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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

THANK HIM AS YOU PRAY!

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Monday, December 31,

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THANK HIM AS YOU PRAY!
(Present Your Requests With Thanksgiving!),

📖TO THE BIBLE: Philippians 4:6-7

“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.”

LET’S TALK➡
One rainy morning, Cindy woke to take her morning devotion. Instead of thanking the Lord for all the beautiful things He had done for her in the year, she complained and whined about several things she deemed unanswered: “Lord, I’m so worried about what’s going to happen in the new year for my education; I want to get into the university, will you help me?” She didn’t thank Him in anticipation of an answer after the prayer.

There’re times people pray and make requests about certain things; maybe about their family or health, or something that deeply bothers them, and it seems things aren’t changing. The missing link could be that they’re not presenting their requests and supplications with “thanksgiving.” Read our opening verse again carefully, and you’ll notice that your prayer and supplication have to be with thanksgiving. When you present your request in that manner, what follows is the peace of God that surpasses all understanding: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). This is remarkable! The kind of peace that people wonder at, will guard your heart and mind when you present your requests and supplications to the Lord “with thanksgiving.”

Those around you won’t understand why you can be so at peace and in control, in spite of oppositions, challenges and contrary winds that may come your way. Do you have a special request for 2019? Present your requests and supplications to the Lord, with thanksgiving. Don’t beg; don’t complain. Ask, receive, and be full of joy. Hallelujah!

🔥Go Deeper🔥
John 16:33; John 14:27; John 16:24

📚Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR: Revelation 22:1-21, Malachi 3-4
TWO YEAR: Acts 5:24-32, Nehemiah 1-2

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🙋‍♂Pray
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the revelation of your Word today, and for bringing me into the life of peace and unlimited prosperity in Christ Jesus. I declare that your peace that passes all understanding fills my heart and that of my loved ones today, and we prosper tremendously in all our endeavours, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

➡Act
Spend time to thank God for the past year, and bless His name for the great things He has in store for you in the coming one.

MAKE POWER AVAILABLE

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MAKE POWER AVAILABLE,

Sunday, December 30th , 2018

Pastor Chris ,

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous man availeth much (James 5:16).

Sometimes, people wonder why they pray and nothing happens. They desire changes that don’t take place, and the reason is they’re not making power available for the change they desire. God shows us how to make power available for change in our opening verse.

The Amplified Classic translation explains it more; it says, “Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].” The prayer that changes things has the peculiar quality of being earnest, heartfelt and continued. That means it’s not done casually; you don’t pray for only two minutes and go away, no; you press in your prayer, and take a hold of your desire with your spirit.

This kind of prayer is done with much passion and emotion; therefore, you may have to separate yourself from everybody and from everything else. Do this as you prepare for the New Year. Pray in tongues passionately and fervently until you receive the prophetic word in your heart.

When that power is made available through prayer, go ahead and give the Word; it’ll come to pass. Make tremendous power available for the things you want to do and experience—your goals and desires—the changes you want to see in your ministry, family, finances, job, academics, or other areas of your life in the coming year. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I declare that I’m making progress, because you’ve granted me the ability to cause changes in my world and in circumstances through prayer. I’m fully synchronised with the Spirit, to know and walk in your perfect will always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Luke 18:1; Ephesians 3:20; James 5:17-18

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 21 & Malachi 1-2

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 22:1-10 & Malachi 1-2

YOU RULE ON HIS BEHALF

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You Rule On His Behalf

The LORD will send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thy enemies (Psalm 110:2).

Talking about the Lord Jesus, the Bible says, “…he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet” (1 Corinthians 15:25). This isn’t about Him reigning in heaven, but in the earth. Legally, God has put all things under His feet. Ephesians 1:22 says, “And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church.” So, Jesus is the head over all things.

Isaiah 9:6 says, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder….” Notice, it doesn’t say the government shall be upon His head, but upon His shoulder. Jesus is the head; the government is upon His shoulder, that is, His body—the Church. Therefore, when the Psalmist declared, “The LORD will let your power reach out from Zion, and you will rule over your enemies” (Psalm 110:2 CEV), it’s through the Church—His body that He rules. He rules through us.

