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: "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: "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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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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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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Receive God's power to prevail!

The Lord says: 

"It's time for you to receive My power to overcome! Overcome and triumph over whatever your bondage may be! Overcome and triumph over whatever evil and wickedness thrown at you by the enemy! Overcome and triumph over whatever curse or disease that has been inflicted upon you! Be set free! And start afresh!" 

Judges 3:7-8 (NKJV) says, 'So the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. They forgot the Lord their God, and they served the Baals and the Asherahs. Therefore the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel, and He sold them into the hand of Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia; and the children of Israel served Cushan-Rishathaim eight years.' 

Judges 3:9 (NKJV) says, 'When the children of Israel cried out to the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer for the children of Israel, who delivered them: Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.'

For every name in the Scripture, there is a meaning. What does 'Cushan-Rishathaim' mean? It is translated as 'double wickedness'. It can also be translated as 'repeating wickedness that comes again and again like a curse'. Now, what does this speak of? It speaks of your bondage in life that seems so hard to be set free from. It speaks of the curse that has been inflicted upon you, or whatever thought of certain bad experiences, hurts, pains, or even guilt of your past that keeps trying to make a comeback to your life. And it comes again and again, attacking and pounding you over and over again, pulling you back to those past. That's what the definition of 'repeating wickedness that comes again and again' means here. 

You see, we all have our "Cushan-Rishathaim". It's like you are trying to forget it and move on, but somehow it still comes back again and again to haunt you. And you feel so helpless, and it's like there's just no way out. 

That's what the people of God experienced at that time as well. They were suffering under the 'double wickedness' of the king, Cushan-Rishathaim. 

Beloved of God, maybe you too are going through a time like this. Your past keeps haunting you, be it those pains, bad experiences, tragedies, guilt, even shame or mistakes in your life, or failures in your life. And the enemy, your "Cushan-Rishathaim" keeps wanting to pull you back to remember those past. 

The name 'Rishathaim' comes from two words: 'Rishah' which means 'wickedness, condemnation, fault'; and 'Ayim' which means 'double, plural, repeat'. See the word 'repeat' here? It means 'repeatedly pounding you again and again, reminding you of those past pains, condemnation, failure, guilt, or whatever bad experiences that you've had'. 

How about the word 'Cushan' here? It comes from the word 'Cush'. Who is 'Cush'? He's the son of Ham. Remember that Ham who uncovered and exposed his father's (Noah's) nakedness? You can see that in Genesis 9:22-23. So, 'Cush' here speaks of 'guilt, curse'. 

Have you been having nightmares or thoughts recently that bring you all the way back to those certain past failures, mistakes, or shame of yours? It's like all of a sudden, all those past bad memories you've wanted to forget suddenly make a comeback to haunt you again. 

You see, the devil, the enemy, always wants to try to pull you back to your past, pointing fingers at you, and reminding you of those bad past of yours. Now, he's good at that. You know what? The Bible says he is the accuser of our brethren, accusing us day and night. That's in Revelation 12:10. 

But look at one verse later in Revelation 12:11. That's the good news. 'And they (God's people) overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony...' Who is this Lamb? Jesus! Who is this Word? Jesus! If you have Him, He has overcome for you! By His blood shed for you on the cross! And by His Word, which is like a sword that slays the power of darkness! 

When Jesus' power is at work, the curse is broken! The bondage is broken! The 'spell' over you is broken! By Jesus' blood and by His Word! Amen! And that's where Othniel comes into picture! It is a 'picture' of who Jesus is in your life! 

Judges 3:10 (NKJV) says, 'The Spirit of the Lord came upon him (Othniel), and he judged Israel. And so he went out to war, and the Lord delivered Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed over Cushan-Rishathaim.' 

You see, the enemy wants you to relapse into your old cycle of repeated failures and pain again and again. The enemy wants history to repeat itself. I mean, those bad history. Those bad past. That's also what King Cushan-Rishathaim of Mesopotamia did against the people of God those days. In other words, he was bringing their memories back to Mesopotamia. And you know where is Mesopotamia? That's the place God had told Abraham to get out of there those days, and go to the land that God had promised him and his descendants.

But right now, praise the Lord and thanks be to God, because Jesus has overcome and prevailed for you! And you are now set free! See Jesus carrying all your curse and all those past of yours on the cross once and for all. 

I want to declare that your bad history doesn't have to repeat itself! I also want to declare that you are now set free, and you can start afresh today! 

Interestingly, 'Othniel' means 'Force of God, Strength of God, Power of God' in Hebrew. This name comes from two words: 'Othniy' which means 'force, strength, power'; and 'El' which is 'the name of God Almighty'. Othniel! Force of God! Strength of God! Power of God! 

This speaks of Jesus who lives in you! This speaks of Jesus who has overcome for you! This speaks of Jesus who has prevailed over all your "Cushan-Rishathaim". Amen! 

Right now, God's power is being released upon you. Receive by faith. Nothing of the enemy can stand this power of God. Declare that all the curse in your life is broken! And for all those bondages in your life, you are now set free from those! 

Receive God's anointing right now! Receive the anointing for you to also start afresh! Yes, a new strength and a new vigor is coming upon you. Amen! 

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Faith that removes your 'mountain'!

The Lord wants to tell you this: 

"Stay strong! Continue to receive My strength and My power to overcome! Continue to receive My strength and My power to remove the 'mountain' that you are facing at the moment! Do not give up receiving. Do not give up believing. And do not let yourself to doubt. Have faith in Me. Declare that your 'mountain' is removed, and receive your breakthrough, miracle and healing now!" 

I'm going to explain to you what this 'mountain' means. 

But before we go to the Scripture, let's understand what 'faith' is. Now, 'faith' simply means 'our trust, confidence and reliance upon somebody or something'. So, 'faith in God' means 'our trust, confidence and reliance upon the Lord'. That's as simple as we can describe what faith is. 

