Bless the Lord everyday!

Bless the Lord everyday!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Psalms 145:2
Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever.

We have a language in the heavenly kingdom and it's different from the language of the earth and this world. You are a citizen of heaven and Jesus has sent you on earth to manifest the culture of heaven and reveal the nature of your King.

Our language, our words speak a lot about us, our source, our destination and the quality of life we are living on earth. Blessings, praise and thanksgiving constitute a major part of our speech and form our language. Every day we bless the Lord and every moment we praise Him - this is the culture of heaven. "Thank you Lord!  Praise you Lord! Bless you Lord" is the language of the heavenly citizens. Psalms 34.1 says, 'I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth.' Such a lifestyle is born out of gratitude. Having a revelation of who Jesus is and knowing what He has done for us, the price He paid, the unconditional love He demonstrated and the blessings He poured out on us, we just bless Him, praise Him and thank Him at all times. Complaining, grumbling, accusing, lying, gossiping, backbiting and filthy talk is not appropriate for heavenly citizens. Choose to live the heavenly life and speak the heavenly language. Though we are in this world, we are not of it because we are from heaven.

Friend, when you bless and praise the Lord at all times, things begin to happen supernaturally and it impacts every area of your life. What complaining and grumbling cannot do, thanksgiving and praise can do. What accusing and blaming cannot do, blessing the Lord can do. Tremendous power is released when you develop a habit of consistently praising, blessing and thanking the Lord all the time. Heartfelt gratitude helps you keep your focus on God, preserves your blessings, positions you for greater blessings and makes you a blessing agent on the earth. Always keep it up!

Heavenly calling!

Heavenly calling!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,

The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is the biggest thing on the planet right now. Media around the world refuse to show it on the big screen. The Gospel is causing multitudes of people to turn to Jesus and at the same time tremendous persecution is happening because of the Gospel.

Every child of God is a partaker of the heavenly calling. You are called by God to do your part in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has called each one of His children to be a witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It doesn't matter whether you are a businessman, teacher, student or a minister, it doesn't matter what field or profession you are in, it doesn't matter what your age or gender is, you are a partaker in the heavenly calling of God. This is a high honour bestowed on us by God. God has given you His grace and His Holy Spirit to be an effective witness of Jesus. Being a witness and witnessing that Jesus is alive is your heavenly calling. Revealing Jesus and manifesting Him in our words, actions and daily behavior is the greatest privilege God has given us. If you are a business person, then reveal Jesus in and through your business so your employees, clients and others will know about your King and Lord. Jesus said in John 20.21, As the Father hath sent me, even so I send you. Fix your mind on your heavenly calling and be determined to fulfill it with excellence.

Friend, do not despise this heavenly calling for this is what your were called for. We all have different place, different positions, different gifts and different graces but the same heavenly calling of making Jesus known to this dark and dying world. John 14.6, Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the life, no one can come to the Father except through me. We have the greatest message of all times, His name is Jesus and He is the one the world is looking for. Refuse to be quiet and fulfill your heavenly calling!

Oil of gladness!

Oil of gladness!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.

There is a great blessing in loving what is right in the eyes of God and hating what is wrong in the eyes of God. This shows why some believers move ahead in life and others don't, why some make progress and others are just stagnant.

Every believer is a child of God and is in the kingdom of God but that doesn't mean every child will make progress in their kingdom life. God the Father desires each of His children to make outstanding progress in every area of their lives and bear much fruit. One who hates what is wrong and loves what is right is the one who will make significant progress in the kingdom of God and in his own life. God himself anoints such people with the oil of gladness above their companions, friends and every one else. Oil of gladness means extreme joy and gladness, it also means divine power and majesty. Such a person doesn't love whats popular, He loves what is right in the eyes of God. He doesn't hate what the world hates, He hates what God hates and is well rewarded by God. Love what the Lord loves and hate what the Lord hates. This is the key to promotion in every area of your life. Psalms 75.6 says, For exaltation and promotion comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. It comes from God. The reason many believers don't progress in life is because they have compromised and taken sides with the world instead of honouring God and giving Him first place in their lives. John 12:43 says, for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Friend, in these last days make yourself available and yeild to the ways of God, He will make you a grand success in front of your companions and you will be an example to all your friends, companions and to every one else. Your life will become a lesson for many - The lesson will be that God honours those who honour Him and lifts up to the heights those who give Him the first and foremost place in their lives. What a life! Be ready for elevation!

Jesus owns everything!

Jesus owns everything!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Hebrews 1:2
has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;

God has given Jesus ownership of all things.  Think about this - Jesus owns everything. Appointed as heir of all things. Everything belongs to Him. Jesus is the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

Psalms 24.1 says, 'The earth is the Lord's and all it's fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.' In the kingdom, everything belongs to the King. Colossians 1. 16, 17 says, 'For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominion or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things and in Him all things consist.' Everything came out of Him and He is the owner of everything. Jesus said in John 16. 15 'All things that the Father has are mine..' Let this sink in your heart and mind : Jesus owns everything. Be it fishes, mountains, galaxies, governments, banks or companies - He owns everything. Nothing and no one escapes His authority. He can give anything He desires to anyone He wants. He needs no permission, no approvals and no passing of bills. No one can question His decision and His authority.  When He says Jericho is yours, then it's yours. Because it's all His to give - every country, every tribe and tongue. He owns everything and can do whatever He desires to do with His possessions. This is the reason He said, Ask what you desire and I will give it to you. Glory to God!