As a member of the body of Christ, you rule on His behalf. Even if you thought you were the smallest toe in the feet, you’re still above all things, because you’re seated with Christ, “far above all principality and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come” (Ephesians 1:21). Glory to His Name forever!

What this means is that in these last days, as a child of God, you’re expected to arise and take your place of dominion, and reign in the Name of Jesus over circumstances. Romans 5:17 says, “…they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.” The actual Greek rendering of the word “reign” in the verse above is the verb “to king.” You’re called “to king” (reign) in life. Kings make decrees. So, speak the Word and see it happen.

The world and the fullness thereof has been given to you; so, be bold to take possession because you have the rulership. Command every contrary storm to be still in the Name of Jesus. Refuse to be sick, refuse to be poor. Be in charge and in control, winning every day. Reign and rule in life as the king that you are.

CONFESSION

I’m what God says I am. I’m a member of His body, of His flesh and of His bones, reigning, ruling, and prevailing over circumstances. By the power of God’s Spirit, I take possession of all that belongs to me in Christ, enjoying my life to the full, to the glory of His Name. Blessed be God!

PRAYING CORRECTLY .

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PRAYING CORRECTLY .

Tuesday, December 11th , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you (John 16:23).

You should have results every time you pray. God asked us to pray because He wants to answer our prayers, but we must pray correctly. There’re some simple rules of prayer; basic fundamental principles that, if not applied, you’ll be praying amiss.

For example, in the New Testament, we pray in the Name of Jesus. We don’t ask Jesus for anything; we don’t pray to Him. You can tell Him how much you love Him, and give thanks to the Father, in His Name, but we don’t pray to Jesus, in the Name of Jesus; that’d be wrong. When we pray, we stand in the stead of Jesus; we’re taking His place. So, we can’t be praying to Him in His Name, or while standing in His stead; that won’t make any spiritual sense.

Furthermore, we pray knowing that we’re the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Our righteousness gives us a right or guarantee of hearing with God. This is what makes our prayers effectual and effective. James 5:16 (AMPC) says, _*“…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].”*_ Thus, prayer in the New Testament is geared to effecting changes. When there’re challenges, we can make power available in prayer—power for change!

Jesus said, “…men ought always to pray, and not to faint”(Luke 18:1). That means pray always, and don’t give up, because when you pray, you make power available for the works of righteousness; you effect definite changes in the realm of the spirit to your advantage. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege and opportunity of prayer. Thank you for the power of attorney to use the Name of Jesus, and experience extraordinary results every day. I live triumphantly today by the power of your Word, and ability of the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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FURTHER STUDY:
John 16:24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

John 14:13-14 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it].

James 5:17-18* Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. 18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

*DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=>* Revelation 3:7-22 & Hosea 7-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Revelation 11:11-19 & Jonah 3-4

HOW THE PRAYER OF AGREEMENT WORKS

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But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord

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Saturday, November 24th , 2018

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“…IF TWO OF YOU…”

(How The Prayer Of Agreement Works)

TO THE BIBLE

Matthew 18:19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.”

LET’S TALK

Is there a change you want to effect in your life? Maybe in your spiritual life, academics, family, or city? Is there something happening that you don’t like? Or is there something you want to happen or prevent from happening? Call up one or two of your friends who are Christians like you; explain the issues and pray in agreement for a change. Remember this: don’t just say, “Agree with me” and start praying. Make sure you explain the issues to them, so they can agree with you from their hearts.

When I need to pray about certain things with some of our leaders in the ministry, I’d first explain the issues to them, and before I’m through explaining they’re already “charged up”. They catch the same fire and can’t wait to cause a change. Then we start praying. In our theme scripture above, Jesus reveals that the smallest assembly of God’s people can effect supernatural changes and work wonders through the prayer of agreement.

So, don’t wait anymore. Put this to work. Take advantage of the prayer of agreement. Use it to bring about the changes you desire in your spiritual life, academics, family and city. It’s all up to you now.

