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Read: Isaiah 43: 16-19

Meditation verse:

“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I  will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43:19).

The Bible says in Luke 5:36-38 that “No one puts a piece from a new garment on  an old one; otherwise, the new makes a tear, and the piece that was taken out  of the new does not match the old. And no one puts new wine into old  wineskins; or else the new wine will burst the wineskins and be spilled, and the  wineskins will be ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins, and  both are preserved. To receive the new, you must do away with the old. Are you  expecting a new experience in an area of your life? Here are some ways to  prepare for it: 

Forget the pains or failures of the past. Adapt a more positive and new  mentality. 

Get ready for the change. Make all the necessary adjustments that you need to.  Isaiah 54:2-3 says “Enlarge the place of your tent and let them stretch out the  curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords and strengthen  your stakes. For you shall expand to the right and to the left, and your  descendants will inherit the nations, and make the desolate cities inhabited. 

Position yourself for the new experience and earnestly expect it. What you do not expect, you cannot receive. When you expect something to happen, your  whole body must be aligned to it. Your words, mannerisms and actions should  align to your expectation. You cannot speak words that are contrary to your  expectation.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

or call +2348155525555

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Read: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Meditation verse:

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 92  Timothy 4:7).

I listened to an interview of the late music legend, Tina Turner by Media Mogul, Oprah Winfrey. Oprah asked Tina how she felt being 73years old. Tina  responded by saying she had lived a full life and was very fulfilled. She said she not afraid to leave this earth when her time came because, she had done all she  was supposed to do on earth. She said, “I have lived, worked and done all; I have  lived a full life”. Tina Turner touched the world with her music. 

Several years ago, Paul the apostle having finished the ministry that God had  called him to do said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I  have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness,  which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me  only but also to all who have loved His appearing” (2 Timothy 4:7-8).  

When all is said and done, will the life you are living now earn you the right to  say “I have finished the purpose for which I was born? Do you even know why  you are on earth? If your answer is no, start afresh today and make things right  with God by praying: “Lord, I acknowledge that the life I am living right now is  not in complete obedience to Your word. I ask for mercy and rededicate myself  to You this day. Fill me afresh with Your spirit and enable me to live in total  submission to Your will and purpose for my life”.  

“We are given a fresh start not only at the beginning of the year, but every  morning when we wake up. We have the chance to start anew and make things  right” (Maria Fontaine).

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

or call +2348155525555

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Read: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Meditation verse:

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own  special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of  darkness into His marvellous light;” (1 Peter 2:9).

The story is told of a little eagle who found himself amongst chicken and became  a part of them. He grew up walking and behaving like them, thinking he was a  chicken. One day he looked up and saw an eagle flying high up in the sky. He  wandered what that was and said to himself, “I wish I was like that creature,  flying high up there”. Poor little eagle, he had lived amongst chickens for so long  and had lost his identity. He had no idea; he was indeed an eagle.  

Many Christians are like that little eagle. We have lived so long in the place of  defeat, failure, disappointment, and despondency that we have lost touch with  the core identity of who we are in Christ. The enemy, who the bible refers to as  the “accuser of brethren” has sold us a lie and we have believed the lie of the  devil.  

But here’s who God says you are: 

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own  special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of  darkness into His marvellous light;”. You are God’s masterpiece; fearfully and  wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). You are empowered and can do all things  through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13). You are destined for  greatness and not mediocrity. God has not given you the spirit of fear, but of  power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).  

Quit living like a chicken. You were not saved to live a life of defeat. You were  saved to live a life of abundance. Jesus Christ said,” the thief does not come  except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life,  and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). Little wonder Paul the  apostle prayed for the Ephesians that “the eyes of your understanding being  enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the  riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding  greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His  mighty power” (Ephesians 1:18-19). Make that your prayer today.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

or call +2348155525555

For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

Read: Isaiah 26:1-4

Meditation verse:

“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he  trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3).

