You've already been provided for!

The Lord says:

"There's no need to strive. There's no need to struggle. Do not strive and struggle like those in the world do. You are in the world, but you are not of the world. You are of Me. You belong to Me. Lean on Me and learn from Me instead. Rest in all that I've done and provided for you. My grace is more than enough for you. There may be troubles and tribulations in the world around you right now, but in Me there is peace." 

The Lord says further: 

"Remember I am your Master Mathematician. I have already counted every need that you have, and I have already provided. Provision of every good thing. Provision of wisdom. Provision of favor. Provision of divine health. Provision of open doors. Provision of finance. Provision in every way. Give thanks in advance and receive by faith. Do not worry therefore, and do not be anxious, whatever you face at the moment. For I am the Lord your God." 

Therefore, beloved of God, look to Him and trust in Him. He is a God who is very much alive in your situation, whatever your situation may be. 

Romans 8:31-32 (NKJV) says, 'If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?' 

Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) says, 'And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.' 

You see, according to His riches! Not according to this world's riches. Not according to our own riches. But according to His riches! His unlimited riches. His infinite riches. Riches in every way. Not just in finance. Not just in health. Not just in wisdom. But first and foremost, riches in the spirit. 

So, will you present your situation to the Lord at the moment? Different people different situation. Different people different challenges. But whatever it may be, present it to the Lord. Let Him supply the wisdom. Let Him supply the revelation. Let Him supply the guidance. Let Him supply every need that you have.

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 are 'all these things' here? Everything that you need on earth! 

Maybe earthly things have made you dry. But this is the time the Lord is calling you as a Shepherd. He's calling you to Him. He's calling you to look to Him. 

Whatever you are doing and whatever profession you have, it's the same. Seek Him first, and everything else, every good thing, every kind of provision, will follow. 

And remember, every good thing comes from God. Therefore, do not look to the left or to the right. But look to the Lord. Surrender your situation to the Lord. Why? Because He is your loving Father. He is a Father who cares for you. 

Do not see yourself as just one in billions of people on earth. He never overlooks you. He knows you from the inside out. He knows exactly what you need. 

Prayer:

"O Lord God, we seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness above all else, and every good thing will follow. We dedicate ourselves afresh and anew to You today. Use us as You will. Work in us as You will. We dedicate every aspect of our lives entirely to You today. Our family. Our health. Our career. Our vocation. Our ministry works. Our everything. Take it and bless it. Let Your face shine on it. In Jesus' name. Amen!"

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God is your Master Mathematician: Help is on the way!

Psalm 145:18-19 (NKJV) says, 'The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him. He also will hear their cry and save them.' 

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV) says, 'Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.' 

In the context of God's message today, 'them' here is 'whatever that causes fear to you' or 'whatever that hinders your life, your life progress, or your well-being'.

The Lord says: "If you are 'drowning' alone or feeling alone in the darkness of the situation around you, and no one seems to understand you, I am here for you. You're never on your own and you aren't alone. I am here to hear you and I am near you. Fear not. I am with you. I will never leave you nor forsake you." 

Beloved of God, whatever you are going through at the moment, the Lord says He is here for you and He is with you. Why? Because you are precious in His sight and you are His beloved.

God values you so deeply that He's willing to provide whatever you need in your life. Yes, provision in every sense of the word. Provision of the right people. Provision of the right open door when the right time comes. Provision of good health. Provision of finance, even supernatural finance. He knows exactly how much you need, and He knows how to supply and provide for you. Your part is to look to Him and call on Him. 

As I was praying the other day, the Lord says that He is the Master Mathematician. That's the first time I hear this statement: Master Mathematician. 

I asked the Lord what this means. 

The Lord says: "I have counted exactly all the needs of each of My beloved. Therefore, tell My people: Do not worry. Do not be anxious. I already have all these provisions for each of My beloved." 

Indeed, there's nothing that He cannot do for you. There's nothing that He cannot solve. There's nothing too heavy that He cannot carry.

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Words from the Lord: "This is the season for open doors!"

The Lord says:

"This is the season for open doors. Yes, open doors even in ways you cannot foresee or imagine yet. Be bold to walk into it. You will know the door is from Me when you have that peace and 'go ahead' inside of you. There will be confirmation. There will be signs. There will be supernatural openings. There will even be favor that you can sense and see so clearly. Favor from above and favor from people whom I have appointed and planned for you."

"Do not fear, even if you feel you are not equipped enough or you feel you are not up to it. There are times you feel you are not good enough to walk out of your 'comfort zone', but I will train you directly, because I have chosen you. Do not go by your feeling. But see with the eyes of faith. I will know how to send the right people to you. I will put you at the right place at the right time. I will cause you to be able to discern what is of Me and what is not. So fear not."

"Let My Spirit fall upon you right now. The Spirit of revelation. The Spirit of discernment. The Spirit of wisdom. You will know what to do and how to go about. Flow with My Spirit. For I am leading you and bringing you to where I have destined for you. Do not limit what My Spirit can do in your life." 

Right now, beloved of God, let the Spirit of God set you free! Free your mind! Free from what has held you back in the past! Free to be who God wants you to be and destined for you to be, going forward! 

Romans 12:2 says, 'And do not be conformed to this world (the ways, the minds, or the patterns of 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.' 

Let the Holy Spirit change you and renew you in how you see things. 

The word 'prove' here is 'dokimazo' in Greek, and it can also mean 'discern'. You can put it this way: 'You may discern what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God'. 

Each of us is different. Each of us is unique in our own way. No two persons are exactly the same. That's why it's so important to discern what you should be doing in this time and season. Let the Lord speak to you. Let the Lord show you the details. 

One thing you must know: The Lord isn't done with you yet! More is to come! Better things to come! Even in ways you've not imagined yet!

Prayer:

"O Lord God, we thank You for the new doors that are being opened. The doors that only You can open, and no man can shut. Give us the faith and boldness to walk into it. Give us signs and confirmation. Give us clarity. Give us discernment in our spirit. We ask for Your Spirit to lead us and guide us every step of the way. We ask and receive Your Spirit of wisdom and revelation. We do not want to be limited in our own mind. We ask for renewal in our mind. And we shall be set free. Free to be who and what you want us to be! In Jesus' name. Amen!"

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Words from the Lord: "Rise above the atmosphere, and not go under!"

The Lord says:

"Do not allow yourself to be bound under the atmosphere of lifelessness and hopelessness around you. Receive My life and My strength to rise above all these atmospheres. For My Spirit is life, and I have called you to rule and reign with Me!" 

With these words from the Lord, let's go to the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel in Hebrew is 'Yechezqel'. It literally means 'God strengthens' or 'God gives strength'. This word 'Yechezqel' comes from two words: 'Chazaq' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to strengthen'; and 'El' meaning 'God'. 

Ezekiel 37:1-2 (NKJV) says, 'The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry.' 

Ezekiel 37:4-6 (NKJV) says, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord God to these bones: "Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you, and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord."'"

This is what prophet Ezekiel saw, heard, and therefore did as he was commanded. The word 'prophesy' here is 'naba' in Hebrew. In the context of these verses, it is 'to speak by the inspiration (of the Spirit of God)'. In other words, when the Lord speaks, you speak accordingly. 

Even though these verses are for the people of Israel who're feeling dry, cut off, and hopeless at that time, the Lord is saying this to you as well. 

Wherever you are and whatever situation you may be facing at the moment, the Spirit of the Lord is putting His Spirit upon you, and you shall see what's 'dry' or 'dead' in your life be revived and renewed. 

