HELP! FIGHT MY BATTLES!
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Welcome to Tuesday, the *_17th day of SEPTEMBER 2024_* – God’s Month of Divine Delivery and manifestation of your *GOOD NEWS!*
❤ *_The help of GOD will enter your life and live excitingly, making you a delight, becoming attractive to everyone who has help to render towards your manifestation – now and forever – in Jesus’ Name._*
Amen.
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Our *THEME:*
*_“HELP! Fight My Battles!”_* 💕
Our *TEXT:*
*_“Thus says the Lord, ‘You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain, yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you and your cattle and your animals may drink.'”_* (2 Kings 3:17)
And, Our *Hymn – MHB 878* echoes: *_O God, Our Help in Ages Past!_*
1: O GOD, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home;
2: Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defence is sure.
3: Before the hills in order stood,
Or Earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
4: A thousand ages in Thy sight
It was like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
5: The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their cares and fears,
Are carried downward by the flood,
And lost in following years.
6: Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies on the opening day.
7: O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home.
🦅 *EXHORTATION!*
My Affirmation:
*_God will help me, no matter how I have disappointed Him!-_*
*_The Help from God is the blessing on God’s friends: I have seen the Light of God- Jesus is my friend._*
*_Help will no more be scarce for me- Whoever anticipates my disgrace shall be sacrificed for my gracious manifestation!_*
*_Amen!_*
🙏 *_Let us pray:_*
🌹 *_O Loving Father, Our Help in the past ages, today and years yet unseen. Thank You for preparing our hearts and imparting Your Life into us! Now, Your word shall cause us to receive the Help we seek after, that we may glow in your perfection, in Jesus’ Name._*
*_Speak through me to the hearers and readers of this message so they will receive the power to gain through your worship, in love._*
*_As the deers pant for the water, our hearts wait for You – The lover of our souls. Make your presence appear and soothe our frail hearts till we have received Your Holy Spirit’s enlightenment of our souls and spirits. Let Your Kindness endue us with the Help that performs exploits for you, in the Name of Jesus Christ – Our Lord._* AMEN.
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*THEME:*
HELP! FIGHT MY BATTLES!”_* 💕
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*TEXT:*
*_“Thus says the Lord, ‘You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain, yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you and your cattle and your animals may drink.'”_* (2 Kings 3:17)
As MHB 878 calls on Our Only Hope: *_O God, Our Help In Ages Past…_*, we are divinely led to explore a message of hope and divine intervention.
Let us observe the stirring passage in 2 Kings, chapter 3 and verses 1 through 27.
King Ahab and his evil wife ruled Israel with a wicked mind. No wonder, their son and successor, Ahaziah did not remember the God of Israel when he was injured. He sought help from Baal-Zebub (2 Kings 1). He incurred the wrath of God. He even wasted 102 soldiers in his arrogance to question the Man of God, Elijah. He died without a son. His successor and brother, Jehoram (Joram) was godlier! He was not a type of his parents, re-instituting godly worship in Samaria. For the rebellion of Moab’s King, he had a big battle to fight.
In this passage, 2 Kings 3:1-27, we learned about the sovereign nation of Israel facing a formidable foe – the Moabites – who have rebelled against their sovereign treaties. The kings of Israel, Judah, and Edom have joined forces, determined to subdue Israel’s adversary. Yet, as they march into battle, they find themselves in a desperate situation – trapped in the wilderness with no water to sustain their armies.
But hark! The Judah King, Jehoshaphat, got wisdom, and the allied Kings of Israel, Judah and Edom consulted God’s Prophet Elisha, who proclaimed God’s message of hope:
*_“Thus says the Lord, ‘You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain, yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you and your cattle and your animals may drink.'”_* (2 Kings 3:17)
My friends, this is a profound lesson for all whose nations, communities, families, and personalities face daunting battles.
When the battles of life seem impregnable and the challenges before us appear overwhelming, we must remember that the Lord our God is a mighty fortress, shield, and buckler ready to come to our aid.
We must honour the office of Men of God – since they were divinely ordained to make our excellence positive and possible.
We also have our areas of comparative advantage. However, in spiritual climes, we must not arrogate wisdom to ourselves alone in our battles: It is suicidal!
We are considering the *THEME:*
*_“Help: Fight My Battles!”_* 💕
Just as the LORD provided water in the wilderness for the armies of Israel, so too will He quench the thirst of our souls and strengthen us for the battles we face.
Whatever adversity may come our way, whether it be sickness, financial hardship, or the relentless attacks of the enemy, we can take comfort in the knowledge that our God is ever-present, ready to fight on our behalf.
So, let us lift our voices in praise and declare with confidence, *_“The battle is not ours, but the Lord’s!”_* (2 Chronicles 20:15).
What else are we called to do as we face our numerous challenges?
● Submit your life’s spiritual governance to God. He is able.
● Serve God. Love others. Humble yourself.
● Honour the ministry of the servants of God. Honour God’s existence in your affairs.
● The LORD uses your work to glorify Himself. Fulfil your spiritual ministry to God and your physical obligations to your community.
● Do your part faithfully, as God does not bless emptiness, laziness or bigotry. The battle may be hot. But with God, you are more than conquerors!
● Watch your attitudes. They will determine your altitude: There will be miraculous water supplies… Proverbially, dig holes. Do not expect storms or rain, but believe that your deserts will be filled with water and God will make a road in your wilderness!
● See that you do not give up! You are destined to overcome all your barriers by faith!
