SPEAK THE WORD PART 2*Proverbs 18:20-21 A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; [From] the produce of his lips he shall be filled. Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.*God didn't give us the tongue for tasting food but for creating what we want to see by speaking. When He stepped on the scene in Genesis 1, everything was upside down: chaos and darkness had invaded the world, and the Holy Spirit was moving, but nothing was happening. He then began to speak, "Let there be..." and as He did, the Holy Spirit manifested it.God spoke to show us the pattern of how to respond to situations when things aren't going well in life. It is by faith that we speak forth what we want to see. No matter the movement or strength of the anointing, if you do not say what you want to see, it will not manifest. (Hebrews 11:3) When we speak, the word we speak is a seed for what we want to manifest. Jesus, in the parable of the sower in Luke 8:11, made it clear that the seed is the Word of God, and while the earth remains, seedtime and harvest time will not cease (Genesis 8:22). Therefore, every time you speak the Word, you sow a seed. Jeremiah, in Jeremiah 1:5-9, attached the call of God on his life to speaking, and we later see in verse 9 God putting His words in his mouth. Whatever harvest we want in life demands us to not only speak but to speak the right words. The problem with many believers is that they aren't consistent with speaking right, hence ending up not receiving anything because they are double-minded, as stated in James 1:7. If you don't like the harvest, then you must change the seed. All that is happening in your life, what do you see? The things that we want to see are already there, but just haven't manifested in the physical realm. It is for that reason that we need to sustain our confession of the Word, knowing that He who promised us is faithful. That is how we lay hold of whatever God has called us to do. 1 Timothy 6:12Unlike in the Old Testament, where people used to fight with tangible weapons, in the New Testament, words are our weapons: we uproot, pull down, destroy, build, and plant with our words.God is waiting for you to speak so that He may do that which you have spoken. Speak the right word (the Word), and sustain your confession because that is how we change our lives.*Further Study*Jeremiah 1:13Romans 4:17, Hebrews 10:23James 3:1-4Ephesians 4:29 (TPT)Numbers 14:28*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA!*

SPEAK THE WORD

Sunday 5th October 2025

Proverbs 18:20-21 A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; [From] the produce of his lips he shall be filled. Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

God didn't give us the tongue for tasting food but for creating what we want to see by speaking. When He stepped on the scene in Genesis 1, everything was upside down: chaos and darkness had invaded the world, and the Holy Spirit was moving, but nothing was happening. He then began to speak, "Let there be..." and as He did, the Holy Spirit manifested it.

God spoke to show us the pattern of how to respond to situations when things aren't going well in life. It is by faith that we speak forth what we want to see. No matter the movement or strength of the anointing, if you do not say what you want to see, it will not manifest. (Hebrews 11:3)

When we speak, the word we speak is a seed for what we want to manifest. Jesus, in the parable of the sower in Luke 8:11, made it clear that the seed is the Word of God, and while the earth remains, seedtime and harvest time will not cease (Genesis 8:22). Therefore, every time you speak the Word, you sow a seed.

Jeremiah, in Jeremiah 1:5-9, attached the call of God on his life to speaking, and we later see in verse 9 God putting His words in his mouth. Whatever harvest we want in life demands us to not only speak but to speak the right words. The problem with many believers is that they aren't consistent with speaking right, hence ending up not receiving anything because they are double-minded, as stated in James 1:7. If you don't like the harvest, then you must change the seed.

All that is happening in your life, what do you see? The things that we want to see are already there, but just haven't manifested in the physical realm. It is for that reason that we need to sustain our confession of the Word, knowing that He who promised us is faithful. That is how we lay hold of whatever God has called us to do. 1 Timothy 6:12

Unlike in the Old Testament, where people used to fight with tangible weapons, in the New Testament, words are our weapons: we uproot, pull down, destroy, build, and plant with our words.

God is waiting for you to speak so that He may do that which you have spoken. Speak the right word (the Word), and sustain your confession because that is how we change our lives.