Is there any area in your life that seems 'dead' and 'dry', hopeless and lifeless? Give that area to the Lord. Surrender that area to the Lord. Let Him breathe life into it. It may be your health, your career, your ministry, your family, or in any area of your life that you need a fresh wind and renewal. Let His Spirit fill what's dead and what's dry in your life! 

This is a key moment to speak life, strength, and hope into your life, your family, and your situation. I'm praying right now for the Spirit of the Lord to bring life and set you free from every form of hopelessness and helplessness! 

Indeed He has the power to resurrect and restore! Just do not limit your mind how He's going to do it. Let your mind be set free to see that He is above natural, and He knows how to make things happen for you! 

What's your part? Your part is to rise above, and not go under! Rise above the atmosphere, and not go under the atmosphere! 

Right now, the Lord is giving you the strength to rise above, to rule and reign together with Him, and to speak life into your situation. Receive by faith!

Prayer:

"O Lord God, let there be a release of Your Spirit and Your life upon Your people right now. Set them free from what has bound them. Set them free from what has limited them. There is freedom in the spiritual atmosphere right now. Freedom from the lies and the grasp of the enemy. We receive this freedom from You. We receive new hope from You. We receive life into our situation. We prophesy strength. We prophesy life. We prophesy revival. We prophesy restoration. In Jesus' name. Amen!"

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Your burden has been lifted!

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) says, "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." 

In Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV), Jesus says, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." 

In the context of these verses here, 'yoke' speaks of 'heaviness and burdens that exhaust you'. A yoke is a wooden equipment placed over the shoulders of oxen to pull a heavy load or to do labor work (for example, plowing the grounds). 

So, when Jesus says, "My yoke is easy and My burden is light", He is contrasting your heaviness with His rest. The word 'easy' in 'My yoke is easy' here is 'chrestos' in Greek. It means 'gentle, kind, gracious'. So, exchange your heaviness and burden with His gentleness. 

In farming, a younger ox is often yoked beside an older master ox. The older ox would carry much of the weight. This speaks of you walking with Jesus your Master, relying on Him and not relying on your own striving to carry all your burdens in life. 

So beloved, whatever your struggle may be at the moment, let Him carry it for you. You don't have to carry it all. You will never have to walk alone, because He is walking beside you. Do not be afraid. 

Jesus also says in John 14:27 (NKJV), "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." 

Humans, imperfect as they are, may sometimes cause hurt to you or disappoint you. They may be leaders. They may be friends. They may be even family members. Maybe no one seems to understand you. But today Jesus wants you to know that He understands. He sees it all. He knows what you are going through. So, do not be afraid or be anxious. 

You can rest in His love and embrace, knowing that He will bring you through. He knows how to take over. Take heart. Whatever your situation may be, there's nothing that God cannot do for you. Let Him carry it. 

He understands that there are times you are so tired of it all. But no matter what, never let anyone or anything steal your peace. One thing for sure, He will never turn you away. So, surrender your future to the Lord. Surrender your career to the Lord. Surrender your family's situation to the Lord. Surrender all your struggles to the Lord. And yes, that includes your worries, your anxieties, your heaviness, your burdens, or whatever difficult situation you may be facing at the moment. You will find rest in His presence. 

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Words from the Lord: "Your future is not bleak, but bright!"

The Lord says: 

"When many people say what's ahead is bleak, I'm saying what's ahead for you is bright and well taken care of. Exciting times are ahead! But you've got to believe and receive by faith, in spite of what others say. When one season ends, a new season begins. Don't linger in the former, even former glory, but look ahead to Me. For I'm doing a new thing in your life. Let your spiritual eyes be opened to see the new that I have for you." 

The Lord says further:

"Sing a new song to Me therefore. For I'm giving you a new vision, a fresh anointing, and a fresh new grace for what's ahead of you. Put off the old, and put on the new that I'm giving to you. Forgive what's past, and embrace the new that I'm giving to you. For I have many more things that I want to show you and do in your life. I will give you visions and dreams. I will give you fresh revelations. I will give you a new hope. I will give you a new purpose. I will show you My glory." 

Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV) says, 'Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.' 

The Lord also says: 

"Let My Spirit work in you to renew you. Let My Spirit open your spiritual eyes and enlighten your spiritual eyes, so that you can see all the things, the new things, that I am doing in your life and about to do in your life." 

It's so important to know your time and season. Not according to man's eyes, but according to God's eyes. You can seek the Lord for His 'specifics' and timing for you. You can seek the Lord for His blueprints for you. With the help of the Holy Spirit, you can. 

Different people different. Different people may have different 'specifics' and timing in God's eyes. But one thing for sure is the Lord your God will never leave you hanging! He will never leave you without help, and you will never be out of God's sight and God's care!

One interesting example is the Levites and the priests those days in the Old Testament. Numbers 8:24-26 (NKJV) says, 'This is what pertains to the Levites: From twenty-five years old and above one may enter to perform service in the work of the tabernacle of meeting; and at the age of fifty years, they must cease performing this work, and shall work no more. They may minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of meeting, to attend to needs, but they themselves shall do no work...' 

These Levites and priests were supposed to enter 'retirement' at age fifty. Of course, this may not make sense to many people in our generation, as age fifty may be too early for 'retirement', especially with higher life expectancy in our modern era. Many people (including ministers of God) are still just as active in their profession beyond fifty. But here, I just want you to imagine the Levites and the priests at that time, and as they reach their 'retirement' age of fifty. It's definitely an ending of one season and the beginning of a new season for them. 

Question: Did their usefulness also end by that age? Absolutely not! It's just a change in the nature of how they serve the Lord!

Why did the Lord instruct the Levites and the priests to cease heavy labor at age fifty?

These are some of the reasons:

1. Heavy manual labor. At that time, the work of the Levites involved setting up, taking down, and carrying many heavy parts of the tabernacle. As for the priests, they would need lots of strength in slaughtering and skinning animals for the sacrifice.

2. Prevention of injury and desecration. Intense physical work increases the risk of fatigue-related accidents. Also, mishandling or dropping holy objects could result in breaking ritual laws or cause ceremonial uncleanness. 

3. Prevention of health hazard and sensory limits. Detailed tasks (e.g., inspecting skin diseases from close range) became more difficult as their natural senses and eyesight deteriorate with age.

But that doesn't mean it's the end of their life of serving God and moving into a boring life! They didn't stop serving God. They moved into, for example, offering counseling, advice, or wisdom to the younger ones.

It's the same with any profession. For example, sportsmen. They cannot keep on and on. But that doesn't mean it's the end. They can move into a new season. I'm not saying it's easy for them, especially after being in the 'limelight' and having lots of fans applauding them in their younger days. But it's definitely not the end. They can move into, for example, coaching, advisory work, commentating, etc. There are so many things they can do. 

Beloved of God, whatever your age, rejoice and be glad, because the Lord your God is about to do new and exciting things in your life! Never limit what He can do in your life, going forward. He can do many things that you have not imagined yet. Good things, of course!

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Dream: "Attack from the air!"

The Lord gave me a dream the other day. I saw myself together with some people inside a tall building in a city. While we were having a meeting in a conference room inside that tall building, I suddenly saw a wave of drones that looked like planes moving towards the building. They began to shoot at the building that I was in. As I looked outside from the window of the building, there was another wave of drones flying nearer and nearer, and this time, the drones looked like helicopters. These drones were shooting towards us in the building. 

