EMPOWERING THE THIRD DAY ECCLESIA

We cannot build a successful, viable society without the right mindset and system that will make it work. These three elements (vision, mindset, and system) form an inseparable triad that determines whether communities flourish or flounder. The type of mindset we cultivate and the systems we build are not arbitrary choices but must be directly defined by the kind of vision we hold for our society, our family, or our community.Vision is the foundational element that defines everything else. It determines the kind of mindset or disciplined lifestyle we must pursue, shapes our understanding of what society or community should be, and establishes the framework for the systems we construct. Without clarity about where we are going, we cannot determine how to get there or what tools we need for the journey.We can build a model that looks and feels very successful. In fact, in the natural human realm, people can point at it as a reference of success, and yet, at the very core of such structure lie the material and value patterns of Babylonian order and culture. For this reason, the teaching on the architecture of system building should not be confused with the mere idea of organization alone. We must understand that the principle of architecture is an initiative of God; it comes from the very heart of God Himself. God is a God of design, a God of pattern, a God of structure. Yet all of this must be understood within the context of a life that is in sync with the order of Christ Himself.When we talk about the concept of system building, we are not merely discussing something that can be observed and admired in the natural realm. We are speaking about a pattern of life that is in sync with the ways of God, the mind of God, the will of God, and the intentions of God. In the natural, we may not see anything impressive or meaningful, but in the spirit, the life is connected to what God desires. That which is rooted and connected to its source in Christ bears fruit patterned after Christ. Every fruit reflects the nature and character of its seed.If we examine a fruit or structure and it does not reflect the values of its foundation, something is certainly wrong. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit. Every tree produces after its kind. The "kind" is the seed, something we often take for granted. But the nature, the context, and the potential of a tree are contained within the seed. When we follow the pattern, the values, and the standard of the seed we represent, it is only a matter of time before we manifest the tree and bear the corresponding fruit.This understanding clarifies why external success without internal alignment to divine order is ultimately hollow and unsustainable. Systems built on worldly wisdom, self-promotion, or human ingenuity may achieve visible results, attract admirers, and even function efficiently for a season. Yet if they are not rooted in the seed of kingdom principles and the pattern revealed in Christ, they carry within themselves the genetic code of Babylon rather than Zion. They may look like trees of righteousness, but their fruit will eventually reveal their true nature.

We cannot build a successful, viable society without the right mindset and system that will make it work. These three elements (vision, mindset, and system) form an inseparable triad that determines whether communities flourish or flounder. The type of mindset we cultivate and the systems we build are not arbitrary choices but must be directly defined by the kind of vision we hold for our society, our family, or our community.Vision is the foundational element that defines everything else. It determines the kind of mindset or disciplined lifestyle we must pursue, shapes our understanding of what society or community should be, and establishes the framework for the systems we construct. Without clarity about where we are going, we cannot determine how to get there or what tools we need for the journey.We can build a model that looks and feels very successful. In fact, in the natural human realm, people can point at it as a reference of success, and yet, at the very core of such structure lie the material and value patterns of Babylonian order and culture. For this reason, the teaching on the architecture of system building should not be confused with the mere idea of organization alone. We must understand that the principle of architecture is an initiative of God; it comes from the very heart of God Himself. God is a God of design, a God of pattern, a God of structure. Yet all of this must be understood within the context of a life that is in sync with the order of Christ Himself.When we talk about the concept of system building, we are not merely discussing something that can be observed and admired in the natural realm. We are speaking about a pattern of life that is in sync with the ways of God, the mind of God, the will of God, and the intentions of God. In the natural, we may not see anything impressive or meaningful, but in the spirit, the life is connected to what God desires. That which is rooted and connected to its source in Christ bears fruit patterned after Christ. Every fruit reflects the nature and character of its seed.If we examine a fruit or structure and it does not reflect the values of its foundation, something is certainly wrong. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit. Every tree produces after its kind. The "kind" is the seed, something we often take for granted. But the nature, the context, and the potential of a tree are contained within the seed. When we follow the pattern, the values, and the standard of the seed we represent, it is only a matter of time before we manifest the tree and bear the corresponding fruit.This understanding clarifies why external success without internal alignment to divine order is ultimately hollow and unsustainable. Systems built on worldly wisdom, self-promotion, or human ingenuity may achieve visible results, attract admirers, and even function efficiently for a season. Yet if they are not rooted in the seed of kingdom principles and the pattern revealed in Christ, they carry within themselves the genetic code of Babylon rather than Zion. They may look like trees of righteousness, but their fruit will eventually reveal their true nature.

It's all too common to become overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life and to lose sight of our fundamental purpose; nurturing a deep and meaningful devotional life. While dedicating our lives to Christ is essential, understanding how to embody that commitment in a way that fosters daily spiritual growth in the presence of the Father is an entirely different challenge.Devotion is the key to maintaining and developing our spiritual life. When we don't have a solid, continual devotional lifestyle, we cannot grow in the way and manner that God intended for us. Hence, devotion is a point and a place where we get to understand and experience the transforming power of our relationship with the Lord.It is a privilege to be daily invited to share in the glorious experience around and within the throne of God. To me, devotion is far more than a time of prayer or worship, though these are vitally important. Devotion is an opportunity to go deeper into the things of God, to measure my place and position in terms of spiritual development.The place of devotion is where I see myself in the light of Christ. It is the point where all that I am is weighed and measured on the scale of authenticity. Devotion is where I am refined, transformed, and empowered in the light of the Spirit. It is the place where everything required to carry out God's intentions is given, renewed, and refined. It is also where I am launched out for the day.Beyond a Time of PrayerDevotion must be seen as more than just a time of prayer. What happens in the place of prayer? What takes place while you are communing with God, talking to Him? What happens in your life? To me, that is the essence of devotion.This is why we cannot afford to treat devotion casually or see it as a secondary activity. Devotion must be the very heart, the very center and core of our being. It must reflect the point and place where we breathe, it is what holds our heartbeat. When we lose our devotional life or begin to neglect it, we are essentially losing our spiritual life and it's perspective. This of course, gives the enemy opportunity to step into our (thoughts) lives, either subtly or aggressively, bringing derailment, distraction, and potentially destruction.

