Thanking God for the breakthrough!

The Lord says for this time:

"Give thanks in everything, and do not cease giving thanks. Give thanks even in advance for your coming miracle or breakthrough, whatever the situation or problem you may be facing at the moment. As you give thanks and as you look to Me, watch how My hand is going to work things out for your good." 

Philippians 4:5-7 (NKJV) says, 'The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God...' 

The word 'thanksgiving' here is 'eucaristia' in Greek. It can be defined as 'to show gratitude as an act of worship'. You see, giving thanks to the Lord is part of your worship to God! 

So, whatever your situation or circumstance may be at the moment, begin to give thanks to the Lord! Give thanks even in advance for your coming miracle or breakthrough that you need! 

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) says, 'In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.' 

The Apostle Paul wasn't saying you are to accept your problem in life as "fated", and that nothing can be done to improve your situation or your life. But what he was saying is in spite of your current situation or problem that you may be facing, you can give thanks to God, knowing that victory, miracle, or breakthrough is at hand!

Notice the words 'this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you' here. Do you see that? In Christ Jesus! Now, that makes a whole lot of difference! You know why? On the cross, some 2,000 years ago, He made that difference! He has carried away all your curse and all your problems when He died for you! Because of that, you are now blessed with every blessing that comes from the Lord! 

And that's why Apostle Paul wrote, 'In everything give thanks.' Yes, even if it's a challenging situation in your life! Because in Christ Jesus, there's already a victory, there's already a breakthrough, and there's already a miracle! And there's already a way out for you, whatever your situation may be! 

1 Corinthians 15:57 (NKJV) says, 'But thanks be to God, who gives you victory through Christ Jesus our Lord.' 

The word 'gives' here in Greek is both in present tense and continuous tense. It actually means 'keeps on giving'. In other words, God keeps on giving you the victory and breakthrough that you need! That's why the Apostle Paul was saying to give thanks to God, for the very fact that God keeps on giving you the victory and breakthrough in your life!

2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) says, 'Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.' 

Do you see the word 'always' here? The word 'always' here really means 'always'. Not 'sometimes'. Not 'often times'. Not even 'almost always'. But 'always'. Period. 'Always' means 'always'. We give thanks to God because He always leads us in triumph in Christ! You see, to triumph is not just to have the victory, but also to celebrate the victory that He has given us! 

Are you facing a difficult situation in your life at the moment? Maybe it's a health issue. Maybe it's a mounting debt. Maybe it's a problem that seems to have no solution. Whatever your situation or problem may be, take heart in what the Lord has done for you on the cross. Look to Him and all that He has done for you on the cross. His finished work on the cross! 

And because He has done all that for you, you can begin to give thanks! Yes, even give thanks in advance for your coming victory, breakthrough, and even miracle!

Psalm 107:1-2 (NKJV) says, 'Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy.' 

Do you see that? Let the redeemed of the Lord say so! As a believer in Christ, you are the redeemed of the Lord! And let you say so! Say what? Give thanks to the Lord! Let the redeemed of the Lord (that's you) give thanks to God! Why? Because He has set you free, and He has redeemed you from the hand of the enemy! 

The words 'give thanks' here is very interesting. It's 'yada' in Hebrew. It literally means 'to shoot out your adoration and gratitude (towards the Lord)'. In other words, as you praise the Lord and honor the Lord for His greatness and for all the good that He has done, you also express your thanksgiving to Him for His goodness! 

In my life, I know He has never failed to help me, and deliver me, even from the darkest of situation. He has always been there. And I believe He will not fail you too. He definitely has a way out for you! 

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God can turn your mistakes and failures around!

The Lord says: 

"As you keep doing what I've called you to do and keep building what I've called you to build, do not lose heart and do not allow anyone or anything to discourage you. For I am in the midst of giving you new strategies and new wisdom to accomplish all these. Receive all these from Me in this time and season. I am even going to turn your mistakes and failures around, however big or small, and turn them into something good for you. So, take heart. Look beyond all those mistakes and failures. Look to Me. All things are eventually going to work together for good for you." 

We all make mistakes in life. We all have experienced some kind of failures before in life. Given a choice, no one would want to make mistakes or see failures in whatever he or she does. 

So, if you think you blew it, and you are now suffering the consequences of it, the Lord is saying to you, "Take heart. Do not be discouraged. There is hope for you." 

Of course, you can learn from all those mistakes or failures of yours. But don't linger or dwell in there. You know why? Because the Lord has something new for you! 

Romans 8:28 says that 'God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and who are the called according to His purpose for them.' 

Yes, according to His purpose for you, beloved! 

So, in spite of your past mistakes or failures, or even humiliation or shame, the Lord is saying He will work things together for your good! He can even use those mistakes and turn them around to be something good! What's your part? Your part is to look to the Lord and keep putting all your trust in the Lord! 

Proverbs 3:5-6 says, 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.' 

One example in the Scripture about God turning things around can be found in 2 Kings chapter 6. 

2 Kings 6:1-3. And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell." So Elisha answered, "Go." Then one said, "Please consent to go with your servants." And Elisha answered, "I will go." 

2 Kings 6:4-5. So Elisha went with them. And when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. But as one was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the river, and he cried out and said, "Alas, master! For it was borrowed." 

Have you been in a situation when you are like saying "Alas!"? This may be an old expression. But this is an expression for disappointment, regret, or sadness; especially when there seems to have no more hope that the situation can be changed. 

Let's see the symbolic meaning of 2 Kings chapter 6 here. To begin with, what is the purpose of the ax? Ax is used to cut trees. It is for the purpose of building something. For example, furniture, house, etc. In other words, ax is meant 'to build something'. 

In the context of what God is saying to us today, this speaks of 'building what God has called you or spoken for you to build in your life'. It can be in the ministry, in your vocation, or in your profession. But in this passage, the ax head fell into the river! You know what? Once fallen, it's not easy to retrieve it! Why? Because it's heavy. It's made of iron. So, that's why the man cried out "Alas!" Not only that. The ax was a borrowed ax. It wasn't his. It means if he loses it, he's going to need to pay it back to the owner. But God! God always has a way to turn things around for His beloved. And it is the same with you too! 

See what's next. 

2 Kings 6:6-7. So the man of God (Elisha) said, "Where did it fall?" And that man showed him the place. So Elisha cut off a stick, and threw it in there; and he made the iron float. Therefore Elisha said, "Pick it up for yourself." So that man reached out his hand and took it. 

Now, that was some kind of a miracle! That really defies logic. I say it defies logic because the iron ax is supposed to be heavy! I mean, how can the ax head float just by throwing a much lighter stick into the river? Again, but God! You see, nothing is impossible to God! He will know how to make a way for you, where there seems to be no way. He will know how to turn your mistakes around. Yes, He can turn even your oversight around. What is 'oversight'? Any unintentional mistake or failure to do something. 

By the way, the name 'Elisha' in Hebrew is 'El' meaning 'God', and 'Shuwa' meaning 'supplies, help, hope'. Even though Elisha himself was just a human, this name 'Elisha' is symbolic. It is symbolic of who your God is. And here, you can see that He is a God who knows how to supply you. He is a God of help and hope, even when you feel helpless or hopeless in your situation or in your life at the moment.  

