Today was the first time I heard someone say we are at the time of the Feast of Shavuot. At first, I didn’t understand the meaning of this festival so I took some time to do some reading about this festival.

Shavuot, the “Feast of Weeks,” is celebrated seven weeks after Passover. Shavuot takes place exactly 50 days after the first seder. (ceremonial meal and telling of the Passover story on the first two nights of Passover.)Shavuot is also referred to sometimes as Pentecost. (My Jewish Learning)

Today evening on 6th June 2022 I had my own experience of the festival of Shavuot. There was an ongoing prayer session in a Christian Conference, I went forward wanting to have an encounter with the Lord. The Pastor who was ministering touched my forehead and I just fell under the anointing of the Spirit.

Many years ago I had this experience and I was filled with joy to experience this Glory of God on me. It was an unexplainable feeling but I just knew something supernatural took place. As I was slain by the Spirit, God brought me to many nations. I could see notes and the Lord’s footprints. I saw the world map and a white scarf with footprints with my notes to these many nations. The Lord reminded me, that my writings do not belong to me but it is for the Lord. The Lord reminded me of His Gift upon my life. I felt my Spirit left my physical body at that moment and the Lord took me to many nations.

Acts chap 1:The 8 (NIV) But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost has come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

The anointing was so heavy on me that I just couldn’t wake up until the Holy Spirit told me,” You need this for your next assignment.”I felt the Glory of God was upon me that I couldn’t sleep that I just had to wake up and write this note. The Word ”Shavuot” was just ringing in my mind.

The Torah was given by God to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai on Shavuot more than 3,300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot the people would renew their acceptance of God’s gift and God ”re-gives” the Torah. Torah literally means ” instruction ”-meaning some sort of guidance in life. But when Jews say “Torah,” they’re most likely speaking of the Five Books of Moses, the foundation of all Jewish instruction and guidance. (Chabad.Org Library)

Are you at a season where you need to receive from the Lord again? The Lord freely gives to anyone who comes before His Throne. Sometimes we make life so complicated without acknowledging the work of the Holy Spirit in us. Without the Holy Spirit in us, the gifts and calling that God has given to us become very difficult and frustrating. It is not the Lord’s plan. Take advantage of the Holy Spirit in you today to fulfill the calling of God in your life. The Holy Spirit would want to use our gifts to fulfill the destiny the Lord has for each and every one of us.

I just want to say ”Thank you, Lord, for this revisitation. I love you very much.Let your Glory be revealed in my life. Help me keep this Torah close to my heart.”Amen.

1st Corinthians chap 2: 9 ( NIV) : However , as it is written : “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived “-the things God has prepared for those who love him –

Today, I was driving to work, and this phrase came close to my spirit.” Seed of Greatness.”

Today, the Holy Spirit reminded me that we have this seed of greatness. This seed in us is God’s gift to us. How much we use this seed for God’s glory determines the next phase or season in our life.

In Matthew 17:20b (NIV), : Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” 

 The size of mustard seeds is usually about 1 to 2 millimeters (0.039 to 0.079 in) in diameter and maybe colored from yellowish white to black. I thought to myself, how come Jesus said we only need to have faith as small as a mustard seed? Sometimes we pressure ourselves so much, assuming we don’t have faith to move this mountain. We don’t have enough faith to settle a particular issue in life. Each of us is already given a gift. This gift is the seed as small as a mustard seed that is already planted deep in our spirit.

Then why do some people struggle so much to move the mountain in their life even after receiving this gift of a small seed? It may be weeks, months, years, and some decades. It is like a circle. You come back to square one on the problem. You blame the community, the people, and of course the devil. The blaming game continues for weeks, months , years, and without realizing it , it has been decades. After praying for the mountain to be removed for all these years, the mountain doesn’t seem to be moving?

One thing we must know about mustard seeds is, that it is not only about the size of the seed but the seeds must-have proper soil and atmosphere for it to germinate well. For mustard seeds to generally grow well, it needs approximately eight to ten days to germinate well and this relatively depends on the cold atmosphere and moderately moist soil. If we put the mustard seed in hot weather and dry soil, how much we pray for it to grow well, it would not grow well because it is not placed in the right condition.

