NO LONGER AT THE GATE OF BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT TESTIMONY

NO LONGER AT THE GATE OF BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT TESTIMONY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Acts 3:1-10

Key Verse: “And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.” (Acts 3:7-8, KJV)

Supporting Texts: Psalm 40:1-3; Isaiah 61:7; John 5:5-9; 1 Samuel 1:27; Luke 7:11-15

Description: God has not ordained His children to remain in shame, delay, or reproach at the edge of breakthroughs—He gives testimonies that glorify His name.

INTRODUCTION:
The lame man in Acts 3 sat daily at the gate of the temple called Beautiful. It was a place of glory and splendour, yet his life did not reflect the beauty around him. He was at the right place, but without a testimony. For years, his destiny was limited to begging instead of entering to worship and testify.

Many today are like that man—surrounded by opportunities, hearing the testimonies of others, yet waiting endlessly without their own breakthrough. The gate was beautiful, but his condition was ugly. The temple was full of glory, but his life was empty.

But one day, an encounter with the power of Jesus Christ changed his story. Beloved, you shall no longer sit at the gate of Beautiful without your own testimony. Your season of waiting without results is over.

1. THE GATE OF BEAUTIFUL WITHOUT TESTIMONY
It is possible to be at the right place but still without results.

a) A place of proximity without breakthrough (Acts 3:2)
The man sat daily at the temple gate but could not enter.

b) A life of stagnation and repeated cycles (Deuteronomy 2:3)
Round about the same spot with no advancement.

c) A destiny reduced to begging (Acts 3:5)
He looked to men for survival instead of to God.

d) A beautiful environment but an ugly condition (Proverbs 13:12)
Hope deferred makes the heart sick.

Biblical Example: The woman with the issue of blood was always around the crowd but had no testimony until she touched Jesus (Mark 5:25-29).

2. DIVINE ENCOUNTER THAT BREAKS DELAY
One divine encounter is enough to change a lifetime of struggle.

a) Jesus is the key to testimonies (John 14:6)
He alone changes stories.

b) Divine attention breaks cycles of delay (Acts 3:4)
Peter said, “Look on us”—heaven focused on him.

c) Prophetic intervention releases power (Acts 3:6)
“In the name of Jesus Christ… rise up and walk.”

d) God’s power creates instant transformation (Isaiah 10:27)
The yoke is broken by the anointing.

Biblical Example: At the pool of Bethesda, the man who had waited 38 years encountered Jesus and instantly got his testimony (John 5:5-9).

3. STEPPING INTO YOUR TESTIMONY
You must align with God to leave the gate behind.

a) Expectation is the womb of manifestation (Acts 3:5)
He gave heed, expecting something.

b) Faith must be active (Hebrews 11:6)
Without faith, it is impossible to please God.

c) Obedience to divine instruction brings release (John 2:5)
“Whatever He says, do it.”

d) Entering into God’s presence seals testimonies (Acts 3:8)
He went from outside the gate into the temple.

Biblical Example: Hannah aligned her prayer with faith, and God gave her Samuel as her testimony (1 Samuel 1:27).

4. SIGNS THAT YOUR TESTIMONY HAS COME
When God intervenes, your life will show evidence.

a) Instant transformation (Acts 3:7)
His feet and ankles received strength.

b) Visible progress (Acts 3:8)
He walked, leaped, and entered.

c) Overflowing joy and praise (Psalm 40:3)
He praised God openly.

d) Unstoppable testimonies (Acts 3:9-10)
All the people saw and glorified God.

Biblical Example: The widow of Nain’s son was raised back to life—her sorrow turned instantly to testimony (Luke 7:11-15).

CONCLUSION:
Sitting endlessly at the gate without results is not God’s plan for your life. You were not created to remain in cycles of waiting, shame, or begging. The same Jesus who lifted the lame man is alive today, and He will lift you too.

Declare in faith: “I shall no longer remain at the gate of Beautiful without testimony. My season of divine visitation and manifestation has come.”

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for the assurance that my story will change.
2. Lord, deliver me from every cycle of delay at the edge of breakthrough.
3. Father, let me not remain in a beautiful place without testimonies.
4. Lord, open my eyes to my day of divine visitation.
5. Father, send me my destiny helpers like You sent Peter and John.
6. Lord, break every yoke of stagnation in my life.
7. Father, give me the faith to rise and walk into my testimony.
8. Lord, cause my life to reflect the beauty of Your presence.
9. Father, let my testimony be undeniable and visible to all.
10. Lord, turn me into a living proof of Your power.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall no longer sit at the gate without a testimony!
2. Every cycle of stagnation in your life is broken now!
3. You shall not beg—you shall testify!
4. Your ugly situation shall turn to beauty!
5. You shall move from expectation to manifestation!
6. God is lifting you from the gate into His presence!
7. Your testimony shall cause many to glorify God!
8. Every delay at the edge of breakthrough is destroyed!
9. You shall leap, walk, and praise God with your testimony!
10. From today, your life shall radiate divine beauty and glory!

50 PRAYER POINTS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH, RESTORATION, TRANSFORMATION, DIVINE DIRECTION AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

50 PRAYER POINTS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH, RESTORATION, TRANSFORMATION, DIVINE DIRECTION AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

🔥 SPIRITUAL GROWTH (10 Prayer Points)

1. Lord, help me to grow in grace and the knowledge of Christ daily
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

2.  Father, fill me with the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You
Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

3.  Lord, give me a deeper hunger and thirst for Your Word and presence
Scripture: Matthew 5:6

4.  Father, strengthen me with might in my inner man by Your Spirit
Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

5.  Lord, let my roots go deep in You and bear fruit upward
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

6.  God, deliver me from spiritual laziness and lukewarmness
Scripture: Revelation 3:16

7.  Holy Spirit, teach me and lead me into all truth daily
Scripture: John 16:13

8.  Father, help me to live a life that is pleasing to You in all things
Scripture: Colossians 1:10

9.  Lord, help me to walk in the Spirit and not fulfill the lusts of the flesh
Scripture: Galatians 5:16

10.  God, let Christ be fully formed in me
Scripture: Galatians 4:19

🔁 RESTORATION (10 Prayer Points)

11.  Lord, restore to me the joy of my salvation
Scripture: Psalm 51:12

12.  Father, let every good thing the enemy stole from me be fully restored
Scripture: Joel 2:25

13.  O God of restoration, bring back what I lost spiritually and physically
Scripture: Job 42:10

14.   Lord, restore my prayer life and communion with You
Scripture: Hosea 6:1-2

15.    Father, let lost opportunities be revived and restored in my life
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:5