Further Study

Jeremiah 1:13

Romans 4:17, Hebrews 10:23

James 3:1-4

Ephesians 4:29 (TPT)

Numbers 14:28

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THE KEYS TO ACCURATE LIVING- Clear Hearing and SightGod, because of His mercy, has put in place things we need to do to walk accurately, thus avoiding wasting time and making errors.*1 Kings 18:41 Then Elijah said to Ahab, "Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain."**James 1:19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear,...*Both the ears and eyes are senses for discernment. When Jesus touched the eyes of the young man in Mark 8, He asked him if he saw anything and he responded, "I see men like trees, walking." How did the young man know what trees looked like if he hadn't seen them before? It means that he, at one point, had sight but lost it along the way. Do you see well? We need to see and hear well and clearly if we are to walk in divine accuracy. *(Jeremiah 1:11-12)**Acts 2:1-4*The disciples on the day of Pentecost heard a sound from heaven, saw fire resting upon each one of them and then spoke. The Holy Spirit coming upon them was a communication that their seeing and hearing were sufficient for them to speak. Our life is a result of what we speak, but we can never speak correctly if our hearing and seeing are not right.Even Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit. This means that He was hearing and seeing. You can never be led by the Holy Spirit if you don't hear and see correctly. *(Luke 4:1)*Whoever directs and guides you is responsible for how your life turns out. As believers, the Holy Spirit is our guide, and He does it by either opening our eyes to see or ears to hear. *(Luke 6:39, Jeremiah 10:23)**John 6:16-21*The disciples had been sent by Jesus on an assignment, but they struggled because they were doing it without Him. It was not until they welcomed and received Him into the boat that they immediately landed where they were going. The grace that announces what we hear is always different from the grace that gives birth to what we heard. Many of the things that God has told us require the supernatural for us to be able to walk into them. Have you allowed the Holy Spirit to order your steps? We need to give Him His rightful place in our lives; have intimacy and spend time with Him if we are to win, avoid struggles, walk in divine acceleration, and catch up with lost time. *Further Study*1 Kings 18:45-46 Jeremiah 12:5*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA*

ACCURATE LIVING: LIVING IN THE WILL OF GOD*Ephesians 5:8,15-16 ...[15] Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), [16] Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. (AMP)*We need to know our purpose to navigate the evil days, and whatever we do should be confined to it. That is how we shall be able to walk worthily and accurately. *Hebrews 13:20 And now, may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for doing his will... (NLT)*God can never equip us for anything that isn't His will. Everything we do, even prayer, must help us in fulfilling His will for our lives. Even though Jesus raised the dead and did miracles, the primary reason for which He came was for the salvation of man. That is why He said in Luke 22:15 that, *"...With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;*However, many of us are victims of the serpent's bites because we are functioning outside God's will and purpose for our lives. God only fights and supplies for us when we function in His will. *Romans 12:1-2, Joshua 1:8*We must desire to know God's will and purpose for our lives. It begins with offering ourselves and renewing our minds with His Word, which is His primary will and wisdom for a believer. Therefore, the Word must take precedence over anything we wish to do if we are to live purposefully, worthily and accurately. *Further Study*Ecclesiastes 10:8 1 Peter 5:8Psalms 119:1152 Timothy 3:15Proverbs 4:20-21*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*Thank you for joining us this mornig.

ACCURATE LIVING: LIVING IN THE WILL OF GOD

*Ephesians 5:8,15-16 ...[15] Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), [16] Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. (AMP)*We need to know our purpose to navigate the evil days, and whatever we do should be confined to it. That is how we shall be able to walk worthily and accurately. *Hebrews 13:20 And now, may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip you with all you need for doing his will... (NLT)*God can never equip us for anything that isn't His will. Everything we do, even prayer, must help us in fulfilling His will for our lives. Even though Jesus raised the dead and did miracles, the primary reason for which He came was for the salvation of man. That is why He said in Luke 22:15 that, *"...With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;*However, many of us are victims of the serpent's bites because we are functioning outside God's will and purpose for our lives. God only fights and supplies for us when we function in His will. *Romans 12:1-2, Joshua 1:8*We must desire to know God's will and purpose for our lives. It begins with offering ourselves and renewing our minds with His Word, which is His primary will and wisdom for a believer. Therefore, the Word must take precedence over anything we wish to do if we are to live purposefully, worthily and accurately. *Further Study*Ecclesiastes 10:8 1 Peter 5:8Psalms 119:1152 Timothy 3:15Proverbs 4:20-21*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*Thank you for joining us this morningCONTACT USWe would be honored to pray with you. Share with us your prayer request by reaching out at +256393248397.----------WE LOVE YOU!