Let us trust in God’s unfailing love and know He will lead us to victory, for He is the mighty Warrior, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. No trouble of life is designed to overpower those who trust in God!
Let us ignore those satanic servants of hell who proclaim that human brawn, will, hardwork and intellect alone can empower humanity – and that we do not need God’s Servants – thus painting an unfortunate picture that the Church is an outdated institution. Flee from their heresies, saucy social media posts and God-demeaning tendencies!
My brothers and sisters, God has packaged this message of hope and divine intervention to fill our hearts with courage and unwavering faith without demeaning anyone. Let no one despise your faith!
Yes! The Lord, our God, is with us, and He will surely lead us to triumph over every obstacle in our way, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
My Beloved Friends,
I am filled with profound gratitude and wonder as we enter the second half of this month.
Be assured that amid the challenges we may face, the very essence of our Creator is love.
The scriptures declare that “God is love” (1 John 4:8), and this truth is woven into the fabric of our existence. Just as the sun shines its golden light, the stars twinkle in the night sky, and the birds sing their joyful melodies, we, too, are made in the image of this loving God who created His Radiating Light to Overcome Every Darkness – Our Help is assured!
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We have been considering the *THEME:*
*_“Help: Fight My Battles!”_* 💕
Let us solidify the impact of God’s message’s theme by fulfilling certain divine expectations from His engrafted words:
1. *Human Relationships:*
*_“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour.”_* (Romans 12:10)
Help someone today. You will discover that your seed of love will bring endless flourishing harvest!
*_“Let all that you do be done in love.”_* (1 Corinthians 16:14)
2. *Leaders of Nations and Governments:*
God still runs the affairs of this world. Hence, we should never wonder why corrupt leaders have been having their way for so long while the God of mankind keeps silent.
*_“The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.”_*
(Proverbs 21:1)
Our leaders are reminded to be guided by this engrafted word:
*_“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”_* (Proverbs 14:34)
3. *Success in Business and Firms:*
Success is better served by helping others to succeed in their excellent projects.
*_“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.”_* (Proverbs 19:17)
God will repay you!
*_“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”_* (Proverbs 3:6)
4. *The Anti-theist:*
Please, do not judge those who do not believe in your faith, Beloved.
But let your kindness, love, compassion and righteous examples preach the Gospel to them!
*_“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.”_* (Romans 1:18)
5. *For a Person who had given up the Hope of living:*
My Beloved. God has spoken expressly to those of us who seem crest-fallen and marginalised:
*_“The LORD is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”_* (Psalm 34:18)
*_“Come to me, all who labour and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest.”_* (Matthew 11:28)
6. *Success in Personal Endeavours:*
Lean on Christ Jesus when you are feeling weak. You will not become a failure that the adversaries want you to believe you are!
*_“Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.”_* (Zechariah 4:6)
Remember, Success is not always a result of working the hardest. Time and chance happen to us all.
*_“Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.”_* (Proverbs 16:3)
Your time has come. Grab it today, will you?
7. *Personal Reconciliation with God:*
*_“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”_* (John 3:16)
*_“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”_* (1 John 1:9) 🌹
To receive all the promises of God, we must surrender our lives to Him.
*_My beloved friends, may this month be a celebration of the unending love that surrounds us, sustains us, and calls us to be a light in this world._*
Hold fast to the truth that “God will fight your battles” and allow that knowledge to shape how you live, love, and relate. Think about the words of God laid in varying conditions we often find ourselves in. Be sanctified and consecrated in Him!
Beloved friend, I wish you a blessed and joy-filled week.
May the peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, now and always.
🙏 *_Let us Pray!_*
1) [Luke 22: 32] Jesus’ prayers for me work! I cover myself, my family, my vocation, my profession and all my endeavours with the love and blood of the lamb, in Jesus’ Name!
2) [Prov. 8 17] I have sought and found God, for God loves Me! You will not end this year until my glory manifests in Jesus’ Name!
3) [Romans 16: 20] God of Peace has crushed Satan under my feet! I receive a boon never to perish – awaiting human help! Today, God’s Help is my portion, in Jesus’ Name.
4) [Psalm 9:10] I know God’s Name: I will never be forsaken! In Jesus’ Name, I reject every demonic plan for my marriage, ministry, family and profession for good!
5) [Isaiah 59:19] I am a success in God’s use! O you abortion of honour and blessings, the LORD raises a standard against you, in Jesus’ Name.
6) [Psalm 12:5] God will prosper me! I neutralise every effect of poverty, sighing and failure from my body, soul and spirit. I refuse to be led into destroying my glory, in Jesus’ Name.
7) [Micah 7:11] By Jesus’ blood atonement, I overthrow the strength of every destroyer of relationships in the household of God, in Jesus’ Name.
8) [Mark 4: 39] Today, I still every boisterous storm, spell, and evil machination of the enemy against me, my family, my helpers, and my staff of bread, in Jesus’ Name.
9) [Psalm 124] My God, My Defense! Help me to walk with you into your presence of perfect completion, in Jesus’ Name.
Let Jesus’ Love conquer all my lapses! Thank You, O God, for restoring love all around me.
AMEN!
*_As for me and my household – including these prayer partners reading, hearing and praying along – we shall serve the living God in sound health, good wealth and prosperity of our souls, in Jesus’ Name!_*
*_Have a lovely midweek, celebrating HELP today, Beloved._*
*_I love you, in Jesus’ Name!_* 💕
*God Bless You!*
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