Theme: G R A C E
Text: Ephesians 2:7-10, 1Corinthians 15:10, Psalm 75:6-7, 127:1
Exhortation
Praise ye the LORD! Alleluiyah! It's another year, another month, and another dispensation of testimonies. All glory to God Almighty for His goodness and mercy that endure forever.
We entered into the new year with lots of hope and expectations. There were news of fears, various concerns and uncertainties everywhere, yet the LORD has been there for us, guiding, protecting and sustaining us all the way. We are indeed grateful, not only for His divine intervention in every area of our lives, but also for His abiding presence with us as individuals, as a church and as a nation. His name alone be glorified forever; Amen.
This year, our Heavenly Father has promised us divine upliftment. We have entered into His gates with thanksgiving and praises, starting from the first month.
This second month, there is a release of supernatural grace upon everyone of us, as God has ordained it. Grace can be defined in different ways, namely:
i. G R A C E is God's Redemption At Christ's Expense. -John 1:14-17, Romans 3:23-24, 5:20-21.
ii. Grace is the free and undeserved favour given to us by God (through Christ), for our salvation from sin and from all it's repercussions. It is the regeneration or sanctification we receive through Christ's atoning blood shed on the cross. -Titus 2:11-12.
iii. Grace is the unmerited divine assistance released to us out of God's mercy.
iv. Grace is the application of Christ's righteousness to the sinner. -Romans 5:1-11.
v. Grace is God meeting us at our worst status of unrighteousness and giving us His best in righteousness. -2Corinthians 12:7-9
Grace brings salvation, regeneration and sanctification. Grace brings supernatural turnaround for good. Grace brings transformation. It brings divine upliftment to the glory of God, and even much more.
Grace comes through God's mercy. It rules out protocols and applies the instrumentality of mercy. Mercy takes away the punishment and suffering for sins but grace bestows salvation, eternal life and other blessings. Mercy is God withholding the judgment we deserve for our sins.
Grace is God giving us the favour or blessings we do not deserve. Mercy opens the door; grace does the work. -Ephesians 2:4-8, Lament.3:22-24, Hebrews 4:16.
Grace works under the influence of the Holy Ghost, Who is the supernatural strength of the Almighty. What you are not qualified for, grace makes it possible. What you could not have been able to achieve, where you could not have been able to step on and the heights you could not have been able to attain, grace causes supernatural upliftment and get you there!. -Zechariah 4:6-10, 1Corinthians 15:10, Joshua 1:3. Grace transforms lives from nothing to something great. Grace raises one from the dunghill to reign with princes. -1Samuel 2:6-9. Grace brings blessings beyond our struggling, gives us strength and long life to eat the fruits of our labour. Deuteronomy 8:18, Psalm 127:1-2, Proverbs 10:22, Isaiah 65:19-25).
Noah found grace before God and was preserved with his entire household from the flood, -Genesis 6:5-8. It was grace that enabled our father Abraham to become a father of nations, even at old age (Genesis 18:3, 21:1-8, 24:40). Grace opened unusual door of fruitfulness, bountiful harvest and profitability for Isaac during famine (Genesis 26:1-14). Grace blessed Jacob at the house of Laban(Genesis 30:25-43). Grace took Joseph from the prison to the palace (Genesis 37:5-11, 41:14-24, 37-44). Moses found grace before God (Exodus 33:12–17; Exodus 34:9), the Israelites (Jeremiah 31:1-5), Gideon found grace before God (Judges 6:16-24). Esther, a common captive, found grace before God in the sight of Ahasuerus, king of Persia and Medea during the Babylonian exile; she became the queen (Esther 2:17). Daniel and the other three Hebrews grace singled them out in Babylon (Daniel 1:7-21).
Obededom was blessed mightily by the same Ark of God's Covenant that killed Uzzah (2Samuel 6:6-12). By grace, Mephibosheth found kindness before king David (2Samuel 9;1-13). Mary found grace among all ladies of her time and she became the earthly mother of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 1:30). Jesus (as man) found grace before God (Luke 2:40). Paul, other Apostles and indeed all believers found grace (Acts 4:33, 1Corinth.15:10, Ephesians 2:8), and much more.
