I bless the name of the Lord for preserving me, for good health and for my 73rd birthday anniversary.

-Mummy Olukayode

Glory to God for answered prayers and for another birthday of my Son.

-Sis. Odesanya

I thank God for His mercy and for the manifestation of His prophecy in my family.

-Sis. Samuel

I bless God for the salvation of my soul and for my husband’s birthday.

-Sis. Timothy

THEME: A New Wave Of Glory

TEXT 😘 2Corinthians 3: 18 “ But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.“

Glory is the opposite of shame, like sin, poverty Proverbs 3: 35 the wise inherits glory, the fool inherits shame. Sickness is shameful, health is glorious

Glory is God′s manifesting His presence

The power and goodness of God Exodus 33: 18

Glory of God is not abstract or far off.

God desires His glory to be upon us - Isaiah 60: 1-2

THE GLORY OF GOD SHALL RISE UPON US IN JESUS NAME

A new thing is something fresh , not seen before, brings new testimonies.

There are different levels of glory.

Healing is a great level, permanent divine health is greater

A higher level still is becoming an agent of healing - Acts 5: 12-16 ; Acts 19: 11-12

MAY GOD TAKE US HIGHER IN GLORY IN JESUS NAME

WAVE could mean ′from nowhere God takes us to experience fresh wave, through a valley and unto a higher level of glory. (Hill, valley, high mountain)

Elijah was brought from obscurity to limelight of glory.

On Mount carmel he experienced accelerated answer to prayer. Isaiah 65: 23-24

Elijah was able to make a whole nation bow before the true God 1Kings 18:39

Elijah took and slew all the Prophets of Baal.

From the high wave, Elijah went into a valley experience, frow bravery to cowardice / despair before Jezebel 1Kings 19: 1-4

WHY DID GOD ALLOW ELIJAH TO RUN FROM JEZEBEL?
1. As we walk the CHRISTIAN pathway, we may not always experience high spiritual encouragement, but also of discouragement.
David experience his at Ziglag weeping until he could weep no more, but arose to recover all.

*Sight is limited in the valley.
On the mountain, Sight is full.

Prophet Jeremiah was also in the valley of house arrest by Babylonian king Jeremiah 32: 1-2

WE WILL LAUGH LAST IN JESUS NAME

John the Baptist was beheaded

GOD WILL DELIVER AND RESTORE US IN JESUS NAME

2. God says there is time for everything, a time to flee and a time to stand Exodus 2: 1-2 Moses was hidden by his mother at birth Exodus 12:21-22

Israelites hid in their home to escape death.

1Kings 17: 1-3 Elijah hid by Brook Cherith

There is a time to lie low so God can take charge of the battle Isaiah 26:20; Psalm 27: 5

THERE IS A TIME TO HIDE

There is also a time to run, as Jacob did in

Genesis 27: 41-45; David did in as he ran from Saul′s javelin - 1 Samuel 19: 9-12
Jesus was taken from Bethlehem into hiding in Egypt to escape Herod′s evil - Matt 2: 13-15

Beware of false brethren.

3. The best time the devil likes to attack us immediately after a victory 1 Samuel 18: 5-11 David and Saul battle started after defeating Goliath.

BE VIGILANT, EVEN IN CELEBRATION

The Lord did not leave Elijah in the valley for too long

EVERY HIDDEN STAR SHALL BE REVEALED IN JESUS NAME
Elijah bounced back and confronted Ahab on Naboth′s Vineyard overtaken - 1Kings 21: 19 - 21

God has timetable for each individual.

Don′t come out before your time.

Stay in constant Communion with God.

Elijah revived a dead child in 1Kings 17: 17-24

Conclusion
Bible is full of examples of people with first wave of glory, to the valley and back to glory experience.
Moses : Exodus12; 30 -36 Moses
Job Job 1: 1-3
Job moved from glory to despair and unto overflowing glory Job 42: 10-16

Peter denied Jesus, but became the Rock.

We shall all be partakers of this new wave of Glory in Jesus name.

Happy New Month and Happy New RCCG Church Calendar Year.

So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel:..

‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 ????
Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone With shouts of “Grace, grace to it!” Zechariah 4:7????

Shouts of Grace! Grace! to it! That′s what we shall finish the new month of May, 2021 with in the name of Jesus.
Without the grace of God! There is nothing we can do successfully or complete perfectly on our own. It can only be by God′s grace! Oh yes! By His grace alone.

Just like God spoke to Zerubbabel -
He is also saying same to us. His Spirit is working in us by His grace to do exceedingly great and awesome things birthing wonderful testimonies in this new month of May - Our month of grace.

