SNAP OUT OF IT

It was a discovery so great for me when I read through Spirit Controlled Temperament written by Tim LaHaye. I was able to finally able to realise that I was a combo of the Phlegmatic and the Melancholy. Great discovery right? I was amazed by the strengths that both temperaments possessed. But with the strengths come weaknesses as well which isn't something to laugh about.

Over the years, there have been up and down moments, I've gone in and out of those 'melancholic' states. I usually excused it for the nature, as a matter of fact, those very close to me understood me as well. But I've come upon a new light, if you intend to go far in the journey of destiny, you've got to SNAP OUT OF the Weaknesses of your natural temperament and states.

Today, the charge is to step out of your weaknesses into Christ strength, allow God's ability to magnify itself through you. The things I've been able to do on this Visionary journey, should naturally be difficult and require an external drive. But God, who is the One at work on my inside has been the Driver of my Life, he steers me up and helps me snap out of the natural tendencies of my temperament. Some people may consider me a Choleric because I pester people and literally stand on their necks to get things done, I may be as sociable as a Sanguine as it relates to the task at hand. I call meetings and interact, I love to meet people ask questions and explore. New abilities and strengths are been developed day by day.

Never forget, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new"

Central Truth: As a New Creation in Christ you're are not limited by the limitations of your temperament.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 5:17

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LORD, continue your work in me, and manifest your strength in areas of my weaknesses in Jesus Name.

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BELIEVERS AND BUILDERS

In the journey of Vision there are many kinds of people you'd come across. These people may either be for your vision, or against your vision. Many times as young Visionaries, we love to seek for people to buy into the vision, to believe in what we do, to believe in us and the  dreams of our hearts. This request is often granted, but it is not always sufficient. Today, I was privileged to meet Chichi Umuseaka the Founder of 9ineteen Networks, on a campaign we are about to carry out in Precious Jewels Development Initiative. While returning, the thought came into my heart, that there are two kinds of people, Builders of Vision and Believers in Vision.

If you intend to go further and faster in your journey into the vision, you must first  seek for Builders, and have a handful of them. Having builders will raise the vision to heights you never thought possible. Schedule meetings with top people in your field, ask for them to be your mentors, learn from them, read their updates on social media, follow their shows. Remember Jesus, he chose out the 12; the builders of the vision first before launching out into public ministry where it was recorded a number of times that "great multitudes followed him"

Obviously, they believed in the vision, but they were not builders. In the end only 120 disciples received the Holy Spirit in the upper room and spread the faith round the world. They were builders.

Though the builders may not be on your core team like Jesus, but you should maintain a cordial relationship with them.

Central Truth: Seek for Builders of the vision, they would uplift God's vision for your life far more than you can do with those who only believe in you.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Matthew 8:1

PRAYER
LORD, send my way people that will build up the vision that you've given to me in Jesus Name.

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REMEMBER

Man has the tendency to forget the good and acts of kindness received. This was displayed in the lives of the children of Israel, when at the face of difficulties they rebel, revolt and disobey God. They were quick to forget God's previous goodness.

As the year draws to an end, be quick to remember God's goodness to you. Focus on the testimonies that you've had in the course of the year. As you are crossing over into the new year, forget the Previous difficulties and challenges and hold on to what God is showing you ahead. The 'red sea' is parted before you, so don't look back.

For someone reading this tonight, God would have you know that "He is the Rewarder". The word says "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" Perhaps you've been expecting a reward, a blessing, a gift from someone or a group of people, God wants you to look to Him from Now. HE IS THE REWARDER.

Central Truth: Don't give in to having short term memories. Remember God's goodness.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Psalms 103:2

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CHRIST OR FATHER CHRISTMAS?

This season (Christmas) is a unique one, one that is remarkable. However, for many, the mental picture that comes to mind when Christ is mentioned is Holidays, Plenty of food, merriment, and most especially Father Christmas.

The identity of Father Christmas has so engulfed our minds that the essence of the season is often times lost. Today during Christmas we take kids to go see Father Christmas, they're happy to receive gifts. Is that all?

Let's get back to the scriptures to get an understanding. It is  recorded that wise men came from the east to give gifts to Jesus and to worship. Christmas is a about Jesus, today Jesus is still in the 'Manger' though not literally, but he's amongst the less privileged, the homeless, the naked, those in prison. The wise men gave precious gifts, we are to do likewise this season, the Shepherds Praised God, we are to do likewise this season, though the savior has not and would never be reborn, we must live with the revelation of God's plan that was FINISHED in Jesus Christ.

Here's why you should celebrate Jesus "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."

Central Truth: Christmas is not for Father Christmas but for Jesus Christ. Don't let Santa seize the show.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 9:6

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LORD, help me to live in the understanding of what Jesus came to accomplish for us in Jesus Name.
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A VIRTUOUS WOMAN

I read the Proverbs 31 description once and realised something. It says "A virtuous woman who can find?" It's a question, the answer is GOD. God is the first groom that everyone has, either as a man or a woman.

The beautiful thing about this is that any lady can be a virtuous woman. It has nothing to do with background, past life, or mistakes made. Only one thing is needful, a Fruitful and vibrant relationship with God. I've come to appreciate women, from the one who gave me birth, my little sister, my late grandma, friends, other family members and women achieving great things in different areas of life.

As with everything in life, process is required. Success in anything doesn't come overnight but overtime. The foundation for being a virtuous woman is Character. The beauty of character cannot be compared to anything.

Today, the charge to the ladies is that God can and He is willing to make you better everyday. To the men, appreciate every woman in your life. Sometimes, I'm amazed when I realise that there are only two kinds of people God made, that's the male and female. God could have created a third gender but he didn't. He has a purpose. Appreciate Women.

Central Truth: Any lady can grow to be a Virtuous woman, only let God groom you.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 31:1

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LORD, help me to understand the purpose and power of being a male/female in Jesus Name.
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PUT YOUR BODY UNDER

Naturally from birth, we've been programmed to respond to whatever the flesh demands, from the crying baby to the angry man, from the glutton to the addict, each one responds to the dictates of the flesh. However, we are in the New Testament times, we operate by a different set of rules.