Every nation has its appointed moment, a divine season when God turns His searchlight upon it with unmistakable intensity. Whether we feel prepared or not, heaven's attention is fixed, and a divine agenda unfolds. Those who possess spiritual discernment recognize the timing and seasons of God. They align themselves with what the Spirit is pointing toward, positioning themselves for what God is undeniably about to do.This is Nigeria's moment. God's spotlight is now focused on this nation, not merely because of the genocide and relentless killing of Christians (though these atrocities have not escaped His notice), but because the hour of divine reckoning has arrived. God is bringing judgment upon the false leadership that has long imposed itself upon the people, manipulating and controlling the narrative of their destiny. Those who have trafficked in the souls of men, who have profited from injustice, who have built their thrones on the suffering of the masses... their season of unchallenged reign is ending. This is the hour for those called to intercession to intensify their prayers.Do not hold back. Do not pray timid, apologetic prayers. Press forward with holy aggression, decreeing and declaring that the judgments already written in heaven's courts be executed in every sphere where injustice has become normalized, where corruption has been accepted as "just how things are." The false peace of resignation must be shattered. What has been tolerated must now be confronted.The Spirit of God is stirring the hearts of those who will arise as deliverers, modern-day Nehemiahs and Esthers, to bring forth God's intentions upon the land. No matter how vast the opposition, no matter how entrenched the powers, no matter how complex the systems of control may appear, when God's appointed time of intervention arrives, everything falls into divine alignment.Even those who have been spiritually asleep cannot resist the sound of heaven's drumbeat. They will be awakened. They will be mobilized. They will align themselves with the directions and instructions of the Spirit.This is not the time to be silent or sit on the sidelines. This is the time to lend your voice and allow what God is doing to become an expression through your own life, wherever you are, as a believer, as a Christian, globally. If you have Nigerian roots, Nigerian connections, or simply a heart stirred by the Spirit for this nation, connect now in the realm of prayer and intercession. Partner with heaven to see the fulfillment of God's will carried out in the natural realm, so that His purposes for Nigeria can once again bloom and become tangible reality. Nigeria is too significant to be held captive by bandits, terrorists, and satanic agents who are orchestrating narratives of destabilization.The economy of Nigeria was not designed by God to be controlled by individuals who believe they possess the power and authority to define the nation's trajectory according to their own greed and ambition. God gives every nation a purpose that transcends what any individual or cartel can stop or hinder. This is that moment in time when the light of God is beaming into every dark corner, exposing wickedness and injustice that have operated under cover of darkness for far too long.Stand with God in the place of prayer so that His prophetic counsel can manifest within the human realm. Every aspect that defines Nigeria (its identity, values, cultural heritage, and belief systems) must be restored, refined, and rebuilt in a manner that serves the general populace, not just the elite few. This is the season when Nigeria must be taken back from the hands of those who have sat at the gates of political and economic power for decades, enriching themselves while the nation bleeds.

Every nation has its appointed moment, a divine season when God turns His searchlight upon it with unmistakable intensity. Whether we feel prepared or not, heaven's attention is fixed, and a divine agenda unfolds. Those who possess spiritual discernment recognize the timing and seasons of God. They align themselves with what the Spirit is pointing toward, positioning themselves for what God is undeniably about to do.This is Nigeria's moment. God's spotlight is now focused on this nation, not merely because of the genocide and relentless killing of Christians (though these atrocities have not escaped His notice), but because the hour of divine reckoning has arrived. God is bringing judgment upon the false leadership that has long imposed itself upon the people, manipulating and controlling the narrative of their destiny. Those who have trafficked in the souls of men, who have profited from injustice, who have built their thrones on the suffering of the masses... their season of unchallenged reign is ending. This is the hour for those called to intercession to intensify their prayers.Do not hold back. Do not pray timid, apologetic prayers. Press forward with holy aggression, decreeing and declaring that the judgments already written in heaven's courts be executed in every sphere where injustice has become normalized, where corruption has been accepted as "just how things are." The false peace of resignation must be shattered. What has been tolerated must now be confronted.The Spirit of God is stirring the hearts of those who will arise as deliverers, modern-day Nehemiahs and Esthers, to bring forth God's intentions upon the land. No matter how vast the opposition, no matter how entrenched the powers, no matter how complex the systems of control may appear, when God's appointed time of intervention arrives, everything falls into divine alignment.Even those who have been spiritually asleep cannot resist the sound of heaven's drumbeat. They will be awakened. They will be mobilized. They will align themselves with the directions and instructions of the Spirit.This is not the time to be silent or sit on the sidelines. This is the time to lend your voice and allow what God is doing to become an expression through your own life, wherever you are, as a believer, as a Christian, globally. If you have Nigerian roots, Nigerian connections, or simply a heart stirred by the Spirit for this nation, connect now in the realm of prayer and intercession. Partner with heaven to see the fulfillment of God's will carried out in the natural realm, so that His purposes for Nigeria can once again bloom and become tangible reality. Nigeria is too significant to be held captive by bandits, terrorists, and satanic agents who are orchestrating narratives of destabilization.The economy of Nigeria was not designed by God to be controlled by individuals who believe they possess the power and authority to define the nation's trajectory according to their own greed and ambition. God gives every nation a purpose that transcends what any individual or cartel can stop or hinder. This is that moment in time when the light of God is beaming into every dark corner, exposing wickedness and injustice that have operated under cover of darkness for far too long.Stand with God in the place of prayer so that His prophetic counsel can manifest within the human realm. Every aspect that defines Nigeria (its identity, values, cultural heritage, and belief systems) must be restored, refined, and rebuilt in a manner that serves the general populace, not just the elite few. This is the season when Nigeria must be taken back from the hands of those who have sat at the gates of political and economic power for decades, enriching themselves while the nation bleeds.

Every nation has its appointed moment, a divine season when God turns His searchlight upon it with unmistakable intensity. Whether we feel prepared or not, heaven's attention is fixed, and a divine agenda unfolds. Those who possess spiritual discernment recognize the timing and seasons of God. They align themselves with what the Spirit is pointing toward, positioning themselves for what God is undeniably about to do.This is Nigeria's moment. God's spotlight is now focused on this nation, not merely because of the genocide and relentless killing of Christians (though these atrocities have not escaped His notice), but because the hour of divine reckoning has arrived. God is bringing judgment upon the false leadership that has long imposed itself upon the people, manipulating and controlling the narrative of their destiny. Those who have trafficked in the souls of men, who have profited from injustice, who have built their thrones on the suffering of the masses... their season of unchallenged reign is ending. This is the hour for those called to intercession to intensify their prayers.Do not hold back. Do not pray timid, apologetic prayers. Press forward with holy aggression, decreeing and declaring that the judgments already written in heaven's courts be executed in every sphere where injustice has become normalized, where corruption has been accepted as "just how things are." The false peace of resignation must be shattered. What has been tolerated must now be confronted.The Spirit of God is stirring the hearts of those who will arise as deliverers, modern-day Nehemiahs and Esthers, to bring forth God's intentions upon the land. No matter how vast the opposition, no matter how entrenched the powers, no matter how complex the systems of control may appear, when God's appointed time of intervention arrives, everything falls into divine alignment.Even those who have been spiritually asleep cannot resist the sound of heaven's drumbeat. They will be awakened. They will be mobilized. They will align themselves with the directions and instructions of the Spirit.This is not the time to be silent or sit on the sidelines. This is the time to lend your voice and allow what God is doing to become an expression through your own life, wherever you are, as a believer, as a Christian, globally. If you have Nigerian roots, Nigerian connections, or simply a heart stirred by the Spirit for this nation, connect now in the realm of prayer and intercession. Partner with heaven to see the fulfillment of God's will carried out in the natural realm, so that His purposes for Nigeria can once again bloom and become tangible reality. Nigeria is too significant to be held captive by bandits, terrorists, and satanic agents who are orchestrating narratives of destabilization.The economy of Nigeria was not designed by God to be controlled by individuals who believe they possess the power and authority to define the nation's trajectory according to their own greed and ambition. God gives every nation a purpose that transcends what any individual or cartel can stop or hinder. This is that moment in time when the light of God is beaming into every dark corner, exposing wickedness and injustice that have operated under cover of darkness for far too long.Stand with God in the place of prayer so that His prophetic counsel can manifest within the human realm. Every aspect that defines Nigeria (its identity, values, cultural heritage, and belief systems) must be restored, refined, and rebuilt in a manner that serves the general populace, not just the elite few. This is the season when Nigeria must be taken back from the hands of those who have sat at the gates of political and economic power for decades, enriching themselves while the nation bleeds.