Friend, because you are in Christ, Romans 8.17 says you are a heir of God and a joint heir with Jesus Christ. This simply means whatever belongs to the Father belongs to Jesus and whatever belongs to Jesus belongs to you because you are in Christ. Beloved, you are so wealthy. You are as rich as Jesus because whatever He owns, You own. This is who you are!  When you discover yourself in the mirror of Gods word, your thoughts, words and actions will change and you will never be the same. Be bold. Know Jesus. Know yourself. Glorious life!

Jesus - God in action.

Jesus - God in action.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

Jesus is the radiance of God's glory and the exact image of God. The thoughts, words and actions of God are manifested in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the perfect expression of God. In John 14.6 Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth and the life, No one can come to the Father except through me.'

No one can see God for God is a spirit. John 1. 18 says, 'No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.' Jesus came to reveal and manifest God. Every thought of His is God's thought. Every word of His is God's word. Every action of His is God's action. Some one might ask, How does God look? What would God say? What would God do? How does God talk? Look to Jesus! In John 10.30 Jesus said I and the Father are one. He said in John 14.9, Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. Jesus is the way to God. There is no other way you can know God. There is no other door through which you can come to God. Only Jesus! People say there are many doors to God but as far as God is concerned, He has appointed and ordained just one door. He doesn't see many doors as people see it, He just sees one door. Jesus is the only name God has given to mankind through whom they can be saved and have fellowship with the Living God. Jesus is the perfect and the exact copy of God. Jesus is God in action. God loves you, cares for you and has great plans for you - Jesus is the proof.

Friend, it is God's great love to send Jesus so we can know Him through Jesus. The more we know Jesus, the more we will know our Father. Jesus is called the word of God in the book of Revelation. As we study the word of God and meditate on it with the objective of knowing Jesus, the Holy Spirit will give us deep revelations of Jesus and you will thereby know more about the Father. Knowing Jesus is knowing your Father and knowing your Father is the foundation of a great, successful and prosperous life. Submit to the way that God has ordained, not what people make and Go on with Jesus!

I refuse to be poor.

I refuse to be poor.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

II Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.

It is God's will for you to prosper in all areas including your finances. Poverty doesn't come from God. It's a curse and originates from the devil himself.

The disobedience of Adam released this curse of poverty on mankind. But Jesus, by his obedience took and became the curse for us and released us from this curse of poverty and the blessing of Abraham has come upon us through Him. You don't have to be poor anymore. This verse says Jesus became poor for us that we through His poverty might become rich. In Christ, you are as rich as Jesus because He became as poor as you. This is not a promise, it's a new testament reality, it's a fact. Can you see this and declare, I am as rich as Jesus? Romans 8.17 says you are an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ. Jesus paid a huge price to deliver you from the curse of poverty. Have a prosperous mindset. Refuse to have a poverty mindset. See yourself as a rich and wealthy person because that's how God sees you. Once you are established in your identity and walk according to it, wealth, riches and possessions will chase you and ovetake you. Deuteronomy 8.18 says God has given you the power to get wealth. Glory to God. God has made you rich and wealthy beyond your wildest imagination. Can you see it? As rich as Jesus!

Friend, refuse to be poor. Refuse to have a poverty mindset, poverty language and poverty behaviour. You are a king and you belong to the King of kings. You are the seed of Abraham and the blessing of Abraham is on you. Your days of poverty are over forever. Your days of super abundance are here! Receive it. Enjoy it and Distribute it. This is your time.

You are a spirit being.

You are a spirit being.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Genesis 1:26
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

Mankind is made in the image and likeness of God. We came out of God, not from chimpanzees. Glory to God. You are a spirit being, you possess a soul and you live in a body. This will change your life and the way you see life.

You are not a body, you are not a soul. You are a spirit, you have a soul and you live in a body. John 4.24 says, 'God is a spirit'. Flesh gives birth to flesh and Spirit gives birth to spirit. You came out of God and therefore you are a spirit because God is a spirit. You will leave your body one day but you will live forever because spirits never cease to exist. Spirits live forever. Hebrews 9.27 says once you leave your body, judgement awaits you. Ignorance in this area has resulted in many false doctrines and teachings all around the world. You are a spirit being! Be conscious! So you can wisely utilize your resources, make wise decisions and have godly pursuits. Your body is the house where YOU live. Your body is not you. When you received Jesus as your Lord, your spirit got born again. Your spirit became the new creation, the righteousness of God in Christ. The Holy Spirit joined himself to your spirit and you became one with Him. Nothing happened to your body, the change happened in the spirit. As you feed your spirit with the word of God and grow deep and intimate in your fellowship with the Holy Spirit, what happened on the inside will manifest on the outside. Hallelujah!

Friend, the real you is the spirit. You are a spirit being. You are a spiritual being having a physical experience. Just like you feed and take care of your body, even more so feed and take care of the real you, your spirit. Be spirit conscious and develop your spirit by feeding on the word and fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit and you will experience a glorious life today, tomorrow and forever.

No more condemnation!

No more condemnation!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Romans 8:33‭-‬34
Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It  is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It  is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.

Believer, there is no more condemnation, guilt and punishment for you. The charges and accusations that were against you have been wiped out by the blood of Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5.17 says 'If anyone is in Christ,  he is a new creation, old things have passed away behold all things have become new'. You are brand new in Christ.

