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Happy New Year! I believe 2018 was indeed a New Dawn year for you and your family? My prayer is that 2019 shall be your year of Dominion in all areas of life in Jesus’ name! To start with, this week, we shall examine the topic: Engaging the Power of Sanctification for Fulfilment of Destiny!

From scriptures, we understand that every child of God is ordained a global and mountaintop citizen. As it is written: And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise (Galatians 3:29; see also Matthew 5:14; Deuteronomy 28:1; Genesis 28:14). That means we are ordained to bless and not to be a burden to our world. However, to fulfil that glorious, colourful and enviable destiny, certain things must be in place. Among these is sanctification; which is living to please God. Please understand that sanctification is a spiritual catalyst for the fulfilment of destiny. The Bible says: Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people (Proverbs 14:34).In other words, it takes sanctification to go up and stay up. Samson went up by sanctification; but came down by desecration (Judges 13:3-5, 16:1-30). Also, remember Solomon loved many strange women and he ended up in a shrine (1 Kings 11:1-6).That establishes the fact that, destiny is at a risk without sanctification. We must understand that sanctification is the will of God for us. For it is written: For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour (1Thessalonians 4:3-4).

How, then does Sanctification enhance the Fulfilment of Destiny?

• It is required for Answered Prayers: To fulfil our glorious destinies, prayers are required. It is important to know that we need sanctification to qualify for answers on the prayer altar (Isaiah 59:1-2; Psalm 66:18). However, one interesting thing about our God is that, any time we repent of our sins, He forgives us as if we never did it (Psalm 66:19-20).
• It enhances our access to Revelations: Access to revelation requires sanctification and revelation is buying into the heart of God on the issues of the hour (Psalm 25:14).Joseph had abundant access to the secrets of God and he had an enviable destiny. It was said of him that forasmuch as God has shown him all these things, he was in another class (Genesis 41:37-40). After he had revealed himself to his brethren, he said, ‘But I fear God’ (Genesis 42:18). Also, his reverence for God’s laws prevented him from sleeping with Potiphar’s wife.
• For Next-Levels of Anointing: Anointing is a requirement for the fulfilment of destiny and access to it is by sanctification. Furthermore, anointing that is not regularly topped up will culminate in loss of impact. This requires daily desperation for sanctification. Also, it takes fresh Oil to command fresh impact (Psalm 92:10; Luke 5:37-38). As we all know, if we don’t change the oil in our car, the engine will soon knock. It is walking in the newness of life that guarantees access to fresh Oil(Proverbs 1: 23; Psalm 45:7).
• For Security of Destiny: Many great destinies in scriptures crashed for lack of sanctification. Think of Achan, who saw a wedge of gold, coveted and took it into his tent, dug the ground and kept it there. That singular act of lack of self-control ended his destiny, and that of his entire family (Joshua 7:19-26). However, there are three forces that truncate destinies (1 John 2:15-17).
• The lust of the flesh (1 Kings 11:1-6; Genesis 39: 7-12, 41:38-44).
• The lust of the eyes (2 Kings 5:22-27).
• The pride of life (Proverbs 16: 18).
• For Security of Posterity: Our uprightness is the security of our generation (Psalm 112:1-2). Our walk today determines the blessings that follow our children tomorrow (Proverbs 20:7). So, stop playing games!
• To Secure Eternity with Christ: We need sanctification, so we can make heaven (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).

Channels through which the Holy Ghost sanctifies us

• By the Impartation of the Spirit of Holiness: This impartation could come to us directly, as we crave and thirst for Him (Luke 11:13).We can also access impartation of that Spirit through apostolic and prophetic ministries (Romans 1:11).
• By the Revelation of the Truth: It is so important to know that revelation empowers for sanctification and the Holy Ghost is our access to revelation. That means He enhances our access to sanctification (John 17:17; Psalm 19:7-9, 119:9-11).
• By the Release of the Spirit of Prayer and Supplications: Prayer is a channel for overcoming temptations. In Matthew 26:41-44, the disciples could not pray because their flesh was weak. So, the Holy Ghost empowers us on the prayer altar, so we can overcome temptations, day and night. And He also empowers us to pray the transfiguration prayer (Ephesians 6: 18; Romans 8:26-27).

