Oluwafemi .The Word of God is a light to my Path.

  For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:3 Develop Your Character Too often we put conditions on God and on our prayers. “God, I’ll be happy if my boss moves to the backside of Mars. When you get him out of my life, I’ll have a good attitude.” Have you ever thought that God is using that person to grow you up, to develop your character, to teach you to love those who are not so lovable? Instead of saying, “God, get me out of this situation,” I’m asking you to pray, “God, come into this situation. Help me to have a good attitude. Help me to do the right thing when the wrong thing is happening.” It’s very powerful when you can say, “God, if this person or situation never changes, thank You that You’ve given me the strength to overcome, the power to be happy in the midst of difficulties. I’m not going to let this person, this sickness, or this injustice to take my joy.” Now you’re growing and coming up higher. Sometimes God is waiting...

  Fear Not! God is With You Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 “ Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. ” (Isaiah 41:10) Fear paralyzes us, particularly when we focus on the problem or worry we face. Fear drains the life out of us. When we allow fear to control us (instead of God controlling us), fear becomes a god. At least 450 verses in Scripture address the subject of fear. It is a topic God wants us to handle properly. We are not to be afraid because  God promises to be with us . As we face formidable circumstances, he tells us not to be discouraged because  he  is our God, and  not  the circumstance. Furthermore, he promises that he will strengthen and help us; he will hold us up with his victorious hand. As we face obstacles, we should always remember God. The “God Factor” is the solution to our problems. But fear distracts us from seeing t...

  Psalm 139: The theme of this psalm is that God knows us completely. From “heaven” to “the world of the dead”—the two most distant places in creation—there is nowhere we can go that is beyond the scope of God’s care. God is present from before creation and beyond all our days, and knows all things. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 139:23 Examine me, O God, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts. Reading 139  Lord, you have examined me and you know me. 2  You know everything I do;     from far away you understand all my thoughts. 3  You see me, whether I am working or resting;     you know all my actions. 4  Even before I speak,     you already know what I will say. 5  You are all around me on every side;     you protect me with your power. 6  Your knowledge of me is too deep;     it is beyond my understanding. 7  Where could I go to escape fro...

  All Good Is Sourced in Almighty God Scripture: Isaiah 43:26 “ Put Me in remembrance; let us contend together; state your case, that you may be acquitted. ” (Isaiah 43:26 Life is difficult. We live in a broken world. For  Son Power  to work in my life, I must remember God. Who has the power to change me? Who has the power to change circumstances? Who has power over all things? Who has the solutions to all my problems? Scripture makes it clear that all good is sourced in almighty God. He ultimately has the solutions to our problems. Therefore, it makes sense to remember God constantly. I refer to this truth as the GOD FACTOR. The world has turned its back on God, but the believer brings life in harmony to the revealed will of God through  Son Power . Think about it. God has delivered us from the power of sin. Prayer, plus the supply of the Spirit, results in deliverance. We have been sealed by the Holy Spirit, who guarantees our future deliverance or salvation. Life ...

  Psalm 131: Today’s reading is a short psalm that reflects quiet trust and confidence in God. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 131:3b Trust in the LORD, now and forever! Reading Lord, I have given up my pride     and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters     or with subjects too difficult for me. 2  Instead, I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother's arms,     so my heart is quiet within me. 3  Israel, trust in the Lord     now and forever. Reflect How is humility reflected in this psalm? What do you think is the source of the writer’s peace (verse 2)? In what ways do you experience God’s peace? Pray Lord God, you are faithful and I place my trust in you. In the midst of life’s challenges, I know that you are always near and that in you I can find hope and peace. Amen.

  The God Factor Scripture: Romans 5:20 “ God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant. ” (Romans 5:20) The GOD FACTOR is  SON POWER  at work in our life. SON POWER is the power of God overcoming obstacles. SON POWER is God’s grace at work in the believer, overcoming the power of the flesh and the lure of the world system that operates in contradiction to God’s ordained principles. For believers, it is time to arise, for our light has come. We are light in the Lord. We are to put on the armor of light. We are to walk as children of light. In fact, we are instructed to position ourselves so Christ can shine on us, “ for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, ‘Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.’”  (Ephesians 5:14) When Christ shines favorably on us, things happen! “ Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does...