So, take heart. Just as Elisha was there to give a solution to that man who dropped the iron ax head, God is also here to give you a solution to whatever you are going through in your life right now. Yes, even for the mistakes, failures, or oversights in your life!

How about the stick that Elisha used to cause the heavy iron ax head to float? In this passage here, it really does look like it's just another stick that Elisha cut from a tree nearby. But, what is the symbolic meaning of this stick here? It speaks of what Jesus has done for you on the cross! Yes, on the wooden cross! In other words, on the tree! 

Just as the stick caused the iron ax head to float (and that's a miracle indeed), what Jesus has done on the cross for you can reverse things around for your good! Just don't limit how God is going to do it!

Prayer: 

"O Lord God, we thank You for Your words of encouragement for us today. There's nothing that You cannot turn around in our lives, no matter what mistake we've made in life, however big or small. No mistake, no failure, no oversight, and in fact, no work of the enemy can hold You back from turning things around in our lives. Because You are a great God. You are great, and greatly to be praised. You are strong and mighty in all Your ways. You are all-wise, all-knowing, all-present, and all-powerful. You are unlimited in who You are and what You can do. And nothing on earth can stop You from accomplishing Your plans and purposes for each of our lives. In the name of Jesus. Amen."

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Receive the power for miracles and healing!

The Lord says: 

"These coming four months are months of miracles and recovery. Many of My people have been believing for miracles in their respective lives, and I have heard it. Know that My power is present, and not absent. Hang on strong to Me. Keep believing and looking to Me. Fear not, for I am with you. Be anxious not, for I am in you. In your weakness, I am your strength." 

The Lord says further: 

"My anointing is flowing and coming strongly to you beginning this month, especially in the areas of healing, restoration and recovery. Receive it by faith. Take it with you, and be blessed. There's power for healing. There's power for miracles. There's power for restoration. I will begin to bless your hands. I will begin to put My anointing upon your hands. Give your hands to Me. Receive it with your hands. There's so much more I want to do with your hands. There's so much more I want to do with your life." 

Beloved of God, whatever your situation or condition may be at the moment, all is not lost. Hang on there! Hang on strong! There is still hope for you, no matter how impossible things may seem to be at the moment. Nothing is impossible to God. All things are possible to God. 

What's your part? Your part is to believe and to agree with what He says. 

Luke 5:17 says, 'Now it happened on a certain day, as Jesus was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them (anyone who came to Him).' 

See the word 'present' here? Present, not absent. Declare this upon your life and your loved ones: "The power of God is present!" Indeed, He is present even right now!

The word 'power' here is 'dunamis' in Greek. It means 'miraculous power' or 'mighty work'. See the word 'miraculous' here? This word 'dunamis' comes from the word 'dunamai', and it means 'to be able' or 'to be possible'. 

You see, your God is able, and all things are possible to Him! Even when the world says it is impossible. Why? Because He is above natural. He is above the physical realm. He is supernatural! 

Acts 10:38 says, '...how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power ('dunamis'), who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.' 

This same power ('dunamis') is now here (not nowhere) to break every yoke or bondage in your life!  

What is a 'yoke'? It is anything that oppresses or hinders you from living or moving effectively in your life. For example, sickness is a form of yoke. Why? Because sickness oppresses and hinders you from living or moving effectively in your life. You see, you can't do many things that you should have or could have when you are sick. But I have a good news for you. The Lord is setting you free now! Just believe. Do not doubt, no matter what your condition is at the moment. And never limit how God is going to do it. 

In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus said, "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." 

Today, the anointing that's upon Jesus has been poured out on you! 

In Acts 1:8, Jesus said, "But you shall receive power ('dunamis') when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." 

As a believer, this same power ('dunamis') has come upon you! You can now therefore walk in this power, this 'dunamis', this empowering of God! 

By the way, the word 'anointed' in Luke 4 here is 'chrio' in Greek. It literally means 'to rub oil on'. This speaks of 'God's contact with you'. You see, to rub oil, you need to have some form of contact in order to put the oil on you. And today, this contact has happened! God's hand is in contact with you! God's hand is putting His anointing on you! God's hand is upon your hands right now! God's hand is touching the areas in your life that needs a miracle or healing right now!

"How do I activate this power of God that's in me?" 

The answer is simple: By believing and agreeing with Him! 

"Where is the proof in the Bible?" 

Hebrews 11:6 says, 'But without faith (i.e. 'a believing heart') it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is (i.e. 'present, not absent'), and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.' 

The word 'please' here is interesting. It is 'euaresteo' in Greek, from the word 'euarestos', meaning 'to be fully agreeable with'. 

Therefore, in our context here, 'to please Him' is 'to be fully agreeable with Him'. In other words, 'to be fully agreeable with what He says'. Not what the world says. Not what others say. But what God says in His Word! 

The Bible says Jesus is the Word. He is the Word of God became flesh. So, to be fully agreeable with Him is to be fully agreeable with what He says in His Word. Not partly agreeable. But fully agreeable! It means 'to agree fully, and to act on what He says'. 

So, what is He saying to you right now? Your time of healing and recovery is here right now! Your time of miracle is here right now! Be fully agreeable with Him. Amen! And never allow anyone to cause you to doubt. 

You can find an example in Matthew 14:28-29. Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." Jesus then said, "Come." And when Peter had come out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. Hallelujah! 

You see here? When Peter believed that Jesus is, and Jesus is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him, he began to walk on water! 

The expression 'walking on water' here speaks of you triumphing over and above your natural condition, situation, or circumstance, whatever this may be!

Throughout the Scripture, you see many more examples of miracles. But one conclusion we can make is Jesus is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him! 

What does 'to diligently seek Him' here mean? It means 'to keep (and keep on) looking to Him, no matter what'. You can also say, 'to keep (and keep on) trusting in Him and receiving from Him, no matter what'. No matter what people say! No matter what the world says! No matter how impossible the situation may be! 

Prayer: 

"O Lord God, we thank You for Your words for us today. We want to keep believing and keep agreeing with what You have spoken in Your Word. It's about what You say. Not what the world says. We believe that You are, and You are the rewarder of those who diligently seek You. We take You at Your Word. We will not give in or give up. Because we know Your power is right now present, and not absent. We declare upon our current condition, situation, or circumstance right now.....(name it)..... that You are present and You are working mightily to bring miracles, healing, restoration, and recovery. In Jesus' name. Amen."

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If you need a breakthrough, watch this!

The Lord says: 

"The coming months are months of miracles! The coming months are months of your recovery! Recovery from your pains and brokenness! By faith, tap into this realm of miracles and recovery!  I will show you how, and I will teach you how. I am a God who is able. If I can call light into being, I can do the same in your life. I can call light into whatever 'darkness' you are facing. Never doubt and never waver. And never limit how I am going to do it. But fix your eyes on Me and look to Me." 

This is what the Lord is saying for this time and season. 

Now, don't get this message wrong. Not that God doesn't do His work of miracles or recovery at other times, but the Lord is saying this is your 'kairos' time, the opportune time, to see yourself healed, restored, renewed, and walking into your recovery and your breakthrough. 

