Testimonies

“There is much more of God available than we have ever known or imagined, but we have become so satisfied with where we are and what we have that we don’t press in for God’s best. Yes, God is moving among us and working in our lives, but we have been content to comb the carpet for crumbs as opposed to having the abundant loaves of hot bread God has prepared for us in the ovens of Heaven! He has prepared a great table of His presence in this day, and He is calling to the Church, “Come and dine.”

(The God Chasers, page 22)

I would like to go for God’s heart like David did. God called David a man after His own heart. When God presently see me, does He see me as a half-hearted believer or a full-hearted believer? There is a spectrum in which God sees every one of us. On a scale of one to ten where do I think God sees my heart? Perhaps four or more likely two! He told a Babylonian king, “you have been weighed in the balances and found wanting! The barrier of five could very hard to break. He wants me to be like David who had ten in His sight. David was not the best of examples in scriptures of men who did not carry the weight of heavy sins committed in their resume in God’s sight. That award could have gone perhaps to Daniel or Joseph or King Jehoshaphat or Josiah or any other seeming more righteous bible character than David.

David committed adultery, told a lie to cover up the act, killed Uriah the man and husband to the adulteress Bathsheba; but what singled him out was he knew how to touch God’s heart with his love. He was in love with God and was great in the act of love. When two people are truly in love, they tend to outdo each other. That is how love thrives and becomes long lasting. David and God played the love game and each really enjoyed it. That is why perhaps when David sinned, it grieved God’s heart. In return, David aggressively repented when he knew his sins before God had found him out (Psalm 51). He had a lively heart for God. That is one of my prayers! Oh Lord, make my heart lively like David’s.

In the aspect of nurturing my faith, I don’t want to be satisfied with the crumbs that fall from the master’s table. Have mercy and help me Lord to have aggressive faith like the Syrophoenician woman whose child was demon-possessed and she cried not only to eat the crumbs that fell on the ground but also to dine with you on your Table as her Master and you were impressed with her faith. You commended her that her faith had saved her daughter (Matt. 15:21-28). Oh Lord, let my faith be strong like Caleb’s so I can say with all trust in you, “Oh Lord, give me this mountain and I shall have it.” (Zech. 4:4-9; Joshua 14:12-15; Mark 11:23)

I like to share with you some things the Lord taught me in my devotion in the recent past that brought healing to me body, soul and spirit. This will be a series of articles and devotions and here is the first one:

Here is a quote from the book I read “The God Chasers by Tommy Tenney, page 14”

“Repentance prepares us for His presence. In fact, you cannot live in His presence without repentance. Good things have become the enemy of the best things. I challenge you and release you right now as you read these words to let your heart be broken by the Holy Ghost. It’s time for you to make your life holy. Quit watching what you used to watch; quit reading what you used to read if you are reading it more than you read His Word. He must be your first and greatest hunger.” .

Based on my reading the book, below is God’s revelation to my heart and my devotion to the Lord:

Some people believe repentance is only at the point of salvation. That is actually a half-truth. It begins at the point of salvation but continues throughout all our lifetime. The fact is that we need to continue in the attitude or repentance after salvation if we desire to see His glory. We need to do this from the cradle that is from the moment of our salvation, to the grave, that is, until the moment we go to be with the Lord if He tarries. The basic premise is Rom. 3:23 that say for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. God is a holy God and He only wants those who are ready to be serious and forsake the ways of the world to stay in His presence.

Jesus said of the publican that he continued to beat upon his chest saying, Father forgive me while the Levite was perhaps jeering at Him and justifying himself (Luke 18:9-14).

The Psalmist said in Psalm 15:1-6 KJV

Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

I need to take the steps the psalmist advised. I don’t want to be moved from the holy hill of God, I want to be a man of integrity in all I do. I want to walk uprightly and work righteousness. I want to speak the truth in my heart always. I want to stay away from back-biting my neighbour with my tongue. I want to stay at peace and love my neighbours. I don’t want to take advantage of others or take bribes. In my life now I still fall short of the glory of God. There are a lot of clean-ups I need to do in my life. I want to be like the publican rather than the Levite in the eyes of God. I want to go home blessed that God has heard my prayers. I need to continue to do this until I see not only the glimpse of His glory but a blare of His glory on me on a daily bases. This is what turns me into a true Levite in His presence. Then truly I would see Jesus in all His beauty and glory (John 12:21; Heb. 1:3). Amen.

TRACK AND CLAIM YOUR YEARLY PROPHETIC BLESSINGS
These are the blessings of the Lord to “Christ Our Wisdom and Power Pentecostal Ministry” and its members over the last seven years. We testify that the Word of God has produced a lot of blessings in our lives. Wonderful blessings! Please read, ponder on each scripture and claim your blessings at the end as the Lord touches your heart. You can also claim all the blessings over the years as yours. For a blessing to stick, you must claim the blessing and work on your life with the scriptures throughout the year. If you want to claim all the years it’s even better. Change your destiny today!