Jesus Christ shed his own blood and suffered the punishment of our mistakes, sins and transgressions. He gave up His life for our offenses and rose again on the third day for our justification. His resurrection is our justification. Justification simply means you are declared right with God, there are no charges left against you, no accusations remaining. All wiped out. Hence no one can bring a charge or accusation against you. No more condemnation. No more guilt. No more punishment left. It's important for us to know this, because Satan is the accuser. Time and again, He will accuse you and will try to bring condemnation and guilt on you. He will try to convince you that you are suffering because of your past mistakes and all the wrong things you did. He will try to assure that you are being punished for your sins. Any challenge comes you way, He will be right there to remind you of your mistakes and will declare that you are condemned, you are guilty and this is your punishment. If you make a mistake, confess it and get rid of it according 1 John 1.9 which says 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.'

Friend, Romans 8.1 says 'There is therefore now no condemnation, no guilt, no punishment for those who are in Christ Jesus.' When challenges comes, face it with your authority in the name of Jesus just like Jesus rebuked the winds and waves that were trying to stop Him. Don't allow the Devil to drag you down, He is a liar and a father of lies. Stand your ground, know your rights and privileges and declare your freedom in Christ. Declare your victory in the blood of Jesus. This is your time.

God loves you. God is for you.

God loves you. God is for you.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Romans 8:31‭-‬32
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can  be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

God is for you. He is not mad at you. He's not waiting to pour down His wrath on you. He enjoys you. You are His delight and He is well pleased with you. You mean the world to Him. You are His treasured possession. Read the verses again.

God loves you so much that He gave up His only begotten Son for you. Nothing and no one could stop God from redeeming you from the clutches of Satan, sin and death even if it costs Him His only Son. Can you see the value God has placed on you? For God to sacrifice His Son for you, speaks a lot about the immense value and worth God has placed on you. Oh, how much He loves us! He demonstrated His love for us while we were sinners, His enemies. Romans 5.8 says 'But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.' He doesn't love us because of anything we do or don't do, God loves because He is love. He's a loving Father, always desiring the best for each of His children. Never will he do anything that causes you harm, shame or loss. James 1. 17 says 'Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.'

Friend, no one has been more misunderstood than God. Know your Father God, your Abba. Know and believe His love for you. 1 John 4.16 says 'And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.' A revelation of His love for you will help you see the best in every person and the best in every situation. Know this, Believe it and Say it : God loves me and God is for me - Jesus is the proof!

Rejoice in tribulations!

Rejoice in tribulations!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Romans 5:3
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

*The word tribulation means pressure.* As you live the Christ life based on the word of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit, you will face persecution. *It's impossible to live a godly life without persecution.*

*Revelation 1.9 says we are partakers in the tribulation, kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ.* Pressure from opposing forces is normal for a child of God who walks in the ways of God. This verse tells us to rejoice in tribulations. This verse doesn't tell us to feel sorry for ourselves, to cry, to complain or accuse in tribulations but to rejoice in tribulations. *Romans 8.28 says, All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.* Pressure produces patience and patience produces character. You are becoming increasingly mature and stable. So even when you are under pressure for believing in Jesus, for holding on to the word, for walking on the word and for living the Christ life, all the pressure, tribulation and persecution is working for your good. *Child of God, you cannot be disadvantaged. You cannot lose. You are coming up! You are going higher and higher!* This is the reason, the Apostle Paul tells us to rejoice in tribulations because we know all things work for our good and the pressure that we are under right now is working to make us stronger, tougher and more glorious. When we don't know this, we give up under pressure. We think it's over and there's no point in holding on to the word. *Don't be deceived, know why tribulations come and let this knowledge compel you to rejoice because your best days are in front of you.*

Friend, if you genuinely live for Jesus, you cannot stop pressure from coming to you but you can make a quality decision on how you will react under pressure. *Have a good attitude under pressure and refuse to give up because you know it's working for your good.* Overcome the temptation to quit and keep believing the word, keep speaking, keep loving and keep smiling. You will see the change in you, your character will develop and your life will be a blessing to many. Look to Jesus, have a good attitude and refuse to give up for this is your time. The best is yet to come!

The wealth power!

The wealth power!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Deuteronomy 8:18
And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it  is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it  is this day.

God has given each and every child of His, the wealth power, the power to get wealth. Every child of God can be and needs to be wealthy in these last days. Your financial prosperity is God's will.

This wealth power causes the fishes to follow you and overtake you, instead of you running after the fishes. This wealth power causes businesses, clients, promotion, preference, favour, properties and money to come to you. It's like magnet, it attracts wealth to you. This wealth power is called the blessing of the Lord. Proverbs 10.22 says, 'The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.' Our Heavenly Father delights in our prosperity, He desires that we prosper in all areas and is well pleased when we bear much fruit. Satan has tried hard and has been very successful in convincing the church that God wants them poor and totally dependent on the world to fulfill the great commission. But Praise God, those days are over! God gives you the wealth power because He wants His people to be wealthy and rich, to be independent of this world system and be totally and completely dependent on Him alone. The wealth power, the blessing of the Lord will make you wealthy. Acknowledge that God wants you wealthy beyond your wildest imagination. Acknowledge that you have the wealth power. Confess it. Talk about it. 'Jesus has given me the wealth power. Therefore wealth and riches are coming to me. I don't seek them, they are seeking me. I seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all things are added to me. I am wealthy, rich and extremely prosperous just like Jesus, my Lord'

My friend, God desires to bring you to the wealthy place, the more than enough place, the super abundant place, the overflow place. Many a times, we as believers have limited and restricted Him and His wealth power from taking us to that glorious place. This is because of wrong teachings, undue pressures and manipulation from people and lack of word knowledge. Your financial prosperity is God's will. Don't let Satan, any man or any circumstance stop you from enjoying all that Jesus has done and accomplished for you. Take all that belongs to you for Jesus is your Lord.

