Whatever you are going through, I want to encourage you to take the time to ask God for His word on your situation.
What does this mean?
God has a word to get you through every challenge that comes your way. I recently testified that the Lord kept telling me not to fear because He has protected me. At the time, I had no idea why the Lord repeatedly told me this through various scriptures. However, the day came when my kids and I were involved in an active shooter situation at a mall. Knowing God's word kept me strengthened and in faith.
In 2023, the Lord instructed me to inform this group that everyone needed to sit by the well of living water. In that message, I noted that being at the well means we are well-positioned to draw and drink the living water that is Jesus Christ. This requires that we are already in right relationship with Jesus so that when life's challenges appear, we are already well-positioned to lean on Him for the solutions. That message further stated, "If, however, our walk with the Lord is lax, then when the problems arrive, we start scrambling to get right with God and His Son, Jesus Christ. We start listening to the devil's lie that 'it's been so long since you took the Lord seriously so He won't take you seriously.'"
Positioning ourselves at the well will also enable us to receive a revelation, holy rhema, or an on-time word from God. He may give us a Bible verse that we can hold on to. It could be a lyric from a worship song. It could be a solitary word that guides us as we face down every challenge. It could even be an image or series of images conveyed through a dream.
You want God's word on whatever you are going through. You want God's word NOW. And to get it, you must give Him what He wants. Pray, praise Him, and study the Bible knowing that it contains mysteries that only the Lord can unlock. Doing these things positions you at the well of living water.
I don't know what you're going through or how long it has been going on. But, don't you think it is time to discover what God says about the issue? Don't you think it is worth investing the time to seek God's face and receive His word? If you sincerely ask and wait to hear, God will surely reveal what you need to know. He has promised in Joel 2:32 that everyone who calls on Him will be saved. Across the scriptures, He covenanted to answer those who cry out to Him as long as they are not wicked. Today is the day to take Him up on His offer and prayerfully ask Him to give you the understanding you need about whatever challenge you are experiencing.
And once you get what you prayed for, you need to hold onto it as a shield against everything the devil flings your way. It builds your faith and can be used to "extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one" (Ephesians 6:16). That word becomes the sword you use to destroy every seed of fear the devil attempts to plant in your heart (Ephesians 6:17). Cling onto this gift and wield it always to resist the devil and stand as God's blessed child. Brother and sister in Christ, it is time to get yourself a revelation from God.
Join us at Noon EST when we'll take steps to position ourselves at the well to receive the blessings of the Lord. Then we will pray for His revelation on the issues we're facing.
To learn more about the concept of God's Word, please read the following messages
FINAL MESSAGE
This is the message referenced in today's teaching:
(originally shared on July 14, 2023)
Back in April of 2022, I remember the Lord clearly telling me to mention to all of us that there was a need to pray for our mothers. I would regularly put our mothers in prayer and call on God for His mercy and grace.
I got a similar message on Tuesday this week (July 11, 2023) but with everything going on, I neglected to share it. Lord, please forgive me because a couple of things have happened this week to Peppers that reminded me of the need to not just share this message to individuals but with the entire group.
Ladies and gents, the Lord wants us to seat ourselves by the well of living water so that when the dry season arrives we are already well-positioned to draw and drink. What does this mean? If you are already in right-relationship with Jesus, then when the challenges of life come, you are well-positioned to lean on Him for the solutions.
If, however, our walk with the Lord is lax, then when the problems arrive, we start scrambling to get right with God and His Son, Jesus Christ. We start listening to the devil's lie that 'it's been so long since you took the Lord seriously so He won't take you seriously.'
Such lies are immediately eradicated and powerless if we are already walking with God and going to Him daily, doing the things He wants us to do. If we are spending time in His word and being intentional to create time to hear Him speak to us. Not just talking at Him all the time. I mean think about it. Who likes that person who's always talking at them but never slows down to ask and hear what you think or want to say?
Let's get into the habit of investing in a relationship with God so we're not scrambling when the storms of life hit us.
That said, I praise God that He is happy that you come to Him period. Be it before or after the issues arise. He will help you. Nevertheless, it is always best to be prepared than to have to react to things. God is happy to give us that opportunity so let's take advantage of it.
