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  • MEET WISDOM

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    Thursday May 2, 2024

    MEET WISDOM

    But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
    I Corinthians 1:24 [KJV]

    In Genesis 1:26 we saw the Father saying “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness:” That scripture introduced the blessed Trinity. John 1:1-3 says, “1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him? and without him was not any thing made that was made.” That showed us that the second person of the Trinity is the person known as the Word. Genesis 1:2 says, ‘And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.’ We saw the third person of the Blessed Trinity called the Spirit of Yahweh. Beloved, just follow me, we are trying to meet Wisdom. Proverbs 8:22-31 showed us that Wisdom was at the Creation. Even before creation, he was right there. However, we have seen that it was only the Holy Trinity that was there at creation. This shows us that the Word is Wisdom. Apostle John told us that by the Word all things were made (see John 1:3). Psalms 104:24 says, “O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.” Collaborating what Proverbs 8:22-31 said that Wisdom was there at creation. We can state authoritative by these scriptures that the Word of Yahweh is the Wisdom of Yahweh.

    At the due time, the Word metamorphosed and dwelt with men. Apostle John was trying to let us know how the Word became the Saviour Yahushua HaMashiach. John 1:14 says, ‘And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.’ The Word by which all things were made became flesh (human) and dwelt among people. The Lord Yahushua was this Word that was made flesh. Remember, the Word that was made flesh was the same Wisdom that made the World. He manifested in the flesh and He is Yahushua of Nazareth. When He began His ministry on earth, it was said of Him in Mark 6:2 “… and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?” He manifested in Wisdom that evoked awe before His contemporaries. Wisdom also shows himself in mighty works and that was the case of the Lord Yahushua. As a little lad, He reasoned with teachers of the law and they “were astonished at his understanding and answers.” (see Luke 2:47).

    “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” (John 12:24). So, the Saviour has to die so that He could bring forth sons to glory. As He resurrected, He gave those that believe eternal life. Embedded in this eternal life is Wisdom. So, as a believer, you have this Wisdom in you. The Holy Spirit that recreated us at new birth is called the Spirit of Wisdom (see Exodus 28:3). Selah!

    REMEMBER: The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Wisdom and is in you if you are born again.

    CONFESSION: I am a new creation in Yahushua HaMashiach. His Spirit has come alive in me in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding. I function by Wisdom in all I do, praise the Lord!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: Welcome to the month of mighty works by the Wisdom of Yahweh. This month, I see someone rescued from the clutches of foolishness and behaviours that are contrary to your destiny in the precious name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    Colossians 4:5

    ONE YEAR CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE READING PLAN: Read the events of the bible in the order that they happened.
    1 Samuel 3:1-5:12; Luke 3:1-20

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  • PROPHETIC FOCUS FOR MAY 2024

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    Wednesday May 1, 2024

    PROPHETIC FOCUS FOR MAY 2024

    Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
    Colossians 4:5 [KJV]

    Happy New Month Beloved! Welcome to the fifth month of the year of Triumph 2024. We believe you had the best of time in the Lord’s presence using the #WordForTodayDevotional daily in the month of April. We appreciate the Lord for giving the Word daily. The feedbacks are amazing of the impact in the lives of the people. The monthly edition has become a reference to many pastors on the theme covered. We return all the glory to the Lord Yahushua for all these. The month of April was the month of the Holy Spirit where we explored the supernatural. We began by looking at who the Holy Spirit is, His Mission in the life of the believer, who He is, and what He does. We saw that new birth was our first encounter with the Holy Spirit; followed by a baptism of power for service with the evidence of speaking in tongues. We explored how to operate in the supernatural and concluded with an introduction into the supernatural operation of the gifts of the Spirit. By all means, we believe that you are equipped to function in the supernatural. Intimacy with the Holy Spirit is the secret of sweat-less triumphs in life. You must also understand that the purpose for this devotional is not just information, it is transformation. But transformation only comes by applying yourself to the information you have received. James 1:22-25 says it this way, verse 22 “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” Please read through verse 25. I see your transformation visible for all to see in the name of the Lord Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    “There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture’s eye hath not seen: The lion’s whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.” This force “putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.” (see Job 28:7-9). This force makes men wonders among men. This force begins to dig deep into questions like: Why am I here? What am I here to do? Where am I going? Am I fulfilling why I am here or doing something else? What are my action steps to getting to where I am going? When one begins to answer these questions, then real living starts. So many are around but they are not living. You have been called into a life in HaMashiach that should be envied. HaMashiach has been made unto you the wisdom and power of Yahweh. Until you operate in Wisdom, you cannot maximum the life of HaMashiach in you. Wisdom is this force that overturns the mountains by the roots. Wisdom is the principal thing that makes principalities of people on earth. Fortunately for you, Wisdom came with the life of HaMashiach that is imparted to your spirit at new birth. So, you are not in any way disadvantaged.