The scripture says  "Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh". Your body is subject to your spirit, which is also your inner man. Now that you're in Christ, you are a new creation and you've got the Divine Nature (2 Peter 1:3-4). Your Divine status supersedes your earthly status.

I've come to realise that our feelings are voices, and indeed a Language, a Language spoken by the body. The next time when your body tries to tell you not to fast, or to attend that prayer meeting, or to go for that vigil, you can always speak to it. God created you to have Dominion and that must begin by conquering your selfish desires. That's what Adam and Eve failed to do. They were created to dominate the earth, but they failed the very first test to conquer their own selves. Thank God for the restoration that has come through Jesus our Lord.

Central Truth: Your body is subject to your spirit and not the other way around.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:12

CONFESSION
I am not a slave to my body.
I respond to the directions in my Spirit man.
I do not indulge myself in selfish pleasures.
I pursue godliness at all times.
My body is the temple of God.
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DOMINATE

Today, a top member of staff at the office brought her two kids to work. Immediately, they began to touch the time machine, run around the building playing hide and seek, one of them even hid under my table. They practically took over the office, the noise level increased and of course they made a huge difference to the normal office environment. They were cautioned a bit, but they still played. They can't conform to the environment, it's not in their nature.

Contrary to what is believed, domination isn't a product of well devised strategy or arms. It is a nature programmed into each one of us by default. However, this nature can only function by having the heart of a child. Jesus rightly said "... Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven". Children, like the ones in the office today, are free in their minds, the limitations that adults have come to accept aren't present in their minds.

In order to really live the dominion lifestyle, there is a need to become as a child. It's written "where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty",today allow the Spirit of God to eliminate all barriers you've set up in your mind which limits the working of God in you and through you.

Central Truth: it's only those with the mindset of children that really dominate.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Matthew 18:3, 2 Corinthians 3:17

PRAYER:
LORD, by your Spirit I release myself from every limitations of the mind in Jesus Name. I declare that my mind is transformed in Jesus Name.
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STAY FIT

Today, several people pay huge sums and spend incredible hours in the gym to develop fitness. There are benefits attached to this, the scriptures also records that "... bodily exercise PROFITETH little". There's an advantage in being fit physically.

Nevertheless, it must be noted that there's more to being fit than going to the gym or getting a six-Pack. That extra is Godliness. You know that feeling you have when you can lift your hands in worship to God without any condemnation, shame, doubt or guilt. You know that confidence you have that your prayers would always be heard. That assurance you have of your Salvation. These kind of results cannot be obtained in the gym, no matter how long you spend in there.

The charge today is to embrace godliness, it would give you sound mind, peace and prosperity. The gym might give you biceps, but godliness will give you access to all God's provision for your life. See the end of the scriptures quoted above "For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

Embrace godliness today.

Central Truth: Godliness profits more than anything in life.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: 1 Timothy 4:8

PRAYER
LORD, help me embrace godliness for Daily living in Jesus Name.
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GETTING DRESSED FOR YOUR DESTINATION

While going to the Redemption camp on Friday, I had to dress up bearing in mind the cold atmosphere that is present in the camp. On the way, I realised that I was sweating a little bit and the sun was also giving his best smile. The bus was tight and the heat was a little above normal, I couldn't afford to taken off anything I was wearing. while all these went on, what kept coming to my mind was 'I'm dressed for the destination'. I know the camp would be very cold, windy and all, and to be able to combat that I've got to be well covered up.

These thoughts and situation relates well with destiny and the pursuit of purpose. When you're on a journey to make a difference in your world, you've got to get dressed for it. You may sweat, be laughed at, be uncomfortable, but it's only temporary. It would soon Come to pass. When you see a woman in a weeding gown, you immediately conclude that she's on the way to the altar. Every destiny has its own regalia, it's own requirements. Been on this path of destiny means you've got to be Dressed with God's Presence, God's power, God's Wisdom. As you do these, you would face challenges, but know that they're temporary. Don't 'undress' because of worldly pleasure and pressure. Stay clothed with the armor of God, stay dressed.

Central Truth: getting dressed for where God would have you go is a must.

PRAYER:
LORD, help me not to bow to the temporary challenges of life, help me remain dressed for that destination in Jesus Name.
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GRANDPA'S PORTRAIT

During my grandpa's 80th birthday, there was a gift presented to him. It was a portrait, a drawing of one of his pictures. It turned out that the artist didn't do a great job. It looked like someone else. I knew the portrait was the picture of someone, but one thing was certain, it wasn't grandpa. Whenever it comes to mind it makes me laugh and laugh.

Today, you've got to understand that no one other than God knows you so well. Infact David said, "For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust"
God knows you in depth and there is no need to pretend in his presence because everything is open before His eyes.

So what portrait of you are people painting?? Does it look like what God shows you in His word? Today, that picture is not in grandpa's parlour anymore. On his 81st birthday he demanded for another portrait. We had another picture framed and enlarged. Now we had a real Picture, and people didn't have to guess if it was grandpa.

Let God paint the picture of who you are. When men do so, it would always be incomplete. Rest in God's word.

Central Truth: Only God's painting of you is the real one.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: PSALM 103:14

PRAYER
LORD, I surrender myself and accept only your true description for my life in Jesus Name.
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IT GETS CLEARER WHEN YOU ASK

With the development in Internet technology and the vast information at our finger tips it has become very easy to be informed. When you input a Word into the search engine of Google for instance, in less than 1 second, thousands and millions of results come up. You asked and the answers came.

Now,if a man-made search engine could make this possible, how much more God? Ever before Google was founded, God had given us that opportunity in Matthew 7:7 when he said "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened"

Do you know that ever before you ask, God not only knows what you want to ask, but already has the answers? He can tell you things to come and how to prepare for them. Google can give you valuable information, but only God can give Revelation. Information is good but revelation is much more better. It is the food of your spirit. Information feeds your mind, revelation feeds your Spirit man.

Today's charge is to believe God so much so that when you want to pray, you go into His presence with a heart full of Thanksgiving knowing that your expectations are not only already known to Him, but are already granted.