16.   O Lord, restore my spiritual gifts and fire
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

17.  Let my broken walls be rebuilt and my gates repaired, O God
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

18.  Father, restore my peace, health, and prosperity
Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17

19.  O Lord, turn again my captivity and fill my mouth with laughter
Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2

20.   God of mercy, bring divine recovery in every area of my life
Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-19

🔄 TRANSFORMATION (10 Prayer Points)

21.  Father, transform me by the renewing of my mind daily
Scripture: Romans 12:2

22.  Lord, purge and purify my heart from every defilement
Scripture: Psalm 51:10

23.  Jesus, let Your character be formed in me more and more each day
Scripture: Philippians 2:5

24.  Holy Spirit, break every stronghold and wrong pattern in my mind
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

25.  Father, make me a vessel of honour for Your use
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21

26.  Lord, change my heart and make me sensitive to Your will
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

27.  God, clothe me with Your glory and righteousness
Scripture: Isaiah 61:10

28.  Lord, transform me from glory to glory by Your Spirit
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

29.  Father, let Your fire consume everything in me that does not glorify You
Scripture: Malachi 3:2-3

30.  Jesus, sanctify me completely—spirit, soul, and body
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

🧭 DIVINE DIRECTION (10 Prayer Points)

31.  Lord, direct my steps and lead me in the path of righteousness
Scripture: Psalm 23:3

32.  Father, order my steps according to Your Word
Scripture: Psalm 119:133

33.  Holy Spirit, be my compass and lead me into Your perfect will
Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

34.  Lord, let me not take a step without Your approval
Scripture: Exodus 33:15

35.  Father, guide me with Your eye and give me divine instructions
Scripture: Psalm 32:8

36.  O Lord, reveal Your plans and purposes to me clearly
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

37.  Lord, speak clearly to me through dreams, visions, and Your Word
Scripture: Job 33:14-16

38.  Father, cancel every form of confusion and lead me in peace
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

39.  Lord, help me to discern between good and evil choices
Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

40.  Guide me continually, O Lord, and satisfy my soul in drought
Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

🔥 SPIRITUAL AWAKENING (10 Prayer Points)

41.  Lord, awaken my spirit from slumber and set me on fire for You
Scripture: Romans 13:11

42.  Father, send revival fire into my heart and spirit
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2

43.  Lord, let there be a spiritual awakening in my family and church
Scripture: Acts 2:17

44.  Awaken every dormant gift and calling in my life, O Lord
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14

45.  Lord, shake me out of spiritual complacency and set me ablaze
Scripture: Revelation 3:2

46.  Father, ignite the fire of intercession in my heart
Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

47.  Lord, make me sensitive to the times and seasons of the Spirit
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

48.  Father, awaken a fresh love for You in my heart
Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

49.  Lord, let my light shine in this dark generation
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

50.  O Lord, baptise me afresh with the Holy Ghost and fire
Scripture: Matthew 3:11

THE NEED FOR A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD

THE NEED FOR A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 33:18
"And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory."

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 6:1-8, Acts 9:3-6, Genesis 32:24-30, Habakkuk 3:2, Psalm 63:1-2

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INTRODUCTION

A fresh encounter with God is a life-transforming experience that renews spiritual strength, deepens intimacy with God, and aligns believers with divine purpose. In Exodus 33:18, Moses, despite already experiencing God’s power, desired a greater revelation of His glory. This shows that no matter how much we know God, there is always a deeper level to experience.

Many believers grow spiritually weak due to routine Christianity, lack of hunger for God, and distractions from the world. However, God is always willing to reveal Himself afresh to those who seek Him with a sincere heart.

In this sermon, we will explore why we need a fresh encounter with God, hindrances to divine encounters, and how to position ourselves for a life-changing experience with Him.

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1. WHY WE NEED A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD

A fresh encounter with God brings renewal, empowerment, and direction for our spiritual journey.

a) Revival of spiritual passion – An encounter with God rekindles our love and zeal for Him (Psalm 42:1-2).

b) Divine direction and clarity – Encounters with God provide guidance and instruction for life’s journey (Isaiah 30:21).

c) Empowerment for greater works – When we experience God afresh, we receive power to fulfil our divine assignment (Acts 1:8).

d) Transformation and renewal – A divine encounter changes our character and spiritual condition (2 Corinthians 3:18).

e) Biblical Example: Isaiah’s Call – Isaiah encountered God’s glory, which purified and commissioned him (Isaiah 6:1-8).

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2. HINDRANCES TO A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD

Certain attitudes and conditions can prevent believers from experiencing a fresh move of God in their lives.

a) Spiritual complacency – Being satisfied with past experiences hinders new encounters (Revelation 3:15-16).

b) Unconfessed sin and worldliness – Sin separates us from God’s presence (Isaiah 59:1-2).

c) Lack of hunger and desire for God – Only those who thirst for God will experience more of Him (Matthew 5:6).

d) Distractions and busyness – When life’s worries take priority, our spiritual sensitivity decreases (Luke 10:41-42).

e) Biblical Example: The Rich Young Ruler – He missed a divine encounter because he valued material wealth more than God (Mark 10:17-22).

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3. HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR A FRESH ENCOUNTER

A fresh encounter with God requires intentional pursuit and spiritual discipline.

a) Develop a deep hunger for God – Desire and thirst for God’s presence draw Him closer to us (Jeremiah 29:13).

b) Spend quality time in prayer and worship – Divine encounters often happen in the place of communion with God (Acts 16:25-26).

c) Live a life of holiness and consecration – A pure heart attracts the presence of God (Psalm 24:3-4).

d) Engage in fasting and spiritual discipline – Fasting removes distractions and increases spiritual sensitivity (Matthew 17:21).

e) Biblical Example: Jacob at Peniel – Jacob wrestled with God in prayer and received a life-changing encounter (Genesis 32:24-30).

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CONCLUSION

Every believer needs a fresh encounter with God to remain spiritually vibrant and effective. The hunger for more of God should never fade, for there is always a greater dimension of His presence to experience.

Moses had seen God’s power in Egypt, at the Red Sea, and in the wilderness, yet he still cried out, “Show me Your glory” (Exodus 33:18). This should be our desire as well.

Are you satisfied with where you are spiritually, or do you long for a fresh touch from God? Now is the time to seek Him with all your heart and experience His glory afresh!

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PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, give me a fresh hunger and thirst for Your presence.
2. Father, remove every hindrance blocking me from a deeper encounter with You.
3. Holy Spirit, set my heart on fire for You again.
4. Lord, reveal Your glory in my life as You did to Moses.
5. Father, empower me through a fresh encounter to fulfil my divine purpose.