So, whatever obstacle, problem, or 'mountain' you may be facing at the moment, have faith in God that the obstacle, problem, or 'mountain' shall be removed. 

Maybe it's a health problem. Maybe it's in your career or your business. Maybe it's a challenging situation in your family. Yet for some others, it may be in the ministry. It may even be financial challenges. Different people different. But whatever it is, the Lord is here to release His strength and His power upon you! 

I declare there will be a solution for you, no matter what you are facing at the moment, even the most impossible situation. 

Let's go to Mark 11:22-24 (NKJV). Here, Jesus says, "Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them." 

That's what Jesus says. It's in the Scripture. Let's take God at His Word! 

What is this 'mountain' that we are talking about? For the record, 'mountain' here was a common expression among the Hebrews those days to mean 'difficulties, obstacles, challenges'. In those days, this was a common way to describe 'an insurmountable problem'. It means to man, it may be too great to overcome. It's insurmountable. But to God, all things are possible. Nothing is impossible to those who believe. 

So, the phrase 'remove the mountain' here can be understood as 'remove the difficulties, obstacles, or challenges in your life'. In other words, Jesus meant that if we believe and do not doubt, whatever your problem may be in your life, it shall be overcome, no matter how 'insurmountable' or impossible it may seem right now. 

There will be an answer. There will be a solution. There will be a breakthrough. There will be a victory. But you've got to believe and receive by faith. 

Notice also, Jesus says: "Speak to the mountain!" Here, Jesus never says: "Speak about the mountain!" You see, there's a big difference between speaking to the mountain and speaking about the mountain. In other words, Jesus never says just merely talking or discussing about the mountain. But Jesus says speaking to the mountain: "Be removed, and be cast into the sea!" It means He is telling us to speak directly to whatever the 'mountain' we face to get out of the way. 

What is the 'mountain' that you are facing at the moment? Speak to it: "Be removed, and be cast into the sea!" And never to surface again!

Those who are in the world or those who do not know Jesus may think we are just being foolish or absurd. They may think this is ridiculous. They may think this is nonsense. Well, whatever they want to think, it's their problem. Not your problem. Because you are just taking God at His Word. You are just doing what God says in the Scripture. You are just doing what God says in His Word.  

You see, you are different from those in the world. Why? Because your faith is in God; not in man, not in any organization in this world, or whatever that's in the world. You look to the Lord. You have a supernatural God. You have a miracle-working God. A God in whom nothing is impossible. Amen! 

But some of you may say, "What if nothing happens right away?" Or "What if my problem still persists?" Or "What if my situation never change immediately?" 

Don't give up. Your God is not a dead God. Don't allow yourself to doubt. Just believe somehow God will take over, and the mountain will eventually be removed. You see, if you have prayed in faith, consider it done in the spirit. Yes, I say again. Consider it done in the spirit. It shall then be reflected in the physical realm in ways that your physical eyes can see. Just don't limit how God is going to do it. It may not be in ways that you think or presume. God can work in ways that we cannot imagine yet. 

Let's continue with the Scripture now. In Mark 11:25 (NKJV), just one verse later, Jesus says further: "And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses." 

Now, here lies a key to seeing your 'mountain' be removed. What is that? It's forgiveness. So, it's not just about lacking faith or having doubts. But unforgiveness can also hinder our prayer. So, if you want your 'mountain' or problem in your life be removed, start forgiving. Start letting go. Don't keep those hurts. Don't keep those bitterness. Release those who have sinned against you or hurt you. Release them from the prison of your heart. Let them go. Have a big heart. Ask God to touch you in this area. This is how your 'mountain' can be removed. 

Now, this is not my idea or what I say. But this is what Jesus says in the Word of God. I'm just quoting what Jesus says here. One key to seeing your 'mountain' be removed is forgiveness. Let go. Yes, let go and it will flow. Good things will flow in your life, going forward. 

Your 'mountain' shall be removed. Your problem shall be solved. Your obstacle shall be overcome. I'm not talking big here. But I'm talking about the big God that we have. Nothing is too big or too difficult for Him. So, let's take Him at His Word. Yes and Amen!

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Words from the Lord: "You are not a victim, but a victor!"

The Lord says: 

"Whatever 'storm' you may be facing at the moment, be it in your workplace, in the ministry, or in any area of your life, look to Me and find your rest in Me. Be at rest in the midst of all these 'storms'. Fear not and be anxious not. For I am the Lord who watches over you, and I am the Lord who knows how to defend you and fight for you. The battle is not yours, but the battle is Mine. I see differently from how this world sees, and I am causing you to see how I see in this time and season. My ways are higher. Declare and receive your victory by faith right now. You shall see this come to pass." 

Beloved, whatever 'storm' or situation you may be facing at the moment, the Lord wants you to see yourself not as a victim, but a victor! 

Let's go to 2 Chronicles 20 now. This is regarding Jehoshaphat, and how he saw a victory, a restful victory, in line with what the Lord has spoken today. 

At that time, the people of Ammon, Moab, and Edom came to battle against Jehoshaphat and the nation of Judah. You can say the enemies 'ganged up' against Jehoshaphat.

We have talked about Jehoshaphat not too long ago. But today we shall focus on this person named Jahaziel. Who was Jahaziel? What is the significance of this name 'Jahaziel' in Jehoshaphat's time? How does it relate to your situation now? This is what we are going to look at today. 

To start off with, let's go to 2 Chronicles 20:5-6. Here, Jehoshaphat stood before the community of Judah and Jerusalem, and he prayed, "O Lord, God of our ancestors, You alone are the God who is in heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty. No one can stand against You!" 

