He comes!

“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Revelation 22:12 KJV

From the unfolding of Biblical prophecy and the visible signs of our times, it is clear that the coming of the Lord is nearer than ever. His return will be sudden and unexpected, “like a thief in the night” (Revelation 16:15). Therefore, we must live in readiness and spiritual alertness.

Let me share four Biblical instructions for every believer preparing for His coming: (1) Watch and Pray (Matthew 26:41). Stay spiritually awake. Prayer keeps your heart tuned to heaven’s frequency. (2) Examine Yourself Daily (2 Corinthians 13:5). Take stock of your spiritual life. Align your heart with God’s will and purpose. (3) Keep Extra Oil (Matthew 25:1–13; Ecclesiastes 9:8). Maintain your spiritual fire. Be filled continually with the Holy Spirit and power. (4) Occupy Till He Comes (Luke 19:13). Be diligent in your divine assignment. Work faithfully, win souls, and live purposefully.

If a householder knew when a thief would come, he would have kept watch and guarded his house (Matthew 24:43). Likewise, we must be prepared at all times, for His coming is imminent.

Prophetic Word: I prophesy that you will not be found wanting when it matters most, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer: O God, open my eyes to see and my understanding to know what I should do in preparation for Your coming. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Christian responsibilities! 8

“For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” Romans 1:19 KJV

As I conclude these brief teachings on Christian responsibilities, it is important to understand that unless you manifest, the world remains in trouble. You may be in a season of preparation or wilderness right now, take this time to grow and develop yourself, for your manifestation must come (Luke 1:80; Isaiah 32:15).

From the beginning, God determined that everything He would accomplish on earth would be through man (Genesis 1:26–28). Under the new covenant, you have received the power to become a son of God (John 1:12). Do not die as a mere man (Psalm 82:6–7); rise to maturity and claim your inheritance as a son (Galatians 4:1–2).

No matter your past, your future is greater. The enemy attacks not because of where you have been, but because of where you’re going. Press forward into your glorious destiny (Philippians 3:13–14). Make your future count by embracing all that God has provided for your manifestation (2 Peter 1:3–4).

Prophetic Word: I prophesy that your season of manifestation has come! Every word God has spoken concerning your life shall come to pass, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer: O God, give me the Spirit of wisdom and power. Surround me with favour as a shield. Bless me indeed and enlarge my coast. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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“And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.” Luke 19:13 KJV

As a Christian, it is your divine duty to occupy till He comes, to actively engage in the purpose and gifts God has entrusted to you. This means becoming both an excellent receiver of His grace and an excellent steward of His gifts, using them to advance His kingdom in whatever profession or calling you find yourself.

Enlarge your capacity to receive more by growing in the knowledge of God (Matthew 25:15; Psalms 81:10; 2 Peter 3:18). Refuse to be confined by religious limitations, cultivate deep fellowship with God and learn to hear His voice. Through His presence, you can walk on water, multiply little resources, impact your nation, and accomplish supernatural works.

To truly occupy till He comes, you need a personal word from the Lord and the anointing of the Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 1:1–3; John 10:35; Habakkuk 2:1–2; Mark 1:10–11, Act 10:38). You also need the Spirit of wisdom and divine understanding to manage your assignments effectively (Acts 6:2–3; Daniel 5:11–12).

Prophetic Word: I prophesy that the heavens are open over your life, and the voice of the Lord is speaking to you even now, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer: O God, fill me with the Spirit of wisdom, power, and revelation to occupy till You come. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12 KJV

It is your divine responsibility as a believer to fight the good fight of faith. God’s promises do not automatically manifest in our lives without our active participation. You must stand your ground, declaring and praying the promises of God until they become your reality. This is the essence of the faith fight.

