Topic: Walking in financial dominion!

Welcome to June! I believe we must have had some definite encounters with the wisdom from above all through the month of May 2018. I also believe that God must have listed many of us among the highflyers of His Kingdom through diverse encounters with the Word. This month we shall examine how to be blessed and also be a blessing. However, this week, we shall focus on Walking in Financial Dominion!

We discover from scriptures, among others, that every child of God is ordained to walk in financial dominion. As it is written: For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich (2 Corinthians 8:9; see also Deuteronomy 8:18; 3 John 1:2). It is important to note that the end-time church is ordained for financial dominion. As it is written: And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem (Isaiah 2:2-3). In addition, according to Haggai, God will be unleashing financial fortune upon the end time church. It is also written: The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts. The glory of this latter house (end time church) shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts… (Haggai 2:8-9). Furthermore, God swore to Abraham, in response to the attempted sacrifice of his son on mount Moriah: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which [is] upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice (Genesis 22:17-18). If, according to scriptures, every child of God is a seed of Abraham; then, we are ordained to walk in financial dominion (Galatians 3:29).

Finally, prominent among the blessings of the law is financial dominion. As it is written: …and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath… (Deuteronomy 28:12-13).

How then can we walk in Financial Dominion?

Be Born Again: Every blessing in the Kingdom can only flow to us when we are saved. In other words, the salvation of our souls is the access key to the realm of financial dominion. The Bible says that Christ was slain to receive for us power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory and blessing (Revelation 5:12).

Engage the Covenant of Seedtime and Harvest: The covenant of Seedtime and Harvest is a sure way to our financial dominion. The Scripture says: …He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; Genesis 8:20-22, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; Philippians 4:15-19). From the scripture above, giving is the biblical gateway to financial dominion (Acts 20: 35; Luke 6:38). That is why we must not see our giving and offerings as financial donations to the church, but as spiritual transactions for provoking divine supplies among others (2 Corinthians 9: 6-8,11; Philippians 4:19). However, it is important to understand that the Kingdom of God is that of order. Thus, in order to enjoy financial blessings, our offerings must be sown in this order.

Tithing: This is the giving of 10 percent of the totality of our earnings to God which is the master key to a world of financial fortune. This does not belong to us; it is God’s portion which He must not be denied of (Malachi 3:10). We must understand that any sacrifice can bring us to any level of blessing, but only our tithes can preserve it.

Worship Offering: We are admonished not to come into God’s presence empty-handed. It is written: …and they shall not appear before the Lord empty: Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee (Deuteronomy 16:16-17).

Kingdom Promotion Giving: This is giving for the furtherance of the Kingdom. The Bible says: Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33; see also Haggai 1:3-14).

Giving to Biological Parents: The Word of God instructs us to honour our parents in the Lord that it might be well with us; financial blessing inclusive. When we do, we provoke the release of blessings from their hearts like Isaac poured his heart out to bless Jacob (Genesis 27:3/ 25-29; Exodus 20:12).

In conclusion, Christ, our perfect example was and is the Master Giver. He gave and gave until He gave His life; a living sacrifice indeed! This must be why He commanded such a dimension of financial dominion while he walked the planet earth (Matthew 17:26-27; Mark 4:39-41, 14:13-16; John 13:27-29). However, as mentioned earlier, new birth is the only access we have to walking in financial dominion.

Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!”

For further reading, please get my books: Understanding Financial Prosperity, Breaking Financial Hardship, Covenant Wealth and Hidden Covenants of Blessing. I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have five services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. respectively.

I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280; or E-mail: [email protected]; Face book: www.facebook.com/davidoyedepoministries/; Twitter: @DavidOyedepoMin

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Topic: Relishing Marital Harmony (1)

Dear Reader,

You are welcome to another wonder-filled month; where God will be granting you unlimited testimonies in all of your endeavours. We have gone through several amazing topics since the year began, and if you have been following through, you should have learnt one or two things that have transformed your family to a home of bliss, love and joy. Throughout this month, we shall be exploring another exciting topic: Relishing Marital Harmony’.

The Bible says:Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh (Genesis 2:24). This is not talking about the physical joining of a man and a woman together with a robe; it is simply referring to harmony, oneness, agreement and unity in the home. In securing marital harmony, no matter the difference in culture or cultural rules, the Word of God is the universal guide to establishing true and lasting marital harmony.