    Our prophetic focus for the Month of May 2024 therefore, is “I AM WALKING IN WISDOM AND REDEEMING THE TIME, AS I EXIST IN TRIUMPH” (Colossians 4:5). The month of May is our month of Wisdom, Purpose, Vision and Plans. We are going to explore what Wisdom holds for the believer and how to activate and walk in wisdom. When Wisdom is in operation, one will be apt to know the Purpose of Yahweh for bringing him/her. Wisdom is the platform for purpose, vision and plans. The foolish has no such inclination. Until Purpose is known, abuse is inevitable according to Myles Munroe. Life will end up a frustration without vision. Then, plans help you from where you are now to where you are going. All these are products of wisdom. This is the life we have received in HaMashiach. A life of Wisdom, that makes us principal people on earth, with purpose, on a visionary mission and pursuing with all the precision of a plan. Nothing left to chance at all. Get set to align with destiny this month. Nothing happens by chance. Whatever that is left to chance will never have a chance. You should be reigning because you are a royal priesthood but you cannot reign until you begin to consciously engage the Wisdom of Yahweh that you have in your spirit at new birth. Welcome to your season of purpose, vision, plan and pursuit. Shalom!

    Happy New Month!

    REMEMBER: I Am Walking In Wisdom And Redeeming The Time, As I Exist In Triumph.

    THANKSGIVING: Dear Father, thank You for the privilege of life, sound mind and body, of seeing a brand new month. Thank You for sending Yahushua HaMashiach to pay the price for my sins and for the privilege of Your presence in my life by the Holy Spirit. Thank You for all You did for us in the month of April. Thank You for the Person and Presence of the Holy Spirit in my life. Thank You for bringing me into the supernatural dimension of operation. Thank You for what you are set to do in me and for me this new month. To You alone be all the glory in the precious name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: I decree that this month of May shall not see your end but you shall see its end. In this month of May, there is be a fresh release upon you of the fountain of Wisdom. I decree no evil news shall be heard in your life, family and job/business. This month, the heavens open over you and your family for a turnaround your world cannot deny. This month, every agenda of evil against you is shattered now. You shall only walk in success, increase, favour, supernatural possibilities and triumphs on every side you turn. No man shall be able to stand against you and your progress all the days of this month. Testimonies shall be your daily bread this month and celebration unending shall be in your house. Receive an activation of the Wisdom of Yahweh in you this month in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen.

    FURTHER READING:
    I Corinthians 1:24; 30

    ONE YEAR CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE READING PLAN: Read the events of the bible in the order that they happened.
    1 Samuel 1:1-2:36; Luke 2:21-52

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  • HOW YAHWEH LEADS (5): VISIONS

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    Tuesday DECEMBER 19, 2023

    HOW YAHWEH LEADS (5): VISIONS

    And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.Acts 16:9 (KJV)

    Vision in this context is the experience where Yahweh opens your eyes to see something while your eyes maybe open or closed. Open vision is where your physical eyes are not closed but you see into the spiritual realm. Visions can come while you are sleeping or while you are awake. Yahweh does not lead us through vision primarily. Visions come as confirmation of what Yahweh is telling us on our inside. Visions are never to lead the church. Visions are judged by the Word of Yahweh just like prophecy. The coming of the Holy Spirit sparked off an era of visionary encounters. Acts 2:17 says, ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith Yahweh, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:’

    The Lord would lead unbelievers through visions because they do not have the Holy Spirit living in them. We saw this in the life of Cornelius. Acts 10:1-3 says, ‘1 There was a certain man in Cæsarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, 2 A devout man, and one that feared Yahweh with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to Yahweh always. 3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of Yahweh coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.’ Cornelius was a devout man, but he was not born again. He did not know about Yahushua. He was a Jewish proselyte. The angel who appeared to him in this vision could not preach the gospel to him. Yahweh did not call angels to preach the gospel; Yahweh called men to preach the gospel. However, the angel did tell Cornelius where to send for someone who could preach the gospel to him and tell him how to be saved.

