Receive Strength

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

There are different types of strengths – physical strength, spiritual strength, mental strength, economic strength and many others that you can come up with.  

The Bible recorded instances of people receiving physical strength after taking food. Some cases include the case of Elijah who received strength after eating (`1^st Kings Chapter 19 verses 1 to 21, the Apostle Paul in Acts Chapter 9 verse 9, the Egyptian servant of the one of the Amalekites who raided and burnt down Ziklag in 1^st Samuel Chapter 30 verses 11 to 16. If the young man had not received strength from the food he ate, he would not have been physically strengthened to lead David and his men to the Amalekites. Significantly, the Bible cautions against feasting for the sake of feasting as feasting is designed to strengthen one physically. Please read Ecclesiastes Chapter 10 verses 17.

The Apostle Peter was instructed by Jesus Christ to strengthen his brethren after his temptation. Please read Luke Chapter 22 verses 31 to 34.

The Apostle Paul also spoke of being strengthened with all might. Please read Colossians Chapter 1 verses 10 to 11.

Significantly, divine strength comes from God to His own people. He strengthened the prophet Jeremiah. Please read Jeremiah Chapter 16 verse 19. The prophet Jeremiah also referred to God as His strength and fortress as well as his refuge in the day of affliction. A study of the life and ministry of Prophet Jeremiah throws up several challenges and afflictions experienced by the Prophet who is sometimes referred to as the weeping prophet. In some of these emotionally challenging, physically traumatizing and battering situations which almost had a negative impact on the spiritual life (albeit giving up on speaking on the word of God) of Jeremiah, Jeremiah learnt over time to draw strength from God and could therefore confidently refer to God as his strength and fortress and refuge.

Celebrate Humble Beginnings

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Always celebrate the day of small beginnings because the latter end of any humble beginning always supersedes the beginning and is always great. Please read Zechariah Chapter 4 verse 10, Job Chapters 8 verse 7 and 42 verse 12. Look beyond your present situation to where God is taking you, which He prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Look to that glorious future in Christ Jesus purchased by the precious and priceless blood of Jesus Christ. Take your eyes away from the seemingly possible to the seemingly impossible which can be made possible by God with Whom there are no impossibilities. Please read Mark Chapter 10 verse 27, Luke Chapter 1 verse 37, Matthew Chapter 19 verse 26, Jeremiah Chapter 32 verses 27, 17 to 19 and Genesis Chapter 18 verse 14 for great insight and Holy Spirit inspired understanding to stir up your faith.

Therefore, look away from what appears to be the small insignificant resources presently at your disposal to the greatly possible glorious future God has for you in Christ Jesus. See possibilities, expansion, promotion, and increase, abundance, more than enough because God is the God of overflowing, limitless abundant resources and He can do everything. He always makes a way where there appears to be no way. Please read Isaiah Chapter 43 verses 15 to 19.

The widow of Zarephath had what she referred to as only a handful of flour in a bin, and a little oil in a jar. As if that was not enough despiteful description of God’s blessings in her life, she also concluded that what she had would be their last meal which explained why she was gathering only a couple of sticks; just enough to prepare the last meal and eat before dying of hunger as there would be no other meal to eat again. Eat the only available meal, expire and so be it!

God will Always Provide

                                        Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

You cannot separate divine provision from divine guidance. Please see Psalm 23, Isaiah Chapter 48 verse 17, Matthew Chapter 17 verses 24 to 27, Luke Chapter 5 verses 1 to 9, John Chapter 21 verses 1 to 11, 2^nd Kings Chapter 4 verses 1 to 7, Psalm 1 verses 1 to 3, Deuteronomy Chapter 28 verses 1 to 13, 15 verses 1 to 6.

The wisdom in accessing abundant and overwhelming divine provision is obedience to God at all times coupled with absolute trust in God that He will always do what is right. It is that absolute trust in God that will make you obey God promptly without asking questions. Please see Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 1 to 5, Psalm 23.