In conclusion, please understand that destiny is at a risk without sanctification. Solomon lost it all. Samson became a toy in the hands of his enemies; they plucked out his two eyes and asked him to dance for them. Judas, a disciple also lost it. Achan lost his entire lineage. Gehazi became leprous. In weakness, they all crashed; but we shall not crash!  We shall all fulfil destiny in grand style in Jesus’ name! However, you must be born again to experience sanctification. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!” For further reading, please get my books: Walking in the Newness of Life, Conquering Controlling Powers, The Blood Triumph and Dynamics of Holiness. I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. respectively. I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280; or E-mail:feedback@lfcww.org; Face book: www.facebook.com/davidoyedepoministries/;  Twitter: @DavidOyedepoMin

Welcome to another exciting week! I hope you were blessed by the last teaching. Today, we shall focus on: Engaging the Mystery of Thanksgiving for Fulfilment of Prophecies!

From scriptures, we understand that thanksgiving is an attitude of appreciation and gratitude to God for something received from Him or for what He has done. As it is written: It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High (Psalm 92:1; see also Psalm 100:4). By heaven’s protocol, thanksgiving precedes praise. Only a thankful heart can be praiseful. Thanksgiving is one of the major secrets of life. It is the cheapest way to live, it makes the devil crazy. Thanksgiving adds colour to our Christian experience and flavour to our Christian nature, as everything around us begins to respond positively. The enemy will then be forced to respect and honour us. Thanksgiving is not an outward show; it must first have its root inside us, before it can bear fruit outward. If you want God to give you any attention when you pray, then, you must be relaxed and show Him that are satisfied by thanking Him for all He has done for you.

Furthermore, there’s an adage in my dialect that says: “If you do not know how to think, you will never know how to thank.” Every time man is in problem, he tends to forget all the benefits he had enjoyed. The Bible says: Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits (Psalm 103:1-2). To forget God’s benefits is to provoke Him to anger and to grieve Him. If we forget His benefits, He forgets our welfare and our needs remain. Always take stock of God’s blessings and goodness. Our ingratitude is the reason for our undoing. If we cannot see what He has done, we stop Him from doing anything more. The God we insult cannot be the source of our blessings. When we give thanks to God for the things He has done, we remind Him of the things we do not have. When we forget God’s benefits, it makes God forget our needs. What we do to God determines what He does to us, for whatsoever a man sows, that will he reap.

Also, the Bible says: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s (Psalm 103:3-5). These are daily benefits coming from the throne of God. But unfortunately, people are not aware; they are not conscious of these amazing wonders of grace. Our forgiveness cost Him His only begotten Son. To forget that and to disregard it is to grieve Him. Now, when did we bless Him last for forgiving us? But we have been blaming Him for not giving us a house, a car, children, etc. We have not blessed Him yet for what He has done, but we keep seeing those things He has not done.

How, then, can we Engage the Mystery of Thanksgiving?

• Thanksgiving for Multiplication: For everything that must increase, God must be gracefully acknowledged. Jesus knew this spiritual technique and used it often during His earthly ministry. Anything we do not thank God for never increases. The Bible says: And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would (John 6:11). As soon as He gave thanks, food came from wherever it was and twelve baskets were gathered as remnants. It is time for our bread to multiply and it will take genuine thanksgiving. Thanksgiving as a lifestyle will establish us in a ceaseless flow of signs and wonders. The reason we are reducing is because we are forgetful.
• Thanksgiving for Miracles: In John 11:41-44, at the grave of Lazarus, Jesus repeated the same spiritual principle, showing us how significant this forgotten weapon is in the working of miracles, in effecting signs and wonders. He said “Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.” That was what brought Lazarus out of the grave. Those who give thanks do not need to ask, neither do they beg, they simply call. We need the kind of Spirit of thanksgiving that operated in Jesus, so that before every obstacle of life, we operate that anointing that will break the prison gates and also bring the dead out of the grave. If we want our dead position transformed, we should learn to give God thanks (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