    After Paul saw that vision in our opening text, there was an inward witness that all of them seem to have agreeing that the vision is a direction from Yahweh. This is very important. Never run with any vision in which you do not have an inward witness about. Yahweh is not an author of confusion. If a vision is agitating your mind; if a vision has taken away your peace, then discard that vision. One of the ways we recognize that inward witness is the attendant peace which passes all understanding that follows. Acts 16:10 says, ‘And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.’ “Assuredly gathering” was that inward Witness. For the recreated human spirit, vision is not the primary way Yahweh leads you, however, a vision confirms the leading and sheds more light on what to expect concerning what Yahweh has already told you. Do NOT seek vision. Visions come at the discretion of the Lord. Selah!

    REMEMBER: Always judge every vision by the Word and the Inward Witness.

    CONFESSION: My Father is committed to leading me. I do not seek visions but if the Holy Spirit deem fit to show me a vision, glory be to the Lord. Hallelujah!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: May your eyes be opened to see what Yahweh has in store for you in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    Acts 2:15-21

    ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
    Hebrews 2:11-6:20

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  • THANKFUL FOR OCTOBER 2023

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    Tuesday October 31, 2023

    THANKFUL FOR OCTOBER 2023

    Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
    Revelation 7:12 [KJV]

    Wisdom affects everything about the living of a person on earth. Wisdom determines the quality of life that one is going to live. When you take wisdom steps, then you will experience the best of Elohim in your life. One of wisdom’s ways is thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the wisdom for increase, sustenance and promotion. Until we give thanks, we do not have access to the throne room. Psalms 100:4 says, “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” Thanksgiving is the access code into the throne room and into the presence of the Father. You may have plenty of supplications to offer; your case may even be very urgent, but you would be yelling from the outer court without thanksgiving. That is the beginning of frustration on the altar of prayer. It is Wisdom to come with thanksgiving. Wherever there is wisdom, there will necessarily be thanksgiving.

    One of the benefits of thanksgiving is that it is the major channel of increase. Whenever, something is in short supply and there is need for increase and abundance then thanksgiving was employed and there was always increase. We saw the Lord Yahushua feeding the multitude with limited resources available but with thanksgiving, it become more than enough. In John 6:11(KJV), ‘And Yahushua took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.’ In case there is an expectation that is yet to materialize in the month of October, it is not late yet, if you can offer quality thanksgiving for the issue today. Don’t murmur, nor grumble, just be full of gratitude to the Father, for that expectation and watch how it turns to your manifestation.

    Secondly, whatever you have received this month or since the year began is preservable by thanksgiving. Hear how Yahweh puts it in Malachi 2:1-2, ‘1 And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. 2 If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the Lord of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart.’ What Yahweh has done for you is only preserved in returning to Him with quality and quantity thanksgiving. Do that today. It is the Lord’s doing, therefore, only Him deserve the glory. You cannot preserve what you didn’t provide. It is only the hands that provided it that can preserve it and if He is to preserve it, then you must keep the appreciation tap flowing.

    REMEMBER: Thanksgiving and praise is the wisdom way into His presence, increase and preservation.

    THANKSGIVING: Dear Father, we are not worthy of the least of Your mercies. What shall we say for bringing us to the end of this great month, no loss, no tears, we saw goodness and mercies, abundance of blessings in front and at the back. Thank You for the salvation of my soul. Thank You for the continuous flow of Your Word on this platform. Thank You for Your preservation, provision and supplies. Thank You for abundance of Your Word that has built me up this month. To You alone be all the glory in the Name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: Having returned with thanksgiving today, I declare that everything with your name on it still hanging be released now. There shall be no carry-over of May releases in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    Psalms 150

    ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
    Luke 10:17-12:12

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  • WISDOM IS AT THE ROOT OF ENVIABLE CAREER/BUSINESS

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    Monday October 30, 2023

    WISDOM IS AT THE ROOT OF ENVIABLE CAREER/BUSINESS

    Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.
    Proverbs 22:29 (BBE)

    Wisdom wants to make you an expert in any area of your calling in life. If it is not excellence, divine wisdom is not involved. Divine wisdom drives you to focus on your career or business, develop goals, short and long term goals and begin to apply yourself to the demands of diligence in order to make the most of your time. We are going to outline wisdom steps to take to emerge an expert in your career or business that will make you attract kings and nobles around the world. Remember that kings are ordained to come to the brightness of your raising (see Isaiah 60:3). The operation of wisdom puts governments under pressure to consult you because they cannot deny your effects by the excellence that exudes from you. What are the wisdom steps?