Remarkably, these laser-like shots didn't penetrate the window of our building. In fact, we who were inside suddenly found ourselves holding some kind of laser gun, and we shot back, pushing those laser-like shots back! 

The whole dream did look like a science fiction movie, even though I haven't been watching any movie for a long time. But one thing for sure is the dream was so real. I woke up from the dream and began to pray in the spirit. It was an intense dream. Of course, in the dream, we who were inside the building successfully defended ourselves. We successfully pushed back. 

I asked the Lord, "Why this dream?" and "What's the meaning of this dream?" There must be a meaning to this dream. The Lord then said this 'attack from the air' speaks of the battle that's happening in the spiritual realm at the moment. 

The fact that it comes from the air speaks of it coming from what the Bible calls as 'prince of the power of the air', also known as 'devil'. The enemy (the devil) is targeting God's people really hard. The enemy (the devil) is trying to put down many of God's people, especially those who are leaders in their community or family. 

Ephesians 2:2 (NKJV) says, '...according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience...' 

The 'prince of the power of the air' here refers to the 'devil'. He is referred to as 'prince' here because he has a certain degree of influence over this fallen world. 

The 'air' here speaks of 'the invisible atmosphere in the spiritual realm where the devil operates'. 

The 'sons of disobedience' here refers to 'the people who have been influenced and ruled by the devil to live a life of rebellion against God, God's Word, and God's will'. 

However, if you look at Ephesians 2:4-6, there's a good news for you. It says, 'But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ, and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus...' 

Notice this is in past tense. It means this has already happened! Already given to you! This speaks of your authority in Christ right now! You have a higher authority to thwart whatever the devil tries to conjure up! You have a higher authority to triumph over whatever the devil throws at you! This is God's assurance and promise for you who walk with Him. 

The Lord is saying to His people: "I have given you this authority and power. Because you have Me, and you are in Me, the devil's authority and power is never equal. You have the higher authority and power! You already have what you need to triumph over whatever the devil throws at you!" 

The Lord is also saying to His people: "Do not give place to the devil. Protect yourselves in the spirit. Guard your hearts, leaving no room for the devil to take hold of who you are or what you do. As long as you are led by My Spirit and you walk in the Spirit, the enemy the devil will not be able to have a foothold." 

"Do not give place to the devil" here means "Refusing to give the devil any spiritual ground or opportunity to influence your life". 

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) says, 'Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.' 

The word 'guard' here is 'natsar' in Hebrew. It can mean 'protect, preserve, maintain, watch over (in order to prevent evil)'. The 'heart' here speaks of 'your inner self (your deepest self)'. 

Why 'guard your heart'? 

An unguarded heart (e.g. what you watch, what you listen to, what you think about) will lead to fleshly or sinful desires (e.g. lust, greed, pride). 

Therefore, make it a point to avoid any situation that will lead to fleshly or sinful desires. 

How to 'guard your heart'? 

- Be led and be guided by the Holy Spirit, and walk in the Spirit! 

- Pay attention to what you read, watch, or listen to! 

- Fill your mind with the things of God and the Word of God! 

In other words, a heart that is not distracted by the lures and temptations of this world! 

And especially so in such a time! But today, the Lord has spoken that as long as you walk with Him, you are on the victorious side! You have the upper hand! And the devil has no say! 

Prayer:

"O Lord God, we thank You for Your authority and power in You. We thank You that You have given us everything we need to thwart the enemy and triumph over the enemy. We thank You that You have raised us up together with Christ Jesus, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, reigning and ruling in the spiritual realm. Teach us also to guard our hearts and walk in Your will and Your way. Let us be people who are always led by your Spirit and guided by your Spirit. Let our paths be made straight, and let our ways be established. In Jesus' name. Amen!"

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Words from the Lord: "See your future with a new lens!"

During a time of prayer, I saw a vision of the Lord's hand taking away His people's old lens and giving them a new lens. That's when I heard the Lord saying, "My people are going to see their lives and their future with this new lens." 

I also heard the Lord saying to His people:

"You are entering a new season of new perspectives, new vision, and new strength. This is a time of rejoicing and fresh new hope. My presence brings joy and fresh new hope. See Me taking away all your sorrows and tears of the yesteryears. See Me taking away all those troubles and pains of the yesteryears. Begin to see Me in a new light. Begin to see Me with this new lens. This lens that I'm giving to you will cause you to see that 'all the lines have fallen to you in pleasant places', and that I've given you a good inheritance, going forward." 

This brings us to Psalm 16:6-8 (NKJV) that says, 'The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance. I bless the Lord who has given me counsel... I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.' 

In Psalm 16:9-11 (NKJV), David wrote, 'Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices... You will show me the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.' Notice the word 'therefore' here.

What does 'the lines have fallen to me in pleasant places' mean? 

This refers to 'using the measuring lines or ropes those days to divide the land among the tribes (in the Promised Land)'. This represents God giving and assigning each person a specific portion and inheritance. Here, God says that He has the pleasure of choosing a good and favorable place (or situation) for you, and that you have a good inheritance! 

Today, the Lord is saying the same to you that 'the lines have fallen to you in pleasant places'! He has chosen a good and favorable place (or situation) for you, and He has given you a good inheritance!

Another Psalm of David. Psalm 28:6-7 (NKJV) says, 'Blessed be the Lord, because He has heard the voice of my supplications! The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.' Notice the word 'therefore' again.

So, why rejoice and be glad in the Lord? Because the Lord has given you a good inheritance! Because the Lord has promised to surround you and help you! Because the Lord has promised nothing can hurt you or shake you! Because the Lord has shown you the path of life and hope! Because the Lord has given you new perspective, vision, and strength! 

You see, you have so many reasons to rejoice and be glad! In fact, there are many more reasons! 

Whatever your past may be, or whatever your background may be, choose to see God in a new light and with this new lens! In fact, see your future with this new lens! I declare things are going to be so much better for you, going forward. Amen! 

Prayer:

"O Lord God, we thank You for Your words today. We thank You because 'the lines have fallen to us in pleasant places' and we have a good inheritance from You. We thank You for surrounding us with Your presence, Your protection, and Your help. We thank You for showing us the path of life and hope. We thank You for leading and guiding us every step of the way. We thank You for Your good counsel and plans for us. Your plans for us are always good. There are so many reasons to give You thanks and to rejoice for what You've spoken and done for us. We declare aloud that You are altogether good, and You are our Mighty God, and there is no other. In Jesus' name. Amen!"

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Words from the Lord: "Prepare yourself to hear from Me!"

The Lord says for this time: 

"Many of My people are going to make crucial and key decisions in the coming months. Prepare yourselves to hear from Me, for there are many secrets and revelations that I want to show to My people who hear from Me. Great shall be the blessings for those who walk in My instructions." 

The Lord says further: 

"For this is the time I'm going to fix your life back to what it should be from the inside out. You will see yourself restored, renewed, repaired and healed in any area that has been broken. For I am teaching you to make the right choices going forward. Hear Me." 

In life, there are many decisions to make. From the biggest to the smallest day-to-day decisions. But as a beloved of God, you need not be worried or anxious. Because you have the Holy Spirit in you, leading you and guiding you, even giving you the confirmation you need regarding a matter. Confirmation can come in dreams and visions from the Lord, while you are praying, while you are reading or listening to the Word of God, or even still small voice. 