In Mark 16:15-18, Jesus said, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs shall follow those who believe: In My name, they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." 

The word 'recover' here is 'kalos' in Greek. It can mean 'be fully well, be fully made whole, be made good'. 

So, right now, declare upon yourself that you shall 'kalos'! You shall recover! Not just physically, but also spiritually, and in every aspect of your life! This is also the time to declare upon those whom you care for or pray for, that they too shall 'kalos' or recover! 

Beloved of God, the anointing of the Lord has been released upon you. Receive the faith to recover!

Another part of God's message today is miracles and breakthrough. So, how do you tap into this realm of miracles and breakthrough? 

Before we answer this question, let's talk about the very first miracle you can find in the first book of the Bible, i.e. the book of Genesis. What is that miracle? The miracle of calling light into being! Out of nowhere or out of the darkness! You know what? That's in effect a miracle! In fact, it's a creative miracle! 

Genesis 1:2-3 (NKJV) says, 'The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, "Let there be light", and there was light.' 

This word 'hovering' is very interesting in Hebrew. It is 'rachaph' in Hebrew. It can mean 'remaining in the air in one place'. It can also mean 'to brood (like a bird sitting on eggs in order to hatch them)'. 

What is 'to hatch'? In the context here, 'to hatch' is 'to bring forth results or breakthrough'. When God said, "Let there be light", light came, just as God has spoken! You know what that means? It means a miracle was 'hatched'! A breakthrough was 'hatched'! Breakthrough of what? Breakthrough of the light that came forth out of nothing! 

Beloved of God, what are the 'darkness' or emptiness in your life at the moment? 

The Lord is saying to you, "Let there be light"! And light is coming into that area of your life! Receive this by faith! Amen!

Genesis 1:4 (NKJV) says, 'And God saw the light, that it was good...' 

In the context of your situation in your life, 'light' here speaks of 'your miracle, healing, recovery, breakthrough'. In other words, a miracle is being 'hatched' in your life! A breakthrough is being 'hatched' in your life! A miracle or a breakthrough is brought forth upon you!

And no matter how impossible the world thinks it is, healing flows into your life! Healing in your spirit, soul, and body!

He is the same miracle-working God, yesterday, today, and forever. Those times in the very beginning in the book of Genesis, now, and forever more! He has never changed. 

Beloved of God, your 'light' has come! The time is now! Receive the faith to see your miracles, no matter how impossible your situation may seem to be!

What's your part? Only believe, and do not doubt. And never limit how God is going to do it. Remember, He is above natural. He is a supernatural God. He is the same God who walked on water during His time on earth. How was He able to do that? Because He is above natural. He rules over the physical realm. And because you are in Him, you can walk in this supernatural realm as well on earth!

Ephesians 2:4-7 (NKJV) 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 (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.' 

You see, you don't have to wait till you reach heaven to sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. In Christ, right now, you have been made to sit together in the heavenly places! 

The statement 'the exceeding riches of His grace' here can mean 'His supply from heaven' or 'His supernatural ability'. Again, you don't have to wait till you reach heaven to see the exceeding riches of His grace. You can receive His supply from heaven right now. You can experience His supernatural ability right now. Yes, here on earth! Why? Because you are in Christ!

How to tap into (or gain access to) the realm of miracles and breakthrough? 

1. Stay connected with God's Spirit

You know why? Because when you are connected with God's Spirit, the Holy Spirit, that's when you also start to hear from the Holy Spirit. How do you stay connected with God's Spirit? Praise and worship like never before. Dig into the Word of God like never before. Pray in the spirit much. Because praying in the spirit is praying the perfect will of God, both in your life and in the situation around you. He will begin to reveal many secrets and revelation to you. Yes, even such that 'no eye has seen nor ear has heard' regarding your life, regarding your future, and even regarding the situation in the world around you.  

2. Be conscious of God's Spirit hovering over you

We have read about this in Genesis chapter 1. Imagine God's Spirit hovering over you and landing upon your head right now. In other words, His Spirit is upon you and over you. His light and His glory is upon you. When His light and His glory is upon you, you will begin to receive His visions and dreams to guide you. You will receive His faith, His words, His instructions, and even His revelations on what you need to do or what you should avoid in your life. As He shows you, you follow, and you do it. Miracles and breakthrough will follow.

3. Be obedient to whatever God's Spirit says

Whatever He tells you to do, you do. Whatever He tells you to declare, you declare. Whatever He tells you to say, you say. Yes, say it by faith. This in turn releases you into the realm of miracles and breakthrough. Because 'when He orders it, He will also pay for it'. He will see to it that He will back up what He says. 

Now, you may say all that God has spoken today seem too good to be true. But do not doubt. Do not waver. Just believe. Because this is your time! This is your 'kairos' time! Receive the anointing! Receive the authority! Receive the faith to see your miracles and breakthrough! Amen!

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Entering the realm of miracles and breakthroughs!

The Lord says:

"Tell My people this is the time to declare heaven to open over and above their heads." 

The Lord says further: 

"For My light is shining bright upon My people in spite of the darkness surrounding them in the world. For My glory is coming such as has never been seen on earth. Look up therefore, and receive from Me."

The Lord wants you to enter His realm of victory, breakthrough, and miracles! 

What are the miracles that you need in your life right now? What are the breakthroughs that you need in your life right now? It may be in your health. It may be in your finance. It may be in your career. It may be in the ministry. Or in any area of your life. Let the King of glory come into that area. Amen! 

Remember, He has been resurrected, and in Him is life! He has victory over whatever that's dead or hopeless. So, present to the Lord whatever that's dead or hopeless in your life. Let God breathe life into those situation of yours. 

In John 1:51, Jesus said to Nathanael, "Most assuredly, I say to you, hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." 

And you know what? The very next moment after that, Jesus performed His very first miracle on earth! What was that miracle? He turned water into wine!

I want to declare upon you that whatever that you are running out of, or whatever that you are lacking, the Lord is filling it right now!

John 2:1-3 (NKJV) 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."'

'On the third day' here is symbolic of 'the resurrection of Jesus, and the fact that He is very much alive today'. 

'Jesus being invited' here speaks of 'Jesus being invited into your life and even in your situation'. 

'Wine' here speaks of 'the joy and every good thing in life'. 

Just for a cross-reference. In the English Standard Version (ESV), Nehemiah 8:10 says: And he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine, and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

See the word 'wine' there? 

As you receive the joy that comes from the above, you'll also have the strength to carry on and look forward in your life. With a new vigor! With a new hope! 

As a matter of fact, one of the reasons Jesus came on earth is to set you free from every sorrow! 

Beloved of God, surrender whatever sorrow (or even pain) that you have to the Lord. He is here to set you free from all these! 

And whatever your 'sticky situation' that you have right now, the Lord is assuring you that He will always have a solution to all these! Nothing is too difficult for Him. All things are possible to Him. You believe this, and you shall receive. Just do not limit how God is going to do it. 

John 2:6-8 (NKJV) says, 'Now there were set there six waterpots of stone... containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece. Jesus said to them (those who were serving in the wedding banquet), "Fill the waterpots with water." And they filled them up to the brim. And He 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 it accordingly. Now, that's the same key for you to enter the realm of miracles and breakthroughs. Whatever He says, you do. 

