Victor, Not Victim!

“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” Romans 8:37 KJV.

As the first half of the year 2025 ends today, I want to remind you that in all things, as a believer in Christ, you are a victor and not a victim (Romans 8:37). I’m reminded of the song, “We’ve been made more than conquerors. Overcomers in this life. We’ve been made victorious. Through the blood of Jesus Christ.” Never approach any situation as a victim but as a victor. Think like the victor you are, speak like a victor, and act like a victor, even if you feel incapable or overwhelmed. The righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1), and God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Remember David, who stood before Goliath and declared, “I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts” (1 Samuel 17:45-47), and the three Hebrew men who faced the fiery furnace with unshakable faith (Daniel 3:16-25).

Your faith is your fate, because “whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4). Like Joseph, who rose from the prison to the palace (Genesis 41:39-41), and Paul and Silas, who sang praises in prison until their chains fell off (Acts 16:25-26), you are destined for victory no matter your present circumstances. Stand firm on the promises of God, knowing that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4). Let this be your confidence as you step into the second half of the year, that you are not a victim of life’s trials but a victor through Christ Jesus who loves you and has secured your triumph!

Prophetic word: The Spirit of the Lord says, “My child, you are stepping into a new season marked by victories you have yet to imagine. The battles that seemed to overpower you will become testimonies of My strength working in you. I am clothing you with boldness and courage, and your voice shall echo with authority because My Word dwells richly in you. Do not look back in fear or regret, for I am doing a new thing (Isaiah 43:18-19). The chains that tried to bind your mind are breaking even now. You shall walk in favor, and doors that were once shut shall open before you. I call you ‘More than a conqueror.’ Go forth and possess your victory!”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your powerful Word that declares we are more than conquerors through Christ, Who loves us. Lord, I pray that I will walk daily in the revelation that I am a victor and not a victim. Let my thoughts, words, and actions align with victory, even when circumstances seem contrary. I speak divine boldness and courage into my spirit, as You have promised that the righteous are bold as a lion. Break every chain of fear, doubt, and defeat, and replace it with unwavering faith. Let me see Your mighty hand at work, turning every trial into triumph and every test into a testimony. Thank You, Father, that greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. I declare that the second half of this year will be filled with supernatural breakthroughs, favor, and victories, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen!

A call to spiritual awakening 4

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 KJV.

At the very heart of spiritual reawakening is Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Are you feeling weary, dry, or as though you’re wandering through a spiritual wilderness? Just as David cried out from his soul in the desert, “My soul thirsteth for thee” (Psalm 63:1), so we too can turn our gaze to the Lord who promises rivers of living water through His Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39). Jesus is ready to revive your strength, restore your spiritual gifts, and rekindle your passion for Him if you fix your eyes on Him and seek the help of the Holy Spirit, our Comforter and Helper (John 14:16). Remember, when you shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away and the light of His presence will shine anew upon you (2 Corinthians 3:16).

Throughout the book of Acts, the disciples repeatedly turned to God whenever they needed a fresh touch, and each time He poured out His Spirit afresh, filling them with power and boldness (Acts 4:31). Like Elijah who was renewed after despair (1 Kings 19:5-8), or Peter who, though he denied Christ, was restored and became a mighty preacher at Pentecost (Acts 2), we too can rise again. Let us turn to the Lord and experience a mighty reawakening, casting off every burden and letting the joy of the Lord be our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). May the power of the Holy Spirit work mightily in your life, and may you walk in the victory Jesus purchased for you. I see God lifting you up both spiritually and physically in Jesus’ name.

Prophetic word: Beloved, the Lord says to you today, “I have seen your weariness, your silent tears, and the dryness of your spirit. But behold, I am doing a new thing! Even now, springs of living water are breaking forth in your wilderness (Isaiah 43:19). I am restoring your joy, renewing your strength, and igniting fresh fire within you. As you look unto Me, I will lift the veil from your eyes, and you shall see the brightness of My glory. The gifts and fruits that seemed lost shall bloom again. You shall speak My word with boldness, and My Spirit shall rest mightily upon you. Fear not, for I am with you, and I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). Walk forward in faith, for your season of reawakening and victory has come.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your unfailing love and for sending Jesus, the Author and Finisher of my faith. Lord, I come before You, turning my heart fully toward You. Remove every veil that clouds my vision and let Your glorious light shine into every corner of my life. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon me afresh. Ignite within me a new passion, restore my spiritual strength, and fill me with boldness to declare Your word. Let rivers of living water flow from within me, bringing life and refreshment wherever I go. I declare that the joy of the Lord is my strength and that I shall walk in the victory Jesus purchased for me on the cross. I receive Your promise of spiritual and physical lifting, and I give You all the praise. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

A call to spiritual awakening 3

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV.