    1. Focus: Proverbs 4:24 (BBE) says, ‘Keep your eyes on what is in front of you, looking straight before you.’ Be a person of a single eye. Focus on your career and don’t be distracted. You are a person of excellence and there is glory in what you are doing if only you will apply yourself to task. You maybe the first to make it lucrative. Don’t follow the multitude to run from one career or business to another. Focus on what is in your hand. There can be no excellence without focus.
    2. Set Goals. Luke 14:28 (KJV) says, ‘For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?’ Setting goals is the process of counting the cost. What does it take to be at this point in my career in the next five years? What does it take to be this size of net worth in the next five years in this business? Set short-term and long-term goals. There can be no pursuit without clear cut goals with timelines.
    3. Plan. Having set your short-term and long-term goals, develop workable plans on how to achieve the goals. Planning involves setting up processes with time tags to activities. It was Benjamin Franklin, the father of time management who said ‘Failing to plan is planning to fail’. Without workable plans, your goals may just end up unfulfilled because planning is the pathway to the goal fulfilment.
    4. Pursue. This is where applying yourself in focus comes into play again. Pursue your goal through careful implementation of your plans. Make adjustments where necessary but pursue and don’t be deterred when you encounter failure or something that didn’t work according to plan. Always be flexible to re-plan and keep pursuing. Consistency is the key. Whatever works, keep working it.
    5. Connect your goal to kingdom interest to commit God’s partnership. This is the winning ticket for us in the kingdom. Every other thing stated above can be applied by an unbeliever but this point is what makes us different and secures divine backing which makes us wonders on earth (see Matthew 6:33).

    There is absolutely nothing that can hinder you when you walk in divine wisdom concerning your career or business. Shalom!

    REMEMBER: Wisdom makes you an envy in your career/business.

    CONFESSION: I am the righteousness of Yahweh in Yahushua HaMashiach. Excellence is my lifestyle. I produce excellence in the work of my hands. I am an expert in what I do and kings are flowing to the brightness of my raising. Halleluyah!!!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: As this month ends tomorrow, I decree that there shall be no carry-over of October’s blessings to November. I decree that within the remaining hours that you enter practically into all that the Lord has released for you this month in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    II Chronicles 27:6

    ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
    Luke 8:26-10:16

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  • WISDOM ENGENDERS GLORIOUS MARITAL LIFE (B)

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    Sunday October 29, 2023

    WISDOM ENGENDERS GLORIOUS MARITAL LIFE (B)

    Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
    Colossians 3:19 (KJV)

    The husband has a responsibility to love his wife as HaMashiach loved the Church. Our opening text states, “and be not bitter against them” meaning that the wife has the capacity not just to annoy her husband but to behave in such a way that will embitter the man. To be bitter means to express severe grief or regret about something. It means marked by strong resentment or cynicism. The husband must know that the wife could behave in ways that could bring strong resentment in his heart towards her and from the beginning make the room to love her in spite. The Church is not close to being perfect but HaMashiach still loves the Church and gave Himself for her. Husband remember that loving your wife has a yardstick and it is a very high one. It is as HaMashiach loves the church and gave himself for her. Loving your wife is something you must be intentional, dedicated and consistent about. She does not need to be perfect to deserve your love. The Church was lost when Christ died for her. It was that sacrifice of love that brought us into relationship with God. It is loving your wife that will bring out the angel and comforter in her alive. Put showing love to your wife in your budget. Be intentional about it. Your open heavens amongst others depends on your wife’s disposition towards you.