In 2 Chronicles 20:10-12, Jehoshaphat prayed further, "Now see what the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir are doing... For they have come to throw us out of Your land, which You gave us as an inheritance. O our God, won't You stop them? We do not know what to do, but we are looking to You for help." 

Here, you see the Ammonites, the Moabites, and the Edomites all 'ganged up' against Jehoshaphat and the people of the Lord. By the way, Mount Seir was part of the kingdom of Edom at that time. 

What did Jehoshaphat do? Jehoshaphat looked to the Lord for help. He did not turn to the left or to the right, but he turned to the Lord. 

Now, here is our focus today: Jahaziel. 

As Jehoshaphat and the people of the Lord began to seek the Lord and look to the Lord, the Lord used this person named Jahaziel in their midst to speak to them. 

2 Chronicles 20:13-15 says, 'As all the men of Judah stood before the Lord with their little ones, wives, and children, the Spirit of the Lord came upon one of the men standing there. His name was Jahaziel... He said, "Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God's."'

In 2 Chronicles 20:16-17, Jahaziel said further, "Tomorrow march out against them... But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord's victory. He is with you... Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!" 

Notice the word 'still' here? Yes, indeed, be still and know that He is God (Psalm 46:10). The word 'still' in the context here can mean 'to cease (from anxiety or worry)', or 'to let (God be God)'. In other words, to allow Him to take over, and to find your rest in Him. 

Now, this is not about defeatism. In fact, it's the opposite. This is not about being lazy. But it's about letting God take over. This is not about not doing anything. But it's about trusting the Lord. And you know what? The rest is history. All these words spoken by Jahaziel came to pass. Jehoshaphat saw a great victory right before his eyes. Not in the ways of man, of course. But in God's supernatural ways. Even in ways human minds cannot conceive.

The name 'Jahaziel' is interesting. It is 'Yakhaz El' in Hebrew. It can mean 'God sees, God looks, God beholds'. Hallelujah! In other words, God is looking at you, God is watching over you, and God is overseeing your situation. In fact, God is beholding you! 

Just like in the days of Jehoshaphat, the Lord is still in control in your situation right now. He will never be out of control in your life. Always remember this. He has done it before. He will do it again. As long as you keep looking to Him and putting your trust in Him, and as long as you do not walk out on Him, you shall see your victory and breakthrough! 

Therefore, let go of whatever restlessness, anxiety, worry, or struggle to the Lord. He understands what you are going through, and He cares for you. 

Maybe you are facing a difficult situation in your workplace right now. Maybe it is in your organization. Maybe it is in the ministry. Maybe some people try to smear your reputation and good name. Maybe you have been falsely accused of something. Whatever it may be, surrender your situation to the Lord. 

Even if no one on earth understands you, the Lord understands exactly and knows exactly what you are going through at the moment. He will know how to stand up for you, defend you, and even fight for you. That's exactly what He did for Jehoshaphat those days. Watch how the Lord 'set ambushes' against all those who 'gang up' against you. Watch how the Lord 'undo' those who seek your downfall. Watch how the Lord 'undo' those who seek to destroy you or destroy your reputation.

Let's move on to the New Testament now, and look at Jesus Himself. 

The truth is if you have Jesus, you have this rest and shalom peace inside you, no matter what 'storm' or challenge you may be facing at the moment. Do you notice Jesus never panicked while He was on earth? He never panicked or get anxious even when faced with the fiercest resistance or opposition. You know why? Because He is the Yahweh Shalom. He is The Lord Who Is Peace. And if you have Him in your life, this peace lives in you. 

What's your part? Your part is to allow Him to take over those 'storms'. Your part is to let Him keep filling you with His shalom peace. With this shalom peace in you, I tell you what, the enemy cannot touch you. Where's the proof? 

1 John 5:18 says so. I read from New Living Translation here. 'We know that God's children do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.' 

Notice "God's Son" here. That's Jesus. God manifested in the flesh. He holds you securely, and you are safe in His hands. In fact, your future is safe in His hands. No matter what the 'storm' may be around you, or whatever happens in this world, in Christ, you are deeply and firmly secured in Him. He is the One who covers you. He is the One who protects you. He is the One who watches over you. Amen! 

The word 'touch' here in 1 John 5:18 is interesting.  It is 'haptomai' in Greek. It can mean 'to set fire on something' or 'to deliberately cause something to burn'. 

Maybe the enemy is trying to "set fire" on your works. Maybe the enemy is trying to "deliberately cause the works of your hands to be burned". The enemy doesn't want you to see good success. The enemy doesn't want you to rise up to be who God wants you to be. Now, we are not fighting flesh and blood. But these may be spiritual forces of darkness. And sometimes these spiritual forces of darkness can use human beings to do that against you. 

The word 'touch' or 'haptomai' here can also mean 'to drive a wedge in your life'. What is 'to drive a wedge'? 'To drive a wedge' in this context is 'to cause your life or your situation to fall apart', or 'to cause your good relationship with someone important in your life to fall apart'. 

The word 'touch' can also mean 'to cause a fight or trouble in your life'. When the Lord is causing you to rise up, or when you are on the way to fulfill your destiny, the enemy may try to cause trouble. But fear not, beloved. You know why? Because 1 John 5:18 says, 'The evil one cannot touch you'. But you've got to believe this. Believing, you shall receive. 

Always remember that the Lord who is in you is greater than he that is in this world (1 John 4:4). As I was praying for someone recently, I saw a shield, a light shining over the person. And the arrows sent by the enemy cannot touch that person. So, I want to believe the same for you too. There's a shield over you. The arrows or the darts of the enemy cannot touch you. Because the Lord is with you. As long as you keep looking to the Lord, He will be with you. 

We shall end this message with Luke 10:19. Jesus 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." 

