Today’s Bible reading is edifying, educating, and thought provoking.
What comes to your mind when the Bible says:
“The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, And the transgressor for the upright” (Proverbs 21:18 KJV)
To be ransomed is to be bought, saved, delivered, from evil!
Christ paid it all. No evil plans, etc,, can prosper against me!
Let Us Pray:
Father God, you are so faithful to me.
Throughout this year, your faithfulness has been real to me, in that you have stepped in to save me from so many issues.
Thank you for not allowing the wicked to have the last laugh, instead, you made them pay for all the problems they projected, programmed and positioned, in order to frustrate my testimonies.
You have been my righteousness, for in you I live, move, and have my being.
And in you I can do all things.
I appreciate you and all you have set in place to enable me to walk the pathways of righteousness, excellence, and good health.
As we continue to spend time in your Word, teach us deep things of the Spirit and open our hearts to embrace your Word more, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
We continue with Proverbs 22, tomorrow.
I’m sorry for sharing this post late. I start writing after I am done with my own prayers and meditation. In addition to other unavoidable circumstances.
That notwithstanding, look forward to my messages.
Everyone who has been responding by comments or email. God bless you. You will never lack support and affirmation, in Jesus’s name.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior, December 21st, 2024
“ …As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was“ 2 Timothy 3:8-9 KJV.
Unrelenting foes are those human agents of darkness who have their minds set on doing wickedness to you.
Although they withstood your every move, and kept failing, they changed tactics.
While pretending to be on your side, they are slandering you to others, and subtly encouraging rebellion against you.
Unrelenting foes are hardhearted, stiff-necked, cruel, uncompromising, unyielding and unforgiving.
Don’t be deceived by how fluently they speak Christianese. They have no respect for God, instead they are focused on themselves and their statuses.
Because they are self-centered and proud, they have faith in themselves and are no part of Christ.
Their major default is the rejection of the goodness of God that leads to repentance. Therefore, “Unrelenting foes” are very vindictive, manipulative, and destructive.
There are so many on social media platforms pretending to be Christians, whereas, they are subtly spreading dissensions and lies against people who are on a mission for God.
Unrelenting foes are known by their fruits not by their languages. Beware! Don’t share in their judgments.
Example 1: Jannes and Jambres. The Two Magicians of Pharaoh: Exodus 7-8:1-19.
Their Actions:
When it was time for the deliverance of God’s people in Egypt, God raised up Moses, and Moses co-opted Aaron to go tell Pharaoh about HIS intentions.
For credibility’s sake, God empowered Moses with His supernatural power, so that Pharaoh and the Egyptians will know that there is an Almighty God, who is more powerful than the Egyptian gods.
But two Egyptian magicians tried to frustrate Moses and Aaron’s mission, by duplicating nearly all the miracles.
According to long standing Jewish tradition, Jannes and Jambres were those two magicians who stood against Moses and Aaron way back in Exodus 7:10-12, 22; 8:19; 12:38; Exodus 32; Numbers 22:22; 25; and who continued relentlessly to do wickedly against them.
Although they could not duplicate the plagues, they made Moses’ mission work more difficult. Their pseudo-miracles interfered with God’s work that He committed to Moses and even delayed the deliverance of God’s people.
Anyone who withstands you is standing against God who you represent.
Hence it is written that,
“To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not“ Lamentations 3:36.
#MyPrayer4you:
Therefore, whoever or whatever is standing against your progress and progression shall be exposed, disgraced and removed from your life.
From today, I declare that no sorceries, divination, enchantments, jinxes, curses or imprecations shall prosper against you.
I proclaim the lifting up of all bans and embargoes that were placed on your finances ministry pages, groups, and relationships.
Shame shall clothe all those who despise, malign, and are acting like Jannes and Jambres in your life and ministry.
*God will add to you reputable people, and remove spoilers from your spheres of influences.
*Your sworn enemies will see God’s elevation of you: for the harder they try, the harder they will fall, in Jesus Christ matchless name.