See what happened next. John 2:9-11 (NKJV) 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!" This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.'

Today, the Lord is saying here right now, that you too are entering such realm! The realm of miracles and breakthroughs! By faith, see yourself walking in it!

Prayer: 

"O Lord God, we thank You for Your words today. You are a God who turns our sorrow into joy, and our mourning into dancing! You are a God of signs, wonders and miracles. We want to walk in this realm of miracles and breakthroughs right now. We want to walk under Your open heaven here on earth right now. We look to You, and we present to You our lives. We present to You our situation right now, especially those sticky and challenging ones. Come and shine Your light on all these. Come and have Your way. We receive Your miracle, by faith. We receive Your breakthrough, by faith. We receive the victory that You have won for us, by faith. Every hindrance, be gone! Every sickness, be gone! Every work of darkness that comes against us, be gone! In the name of Jesus. Amen!"

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Receive the faith to face your future!

The Lord says: 

"This is the time to receive My faith to overcome! Faith to be healed! Faith to be set free! Faith to see your breakthrough! Faith to walk into a greater future! Do not allow fear to creep in. Do not allow regret to hold you back. Do not allow bitterness to hinder you. Take authority and bind all these. Look to Me and receive from Me. For I am releasing My faith upon you." 

Yes, the faith of Jesus! The faith that He has when He walked on earth. Not just your own faith. But His faith is being released upon you right now! The faith to move mountains, so to speak. 'Mountains' here speaks of whatever problem you may be facing on this earth.

People often ask questions like these: 

Will I get the right job? What if I am in the wrong career line? Will I be retrenched from my job? Will I still be needed in my company/organization? Will my marriage work or break? What does the future hold for me? Do I have enough for my retirement? Will I end up sick and lonely? Will I be abandoned by my children? Will I get scammed and cheated when I get older? 

The list goes on.

If left unchecked, all these fears and worries can 'paralyze' you. 

Take authority and bind all these fears and worries about your future! Instead, right now, receive the faith of Jesus! 

In John 6, Jesus saw a huge crowd coming to look for Him. Turning to Philip, He asked, "Where can we buy bread to feed all these people?" Philip replied, "Even if we work for months, we wouldn't have enough money to feed them!" Then Andrew spoke up, "There's a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?" 

"Tell everyone to sit down," Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. The men alone numbered about 5,000. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward, He did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted. 

After everyone was full, Jesus told His disciples, "Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted." So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves. 

You see, Jesus is more than enough for you. To Him, nothing is impossible. He is not just your Provider and Miracle-Worker, but He is the Provider and Miracle-Worker who lives in you! 

In the evening, Jesus' disciples then went down to the shore to wait for Him. But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn't come back, they got into the boat and headed across the lake toward Capernaum. Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough.

They had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but He called out to them, "Don't be afraid. I am here!" Then they were eager to let Him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination. 

Look here: 'Immediately they arrived at their destination.' That's a miracle! They were in the rough seas at that time. But when Jesus came on the boat, immediately they arrived at their destination! A miracle happened! 

So beloved, if you are going through a rough time, or an uncertain time, or 'choppy waters' at the moment, Jesus is saying the same to you right now: "Don't be afraid. I am here!" 

What's your part? Let Him into your 'boat'! 

If you think you are too late in your life, or you have missed out on a great opportunity in your life, don't rue over those misses, and don't linger on those misses. 

Instead, receive the faith of Jesus to look ahead right now. 

You will still reach your God-given destiny!

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If you need a miracle, watch this!

What does the Lord say for this week? He simply says: "My ways are higher!"

Indeed, His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts! 

You see, many times, His ways and His thoughts don't even make sense to our human minds. Because our human minds are limited. But you know what? He always sees farther, and He always knows better. After all, He is God and we are not. 

That's why it's so important to have a personal relationship and personal walk with the Lord. Because without this personal relationship and personal walk with the Lord, we will not be able to see the many things that He wants us to see. And if we can't see how He sees, or think how He thinks, we will miss out a lot on what He wants to show us or tell us. 

In Isaiah 55:8-9, the Lord says: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts."

The Scripture has many examples of miracles. One example is the miraculous healing of Naaman. 

So, we are going right into this story of Naaman, and how the Lord (through prophet Elisha) was so 'unconventional' in His ways of healing Naaman from his leprosy.

If you read 2 Kings chapter 5, you would know that Naaman was a successful man. But alas, he was a leper. For the record, in that era, leprosy was a dreaded and incurable disease that would eventually result in death. So, no matter how successful Naaman was as the commander of the army of the king of Syria, he had this devastating situation: He was a leper. 

Naaman then found out from a servant girl that there's a prophet in Israel who could heal him of his leprosy. Out of his desperation, he departed for Israel to seek his healing. 

As Naaman stood at the door of Elisha's house, Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, "Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean." 

But Naaman became furious, and went away and said, "Indeed, I said to myself, 'He will surely come out to me, and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leprosy.'" 

Now, that's what Naaman thought with his own limited mind! 

Naaman was expecting Elisha to come out and greet him and just wave his hand over the place and heal his leprosy, just like that! But you know what? Elisha didn't even come out! Instead Elisha sent a messenger to him with this instruction: "Go and wash in the Jordan River seven times." 

This instruction didn't make sense to Naaman at all! Not only that, Naaman felt indignant too. Why? Because he was supposed to be the 'VIP', and he expected Elisha to come out and greet him, and to do according to what he had expected! 

But Elisha didn't. Elisha only sent a messenger. Elisha didn't 'perform the miracle' according to how Naaman had expected or wanted it to be!

Naaman then said further, "Are not the Abanah and the Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?" 

So, Naaman turned and went away in a rage. He just couldn't see the 'logic' in what Elisha had said and instructed for him to do. 

But you know what? Elisha was just hearing from the Lord, and was just saying exactly what the Lord has spoken. You see, a true prophet will only say as the Lord says!

Back to Naaman now. 

After considering an advice from his servant, Naaman finally heeded this instruction from Elisha to go and dip seven times in the Jordan. And you know what? The result was for all to see! The Scripture says Naaman's flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. In other words, he was healed of his leprosy! Clean and clear! Total, complete healing and restoration to his body!

You see, the Lord our God is a God who is above our human logic. He is not just natural. He is supernatural. He is not a God who only sees the way this world sees. His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). 

So, let us be set free in our minds! 

This is the time to ask Him to set us free from our limited minds! 

This is the time to ask Him to let us see in the ways that He sees! 

Never limit Him on what He can do and how He does it!

And you too will see your miracles and breakthroughs as well! 

Hallelujah!

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How giving thanks will lead to your breakthrough

Every week, we seek the Lord for the timely revelation in the Word to be released to you. 

So, what does the Lord say to us for this week? 

"Keep giving thanks and do not cease giving thanks, even giving thanks in advance for your breakthrough or miracle, whatever your situation or problem may be at the moment. As you give thanks, and as you keep looking to Me, you will begin to see My hand working even in ways you cannot imagine." 

So, give thanks in everything, even in advance for the things to come. Believe that God is going to show you many more good things that you cannot imagine!

Psalm 107:1-2 says, 'Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy.' 