Likewise, in our Christian faith, we may be praying for years for certain situations in life and yet we don’t see a change in our everyday life. We do everything that the Lord has told us to do, yet we don’t see a difference. The problem may not be the size of the faith, it may be the condition of the environment you are in. The condition or environment does affect the size of the faith that we have because the seed in us needs proper nutrition and nourishment. The right church to grow for the seed in us is vital for the seed to grow into a garden. Praying according to the will of God is essential in ensuring our next step in life.

Matthew 13:32, ESV: It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree , so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”

Once we become born again Christians, the seed of greatness is already planted in us. This seed of greatness is the seed of faith that is birthed into your spirit. Refuse to think that you don’t have enough faith. The devil would always try to squeeze your faith. This is because that is a seed. The seed will either grow or die.

But to ensure it grows, it must be planted in the suitable soil. We should not allow the devil to steal that seed of greatness in us. Condemnation, negative thinking, wrong thoughts , wrong relationships, wrong soil gives open door of opportunity to the devil to take away that seed of greatness .

We are called to do great things for GOD. The seed of a mustard faith is already given to us as a gift. Just ensure it is planted at the right soil to ensure it grows into a plant and be able to give birds to perch.In other words, the seed in us is a gift in us so that we can become a blessing to others around us. If you are not sure which is the right soil for you to ensure the mustard seed grows, take time seriously with God. Ask God to show you the right soil. Do not follow the crowd. Stop the blaming game. Take responsibility of choices in life and make wise choices for the next season of your life.

Say this today: I thank you Lord I have faith as a mustard seed.I thank you Lord I am growing into a beautiful garden for the Lord to use me.-R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today:” I thank you Lord I have faith to remove the mountains in my life. I rebuke any Spirit of Darkness out of my life and my reader’s life. I speak growth of the seed of faith that you have planted in my reader’s heart right now. They have found the right soil to grow. It is so in Jesus name.” Amen

Application:

1. Give thanks for the gift of this seed of greatness in your life.
2. Pray for the right church, the right environment for the seed to grow.
3. Never make the same choices in life where it has led you to a huge mountain in your life. Be determined to trust God and make right choices in life.
4. Do not focus on your faith,but faith in GOD. He is able.

Have you all had projects that you aren’t sure of what is your next step? And when you are not sure, you do everything else except touch on your project. Have you? I have.

I was given a huge project to complete. From the very beginning, I wasn’t confident, and I had fear and anxiety to complete them. I just couldn’t see myself completing the journey. From days to weeks, and now months I have been delaying it. I was procrastinating on the project. I felt lost and just didn’t know where to start. Today, as I forced myself to try to touch the project again, I heard a small still voice in me.”Take small steps. One day at a time.”

I knew the Holy Spirit was reminding me to complete what He has started in me. He started reminding me, that the project was not about me, but to fulfill his destiny in me. I recalled the story of Moses when God called Moses to lead the Jews out of slavery in Egypt and led them to the Holy Land that God has promised them.

When God called Moses, Moses immediately told God that he is not the right person to complete the task given to him. Moses immediately told God that he stammers.

Exodus chap 4: 10 (NIV) ”Moses said to the Lord,” Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past not since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”

To see God’s response to Moses was beautiful.

Exodus chap 4: 12 (NIV) ”Now go, I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

Many times we tend to forget it is the Lord God who handpicks us. When the Lord handpicks you to do a certain job, always remember it is not by your own wisdom or strength, but it is the Lord who will help us speak or teach us.

I remember clearly when I was given the project, I wanted to quit and was grumbling to  God telling him, I can never complete it. I am not good in this field. But when I was reflecting on the story of how God chose Moses and God himself will help Moses speak and teach what to say, I realise what matters most in every journey God has called is simply obedience.

When you obey the call, He leads. He perfects your weakness. He sends angels to help you complete the project. God has gone before you to complete what has been started in you.

Deuteronomy chap 31:8 (NIV) ”The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

I believe nobody can work anything if you are in a state of discouragement. Just move forward. Take one step at a time. Trust God’s timing. Trust the process.

John chap 14:26 ( NIV) ”But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things, and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

Don’t do the project alone. It will be a very tiring journey. Invite the Holy Spirit to be your partner and watch the wisdom, speed, and the result of the Holy Spirit in your project.