Even when doubt tries to whisper otherwise, continue to pray and declare God’s Word; He still counts it as faith (Luke 18:7 8; Luke 1:13 20; Acts 12:5, 12–17). Keep saying what God has said until you see it manifest (Mark 11:23–24; 2 Corinthians 4:13). Always affirm boldly after prayer, “I believe, I receive,” especially when your faith feels weak.

Prophetic Word: I prophesy that you will not give up on the promises of God but will press in through faith until you experience their full manifestation in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer: Oh God, let the Spirit of faith fill me and empower me to stand firm on Your promises, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 KJV

It is your responsibility as a believer to live in the Spirit, walk in the Spirit, and be led by the Spirit. Being led by the Spirit is the true evidence of your sonship in Christ: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14). In Galatians 5, the Word distinguishes between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. Your victory over the flesh depends on how much you yield yourself to the Spirit (Galatians 5:16). A Spirit-filled Christian life is not one of struggle but of surrender, where Christ lives and reigns through you.

The Christian life is a Christ-centred life powered by the Holy Spirit. The Lion in you roars when you walk in authority of the Spirit; the Eagle in you soars when you live in the Spirit. To experience this victory, you must mortify the flesh by denying it the things that empower it (Colossians 3:5). Remember, “the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). Therefore, guard your eyes and ears, censor what you watch or listen to; Fast often to subdue the flesh; Meditate on the Word daily, and pray without ceasing. As you do, you will rise into your full manifestation in the Spirit.

Prophetic Word: I prophesy that you will always yield to the Holy Spirit and overcome every work of the flesh in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, carry me, empower me, and lead me all the days of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant……. But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.” 1 Corinthians 12:1,31 KJV

It is your responsibility as a Christian to understand the spiritual gifts and desire them earnestly. The gifts of the Spirit empower you to know, speak, and act supernaturally. They make the Christian life vibrant and exciting. Often, these gifts are imparted when you are born again and filled with the Holy Spirit. However, when you consciously study them and ask God for their manifestation, you will begin to operate in them according to your need, both in your personal life and in ministering to others. You can also receive impartation through others who manifest the gifts (Romans 1:11; 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6). However, you must not let them lie dormant; instead, stir up the gifts within you.

All supernatural manifestations in my ministry are a result of the gifts of discernment and faith. For instance, the first time a lame man walked in my meeting, I heard God and declared to the people that I would pray for him and that he would work. The location of our ministry property in Nigeria came by revelation, a manifestation of the gift of “knowing.” We had already concluded on another site, but when the owner showed me additional lands, the Holy Spirit guided me to choose the right one. Similarly, my decision to relocate to South Africa was also born out of divine revelation.

Prophetic Word: I prophesy that you will hunger for and manifest the gifts of the Spirit in every area of your life in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer: Oh God, anoint me with the Holy Spirit and power, and let me manifest the gifts of the Holy Spirit daily in my life, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 KJV

It is your responsibility to take up the whole armour of God and live as a soldier of Christ in this world. The armour equips you to stand firm against the wiles of the devil, to withstand in the evil day, and to quench every fiery dart of the wicked one. Through this discipline, you develop the strength and consistency needed to be effective and efficient as a Christian. Paul admonishes us in 2 Timothy 2:3–4, “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”

The spiritual armour consists of: The Helmet of Salvation – Your identity in Christ; you are recognized as His by your spiritual mind and renewed thoughts; The Belt of Truth – Symbolizing freedom and the authority to act in righteousness; The Breastplate of Righteousness – Your defence against wrong thinking and guilt; The Boots of the Gospel of Peace – Your readiness and ability to navigate all terrains of life with the message of peace; The Shield of Faith – Your firm defence against fear, doubt, and every attack of the enemy; The Sword of the Spirit – Your offensive weapon, empowering you to conquer.

Prophetic Word: I prophesy that you will stand firm no matter the situation; you will advance forcefully in every situation, and you will be effective as a soldier of Christ, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer: Oh God, make me what You want me to be. Strengthen me to put on Your full armor daily, in Jesus’ name. Amen.