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PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. I declare that a fresh encounter with God will transform your life.
2. Every spiritual dryness in your life is replaced with a fresh hunger for God.
3. The Lord will reveal His glory to you in a new and powerful way.
4. You will walk in divine direction and fulfil your destiny.
5. The fire of revival will burn in you, and you will never grow cold in Jesus’ name.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF SPIRITUAL SLUMBER

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF SPIRITUAL SLUMBER

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Romans 13:11
"And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed."

Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 25:5-6, Revelation 3:2-3, Proverbs 6:9-11

INTRODUCTION

Spiritual slumber is a dangerous state where believers become complacent, indifferent, and unaware of the urgency of God's calling. Just as physical sleep makes a person unaware of their surroundings, spiritual slumber blinds believers to the move of God, the tricks of the enemy, and their divine assignments.

In Romans 13:11, Paul sounds the alarm that it is time to wake up because the return of Christ is nearer than before. Many believers fall into spiritual sleep due to comfort, distractions, or prolonged waiting for God’s promises. However, God is calling His people to awaken, arise, and break free from every form of spiritual laziness.

This sermon will explore the dangers of spiritual slumber, signs of spiritual sleep, and how to break free into a life of revival and spiritual alertness.

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1. THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL SLUMBER

Spiritual slumber is a tool of the enemy to weaken believers and hinder their walk with God. It leads to spiritual decay and opens the door for the enemy to operate.

a) Loss of spiritual sensitivity – When a believer is asleep spiritually, they no longer hear God’s voice or sense His direction (1 Samuel 3:1-4).

b) Exposure to the enemy’s attack – The devil takes advantage of spiritually sleeping believers, just as an enemy sows tares while men sleep (Matthew 13:25).

c) Missed divine opportunities – Spiritual slumber causes believers to miss God's timing and purpose for their lives (Luke 19:41-44).

d) Backsliding and worldliness – A sleeping Christian gradually drifts away from God and conforms to worldly ways (James 4:4).

e) Biblical Example: Samson’s Downfall – Samson fell asleep on Delilah’s lap, and in that moment, he lost his strength and destiny (Judges 16:19-20).

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2. SIGNS OF SPIRITUAL SLUMBER

Many believers do not realise they are spiritually asleep until they face the consequences. Recognising these signs early helps in taking corrective action.

a) Lack of passion for prayer and the Word – A spiritually asleep believer finds prayer and Bible study burdensome (Psalm 119:105).

b) A diminishing hunger for God’s presence – When a person loses their desire to worship and seek God, it is a sign of spiritual sleep (Psalm 63:1-2).

c) Comfort with sin and compromise – A sleeping believer tolerates sin and is no longer convicted by the Holy Spirit (Hebrews 3:12-13).

d) Loss of discernment and spiritual alertness – A spiritually sleeping person fails to perceive the move of God or detect the enemy’s schemes (1 Peter 5:8).

e) Biblical Example: The Foolish Virgins – They slept without preparation and missed the bridegroom's arrival (Matthew 25:5-10).

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3. HOW TO BREAK FREE FROM SPIRITUAL SLUMBER

Waking up from spiritual sleep requires intentional actions and a renewed commitment to God.

a) Return to the place of fervent prayer – Prayer is a key to reviving spiritual fire and staying alert (Colossians 4:2).

b) Reignite passion for God’s Word – The Word of God revives and awakens a sleeping soul (Psalm 119:50).

c) Engage in spiritual fasting – Fasting breaks spiritual dullness and revives hunger for God (Isaiah 58:6).

d) Surround yourself with spiritually awake believers – Fellowship with fiery Christians stirs up spiritual zeal (Proverbs 27:17).

e) Biblical Example: The Prodigal Son’s Awakening – He realised his spiritual slumber, repented, and returned to his father (Luke 15:17-20).

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4. LIVING A LIFE OF SPIRITUAL ALERTNESS

Breaking free is not enough; believers must remain spiritually awake to walk in victory.

a) Maintain a lifestyle of prayer and worship – Continuous prayer keeps the spirit alive and alert (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

b) Stay filled with the Holy Spirit – The Holy Spirit keeps believers spiritually vibrant and on fire for God (Ephesians 5:18).

c) Be watchful against spiritual distractions – Guard your heart against anything that weakens spiritual focus (Proverbs 4:23).

d) Stay committed to soul-winning and service – Engaging in God's work keeps believers spiritually awake (John 9:4).

e) Biblical Example: The Early Church – They remained spiritually alert through prayer, fellowship, and evangelism (Acts 2:42-47).

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CONCLUSION

God is calling His people to awaken from spiritual slumber and step into divine purpose. Every believer must examine their heart and determine if they are spiritually alert or asleep.

The time is short, and the return of Christ is nearer than ever. It is dangerous to remain spiritually complacent. Now is the time to rise, shake off every form of spiritual laziness, and rekindle the fire for God.

Will you wake up and pursue God passionately, or will you remain asleep and miss your divine moment? The choice is yours!

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PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, awaken me from every form of spiritual slumber.
2. Father, set my heart on fire for You again.
3. Holy Spirit, restore my hunger for prayer, worship, and the Word.
4. I reject every distraction keeping me from seeking God passionately.
5. Lord, give me fresh spiritual sensitivity to discern Your voice.
6. I cancel every satanic attack that took advantage of my spiritual sleep.
7. Father, empower me to live a life of spiritual vigilance.
8. Holy Spirit, baptise me afresh with fire and passion for God.
9. Lord, remove every worldly attachment weakening my spiritual life.
10. I receive grace to stay spiritually awake and fulfil my divine assignment.

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PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. I declare that every chain of spiritual slumber in your life is broken!
2. From today, you shall walk in spiritual alertness and discernment.
3. The fire of revival is ignited in your soul in Jesus’ name.
4. Every attack that came while you were spiritually asleep is reversed.
5. The Holy Spirit will quicken you to new levels of passion for God.
6. You will not miss your divine opportunities due to spiritual sleep.
7. The enemy’s plan to keep you in slumber is frustrated.
8. From today, you will burn for God like never before!
9. Your life will be marked by divine encounters and fresh revelations.
10. You will be a vessel of revival, awakening others in Jesus’ name.

RESTORATION, RECOVERY, RELEASE

RESTORATION, RECOVERY, RELEASE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Joel 2:25-26
Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 30:17, Isaiah 61:7, 1 Samuel 30:8, Luke 4:18

INTRODUCTION
In life, we may face situations where we lose opportunities, relationships, or blessings due to circumstances, mistakes, or enemy attacks. However, God is a God of restoration, recovery, and release. He has the power to restore all that was lost, enable us to recover what the enemy has stolen, and release us into the fullness of His promises. Today’s message will encourage you to believe God for total restoration, equip you for divine recovery, and prepare you to walk into your release.

