Receive the never ending supply of His goodness

I have a funny and interesting dream the other day. It's so vivid that I literally woke up smiling. In the dream, me together with my wife Sharon were seated at a table together with two other family members. We were being served round after round of different foods. It's like a never ending flow and supply of foods. What's interesting is that some of these foods I've never seen, heard, or tasted before in my life. The shapes and the tastes were out of the world! 

As I was praying about the dream, and as I was asking the Lord if there's any meaning to the dream, the Lord spoke: "Receive the never ending supply of My goodness!" 

He then said to share this message. So here am I, sharing this message to you! 

I believe 'food' here in this dream is just symbolic of 'the goodness of God' flowing in our lives. So, it's not just about food per se, but in every other area of our lives. 

Right now, I want to declare upon you that there's a never ending flow and supply of the goodness of God in your life! 

What is the key to receiving this never ending supply from heaven? How can we walk in this supernatural realm of never ending supply from above? 

The answer is simple: Whatever He says, you do! I repeat: Whatever He says, you do! Yes, even if you initially don't understand why He says what He says. And even if it sounds funny, absurd, or illogical to your mind, or never been done by others before!

Some may ask, "Where is the Scriptural proof?" 

Let's look at what happened during a wedding banquet in Jesus' days while He was on earth. Let's go all the way to John chapter 2. 

John 2:1-3 says, 'On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."'

Beloved, whatever situation you may be facing right now, be it in the ministry, in your career, in your business, or in any area of your life, your God is not dead. He is very much alive in your situation. Invite Him into your situation. Just as the host here invited Jesus to the wedding, you can invite Him too. 

Let's go further. Look now what Mary (Jesus' earthly mother) said to the servants in the wedding banquet. This is our key verse for today. John 2:5 says, 'His mother said to the servants, "Whatever He says to you, do it."' I repeat: "Whatever He says to you, do it." 

Whatever predicament you may be facing right now, and whatever difficult situation or challenges you may be facing right now, whatever He says, you do it! There's just no way that He doesn't know what to do, or have no idea how to help you, whatever your situation may be. After all, He is all-knowing. He is an omniscient God. Nothing, no matter how small a matter is, can escape His attention. He will tell you what to do and show you a way, where there seems to be no way. So, take heart, and be encouraged.

John 2:6-8 says, 'Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece....' For your info, the six waterpots were used for the Jewish ceremonial washing. These were waterpots used for washing. 'Jesus said to them, "Fill the waterpots with water." And they filled them up to the brim. And Jesus said to them, "Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast." And they took it.' 

You see? Whatever Jesus said, they did! Yes, even if it's unconventional. As far as I am concerned, in the ministry and in the journey of my life, there are many things that the Lord told me that's unconventional. I followed, and I see the hand of the Lord. I see myself prospering. I tasted the goodness of God time and time again. So, I have no doubts in sharing what I've shared today.

Jesus was showing the "blueprint" and the "how to" in the situation at the wedding banquet. Now, every situation is unique. And for this specific situation in John chapter 2, the Lord also gave a very unique "blueprint". What we can learn here is that we are to seek God for His specific blueprint for our unique situation as well. No two persons or situations are exactly the same. That's how God made us. We are unique. We are special. 

John 2:9-10 says, 'When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. And he said to him, "Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!"' 

You see? Water turned to wine! It's a miracle! Now, 'wine' speaks of 'the good things in life, the goodness of God'. How about 'water'? 'Water' speaks of 'the Spirit of God'! What does this symbolize? As you receive from the Spirit of God, it is the Spirit of God that leads you to good things! I repeat: It is the Spirit of God that leads you to good things! Just as what you've seen here in John chapter 2! 

Taste and see that He is good! He is a good provider! Not just in one area of your life, but in every area of your life! Not just materially, but in every aspect of your life, even in the area of wisdom, in the area of favor, and in many other areas of your life! 

So, ask, and you shall receive. Seek Him, and you will find the answer. Whatever 'delay' you may be facing at the moment, or whatever area that you are 'stuck' at the moment, take heart. Seek Him. You will find your "blueprint". If you have not seen much headway or breakthrough in your life, don't be disheartened. Keep looking to the Lord. Keep seeking Him. There's no way He will not tell you, if you earnestly seek Him. 

How to receive from Him? Shut off for a while from the hustle and bustle, and the noise of this world. Spend time exclusively with Him. Just you and Him. Spend time digging in the Word. Spend time praying in the spirit. I recommend at least one hour non-stop at one time. Many things will become clearer. You shall receive His blueprint as to what to do next in your life, and what decision you should be making going forward. 

John 2:11 says, 'This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory...' I repeat: Manifested His glory! 

Yes, He is the same - yesterday, today, and forever! He manifested His glory in that situation in John chapter 2. Even now, He is the same God! He can manifest and show you His glory - in His unique way, and in the unique situation that you are facing at the moment! 

So, take heart. Believe in Him. Believe that He is a good God. Believe in the goodness of God in your life. Like the waterpots used for washing, your part is to allow Him to cleanse your life, and wash you white as snow. Clear your life before Him. Wash your hands. Wash your hearts. Stay innocent in Him. Stay pure before Him. Be found in obedience to Him, His instructions, and His words. And you shall hear Him! He will show you His glory! He will show you what is to come! He will show you where you should be headed for! He will show you the right decisions to make! He will show you the way you should be going! That's for sure! It works every time in my life. And I want to believe the same for you. 

In cross-reference about 'the goodness of God', which is our topic today, and 'to taste and see that He is good', one of my all-time favorite psalms that I meditate on a lot is Psalm 34, a psalm of David. Let's read Psalm 34:1-2, 'I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.' 

Yes, bless the Lord! Not just in good times, but also in challenging times! Bless the Lord at all times! And praise Him continually at all times, whether in a time of celebration, or whether in a time when you face challenges in your life! This is the secret of David. There's no question about his life as a worshiper of the Lord. And not just that, his soul did not boast about himself, his own strength, or his own ability; but his soul made its boast in the Lord! 

'The humble shall hear of it and be glad.' Indeed, those who humble themselves under the mighty hand of God, God will give grace. It means He will know how to supply you with His goodness. He will come and help you. Not by your own strength and ability, but by His strength and ability. And those who live their lives this way, they shall be glad! That's what David wrote here in Psalm 34!

Psalm 34:4-6 says, 'I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.'

This was a psalm of David when he himself was going through a difficult situation at that time in his life. He was escaping from the pursuit of King Saul who was after his life. He was seemingly 'stuck' at that time, with seemingly no headway in his life at that time. But instead of being discouraged, and instead of complaining, he looked to the Lord. He sought the Lord. 

So beloved, if you are in the same situation, like you are 'stuck' now, and you are still waiting for what's next in your life, this message is for you. Take heart. There will be an answer. If you keep seeking the Lord, like David sought the Lord, the Lord will hear you. The Lord will show you the answer. 