Serpents and scorpions here are 'pictures' of the power of the enemy (or the work of the enemy) against you. This can bite. This can sting. This can poison you. But because you have the authority from the Lord, and because you have this anointing from the Lord, nothing shall by any means hurt you. 

What are the enemies in your life? Whatever these are, Jesus has promised that He has given you this authority over all the power of the enemy. Not 'some' of the power. But 'all' the power of the enemy. 'All' means 'all' here. He means what He says. Let's take Him at His Word. 

The Lord says, "Release this message in this time and season." Because He wants to release His anointing and authority upon you. Yes, even the anointing for the supernatural. Receive by faith. Amen!

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Rise above your circumstances!

The Lord says: 

"A time to praise! A time to praise! Breakthrough and victory is waiting for you who keep praising! Never give up praising! Surround yourself with the garment of praise! Praise till you see My glory and My power coming! Praise till you know the enemy is being defeated!" 

The Lord says further: 

"Rise above every news that you hear, and keep praising! Rise above every circumstance that you face, and keep praising! As you lift your voice in praise, I will make the way clear for you! As you lift your voice in praise, I will destroy the works of the enemy against you!" 

Isaiah 61:3 (NKJV) says, 'To console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.' 

The word 'garment' here comes from the word 'ateh' in Hebrew, meaning 'to array oneself, to decorate oneself'. In the context here, it means to array yourself with the praises of the Lord. And that's how every form of heaviness or burden will be lifted away. That's what the Scripture mean here. 

So beloved, whatever situation you may be facing, or whatever not-so-good news you may have heard recently, continue to put on the 'garment of praise', arraying yourself with the praises of the Lord. Never give up praising. Praise like you have never praised this way before! Why? Because the Lord is saying your victory is at hand, and your breakthrough is on the way! 

Let's talk further about the power of praise, and why praises of the Lord should at all times be in your mouth. 

Psalm 149:5-6 (NKJV) says, 'Let the saints be joyful in glory; let them sing aloud on their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand.' 

The words 'high praises' here is 'tehillah' in Hebrew, from the word 'haw-lal', and this word can mean 'to shine, to celebrate, to declare aloud, to make clear the way'. 

As you begin praising the name of the Lord, you are effectively making clear the way in every situation or circumstance of yours! 

Let's look now what happens when you let high praises of the Lord be in your mouth. The answer is amazing!

Psalm 149:7-9 (NKJV) says, 'To execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples; to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; to execute on them the written judgment - this honor have all His saints. Praise the Lord!' 

So, count it as your privilege that you can praise the Lord this way. This is an honor for you. Because as you praise the name of the Lord, and as you lift up His name, He will begin to do all that have been written here in verse 7 to 9. 

Remember, you are not fighting flesh and blood, but against the spiritual power of darkness that tries to cause all kinds of problems against you. As you begin to lift your voice in praises, and lift your hands toward heaven, watch how the Lord will begin to take over your situation, and watch how the Lord will begin to 'execute judgment' on the power of the enemy against you. This is what the Scripture says here. Let's take Him at His Word! 

In cross-reference, let's go now to a rather familiar passage in the Scripture. 2 Chronicles 20:22 (NKJV) says, 'Now when they (Jehoshaphat and the people of God) began to sing and to praise (the same word 'tehillah'), the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated.' 

And look here at 2 Chronicles 20:23. What happened here is amazing. 'For the people of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. And when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another.' 

In other words, the Lord began to execute vengeance and punishment against the people who came against the people of the Lord. You see, the enemies got so confused that they destroyed one another! This, my friend, is the power of your praises unto the Lord. You are causing the power of the enemies to be shaken!

Today, the Lord is saying that you too are like the 'Jehoshaphat' of today! 

By the way, the name 'Jehoshaphat' comes from two words in Hebrew. 

'Yehow' (or 'Yehovah') means 'The Self-Existent and Eternal God'. Your Yahweh. The I Am Who I Am. The I Will Be Who I Will Be. The Great I Am. The Almighty God. The El Shaddai. 

'Shaphat' means 'To execute judgment'. 

Therefore, never underestimate the power of your praises. As you begin to lift up the name of the Lord, and declare that the Lord is great and greatly to be praised, the power of darkness will tremble. Something good is going to happen. The Lord will know how to turn things around for you! Hallelujah!

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How to respond in a time of chaos and upheavals?

The Lord says: 

"In a time of many chaos and upheavals that are coming in this world, keep your focus on Me and My Word. When many are having a sense of hopelessness, set your eyes on My ultimate victory for you. Stay true to Me and My Word. Stay pure and innocent in Me. Do not allow yourself to be conformed to the ways of this world. Do not allow yourself to be swallowed up and contaminated by the ways of this fallen world." 

For many things in this world nowadays, the right has become wrong, and the wrong has become right. The world has indeed gone upside down. Many people are in a state of confusion. They cannot differentiate and discern what is right and what is wrong, what is of God and what is not of God.

The word 'chaos' means 'disorder, disarray, confusion, mayhem'. Many societies in this world are in a disorderly and confused state nowadays. They do not know who to trust anymore. They cannot trust politicians. They cannot trust policy-makers. And many people in this world are in a state of disarray and disorientation. They get tossed easily to and fro by many different opinions and worldviews.

The word 'upheavals' means 'violent, sudden change, disruption in something'. This can happen in the spiritual realm or in the physical realm, whether geographically, politically, economically, or geopolitically. There will be many chaos, both in the spiritual realm and physical realm this year. Geographically speaking, there will be shakings and earthquakes in various places. Politically speaking, there will be widespread unrest in many parts of the world. What more, with many key elections coming in different parts of the world this year. It will be a dog fight. Wars and rumors of war will also increase as well. 