Continues with Example 2 and Spiritual Warfare prayers.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior. November 7th, 2024
Recently, as we prayed, we are being led to focus on an aspect of God’s essence in worshipful reverence. Yesterday, our focus was on His faithfulness. I apologize for not writing down the revelations about His faithfulness. I’m thankful that today, I can share these prayerful thoughts with you. As my feet hit the floor […]
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin” James 4:17 KJV.
We had a very unpleasant incident that made me review the unpleasant consequences of procrastinating.
On Sunday, we had a very busy day trying to keep overlapping appointments.
However, we had a short window in between appointments, and tried to squeeze in a very important brief meeting.
Rather unfortunately, we got caught in traffic, and could not make that very important one.
We were like an hour late and decided to proceed to the next appointment, instead.
That decision cost us.
We were supposed to drop off our tithe and put it off for the next visit, since we were embarrassingly late!
Well, the next day, we had an incident that cost us exactly the tithe we should have dropped off.
The bad news is that with more expenses ahead due to that incident, it would have been cheaper to drop off our tithe!
You know how hindsight gives excellent vision, right?
Looking back, we should have proceeded to that appointment, do the right thing, and avoid opening doors for the devourer to attack our finances!
Many people who are still wallowing in financial hardships still argue about tithing.
I don’t, I know better. I encourage tithing, because I have always enjoyed the benefits of tithing.
For as scripture says, in
Malachi 3:10-11 NASB1995
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse…test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts,
“if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.
Then I will rebuke the devourer for you…says the Lord of hosts.
The tithe is evidence against the devourer that your finances, health, family, etc are untouchable.
Perhaps like us, you procrastinate about dropping off your tithe. Or you used to tithe, and have stopped tithing, because of ignorant theologians who teach against tithing, today’s prayer Focus is for you.
Nowhere in the New Testament did Jesus Christ stop tithing. Instead, He encouraged tithing alongside caring for parents etc – read Matthew 23:23
“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things. Matthew 23:23 NLT
Let us Pray
#PrayerPoints4Today:
1). Thank God for His loving-kindness and tender mercies, that has shielded you from full blast satanic attacks.
2). Acknowledge what you did not do, that you ought to have done:
3). Plead the blood of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
4). Command the spirits of error, procrastination, delay, hardship, dwindling resources, neglect, distraction, confusions and relatives , to leave your realms.
5). Affirm that there is therefore no condemnation to you, for you are Spirit-filled and Spirit-led, and will always do the right thing at the right time.
6). Command silence upon all voices of accusations speaking against you from anywhere, and declare that the speaking blood of Jesus Christ has accomplished redemption, restitution and restoration on your behalf.
7). Thank God for the new beginning that heralds financial blessings, supernatural favors, and unlimited goodness.
8). Affirm that God is working in you, to will and to do of His good pleasure, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D.,#TheSpiritualWarrior October 15th, 2024.
Although the flood in Noah’s time was the result of Divine judgment, God didn’t forget to show mercy.
According to Bible records, when God remembered Noah, the flood waters assuaged.
Which means that God in His infinite mercy, lessened the intensity of the flood, reinforced the coping abilities of the survivors by gradually easing them into a new beginning. Read Genesis 8.
The news reports from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene are so distressing. Whole communities were wiped out and people are still missing.
God, please remember your people and grant them relief from the effect of these disasters, in Jesus’s name.
In a touching video, someone described how they could not evacuate, and watched helplessly, as the flood waters came into their home, rising quickly to their necks.
Another couple said they thought they were safe because their home was on higher ground. But they watched helplessly, as half their home went down the mountain.
Where can you go when God is unto you?
Only His mercy can protect you and prevail over his judgments.
Similarly, those in war zones described how helpless they were when bombs and bullets came at them.
Even in dire situations, God still remembered to be merciful.
Have you ever been in such a helpless situation, where you came face to face with your mortality?
Which begs the question, “Why do you care about us humans? Why are you concerned for us weaklings?” Psalms 8:CEVUK.