We therefore must lean on Him totally and be assured of finishing well all that He has purposed for us - for He has it all planned. All we need to do is to seek His face and know what it is He has, so as not to miss what has been made available to us by His grace and mercy. May that grace be multiplied in Jesus name! 2 Pet 1:2

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord“,... 2 Peter 1:2

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace , that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit - we enjoy this grace now and always.

We are so blessed with this grace of God!

Each one of us has been given a measure of grace as a gift in Christ and so we are without excuse.

And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. John 1:16

All we need to do is to make use of it and not to misuse it.

May His perfect plans be established in our lives by His grace in Jesus name,

Happy New Month.

I bless God for His faithfulness and for bringing me to another year of my birthday.
- Mummy Ajadi

I bless God for His mercy and goodness in my life and family. This month is my birthday, my daughter′s birthday and my wedding anniversary.
- Bro. Opeyemi Arowojobe

During this lockdown, I received a pleasant surprise from God. Halleluyah!
- Bro. Ambrose Okoh

Around July, I had an attack from the hoodlums which make me to run into an oncoming vehicle. God saved and healed me.
- Bro. Bay Adeyanju

I′m celebrating my salvation since 30yrs ago. May God′s name be praised.
- Dcn. Tunde Oduniyi

I bless God for testimonies from this altar, God put an end to barrenness in my life; He healed me completely.
- Bro. Arowojobe

Two weeks ago, there was tornado in U.S; I bless God that it did not hit any of my loved ones.
-Mummy Soyode

I thank God on behalf of my Sister that was waiting on God for the fruit of the womb.She has conceived. Also, God healed me and grant me grace to see another year of my birthday.
- Sis. Judith

I bless God for my birthday and my children’s birthday.
- Sis. Joy

I thank God for seeing me through the journey of nine months.
- Sis. Oladokun

I bless God for His pleasant surprise and for another year of my birthday.
-Sis. Dolapo

I thank God for safe delivery.
- Sis. Ezekiel

I bless God for safe delivery.
- Sis. Omomobi

I thank God on behalf of my family.
-Gift Chiekezie

I bless God for deliverance from strange voices.
-Alamu Anu

I thank God for the success of my Mother’s burial and my Father′s remembrace programme; Also thank God on behalf of my Son who was sick, God healed him. Lastly, I thank God for my wedding anniversary.
- Sis. Yahaya

I bless God for my wedding anniversary, my birthday and my daughter’s birthday.
- Sis. Bassey

I thank God for lifting me out of the miry clay; He helped me to overcome all my challenges.
- Bro. Akinsola

I thank God for my birthday.
- Aloycious David

Last month I had an accident, I bless God for saving me and my colleagues.
- Bro. Gabriel

I thank God for answered prayer, God healed my brother and granted me grace to see another year of my birthday.
-Lawrence Edidiong

Lastma arrested my tricycle and asked me to pay N20,000 but God intervened and my tricycle was released.
- Bro. Okoh

I thank God for the gift of life, the Lord kept me alive to see another year of my birthday.
- Bro. Tunde Oduniyi

On my way back from Redemption Camp, I was feeling drowsy behind the steering; I almost had an accident but God took control.
- Bro. Akintunde

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
Psalms 100:4 ????????????

Thanksgiving is all about worship for it′s one of the keys that “opens the door“ to God′s presence. That′s why the Psalmist encouraged that we come with thanksgiving - “to enter into His gates with thanksgiving...“ ????

When we show gratitude to God it′s an attitude that says, “God this is Your doing and we come in reverence appreciating Your goodness to us.“

Thanksgiving can also precede God′s performance of that which we ask. It declares our faith in that which we know God will do. “While we are yet praying...Daniel 6:10, Col 1:3 ???????? Also Jesus gave thanks before breaking the bread to feed the more than 5000 and even at the last supper...Matt 15:36 & 26:27 ????????

Thanksgiving moves God and even causes Him to act faster on our behalf. Amen! Daniel 2 & Luke 17:14 ????

So let′s always have this attitude of gratitude; let′s always worship with thanks, giving praise(s) unto our God.

This is the season to intensify Thanksgiving as we start the month - Awesome month of September! A month that God will remember us to produce great testimonies through us. Truly, God has been so good to us since the beginning of this year and He′s well deserving of our WORSHIP.

????Lord, I come before You today and all I want to say is Thank You, Lord. Even without asking anything but giving You thanks for all You have done, All you′re doing and All You will yet do! I bow before Your throne and say “I AM GRATEFUL, LORD ????....