I recall having a conversation with a lady some time ago about the insecurities  of the times. As we mused about the current difficulties, she said that her  husband had told them that as a family they were all inside Noah’s ark. I laughed,  but as I recalled our conversation moments later, I couldn’t help agreeing with  her. The bible records a time when there will be so much iniquity and  lawlessness in the land that God instructed Noah to build an ark and enter it  with his family, because He was going to destroy the earth with flood waters. 

The ark in biblical times was a symbol of YAHWEH’s presence. Amid the present  insecurities, we need to enter the ark with our loved ones and shut the door.  We enter the ark by daily abiding in God’s presence through prayers, worship,  and consecration. Psalm 91:1-7 says, 

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the  shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my  fortress; my God, in Him I will trust. Surely, He shall deliver you from the  snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you  with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall  be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, 

nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in  darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand  may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not  come near you. 

“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be  lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers,  disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers,  without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty,  lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God” (2 Timothy 3:1-4). We are currently  living in such times. So, enter the ark with your household and shut the doors  behind you. 

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

or call +2348155525555

For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

Read: Luke 15:11-31

Meditation verse:

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your  soul prospers” (3 John 2).

God’s plan for you is that you prosper in every area of your life. He wants you to  be in close relationship with Him. He desires that you live in good health,  experience flourishing relationships with others, thrive financially, have a sound  mind that is devoid of fear and accomplish your purpose on earth. His plans for  your life are plans of good and not of evil. 

Today’s reading which highlights the story of the prodigal son portrays the heart  of God, our heavenly Father. The heart of our Father is full of love, compassion,  mercy, forgiveness, and grace. Psalm 103:11-14 says “For as the heavens are  high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as  the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. As  a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows  our frame; He remembers that we are dust”.  

You are loved, forgiven, pardoned, helped, strengthened, and graced by your  heavenly Father to live an abundant and fruitful life. Jesus said, “I have come  that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John  10:10). In Mathew 7:11, He says “If you then, being evil, know how to give good  gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give  good things to those who ask Him!”. Isaiah 41:10 says “Fear not, for I am with  you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help  you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand”. This is the heart of our  Father. 

Irrespective of where you are today or whatever the circumstances around you  may be, do not faint or lose heart. Focus rather on the heart of your heavenly  Father which is set to do you good always. The song writer says, “I have a Father  who will never ever fail me, I have a Father who will never ever fail me, Jesus is  my Father, He will never ever fail me, King of glory, never ever fail me”. What a  blessed assurance!

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

or call +2348155525555

For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Meditation verse:

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and (that your body) may  keep well even as I know your soul keeps well and prospers” (3 John 2, AMP).

God is as concerned with your physical life as He is with your spiritual life. He  wants you to look after your body and nourish it with healthy balanced meals  and regular exercises, just as you take care of your soul by nourishing it with  prayers, fasting and bible study. Paul highlights the hard work involved in fruitful  Christian living. Becoming an effective and faithful witness for God involves  discipline and commitment. We may also be required to give up certain habits  and pleasures that hinder our progress and taint our testimony as Christians.  Similarly, taking care of our bodies requires discipline, commitment to a healthy  lifestyle and abstinence from foods that lead to excess weight and diseases. 

Being overweight or obese can dampen your self-confidence and make you feel  insecure. It is an area with a huge propensity to affect other areas of your life  especially for women. Some women under the guise of Christianity, let  themselves go after bearing children and this begins to affect their marriages.  You have a duty to yourself and your husband to stay in shape and remain  attractive. Likewise, a husband owes it to himself and his wife to stay in shape. 

God cares about your physical wellbeing. If you are battling excess weight, He  knows your struggles and wants to help you, but you must be willing to commit  to the required discipline and self-denial. There are no quick fixes when it comes  to losing your excess weight. It will take time, but if you are ready to take a step  of faith today, you are well on your way to a more fulfilled and wholesome life.  Recognizing the need to get started is half the battle won. 