  The LORD will enlarge your kingdom beyond Jerusalem, and you will rule over your enemies. Psalm 110:2 Extend Your Dominion Jerusalem was the home of the Israelites. They were used to having protection, favor, and blessing there. That was normal. But God said, “I’m about to do something unusual, out of the ordinary. I’m going to increase you beyond what you’re used to. I’m going to take you beyond what you’ve seen in the past. I’m giving you new ground.” God is saying that to you. “I’m about to extend your dominion, extend your income, extend your influence, extend your wisdom, extend your talent, extend your anointing.” You’ve been blessed in the past, but you haven’t seen anything yet. God is about to enlarge your territory. You don’t have to make it happen. Just keep honoring God, keep Him first place, and He’ll make things happen that you didn’t see coming. He’ll take you to levels that you’ve never imagined. You’ll have unprecedented favor to not only defeat what’s defeated y...

  How to Release SON POWER in Your Life Scripture: Romans 8:5–6 “ Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. ” (Romans 8:5–6, NLT) Focusing on what the Spirit desires is critical for  SON POWER  to operate in the life of the believer. If we focus only on satisfying the desires of the sinful nature, we will not have the privilege of seeing the GOD FACTOR become reality. The believer has been transferred to a new paradigm, where the rules and power for the way we live are sourced in the Holy Spirit of God. We must focus our mind on what the Spirit desires, trusting him to work out our salvation by his power. Trusting in self to live the Christian life ends in total failure because our sufficiency for doing so does not exist. We ...

  “The LORD will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.” Deuteronomy 28:7 What He’s About to Do When you look back over your history and see how you made it through problems and difficulties, opposition and dysfunction, it was by the grace of God. That was the Most High God fighting your battles. You didn’t overcome that challenge on your own. It’s because you have a protector, a defender, who’s been watching over you. He never sleeps. He’s pushing back darkness, keeping those forces from stopping your purpose. David says, “A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.” That’s the hand of God. What has God done for you? All of those victories are a sign of God’s goodness. Sometimes we forget the good things God has done, and we remember the hurts, the disappointments, the mistakes, the setbacks. Don’t make that mistake. Re...

  The Power of the Cross Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 “ The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. ” (1 Corinthians 1:18) It is by the cross we are crucified to the flesh and its passions and desires. It is by the cross we are crucified to the world with all its lures of temptation. “ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. ” (Galatians 5:24) “ As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died. ” (Galatians 6:14) SON POWER  enables us to die to self and live in a way that pleases God. The Apostle Paul said, “ Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. Yes, we l...

  Today's Scripture Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails…yet will I rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! Habakkuk 3:17–18 Don’t Give Your Joy Away The prophet Habakkuk was facing very difficult circumstances. Everything was down. He could have been sour and complaining, but his attitude was: “I’m not giving away my joy. I’m going to rejoice in the God of my salvation.” Salvation means deliverance. When you stay full of joy despite what’s come against you, God says salvation is coming, breakthroughs are coming, healing is coming, increase is coming, opportunity is coming, victory is coming. Life is going to throw us curves. There will be disappointments, things that aren’t fair. That’s when you have to put your foot down and make this decision every morning: “I will be joyful today. I will not give my joy away.” Decide ahead of time that you’re going to enjoy that day. When peo...

  The Word of God is Life Itself! Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3 “ Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. ” (Deuteronomy 8:3) Before I came to know Christ as my personal Lord and Savior, I foolishly believed that I would think about God later in life. This passage makes it clear that we do not live by “bread alone” – by material things. We live by every word that flows from the mouth of God. He holds our breath in his hand and he determines how, when, where, and by what we will die.  Life is not found in stuff, things, riches, or circumstances. Jesus reinforces this truth. He said, “ The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. ” (John 6:63) We are born of the Spirit. It is ...