No matter what you may be facing right now, no matter how 'stuck' you feel at the moment, and no matter what breakthrough you've been seeking, there's an answer coming! Just do not limit how God is going to do it for you. Continue to seek Him. Continue to praise Him. Continue to bless His name at all times! 

Psalm 34:7-10 says, 'The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want (or lack) to those who fear Him. The young lions lack and suffer hunger; but those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.' 

The word 'good' here is 'towb' in Hebrew. It can mean 'good in the widest sense, good things (in every sense of the word), pleasant, favor, bountiful, beautiful, cheerful, wellness, sweetness, goodness, gladness.' As you can see here, this word 'towb' has a wide meaning, and it speaks of every good that comes from the Lord. Not just good things, but all the goodness of God in every sense - tangible and intangible, seen and unseen, spiritually and physically. Hallelujah!

I want to declare upon you right now: The goodness of God be upon you! I say it one more time: The goodness of God be upon you! 

Believe, and you shall receive! I also want to declare upon you that all things are going to work out for good to you, even though at the moment, you may be feeling 'stuck'. Yes, He will turn things around for you. He will know how to turn the adverse situation you are facing into a favorable situation for you. Just don't try to figure out how He's going to do it. Because He is an unlimited God. And He works in ways we can never fully understand with our limited minds. Just like how Jesus turned water into wine using the waterpots! 

Beloved, continue to put all your trust in Him. He will know how to manifest His glory. He will know how to show you His glory. Amen! 

Let us pray: 

"O Lord God, we thank You for Your goodness in our lives. We declare Your goodness in our lives. No matter what adversity in life we may be facing at the moment, we choose to look to You and seek You. You have spoken that there is no lack for those who fear You. If you can turn water into wine, You can turn things around for our situation too. You are a miracle-working God, and there is no one like You. We trust You and we bless Your name at all times, just as David Your beloved had done. In Jesus' name. Amen."

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Words from the Lord: The cleansing time has begun!

The Lord says: 

"Blessed are those who are washed from the inside out. Blessed are those who have the beauty from the inside out. What's in the inside will in turn be reflected on the outside, and the world shall see. This time and season is a time of cleansing for My church. I am preparing My church pure, holy, and unblemished; just as being written in My Word. I have begun My restoration works for My church." 

It looks like we are still in this series of God speaking to His church in this time and season. I believe when the Lord mentioned about His church here, He meant His church as a whole, i.e. His body, the Body of Christ. In other words, He is talking to His people as a whole, wherever they are on earth. 

Indeed, wherever we are on earth, we are members of His body, and He is the Head of the body, the Body of Christ. 

Now, don't get me wrong here. From the very beginning of the church age some 2,000 years ago, the Lord has always been working. It means cleansing has always been ongoing all these years and centuries. Not only now. However, the Lord has spoken this is an extremely crucial time of cleansing for His people, both as individuals and for His church as a whole. He's talking about inner cleansing here. He's talking about deep cleansing from the inside out. 

Why is this so crucial at this time? Here's the answer: In order to prepare His people, His church, for what is to come! He's doing a cleansing from the inside out, because without this, we will not be able to withstand the onslaught of the powers of this world and the powers of devil in this end-time! 

But of course, fear not! This is not a doom and gloom message. But we are saying in spite of whatever doom and gloom that's happening in this world, and in spite of the challenging time that's coming to the world (ecologically, politically, geopolitically), yet at the same time, His glory (the glory of the Lord) is also going to shine the brightest like you've never seen before! 

And remember, even in the most challenging of times, the Lord is still the same - yesterday, today, and forever to you! He is your very present help, and He is your refuge. Amen! 

In Isaiah 60:1-2, the Scripture says, 'Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.'

Yes, upon you! Upon His people! Upon His church! Now, 'church' is 'a people'. For your info, the word 'church' was mentioned about 115 times in King James Version. And interestingly, all these 115 times point towards 'church' being 'a people'; not a building, not an area, not a land, not an institution, not an organization. For the record, in Greek, the word 'church' is 'ekklesia'. The word 'ek' means 'of, from'; and the word 'klesia' comes from the word 'kaleo', which means 'a call'. So, 'ekklesia', or 'church', simply means 'a gathering of the called ones', or 'a gathering of God's people'. 

Indeed, 1 Peter 2:9-10 says as believers (i.e. as 'a people of God'), we have been called out from the darkness into God's marvelous light. That's you and I! We are the church! A people of God! And Jesus Christ is the Head of all of us, the people of God, His body, the Body of Christ! 

Interestingly, in cross-reference, the word 'called' here in 1 Peter chapter 2 is also the same word 'kaleo'.

In Isaiah 60:5, the Scripture says, 'Then you shall see and become radiant, and your heart shall swell with joy; Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.'

Now, it's for all these reasons mentioned in Isaiah chapter 60 that the Lord is currently doing His deep cleansing for His people, His church! What is He preparing for? He is preparing for the coming of His glory! When His glory and His light shines, no work of the enemy and no work of the evil one in this world can withstand it! 

But you know what? Before the glory of the Lord comes such as we've never seen before, He is preparing us first, His people, His church! This is not a message to judge anyone. Rather, this is a message for self-reflection, whether we are leaders, or in whatever way the Lord is using us right now, both in the ministry or in the marketplace. When I share this message, I'm speaking to myself too. So, let us all humble ourselves under His mighty hand, and let us be changed by Him from the inside out. 

Let's look at what the Scripture say about 'cleansing'. In Ephesians 5:26-27, in the words of Apostle Paul, '...that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.' 

'He' here speaks of 'Jesus Christ'; and 'Her' here speaks of 'the church as a whole; and we are the members of His body, the Body of Christ'. The context here is like the relationship between a husband and a wife; how the husband loves the wife, and how the husband gives himself for her. By the same token, how Jesus loves the church and gives Himself for the church. 

So, with this understanding, let's read again: '...that Jesus might sanctify and cleanse the church with the washing of water by the word; that Jesus might present the church to Himself a glorious church (not a defeated church, not a weakened church; but a glorious church, full of His glory and light), not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.' 

This is exactly what the Lord is doing right now! He is in the midst of cleansing His people, His church! 

The word 'cleanse' here is 'katharizo' in Greek, from the word 'katharos' meaning 'to cleanse (whether to cleanse spiritually, or literally - inward and outward)'. It means 'to cleanse (inside of us, and outside of us)'. It can also mean 'to make clean, to purify, to purge, to be unstained'. 

Let's look now at Ephesians 5:25, just one verse before that, 'Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her...' 

If you look at the context of the relationship between a husband and wife here, just like Christ and the church, 1 Peter 3:3-4 also says this regarding the wife (therefore, this can also apply for the church too), 'Do not let your adornment be merely outward - arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel - rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.' 