A CALL TO HIGHER LEVELS OF SENSITIVITY AND WALKING SOFTLY*Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.**Isaiah 45:15 Truly You [are] God, who hide Yourself...*There are moments in our walk with God when there are promptings and stirrings of the Holy Spirit to call on His Name. Those are the moments when God has drawn nigh to you; however, there are moments when He hides. The Bible tells us to be sensitive to these moments when He is near and take advantage of the Holy Spirit, because in such moments, every help we need is given to us. Each one of us needs to discern such moments because God brings them to do things that will result in a multiplied effect. In such moments, He doesn't respond like He does for usual prayers, because those are divine (kairos) moments where your timing and heaven's have come together. As a body of Christ, the Lord is telling us, 'I am here, come and seek Me.' All we have to do is abandon all other programs and pay attention to His voice.*Psalms 145:18 The LORD [is] near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.* God delights in revealing Himself to us, but our response is key. Throughout the scriptures, God always revealed Himself to people such as Moses, Joshua, Paul, etc.There are seasons when Jesus just whispers, and that is where we are at the moment. God is calling us to walk sensitively and softly. *Luke 19:41-42 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things [that] [make] for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.*This city was blinded, unable to discern the significance of the moment. In stark contrast, the woman at the well in John 4 demonstrated remarkable discernment. As Jesus revealed Himself to her, she recognized the moment and responded accordingly. She dropped her water pot, symbolizing her willingness to let go of old ways and habits that hadn't brought lasting change in her life. I believe it's time for us to follow her example, to stop engaging in activities that haven't transformed our lives and habits that don't glorify Jesus.Each one of us needs to answer this call by coming to a place of sincerity and honesty in our hearts as we walk with God, especially in this season. We must tell the Lord, "Father, You've come so close, my life has to change. I want to be everything You designed my life to be. I drop my water pot; give me water that will change my life forever." Even as we do so, let us remember that He is a Spirit of truth and responds only to truth. We can't pretend before Him, for all things, including our hearts, lie bare before His eyes. Like Gideon in Judges 6:13, let's cry out to Him with humility and dependence, "Lord, I need Your help."*Further Reading*Deuteronomy 4:7Jeremiah 2:13*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA!*

WISDOM - THE KEY TO DISCERNING TIMES AND SEASONS*Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.*As a believer, it is very important to understand the seasons of your life and God’s timing so that you connect with what He is doing. If you are out of alignment with divine timing, you will either experience delay in your life or come before your time, giving the enemy room to take you out. God is Lord and King, we can not command Him, we follow Him. It is our duty to understand and ask the Holy Spirit to help us discern the seasons of our lives.*(1 Kings 3:7-9)**Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, And the sternness of his face is changed.*For each one of us, there is a time God has ordained for certain things to happen in our lives. However, it takes wisdom for us to interpret these seasons and times. If there has ever been a season in our lives where we need to know this, it is now.Knowledge is not enough, you need to know how that knowledge works, for you to discern your moment. This is why the scripture says; Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. *(Proverbs 4:7)**2 Peter 1:3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.*Everything you need to live a successful life here on earth has already been bestowed inside of you. This knowing and understanding is embedded in your spirit. However, wisdom is so precious that if you do not cry, hunger, thirst and go after it, it doesn't show up. *(Proverbs 1:20)*I pray that we cry to God to help us understand clearly what to do, where to be and how to operate whatsoever the Lord has placed in our care.*Ephesians 5:15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise.*You will become a victim of evil people if you just live your life anyhow. If you do not have discernment, which is the function of wisdom, people will manipulate you. Then you will find yourself in places you should not have been, not because there is a devil so strong but because you lack wisdom and understanding. Let us engage God to help us and flood our hearts with His light, wisdom and understanding, so that we know how to discern times and seasons like the sons of Issachar. *(1 Chronicles 12:32)*What distinguishes your life is not hard work, but the wisdom of God which is personified in Jesus. May the Lord open our eyes to see like He sees and free us from living like mere men. *(Mark 6:2)*Further studyLuke 7:31-332 Kings 6:14-17Numbers 13:30-31*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA!*Thank you for joining us tonight.

MAN- CARRIER OF GOD'S IMAGE AND PRESENCE**Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;...*Man is the only creature designed in the image of God and in His presence. Nothing can satisfy man except God alone: he can have everything and still fill empty because he was designed to be a carrier of God.Moses said to God in Exodus 33:16, *"For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth."* Moses knew that the only distinction between Israel and other nations was the presence of God. The presence of God is our distinguishing factor and if we are wise enough, we should avoid things and practices that hinder its flow in our lives.*John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,...*God chose to come in form of a man of all creatures because he is His greatest investment (His image and likeness). That is why He put a verdict on him because He is not like any other creature, he speaks for God and he has been given the authority over all other creatures including angels who were assigned to serve him. Being carriers of God's presence and likeness is what gives us authority over all the earth.*Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?"*Our ability to exercise authority here on earth is tied to our level of submission (obedience) to the one who sent us. That is why the Bible says that, "and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled." Our walk with God is important in fulfilling divine destiny. That is why it is important for our lives to come into alignment with the Word or else we shall make it of no effect in our lives. *Luke 4:1, John 5:19*Jesus was able to punish any disobedience because He was fully submitted to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our advantage and the answer to any deficit we have; we ought to be sensitive to Him because each encounter with Him can never leave us the same. Watch out not to grieve, quench and resist the Holy Spirit because we can only work with Him when He is in charge. God wants to restore us in this season; all we have to do is stay in His presence and be persistent like the widow in Luke 18 such that when He comes, He avenges us speedily.Further study Genesis 1:26,28Hebrews 1:142 Corinthians 10:6Mark 7:13Luke 18:1-8*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*