Central Truth: ASK GOD!

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Matthew 7:7-8

ACTION POINT:
Take a moment today and ask God for that which has been on your heart
Expect an answer. God can hear.
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LIFE IS IN PHASES

Life is in phases. We are expected by God to maximise each phase, to make the most of each moment we breathe on this side of eternity.

Someone called in the other day and spoke about his current Place of employment in a tone that wasn't encouraging. Immediately the thoughts kicked in that this was just a phase in his life. God intentionally allowed us to be bound by time so as to live a life that can be measured and accounted for.

The book of Ecclesiastes couldn't have put it better. It is written "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven". Back in the secondary school, our Yoruba teacher would always say 'No condition is permanent'. Truly, we are constantly moving from one phase of life to another.

For the fact that you are not where you are yesterday you should be THANKFUL, and for the fact that God has plans for your Future you should be Expectant and filled with HOPE.

Appreciate your current level and see God take you from Glory to Glory.

Central Truth: Life is in Phases. Be thankful and hopeful.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 3:1

PRAYER
LORD, I appreciate how far you've brought me and I'm certain that I would reach your expected end for my life.
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SEEING IS BELIEVING

Truly seeing is believing,but it depends on the kind of eyes used to see. We have the natural sight, and we have the sight of Faith. After Abraham had inquired of God it is written thus "And he BELIEVED in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness"- emphasis added. Abraham believed what God showed to him. God showed him the stars in the sky and said "so shall thy seed be" and he believed. There and then God counted that act as righteousness.

For whatever God shows to you in the realm of your imagination, or what he impacts to your heart via the Word, it is expected of you that you Believe it. Whatever God says is as good as DONE. God is not showing you because he expects you to bring it to pass, He is showing it to you because He can make it happen. In the real world, when a contractor is to build a skyscraper for instance, he creates pictures and a sample to be presented to the client. Now, the client may know nothing about how to build one, but the contractor can, he has the materials, man power and technical know how to build a skyscraper for you.

In like manner, God is committed to bring what he has said to pass in your life, because He has everything needed to bring His dream for your life to pass. Trust him to bring His Word to fulfilment. He CANNOT fail.

Central Truth: Believe what you see as long as you see through the eyes of Faith.
FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Genesis 15:6

PRAYER:
LORD, I trust that you would bring your word to pass in my life. Show me my part and grant me the Grace to do it in Jesus Name.
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IT'S TIME TO TRUST GOD MORE

I sat to eat today and I thought to myself how come we trust those who make the food so much. We just see an eatery and we walk in to order whatever we want as it relates to what they offer. Then we consume what is laid before us. That's trust. Real Trust. With No questions asked we let our tummy enjoy the delicacies that slide down the throat.

It's really time to trust God more. The heart of man is said to be desperately wicked. In other words, we can't always tell what someone is planning. But God has said in His word that His thoughts towards us are good and not of evil. Certainly, when God asks you to jump, he would catch you. He cannot deny his word because denying His Word is like Denying Himself. God is God and His Word is the same as Himself.

What has God said to you? Perhaps it's yet to come to pass. Wait on Him. More importantly TRUST him to bring His Word to pass. It is written "They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever"

Central Truth: Trust God more. He is more than able to bring His Word to pass in your life.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Psalm 125:1

PRAYER
LORD, help me to continually keep my heart set on you, let me not be weary in waiting in Jesus Name
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I DIDN'T COME FOR HIM

Yesterday, I met one of the teenagers that attended SEIZE THE FUTURE, we got talking and she spoke about her experience and the impact of the program. She spoke positively about the whole event, then she paused and talked about a particular incident that occurred with the way she was treated by another teenager who assisted at the event. While I tried to apologize on his behalf, she made this remarkable statement, 'It's okay, I didn't come because of him'. Her sincerity got me, here was a young teen who knew how to focus on the needful and let the little things pass away.

How many times have you let little words and actions of others weigh you down, or put you in a mood that is not resourceful, or perhaps you've even chosen not to forgive those who hurt you. That should not be the case. Someone rightly said "Wisdom is knowing what to overlook"

See what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14:20 "Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men"
When you walk in understanding, issues that others consider big would be nothing to you.

Central Truth: Have understanding. Know what to overlook.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 14:20

PRAYER:
LORD, I receive understanding and wisdom today to know the things to overlook in Jesus Name.
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HE GAVE US HIS BEST

God is the greatest example there is. While mankind was dead in Sin he gave us His best, Jesus Christ even without asking for it.

Consider the Scripture in Romans it says "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"

One reason why many Christians fail to trust that God would grant their request is not because of the absence of Faith(because every believer already has a measure of Faith- 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 12:3) but because there's insufficient knowledge on how great Jesus Is. When you come to know the weight of the sacrifice that Jesus gave, you'd realise that your needs are already met in Christ and you'd be expectant of answers whenever you ask.

Today appreciate God's goodness and kindness shown to mankind through Jesus Christ.

Central Truth: God's goodness is overwhelming. Appreciate Him today for the gift of Salvation or receive Him today if you have not. Simply ask Him to be your Lord and Personal Savoir.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:32

PRAYER:
LORD, give me a deeper understanding of what Jesus accomplished for me in Jesus Name.

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SEIZE THE DAY

We've spoken so much about Seizing the Future. Certainly we will! However, we can only seize the Future when we seize each day. In other words, to realise God's plan and purpose for your life, there is a need to take each day with intentionality. There's a need to take tiny steps everyday.

The Psalms record thus "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom". When you learn to number your days, taking records of your actions and how it aligns with your purpose, you would gain more wisdom for the journey ahead. There's really nothing that differentiates a Monday from a Wednesday, the difference is what you do in each day.

You don't need to wait for a new week,new month, or new year to start living your purpose. It starts NOW. Ask God to show you what you need to do each day and Expect His answer. He loves you top much to allow the Future take you by Surprise.

It's time you began to Seize your Day!

