For many, the Book of Revelation can seem terrifying. It speaks of a future filled with bloodshed, destruction, and unimaginable evil. Yet, that Book is also a reflection of the steadfast love of God in that He took the time to warn His people of what is to come so they could prepare.
Several things are made clear through the Book of Revelation. For instance, the Lord our God shall surely return and nobody, not even Jesus, knows exactly when that will be. Nevertheless, God was kind enough to tell us much of what will happen in the years, decades, and centuries precipitating that return. Further, the Book of Revelation illustrates that God's return to earth will be after an all-out battle with the devil. God will win that battle, banishing satan and all who align with it to the lake of sulfur.
Every self-professing Christian must confront the following question - what team do you want to be on? The winning team which God leads or the losing team, led by satan? If winning is your preference, then God's team is your obvious choice. Fortunately, He is interested and well-invested in having you pick His side. His arms are wide open to all who opt for Him instead of the devil.
Once God has extended that grace, He expects His own to make choices that allow them to maintain their place on the winning squad. These include studying His word to become familiar with Him. It also means learning to acknowledge what He does by praising Him and testifying to the great things He has done. The more we apply this approach, the more He teaches us how to live a life that pleases Him, bringing blessings to ourselves and those around us.
Wisdom is another crucial ingredient, and maybe the most crucial of all. Book sense and street smarts will only get a person so far but the wisdom that comes from the Lord will provide the answer to every question. We therefore have to look to Him for everything and in all things. When we do so, He will kindly reveal what we need to know and ease us through events and circumstances that would derail others.
This is why we are told in Hosea 4:6 - my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.
God's knowledge will keep us from the destruction that comes upon the unwise. His knowledge is a shield not only for ourselves but those who come after us. That knowledge is in the Bible and the more we read, the more we know because He will open our minds so they receive the beautiful secrets contained within. He does not reveal these things to those who do not fear Him or lack humility in their approach to the word. For these types, the Bible's mysteries will remain hidden no matter how many times they read it.
Mysteries like those revealed in the Book of Revelation. These hidden things were given to alert believers to what is to come. That way, we can live ready for God's return and teach our descendants so that they will also end up on the winning team long after we are gone. If you are a believer, please do not reject the knowledge God has provided in the Bible. Do not ignore His instructions. Make time in your busy schedule to read the Bible regularly and not just books about God or religious issues. Go to the source material and absorb the wisdom He has given for free. God bless you.
See you at Noon EST for fellowship time, when we'll worship and pray for people together.
CLOSING PRAYER
Hallelujah to God in the highest!!!!
Father, thank You for bringing us together to gather at Your feet. Thank You for this blessed opportunity to learn to gain Your knowledge and apply it in our lives. Thank You for being the giver of wisdom, who does not deprive His children of any good thing. The wisdom of God being such a good thing, You give it to us freely.
Lord, I pray that You will see Your children who participated today and those who will at a later time. I pray that God You will reveal to them the secret and unsearchable things as You have said in Deuteronomy 29:29. I pray that Your children will not hesitate to gain wisdom from You on everything and that their eyes and ears will open to see and hear the incredible things You have to share with them.
Father, as they call out, do a new and amazing thing in their lives. Do it this weekend, my God. Stun them and amaze them with Your blessings. Let them know that You are watching their every move and holding their hands to lead them aright.
Praise be to You, God. The Wonder-Working God.
Hallelujah! AMEN!
God, I thank You for the wonders You have allowed me to see.
Thank You for the ways I have seen Your word work in people's lives as well as in the world at large.
Thank You for answering prayers.
Thank You for rewarding my faith and giving me reason to hope bigger.
Thank You that there is no expectation I could ever have that You won't exceed.
All glory be to Your name.
Great God!!!!
From M22 - I want to thank God for this community. God bless you all for keeping me accountable in my walk with God. Even at times when I feel overwhelmed and wonder if I should keep going, I remember I have this community to help me to never grow weary in my walk with God. Even though I am still figuring things out everyday as I walk with God. I am grateful for everyone of you in this community. God bless you sis @FFJ as always! Amen.
Father, I thank You for all the Peppers You brought here today.
Thank You that after years of fellowshipping together, we can still gather to give You all the glory and praise.
Father, thank You for all Your daughters who are here. Thank You for Your sons who are also joining us via Whatsapp and the website.
God bless them all and be glorified in each of their lives IJMN, Amen!!!
LAST 10 MINUTES
PRAISE!!
Yes, that's our instruction for the last ten minutes of fellowship.