But as for you, beloved, fear not! Because the Lord has promised you a year of resounding victory, if you walk with Him and look to Him! Your part is to stay pure and innocent before the Lord. Stay true to Him and His Word. And of course, always set your mind on the ultimate victory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

I'm going to share with you what is this ultimate victory, as written in the book of Isaiah chapter 66. The book of Isaiah is like a mini-Bible. There are 66 chapters in Isaiah, just as there are 66 books in the Bible. So, Isaiah chapter 66 is the last chapter in Isaiah. Why is this so important? Because it gives us a clear picture of what will happen at the very end of this age. In other words, the ultimate victory that is coming!

Therefore beloved of God, in a world when many people have a sense of hopelessness, you are different! Because you have this ultimate hope and assured victory, as promised in the Word of God!

Before we go to Isaiah chapter 66, let's begin with Romans 12:2 (NKJV) first. This verse says, 'And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.' 

The word 'conform' here is 'suschematizo' in Greek. It means 'to pattern oneself to something'. Here, Paul wrote that we are not to pattern after the ways of this fallen world or the systems of this fallen world. In other words, we are not to agree and be contaminated by the ways of this fallen world. Instead, we allow God to transform how we see things, according to how He sees. Not how man sees, but how God sees. How? By allowing the Holy Spirit to renew our minds. This is what it means here in this verse.

Another interesting word in this verse is 'prove'. It is 'dokimazo' in Greek. It can mean 'to allow something to happen'. It means as the Holy Spirit renews your mind, you are in effect allowing (or 'dokimazo') what is good, acceptable, and perfect will of God to happen in your life! 

The next question is, how can you be transformed and renewed? The answer is in one verse before that. In Romans 12:1 (NKJV), Paul wrote, 'I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.' 

See the word 'holy' here? It means as you surrender your life to the Lord in worship, let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn away all your impurities and sins. That's how you stay pure and holy before the Lord. And that's how you present yourself to the Lord afresh and anew, as you start off this year 2024! 

We can now go straight to Isaiah 66:1-2. Thus says the Lord: "Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist," Says the Lord. "But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word." 

Here, the Lord puts things back into proper perspective for His people. He is telling us that He is enthroned in heaven. He is the King of heaven, and the earth is His footstool. You know what that means? He is in full command and He is sovereign over the earth. That's what it means by 'the earth is His footstool.' 

Many of us want to serve God. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, every believer should serve God in one way or another, wherever they are, and whatever their vocation may be. But many of us also want to only serve Him in our way. We want to build something for God. We want to build, build, and build. But is that what God really wants? Does He really need us to build something for Him? Did the Lord say so? Of course, if the Lord says so, do it. Be obedient to His instruction. But if the Lord doesn't say so, and if the Lord doesn't give you a blueprint, and if you try to build by your own strength and ability, the Lord is not impressed. So, He is bringing us back to the right perspective. What He actually wants from us is simple: A poor and a contrite spirit, and to tremble at His word. As simple as that. 

Let's go to the definitions of these words 'poor', 'contrite', and 'tremble'. 

The word 'poor' here is 'awni' in Hebrew. It can mean 'lowly, humble, in need'. Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, because God gives grace to the humble, and He resists the proud. When we are so full of ourselves, when we see there's no need for God, God will then leave us on our own. But when you acknowledge that you need Him, and in fact, you need Him all the more in this time of chaos, He will be right here for you. He will lead you. He will guide you. He will bring you through all these. He will cover you. He will protect you. He will defend you. 

The word 'contrite' here is 'nakeh' in Hebrew. It can mean 'broken, smitten, afflicted'. There is a spiritual meaning to this word 'contrite' here. He is a good God. He definitely doesn't want us to suffer, be smitten, and be afflicted. Instead, this word 'contrite' in the context here means He wants us to be aware that we are by nature sinners, and there's no way we can stand upright (righteous) before God with our own ability. In other words, we need Him. We are not to be like Job who's self-righteous. Not until he repented from his self-righteousness did God restore him and bless him. 

The word 'tremble' here is 'karad' in Hebrew. It simply means 'reverential fear, or reverence'. Simply put, a deep respect for the Word of God, honoring the Word of God, and heeding the Word of God.

For those who are humble and contrite, and for those who tremble at God's words, He has promised us Isaiah 66:12-13. For thus says the Lord: "Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream. Then you shall feed; On her sides shall you be carried, and be dandled on her knees. As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem." 

When Jesus the Messiah returns in glory and triumph, this is going to happen. There will be peace upon Jerusalem. There will be a gentle, powerful, yet refreshing river flowing from the throne of God. There will be no more chaos and commotion. Right now, you know it, you definitely don't see this yet. In fact, there's war. But there will come a time this prophecy will come to pass in Jerusalem. Not just in Jerusalem, but this river of God also flows to every other part of the world!

Further, this is how God describes it: 'As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.' What does this statement mean? It means even though God is all-powerful and mighty in power, He is also showing to us how tenderhearted and loving He is to us. You see, no one can comfort a child the way a mother does. A mother knows a child best. Because the child comes out from her womb. 

So beloved of God, no matter what situation you may be in at the moment, the Lord is here and the Lord is promising you He is here to comfort you. He is here to restore you, if there's any area in your life that has been broken. He is here to heal you, if there's any area in your life that has been unwell. Receive this assurance from the Lord by faith. 

In John 15:4-5, Jesus says: "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." 

The word 'abide' here is 'meno' in Greek. It can mean 'attach, remain, stay, continue, dwell, endure, be present, wait on'. 

As you wait on the Lord, as you hope in the Lord, as you abide in Him, and as you attach yourself to Him like a branch to the vine, there's an open heaven above you right now. Receive His glory and anointing by faith. Receive His supernatural strength by faith. Receive His supernatural provision by faith. Receive His supernatural health and protection by faith. Receive His grace and favor by faith. Receive His love, joy and peace that comes from heaven. Receive all that you ever need right here on earth. Yes, heaven on earth! Receive all the above for the year 2024! And whatever happens around you this year, as for you and your house, you'll be sure to walk in triumph and victory. Amen!