In summary, when thanksgiving becomes the order of the day in our lives, our lives will have taste and it will have order. A life of thanksgiving is a life of sweatless and tasteful experience. When we give thanks for what He did yesterday, we will compel Him to act today. Give thanks for what He did last year and compel Him to act this year. However, to offer acceptable thanksgiving, you must be born again. Are you born again? If

you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!” For further reading, please get my books: Understanding the Power of Praise and Wonders of Praise. I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. respectively. I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org; Face book: www.facebook.com/davidoyedepoministries/;  Twitter: @DavidOyedepoMin

By redemption, every child of God is ordained to operate naturally in the supernatural, after the order of Christ. That is, we are born-again to live an unexplainable and indescribable life. As it is written: The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit (John 3:8).

Let us recognize that even though we are ordained for signs and wonders, it takes faith to function in that capacity. This is because faith is the master key to our world of the supernatural. From scriptures every encounter with the supernatural is a function of our faith. For example, concerning the heroes of faith, the Bible records: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens (Hebrews11:33-34, Genesis 22:1-18, Judges 6, 7).

 Hence, life without faith, in the Kingdom, is a miserable adventure because faith defines the quality of every believer’s destiny. Thus, our inheritances in redemption are only deliverable by faith. In actual fact, Christianity is defined as ‘The Faith’ and the Word of God also says: And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness (2 Peter 1:5-6; see also Acts 6:7).This makes faith the very foundation of life in the Kingdom.

But, what then is faith?

• Faith is sharing responsibility with God in the light of scriptures so as to have one’s desires delivered. There is always what we must do to see our desires delivered. A man approached Jesus and asked: …Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (Mark 10:17).Therefore, if we are interested in seeing our desires delivered, we must endeavour to know and do our part of the deal (John 5:1-5, 9:1-8, 21:5-6).
• Faith is a spiritual treasure of inestimable value: That is, we cannot place value on it because it is far beyond what can be measured. This implies that faith is the answer to every problem of life. Moreover, it is the master key to a world of unlimited possibilities and the answer to clearing the barriers on our paths. The Bible says: By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days (Hebrews 11:30; see also Luke 5:3-8).
• Faith is a living force, drawn from the living Word, to produce living proofs. For instance, when the woman with the issue of blood touched Jesus, the living Word, and drew virtue from Him for her healing, He said: …Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace (Luke 8:40-48). After his encounter, she became a living proof.
• Faith is being fully persuaded of the truth, the prevailing circumstance notwithstanding until the truth triumphs: Abraham did not doubt God despite his being stricken in age and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. The Bible records: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform (Romans 4:20-21).
• Faith is the master key to a world of unlimited possibilities: We must recognise that anything promised by God is deliverable by faith. Thus, whatever hurts the world around us cannot hurt us when faith is at work. The Bible says: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm (Mark 4:39). The potent force of faith has the power over firmaments, elements, rain and even, over death.

Therefore, if faith is this important and everything in life answers to it, then we need to grow our faith to meet up with life’s demands.

Commitment to developing our Faith:

We must recognise that faith does not jump on people, it is consistently built. It is also a lifetime task and the wisest investment we can make in our spiritual adventure. Remember, Christ said we will do more than He did by faith. To actualize this, we must grow our faith to Jesus’ capacity and even higher. As it is written: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father (John 14:12; see also, Isaiah 53:1; Jude 20). Thus, it is wisdom to commit to building our faith because it is our strength of faith that defines our level of command of the supernatural.  However, it is important to know that faith has unlimited capacity for growth and as such, we must settle down and grow it. For instance, in 1979, I had an encounter from scriptures on my total health heritage in Christ, which empowered me to live a healthy life till date. So, after a medical check- up and the doctor told me my blood pressure was very high.’ I rejected that statement immediately. When he persisted, I told him, ‘I’m not saying I don’t have it, I’m saying I cannot have it. Can I be tested for pregnancy and be bothered about the result? I can only be pregnant with food not with a child.’ I was able to react to the doctor’s statement because I had built faith in the supernatural overtime. Thus, everything that works in the Kingdom answers to faith including salvation, healing and breakthroughs. Therefore, to see the supernatural, our faith must be actively alive.