The issue of marital harmony is so important because, it does not appeal to the couples alone, but the Church of Jesus Christ because it is made up of families and your children’s future at large.Harmony enjoyed at home affects all aspect of one’s life, finance, career, business, health etc. To enjoy marital harmony therefore, we must first understand the family unit, it’s foundation, component and role in our day-to-day life.

Understanding the Family Unit
The word “family” in the Longman’s Dictionary of contemporary English means: a group of people who are closely related to each other, especially mother, father, and their children representing the nuclear family. There is also, however, the extended family set up, which include aunties, uncles, grandparents, distant relations, etc.

I want you to know that everyone on earth, male or female, married or single, no matter your status, you belong to a specific family on earth. God has sent you into this world through that family for a purpose and it shall be fulfilled!

Many families around the world today are suffering from disharmony. Many families are going through a lot of tension, many home both in the church and in the world are going through a sort of disharmony and this has resulted in separation, divorce and abuse of all kinds; namely, frustration, infidelity etc.

There are homes where peace is short-lived; children from these homes seek every means to be far away from their homes, because a moment at home brings heartache. There are some other couples that the remembrance of their marriages makes them to shed tears. Whatever tears you shed in the past, as you are going through this article right now, I see God wiping them away!

The Foundation
The foundation for securing marital harmony is in your personal relationship with God. He is the author of marriage; the One who founded the family. So, the starting point to your success in family life is to build a firm relationship with God. Your relationship with the Almighty Father will affect and determine your relationship in your marriage. The Bible says:If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?(Psalm 11:3)

Developing and maintaining a strong relationship with God requires time, effort and the desire for closeness, just as relationships with other people take work and devotion. You need a personal encounter with God to strengthen the quality of your relationship with your family.

God is the only source of true and lasting relationship. When you allow Him to enter into your ship, it will never sink. If you are still singles, then you must know that it is the will of God that you enjoy a sweet home. However, it is very important to know that, your true and lasting satisfaction, joy and fulfillment in life is rooted in your relationship with the Almighty God. A good understanding of this will help you to walk in life with confidence.

I want you to know that your spouse is not your source of joy. God is the only source of joy. If you understand this, you will be ready to walk by the Word of God to secure marital harmony. If you know this, that God is the only source of joy, happiness and contentment in the family, you will know that changing spouse like changing clothes is not the solution to your contentment in the family. Looking for the latest models in town will never bring you contentment. God is the source!

Your problem today, may be oh! My husband is not good, I will look for another one, my wife is not good, I will get a better one and maybe you are even contemplating of divorce, as you are reading this material right now, the light of God will come on you and God will restore dignity to your marriage. Stop that divorce plan as it is not the solution. It is your relationship with God that makes all the difference for you to make progress in your family life. Whatever has caused you heartache and tears before, your relationship with God will cause a change and you shall have harmony in your family.

Marital harmony is a possibility, but not a gift. You have a responsibility for securing marital harmony. Bishop David Oyedepo, whom I am privilege to be married to, said” Faith that makes God absolutely responsible for the events of your life is an irresponsible faith”. You have a part to play!

You want to be born again to enjoy harmony in your home? God is the only true source of joy. Allow God to come into your life so you can have a relationship with God. You can say this prayer of faith:

You need wisdom to build your home and God is the source of that wisdom. If, peradventure, you are not born again and you want to accept Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour, then say this prayer in faith: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins and cleanse me with Your Blood. I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Make me a child of God today. Thank You for delivering me from sin and satan to serve the living God and thank You for accepting me into Your Kingdom.

Congratulations! If you prayed this simple prayer of faith with me, you are now born again and a child of God. He loves you and will never leave you. Read your Bible daily, obey God’s Word and seek Christian fellowship (John 14:21).

With this, you are guaranteed all-round rest and peace in Jesus’ Name! Call or write to share your testimonies with me through [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

For more insight, these books authored by me are available at the Dominion Bookstores in all Living Faith Churches and other leading Christian bookstores: Marriage Covenant, Making Marriage Work, Building A Successful Home and Success in Marriage (Co-Authored)

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Topic: The Power Of Divine Favour

Eccl.9:4 – For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.

Your case is not hopeless and one hour is too much for God to change your story and that will be your testimony in the name of Jesus!

Favour is part of life. Man was created to enjoy favour and not to endure. Favour is special preference or privilege that gives someone an advantage over others. Scripturally, favour is all about the kindness of God.

