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Elijah. His name means Yahweh's God.

His blood seems to boil against tolerating idols

so yielded to God that he is upset at the face of a God competition, exceptional in the prophetic.

No record of his mother or father.

He simply shows up on the scene filled with the power of God, he is radical, uncompromising, aflame.

The king literally called him the troubler of Israel. He was so ostracized that he thought he was the only prophet left.

His value for God's presence was exceptional.

He calls out sin at the sight or sense of it.

Elijah would say God before whom I stand. Even when he is obviously physically standing before a man,

his God consciousness made him stand out from others because he always stood before God.

He was so great that many years after he had been taken away from the earth, when people saw Christ performing mind-blowing miracles, they concluded that Elijah must be back, a man of prayer.

Described by two words in the book of Luke, spirit and power.

Elijah multiplied the widow's meal, she never ran out of bread.

He took a dead boy into the upper room and brought him back alive.

He prayed and the weather climate of a country changed for three and a half years.

He supernaturally outran horses and chariots for 31 miles straight.

A real living man possessed by the spirit of God.

And one day at Mount Camel, more like a massive stadium, and then he makes his signature unforgettable remark and we will always remember. 1 Kings 18.21 Elijah stood in front of them and said, how much longer will you try to have things both ways, if the Lord is God, worship him. But if Baal is God, worship him. And the people did not say a word.

But then, there is one greater than Elijah.

One whose name doesn't just point men to God, he is the sight of God himself. He goes beyond multiplying bread. He gives himself as daily bread. He gives himself as our constant nourishment. He multiplies himself in our heart as his love is shared abroad in our heart. He is life and life to us.

So Elijah will call rain from the skies, but Jesus pours out his spirit from on high. I will pour out my spirit on all flesh and we know from scriptures the kind of rain that falls when Christ prays. I will open rivers in high places, fountains in the midst of the valley. I will make the wilderness a pool of water and the dry land springs of water. Much more he lets the fountain that flows from him flow into us and out of our bellies flow rivers of living water.

He led captivity captive. He parried him down the street, conquered by the cross. Jesus disarmed all rulers, all principalities, all authorities. He didn't slay the prophet of Baal. Jesus with his blood and his breath slayed the antichrist and the dreadful dragon.

Jesus has won. He is winning. He always wins everything orchestrated by his own hands. There is no competition. He wears the victor's crown. He wins by breathing. Elijah called down fire on an altar filled with water but Jesus says that I have come to set the entire earth on fire. He who is from above is above all and this living Christ deserves living worship. And the call of Elijah is simple. How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions. If the Lord is God, follow him. But the people were completely silent.

But today, don't respond with silence. Respond with a prayer.

Let's pray together. Would you say after me,

Jesus, here's my heart and I open it to you. Show me any area that I've been compromising. Show me tolerations. Things I have conveniently allowed to compete for my affection and attention. Show me Lord where it has not been all for you and all to you and all of you.

Today, I want to freshly lay down my life. Torn from all sin. Torn from all selfishness. Torn from managing my own life. Torn from half-heartedness. From compromise. From lukewarmness. And I want to respond to the fire that Christ has called to the earth and worship only God in the way that he deserves and he demands.

God bless you.

Emotions are behind almost everything that we do

Emotions are the reason people get married

Emotions are also the reason people get divorced

Emotions are the reason people commit suicide

Emotions are the reason people sit in a solitary place and cry out their eyes

Emotions are the reason some people are doing body enhancement surgeries Because they don't feel right in their own body

Emotions are the reason some people have become blind drunkards Because they feel such emptiness within them And they are trying to drown the emotion by filling their stomach

Friends, emotions are not just a part of who we are For a lot of people, emotions dictate who they are and what they do

And the introduction of sin into the human race Reduced man to being a person controlled by his emotions Rather than the spirit of God

But at salvation, Jesus restored the order Now one of the shocking things I've come to know from a clinical psychologist's point of view Is that the goal of any treatment for any mental disorder Is not to eradicate the emotion It is not to remove the disorder It is merely to make it treatable enough that the person can function well enough in society

So in our current society that is so modern, so advanced, so progressive This is the best that you can get So when someone says I can't control my emotions The best the world can offer is to make it manageable enough so that you don't kill yourself

Friends, it is wrong to believe that emotions are a strong force within us that cannot be controlled Because you see, the devil hides behind uncontrolled emotions to carry out dark activities So that the result can be blamed on a man or a woman Who will face the consequences while the devil can move on to the next victim freely

And guess what? It says there's a time to love and a time to hate It says there's a right time to wage war And another time to make peace

Interestingly enough, Ecclesiastes chapter 3 puts the good and the bad emotions together And says the difference is the right time

Ephesians 4:26,27 - Be angry and do not sin..