In conclusion, building your faith in the supernatural when not born-again is a waste of time because commanding the supernatural is the exclusive right of the children of God. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to serve the Living God. Today, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again! For further reading, please get my books: Operating in the Supernatural,  Commanding the Supernatural, Releasing the Supernatural and Walking in the Miraculous.I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have five services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:35 a.m., 9:10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. respectively.

I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org

Last week we concluded that revelation, which is referred to as, divine insight, is our bailout in these hard times. We examined the story of Hagar, the mother of Ishmael in Genesis 21:19 where God opened her spiritual eyes to see the well of water that saved her child from untimely death. Likewise, we have no business dying of thirst when there are wells of water around us. It is our responsibility to locate the wells and as God visits us with divine insight to see these amazing opportunities, we must make the most of them legitimately.

One of my sons, who graduated from Landmark University, lost his father while in school and thought the world had crashed on him. Notwithstanding, he engaged in a 3-day fast and read the book, Maximize Destiny, authored by me. Within three days, he caught a vision of fish farming and started the business. His income from that business was enough to pay his tuition fees and even award scholarships to his mates. The business was so prosperous that he began exporting his fish to Benin Republic; he also had four staff working for him. All that happened while he was a student! That young man saw a well of water in the midst of the desert. God has indeed provided work for each of his children; all we need is grace to see how to be profitably engaged at every point in time.

• God is under obligation to provide for His household

The Bible says: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel (1 Timothy 5:8). Whatever is taught in scriptures is the way God operates. That means God is committed to provide for people of his own household. However, God said in His Word that if any would not work, neither should he eat (2 Thessalonians 3:10). As we all know, our needs are met from what we profitably engage in. Thus, God is obligated to provide work that will meet His people’s needs. Engagement in Kingdom Stewardship: We can secure our exemption from joblessness as we commit to Kingdom advancement endeavours. It is written: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:31-33).

The Bible also says: Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory (Psalms 102:13, 15).

Miracle jobs, amongst others, are added to us in grand style as we favour and promote God’s Kingdom tirelessly. Therefore, everyone who takes pleasure in the things of God is not permitted to be jobless or live under pressure because favour is their heritage. Therefore, let Jesus engage you and no employer/organisation will be able to reject you!

It is also written: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing (Psalms 34:10). Therefore, we can never be stranded as we advance the Kingdom of God. Furthermore, we cannot be in partnership with God and not have value before men. The Psalmist said: I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread (Psalms 37:25; see also Isaiah 3:10).

From scriptures, we understand that every child of God is the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. The word ‘righteous’ also means ‘redeemed’. Thus, Psalms 37 verse 25 can be read as, “I have never seen the redeemed forsaken nor his children begging bread.”

In conclusion, until we catch a revelation of our exemption, our struggles will continue. We must recognise that revelation shows us the way to go about the issues of our lives and the steps to take in order to get to where God has ordained for us. This is why we must continue to crave for brighter light in order to remain exempted from the horrors of these last days. Remember, Jesus said: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32; see also Isaiah 48:17, 21; John 8:36). As you crave for revelation and commit to your findings, I see joblessness terminated in your life in Jesus’ name! Revelation simple means spiritual understanding of the truth.

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables (Mark 4:11): Thus, one must be born again because new birth is a non negotiable requirement for anyone to access the revelation of the truth.

Are you born again? If you haven’t accepted Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord, you can do so as you say this prayer: “Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to serve the Living God. Today, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!”

For further reading, please get my books: The Force Of Freedom, The Miracle Seed, Word Encounters. I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have five services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:35 a.m., 9:10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. respectively.

