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1 Kings < ?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>18:20-24

The formal definition of falter is: Òto be unsteady in purpose or action, as from loss of courage or confidence.Ó If you are following the Lord, you cannot be one that that falters. You claim to have given your life to the Lord, you go everywhere there is a fellowship, but when storms come, you are the first to falter. To falter is to lack faith and also an evidence of not following Him fully. Before ElijahÕs victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Elijah asked the people, 1 Kings 18:21, ÒAnd Elijah came to all the people, and said, ÔHow long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.Õ but the people answered him not a word.Ó They could not answer because they knew they have not been faithful in following their God. It matters for you to be able to answer for yourself, how long will you falter? Faltering has its root in the spirit of doubt, and doubt is a demonstration of lack of faith. Hebrews 11:6, ÒBut without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.Ó  It is definite that you cannot be faltering and be following Him at the same time. Also, it is not possible to serve two masters at the same time. As a believer, ask God to deliver you from whatever it is that is causing you to be unsteady in purpose or action, as from courage or confidence. Set your mind and all of your heart in following the Lord. Follow Him fully and He will see you through in all that concerns you. 

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Numbers 20:1-13

The journey of life does not go straight, it has ups and downs. There are always twists and turns before getting to the expected end. Moses was a giant in the hand of God when his journey went through ups and downs. He was to lead the children of < ?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>Israel in crossing over to the promise land after years of journey. Moses failed; he could not lead them through in crossing over. Moses did not follow through with GodÕs command. God asked him to speak to the rock but he struck the rock twice with his rod. Numbers 20:12, ÒThen the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, ÔBecause you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.ÕÓ On the account of the children of Israel, Moses could not get to the end of journey that he strongly desired. Are you about to cross over in your journey? Ask God to cross out all that will prohibit you from crossing over to your promise land. Moses pleaded with God, but it was not accepted, Deuteronomy 3:25, ÒI pray, let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan, those pleasant mountains, and Lebanon.Ó Before you get to the point where no pleading or prayer will get you to the good land, ask God to cross out any force or agent that will deny you from getting to the good land. It was in the account of the Israelites that denied Moses. Deuteronomy 3:26, ÒBut the Lord was angry with me on your account, and would not listen to me. So the LORD said to me: Enough of that! Speak no more to Me on this matter.Ó Your situation might not be on any oneÕs account but on your own action and how you are living this life. Ask God for help today and He will answer.   

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John 5:1-9

In Hebrew, every name means what it stands for. Names are not just an identity disposal. Bethesda means house of mercy. Lord knows how often you have been to your house of mercy, and mercy was never in place to address your situation. You have been in the same situation for years yet you have not received your healing or deliverance mercy. Some have come after you and received their healing or deliverance mercy. Does it bother you as a believer going to the same place where some have came and have been able to get through with their need? Are you like the paralytic man that was at the Gate near a pool which, in Hebrew, is called Bethesda (John 5:2 )? The Bible describes it well, John 5:5-6, ÒNow a certain man was there who had an infirmity thirty-eighty years. When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition for a long time, He said to him, ÔDo you want to be made well?ÕÓ The same place where the paralytic man was, was the same place many had been and able to get healing. The same place where you have been going is the same place where people with same issue like yours have been getting their breakthrough. John 5:7, ÒThe sick man answered Him, ÔSir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; but while I am coming, another steps down before me.ÕÓ Will you turn to a new approach of, ÒThe Lord is my shepherd?Ó He is the only one that can deliver your healing to your hand, not man. Jesus is the only one that will put you through, not man.

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Get out or Arise

Joshua 1

For Abraham to get to where the Lord wanted him to be there was a need for Abraham to get out. Genesis 12:1, ÒNow the LORD had said to Abram; ÔGet out of your country, from your family and from your fatherÕs house to a land I will show you.ÕÓ To get going with the Lord there was a need for him to get out of his comfort zone. For Joshua to lead the children of < ?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>Israel to the promise land there was a need for him to rise and go over the Jordan. Joshua 1:2, ÒMoses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them-the children of Israel.Ó Whatever God says He will do, He has already been done by the time He calls you. The only reason why it could be taken from you is when you refuse to get out of your comfort zone or when you refuse to rise and go. There was a need for Abram to get out before getting into the promise of God; also, there was a need for Joshua to rise and go for the manifestation of GodÕs promise. What are you waiting for? What is keeping you grounded from rising and getting into His calling for your life? God has a plan and purpose for your life and that is why you are alive today. When God sends you He will back you up and He shall perform all that He has sent you for. Before Joshua answered GodÕs calling, God had already completed the mission on behalf of Joshua. Joshua 1:3, ÒEvery place that the sole of your feet will tread upon I have given you as I said to Moses.Ó What else do you need before you answer His call? If He has called you, get out, arise and go, and He will back you up.

Prayer Hindered?

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God is a prayer answering God. The same God yesterday, today, and tomorrow is still answering prayers. What is wrong with your prayer? Is your prayer going through or getting stocked? Psalm 94:9, ÒHe who planted the ear, shall He not hear? He who formed the eye shall He not see?Ó God hears you before you ask and He also sees you before you move. Your asking is what needs attention. How and what you ask has to do with what you get in answer. Matthew 6:6, ÒBut when you pray, go into your room; and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.Ó Which of the above is your hindrance in prayer? Is it your location that identifies you before everyone as one that knows how to pray? Remember, it is not of determination it is of grace. Is it the choice of words to impress the listeners? Repetition is a reputable way to hinder your prayer.  God is not a liar, GodÕs word is true and amen. Think of it, God does not lie and if He has said He will answer when you call, He will not fail to answer. Psalm 27:14, ÒWait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!Ó The time that you spend in prayer is waiting on the LORD; the time it takes to get answer is also waiting on the LORD. Waiting demands that you wait in faith. God will answer you this day in Jesus name.