When we observe the breakdown of order in families, communities, and societies, we are witnessing far more than institutional failure or procedural collapse. We are seeing the manifestation of a profound spiritual reality: the deterioration of the internal systems that govern individual lives. Society is not an abstract entity but a reflection of the inner worlds of the individuals who comprise it.A system is an organized collection of interconnected ideas, principles, values, and standards that work together to achieve a specific function and purpose. In the context of the ecclesia as the starting point of redemptive order and restoration of creation, a system can be defined as the heavenly desired, designed operating system with multiple subsystems that processes kingdom information and principles, leading to accurate decisions that produce specific outcomes consistent with the essence of its apostolic mandate. This is what we see designed in Ephesians chapter 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [e]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.This understanding pushes system beyond what we observe functioning in the natural material realm. What makes system work has to do with the configuration of individuals, which is linked to the principles of redemption. We cannot meaningfully discuss the breakdown of governmental structures, the dysfunction of municipalities, the failure of healthcare systems, the corruption in business, or the inefficiency of the private sector without first examining the individuals who animate these institutions. All external manifestations of systemic breakdown are symptoms of an internal collapse that precedes and produces the visible chaos.

When we observe the breakdown of order in families, communities, and societies, we are witnessing far more than institutional failure or procedural collapse. We are seeing the manifestation of a profound spiritual reality: the deterioration of the internal systems that govern individual lives. Society is not an abstract entity but a reflection of the inner worlds of the individuals who comprise it.A system is an organized collection of interconnected ideas, principles, values, and standards that work together to achieve a specific function and purpose. In the context of the ecclesia as the starting point of redemptive order and restoration of creation, a system can be defined as the heavenly desired, designed operating system with multiple subsystems that processes kingdom information and principles, leading to accurate decisions that produce specific outcomes consistent with the essence of its apostolic mandate. This is what we see designed in Ephesians chapter 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [e]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.This understanding pushes system beyond what we observe functioning in the natural material realm. What makes system work has to do with the configuration of individuals, which is linked to the principles of redemption. We cannot precisely or meaningfully discuss the breakdown of governmental institutional structures, for example, the dysfunction of municipalities, educational collapse, the failure of healthcare systems, the corruption in business, or the inefficiency or greed of the private sector without first examining the individuals who animate these institutions. All external manifestations of systemic breakdown are symptoms of an internal collapse that precedes and produces the visible chaos.

When we observe the breakdown of order in families, communities, and societies, we are witnessing far more than institutional failure or procedural collapse. We are seeing the manifestation of a profound spiritual reality: the deterioration of the internal systems that govern individual lives. Society is not an abstract entity but a reflection of the inner worlds of the individuals who comprise it.A system is an organized collection of interconnected ideas, principles, values, and standards that work together to achieve a specific function and purpose. In the context of the ecclesia as the starting point of redemptive order and restoration of creation, a system can be defined as the heavenly designed operating system with multiple subsystems that processes kingdom information and principles, leading to accurate decisions that produce specific outcomes consistent with the essence of its apostolic mandate. This is what we see designed in Ephesians chapter 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [e]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.This understanding pushes system beyond what we observe functioning in the natural material realm. What makes system work has to do with the configuration of individuals, which is linked to the principles of redemption. We cannot meaningfully discuss the breakdown of governmental structures, the dysfunction of municipalities, the failure of healthcare systems, the corruption in business, or the inefficiency of the private sector without first examining the individuals who animate these institutions. All external manifestations of systemic breakdown are symptoms of an internal collapse that precedes and produces the visible chaos.

When we observe the breakdown of order in families, communities, and societies, we are witnessing far more than institutional failure or procedural collapse. We are seeing the manifestation of a profound spiritual reality: the deterioration of the internal systems that govern individual lives. Society is not an abstract entity but a reflection of the inner worlds of the individuals who comprise it.A system is an organized collection of interconnected ideas, principles, values, and standards that work together to achieve a specific function and purpose. In the context of the ecclesia as the starting point of redemptive order and restoration of creation, a system can be defined as the heavenly desired, designed operating system with multiple subsystems that processes kingdom information and principles, leading to accurate decisions that produce specific outcomes consistent with the essence of its apostolic mandate. This is what we see designed in Ephesians chapter 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [e]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.This understanding pushes system beyond what we observe functioning in the natural material realm. What makes system work has to do with the configuration of individuals, which is linked to the principles of redemption. We cannot meaningfully discuss the breakdown of governmental structures, the dysfunction of municipalities, the failure of healthcare systems, the corruption in business, or the inefficiency of the private sector without first examining the individuals who animate these institutions. All external manifestations of systemic breakdown are symptoms of an internal collapse that precedes and produces the visible chaos.

When we observe the breakdown of order in families, communities, and societies, we are witnessing far more than institutional failure or procedural collapse. We are seeing the manifestation of a profound spiritual reality: the deterioration of the internal systems that govern individual lives. Society is not an abstract entity but a reflection of the inner worlds of the individuals who comprise it.A system is an organized collection of interconnected ideas, principles, values, and standards that work together to achieve a specific function and purpose. In the context of the ecclesia as the starting point of redemptive order and restoration of creation, a system can be defined as the heavenly desired, designed operating system with multiple subsystems that processes kingdom information and principles, leading to accurate decisions that produce specific outcomes consistent with the essence of its apostolic mandate. This is what we see designed in Ephesians chapter 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the [e]edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.This understanding pushes system beyond what we observe functioning in the natural material realm. What makes system work has to do with the configuration of individuals, which is linked to the principles of redemption. We cannot meaningfully discuss the breakdown of governmental structures, the dysfunction of municipalities, the failure of healthcare systems, the corruption in business, or the inefficiency of the private sector without first examining the individuals who animate these institutions. All external manifestations of systemic breakdown are symptoms of an internal collapse that precedes and produces the visible chaos.

It's all too common to become overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life and to lose sight of our fundamental purpose; nurturing a deep and meaningful devotional life. While dedicating our lives to Christ is essential, understanding how to embody that commitment in a way that fosters daily spiritual growth in the presence of the Father is an entirely different challenge.Devotion is the key to maintaining and developing our spiritual life. When we don't have a solid, continual devotional lifestyle, we cannot grow in the way and manner that God intended for us. Hence, devotion is a point and a place where we get to understand and experience the transforming power of our relationship with the Lord.It is a privilege to be daily invited to share in the glorious experience around and within the throne of God. To me, devotion is far more than a time of prayer or worship, though these are vitally important. Devotion is an opportunity to go deeper into the things of God, to measure my place and position in terms of spiritual development.The place of devotion is where I see myself in the light of Christ. It is the point where all that I am is weighed and measured on the scale of authenticity. Devotion is where I am refined, transformed, and empowered in the light of the Spirit. It is the place where everything required to carry out God's intentions is given, renewed, and refined. It is also where I am launched out for the day.