REBEL AGAINST SATAN*Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing?...*As the body of Christ, we are not in an ordinary season: it is a time for the prophetic to find fulfillment and expression in our lives. Therefore, we cannot do things like we have been doing.I pray that God will help us remove the glasses of carnality and discern the hour we are in. *Zechariah 10:1 Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, Grass in the field for everyone.*This is our time to place a demand on God that He may give us the showers of rain. There must be a certain kind of rebellion within your Spirit that nobody can stop you.Demonic activities are strongest against individuals when their time of manifestation comes. The answers to what you are believing God for cannot be delivered to you easily. That is why you must rebel against any demonic influences that could be stopping you from walking into the manifestation of God's promises unto you.*Revelation 5:4-5 [4] So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it. [5] But one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals."*The book, referred to in verse 4, contained destinies that had to be released, but unfortunately, no one could open it. John began to weep because he knew men's destinies were locked up. Are you tired of the status quo? Do not stay silent because seals must be broken off your life. Weep (rebel against the devil) until you get results, for this is your time of recovery!*Further Study* *Colossians 2:14 AMPC* -The devil has no legal right over you because Jesus paid the entire price for your total liberty.*Ephesians 1:3* -There is no blessing that we are believing God for that wasn't paid for by Jesus at the cross. But we must rebel to translate them (blessings) from the spiritual to the physical realm.*Joshua 1:8, Isaiah 55:10-11* -God did not design us to live by experience but by His Word.*Ephesians 6:10-11* -God is giving us His armour, which has been tried and tested, and never fails. All we have to do is be strong and remember that Jesus already paid the price.*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*CONTACT USWe would be honored to pray with you. Share with us your prayer request by reaching out at +256393248397.----------WE LOVE YOU!

REBEL AGAINST SATAN*Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing?...*As the body of Christ, we are not in an ordinary season: it is a time for the prophetic to find fulfillment and expression in our lives. Therefore, we cannot do things like we have been doing.I pray that God will help us remove the glasses of carnality and discern the hour we are in. *Zechariah 10:1 Ask the LORD for rain in the time of the latter rain. The LORD will make flashing clouds; He will give them showers of rain, Grass in the field for everyone.*This is our time to place a demand on God that He may give us the showers of rain. There must be a certain kind of rebellion within your Spirit that nobody can stop you.Demonic activities are strongest against individuals when their time of manifestation comes. The answers to what you are believing God for cannot be delivered to you easily. That is why you must rebel against any demonic influences that could be stopping you from walking into the manifestation of God's promises unto you.*Revelation 5:4-5 [4] So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it. [5] But one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals."*The book, referred to in verse 4, contained destinies that had to be released, but unfortunately, no one could open it. John began to weep because he knew men's destinies were locked up. Are you tired of the status quo? Do not stay silent because seals must be broken off your life. Weep (rebel against the devil) until you get results, for this is your time of recovery!*Further Study* *Colossians 2:14 AMPC* -The devil has no legal right over you because Jesus paid the entire price for your total liberty.*Ephesians 1:3* -There is no blessing that we are believing God for that wasn't paid for by Jesus at the cross. But we must rebel to translate them (blessings) from the spiritual to the physical realm.*Joshua 1:8, Isaiah 55:10-11* -God did not design us to live by experience but by His Word.*Ephesians 6:10-11* -God is giving us His armour, which has been tried and tested, and never fails. All we have to do is be strong and remember that Jesus already paid the price.*STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*CONTACT USWe would be honored to pray with you. Share with us your prayer request by reaching out at +256393248397.----------WE LOVE YOU!