It is good to give thanks to the Lord , And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
Psl 92:1 ????

“I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, And have now made known to me what we asked of You, For You have made known to us the king’s demand.”
Daniel 2:23 ????

And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:17 ????

Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites in all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings and singing, with cymbals and stringed instruments and harps.
Neh 12:27 ????

I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.
Ps 69:30 ????

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
I Thessalonians 5:18 ????

Let this be your decision now and always.

Last year was a great year for me and my family. I bless the name of the Lord that I was not consumed with the storm. I also bless His name for journey mercy.
- Mummy Soyode

I thank God for my wife safe delivery, eventhough there were complications but God took control. The baby and the mum are alive.
- Bro. Bayo Akinnifesi

The month of April is a blessed month for me and my family, I praise God for all round miracles and His protection during the month of April.
- Sis. Eunice

I thank God for the journey of nine month, though there were complications but God stepped in.
- Sis. Akintunde

I bless God for all round goodness in the month of April. God saved my brother from attack.He healed me and gave me a new strength.
- Sis. Gbemi Runsewe

I thank God for reviving me and for perfect health.
- Sis. Iwaleyin

I bless God for divine healing , provision and protection.
- Sis. Aloycious

My son went for a surgery operation during the month of April. God performed the surgery Himself. God saved me from an accident that would have claimed my life. Lastly, God opened door for me to travel outside the country.
- Bro. Akinlolu

I thank God for His divine protection on me and my children, God grant me the grace to see another year of my birthday. God also opened my daughter?s womb and grant her safe delivery.
- Mama Adepeju

I bless God for restoring my mother?s health.
- Glory Chikezie

The first time I came into this church, I saw the presence of God. Since then, I?ve been enjoying His goodness. God has provided new job for me.
- Bro. Lawrence

I thank God in anticipation of what He will do for me.
- Sis. Da-silver

I bless God for His faithfulness; He provided a good job for my fianc?e.
- Sis. Seun

On my way back from office on Tuesday, a truck hit my car but God came to our rescue and saved us. I am so grateful to God for his faithfulness and presence in my family.
-Sis. Yahaya

I bless God for another year of my birthday.
-Seyi Ademeso

Sometimes in September, Pastor ask us to come to the altar and ask for something from God which I did. Today, I bless God for answered prayers.
-Dcns. Ada Oduniyi.

I thank God for another year of my birthday.
-Nwana Bright

I bless God for another year of my birthday.
-Sis. Owolade

I am grateful to God for witnessing another birthday.
-Sis. Adekunle Abosede

I thank God for good health.
-Sis. Isaac

I bless God for His faithfulness and blessings. Also, for my wedding anniversary.
-Bro. Jembola

I started and completed my post graduate degree with sound mind; also God has been there for me in all my endeavour. Haleluyah.
-Bro. Gbenga

I thank God for His faithfulness in my family.
-Sis. Amos

I bless God for His faithfulness in my family and work, also for my wedding anniversary.
-Sis.Ronke Bello

Since the last 8yrs I have been experiencing God?s perfect health, also my brother?s wife put to bed safely. Praise God .
-Bro. Femi

TEXT: John 14:16-17, John 16:7-11
Digging deep (23/10/2018)

The Holy Spirit plays a very vital role in the life of a believer. As Christians we need to hunger for the Holy Spirit to direct and speak to us in doing certain things in our life and pursuit of fulfillment of destiny.

The Work Of The Holy Spirit In Believers And Church:
He enable us to move into a higher level and state with God; He convinces us on the right path to go; He brings us back on the right path to God when he realises we are not working right with God (He helps in the conversion of a sinner Back to Christ).He renews us, helps us not to perish and frees us from the bondage of sin and death.

When you don′t have the Spirit of God you go deeper and deeper into sin. So, as the Christian, we need the conviction of the Holy Spirit form every negativity. The Holy Spirit assures us on salvation in Christ. He interacts with us for salvation; give us power and authority to witness and not to work in the flesh but in the Spirit of God. He orders our footsep for good (i.e blessings and testimonies), to the truth and salvation. He never lie to you. Rather, leading us to the truth we need to know, no matter how deep it is because he is the revealer of truth; which is why we need Him to guide us in all our ways.

When we are weak, we call on the Holy Spirit to strenghten and encourage us and take over our body, impacting it for good.