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

It's all too common to become overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life and to lose sight of our fundamental purpose; nurturing a deep and meaningful devotional life. While dedicating our lives to Christ is essential, understanding how to embody that commitment in a way that fosters daily spiritual growth in the presence of the Father is an entirely different challenge.Devotion is the key to maintaining and developing our spiritual life. When we don't have a solid, continual devotional lifestyle, we cannot grow in the way and manner that God intended for us. Hence, devotion is a point and a place where we get to understand and experience the transforming power of our relationship with the Lord.It is a privilege to be daily invited to share in the glorious experience around and within the throne of God. To me, devotion is far more than a time of prayer or worship, though these are vitally important. Devotion is an opportunity to go deeper into the things of God, to measure my place and position in terms of spiritual development.The place of devotion is where I see myself in the light of Christ. It is the point where all that I am is weighed and measured on the scale of authenticity. Devotion is where I am refined, transformed, and empowered in the light of the Spirit. It is the place where everything required to carry out God's intentions is given, renewed, and refined. It is also where I am launched out for the day.Beyond a Time of PrayerDevotion must be seen as more than just a time of prayer. What happens in the place of prayer? What takes place while you are communing with God, talking to Him? What happens in your life? To me, that is the essence of devotion.This is why we cannot afford to treat devotion casually or see it as a secondary activity. Devotion must be the very heart, the very center and core of our being. It must reflect the point and place where we breathe, it is what holds our heartbeat. When we lose our devotional life or begin to neglect it, we are essentially losing our spiritual life and it's perspective. This of course, gives the enemy opportunity to step into our (thoughts) lives, either subtly or aggressively, bringing derailment, distraction, and potentially destruction.

It's all too common to become overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life and to lose sight of our fundamental purpose; nurturing a deep and meaningful devotional life. While dedicating our lives to Christ is essential, understanding how to embody that commitment in a way that fosters daily spiritual growth in the presence of the Father is an entirely different challenge.Devotion is the key to maintaining and developing our spiritual life. When we don't have a solid, continual devotional lifestyle, we cannot grow in the way and manner that God intended for us. Hence, devotion is a point and a place where we get to understand and experience the transforming power of our relationship with the Lord.It is a privilege to be daily invited to share in the glorious experience around and within the throne of God. To me, devotion is far more than a time of prayer or worship, though these are vitally important. Devotion is an opportunity to go deeper into the things of God, to measure my place and position in terms of spiritual development.The place of devotion is where I see myself in the light of Christ. It is the point where all that I am is weighed and measured on the scale of authenticity. Devotion is where I am refined, transformed, and empowered in the light of the Spirit. It is the place where everything required to carry out God's intentions is given, renewed, and refined. It is also where I am launched out for the day.Beyond a Time of PrayerDevotion must be seen as more than just a time of prayer. What happens in the place of prayer? What takes place while you are communing with God, talking to Him? What happens in your life? To me, that is the essence of devotion.This is why we cannot afford to treat devotion casually or see it as a secondary activity. Devotion must be the very heart, the very center and core of our being. It must reflect the point and place where we breathe, it is what holds our heartbeat. When we lose our devotional life or begin to neglect it, we are essentially losing our spiritual life and it's perspective. This of course, gives the enemy opportunity to step into our (thoughts) lives, either subtly or aggressively, bringing derailment, distraction, and potentially destruction.The Indescribable Joy of Priestly DevotionI do not think there is a word to fully describe and capture the joy, peace, and sense of fulfillment waiting for those who respond in the true spirit of priestly devotion to this sound of invitation. It is in the place of devotion that our priesthood begins and is established as the foundation that sets the tone for the beginning or closure of the day.Anticipating and participating in the inflow and outflow of life being experienced in the Spirit through prayer, gratitude, thanksgiving, supplication, and intercession is beyond what we can imagine or describe. Indeed, the manifestations of the speakings and utterances around the throne bring an exaltation that edifies and sets the tone for the rest of the day.Devotion is an invitation to come with deep, sincere expectation that spurs our faith attitude toward the point where the channel of our spirit opens to all the intentions and directions of the Lord for the day. As we come in faith, our hope and love for God, for ourselves, and for the world around us is stirred to a new level that the enemy cannot stop. We can boldly say it is a wonderful experience to daily present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice and see the fragrance of such sacrifice rise to Him in a manner that renews our covenant and relationship with Him. This is why devotion is not something we put on the back burner. We have to make it the first and most important thing in our lives. It is not just something we do at the beginning of the day or before bed, it must be part of our very life.

Genesis 6: 5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. 6 And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.Understanding the recognition of corrupt or distorted human character as part of man's fallen nature provides a clear framework for identifying the underlying causes of carnal thought processes and other unhealed emotional desires, needs, and tendencies. This insight helps us determine effective ways to address these issues. One of humanity's inherent traits, following disobedience to Jehovah and being cast out of God's paradise, is spiritual blindness and death, also known as corruption.Death, the decaying and collapse of man's ethical moral spiritual identity and standard, became the core operating system of life outside the Garden of Eden. Adam, the first man, was not only stripped of his spiritual relationship with his creator, but also lost his legitimate administrative authority and influence to govern and regulate his own life and the earth he was placed in charge. Man lost his divine consciousness, compass and the direction of existence and became enslaved to a strange foreign system of operation governed through his fallen soul faculty. The word of God revealed that following the fall of man in the Garden was an inherent inclination of perpetually evil desires and behavior (Genesis 6:5). This resulted in the loss of man's capacity to express truth, justice, righteousness, love and goodness, allowing corruption to permeate both individual lives and the entire human race and creation. Consequently, everything that man seeks, thinks, desires and does become driven by selfish ambition, which ultimately fosters all forms of destructive tendencies. Corruption became man's identity, representing the decline and decay of human godly nature. The Sinful nature grew and thrived, becoming the very embodiment of man's operating system; a self-centred character that only seeks to fulfill personal gratification and desires at any cost.Those who live under the influence of the fallen Adamic nature lack the power or will to undergo self-transformation according to the word of God, except such a person undergoes the transformation of his nature from the old lifestyle, which begins with Salvation. No individual, regardless of their willpower, kindness, or intelligence, can summon the strength to rise above the sinful nature, which is basically a deliberate conscious thought life pattern. This is why Paul advised the brethren in Rome, as outlined in Romans 12:1-3, and, by extension, all followers of Christ today, to offer [their spirit, soul, and body] themselves daily to God as a living sacrifice, which is their assigned duty of worship and service unto God.The core message here is to bring the flesh, the carnal Adamic nature, which has become selfish in its desires, into submission to God's will and plan for their existence. Embracing this life of joyful sacrificial submission is the key, not only to neutralizing the will and desires of the fallen human nature, but also to granting individuals access to understanding and accepting God's perfect will for every situation.