Prompt and willing loving obedience coupled with absolute trust and confidence in God as well as belief in the power of God to do to always do the impossible always guarantees overwhelming abundant divine provision. Hagar in the wilderness – Genesis Chapter 21 verses 14 to 19; Isaac in Gerar Genesis Chapter 26 verses 1 to 33, take note of verses 12 to 14, the Israelites in captivity (Jeremiah Chapter 29 verses 4 to 14, Ezra Chapter 2 verse 68, Genesis Chapters 15 verses 13 to 14, 37; 39 to 48, 50 verses 18 to 26; Exodus Chapters 1 verses 7 to 11, 3 verses 21 to 22, 11 verses 2 to 3, 12 verses 35 to 36, 25 verses 1 to 8, 36 verses 1 to 7 (they continued bringing in gifts for the building of the tabernacle because they had more than enough to give).

Divine provision then is to a very large extent a function of obedience to God and divine instructions. Please see Isaiah Chapter 1 verse 19.

Abraham obeyed God and was divinely supplied with the ram for the sacrifice. Please see Genesis Chapter 22. Isaac sowed in a dry land and progressively became wealthy; in fact so wealthy that the Philistines envied him. The widow of the indebted prophet obeyed God. She could have despised and disobeyed the prophet’s instructions but she obeyed every one of them. She borrowed vessels, shut the door, took the seemingly insignificant jar of oil and began to pour into the many vessels including resulting in addition, multiplication, compounding and geometric increase. She further obeyed the prophet and marketed the products. Definitely, she must have entertained doubts concerning sales yet she sold and had more than enough money to live on.

God Heals the Broken Hearted

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

Broken heartedness is an ailment that can cause a lot of degeneration in the body and the mind if left untreated. Fortunately, God heals broken heartedness. The case of Hannah the mother of Prophet Samuel best illustrates the instance of perverse tongue and unmet desires culminating in a broken spirit. Please see 1^st Samuel Chapter 1 verses 1 to 8, and 15.  Peninah’s perverse use of her tongue on Hannah was designed to make Hannah miserable and to an extent, Peninah succeeded. Hannah was broken hearted as Peninah’s frequent recourse to taunting and mocking Hannah with the fact that Hannah was childless hit a sore point in Hannah. Hannah was so broken hearted that she wept, refused food because her heart was grieved. But one day, Hannah decided to rise above the heartache, the pain and sorrow of childlessness that was usually heightened by Peninah’s taunts and mockery especially in the house of the Lord. Hannah took the bull by the horns and made a deal with God who could help her. Though Peninah made Hannah’s life bitter, Hannah realized that Peninah was not her problem. Hannah’s problem was childlessness which God; the El Shaddai Who said that none would be barren in His house could easily solve. So Hannah ignored and left perverse tongued Peninah to meet with God and make a deal with God. Can you beat that! ‘God, give me a male child to take away the reproach of childlessness and that child is all yours.’ Great bargaining power for a deeply broken hearted woman to whom weeping and hunger strike had become a way of life. Fortunately, God not only heard her words but took note of the terms of the contract. Significantly, Hannah was still broken hearted even while making the deal. Her response to the priest Eli testifies to this. Please see verses 15 to 16 of 1^st Samuel Chapter 1.

Beloved, truthfulness accelerates and perfects every healing process. Please see Luke Chapter 8 verses 43 to 48 for details of the woman with the issue of blood who publicly admitted to touching the hem of Jesus’ garment because of the affliction of unceasing blood flow for twelve years. The word of peace came from the Prince of Peace and she was completely whole. The widow of the indebted prophet acknowledged the financial situation of the family and was set free. Hannah’s admission of the grief and sorrow in her heart prompted the Priest Eli to pronounce the blessings of peace and answered prayers on her. Hannah was comforted because the Bible records in verse 18 that she was no longer sad. Joy unspeakable was birthed in her spirit and not quite long, Hannah conceived and bore Samuel, the beginning of unnumbered comforts. How? Hannah kept her own side of the bargain and returned Samuel to God and God who always rewards in multiples gave Hannah additional children – three sons and two daughters. Please see 2^nd Samuel Chapter 2 verses 20 to 21. Indeed, a good report always brings healing to the brokenhearted.

Nestle in His Love

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

God is still in the business of making impossibilities possibilities. Please see Luke Chapter 1 verse 37, Mark Chapter 10 verse 27, Jeremiah Chapter 32 verse 27, 17, Daniel Chapter 2, Esther Chapter 7, Exodus Chapter 14, Ephesians Chapter 3 verse 20, Luke Chapter 18 verse 27, Psalm 62 verse 12. Hard work and being smart is not always the answer. The answer is in God for the race is neither to the strong nor to the swift.