1. THE PROMISE OF RESTORATION

a) God Restores What is Lost
God has promised to restore what the locusts have eaten. He specialises in restoring wasted years and opportunities (Joel 2:25).

b) Restoration of Health
God restores physical, emotional, and spiritual health (Jeremiah 30:17).

c) Double Restoration
For every loss, God promises double blessings and honour (Isaiah 61:7).

d) Restored Relationships
God is able to restore broken relationships and bring reconciliation (Malachi 4:6).

e) Biblical Example: Job’s Restoration
After Job’s trials, God restored his fortunes, giving him double of all he had lost (Job 42:10).

2. THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY

a) Pursuing God for Guidance
Recovery begins when we seek God for direction, as David did when he enquired of the Lord (1 Samuel 30:8).

b) Taking Steps of Faith
Faith requires action. David pursued the Amalekites to recover what they had stolen (1 Samuel 30:9-10).

c) Overcoming Obstacles
Challenges may arise during recovery, but with God’s strength, we can overcome them (Philippians 4:13).

d) Total Recovery
God’s recovery plan is complete; nothing will be left behind (1 Samuel 30:18-19).

e) Biblical Example: David at Ziklag
David recovered all that the Amalekites had stolen, including his family and possessions (1 Samuel 30:18-20).

3. THE REALITY OF DIVINE RELEASE

a) Freedom from Captivity
God releases His people from spiritual, emotional, and physical bondage (Luke 4:18).

b) Release into Purpose
When God releases you, He sets you on the path to fulfil His divine purpose (Jeremiah 29:11).

c) Breaking Chains of Limitation
God breaks every chain of limitation, enabling you to move forward (Isaiah 10:27).

d) Releasing Your Blessings
God commands the release of blessings that have been withheld by the enemy (Deuteronomy 28:12).

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites’ Release from Egypt
God miraculously released the Israelites from bondage, leading them to freedom and promise (Exodus 12:31-36).

4. KEYS TO EXPERIENCING RESTORATION, RECOVERY, AND RELEASE

a) Faith in God’s Promises
Believe that God is faithful to restore, help you recover, and release His blessings (Hebrews 11:6).

b) A Lifestyle of Prayer and Fasting
Seek God earnestly for restoration and breakthroughs (Mark 9:29).

c) Boldly Taking Possession
Step out in faith to reclaim what is yours (Joshua 1:3).

d) Gratitude and Worship
Worship opens doors for restoration and divine release (2 Chronicles 20:22).

e) Biblical Example: The Prodigal Son
After returning to his father, the prodigal son was restored to his rightful place and released into celebration (Luke 15:20-24).

5. WALKING IN RESTORATION, RECOVERY, AND RELEASE

a) Trusting God’s Timing
Restoration and release often happen in God’s perfect timing (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

b) Standing Firm in Faith
Do not give up when delays or challenges arise (Galatians 6:9).

c) Declaring God’s Word
Speak restoration, recovery, and release over your life (Job 22:28).

d) Walking in Obedience
Obeying God’s instructions positions you for His blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).

e) Biblical Example: Peter’s Restoration
After denying Jesus, Peter was restored and released into his calling as a leader in the early church (John 21:15-17).

CONCLUSION
God is ready to restore everything you’ve lost, enable you to recover what the enemy has stolen, and release you into a new season of abundance and purpose. Trust Him, take steps of faith, and walk in obedience to experience His power. Your restoration, recovery, and release are guaranteed in Christ.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank You for Your promise of restoration in my life.

2. Lord, help me to recover all that the enemy has stolen.

3. I break every chain of limitation and captivity in my life.

4. Father, restore my health, joy, and peace in Jesus’ name.

5. I receive divine guidance for total recovery in my life.

6. Lord, release me into the fullness of Your purpose and promises.

7. I declare restoration in my family, finances, and relationships.

8. Father, grant me boldness to take back what is mine.

9. I cancel every plan of the enemy against my progress.

10. Thank You, Lord, for releasing Your blessings upon my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. I declare total restoration over every area of your life.

2. You will recover everything the enemy has stolen from you.

3. Chains of limitation and captivity are broken in Jesus’ name.

4. You are released into the fullness of God’s purpose and favour.

5. Double blessings and honour are coming to replace every loss.

6. God will restore your health, joy, and peace.

7. Every withheld blessing is being released to you now.

8. You will walk in divine recovery and supernatural abundance.

9. Doors of opportunity will open for you to reclaim all that is yours.

10. The Lord will restore wasted years and position you for greatness.

YEAR OF SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

Title: YEAR OF SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Joel 2:25
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.”

Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 5:10, Zechariah 9:12, Psalm 51:12, Isaiah 61:7, Jeremiah 30:17

INTRODUCTION:
Restoration is a powerful act of God where He restores what has been lost, stolen, or damaged. It is a divine promise that brings healing, replenishment, and the recovery of everything that the enemy has taken. The year of supernatural restoration is a time when God intervenes to bring back everything that has been lost in our lives—whether in health, finances, relationships, or destiny. This is a year to expect divine recovery and replenishment from God.

1. UNDERSTANDING SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

a) Restoration of Lost Opportunities:
God restores lost opportunities that seem irretrievable.

Joel 2:25 – God promises to restore the years that the enemy has stolen.

b) Healing and Wholeness:
Restoration includes physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

Jeremiah 30:17 – “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord.”

c) Divine Replenishment:
God restores what has been depleted, bringing abundance and overflow.

Zechariah 9:12 – "
Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even today do I declare that I will render double unto thee."

d) Recovery of Lost Glory and Honor:
God restores honor and dignity to those who have been dishonored or oppressed.

Psalm 51:12 – “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”

e) Biblical Example:
The story of Job (Job 42:10) shows how God restored Job’s fortunes, health, and family, making him twice as prosperous as before.

2. THE PURPOSE OF SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

a) To Rebuild What Was Destroyed:
God restores broken dreams, shattered hopes, and destroyed relationships.

Isaiah 61:7 – “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion.”

b) To Reinstate Destiny and Purpose:
Restoration is about restoring God’s original plan and purpose for your life.

1 Peter 5:10 – “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”

c) To Release the Blessing of Double Portion:
God promises to restore double what was lost.

Zechariah 9:12 – “Even today do I declare that I will render double unto thee.”

d) To Bring About Total Recovery:
God’s restoration covers every area of life: health, finances, relationships, and purpose.

Isaiah 58:8 – “Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily.”

e) Biblical Example:
The restoration of Israel (Ezekiel 37:12-14) is a prophetic picture of how God restores the broken, the lost, and the hopeless.