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

Luke 12:35-36 stands as one of the most crucial passages for serious believers in this present hour. This scripture provides us with three essential insights: it clarifies our marching orders, instructs us on how to live faithfully amid present darkness, and helps us prioritize what truly matters as we align ourselves with God's prophetic intentions for our day.As I've meditated on this passage in light of my own spiritual journey and where I stand in God's purposes, one truth emerges with striking clarity: the Lord commands His disciples to keep their lamps burning if they are to remain relevant to His redemptive counsel and ready for His return.The Psalmist declared, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). While there are many practical applications we can draw from this imagery, I want to focus specifically on how this relates to the Lord's return. We must remain ready in service, continuing steadfastly in whatever the Spirit of the Lord has called us to do.The Enemy's Strategy: Snuffing Out Your LightThe danger we face is real and immediate: we can be derailed, distracted, or find ourselves in situations where our lamps are snuffed out by the deception of the evil one. The enemy's lies are designed specifically to extinguish the light that God has placed within us.Therefore, beloved saints and biblical students, I urge you: Do not allow the enemy's lies to turn off your lamp. Keep your hearts alert to the reality of the Lord's return. Stay ready in service. Continue faithfully in your calling. Let nothing, no deception, no distraction, no discouragement extinguish the light of God's Word burning within you. The times demand our vigilance. Our lamps must keep burning.

Luke 12:35-36 stands as one of the most crucial passages for serious believers in this present hour. This scripture provides us with three essential insights: it clarifies our marching orders, instructs us on how to live faithfully amid present darkness, and helps us prioritize what truly matters as we align ourselves with God's prophetic intentions for our day.As I've meditated on this passage in light of my own spiritual journey and where I stand in God's purposes, one truth emerges with striking clarity: the Lord commands His disciples to keep their lamps burning if they are to remain relevant to His redemptive counsel and ready for His return.The Psalmist declared, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). While there are many practical applications we can draw from this imagery, I want to focus specifically on how this relates to the Lord's return. We must remain ready in service, continuing steadfastly in whatever the Spirit of the Lord has called us to do.The Enemy's Strategy: Snuffing Out Your LightThe danger we face is real and immediate: we can be derailed, distracted, or find ourselves in situations where our lamps are snuffed out by the deception of the evil one. The enemy's lies are designed specifically to extinguish the light that God has placed within us.Therefore, beloved saints and biblical students, I urge you: Do not allow the enemy's lies to turn off your lamp. Keep your hearts alert to the reality of the Lord's return. Stay ready in service. Continue faithfully in your calling. Let nothing, no deception, no distraction, no discouragement extinguish the light of God's Word burning within you. The times demand our vigilance. Our lamps must keep burning.

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

Luke 12:35-36 stands as one of the most crucial passages for serious believers in this present hour. This scripture provides us with three essential insights: it clarifies our marching orders, instructs us on how to live faithfully amid present darkness, and helps us prioritize what truly matters as we align ourselves with God's prophetic intentions for our day.As I've meditated on this passage in light of my own spiritual journey and where I stand in God's purposes, one truth emerges with striking clarity: the Lord commands His disciples to keep their lamps burning if they are to remain relevant to His redemptive counsel and ready for His return.The Psalmist declared, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). While there are many practical applications we can draw from this imagery, I want to focus specifically on how this relates to the Lord's return. We must remain ready in service, continuing steadfastly in whatever the Spirit of the Lord has called us to do.The Enemy's Strategy: Snuffing Out Your LightThe danger we face is real and immediate: we can be derailed, distracted, or find ourselves in situations where our lamps are snuffed out by the deception of the evil one. The enemy's lies are designed specifically to extinguish the light that God has placed within us.Therefore, beloved saints and biblical students, I urge you: Do not allow the enemy's lies to turn off your lamp. Keep your hearts alert to the reality of the Lord's return. Stay ready in service. Continue faithfully in your calling. Let nothing, no deception, no distraction, no discouragement extinguish the light of God's Word burning within you. The times demand our vigilance. Our lamps must keep burning.

In Romans 12:1-3, Paul presents a profound spiritual and theological concept when he urges believers to offer their bodies as "living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God." This calling carries a deep insight and implication for understanding the relationship between body, mind, and spirit connection in Christian discipleship. Paul's instruction reveals a crucial understanding of the intricate relationship between mind and body. Our physical beings serve as vessels or system through which our thoughts and spiritual conditions manifest themselves. When our minds authentically align with God's will, our bodies naturally become instruments of heaven's kingdom intention and righteousness on earth. The enemy's desire is to establish and express his presence through the human body by imprisoning the human thought system. without a doubt, a mind in discord and rebellion with divine counsel and purpose often manifests in physical actions that contradict God's intent and design.Paul's audience, the Romans, lived in a culture steeped in pagan sacrificial practices. These often-involved destructive physical rituals—self-mutilation, immolation, and sexual rites—aimed at appeasing or invoking spiritual entities. By contrast, Paul introduces a revolutionary concept: the offering of a living sacrifice. This new paradigm doesn't destroy the body but consecrates it for God's will and purposes. The human body's spiritual significance traces back to creation itself. Scripture reveals an ongoing spiritual contention for human embodiment, dramatically illustrated in Genesis 6's account of fallen angels seeking human vessels. This historical pattern underscores a fundamental truth: God designed the human body to be His temple, not a dwelling place for malevolent demonic spirits. This design finds its fulfillment in the New Testament teaching that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

In Romans 12:1-3, Paul presents a profound spiritual and theological concept when he urges believers to offer their bodies as "living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God." This calling carries a deep insight and implication for understanding the relationship between body, mind, and spirit connection in Christian discipleship. Paul's instruction reveals a crucial understanding of the intricate relationship between mind and body. Our physical beings serve as vessels or system through which our thoughts and spiritual conditions manifest themselves. When our minds authentically align with God's will, our bodies naturally become instruments of heaven's kingdom intention and righteousness on earth. The enemy's desire is to establish and express his presence through the human body by imprisoning the human thought system. without a doubt, a mind in discord and rebellion with divine counsel and purpose often manifests in physical actions that contradict God's intent and design.Paul's audience, the Romans, lived in a culture steeped in pagan sacrificial practices. These often-involved destructive physical rituals—self-mutilation, immolation, and sexual rites—aimed at appeasing or invoking spiritual entities. By contrast, Paul introduces a revolutionary concept: the offering of a living sacrifice. This new paradigm doesn't destroy the body but consecrates it for God's will and purposes. The human body's spiritual significance traces back to creation itself. Scripture reveals an ongoing spiritual contention for human embodiment, dramatically illustrated in Genesis 6's account of fallen angels seeking human vessels. This historical pattern underscores a fundamental truth: God designed the human body to be His temple, not a dwelling place for malevolent demonic spirits. This design finds its fulfillment in the New Testament teaching that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 12:35-36 stands as one of the most crucial passages for serious believers in this present hour. This scripture provides us with three essential insights: it clarifies our marching orders, instructs us on how to live faithfully amid present darkness, and helps us prioritize what truly matters as we align ourselves with God's prophetic intentions for our day.As I've meditated on this passage in light of my own spiritual journey and where I stand in God's purposes, one truth emerges with striking clarity: the Lord commands His disciples to keep their lamps burning if they are to remain relevant to His redemptive counsel and ready for His return.The Psalmist declared, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). While there are many practical applications we can draw from this imagery, I want to focus specifically on how this relates to the Lord's return. We must remain ready in service, continuing steadfastly in whatever the Spirit of the Lord has called us to do.The Enemy's Strategy: Snuffing Out Your LightThe danger we face is real and immediate: we can be derailed, distracted, or find ourselves in situations where our lamps are snuffed out by the deception of the evil one. The enemy's lies are designed specifically to extinguish the light that God has placed within us.Therefore, beloved saints and biblical students, I urge you: Do not allow the enemy's lies to turn off your lamp. Keep your hearts alert to the reality of the Lord's return. Stay ready in service. Continue faithfully in your calling. Let nothing, no deception, no distraction, no discouragement extinguish the light of God's Word burning within you. The times demand our vigilance. Our lamps must keep burning.