2012: YEAR OF VICTORY AND LIBERTY IN CHRIST
2 Cor 2:14-15a 14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ.

Gal. 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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2013: YEAR OF UPLIFTMENT & DISTINGUISHED BLESSINGS
Num. 17:8 8 And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.

Psalm 3:3-4 3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and He heard me out of His holy hill. ________________________________________

2014: YEAR OF MANIFOLD INCREASE
Jude 1: 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Psalm 104: 23 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. 24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
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2015: YEAR OF WALKING IN COMFORT & GREAT GRACE
Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

Hosea 10:12: Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
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2016: NEW EXPLOITS AND EXPANDED BLESSINGS (1CHRON. 4:38-43)
1 Chron. 4:40 ….and they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable…

Psalm 92:10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
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2017: YEAR OF INCREASE IN DIVINE WISDOM AND GOD’S FAVOUR (Luke 2:52)
Luke 2:52 ….. Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Psalm 30:7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.________________________________________

2018 THEME: My Year of victorious recovery and glorious testimonies
(aka My year of shaking off all venomous beasts)

Col 2:14-15 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it

Acts 28:3, 5 ….. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand….. 5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

1 Sam. 30:8 David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop (Amalekites)? shall I overtake them? And God answered David, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

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2018 THEME: My Year of victorious recovery and glorious testimonies
(aka My year of shaking off all venomous beasts)

Col 2:14-15 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it

The greatest victory that ever occurred since creation was the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. He died for our sins and rose again for our justification. The grave and the principalities and powers could not stop Him. The powers of darkness were all disgraced at Calvary. He died in our place like a criminal but rose up as King of kings and Lord of Lords. He is now seated on the right hand of God the Father and He made us seat together with Him in the heavenly places far above all principalities and powers. He is given you and I victory in all things. It’s my prayer the Lord will give you a revelation of His wonderful feat only made possible by the power of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 28:3, 5 ….. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand….. 5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

2018 is your year of shaking off all venomous beasts, pursuing and overtaking all enemy troops that have stolen your blessings. To receive such many blessings ahead, you need to be in constant prayer, live a holy life and live in the Spirit throughout the year. Satan is looking for something to cling to in your life to continue to torment you or even harm you, but you have to resist him with all spiritual might since the Holy Ghost resides in every believer who has been filled to overflowing in His power and anointing. That is what Paul had and felt no harm. After that, the people of Malta who thought he was an evil man and destined to die, changed their minds, brought gifts to him and laid garlands on his neck. Paul also prayed for the sick of that Island and they were all healed. What a victorious and glorious testimony: delivered from the sea and delivered from the venomous beast.

1 Sam. 30:8 David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop (Amalekites)? shall I overtake them? And God answered David, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

This is a prophecy for you in 2018 and beyond and you need to receive it by faith accompanied by the works the Holy Spirit directs you to do. The period of losing is over! Now is the time to regain your stolen or blessings. But how do you go about it? You can’t fight the battle or recover by your effort because the enemy is formidable and it is only the name and blood of Jesus that satan fears and bows to. David pursued and did not relent after he heard from the Lord. Similarly, you need to hear the voice of God with assurance and do the pursuing too! The Lord will give you the wisdom, strength and tactics to surprise your enemies; defeat them and without fail recover all your stolen blessings. He has prepared for you His fullness of joy and shouts of victory in your camp all the year round, as you recover one thing after another in Jesus name.

Sunday Dec. 31 2017 – Monday January 1, 2018 (New Year worship/thanksgiving/prayers)

All the prayers should be prayed in Jesus name. Also cleanse yourself regularly with the blood of Jesus.

Praise Worship: Confession Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32 Text: Psalm 106:1-48

1. Read Psalm 106 thoughtfully & prayerfully, praising God for His mighty deliverances [Psalm 106:1-48]
2. Thank God for His grace & mercy in 2017, for His unfailing love & your many testimonies in 2017.
3. Worship God for sustaining you and your family through times of tribulation and distress [Rom. 8:35-39].
4. Thank God for choosing you as His child. Ask Him to give you the grace to walk in humility [Eph. 4:1-6]
5. Thank God for ministry gifts He wants to blossom in your life and the church in 2018 [Eph. 4:7-12]
6. Ask the Lord to fill you with His life, perfect you as His Holy vessel, making you to walk in love and unity with the brethren [Eph. 4:13-19]
7. Pray you learn more of Christ in 2018. Pray each verse of Eph. 4:20-32 in the spirit for 15 minutes asking the Holy Spirit to cement the good things in you and uprooting the evil things from your life in 2018.