YIELDEDNESS TO THE HOLY SPIRITActs 2:1-4... [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. [3] Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.[4] And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.When the Holy Spirit invades a man's life, he or she can never be the same, just as it was with the disciples when the Holy Spirit came upon them. The cowardly man Peter boldly proclaimed the gospel and at the end of his speech, three thousand men gave their lives to Christ. (Acts 2:38-41)Throughout the scriptures, God does not trust mortal men but Himself. For this reason, the Holy Spirit was sent to live on the inside of us so that God may trust us. All we need to do is establish a dynamic and constant fellowship with the Holy Spirit.2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.1 Corinthians 6:17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.God did not renovate you. The man that now lives in you is brand new. He has never existed before, you just became one with Him the day you gave your life to Christ. This mingling of the Spirit of God and the Spirit of man is a mystery truth we may never understand. The Holy Spirit came and took residence in your Spirit the day you gave your life to Christ. That is why we no longer regard people after the flesh. (2 Corinthians 5:16) Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.The only way you will please God and not fulfill the desires of the flesh, is by living in the Spirit. However, to walk in the Spirit, is to walk in faith; your steps, words, thoughts and meditation are ordered by God's Word because faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God.Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.God has made it very easy for us to walk this journey of faith by living on the inside of us through the Holy Spirit. Our only responsibility is to learn to yield, discern and lean on the One that lives on the inside of us, allowing Him to find expression in our bodies because He is the empowerment that God has sent to us. 1 John 1:1, John 5:19The Holy Spirit is Jesus Christ unlimited living in us. Without the Holy Spirit, we can do nothing. If we are to fulfill our prophetic destinies, we must learn to yield to the voice and movement of the Holy Spirit.A life of brokenness, contrition and yieldedness to the Holy Spirit is what will save us from lifetime issues. The year 2025 cannot be the same as 2024 and the difference is not in the year, but in our fellowship with the Holy Spirit.Further study John 4:24Ephesians 4:301 Thessalonians 5:19STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA!

THE RESURRECTION POWER

Exodus 2:11-15Moses was raised in the palace and groomed to be the next pharaoh. But as he grew up, his heart was stirred up in regard to the call; he had no peace because of the oppression that his brothers were going through. Betrayed by his brothers, Moses, the one chosen and called of God to be a deliverer of God's people ended up in the wilderness. At that time, all his dreams seemed dead.However, his call was reawakened when he heard the voice of God and his forty years of frustration in the wilderness were about to come to an end.*Exodus 3:1-10 ...[6] Moreover, He said, "I am the God of your father--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God. [7] And the LORD said: "I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. [8] So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians,...**[9] Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel has come to Me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. [10] Come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt."*When Moses thought his dream was over, God resurrected it and used him to deliver an entire nation from bondage single-handedly. Your dream will not die because you have God who is the resurrection and life. *Ezekiel 37:11-12*Like Ezekiel, you may have lost hope to the extent that you don't know whether to believe, and you may have become a reproach that all that people see in your life are "dry bones." Nonetheless, God will help you fulfill your destiny as long as you stay in His presence for the dreams and desires you have are given by Him.*2 Corinthians 1:8-10*Apostle Paul also got to a moment where he despaired and his dreams were shuttered. God brought him and the people he was with to a situation of death such that they didn't trust in themselves but in Him who resurrects the dead.You will never know the resurrection power unless there is death in your life. Each of us must experience "a type of death" so we can attract this power into our lives.*Acts 27:20-24* The great Apostle Paul couldn't calm the storm; he had reached that place where he had to let go. Nevertheless, it was at the moment of hopelessness that the angel showed up.Do not be afraid, you must fulfill destiny therefore nothing will take you out before your time. Even great men of God got to that place of hopelessness at one time but God came through for them. He will also come through for you. Remember, God is not dead but alive. If He hasn't said that it is over, then it is not. *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*

THE RESURRECTION POWER Exodus 2:11-15Moses was raised in the palace and groomed to be the next pharaoh. But as he grew up, his heart was stirred up in regard to the call; he had no peace because of the oppression that his brothers were going through. Betrayed by his brothers, Moses, the one chosen and called of God to be a deliverer of God's people ended up in the wilderness. At that time, all his dreams seemed dead.However, his call was reawakened when he heard the voice of God and his forty years of frustration in the wilderness were about to come to an end.*Exodus 3:1-10 ...[6] Moreover, He said, "I am the God of your father--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God. [7] And the LORD said: "I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. [8] So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians,...**[9] Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel has come to Me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. [10] Come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt."*When Moses thought his dream was over, God resurrected it and used him to deliver an entire nation from bondage single-handedly. Your dream will not die because you have God who is the resurrection and life. *Ezekiel 37:11-12*Like Ezekiel, you may have lost hope to the extent that you don't know whether to believe, and you may have become a reproach that all that people see in your life are "dry bones." Nonetheless, God will help you fulfill your destiny as long as you stay in His presence for the dreams and desires you have are given by Him.*2 Corinthians 1:8-10*Apostle Paul also got to a moment where he despaired and his dreams were shuttered. God brought him and the people he was with to a situation of death such that they didn't trust in themselves but in Him who resurrects the dead.You will never know the resurrection power unless there is death in your life. Each of us must experience "a type of death" so we can attract this power into our lives.*Acts 27:20-24* The great Apostle Paul couldn't calm the storm; he had reached that place where he had to let go. Nevertheless, it was at the moment of hopelessness that the angel showed up.Do not be afraid, you must fulfill destiny therefore nothing will take you out before your time. Even great men of God got to that place of hopelessness at one time but God came through for them. He will also come through for you. Remember, God is not dead but alive. If He hasn't said that it is over, then it is not. *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*

