in your place of work, your street, and especially your local church and find someone you can lend a helping hand. If you don’t find one, meet your Pastor and ask him or her; you’ll be connected with someone to whom the Lord can make you a blessing this Yuletide season.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for blessing me so abundantly, and making me a blessing! You’ve made me great, and a lifter of many. I’m guided by your Spirit always, to identify the opportunities to be a blessing to those in my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

FURTHER STUDY:

Ephesians 4:28* Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with [his] hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Proverbs 3:27-28* Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

Romans 12:13 NIV* Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Revelation 5 & Joel 1-3

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 12:11-17 & Micah 3-4

FULLY SELF-SUFFICIENT .

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FULLY SELF-SUFFICIENT .

Wednesday, December 12th , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation] (2 Corinthians 9:8 AMPC).

I made up my mind many years ago to walk in the fullness of the blessings of the scripture above, and I’ve been living in it ever since. It’s the life Christ has given us. Under all circumstances, and whatever the need is, we’re supposed to be fully self-sufficient, requiring no aid or support! Sadly, this hasn’t been the experience of many, because most have never been taught, while some haven’t dared to believe it.

Don’t settle for a beggarly life. You’re an heir of God, and a joint-heir with Christ. Everything the Father owns belongs to you; think and live as one who truly owns the world, for you truly do. God has made you self-sufficient, requiring no aid or support.

The Greek word for “sufficiency” is “autarkeia,” from where we get Autarchy, an economic system of self-sufficiency. This is what we have in Christ. If you’d learn to activate this life, you’d live in absolute prosperity.

Your success in life isn’t dependent on circumstances. Think about it: Does God need help? Does He need supply, aid or support from anywhere? Of course not! Being His children, He expects us to come to this understanding.

Even if you’re already advanced in years; in your old age, you can still be in prosperity. He says, “If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures”(Job 36:11). This is the life He’s given us; one of superabundance, where you possess enough for every good work and charitable donation. Glory to God!

CONFESSION

God has made all grace—every favour and earthly blessing—come to me in abundance, so that always, and under all circumstances and whatever the need, I’m self-sufficient, possessing enough to require no aid or support, and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation! I’ll never be broke in my life, for all things are mine! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 3:21-22 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together.

Psalm 16:6* The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant [places]; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 4 & Hosea 11-14

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 12:1-10 & Micah 1-2

SENT AS A HEALER

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Tuesday, December 11th 2018.

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SENT AS A HEALER

(Lay Hands On The Sick And They Shall Recover)

TO THE BIBLE
Mark 16:17-18
“And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

LET’S TALK

“Is it possible for me to actually heal anyone I meet who’s struck by an ailment?” you may ask? Yes, it is! Our theme scripture today clearly gives credence to this fact. Perhaps you tried in the past to put this scripture to work but didn’t see the result you expected, and now you’re puzzled. Understand that the problem isn’t with the scripture, for God’s Word is ever efficacious.

Jesus said you’d lay hands on the sick and they’d recover. Your part is to lay your hands on them; you’re not to make them recover. If the sick fellow didn’t recover, it’s because he didn’t choose to be well. You already did your part by laying hands on him.

Take salvation, for example. Jesus Christ already died for the sins of every human person and made salvation available to all. But why isn’t everyone saved today? Because not every person has made the personal decision to accept Christ. The moment any person hears the Gospel and believes, eternal life is theirs. So, the sick guy who doesn’t recover after you laid hands on him is simply not playing his own role. He needs to also accept what’s being given.

Every man is an independent spirit, a free moral agent who possesses the will to make personal choices. Just as you can’t force him to receive salvation, you can’t force him to receive healing either. He has to make the decision for himself.

GO DEEPER

Matthew 16:19
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Matthew 10:7
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

SPEAK

I’m authorised by Jesus Christ to heal the sick and perform wonders in His Name, to the glory of God the Father. As I preach the Gospel and lay hands on the sick, faith is stirred up in their hearts and they receive divine healing. I declare that God’s Word is producing results in my life and ministry, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
Revelation 3:7-22, Ezekiel 33-34

TWO YEAR
John 19:23-37, 2 Chronicles 23-24

ACT
Write down what you’ll do as a result of your informed understanding about healing the sick.

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