 Say this today: ”I thank you Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit in me to complete what is started in me.”-R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today: ”Abba, I would like to invite the Holy Spirit to be in me as I complete this project. I thank you, Lord I am not alone. I also pray for my readers who are in the middle of different projects, as they invite you in their project, I pray for ease in their project.” Amen.

Application:

1. Take small steps. One day at a time.

2. Allocate time for the project.

3. Speak in tongues minimum 30 minutes a day.

4. Take care of your mental health. Don’t drain yourself thinking unnecessary thoughts.

Today is the Good Friday celebration for Christians worldwide.

When it comes to Good Friday, we will constantly be reminded that Jesus died
on the cross, and he took away our sins.

Matthew chap 27: 50 (NIV) ”And when Jesus had cried out again in
a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. ”

Here we see the moment Jesus decided to give up his spirit, his death took
place, and the body is no more alive. What does this signify?

This signifies that our human body is just beyond this physical body today.
The human body is made up of all the living and nonliving components that
create the entire structure of the human organism, including every living cell,
tissue, and organ. Our bodies consist of several biological systems that carry
out specific functions necessary for everyday living.

There are systems in the body that helps the body to function correctly. The
circulatory system is to move blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and
hormones around the body. It consists of the heart, blood vessels, arteries,
and veins. The human body’s network of blood vessels, veins, and capillaries is
over 96,560 kilometers long, and this is long enough to go around the world
more than twice. ( Cleveland Clinic)

Besides the circulatory system, the digestive system, endocrine
system, immune system, lymphatic system, nervous system, muscular system, reproductive system, respiratory system, urinary system, and the skin or integumentary system. Each of these systems has its function and role in ensuring the body functions properly.

In the story of Jesus’s crucifixion, we see that Jesus has lost so much blood,
and this may have caused a disruption to the human system at that moment.
However,I realize that death only took place when Jesus decided to give up his
spirit. This tells us a lot of hidden truths behind this crucifixion. I have
come to realize that each of us here today we are just beyond this physical
human body. Each of us we have a body, soul, and spirit.

There is a real person within you. Unseen in physical realms. Your emotions
and thought system are within the soul. But if you want to speak to God or hear
from God or have an extraordinary encounter with the Lord, it is through the
human spirit. In other words, it is the Holy Spirit in us.

John chap 16: 7 (NIV); ”But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

This tells us something, Jesus’s crucifixion is not something that we
should be sad about. But instead, rejoice because this is the true beginning of
power over death.

When Jesus died on the cross, he gave us a gift. Each of us has this
gift today, which is the gift of salvation. This gift of salvation means He
saves. In the Book of Genesis, we read the story of Adam and Eve. Before Eve
ate the apple, both Adam and Eve didn’t know they were naked. How come? How
come there did not see they were naked. But scripture tells us that the moment Eve
ate the apple, both Adam and Eve felt shy and started finding a place to
hide. What does this tell us?. Their eyes were open to see things that
were not planned by God. Sin has crept into the world. It is human nature called sin.

So before Jesus came, the world was under this sin. Since then, many generations have come, but it was a life of bondage and sin. When Jesus came, the only way to
save the world is by shedding blood that is to take away our
sins.

When we accept Jesus as our personal savior and believe He died on the
cross and took away our sins, we no longer live a sinful human nature
life. Instead, we live the God kind of life. We carry a new breed. This divine
life of God. It is like taking off your old shirt and wearing your new set of
cloth.

The best gift that Jesus gave us during this Good Friday is the gift of
salvation. When we know this true meaning of salvation, we will never take church
attendance lightly, we would never take communion lightly, we will never live
our life the same. We will stop murmuring. We will stop grumbling. We would not be easily offended. We will start using the gift of God in us for His Glory. It is no more for people. It is no more for money and title. But is only for the Glory of God. We will not live a frustrated life. The blood of Jesus that was shed for you and me, when we decide to follow Jesus truly, it changes our lives. This decision you make today is essential. It doesn’t mean if your grandfather is a Christian, you are automatically a Christian. You need to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour today. It changes the generation after us.

This divine life of God is so powerful that we radiate His Glory. We can never live a defeated Christian life when we have absorbed and soaked this true meaning of Good Friday. If you are going through any challenge today, cheer up and remember the victory of the blood of Jesus Christ. The real Spirit man of you wants to talk and hear from God. Take some time off this Easter weekend with the Holy Spirit. Listen carefully to what He tells you to do as he embarks on your next chapter in life. Let us embrace this true gift of Salvation. Your life will never be the same anymore!

