To be anointed means set apart for the Lord for a special purpose. God instructed Moses to anoint Aaron thus in Exodus 29: 7, take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring on his head. Anointing by this process confirms that a person has been chosen or called or Read more
Jesus said in John 15: 5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Jesus wanted to illustrate the desired depth of our relationship with him. He chose the Read more
The prophet Isaiah in prophesying about Jesus said in Isaiah 9: 6, Isaiah 9: 6, for to us a child is born, and to us a son is given, and the government (Authority) will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince Read more
To rule means to govern, regulate, oversee, control, manage, decide, plan the affairs or activities of the subject. This involves exercising the ultimate power and authority to effectuate the task of ruling either by procedure or substantive conduct. We are either ruled by God; or by ourselves through ruling in Read more
Gideon conquered the enemies of Israel with an unimaginable distinction. However, unaware that Gideon’s success was at the Lord’s command through Deborah, the Israelites rather invited Gideon to rule over them instead of God. Gideon, who knew that the victory was from God, replied to them in Judges 8: 23, Read more
In a battle or in competition, we sometimes get weary and are tempted to give up. We may feel worn out and unable to go further which is the natural reaction to unsurmountable failures, frustration, humiliation, betrayal, abandonment, lack of support, discouragement, etc. A just cause ceases to offer any Read more
A sound declaration is founded on recognizing Christ Jesus as Lord. It is written in Romans 10: 9, if you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Only Christ Jesus gives the power to Read more
A declaration is an affirmation made with a spiritual force intended to be accomplished. Jesus said in Matthew 16: 19, I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed Read more
In spite of Jesus’ assurance in Matthew 28: 20, surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age, many do not feel his presence. Jesus said in Luke 11: 9, ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the Read more