God never fails. He always shows up in the nick of time. God has seen your tears and your tears have broken the gates of brass. God is sending help now. Stand still and see the salvation of the LORD. You just stepped into God’s divine PURPOSE for your life.

God will overwhelm you. He is a winner any day any time. Every sign of defeat is an indication that you are not with God because God is always with you. Besides, God has set before you an open door and no one can shut.  Please see Revelation Chapter 3 verse 8, Lamentations Chapter 3 verse 37 and 1^st John Chapter 5 verses 14 to 15.

Keep your mouth shut. God Knows Everything. Nothing can terrify God. You should not be in a hurry to jump out of God’s hand, plans and purposes.  Joseph endured the pit, Potiphar’s house and prison before the prestigious Ps of palace and Prime Minister.

The Greatest

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 He was born in a lowly manger

Announced by angels

Visited and celebrated by wise men from the East

Dedicated in the temple

Recognized by Spirit led Simeon and Anna the prophetess

Baptized by John the Baptist

Tempted by the devil but overcame

Preached and taught kingdom principles

Performed several miracles

Nailed to the cross

Died and resurrected

So that you and I can be saved.

His name is Jesus Christ

The reason for Christmas

Celebrate the Greatest

Love the Greatest

Worship Jesus

As you celebrate Christmas

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Call Forth the Resources

 Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

God has given you everything you need to fulfill purpose. Your task is to call forth the resources from the realm of the spirit to manifest in the physical so you can use them.  The resources you require to move from whatever point you are in to the next point you desire are in the Word of God which hopefully you know and understand; and are further deposited within you as intangible resources. To translate these intangible resources into tangible resources, you will need them to call them forth into existence through fervent prayers and prophetic declarations. The land of Israel experienced drought and consequently famine for about three years. One day, the prophet Elijah reversed the situation in fervent prayers and intercession after calling forth the rain in prophetic declarations he made to King Ahab. Please see 1^st Kings Chapter 18 verses 41 to 46, James Chapter 5 verses 16 to 18. Prophet Elisha also called forth food security at a time of great famine. Please see 2^nd Kings Chapter 7.

Therefore, call in the harvests. Open your mouth and call in the harvests of whatever you want. Please see Ecclesiastes Chapter 8 verse 4. You have power in your mouth. Give the angels God assigned to you work to do by calling forth the resources you require. Please see Psalm 103 verse 20 and Hebrews Chapter 1 verse 14. Angels are waiting to serve you but will only do so when you declare something. Call the things that are not as though they exist – Jeremiah Chapter 29 verse 11, Romans Chapter 4 verse 17. Plant with your mouth and call in the harvest with your mouth; this is the principle of using your mouth to partner with God to fulfill His plans and purposes in your life.

Experience Exponential Increase

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Psalm 115 verse 14

Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. Psalm 71 verse 21

God called you to increase you and not to deplete you. It is the will of God to increase you and your family, your business and finances from one level of glory to another on a daily basis. That is why He says, though your beginning was small, your latter end shall be great. Therefore, anything attempting to deplete you is not of God and should be judged and destroyed in Jesus mighty name. Please see Exodus Chapter 1 verses 7 to 12, 20, Deuteronomy Chapters 7 verses 13 to 14; 8 verse 13, Genesis Chapters 13 verses 14 to 18; 17 verses 6 to 8; 28 verses 3 to 4, 13 to 15; 30 verse 43; 35 verses 9 to 12; 48 verses 3 to 4; 47 verse 27 and Psalm 80 verses 8 to 11.

