Joshua 7:13 NKJV Get up, sanctify the people, and say, 'Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, because thus says the LORD God of Israel: "There is an accursed thing in your midst, O Israel; you cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the accursed thing from among you." You shall not bow before your enemies! … Continue reading STANDING BEFORE YOUR ENEMIES
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MORE MIRACLES
“This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.” (John 2: 11) Our Focal Scripture puts Jesus’ miracle at that marriage feast in proper perspective; it was called the beginning of miracles. It was the first in the long list of miracles that … Continue reading MORE MIRACLES
Prophecy is good but let the Holy spirit be your final guide.
1. Prophecy is good and must not be despised however the final guide of the Christian in making decisions must be the HolySpirit. Prophecies that come to you, giving direction to your life must be a confirmation of a known inward conviction you have previously received by the Spirit of God. 2. Do not allow … Continue reading Prophecy is good but let the Holy spirit be your final guide.
YOU SHALL NOT FEAR THEM
Many year ago, I saw a revelation. I had gone on a retreat to write a script for movie. And I was very sick during the writing of the script. As I was sleeping on the bed, suddenly, I saw two white figures coming into the room and standing on each side of the door … Continue reading YOU SHALL NOT FEAR THEM
THE MAKING OF MIGHTY MEN
The definition of a great man is a man that is helped. There is no man that can be great on the account of himself. The way by which God makes men mighty is that he helps them. The men that are called great in the Bible are the men that sought for help. Any … Continue reading THE MAKING OF MIGHTY MEN
A SEED OF EVIL REPERCUSSIONS
Numbers 25:11-13 11. “Phinehas the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned back My wrath from the children of Israel, because he was zealous with My zeal among them, so that I did not consume the children of Israel in My zeal. 12. Therefore say, ‘Behold, I give to him My … Continue reading A SEED OF EVIL REPERCUSSIONS
The True Nature of God
Recently the Lord woke me up at 3:30 a.m. with the words, “I have raised you up to change people’s opinion of Me. That will change their lives, and then they will change the world.” Wow! That pretty much sums it up. If people knew how good God is, they would love Him and live … Continue reading The True Nature of God
IN THE NAME OF LIBERTY
In the name of liberty in Christ, some christian sisters never cared how brothers who are in flesh and blood are feeling. They adorn themselves with blouses that almost show off all what they are supposed to keep to themselves and they never cared how men and brothers they came across would feel. They never … Continue reading IN THE NAME OF LIBERTY
The War Is Over
Do you remember September 11, 2001? Of course you do. If you’ve lived very long, you can recall many terrible things that have happened in this world, including tsunamis and hurricanes of biblical proportions. And certainly every one of you have your own individual tragedy that you deal with or have dealt with. There is … Continue reading The War Is Over
MEET THE REAL JESUS–DO YOU KNOW WHAT JESUS LOOKS LIKE IN HEAVEN TODAY?
The heart of the Gospel is the Risen Christ. The key to Revelation is the Unveiled Jesus. Meet in Revelation 1:9-18 the gloriously unveiled Risen Jesus in all His glory. But first, let’s start with the Tomb. THE TOMB - IS EMPTY This morning I checked on a few remote cemeteries and did some investigating. … Continue reading MEET THE REAL JESUS–DO YOU KNOW WHAT JESUS LOOKS LIKE IN HEAVEN TODAY?
ARE YOU MAINTAINING YOUR ACCOUNT?
Philippians 3:20 NKJV [20] For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, Philippians 4:17 NKJV [17] Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. EVERY BELIEVER HAS AN ACCOUNT IN HEAVEN, BUT NOT EVERY BELIEVER IS … Continue reading ARE YOU MAINTAINING YOUR ACCOUNT?
What Pleases God
During a Sunday morning service in St. Joseph, Missouri, a few years back, I asked the congregation how many of them really want to please God more than anything else. Every hand went up. Then I asked them, “How many of you think God is really pleased with you?” Out of at least 400 people, … Continue reading What Pleases God
REINVENT YOURSELF
“And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.” (John 2: 6) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. It is instructive to observe that the six waterpots in our Focal Scripture were positioned primarily for … Continue reading REINVENT YOURSELF
ONE VITAL LESSON I LEARNT ABOUT “CRITICISM”!!!
(Wisdom For Eternal Relevance In Ministry) - Pastor Bimbo Animashaun When you see a man of God being unjustly and uncharitably criticized, being unnecessarily subjected to media trial and propaganda and being dragged day and night for no just reason, yet GOD KEEPS LIFTING HIM, there's something to learn from him. If you know any … Continue reading ONE VITAL LESSON I LEARNT ABOUT “CRITICISM”!!!