Indeed, as a believer, you are the redeemed of the Lord! And let the redeemed of the Lord give thanks! Give thanks to the Lord because He has set you free and has redeemed you from the hand of the enemy! 

The words 'give thanks' here is 'yada' in Hebrew. Very interestingly, it literally means 'to shoot out your adoration and gratitude (in this context, towards the Lord)'. In other words, you express your thanksgiving to Him even as you praise Him and honor Him! What a privilege to be able to give thanks to the Lord - as the redeemed of the Lord!

Philippians 4:4-7 says, 'Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' 

So, choose to rejoice, in spite of all the sorrows or chaos of this world. Rejoice always! And that's what Apostle Paul wrote! Give thanks in all circumstances! Give thanks because God is still here, and God will know how to make a way for you, going forward!

The word 'thanksgiving' here is 'eucaristia' in Greek. It means 'gratitude as an act of worship'. You see, giving thanks is an act of worship! In other words, being grateful to God is part of your worship to God! Remember this! 

For some of you, you may be anxious or worried about your future. Maybe there's just no headway, no inkling, or no clear guidance (yet) how your future is going to be like. Now, even if this is the case, just give thanks in advance. Because when the time comes, the Lord will let you know. Remember, God is never behind time. God is always on time!

Colossians 2:6-7 says, 'As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.' 

Give thanks as well because your spiritual eyes are open and you have Christ in your life. The fact that you have Christ living in you, unlike some people in the world, is reason enough for you to give thanks! 

So, beloved, as you walk this walk of faith, and as you are being rooted and built up in Him, let your thanksgiving be abounding! Live a lifestyle of thanksgiving everyday! In every time and season, whether it's good time or not-so-good time, give thanks to the Lord! 

Maybe you think you have no reason to give thanks at the moment. Maybe it's because of the current economic downturn, and you have been affected in one way or another. But just give thanks knowing that God will make the way clear for you and secure your future! 

1 Corinthians 15:57-58 says, 'But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.' 

Give thanks for the victory that God has given to you, through the Lord Jesus Christ! With such assurance and revelation that He has overcome for you and has the final victory for you (no matter how the forces of darkness try to create or wreak havoc in this world), you can therefore continue to abound in all that God has called you to be (or do) on earth! 

So, don't be overly engrossed with who that Anti-Christ is. And don't be so engrossed about trying to relate the world events with the Tribulation. But focus on the Lord instead, knowing that in John 16:33, Jesus has said, 'Be of good cheer! I have overcome the world."

You see, there are so many verses in the Scripture that we can count on about thanksgiving! So, make no mistake about why it's so important to give thanks to the Lord!

Now, here's a wonderful part about giving thanks: How giving thanks will lead to your breakthrough, miracle, and even provision! And I'm pointing you to none other but Jesus!

John 11:41 says, 'They took away the stone from the place where the dead man (Lazarus) was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me."' 

The background here is Lazarus was already dead for four days, and there was already a stench. But Jesus said to take away the stone from the place where Lazarus was lying. You see, Lazarus was not arisen yet at that time, and there was no result yet. But Jesus gave thanks first in advance. And then He said, "Lazarus, come forth!" And the rest is history. 

So, beloved, whatever situation in your life that is hopeless, dead, or seemingly dead-end road, let's learn from Jesus. Even before you see any results, just give thanks in advance! Give thanks for the answer. Give thanks because God knows how to clear the way for you. Give thanks because God knows how to turn a dead-end situation into 'rivers' and 'garden' for you! 

Let me show you another example how giving thanks will lead you to your breakthrough, miracles, or even provision! 

In Matthew 15:36, Jesus saw the multitude, and there were four thousand men besides the women and children; and there was nothing to eat, except seven loaves of bread and a few little fish. As He gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to His disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitude, multiplication happened! A miracle of supernatural provision happened! And all those people who were there ate and were filled, with seven large baskets full of fragments (leftover)! 

So, beloved, if you have been suffering or going through lack at the moment, give thanks in advance for your provision that's coming! 

I know some of you may be saying, "But that's Jesus. That's not me! That's Jesus! Jesus gave thanks, and He got the results!" I want to tell you something. You can see your results too, because you have the name of Jesus! As a believer, you can use the name of Jesus, and you too can see your miracle in your own unique situation! Why? Because the same Jesus those days is the same Jesus who lives in you today!

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How to prepare and position for year 2022?

It's that time of the year again! Usually about 3 months ahead of our Gregorian calendar's new year (and this time it's 2022!), I would seek the Lord on how to prepare for the year ahead. Also, this is in conjunction with the Jewish calendar, as we usher in Rosh Hashanah (the Head of the Year) 5782. 

Words from the Lord for this time and season: "This is a key time of receiving and replenishing in the spiritual realm. Be at the mode of receiving from Me, especially receiving My wisdom and My power to see a double portion increase in your life, going forward." 

So, this is the time the Lord wants you to be refreshed and replenished, as you receive His power, His strength, and His wisdom. 

The Lord is also in the midst of preparing and positioning you for your double portion, be it double portion of anointing, double portion of wisdom, double portion of favor, or double portion in every sense of the word, in a good way. 

Further words from the Lord (as you prepare for the new year): "This is a time of moving on from lack to multiplication. This is a time of moving on from transition to completion. This is a time of moving on from humiliation to glory. This is a time of moving on from barrenness to miracles, signs and wonders. Your transition time is ending. You are entering a new beginning in the realm of My wisdom, My double portion, and My miracles, signs and wonders."

People of God, whatever your troubles may be recently, or in the past season, the Lord is here to encourage you. He is in the midst of preparing you to receive double, even in the restoration of whatever you have lost, or whatever you have been lacking (or barren) in your life. 

Therefore, in spite of whatever 'bad news' you hear in the world at the moment, the Lord has this good news for you: Your double portion is coming! Your transition time is ending, and a new beginning is coming! Your time of moving on from lack to multiplication is here!

You know how many times Jesus said these words during His time on earth: "Fear not!" or "Do not be afraid!"? The same it is in this end time. So, no matter what you see or hear in this world, nothing takes away the truth that Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33). Therefore, be of good cheer! Do not be afraid! Fear not, no matter what! Because you have the love of God (that never fails), the divine protection of the Lord, and the hand of the Lord be with you. And as long as you look to Him, He will know how to make a way for you (in spite of it all), and teach you how to make the right moves in your life! Believe and receive this by faith, as you prepare and position yourself for the coming year 2022!

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Walking in heavenly economy

The Lord says,

"It is time to teach My people to walk in heavenly economy! For I am decreeing that My people will never lack any good thing, even in times like these! My people, do not be enslaved by what the world has taught you! You are in the world, but you are not of the world! This is your time to be set free from your bondages, whatever these may be, even the bondages of the Babylonian system!"

- What if I say God can give you supernatural wisdom to walk in heavenly economy on earth?
- What if I say God can supernaturally open doors for you, such that no one can shut?

Sounds 'out-of-the-world', right? But this is possible. After all, the Word of God is supernatural! And we as believers in the Word of God should be likewise! Because we may be in the world, but we are not of the world! (John 17:14-15)

All these can begin to happen when you have a renewed mind (i.e. change of mindset) to see how God sees, not how man sees!