As we pray together in unity of faith this month, divine grace shall speak for us, in every area of our lives. Grace shall continue to pave way way for us into different dimensions of upliftment and our testimonies shall be bountiful, in Jesus' Mighty Name (Amen)
Remember, with Jesus Christ, Victory is Sure!
Shalom!
Prophetic Prayer Points
1. Give thanks to the LORD for His faithfulness and lovingkindness throughout the previous years. -
2. Give thanks to God for His deliverance. -Psalm 18:1-6, 124:1-8.
3. Appreciate Him for always giving us victory in every area of our lives. -2Corinth.2:14, Exodus 15:1-13.
4. Give glory to God for crowning the previous year for us with His goodness and testimonies. -Psalms 65:1-2, 11-13.
5. Ask God for pardon, for known and unknown sins. -1John 1:9, Psalm 66:18-20,
6. Pray for God's mercy. Pray that His mercy will speak for you on every side. -Romans 9:15-16, Psalm 25:6-7.
7. By the grace of God, sin shall not have dominion over me, in Jesus' Name. -Romans 6:1-2,12-14.
9. Gracious Father, grant me victory over every challenge confronting my life and destiny, in Jesus’ name. -Romans 8:37, 1Corinthians15:57.
10. Heavenly Father, let Your grace single me out for good this year, in Jesus' Name. -Luke 2:52, Daniel 1:7-21.
11. Almighty God, let Your grace promote me beyond my personal efforts, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 75:6–7, 127:1-2.
12. Mighty Father, compass me with Your favour and bless me on every side, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 5:12
13. Heavenly Father, lift me up from my little beginning and let Your grace speak for my enlargement, in Jesus' Name. -Job 8:7, Luke 12:32, Zechariah 4:10.
14. Holy Spirit of God, lift me up, above every obstacle on my way to breakthrough, in Jesus' Name. -Zechariah 4:6-7.
15. Grace of God, speak for my lifting up in every area of my life and in everything I lay my hands upon, in Jesus' Name. -Zechariah 4:6-7.
16. Almighty Father of all goodness, bless the work of my hands, far beyond my efforts and struggling, in Jesus' Name. -Proverbs 10:22.
17. Mighty Father, strengthen me by Your Spirit and let Your sufficient grace work for me, every step of the way, in Jesus' Name. -2Corinthians12:9.
18. God of all grace, grant me open doors to breakthrough in my ministry, marriage, career and business, in Jesus’ name. -Revelation 3:7-8,
19. Every power contracted against my life [my blessings, ministry, career, business and family], be consumed by fire, in Jesus' Name. -1Corinthians 16:9, Hebrews 12:29, Psalm 97:1-3.
20. Every good project my hands have started, I receive grace to finish it gloriously, in Jesus' Name. -Zechariah 4:9-10.
21. By the grace of God, I receive abundant supply in every area of my life; I shall not lack any good thing, in Jesus' Name. -Philippians 4:19, Psalm 23:1.
22. Every enemy, waiting to hinder and destroy in my journey to breakthrough, clear out of the way by fire, in Jesus' Name. -1Thessalon.2:18, Psalm 97:1-4.
23. Of all that pertain to life and godliness, nothing shall be impossible for me, in Jesus' Name. -Philip. 4:13, Luke 1:37, Matthew 17:20
24. By supernatural grace, doors of testimonies, open in every area of my live, in Jesus' Name. -Colossians 4:3, Revelation 3:7.
25. My Father and my God, I receive grace for sound health and long life, in Jesus' Name. -Psalms 91:15-16, Isaiah 65:19-25.
26. I receive grace to eat the fruits of my labour, in Jesus' Name. -Isaiah 65:19-25. Psalm 128:1-2.
27. I receive grace to be fruitful spiritually, in Jesus' Name. -John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:22-25.
28. I receive grace to be fruitful in every area of my life, in Jesus' Name. -Psalms 128:3-6, Deuteronomy 28:1-13.
29. I receive grace for prompt obedience to enjoy all God's provision for my life, in Jesus' Name. -Deuteronomy 28:1-13.
30. I receive grace to have true wealth from God, in Jesus' Name. -Deutero. 8:18.
31. Give thanks to God for answered prayers. -1John 5:14.
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