Topic: Come with Us — Tuesday 2, January 2018

Memorise: And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. – Exodus 33:14

Read: Exodus 33:12-17 (KJV)

12 And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.

13 Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people.

14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

15 And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.

16 For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.

17 And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

Bible in One Year: Genesis 3-4, Revelation 2:1-17, Hymn: Sing Hymn 2: I Need Thee Every Hour

MESSAGE:

Only a fool would think that he or she can exist independent of God, who is the Maker of the heavens and the earth and all that is in them (Romans 1:20-22). Moses, the servant of God, knew this and he consequently did not make the mistake of doing anything without God’s approval. In today’s Bible reading, he insisted on the presence of God going with them as they journeyed through the wilderness to the Promised Land.

There is this story of three fishes in the sea living under the threat of sharks. They went to the Almighty God to ask for help concerning the danger of death looming over them.

The first fish asked God for many eyes so that it could see sharks approaching from any direction and escape to safety. The second fish demanded for wings so that it could fly away from the reach of sharks whenever they came after it. The third fish only asked for the presence of the Almighty God wherever it went. The Lord granted all their requests, and they swam away happily. Not long after, sharks came after the first fish, and immediately with its many eyes, it saw them coming! It took a jump into a nearby pond where the sharks could not go and began to laugh at the sharks. However, the water in the pond soon began to dry up and this fish died. The second fish also saw sharks coming for it, because it had been granted wings, it flew like a bird out of the water, but only to be caught in the air by an eagle flying by. So, the second fish ended up in the stomach of an eagle, which was happily surprised to have a delicious fish as its mid-flight meal. In contrast to these, the third fish, which had wisely requested the presence of the Lord, went swimming about without any fear of death from ferocious sharks. It was basking in the protection that comes with carrying the presence of the Lord. When the mother-shark would not go after it, the baby-shark asked its mother, “Why don’t we eat this beautiful fish?” The mother-shark cautioned it against entertaining such ideas, pointing to the shadow of the Almighty God following the fish everywhere.

Beloved, all that you need to succeed and have breakthroughs this year is God’s Presence in your life. I therefore encourage you to give your life totally to God through Jesus Christ. For His Presence to envelope your life, you need to walk daily with Him by fellowshipping with Him in the place of prayer and worship, and by framing your every thought around His Word. If you are faithful in doing this, He will abide with you, and you will live in safety throughout this year and beyond (Psalm 91:1-2).

Key Point: The God that creates is the One that prospers, and He is the One that protects. Seek and ask for His Presence in all that you do from today.

Hymn 2: I Need Thee Every Hour

I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Chorus:
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior!
I come to Thee.

2. I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

3. I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

4. I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfil.

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The Living Faith Church International aka Winners’ Chapel has released her 2018 Winners Personalized Prophetic Declarations for the year. This contains 50 personalized prayer points for every member of the Winners family worldwide. See below:

God still sends prophets to his people today – Luke 4:25-27. Prophets are God’s confidants on issues relating to His children and the world around us at large – Amos 3:7/Genesis 18:17-19/Genesis 20:7. But we must believe God and His prophets for their ministries to impart on our lives – 2 Chro.20:20. The year 2018 shall be a New Dawn year indeed for all Winners and all our diverse spiritual extensions.  As we all know, what we don’t declare, God cannot confirm – Isaiah 44:26/Mark 16:20. Whatever we are ashamed to SAY boldly, we are never going to SEE openly – Mark 8:38/Acts 14:3.

Remember every prophetic word leaves us with a responsibility, that us what we must do for His word to come to pass in our lives, because we serve a covenant keeping God- Psalm 89:34/James 1:22-25

As you personalize the prophetic declarations for the year 2018, expect to see a speedy delivery of every prophetic verdict as detailed here, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

1. All through 2018, every step of mine shall be New Dawn step – Isaiah 48:21

2. Impossible doors shall continue to open for me all through this New Dawn year – Rev.3:7

3. All through 2018, I shall be breaking forth into new realms of Glory this year – 2 Corth. 3:18

4. Every concern in my life shall be turned to New Dawn order of testimonies – Psalm 126:1

5. All through 2018, my path shall continue to shine more and more in all areas of my life – Proverbs 4:18

6. Every month of the year 2018 shall deliver its good fruits for me – Rev. 22:1-3 2

7. All through the year 2018, things that eyes have not seen, nor ears heard, shall become the order of the day in my life. – 1 Corth. 2:9

8. In 2018, I shall take full delivery of my prophetic New Dawn package with speed – Jer. 1:11-12

9. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall continue to sing a new song – Psalm 126:1-3