    1 Peter 3:7 says that husband should dwell with your wife according to knowledge. Knowledge here means that the husband is to know his wife in all the departments of her life in order to be able to read the mood of his wife per time and act according to that knowledge. You know when your wife is tired and needs rest and you help her get the needed rest and rejuvenate herself. You know when your wife is moody and needs succour, you try to bring her to smiles and joy. You know when your wife is happy and you don’t puncture that mood. When you don’t act towards your wife according to knowledge, you become the enemy of your own destiny because your prayers will be hindered. Loving your wife is just for your own good.

    Fathers, provoke not your children to wrath. I see a situation in my generation where fathers have abdicated their responsibility of training their children. It is the responsibility of the father to teach the family, the word of God. Train the children. Give instruction before you apply discipline. The word of God is for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness. If you as a father don’t have time for the Word of God, how can you teach it? We have absent fathers that only come in to try to discipline on what is not done well while they have not taken time to give instructions and training. When you do that, you are provoking the child to wrath and the end result is going to be rebellion. You don’t want to have that situation, would you?

    REMEMBER: Wisdom instructs the husband to love his wife to enjoy marital bliss.

    CONFESSION: As HaMashiach is, so am I. I love my spouse and respond in understanding to my family. Thank You Lord!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: I decree that your family shall begin to experience bliss from this day in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    Ephesians 5:22-33

    ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
    Luke 6:27-8:25

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  • HOW TO RECOGNIZE THIS WISDOM (7): WITHOUT HYPOCRISY

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    Thursday October 26, 2023

    HOW TO RECOGNIZE THIS WISDOM (7): WITHOUT HYPOCRISY

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
    James 3:17 (KJV)

    This is the last characteristic of divine Wisdom that Brother James talked about. This Wisdom is without hypocrisy. In Greek, the words for hypocrisy and hypocrite have to do with someone playing a part, as if they were an actor on stage. They’re dissemblers, pretenders who simulate, feign, and pretend to be something they are not (Thayer’s dictionary, entries on G5273 and G5271). The opposite is what we find in wisdom — anupokritos (G505), something that is unfeigned, undisguised, sincere. Somehow, we’re all familiar with the problem of hypocrisy in the Church. For most of us, it’s something we’ve had close experience with. We’ve found ourselves disgusted with others who we identify as hypocrites and we may even have caught ourselves doing hypocritical things. The Bible tells us “wisdom is the principle thing, therefore get wisdom” (Prov. 4:7, KJV). Wisdom is something Yahweh has in abundance and which He is eager to share with those who ask for it (James 1:5). As we grow in wisdom we will become people who are sincere, authentic, and live without hypocrisy.

    Avoiding hypocrisy is not as simple a matter as it may seem, even for mature Christians. For example, Paul speaks of a time when the Apostle Peter and “even Barnabas” were carried away by hypocrisy, along with other Jewish Christians (Gal. 2:11-14). We all need to be vigilant. James 5:12 (WEB) says, “But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear— not by heaven, or by the earth, or by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”, so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.” You’ve probably read translations of this verse where the last line reads “lest you fall under judgement,” but the Greek word here is hupokrisis (G5272). I think knowing James is talking about hypocrisy makes his “above all things” statement make more sense. There is a great need for us to live genuine, godly lives without dissembling, lying, double-standards, and pay-acting.

    The word used in James for “without hypocrisy” is used only five other times. In addition to wisdom being without hypocrisy, we’re also to love without hypocrisy (Rom. 12:9; 2 Cor. 6:6; 1 Pet. 1:22) and have faith without hypocrisy (1 Tim. 1:5; 2 Tim. 1:5). Sincere, unfeigned faith and love are core parts of a Christian life. As one of Yahweh’s most important character traits, love is foundational to having Godly wisdom. Faith and wisdom are also linked (Matt. 24:45; 2 Tim. 3:15). I Peter 2:1-3 says, “1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.” We have all tasted the Lord’s grace and love if we’re in a relationship with Him. As such, we owe Him our whole hearts — not some outward, play-acted version of insincere faith.

    REMEMBER: The Wisdom from above is without hypocrisy.