In other words, not just outward, but the inward is so crucially important. True beauty is beauty from the inside out; whether it is literally about wives, or about His church. The Lord doesn't want us to put up an outward show only. But He wants to see in the inside of us. He wants us to be changed from the inside out. 

Let's look at what Jesus said now. Even though He was speaking about the Pharisees and the scribes those days, this can also apply to us as believers and leaders. Let's look at Matthew 23:25-26, '...For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence... first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may be clean also.' 

This may cut to the hearts. But this is necessary. This is part of His cleansing work for His church, and the leaders He has raised up for this end-time. Notice the word 'cleanse' here. It is the same word 'katharizo' in Greek, from the word 'katharos' that I've explained earlier. I'm showing you this as a cross-reference about the cleansing of the church; beginning from the leaders and how we do things, and flowing down to every believer in the Body of Christ. 

Well, of course, some may say this applies only to the Pharisees and the scribes, and this has nothing to do with the current church leaders and current believers in the Body of Christ. But the background of Matthew 23 on why Jesus said what He said, and the gist of His message here is that He wants to address the inside of us. In other words, He's saying that true beauty (true righteousness) starts from the inside. He's saying the religious leaders those days, namely the Pharisees and the scribes, were greatly concerned and focused on their outward show, and how they carry themselves outward; but they were full of sins, corruption, greed, self-seeking, self-glorifying, and even self-indulgences in the inside of them. 

This message may be uncomfortable for some people to hear, but this is what the Lord has spoken for this time and season.

God can never be fooled by what we show on the outside, i.e. on how holy and righteous we show on the outside. Rather, God sees what we actually are in the inside, and not what we appear to be to other people on the outside. This is the gist of Matthew 23. This is what Jesus meant to say. 

The Lord is looking at our hearts, i.e. our real self in the inside of us. And He's saying, "Blessed are those who are clean in the inside, who are washed from the inside, who have the beauty in the inside." This is true beauty. This is how the Lord sees beauty, i.e. the beauty that begins from the inside of us. 

This is what the Lord is looking for in His people (for His end-time move). And no power of darkness, no power of this world, and no power of the devil can withstand the holiness, purity, and innocence in the inside of each of us. This is the key to victory! This is the key to triumph! This is the key to the glory of the Lord coming and shining in this world through us! 

So you see, this is a time for self-reflection. This is a time to come before the Lord just as we are, and let Him cleanse us with the water of His Word and His Spirit. This is a time to ask Him to show us what are the areas in our lives that we need to change. Of course, this involves humility on our part. Yes, I'm also saying this to myself. This message is for me too. So, let us humble ourselves before Him; and let us be changed and be transformed from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 

Prayer: 

"O Lord God, in a time like this, we come before You just as we are. Cleanse us with the water of Your Word and Your Spirit. Show us the areas that we need to be changed (whatever and wherever You have positioned us in this world). We humble ourselves before You. We want to be changed from the inside out. We look to You. We want to be found innocent, pure, holy, and unblemished before You - both in the inside and on the outside. We thank You for the forgiveness of sins through the blood that You've shed for us on the cross. We thank You for Your restoration and renewal works in our lives, and yes, in our church. Amen." 

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Words from the Lord: Don't be tricked by the enemy's delusion!

In a vision, I saw a land with many buildings in it. It looks very much like a town or city. In the atmospheric realm above the land, there were many corners and dimensions. On each of these corners above the land, I saw some mysterious figures in the form of men spewing out cobwebs from their mouths. These cobwebs then covered the whole atmospheric realm of the land. 

Then I saw God's people in the land. However, many of these people began to have delusion. Many of these people began to be intruded and influenced in their minds. Their spiritual visions became blurred. 

Interpretation: 

Instead of patterning after God's ways, many in the end-time began to pattern after these delusions. They began to pattern after the ways of the principalities and powers of the air that have intruded the land where they are. 

Words from the Lord: 

"It's time to be awakened from these delusions! It's time to wake up from these spiritual slumber! I am anointing the spiritual eyes of many. Many will suddenly 'see' the many things that have caused them to be deluded. The anointing has been released to break the delusions that the enemy has caused. Rise above and not come under! Rise above and stand strong in My Word! I have given you the authority to rise above the atmospheric realm! Fear not! Do not be conformed to these patterns and ways, but be transformed by My Spirit!" 

What is the definition of this word 'delusion'? 

It can mean 'a false illusion (i.e. something that appears real, but actually it isn't)'. It can also mean 'something that is believed to be true, but it is actually false'. 

Now, 'delusion' can imply 'the inability to distinguish between what is real and what only seems to be real'. You see, there's a difference here - what is real and what only seems to be real. This can happen due to some external and unseen forces that intrude into one's mind, and in turn, causing such delusion in one's spirit and soul. 

What does the Scripture has to say about this? 

Romans 12:1-2, in the words of Apostle Paul: 'I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.' 

There's a contrast here between these two words: 'conformed' and 'transformed'. 

The word 'conformed' here in Greek is 'suschematizo'. It can mean 'to fashion self according to certain outward pattern (in this context, the pattern or way of this fallen world)'. This is the context of what Apostle Paul meant here. 

The word 'transformed' here in Greek is 'metamorphoo'. It can mean 'to be changed and awakened from the inside out (in this context, by the Spirit of God)'. 

So, there's a clash here between 'conforming to the ways of the world' and 'being transformed by the Spirit of God'. 

Back to Romans 12:1-2 now. The Lord is calling us to surrender our lives before Him again. The Lord is calling us to present our bodies a living sacrifice to Him again, and not to be conformed by the pattern of this fallen world, but be transformed by the Spirit of the Lord. 

Let the Spirit of God renew our minds. 

Delusion can happen in many ways. Delusion can happen in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes we don't even know about it. Sometimes we don't even realize about it. Yes, even the way many of God's people (of course, not everyone) see churches. As someone who has ministered to believers from many different churches and backgrounds, I have to admit this is true. Of course the truth hurts. But the truth is the truth. The commercialization and competition in and among many churches have gone overboard. Not me who says this, but God who says this. The chasing of fame, the greed, the building of name for own selves have become overboard. Again, not me who says this, but God who says this. 

I say this without prejudice. I say this with a broken heart. Now, because of all the above, many believers get deluded as well, and start to compare among themselves and their churches. This happens especially within a city or town they are in. It's almost like implying, for example, "My church is better than your church", "My church is bigger than your church", "We are the best in town", "I am right, you are wrong". 

In other words, the ways and patterns of this fallen world have crept into the Body of Christ. All these only make the real enemy, the devil, laugh! Laugh at who? Laugh at us! 

Believers and church leaders pulling down one another, stepping on one another in order to get more "membership" to their church, leaders feeling insecure with one another, thus weakening the whole Body of Christ further. Now, not everyone is like that, of course. 