I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org

Christianity is a covenant based faith and we serve a covenant-keeping God, Who said: My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips (Psalm 89:34). In Deuteronomy 28:1-12, we have a list of blessings that accrue to every redeemed child of God; however, there is what to do to take delivery of them. The Bible helps us to understand that when we serve God, we commit Him to bless us and when He blesses, it cannot be reversed. In other words, if we do what God commands, we will provoke His blessings and Kingdom stewardship (serving God) is one of His commandments (Exodus 23:25-26).

Kingdom stewardship is one of our covenant responsibilities to access divine blessings, favour and rewards. It is God’s wisdom for connecting the redeemed to their rewards.

What is Kingdom Stewardship?

It is serving the interests of the Kingdom in all its ramifications. It is a commitment to the growth, expansion, enlargement and overall advancement of God’s Kingdom. Kingdom Stewardship can be classified into three categories:

• Spiritual Stewardship: This is the most important. It has to do with the ingathering and establishment of souls in the Kingdom. The Bible says: In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince (Proverbs 14:28).

The Church is ordained for continuous and endless growth. When we are committed to building the Church, we are engaging in spiritual stewardship which is superior to every other kind of stewardship.

• Physical Stewardship: This is our physical engagement in diverse service groups, through our skills and services offered for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.
• Financial Stewardship: This is investing our finances towards the promotion and advancement of the Kingdom, as “engraced” by God.

Of all these forms of stewardship, spiritual stewardship is the most rewarding. Remember, physical engagement profits little, but spiritual engagement is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life which now is and of that which is to come (1 Timothy 4:8). There is profit from all other areas (physical and financial stewardship), but the most enduring and explosive rewards come through spiritual stewardship. By spiritual stewardship, I mean soul-winning which is the most profitable investment in the Kingdom. This is because when we engage in soul-winning, we are trading spiritual stocks and the returns cover all areas of our lives. However, it is important to know that our engagement in soul-winning must culminate in reaping before we are qualified to receive the blessings. Therefore, our satisfaction should not be in the fact that we went in search for souls, but that we succeeded in bringing and establishing them (John 4:35-36).

It is also worthy of note that all the watchmen and intercessors are also beautified along with the soul-winners. This is because it takes a combination of standing strong in prayers and preaching the good tidings, to see people saved and established. Thus, we are either on the go preaching, on our knees praying or both; but to belong to none, makes one a complacent Christian. This is because, prayer is a mighty weapon in reaping harvest of souls and seeing them established (Isaiah 66:7-8; Isaiah 62:10-12).

WONDER REWARDS IN SPIRITUAL STEWARDSHIP

• Supernatural Breakthrough: We saw a graphic picture in the case of Peter with his net-breaking and boat-sinking dimension of breakthrough after Jesus used Peter’s boat for evangelism. This dimension of breakthroughs is what we call supernatural breakthroughs (Luke 5:1-8; Psalm 22:30; Proverbs 10:22). This helps us to understand that when we partner with God in soul-winning, we are entitled to strange dimension of breakthroughs, and also share in His honour (John 12:26).
• Speedy Rewards: The day Peter allowed his boat to be used in ministering to the needs of the people, to set the captives free and to bring souls into the Kingdom was the same day he received his mysterious returns (Luke 5:4-7). Furthermore, the Bible makes us to understand that every soul-winner is a fisherman and as such, every time a fish is caught, the commission is paid instantly, because every fish (soul) has a coin in its mouth (Matthew 17:26-27; Revelation 22:12).
• Divine Health: It is written: Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20). We are called ambassadors of Christ because we engage in reconciling the world with God and as such, we are entitled to divine health in return (Proverbs 13:17; John 15: 2).
• Peace: Spiritual stewardship keeps us restfully asleep in the midst of the storm, like Jesus in Mark 4:38-41 (See also Exodus 14: 13-14; Psalm 46:10; Philippians 4:7).
• It Breaks Generational Curses: Kingdom stewardship is a platform for breaking generational curses. This is because it entitles us to God’s blessings, and His blessing is the cure for all forms of curses: generational, hereditary, satanic, and occultic curses (Numbers 23:7-8; Exodus 23:25-26). Therefore, as you engage in soul-wining, I see God breaking every curse ravaging your life in the name of Jesus Christ!