In my life, I've had many decisions to make too, in every season of my life. Some are crucial decisions, and some are difficult decisions. For example, relocating from one place to another, or moving from one season in ministry to another season in ministry. Pastor Sharon and I, as husband and wife, when one of us receives a dream or vision from the Lord, or receives a certain instruction of the Lord on something, we would seek the Lord together, and we would ask the Lord for at least two or three confirmation. We would wait on the Lord together. We would pray about it together. We would pray until "we know that we know" it is the right move. Beloved of God, you too can ask God for prayer partners who are sincere and willing to tell things as it is. May the Lord send you such people. 

Pastor Sharon and I, as husband and wife, we would write down whatever we have received from the Lord; be it a vision from the Lord, a dream from the Lord, or in any way the Lord speaks. Just as written in Habakkuk 2:1-2 (NKJV) that says, 'I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me... Then the Lord answered me and said: "Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it."' 

Once you are sure it is from the Lord, and with at least two or three confirmation from the Lord regarding a matter, then you can take the step of faith and act on it. 

How did Elijah know when it's the right time to move on from one place to another? The key is simple. A life of worship and surrender to the Lord. A life fully submitted and yielded to the Lord. A heart that is soft enough to obey God's voice and instructions, instead of being wise in his own eyes. 

From one place to another, and from one season to another, Elijah was guided by the Lord. Because the Lord knows better and sees farther. Some were to prevent certain danger from happening to him. Some seemed to be "Are you out of your mind?" kind of decision. Some, of course, were to move him to the next level of his prophetic ministry.

In cross-reference, Psalm 95:6-7 (NKJV) says, 'Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice...' Mark these words. Now, 'to worship and bow down' here means 'to humbly surrender to the Lord'. Not just in songs, but more importantly, in our hearts. A heart of worship and surrender. A heart of submission to Him. A heart that is fully yielded to Him. A heart that is soft before Him. That's what the Lord is looking for. And there, He will speak and show many things. 

Psalm 95:8-9 goes on to talk about 'not hardening our hearts', thinking that we know better; as in the days when God's people were in the wilderness; and for forty years, God was grieved with that generation. Because they did not know God's ways. 

Back to Elijah now. Elijah never hardened his heart before God. He listened to God's voice and instructions, every step of the way. His heart was yielded to the Lord. We all can learn from Elijah here. Because these are the keys. 

Examples of Elijah's relocations (or moving from one season to another):

1. The Brook of Cherith. The Lord instructed him to hide there, where ravens would feed him. 

2: Zarephath. The Lord instructed him to stay in a widow's house.

3. Mount Carmel. The Lord instructed him to confront the prophets of Baal. 

4. Mount Horeb. He journeyed to the mountain of God to commune with the Lord, and heard further instructions for the next step in his prophetic ministry.

For each of these, Elijah only acted upon receiving instructions from the Lord. Never once he acted without God or God's angel giving him instructions. 

We all need the Lord. Because He knows better. And because He has our best interests in His mind. He knows the end from the beginning. He knows us from the inside out. Each and every one of us!

Prayer:

"O Lord God, I want to pray for Your people here to be so in tune with Your Spirit, and be positioned to receive Your revelations and secrets that You want to tell them. Sensitize each of their spirit man to hear and receive from You. For great shall be the blessings if they receive from You and walk according to Your instructions for them. I bless each of God's beloved here with blessings and increase, as they make the right choices in life going forward, according to Your leading and guidance. In Jesus' name. Amen!"

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Words from the Lord: "You are entering a time of restful increase!"

While praying, I saw a vision of the hand of the Lord handing a banner to His people. It is a banner of victory. As one person receives the banner, he passes it to another person. From one to another. But something miraculous happened. The banner multiplied! From one banner, there are now many banners. More and more banners, until the banners fill the land! 

This banner symbolizes 'victory' over the power of darkness that has been trying to steal, kill, and destroy what the Lord has purposed for each of His people. 

The Lord says: 

"Raise your hands and lift up your hands in praises! For I have given you this banner of victory! I have given you a new authority in the spirit and a fresh anointing over the sphere that I am giving to you. Be faithful to speak as I speak, and say as I say over those spheres. For victory is yours for the taking, and wherever I have placed you in this time and season." 

The Lord says further:

"I have won this victory for you. Rest in this victory that I've won for you. Do not let your eyes see with eyes of doubt. But see with eyes of faith. Faith to receive this victory that I've already won for you."

What does 'sphere' mean here? It means 'whatever the Lord has entrusted to you and given to you'. Yes, even in the land He has placed you in this time and season, wherever you are. There is a new authority and fresh anointing for you over all these spheres. 

Exodus 17:15 (NKJV) says, 'And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner.'  

'The-Lord-Is-My-Banner' here is 'YHWH Nissi' in Hebrew, from 'nes' meaning 'banner' or 'flag'. 'Nissi' means 'My Banner'. 'A banner that is raised high' symbolizes 'victory'. 

Here in Exodus 17, after the victory against the Amalekites, Moses built an altar to thank God and to give Him all the glory. 'Altar' in biblical context is a place representing worship and dedication to the Lord.

Psalm 20:5 (NKJV) says, 'We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners.' 

Isaiah 11:10 (NKJV) says, 'And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, and His resting place shall be glorious.'

Isaiah 11:10 (The Expanded Bible) puts it this way, 'At that time the new king from the family [root] of Jesse will stand as a banner [standard, signal flag] for all peoples [nations]. The nations [Gentiles] will come together around [rally to; seek guidance from] Him, and the place where He lives [His resting place] will be filled with glory.' 

Here, the Scripture says His resting place (or dwelling place) will be filled with His glory. I am saying to you, that you (who are the temple of the Holy Spirit) are where His Spirit dwells! His resting place! Therefore, you are also full of His glory! Where His glory is, there is light! And where there is light, darkness flees! 

Prayer:

"O Lord God, let Your glory fall on us, and let Your light fill us all in all. We lift up our hands to praise You and worship You. We dedicate our lives to You and give You all that we are. For You are looking for hearts that are pure before You. You are looking for hearts that are all for You. We give ourselves to You in worship and surrender. You are giving us victory. You are giving us a new authority. You are giving us a fresh anointing. You are restoring our soul. Let our 'altar' be restored. Let our 'altar' be repaired. You are setting us free from every form of slavery in our lives. You are giving us rest. Restful victory and restful increase. We give You thanks for all that You have done. In Jesus' name. Amen!"

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Words from the Lord: "All things will work out for you!"

The Lord says: 

"Cast all your cares, concerns, and burdens upon Me. For I care for you. Cast all your worries, anxieties, and fear upon Me. For in Me, there is perfect peace. Let Me take over all these cares. And let Me take care of you. In Me, you will find peace. In Me, you will find honor. In Me, you will find everything you ever need." 

Beloved of God, He is here right now, and He is strong enough to carry all your cares, concerns, and problems, no matter how heavy or difficult these may be. 

1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV) says, 'Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.' 

The word 'care' here is 'merimnah' in Greek. This speaks of 'any form of distraction that distracts you from God and God's purpose in your life'. This 'care' includes all your concerns, burdens, worries, anxieties, or whatever in the world that tries to pull you down. 

Even if you have made a mistake in your life, and you feel so stupid or foolish why you did it, and you really regret it, surrender this to the Lord. The Lord sees and knows exactly what you are going through. Trust in Him. Look to Him. Let Him take over. Let Him take care of your situation. 

He will know how to cause all things to work together for good for you. He will know how to make things right for you. Somehow, someway. He is a good God. Your part is not to linger in what's past. Past is past. Learn from it, and move on. Greater and more wonderful things are ahead of you! 

Psalm 55:22 (NKJV) says, 'Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.' 