Well, this isn't new at all. Look at what Apostle Paul wrote in his days. Let's go to the Scripture now. In 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, he wrote. 'And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal?' 

This is what the Scripture says. Of course, the good news is the Lord still loves all of us. He still remembers His church as a whole, His kingdom, His whole body, the Body of Christ. And I tell you what, there is hope for the Body of Christ, because there's this great awakening right now. 

In 1 Corinthians 3:18-21, Apostle Paul wrote further, 'Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their own craftiness"; and again, "The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile." Therefore let no one boast in men...' 

This is what the Scripture says further. This is what Apostle Paul wrote. As he traveled from place to place, from church to church, he saw all this happening right before his eyes. He was heartbroken. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to him, and he wrote all this. Now, it would be a great time, yes, it would be a great time in this time of awakening that God's people revisit 1 Corinthians, especially 1 Corinthians chapters 1 to 5. The Lord is speaking through these verses in this time and season. 

In Colossians 1:15-18, Apostle Paul wrote, 'He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. He is the head of the body, the church, (He) who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.' 

See who Jesus is here? He is the Head of His body, the church. By the way, 'preeminence' means 'surpassing all others, superior over all others'. He is the King of kings, the Lord of lords. He is above all. 

So, this is a time of reflection for all of us as believers of Christ as a whole. This is a time of reflection for leaders as a whole. This is a time to look at the Scripture again, and to see what God wants to say to us in this time and season. 

The Lord still remembers His body. The Lord still remembers His church as a whole. Let us look to the Lord. Let us look back at the Scripture. And let us come before the Lord and say, "Yes, O Lord God, we repent. We humble ourselves. And we want to follow what You have spoken in Your Word." 

Prayer: 

"O Lord God, we humble ourselves before You, and we want to look at the 'big picture' the way You want us to according to Your Word. You are the Head of the body, and we are all members of Your whole body. We are not to be conformed to the ways and the patterns of this world. But we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, so that we will prove what is that good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. The enemy will do whatever to cause Your body as a whole to implode and to be weak. But right now, we want to declare that You are the Lord and the Head of Your body, the church; and You have preeminence over all things, both on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus' name. Amen." 

So, let this anointing of the Holy Spirit be released upon all of us, so that we are set free from whatever bondage, delusion or deception that the enemy has subtly invaded us. Let us be set free! Let there be a great awakening! Let the Church of the Lord be strong and mighty in this end-time, till we meet Jesus, till He returns for His body, His church! As the Bride, we want to be ready for the coming of the Bridegroom! 

Each of us has a part to play in this end-time move of God. Each of us has a part to play in this kingdom of God. We humble ourselves before the Lord. We want to give preference to one another. We forgive one another. We embrace one another. We love one another as brothers and sisters in the family of God. We pray for unity. We bind every division. 

This is what the Lord wants to speak to us for this time. I just want to be faithful to release what the Lord has put in my heart to release, and what the Lord has shared with me in the vision and in the prophetic words. God bless you! Have a wonderful day!

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Let your spiritual eyes be opened to see!

As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we want to declare that Jesus is alive! Hallelujah! 

Let's go all the way to Luke 24 now. 

On the third day after Jesus was crucified and buried, very early on Sunday morning, the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. So they went in, but they didn't find the body of the Lord Jesus. 

As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes. The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, "Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn't here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what He told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that He would rise again on the third day." 

It was then that these women remembered what Jesus had said before. 

They then rushed back to tell the disciples of Jesus what had happened. But the disciples didn't believe them. However, Peter ran straight to Jesus' tomb to check it out himself. True enough, Jesus wasn't there anymore. 

That same day, two of Jesus' followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. As they walked along, they were talking about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus suddenly came and began walking with them. They didn't realize it was Jesus walking with them. 

Then Jesus asked them, "What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?" Then one of them, Cleopas, replied, "You must be the only person in Jerusalem who hasn't heard about all the things that have happened there the last few days." 

You see, they were talking about what had happened to Jesus, and how the priests and the religious leaders accused Jesus of blasphemy, and handed Jesus over to be crucified. 

Jesus then said to them, "You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn't it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering His glory?" Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. 

By the time they were nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey, they begged Jesus, "Stay the night with us, since it is getting late." So He went home with them. As they sat down to eat, He took the bread and blessed it. Then He broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him!

The moment Jesus broke the bread and gave the bread to them, that was when their spiritual eyes were opened. This is a 'picture' of His body broken and His blood shed for you on the cross to set you free. Free from whatever bondage that the world has bound you. Free from whatever bondage that the devil has bound you. 

So beloved of God, never lose focus on what Jesus has done for you on the cross. Keep looking to Him, the Author and the Finisher of your faith. He died, He rose again on the third day, and He is now sitting in the heavenly places together with God the Father. 

The two from Emmaus then told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized Him as He was breaking the bread. And just as they were telling about it, Jesus suddenly stood among all of them! 

Jesus then opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. He said, "Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of His name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem. 'There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.' You are witnesses of all these things." 

Beloved of God, this message is still being preached today, bringing hope to many lives all over the world. Hallelujah! 

In cross-reference, Ephesians 1:17-18 says, '...that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints... '

What exactly is the meaning of 'the eyes of your understanding being enlightened'? It can be translated as 'the eyes of your heart being enlightened', or it can be translated as 'your spiritual eyes being enlightened'. 

Let's refer back to the two who were walking to the village of Emmaus. Their spiritual eyes were opened. The eyes of their hearts were opened. They began to see what Jesus wanted them to see. They began to understand what Jesus wanted them to understand. 

So it is the same with us as believers of Christ today. He is opening our spiritual eyes right now. He is enlightening the eyes of our understanding to see what He wants us to see, and to understand the many things that He wants us to understand; the things that the world can never understand. 

Let us pray:

"O Lord God, we thank You for the revelation of who You are in our lives. Let our spiritual eyes be continuously opened to see the many things that You want us to see. We have this assurance inside of us that You are the Lord, the One who is above all principalities and powers in the spiritual realm and in the physical realm. We have this revelation that we are strong in the power of Your might. Therefore, we do not fear, and we will not be affected, whatever happens in this world. Because we know we can always look to You and count on You. Our hope is in You. Our life is in You. All that we need in life is found in You. Amen." 

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How to stay protected when people slander you?

The Lord says: 

"For all the injustices that you have gone through or are going through in your life at the moment, you can look to Me and count on Me. Let Me defend you. Let Me vindicate you. For I am your Defense and I am your Vindicator. Just as what I have done for David in his days, I will know how to turn things around for you and make a way for you. Take heart therefore and do not be discouraged. Seek and you shall find. Ask and you shall receive." 

This message is especially for you who have been misunderstood by others, falsely accused by others, or blamed by others for something that you did not do wrong. There is hope for you. The Lord is your Defense. The Lord is your Vindicator. 