Say this today: I have the life of God in me-R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today:”Abba Father, I thank you Lord for your Love. I thank you, Lord, for the blood of Jesus Christ sealed upon each of my readers here today. Amen

Application: Take this Easter Weekend seriously. Take time off with the Holy Spirit.

 

Have you all come across situations and asked yourself,” Where did I go wrong?”.

Have you all wondered how did you end up in a certain situation in life? It may be a delayed project. From 1 year to 2 years and suddenly when you look back, it has already been more than 10 years. You feel frustrated and you may have lost hope. It can be a shattered dream within you.

It can also be a messed-up relationship. A relationship that started with love, but as time went by it started to get bitter and one day you are left alone. There can be an issue of betrayal and trust. You may have trusted someone so much, but the trust has made you take wrong decisions in life. Bitter relationships and wrong companions may have led you to different temptations in life. It can be drugs, sexual immorality, or any temptations from the evil that you are unable to control.

It can also be a huge financial problem. From one debt to another debt and before you realize it, it is a huge circle of mess. Loan sharks, banks may be calling you to settle payments. You may be silently suffering inside expecting help.But you realise,the people close to you may have misjudge your actions and they ignore you. During this process you get hurt, tired, and frustrated.

You may be going through a season of fear,loneliness and frustration.You may not know what is the next step you should take.You may feel lost.Suddenly you are afraid to hope.Suddenly,there isn’t anyone around you that you can trust.

You may be given a project which is beyond your human capabilities.You just know you can never be able to do it.There is a sense of inferiority and lost.

You may be living a life of regrets today,but I would like to encourage my readers today,don’t stay long in this phase.You have to move forward.

Nobody knows what exactly you are going through, but I would like to reassure my readers, GOD KNOWS. The Holy Spirit knows the exact solution for your situation right now. You may not have a wise solution to solve the issues in your life, but He knows.

The good news is , everything that has taken place in your life is to help to nurture you and it is a process of maturing and learning. Nothing can be wrong in your life. It is very important to stay close to Jesus Christ. If you don’t have any human help for you right now, the good news is, if you know this Jesus Christ, you already have the solution.

Hebrews chap 13:5b ” Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”So we say with confidence,” The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

If you are in a situation of loss right now,I would like to encourage my readers to take charge of your life back.Nobody else is going to do it,except if you go forward and take your life back. Satan comes to steal,kill and destroy.Enough of lies and manipulation from the devil.Enough of crying or feeling sorry for yourself.Just be very bold and courageous to take your life back from the bondage of the devil.

If it is time,take your time back from the devil!

Take your marriage back from the devil!

Take your family back from the devil!

Take your health back from the devil!

Take your job back from the devil!

Take your finances back from the devil!

Take your God given dream back from the devil!

Take you joy back from the devil!

Take charge of your LIFE back!

How do we take charge of our lives back?

James chap 4 : 7 (NIV) Submit yourselves,then,to God.Resist the devil,and he will flee from you.

The verse above clearly speaks on how can we resist the devil.The one and only way is submission to God.As we submit to God,we resist the devil and he will just have to flee.

Say this today : ” I resist the devil out of my life”-R.J.JOHN

Application:

1.As Easter is approaching take time off to seek God.Minimum of at least 30 minutes a day.Start with worship songs,reading the Bible and just talking to God.

2.Learn to obey the instruction of the Spirit regardless of your human capabilities.

3.Stop dwelling on wrong thoughts.

Luke chap 13: 10-13 ( NIV): On a Sabbath, Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her,” Woman , you are set free from your infirmity.”Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.

I was listening to a sermon by Rev Matthew K Punnose, the Vicar of my home church, the St Thomas Marthoma Church in Malaysia yesterday. It dawned to me as I was listening to the sermon, this women was crippled for 18 years. I wonder how did she go through all these years? Just imagine walking bent. It must have been a season of pain and suffering.

This women was crippled as she was bent over and could not straighten up at all. Medical science may have describe this condition as Camptocormia, the bent spine syndrome. It is defined as abnormal flexion of the trunk, appearing in standing position, increasing during walking and abating in supine position. The causes of this bent spine syndrome can be muscular in origin or associated with various neurological disorders. This condition also known as Kyphosis, also known as roundback or hunchback, is a condition in which the spine in the upper back has an excessive curvature.It can be related to spine diseases or bone degeneration diseases which can be a result of infection, tumours , diseases of the connective tissue or muscle dystrophy.

