HIS DWELLING PLACE

A Christian is a man or woman who has been begotten by God to a new kind of life. When someone is begotten of God, there comes into his life a change so radical that the only thing that can be said is that life has begun all over again for him. In His dwelling place, there's regeneration. This is called the new birth, and it happens by the will and by the purpose of God (John 1:13). It is not something that a man achieves by his physical birth. This is the work of the Holy Spirit of God.

SILENCE IN A COMPROMISING CHURCH

"I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth" - Revelation 2:13-16 (KJV).

The compromising, silent church often lacks boldness; In disguise of being sanctified, they could not rise up to challenge the evil trends perpetrated by so called worker or leader because of privilege they could probably lose through him. Instead, they pretended and choose to remain in an amen corner of prayers than to “withstood him to the face (like Paul in Galatians 2:14) because he was to be blamed”. it's easier to be passive to avoid being persecuted, intimidated, and hated for righteousness’ sake. But it's not healthy, wise, or God-honoring in the the church of living God. Jesus lovingly challenges the silent compromisers in this church. The free choice of evil practices to thrive, manipulations, deceptions, and perverted justice fueled by compromise and liberalism, can entice followers to leave God's standard of Christianity by disobeying His word. Hence, little compromises lead to the big problems of disunity and love that could hinder the move of God’s Spirit in the Church. “ And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful” (Mark 4:19).

BELIEVEST THOU?

Isaiah 53:1. Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? Do you feel threatened by any situation, circumstance, or personality? If all you see is the giants, you'll soon become the grasshopper prey. Staring at the storm instead of gazing at Jesus is the sure path to drowning. Rather than ruminate on Goliath's strength and threat, choose to remember and meditate on the Word. Discover what God has said concerning that situation. Has God said, shall He not do it? Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. Acts 27:25. To Sister Mary, Jesus quipped, "Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?" John 11:40 Confront your fears by FAITH. Take away the stones of unbelief. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Eph 6:16.. Whose REPORT do you believe? The Pharaohs, Physicians, Professors..... There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Proverbs 19:21

Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

GOD’S COVENANT OF FRUITFULNESS

“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect….As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. Neither shall thy name anymore be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee” (Genesis 17:1, 4-6) – KJV

Fruitfulness is the divine ability for productivity that is in-built in every living thing that God created. It is God’s will because He’s faithful to make us fruitful as well. In creation, the Lord blessed all the living things to be fruitful and multiplied (Genesis 1:28). Yes, fruitfulness is God’s will for you that’s reading this post right now. Christian fruitfulness is activated when he abides in Christ through faithfulness to God’s word and promises. Jesus declared, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing” (John 15:4-5). God’s Word is a covenant Word that bring fruitfulness to us when we believe and obey. The Covenant Word of God brings fertility to situations of barrenness and abundance to areas of scarcity in our life when we surrender our life to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in genuine repentance. Are you saved by grace? “Now is the day of salvation”

PRAYER:

Father Lord, forgive me of all my sins, cleanse me with the Blood of Jesus as I surrender my life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ today. Write my name in the Book of life and give me the grace to continue in fellowship with Jesus daily and obey His word.

O Lord, break protocols on my behalf on this day. Where they have said it is not possible, let there be a possibility in the name of Jesus.

From the day, I will be visited with unexpected help and favour.

My story will turn to glory, barrenness into fruitfulness. Just as the expectations of the righteous shall not be cut short, my expectation shall not be cut short in this day.

I will not be disappointed in the name of Jesus. At this moment, I call forth ideas that will increase my life. Ideas that are life-transforming begin to come in the name of Jesus.

I rebuke devourer now, no money-eating demon will gain entrance into my finances. I declare an increase in my financial status. Just as Mordecai received a sudden intervention, my life receives sudden intervention on this new day. Lord, from now onward, I will not experience reproach, disappointment, or delay in the name of Jesus.

From today, grace speaks for me. Everywhere I go, everything I do, the grace of God will be sufficient, I find favor in the sight of man. I will be promoted and lifted to a higher level. People pay greatly for my services. I will become relevant in my society, my generation calls me blessed in Jesus' mighty name.

“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him” (Psalm 92:12-15) KJV.

THE OLIVE TREE AND THE GRAFTED CHURCH

“His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive tree, and his smell as Lebanon” (Hosea 14:6). Grafting and budding are the most widely used vegetative propagation methods used in agriculture. According to (Britannica.com), Grafting is defined as the act of placing a portion of one plant (bud or scion) into or on a stem, root, or branch of another (stock) in such a way that a union will be formed and the partners will continue to grow. It’s a means of growth control used extensively with fruit trees and ornamentals such as roses and junipers. The video below explained the practical ways by which grafting is carried out. Symbolically and by inspiration, Paul the Apostle used this illustration to explain how the Church of Christ is being grafted into the original Olive tree, which is very significant in Israel and also symbolizes the tree of life.

Then “the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree”. Please look at Romans 11:16-24, the fall of Israel resulted in Gentiles being grafted into the original tree. In essence, the root of a tree is a very important part of any plant. It is the foundation, strength, and stability of a tree to grow. The roots of the Olive tree go deep down to about 20 feet, this makes it possible for the Olive tree to bear fruits for as long as 100 years. And “if the root is holy, so are the branches”. The church was grafted into the tree to provoke Israel into jealousy and at the same, it was in the original plan of Sovereign God that all men should be saved. Therefore, the Christian life is a grafted life, the mingling of two lives of the divinity of God’s grace and humanity. This implies that human life has the divine life within it through the work of grace as its content, and the divine life has the human life as its expression. As a result, Christians are to walk in the spirit in order to fulfill the purpose of God.

It is imperative for us to walk in life and live according to the spirit and do nothing without Christ, the Captain of our salvation. We need to walk humbly and obey God’s word because He is not a respecter of person. Christ makes it clear to all Christians and declared, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abides not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned” (John 15:1-6).In view of this, Christians need to be watchful and vigilant because there’s nothing like eternal security in God’s agenda. The moment you slide into sin like King Saul and Judas Iscariot and you remained in the backsliding state till death strike, you missed it forever.

Again, the disobedient of the Jews and their rejection by God are lessons for us to learn. This should make us fear Him in all things we do or say. Israel thought that they have the law and the privileged position with God, their familiarity with God caused them to became proud and boastful with the lifestyle of holier than thou attitude. Nevertheless, God who is rich in mercy will not cast them off forever; He has prepared their full restoration after the consummation of the church. Therefore, don’t miss the rapture, my dear readers, let's examine ourselves daily in the mirror of God's word and be like the psalmist and declared, “But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever” (Psalm 52:8). It's too late to look back.

Remained rapturable!

SPECIAL PRAYER FOR YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!

"Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him. Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions. And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever. My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. Then was the king exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God" (Daniel 6:18-23).

PRAYERS:

As Darius could not eat and sleep and lost his peace on account of Daniel, every one of your helpers of destiny in 2021 will lose their peace until they bless you on every side. As you rise today God will illuminate your heart with good ideas for greatness. Also, anointing to pursue, to overtake, and possess your possessions in this year shall fall on you in the MIGHTY name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. Good day and have a blessed NEW Year!