Before we go further, let's go to the definition of 'vindication'. This word can be defined in these two ways. First, 'proving that what someone said or did was right and true, after other people said it was wrong'. Second, 'proving that someone is not guilty or is free from blame, after other people have blamed or accused them'. 

This applies in any organization that you are in, in your career, in the ministry, or in any other area of your life. 

As long as you continue to stay faithful to the Lord and do according to what He has instructed for you to do, you need not be afraid, whatever people say or do against you. The Lord will know how to defend you and vindicate you. Amen! 

One good example in the Bible is David, a man after God's heart. No, he's not perfect. But one thing for sure is he's a worshipper of the Lord, and a man whose heart is for God. No matter what situation he faced, be it jealousy by others, betrayal by others, or some people were after his life, wanting to destroy him, the Lord has always been there to deliver him. 

Let's look at Psalm 54:1-2, a psalm of David. Here's a prayer of David: "Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your strength. Hear my prayer, O God; Give ear to the words of my mouth." 

Beloved of God, whatever you may be facing in this world, your part is to stay innocent before the Lord. Stay pure before the Lord. Follow His instructions. Obey Him. Obey His words. When He says so, you say so. When He says no, you say no. When He says move on, you move on. When He says leave, you leave. When He says stop, you stop. Whatever He says, you do. And you can be sure that He will know how to defend you and vindicate you. 

In Psalm 57:4-6, David wrote: "My soul is among lions; I lie among the sons of men who are set on fire, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword... They have prepared a net for my steps... They have dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen." 

You see, if you look to the Lord and keep trusting in the Lord for His defense and help, you shall eventually see how the Lord can turn things around for you. This happened to David. And this can happen for you too. 

In Psalm 59:1-3, David prayed this: "Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Defend me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloodthirsty men. For look, they lie in wait for my life; The mighty gather against me, not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord." 

By the way, 'David' means 'Beloved' or 'Beloved of God'. You too, my friend, are a beloved of God. So, you can put all your trust in Him, and you can believe and hope in Him with all your heart. Amen!

Just some excerpts from the very interesting and colorful life of David. 1 Samuel 18:5 says, 'So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and behaved wisely. And Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul's servants.' 

At that time, David served under King Saul. And David was a huge success in leading the troop in battle. David won great victories. 

But what happened next? 

1 Samuel 18:6-7 says, 'Now it had happened as they were coming home, when David was returning from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women had come out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with joy, and with musical instruments. So the women sang as they danced, and said: "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands."' 

When Saul heard this, he became very angry, and he said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed only thousands..." So Saul became very jealous of David. "How is it that these women credited David with ten thousands, and for me, only thousands?" In Saul's mind, he began to think that David's going to be a big threat to him. This shows the insecurity of Saul. Saul became so distressed and mad about what happened that he wanted to kill David! 

The next day, David was playing music with his hand in Saul's presence, as at other times. But this time, there was a spear in Saul's hand. Saul then tried to cast the spear at David, saying, "I will pin David to the wall!" But David somehow managed to escape. This marked the beginning of Saul "hunting after" David!

Beloved of God, your situation at the moment may not be like David's situation when somebody attempted to kill him physically. But this can also apply when people badmouth you, smear your name, or speak ill (or slander) against you with their tongue. A tongue can be as dangerous as a spear! 

Whatever your situation may be at the moment, trust in the Lord that there will be a way of escape, just as you've seen here for David! 

Keep trusting in the Lord's justice and the Lord's goodness in your life. The Lord sees. The Lord knows what you are going through. The Lord understands. The Lord hears your cries for help. 

And you know it, if you read further in the Scripture, David was eventually vindicated; but as for Saul, he died a tragic death. Even then, David did not rejoice over Saul's death. In fact, he was sad at Saul's death. 

Prayer: 

"O Lord God, no matter what we are facing at the moment, we can look to You and count on You. You are our Defense. You are our Vindicator. Just as You have done for David those days, You will also know how to turn things around for us and make a way for us. We take heart therefore and we do not want to be discouraged. We continue to seek You. We continue to put all our trust in You, every step of the way. In Jesus' name. Amen." 

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How to live a worry-free life?

The Lord says: 

"The enemy has been causing My people to worry a lot recently. Worry about the future. Worry about finance. Worry about income. Worry about career. Worry about ministry. Worry about health. Worry about what is to come. Even worry for family members. Take authority and bind whatever causes you to worry. Cast all your cares and concerns to Me, for I am the Lord who cares for you. I see the end from the beginning. I hold your future in My hands. Look to Me and trust in Me therefore, and everything's going to be alright." 

What is the definition of 'worry'? 

It can be defined as 'to feel (or cause to feel) anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems'.

But I have a good news for you. You can live a life that is worry-free. If you have the Lord with you, nothing is impossible to Him. You can believe for that. 

So, what is the 'antidote' to 'worry'? 

You use 'the sword of the Spirit', i.e. the Word of God! You use this 'sword' to 'slay' any worry and every form of worry. 

How do you do that? You meditate on God's Word. You think about God's Word. You fill your mind with God's Word. You speak out God's Word, so your ears can hear. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing comes by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). 

So, learn to say 'no' to anything or anyone who speaks otherwise to you. This is not about denying reality. But rather, this is about surrendering your situation to the Lord and let His Spirit lead you and guide you. There will be a way. There will be a way out for you. God will see to it that this will happen, somehow, someway, even beyond what you can imagine or think of. 

Let's go to John 14:27 now. No matter what you are facing at the moment, even if no one understands what you are facing, Jesus is saying this to you: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Interestingly, just one verse before that, in John 14:26, Jesus says: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." 

Because the Holy Spirit is here to help you, you need not fear or be troubled, whatever your situation may be at the moment.  

Now look here in Mark 4:35-38. 'On the same day, when evening had come, He (Jesus) said to them (the disciples), "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?"' 

In Mark 4:39-41, 'Then Jesus arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace, be still!" And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, "Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?" And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, "Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!"' 

Who say Jesus doesn't care about your situation? Jesus cares. So, don't let anyone speak you out of it. And if He can calm the storm (which no human can), is there anything impossible for Him? 

You see, nothing technical about today's message. Today's message is simple. It's about faith. Simple faith. What is faith? Faith simply means 'a believing heart'. A heart that trusts in the Lord. 

Let's go on to 1 Peter 5:6-7 now. This same Peter was in the storm, and he witnessed Jesus calming the storm right before his eyes. No wonder he could write these words in 1 Peter 5:6-7. 'Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him (Jesus), for He cares for you.' 

To cast your care upon the Lord involves you humbling yourself under His mighty hand. In other words, not to be too proud to think that you can do it on your own. 

In fact, to worry means the person is not believing that God can take over and take care of the situation. 