Central Truth: Each day matters in destiny.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Psalm 90:12

PRAYER:
LORD, Grant me wisdom daily to make the most of each day of my life in Jesus Name.

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BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING

Anxiety is a way of life for many. Anxiety differs from anticipation. Anticipation energizes you, it gives hope and positive expectations. Anxiety is often related to fear, it consumes you, drains you of the needed energy to do the task you should everyday.

Even as this year races to an end, God want you to know you've got nothing to be anxious about. Paul writing to the Philippians said  "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God"

So rather than worry be expectant. God is only committed to granting the expectations of the Righteous and not their anxieties or worries.
Pray more in this season. Expect better things.

Central Truth: Be expectant of good things and not anxious.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Philippians  4:6

PRAYER
LORD, I cast all my cares on you. Through your divine power I steer clear of every reason to be worried in this season in Jesus Name.

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TALK ISN'T CHEAP

One way God's vision for your life will come to manifestation is by continually discussing it. Many times in the Christian circles, it's been said that we shouldn't talk about one's plans and directions because there might be some wicked people somewhere waiting to kill those dreams. Yes there are and would always be Devils and wicked people out to terminate God's dream for your life. That's why being prayerful and watchful is very important.

Today we would look at the story of Joseph. It was recorded "And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed. For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf......And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.

Looking at the life of Joseph you'd realise that God's dream for his life advanced as he kept speaking about it. The first time he only saw his brother's sheaves bowing before him, the next time he saw stars and also the moon and the sun bowing down.

It's a Spiritual law that Life and Death are in the power of the tongue. So, whenever you speak, you give LIFE to that idea, vision God has placed in your heart. That's why you shouldn't joke with your Words. You are a king, and where the Word of a King is there is power. Have you spoken to your brethren about your dreams? Are you so much concerned about what their reactions would be? You need not be. Engage the power of tour tongue today.

One proof that you have faith in God's plan for your life is to speak it out. In the world they need to see before believing, in the Kingdom, we believe, speak and then receive.

Central Truth: Give utterance to God's vision for your life. Talk ain't cheap afterall.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Genesis 37:1-10

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1. Create time today to discuss your dreams with your friends, family and close associates. See what happens. You'd be amazed how things start to take shape.
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SOMETHING BETTER CAN COME FORTH

Many times we are faced with challenges and trials that seem to overwhelm. It could be in your Academics, Finance, Relationships, Family etc. When this happens it may appear as though all hope is lost and that you'd drown in it. However, when you look at the men and women in scripture you'd realise that out of adversity came opportunities.

Today, we'd look at the riddle Samson put forth. It is recorded thus:"And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle". The first part says "out of the eater came forth meat". Now, in the natural sense the lion was supposed to tear Samson to pieces. The natural strength of man cannot match that of a lion. Through God's Divine energy, Samson killed the lion and then he made the riddle-Out of the eater came forth meat. In other words, what was supposed to destroy him became something that benefited him in the end. Meat came out of the eater(the lion) .

Can I say to you, that that situation in your life, or challenge you're currently facing, if you'd engage God's power already resident in you, it would become something which would bring forth great testimonies. Let God's power flow through you to transform your adversities into opportunities.

Central Truth: God can bring out great testimonies from your biggest challenges.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Judges 14:14

PRAYER:
LORD, endue me with power from on high to do the impossible. Bring opportunities out of my adversities in Jesus Name.

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GET READY TO TAKE ON MORE

Taking a cue from the great men seen in scriptures, you'd realise that they accomplished so much for God in their little lives. They lived for God and affected mankind so much so that they're still remembered today. To those who consistently stay on the path of purpose there always seems to be more and more doors of responsibility opened up to them.

To the lazy and those who complain, they do so because they choose not to walk through the open doors of responsibility. You've been given much by God, God has invested so much into you as his creature. However, it's through responsibility that the Grace God has put into you would manifest to your world.

As long as you stay on the path that God has placed you in, be sure that many more responsibilities would come knocking on your door. At one time it was said of Dr. Myles Munroe that he had over 900 invitations to minister around the world in one year. When you look at the number of days in the year-365, you'd already realise that he practically wouldn't have a day off. He might not have honored the whole invitations, but knowing that he is needed world over wouldn't just be something to be celebrated but something that would require the might to God to accomplish.

In this season, be ready to take on more for God, be ready to do more as it relates to God's vision for your life. Don't stay where you've always been. Jesus clearly stated this when he said: For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

Central Truth: Be ready to take on more. God would be there to supply the Grace.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13: 12

PRAYER:
LORD, as I take on more as led by you, let your strength me made available to me in Greater measure in Jesus Name.
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GIVE HONOR

When you give honor you position yourself to be a recipient of the same. Arrogance is detrimental to destiny. You cannot go far in life without honoring the vessels that God has positioned to be a blessing to you.

While returning home yesterday, a conversation broken out in the bus, people were talking about the fact that they don't want another war in the country. It so happened that a man who had been recruited as a fighter during the war was in the bus. He narrated the experience they had during the war, how that he lost contact with his parents, people being maimed and killed daily. From the conversation it now became apparent that our Leaders during that period did their best to keep the nation together. Nigeria is a nation with a unique destiny. I'm proud to be born here. In the end, I began to respect the likes of Rtd. Gen Yakubu Gowon, Rtd Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, who were young when they took up the mantle of Leadership of the nation. Their sacrifices and contributions are well received and they should be honored.

This also filters into the Kingdom as well. The anointing is needed to make a difference in the lives of others. There is a need to respect and honor the vessels God has positioned in your life. Pray for them, serve them, sow into their lives. It would bring tremendous blessings to you. In Romans 13 the Scripture says "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.......Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour."

Central Truth: Give Honor.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Romans 13:1,7
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WILL IT REALLY CHANGE WITH TIME??

While growing up, I used to think things got better with time. I thought as time goes on improvements will automatically happen and then we'd all be happy. It's more like having 'your head in the clouds'. If this were true, then we shouldn't be having 70year old men and women who are still unsaved. We shouldn't be having people engaging in destructive habits since they know it's been affecting their health. Why would a man who has heard the gospel preached until now remain unsaved? Thought it was all about age. No its not.