Spiritual reawakening involves genuine repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14). Sin is not a trivial matter; it cost Jesus His life on the cross so that we might receive grace, not only to be forgiven but also to live above sin (Romans 6:14). We are called not to return to our old ways like a dog to its vomit (Proverbs 26:11), but to forsake sin and embrace the righteousness found in Christ Jesus. Let each of us pray like David: “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10).

Beloved, do not say, “Pastor, I am going through too many uncomfortable situations; stop talking about sin and only motivate me.” I do not condemn you, nor do I say your troubles are always due to sin. But I call all of us to repentance so that there may be a fresh spiritual awakening and so we can experience the fullness of God’s blessings. Remember, even Job faced severe trials not because of sin but as a test of faith (Job 1:8-12). Yet God restored him and gave him twice as much as he had before (Job 42:10). When God is for you, your situation will surely turn around for good (Romans 8:31). So resist the devil and every attack he brings against you, for “he will flee from you” (James 4:7). Let us seek God wholeheartedly so that we may walk in victory and enjoy the best that He has prepared for us.

Prophetic word: Thus says the Lord: My eyes are upon you, My child, and I have heard your cries in the secret place. Do not fear the shaking around you, for I am bringing a divine reawakening in your spirit. I am calling you deeper, to a place of holiness, repentance, and intimacy with Me. Even as darkness increases in the world, My light will shine brighter upon those who are Mine. I am raising you as a vessel of righteousness, to stand firm and carry My glory. Your past failures will not define you; behold, I do a new thing in you (Isaiah 43:19). As you turn from every hidden sin and seek My face, I will heal your land, restore what was lost, and clothe you with power from on high. I am the God who vindicates, and I will turn your mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). Trust Me, for I am working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of grace and the call to spiritual awakening. I humble myself before You and ask that You search my heart and cleanse me from every hidden sin. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Lord Jesus, help me to live above sin and to walk in Your righteousness. Let Your light shine through me in this dark world, and let me be counted among those who are Yours. Father, for every trial and discomfort I face, I pray for strength, wisdom, and divine intervention. Turn my situation around for good and silence every voice of the enemy. I resist the devil and declare that he will flee from my life. Heal my land, O Lord, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Let Your favor surround me like a shield (Psalm 5:12). I receive Your promise of restoration and declare that You are doing a new thing in my life. Thank You, Lord, for victory, deliverance, and a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

A call to spiritual awakening 2

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?" Psalm 85:6KJV.

The second step in spiritual awakening is a heartfelt cry for revival. Revival is not a religious routine; it is a divine intervention that rekindles our first love for God. As Revelation 2:4 warns, “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.” Revival becomes essential when our hearts grow cold and the fire for prayer, soul-winning, and fellowship with God dims. When distractions, sin, and spiritual fatigue take the place of divine intimacy, we must return to the altar and plead for the breath of God to blow afresh. Elijah on Mount Carmel prayed until fire fell (1 Kings 18:36–38), and we too must contend until the Spirit of revival falls on us again.

The cry of the desperate father in Mark 9:24, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief,” should be the cry of our generation. In a time when many are falling away and spiritual warfare is intensifying, we must seek the empowerment of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). Can your current love for God endure the trials ahead? Is your faith deep enough to stand against the fiery darts of the wicked? We need our ears reopened like Samuel (1 Samuel 3:10) and our eyes anointed like Elisha's servant (2 Kings 6:17). Let us cry out for God to revive us again, personally, in our families, in our churches, and across the nations, so that we may once again rejoice in Him and burn brightly in a dark world.