However, before you can engage in soul-winning successfully, you must first be born again. Are you born again? If you haven’t accepted Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord, you can do so as you say this prayer: “Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan to serve the Living God. Today, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!”

For further reading, please get my books: Wisdom that Works, Walking in Wisdom, All you need to have all your needs met, Winning Wisdom and Excellency of Wisdom.

I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have five services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:35 a.m., 9:10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. respectively.

I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org

God’s plan into the fullness of His agenda for us comes in steps, which lead the way to success. Recognizing these steps and engaging them, make our journey to greatness ‘sweatless’. One of the various steps to success is diligence. You will never come across any genuine success story in life and scriptures without the individual’s commitment to diligence (Ecclesiastes 10:18; Proverbs 22:19).

What is Diligence?

Diligence is investing the best of our time, energy and resources in the pursuit of a given task(Proverb 14:23). Diligence is hard work, and only hard workers ever become high-flyers. It is not just being busy, but being productively engaged and focused in a given task, that makes a star (1 Thessalonians  4:11;1Peter 4:15; Corinthians 9:16; Matthew 6:22; 1Kings 20:39-40; Proverbs 12:24, 6:6-9, 24:30-3, 20:4, 13:4).

Let’s examine some biblical examples of hard worker.

God: Interestingly, I looked at God’s work schedule at creation and discovered that He is an ever-working God. From the story of creation, we discovered that God’s work schedule is described as, the evening and the morning. This connotes that He worked for 12 hours. Therefore, if we have a working Father, then we can’t make much out of life without working (Genesis 1:5, 8, 13, 19, 23, 31).

|            Jesus: He was an addicted worker, who was ever on duty because working was like eating to Him (John 4:34; John 5:17; John 9:4). Jesus was addicted to His mission and gave His all to fulfil it (Luke 12:50).

Abraham: He was a hard worker: When God told him, “I will make you great,” he worked his way up by engaging in cattle farming until he became the greatest cattle farmer of his time (Genesis 13:2, 24:1). Subsequently, the Bible admonishes us to pattern our work life after him (John 8:39; Isaiah 51:1-3).

Isaac: He was a tireless worker: The Bible records that he dug a well for irrigation, but the Philistines kept filling it. Notwithstanding, he continued digging until he wearied them. Thus, he invented irrigation farming and became the breadwinner of the nation (Genesis 26:12-14; Genesis 26:1-13). In addition, Paul said, “Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.” This implies that by redemption, we are ordained to be envied, just like Isaac, but only on the platform of hard work (Galatians 4: 28).

Jacob: He was a Creative Worker. When Laban played on Jacob’s destiny, his creativity brought him out, because he knew what to do to multiply his portion. Jacob’s creativity which came by hard work also brought success to the house of Laban (Genesis 30:27-37, 43).

Paul:He was a man of unusual revelation, endowed with the Spirit of faith and grace. Yet, he said, “But I labour more abundantly than them all, yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” He laboured and emerged a star among the Apostles. As a result, he wrote two-thirds of the New Testament (1Corinthians 9:16; 1 Corinthians 15:10; Act 14:11; Act 19:14-15; 2 Peter 3:15).

What, then, are the Benefits of Diligence (Hard work)?

Hard work keeps us fit: It is important for us to understand that hard work does not kill; it only refines our lives and destinies, and keeps us mentally and physically fit. For instance, when a house is left unoccupied for a period of time, it drops in value and rodents occupy it. Similarly, when we stop working, several things creep into our lives to break us down (Ecclesiastes 10:18).

Diligence Engenders Excellence: There is nothing mystical about excellence; it is a product of man’s tireless commitment to improvement on the approach and strategies employed in getting a job done (Hebrews 5:13-14; Proverbs 22:29).