Thank God for what you learned from today's message.
Thank Him for your loved ones.
Thank Him for His miracles in your life.
Thank Him for your fellow Peppers.
And most importantly, thank God for all that He is to you!
From M22 - Abba I thank you for sis @FFJ and the beautiful impact she's making through this community. Thank you Abba for increasing her in wisdom, knowledge, favour and the anointing of the holy spirit. Thank you for your provision, protection and protection over her, her family, her business, her loved ones and interests. Thank you for strengthening her. I bless you Abba amen.
From M22 - Abba Father I pray for couples waiting on you for the fruit of the womb. I pray that you turn their waiting into fruitfulness. I pray that you bless them with beautiful healthy babies that they will nourish and nurture in your ways. Thank you Abba for putting an end to failed cycles of IVFs, miscarriages and difficult adoption processes. We bless you Abba for your provision over them IJMN amen.
Great and Mighty God. I thank You for Your grace and mercy upon all men. The Bible tells us that You allow the sun to shine on the evil and the righteousness (Matthew 5:45). You do this, I believe, because, You are kind and loving. Thank You, Father!
Lord, with that said, I call on You to please release even more of Your loving kindness. There are communities and families riddled with violence. The enemy uses this tactic to steal the peace, joy and goodness people have a right to experience. To bring them sorrow as it accomplishes its mandate to steal, to kill, and to destroy.
But, God, there is nothing impossible for You. There is no request You won't consider and answer when it is steeped in Your word and in according to Your will.
As You have called us to pray for those who are suffering, I lift those who have been victims of violence. I call on You to please step into their situation.
Lord, do not forget the wicked who have oppressed and violated Your people. Remember Your word in James 5:6 - You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you. Lord, the innocent have been lost to the wicked schemes of the enemy. Father, I decree and establish on earth as in heaven, that in accordance with Your word, Your people need not worry about the destruction that will surprise the wicked. I also declare that the blood of the innocent will be avenged by You, dear King. IJMN, Amen.
You who still the turmoil of nations, Still the turmoil in communities and families. Let people find Your safety, rest, and peace. Let their eyes be set on You, knowing You will come through. And when You do, let it be known that it could only have been You to bring such breakthrough. Hallelujah!
From M22 - Abba Father I pray for me and my siblings. Thank you Abba for taking care of us. Thank you for healing us and tearing down strongholds in our lives. Thank you Abba for your promise over us in Jeremiah 29:11. Even in uncertainty, we bless you Abba Father. Ij you, we are assured we have a future. Abba father, thank you for filling that void in our lives. Thank you for pruning, transforming and renewing us. Thank you for what you have done, what you will do and will continue to do. We thank you in advance for what you will do for us in 2024. IjMN amen.
From AC - Father God, I pray for those lost to the darkness. Through various ways, the enemy has convinced people that they are unloved, unseen, and unworthy of good things. They have internalized the lies of the enemy and are seeking answers in various manners of occultism and witchcraft, such as the stars, crystals, pharmakeia, tarot, manifestations, astrology, spells etc. etc. Father You warn that anyone who loves and practices such evil falsehoods and abominations, will not inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. So we bind and cast out every evil, stronghold, principalities, demonic powers, and the rulers of darkness amongst us. We cancel any assignment of the enemy that seeks to lead Your children astray. Almighty God, You are the power Who sits on the throne and I declare every knee shall bow of things in heaven and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. In the name of our savior and redeemer. Amen
From M22 - Abba Father I pray for people waiting on you and your instructions to move forward in their lives. Help them to focus on you and pray without ceasing. Help them to give thanks no matter the situation Abba. Help them to stop murmuring and to spend more time in prayer and gratitude. God you know how their mental and emotional well being is, Abba please strengthen them in every way and help them know that waiting on you will always be worth it IjMN amen.
From PBS - THANK YOU JESUS!!!
Praise you Most High Father—
-for the tearing down of strongholds
-for conquering satan and his agents
-for loving me and saving me
-for healing and delivering me
-for protecting and guiding me
-for forgiving and correcting me
-for prospering and favoring me
-for always making a way of escape
-for breakthroughs and miracles
-for your beauty for ashes, oil of joy for mourning, garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness
-for making me righteous and your child
-for wisdom, discernment, and understanding
-for authority and power
-for your Word and Will
-for being Lord over my household and family
-for your confidence and boldness
-for patience and perseverance
-for faith, hope, and love
-for your Strength when I am weak
-for every victory Christ Jesus has given me, giving to me now, and will always give me
-for welcoming me into eternal life and right standing with you on Earth and in Heaven
-for loving me unconditionally
-for the fruits of the Spirit
-for the armor of the Lord
-for the Blood of Jesus
-for love, power, discipline, a sound mind, discipline and self control
-for peace in every situation in an unstable world
-for Your Light
-for your glory, honor, and holiness
-for my angels
-for all that you do known and unknown
-for never leaving me nor forsaking me
-for worship and your Word
-for Jesus and the Holy Spirit
-for You
This list is endless Father God—forgive me for not thinking of it all right now!