GO DEEPER

Ecclesiastes 4:12
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

PRAY

Dear Father, I thank you for giving me the power to effect changes in my world through the prayer of agreement. As I join my faith with others, the definite miracles we desire are established unto us, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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DAILY BIBLE READING

ONE YEAR
1 Peter 1:22-2:1-25, Jeremiah 50-51

TWO YEAR
John 14:10-21, 1 Chronicles 24

ACT
Call up a friend to a prayer of agreement concerning any predicament you want solved.

PREVAIL FIRST IN PRAYER.

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PREVAIL FIRST IN PRAYER.

Sunday, October 7th , 2018

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome;

When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them (Acts 5:33).

In our opening scripture, Peter had ministered the Gospel to a group of people, and rather than give their hearts to Christ, the people wanted to kill him. That’s why it’s important that before you go out to preach, you intercede for the people you’re going to be ministering to; pray that your message will be accepted and won’t just be a witness against them.

It brings to mind the experience of Stephen in the Book of Acts. He ministered a powerful sermon, full of excellent theology and history. Yet when he was done, the Bible says the people _*“…were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth”*_ (Acts 7:54). They shut their ears to his message and ran upon him to kill him, and eventually stoned him to death.

Just because the message is great doesn’t mean people will be moved enough to give their hearts to Christ; they didn’t in Stephen’s case. So, before you embark on any evangelical mission or outreach programme, prevail first in prayer, because it’s about the souls of men and the impact the message will have on them, resulting in their salvation.

When you intercede like that, the love of God in you wells up, striving against sin, Satan, and the forces of darkness, and the souls of men are rescued from evil. At that moment, you’re God’s champion; the deliverer.

When you’ve succeeded in bringing them out of that darkness in the spirit, you’ll know it. Then you’re ready to go. Your message may just be for five or twenty minutes, it doesn’t matter; while you’re at it, they’ll be getting convicted and crying out for salvation. This is important. Learn to prevail first in prayer.

CONFESSION

I’m an effective minister of the New Testament, ministering life to everyone I come in contact with. Even now, I pray for lost souls around the world, that the message of salvation profits them today. Their hearts are ready to receive, as they reach out in faith to embrace the righteousness of Christ in the Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.*

FURTHER STUDY:
Obadiah 1:21 And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD’S.

Luke 22:31-32* And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

James 5:16 AMP* Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Colossians 1:1-23 & Isaiah 44-45

2-Year Bible Reading Plan=> Hebrews 2:1-9 & Lamentation 3

DIVINE INSURANCE

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DIVINE INSURANCE;

“And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts”
(Malachi 3:11).

Paying your tithe has a promise from God, that’s why I like to call tithing “God’s financial insurance policy for His children.” The tithe represents ten percent of whatever God has blessed you with, and it’s a commitment which every child of God should faithfully observe. A Christian who doesn’t pay his tithe regularly will not be open to receive important signals from the Spirit of God; he’ll also be susceptible to a depreciation of his physical possessions.

For most people, tithing is a monthly practice when their paycheck is due. However, there’re several other ways in which God blesses you, and it’s smart for you to tithe on those increases as well. Perhaps you live far from your workplace and there’s a colleague who drops you off at work every morning, saving you a lot of money you could have spent on transportation. That’s a blessing from God! That’s actually money given back to you. You ought to tithe on that.

The same thing goes with every other blessing you receive from time to time. You should liberate your mind from the thought that your salary is the only source of God’s provision for you. Whether it’s a new official car you got, or some unexpected funds, recognize the blessing of God and give Him what is due Him. When you live this way, your life will be an unending stream of blessings and miracles.

Remember, your tithe is your insurance program with God. It’s a guarantee that you’ll never lack in your life!

Further Study:
Malachi 3:8;
Genesis 14:18-20

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CORPORATE UNCTION

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CORPORATE UNCTION

“Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities…” (Isaiah 33:20).

The Bible refers to Zion as the city of our solemnities, meaning our place of gathering, or our meeting place as believers. A good example of this is the local church or specially organized meetings where believers gather in God’s presence to worship and fellowship the Word, the Spirit and one another. When we come together as God’s children, a corporate anointing comes into operation by the Spirit, bringing about the miraculous, establishing the joy and peace of God in our hearts. And it’s important that you avail yourself of these precious moments so you don’t miss out on the blessings of God for you. At such gatherings, you’re able to receive God’s answers to questions in your heart, and you can take advantage of the corporate anointing to lay hold on whatever kind of miracle you so desire.

