You are a Threat to Satan (2)

The second sign that shows you are a threat to Satan is that the believer experiences prolonged spiritual attacks.

Even though Satan is not omniscient like God Almighty, he still makes some people go through some early ordeals because he sees the sign of greatness on people who are destined for greatness. He may not know who that person may actually become, like a medical doctor, a lawyer, or an interpreter, but there are signs he can read on them even before that fellow’s salvation. He could attack great people through consistent demonic attacks in dreams, delayed miracles, sicknesses, unemployment, etc. 

When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him. ” – Matthew 2:13. You see, Herod (Satan) wanted to eliminate Jesus, a child who was so innocent. Why did he target him? How sure was he that Jesus was going to become a great person? And why would a child be a threat to an elderly man? In fact, by the time Jesus grows, he ( Herod) would have died. But he never thought of that. All he wanted was let him die. But an angel came through for Jesus by giving a life-saving instruction to his parents that they followed, and the child was secured. May an angel also visit you and tell you what to do against the plans of the enemy!

Dr Paul Enenche, late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, were both familiar with sicknesses when they were growing. At a point, they were rejected because they were always sickly. But why the attacks on them at that tender age? Because of greatness. Medical science was impotent before such diseases. These are sicknesses you wonder how to deal with to no avail. That’s when we don’t have to give up because in this painful period, ” we will look up to the hills from whence cometh our help for our help cometh from the Lord.”

A demonic power attacked Smith Wigglesworth one day at night, and he shook his bed. What did Smith do? He laughed and said, ” Oh, it’s you, devil,” and he rebuked him, and he left. You have the same measure of faith Smith operated with. Exercise your authority over such disturbing situations. Don’t give up! James 4 : 7 reads, ” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Listen to me, the devil often attacks the very area of your calling. If you are a footballer, he’s likely to attack your your leg, for a preacher, he might attack your speech, and for a healer, what do you think he’d attack? Think about it!

That child who has a whole in his heart, who is autistic, has sicknesses that attack elderly people that medicine cannot deal with and that they are in no way responsible for is attack on their health and by extension their greatness. Don’t see them as nonenties, or useless people or a worry for Satan doesn’t waste his scarce investment on people who are not a threat to him. Imagine what these children would do if they are healthy. Some even still do very well in a specific area though they are afflicted. Don’t you still see a mark of greatness on them? Brethren I join my faith to yours and rebuke that spirit of infirmity in your life or in the lives of your children in the name of Jesus! Satan, your time is up! Stop hiding in your bodies. Loose them and let them be freed! Be healed and made completely whole in the matchless name of Jesus. Walk in your divine ordination and give glory to Jesus!

Don’t give up for with God all things are possible. Smile because you are special to God even in that condition that looks like it will never change. It takes just a second to receive a miracle. Love you!

Be blessed!

Dr. David Tobi Ogoudou

You are a Threat to Satan

When we say one is anointed, it simply means that one is chosen, consecrated, or set apart for a special purpose by God with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. But beloved anointings are in levels. Some people’s anointing could be very high, and others’ could be low depending on the nature of the call upon their life.  God Himself is responsible for that. Romans 9:15 confirms this truth ” For he ( God) says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” 

This doesn’t mean the one with a low level of anointing cannot grow and cause God to increase their anointing. 

Having said that, when you see the signs I’m going to discuss below in your life, it means you are a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Mark my words.

Unusual seasons of isolation. Remember, I’m not talking about self driven isolation where just because we are too proud or have melancholic or phelgmatic dispositions, we always isolate ourselves. No! In this season of your life, you that used to be the sanguine type, for instance, decide not to be everywhere as you used to be. This usually is not because someone has hurt you or you have lost trust in men. The Lord draws you to the cave of Adullam ( 1 Samuel 22 v 1-2). The Lord does this so he can reveal you yourself to you, men, without forgetting Himsef.