Prophetic word: The Spirit of the Lord says, ‘I am calling My people back to the secret place. I am stirring the embers of lost fire and breathing life into dry bones. The weariness of your soul and the silence of your altar have not gone unnoticed. Even now, I am pouring fresh oil upon the thirsty, reviving those who cry out in truth. This is not the end of your fire, it is the beginning of a deeper flame. I will revive your first love, restore your hunger for My Word, and open your eyes to see Me again. Return to Me, and I will return to you with power, with vision, and with holy fire,’ says the Lord.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, crying out like the psalmist, “Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?” Lord, we confess that we have drifted, that the love we once had for You has been dimmed by distractions, disappointments, and delays. Forgive us, O God, for leaving our first love. Set our hearts ablaze once again. Let the fire of the Holy Spirit fall afresh upon us. Breathe on us, Holy Spirit. Awaken every dry place, every dull spirit, every sleeping heart. Just as You raised dry bones into a living army in Ezekiel 37, raise us up with fresh passion, fresh faith, and fresh vision. Rekindle our hunger for Your Word, and renew our commitment to soul-winning, prayer, and holiness. Open our eyes to see You, our ears to hear You, and our hearts to obey You. Revive our churches. Revive our families. Revive our nations. In Jesus’ mighty name we pray. Amen.

A call to spiritual awakening 1

“Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Ephesians 5:14 KJV.

Beloved, we are in a season where the prophetic signs of the end of the age are unfolding before our very eyes. The call to spiritual awakening begins with a return to Bethel, our place of first encounter with God, as seen in Genesis 35:3, where Jacob returned to the altar to meet with the God who had sustained him in his distress. Likewise, we must return to that sacred moment when we first met the Savior, when our hearts were tender and our spirits were open to His voice. Have you truly experienced this second birth? Have you been washed in the blood of Jesus and empowered by His Spirit? Jesus declared in John 3:5-6 that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. This spiritual rebirth marks the beginning of a true walk with God: a distinction between being born of the flesh and being born of the Spirit. As the days grow darker, God’s agenda for His own is coming to fruition, and we must be spiritually awakened to align with His divine purposes.

The Scriptures say in John 1:12-13 that as many as received Him, to them He gave power to become sons of God, those born not of blood, nor of the will of man, but of God. This divine birth is what distinguishes the redeemed from the religious. Examine yourself. What was your first experience when you encountered Christ? Can you still trace your current life to that moment of transformation? Are you living daily in the consciousness of your identity as God’s child? This is our call to rekindle the fire, to return to our first love (Revelation 2:4-5), and to live in readiness for the return of our King. If you have never had such an encounter, now is the time to invite Jesus into your life. Do not delay, for eternity is real. Pray the prayer of salvation today, asking the Lord Jesus to come into your heart, and your soul will be delivered from eternal damnation.

Prophetic word: Beloved, this is a season of divine reawakening and alignment. The Lord is calling His sons and daughters back to the place of intimacy, to Bethel, the altar of first love. He is rekindling the fire of your spirit and restoring your hunger for His presence. Every spiritual slumber is broken now. Arise, for the Spirit of God is stirring up a new beginning in you. You will not miss the divine visitation of this hour. What was once dormant in your life shall spring forth with power, and you will walk again in the full assurance of your salvation and purpose.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the call to spiritual awakening. I surrender my heart afresh and return to my Bethel, the place of my first encounter with You. Rekindle the fire of Your Spirit within me. Cleanse me, renew me, and empower me to walk in the fullness of my identity in Christ. I will never be spiritually complacent or distracted. Lord, restore my sensitivity to Your voice and align me with Your will in this season. I pray for anyone reading this who has not yet encountered You—may today be the day of their salvation. In the mighty name of Jesus, I declare: I am awake, I am alive in the Spirit, and I am ready for Your coming. Amen.

Divine Ideas

“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?” Genesis 41:38 KJV.

Divine ideas are both creative and innovative. A creative idea is a divine key that unlocks greatness. In Genesis 41:38, Pharaoh recognized the uncommon wisdom in Joseph, declaring him a man in whom the Spirit of God dwelt. Joseph’s ability to interpret Pharaoh’s dream and propose a solution during a national crisis came through divine inspiration and strategic thinking. Likewise, when God gave Noah the blueprint of the ark (Genesis 6:14-16), it wasn’t just a survival plan; it was a divine idea for global preservation. These examples remind us that when the Spirit of God is at work in us, we gain access to supernatural insight and solutions that elevate us above others. A God-given idea can shift you from the prison to the palace, from obscurity to visibility.