Beloved, God is faithful. God who promises abundant increase after a small beginning cares about your success and is willing to help you succeed through whatever small steps you start with. Please see Proverbs Chapter 4 verse 8, Isaiah Chapter 54 verses 2 to 3, Genesis Chapters 22 verse 7, 26 verses 1 to 4 and 12 to 14. Therefore, commence whatever you are aiming at with the small steps God leads you to and trust Him to give you abundant increase as He promises in His word. It is never too late to start. God is the one who gives speed, increase and altitude. Please see Isaiah Chapter 60 verse 22. This increasing speed from God to gain altitude comes only through obedience to God. Obedience to God is a seed that germinates and fruits fast. Please, see John Chapter 15. Just as the mustard seed (as tiny as it is) took root and expanded to accommodate global visitors so will your enterprise, no matter how small it is take root and expand in Jesus mighty name. Remember His word to the people of Israel who rebuilt the temple in Haggai Chapter 2 verse 9. He alone will open all the doors; provide all the resources that you need. He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that you could ever ask or think of.

Enhance Your Brand 2

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

The widow of the indebted son of the prophet was a very humble person. She acknowledged their family financial situation - it was very bad, they were in debt that was long overdue for repayment and the creditor had no intention of showing mercy. He would show up at any moment to take her two sons away for debt bondage. Recognizing that such an action would further compound her situation – widowhood and losing her two sons to the creditor she acted. She cried out to God, by going to the spokesperson of God, Elisha the prophet. She told him the truth, the whole truth. She was not economical with the truth. She did not color the truth. Elisha then advised her on what to do. Again, she humbled herself and went to all her neighbors and borrowed empty vessels. She despised the shame and borrowed empty vessels in large quantities as instructed by the prophet. Thereafter, she processed and packaged the seemingly little oil for sale and that ended and destroyed the yoke of poverty in their lives.

Humility enhanced the brand of this woman, her two sons and their family from that of an indebted family to an abundantly supplied family with more than enough financial resources to live on after paying off their debts.

Please, permit me to emphasize the significance of empty vessels. The prophet Elisha instructed the widow to borrow empty vessels in large numbers after she informed the prophet that all she had was a jar of oil. The question is why empty vessels in large numbers? The empty vessels would ensure a continuous flow of the oil – expanding and multiplying the oil. In like manner, institutionalization of the grace of God in your life will always ensure a steady flow of the grace, expanding and multiplying the unction of God in your life; creating further opportunities and platforms for expansion in your life.

Enhance Your Brand 1

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

A brand is the sum total of your true worth, capabilities and influence.  This includes your contacts – all the people you know that can support your brand. Your brand is wealth worth billions if only you know what to do with the brand.

The Presence of God is what you need to enhance your brand. To start with, you did not create your brand. God created you and your brand and He alone knows how you can enhance your brand. That is why you need His Presence in your life to enhance the brand. Besides, He designed that brand in you for a purpose and therefore knows best what you need to enhance that brand to suit the divine purpose for which He created that brand in you.

Jeremiah for instance was divinely designed as a prophet unto the nations and within the makeup of a prophet unto the nations are special characteristics required to function effectively in that brand. Jeremiah obviously had to develop and perfect those characteristics over time in order to be effective in that brand. To achieve this, Jeremiah had to depend on God completely to develop and perfect the characteristics that would enhance his brand as a prophet unto the nations.

Enriched and Enlarged for Success 1

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

The God of divine surplus will visit you, enrich and enlarge you as you journey to Success Street. When He visited Peter, Peter caught a multitude of fish. When He intervened in the feeding of the multitudes, there was a surplus from what appeared to be insufficient.

God demonstrates divine enrichment and enlargement through divine surplus and He desires to take you to that position of divine surplus now in Jesus mighty name. The indebted prophet’s widow was in a very unpleasant situation that appeared to have no exit doors. She had no means of livelihood, her husband left behind huge debts that threatened the future of her two sons who would soon become slaves to the creditor. She ran to Prophet Elisha for help and God instructed her on what to do through the prophet. As she obeyed every instruction, God multiplied the jar of oil into several vessels of oil that were sold to pay off the debts. Suddenly, an impoverished and indebted family without any income had excess income that exceeded their expenditure and debts so that they had more than enough financial resources to live on for the rest of their lives. God moved them from the level of debt, lack, indebtedness to more than enough and He is about to do same for you irrespective of whatever level you are in now. Through His overflowing and inexhaustible fountain of divine abundance, He will ensure that the treasury of your life is continually filled to overflowing and abundance that ensures that your income will always exceed your expenditure no matter how big that expenditure is. Please see Philippians Chapter 4 verse 19.