Luke 12:35-36 stands as one of the most crucial passages for serious believers in this present hour. This scripture provides us with three essential insights: it clarifies our marching orders, instructs us on how to live faithfully amid present darkness, and helps us prioritize what truly matters as we align ourselves with God's prophetic intentions for our day.As I've meditated on this passage in light of my own spiritual journey and where I stand in God's purposes, one truth emerges with striking clarity: the Lord commands His disciples to keep their lamps burning if they are to remain relevant to His redemptive counsel and ready for His return.The Psalmist declared, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). While there are many practical applications we can draw from this imagery, I want to focus specifically on how this relates to the Lord's return. We must remain ready in service, continuing steadfastly in whatever the Spirit of the Lord has called us to do.The Enemy's Strategy: Snuffing Out Your LightThe danger we face is real and immediate: we can be derailed, distracted, or find ourselves in situations where our lamps are snuffed out by the deception of the evil one. The enemy's lies are designed specifically to extinguish the light that God has placed within us.Therefore, beloved saints and biblical students, I urge you: Do not allow the enemy's lies to turn off your lamp. Keep your hearts alert to the reality of the Lord's return. Stay ready in service. Continue faithfully in your calling. Let nothing, no deception, no distraction, no discouragement extinguish the light of God's Word burning within you. The times demand our vigilance. Our lamps must keep burning.

Luke 12:35-36 stands as one of the most crucial passages for serious believers in this present hour. This scripture provides us with three essential insights: it clarifies our marching orders, instructs us on how to live faithfully amid present darkness, and helps us prioritize what truly matters as we align ourselves with God's prophetic intentions for our day.As I've meditated on this passage in light of my own spiritual journey and where I stand in God's purposes, one truth emerges with striking clarity: the Lord commands His disciples to keep their lamps burning if they are to remain relevant to His redemptive counsel and ready for His return.The Psalmist declared, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). While there are many practical applications we can draw from this imagery, I want to focus specifically on how this relates to the Lord's return. We must remain ready in service, continuing steadfastly in whatever the Spirit of the Lord has called us to do.The Enemy's Strategy: Snuffing Out Your LightThe danger we face is real and immediate: we can be derailed, distracted, or find ourselves in situations where our lamps are snuffed out by the deception of the evil one. The enemy's lies are designed specifically to extinguish the light that God has placed within us.Therefore, beloved saints and biblical students, I urge you: Do not allow the enemy's lies to turn off your lamp. Keep your hearts alert to the reality of the Lord's return. Stay ready in service. Continue faithfully in your calling. Let nothing, no deception, no distraction, no discouragement extinguish the light of God's Word burning within you. The times demand our vigilance. Our lamps must keep burning.

The concept of church and nation share something fundamental: they both require long-term development and vision. Neither the nation nor the church is an immediate or even midterm project. These are enduring visionary mandate, designed to outlast individuals. When we truly grasp this reality, it changes everything about how we build. The way we lay foundations, create frameworks, and establish structures for both the ecclesia and the nation must be designed with permanence in mind. These structures must be built to outlast even the best intentions of their current leadership.Right now, both the church and the nation stand at a critical junction. We desperately need clear prophetic insight to navigate this moment we've been thrust into. I think anyone would agree that we're living in critical times. Whether we want to accept it or reject it, whether we even realize it or not, the church and the nation are in a state of deep crisis. Where we find ourselves today is like someone in the ICU, in critical condition, requiring serious intensive care to revive that which is about to die.Certain ideologies about leadership have been promoted as the solution for what the church and the nation need. But these very ideologies have done tremendous damage and continue to cause harm through division, segregation, and marginalization. I want to expand on this further because this is critical to understand. God's intention has always been to unite. Wherever we find division, wherever we find the works of separation and fragmentation, wherever we find all kinds of things that are not a reflection of divine counsel, we can know with certainty that we are not seeing the heart of God at work. The Bible tells us clearly that the enemy has come to steal, to kill, and to destroy. And one of the primary ways the enemy accomplishes this destructive work is through the spirit of divisiveness. Division is not the nature of God. It is not the nature of the church. Neither should it be the innate nature of nation building. To truly have a nation, you must find unity. You must discover and cultivate the things that unite people together. But when the rhetoric coming from leadership centers around division and segregation, when the language is constantly about separating people into opposing camps, when the focus is on what makes us different rather than what brings us together, that is a massive warning sign. Any leader who is in a position of leadership and authority but whose message and methods create division is not representing the heart and intention of heaven.

A fundamental aspect of overcoming the religious mindset involves viewing all aspects of life through the lens of Christ as the divine measure and pattern of thinking and acting. This encompasses our understanding of creation, history, culture, tradition, identity, relationships, ministry, business, family, leadership, governance, and every other aspect of human existence. When we fail to filter our perceptions and judgments through this Christ-centered lens, we become vulnerable to the distortions of the religious [mindset] spirit.This spirit is particularly adept at using personal experiences, especially religious ones, as channels through which it defines and interprets life. More critically, these experiences become the framework through which individuals view God, their spirituality, and by extension their interpretation of their assignments. This creates what the scripture warns about in Colossians 2:8, "See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ."The religious spirit employs sophisticated methods of control and manipulation. It often establishes its authority through seemingly innocent means – using good works, prayers, fasting, hospitality, and benevolence as vehicles to gain confidence and legitimacy. This mirrors the warning in Matthew 7:15 about false prophets who "come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."Once established, this spirit positions itself as the authoritative voice of God over various spheres – be it geographical, institutional, or spiritual. It creates systems of control that can be both overt and subtle, using what might be termed as both "hard" and "soft" power. This can include financial influence, social pressure, and spiritual manipulation, often leading to what Paul described in Galatians 5:1 as a "yoke of slavery."

