VOG 2021: August 17, 2021

Quickened by Grace: Grace quickens your spirit, soul and body and enables you to do God’s will. As you lean on the Holy Spirit for help and divine guidance and direction, you will be led on the path of obedience and fed by the undiluted and unfailing Word of God.

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Romans‬ ‭8:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Psalms‬ ‭119:105‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOG 2021: August 16, 2021

Divine Intervention by Grace: Grace carries us through seasons of shakngs, trials and turbulence and energizes us to stay calm and composed. As we press harder, holding steadfast the profession of our faith, our possession or inheritance is secured and we receive divine attention and intervention. God grants us joy and peace unspeakable

Blind Bartimaeus. Mark 10:46-52.

“So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. So Jesus answered and said to him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.”

‭‭Mark‬ ‭10:49-52‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOG 2021: August 15, 2021

Focused by Grace: Grace keeps us stable and helps us to stay focused on Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. As we remain steadfast immovable, unwavering, we will be greatly rewarded with uncommon favour and our victory is guaranteed in Christ.

“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭15:58‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOG 2021: August 14, 2021

Flourishing by Grace: Grace equips us to be well nourished and nurtured by the Word of God, thereby flourishing all round and showing forth the praise of God.

“The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭92:12-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.” ‭‭John‬ ‭15:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOG 2021: August 13, 2021

Favoured by Grace: Grace is a trigger of favour all round. It covers every area of our lives; divine protection; divine prosperity and joy overflow replaces overwhelmed and overburdened state. Elizabeth and Zacharias; and Mary and Joseph.

“You will arise and have mercy on Zion; For the time to favor her, Yes, the set time, has come.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭102:13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!””

‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOG 2021: August 12, 2021

Fortified by Grace: Grace is released and renewed continuously upon our lives, making us fortified and qualified to be recipient of unlimited and uncommon favour and all round blessings. Ruth and Naomi.; Mary.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,” Ephesians‬ ‭1:3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“So Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field, and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight I may find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.””

‭‭Ruth‬ ‭2:2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOG 2021: August 11, 2021

Rewarded by Grace: Grace is the sustaining power that bridges the gap between a season of sacrificial service or labour that ultimately results in a season of good harvest or reward as favour. Abraham and Sarah, Elizabeth and Zacharias.

“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.””

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭12:2-3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“So it was, that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division, according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:8-9, 11-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

VOG 2021: August 10, 2021

Strengthened by Grace: Grace is a strength booster that empowers us to keep holding on and trusting God for divine and speedy attention and intervention. As we wait patiently on God in our place of service, He turns our captivity around, whereby we will be favoured and break forth into rejoicing and dancing. Hannah, 1 Samuel 1; Elizabeth and Zacharias. Luke 1.

“When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” Psalms‬ ‭126:1-2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOG 2021: August 9, 2021

Shielded by Grace: Grace provides strength and shields us from every disaster or crisis when we stay focused and rooted in Jesus Christ, our anchor and strong tower. David.

“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.” Psalms‬ ‭119:114‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.” Psalms‬ ‭46:1-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

VOG 2021: August 8, 2021

Double Grace: Grace sustains you in time of trouble and difficult moments and as you endure, you receive double for your trouble.it moves you from a place of discouragement to the top place of encouragement and divine restoration. Hannah, Ruth and Naomi.

“Instead of your shame you shall have double honor, And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs.” Isaiah‬ ‭61:7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“Then they rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her.” I Samuel‬ ‭1:19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.

“Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a close relative; and may his name be famous in Israel! And may he be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you, who is better to you than seven sons, has borne him.””

‭‭Ruth‬ ‭4:14-15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.