The word is medicine.

The word is medicine.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Proverbs 4:22
For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.

The word of God is the word of life. The word of God is full of the life of God. One translation says the word of God is medicine to all your flesh.

The word of God is medicine for not just some of your flesh but all your flesh, from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. Every single part of your body and every member of your earthly tabernacle can be made whole by the word of God. Let me say it again, the word of God is medicine and health to all your flesh. Just like you faithfully take medicines based on the prescription of a doctor, take a good dose of the word of God. Let me give you the prescription of the great Physician, Jesus Christ of Nazareth - Proverbs 4:20‭-‬21 says, 'My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart' This is the prescription of heaven and it doesn't matter what sickness you are facing, this prescription, if taken faithfully will fix it.  Take some time and meditate on the prescription of the kingdom.

1. Give attention to the word.
2. Incline your ears to the word.
3. Do not let the word depart from your eyes.
4. Keep the word in the midst of your heart.

Friend, this is the kingdom way of walking in divine health. No seed of Abraham should ever be sick. Sickness is of the devil and we don't want anything that's of the devil. Child of God, take your authority in the name of Jesus and feed on the word of God and walk in the abundant life that Jesus has for ordained for you. This is your time. Divine healing, divine health and divine wholeness In Jesus name. Amen and Amen.

Jesus, the Prince of peace.

Jesus, the Prince of peace.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Jesus is the Prince of peace. Peace is more than quietness and tranquillity. The Hebrew word for peace is shalom, which means wholeness, soundness and completeness. It means nothing missing, nothing broken. It means all round prosperity.

When Adam disobeyed God, he lost peace with God and the peace of God. Ever since man has been trying many things to get that peace. Some climb mountains, some cut their bodies, some walk naked foot, some dip in rivers, some travel to different places and some do other things with their bodies - peace has become the number one need of man today - Peace that passes all understanding. The rich need peace, the poor need peace, the educated, the uneducated, the young, the old, all need peace. Jesus is the prince of peace, He is the one who has made available what Adam had lost - the peace of God. Through His death, burial and resurrection, Jesus gave us peace with God and the peace of God. Jesus said in John 14:27, 'Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.' If you have recieved Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you have His peace in you. You can never have God's peace by good works, it's only by receiving Jesus and trusting His works. He is the only way you can have God's all surpassing peace for He is the prince of peace, the chief and the captain of peace.

Friend, you have peace with God and the peace of God through Christ. Jesus has given you wholeness, completeness and soundness in every area of your life. Don't work for peace, you cannot afford it. Believer,  you have the peace of God. It's a fruit of your born again spirit. Believe it. Talk about it. Manifest it in every area of your life by the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in you, who is the guarantee that you have peace with God and peace of God. Stick to Jesus and be at peace for Jesus, your Lord is the Prince of peace. Hallelujah to Jesus!!!

Your head shall be lifted high!

Your head shall be lifted high!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Psalms 3:3
But You, O Lord , are  a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.

Jesus is the one who lifts up your head. What a gracious Lord He is! He restores dignity and honour to you. It's His will to see the head of every child of God lifted high. Glory!

Jesus, the Son of God bowed his head on the cross so that your head would be lifted high forever. *John 19:30 says, So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.* He took our curse, our sins, our shame and our failures on himself and died for us. He took everything that had ashamed us and also everything that would and could ashame us and took it on himself. He took our shame and gave us His honour. He was disgraced so we could be clothed with His grace. Think about the extent He went so we could walk with our heads held high. Our Master paid a great price to give us honour and respect, the price of His precious blood. Sin, bad habits, past, weaknesses, family problems, delays, failures, financial difficulties or some other situation or challenge may have caused you to put your head down. I have good news for you, your Lord Jesus is the one who lifts up your head. He will lift up your head and you will soar on wings of eagles. For dishonour, He will give you honour. For ashes, He will give you beauty. For sorrow, He will give you joy. *Isaiah 60:15 says, "Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, So that no one went through you, I will make you an eternal excellence, A joy of many generations."*

Friend, Jesus lifts us up from the ash heap and makes us sit with His princes. This is why He came, He died and He rose again on the third day to restore dignity and honour to us so we could walk and live with our heads held high. Fix your eyes on Jesus and take authority in the name of Jesus against anything that's trying to cause you shame. This is your time to shine for Jesus is your Lord and you will never be ashamed. Glory!

Talking sessions.

Talking sessions.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Psalms 91:2
I will say of the Lord , “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”

Believer, one of the most powerful ways you can develop spiritually is by speaking the word of God to yourself. Take some time and speak the word facts and promises over your life. Word talking sessions!

Find some place where you can be alone and speak the word of God. Instead of complaining, grumbling, crying, blaming others and feeling sad for yourself, start proclaiming and declaring the new creation realities from the word of God. Announce the promises of God over yourself and every area of your life. Your words are extremely powerful. What you say is what you get. What you say is where you go. Proverbs 18.21 says, 'Life and death is in the power of the tongue, those who love it will eat its fruit'. Your words direct your life. Therefore speak life by speaking the word of God. God has given us His word so we could believe and speak it. Speaking the word of God has immense benefits and it impacts every area of your life.

Friend, let the 'word talking sessions' become an integral part of your life. Let's train our mouth to speak the word and to speak in line with the word. You can do it for the mighty Holy Spirit lives in you and therefore you can do all things through Christ which strengthens you. You are a child of the Most High God and all things are working together for your good. Speak the word! This is your time!