QUOTE: It is Decision not Time that causes Change.

As a matter of fact the scriptures says that "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold". Apparently things won't automatically get better. This season is one where life altering decisions must be taken. God is not going to override your will in bringing his will to pass. God wants to partner with you to make great things happen through you for the advancement of His Purpose.

It's been over two thousand years since The Lord Jesus Christ completed his assignment on earth and the church is still waxing stronger. Amidst this is a generation that chooses to disprove the existence of God. You'd have thought after 2000 years the whole world would be converted.

These are the last days and God is revealing more of Himself to those who are ready to live for him. Don't expect your life and those of others to automatically get better. Start with a Decision today. It could be praying more, interceding for someone, giving a gift, etc. Make that decision and follow-through. You'd be blessed as you do so.

Central Truth: Things don't automatically change. Change begins with a decision.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Matthew 24:12

PRAYER:
LORD,lead me as I take life changing decisions in this season in Jesus Name.
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THE TWO KINDS OF LEARNING

We all want to learn, at least most people do. There's a quest to know and discover what is out there. There such vast knowledge in the world today that it would take eternity to digest all of them. However, there are two kinds of learning. Learning before an experience and Learning after an experience. Both are inevitable. What matters is your perspective in using both.

When you learn before an experience you position yourself to gather all the needed information, resources and contacts that would make what you're about venturing into result in a huge success. When you learn from an experience you gather insight from what you've done, both from the successes and the mistakes you made. It's important to engage the two forms of learning.

One reason why people make lots of mistakes is that they refuse to engage either forms of these learning methods. Some over prepare and may hit their mark only to just jump off to something else. Others don't prepare well and fail and give up in the process. You must leverage the two kind of learning in every area of your life.

The way to learn before an experience is through books, messages, attending conferences, connecting with mentors and influencers. The way to learn after an experience is to have a personal evaluation via reflection. I've learnt from John Maxwell that engaging the Law of Reflection transforms experience into insight. So, in essence there's no bad experience and you cannot be over prepared for an experienced. Just stick to the Learning Principle.

Keep Learning.

Central Truth: What determines whether an experience is good or not is judged by your choice to learn from it.

ACTION POINT:
1. Identify something you want to venture into-a relationship, a career pursuit, business etc . begin to learn all you can through books and other avenues outlined above and practice accordingly.

2. Point to an event in your life and begin to engage the law of reflection. Turn your experience into Insight.
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EVERYDAY IS GOD'S DAY

While growing up, my Grandparents usually did something. Whenever they were to go out, they based the success and the outcome of their day on whether they met the opposite sex on their way out. Once my grandma steps out and meets a man she says confuses it would be a great day. Same also for grandpa. When he met a female first, he'd conclude that his journey would be favourable. They got more certain about the success of each outing by the number of the opposite sex they meet. Funny right?

In the beginning we see God making great things each day. Everyday God saw everything that he had made and he called it GOOD. There's a popular song we usually sing "This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it". This ought to be your attitude every single day. Even day is God's day. Enjoy it. Do your best with it. Expect the Best everyday because God has promised to load you daily with his benefits.

The wordings of that song was expressed in Psalms 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Rejoicing here is a conscious action. It's something you do deliberately. Don't look at your feelings or what is going on around you. JUST REJOICE!

Central Truth: Everyday is God's day so rejoice and be glad in it.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Psalm 118:24

CONFESSION
My day is Blessed.
Today is God's day I would rejoice and be glad in it.
Nothing weighs me down because I walk by faith of the word of God and not by what I see.
My joy is unspeakable and will know no bounds in Jesus Name.
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BREAKTHROUGH??

In many places where prayers are raised, one of the many things prayed about is breakthrough. People are eager to get into a different level in life, to enter a new phase which is considerably better than the previous one. When you split the word in two, you'd have Break-Through. Now, what does the word break mean? It means to fracture or to split something into pieces. For that to happen, there must be conscious effort, force must be applied and exerted on something for it to be split. Take for instance cracking a coconut, it often requires continuous effort before it finally cracks open. Now that's Break Through. The consistent application of force eventually opens the nut.

QUOTE: He who desires to see breakthroughs should at least be breaking Something.
- Oluwatobi Adesanya

Favor is never an excuse for refusing labour. As a matter of fact, man (Adam) was a workaholic before the fall. Everything he did was wonderful, in fact God had to see what he would call the animals. Adam was so hard working that God practically had to put him to sleep to bring out a wife for him.

This is the Truth therefore:For whatsoever area you desire breakthroughs, begin to apply consistent effort in that area. God's grace comes upon what you're doing and not otherwise. Grace makes work sweet, enjoyable and easy. While those in the world call it struggling, you would be producing mind blowing results that beats those in the world.

Labour with Grace. Work with Grace. Your breakthroughs would not come by prayers only, it would be by the combo of prayer and consistent action(Diligence). What nuts are you cracking?
Can you imagine sitting by the coconut and praying in tongues for it to open? It won't. When God has given you the brain, the strength in your arms why would he expend his power in such a venture. You can have that breakthrough now if you begin to ask for wisdom on what you're supposed to be doing consistently to have your desired results. Remember what the word says "Seest thou a man DILIGENT in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men".

Central Truth: You can have that breakthrough now if you begin to ask for wisdom on what you're supposed to be doing consistently to have your desired results.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 22:29

PRAYER:
LORD, Grant me the required wisdom to know what I need to do to consistently to birth my breakthroughs in Jesus Name.
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WALK IN HIS CONSCIOUSNESS

The relationship Jesus had with his disciples must have been so great. It's great know that God, who was in Christ, was dwelling amongst men. Certainly at one point or another in your life, you've thought of how amazing it would be if Jesus were to always be by your side. Right?

One time I got an understanding from the scriptures. When Jesus was exiting earth, he said "......lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world...". In other words, Jesus is as close to you now as he was with his disciples. Indeed even more close. You've got to understand the fact that you've got God on your inside. The fellowship with the Father and Son cannot be closer than that.