    CONFESSION: I am a sincere, truthful, and dedicated friend. When I say that I love, I genuinely love. I don’t talk behind people’s backs. I don’t gossip. I don’t betray the friends Adonai has brought into my life. I function by Divine Wisdom. Halleluyah!!!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: I release grace upon you now to be true to Yahweh, brethren and yourself and whatever is confronting you today as a challenge turns to testimony for you now in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    Romans 12:9; 2 Corinthians 6:6; 1 Peter 1:22

    ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
    Mark 16; Luke 1

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  • HOW TO RECOGNIZE THIS WISDOM (6): WITHOUT PARTIALITY

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    Wednesday October 25, 2023

    HOW TO RECOGNIZE THIS WISDOM (6): WITHOUT PARTIALITY

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, …
    James 3:17 (KJV)

    Acting without partiality is a hard thing to do, but it is a godly thing and therefore worth doing. Part of growing to have the “wisdom that is from above” involves setting aside our automatic human reactions to situations and replacing them with how Yahweh would react. Before we start looking at how we’re to be impartial, it’s important to note that Yahweh doesn’t show partiality regarding whom He blesses with wisdom. James writes, “if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” If you meet the basic requirements — seek Elohim and ask in faith (see James 1:5-6) — then Elohim will give wisdom regardless of your age, background, ethnicity, status, ability, etc. He is not a “respecter of persons” who shows favouritism or twists His rules based on who someone is (see Deut. 10:17; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Acts 10:34). This is very grave when we consider what I Peter 1:15-17 says, “15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation? 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy? for I am holy. 17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:” You only endear yourself to the Lord when you work according His Word.

    Part of becoming holy is learning to be like Yahweh, and one of the ways He operates is without showing favouritism. If we respect Him as Father, then we should know Him as impartial judge and respect Him by living in reverent fear. Interestingly, this sort of fear is called “the beginning of wisdom” (Ps. 111:10; Prov. 9:10, see also Prov. 15:33; Is. 33:6). Shortly before telling us the wisdom from above is “without partiality,” James gives us one example of what ungodly partiality looks like. James 2:1-4 says, “1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment? 3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place? and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: 4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?” When we show partiality we separate, make distinction, discriminate, and prefer one thing or person over another. That’s what diakrino means (G1252, Thayer’s dictionary definition). In contrast, wisdom is adiakritos — without diakrino (G87). Wisdom does not practice favouritism, discriminate, or see distinctions. When we respect God, who is impartial, we begin to learn wisdom and become more and more like Him. To show partiality is to not “be holy as the Father is holy.” In contrast, to act impartially is to become more like Yahweh. Selah!

    REMEMBER: This Divine Wisdom is without partiality.

    PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for your word to me today. I desire to function like you without partiality, so help me Father in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: Receive the grace to live like Elohim in holiness in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    Acts 10:34-35; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 1:17

    ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
    Mark 14:12-15:47

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  • HOW TO RECOGNIZE THIS WISDOM (4): FULL OF MERCY

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    Monday October 23, 2023

    HOW TO RECOGNIZE THIS WISDOM (4): FULL OF MERCY

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy …
    James 3:17 (KJV)

    Mercy is defined as that aspect of Yahweh’s character in which He does not give people what they deserve. Mercy is a disposition to be kind and forgiving. It is the feeling that motivates compassion. It is the force that alleviates distress and shows great kindness towards the distressed. When you are full of mercy, you pity those who are afflicted and those who afflict and offend you. When you are full of mercy, your default response to those who hurt you is pity not vengeance. This means that vengeful, get-even spirit is not divine Wisdom but earthly, sensual and devilish wisdom. When you are full of mercy, you are patient with people’s quirks. There are just people that behave odd and oppose everything. When you are full of mercy, you exercise a lot of patience with people’s quirks. What person in your life has irritating quirks? How can you practice patience with that person this today and this week? Colossians 3:12 admonishes to ‘Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;’ The bowel is the inner most being of a person which is often considered by Hebrews as the seat of the tenderer affections, especially kindness, benevolence, and compassion. This is telling us that our mercy should flow from our innermost being and not a fake camouflage. That when you see someone in trouble, something should well up from your depth to show mercy to the person.