10. By reason of the glory of God upon my life, multitudes shall follow me to worship my God in 2018 – Zech. 8:20-23

11. I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my walk with God al through 2018 and beyond – Isaiah 45:1-3/Luke 14:21

12. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my prayer life – Luke 2:37/Matthew 6:6/17-18

13. I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my spiritual understanding all through 2018 and beyond – Isaiah 60:1-3/James 1:22-25

14. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my consecration to God – 2 Timothy 2:19-21

15. I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my love for God all through 2018 and beyond – 1 Corth 2:9

16.All through 2018 and beyond, I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my commitment to Christ and the interest of His kingdom – Matthew 6:33

17. I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my pursuit after souls all through 2018 and beyond – Daniel 12:3/Proverbs 11:30

18. All through 2018 and beyond, the plan of the wicked against my advancement in life shall continue to come to naught – Isaiah:54:17/Luke 10:1/17-19

19. All through 2018, there shall be no breakdown of peace in my family – Job 34:29

20. All through 2018, no member of my family and I shall be a victim of any form of accidents or mishaps- Exodus 23:20

21. In 2018, every appointments with death concerning members of my family and I shall not stand because no one shall be buried in my household this year – Psalm 102:20

22. In 2018, all the manifestations of hell against my marital settlement shall be brought to naught – Psalm 68:6/Psalm 34:10

23. In 2018, all the arrows of the wicked against my fruitfulness shall not stand, because I shall be visited with supernatural conception and delivery – Isaiah 8:9-10

24. In 2018, the last assault I suffered from the hand of the wicked shall be the last I will ever see in my life – Isaiah 49:24-26

25. My year of supernatural victory over all the battles in my life has finally come – Isaiah 63:4

26. I have been redeemed to live a sickness-free life and so shall it be for me all through 2018 and beyond – Matthew 8:17/2 Corth. 5:20/Proverbs 13:17

27. In 2018, every dying or dead part of my body shall bounce back to life and shall remain so for life – Exodus 23:25-26/Romans 8:11

28. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall no longer waste my resources to stay healthy anymore -Jer. 8:19-22/Psalm 41:11-3

29. I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my health all through the year 2018 and beyond – Jer. 30:17/Job 33:21-25

30. I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord – Psalm 118:17/John 14:19

31. I shall be stepping into my wealthy place on earth this year – Psalm 66:12/Matthew 6:33

32. The windows of heaven shall be opened over my life though the mystery of tithing and shall remain so for life – Malachi 3:10-11/Psalm 37:18-19

33. 2018 shall be my year of showers of blessings- Ezek. 34:26/Deut.28:1-13

34. Every form of crises in my business and career is over this year – Psalm 1:1-3/Hebrews 11:6

35. I shall continue to experience a New Dawn in my finances from henceforth – Isaiah 43:18-19/2 Corth. 8:1-3/Philippians 4:15-19

36. All through 2018 and beyond, the Lord shall continue to show me the way forward at every point in my journey

37. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall not suffer anymore setback in my life – Exodus 14:14-15

38. All through 2018 and beyond, no blessings of the Lord shall be reverted in my life anymore – Ecc. 3:14

39. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall continue to experience the hand of the God of speed in every area of my life – 1 Kings 18:46

40. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall no more be a subject of pity among men , but all men shall continue to envy the good hand of God upon my life- 1 Peter 2:9

41. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall be scaling new heights without stress – Psalm 102:17-22

42. 2018 shall be my year of enviable settlements in all areas of life – 1 Peter 5:10

43. The year 2018 shall be my year of all round rest – 2 Chro.15:12-15

44. The year 2018 shall be a year of joy unspeakable and full of glory for me – 1 Peter 1:8

45. God is turning my mourning into dancing this year and for life – Psalm 30:11

46. Whatever has kept me at the “beautiful gate” living a pitiable life is finally over this year – Isaiah 61:7

47. All through 2018 and beyond, I shall not have any reason to cast my head down anymore – Psalm 23:6

48. My generation after me shall not suffer any form of shame and reproach anymore – Zeph.3:19-20

49. God shall be turning me to a celebrity in my endeavours this year – Isaiah 60:22

50. Every day of my life in 2018, shall be Christmas- Psalm 68:19/Job 36:11

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for unveiling your goodwill as it relates to me for the year 2018 – Luke 2:14/John 10:10

I believe these prophetic verdicts with all my heart and I believe in your unfailing faithfulness to confirm every line that relates to me with speed in this New Dawn year.

My Father, I believe in you and I believe in your prophet; and I am fully persuaded that it shall be a New Dawn year indeed for me as I continue and openly make these prophetic declarations in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen and Amen

Jesus is Lord!

David O. Oyedepo