Happy New Year!

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Words for 2024: A Year of Resounding Victory!

The Lord says: 

"In spite of the odds, and in spite of all the chaos and shakings in the spiritual realm and physical realm on earth this year, for those who look to Me and put their hope in Me, they will see a year of resounding victory!"

The Lord says:

"There will be many shocks and surprises that the world cannot imagine yet for this year, both in the spiritual realm and physical realm, but fear not! For those who keep looking to Me, I will know how to be their hiding place, and I will know how to lead them to be at the right place at the right time!"

Indeed, this is a year of many surprises. There will be good ones. But there will also be bad ones. But for you who look to the Lord, He has promised you that He will be your refuge and your hiding place. So, fear not!

The Lord says further:

"This is the year of many new ventures and opportunities for you. This is a year you are going to see the unveiling of the new you! You are going to see a new you surfacing. You are going to see your hidden talents and giftings surfacing. You are going to see new opportunities in life that you have never imagined you can walk into. You are going to spring a surprise when no one expects it."

On a personal front, and as an individual, the Lord says this is a year of many pleasant surprises for you. Yes, even in ways that you've never expected it. Just do not limit the Lord. Your part is to keep looking to the Lord. And never let your eyes depart from His Word.

I therefore declare by faith that this is going to be a year of resounding victory for you! This is a year you're going to see the unveiling of the new you! This is a year you're going to see new opportunities and open doors like you've never thought possible! Receive by faith!

To back up this 'resounding victory' that the Lord has spoken, let's go all the way to Psalm 118. This psalm speaks of a very great victory and success for those who look to the Lord. This psalm teaches us that we can trust the Lord more than anyone else on earth. Only the Lord, and no one else, can bring deliverance and resounding victory to us, even against all odds, or despite success being very unlikely. To man, it may be impossible. But to God, all things are possible!

Psalm 118:14-17 (NKJV) says, 'The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. The right hand of the Lord does valiantly. The right hand of the Lord is exalted. The right hand of the Lord does valiantly. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.'   

Right now, the Lord is releasing such anointing and strength upon you. There's a release of fresh anointing upon you to subdue and to walk in a greater victory. There's a release of fresh anointing upon you to walk into the many new things and new ventures in your life. The talents and giftings that you never knew you have, many of these shall begin to surface and be unveiled this year. If you think there's only so much you are good at so far in your life, you are going to be in for a surprise. Or if you think you are good at nothing, or you have been a 'flop' or failure before, you will also be in for a surprise. You will begin to see how much the Lord loves you and how much more He wants to do in your life. In short, it's not over yet! There's more to come in your life! So, take heart!

How do I prepare myself for year 2024? 

Solidify your relationship with the Lord! The word 'solidify' simply means 'to make stronger, to make solid'. In other words, go deeper, closer, and more intimate than ever before with the Lord. Deeper in the Word. Deeper in the Spirit. Deeper in worship. Deeper in prayer. Because there's more that the Lord wants to show you and reveal to you this year. 

I see 'scales' are dropping from the eyes of many people, and the Lord is enlightening the spiritual eyes of understanding of many of His people this year. The things that they couldn't see in the past, they will begin to see, and they will begin to see clearer and clearer. It's like the Lord is clearing the 'dark clouds' around His people this year.

Many people in the world may be busy coming up with resolutions. But you ask the Lord: "O Lord God, let Your Spirit of wisdom and revelation flow in me. Open my spiritual eyes and enlighten my spiritual eyes, so that I will begin to see more and more, deeper and deeper in Your realm. I will begin to see how You see. I will begin to see what You see. Amen." 

Prayer for this year 2024:

"O Lord God, we thank You for the words that You have spoken for the year 2024. We receive our deliverance by faith. We receive our victory by faith. We declare a resounding victory for us, even against all odds, and in spite of the odds that are stacked against us. We declare the unveiling of the many new things in our lives. We declare the unveiling of the many new opportunities and doors being opened for us. In Jesus' name. Amen."

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Rise above oppressive and depressive spirits!

The Lord says: 

"Be on guard against the oppressive and depressive spirits that are sent by the enemy. Hold the Blood of Jesus against all these. Rise above and not go under. Take authority and bind whatever that tries to pull you down and make you feel useless. Never let the enemy sow any negativity into your life. Cast it down!" 

Yeah, people of God, this is the time the Lord is releasing His fresh vision, fresh mission, and fresh purpose for His people. But be on guard. Because the enemy will try to come in and mess it up. Or maybe you are on the road to recovery and restoration in your life. The enemy can also try to come in and pull you down. When such things happen, what do you do? The Lord has the answer for you. You rise up. You take authority over all these nuisances sent by the enemy. You meditate on God's Word. And if the enemy tries to send sorrow or tries to remind you of your past sorrow, turn it around with the sword of the Spirit, that is the Word of God! 

Let's look at the definitions of 'oppressive' and 'depressive' first. Remember, we are not fighting flesh and blood. We are not against anybody. But we are against the spirits of oppression and depression. This word 'oppressive' can be defined as 'causing feelings of being pressed upon with heavy burden in one's spirit and soul'. The soul of course includes your mind, or your thought. The word 'depressive' can be defined as 'causing feelings of severe despondency (i.e. loss of hope and courage in life) and dejection'. It can also be defined as 'causing a reduction in strength, effectiveness, or value in one's life'. 

And the Lord is saying to us today: "Be on guard against all these!" 

Let's go to the Scripture now. Ephesians 6:10-11 (NKJV) says, 'Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.' 

By the way, 'wiles' here can mean 'the scheming of the devil, or the trickeries of the devil'. So, how do you overcome the oppressive and depressive spirits that come against you? You put on the whole armor of God! I'm going to share with you what does it mean by 'putting on the whole armor of God'. 