    Full of mercy means helping anyone around you who is hurting. Our world is full of people that are broken, battered and hurting. You don’t go about gossiping and killing them the more, instead you show them mercy by extending a helping hand. When you see someone drowning, do you help rescue or contribute to the person’s sinking? See who around you is obviously hurting—and then look for a way you can help this week. If you can’t find anybody, then you’re not paying attention. Look closer! Who in your life needs a second chance? How can you show that person mercy and compassion today and this week? Full of mercy means giving people a second chance. Yes they have blown it before, mercy says, try again. Quit reminding them of how they failed before, let mercy erase their past while giving them a clean slate to win. Full of mercy means doing good to those who are hurting. Whether it is sickness, or marital distress, or career challenges, full of mercy, lains over to do good and offer help. Maybe you’re suffering from an old wound that you have not been able to let go of. Choose to forgive and then turn it around for good. Who is that person in your life? Will you make a phone call or a visit this week?

    Full of mercy means being kind to those who offend you. Friend hear this, offence is a must (see Matthew 18:7). If you are going to achieve any worthwhile goal in your life, you are going to be offended in people and people are going to offend you, and some deliberately. Make up your mind for advance forgiveness for anyone that finally offends you. Look with pity on every offender. Moreover, we offend our Abba Yahweh everyday, so we have no choice but to be kind just as we have been shown kindness by the Father. How can you be intentional in showing kindness to those who offended you today and this week? Full of mercy means building bridges of love to the unpopular. What person first comes to mind when you think of an outcast? Who spends their lunch breaks eating alone or doesn’t seem to have friends at soccer games? What specific thing will you do this week to bridge the gap between you and that person with love? Go ahead and show mercy today and always, that is Divine Wisdom in operation.

    REMEMBER: The Wisdom from above is full of mercy.

    PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for your word to me today. I ask for grace to be full of mercy in my relationship with the people of this world in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: As you function in mercy, you shall obtain mercy from the Lord in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    James 2:13; Jude 1:21

    ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
    Mark 10:13-12:12

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  • HOW TO RECOGNIZE THIS WISDOM (3): EASY TO BE INTREATED

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    Sunday October 22, 2023

    HOW TO RECOGNIZE THIS WISDOM (3): EASY TO BE INTREATED

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated …
    James 3:17 (KJV)

    The Greek word translated easy to be entreated is ‘eupeithes’ meaning easily obeying, compliant. According to James 3:17, one of the signs that God’s wisdom is at work in a person’s heart is that he is “easy to be entreated.” Such a person is approachable, reasonable, willing to listen, to be persuaded, and to yield. He is not stubborn, obstinate, controlling, or overbearing. The “wisdom that is from above” produces a mildness of disposition, a meekness of spirit, that characterizes true gentleness (see James 3:13). This doesn’t mean that this attribute swallows everything that comes hook, line and sinker. It does not mean that it accepts injustice and puts up with unrighteousness. This Wisdom ensures that justice prevails. It ensures that unrighteousness is eliminated. However, this Wisdom listens and seeks to understand the position of others without asserting oneself.

    When someone has (or is being told by others that he really does have) an “it’s-my-way-or-the-highway” attitude, that is a sign that another kind of wisdom is at work in his heart. This is the wisdom that “descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish (see James 3:15). This ungodly wisdom may display knowledge, shrewdness, and tactical or logical skill in arguing its point. But according to James 3:16, it produces confusion or disorder, a state of instability and disturbance where nothing is as it should be. It opens the door to all kinds of evil, driving away peace and harmony.

    Clearly, Yahweh’s wisdom is preferable to devilish wisdom. Although much could be said about the wisdom of Yahweh, at the core, it is “Christ crucified” (see I Corinthians 1:22-24). Because mankind was dead in sin and a slave to it, Elohim became man and was crucified in our place. Therefore, we no longer live for ourselves, but for Him who died and rose again on our behalf (see II Corinthians 5:15). A wise man will remember what his sin cost Yahweh, and will continually think, “not my thoughts but Thy thoughts; not my will but Thy will; not “my way or the highway” but “Thy way.”

    The meekness of wisdom is the way out from control, manipulation, and being wise in one’s own eyes. When one is seeking to be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, then he will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord (see Colossians 1:9-10). He will “show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). And that wisdom will first be “pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness [will be] sown in peace [by] them that make peace (see James 3:17-18).

    REMEMBER: The Wisdom from above is easy to be entreated.

    PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for your word to me today. I ask that you help me to function with this attribute in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    PROPHETIC RELEASE: I decree that you receive the grace to be easily entreated in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

    FURTHER READING:
    Colossians 1:9-10

    ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
    Mark 8:1-10:12

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