Now for some people, you need the first two words Be angry Yes, be angry

Life and death is in the power of the tongue Do not just speak life, speak death too When demonic thoughts pop up in your head Kill them with words

When things start popping up in your life that the Father has not planted And are not aligned with God's word concerning you Speak death

It says life and death is in the power of the tongue It says the power of life and death is in the tongue So use it Use the power But use it constructively

There's a time to be angry When we see babies being butchered When we see the way the enemy is trying to corrupt our children With an unsettled identity and sexual dysfunctions And a lot more What should be your response? When you see the poor being oppressed Should you leap for joy? Be angry And maybe your lack of anger can be as sinful as your outburst of anger Just maybe your silence can just be as sinful as your short temper

God doesn't condemn your anger

Every emotion that God gave you is supposed to work for you and for his kingdom

God actually wants to redirect your anger So that you don't give an unrighteous response to an unrighteous situation or action

So God wants to take Peter's anger When he cut the ears of the soldier And converted to a passionate preacher Who stood on the day of Pentecost and declared boldly the gospel

God wants to take the anger of Moses When he killed the Egyptian and converted to courage To stand before Pharaoh and declare to him the word of the Lord Let my people go

So God doesn't want to take away your emotions He wants to use them He wants to choose when you should be angry The direction of your anger The duration of your anger And the intensity of it

Because if he leaves it to you You'll most likely let your flesh decide

We live in the light And we are children of the light So therefore we respond with light

Have a blessed day friends!

King Solomon.

He's known to possess such great wisdom and such endowment from God in this realm of man.

He had so much wisdom and understanding that it became a weapon. In fact, nobody dared to come against his kingdom.

He ruled in complete peace. His reputation had spread around the world so much that even arrogant kings left their thrones to attend his wisdom seminars.

He had something that no other man had. He had such glory.

In fact, he's recognized by the Jews as the pinnacle of Israel. King David is called the glory of Israel. But Solomon exceeded. He succeeded.

He excelled the pinnacle of Israel himself.

Silver was despicable to him. Silver was as rocks on the ground to him. A glory Israel had never seen before Solomon.

The Bible says that he put gold on top of gold. Such was the greatness of this King Solomon that all the earth sought his presence.

The Queen of Sheba came from the south. Such a long journey. Some believe that it took over six months just for her to get there.

Because she had heard of the glories of this King Solomon, the greatness of his wisdom, the expanse of his kingdom and the glorious structure that he had built.

She wanted to see for herself. And when she saw it all, the Bible says that she had the breath in her lungs taken from her. She was breathless by the overwhelming conviction. She had never seen anything like that. Much more. He explained all her questions to her.

And at the end of her visit the Bible says that she had the breath in her lungs taken from her. She was streaking breathless. She had never seen anything like Solomon. Like what he had built. And much more the wisdom that he displayed.

And before she left she said I've heard so much about this place but after seeing for myself I'm more than convinced that the half of it has not been told.

Matthew 12, 42 Jesus stands in front of humanity and says Someone greater than Solomon is right here.

A statement that trumps the glory of Israel. The pinnacle of Israel. And one would have said that's such an arrogant statement but it was an expression of humility because it's a high condescension for him to even liken himself to someone he created.

He who is from above is above all.

And we have realized this presence. Sensed this sweetness. Now we fix our attention on the highest seat.

Those bronze feet. Hair like snow. Eyes that glow.

Greater than the angels. Higher than the priest.

Every knee bows at his exalted seat and every crown at his feet.

Oh, that day when our faith will be sight, author and finisher of our faith. Jesus above all.

Every aspect of his person causes us to surrender helplessly in love.