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!
Praises to the Most High, the great I AM!
He is the ONLY God, the only Truth, the only Way, the only Life!
May you rain down your punishment on the wicked and the enemy! May those who mock and despise you fall on their own swords and into the pit!
The Lord God Almighty is great and deserves all reverence and fear!
He who destroyed the Tower of Babel, demolished Pharaoh’s army—He who raised Jesus up from the dead—He who is the Author of all Life!
He who knows all time and every season!
The Alpha and the Omega! Emmanuel, Bright Morning Star, Savior, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords!
Praise, glory, and honor to you!
Bless the Name of the Lord!
Hallelujah, in Jesus Name, Amen, Amen, Amen!!!
From M22 - Abba Father I pray for children across the world. I pray Abba that you will continue to shield them from abuse, harm, violence, abductions and trafficking. Abba I pray that you will continue to guide their parents and caregivers to nourish and nurture them in your ways and decrees. I pray that they will never stray away from your purpose for their lives. Abba Father help to maximize their potentials here on earth and most importantly to represent you here on earth in everything they do as they grow IjMN amen.
From M22 - Thank you Abba for every Pepper offline and online. We bless you Abba for bringing us together to pray and worship. Thank you for your limitless love over us. Thanking you for working everything out for our good according to your word in Romans 8:28. Thank you Abba for being with us and taking care of our needs. Thank you for destroying every strongholds holding us back from living out your purpose for our lives. Thank you Abba Father for fighting our battles and strengthening us. Thank you Abba for your promise in Deuteronomy 31:8 and Jeremiah 29:11. May we never grow weary of thanksgiving IjMN amen.
Dear God thank You for being the God of wisdom. Thank You for being all-knowing. Thank You that despite us being mere mortals, You are giving of Your knowledge to us.
Father, Your word states in Hosea 4:6 - my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.
We pray for the children tied to this fellowship. Lord, guide those of us who love them to invest in Your word so that we will never ignore Your laws. And that in that way, the children we care for will never be ignored by You.
Instead, they will experience the favor and goodness that are their due inheritance, IJMN Amen.
From AC -
PRAYER TIME
Turn your attention to the people you know and their prayer needs.
Ask the Lord to help them.
from CMC - Happy Holy Week and Good Friday Family!!
Today is an important day for my life and I really just wanted to stop by and give a good glory shout to God for answering my prayers. He really is always on time. I thank you guys for helping me grow spiritually in his word. You all really don’t know the impact you’ve had on my life.
May God bless you all during this season!!
From AC - Abba, thank You for special friends who have poured into me this week, prayed over me, lifted me, and encouraged me in faith. My heart is so full. Thank You, Lord. May You pour blessings upon them in abundance. Grant them special gifts. Give them victory in every area of their lives and answer their prayers beyond their requests and imaginations. May you withhold no good thing from them. In the precious name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
My God, You are Mighty.
Olorun Agbaye!
The Mighty Man of War. My only El Gibbor!
Father, I thank You for being the lifter of my head. Thank You for being my glory.
Thank You for putting the enemy to shame on my account.
You, the rebuker of satan.
My great and incredible God.
The One who owns me completely.
He who claimed me as His.
Thank You for fighting my battles for me!!!!
Thank You for not leaving me to the wishes of my enemies.
He who contends with all who contend with me.
Jehovah Olugbeja!!!!
From PBS - Happy Holy Week—Passover, Good Friday, Easter—to everyone…:rose
Thank you Jesus—for always being the Way, the Truth, and the Life!
It is because of Your faithfulness alone, that we are seen and accepted as stainless before the Father.
We are not just saved with eternal life in Heaven, but we also are saved from sin, death, darkness and every cursed thing, while we live on Earth.
For those whom Jesus has freed, are free indeed—in Earth as it is in Heaven!!!
We are blessed and highly favored—not just in after our passing, but also in our everyday living!