REST IN GOD. *Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.* From the time Adam and Eve rebelled against God in the Garden of Eden, rest became strange to man. It is unfortunate that up to today, many have not yet known the rest that comes from Jesus. The world chases after material things, trying to look for something that can bring satisfaction, yet many haven't found it. Our satisfaction can only be found in Jesus which can only be made possible by the help of the Holy Spirit. *John 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth ...* Among God's many virtues, His Holiness and Truthfulness are key platforms in setting a foundation for the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of men. This is for any man or woman who is serious and heartily committed to God and His cause. *Matthew 6:5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.* God's truthfulness and holiness require us not to be hypocrites but to be real, honest, and truthful with Him because that's the only way we can receive the help of His Spirit. So, as you seek the Master, Let your special season of prayer and fasting count for you if you mean what you're doing. You don't have to carry yourself the way you have always done, do something special to show God that you're serious with Him. *Jeremiah 29:13* We cannot come before God halfhearted or double-minded but we must fully dedicate and spend quality time with Him in worship, Word, and prayer which calls for more praying in tongues. *Proverbs 3:5-6* The biggest challenge in the church today is that most people tend to withdraw dependency on God when they attain some level of success and begin to trust more in their experiences and understanding. This is why most don't end well. As for us, let's make up our minds, put Him first and never allow our success to become an enemy of our progress. The higher we go, the lower we should get down on our faces *Psalms 25:9.* *Psalm 51:17* I pray the Holy Spirit will bring us to that place of total dependency on God where we are continually broken and contrite because that's the only posture that will help us to continually receive the help of God to deal with hypocrisy in our lives. Aren't you tired of pleasing men? Be like blind Bartimaeus, he was not afraid of people but cried to Jesus for his sight; the more they tried to shut him down, the more he shouted out. Whom do you want to please? Remember, The rest of God can only be found at the feet of Jesus. Each one of us, regardless of the title or placement God has given us, needs to come to a knowing that we are very close to the conclusion of the time we are in; it's time to work a walk that counts beyond this realm. Walk a walk that will be registered in heaven. If you have decided to follow Jesus, give Him your best because a line is being drawn, and soon, the separation between those who are real and the hypocrites will be made. *Luke 5:2-3* Jesus asked Peter, "Can I use your boat?" Can God use you? Everything we engage in should be used to bring transformation to the people around us. When this becomes the posture of our hearts, the covenant that He gave us in Exodus 34:10 will be real in our lives. There's more to this journey than what we have seen, heard, and known. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you surrender and sustain a posture of true brokenness and contrition of spirit even as we continue to call on His Name. *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA!*

WALKING WITH GOD *Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?* God wants to walk with us but we must be willing to adhere to His instructions to walk with Him. A believer's greatest security is being aware of God's presence in their lives. *Mark 16:19-20* Although the Lord had spoken to the disciples, He continued to work with them because they fulfilled the condition that 'two cannot walk together unless they agree.'" *Genesis 21:9-11 [9] And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. [10] Therefore she said to Abraham, "Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac." [11] And the matter was very displeasing in Abraham's sight because of his son.* Abraham was deeply grieved when Sarah told him to send Ishmael away, and the situation was so contentious that God had to reassure him, promising to make a nation from Ishmael. Though painful, Abraham obeyed because it wasn't God's plan for Ishmael to stay (Genesis 21:14). If we want to walk with God, we must be willing to admit that we are always wrong and God is always right. This is what fearing God means *Genesis 22:1-12* After Ishmael had left, God tested Abraham by telling him to sacrifice to his other son; Isaac. Abraham's heart was broken enough to follow and obey God. Our obedience to God's instructions is proof that we fear Him. If you fear God, the time has come to do whatever He instructs you. *Psalms 62:9, 33:16-17* Where is your confidence and trust? Our aspirations in life must be beyond men because they are all lighter than vapor; we must take our eyes off all that we see and look only unto Jesus. We must reach a place in our hearts where nothing in our lives competes with God. *Psalms 19:13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.* A presumptuous man trusts in their strength, wisdom, etc. David fought many battles and lost none because he never acted presumptuously. He always consulted God, knowing that anything he did without God would fail. We ought to always consult God as long as we are still on this journey, for it is not within our power to direct our steps. We have not traveled this path before, that is why we need His guidance. *Further study* Romans 1:5 Proverbs 21:31 Jeremiah 10:23 Joshua 3:4 *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!* Thank you for joining us this morning. CONTACT US We would be honored to pray with you. Share with us your prayer request by reaching out at +256393248397. ---------- WE LOVE YOU!