For instance, in the twenty-fourth verse of Isaiah 33, the Bible says, “And the inhabitant (of Zion) shall not say, I am sick…” In other words, sickness would cease to be a part of your life as you fellowship constantly with other believers. Maybe there was a tumor growing on your body: as you worship with fellow Christians in the church, the tumor simply dissolves. Sometimes, you don’t even notice immediately what the Spirit of God has already accomplished in you; but you discover in due course that the symptoms you used to have are no longer present.

As a Christian, if you’re going to walk in God’s unusual blessings continually, you must learn to take advantage of the corporate anointing through fellowship with other Christians (Hebrews 10:25). So, I encourage you today to get committed in the local church by being present at the church services and other meetings duly scheduled by the church. This makes you more effective in your Christian walk, and helps you live victoriously.

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 14:26

COMMAND THE LIGHT TO SHINE OUT OF THAT DARKNESS

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COMMAND THE LIGHT TO SHINE OUT OF THAT DARKNESS;

“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts…But we have this treasure in earthen vessels…”(2 Corinthians 4:6-7).

There are two vital things I want to highlight from the opening scripture. Firstly, it says that the light of God is in our hearts. Secondly, the scripture didn’t say “God commanded the darkness to become light” neither did it say “God brought light into the darkness.” You see, either of these two statements is good but what this scripture really says is even better. “For God…commanded the light to shine out of darkness…” (2 Corinthians 4:6). Can light come out of darkness? Light and darkness don’t mix. Yet the Bible says that God commanded the light to shine out of darkness.

Remember, the earth was a chaotic mass that was enveloped in complete darkness (Genesis 1:2). But at His command, God brought order to the maddening chaos and light leapt out of the looming darkness. As a child of God, you have received the same ability; you can call the light out of darkness. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels…” There’s a treasure in you; it’s a treasure of love, light and divine perfection. God has shined in our hearts and given us the ability to bring light out of darkness. Therefore, make a change in your situation today. There’s no problem too hard that you can’t solve, no situation is too hopeless that you can’t change.

If you feel pain in your body for example, turn to where the pain is and say, “I command the healing to come out of this pain in Jesus’ Name.” The reason some Christians are full of regrets, suffer all kinds of problems and even die is that they are ignorant of their inherent ability. Joel 2:28 says, “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.” These are the last days and the Spirit has already been poured out. If you find yourself in any predicament, prophesy your way out of it for God has given you the power to command light out of darkness.

Further Study:
Romans 5:5;
Romans 8:37

CHOSEN TO KNOW THE MYSTERIES OF THE KINGDOM

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CHOSEN TO KNOW THE MYSTERIES OF THE KINGDOM;

“And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel”(Isaiah 45:3).

The mysteries of the Kingdom of God are unknown to many: mysteries that transcend the imagination of man. According to the scriptures, these mysteries are not hidden to everyone; they’re revealed to a select few. Luke 8:10 says, “Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God:..” If you’re born again, you’re one of the select few specially chosen of God to know the mysteries of the Kingdom.

The Bible says “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God” (1 Corinthians 2:12). The Holy Spirit has come to teach you all things and unveil the mysteries of life to you. He came to bring you into an esoteric knowledge.

This exclusive knowledge isn’t just for your own benefit. God’s divine purpose is to make you a wonder to the world, so that as the people of the world see God’s glory manifested in you, they’ll come to you to teach them how to live. Jesus said, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matthew 28:19). Pastor Chris teaches that the word “nations” here is from the Greek word, “ethnos”, which means a group of people with common interests, characteristics or vision.

Having therefore been chosen to know the mysteries of the Kingdom, you’re to teach those in your world the mysteries of God’s Kingdom. Teach them how to live for Christ and live the victorious life He’s made available to all men.

The hidden mysteries and secrets of life are unveiled to you as you spend time in fellowship with the Holy Spirit, for He is the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, who guides you into all the mysteries and secrets of success, abundance and victory. Now, unveil them to your world.

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 4:1;
1 Corinthians 2:9-10

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