You are God's beloved and righteous. Your steps will never be 'moved'. What is the word 'moved' here? It is 'mot' in Hebrew, meaning 'removed, slip, fall down, shaken, decay'. 

When you have Him with you, your steps will never decay. Why? Because God is watching over your steps. He is leading and guiding you, every step of the way. Allow Him. When you flow with Him and follow Him, no enemy can shake you. This is the promise of God for you who look to Him and trust Him. 

In cross-reference, this Hebrew word 'mot' can also be found in Psalm 121:1-3 (NKJV) that says, 'I will lift up my eyes to the hills - From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved ('mot'); He who keeps you will not slumber.' 

Indeed, He will not allow your foot to be removed, slip, fall down, shaken, or even decay. He who watches over you and He who keeps you will never slumber. Know that He is with you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All the time! 

So, worry not and be anxious not! Beloved of God, I declare in Jesus' name that whatever your situation may be at the moment, and no matter how dire your situation may be, God will make a way for you, and there will be a way out for you. Amen!

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Words from the Lord: "A new sword and purpose have been given to you!"

In a time of prayer, I saw in the spirit many of God's people have been given a new sword. This is not to fight flesh and blood. But it's symbolic of a fresh start and a new beginning. 

'Sword' is symbolic of 'Word of God'. You will have fresh revelation in the Word of God. Many things that you couldn't 'see' or understand before, you will begin to 'see' and understand, with the help of the Holy Spirit. 

'Sword' is also symbolic of 'your authority in the spirit'. You will receive a new authority and power to walk in His divine purpose for you. 

I also heard from the Lord: 

"This is the time to prepare to dedicate and re-dedicate your life afresh and anew to Me."

"Just as in Psalm 30, the psalmist wrote about dedicating the temple of the Lord, you are the temple of the Holy Spirit where I dwell." 

Psalm 30:5 (NKJV) says, 'For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.' 

This joy of the Lord is being released inside of you right now! 

Psalm 30:11 (NKJV) says, 'You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.' 

Beloved of God, God is taking away your "sackcloth", so to speak, and in replacement, clothing you with gladness!

What does 'sackcloth' speak of here? 'Sackcloth' speaks of 'grief, mourning, distress, or rough times'. The fabric texture of sackcloth is rough and tough. This is symbolic of rough and tough times. But now, by faith, receive a new clothing! And this new clothing in your life is called 'gladness'! 

Psalm 23:5 (NKJV) says, 'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.' 

God is preparing a table for you! It means God is preparing a spiritual feast for you! Not just that, God also anoints your head with oil. When God anoints your head with oil, this speaks of God refreshing you, renewing you, and giving you a new strength! So, walk in this new strength, this new authority, and this new power that He has given you in this new time and season!

Choose to trust God and hope in God for what's ahead of you! Jeremiah 17:7 (NKJV) says, 'Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord.' 

The Lord says further: 

"For those who need to turn a new page in your life and have a fresh start, or you know you need to be set free from certain bondage or limitation in your life, My grace is more than enough for you. Step out of the old by faith, and step into the new. For I shall walk with you and guide you, every step of the way. Fear not, and be bold." 

As you prepare yourself to walk in the new, let the Lord cleanse you, wash you, and purify you, so that you will be 'white as snow', and ready for an even greater manifestation of His glory and power in your life, going forward. Amen! 

Prayer:

"O Lord God, we receive our renewal and refreshing right now. We receive our restoration and healing right now. You anoint our heads with Your oil. There is a divine refreshing today. Cleanse our hearts and our minds as well. We receive Your anointing to set us free from whatever that has been holding us back. We receive Your anointing to step out of the old, and step into the new. We receive Your anointing to walk in that new purpose that You have given us. In Jesus' name. Amen!"

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Prophetic words: "God is about to vindicate you!"

God wants to tell you this:

"I am the God of your help and justice. I will know how to defend you and vindicate you. Therefore, look to Me and do not be disheartened, if you have been a victim of injustice, oppression, or even false accusation. Let all these go to Me. For I am not a God who is dead. I am very much alive in your situation. And My eyes can see. I will know how to take over. Yes, even in ways you've never thought possible." 

Beloved of God, if you have been going through a time of injustice against you, whether in your workplace or in any situation in your life, this message is God's encouragement for you. God will know how to vindicate you! 

What does it mean by 'God will vindicate you'? It means God will (somehow, someway) know how to clear you of a certain blame, accusation, judgement, suspicion, or unfair criticism against you. 

Examples of Bible verses for such can be found in Psalm 37:6 (NET) that says, 'He (God) will vindicate you in broad daylight, and publicly defend your just cause', and in Psalm 135:14 (NET) that says, 'For the LORD vindicates His people, and has compassion on His servants.' 

Let's look at Micah 7:7 now. The prophet Micah proclaimed, "Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me." 

Who is prophet Micah ('Mikha' in Hebrew)? He was a Hebrew prophet who lived during the 8th century BC. God raised him up as a prophet during a time of social injustice and corruption. So, this book of Micah speaks of his personal trust in God during a time of deep trouble and injustice. 

This name Micah is 'Mikhayahu' in Hebrew. So, this name Micah ('Mikha' in Hebrew) is a shortened version of this longer name 'Mikhayahu'. Interestingly, this name 'Mikhayahu' literally means 'Who is like YHWH?' or 'Who is like the LORD?' 

'Who' is 'Mi'. 

'Like' is 'Kha'. 

'YHWH' is 'Yah', the name of the LORD God Almighty. 

So, to put it together, 'Mikhayahu'. 

In short, this book of Micah is a book about God's help and God's justice in a time of need. It is awesome to notice that God does allocate a whole book in the Scripture just to talk about justice! 

You see, man can only do so much to bring justice. But you know what? The LORD our God, YHWH, is THE JUSTICE! And there's no one like Him!

Back to the life of Micah now. Having been raised in his rugged home, and from among the rural people (in the country), Micah was burdened by the unfair treatment of the weak (including the helpless and the poor) by those who abuse their power or authority. And the Lord called him out as a prophet to proclaim justice, mercy, and deliverance for those who are victims of injustice. 

Micah saw all the unfair treatment of the weak. He saw all the abuses. He saw the injustices that happened to those who were helpless. He saw the blatant abuse of the power or authority in the land those days. 

Micah 1:3 (NKJV) says, 'For behold, the LORD is coming out of His place; He will come down and tread on the high places of the earth.' 

By the way, 'the high places' here can mean 'the proud things'. It means God will come down and tread on all the proud things of this earth. This includes the oppressors, the bullies, and the abusers. 

Beloved of God, maybe in your life right now, you have been going through some kind of injustice against you. Maybe it's at your workplace. Maybe at where you live in. Or maybe in a certain specific situation in some other areas of your life. And you know what had happened is so unfair to you. 

Whatever your situation may be, the LORD is saying He will know how to deliver you and vindicate you! Just don't try to figure out how He is going to do it. He is a God of all possibilities. To man, it may be impossible. But to God, all things are possible. 

Take this into your heart. The LORD your God is, and will always be a God of justice to those who are going through injustice. What's your part? You just need to be patient. Just trust God. Just trust the process. Well, it may take time. But your God will see to it that He will know how to help you and defend you. He knows His timing best. Your part is also to let it go to Him. And of course, don't take matters into your own hands. Instead, let God take over. Your God, YHWH, sees it all.