He will never, never, never be ordinary in our eyes.

There's actually a charm in every feature. Every aspect of his person causes us to surrender more and more in love.

He has a way about him where he will never be otherwise than completely beautiful.

And Paul is oscillating between two ideas. Do I stay here and what is good for you? So I can minister to you. But I would rather be with Jesus.

In other words, Paul says that to be with Christ is far better. And interestingly, Paul doesn't say that to go to heaven is far better. He says to be with Christ is far better.

Because Christianity is not a mere escaping hell and getting into heaven. It is a living, loving walk with Christ sustained by his finished work.

So let Christ be the fountain and everything else streams that flow from him.

And one day, he will split the skies to rapture the saints. And the only way to have confidence on that day when he splits the skies to rapture the saints is if he splits the skies of your heart daily.

This Jesus, he who is from above is above all.

Have a blessed day, friends.

Proverbs chapter 15 verse 10 - Whoever abandons the right path Will be severely disciplined Whoever hates correction Will die

Hebrews chapter 12 verse 9 - Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us Shouldn't we submit even more to the discipline of the father of our spirit And live forever

2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 16 to 17 - All scripture is inspired by God And is useful to teach us what is true And to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong And teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people To do every good work.

Friends, correction is a matter of life and death

Correction is powerful

It is the power of change

Correction is how God transforms us

And your attitude to correction communicates your value for life

There's a deception today that is rampant

Where people misinterpret the correctional ability and functionality of God's word For condemnation

And so when scriptures point something out in your life that is wrong

And possibly maybe a teacher of the word does it

The world tends to think that that is condemnation

But forgetting that the word of God is designed to correct us

The discipline of God is not a death blow It is life giving

And if someone is training you, you need to respect them

And respect here doesn't just mean greeting or bowing

It actually means that you are taking the training that they are giving

And that is why a mentor is not just someone who gives you advice But he is someone whose advice you take

Jesus said, as a condition for discipleship That if you want to be my disciples, you must keep my commands

Friends, correction can save you from future destruction

The Bible says that if we take the correction of God, that we will live

The Bible says in Proverbs that if we hate correction, we will die It means that correction is a matter of life and death

So when God through His word Or through His Spirit in you Or through the people of God Who you meet every other day Points something out in your life that you do not agree with But actually challenges you to change

Accept correction because it is life-giving

Have a blessed day friends!

Psalm 136 verse 25: Who gives food to all flesh, for His mercy endures forever.

When Jesus was teaching His disciples how to pray, there's a line in the prayer that He taught them to pray that says, Give us this day our daily bread.

The Bible says that all things are from Him, through Him, and for Him. God is your source. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, give us this day our daily bread, He was teaching them to acknowledge that what sustains you and what keeps you comes from God. God is your source and everything else is resource.

I know that people do not see God as much as they should see Him because they see themselves more. You're the one going to work. You're the one making the calls. You're the one asking for help. You're the one advertising the business. Many people are so blessed and fruitful and prosperous in the field of their craft or their career that they think that it is from them. But the truth is, God is your capital investor. He's the one who gave you capital for anything you have become and anything that you have today. In other words, without His capital, you'll be nothing.

If you are doing so great and you're so brilliant, you have to recognize that God gave you the mind to understand, the brain to think. You have to acknowledge that you have been helped by God.

Nobody is self-made. You were carried by God. God enabled you to become whatever you have become and He allowed you to have whatever you have. So when you tell the story of your life without acknowledging how you were helped by people, positioned by God, then you have told the incorrect or incomplete version of the story of your life.

It is God who gives seed to the sower and bread for food. In other words, He gives you capital. You can decide but God determines. You're not a brilliant businessman because you studied from the best institution. Your brilliance is a channel through which God shows His excellency.

The excellent spirit actually needs vessels to express himself. So God gave you the capacity to read and to understand. Even your hard-earned money isn't really yours. You have what you have because God gave it to you. And when you understand this, you realize that God is your source and everything else is resource.

But someone says, but why do unbelievers also have prosperity if it comes from God? Well, the Bible says that He causes rains to fall on the righteous and the wicked. God is responsible to all men on two levels. First, creation and second, covenant. And what it means is that God is a responsible God. He will take care of all that He has created. However, there's a second dimension of God's responsibility to man, which is covenant. And this happens when people come into a covenant relationship with God through salvation, accepting Him as their father.