You shouldn't experience a broken fellowship with God because, He is ALWAYS with you. Look at it this way, When Jesus were here in person, there is certainly a limit to how involved he would be with you. For instance, he wouldn't have followed his disciples into the restroom, he wouldn't have been able to be with them 'always' in that sense. But today, you and I can enjoy unbroken fellowship even in the most unlikely places.

So, Walk in His consciousness always. Even NOW!

Central Truth: Walk in the consciousness of the Presence of God in your life.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:20

PRAYER:
LORD, help me to always walk in the consciousness of your presence daily in Jesus Name.
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EXCEPT GOD

It is very much possible to begin to think that you've got it all worked out. Many times when the thought comes that you can make things happen whenever you wish, it is often a product of inconsistent fellowship with God. The farther you drift away from God, the more you begin to think you can survive on your own. However, the moment you choose to reconnect back to God, to pick up where you left off, you wouldn't only realise that God is faithful but you'd realise that you are NOTHING without him. You'd see your emptiness, as a matter of fact whatsoever we do without God is bound to flop.

David wrote in Psalm 127 thus: "Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain". When God is involved all is bound to go well. It's not enough to run on natural energy, let the divine energy of God flow through you ALWAYS. Except God helps you, you are bound to accomplish nothing.

Haven't you wondered? Jesus said "Without me you can do nothing". There are folks today who are not believers but are accomplishing great things. Many of them do not even believe in Jesus, but they are celebrated. This brings one thought to mind: all that they have accomplished in the sight of God is NOTHING. Why? Because God wasn't part of its accomplishment.

There's no success outside of God. If you plan to have good success it would be in partnership with God.

Central Truth: Without God you can do nothing.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Psalm 127:1

PRAYER:
LORD, as I stay in constant fellowship with you, help me to always acknowledge you in Jesus Name.
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STICK TO THE MAIN THING

There is the tendency to get carried away with all that life throws at us. That's why it is necessary to be able to discern between failure marks that appear as opportunities. Having a great following and Praises from people doesn't directly related to what God intends or expects from you.

Where I currently work, many times I have to refer to the employment letter I was given to re-read my job description. This reconnects me with what is important and I get to know how to prioritize and do what's necessary.

In the book of Acts, the apostles of old were faced with a challenge of feeding the people. In solving this challenge, it was recorded thus: "Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables......But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word". They figured out what the problem was and solved it by appointing deacons. They understood the main thing, which was the Word and Prayer and stuck to it. Serving tables wasn't part of their job description.

You've got to always read God's job description for your life, your vision and mission in life. As you do so, you would be directed to stay on the main thing and do it according to God's intention.

Central Truth: Find out God's main thing and stick to it.

PRAYER:
LORD, help me to stick to the main thing everyday. Let me not loose sight of what is important in life in Jesus Name.
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YOU ARE REALLY BLESSED

God is Spirit and He dwells in the realm of the Spirit and everything he does is spiritual. When he blesses it's not always tangible but immaterial, though the blessings may be unseen but they're very real. Our responsibility is to convert those invisible blessings into reality in our lives.
As a matter of fact, to be Blessed means 'being empowered to Prosper'

The conversion system for making spiritual blessings real in your life is FAITH. When you start to really believe that you are Blessed by God, then you'd begin to act Blessed. You'd begin to see that whatever you do prospers. The blessings of God always makes rich and adds no sorrow with it. In Ephesians Paul writes to them saying "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ".

One time I got thinking about tithing and thought about the blessing God promised to pour out on us. He promised to open up the windows of heaven to pour us out a blessing of which there wouldn't be enough room to contain it. I had to ask God how true, He created a picture in my heart. A picture of a cloud, a cloud which represents the blessing that surrounds the believer who tithes. When you tithe you are surrounded by a cloud of blessing. So as you walk in this consciousness you can be sure that you would succeed in your Academics, your finances would improve, your business will rise and all things will work together for your good.

Central Truth: You are Blessed!

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 1:3

PRAYER:
LORD,open my eyes to see how Blessed I am in Christ. Help me to walk in the consciousness of your Blessing in Jesus Name.
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BUSY OR PRODUCTIVE

I once watched Nick Vijucic deliver a message and he made some profound statements. He said being BUSY means "Being Under Satan's Yoke". Those words haven't left me up till now. This morning God reminded me that He was more interested in being productive than busy. Looking at the past few months, I've been more occupied than ever before. I was asking a brother yesterday if there was really any rest on earth. It seems as though there's so much to do in so little time.

However, in our quest to be all God wants us to be, it's needful to take a break daily to reflect on our work and activities and see how we've been productive for God and how we've worked on our relationship with Him and advanced his cause amidst other things.

Don't get under Satan's yoke. Stay in the realm of being productive always. Produce good works!

Central Truth: Being productive differs from being busy. Evaluate yourself daily in the light of these.

PRAYER:
LORD, help me to be productive always and not busy with things that do not have eternal value in Jesus Name.
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GOD NEEDS YOU

In the real world, it's the less that seek the greater. Those who are aspiring to be successful seek out those who are. Those wanting to gain a favor, go seeking  for it from those whom they believe have the capacity to grant their request.

From the beginning, we've always been told that mankind needs God. That's True!  But this isn't the whole truth, it's just one side of the coin. There are two sides to every coin, yes, You need God, but do you know God Needs You? Why would He send his only begotten Son, Jesus, to die without you asking?  It's recorded that "in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for the ungodly"

One major reason why I've come to realise that God Needs us is this: it's recorded in Revelations 3:20 "Behold, I STAND at the DOOR, and KNOCK: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me". How would you feel if the President of your country were to come knocking on your door everyday just to have an audience with you? It would make you feel extremely special and honored.

Now how much more then God who created all Presidents and made them so? Jesus, the Son of God and indeed God, stands, he is not planning to leave your doorstep,  which here signifies your heart.
It's love that conquers the heart and transform it into what God would have it be. Respond to him today. This would be the focus of Teens Frank Talk With Tobi this weekend.

