Isaiah 53:7 (KJV) 

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

We are getting to a place where sensitivity trumps truth. Christians must understand that we live in a world that attires the devil as a symbol of truth, yet Jesus is the truth. Jesus is the ultimate truth, the very essence, and the definition of truth. Today, we have social media platforms, (moderators of truth) who don't know the truth. A deliberate effort has been made to test Christians’ patience and obedience. Social media platforms fear the influence of God's agenda on the Earth, so they muzzle Christians. 

You have to realize that our faith is voice-activated, so we must speak to dismantle hurdles and conquer territories. If we are prohibited from speaking as a Christian, it's like cutting the oxygen supply to a human being. We are mandated in Job 22:28, "Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways" so you see, silence is not an option for us, keep saying it, keep speaking it, and your lifting will be visible for all to see.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I will continue to speak the infallible words of God over my life, my family, and my finances. I shall not be silent; my voice shall be heard to change destinies and establish dominion in Jesus mighty name. 

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Acts 8:32

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Romans 14:4 (KJV)

Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

My years in ministry taught me so many things, both spiritual and corporeal. As a son of the Apostle to this last dispensation, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a general in the faith, comes with wisdom. One of the things that I learned from my Man of God is to accept and call anyone what they want to be called. For example, if a Man of God wants to be called "Bishop" you call him "Bishop", or "Archbishop", let it be. Whatever the title claimed, let it be. The Lord Jesus is the Master of us all. I tell people never to sit in a position where they want to play God, for our God alone is a righteous judge. 

The scripture for today gives us an idea of how God, who knows the end from the beginning, deals with His servants. The strong phrase at the end of the text, "for the Lord is able to make them stand" should enlighten you to the fact that God is merciful. Whatever you may have heard out there of God's servants, it's the Lord who decides. Your primary responsibility as a Christian in any situation involving a servant of the Lord is to pray, edify and build them where possible.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am an encourager to many; I shall not discourage nor tear down what the Lord has built up. I know God is able to build up anyone even when he falls seven times.

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Proverbs 24:16

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1 Corinthians 4:20 (KJV)

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

Evidently, lack of power is absolute proof that God is not there. There must be a demonstration of power to show God's endorsement. Let me mention here also that having power doesn't necessarily mean that God is present. There can be eloquence of speech, but if there is no power to illustrate the dominance of God's supremacy, then the presence of God becomes a debate. We live in a world and generation that seeks after signs, miracles, and wonders. Even during the days of Jesus, the eagerness and burning desire for signs were never silent. 

There is a burden of proof required to show that our God heals and provides, that God is more than able to do exceedingly, abundantly, beyond that which we can think or imagine. Notice everyone who accepts Jesus as their Lord and Saviour is endowed with the power to perform signs, wonders and miracles in the name of Jesus. Power was made available to you long ago, but how much of that power have you exuded? It's now the moment and season for you to rise and show forth God's glory by healing the sick; do not count yourself out and think it's the duty of certain people, no! You have the Holy Spirit in you that does the work; all He needs is your availability, not your ability.    

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I walk in power, I walk in signs and wonders, I am not an empty vessel, but filled with power and glory of the Lord. Amen!

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Romans 1:16

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1 Samuel 30:8 (KJV)

And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

The word "pursue" in the Hebrew rendering is "râdaph" which means to run after, usually with hostile intent, to chase, put to flight, to hunt. When David inquired of the Lord after the Amalekites raided his town and took away his family, including his soldiers, the clear intent was to chase with hostility. I tell Christians that a certain level of understanding and mindset is required to do business. The impression out there is that Christians are to be humbled and kind and just accept everything, even when the devil is robbing them of their families, possessions, health, promotion, finances and joy! 

In this year of Heaven on Earth, the prophetic has been spoken over your life, now you have to râdaph; go out to recover your family and ignite the love that has waxed cold, chase the enemy to his camp and take that which he has plundered from you. There should be no relenting, retreating, and compromising until you capture what belongs to you. 

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am revived and energized to chase the enemy and retrieve my possessions. I have the Lord on my side along with the host of Heaven; therefore, my victory is certain in Jesus' name! 

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Genesis 14:16

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Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)

Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.

When you place a limit on God's power in your life, that is the extent of God's ability that you will encounter. When you remove the limitations and know that he is Jehovah El Shaddai, the many-breasted God, you will realize that His possibilities to intervene in your life are limitless. His power is there to work in you and through you, so begin to harness this infinite level of God's power that is at work in you today, and you will do exploits for Him. Stop setting boundaries for yourself to what God has called you to do. When God speaks to you, He has the ability to perform that which He has spoken in the name of Jesus. 

Reading today's text, you will realize that God is able, He has the ability to perform that which he speaks. I always tell people that my value is determined by what I say, and my worth is not constrained by figures inferred by pundits. God's ability is extravagant and clearly stated here that it exceeds our comprehension or thinking ability. The problem with most Christians is that they have not come to grasp God's extravagance tangibly associated with God's demonstration of power.

