From Glory to Glory

Dearly Beloved,

Grace Greetings in the Matchless Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by whom we have received the mandate to, “Reveal and to Demonstrate His Glory to the World.”

1 Peter 2:9 AMPC

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] ownpurchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Every believer is called to demonstrate the Life of God and to display His Power. We are here on earth to demonstrate the validity and the reality of the finished works of Christ. God has called each believer to be a witness and a confirmation that every promise in the Word of God is good for today.

You were redeemed to be a poster child of what is possible by faith in Jesus Christ. Think about that. You were not redeemed to be stagnated. You were redeemed to be released into a life that reveals or embodies the possibility of heaven on earth.

Did you know that the New Birth ushers into a new world of possibilities. Do you know that the New Birth ought to be a foretaste of heaven on earth? You may ask, “How is that possible?” Let us examine a few Scriptures.

Matthew 6:9-10 NKJV

In this manner, therefore, pray:

Our Father in heaven,

Hallowed be Your name.

Your kingdom come.

Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven.

Jesus Christ our Lord said that we could pray that God’s will be done in the earth as it is in heaven. God wants your life and my life to reveal what is available and possible in heaven. That means that God wants our lives to be free from sickness, disease, poverty, deprivation etc. See Galatians 1:3-4; Exodus 23:25-26; Isaiah 33:24;

Furthermore, you will find the Lord speaking to the children of Israel through Moses that if they lived according to His Words, the Israelites and their children would live lives that are like heaven on earth.

Deuteronomy 11:18-21 KJV

Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates: That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth.

Paul the Apostle also explained to us that the Holy Spirit in us was meant to give us a foretaste of heaven. Think about that. We ought to think like heavenly men living on earth. We ought to live like citizens of heaven living on earth. See Philippians 3:20 NIV; 2 Corinthians 5:20; John 3:1-7.

Colossians 3:1-2 NLT

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.

2 Corinthians 5:5 MSG

The Spirit of God whets our appetite by giving us a taste of what's ahead. He puts a little of heaven in our hearts so that we'll never settle for less.

Don’t settle for less. Believe for the best. If it is not like heaven refuse to tolerate or have it in your life. Refuse sickness. Sickness is not in heaven. Refuse poverty. Poverty is not in heaven. Refuse lack. Expect more than enough. There’s abundance in heaven. There’s healing and health in heaven.

In the midst of these challenging times, God will come through for His people in a way and manner that convinces the world today that God answers prayers, that He is real, that He exists and that He is more powerful than any other force in the earth. God will never leave Himself without a witness. He will make His Word good. Expect the best. See Jeremiah 1:12; Isaiah 55:11; Luke 1:45; Numbers 23:19-20. Shalom

In His Majesty’s Service,

DWF

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Letter Of Timely Encouragement

From Glory to Glory

Dearly Beloved,

Greetings of Grace and Peace in the Matchless of our Lord Jesus Christ by whom we have received the mandate to perpetuate the Ministry of Jesus Christ and the Apostles in our day.

We live in a day that the news on TV or online and the happenings all around seem to be negative. Many people are losing hope and becoming disillusioned, discouraged, depressed and even suicidal because of the many evils that are prevalent in our world today.

Many Christians are complaining about the terrible happenings everywhere and the daily economic challenges people face everyday but they need to understand things from God’s perspective.

We need to remember that we must not take our cues from the world but from the Written Word of God. God has a different story about the what our response should be like in difficult times.

Isaiah 60:1-2 KJV

Arise, shine; for thy light is come,

and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,

and gross darkness the people:

but the LORD shall arise upon thee,

and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

In the midst of the challenges you will see the mighty Hand of God. He will show Himself strong on behalf of His children. God always seeks to magnify Himself during the darkest of times and the most difficult seasons in our lives.

He says, “Arise, shine for your light has come.” This is because we have forgotten that we are the light of the world. If the world has challenges then we are the solution, to shine the light and the power of Christ into the darkness in our world.

Stop looking at the darkness. God has risen upon you. His glory has risen upon you. Your case is different. God will distinguish you. Say Amen! This is your moment of breakthrough. God will cause your light to shine out of darkness and His glory, that is, His Manifested Presence and Power of God will be seen in your life. Amen!

Get ready for some unusual surprises, uncommon and unprecedented manifestations of favor and blessings that you have never known or seen before. Hallelujah! You will laugh like never before because God is on your side. You will smile like never before because good things will be coming to you from every side. Say Amen to that!

In His Majesty’s Service,

DWF

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Who Is A Generational Leader? 2

...But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood...Galatians 1:15-16

Yesterday I shared with you and made you see that generational leaders whether positive or negative cannot be forgotten because they defined history by the way they lived either by their sacrifice or their accomplishments.