No matter what medical science calls this condition, as this women was in the synagogue, Jesus called her forward and said ”You are FREE from this infirmity.”

This woman may be attending the synagogue for years but at that particular Sabbath, Jesus saw her. I was blessed listening to the promising assurance that my church Vicar emphasised upon, that Jesus saw her. Likewise Jesus sees you and me. Are you a Christian today, and you may be attending church for years, but you may feel crippled in one way or another? You try so many ways to get out of this crippled situation, but it doesn’t work. ”Hey, I have good news. Jesus saw you today.”

There may be some who feel crippled in various ways. It can be a season of dryness, loneliness, financial or emotional struggle or it could even be a health ailment. You may feel trapped. The world may call all this condition differently; for example ; diseases, bondages, psychiatric disorders, debts, suffering, poverty, curses and the list may go on. The world has so many names for this crippleness. But there is a spirit that is holding on to the situation if you are experiencing this crippled situation. Try reading the scripture above, it states the women has been crippled by a spirit for 18 years. The main culprit is a spirit. An evil spirit!

Jesus is the Lord of your Life. If you are in any crippled situation, take charge and rebuke the Spirit like how Jesus did for the women. Remember this, JESUS SAW YOU!

You may ask me,” What should I do now, as I know there is a spirit that is causing this crippled situation,”?

Do not fret my readers, just believe Jesus has seen you and the miracle has taken place. Bless yourself. Rebuke the spirit out of your life, out of your families life. Try it and watch it work in your life. Fill yourself with worship songs. Talk to God often. Just be assured of this.Jesus has seen you today.

You may be someone who has been going to church for years and you may feel crippled in one way or another, I would like to encourage each of my readers, do not stop worshipping GOD. Do not stop praising the Lord Jesus Christ.In this new year, trust Jesus like never before. I speak upon your life this moment ”You are FREE today”!

Say this today : I refuse to be bent any longer. -R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today : ” Abba Father, I thank you Lord for your mercy upon us. I rebuke any spirit of infirmity, any spirit of the evil out of our lives.In the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ.” Amen.

Application:

1. Do not stop Church attendance.
2. Stay close with Jesus.
3. Bless yourself more.

John 14 : 15-20

‘‘If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.

When I was writing today’s note I recalled my first ever supernatural encounter I had 12 years ago. I never shared this experience with anyone, but today I was moved to write this note for my readers. I was a student back then and it was past midnight that particular day. I was fast asleep, and I was sleeping, suddenly a rush of wind rushed through my room windows. Until today I still remember clearly how heavy was the sound, I woke up with the sound of the wind. My bed was next to the window, and my window was widely open because of the rush of wind. I felt a strong wind blewn into my spirit and it was such a real experience. You know like someone blow something into your mouth. The feeling was so real and the voice was ”SOPHIA”.I was shocked and was afraid thinking what was blewn into me.I was surprised my roommates were fast asleep in spite of the rushing loud wind.

I was afraid, thinking who is this Sophia and I rushed down from 14th floor to the 8th floor of my hostel to meet a friend of mine who is a prayerful person.”I was so afraid of the audible voice, imagine I actually rushed down to 8th floor in the middle of the night to find her. I still remember knocking on her doors to wake her up.When she opened the doors, I was glad she was awake.

I told her, someone with the name of Sophia entered into my body. I am serious.”She laughed. I told her, ”This is nothing funny. Someone really entered me.” She held my hands and explained to me.

”Sophia means WISDOM in greek. You had a very supernatural experience. This is the Spirit of Wisdom that was poured out into your spirit.”I was like ‘huh”?

She sent me back to my room encouraging me to listen to a Christian sermon by Pastor Chris Oyakilhome entitled 3 kinds of wisdom.”

These are the few excerpts from the sermon. When God talks about SOPHIA, God is dealing with excellent things. Knowledge of His will in all wisdom.SOPHIA means the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. SOPHIA means Wisdom of GOD. It gives INSIGHT INTO REALITIES.Insight into all level of learning including science.Insight into hidden things including symbolic language. Things that have difficulty you will have the answer. The wisdom of God is deposited deep into your Spirit.