God loves us humans, and never gives up on us. He always seeks ways to gain our attention and help us refocus on Him: so that none will perish.
For some, it takes a near-death encounter before they can be reset and their minds renewed.
When realization hits that ONLY by DIvine intervention can they survive, then they refocus and surrender to Him.
We cannot wait to have near-death encounters before yielding to God’s will. It is too traumatic, and not worth all the losses incurred in the process.
Lesson:
It is better to learn life’s lessons by precepts and observations, than by experience: for experience is a bitter-teacher.
Let us pray :
Read the following scriptures, personalize it, identify with all who are facing disaster all over the world, and intercede for them.
*Psalms 51:1, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13, 17-18 NLT
[1] Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.
[3] For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night.
[4] Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say, and your judgment against me is just.
[8] Oh, give me back my joy again; you have broken me— now let me rejoice.
[10] Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.
[12] Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.
[13] Then I will teach your ways to rebels, and they will return to you.
[17] The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.
[18] Look with favor on Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
#MyPrayer4you:
I pray that God will remember you for good, ease off the pain of your losses, reinforce your coping abilities, send you helpers, keep you healthy, increase your support network, and work in you both to will and to do, ]His perfect will, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️
Stay Encouraged, this too has passed, and affliction will not come again.
But Reevaluate your life, and realign it with God’s perfect will.
Testimony:
We finally received word from my longtime friend Danelle, after nearly 7 days of not knowing where they are at!.
Although Hurricane Helene flooded them and took out roads, power, and homes, God spared their lives. We are thankful.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior October 4th 2024
With all the bad news going around, it is important to remain focused on God and not become fearful.
The Bible says in
Matthew 24:6 that, “you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened or troubled, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.” Matthew 24:6. AMPC.
Read and Apply Psalm 25 2-8
You can use the KJV, but I have used the AMPC for simplicity and clarity.
Affirm/Personalize the scripture verses below:
[2] O my God, I trust, lean on, rely on, and am confident in You. Let me not be put to shame or [my hope in You] be disappointed; let not my enemies triumph over me. [3] Yes, let none who trust and wait hopefully and look for You be put to shame or be disappointed; let them be ashamed who forsake the right or deal treacherously without cause. [4] Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. [5] Guide me in Your truth and faithfulness and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You [You only and altogether] do I wait [expectantly] all the day long. [6] Remember, O Lord, Your tender mercy and loving-kindness; for they have been ever from of old. [7] Remember not the sins (the lapses and frailties) of my youth or my transgressions; according to Your mercy and steadfast love remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. [8] Good and upright is the Lord; therefore will He instruct sinners in [His] way. Psalm 25:2-8 AMPC.
#MyPrayer4you:
I pray that your faith in God grows stronger, and that you will not allow the ongoing world crises destabilize you, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior. October 1st 2024
I can’t find the words with which to describe my feelings at the havoc Hurricane Helene wreaked.
The most touching account was about the community who did not insure their homes because of the rising insurance payments. And now, their homes are leveled out!
Quo vadis? Where do we go from here?
What a double tragedy for them- no homes, no insurance!
But is all lost? NO! God will surely show up strong for them.
For the LORD is merciful, gracious, compassionate, and does not stay angry! Just as a great dad loves his children, so HE loves and cares for those who fear and worship Him. He knows how fragile we are, and will not allow us to be tempted beyond our capacity. See Psalm 103: 8-14.
My concern is not about God, (He is faithful), but those who are affected by the disasters.
After experiencing a tornado, I know how long it takes to process the trauma!
Although God protected us through it, and only a few shingles ran off with the winds, I was traumatized!
Even though I can’t even imagine what they are going through because It’s so overwhelming, I know that God will always be there for them, during this season of troubles, as He was for us.
Please, let us Pray:
*Join me to pray that God comforts, encourages and strengthens them as they start a life after the hurricane.
*Pray that hope will rise again in them, to press forward, and not give up.
*Pray that fear, ringing in the ear and premonitions of evil ceases from tormenting them.