Thank you Jesus!!! ❤️
Glory be to my God!
Psalm 18:46-49 - The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior! He is the God who avenges me, who subdues nations under me, who saves me from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me. Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.
Yes God! Forever, I give You glory!!!
From CX - I’m here, sis. Meditating on this Word today and praying alongside you and all the Peppers.
Thank you for always lifting me up!
@CecilX
Sis, I see you!!!!
God bless you, you've been in my prayers and on my mind.
From AC - Thank You, Lord for all You have done for me and mine this week, and for all that You continue to do. Thank you for breakthroughs and for giving me testimony after testimony to share and encourage others. I am so thankful and appreciative of your favour and blessings.
I crown You in all glory and adoration!
Father, today is a blessed day for some people that I love.
Lord, I thank You for bringing them into this new year of life. Thank You for all You have done for them. Thank You for being the God who will carry them through to the fullness of life You have apportioned for them. They shall surely live long and well to declare Your glories here in the land of the living.
Thank You for blessing them as You have. Thank You for smiling on them and shielding them in the shadow of Your hand.
Hallelujah!
From AC - Amen @FFJ, I praise God for this very timely message highlighting the importance of choosing His victorious team and staying committed to Him through study, praise, and earnest pursuit of His wisdom. The Book of Revelation is scary, I know someone who can’t read it for this reason (God help them), but your reminder of God's warning to prepare us, due of His love for us, is reassuring and comforting. Thank you for sharing Sis for sharing this message. May God shower you abundantly with His blessings.
Psalm 107:31 - Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
Thank You, Lord. I rejoice in You. Your kindness and mercy have been a pillar in my life for years and I am grateful. Thank You, Father.
From CD - Hey Family,
I am so happy to be here and to share my love of the Lord with each and everyone of you. I had an irritating day at work yesterday, but I chose to talk to the Lord about it and asked Him how to navigate and move the situation forward successfully. He woke me up at midnight to have a conversation and mapped the way out for me. Long story short, I shared His plan in an early morning meeting, and...won't He do it?!?! Yes, He will!!! Each and every time, we need only wait on the Lord.
I have learned, I don't have to kick doors in because when I wait in the Lord and do things in His time rather than my own, I only need to walk into the doors He has opened for me.
I have learned to talk to God rather than to "friends" because while they many mean well, all IS well when placed in His loving hands.
I have learned to ask God to empty me of me and to fill me with Him so He can have His way, He can order my words and my steps and use me as He sees fit!!!!
I have learned, I don't have stress, I have God ❤️❤️❤️
He went to that old rugged cross and bared all just for me!!
He got up with all power in His hands, why would I give my loyalty, admiration, or love to anyone or anything else???
Happy Friday Family
PRAISE TIME
It is time to worship our Heavenly Father.
Please give God the glory!
From sis AC - Jesus, our risen Saviour, we Glorify Your holy and sovereign name. We bless You for Your incredible sacrifice on the cross to set us captives free from eternal damnation. Thank You, for by Your stripes we are healed and the power of sin is broken. Thank You for radical grace and salvation. Death is defeated and Your Power is everlasting, Glory Hallelujah! It is finished! In Your name, we pray. Amen, Amen.
Good Friday blessings Pepper fam! It's an honour to praise and pray with you today. May the presence and peace of the Lord be with you and may His grace shine upon you all on this Holy Friday and forevermore.
From EC - Amen and good morning ladies!
From M22 - Happy Good Friday Folks! Thank you Lord Jesus for dying on the cross for our sins. You went through all that humiliation and pain despite the fact that some of us didn't know you or chose to acknowledge your sovereignty. We thank you that now ventures after you death, more and more people are coming to know you and worship you. We bless you Lord Jesus for your kindness, humility and sacrifice. I pray that we continue to praise, worship and honor your name till the end of time IjMN Amen!
Thank you for today's word sis @FFJ . Today's word took me back to when I was 7 and first read the book of Revelations. I was so scared and I felt I read more than my brain could carry. But now reading it as an adult, I knew it was very neccesary I read and this time I did it without fear. When I read, I read with remorse and even it started to become clear to me that God left all this warnings so we don't perish but have access to that eternal life he promised us through Jesus Christ. Just the imagination of the beautiful Pearly gates and the New Jerusalem described in the Book of Revelations, I mean who wouldn't want to wake up to that sight ever single day? Thank God for his mercies and I pray we never take his word for granted. I pray that we don't just read the Bible but we are led by it in our daily lives according to James 1:22 IJMN amen!