But before that, let's go to the definition of 'put on'. In Greek, it is 'enduo'. It can be defined as 'endue with, clothe with, fill your thoughts with'. So, one way to 'put on the whole armor of God' is by filling your thoughts with Jesus, i.e. with the Word of God! 

Who is this 'whole armor of God'? His name is Jesus! Now, you know that this ministry always points you to Jesus. I'm going to explain to you why putting on the whole armor of God is not so much about your own self-effort, or relying on your own strength, but putting on the whole armor of God is to look to Jesus! Because this 'whole armor of God' is no other but Jesus!

Jesus is your 'whole armor of God'! You see, you become strong in the Lord by putting on this whole armor of God. And to put on this whole armor of God is to put on Christ! He is your victory, He is your wholeness, He is your wellness, He is your everything!

What are some of those 'wiles and wickedness' of the enemy that come against you right now? 

It may be a troubling thought, a worry, an anxiety, a feeling that you are condemned, or a guilt that you have, and the enemy is very good at rubbing salt in your wound (i.e. making an unpleasant situation even worse). It may also be a heavy burden or a heavy yoke that is imposed by the enemy against you. The enemy uses any of these to try to pull down your spirit, to destroy you, and of course, to destroy God's vision, God's mission, and God's purpose for you. That's why the Lord is saying today: "Be on guard!" 

Ephesians 6:13 (NKJV) says, 'Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.' 

Very interestingly, Apostle Paul never said to fight, to strive, or to toil in the battle. But he said to stand. So, what exactly is the word 'stand' here? It is 'histemi' in Greek. It can mean 'be established, be firm.' It means to stand on the 'solid rock'. Jesus is your 'solid rock'! When you are established in Christ, when you are firm in Christ (in His Word), the enemy has no choice but to flee. You know why? Because the enemy can't stand Him and His Word! 

So, what do you do, beloved? You stand firm on God and God's Word in your life. You keep meditating on His Word. You keep building yourself in the spirit by praying in the spirit. Word and Spirit. Spirit and Word.

Let's continue with Ephesians 6:14-17. Here, you can see the details of the whole armor of God, which I'm going to explain one by one. 'Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God...' Ephesians 6:18 then says, 'praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit...' 

Do you see the word 'sword' here? The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God! Wield it. Use it. Overcome all those works of darkness, and all those oppressive and depressive spirits that come against you with the Word of God! Declare it. Speak it out aloud. Victory is yours for the taking. Hallelujah! 

Now, let's go to the details of the whole armor of God. Remember this: Putting on the whole armor of God is putting on Christ. In other words, be conscious of who Christ is in your life. And of course, be conscious of what God says you are, not what the world says you are, or what the devil says you are, or what all kinds of spirits in the world say you are. 

The first item is 'belt'. You gird your waist with the truth. What is this truth? The Word of God is truth! And this truth shall set you free! As you are fastened with this truth, i.e. the Word of God, no lie can deceive you. You are always standing in the truth. You are not standing on the lies of the enemy. And who is this truth? Jesus! Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life! Do you see that? Jesus is the whole armor of God! He has become your 'belt'! Because He is the truth! And this truth shall set you free! You will not be deceived by all those lies, or wiles and wickedness, or the scheming of the enemy against you. Amen! 

The second item is 'breastplate'. Now, all these items are actually symbolic of who Jesus is in your life. When you put on this breastplate, you are protected from condemnation of the devil. This is the breastplate of righteousness. When you put on this breastplate of righteousness, you are reminding yourself always that you are already made right in Christ. You are already made righteous through Christ. And therefore, no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every word that rises against you in judgement, you shall condemn. This is your heritage, your inheritance, as a servant of the Lord. And your righteousness comes from who? Your righteousness comes from the Lord! (Isaiah 54:17)

The third item is 'shoe'. Now, 'shoe' here symbolizes 'you are led by the Spirit of God'. You are led by Him every step of the way. Believe this, that wherever the Lord leads you, there will be shalom peace. And wherever you are, you are the light to the world. As Jesus is the light, you are the extension of this light. You can touch many lives. You are a blessing to others. You can share the good news of Jesus Christ, His kingdom, to many more lives around you. You can look to the Lord. You can look outward on how you can be a blessing to others, instead of looking inward, throwing a pity party, or dwelling in negativity. Don't give the enemy any say in your life. God has all the say. Jesus has all the say. The Holy Spirit has all the say. But not the enemy. 

The fourth item is 'shield'. Apostle Paul put it as 'shield of faith'. When you put on Christ in your life, you are also filled with this faith of God. There's no fear, anxiety, or worry anymore. You have overcome all these by the faith of God. And nothing whatsoever thrown by the enemy can affect you! Hallelujah!

The fifth item is 'helmet'. Now, this can symbolize you are saved from eternal death, and no one can knock that off from you. You know why? Because Jesus, your Salvation, lives in you. Nothing in this world can take Him away from you, if you do not allow it. So, be conscious of who Christ is in your life. Know who Christ is in your life. And no oppressive or depressive spirit can affect you. You have overcome!

The sixth item is 'sword'. This is 'the sword of the Spirit', that is the Word of God. It means you are established in His Word. Jesus is the Word. And this Word of God is sharper than any other double-edged sword, and it overcomes any work or word of darkness that comes against you. So, wield this sword. Slay all those works or words of darkness!

And of course Apostle Paul also wrote to pray in the spirit, which is to build yourself in the spirit man. When you are strong in your spirit, i.e. you are strong in the inside of you, you are going to see yourself strong in the outside of you. Because what happens in the spirit happens first, and it will be reflected in the physical. 

You see, beloved of God, this is the good news. God has given you this whole armor of God. Put it on! Put on Christ! And that's how you are going to triumph in Christ! 