3. THE CONDITIONS FOR SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

a) Repentance and Turning to God:
Restoration begins with repentance and a return to God.

Jeremiah 30:17 – “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds.”

b) Trust in God’s Ability to Restore:
Faith and trust in God’s power to restore is essential to receiving restoration.

Joel 2:25 – God promises restoration, and we must trust His ability to bring it to pass.

c) Forgiveness and Reconciliation:
Forgiveness of others is crucial for experiencing God’s restoration in your life.

Matthew 6:14-15 – “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

d) Persistence in Prayer and Faith:
Consistent prayer and faith is vital for the restoration process.

Luke 18:1 – “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”

e) Biblical Example:
The return of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) shows how repentance and humility can bring about restoration to a broken life.

4. EXPERIENCING SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION IN YOUR LIFE

a) Claiming God’s Promises for Restoration:
Declare God’s promises over your life and begin to speak restoration into existence.

Romans 4:17 – “...calling those things which be not as though they were.”

b) Restoring Your Relationship with God:
Build your relationship with God through prayer, worship, and His Word.

Jeremiah 33:3 – “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”

c) Strengthening Your Faith and Trust in God:
Strengthen your faith in God’s ability to restore and bring about change.

Mark 9:23 – “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

d) Rebuilding Broken Relationships:
Pursue reconciliation and healing in your relationships with others.

Matthew 5:24 – “Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.”

e) Biblical Example:
David’s restoration of the ark (1 Chronicles 15:1-3) shows how God restores what has been taken from Him and brings it back to its rightful place.

5. THE IMPACT OF SUPERNATURAL RESTORATION

a) Renewed Hope and Joy:
Restoration brings back hope and joy to those who have been discouraged.

Psalm 51:12 – “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation.”

b) Increased Spiritual Strength:
God’s restoration empowers you spiritually, making you stronger than before.

Isaiah 40:31 – “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”

c) Abundance and Prosperity:
Restoration often leads to greater prosperity than before.

Job 42:10 – “And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.”

d) Divine Favor and Blessing:
Restoration brings divine favor and blessings that enhance your life.

Psalm 126:5-6 – “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.”

e) Biblical Example:
Ruth’s restoration (Ruth 4:13-17) shows how God restored her life and destiny through His favor, leading to marriage and the birth of Obed.

CONCLUSION:
This year is a time for supernatural restoration. Whatever has been lost, stolen, or destroyed in your life, God is promising to restore it. Trust in His power, be persistent in faith, and open your heart to receive what God has in store for you. Your restoration is not just a return to what was; it is a divine upgrade, a double portion of His blessings, and a new beginning for your life.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, I thank You for the promise of supernatural restoration in my life.

2. Father, restore every lost opportunity that I have missed.

3. I receive complete healing and restoration in every area of my life.

4. Let every broken relationship in my life be restored to wholeness.

5. Father, restore my joy and peace that I may rejoice in Your goodness.

6. Lord, I ask for double for all my troubles this year.

7. Let every stolen blessing in my life be returned to me, multiplied.

8. I declare restoration in my health, my finances, and my family.

9. Father, restore my spiritual strength and renew my relationship with You.

10. Lord, bring a restoration of hope, peace, and prosperity into my life this year.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. This is your year of supernatural restoration.

2. Every area of your life that has been broken will be rebuilt in Jesus’ name.

3. You will receive double for all the years the enemy has stolen from you.

4. Every lost opportunity will be restored in greater measure.

5. You are entering a season of divine recovery and replenishment.

6. Your health will be restored, and you will experience total wellness.

YOU AND YOUR DESTINY

YOU AND YOUR DESTINY
TEXT:    Jeremiah 29:11; Jeremiah 1:4-7; Romans 12:2

INTRODUCTION
What is Destiny?
“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Jeremiah 1:4-7
4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.
7 But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

Romans 12:2

2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

What is destiny?
In simple terms, destiny is the purpose of God for your life. It is your appointed or ordained future. Destiny is what God has predetermined you to be and to become, in His divine will. Destiny is what you were born to be. Destiny is what God Has written in His book concerning your life.
Your destiny is what God had in mind before He created you and asked you to come into this world. It is God’s pre-ordained plan for your life. Destiny is your assignment, in simple terms; it is the original plan of God for you; a predetermined future. Destiny is a divine decree, lot, portion or future. Everybody has a destiny.

Destiny is the most important question of life. Once you have answered this question then you will be at rest. Destiny begins with the question, WHO AM I?

Destiny is first and foremost the original intention of God for your life, and it includes the purpose, place and program for your life. Destiny is taken from the word destination, WHO ARE YOU, WHAT ARE YOU HERE FOR AND WHERE YOU ARE GOING.

Let me explain this very clearly, there are aspects of life which includes the business angle, political angle, the entertainment angle, career or professional sector; we also have the ministry angle.
 

God spoke to Jeremiah in Jeremiah chapter 1 vs. 5 saying, before I formed thee I knew thee, and before you were born I ordained thee to be a prophet. Every one has been ordained unto something from birth. Yes it’s so important for you to know that you did not appear here by chance, you are not a product of biology, I mean to say that you are not a biological accident you are a creature of destiny. And until your destiny is discovered life might remain a frustration. You can be rich and still be unfulfilled, for example look at some secular stars, they have money but still unfulfilled, that is why you can see them opening different NGOS and FOUNDATIONS to help people. Something inside them tells them that they were created for something. So they look for how to make impact.

Your destiny is a destiny of impact, but you must understand it so as to be intact and impactful.

Your destiny is so glorious that is why you are on earth. You are here for something and until that thing is discovered you remain covered. You are not just here to go to school come out and work for somebody all your life, after that marry, give birth to children, and train them till they get married also and repeat the same cycle.

At age 12 Jesus knew who He was, remember in Luke 2 vs. 49 during His earthly ministry, when confronted by his earthly parents on why he left them sorrowing in search of Him, Jesus said that He was ABOUT HIS FATHERS BUSINESS. IF at 20 you don’t know who you are then there is a problem but thank God because its never too late to be right. Abraham discovered his destiny at 75 and still fulfilled it no wonder we are called children of  Abraham.

The only way to discover who you are is to search the-for-what He is assigned you for in scriptures. God is your creator and as your MANUFACTURER, He has a manual and that manual is the BIBLE. Why is it that people can employ every other means in discovering themselves other than the bible? But the discovery of your destiny is rooted in the word. 

The word is the surest word of prophecy, people that don’t mind the scriptures don’t mind their future.