Here, you will be no longer interested in being around people or at programs. People will subject you to vilification, and they just wouldn’t understand you. That’s the period of “hiding.” You may be praying over an issue during this season, and you will not receive any answer. The Great Monarch will be monitoring your spiritual training from his realm without your knowledge. If I tell you you may not cry in this season or even feel rejected, I’m a liar.

In this season, too, He will reveal kingdom vessels to you with respect to your assignment. These personalities always resonate with your spirit.  For me, most of the generals He revealed to me where Pastor Benny Hinn, Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, my late father in the Lord, Bishop Dr. Christopher Quartey, Apostles Arome Osayi, Michael Orokpo, Johnson Suleman, and Joshua Selman, just to mention a few. For you, it could be vessels of God in business, law, sports, medicine, etc.. why does the Lord do that? He wants you to learn from them, get their books or videos, and learn from them seriously from afar or whenever you get the opportunity to meet them personally during your season of isolation.

Galatians 1: 17 – 18 reads …”nor did I( Paul) go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went away to Arabia and returned once more to Damascus.

Then, three years later, I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas and stayed with him fifteen days.” When Apostle Paul was called, in fact, after his conversion to Christianity, he said he went to Arabia and didn’t go and see the apostles who were there before him in Jerusalem. Arabia here could mean your place of isolation where you are left alone to seek the Lord with all your heart. It could also be a divorce, unemployment, and lack of children, among others. During this period, go to ” Arabia” by giving yourself to prayer and fasting as well as the word of God. Until you see results, don’t stop your spiritual exercise. You don’t need to explain yourself to men but God, your maker. 

Between 1859 – 1947, existed a man of God by the name of Smith Wigglesworth, a man of tremendous faith, healing, and miracles followed his ministry. Before the hand of God was evident in his life, he was a shy person, a plumber, and was unable to speak publicly. He always followed his wife to meetings and supported her when she was preaching. He went through years of silence and hidenness till he took that season seriously by making good use of it. And when he started his ministry, he soared like an eagle. 

You can do the same thing. Stop the self-pity game and put on your priestly regalia and see what the Lord will do with your life. Nothing is late with God, my brother or sister. You are simply a threat to your family altars.

Stay blessed!

Dr. David Tobi Ogoudou

Well of Living Water

One of the most powerful stories in the Gospel of John is Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1–42). What looks like an ordinary conversation over water is, in fact, one of the most radical demonstrations of the Kingdom of God—an intentional outreach to a marginalized woman, breaking centuries of hostility, and revealing the greatest mystery of true worship.

1. A Divided History: Jews and Samaritans

To understand the depth of this encounter, we need the backdrop. Samaritans were descendants of Israelites who intermarried with foreigners after the Assyrian conquest of the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 17:24). They held to the Pentateuch but rejected the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures, worshiping on Mount Gerizim instead of in Jerusalem.

To Jews, Samaritans were impure—heretical half-breeds. By the first century, this animosity had festered for centuries. Jews would even take longer routes just to avoid Samaritan territory. Against this backdrop of hostility, Jesus does something shocking—He goes straight through Samaria.

2. The Intentional Journey

John 4:4 says, “Now He had to go through Samaria.” Geographically, He didn’t. Spiritually, He did. This “must” reflects divine necessity. Jesus was on a mission to break barriers, showing that the Kingdom of God was not exclusive to Jews, but open to all who would believe.

3. The Conversation at the Well

At noon, a Samaritan woman arrives to draw water—avoiding the crowds, perhaps because of her reputation. Jesus asks her: “Will you give me a drink?”

That question was revolutionary:

• Cultural Barrier: Jews didn’t associate with Samaritans.

• Gender Barrier: A Jewish rabbi rarely engaged women publicly.

• Moral Barrier: She had a broken past—five husbands, and now living with another man.

Yet Jesus humbled Himself, asking her for water. With this simple request, He bridged hostility, gender norms, and shame.

4. Living Water and Revelation

From water, Jesus turns to living water—the gift of eternal life and the Holy Spirit. He exposes her past, not to condemn, but to awaken her to her deeper thirst.