*Speak healings to their minds and relationships, that instead of dissensions, and frustrations, they will have peace of mind, peace with one another, be helpful, cooperative, understanding and hopeful.
*Ask God to send them help, as well as to touch families, churches, and nonprofits to constructively reach out to all t
victims of disasters.
*Pray that during and after this trauma, they will bond strongly with God, find solace in Him, so that their minds and strength will be renewed, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior , September 28th, 2024
There are days you wake up feeling like you are missing something, or something doesn’t feel quite right, as if there is evil in the air, and something bad is going to happen.
Wish I could express this better.
Well, the Bible calls it “the spirit of heaviness” in Isaiah 61:3 KJV
If you are feeling that way or worse, here is the Good News for you today: an exchange is happening.
Read and personalize the verses below, then we pray!
“Isaiah 61:1-3 KJV
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me
to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me
to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God;
to comfort all that mourn;
to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion,
to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.” Isaiah 61:1-3 KJV.
#MyPrayer4you:
*In unity of faith, I thank God for His goodness, protection, preservation, provisions, prosperity, and the posterity of the righteous.
*I declare that no divination, sorcery, enchantment, spell, incantations, projections, jinxes, or premonitions can prosper against you, for as God’s righteousness, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit.
I identify with all unrighteousness in your life as we admit that we did not hold fast to our confessions of faith and thus allow the enemy to influence our thoughts.
*We receive forgiveness of sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness and proclaim that the Works of the devil are destroyed and sin no longer dominates our thoughts and behaviors.
*I proclaim your physical and spiritual liberty from the spirit of heaviness and declare it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to whoever troubles you.
Therefore, that yoke of affliction upon your life is destroyed.
*I command all lifting up of the sorrows in the air and declare to you that things are turning around for your good and grace and favors are working for you, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️
Shalon From Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior, September 26th 2024
Tropical storm Helene has now become a Hurricane. In Christ Jesus, we as Believers have the authority to calm all raging storms.
Our Biblical precedence in dealing with storms is in Matthew 8:23-27.
PrayerPoints4Today:
*Thank God for the authority we have in Christ Jesus to bring order to our world .
*Pray for all those in the path of hurricane Helene to be protected from the raging storms, winds, and flooding rains.
*Command storm Helene to be calm.
*Speak to the winds to be calm and blow normal.
*. Speak to the flooding rains to hold its peace and be still.
Above all, ask that God’s mercy will prevail over judgment and not destroy his people through climatic cataclysm, catastrophes or natural disasters, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️.
Shalom From Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior, September 25th, 2024
Some people ask that since God is the all-knowing God, does it matter if we pray to Him with our minds or with our mouth?
Below are some points to help your faith, before we pray.
1).Back in Genesis, after God said ”Let us make”, He went ahead and spoke things into existence. See Genesis 1:26-28.
2). When the Disciples asked to be taught how to pray, Christ said to them to SAY. See Luke 11:2 .
3). Life and death is in the power of your tongue See Proverbs 18:21
4). With the heart you believe unto righteousness, with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation .see Romans 10:8-10
5). In the Old Testament, the people of God entered into their possessions by personal effort. For God promised them wherever the soles of their feet touched, as their possessions. See Joshua 1:3-9
However, God in Christ Finished the Works for whoever Believes in Jesus Christ. Hence scripture says that even if you have faith as tiny as a mustard seed, you can change the topography of your world, by telling the mountains to move, and it will obey you. See Mathew 17:20
There is Power in vocalizing your Prayer depending on the kind of prayer you are praying.
Although you can think a Prayer, or even sing a prayer, God says to SAY your prayers.
PrayerPoints4Today:
1). Say to God how great He is, and how awesome are His ways.
2. Ask God to help you have a mountaintop experience, instead of having these valley-like experiences in life.
3. Be the prophet of your life, prophesy good over your life knowing that God will confirm your words and performs your counsel.
4). Pray for your nation. Thank God for His prevailing mercy that withholds from us the judgment we deserve and giving us the leaderships that will do His will, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior September 24th 2024.
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