 II. TWO CATEGORIES OF DESTINY

Destiny can be broadly categorized into two groups. 

A. General Destiny

The first category is the general destiny which is an expression of God’s thought for all of mankind (Jer. 29:11; John 3:16; 2Peter 3:9).  Every believer is to be His ambassador (2Corinthians 5:20-21) and to prosper spiritually and physically (3John 2).

B. Specific Destiny
God, however, has specific destinies for some individuals; this is a divine assignment/purpose for which such people have been created (Acts 26:15-18; Jeremiah 1:5).

-   EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DESTINIES
Jesus was destined to be the savior of mankind. (Matthew 1:21; John 18:37)
God destined Abraham for Greatness (Genesis 18:17-18)
Samson’s divine purpose was to deliver Israel from the philistines but he did not achieve his destiny (Judges 13:5; Judges 16:30).

III. THREE KINDS OF DESTINY

Your destiny is essentially God's will for your life. But God has three wills.

Romans  12:2

And be not conformed to this world , but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that GOOD, AND ACCEPTABLE AND PERFECT WILL OF GOD.

The three wills of God are the three kinds of DESTINY

1.   THE GOOD KIND OF DESTINY; this is the kind of destiny you see most people fulfilling. It is not Gods perfect will but it is a good will. Somebody can decide to be a doctor, lawyer, teacher, politician or most of the time business person. It is wonderful and appreciable but it is an ambition, It is a good plan but it might not be Gods master plan for your life. You might desire to build a duplex but end up building a flat; it is still very good but cannot be compared to building your desired duplex. So in the same vein it is not every body that should go into business, but business will still be profitable. But the difference is the fulfillment from the impact. For example look at peter one of Jesus disciples. He was a fisherman but that was not Gods perfect will for Him, but it was a good will as working is one of the will of God, but working in the area God wants you to work is equally another thing. Destiny is essentially doing what you have been designed by God to do. This is what destiny is. There is a right person for you to marry, there is a right vocation for you to practice, and even twins have separate destinies. You are not like everybody else you have a special task you have been sent to actualize. You can start at the good destiny but don’t end there seek the perfect destiny. Paul in the bible one of the most profound apostles that wrote two third of the new testament, was a lawyer but that was not His destiny no wonder He was beating about the bush of life like an enraged dog persecuting Christians He was sent to build up. You will not miss Gods master plan for your life.

2.   THE ACCEPTABLE KIND OF DESTINY; according to Romans 12 vs.2 this acceptable kind of destiny is the acceptable will of God. It is different from the good kind of destiny because in this kind of destiny, it becomes rather too late to fulfill Gods perfect will for your life. Because every phase of destiny is time tagged, that is there is where you must be at a particular point in time. There are specific assignment to be actualized and times and seasons are allotted. A footballer starts playing early. A forty year old man cannot desire to train for football. He is already missing the time. Remember that Ecclesiastes chapter three says there is time for every thing. So if a man has been destined by God to cause some certain changes in the world as a lawyer, but did not go to school that destiny becomes impossible to be fulfilled optimally. But when that man although not schooled as a lawyer decides to fight for the right of people as an activist later on in life, this is also fulfilling His destiny acceptably not perfectly. And it happens in all fields, as a business man there is a particular product you must sell, that means a specific line of business you must embark upon. You don’t just do things you will only shine where God has designed you for. For instance the ceiling fan cannot act as a television set. It is not possible, it will be a mirage to expect that your TV set will cool you as an air conditioner, No, it will only entertain you. Do not just be a banker, be the banker, do not just be a doctor, be the doctor, do not just be a business man be the business man, do not just be a teacher, be the teacher, do not just be a pastor be the pastor, do not just be a writer be the writer. There are some books that some men have been destined by God to write so as to ease life circumstances by addressing some issues but they failed, you shall not fail your generation in the name of Jesus.

3.   THE PERFECT KIND OF DESTINY; this is however the ultimate but have very few people walking in it. Everybody has a glorious destiny but not everybody will fulfill it because not everybody is ready to pay the price required.

IV.  DESTINY DISCOVERED
It is essential to discover what your destiny is, so as to fulfill it before time runs out.  (Ephesians 5:16).  Discovery of Destiny could be by the following means:
1. Through prayerful enquiry from the Lord (Ephesians 1:17-21; Matthew 7:7-9)
2. Through revelation by the Holy Spirit and inward witness (Acts 13:1-4; Romans 8:14; Acts 7:22-25)
3. Through angelic visitation (Judges 6:11-14; 13:2-5)
4. Through revelation in dreams from God (Genesis 37:5-10)
5. Through observation of trends, patterns, passions or interest (Genesis 37:11; Luke 1:66, 2:19).
 

V.  PRICE TO PAY TO ACTUALIZE YOUR DESTINY
The price required to be paid in order to fulfill Gods master plan for your life.

a.   You must be born again; you must accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and savior. Paul had to accept Christ for His destiny to change. And you must get ready to walk diligently with God. Because you cannot determine your destiny you only discover it.
b.   You must have the desire to find out what God has called you to do, and you can only find out by searching Gods word diligently.
c.   You must be a reader of the right kind of books, Daniel said in Daniel chapter 2 vs. 9 that He understands by books. Paul too was a reader. All the great men that have caused drastic changes were readers so they became leaders, in this life you will rule in your respective field.
d.   You must get the required the facts for your field; the book of proverbs says every enterprise is built by wise planning and getting the right facts. You must know the ingredients of music before you can be an effective musician.
e.   You must search, yes search the right materials you are seeking to uncover as every valuable information opens up with a diligent, persistent search
f.   Get wisdom and understanding, you must operate wisely, your destiny is great and glorious but there are phases and chapters, so you must program and plan accordingly, what I mean is this, set short term and long term goals.
g.   You must be spiritual, because spirituality is the booster of destiny, live a Holy, fraud free life, study the word, pray and fast so as to build enough capacity to defeat the oppositions because the enemy is envious of your destiny
h.   You must value time, David said in psalms 90 vs. 12; Oh lord teach us to number our days so that we can apply our heart to wisdom. You must live each day as if it is the last day so avoid procrastination.
i.   You must be involved in charity in whatever level it gives you speed as you approach your desired goal. This also means you must think of others and not just yourself.
j.   You must be proud of what you have been called to do, don’t envy others
k.   You must have mentors and role models in that same field you have chosen.

ON YOUR WAY TO YOUR DESTINY

Generally speaking, any of the following can happen to a destiny.

A. It can be abandon. This happen when a venture, relationship, project, pursuit, project are left mid - way.

B. It can be stopped. There are destinies that are stopped or killed before fulfillment.

C. It can be miscarried. Miscarriage is a product of negative forces which terminate good things before manifestation. It is majorly a witchcraft work. It could be pregnancy, relationship, employment, opportunity etc.