"In Christ, I am a new creation and I am the righteousness of God. The Holy Spirit dwells in me. I am ever increasing, ever growing, ever progressing and ever prosperous. My best days are in front me. I am full of the word of God. I am full of the Holy Spirit. I live a triumphant and victorious life. I cannot be defeated and I will not quit. If God is for me, who can be against me? This is my time. I am on my way to the greatest days of my life. Thank you Lord Jesus."

Living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit!

Living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Ephesians 5:18
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,

The Apostle Paul talks about living in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. This is not talking about the initial filling of the Holy Spirit but maintaining a continuous filling of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit dwells in you. The verse says as a man gets drunk with wine, we can get drunk in the Spirit to an extent where we live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit - fully controlled, directed and dominated by the Holy Spirit. One who is drunk with wine is controlled by it but one who is drunk in the Spirit is controlled by the Spirit. As a man yields to wine, we can yield to the Holy Spirit. This verse gives us keys to walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5. 18 - 21 says, "And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourself in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God." Just like a man gets drunk with wine, we can do these things and get drunk in the Spirit. For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God and God gives Him the Spirit without measure. Jesus lived in the fullness of the Holy Spirit and here we have the keys of living life exactly like Jesus lived. Speaking to yourself, singing to the Lord, giving thanks to the Father and submitting to one another are keys of living in the fullness of the Spirit.

Friend, living in the oneness and the fullness of the Holy Spirit is a great life, where your thoughts, words and actions are influenced by the Holy Spirit - a total success. Its not something we have to wait for but can enjoy right this moment. As we follow the guidelines given by the Holy Spirit, we can enjoy the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Get drunk in the Spirit for it will greatly enrich your life and you will be a blessing to many. Be filled with the Spirit!

Jesus, my wisdom!

Jesus, my wisdom!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

I Corinthians 1:30
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

Believer, Jesus is your wisdom. Because you are in Christ, you are wise. It's a new creation reality. You are as wise as Jesus because Jesus is your wisdom. He is the guarantee that you are wise. Hallelujah to Jesus!

Wisdom is doing what is right in the eyes of God for the glory of God. Proverbs 4.7 says wisdom is the principal thing. When you know who you are and what you have, you will live wisely. A revelation of your identity will help you live a godly life. Be established in these new covenant realities. Jesus is the wisdom of God in action. There are different kinds of wisdom. There is earthly wisdom, sensual wisdom and devilish wisdom but Jesus is the wisdom of God, the wisdom from above, from heaven. Jesus, the word of God and the Holy Spirit is the wisdom of God. Jesus is the embodiment of the thoughts, words and works of God. Jesus is the perfect expression of God. God has made Him wisdom for us so we can know the thoughts, words and works of God and by including us in Christ, God has given the ability to live exactly like Jesus lived, a triumphant life. As we dwell in His word and become intimate with His Spirit, we become more and more rooted and grounded in the wisdom of God and we begin to deal wisely in the arenas of life.

Friend, in Christ dwells all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Study Jesus, meditate on Him, confess Him and be with Him for He is your wisdom. Everything Jesus said and did is the wisdom of God. He is the embodiment of the wisdom of God and He lives in you. You are so wise that you are wiser than the wisest people of this world because you have Jesus. You can never be confused and distraught because the wisdom of God is in you. Let that wisdom rise up in you and flow through you. You will never be the same. Jesus is Lord and the best is yet to come!

The prayer of Praise and Worship.

The prayer of Praise and Worship.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Psalms 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

There are different kinds of prayer mentioned in the Bible. Ephesians 6. 18 says praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

The prayer of praise and worship, also known as ministering to the Lord, is the highest form of prayer. In this prayer, you are not asking God for anything. You just look to Jesus in the word and adore Him, love Him, worship Him and praise Him. You lift Him high, you magnify and exalt Him. You are in awe of Him. You refuse to focus on the problems and issues of life instead you focus on and acknowledge His greatness, His omnipotence, His majesty, His ability, His provision and His goodness. You quote verses like, Jesus you are the good shepherd, the true vine, the door of the sheep, you are the resurrection and the life, the beginning and the end. Find Scriptures that talk about Jesus and worship Him with such verses and also with your unlimited language of tongues. This prayer creates an atmosphere where the Spirit of God can freely move. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. When God shows up, deliverance happens, direction comes, revelations begin and things start changing. Glory to God.

Friend, take some time every day and worship God and acknowledge His greatness. Make this prayer your lifestyle. As you do, you will carry the manifest presence of God wherever you go. Your praise is God's throne for He inhabits the praises of His people. As you pray this prayer daily, God will become bigger in you than the highest and greatest mountains of your life and the mountains will begin to melt by the power of the Holy Spirit. 'Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!'

The prayer of Dedication and Consecration.

The prayer of Dedication and Consecration.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Luke 22:42
saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”

There are different kinds of prayer mentioned in the Bible. Ephesians 6. 18 says praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

The prayer of dedication and consecration, also known as the prayer of submission is one of the types of Biblical prayers. In this prayer, you submit your will to God's will. Your consecrate and dedicate yourself to fulfill God's will. For example, God wanted Jonah to go to Nineveh but Jonah didn't want to go there so He went to Tarshish. The most dangerous place for you is being outside of God's will. Jonah realised this and submitted his will to God's will and went to Nineveh and God's will was accomplished. It was the Father's will for Jesus to be separated from Him so He could united to us through the separation of Jesus. Jesus always walked in oneness with His Father and therefore He didn't want to be separated from His Father, yet He said, 'Not my will but yours be done.' He not only submitted but conformed His will to the Father's will. The Father's will became His will. This prayer says, "Father, I will go where you want me to go, I will do what you want me to do and I will say what you want me to say, I will marry whom you want me to marry.... I submit my will to your will, I conform my will to your will. Father, your will has become my will. Let your will be done."