(New Year Prayer & Fasting starts Monday January 8 to Sunday Jan.14, 2018)

Monday January 8, 2018 (Prayer for mountain top, enemy-defeating experience)

Recovery starts when you know where your blessings are hidden. They are either in heaven secure with God waiting for you to ask for them, or they are blocked by the enemy trapped until you command him to release them. The Lord knows where they are and He can reveal them to you by His Spirit, since the Holy Spirit knows the deep things of God. When the children of Israel were in bondage in Egypt, the Lord brought plagues upon the Egyptians until Pharaoh let them go; and even after Israel left, Pharaoh pursued them until his chariots and his men perished in the red sea. God did signs and wonders in Egypt that overwhelmed the enemy. That is what we should be asking for: overwhelming miracles that will completely destroy the enemy.

Praise Worship Confession Scripture: Mark.16:1-20; Joshua 1:1-18, Psalm 149 Text: Exod. 14:1-31
1. I receive divine strength for exploits. Every giant on my way be subdued and defeated (Heb. 11:30-39).
2. Every spirit of fear, be bound with chains and fetters, and expelled (Exod. 14:10-14; Psalm 149:5-9)
3. Lord, send angelic assistance of the highest order to deliver your blessings to me (Dan. 10:12-13).
4. All my delayed blessings hindered by territorial spirits, be released (Dan. 10:10-14).
5. Lord, perform signs and wonders in my life that will completely overwhelm the enemy (Exod. 14:24-30)
6. Lord, by the power in the blood of Jesus, make my enemy to suffer total destruction like the tenth plague in Egypt, causing them never to recover (Exod. Chapters 12 and 13)
7. We raise the banner of the Lord in this land. We go in the strength of the Lord and conquer (Josh. 1:1-9)

Saturday January 13, 2018 (Healing Prayers, victorious recovery and shaking off all venomous beasts)
Praise Worship Confession Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16 Text: Acts 28:1-31

On this day, Saturday, pray all the prayers of the past 6 days, as many as you can (including the Dec 31, 2017 Thanksgiving prayers) and todays prayers. These prayers are for shaking off all satanic strongholds and you feeling no harm. Vipers are poisonous. It wrapped around Paul’s hand and Paul shook it off into the fire and felt no harm. He was determined that he must fulfil God’s plan and purposes for His life. He must go defend the gospel in Rome and appear before Caesar. The flame of the fire in his heart, fanned by the Holy Spirit couldn’t be quenched. Similarly, in Nov. 2014 a Doctor diagnosed me with terminal cancer of the most aggressive type. He recommended surgery. With revelations from God and faith in my heart, the fire of God inside me was too hot for the enemy to handle. I resisted the poison of the venomous beast in my body. I got my healing and lived to tell this story. So, arise, begin to worship God in the Spirit, muster all spiritual strength you have in Christ and shake all off the enemy poisons in your body, soul and spirit. No matter how venomous these poisons have been in your life and no matter the names of the sickness (high blood pressure, hypertension, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, mental illness, impotence, etc.), begin to shake them off in the name of Jesus. Take Holy Communion on this day in the church or with your family and envision the divine exchange of the blood of Jesus in your body. Amen,

1. Every sickness in my body, no matter the name it is called and no matter the severity, I receive divine exchange; be healed by the blood of Jesus (Isaiah 53:4-5; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 Cor. 1:30; 2 Cor. 5:21)
2. Every activity or craftiness of satan, be exposed. The Holy Ghost rules in the zone I dwell (Heb. 12:1-2)
3. Lord, let your approval follow me wherever I go. I shall not be disgraced but honoured (Acts 28:1-10)
4. I receive grace, divine power & confidence as an ambassador of Christ to minister healing (Acts 3:1-10)
5. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, cause my gradual healing to be complete (Mark 8:22-25).
6. By the word of truth, the name of Jesus, the blood of Jesus and anointing of the Holy Spirit, extinguish all sicknesses and diseases in my body and those of my loved ones (Luke 4:38-41).
7. Any sickness affecting any organ in my body, you are like a venomous beast; your poison is neutralized by the blood of Jesus. I shake you off into the fire lit by the Holy Ghost. Burn, until you are utterly consumed in His flame (Acts 28:5).
8. With great sigh powered by the Holy Spirit, I wake up completely healed from all sicknesses that have troubled me in the past (Acts 28:6).
9. I terminate all sicknesses that bring shame to me. I reach out for Jesus’ garment by faith and receive my healing, praising God (Luke 8:43-48)
10. Oh Lord, heal my wounded heart. Every spirit of fear & discouragement, depart from me (Ezek. 36:26-27)

Begin to thank God for the victory He has given you in Jesus name!!!