I also heard these words from the Lord: 

"Your deliverance and your restoration is at hand! Your vindication and your freedom is at hand! For I am the God who remembers you and redeems you! For you are entering a season of freedom. It is a freedom like no other. For I am setting you free from all the 'claws' and 'jaws' of those who work against you. I will begin to cause you to see your vindication in real ways, and you will begin to see how I turn things around for you. For such a time has come, beginning in the spiritual realm and then in the physical realm." 

Somebody say, "Hallelujah!" 

So you see, you are entering a season of freedom in your life. You are entering a season of deliverance in your life. Right here, right now. Walk into it by faith! 

Never look back. But keep looking to God. And keep looking ahead. A new horizon is waiting for you. A fresh new hope. A new dawn. Yes, even a new beginning! Amen!

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Words from the Lord: "You are not regressing, but progressing!"

I had a dream the other night, and I want to share it with you. Because I believe it is pivotal at this juncture of your life, and as you cross the halfway mark of this year 2026.

In the dream, I was inside someone's house as a guest. It was a huge house. All of a sudden, I saw a group of violent men armed with dangerous weapons and guns outside the house. They were trying to force through the gate to enter the house. They were trying to invade the house. The next thing I know, there was a fierce battle between those outside and those inside. It wasn't like an armed fight, but rather, gunshots everywhere. 

At first, those inside the house seemed to be panicking because they were regressing in the battle and they were heading towards defeat. Those violent men outside seemed to be too powerful and strong. But you know what? Just then, something miraculous happened... 

All of a sudden, those inside the house found themselves equipped with weapons they've never seen before. These were powerful weapons. I saw a new strength and boldness in those inside the house. The battle began to turn around. The next thing I know, those inside the house were advancing and progressing. The momentum has shifted to their favor. Eventually, the violent men outside had no choice but to flee. It was a resounding victory for those in the house! 

I woke up from the dream. It was so real. Many details in the dream were still vivid as I woke up. So, I asked the Lord what this dream meant. The Lord said this is an assurance and help for those who look to Him at this juncture of their lives. This is an assurance that He knows how to turn each of your 'battles' around, whatever that 'battle' may be in your life.

As you look forward to the second half of this year 2026, the Lord is saying to you: "Contrary to what the enemy wants to make you think, you are not regressing, but you are progressing!" 

Yes, I want to make this declaration by faith upon your life: "You are not regressing, but you are progressing!" 

'Regressing' can be defined as 'returning to the previous/past' or 'returning to a worse condition/state'. This word 'regress' is derived from the Latin word 'regressus', meaning 'to go back'. It speaks of 'moving backward, instead of forward'. It speaks of 'taking a step backwards or into negativity, instead of taking a step forward with hope'. In the context of what God is saying today, 'looking to God for what's ahead'. 

'Progressing' can be defined as 'moving forward, advancing, developing, and improving'. It speaks of you keep moving and moving on. It speaks of you advancing in your life. So, whatever 'battle' you may be facing today, the Lord is right now giving you the strength and anointing to progress. 

Your part, beloved, is to keep looking to the Lord and keep focusing on the Lord, trusting that He will know how to clear the way for you. 

Proverbs 4:18 says, 'The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.' 

As a beloved of God in Christ Jesus, you have been made righteous. So, your path is shining brighter and brighter. That's what this Bible verse says here. While the path of those who walk away from the Lord is full of hopelessness, full of gloom, or even regressing, your path is progressing. Your path is shining ever brighter. More and more. Not less and less. 

In fact, as the light of God is shining brighter and brighter in your life, many things in your life will become clearer and clearer, going forward. There will be clarity. Clarity in God's vision for you. Clarity in God's purpose for you. Clarity in God's mission for you on this earth. 

The Lord wants to tell you further: 

"With this light shining upon you, like the sun shining brighter and brighter, I will cause you to see clearer and clearer what's ahead of you. I will give you a new vision and purpose. I will expand your horizons. I will renew your strength, and you will begin to soar with wings like that of the eagles."

The Lord is also saying to you: 

"You will have a fresh outlook. You will have fresh new ideas that I am giving you, going forward. You will see new openings and even new open doors that you've not thought possible. I am going to open new horizons for you. But you've got to look ahead, and let go of those past. Those pains. Those defeats. Those disappointments. Those frustrations. Look away from those. But look to Me. For I am saying to you, better things are going to come your way in the months ahead!" 

In Isaiah 43:18-19, the Lord says, "But forget all that (i.e. what's in the past) - it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland."

Psalm 33:18 says, 'The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love.' 

Now, 'the eyes of the Lord' here speaks of Him continuously watching over you and making sure that you are in His good hands. 

So beloved of God, you have nothing to fear. No fear of what's ahead of you! Just like the 'battle' in the dream I had, you too will see yourself progressing and walking in greater victories the rest of this year. Amen! 

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Keys to living a happy and radiant life everyday

The Lord is saying to you today: 

"There's a fresh release of My power to destroy and break every yoke of sorrow right now. Receive the joy that comes from Me. Sorrow is being destroyed. Joy is taking over. For I am giving you a new lease of life. I am turning a brand new chapter in your life." 

The Lord says further: 

"As you receive this power to break free and walk in the new freedom that I've given you, do not look back. Let go of those past. Let go of those regrets. Let go of those disappointments. Let go of those bitterness. Let them all go. And look to Me. For I have new things that you have not known yet, as you look ahead of you." 

Psalm 30:11 (NLT) says, 'You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy.' 

You may have gone through a time of mourning or sorrow (whatever it is, and different people may be in different situation), or you may have been trapped in your past, but God has a good news for you today. The power of sorrow is being broken! Declare that you are now set free! 

You can receive the joy of the Lord right now. The joy of knowing the Lord is greater than all your sorrows on earth. The joy of knowing the Lord is here to restore and heal you. The joy of knowing there is new hope and purpose ahead of you. Amen! 

Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV) says, 'Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.' 

When you have the joy of the Lord in your life, you will have the strength to look ahead and to carry on in your life. You will have a new vigor. You will look forward to what's ahead of you!

Nehemiah wasn't just giving the people a mere suggestion. He didn't mean to say, "Hey, it's up to you whether you choose to stay in your sorrow, or you choose to receive the joy from the Lord." Instead, it was actually a command from the Lord. You see, God places great importance to your joy. He wants you to keep your joy, stay in your joy, and not lose your joy. 

If you look at the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 that says, 'But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control', you will see how important joy is. It comes second only after God's love that never fails. 

The word 'joy' here is 'chara' in Greek. It can mean 'great delight'. In the context here, it means 'delighting greatly in the Lord'. Another meaning of 'chara' is 'exceeding joy and gladness'. In other words, you have the exceeding joy and gladness inside of you. It is genuine. It is not a facade. It is not fake. And this exceeding joy and gladness inside of you is reflected in the cheerfulness outside of you, i.e. your countenance. 

That's why Philippians 4:4 says, 'Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say rejoice.' Notice the word 'rejoice' here is mentioned not just once, but twice. It shows the emphasis. 

The word 'rejoice' here is 'chairo' in Greek, from the same word 'chara' that you saw just now. 

What's the difference between 'chairo' and 'chara'? 'Chairo' is the verb, while 'chara' is the noun. It means 'to rejoice' is the verb, and 'joy' is the noun. Both these words 'chara' and 'chairo' come from the same ancient Greek root word 'char'. Interestingly, this word 'char' is also the root for the word 'charis' meaning 'grace' and 'favor'. 

As you can see here, all these words are inter-connected. In the context of what God is saying to you today, to rejoice is the result of having the joy of the Lord inside of you, knowing that God's face is shining upon you, and you are now living in the richness of God's grace and favor. It's from the inside-out. 