Friend, the safest and the most prosperous place to be is in the centre of God's will. God's will for you is a million times better than your will for yourself. I encourage you to submit and conform your will to God's will. You will never regret this. God's will causes you to be a blessing to many and results in much joy in heaven. Say like Jesus, 'Father, not my will but yours be done...today, tomorrow and forever.' Hallelujah!

Don't limit God.

Don't limit God.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

II Kings 5:10‭-‬11
And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you  shall be clean.” But Naaman became furious, and went away and said, “Indeed, I said to myself, ‘He will surely come out to  me, and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leprosy.’

Naaman was a commander of the army of the king of Syria. He was a leper and he came to Elisha, the man of God for healing. Elisha told him to go and wash in the river Jordan seven times and he would be healed. Naaman became angry because the command was not the way He had expected it to be.

Many times we miss out on receiving from God because He doesn't work the way we want Him to work. God is not limited to a few ways. God has a million ways of meeting our needs. We must not limit God. Human thinking has limited ways but God has unlimited ways and higher ways. This is what Namaan was trying to do, the same is done by many believers - He was telling God that you will heal me and that you will heal in this way. God doesn't work in that manner where you tell Him how He is supposed to do His job. He has his own way, He creates new ways. Trust Him and take the limits off God. Our part is to believe Him and do whatever He says and His part is to get the job done. He may tell you to do something you didn't expect to do but do it anyhow. It may not make any sense to you, do it anyhow. If you step out on His word, you will see the answers to your prayers. Expect the work to be done. Don't expect the Lord to work in a certain manner just because you think that's the right way or the best way to do it. Come, let's go higher!

Friend, although Namaan was furious, He did what the Man of God said and the result, He was healed completely. I encourage you to take the limits off of God. God knows How to do things and How to answer your prayers. He knows all things. He doesn't need any help from us concerning How He should do His job. Let's do our part and Let Him do His part. Glory to God. Step out!

Don't grieve the Holy Spirit.

Don't grieve the Holy Spirit.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

The day you accepted Jesus Christ, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is with and in you forever. He is your eternal Helper, sent to help you live the Christ life in excellence.

The Holy Spirit dwells in you. He is a person who has a mind, will and emotions. He can be pleased and He can be grieved. Once you are born again, the most important thing is to develop an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. Like the disciples walked with Jesus, we walk with the Holy Spirit, the invisible Jesus. Seek to know Him, His likes, His dislikes, His ways and His thoughts. The Holy Spirit is God living in you. 1 John 4.4 says, ...Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. This verse says we can grieve the Holy Spirit, that means we can say and do things that displeases the Holy Spirit. Always be conscious of the presence of the Holy Spirit in you and seek to please Him in everything you say and do, so He can freely manifest Himself through you. Walking in unforgiveness, worry and fear can hinder the move of the Holy Spirit. Being worldly or carnal can greatly disturb the move of the Holy Spirit in your life. Walking in love and in total dependence on the Lord creates a strong atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to freely move. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Friend, the Holy Spirit can help you like no one and nothing can. When we honour and please Him, He will take us places we have never dreamed of. Walking in intimacy with the Holy Spirit leads to a great life. Developing friendship and intimacy with the Holy Spirit through the word, prayer and worship will result in Jesus being highly glorified and your life being transformed like never before. What a great life! thank you Lord Jesus!

Jesus, my redemption!

Jesus, my redemption!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

I Corinthians 1:30
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

Jesus is our redemption. He is the proof, the evidence and the guarantee of our redemption. You are redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Redeemed in perfection and redeemed for eternity. Hallelujah!

Believer, you are no longer a slave of satan, sin, sickness, poverty, death or the curse. The word redeem means to release, liberate or set free by the payment of a ransom. Your redemption price was the precious blood of Jesus. I Peter 1:18‭-‬19 says, 'knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.' You are no longer a victim, Jesus has made you a victor forever. You are redeemed! Satan, sin, sickness, poverty, curse, spiritual death and fear has no legal right over you. Jesus has redeemed you from the clutches of the enemy and has given you His name to take authority over the forces of darkness and enjoy your redemption. Think about this, Satan and his forces have absolutely no authority over a born again child of God. It's time we walk in the light of our redemption and enjoy the abundant life that Jesus has for us. The biggest enemy of a believer is ignorance. Know your inheritance. 'Jesus is my redemption. Satan and His forces have no authority over me. I am no longer his slave. Jesus has made me His master. I don't submit to Satan, Satan submits to me in the name of Jesus'

Friend, take charge and know your rights and privileges in Christ. Refuse to live a defeated life. Refuse to just flow wherever the winds of circumstances take you. Take charge! Jesus paid a huge price to make you a victor. He didn't die to make us losers, He did all that He did to make us Champions forever. You are redeemed in Christ. Speak your redemption. Live your redemption. Celebrate your redemption. Do all this in the name of Jesus. No longer a slave. Forever free. Thank you Lord Jesus!

Jesus, my sactification!

Jesus, my sanctification!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

I Corinthians 1:30
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

Jesus is your sanctification. The day you accepted Christ, you became as holy as Jesus, as pure as Jesus and as sanctified as Jesus. Jesus is the proof, evidence and guarantee that you are sanctified.