PROPHET DECLARATION

My thinking of God's working power will expand. I cannot be limited; my life is bound to influence my generation and will be recorded in Heaven to reflect God's power demonstrated on Earth in the mighty name of Jesus!

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Romans 16:25

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Acts 3:1 (KJV) 

Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.

Some Christians will say, "I don't know how to pray"; when you don't know what to pray and how to pray, it's time you ask the Holy Spirit, who will teach you his patois, unfruitful to the ordinary senses but powerful in the realm of the spirit. As you speak in tongues, portals of Heaven are open with angels descending with your answer. Things that you struggle for, in your business, in your family, in your spiritual walk - will be interceded for by the Holy Spirit in accordance with the will of God as you speak in tongues. Don't neglect your prayer life because that is what sustains you as a Christian. Take it seriously!

Jesus' disciples turned the world upside down by putting on a dangerous garment called ‘PRAYER'. The disciples were so wrapped up in prayer that it became a lifestyle. They were always in prayer mode to the point that they named a certain hour of the day ‘hour of prayer’. It was a usual way of life for them. No wonder they turned the world upside down in their dispensation. Prayer is the foundation of Christianity. If you can find time to eat, you should equally find time to pray. 

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am a powerhouse of prayer. I know prayer is not everything, but prayer changes everything. This year, my prayer life will continue to shift to live Heaven on Earth. Amen!

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Psalms 55:17

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2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

The dimension of humans is vulnerable to all kinds of calamities and failures. The greatest agenda of the enemy is to remind you that you are human, born of flesh and blood. When you admit to that, you have given yourself to the god of this world and your defeat will be guaranteed.

By virtue of being in Christ, the Bible says you are now a new creature! The word “new” is the Greek word “kainos” which means a creature that never existed before. When they try to remind you of your past weaknesses and failure, just let them know that you never existed before. You are a brand-new creature on the face of the earth. You never existed, never sinned, or committed any inequity.

As you understand this revelation, you shall begin to metamorphose into a new creature, and poverty shall be a thing of the past in the name of Jesus! Hallelujah! 

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am a new creature, and I live in the realm of limitless possibilities. My ability is not limited by the forces of this world. Amen!

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Ephesians 3:20

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Exodus 13:21 (KJV)

And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:

The Bible says when the children of Israel left Egypt, the Lord would be a pillar of fire at night and a cloud in noonday. God gave them a tailor-made climate and environment to protect them from harsh desert conditions. The desert is very harsh; it’s cold at night and extremely hot during the day. With such knowledge, God chose to give them a tailor-made climate and environment. What the Israelites were experiencing was different from what other races were experiencing.

As you feed on this Word, the Lord has created a unique climate for you. When others say there is a going down, you shall say there is a lifting up. Remember, you are an ambassador of Heaven; you are fed and supplied from above. Nothing to fear on this Earth because we are in the world, but we are not of this world. Our environment is from above. We live a Heaven on Earth life and those who come in our environment shall surely witness the presence of Heaven.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I live a Heaven on Earth life, and I am an ambassador of Christ. The grace of God is more than sufficient for me in the name of Jesus!

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Job 22:29

Exodus 14:15 (KJV)

And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:

The children of Israel faced their biggest dilemma in their bid to come out of the Egyptian yoke of servitude. When the pharaoh released them, he, later on, changed his heart and started to pursue them again. That’s the persistence of the enemy. They found themselves between a vicious Egyptian army and a roaring river. When the prophet Moses thought of crying unto the Lord, it seemed God was not interested in entertaining the great prophet. His answer was simple, “Do not cry to me but let the children of Israel march forward”.

Today as you are taking this Word, just make bold steps towards your goals. There might be some signs of resistance or impossibilities but continue to march forward. Just as God provided the solution when they reached the red sea, He shall also provide the solution when you get to the point of need. That business you didn’t know how to push to the next level is changing as you make bold steps toward your destination! March forward, and your miracle will encounter you at the place of your assignment. Hallelujah! 

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

This year I am unstoppable, the grace of the Lord is sufficient for me to achieve whatsoever I want to achieve. I move into new territories in the name of Jesus. Amen!

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Philippians 4:11

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1 Corinthians 15:33 (KJV)

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

I always tell people that if you show me your friends, I can easily predict your future. I don’t need to prophesy but by seeing your company, I can tell where you are heading in life. The people you surround yourself with, can either add or take away value from your life. The Bible says bad company or communications corrupt character, which means your company or the people you relate with have the power to corrupt you or build you up.

Take time to reflect and do an introspection of your own radius. If there are people who are not adding value to you, there is then no need to keep them in your life. Keep only those who add value to your life and change you to be a better person. Your solution is next to you, you just need to assess your radius and cut off every parasite feeding on your blood! Check your phone book and scroll through all the numbers, you will realize that some people are not adding value to your Christian walk, business or anything that benefits you in life. It is high time you prune them and make better relationships that will benefit the kingdom.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I prune every weed around me, and God’s wisdom shall help me to create profitable relationships. My connections shall benefit the kingdom of God. Amen!

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Proverbs 4:23

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