D. It can be exchange. This happen when one's destiny is substituted with another man's destiny like the case of Ephraim and manasseh, the sons of Joseph when there grandfather Jacob was blessing them. ( Gen 48: 13- 20)

E. It can be stolen. There are cases where destiny are completely stolen. In this case the destiny owner is left with nothing.

F. It can be realized. This is one which becomes fulfilled and materialized. Realizing your destiny is the best of all mentioned. Take note, there are destiny killers who will want to stop and kill your destiny before they are realized, you must be prepared to fight them and pray them out of your life. They are the Samballats and Tobiahs of life and destiny.

You must know that God has opened before you a great door but there are many adversaries, 1st Corinthians 16 vs.9. So oppositions will show up, it did for Joseph, David and even Jesus, but you must realize that every set back is only a stepping back for a higher jump. You shall jump higher in the name of Jesus. A lot of things might come to make you give up but hold on, that stumbling block shall become a stepping stone.

VII.  SOME ENEMIES OF DESTINY

1. SIN. A man who is living in sin cannot fulfill his destiny or attain eternal destination which God has promised – 1John 3:4; Rom. 6:16-18; Rom. 6:2.

2. PRAYERLESSNESS. Many Christians do not pray enough. They despise vigils and prayer meeting but Jesus enjoins us to pray like He did to avoid becoming a prey to the enemy – Luke 18:1, Luke 6:12-13. John 6:15; Luke 22:41-44; Matthew 26:38-42.

3. PRIDE. Pride is excessive self-esteem and it is dangerous because God resists the proud – Romans 9:15-16; Psalm 138:6, Jas. 4:6. Pride is a sin. It leads to loss – Daniel 4:28-33, Prov. 21:4; 16:18; 2Chron,26:16; Proverbs 29:23.

4. LACK OF FAITH. Lack of faith is also a destiny destroyer – Heb. 4:2; 1 Tim.1:19. If we have faith, we will take the right steps and possess divine promises – Heb.11:1; Isaiah 28:16; James 2:18; Luke 17:12-14. Joshua 14:12; 1Sam.17:37; Hebrews 11:33-38. Unbelief ends in failure and destruction – Num.14:22-24; Matthew 17:19-20 

5. LAZINESS. Being lazy, idle or averse to labour is a destroyer of destiny – Jn.5:17; John 9:4. Jesus even defiled hunger to fulfill an assignment, John 4:31-34. Proverb 18:9, 16, 22:29; Titus 2:14; Romans 12:11.

CONCLUSION
Seek the face of God, lift up your faith unto God and run with the vision which the Lord will give to you.  God will always be there to back you up.
 
I have not said all I needed to say but I have said something, you might have started late but you can still be the latest. I pray for Guidance and direction from God for you, from today your steps shall be ordered by the lord. Be blessed. 

YOUR STORY WILL CHANGE

TOPIC: YOUR STORY MUST CHANGE

TEXT:    2 Kings 25:27-30

INTRODUCTION

God is a changer of story. It does not matter how difficult a situation is, with God things change for better. Your story will change as you trust God and look to Him, who is the author and finisher of your faith.

I.  SEVEN IMPORTANT TRUTHS TO NOTE

1. There is no situation God cannot change. 

    - No sickness God cannot heal, No sinner God cannot save and No circumstance God cannot change.

2. In the Dictionary of God, there is nothing like impossibility. 

  

3. When God appears in your battle front, that will be the end of the battle.

    

4. No matter the strength of the opposition, one word from God can scatter your opposition.

     

5. There is no situation in life that God has not handle before.

    -  What you are going through is common and there is always a way of escape.

6. When you get to your wits end (a place of hopelessness) that is where God sets in.

7. God is a story changer.   

   

II. LESSONS DERIVED FROM THE BIBLE PASSAGE

2 Kings 25:27-30

This is a very wonderful and interesting story from the Bible and it shows that it is not over until it is over. I did not come for someone who thinks he/she has made it. But for someone who knows he is yet to arrive.

The good news I have for you in this month is that the story of your life is about to change, therefore be expectant. 

The background of the passage quoted above is in 2 Kings 24:10-16 which records the time Jechoiachin, King of Judah was taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar King of Judah. 2 Kings 25 vs. 27-30 now records the story of his release from captivity. 

A careful study of this passage will reveal several lessons for us.

1. The first lesson of this story is that there is a time for salvation, a time for liberty, and a time for freedom from bondage. The Bible was so careful to mention that Jehoiachin’s liberty occurred on the 27th day of the 12th month of the first year of the reign of Evil Merodach, King of Babylon. 

A.  There is a specific day, month and year your story will change and the good news is that Now is the time.

B.  The Israelites were meant to spend 430 years in captivity in Egypt before their deliverance, and it happened so. God is delivering you Now from every captivity in Jesus name

2. The second lesson from this passage is that God can use anybody for your liberty. No matter how wicked your Boss could be, he/she would be an instrument in the hands of God for your freedom in Jesus name. I assume the person God used to free Jehoiachin was not a good man, because Kings of Babylon were mean and wicked. 

A.  In this particular case, Merodach did not have any pretensions to be a kind King, and his first name is ‘Evil’. Yet the Evil king freed Jehoiachin from 37 years captivity. 

  -  A man bought refrigerator for a man of God he did not like.

   -  Mrs Joy Ifije was honored by Governor Adams Oshiomhole after he told her to go and die.

The message is for us to trust in God rather than man. Anyone can be used by God for your freedom

3. The third lesson is that it does not matter how long you have spent in captivity,  the important thing is that Jesus will intervene in your situation. Could you imagine that Jechoiachin spent 37 years in prison? You might have spent half of your life time in one form of affliction or the other, but divine help and intervention is coming now. The story of your life will be rewritten for good in Jesus name,

4. The fourth lesson from this story is that it shall come to pass. Please read the first few words of 2 Kings 25 vs. 27: ‘And it came to pass..”. Your dreams shall come to pass and become realities in Jesus name. Your imprisonments shall come to pass and turn to freedom in Jesus name. What have you believed God for?  A new Job, healing, a baby, Prosperity, new accommodation. What? It shall come to pass. 

-  The word "it came to pass" appears 452 times in the Bible.- -    -    Hannah's barrenness came to pass (1 Sam 1:21).

5. Another lesson from this passage is that it does not matter how long you have spent expecting a miracle. It does not matter how long you have been believing God for healing. What matters is that you should not lose hope but hold on to God  in faith. Jehoiachin spent 37 lonely years in the prison. During these years friends and relations must have deserted him. He must have passed through sufferings, but one day his story changed. 