Today I will like to remind you of some positive generational leaders we have had. We know that the Lord Jesus is the supreme of them all. Yet we have had men like the Apostle Paul. The Apostle Paul cannot be forgotten.

Another man we cannot forget is D. L. Moody, he went to hear a preacher and the preacher said the world is yet to see what God will do with the man that is fully consecrated to Him. When he heard those words, he made up his mind and he said, “Lord, I want to be that man.”

Now you cannot talk about the history of Christianity without talking about D.L Moody. What about Martin Luther of Germany, Charles Spurgeon, etc. These are generational leaders. These generational leaders shaped thoughts, words and actions.

When you focus on making a difference, you will never lack money or influence. These generational leaders I mentioned above didn't go for money, they were focused on making a difference. There is a difference between greatness and fame. To be famous is to have temporary influence, to be popular, etc. while to be great is to have timeless influence and significance. May God make you great.

Instruction
Please read Psalm 86:11, 27:11, 143:8 and ask the Holy Spirit to guide and teach you how to do what is best in His sight and lead you in line with God's will for your life.

For further study, read
1 Kings 4:29-34, Luke 7:28, Ephesians 3:8-9.

Doing the Word
Ask God to give you a vision that will help you to shape history in your generation.

Daily  Scripture Reading:
Proverbs 14 and Ezekiel chapters 27-28

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A Letter Of Timely Encouragement

From Glory to Glory

Dearly Beloved,

Love Greetings in the Matchless Name of our Lord Jesus Christ by whom we have received the grace and apostleship for obedience of faith amongst all nations.”

Hope is very priceless and precious in these times that have been characterized by many unforeseen challenges and unpredictable economic situations. The enemy of our soul is unleashing mayhem on people all over the world in various ways.

There are wars, epidemics, economic upheavals, floods caused by intentional and unintentional human activities to frustrate the efforts of people to survive, prosper and thrive. But God always has an answer. He has a remedy for every form of human crisis. Hallelujah! See Romans 8:31-37; Job 5:19-26; Psalm 33:18-20; 37:18-19.

However, for the believer, God has scheduled an exemption for us. There’s no need to fear. The Lord God of Israel will stand up on behalf of His people to protect you, preserve you and shield you from the consequences of the difficult trends that are being experienced in the world. See Exodus 8:20-24: 9:1-6, 9:22-26.

God is faithful. He will make all things work together for your good. No what happens. Expect the best. This is a time to expect a sudden intervention of God to shift things in your favor. The current state of affairs in our world today reveals that God is the only source of hope for the whole world.

As many as will put their whole trust in the Lord, they will see the Mighty Hand of God in their favor. God will show Himself strong on their behalf to distinguish them in these times. He will cause their light to shine in the midst of the darkness in our day.

Isaiah 60:1-2 NKJV

Arise, shine;

For your light has come!

And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.

For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,

And deep darkness the people;

But the LORD will arise over you,

And His glory will be seen upon you.

This is an hour of distinction. God will differentiate those who are committed to him from the public. If you are sold out to God rejoice. If you have been sacrificing for God rejoice. He will step in to distinguish you in a remarkable way. Congratulations. Cheer up! God is on your side.

Malachi 3:16-18 NKJV

Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another,

And the LORD listened and heard them;

So a book of remembrance was written before Him

For those who fear the LORD

And who meditate on His name.

"They shall be Mine," says the LORD of hosts,

"On the day that I make them My jewels.

And I will spare them

As a man spares his own son who serves him."

Then you shall again discern

Between the righteous and the wicked,

Between one who serves God

And one who does not serve Him.

In His Majesty’s Service,

DWF

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Who is a generational Leader?

...For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:”

Acts 13:36

A generational leader defines culture; the way people dress, the way people talk, etc. A generational leader is someone whose life and impact shapes the way people think, talk and act in a particular time of history. He defines history by the way he lives or by the way he lived.

A generational leader defines a period of history. There are positive and negative generational leaders.

John Lennon was a negative generational leader. He was from Liverpool, he started a group called the Beatles and he yielded himself to satan. He had such an influence and was able to define a generation. His life defined the sixties in America which was known as the age of drugs and sex. He even promoted Eastern Mysticism.

Another negative generational leader that defined a period in history was Adolf Hitler. He was able to get the Germans to think and say that the Jews were evil. He moved them to commit many dastardly acts against the Jews.

Generational leaders whether positive or negative cannot be forgotten. Therefore I encourage you to make up your mind to be a positive generational leader.