Her understanding grows step by step: first, He is a Jew. Then, a prophet. Finally, she begins to see Him as the Messiah.

5. Worship Beyond Walls

The woman raises the centuries-old religious debate: “Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim Jerusalem is the place” (John 4:20).

Jesus’ answer is revolutionary: “A time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem… true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth” (John 4:21–24).

Worship was no longer tied to sacred geography or ritual—it would be rooted in Spirit-filled relationship with God.

6. From Shame to Witness

The woman who once avoided people becomes the first evangelist in Samaria. She runs to her town, declaring: “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” (John 4:29).

Many believe because of her testimony. Even more believe after meeting Jesus themselves. Remarkably, He stays with them for two days—something unthinkable for a Jewish rabbi.

Key Lessons for Us

1. Reconciliation – Jesus broke centuries of hostility, showing His mission is to reconcile us to God and each other.

2. Inclusivity of the Gospel – No race, gender, or reputation disqualifies anyone from God’s love.

3. True Worship – Worship is not about ritual or place but spirit and truth.

4. Personal Encounter → Public Witness – An encounter with Jesus transforms shame into bold testimony.

5. Divine Necessity – Jesus “had to” meet her. Our divine appointments with Him are never by accident.

This encounter at the well is more than a story—it’s a prophetic signpost. The gospel was breaking past Jewish boundaries, reaching the outcast, and ushering in a new era of Spirit-led worship for all nations. Jesus doesn’t just meet us at the well of our shame; He turns it into a fountain of life for others.

Shalom! Rev. Ron

His Vineyard, our calling

In Matthew 21:33–46, Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard—a landowner who planted, fenced, and cared for a vineyard, entrusting it to tenants who were meant to guard and cultivate it. Instead, they rejected the master’s messengers and even killed his own son. This echoes the prophetic imagery in Isaiah 5, where God laments, “Now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it shall be burned; break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down” (Isaiah 5:5).

The chief priests and Pharisees who listened to Jesus knew these prophetic writings. They understood that God had entrusted His Word, His truth, and His kingdom purposes first to Israel. But through their rejection, the stewardship of the vineyard has been extended beyond them—to us, the Gentiles—who have now received the living and active two-edged sword of God’s Word (Hebrews 4:12).

This trust is no small thing. It means that our lives are not our own. We are called to be vessels through whom the Word is guarded, nurtured, and multiplied. Just as the vineyard was planted to yield fruit, so must our gifts, talents, and very existence bear fruit for the kingdom of God. Every word we speak, every act of service, every hidden sacrifice becomes part of the eternal harvest God is seeking.

And at the center of this story is the magnitude of God’s sacrifice: He did not spare His own Son, but sent Him as the lifeline for sinners who had no hope of saving themselves (Romans 8:32; John 3:16). Think of the cost—the Son of God crucified, rejected by those He came to save. What a tragedy, what a waste it would be, if we who were once damned by sin now neglect so great a salvation (Hebrews 2:3).

The vineyard was never meant to be a possession for selfish gain; it was meant to be a trust, a responsibility, a calling. Likewise, our lives are not random accidents, but divinely planted vineyards where the Spirit of God seeks to cultivate righteousness, love, and truth. To waste our gifts, to bury our talents, to live for ourselves alone, is to trample underfoot the very blood of Christ poured out for us.

Beloved, the kingdom of God is still expanding, and the Master is still looking for faithful stewards. May we rise as fruit-bearing branches in His vineyard, using our voices, our resources, our influence, our creativity, and our entire lives as offerings. For when we live this way, we honor the Son who was slain, and we join in bringing forth the rich harvest that the Master has always desired.

With Love, Esinam.

Trusting the Process

Every believer’s journey is a divine blueprint, intricately designed by God. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5). Your value to God is not based on comparison but on the unique purpose He has placed in you. Psalm 139:16 reminds us that every day of our lives was written in His book before one of them came to be. That is why we must not despise the promptings of the Holy Spirit — they are God’s navigational system for our lives.