6.  Yet another lesson. You know it was Nebuchadnezzar that captured King Jehoiachin, but it was another King- Evil Merodach that set him free in the first year he started to reign. A new King is coming to the throne that will set you free. A new Boss is coming to your office that will restore you to your rightful position. 

Every Nebuchadnezzar that has put you in any form of prison, the Lord will cause him to be removed suddenly and unexpectedly in Jesus name. The new King that will free you will come to the throne for your sake in Jesus name.

 - Gen. Sani Abacha a one time military head of state in Nigeria died and Obasanjo whom he imprisoned was released from Prison by the next President, General Abdulsalam Abubakar.

7. The seventh from this passage is that you must not lose hope. No matter your affliction, do not give up. Never think of committing suicide no matter the storms of life. Because Satan has not succeeded in killing you (and he will never succeed in Jesus name) you are still a dangerous person. Do you know that Jehoiachin could have died in prison before his liberty came if he had committed suicide or allowed his thoughts to weigh him down?  But he never gave up and stayed alive to experience his liberty.

8. The new lesson is that divine promotion is going to accompany your liberty.When Jehoiachin was freed from prison he was exalted into a position that was higher than his previous position. The Bible says in 2 Kings 25:28 that Evil Merodach  …’set his throne above the throne of the Kings that were with him in Babylon’. You are going  to a new level in Jesus name.

9. Let us consider the story of King Jehoiachin further. You know for 37 years he was wearing Prison garments? Imagine a King wearing Prison garments for 37 years? May be you are now in a lowly position compared to your past life, don’t worry, your story will soon change. One day, the story of King Jehoiachin changed and the Prison garments was changed by a royal order! See 2 Kings 25 vs 29. Every evil garment on your body and life will soon be replaced by the garments of Royalty in Jesus name.

10. The tenth fact about your forthcoming restoration is that it will bring comfort. When King Jehoiachin was brought out of prison, he was not living an ordinary life, but the Bible says he ate Bread continuously placed before him all  the days of his life.

You shall end your life in comfort.

11. Another related lesson is that when the story of your life changes soon, you will start living in abundance. When Jehoiachin was released from Prison,  a continual allowance was given him all remaining days of his life. You are not going back to affliction in Jesus name. The miracle God is about to do in your life shall be permanent in Jesus name. No form of affliction shall arise again in Jesus name.

12. The last point I like to make is that when the story of your life changes, you shall start feeding on the wealth of nations according to the word of God.

 Read this: 2 Kings 25:30 And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life. 

Why not rejoice because you shall soon start to feed from the Kings palace. You will soon start to get International jobs and contracts in Jesus name. God is about to connect you and International doors and opportunities shall be opened unto you in Jesus name.

CONCLUSION

Do you believe this story and that the God of Jehoiachin will change you story even today? I believe that Jehoiachin had a relationship with God all through the 37 years he was imprisoned. If not God would not have intervened and perform a miracle in his life.

God will change your own story for good as you put your trust in Him.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Good things closed against me, open, in the name of Jesus.

2. Every yoke that holds me, break in the name of Jesus.

3. This year, my story shall change to glory in the name of Jesus.

4. This year, my God shall arise and permanently stop my tears in the name of Jesus.

5. If I must cry this year, it shall be a cry of joy in the name of Jesus.

I REFUSE TO BE KEPT UNDER THE TABLE

TOPIC: I REFUSE TO BE KEPT UNDER THE TABLE

TEXT:     Judges 1:4-7

INTRODUCTION

To be kept under the table is to live below what God expects of you. There are certain powers and personalities that derive pleasure when you go through pain and sufferings. God will bring you deliverance and restore you back.

You are not a biological accident neither are you a product of chance. One million persons struggled to enter the ova but only you succeeded in becoming a zygote and after 9 months you were birth. I see a victor in you. You were born to be a winner. I see you taking your rightful position in life.

I.  JESUS OVERTURNED THE TABLE OF MONEY CHANGERS

Matthew 21:12-13

Jesus went to the temple and saw people who were exchanging goods and buying and selling. He drove them out saying: my house shall be called a house of prayer.

People's lives today are being exchanged on the table. Destinies are being exchanged on witchcraft tables.

Wherever your destiny has been exchanged, that table will be overturned.

II.  SOME EXAMPLES OF UNDER THE TABLE EXPERIENCE

1.   A Doctor in Benin collects the first water used to bathe babies and drinks it, confessed he exchanges the destinies of the children.

2. A Woman anytime money enters her hand, she will go on admission in the hospital and she will recover when the money gets finished.

3.  In Festac Lagos, a Native doctor tied a goat to a road and programmed death to an individual through series of incantations, but a born again Christian who was going for all night, reversed the incantations and set the goat free.

III. ADONIBEZEK, A MAN WHO KEEPS KINGS UNDER THE TABLE

Judges 1:4-7

Moses did all he could but failed to lead the children of Israel into the promised land. 

May you never start something you 

Joshua died without fully completing the assignment.

They both saw the miracle and the blessing but could not enter fully into it.

Judah decided that enough is enough and went after Adonibezek.

Adonibezek is that man that doesn't want you to achieve your destiny.

He is the one who benefits from your suffering and pains.

He is a man that does not like peace. He is evil personified.

Adonibezek kept 70 kings under the table and they fed from the crumbs that fell from the table,

Adonibezek  was caught in the war and his ten toes and thumbs were cut off. What he did to others was done to him. He confessed that he was paid back with the same coin he paid others. He was brought to Jerusalem and he died there

IV.  INDICATIONS THAT YOU ARE UNDER THE TABLE 

1.  Life of sickness which cannot be diagnose and have left you penniless.

2.  Life of struggling and stagnancy

3.  Life of non achievement. Nothing works for you. Laboring like elephants but eating like ants.

4.  A force preventing you from climbing higher. It is a caged life. 

5. It means unprogressive life.

6. Constant miscarriages and afflictions.

CONCLUSION

When a marriage is under the table, there will be no peace. No man can rise above his table

You were eating on the table before but now you are eating from the floor.

Every form of limitations in your destiny will end as God brings you out of that table.

PRAYER POINTS

1.  As I clap my hands and pray, I break every evil covering over my life in Jesus name.

2.  I break the yoke of limitation over my life.

3.  My father, my father, uproot every evil thing that has been planted in my life

4.  Let the enemy begin to vomit every good thing he has eaten up in my life.

5.  Let all incantations against me be cancelled by fire

6.  I recover all I have lost in the past today in the mighty name of Jesus.