Psalm 31:21 -Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvelous kindness in a strong city.

Divine favour is God’s countenance shining upon someone. That will be your testimony from now! No matter the crowd, God’s favour will single you out in the name of Jesus! The favour of God will distinguish you wherever you go from today in Jesus name!

Divine favour is above human favour because whatever is from above is above all. The moment a man has divine favour, it promotes the favour of men.

Psalm 44:3 -For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.

You are the next in line for divine favour! The above scripture will find express manifestation in your life! The favour of God will locate you today and you will not struggle anymore in the name of Jesus!

Luke 2:52 -And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

When God favours you, men must favour you including those who don’t like you because it is divine favour that provokes the favour of men. All-round favour is provoked by divine favour. From this day, may the favour of God locate you wherever you go! North, South, East and West, you will be highly favoured! Every document bearing your name shall be smelling favour in Jesus name!

Deut.7:6, 14 -For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. 14 Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.

Divine favour is your heritage in Christ as a child of God.

Psalm 16:6 – The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

Psalm 5:12 -For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.

From now, you will be known as A.K.A FAVOUR! You will be wearing favour as perfume! Begin to enjoy your heritage from now! May the God that called me shine His countenance on you and favour you always in Jesus mighty name –Amen!

God bless you

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Topic: It’s Time to Stretch [Joyce Meyer’s Devotional Monday June 11, 2018]

For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not] keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit). Let him turn away from wickedness and shun it, and let him do right. Let him search for peace…and seek it eagerly…. — 1 Peter 3:10-11 (AMPC)

Stretch means “extended; exerted to the utmost.” When you follow God into something new in your life, you may feel stretched.

Perhaps you receive a job promotion, and you know you don’t have all the natural skills and knowledge you need to do the new job well. Then you become worried because you think you’re in over your head. The job may be over your head, but it’s not bigger than God. If He leads you into it, He will help you fulfill the responsibilities that go with it. God’s power and presence enable us to do things we can’t do on our own.

It’s important to remember God is on your side as you go into new situations, because fear and doubt will always be lying in wait to try to keep you from following Him. Don’t let those things hold you back. Remember that God is with you and He’s bigger than any problem you may face. Don’t be afraid to stretch your faith because it will give you greater capacity to fulfill your God-given potential.

Prayer Starter: Father, help me to lean on You and walk forward with faith when I feel “over my head.” Help me to stretch and be all that I can be in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Topic: Rebirth [Andrew Wommack Monday June 11, 2018]

John 7:19 “Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?”

Text: John 7:16-19

These Jews prided themselves on their observance of the law, but they were keeping the letter of the law and missing its true intent. The greatest of all the Old Testament laws was to love God and then to love your neighbor as yourself. The Jews were violating these laws by having hatred in their hearts toward Jesus and wanting to kill Him. They denied that they desired to kill Him, but the scriptures declare that they had already plotted or tried to kill Him three times.

They also knew much about God. It was required of the Jewish men to memorize large portions of the Torah (the first five books of the Bible). Their whole society revolved around God’s moral standards and countless religious observances. However, they did not know God.

There is a difference between knowing about someone and really knowing them. Likewise today, millions of people are acquainted with knowledge about Jesus. They may even be moral and observe religious ceremonies, but if they don’t personally experience knowing Jesus, they are not saved and will not make it to heaven. Even the devils believe and tremble but they aren’t saved.

Our spiritual man became dead unto (separated from) God through sin. Just as we didn’t accomplish our physical birth, we cannot produce this spiritual rebirth. We are totally incapable of saving ourselves, therefore, we need a Savior. We simply believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and we are saved.

Salvation is not a reformation, but rather a regeneration, a new birth, a new creation, that can only be accomplished by a creative miracle of the Holy Spirit. You must be born again.

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Topic: We Are God’s Children [Billy Graham’s Devotional Monday June 11, 2018]

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the [children] of God . . . — 1 John 3:1

As God’s children, we are His dependents. The Bible says, “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him.” Dependent children spend little time worrying about meals, clothing, and shelter. They assume, and they have a right to, that all will be provided by their parents. Because God is responsible for our welfare, we are told to cast all our care upon Him, for He careth for us.