I was in tears as I listened to the sermon throughout the night. I felt very blessed to have this experience. I had peace. At that moment I haven’t started writing. I never imagined writing would be a calling in my life. I never thought I would write and these notes will go to different nations. My roommates slept soundly that night not realising the strong wind. The next morning, I did ask them did they realise the strong wind. They did not.

Today, I have graduated and looking back at all those years, God has indeed deposited so much in me, and when I read my own notes, I believe it is not from me, but it is the Lord himself, the Spirit of Truth.

That encounter was so real, and many may not even believe or understand this experience. But this encounter was so real and I would always remember this encounter. The rush of wind was so real, the audible voice of God, ”SOPHIA” was so real in my Spirit till this moment.

Today, I am a medical doctor by grace called to serve Jesus Christ in this ministry and an author by grace. I believe there is so much more that needs to be done. Every day I am learning to trust God more and more. I believe these notes that I write, will speak to my readers. I pray you will be comforted knowing Jesus is the Lord of your life.

Proverbs chap 4 : 5-9 ”Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this; Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her and she will honour you. She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.

Dear folks, this Holy Spirit is so real. When you allow Him to be part of your life, you will do things you never imagined before. You will go nations you never expected. You will excel in every area of your life. You will be a blessing to everyone that comes to you. This wisdom is deposited deep in your spirit. It is time to get it out!Remember this,”YOU ARE ANNOINTED”!

If you are in a very difficult situation today, don’t fret. You only need wisdom. The good news is, there is Wisdom of God deposited in you to get you out of this situation. You have SOPHIA !

It is deep within you. You know what to do. The Holy Spirit is in you. Trust God! Trust yourself! The solution is in your hands! You are not alone. The Holy Spirit in you is your helper.

Say this today : ”There is so much Wisdom deposited in me”-R.J.JOHN

Application :

1. Spend time with God.This is the only way to grow in the Wisdom of God.
2. Obey and listen to the instruction of the Spirit.

Prayer:

”Abba I pray for each of my readers today, that the Wisdom of God that is deposited deep in their Spirit will grow. Bless them with INSIGHT INTO REALITIES. As they meditate on the Word of God, they will experience you like never before.”Amen

Do you all love daisies? One of my favorite flowers are daisies. Daisies come from a plant family called Asteraceae, which also includes aster flowers, ragweed, and sunflowers. Daisies can be found in many parts of the world, including North America. Daisies have been around since 2200 B.C when ancient Egyptians used them as herbal medicine.

There are few interesting facts about daisies. One single daisy flower is actually made up of two separate flowers. The center petals are one flower surrounded by the ”rays” of another flower.Daisies grow all year round.New gardeners would love daisies as daisies are naturally resistant to many plant diseases and pests.However,unfortunately,the English daisy ( Bellis perennis) is considered a stubborn weed in North American lawns.

Daisies are very much related to innocence, purity, new beginnings, true love, motherhood and hope. It signifies the beauty of God inside out. Daisies are delicate just the way there are. Just imagine yourself sitting in a garden full of daisies. How beautiful is that?

Isaiah 35: 1-2: “Even the wilderness and desert will be glad in those days. The wasteland will rejoice and blossom with spring crocuses. Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy! The deserts will become as green as the mountains of Lebanon, as lovely as Mount Carmel or the plain of Sharon. There the Lord will display his glory, the splendor of our God.”

The flowers here signify the joy and fulfillment of God’s Kingdom. When we obey the Lord’s instruction and follow His Word, we will be able to see His Kingdom in spite of challenges or struggles in life.

Use this verse as part of your prayer when you feel confused and lonely, for God is with you and He wants you to experience His glory. 

Look at yourself as someone who is so filled with the Kingdom of God, that it reflects innocence,purity, new beginnings, and the love of God in you. When you are so full of these, you can only pass on these qualities to your loved ones around you.

Say this today : I am so full of the Kingdom of God-R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today: ‘‘Abba, I thank you Lord for reminding me that you have chosen me to do great and mighty things for your Kingdom.Thank you for this promise that I will bloom inside out for the glory of God. Amen”

Application: Spend 2 minutes a day watching yourself in the mirror.Bless yourself.Speak forth good words and create a cloud of blessing upon your life.