CLOSING PRAYER
Praise be to our God who reigns over all! Praise be to He who enabled us to gather this day.
Father, we thank You for this opportunity to approach and sit by the well of living water and the chance to seek Your face for a word on the situations we face.
God of all revelation, we pray that Your revelation will fuel us to honor and trust You. May each person who sought a word receive it and be reassured.
To You be all the glory, IJMN, Amen.
LAST 10 MINUTES
If you didn't read the main message or have forgotten what it was about, please read what our sister @Jesus Is Real shared with us all today:
Let us seek God for a word over whatever issue we need insight on. It could be how to speak to someone at the office. Or, how to discipline one of your children. The matter could be big, such as a health problem or a financial challenge that is giving you sleepless nights. Nothing is too big or small to put at God's feet.
We've made our way to the well and taken our seats through our worship and prayers of intercession, now it is time to cry out to the God of compassion for His word. A word that will reassure us and guide us forward. Please make sure you are aware of what issue you want a word on before you pray.
God of compassion, thank You for Your loving mercy and kindness. Thank You for never forsaking us. We use this opportunity to raise the issues we are contending with. Lord, please step into the issue. Please give each of us a revelation about the situation. Your word says that we are to call on You and You will answer, telling us the unsearchable things (Jeremiah 33:3). We do this right now, and trust in You, our faithful Lord, to grant our petitions, IJMN, Amen.
ETA: Listen. Quiet your environment to hear what God says. Or, as you study the Bible this week, be expectant for what God has to say. You might hear Him speak to you as you pray or praise. Write what He said down. Search the Bible for what you've heard and give Him thanks.
From JIR - I pray for those who struggle with addictions. I pray that the Lord blesses them with the courage and the strength to break through the bondage of their addictions. I pray that He blesses them with the support and help they need to overcome their addictions and rebukes any lies the enemy may be feeding them to make them feel like they need to be codependent on whatever they are addicted to. I pray the Lord blesses them to break loose from whatever it is that has a hold on them and He blesses them to recover and bounce back better than ever. IJMN. Amen.
From JIR - I pray for my aunt. I pray that the Lord continues to provide her with the strength, love and comfort she needs to hold on. I pray that although my aunt is incapacitated she still reaches out to You Lord. I pray that she is praying to You day and night, speaking with You and building a relationship with You while she is in the state that she is in. All things are possible through You Lord and this is where I need to have the faith that You will heal her and bless her to recover. I will continue hoping and holding on to the faith that I have for her to pull through. IJMN. Amen.
From JIR - I pray for all believers to read the Bible everyday and not only read the Bible but also live by the Bible. I pray that we all put ourselves in the shoes of those in need and eagerly give the shirts on our backs and the shoes on our feet if need be. I pray that we give to those in need on a consistent and persistent basis. IJMN. Amen.
From JIR - I pray for the hopeless. Lord, I pray that You, rebuke all negative thoughts on life, negative outlooks on life and negative words on life that they may have. I pray that they lean on You and make You their Rock. I pray that You bless them with hope and strength to help get them out of their hopeless state. I pray that they realize that You love them, You are there for them and You want what’s best for them. I pray that they turn to You for guidance and to relieve them of their troubles. I pray that they call on You, seek You and come to You to overcome their hopelessness. IJMN. Amen.
From AC - God of compassion, please hear the cries of Your children Who are in a season of waiting and growing weary. Please help them to remain faithful and patient and trust Your timing in all things. Help them to remain steadfast in the wilderness and keep their eyes fixed upon the things of Heaven. Reassure them that no matter their current circumstances they are secured and covered by Your wings. Remind them You are not deaf to their cries and that You are working everything together for Your glory and their good. Cast out the spirit of fear and doubt weighing down on them and consume their hearts with Your transcending peace, supernatural strength and gospel joy through the power of the Holy Ghost. In Jesus’ name, I pray Amen.