Instruction.
Please read 1 Chronicles 21:1 and stand against all kinds of demonic or ungodly influence assigned against you. Also ask God to stir up your heart always to do His will.

For further study, read:
Isaiah 3:10-11, Romans 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10.

Doing the Word.
Live your life  to make a positive lasting legacy.

Daily Scripture Reading:
Proverbs 13 and Ezekiel chapters 25-26

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The Power Of Beliefs:Part Two

From Glory to Glory

The Power of Beliefs: Part Two

Dearly Beloved,

Blessings, favor and peace be unto you in the Matchless Name of our Lord Jesus Christ by whom we have been accepted in the beloved as sons of God and the seed of Abraham.

I am happy to continue our study which we began yesterday, “The Power of Beliefs.” What you believe defines how you behave. What you believe determines what you expect in life and what you believe decides what happens in your life. What you believe is what you attract. What you believe is what determines the outcomes in your life. See Matthew 8:13; 7:27-29; Mark 5:34; Hebrews 11:1-3; 11:32-34

Isaiah 7:9b NKJV

If you will not believe,

Surely you shall not be established

Romans 10:11 KJV

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

What do you believe about God? What do you believe about yourself? What do you believe about the world? Do you believe that you are “More than a conqueror?” Do you believe that you are righteous in Christ? Do you believe that you are the righteousness of God in Christ? See Romans 8:37; 5:12-19; 2 Corinthians 5:21.

Philippians 4:13 KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Do you believe that you can do all things through Christ which strengthens you? Do you believe that by the stripes of Jesus that you have been healed? Do you believe that no weapon formed against you shall prosper? Do you believe that you are born of God? See Isaiah 54:13-17; 1 Peter 2:24; John 1:12-13.

1 John 4:4 NKJV

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

1 John 5:4 NKJV

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.

Do you believe that you can overcome this world? Do you believe that you have power and authority over devils and demons? Do you believe that nothing can by any means hurt you? Do you believe that you can cast out devils in the Name of Jesus? See Luke 10;17-19; John 16:33 AMPC; Luke 9:49-50; Mark 9:38-39.

Mark 16:17-18

And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."

What you believe determines what you say. What you believe decides your attitude to life and your attitude in life. What you believe reveals who really trust. Believing the Word is trusting God to do what He says. Doubting the Word is calling God a liar? See Numbers 14:28; Matthew 12:33-37; Isaiah 26:3; 12:2-3.

Numbers 23:19-20 NKJV

"God is not a man, that He should lie,

Nor a son of man, that He should repent.

Has He said, and will He not do?

Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

Behold, I have received a command to bless;

He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it.

Do you really believe that the Word is true? Believing the Word is taking God’s Word as final authority. Believing the Word activates the Power of the Word. Believing the Word is accepting the Word as the truth in the face of all contrary evidence. See 2 Corinthians 4:13; 4:16-18; Romans 1:16-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Luke 1:45.

Romans 3:3-4 NKJV

For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written:

"That You may be justified in Your words,

And may overcome when You are judged."

Do you believe what God says about you in His Word? Do accept the testimony of the Scriptures as truth. Then you should believe and speak the Word and act in line with God’s Word. As we align with God by believing, speaking and acting in line with the Word of God, His promises will be manifested in our lives.

In His Majesty’s Service,

DWF

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Leadership is Influence

...The mark of a good leader is loyal followers; leadership is nothing without a following... Proverbs 14:28 (MSG)

Our opening scripture reveals to us that leadership is the ability to inspire followership. Also the measure of your followership is the size of your influence. If leadership is influence then we have to learn how to lead better than we are leading right now.

May I also remind you that a leader is someone others are willing to follow. So we can say that leadership is the ability to influence others through inspiration rather than manipulation. Hence, if you are a good leader people will willingly follow you.

A popular definition of leadership is that leadership is influence. It is the ability to influence others. What is influence? Influence is the ability to determine the thoughts, words, actions or behavior of another. 

What is culture? The popular definition of culture is that it is a way of life. One of the dictionary definition of culture is as follows: “It is the way of thinking, talking, acting or behaving in a particular environment.

Leadership is the ability to determine the thoughts, words, actions or behavior of another and culture is the way of thinking, talking, acting or behaving in a particular environment. That means leaders shape culture.

Therefore if you are going to be a generational leader, your leadership must shape culture.

Instruction

Please read 1 Thessalonians 3:12 and ask God to give you a genuine love and concern for others.

For further study, read:

Mark 3:14, Acts 4:13, 1 John 2:6

Doing the Word

Live a life that would inspire others positively.

Daily Scripture Reading

Proverbs 12 and Ezekiel chapters 23-24

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