The people that God choses to be His representative sometimes, are those whom others might have written off as failures. -Mark 5:1-20

Even the 'black sheep' of the family could be the one God will use to turn things around for the better in the family.

God can turn that chronic sinner around to become a powerful evangelist. Keep preaching to them. -Acts 19:11

“Don’t write that troublesome family member off; God can still turn him or her around from that poor spiritual state to an elevated one in His Kingdom.”

MEMORISE: This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. -1 Timothy 1:15

Every believer operating in any sphere of life needs God to reveal concealed things to him or her. -2 Kings 6:9-20

God could reveal such and idea that, the moment you pursue it, you would discover great riches in it. -Isaiah 45:3

Memorise: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. -Isaiah 45:3

PRAYER POINT: Father, please reveal great secrets to me that will change my life for good, in Jesus' name.

Contrary to the world's banking system, In God's banking system:

There are 3 levels of withdrawal access: Unlimited withdraw, According to your current capacity or According to your present need. -1 Kings 17:8-16, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Matthew 17:24

Your relationship with God, the owner, determines your withdrawal permission or access level.

If you want God's unlimited resources, you should be ready to give Him your limited resources. -2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Memorise: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. -Matthew 19:29

When you go for a service, how much you get from it can be limited by your expectations. You can't know everything about Him. -Philippians 3:10

Don't expect that the pastor must mention your own particular case before you have faith.

God can decide to work loudly or quietly; -2 Corinthians 5:7

Memorise: Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, -Ephesians 3:20

Prayer: Father, please help me not ot live by sight, but by faith in You at all times, in Jesus' name.

If you think you know how God will do something and you focus your faith and attention in that direction alone, your miracles may pass you by.

Contrary to how you expect, God may do what you're asking Him instantly, gradually or differently. Go to Him without preconceived idea. -Isaiah 55:8-9

“Don't assume that He will give you your miracle the same way He gave it o that fellow who testified in your Church.”

Memorise: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgements and his ways past finding out! -Romans 11:33

God is never late and He can still do what He promised within the remaining few days of the year. -Numbers 33:19

The importance of a statement is determined by the person making the statement; The one who gave you promises is called the Truth. -John 14:6

As long as you're sure that He promised you, and you haven't done anything to make Him change His mind, keep your faith alive, do not doubt. -James 1:6

“If however, you've not been faithful to God by playing your part for the fulfilment of His promises to you, confess and forsake your errors today; He is merciful and will not cast you away. -John 6:37”

Memorise: But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. -2 Peter 3:8

Determine to stop being an ordinary Christian, but one with power to do the impossible.

To get power from God, you need to be totally sold out to Him. -Galatians 2:20

You can't expect God to use you mightily to heal the sick and command demons while you still sin, tell lies sometimes, or your money/resources are too precious for God to take from you.

The great things that God can do through you outweighs the pain of your total surrender.

“Take your focus off the things of this world that distract you and surrender completely to God. Pray without ceasing, study your Bible regularly, fast often – just go all in with God.”

MEMORISE: And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. -2 Corinthians 10:6

Jesus may be preparing a mansion with the name of someone on it, but that fellow may eventually not stay in that mansion while someone else takes his or her place. -Revelation 3:11

Starting a race is of little consequence; what really matters is if you reach the finish line.

Memorise: My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live. -Job 27:6

PRAYER POINT
Father, whatever price I have to pay, don’t let me lose my crown. Don’t let me miss heaven, Lord.

God can trust you with His secrets when you become extremely close to Him. -Revelation 1:1-20

When you describe somebody as a Christian fanatic, it simply means he loves the Lord more than you.

“When you truly love God, you become willing to seek and fulfill His primary heart desire which is to bring souls into His kingdom.”

MEMORISE: Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. -John 13:23

The love Peter had for Jesus was like a magnet drawing him closer to the Lord daily. -Mark 14:54

Those who become God’s favourites are people who are not after what God can give them but after God Himself. (Peter was very much interested in the Lord Himself, not what the Lord could give.)

The Lord will not make you His favourite when He sees that your belly is actually your god and not Him. -Philippians 3:19

Do you really love God - regardless of what He can give you?

MEMORISE: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. -Matthew 16:18

Are you around Lagos Island?
Join pastor E.A Adeboye at Akodo for Christmas Services.
THEME: Everlasting Father
TIME: 7:00 am
VENUE: Akodo junior/senior secondary school, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.

HOST: RCCG Region 11 (Blessed Family)