Sanctification is more to do with nature than with conduct. Going to church, Bible reading, praying 37 times and clapping continuously for a week doesn't not sanctify you. Your works cannot make you holy. Living a holy life doesn't make you holy. It's Jesus who makes you holy and gives you the ability to live a holy, sanctified life. Therefore a holy life is a result of a holy nature. Unless your nature changes, no amount of good and beautiful works can make you holy. Isaiah 64.6 says all of our good and righteous works are like filthy rags in the eyes of God. This nature, this eternal life is locked up in Jesus. Whoever has Jesus has eternal life, the nature of God. 1 John 5. 11,12 says 'God has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son, Jesus. Whoever has the Son has life and whoever does not have the Son, does not have life.' You will never be more holier than you were the day you accepted Christ. You are as holy, as pure and as sanctified as Jesus himself. Once you know who you are in Christ, living the Christ life becomes easy. Once you know you are sanctified, you won't try to achieve sanctification but rather you will live a sanctified life by the power of the Holy Spirit. Know your identity and your inheritance in Christ. Jesus, your sanctification!

Friend, knowing that you are sanctified because of what Jesus did, gives you immenese joy and satisfaction in going to church, in reading your Bible and in fellowshipping with the Father in prayer. Relax, Jesus did the hard part and our part is to trust Him and live a sanctified and a holy life through the Holy Spirit who lives in us and gives us the ability to do so. You can live a holy life in this wicked and dark world because Jesus is your sanctification and you are a sanctified, holy and pure child of God. Hallelujah!

The Difference!

The Difference!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

I Samuel 16:13
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

The Holy Spirit is the difference. He is what differentiates us from the world. He is the one who differentiated David from the rest of the Israelite army.

The presence and power of the Holy Spirit in you takes you to a higher level of life. It's a great life. The Holy Spirit was the reason David could defeat Goliath. Without the Holy Spirit, we can do nothing. Zechariah 4:6 says, ...‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. The Israelite army was strong, educated, had weapons, had good number of people and yet they were not able to stand against Goliath and the Philistine army. Without the Holy Spirit, our education, skills, contacts, experience and hardwork is not enough to get the job done. The Holy Spirit is the difference. David was a shepherd boy, uneducated and untrained, simple country boy but one who had great reverence for God and His Spirit and the house of God. Think about this, what the Israelite army couldn't do, David did. Education is good, skills is good, contacts is good and experience is good but without the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, it leads to confusion and frustration. The wisest magicians and sorcerers of Egypt could not interpret Pharaohs dream, it was Joseph, who by the power of the Holy Spirit interpreted the dream and was promoted to the highest position in Egypt. What your strength and might cannot do, the Holy Spirit can do.

Friend, the Holy Spirit dwells in you right this moment for your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. The Greater One dwells in you. It doesn't matter how educated or uneducated you are, how strong or weak you are, how influential or less known you are, the Holy Spirit is the difference. He is all you need. That's all. That's it. Give great honour and reverence to the Holy Spirit who dwells in you and He will make you wise, strong and well able to overcome any and all enemies and He will guide you to the very summit of success, prosperity and opulence. This is your time.

The name of Jesus is your weapon!

The name of Jesus is your weapon!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

1 Samuel 17:45
David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

The weapons of our warfare are not physical, our weapons are spiritual and they are extremely powerful. As a believer, the name of Jesus is your weapon.

Goliath came against David with swords, spears and javelins but David went against Goliath in the name of the Lord. The name of the Lord is stronger and more powerful than the swords, spears and javelins. Goliath had confidence in who he was and the weapons he carried, on the other hand, David has complete confidence in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel. Philippians 2:9‭-‬11 "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,  that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,  and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The name is above every other name in heaven, on earth and under the earth. The name of Jesus is above every name. Every name submits to the name of Jesus. There is no name that doesn't submit to Jesus. This name, the name of Jesus belongs to you. All heaven will back you when you use His name by faith. All heaven stands with the name of Jesus. The heavenly armies of God and God himself stands in the name of Jesus. You release them when you use the name of Jesus by faith. Jesus is wherever His name is.

Friend, the name of Jesus is your weapon that can take down any and every name. Let me say it again, there is no name above the name of Jesus. Use your weapon and shut the mouth of the Goliaths in your life. Be it sickenesses, demons, debts, opposition, failures, fear, anxiety or any other wicked thing, the name of Jesus is above them all. No matter the size of Goliath, the name of Jesus will take it down. Hallelujah!

Honour God's house!

Honour God's house.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Hebrews 10:25
not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

The height you attain in life is measured by the honour you give to God and His things. Casual attitude leads to a casual life. Great honour leads to a great life.

Some one says, 'Under grace, do I need to come to church?'. The statement should actually be, 'Under grace, how can you miss church'. Once you know and believe what Jesus has done for you, the extent He went, the limit He crossed, the sacrifices He made, the price He paid to get you, to save you, to heal you and to bless you, if you really understand this, you cannot stay at home, you want to come to church and be a part of God's house. When you put God's house first, your house will be taken care of. When you put the things of God first, your things will be taken care of. Matthew 6.33 says, Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you. Attending and participating in a church doesn't not save us. It's Jesus who has saved us. Good works cannot and will not save us. It's only Jesus and His works. He saved us for good works. Now that you are saved, attend and participate in a Bible based church and learn God's word from His anointed servants. It's a response to what Jesus has done for you, which comes out of a grateful heart. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Friend, don't let Satan deceive you and keep you from fellowshipping with other believers. Being ignorant and being alone is a dangerous thing because such are the targets of the enemy. Make a decision to faithfully attend and participate in God's house, feeding on Gods word and fellowshipping with other members of the family of God. Your blessings awaits you -Psalm 92:12‭-‬15 - The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord , they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.”