About 17 years ago, I met this friend at the airport. I introduce myself to her, and since then, God has given us this special bond, which is called friendship. This friend is beautiful , bold and courageous.

When I recall my years of friendship, I didn’t exactly click with her automatically. We had different mindsets. We had different goals in life. It took some time. It took years to actually get to know each other, to gain trust, and indirectly, I believe God has placed her as one of the key people in me achieving my destiny. She was a key person because she was my prayer partner. She never gave up on me.

It was my 4th or 5th year of friendship, she came to me and told me.”Let us start praying together. We would faithfully pray together those days. Those days were precious.Are we perfect friends? I won’t say yes. We have our differences. We have our disagreements , but the one and only thing that connects us is the prayer of agreement that we started years ago. We were young, excited for life, we both had huge dreams, and God knew in order to achieve this huge dream, we both need a prayer partner.

Her name is Avelynn Grace. She is a beautiful soul inside out.She is intelligent, talented ,loving, caring and someone who takes an extra mile for a person. Today is her birthday, I thought of dedicating this note to her and I believe in years to come this note will be in my future volumes of Joy of the Lord is my Strength series to remind someone out there,friendship matters.Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

If you are someone here who has a good friend in your life, learn to treasure them. Devils love breaking relationships and friendships. So many lies have been manipulated to break genuine friendships.If you were upset with some friends in your life, it is always wise to reconcile. It is important to pray for our friends.

Job 42 : 10 : When Job prayed for his friends,the Lord restored his fortunes,giving him twice as much as before.

At the same time, it is also very important to let go of certain friends who just doesn’t care. God removes certain people in order to achieve our destiny. But at the same time, certain friends are needed to reach our destiny.

One of them, I believe is you Avelynn. God bless you abundantly this New Year!

Say this today : Two are better than one-R.J.JOHN

Application : Do something nice for a good friend of yours today. Pray for your friend.

Prayer for today : Dear readers,join me as I pray this prayer of agreement for Avelynn. ”Abba, I commit Avelynn into your hands .I thank you Lord,that you bless the works of her hands.I give you praise for goodness is running after her this new year.”Amen.

COVID-19 pandemic has taught each and every one of us, that life is very precious. This pandemic has also thought us, we are living in another new era. This pandemic hit most of the countries worldwide in late 2019. It is 2022 now, and sadly we still see numbers of cases are still rising.

When we listen to the news today, there is so much insecurity, fear, and never-ending negative news that may or may not affect us subconsciously. We are living in a social media world and hence every single tiny piece of information be it the truth or false information is easily spread.

Research shows that what we see on news can significantly impact our mental health. Exposure to consistent negative news can affect the well-being of a person. Many may become upset as COVID-19 challenges continue to rise. Indirectly these challenges may cause someone to be bitter, upset, frustrated, insecure, and fearful.

Regardless of whatever challenges you may be facing today, I would like to encourage my readers to turn your eyes upon Jesus. If the devil is giving you wrong negative thoughts, be firm by rejecting those thoughts.

Thoughts of condemnation.Thoughts of fear.

”You can never make it.”

Don’t bother hoping.”

Your hopes will disappoint you.”

”You will never reach your dream. ”

”Your dreams are just a fantasy ”.

”God is not with you. He has forgotten you.”

The devil can continue attacking your thought system and indirectly you are allowing the devil to win. I am here to encourage each of my readers here, this JESUS is real. He is not just someone up there who is ignorant of our needs and prayers. He is real. Jesus died on the cross for you and me. If you have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, trust me He Saves.

Acts chap 16: 30-31 ”Sir, what must I do to be saved?”So they said,” Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

Whatever challenges it can be, this 2022, turn your eyes upon JESUS. Enough is enough. Deep down in your heart, you know and have experienced this Lord Jesus Christ. Never allow the devil to plant these negative thoughts in you. Trust me, Enough is enough!

Say this today: Jesus SAVES-R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today: ”Abba, I thank you Lord that you SAVE. Thank you for being patient with me with all my tantrums and frustration. I thank you, Abba, that your love never fails. Thank you God I’m turning my eyes to you O Lord. ”Amen

Application:

1. Start the year RIGHT.

2. It is your life. Nobody is going to fix your life except yourself. Set apart time to get to know this JESUS.You have too.