Friends, give us this day our daily bread means that it doesn't come from you. And so whether or not it is within your reach, recognize that it is within your reach because God put it within your reach.

Have a blessed day friends.

Isaiah 57.15

True Revival aligns itself with the principles of scripture and it holds the word of God as the ultimate authority. It emphasizes a solid biblical foundation encouraging believers to grow in knowledge, understanding and the application of God's teachings.

The genuine work of the Holy Spirit becomes evident. This is TRUE REVIVAL. Pray today, that it begins with YOU.

Have a blessed and rewarding day friends. May our lives truly be marked by TRUE REVIVAL!

This is the story of God's love.

In the beginning, when time was born,

God's love adorned creation's dawn.

From heaven's realm, he spoke with might,

And breathed life into the darkest night.

Let there be light.

In Genesis, his love did shine,

A promise made to all of mankind.

And through Noah and the mighty flood,

God's love reclaimed man who was sinfully floored.

In Exodus, with power and might,

God freed his people from their plight.

And through Moses, his servant, tried and true,

He displayed a love that would breakthrough.

In Leviticus, a holy guide,

God's love for his children will abide.

Commandments given to cleanse the soul.

A testament of love untold.

In Numbers, as the journey went,

God's love was their eternal tent.

Through wilderness and desert sand,

his love sustained them with gentle hands.

In Deuteronomy, a final plea,

God's love proclaimed for all to see.

Obey his voice to love and to serve,

And the blessings upon them he would preserve.

In Joshua, strong and brave,

God's love guided the way they craved.

With walls that fell and victory won,

His love proved stronger than any weapon.

In Judges a cycle of highs and lows,

God's love delivered them from their foes.

And through George's race, his love shone bright,

Forgiveness granted with every fight.

And in Ruth, a story of love divine,

God's providence did intertwine.

A love story that transcends all time.

A love that heals. A love that binds.

In Samuel, God's love did persist.

Through kings and prophets, a love that insists,

To honor and serve to follow his way.

His love would guide them day by day.

In Psalms, a symphony of praise,

God's love echoed in numerous ways.

In times of joy or deepest despair,

His love would lift them. His love would repair.

In Isaiah, a prophet's song,

God's love would right every wrong.

A suffering servant, a love disowned,

Yet through his sacrifice, love would be known.

In Jeremiah, tears and lament,

God's love pursued them wherever they went.

A new covenant, a love yet unseen,

A love that can cleanse, a love that redeems.

In Ezekiel, dry bones arise,

God's love breathes life with the power to arise.

A heart of stone transformed by his grace,

His love would restore what sin has erased.

In Daniel, in the lion's grip,

God's love protected through trial and weep.

A flame unharmed, a mighty hand,

His prevailing love in every land.

In Hosea, a love story so true,

God's love pursued no matter what we do.

A faithful spouse despite our shame,

His love remains for it never wanes.

In Micah, a call for justice and grace,

God's love unchanging in every place.

A humble walk with God beside,

His love will conquer, His love will guide.

In Zechariah, a shepherd's care,

God's love for his people beyond compare.

A humble king riding on a colt,

His love will redeem, His love will exalt.

In Matthew, a story begins,

God's love fulfilled and grace now sings.

A savior born, a love divine,

His love for all, His love forever shines.

In John, a gospel of love's perfect display,

God's love in human form, experienced every day.

A sacrifice so great, the measure unfolds,

His love poured out a heart of gold.

In Romans, Paul eloquently paints,

God's love in Christ, no sinner can taint,

justified by faith through His Son.

His love declared our victory won.

In Revelation, a glimpse of the end,

God's love triumphant,

all hearts transcend.

A heavenly bridegroom, the Lamb once slain,

His love forever, no darkness can stain.

Throughout the Bible, God's love does speak,

a love unending, steadfast and meek.

From Genesis to Revelation's close,

His love endures, forever it flows.

You didn't do anything to make God start loving you,

and I'm sorry you can't do anything to make Him stop,

for He has loved you with an everlasting love.

May you have a blessed day, friends!