Central Truth: God Needs You. He's right there seeking you.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Revelations 3:20

PRAYER:
LORD, I yield to your love today. Come in to my heart..
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VALUE KNOWLEDGE

While returning home yesterday, I passed by a place where a man had some books for sale. A particular book caught my attention amongst those displayed. I went back to find out the price. While seeking to bargain for a good price, he began to talk about the book selling business. He made mention of the fact that many people do not read today, he made me understand that most of his sales come from supplying books directly to people who have libraries. The most notable and striking statement he made was that it was a risk for those in the book business to engage in the trade.
It then dawned on me that if books, as valuable as they are, have low sales it then means that many people today are living in Ignorance.

Ideas shape the world. Paul when writing to Timothy said, "Give attendance to READING....". Knowledge adds value to you. There's nothing like too much knowledge. As it bothers on our relationship with God it's impossible to unravel all of Him. The book of Proverbs says something very significant about today's focus. It says: "WHEN wisdom entereth into thine heart, and KNOWLEDGE is pleasant unto thy soul; DISCRETION shall preserve thee, UNDERSTANDING shall keep thee"

Only wise people value knowledge, as you absorb knowledge, what happens? You'd begin to demonstrate discretion in matters of life. You'd have unusual understanding about things that your peers and many others may not know.

When I was to carry out PROJECT IGNITE during my service year, Prayer was greatly involved. However, there was a little book by John C. Maxwell I kept reading over and over, it was titled "How Successful People Think". I kept referring back to it through the process of planning and execution. The knowledge derived from that little book is priceless. It gave me discretion on how to handle matters. When you read, you receive the tools needed to succeed in life.

If you value having discretion and understanding then pursue knowledge at all cost.

Central Truth: Knowledge is Valuable.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 2:10-11

PRAYER:
LORD, create a desire for more knowledge in me that would improve my life in Jesus Name.
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GOD SPEAKS EXPRESSLY

There are waves of frequency constantly travelling through the air waves, it impossible to see then but with the appropriate device you'd be able to receive the signals that are being sent across. The fact that right now unaware of what program is ongoing on a particular radio or TV station doesn't mean that they aren't broadcasting. The only reason why you're not receiving the broadcast is because you're not tuned.

This is no different in the realm of the Spirit. God is out there making known the good pleasure of His will through His Spirit and as many as are in Fellowship with God are constantly updated on what's trending on God's mind. M

As young people more than ever we've got to position ourselves to receive these signals. We are the ones God is counting on to create a bright future, it takes a flow with the Holy Spirit who reveals things to come to get a hold of what God is saying in this season. It's time to be aligned to the Spirit.

Paul expresses this when writing to Timothy, it is written:"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly" God isn't quiet about his agenda for your life. Keep a close ear to His heart. It would make a huge difference in your life both in the short run and long run. From my time out with God, I've come to realise that I'm in a phase right now and that this one is a step towards another greater one and the another. It's as clear as crystal, it's not blurred or tainted.

Fellowship positions you to receive these signals from Heaven through the Holy Spirit. You cannot afford to be in the dark.

Central Truth: Be Connected.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: 1 Timothy 4:1

PRAYER:
LORD, as I become constant in Fellowship with you, I receive the needed information about my journey in life in Jesus Name.
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FIND THE EMERGENCY EXIT

While returning home yesterday, I looked at one of the Big Buses on the road and saw its emergency door. It dawned on me that there is also an emergency exit in the realm of the Spirit to escape temptations when they come. The scripture says:  "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."

God is sure to make a way for you out of temptations, trials and struggles. You don't have to bribe your lecturer or agree to his/her immoral advances, you don't have to cheat your way through an exam, you don't have to give up on that vision, you don't have to succumb to the pressure that the world gives you. God is bound to make a way, if you endure enough you would find out the way as always been waiting for you to find it.

When you see the story of the three Hebrews, they refused to bow to the image Nebuchadnezzar had set, they chose death rather than the easy way of following the crowd. In the end, a mind blowing miracle was seen that brought the king to Reverence God. Joseph chose to stand the test and the way of escape was opened for him even though he had to loose his garment and go to prison.

Let it be know today that the door that God opens for you out of your running away from temptations, or standing through trials, will surely lead to higher levels in life. So stay true to your vision, irrespective of the present difficulties, stand firm, immovable you'd surely find that emergency door of opportunity.

Central Truth: Ways are bound to open up even in the midst of great temptations and adversity. Remember the Red Sea?

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 10:13

PRAYER:
LORD, I receive strength to stand the test of trials and temptations. Open my eyes to see the doors you've for me for escape in Jesus Name.
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WHAT 'S THE QUALITY OF YOUR VISION?

There are pictures and videos whose quality is an eye sore to view, they look blurred, dark and unattractive. On the other hand, there are High definition pictures and videos, that show intricate details of events and moment captured and such are beautiful to behold as they are a reflection of excellence. To me HD. Means Heavenly Defined. The quality of your vision speaks about clarity. How clear is your vision?

My friend, a Visionary Olaniyi Ayeni was recently invited for an interview on radio, he was invited to talk about his NGO which focuses on teaching young kids basic coding and programming skills. He had just a short time on air, but he was able to clearly communicate his vision with the audience that it was impossible not to understand. I called him yesterday after listening to the recorded interview, I commended on the accuracy and clarity of his delivery. You know, if you have to take 60 minutes to explain your vision to people then it's not clear yet.

The Word says "Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may RUN that readeth it". It isn't possible to read a textbook while running. For you to run while reading it means what is written is concise and precise that it accurately describes the future in view. God is saying here that we've got to be considered and precise.

Personally, for everyone I meet, I tell them simply that I was born to add value to the next generation and the generation here connotes teenagers and youths. Through the gifts and talents that God has given me, I speak and write constantly to inspire and affect that generation and through the NGO that we run we are course to create a future that is God defined. Through our initiatives we see God positioning us as a voice for young people all over the world.

Can you describe your life's purpose in one sentence? Can you describe your vision in a couple of minutes? The quality of the picture of your vision is as determined you, get clarity today on the path that God would have you follow.