Your confession is your ceiling.

Your confession is your ceiling.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Mark 11:23
For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

You will have whatever you say. Your words are extremely powerful and it can turn your whole life around. James helps us in understanding this, He says like you turn the horse by the bits in its mouth, like you turn the ship by its rudder, you direct your life by your words.

You will never go where your words don't go. The ship cannot go where its rudder doesn't go. You will only go where your words go. Where are you letting your words go? You will follow your words. Your words are your limit. Your words are your ceiling. Jesus is the champion and prince of faith and so we consider Him and look to Him. Jesus knew exactly where He wanted to go and therefore He directed his words accordingly. He knew Gods will and He spoke God's word. He knew unless He says it, He won't have it. Jesus released his words about the crucifixion and resurrection before He was crucified and resurrected.

Friend, you will land where your words land. Your words are extremely powerful. Direct your words into the will of God so you will fulfill God's will for your life. Direct your words into healing, blessing, life, peace and prosperity. Withdraw your words from sickness, curse, death, confusion and poverty. Speak God's word consistently and fulfill God's will. This is your time! Jesus is Lord and the best is yet to come!

Jesus, the author and finisher of faith.

Jesus, the author and finisher of faith.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Hebrews 12:2
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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

In the book of Revelation, Jesus is called the Word of God. Jesus is the captain of our faith, the chief leader and the pioneer of our faith. He is our faith champion. Hallelujah. Our faith hangs on Him from the beginning to the end.

Jesus is the highest and the greatest example of faith. He started by faith, lived by faith and finished by faith. Against all odds, all challenges,  all persecutions, all shame and all opposition, He overcame and sat down at the right hand of God. Jesus is the perfect example of faith. Therefore, let's look to Him, let's feed on Jesus and let's continue to abide in Him. As you feed on Him through the word, prayer and worship, you will find your faith going to a higher level. Hebrews 11.6 says, 'without faith, it is impossible to please God.' Jesus always pleased the Father because He lived by faith. Everything He did, He did by faith. Study the life of Jesus because He is the prince of faith. He not only teaches us faith but by faith He began and finished the race we are in. Jesus is our faith food. Feed on Him and develop your faith to an unprecedented level. Fix your eyes on Jesus and keep it on Him! As you do, your faith will be perfected, developed and matured. You will begin to experience victory like He experienced victory.

Friend, the life of faith is the life of victory. Jesus proved that faith cannot fail and it will stand against any and all challenges.  So be encouraged, don't give up your faith because your Lord is your example, stir yourself up because faith works. Look to Jesus and finish your course with joy! This is your time! Jesus is Lord!

Declare His praises!

Declare His praises!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

You are God's special possession. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood and a holy nation. This is how God sees you. It's time we see ourselves as God sees us. Have a God view of yourself!

God called us out of darkness into his wonderful light so that we may declare His praises everywhere. You are a testimony of God's goodness, grace and mercy. Jesus delivered a man from demonic possession and said to Him, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” Speak about what the Lord has done for you. Proclaim how good God has been to you. Declare how He delivered you from the clutches of enemy. Announce the unconditional love that Jesus has demonstated towards you. Shout about His grace, His unmerited favour. Exalt the Lord and magnify Him. Make Him bigger than your problems, challenges and trials. Boast about His strength, His wisdom, His sufficiency, His protection, His power and His glory. Our God is the Most High God and there is no one higher than Him. There is no one more powerful than Him, none more wiser, none more glorious and gracious than Him.

Friend, as you declare His praises, you declaration will result in many souls being saved and cause much rejoicing among the angels in heaven. Your praise is God's throne. As you praise Him, His presence will be manifested in your life and everything you do shall prosper. Why don't you tell someone who Jesus is to you and what all He has done for you! This is your time. Jesus is worthy and deserves all our worship and praises. There is none like Him. Declare! Proclaim! Announce!

*“I tell the world what Jesus has done for me. I proclaim His praises. I make known His mighty works. I tell the world about the goodness of Jesus my Lord. I am all time praiser and I walk in the manifest presence of God.”*

The spirit of faith.

The spirit of faith!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

II Corinthians 4:13
And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak,

The spirit of faith has two vital components, believing God's word in your heart and speaking God's word from your mouth. The word must be in your heart and your mouth. This heart and mouth connection is the only way you can see the manifestation of the promises of God.

Faith is a law. It will work for anyone who will put the word in their hearts and speak the word from their mouths. Abraham who is called the Father of faith, couldn't receive the manifestation of Isaac unless He had the word of God, the promise in his heart and his mouth. We have to work on putting the word in our hearts by putting our eyes on the word, consistently hearing the word and constantly meditating on it so we can be convinced and fully persuaded that God is well able to do what He has promised. God showed Abraham the stars and the sands, He cut a covenant with him to show His seriousness about His kindness to him and He gave Abram a new name 'Abraham' which means Father of many nations. God did all this so Abraham would put these things in His heart and mouth and therefore see the manifestation of the promises.

Friend, you have to put the word in your spirit and in your mouth for your faith to work effectively. It's work because in this age, many things are trying to get in your heart and mouth and distractions are many. God is not holding anything back from you, God has kept it all for you and He expects you to apply the law of faith and access all the good things He has for you. We have a covenant with God in the blood of Jesus which is better than what Abraham had. We have the word of God with Jesus himself as the surety of every word in the new covenant. Meditate on these things and speak about it and you will see the manifestation of all that God has promised you. This is your time!