The beginning of a new year is a good time to start. Come up with a plan for  regular exercises and healthier eating. Commit your plan to God and appropriate  His power. As you go along, change what you can about yourself, but learn to  accept what you cannot change. If you have done all and there is little change in  your weight, embrace and love yourself. Remember that you are fearfully and  wonderfully made in God’s image (Ps 139:14) and He loves you unconditionally.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

or call +2348155525555

For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

Read: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Meditation verse:

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling  down strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Most of our fears are based on things that are yet to happen and which may  never happen. Isn’t it ironic that we fear that certain events will occur in the  future and most times these fears are not founded upon any evidence? People  who have a fear of flying fear that something will go wrong, and the aircraft will  crash. And yet they have never been in an aircraft that crashed. People who fear  the dark are afraid that some evil occurrence will come upon them whilst it is  dark. Those battling with the fear of public speaking are afraid that they will  mess up before a crowd. Those struggling with the fear of failure are  unconsciously preoccupied with the thought that they will fail anyway no matter  how hard they try. Those who are afraid of the future fear that something will  go terribly wrong with them in the future.  

To fear is to be frightened of someone or something. At one time or the other  we may entertain some degree of fear, but for some people fear becomes such  a significant psychological threat, that they unconsciously sabotage their  wellbeing and success in life in a variety of ways. Certain personality traits are  prone to fear. Individuals with a high score on the trait, ‘Neuroticism’ which is a  long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state have high anxiety. They  worry about things, are often depressed, self-conscious, easily intimidated,  impulsive and are vulnerable to strong negative emotions or panic attacks.  Naturally, for these kinds of people, fear of almost everything is a given. 

Fear can lead to what is known as a self-fulfilling prophecy, where what you fear  the most comes to pass. This happened to Job when he said, “What I feared has  come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me” (Job 3:25 NIV). And the  reality is that despite the best efforts of others, only you can set yourself free.  Fight with the word of God. Memorize and internalise scriptures that will help  you. There is a connection between your mind and your actions. As you feed  your mind with God’s promises over your life, your fears will be transformed to  courage. Watch your thoughts also, focus on what is positive. 

Next time you find yourself stopping in your track because of fear, ask yourself  ‘what is the worst thing that can happen if I do not fear? This is what The  Almighty says in Isaiah 7:7, “It shall not stand, Nor shall it come to pass” (Isaiah  7:7). “For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you  received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, Abba, Father” (Romans  8:15). You are an heir of God entitled to special privileges. You are part of a  chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a special person (1  Peter 2:9). You are not a fearful cringing slave, so quit acting as one. “What then  shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans  8:31).  

As you step out each today, boldly declare: “The Lord is my helper, I will not fear.  What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:6). Remember always that courage is  equally as contagious as fear.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

or call +2348155525555

For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

Read: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Meditation verse:

“So, David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake  them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and  without fail recover all.” (1 Samuel 30:1-20).

To pursue means to follow, chase, or go after something or someone. It also  means to continue or proceed along a path or route. The opposite of pursue is  avoid. To overtake means to catch up with and pass while travelling in the same  direction or go past something by being a greater amount or degree. If you  overtake someone, you went past them because you were moving faster than  they were. To recover means to regain possession of something stolen or lost.  

David and his men went to war and by the time they returned home on the third  day, the Amalekites had invaded and attacked Ziklag, where they had made their  home, burned it with fire, and had carried away the women and those who were  there, from small to great. David and his men returned to a city burned with  fire; with their wives, their sons, and their daughters, taken captive. They wept  until they had no more power to weep, but David strengthened himself in the  Lord his God and inquired if he should go after that which had been stolen from  them. And God answered, “pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and  without fail recover all.” “So, David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried  away, and David rescued his two wives. And nothing of theirs was lacking, either  small or great, sons or daughters, spoil, or anything which they had taken from  them; David recovered all” (1 Samuel 30:18-19). 

This is the word of God for you in this new month. You can recover all that the  enemy has stolen from you. You can get back that which you have lost, be it your  peace of mind, health, wellbeing, job, business, ministry, position or the joy and  sweetness in your marriage. Strengthen yourself in the Lord as David did, then  pursue. Naturally, effort, persistence and commitment on your part will be  required. But do not give up, for you shall surely overtake and without fail  recover all.

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

or call +2348155525555

For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.