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

Indecisiveness is often considered a defining characteristic of immaturity. On the other hand, individuals with maturity and strong character demonstrate the ability to make precise, well-considered decisions guided by knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Many adults today, especially those in some form of leadership positions, often face significant challenges when required to make decisive choices they can support because they've thought through them. This difficulty frequently stems from an underdeveloped capacity for decision-making, as the mental faculties that aid this process were not sufficiently cultivated. Moving into the future clouded by disruptions and uncertainties will require men and women who have the knowledge and character fortitude to make swift, precise decision that are well calculated in bringing the right advancement initiatives to bear. As you might have noticed that decision-making is not an innate gift bestowed upon us; it is a learned, trained act, a critical value meant to be cultivated and refined through our developmental years as children and refined into adulthood. Like a muscle, the ability to make sound, resolute choices must be built and ingrained through childhood training and experiences, guidance, and intentional practice. By the time we reach maturity, we are expected to have understood the rudiments of crafting high-quality decisions that align with our visionary purposes, values, and objectives. Yet, many adults today find themselves paralyzed by indecision or prone to impulsive choices they cannot sustain. This struggle often stems from a failure to develop the “mind muscle” required for effective decision-making—a skill that was either neglected in their formative years or undermined by fear, insecurity, or lack of discipline.The consequences of this gap are profound. As the Bible warns in James 1:8, “a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways,” unable to receive from the Lord or, by extension, from life itself. A double-minded approach, marked by wavering or hasty choices creates instability in relationships, careers, and personal growth. Advancing into uncharted waters and the uncertainties of tomorrow's future would require a quality of leadership behavioral character with the ability and fortitude to make well-calculated decisions that drive families and communities towards their prophetic assignments and initiatives. Without this foundation, individuals and communities would remain crippled and trapped in cycles of indecision or premature choices that could further hinder the potentials the well-being of those around them.

Indecisiveness is often considered a defining characteristic of immaturity. On the other hand, individuals with maturity and strong character demonstrate the ability to make precise, well-considered decisions guided by knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Many adults today, especially those in some form of leadership positions, often face significant challenges when required to make decisive choices they can support because they've thought through them. This difficulty frequently stems from an underdeveloped capacity for decision-making, as the mental faculties that aid this process were not sufficiently cultivated. Moving into the future clouded by disruptions and uncertainties will require men and women who have the knowledge and character fortitude to make swift, precise decision that are well calculated in bringing the right advancement initiatives to bear. As you might have noticed that decision-making is not an innate gift bestowed upon us; it is a learned, trained act, a critical value meant to be cultivated and refined through our developmental years as children and refined into adulthood. Like a muscle, the ability to make sound, resolute choices must be built and ingrained through childhood training and experiences, guidance, and intentional practice. By the time we reach maturity, we are expected to have understood the rudiments of crafting high-quality decisions that align with our visionary purposes, values, and objectives. Yet, many adults today find themselves paralyzed by indecision or prone to impulsive choices they cannot sustain. This struggle often stems from a failure to develop the “mind muscle” required for effective decision-making—a skill that was either neglected in their formative years or undermined by fear, insecurity, or lack of discipline.The consequences of this gap are profound. As the Bible warns in James 1:8, “a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways,” unable to receive from the Lord or, by extension, from life itself. A double-minded approach, marked by wavering or hasty choices creates instability in relationships, careers, and personal growth. Advancing into uncharted waters and the uncertainties of tomorrow's future would require a quality of leadership behavioral character with the ability and fortitude to make well-calculated decisions that drive families and communities towards their prophetic assignments and initiatives. Without this foundation, individuals and communities would remain crippled and trapped in cycles of indecision or premature choices that could further hinder the potentials the well-being of those around them.

Indecisiveness is often considered a defining characteristic of immaturity. On the other hand, individuals with maturity and strong character demonstrate the ability to make precise, well-considered decisions guided by knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Many adults today, especially those in some form of leadership positions, often face significant challenges when required to make decisive choices they can support because they've thought through them. This difficulty frequently stems from an underdeveloped capacity for decision-making, as the mental faculties that aid this process were not sufficiently cultivated. Moving into the future clouded by disruptions and uncertainties will require men and women who have the knowledge and character fortitude to make swift, precise decision that are well calculated in bringing the right advancement initiatives to bear. As you might have noticed that decision-making is not an innate gift bestowed upon us; it is a learned, trained act, a critical value meant to be cultivated and refined through our developmental years as children and refined into adulthood. Like a muscle, the ability to make sound, resolute choices must be built and ingrained through childhood training and experiences, guidance, and intentional practice. By the time we reach maturity, we are expected to have understood the rudiments of crafting high-quality decisions that align with our visionary purposes, values, and objectives. Yet, many adults today find themselves paralyzed by indecision or prone to impulsive choices they cannot sustain. This struggle often stems from a failure to develop the “mind muscle” required for effective decision-making—a skill that was either neglected in their formative years or undermined by fear, insecurity, or lack of discipline.The consequences of this gap are profound. As the Bible warns in James 1:8, “a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways,” unable to receive from the Lord or, by extension, from life itself. A double-minded approach, marked by wavering or hasty choices creates instability in relationships, careers, and personal growth. Advancing into uncharted waters and the uncertainties of tomorrow's future would require a quality of leadership behavioral character with the ability and fortitude to make well-calculated decisions that drive families and communities towards their prophetic assignments and initiatives. Without this foundation, individuals and communities would remain crippled and trapped in cycles of indecision or premature choices that could further hinder the potentials the well-being of those around them.

Indecisiveness is often considered a defining characteristic of immaturity. On the other hand, individuals with maturity and strong character demonstrate the ability to make precise, well-considered decisions guided by knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Many adults today, especially those in some form of leadership positions, often face significant challenges when required to make decisive choices they can support because they've thought through them. This difficulty frequently stems from an underdeveloped capacity for decision-making, as the mental faculties that aid this process were not sufficiently cultivated. Moving into the future clouded by disruptions and uncertainties will require men and women who have the knowledge and character fortitude to make swift, precise decision that are well calculated in bringing the right advancement initiatives to bear. As you might have noticed that decision-making is not an innate gift bestowed upon us; it is a learned, trained act, a critical value meant to be cultivated and refined through our developmental years as children and refined into adulthood. Like a muscle, the ability to make sound, resolute choices must be built and ingrained through childhood training and experiences, guidance, and intentional practice. By the time we reach maturity, we are expected to have understood the rudiments of crafting high-quality decisions that align with our visionary purposes, values, and objectives. Yet, many adults today find themselves paralyzed by indecision or prone to impulsive choices they cannot sustain. This struggle often stems from a failure to develop the “mind muscle” required for effective decision-making—a skill that was either neglected in their formative years or undermined by fear, insecurity, or lack of discipline.The consequences of this gap are profound. As the Bible warns in James 1:8, “a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways,” unable to receive from the Lord or, by extension, from life itself. A double-minded approach, marked by wavering or hasty choices creates instability in relationships, careers, and personal growth. Advancing into uncharted waters and the uncertainties of tomorrow's future would require a quality of leadership behavioral character with the ability and fortitude to make well-calculated decisions that drive families and communities towards their prophetic assignments and initiatives. Without this foundation, individuals and communities would remain crippled and trapped in cycles of indecision or premature choices that could further hinder the potentials the well-being of those around them.