In short, when you know that God's grace and favor is with you, that He is for you and not against you, that His love for you never fails, joy begins to arise inside of you. And it shall be reflected outside of you!

You may ask, "So how do I keep this joy?" 

Let's go back to Philippians 4:4. It says, 'Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say rejoice.' 

This word 'always' is so important in Philippians 4:4. What's the meaning of this word 'always'? It is 'aei' in Greek. It means 'always', of course. It also means 'a continued duration' or 'a regular practice'. Let's focus on the third meaning here. What is 'a regular practice'? There's an adage that says "practice makes perfect". There's a truth in it. It means the more you practice on something, the more you'll be good at it. In the context here, the more you practice joy, the more you'll be good at it! 

You may ask, "But how do I practice joy?" 

The answer lies in the word 'practice' itself. What is 'to practice'? 'To practice' simply means 'to do something again and again'. And that's exactly what apostle Paul meant when he wrote Philippians 4:4. To do something again and again! Rejoice in the Lord as your regular practice! Rejoice in the Lord again and again! 

Beloved of God, you can change your life today. Take joy in knowing who you are in Christ. Take joy in knowing that God has loved you with an everlasting love. Take joy in knowing that God's grace and favor is super abundant in your life. Take joy in knowing that God has not forgotten you, and has good thoughts and plans for you, no matter what you've gone through in your past. Amen! 

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Words from the Lord: "Time to clean up!"

I have a dream from the Lord the other day. In the dream, I saw many believers of God and ministers of God, including myself, being brought into a huge mansion. The mansion has many rooms. The mansion is huge and with a huge compound surrounding it. Each individual is assigned into each of the rooms. These are all Christians, both believers and ministers alike. I saw myself being assigned with one room too. However, each of these rooms in the mansion were full of dirt and dust, and needed some cleanup before it could be inhabited. It seems like everyone with no exception has to do some cleanup for the respective room given to each of them. 

When I woke up from the dream, I initially thought it's the mansion in heaven that God talks about in the Scripture. But then I realized it's not. I mean, how can the mansion in heaven be full of dirt and needs cleanup? So, this is not talking about heaven. This is talking about what's happening here on earth. 

The dream was so real. As I woke up from the dream, I prayed and I asked the Lord, "What do all these mean?" 

That's when I heard the Lord saying, "Tell My people: It's time for a cleanup!"

The Lord said further: "Spiritually and physically! Individually and corporately! The church and the ministry on earth needs a cleanup! In every level and in every area! Not just as a body, as a church, or any form of ministry, but on a personal level!" 

Here's the interpretation to the dream, and I know there's an urgency to it. The huge mansion here is the house of the Lord on earth as a whole. It means there's no exception. The many rooms and compartments are the different expressions and branches of Christianity on earth. But right now, there seems to be a lot of dirt, dust, and uncleanness all over. God is speaking metaphorically. And God says it's time for a cleanup before it can be inhabited. It's time to clean up whatever that has contaminated the rooms and the house as a whole.

Definitions of 'cleanup': 

1. The removal of dirt, untidiness, or corruption from a place or a situation. 

2. The sanitizing, washing, and purifying of something. 

3. The purging, reforming, rectifying, and straightening up of something. 

Before the greater glory of the Lord comes, the Lord says, "Now is the time for a cleanup!" 

As I prayed further, the Lord showed me Jeremiah 17. Jeremiah 17 begins with the Lord God talking about the uncleanness among God's people. This includes idolatry in any form. It doesn't just mean a physical idol, per se. Idolatry may even be elevating man in the place of God. It may be hero worshiping. It may be pursuing man's fallen ways instead of God's ways. In other words, not putting the Lord God as the first and highest place, or in the rightful place, in how we do things. Of course, this is very subtle. In the outward or on stage, everything may look good. But the Lord is looking in the inside. 

Jeremiah 17:5-6 (NKJV) says, 'Thus says the Lord: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited."'

In the context of what God is saying today, these verses can apply both spiritually and physically, inward and outward, inside of us and outside of us. 

Prophet Jeremiah pictured this 'shrub in the desert' as weak and dry that's about to die from drought. From the outside, this shrub may look good and fine. But in the inside, it's actually dead and futile. This is a 'picture' of those who trust in man (or man-made ways) instead of the Lord (and the Lord's ways). This 'shrub in the desert' is a 'picture' of what's dying, drying, and unsustainable. 

So, this is a call to clean up! Let the Lord search our hearts and show us what to clean up. Let the Lord wash our hearts and wash our hands. Inside of us and outside of us. Or whatever that we put our hands to do. When I say this, I say this with the fear and the reverence of the Lord. I'm saying this to myself too. No one on earth is exempted, and no one on earth is an exception, no matter what position we hold on earth. 

The Lord has spoken. He desires cleanliness and holiness. He desires a pure heart whom He will not turn away. He is indeed preparing for His coming glory! 

This is not a message of condemnation. But this is a message of restoration and hope. This is a message of preparation for what's coming. The coming glory of the Lord! 

Let's get back to Jeremiah chapter 17. Look at the contrast here in Jeremiah 17, if God's people begin to turn away from their uncleanness and man-made ways, and turn to God (and God's ways). 

In Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NKJV), the Lord says, "Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit." 

Here, prophet Jeremiah referred the man who trusts in the Lord to be like a tree planted by the waters, whose leaf is green, and will not cease yielding fruit. This is exactly what God wants you to walk in, in this season, and going forward. 

In Jeremiah 17:14 (NKJV), prophet Jeremiah said, "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved. For You are my praise." 

The word 'heal' here is 'rapha' in Hebrew. It can mean 'mend, cure, repair, make well, make whole'. The word 'save' here is 'yasha' in Hebrew. It can mean 'help, rescue, deliver, preserve, defend, set free'. 

As you surrender your life to the Lord and submit to Him, you receive both 'rapha' and 'yasha'. Yes, in every sense of these words. This is the promise of God for those who look to Him and submit to Him. 

From the Scripture here, God's heart is always about restoration, renewal, healing, and hope for His people. That's what Jeremiah 17 is pointing to us. So right now, beloved of God, let restoration and healing take place. If we are willing, God will be more than willing. This is His assurance for us.

And if we are willing and we heed God's message for us, blessed are we, because God's light is going to shine so bright in each of us, and we shall arise and shine, for the glory of the Lord is coming upon us! Hallelujah! 

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Words from the Lord: "God is turning things around from crisis to clarity!"

God wants to tell you this:

"This is the month I am turning your confusion to clarity, and your crisis to breakthrough! What is 'gloomy' and 'grey' shall be turned to 'blue skies'! Do not lose heart therefore, for I, the Lord, am still working behind the scenes, and even in ways that you know not of yet." 

God says further:

"Look to Me and keep trusting in My plans and destiny for you. Do not look at those crises and confusion, but look to Me who is Sovereign and Almighty. For I am the Lord your God, and there is no other." 

In Isaiah 45:22, the Lord says, "Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other." 

The word 'saved' here is 'yasha' in Hebrew. This word has a broad meaning. It can mean 'delivered, rescued, helped, preserved, defended, avenged, set free'. 

Beloved of God, as you look to Him, He will know how to deliver you, rescue you, help you, preserve you, defend you, avenge for you, and set you free! 

The word 'crisis' can mean 'an unstable, dangerous, difficult, or crucial situation that one is facing'. 'Crisis' can also mean 'a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in one's life'. 