WALKING WITH GOD *Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?* God wants to walk with us but we must be willing to adhere to His instructions to walk with Him. A believer's greatest security is being aware of God's presence in their lives. *Mark 16:19-20* Although the Lord had spoken to the disciples, He continued to work with them because they fulfilled the condition that 'two cannot walk together unless they agree.'" *Genesis 21:9-11 [9] And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. [10] Therefore she said to Abraham, "Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac." [11] And the matter was very displeasing in Abraham's sight because of his son.* Abraham was deeply grieved when Sarah told him to send Ishmael away, and the situation was so contentious that God had to reassure him, promising to make a nation from Ishmael. Though painful, Abraham obeyed because it wasn't God's plan for Ishmael to stay (Genesis 21:14). If we want to walk with God, we must be willing to admit that we are always wrong and God is always right. This is what fearing God means *Genesis 22:1-12* After Ishmael had left, God tested Abraham by telling him to sacrifice to his other son; Isaac. Abraham's heart was broken enough to follow and obey God. Our obedience to God's instructions is proof that we fear Him. If you fear God, the time has come to do whatever He instructs you. *Psalms 62:9, 33:16-17* Where is your confidence and trust? Our aspirations in life must be beyond men because they are all lighter than vapor; we must take our eyes off all that we see and look only unto Jesus. We must reach a place in our hearts where nothing in our lives competes with God. *Psalms 19:13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.* A presumptuous man trusts in their strength, wisdom, etc. David fought many battles and lost none because he never acted presumptuously. He always consulted God, knowing that anything he did without God would fail. We ought to always consult God as long as we are still on this journey, for it is not within our power to direct our steps. We have not traveled this path before, that is why we need His guidance. *Further study* Romans 1:5 Proverbs 21:31 Jeremiah 10:23 Joshua 3:4 *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*

TAKE HEED OF YOUR HOLY CALLING *2 Timothy 1:8-9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,* When we confess Christ, we secure a holy calling not according to our works but according to God's purpose for us and there is always grace in God to back it up so that we finish the course. God chose and called us out according to 1 Peter 2:9 and there is a reward for those that have been called and lived in their calling. *Romans 14:11-12... So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.* We all have a unique calling: some are called in career, political arena etc and we must give account of how we lived. That is why Apostle Paul admonishes us in Ephesians 5:15-16 to walk circumspectly redeeming the time. We must take heed to the calling that we have received that we may fulfill it. Fulfillment and mounting up in the area of our calling comes from the place of waiting and tarrying at the altar and it is only possible by the help of the Holy Spirit. *John 14:16* *Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered...* There are many weaknesses that we have as believers but the Bible points us to one of them; prayer. Help is available wherever we need it as long as that is where God has called us to be. *Acts 6:1-6, Acts 13:1-3* The apostles understood their calling and gave themselves to the ministry of prayer and the Word. That is how the Holy Spirit was able to help their ministry to grow and redefining their destinies. The place of the altar can never be avoided because it is from that place where we get wisdom on what to do and how to do it. When the Holy Spirit shows you what to do, He also fashions you with the tools to enable you. Some of the tools that we have as a ministry are prayer and the Word. As long as we keep at that place of the altar, the Holy Spirit will continue making us until we manifest and fulfill our calling. *Further Study* Ephesians 1:16-18 *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*