Central Truth: Seek for a Heavenly Defined (HD) quality of Vision.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Habakkuk 2:2

PRAYER:
LORD, give clarity to your vision for my life in Jesus Name.
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GET READY

The time athletes spend in practice is far greater than that used in performance. Practice time cannot be estimated, it is not timed. Performance and execution is timed and limited. The quality of your performance is tied to the quality of your preparation.

In this season God would have you Know that it is time to get ready, to be set to run the race of destiny, to follow on the path of purpose. More than ever, you must understand that this isn't the time to be asleep. It's time to take up your Bed, to buckle your shoe laces, put on your kits because the time for the unveiling of your glory is set. While praying with another Visionary yesterday, God began to show us that we've got to the prompt. You know,  athletes on the touch line don't run before the shut, neither do they wait a second longer after the shot is fired. That's being prompt. They're ready, they're set. They've practiced and they are here for performance.

There's no doubt that you're destined for greatness, the charge today is to get ready. Take the study of God more seriously, pray more, take responsibility for things in your environment, align yourself with great people. It's time to GET READY. That's why we are having the Formal Launching of our NGO. God is daily giving direction to our efforts, causing people to align with the vision. He keeps showing us things to come by his spirit. We are getting ready,we can clearly see what is ahead of us.

Finally, in Paul's story we see how he went for 3 years into Arabia, he met with Peter all in preparation for the heavenly vision he had seen. He got himself ready.

Central Truth: This is the time to Get Ready.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Galatians 1

PRAYER:
LORD, I receive grace to prepare properly for the race of destiny that you've set before me in Jesus Name.
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SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF VISION

Vision is a language unfortunately many do not speak it. Just as there are many languages in the world that you do not understand, even so it is for many who don't have a vision. If you're a visionary you would notice that some persons cannot keep a conversation with you long enough. They'd feel as though they are being outrun or try to switch the conversation into something they are more comfortable with.

Vision is a language and so it must be spoken. The only way we can recognise different languages is by its sound and tone being used by its speaker. In like manner, your vision becomes known by all when it is on your lips. I learnt this morning that your silence can kill your destiny. The devil cannot kill your vision, why? Death and life, the Word says, lies in the power of the tongue. Jesus has also told us that he now has the key of death and life and If God be for you, who can against you?

Look at it his way: Can anyone steal your mother tongue? NO! The only way to loose your mastery of a Language is to stop speaking it and probably adopt a new one, and this can happen where there is no one to speak it with.

So, lastly Vision is Language, it must be Spoken and it must be Spoken with those who understand it. Yesterday, my Friend Leke Ademo, a Lover of God, an Author, an Inspirational Speaker came around to my office and we spent quality time together talking about vision. We didn't spend time talking about what was wrong in the country or what things were not right, we kept speaking back and forth about vision and right there we set in motion plan for his Vision Conference which would take off in January 2016. That's what happens when Visionaries meet, they speak the Language of Vision.

Central Truth: Vision is a Language, it must be Spoken, it must be spoken with those who understand it.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: Proverbs  18:21

PRAYER:
LORD, help me to keep speaking the Language of Vision in Jesus Name.
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We've been speaking the Language of Vision where our NGO is concerned. God is positioning to be a voice for youth development in the nation. Keep praying for us towards our Launching few days from today.
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IT'S TIME TO COME INSIDE

Many times I get to wonder how people without Christ live their lives. When I get to fellowship with God and with other brethren I see the indispensability of God. In other words, I keep realising the fact that we can't do without him. Yet it seems many can bare to live outside of God's influence.

The question today is are you outside? Not outside of your room, or country, but outside of God's influence? There's a gap, a hole in your life that nothing can fill except the presence of God. The scriptures rightly define the body as the temple of God. In other words, only God has the right to dwell in you.

The latter part of 1 John 1:3 says "... and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ". Truly our fellowship is with our Heavenly Father. What's your excuse for being outside of the fold of God? Is it the theories of men or the troubles of life?

Irrespective of what holds you back, it's time for you to arise and come to the father. There are no rules and regulations, he just says COME. You still have a great chance while here on earth, you can't afford to be outside after you leave earth, it would mean an eternal separation in hell which wasn't designed for you.

It's time to come Inside. There's Love, Joy, Peace and the Presence of God would make the whole difference.

Central Truth: Being with God is more valuable than being without Him.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: 1 John 1:3

PRAYER:
LORD, I come into your fold today, I choose to be with you now and till eternity in Jesus Name.
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Things are taking off gradually. Keep praying for us for out Launching few weeks from now.
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IT'S NOT THAT COMPLICATED

"Simplify your life", I think that's the most important lesson everyone needs to learn. Life wasn't designed by God to be hard, full of identity crises, inferiority complex and all. God intended us to have life and have it more abundantly. Jesus made this clear when he said "I have come that ye might have life and have it more abundantly". There's no joy in living a life that isn't yours. Imagine if you wore the clothes of someone three times your size, or two times smaller than your present size. How uncomfortable would that be?

When we choose to live life by the Spirit we enter into a life of rest. More so when the Word gets a grip over our minds and heart, it cuts out  the habits and mindsets that make us live a life that doesn't bring glory to God. I particularly loved my Zonal Coordinator while serving in NCCF. He demonstrated simplicity. He was the same while preaching as he was while relating with fellow Corps members. He spoke the Word fervently and yet knew how to be just like everyone else.

With this, it can be said that Simplicity breeds humility. Don't envy, hate or try to impress others. You've got to be comfortable in your own skin. Walk in the reality of your identity. It isn't that complicated to live this life.

Also, in relating with our Father God, it is necessary that we understand the simplicity. Remember what Paul wrote: "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ". When it becomes hard to relate with God, it might just be you've added man made theories to God's simple injunction to COME. Every time Jesus was amongst the people he did not refuse anyone that came to Him. He RECEIVED them.

Come Boldly to Him today. Call Him Father!

Central Truth: In Christ life is simplified.

FOCUS SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 11:3

PRAYER:
LORD, I come based on your injunction. Through your word cut out every mindset that doesn't please you in Jesus Name.
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Keep Praying for us for our Launching coming up few days from now.
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