God is a creative thinker, He saw darkness and envisioned light (Genesis 1:3). As beings created in His image, we share in His creative ability. Romans 12:2 reminds us that the renewal of our minds can bring transformation. This means when we choose to think differently, guided by the Spirit, we position ourselves for divine downloads. Problems are not dead ends; they are prompts to access divine ideas. Instead of anxiety, ask the Lord: “What is the idea You want to give me in this season?” Whether it’s in ministry, business, family, or health, an idea from God is all you need to rise. May the Lord open your mind and spirit to receive divine ideas that will turn your story around, in Jesus' name.

Prophetic word: The Lord says, “I am releasing divine ideas to My children in this season—ideas that will open doors no man can shut. Do not despise the stirring in your spirit, for I am birthing solutions through you. Just as I filled Bezalel with the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, and skill for craftsmanship (Exodus 31:2–5), I am filling you with the Spirit of creativity and strategy. You shall rise from the ashes of confusion into the clarity of purpose. I am giving you ideas that will break limitations, attract resources, and establish My glory through your life. Look not at what you lack, look to Me, your Source. For I am breathing on your mind, and what seemed impossible will become a testimony of My power.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for being the Author of wisdom and creativity. Today, I surrender my mind, my spirit, and my circumstances to You. Breathe upon me, Lord, and fill me with divine ideas that will bring transformation. Open my eyes to see opportunities in the midst of challenges, like You did for Joseph, David, and Daniel. Let every problem before me become a platform for revelation and innovation. I reject fear and confusion, and I receive clarity, boldness, and insight in the name of Jesus. Father, stir in me a fresh hunger to hear from You. Let the Spirit of wisdom and understanding rest upon me (Isaiah 11:2), and may I walk in ideas that birth destiny. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

 

Divine clarity

“When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?  And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do." John 6:5-6 KJV.

Jesus posed to Philip in our text, “Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?” Though He asked the question, Jesus already knew what He would do. May you also walk in that divine clarity, knowing what to do, when to act, and how to respond. In a world shrouded in darkness and confusion, it is the light of God’s Word that gives us direction (Psalm 119:105). As you wait on God, may His voice break through the noise around you and speak clearly into your spirit. The Lord, your Redeemer, promises in Isaiah 48:17, “I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” Let this be your confidence: that God is not silent and He will guide you step by step.

Beloved, the depth of your clarity is directly tied to the depth of your communion with God. Like Mary, who sat at Jesus’ feet (Luke 10:41-42), may you choose that “one thing needful,” to hear from the Lord. One word from Him is enough to illuminate your path and empower your next decision. If you will pause and seek, God will speak. No darkness can comprehend or overpower the light that comes from His presence (Isaiah 60:1-3). May His Word be your compass, and may your next step be divinely orchestrated.

Prophetic word: Beloved, the Lord says, “Do not fear the uncertainty that surrounds you, for I am the God who sees ahead and prepares the way. I have gone before you into the next season, and I will give you clarity for every decision. Even as I led Moses with a cloud by day and a fire by night, so shall I lead you with My Word and My Spirit. I am releasing divine insight to navigate the unfamiliar. You will not walk in confusion, for I will open your eyes to see what others cannot see and teach you to profit even in a dry land. I will whisper in your ears, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’ My light shall rise upon you, and your path shall shine brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You because You are not the Author of confusion but the Giver of light and wisdom. Lord, just as Jesus knew what to do even before the need arose, may I walk in divine knowledge and foresight. Open my ears to hear You, my eyes to see the path You have prepared for me, and my heart to understand Your perfect will. As I wait on You in prayer and fasting, shine Your light into every dark place of uncertainty in my life. Teach me to profit, lead me in the way I should go, and grant me peace that surpasses understanding. I refuse to be swayed by fear, distraction, or the noise around me. Like Mary, I choose to sit at Your feet and listen. Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening. I declare that I will not miss Your timing, I will not stumble, and I will not be put to shame. My next step is ordered by You, and I walk in it with confidence, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.