In Matthew 6:9-11 (NKJV), Jesus taught us, "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread..." In Romans 12:2 (NKJV), apostle Paul wrote, 'And do not be conformed to (the pattern 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'.

Now, the word 'will' here (same Greek word for the verses above) is 'thelema' in Greek, and it can mean 'purpose, desire, mandate, determine, decree (i.e. order or command)'. Watch the word 'decree' here! You see? It isn't just His desire be done 'on earth as it is in heaven', but His decree, order, command be done! Wow, these are very strong words! That's to say He is determined to make it happen! Make what happen? His kingdom come on earth! And mind you, His kingdom is supernatural!

But you've got to allow Him to renew your mind! That's what Romans 12:2 says! In other words, your mindset cannot be bound by what the world (this fallen world) tells you!

This is your time to receive the anointing to be set free from such! Free from the Babylonian system that has permeated this world!

What does 'Babylonian system' mean here? It simply means 'the ways/systems of this fallen world'. The word 'Babylon', by the way, comes from the word 'Babel', meaning 'confusion, mixed up'. Remember the story of Tower of Babel? (Genesis 11:1-9) And remember how these people tried to make a name for themselves, but the Lord scattered them? You see, the way of this fallen world has always been driven by pride, greed, and lust. And these ways of men may look like a good idea to them, but never God's idea!

One example of someone who walked in heavenly providence and heavenly economy was none other than Elijah (1 Kings 17:1-16). In a time of drought, the word of the Lord came to him to get away from where he was, and hide by the Brook Cherith. There, the Lord supernaturally commanded the ravens to feed him, morning and evening! (1 Kings 17:2-6)

And then, the word of the Lord came to him again, because it was time to move to Zarephath. There, the Lord prepared a widow to provide for him! (1 Kings 17:8-16) Out of all people, a widow? The worldly ways would see this as absurd and illogical! Why not go to a rich man, or a businessman instead? But a widow? Not only that, Elijah came at a time when the widow was about to prepare her last meal!

But Elijah did according to all that the Lord had spoken! And miracles happened again! And here in Zarephath, he (and the widow and her son) had a never-ending supply of flour and oil till the Lord sent rain on earth again!

So, what was the key to Elijah seeing such supernatural providence and heavenly economy, even in a time of drought? Obedience to whatever the Lord says! Even if what the Lord had spoken didn't make sense to the worldly mind!

People of God, will you allow the Lord to renew you and set you free from the worldly ways of men? If yes, I declare in Jesus' name, that you too are on the way to experience a greater manifestation of His supernatural wisdom and providence, even in ways you cannot imagine yet. Amen!

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Do not be afraid to face your future!

The Lord says:
"Do not be afraid to face what comes in your future! Fear not, for I am your Miracle and your Provider! I will know how to provide even in the midst of famine or uncertainties! I will know how to shield you from the fiery darts or arrows that come against you! Look to Me therefore, and look not at what is around you!"

Indeed, in times like these, look to Him, and look not at the troubles around you. John 6:16-21 (NLT) says, 'That evening Jesus' disciples went down to the shore to wait for Him. But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn’t come back, they got into the boat and headed across the lake toward Capernaum. Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. They had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but He called out to them, "Don’t be afraid. I am here!" Then they were eager to let Him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination!'

Just before that, John 6:8-13 (NLT) says, 'Then Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. "There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?" "Tell everyone to sit down," Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. (The men alone numbered about 5,000.) Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward He did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted. After everyone was full, Jesus told His disciples, "Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted." So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves'.

People of God, from the Bible verses above, know that Jesus isn't just your Miracle-worker, but HE IS your Miracle! And Jesus isn't just your Provider, but HE IS your Providence! When you have Him, you have everything you ever need on earth! This Miracle lives in you, and this Providence lives in you! He is your all-sufficient God and you don't need to look anywhere else, because He is more than enough for you! He can even redeem your lost time, and bring you to your 'destination' in spite of the storms and rough seas around you!

The Lord says further:

"This is a key time to guard your 'spiritual windows'! Guard your spiritual eyes and ears! Do not allow your 'windows' to be intruded and compromised by the enemy! Guard what you see, and guard what you hear! Take authority over the spiritual atmosphere around you, and bind the spirit of fear!"

In perilous times like these, here are some of the questions people in the world often ask:

- "Will I still be needed in my company/organization?"

- "Will I still be needed in the job market?"

- "What does the future hold for me?"

- "Do I have enough for my retirement?" 

- "Will I end up sick and lonely in old folks' home?"

- "Will I be abandoned by my children in my older days?"

- "Will I get scammed or cheated in my later years?"

And the list goes on.

If left unchecked, 'fear' can 'paralyse' us. So, what do you do when you are overwhelmed by atmosphere of fear? Or what do you do when you are afraid to face your future (or what comes in your future)?

- Know that your God isn't dead! (1 Corinthians 15:20)

- Don't allow fear to 'seep' in. Trust God! (Proverbs 3:5-6)

- Take authority in Jesus' name! (Luke 10:19)

- Bind the spirit of fear, and nullify those works of darkness! (Matthew 16:19)

- Cover yourself with the blood of Jesus (Psalm 91:3-6).

Some may ask, "But what if I've made a bad mistake in my life?"

In 2 Kings 4:38-40 (NLT), the Bible says, 'Elisha now returned to Gilgal, and there was a famine in the land. One day as the group of prophets was seated before him, he said to his servant, "Put a large pot on the fire, and make some stew for the rest of the group." One of the young men went out into the field to gather herbs and came back with a pocketful of wild gourds. He shredded them and put them into the pot without realizing they were poisonous. Some of the stew was served to the men. But after they had eaten a bite or two they cried out, "Man of God, there’s poison in this stew!" So they would not eat it'. 

People of God, like that 'young man', we all (at one time or another) make mistakes in life (due to ignorance, immaturity, or lack of knowledge) and end up in a 'poisonous' or 'precarious' situation. But look what happens next. In 2 Kings 4:41 (NLT), the Bible says, 'Elisha said, "Bring me some flour." Then he threw it into the pot and said, "Now it’s all right; go ahead and eat." And then it did not harm them'.

You see, a miracle happened then and there: The 'flour' healed and neutralized the 'poison'!

What does 'flour' symbolize here? JESUS! And how is flour made? When grain gets crushed! 'Flour' here is therefore a 'picture' of Jesus (the grain offering) being crushed! He was 'beaten' and 'crushed' when He died for you on the cross! Isaiah 53:5 (NLT) says, 'But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed'. He is the remedy to your 'poisonous' or 'precarious' situation! And He is here to turn things around for you, even if you think you've 'blown it' and made a bad mistake in life! Take heart therefore. 

By the way, 'Elisha' (or 'Eliyshuwa' in Hebrew) means 'God of supplication (riches)'; from two words, 'El' meaning 'God'; and 'Shuwa' meaning 'supply, miracles, riches' or 'freedom from trouble, fear, worry'. The good news is your 'pot of stew' need not be wasted, and your 'pot of stew' need not be 'poisonous' any more! The same God who performed miracles and turned things around those days is the same God in your life today. Just trust Him, look to Him, and let Him in, and everything's going to be alright! Believe and receive by faith. In Jesus' name. Amen!