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God is turning the tide for you!

The Lord says: 

"The tide is shifting! The tide is shifting! The tide is shifting! For I am turning the tide for you. So, fear not, if you are surrounded by fiery darts and spears. For I am beginning to reverse the situation to your favor, even against the odds. Put your faith and hope in Me. Put your confidence and trust in Me. Look to Me and My Word. I am the Lord who answers. I am the Lord who comes to your aid. Watch how I begin to turn things around for you." 

Beloved, no matter what you have been facing recently, whether in your office, in your organization, in the ministry, or in any area of your life, there is hope for you! There is hope that the Lord can turn things around for you! Your part is to keep putting your trust and confidence in the Lord! 

Psalm 118:15-16 (The Message) says, 'Hear the shouts, hear the triumph songs in the camp of the saved? "The hand of God has turned the tide! The hand of God is raised in victory! The hand of God has turned the tide!"' 

Hallelujah! Indeed, the hand of the Lord has turned the tide for you! The hand of the Lord is raised in victory for you! As long as you are on God's side, and as long as you walk in obedience to Him, His hand will be raised against all those works of darkness against you. You are going to sing songs of triumph and victory! 

This psalm does not have an author in its title, but many Bible scholars believe it was David who wrote it. 

Now, David knew what it's like to be surrounded by 'fiery darts, arrows, and spears'. In fact, at a certain period of time, David was being 'hunted' relentlessly by King Saul. Yet David also saw how God turned the tide for him in the end! The same it is for you and in your situation, because you too are a beloved of God! The name 'David' means 'Beloved'. 

What is the definition of 'turning the tide'? 

It can mean any of these:

- bringing a turnaround (to your favor)

- reversing a bad situation (to your favor)

- reversing the course of events (to your favor)

That's what 'turning the tide' means. And the Lord has spoken today that the tide is turning for you! 

So, whatever not-so-good situation that you may be facing at the moment, be it in your career, in your business, in your finance, or even in your health, or in any other area of your life, the Lord wants you to know that He can turn things around for you, even against the odds! Nothing is impossible to Him. With Him, all things are possible!  

Psalm 118:5-6 (NKJV) says, 'I called on the Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?' 

Indeed, if God is for you, who can be against you? The expression 'set me in a broad place' here means you are not being stifled by the enemy anymore! In other words, you are set free to be who God wants you to be! Beloved, walk in this time and season! Walk in this freedom and victory that the Lord has given to you! Walk in triumph! 

Psalm 118:8-9 (NKJV) says, 'It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.' 

You see, God does put authority above us for the betterment of our lives on this earth. However, every form of authority on this earth may rise and fall. But if you put your trust in the Lord your God who will never fall, the Lord God Almighty, you are like standing on the solid ground and solid rock! Come what may, be it high waves, strong winds, or violent storms, none of these can shake you! 

Psalm 118:13-14 (NKJV) says, 'You push me violently, that I might fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.' 

Indeed, the Lord your God knows how to come to your aid. He knows how to save you from all those 'fiery darts, arrows, and spears' that the enemy throw against you! He knows how to defend you from any form of attack, be it attack to your reputation, attack to your good name, or even attack out of jealousy against you! 

Just look at David who wrote this psalm. In spite of what had happened to David, the Lord knew how to turn the tide to his favor! For the record, King Saul was jealous of David. No matter how faithful David was to King Saul, King Saul saw David as a threat to his kingship. King Saul couldn't take it when someone else was rising up to do greater things than him. In fact, King Saul actually had made a vow not to kill David! (1 Samuel 19:6-7) But he broke his vow and promise time and again! 

When King Saul sought to kill David out of his own insecurity and jealousy against David, the Lord always knew how to protect and defend David. Ironically, at one time, it was King Saul's own son (Jonathan) and own daughter (Michal) who came to David's rescue! (1 Samuel 19:4-5, 1 Samuel 19:11-17) 

Beloved, are you in a situation where you have been falsely accused, you have been 'hunted', or some people are just plain jealous against you? Take heart. The Lord is with you. Continue to humble yourself before the Lord. Continue to look to the Lord. The Lord your God is not dead. He will know how to come to your rescue. He will know how to come to your aid. Trust Him and His Word. Put your confidence in Him. He is a God who is still alive in your situation, whatever you may be facing at the moment. 

Fast forward to 1 Chronicles 10. That's when King Saul met his tragic end. The archers hit him, and he was wounded by the archers. If only David was there, things would have been so much different. Remember, it was David who has the anointing from the Lord to defeat the Philistines. But over here, there was no more protection for King Saul. King Saul eventually died, and all his household died together (1 Chronicles 10:1-6). What a tragic end! Upon seeing what had happened to King Saul, all the men of Israel also fled and escaped for their lives. Israel fell into the hands of the Philistines (1 Chronicles 10:7).

In 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 (NKJV), it's written, 'So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the Lord, because he did not keep the word of the Lord, and also because he consulted a medium for guidance. But he did not inquire of the Lord; therefore the Lord killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.' 

If you read from verse 13 to 14 here, this was God's verdict against Saul. God saw Saul as someone who's unfaithful to what He has spoken. God saw Saul as someone who did not seek Him and did not inquire of Him. Therefore, at that time, God pulled him down, and raised up David to be the new king. That's how God turned the kingdom over to David, a man after God's heart, a man who's faithful to God. The rest is history. The people began to gather around David and acknowledged him as their new king. Israel went on to become a great nation under the kingship of David. 

So beloved, take heart, because the tide is shifting for you too! God has begun His work, and He is in the midst of turning the tide for you! Continue to be a man (or a woman) after God's heart. Continue to live a life that is surrendered and yielded to the Lord. And the Lord will know how to do His part. Amen!

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