INSIGHT MEETS RESULTS
“And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.” (John 2: 3) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. In the wedding in Cana of Galilee, Mary discovered that the couple had run out of wine; she told Jesus, and Jesus eventually caused water … Continue reading INSIGHT MEETS RESULTS
Whose Righteousness?
The word “righteousness” has become a religious cliché that has lost its meaning to many people. Even Christians are confused about what righteousness is and how to receive it. This has left our society without a clear understanding of what it takes to have a relationship with God. This is reflected in our nation’s moral … Continue reading Whose Righteousness?
“LORD, IT IS YOUR GLORIOUS PRESENCE I WANT”
An incidence occurred in the Wilderness during the journey of the Israel into the Canaan Land....that will bring up a major Prayer Point for you and me as we journey on this Year beyond the Jordan River. "LORD, IT IS YOUR GLORIOUS PRESENCE I WANT." Moses had gathered Israel in the Camp, below the Mount … Continue reading “LORD, IT IS YOUR GLORIOUS PRESENCE I WANT”
PENIEL ’22 Conference: THIS TIME AND SEASON
We all know that the world is gradually coming to an end and it is important for us to understand and accept the reality of events that will be playing out. While some have played out already, some are still going to play out. It is therefore expected that we know, understand and are reminded … Continue reading PENIEL ’22 Conference: THIS TIME AND SEASON
IT WAS ARROGANCE THAT KILLED SOME PEOPLE
There are so many Fake “Men of God” around us, Yes! Truly, There are Men of God that have compromised their Faith and become Fake in the process. Yes. There are those who have betrayed JESUS Christ for 30 Pieces of Silver, Yes, We know. - BUT, DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, BE VERY CAREFUL NOT … Continue reading IT WAS ARROGANCE THAT KILLED SOME PEOPLE
HELPERS OF PURPOSE
“And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.” (John 2: 3) Our Focal Scripture speaks of that moment when Mary told Jesus that the couple whose marriage feast they were attending had no more wine to give to the guests. Mary co-opted Jesus into the personal matter … Continue reading HELPERS OF PURPOSE
How to: Flow in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
I believe that one of the biggest reasons that the body of Christ hasn’t made a greater impact on our generation today is because of our failure to operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Without a doubt, Jesus and the first apostles used the gifts like a bell, calling men to their message … Continue reading How to: Flow in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
DIVINELY INCREASED
“And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.” (John 2: 3) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. It is instructive to observe that Jesus and His mother did not come to the wedding in Cana in order to perform a miracle. They … Continue reading DIVINELY INCREASED
DON’T STOP WORSHIPPING
“Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.” (Matthew 15: 25) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. Our Focal Scripture speaks of that moment when the woman of Canaan came and worshipped Jesus. She came to worship Jesus at a time when her daughter was grievously vexed with … Continue reading DON’T STOP WORSHIPPING
AFTER EVERY “MARAH” Is “ELIM” AHEAD.
Exodus 15:23-27 NKJV [23] Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the name of it was called [24] And the people complained against Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?" [25] So he cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a … Continue reading AFTER EVERY “MARAH” Is “ELIM” AHEAD.
Source of All Grief
God created us to live our lives focused on Him. His purpose from the very beginning was that we should be “God-conscious,” not “self-conscious.” Until Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, they were so unconscious of self that they did not even consider their … Continue reading Source of All Grief
How to Be Happy
Everyone longs for happiness, but few possess it. The pursuit of it is universal and timeless. Generations ago, the writers of the United States Declaration of Independence recognized that longing. In it they wrote that every man is endued by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, one of which is the pursuit of happiness. For … Continue reading How to Be Happy
THE GREATEST ANCIENT EMPIRE: EGYPT vs. THE ENSLAVED PEOPLE OF GOD: ISRAEL
But, it was even more than that. It was also: God’s People vs. Satan’s People God’s Promise vs. The Curse God’s Power vs. The Kingdom of Darkness Two eighty-year-old men vs. Pharaoh, his armies, and the entire religion of Egypt Shy Moses vs. Proud Pharaoh The Whole Plan of God for Redemption vs. The Whole … Continue reading THE GREATEST ANCIENT EMPIRE: EGYPT vs. THE ENSLAVED PEOPLE OF GOD: ISRAEL
MERCY SPEAKS
“And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.” (Matthew 15: 22) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. It is instructive to observe that … Continue reading MERCY SPEAKS
BE DIFFERENT
“And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.” (Matthew 15: 22) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. The woman in our Focal Scripture … Continue reading BE DIFFERENT
Psychology vs. Christianity
Psychology has its roots in ancient philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato. None of these men were worshipers of the true and living God. At best, they believed in a god that was not involved in the affairs of men, and at worse they worshiped multiple pagan gods. Modern psychology was brought to the forefront … Continue reading Psychology vs. Christianity