So, worry is a form of pride. Why? Because when a believer feels anxious, he is convinced that he must solve the problem (or the situation) with his own strength (or ability), instead of trusting the Lord. 

Let's look at Matthew 14:25-27 now. 'Now in the fourth watch of the night (about 3 am in the morning), Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!". And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I. Do not be afraid."' 

In Matthew 14:28-31, 'And Peter answered Jesus and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." So Jesus said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when Peter saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught Peter, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.' 

Here, you see the same Peter again. You and I know that it's impossible in the natural and physical realm for humans to walk on water. But here, Peter did it. However, Peter was soon affected by the wind that was boisterous. Peter began to feel anxious and afraid. Instead of looking straight unto Jesus, he looked at his left and right. And that's how he began to sink. 

So beloved, it is the same with your situation. Do not look to the left or to the right. Rather, look at the Word of God! Look at who He is in your life. Look at what He says to you in your life. Amen! 

Your God is a supernatural God! In other words, He is above the natural and physical realm. We humans may think logically from the physical realm. But your God is above this realm. He is a supernatural God. In other words, He can make things happen to you supernaturally. He is your miracle-working God. 

That's why, no matter what situation or problem you may be facing at the moment, there's nothing that's impossible to Him. If you look to Him and put all your trust in Him, He will know how to make a way for you, even where there seems to be no way. 

In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." 

What's the background of this verse? You can read from Matthew 6:25 all the way to Matthew 6:33. 

Here, Jesus was talking about not to worry about tomorrow; not to worry about this or about that; not to worry about what to eat, what to drink, what to wear, etc. He was saying that we should not be like those in the world, as if God doesn't exist. But rather, seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things that we ever need shall be added unto us. 

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying you are to run away from your responsibilities. I'm not saying you cannot plan. By all means, you can plan ahead - the next 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, even 10 years or beyond. But what I'm saying here is not to worry. Instead, let God be God. Let God's hand guide you and bring you, as He wills. Not your will, but His will be done. He has your best interest in His mind. He will never lead you into dead-end road or into trouble. He will always lead you into something that is of hope and of future. Amen! 

Let us pray: 

"O Lord God, we let go of all our worries and anxieties to You. We cast all our cares and concerns to You, for You are the Lord who truly cares for us. Indeed, You see the end from the beginning, and You hold our future in Your hands. Your plans for us are always good, that gives us a hope and a future. We therefore look to You and put all our trust in You. We declare by faith that everything's going to be alright, as You have spoken today. Amen."

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Keys to overcoming deception and lies

The Lord says: 

"Be discerning in this perilous and dangerous time. The enemy will do anything to deceive you in a time like this. But fear not! For I have given you the spiritual tools that you need to discern. I have given you the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit in you knows all things. The Holy Spirit in you will help you to discern what is of Me and what is not of Me. The Holy Spirit in you will help you to discern even the hidden intentions and motives of the enemy." 

What is the definition of this word 'discerning'? It is 'diakrisis' in Greek. It means 'to separate (what is, and what is not) thoroughly'. In the context of our study today, 'to separate what is of God and what is not of God'.

Some individuals have been gifted with this gift of discerning. But the good news is all of us believers can be enabled by the Holy Spirit to discern. Let's detour to 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 now about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 'For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits...' 

The word 'discerning' here is 'diakrisis' in Greek, which means 'to separate what is of God and what is not of God, or what is God's will and what is not God's will for you'. 

Just as every believer can pray for healing, but some have been specially gifted with gifts of healings, the same it is with discerning of spirits. Every believer can discern, but some have been specially gifted with this gift of discerning. But the good news is this: Whether you have been given this gift written in 1 Corinthians 12 or not, you can discern. Every believer, with the Holy Spirit's help, can discern!  

By the way, what exactly is this gift called 'discerning of spirits'? 

It is an enabling by the Holy Spirit to determine the source of something, be it from God, the devil, the flesh, or the world. In other words, the person who operates this spiritual gift can discern if something is from God, or something is not from God, whether it's from the devil, the flesh, or the world (the worldly ways or the worldly influence). 

So, this is a very crucial gift, especially in this perilous and dangerous time that we live in. 

Why is 'discerning' so important in this perilous and dangerous time? 

Here's the reason. Scammers, fraudsters, and conmen change tactics and strategies all the time. As a matter of fact, they do their 'homework' rather well. They do their 'R & D' ('research and development') rather well too. In other words, they always find new ways to cheat, to deceive, and to con. In fact, deception and scams are becoming more and more creative and extreme nowadays. It can even be religious or spiritual deception. It may look innocent and not harmful in the outward, but it's a trap. Beware, God's people! 

That's why all the more you need the Holy Spirit in your life in this perilous and dangerous time. All the more you should be walking and communing with the Holy Spirit very closely. Holy Spirit should be your best friend and best companion in life. Only the Holy Spirit knows all, and is all-wise, wiser than any human on this earth, and wiser than all the demons in the spiritual world and the physical world. 

Interestingly, Jesus taught His disciples to be wise as serpents! 

In Matthew 10:16, Jesus said, "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless (or innocent) as doves." 

What does this statement 'be wise as serpents' imply? Don't get Him wrong. He didn't mean you become a serpent or a snake. God forbid that you become like a serpent that cheated Adam and Eve! But this expression 'be wise as serpents' implies 'the ability to deal with even the most extreme of trickeries and deceptions conjured up by the devil or by men.' In other words, no matter how tricky or deceiving the devil or the bad people are, you are still able to handle it, counter it, and overcome it. 

Here's another piece of good news. You can train yourself to develop this discernment. You can train yourself to detect the hidden motives of someone or the spirits behind the motives. In other words, what is beneath (or behind) the outward show or the sweet talk of a person. You can detect and discern who is trying to take advantage of you and use you (or rather, abuse you). 

The key here is to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Because you have the Holy Spirit inside of you, dwelling in you, you can follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. For those who are led by the Holy Spirit, they are called sons of God. So, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit inside of you, and sense the peace (or no peace) inside of you, whether to be involved in that something, to join that something, to participate in that something, or to accept an invitation for something. This applies to religious invitation. This applies to business invitation. This applies to career invitation. This also applies to social invitation. 

The Holy Spirit will teach you and guide you. The Holy Spirit will lead you every step of the way, and in every aspect of your life. 

And here's what God wants to tell you today: Receive discernment like a godly priest!

Ezekiel 44:23-24 says, 'And they (the priests) shall teach My people the difference between the holy and the unholy, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. In (times of) controversy, they shall stand as judges, and judge it according to My judgments. They shall keep My laws and My statutes...' 

Those days, the priests would receive the enabling to make a distinction between what's God and what's not. This is the cross-reference to 'discerning of spirits' that you see in the New Testament. 

But you may be saying, "Pastor, but that was the godly priest those days in the Old Covenant!" 