He is here to turn things around for you!

We all make mistakes in life, don't we? Given a choice, nobody would want to make a mistake in whatever he/she does. But thanks be to God, because even if you thought you have 'blown it', your God can turn things around for you and do a miracle for you!

Romans 8:28 says, 'And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them'. Indeed, God will work things together for good, in spite of your mistake. He can even use your mistake and turn it into a miracle, if you look to Him and put your trust in Him! Proverbs 3:5-6 says, 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths'.

In 2 Kings 6:1-5, the Scripture says,
'One day the group of prophets came to Elisha and told him, "As you can see, this place where we meet with you is too small. Let’s go down to the Jordan River, where there are plenty of logs. There we can build a new place for us to meet."
"All right," he told them, "go ahead."
"Please come with us," someone suggested.
"I will," he said. So he went with them.
When they arrived at the Jordan River, they began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. "Oh, sir!" he cried. "It was a borrowed ax!"'

To begin with, let's ask this question: What is the purpose of the 'ax'? 'Ax' is used when we cut trees for the building of things (e.g. buildings, furniture, etc). 'Ax' is therefore used 'to build'. In our context here, it speaks of building what God has called you to build (be it ministry, business, vocation, etc). But in this passage, the ax head fell into the river! And once fallen, never easy to retrieve, considering it was a heavy iron ax head! Not only that, it was a borrowed ax! So the man cried!

But God! He is a God who can turn things around, and He is a God of miracles! Notice Elisha had never left nor forsaken 'those who were in the midst of building'. When someone suggested for Elisha to "Please come with us", Elisha said, "I will", and he went with them. You know what it means here? 'Elisha', by the way, is 'Eliysha' in Hebrew, coming from two words, i.e. 'El' meaning 'God', and 'Shuwa' meaning 'riches, supplies, helps, hope'. People of God, the Lord is assuring you today that He is still your God of riches, supplies, helps, and hope, even when you have made a mistake or 'committed a faux pas' along the way!

In 2 Kings 6:6-7, the Scripture says,

'"Where did it fall?" the man of God asked.
When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot.
Then the ax head floated to the surface.
"Grab it," Elisha said.
And the man reached out and grabbed it'.

The 'stick' here speaks of what Jesus has done for you on the wooden cross. Just as the 'stick' caused the iron ax head to float to the surface, what Jesus has done for you on the cross is your turning point! Look to Him and put your trust in Him! And do not lose heart! He is your supernatural God and He can turn things around in ways human cannot think of!

I heard and released these words of the Lord recently:
"As you keep building what I've called you to build, I will give you new strategies, I will give you new resources, and I will give you new strength! I will even turn your mistakes around and do a miracle for you! Do not lose heart therefore, and cast all your cares to Me, for I am the Lord who cares for you!"

Indeed, He is here to turn things around for you, no matter what had happened in your life. There is nothing that He cannot turn around for you, because He is your miracle-working God. No mistake, no failure, no curse, and no enemy can hold back His turnaround power in your life! Believe and receive. In Jesus' name. Amen!

Your mistake can be turned into a miracle!

The Lord gave me a dream recently. In the dream, I saw someone (whom I know) making a mistake of turning into a wrong direction. Instead of walking to his planned destination, he turned into an alley that he didn't intend to go. The next I saw was he ended up bumping into a boy who suffer from a huge, red swollen lump on his body. Somehow, then and there, a fresh anointing and authority came upon him, and he began to boldly rebuke the swollenness on the boy's body. What happened next was a miracle, because the swollenness receded right before his eyes, till the boy was totally healed!

I sought the Lord for the meaning of this dream, and that's when I heard the Lord say: "Tell My people not to look back at their mistakes, because I am in the midst of turning their mistakes into miracles! I will work all things together for good! Look to Me, and receive from Me!"

People of God, whatever mistake you have made in life, be it a wrong decision you have made, a wrong investment you have undertaken, or even a wrong word you have spoken, stop 'beating' and condemning yourselves any further. Let go of all those mistakes, and let God work all things together for good. Romans 8:28 says, 'And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose'.

We all make mistakes in life. No one is spared. This is an imperfect world with imperfect people. A wrong move. A wrong decision. A wrong word. Or whatever we have done that caused us to regret. But God loves you more than you could possibly imagine (Romans 8:38-39). He can turn things around for you. He can open up brand new horizons for you. He can create new opportunities for you. Even beyond your wildest dreams. Even beyond what you can ask or think of (Ephesians 3:20). Indeed, this is a time to let go of any blame (blaming self, blaming others, blaming God), and let God turn things (and situations) around for you. Look to Him, and receive from Him!

I then heard further from the Lord regarding this time and season:
"This is the time and season I am imparting to My people a fresh anointing and authority! Authority to rebuke the power of darkness! Authority to cancel the plans of the enemy! Authority to proclaim My will! Authority to declare My Word! Know your authority, and use your authority!"

People of God, never miss this time and season of the Lord! He is in the midst of imparting a fresh anointing and authority for the days ahead of you. Receive by faith! No more will you allow the enemy to enslave you with his trickeries. No more will you allow the enemy to put you into bondage of fear. But as Romans 8:37 says, 'Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through God who loved us'.

You have been given the authority of Jesus - the authority to rebuke the power of darkness, the authority to cancel the plans of the enemy, the authority to proclaim God's will, and the authority to declare God's Word! Use it! Exert it! Activate it! In Luke 10:19, Jesus Himself says, "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you." Take this verse with you, personalize it, and declare it aloud! Blessed are you! Because your best days are ahead of you! Amen!

Learning to 'empty yourselves'

I heard and released these words from the Lord recently:
"Empty yourselves! So I can do a new thing in you! Empty yourselves! So I can pour out My Spirit and My power in you! Empty yourselves! So I can do a miracle in you!"

Indeed, when you come to God, you cannot come to God already full (i.e. full of your own selves, full of your own flesh, or with the 'I-know-it-all' attitude). God cannot pour out something new in you, unless and until you empty yourselves!

Let me use an analogy of a cup. If the cup is already full of murky liquid, and someone pours fresh water into it, the fresh water will spill out! But if the cup is emptied of the murky liquid, and someone pours fresh water into it, the fresh water will fill the cup to the brim!

The same it is with us. If we are already so full of ourselves, God's Spirit, power, and miracle cannot fill us. Of course, it isn't because He doesn't want to fill us, but because we have become the hindrance by not 'letting go' of those 'murky liquids'!

What are some of the 'murky liquids' that we need to empty ourselves of? 
Pride, ego, selfish ambition, jealousy, lust, greed, bitterness, unforgiveness, sorrow, worry, anxiety, fear, and the list goes on. 
Whatever your 'murky liquid' may be, this is the time to empty it from your cup! So that God can pour 'fresh water' into you! Because He wants to do a new thing in you, and do a miracle in you!