Maybe you too are facing a crisis at the moment, or maybe you are in a state of confusion about a situation, not knowing what is happening and not knowing what to do. Take heart. The Lord your God is not dead. He is still very much alive in your situation. He is saying to you that He is visiting you right now. He will know how to bring clarity to you. Many things will become much clearer. And He will know how to give you the breakthrough that you need.

Your part is to keep trusting Him and keep looking to Him, and have patience. Endure. Persevere. Do not give up. 

The word 'clarity' can have three major meanings: 

1. Being free from any form of confusion or ambiguity.

2. Clearness as to the understanding or perception of certain matters. 

3. The state of being clear in one's spiritual eyes of understanding.

Ephesians 1:17-19 (NKJV) 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, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.' 

Let this power of God fill you right now. Let this power of God set you free from whatever crisis, confusion, or limitation that the devil (or the enemy) puts against you!

One example in the Scripture is in the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis.

In Genesis 39, Joseph was sold by his own brothers, and he was taken to Egypt to become a slave. Potiphar, an officer of the Pharaoh, bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites. Joseph was then falsely accused of seducing Potiphar's wife, and was thrown into the prison!

In other words, it was a crisis for Joseph. He was also probably in a state of confusion as to why all this happened to him. 

Maybe you too are in a situation where there's just no breakthrough in sight. You just cannot see any form of breakthrough in your life at the moment. You feel bound. You feel limited. It's like as if there's a 'lid' over your head. You cannot break that 'ceiling'. You are bound by the limitations that people around you (or the enemy) put against you, and you are now feeling trapped. 

Whatever it may be, be encouraged, because your help is at hand. The Lord is here. The Lord is here to 'yasha' you. To save you. To deliver you. To rescue you. Yes, even to avenge for you. As long as your heart draws near to the Lord who is Almighty and All-knowing, you need not fear. 

In Genesis 40, in spite of all the external 'darkness' in the prison that Joseph experienced, Joseph continued to walk with God. Even though in the physical realm, he was imprisoned, but in the spiritual realm, God was doing something in his life. God was working behind the scenes. God was preparing Joseph for something greater!

One day, when Pharaoh's butler and baker had dreams that bothered them greatly, Joseph was able to interpret their dreams. You see, God can open doors for you in ways that you cannot imagine yet. And that's what happened to Joseph! 

Fast forward two years later, when Pharaoh himself had a dream and a subsequent dream, and no one could interpret those dreams, that same butler remembered Joseph. The butler told Pharaoh about Joseph, and Joseph successfully interpreted Pharaoh's dreams. 

You see, Joseph had a spiritual understanding and perception that no one else in Egypt had. Not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord!

Genesis 41:37-39 (NKJV) says, 'So the advice was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants. And Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?" Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you."' 

Joseph knew it's not him. It's God. It's God who worked in him. It's by the Spirit of the Lord. Pharaoh then promoted Joseph to be second only to himself over all of Egypt. The unthinkable happened! From a slave to become a prime minister! From crisis to breakthrough! From confusion to clarity!

The same it is for you. God's plan be accomplished for you! God's purpose be accomplished for you! God's destiny be accomplished for you! God's will be done for you! 

Declare by faith that you are set free! Lift up your hands towards God, and declare that your 'yasha' is at hand! You are being set free! You are being delivered! The Lord's help has come! You are free from any 'limitation' or 'bondage' set by the enemy against you! You are free from any form of confusion or crisis that the enemy has caused you to be in! You are free to be who God wants you to be! You are free to walk into your breakthrough and victory, going forward! Hallelujah!

I declare by faith that God has taken away all those 'gloominess' around you! God has given you the clarity! God's light has come, and this light is now shining upon you! Amen! 

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Words from the Lord: "What is 'bitter' shall be turned to what is 'sweet'!"

Psalm 92:2 (NKJV) says, 'To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night.'

You may have been taught to be faithful to God. This is true, of course. But today, God also wants you to know that He is faithful to you! And His faithfulness towards you hasn't changed! 

You see, the Bible doesn't just say God is good to you. You can see that in Psalm 34:8 that says,  'Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him.' But the Bible also says 'God is faithful to you'. 

This word 'faithfulness' is 'emunah' in Hebrew. It literally means 'firmness, security, stability, trustworthy, unchanging'. In the context here, God is saying that He is firm and unchanging in always seeing the best in you and wanting the best for you! 

This word 'emunah' comes from the Hebrew root word 'aman', meaning 'to uphold, to support, to be faithful'. And this is exactly who God is to you! He always upholds you, supports you, and is faithful to you! 

There are times we are unfaithful to Him and have gone astray. There are times we have wandered off and have forgotten Him. But you know what? He still remembers us, and He still has our best interest in His mind. 

So, as we enter this brand new month, we want to remember who He is to us. He is faithful to us! 

The Lord also wants you to know that it has never been in His mind to suffer you or bring you sorrow. Where does the Bible say so? Proverbs 10:22 says, 'The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.' Now, 'rich' here may not necessarily just mean materially, but also rich in every sense of the word. Rich in blessings. Rich in wisdom. Rich in the goodness of God.

Beloved, if you are going through a difficult time in your life right now, be it in your health, your finance, your relationships, your career, or whatever it is, the Lord is saying to you to look to Him! Trust that He will know how to bring you out of your difficult situation, whatever your situation may be. Amen! 

Let's go all the way to Moses' days. Exodus 15:22-23 says, 'So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter...' 

So, what did the people do? Exodus 15:24-25 says, 'And the people complained against Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?" So Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree. When he cast the tree into the waters, the waters were made sweet.' 

At that time, Moses had just led the people out of the bondage of Egypt. Great signs and wonders accompanied them. In fact, the Red Sea even opened up for them to cross over. But here they were, in the wilderness, and finding themselves three days without water to drink! Even after they have found water at Marah, it was useless, because the water was too bitter (too hard) for them to drink! 

The people were basically saying, "What now, Moses? What are we going to drink now? What are we going to do? Why are you bringing us here to die?" 

So, here Moses was, stuck in this difficult situation, in the middle of nowhere, with no water for the people to drink, and the people doubting him and complaining against him! And what did Moses do? 

Moses looked to God and cried out to God! Moses trusted that his God would not bring them out of a place in order to suffer them. And when others thought God is nowhere, Moses still believed God is now here! Now, the same it is for you. Your God is not nowhere, but your God is now here to uphold you, support you, and help you, whatever your difficult situation may be! 

Moses also believed that God's faithfulness towards the people hasn't changed. God is still a faithful God. If God could open the Red Sea when they were once at a dead end, God could now open the way for them one more time! True enough, God showed Moses a tree. When Moses cast the tree into the bitter water, the water became sweet and drinkable. Problem solved!

Today, this 'tree' is a 'picture' of the cross, and all that Jesus has done for you on the cross. It's here that God can turn whatever that is 'bitter' in your life and make it 'sweet' for you! It's also here that He has carried all your curse and infirmities, so that you can be made well and whole! But you've got to believe this. Believe in what the Scripture says. Believe in what Jesus has done for you on the cross some 2,000 years ago. 

So beloved, whatever you may be facing right now, and no matter how impossible it may be to see a solution, just like Moses, look to the Lord and put all your trust in the Lord. The God in Moses' days is the same God in your life right now, today! The Scripture says God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God hasn't changed. Your God is the same faithful God even in your life right now. Take heart, and be encouraged. 

This month, I want to declare by faith that God will show you a way! He will make a way for you! He will know how to lead you out of your trouble or difficult situation, whatever it may be! As long as you don't give up or walk out on Him. Amen!

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