But I tell you what, under the New Covenant, you too are a priest! In fact, you are not just a priest, but also a king! You are a king and a priest! That's who you are as a believer in the New Covenant! 

You may ask, "Where's the proof, pastor?" 

1 Peter 2:9 says, 'You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.'  

You see these words? 'Royal priesthood'. King and priest! 

Who was Peter referring to? You and I! 

Whether you are called into the spiritual office of apostle, prophet, teacher, pastor, or evangelist; or whether you are in the business world or in the professional world, or whatever you do for a living, this verse in 1 Peter 2:9 includes you! 

Notice here again the words 'royal' and 'priesthood'. Yes, that's who you are! A king and a priest! A king who reigns with God in the spiritual realm, and a priest who represents God in this world! 

The difference between a king and a priest is this: A king reigns with God, whereas a priest represents God in this world. 

Today, the Lord is saying to you: You are a king and a priest! You reign with God in the spiritual realm, and you represent God in this world! And as a king and a priest, you too can ask for discernment! Ask, and you shall receive! Like King Solomon those days. Like what's written in Ezekiel 44 that you've read just now.

So, what is the key to receiving? Spend time with the Word and the Spirit! Never let your eyes depart from the Word of God, and never let your spirit be numbed by the ways of this world or the influences of this world. Commune with the Holy Spirit. Pray in the spirit. Go deeper and deeper in the Spirit. That's how you are more and more in tune with the Holy Spirit. 

You'll begin to hear from the Holy Spirit. You'll begin to discern from the Holy Spirit. You'll be able to differentiate between what's of God and what's not of God. You'll begin to discern what is authentic and what is counterfeit. You'll begin to discern what is truth and what is fake. You'll begin to discern what is of good intention and what is of not so good intention (or just for outward show). Amen!

Let us pray: 

"O Lord God, let there be an impartation from Your Spirit upon Your beloved right now. We ask and we receive by faith. Fill us with the fullness of Your Spirit. Enable us to discern what is of You and what is not of You. Enable us to discern what is Your will and what is not Your will. Enable us to know what to do and what not to do. Enable us to know what path to take and what path not to take. We want to glorify You in every aspect of our lives and in our walk on this earth. In Jesus' name. Amen." 

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Let this river flow into your home!

As I was praying for someone who is a beloved of God the other day, I saw a vision of a beautiful, crystal clear river flowing down from the throne of God. This river flowed right into that person's home. 

The Lord then said this vision is also for every beloved of God. So, it's not just for that particular person. But this vision is also for you who are reading this. 

That's when the Lord also said: "My river is bringing healing to your home. My river is bringing restoration to your home. My river is bringing peace to your home. My river is bringing provision to your home. My river is bringing refreshing to your home." 

The Lord said further: "Surrender to Me your sicknesses. Surrender to Me your brokenness. Surrender to Me your strife and disharmony in your home, if there's any. Surrender to Me your lack. Surrender to Me your staleness. Let My river flow right into your life and your home. Receive and drink by faith." 

Yes, beloved of God, receive all that the Lord has spoken today. This river comes from the throne of God. This river is for you and for your home, wherever you are, and whatever situation you may be facing at the moment. 

Have you been going through strife or misunderstanding in your household recently? Have you been going through certain challenges in life recently? Or have you been suffering lack recently? Or maybe you have been going through a difficult situation in your office, at your workplace, or in the ministry. 

Whatever your situation may be, come and receive from this river of God! This river is flowing right now. This river brings healing and restoration. This river brings refreshing. This river brings everything that you ever need in your life. 

We want to go to some Bible verses on the river of God, and what this river brings. 

Let's begin with Psalm 65:9-10. The psalmist wrote: 'You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it; The river of God is full of water; You provide their grain, for so You have prepared it. You water its ridges abundantly, You settle its furrows; You make it soft with showers, You bless its growth.' 

See 'the river of God' here? Whatever your situation may be, I declare that this river from the throne of God has been released upon you, your family, your household, your home! 

Psalm 36:7-9 says, 'How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures. For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.' 

Because the Lord loves you, and you are precious in God's eyes, it is God's pleasure to release this river to you. Wherever this river flows, it brings life. 

So, what's your part? The psalmist said here: "Drink from it." Yes, drink and receive by faith! 

Psalm 1:1-3 says, 'Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither, and whatever he does shall prosper.' 

If you read the news recently, there may be some recession happening in some nations of the world. But as for you, beloved, I want to declare upon you, wherever you may be, yes, even in the nation or the nations that have recession: "But you shall drink from this river. You shall still be fruitful. Your leaves shall not wither. And whatever you do shall prosper." Amen! 

Let's move on to Ezekiel now. In Ezekiel 47:7-9, Ezekiel said: 'When I returned, there, along the bank of the river, were very many trees on one side and the other. Then he (a messenger of God) said to me: "This water flows toward the eastern region, goes down into the valley, and enters the sea. When it reaches the sea, its waters are healed. And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there, for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes."' 

This is the river of the glory of God. This is the river of the Holy Spirit. And this river is now here flowing right into your life and your home! 

I know Ezekiel was referring to the temple of God here. But beloved, under the New Covenant, you too are the temple of God. You are the temple of the Holy Spirit. That's what the Scripture says. You are the temple of the Holy Spirit where the Holy Spirit dwells in. Check it out in 2 Corinthians 6:16, 'For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: "I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people."' 

Ezekiel 47:12 says, 'Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine (for healing).' 

You see? Your fruit will not fail, in spite of whatever shakings, whether it's economic shakings, recession, slow economic growth, zero economic growth, or negative economic growth.

Let's go all the way now to Revelation 22:1-2. 'And he (an angel of the Lord) showed me (John) a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb (the Lamb of God, Jesus). In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.' 

As you receive from this river, you yield fruit every month. Not once in a long time. Not once in many months. But every month. In other words, every month there's fruitfulness. 

Yes, pray for your nation. Let healing flow into your nation. Not just that. Let healing flow into your household. Let healing flow into the ministry God has given you. Let healing flow into your business. Let healing flow into your career. And of course, let healing flow into your physical health. 

Isaiah 58:11 says, 'The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.' 

You see, in this river, not only is there healing, restoration, and refreshing; but there is also guidance, wisdom, and revelation. This river has everything you ever need in your life. This river comes from the throne of God. This river is from heaven. The river of the Holy Spirit. This is not like any other river on this earth. This river can never dry up! 

This river is in abundance. This river will continue to flow, as long as you open your heart, receive and drink from it. This river is for you. Amen! 

Last Bible verse of the day. In Isaiah 44:3, the Lord says: "For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring." 

What are the areas in your life that you are 'thirsty'? What are the areas in your life that you suffer lack? By faith, receive this verse. The Lord is filling those lack. And look here. It's not just a trickle of water. It's an outpouring of God's river.