And here's the practical part. Say, the next time your mind is full of worry (worry about your future, worry about your job, worry about your health, worry about your finance), don't entertain that thought any longer, lest it will 'expand' and 'go wild'! And don't let it stay or linger! Not even a second! In other words, turn the cup upside down! Empty it immediately! And fill it with God's Word and God's Spirit instead! Declare to yourself: "My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus!" (Philippians 4:19) Declare this verse aloud! Over and over again! Till your cup is so full of it! And that is how you fill your cup with 'fresh water'!

People of God, this is the time to declare your best is yet to come, and your miracle is coming your way! Believe and receive! Just as Jesus turned water to wine for the banquet host those days (John 2:1-11), He can do the same for you, whatever your situation may be! It is interesting to notice that only when the host ran out of their own wine (i.e. came to a point of 'emptiness') that Jesus began to do His miracle! And mind you, the new wine is much better than the old wine! Hallelujah!

A time to declare heaven to open above your heads!

John 1:51 (NKJV): And He (Jesus) said to him (Nathanael) "Most assured, I say to you, thereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man."

As I was ministering prophetically to the congregation the other day, I suddenly heard these words, and therefore spoke them out by faith: "Declare heaven to open above your heads!" It immediately reminded me of Psalm 24:7-8 that says, 'Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty. The Lord mighty in battle'.

Indeed, people of God, as you begin to declare heaven to open above your heads, this same King of glory will begin to come into every situation of yours today! Like the light that shines (from open heaven) and dispels every darkness! Jesus is the light, and in Him there is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5). And when this light comes, every darkness has to flee!

And you know what? The very next moment after Jesus had spoken in John 1:51, He began to perform His very first miracle by turning water to wine! John 2:11 says, 'This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him'.

John 2:1-5 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." Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour (timing) has not yet come." His mother said to the servants. "Whatever He says to you, do it."'

This account written by John is very prophetic of our days and time as believers in the New Covenant.

'On the third day' here is symbolic of 'the resurrection of Jesus', and the fact that He is very much alive today!

Jesus being invited to this wedding banquet speaks of 'Jesus being invited into your life'. Just as there are 'highlights' in each wedding banquet (feast), there are also 'highlights' in each of our lives. Personally, the greatest 'highlights' in my life so far have always involved Jesus manifesting Himself and showing Himself so real, especially in times of need. In Revelation 3:20, Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me."

'Wine' speaks of 'joy and celebration in life'. In the English Standard Version (ESV), Nehemiah 8:10 says, 'And he (Nehemiah) said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."' It is interesting to see that the first miracle of Jesus has to do with turning your sorrow into joy, and mourning into dancing! In other words, He came to set you free from every sorrow! And of course, if He is invited into your life (or any situation you face in your life), you'll be sure that He'll always have a way or solution for you! The Bible says He is the way, the truth, and the life! (John 14:6)

The word 'hour' here in Greek is 'hora', which can be translated as '(high) time'. In other words, He holds the (right) timing as to when exactly He will perform it, and how He's going to do it! Simply because He knows better. Isaiah 55:8-9 says, '"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways," says the Lord. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts."'

"What's my part then?"

Your part is simply to invite Him into your life (and of course, the situation you are facing at the moment), and as Mary had said, "Whatever He says to you, do it." People of God, these are keys to His miracle and manifestation in your life (and the situation you are facing now)!

In John 2:6-8, you'd see the very specific instructions of Jesus for that very specific situation. It says, 'Now there were set there six waterpots of stone... Jesus said to them (the servants), "Fill the waterpots with water." And they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them,"Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast." And they took it.'

Then, 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!"'

In John 14:21, Jesus says, "He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him."

The word 'commandments' here is 'entole' (pronounced 'en-tol-ay') in Greek, which can mean 'an authoritative prescription or instruction', from the word 'entellomai' meaning 'to (give) a charge, to (give) a command'. See the word 'authoritative' here? As you can see, His words carry authority and power! And the word 'keeps' here is 'tereo' in Greek, which means 'to hold fast (to a command), to fulfill a command, to act on a command'.

To put it simply, "Whatever He says to you, do it." And of course, take time to listen for that command (or commands). Do not be wise in your own eyes, but in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Read the Word, and let it never depart from your eyes (Proverbs 4:21), and pray in the Spirit often (Ephesians 6:18).

And you'll be sure to see Him manifest Himself in your situation as well. Amen!

The power of God is now present to heal you!

Luke 5:17 (NKJV): Now it happened on a certain day, as Jesus was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

The word 'power' here is 'dunamis' in Greek, which means 'miraculous power, or mighty work', from the word 'dunamai', meaning 'to be able or possible'. Yes, indeed, He is the Lord who is able, and all things are possible to Him!

In a time of worship and prayer, I heard these words from the Lord for this time and season:

"These coming four months are months of recovery. Many of you have been asking for more of Me and the manifestation of My power, and I have heard it. Know that My power is present, not absent. There's an anointing flowing and coming very strongly beginning this month, especially in the areas of restoration and healing. Take it with you and be blessed. I will bless your hands. Yes, I will put My hand upon your hands. I will put My anointing upon your hands. There's power for healing. There's power for miracles. There's power to prosper. And there's so much more that I want to put upon your hands. Receive it with your hands."

Acts 10:38 says, '... how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power ('dunamis'), who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him'. 

And this same power is now here to break every yoke in your life! By the way, a 'yoke' is anything that oppresses or hinders you from living (or moving) effectively in life. For example, 'sickness' is a form of 'yoke', because 'sickness' oppresses and hinders you from living (or moving) effectively in life! You can't do many things, or enjoy God's blessings to the fullest when you are sick!

In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus said, "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."

As a Spirit-filled believer, this very same power has already come upon you, because Acts 1:8 says, 'But you shall receive power ('dunamis') when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth'.

"How do I activate this power that's in me?"

By believing and agreeing with Him!

Hebrews 11:6 says, 'But without faith (i.e. believing) it is impossible to please Him, for He who comes to Him must believe that He is (i.e. present now), and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him'. 

Notice the word 'please' here is 'euaresteo' in Greek, from the word 'euarestos', which means 'to be fully agreeable with'. Therefore, 'to please Him' here is 'to be fully agreeable with Him'! 

The Bible says Jesus is the Word! (John 1:1-2, John 1:14). 'To be fully agreeable with Him' is 'to obey and to act on His Word'! 

When Peter believed that He is and agreed with Jesus' one word for him "Come", he began walking on water! (see Matthew 14:28-29) 'Walking on water' here speaks of you triumphing over your natural condition, situation, or circumstance. 

When the group of men believed and agreed that the power of the Lord was present to heal (make whole) their paralyzed friend, they did not allow the crowd (or even the roof!) to stop them from bringing this man into the midst before Jesus. They eventually saw their reward! (see Luke 5:17-26)

When the woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years believed and agreed that if she could touch Jesus' garment in the midst of the crowd, she would be healed of her affliction. And of course, she too saw her reward! (see Mark 5:25-34)

Indeed, He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 'To diligently seek Him' is 'to keep and keep on looking to Him, no matter what'.

Declare upon any area of your body (or your situation) that needs healing or miracle right now:

"The power of God is now present in my .............. , and is now working mightily to heal me. In Jesus' name. Amen."

People of God, keep believing, keep agreeing with what God says (not what the 'crowd' says), and you'll be on your way to your complete healing and wholeness. Amen!