TRACKING THE LORD'S COMING AND FINAL RETURN. 35 “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit. 36 Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door to him when he comes and knocks. 37 Blessed are those slaves whom the master will find on the alert when he comes; truly I say to you, that he will gird himself to serve, and have them recline at the table, and will come up and wait on them. 38 Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.39 “But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into. 40 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” Luke 12:35-40The True Nature of Christ's ReturnThe return of our Lord Jesus Christ has been the subject of countless predictions, calculations, and speculations throughout church history. Yet Revelation 22:17 provides us with profound insight into the true nature of this divine event: “And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!' And let him who hears say, ‘Come!' And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.”This verse reveals that Christ's return is fundamentally about the union of relationship between the bride (the church) and the Spirit. When the church reaches a place of genuine maturity and readiness through our union with the Holy Spirit—who prepares the church for the coming of Christ—only then can we properly understand the timing and nature of the Lord's return.Acts 3:21 further clarifies this truth: “whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began.” The phrase “restoration of all things” does not refer to material restoration, but to the complete alignment of our spirit, soul, and body in perfect union with God's divine intentions for humanity. This restoration speaks to mankind returning to his original ordained position so that when Christ returns, He can find a truly mature church to call His bride.

TRACKING THE LORD'S COMING AND FINAL RETURN. 35 “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit. 36 Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door to him when he comes and knocks. 37 Blessed are those slaves whom the master will find on the alert when he comes; truly I say to you, that he will gird himself to serve, and have them recline at the table, and will come up and wait on them. 38 Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.39 “But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into. 40 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” Luke 12:35-40The True Nature of Christ's ReturnThe return of our Lord Jesus Christ has been the subject of countless predictions, calculations, and speculations throughout church history. Yet Revelation 22:17 provides us with profound insight into the true nature of this divine event: “And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!' And let him who hears say, ‘Come!' And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.”This verse reveals that Christ's return is fundamentally about the union of relationship between the bride (the church) and the Spirit. When the church reaches a place of genuine maturity and readiness through our union with the Holy Spirit—who prepares the church for the coming of Christ—only then can we properly understand the timing and nature of the Lord's return.Acts 3:21 further clarifies this truth: “whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began.” The phrase “restoration of all things” does not refer to material restoration, but to the complete alignment of our spirit, soul, and body in perfect union with God's divine intentions for humanity. This restoration speaks to mankind returning to his original ordained position so that when Christ returns, He can find a truly mature church to call His bride.

The art of intercession is beyond our traditional concept of prayer. It calls us into a deep and profound comprehension of a sacrificial way of lifestyle that collaborates with the forces of heaven to bring about reformation and transformation to society. It flows from a selfless heart, fully and wholly devoted to God's kingdom purposes and prophetic mandate for man and creation. When we intercede, we step into a sacred calling, standing in the gap in relentless love and courage, aligning earthly realities with the divine will to shift the course of human affairs for individuals, communities, and entire nations.At its core, intercession is an act of love; it's an intentional, Spirit-led intervention on behalf of others. It's the moment when a human heart aligns with God's heart, pleading for His mercy, justice, and purposes to manifest in the earth. Whether it's for a family member, a city, or an entire nation, intercession carries the weight of heaven's redemptive plan. The Bible is filled with examples of intercessors who changed the course of history through their relentless, heartfelt prayers: Daniel, Nehemiah, Abraham, Moses, and countless others who stood before God on behalf of broken people and wayward nations.Consider Daniel's story in Babylon (Daniel 10). From the moment he began to pray, God dispatched an answer, but a spiritual adversary, the prince of Persia, hindered the response for 21 days. Daniel's persistence in prayer, coupled with angelic intervention, ultimately broke through the resistance. This account reveals a critical truth: intercession is not just a spiritual exercise; it's a confrontation with unseen forces that seek to oppose God's will. It requires tenacity, spiritual insight, and a deep understanding of the agencies at play in the spiritual realm.Intercession is heaven's ordained mechanism for transformation. If a nation is to experience revival, renewal, or restoration, it begins with a people who understand the ministry of intercession. These intercessors are the forerunners of change, the ones who labor in prayer to align earthly realities with heaven's purposes. But to be effective, intercession demands more than fervent prayers; it requires a clear understanding of the spiritual dynamics involved and a heart fully surrendered to God's redemptive plan.

TRACKING THE LORD'S COMING AND FINAL RETURN. 35 “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit. 36 Be like men who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door to him when he comes and knocks. 37 Blessed are those slaves whom the master will find on the alert when he comes; truly I say to you, that he will gird himself to serve, and have them recline at the table, and will come up and wait on them. 38 Whether he comes in the second watch, or even in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.39 “But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into. 40 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.” Luke 12:35-40The True Nature of Christ's ReturnThe return of our Lord Jesus Christ has been the subject of countless predictions, calculations, and speculations throughout church history. Yet Revelation 22:17 provides us with profound insight into the true nature of this divine event: “And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!' And let him who hears say, ‘Come!' And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.”This verse reveals that Christ's return is fundamentally about the union of relationship between the bride (the church) and the Spirit. When the church reaches a place of genuine maturity and readiness through our union with the Holy Spirit—who prepares the church for the coming of Christ—only then can we properly understand the timing and nature of the Lord's return.Acts 3:21 further clarifies this truth: “whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began.” The phrase “restoration of all things” does not refer to material restoration, but to the complete alignment of our spirit, soul, and body in perfect union with God's divine intentions for humanity. This restoration speaks to mankind returning to his original ordained position so that when Christ returns, He can find a truly mature church to call His bride.

The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.#fasting, #2025fastingseason, #prayerandfasting, #spiritualbreakthrough, #kingdomadvancement, #Transformation, #reformation, #propheticministry,

As we further press towards the second phase of our September 2025 fasting period, it is essential that the Word of God to reflect key spiritual values and principles relevant to the significance and dynamics of this fasting. Fasting encompasses several important objectives that should be clearly understood by any follower of Christ who practices it. During this season of fasting, we have outlined specific goals and objectives: pursuing mindset mental transformation, seeking spiritual growth and maturity that broadens our perspective, and preparing the Body of Christ prophetically for spiritual challenges in the days ahead.The future is not one that can be engaged through self-help, motivational preaching orientation as seen today. A deeper sense of spiritual quest, identity and readiness must become the gear we wear to advance the prophetic redemptive counsel of heaven for creation. To put our hope, strength and focus on the arm of the flesh will be translated to absolute failure. I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 According to First Corinthians, we encounter one of the most critical subjects that must be addressed in the sacred place of fasting: the concept of authentic spiritual development through the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.The Corinthian Christians present us with a sobering case study. These believers had become so proficient in operating spiritual gifts that they achieved a dangerous level of spiritual blindness. Paul writes, "I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God, which was given to you by Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you. So that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 1:4-7). Yet despite this supernatural giftedness, they remained spiritual infants, as Paul later declares: "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ" (1 Corinthians 3:1).This paradox reveals a fundamental truth: the operation of spiritual gifts does not automatically qualify one for spiritual maturity. The Corinthians had mistaken gifting for growth, manifestation for maturity. They believed their supernatural abilities indicated readiness for Christ's return, representing the highest form of spiritual delusion. When believers assume that functioning in spiritual gifts qualifies them for spiritual maturity, they fall into the same trap that ensnared the Corinthian church.