From CMC - God, thank You that life with You is a race worth running. I want to be like Paul. At the end of my life I want to be able to say that I have fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. How do I live this out? Teach me, God! Help me do this well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Good God, You are the Almighty. Nobody compares to You. Father, thank You for hearing my prayer for people that they come to a knowledge of You as You promised in Jeremiah 24:7. Thank You for giving people a desire for You. Thank You for whetting their appetites for more of You. Thank You for letting hearts clamor for You. Thank You for kindly pouring out Your Spirit on all mankind in accordance with Your word in Joel 2:28. Be glorified, Lord our Redeemer.
Now and forever more, IJMN, Amen
From CMC - Happy Tuesday Family.
It’s been a while and I hope you all are well and feeling blessed this afternoon!!
So blessed to be here today. Thank you Father for all your graces and mercies
From AC - Heavenly Father, I lift in prayer all skeptics, asking that You open their hearts and minds to Your truth, and I pray for those in the faith who have drifted away from Your path. Your Word says in John 6:44, "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them" So we ask that You draw them to You, that they may experience the freedom and salvation that only You can provide. Lord, set the captives free and set their hearts on fire for You and pour fresh anointing on your sons and daughters who have lost their way. May You guide both unbelievers and apathetic believers to discover their faith and find their way back to You. In Jesus' name, Amen
Lord, I come against every disease that affects women and their reproductive health. I decree against all fibroids, every sign of PCOS, anemia, and anything else presenting as a disease but is a weapon of the enemy to bring ill health and impact the reproductive capacity of your daughters in this group.
Father, I decree that I bind each and every of these diseases in the mighty name of Jesus. As they are bound here on earth, they are bound in heaven in accordance with Your word.
Jeremiah 30:17 - But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’
God, I speak life and good health. I loosen on earth Your healing grace and transformation of bodies to Your glory and by Your grace. I decree that these diseases are healed and canceled IJN, Amen. I decree that people shall experience Your healing and the attempts of the devil against them in this way - such unauthorized touches are destroyed - through Christ, Amen!
Lord, when the kings of Aram and Israel gathered at the gate of Jerusalem to attack it, You told King Ahaz to take a deep breath. You declared that Jerusalem would be safe. You called his opponents smoldering firewood. This is despite the king being able to hear the army at his gates.
Father, I pray that we Your children will never become smoldering firewood but will remain threshing tools for Your use here on the earth and beyond it. That we will be vessels for Your kingdom's purpose and plan.
Thank You for speaking Your word regarding the wicked. Your word shall surely come to pass without delay. As was the case for the enemies of Jerusalem who were gone in no time, so shall it be for every enemy that thinks it can contend with Your own, IJMN, Amen.
PRAYER TIME
Time to pray for somebody other than yourself.
You created the heavens, the earth, the seas and everything in them.
You established Your throne in heaven and Your kingdom rules over all.
Almighty God, how great Thou art!
From JIR - “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.”
Psalms 34:1-3 NIV
Agbani Lagbatan!
The God who is my Total Deliverer!
Thank You so very much. Thank You for deeming me worthy of salvation and grace.
Thank You that You continue to watch over me and mine, never forgetting us.
God, there is no one like You and never will be.
Thank You!
From JIR - Thank You Lord for all that You continue to teach me. Thank You for Your wisdom and guidance. Thank You for correcting me when I need correcting. Thank You for loving me so dearly. I am so grateful I have You by my side through thick and thin, through good and bad. You are who I rely on. You are who I depend on. You are my Rock and I couldn’t do life without You. I love You Lord and humbly bow at Your feet for all the great things You have done in my life. All glory belongs to You Lord. IJMN. Amen.
From JIR - I glorify You l, magnify You, I worship You and I praise You for Your sovereignty Lord. You are the Creator of all things and control all things within heaven and earth. Your power knows no bounds. You wake us up in the morning. You provide us with all that we need to get by each day. The food we eat, the shelter over our heads and everything else belongs to You. The rising of the sun and the setting of the same belong to You. You set the stars and the moon in the sky. Your greatness is indescribable. You make all things possible. Thank You God for all that You have done, all that You do and all that You continue to do. Thank You Lord for being Who You are. I exalt You Lord. IJMN. Amen.