TAKE HEED OF YOUR HOLY CALLING *2 Timothy 1:8-9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,* When we confess Christ, we secure a holy calling not according to our works but according to God's purpose for us and there is always grace in God to back it up so that we finish the course. God chose and called us out according to 1 Peter 2:9 and there is a reward for those that have been called and lived in their calling. *Romans 14:11-12... So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.* We all have a unique calling: some are called in career, political arena etc and we must give account of how we lived. That is why Apostle Paul admonishes us in Ephesians 5:15-16 to walk circumspectly redeeming the time. We must take heed to the calling that we have received that we may fulfill it. Fulfillment and mounting up in the area of our calling comes from the place of waiting and tarrying at the altar and it is only possible by the help of the Holy Spirit. *John 14:16* *Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered...* There are many weaknesses that we have as believers but the Bible points us to one of them; prayer. Help is available wherever we need it as long as that is where God has called us to be. *Acts 6:1-6, Acts 13:1-3* The apostles understood their calling and gave themselves to the ministry of prayer and the Word. That is how the Holy Spirit was able to help their ministry to grow and redefining their destinies. The place of the altar can never be avoided because it is from that place where we get wisdom on what to do and how to do it. When the Holy Spirit shows you what to do, He also fashions you with the tools to enable you. Some of the tools that we have as a ministry are prayer and the Word. As long as we keep at that place of the altar, the Holy Spirit will continue making us until we manifest and fulfill our calling. *Further Study* Ephesians 1:16-18 *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*

OBEDIENCE REGARDING THE ALTAR

1 John 3:22 And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.* Obedience to God's instructions at the altar is very key. God gives specific, unique, and customized instructions to different people to their point of need to help them. Therefore, if we notice that things are not working out, we need to come to God of Him. It could be that we have missed out on an instruction that He gave and in return hindered that prayer from being answered. *Deuteronomy 28:1-2 [1] "Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. [2] And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God:* The blessing is hinged to obedience to the voice of God and according to *Psalms 1:1*, this voice has been reduced to godly beings as the scripture says: blessed is a man who gets counsel from the godly. It is therefore upon one to choose what is specific or customized to them from what they have heard. *1 Corinthians 11:2-3 [2] Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered them to you. [3] But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.* Leadership hierarchy starts with God, followed by Christ, then men- the leaders (apostles, pastors, teachers, etc), and men- the sub-leaders. Both leaders and subordinates are ordained by God and carry His voice. Our role is to obey the voice they carry as long as we are sure that they imitate Christ and that He is the source of their authority. *Isaiah 48:17-18 [17] Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you by the way you should go. [18] Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, And your righteousness like the waves of the sea.* Dryness in any area of life is not a result of the desert but because of missing out on the voice of God and failure to obey His instructions. It is therefore important, on our altars, to always inquire from the Holy Spirit concerning those areas we are experiencing dryness to help remind us if we missed out on certain instructions that would have caused us to walk into God's blessings in that particular area of our lives. *Further Study* John 14:20-21 Luke 16:19-30 Exodus 3:7-10 Ephesians 4:12 Numbers 11:16-17 *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!* Thank you for joining us this morning. CONTACT US We would be honored to pray with you. Share with us your prayer request by reaching out at +256393248397. ---------- WE LOVE YOU!

HARMONIZING OUR WILL WITH GOD'S IN PRAYER The Lord instructed us to raise altars because through prayer we permit God to intervene in man's affairs. However, our prayers must align with God's divine purpose; Our will must harmonize with His. God's will towards us is that we increase but He waits on us to call on Him. (Ezekiel 36:37, Isaiah 45:11, Jeremiah 33:3) Though God is the Lord of the land, He gave dominion over the earth to the children of men therefore man has to align Himself to God's instructions. ( Psalms 24:1 and 115:16) Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; God gave man a will which He respects; it is, therefore, up to us to exercise our willpower well by aligning it to His perfect will. That is the reason why we pray: that we may harmonize our will with that of heaven because God only shows Himself strong to those who agree with His will. 2 Chronicles 16:9 Matthew 18:18-19 Prayer is not just asking for anything but it must be in agreement with the will of the Father. When man's will is not in agreement with God's, God is restrained and restricted. Psalms 139:16 NLT God's plan concerning man was laid before he was even formed. That is why we must pray in the name of Jesus and yield to the Holy Spirit so that He empowers our prayers to ensure that whatever we request for is in line with the will of the Father. He searches the deep things of God and unveils them to us. Prayer did not originate from man; it is God's idea and is facilitated by Him. Therefore, what matters as we pray is not what we say but what He says to us because that is His perfect will. Jeremiah 6:16 In prayer, we must seek the old pathways which God has laid concerning us, because that is what He hears, reinforces and backs up. Prayer is therefore waiting on God until He unveils His will, then we synchronize, harmonize and agree with it. For example; Jesus in Matthew 26 had His will, but He was careful enough to submit it to the will of the Father. To know how to pray is to understand that we are helpless and submit to the help of the Holy Spirit so that He unveils the will of the Father for our lives then make continuous heartfelt prayers in line with it and avail much. Further study: Hebrews 4:14-16 Hebrews 7:24-25 John 14:13-14 Luke 18:1 James 5:16 STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!