Receive and drink from this water. He is pouring it forth upon you. His Spirit is upon you. His Spirit is upon all that you put your hands on. His Spirit is even upon your offspring, your household, your family, your home. Hallelujah! 

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5 keys to a happier you!

The Lord says:

"There's a release! There's a release from your past, whatever your past may be! Released from your past bondage! Released from your past hurts! Released from your past bitterness! Released from your past curse! Released from your past cycle! Released from your past trauma! My anointing has been released to you to set you free! Walk in this new cycle! Walk in this new season! This is the time to walk in the new freedom that I've given you!" 

What is the definition of this word 'release'? It can mean 'allow (or enable) to escape from bondage, allow (or enable) to be set free, allow (or enable) someone to move and flow freely'.

Isaiah 61:1-2a (NKJV) says, "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord." 

In cross-reference, Jesus quoted this in Luke 4:18-19, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."

This word 'anoint' here is 'maschiah' in Hebrew. Literally, this word 'maschiah' can mean 'to rub oil on'. As the oil is being rubbed on you, you are being empowered and enabled. So, 'to anoint' is 'to empower', and 'to anoint' is 'to enable'. Not just that. 'To anoint' is 'to consecrate, to set apart, to make holy'. 

2 Corinthians 3:17 (The Expanded Bible) says, 'The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.' That is to say, 'where the Spirit of the the Lord is, there is this anointing, there is this power of God that sets you free from your bondage'. Therefore, right now, there's freedom for you! You can now walk in this freedom! 

Beloved of God, let this anointing be released upon you right now! This anointing destroys every yoke and bondage in your life. This anointing destroys all those past in your life, so you can now walk in a new phase, a new season, and a new cycle in your life!

John 8:36 (The Expanded Bible) says, 'So if the Son (Jesus) makes you free, you will be truly free [free indeed].' Free to be what? Free to be who God wants you to be, and free to do what God wants you to do in this new time and season!

Galatians 5:1 (The Expanded Bible) says, 'Christ set us free so that we could live in freedom [to a place of freedom, or by means of freedom].' Indeed, it's for this freedom that Christ has set you free! Free to walk in God's destiny for your life! Free to walk in God's plans and purposes for your life! Free to walk in God's perfect will for your life! 

Psalm 119:45 (The Expanded Bible) says, 'So I will live in freedom [liberty], because I want to follow [seek] your orders [precepts].' If you choose to follow the Holy Spirit, and if you choose to follow the instructions of the Lord for your life every step of the way, you are indeed walking in the freedom and liberty that God has for you! So, we are not talking about anarchy here. But we are talking about freedom in the Holy Spirit. Freedom to walk in the ways of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will always lead you and guide you. The Holy Spirit will never lead you into trouble. 

So, whatever your situation may be in your past, you are now set free! By faith, receive this anointing and be set free! As you flow with the Holy Spirit, you are walking in God's perfect will for your life. That's how easy it is to live a life that's in communion and in communication with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lives in you. And the Holy Spirit will know how to lead you and guide you in the right direction! 

Now, with this freedom that you have, knowing that you have been set free and released for this new season ahead of you, here are the five keys to walk in a happier you, and to enjoy your new season to the fullest! 

Number One: Live in the present moment

Take one day at a time. You can plan ahead. You can plan for your future. But never forget to live in the present moment. Never forget to live in the now. Live today. You can't control your past and your future. But you can make full use of your present moment. So, live in the now. Enjoy your present moment. Learn to appreciate all the good things and the good people around you at present. 

Number Two: Forgive and let go

Let the past be past. Let the bygone be bygone. You have a fresh new start today. And you have wonderful things ahead of you. So, look forward to it. Just do not hold grudges against anyone, whoever that person may be. It's so refreshing and liberating to live a 'let go' life. So, right now, receive God's unending and unfailing love for you. Let His love fill you. And He will know how to help you let go and forgive. 

Number Three: Be thankful and grateful

Be thankful and grateful for what the Lord has given you. Do not compare with others. Each person's path in life is unique and special. The fact is no one else is like you. You are unique and special in God's eyes. So, thank the Lord because He sees you as His beloved, and you are the apple of His eye. Psalm 17:8 says, 'Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings.' The Lord wants to keep you as the apple of His eye. In other words, He sees you dear. He sees you precious. He sees you not how the world sees you. He sees you as His beloved. You are the apple of His eye. Today, the Lord wants to assure you that you are indeed the apple of His eye. Learn to live a life of contentment. You become happier if you are living a contented life. So, be thankful and be grateful for all that the Lord has given to you. And yes, be thankful and grateful in advance for all the good that the Lord is going to give to you!

Number Four: Flow with the Holy Spirit

I cannot emphasize enough how important this key is. Flow with the Holy Spirit. Not against the Holy Spirit. Why? Because the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of joy. One of the fruit of the Holy Spirit is joy. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. You can see that in Galatians 5:22-23. So, receive this joy of the Lord. How? By flowing with the Holy Spirit. Not against the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit's nature is like that of a river. When you flow with the Holy Spirit, like a canoe flows with the river, life becomes easier and life becomes more fruitful. You are flowing with the current of the Holy Spirit. You are not coming against the current of the Holy Spirit. That's the key. Now, when the Holy Spirit gives you peace regarding something or a certain decision you are about to make, you follow the peace. If the Holy Spirit never gives you the peace regarding something, you avoid it. That's how you can walk guided and led by the Holy Spirit. That's how you can avoid certain pitfalls and traps in life. 

Number Five: Start each day with the right focus

What do you think of the first thing you wake up in the morning? If you have the right focus as you wake up in the morning, you already have a head start. Start the day right, and many things will be right. Start the day with your personal time of praise and worship, reading and receiving the Word of God, and praying in the spirit. As you pray in the spirit, the Holy Spirit may even give you ideas and revelations on what to do and how to go about each and every new day. So, the first thing you do when you wake up is remember God and think about Him. Start by focusing on Him. Don't pick up the phone to check news or social media yet. But start with God. Start with personal time of praise and worship. Sing a song from your heart to the Lord. Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, making melodies in your heart. Sing to the Lord, exalt Him, worship Him, and bless His holy name. Read and receive the Word of God. Eat of His fresh daily bread, the Word of God. Pray in the spirit. Let the Holy Spirit fill you all in all. Let the Holy Spirit fill you with joy. Let the Holy Spirit fill you with love and peace. And that's how you start each day with the right focus. You will surely see the difference! 

Let us pray:

"O Lord God, we thank You that You have released us from our past. We thank You for setting us free from our past bondage, past hurts, past bitterness, past curse, and even past cycle. Right now, we receive Your fresh anointing that sets us free. We begin to walk in this new cycle. We begin to walk in this new season. We begin to walk in this new freedom that You have given us. We can now look forward to many more great and wonderful things ahead of us. In Jesus' name. Amen."

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