Because we are dependent upon God, Jesus said, “Let not your heart be troubled.” God says, “I’ll take care of the burden—don’t give it a thought—leave it to me.” Dependent children are not backward about asking for favors. They would not be normal if they did not boldly make their needs known. God is keenly aware that we are dependent upon Him for life’s necessities. It was for that reason that He said, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

Prayer for the day: How magnificent, almighty Father, that I, dependently, can rely on You to take the burden of my heart!

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Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.

Topic: From Desperation to Devotion [Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Monday June 11, 2018]

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. – Colossians 3:2

Things, things, things! A better job. A bigger house. New clothes for the kids. Tomorrow’s luncheon date. A better television. Get the picture?

Many of us have learned to believe God to prosper us to such a degree that we have too much to keep up with. We end up spending so much time and energy taking care of the legitimate “things” of life that we unconsciously give the attention and affections of our heart over to this natural world instead of to God.

When Kenneth and I first heard about living by faith, we were in desperate circumstances. We were sick and broke, so it was easy for us to dedicate ourselves to prayer and to the Word. But as we honored God’s Word, He honored and prospered us. We came to the place where we were no longer desperate. Then came the real test of our faith. Would we serve God out of our love for Him instead of our desperation?

Well, praise God, we did. But in the process we found out one thing: It takes a lot more dedication to serve God when you’re prosperous than it takes when you’re desperate! There’s a constant temptation to get so caught up in the earthly things that your desire for the things of God fades into the background.

As the material blessings of God come your way, remember, God has not trained you in His Word so you can consume it on your own lusts. He has revealed His Word to you so you can walk in the spirit and do the job He’s called you to do.

Don’t let the things of this world cause you to miss out on the glorious things of the spirit. Get your priorities in line with God’s Word. Set your mind on things above, and you’ll discover just how heavenly life was really meant to be!

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-16

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Topic: Advice from My Father [Our Daily Bread 11 Monday June, 2018]

Read: Proverbs 3:1–7, Bible in a Year: Ezra 1–2; John 19:23–42

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

After being laid off from an editorial job, I prayed, asking for God to help me find a new one. But when weeks went by and nothing came of my attempts at networking and filling out applications, I began to pout. “Don’t You know how important it is that I have a job?” I asked God, my arms folded in protest at my seemingly unanswered prayer.

When I talked to my father, who had often reminded me about believing God’s promises, about my job situation, he said, “I want you to get to the point where you trust what God says.”

My father’s advice reminds me of Proverbs 3, which includes wise advice from a parent to a beloved child. This familiar passage was especially applicable to my situation: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5–6). To “make . . . paths straight” means God will guide us toward His goals for our growth. His ultimate goal is that I become more like Him.

This does not mean that the paths He chooses will be easy. But I can choose to trust that His direction and timing are ultimately for my good.

Are you waiting on God for an answer? Choose to draw near to Him and trust that He will guide you.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for guiding and caring for us every step of the way. Help us to trust in You daily.

Your Father in heaven knows what’s best for you.

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Topic: Lord I Thank You [TREM Devotional Monday June 11, 2018]

“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.” – Psalms 68:19

Our word for today makes it clear that there is a benefit for every single day you are privileged to experience. You are a beneficiary of God’s goodness and kindness daily. This is not a function of works, it is simply the grace of God.

Therefore, we must constantly maintain an attitude of gratitude always. As the popular saying goes, if you can think, then you can thank. Just pause for a moment and think about the goodness of God to you and your family, think about the victory He wrought on your behalf, think about the way He poured out His love on you… lift up your hands and say “Thank You Jesus”.

1 Chronicles 16:34(KJV) says “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.” The key to staying full of God is a thankful heart. As you are thanking Him, you’re reminding yourself of what He has said and done, and you are magnifying Him. The more you magnify the Lord, the bigger He becomes to you. If you stay around me, you will notice that throughout the day, I say thank you Jesus; I declare His praises. I just take a moment to bask in His goodness, because this God is too good.

There are so many things that God has done for you that you don’t even know about, you have no clue. The headache that killed the person on the news didn’t kill you. You drive and walk on the roads everyday, and He keeps you safe. You sleep and you wake up, because He kept you alive. Beloved, even if a thousand voices were raised to thank this God, it still wouldn’t be sufficient to appreciate how good this God is to us. I implore you to make thanksgiving a lifestyle, because this God is worthy of all our praise and adoration.

Further Reading: Psalm 68:19-26; 1 Chronicles 16:31-36

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Ezra 1-2; Evening- John 19:23-42

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Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.