Diligence delivers us from the awful vices of life:If you are not a worker, you will end up a robber. This is because being idle invites evil forces into one’s life (Ephesians 4:28; Luke 19:13; Proverb 14:23).

Friend, there are thousands of people, who are tied to your exploits; thus, you can’t afford to be careless.If you miss the top, you would disappoint God, because He paid the price of redemption for you to get there. Thus, are you born again? You can be born again by confessing your sins and accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. You can be saved right now as you say this prayer: “Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!” I will continue this teaching next week.

Every exploit in life is a product of knowledge.

For further reading, please get my books — Exploring the Secrets of Success, Success Buttons, Success Strategies and Success Systems.

I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively.

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God’s plan and purpose for the redeemed is to enjoy unending success. But, we must understand that God’s success plan is not a promise, but a covenant. This implies that until our part is adequately played, God is not committed to deliver (Psalm 89:34; see also Proverbs 4:18; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Luke 5:1-8; John 21:5-6).(Ecclesiastes 10:5-8, 16-17). Therefore, we must be conscious of our role in the covenant of success. For instance, we understand from scriptures that when we diligently hearken to biblical instructions and observe to do all that God commands, supernatural breakthrough is usually the outcome. But when the covenant is broken, breakthrough becomes impossible (Deuteronomy 28:1-2; Ecclesiastes 10:5-18). Moreover, there are certain demands that qualify us for our birthright of success and one of such is the demand of DISCIPLINE.

BUT, WHAT IS DISCIPLINE?

Discipline is possessing a sense of mission in the pursuit of any task: It is a strong dedication to a well-defined goal. Apostle Paul said, “Woe is me if I preach not the gospel”(1 Corinthians 9:16).

It is operating as demanded, not as convenient: It is our task that determines the kind of approach we put into it. For instance, Nehemiah and the people never took off their clothes except for washing. They were on duty as demanded by that task. Also, Daniel and his companions purposed in their hearts not to defile themselves with the king’s rich food. Therefore, we cannot make the most of any task that does not make specific demand on our lives (Nehemiah 4:23; Daniel 1:8).

It is setting order to one’s life pursuit: This means being where we should be at the right time and doing the right thing. For instance, at the time when kings go to battle, David tarried in Jerusalem and he met his waterloo in Bathsheba. He paid dearly for it, but mercy prevailed for him (2 Samuel 11:1-2). We must recognize that it takes high-level discipline to maximize our adventure on the earth. Moreover, we don’t know how much we are loaded with, until we set order into our lives.

It is also making the most of one’s time:Time is the most precious asset to every disciplined man and whatever robs us of our time has robbed us of our best in life (Ephesians 5:16). We must, therefore, budget our time the same way we make budget for our money. This is because, just as money is squandered when it is not budgeted, when our time is not budgeted, it’s bound to be squandered.

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of America –a believer, once said, “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of.”It is important for us to also understand that time is not just in years, but in months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds. Therefore, we must constantly put value into our time by investing it.

Interestingly, time is an asset of equality and every living being has an equal share. However, what each one does with his time determines the outcome of his life. In addition, self-discipline is being a law to oneself in a bid to accomplish a desired goal. For instance, Nehemiah lived an exemplary life to move the people towards the restoration of their dignity and in 52 days, they completed the building of the wall (Nehemiah 5:14-16; Genesis 39:9; Philippians 2:5-9).

We must recognize that discipline is not a gift, but a lifestyle of choice we design and submit to (Genesis 39:9, 41:15-44; Daniel 1:8, 17-20, 6:10-28; 1Corinthians 6:12, 10:23).

Friend, exploits is the birthright of the every believer. That means you can begin to manifest exploits when you confess your sins and accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. You can become a believer right now as you say this prayer: “Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!” I will continue this teaching next week.

Every exploit in life is a product of knowledge. For further reading, please get my books — Exploring the Secrets of Success, Success Buttons, Success Strategies and Success Systems.

I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively.

I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 7747546-8; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org