Living a godly life in Christ makes the Holy Spirit to dwell in you. We should also learn how to pray in the Holy Ghost to better our lives in Christ Jesus and inspire us in praising and worshiping God in truth. He directs and sends us to places when necessary.
Before we act or do somethings we need to consult Him and obey his instructions. A believer needs the fruit of the Spirit. It is the help of the Holy Spirit that help us exhibits it (the fruit) as a believer in Christ. A natural man or one that walks in the flesh cannot have the fruit of the Spirit and cannot be a carrier of the Holy Spirit. We were made in God′s image and likeness; and as such, His kind of character and ways should be evident in our Christian lives. We need to be in the ministry of the Holy Spirit and not of the Spirit of the devil.

The holy spirit confesses manifestation of God with fresh understanding, and empowers our relationship with Jesus. The Holy Spirit speaks to us personally through the word of God and goes beyond our understanding in God′s word. And before you know it, you will be so close and knitted to God through him (the Holy Spirit).

I pray that as believer, the Holy Spirit will continue to dwell in us and never depart from us in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.

BIBLE REFERENCES:
John 16:8-11,
Ephesians 2:1,
Romans 8:16,
Acts 1:8,
John 14:26,
Jude 1:20,
Ephesians 5:18-19,
Acts 13:2-4,
Acts 16:6,
Galatians 5:22-23,
1 Corinthians 2:9-10,
John 16:13

SUNDAY SERMON: October 14, 2018.
Bible Reading: Psalm 66:1-8. Text: Mark 5: 25-34.
CASE STUDY: -The woman with the issue of blood for 12years

Power in Greek means dunamis(dynamite). Power is the authority that one holds over another person or a group of people. Power is an inherent characteristic of God that cannot be compared to any other power. Truly, there are other powers but there is a power greater than every other powers which is the power of GOD ALMIGHTY manifested in Mark 5:25-34, Act 3:1-11.
In the School of life, people go through challenges, tribulations, afflictions, reproaches e.t.c but most times they go for solutions in wrong places, which will eventually make the problem worse or even sometimes, it could lead to death.
The case of the woman with the issue of blood revealed that she suffered for 12years from unstoppable flow of blood. She went to many places looking for solution, with all the stress involved but it was merely a waste of money. Thank God, she heard about JESUS; the Son of God. With faith, she went to have a contact with Jesus with only one thing in her heart. Considering the multitude around Jesus, she said to herself “if only she can just touch the garment of Jesus, she will be healed“. With her thought and faith in her heart, she was made whole by the mercy and grace of God. As the woman with the issue of blood touched the garment of Jesus, the power of God located the very root of her problem and healed her permanently.
(Acts 2: 1-11) - The power that descended on the day of Pentecost like a cloven tongue gives authority to our tongues to decree a thing and it is established. The power of God is in JESUS Christ. He also has power to get wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18).
What do you have in your heart as solution to your problem? Our hearts determine our decisions and steps to breakthrough or breakdown in the journey of life.

TO BE A PARTAKER OF THIS POWER OF GOD:
[1] We need to yield and realease ourselves to God (John1:12, John 3:3).
[2] Live a holy life because power comes with holiness (Hebrew 1:9, Ps.45:7). [3] Power can come through obedience (Isaiah 1:19, Luke 24:49,Acts 2:1-11).
[4] Power comes through Praises and Prayers (Acts 16:25 -26).
[5] Power comes through Kingdom Service. (Luke 9:1-2, Mk6:7 ).

WHY DOES GOD GIVES US HIS POWER?
[1] God gives power to those who want to witness for him (Acts 1:8).
[2] God gives power for his signs and wonders (Acts 16:15-18).
[3] God gives us power to do exploits (Acts 10:38. Daniel 11:32b).

WAYS TO TAP FROM THE POWER OF GOD:
[1] The experience of Power of the Holy Ghost like the day of Pentecost is still available today (Acts 2:1-11).
[2] Laying of hands by genuine men of God ( Deuteronomy 34:9).
[3] Through the word of God released by the spirit of God to us (Luke 5:17).
[4] Through the proclamation of the name of Jesus Christ (Philippians 2:8-11, Acts 3:1-7).
[5] Through the blood of Jesus Christ. (Revelation 12:11, Hebrew 12:24).
[6] Anointed materials or objects (Acts19:11-12, Exodus 4:1-5).
[7] Power of testimonies. (Revelation 12:11, 1 Sam. 17:34-37).

I pray that the grace and the mercy of God will locate you to make you partaker of the power of the Almighty God from this season in Jesus name.

WORD FOR THE WEEK:
Mark 16:15-18