Psalm 91:1 declares, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”

The “secret place” is where your identity is refined, your intimacy with God is deepened, and your assignment becomes clearer. Who you are is revealed not in the noise of the world but in the stillness before the Father. In that place, you discover what you represent concerning the mind of God and your purpose.

It’s not enough to desire to be like someone you admire. Hebrews 6:12 exhorts us to “imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” — but imitation here is about faith, not duplication of personality or assignment.

God can do anything with a surrendered heart (2 Chronicles 16:9). Your call is to serve and follow Him closely so your purpose unfolds naturally.

In Luke 7:37–38, the woman with the alabaster jar poured her costly perfume on Jesus’ feet, weeping in gratitude for mercy she could never repay. Her treasure was not the jar — it was the presence of the Lord. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). When Christ becomes your treasure, you no longer live for human applause. You live as one whose heart is anchored in eternal things.

Many wander in uncertainty because they have never asked the Holy Spirit to reveal their true identity in Christ. John 16:13 promises that “when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth.” That truth includes the truth about who you are and where you ought to go. When you know that, no one can take it from you.

Romans 8:28 assures us that “all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” The shaping process is not always pleasant. But every trial is a classroom and every delay a lesson in trust. Like Job, you may be tested — not because God is punishing you, but because He wants to promote you and make a boast with your life (Job 1:8).

Luke 9:23 says, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Dying to self means letting God’s will override your own. It’s a circumcision of the heart (Deuteronomy 10:16) that makes you sensitive to His voice and available for His work. Only then can He win victories through you.

Jesus invites us: “Take My yoke upon you… for My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:29–30). This is not the absence of work, but the presence of alignment — working in sync with the Spirit so that grace carries what human effort cannot. Hebrews 4:11 calls us to “labour to enter that rest.”

Don’t fight the test; understand its purpose. Sheep know the shepherd’s voice (John 10:27), but that voice is clearest in the valley, when distractions are stripped away. God’s “Fear not, for it is I” (Matthew 14:27) is an invitation to intimacy, not just comfort. Your life is a divine set-up for His glory. God wants to make a boast with your life, just as He did with Job, Joseph, and Esther. But that requires submission to His timing, His refining fire, and His instructions. Pay the price in prayer, obedience, and humility. In the end, you will leave a legacy not of mere human success, but of divine impact — a life fully yielded to the purposes of God.

Lord, reveal to me who I am in You. Draw me daily into the secret place of Your presence. Help me to fulfill my unique assignment with excellence. Teach me to trust Your process even when I don’t understand it. I die to self and yield completely to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

With Love, Esinam

Checkmate!

“Even when I am afraid, I will trust in You.” – Psalm 56:3

In the grand game of life, we are often met with strategies, surprises, and setbacks. Like chess, every move matters. Every decision, every pause, and every advance must be weighed with wisdom. But unlike chess, we do not play alone—we have a divine strategist guiding our every step, turning even the most precarious positions into undeniable victories.

Take, for instance, Elsa Majimbo—the young Kenyan social media sensation who stunned the world not just with her wit and charisma, but with an unexpected revelation: a 15-time unassuming chess champion. Her life is a metaphor for what it means to rise quietly, to master your craft when no one is watching, and to emerge in due time with undeniable influence.

What makes Elsa’s story remarkable isn’t just her comedic talent, but the way her behind-the-scenes discipline in chess mirrors a deeper spiritual truth: You can be winning long before the world notices. Her success was not built on sudden fame but on years of mental fortitude, strategy, and preparation. Likewise, the believer’s life is often a hidden work—a silent training ground where God develops character before revealing calling.

“And let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

Life, like chess, is filled with opposition—sometimes we’re a few steps from losing. A relationship fails. A dream dies. Our hope flickers. But even in apparent chaos, the Master Planner is not confused. Consider Joseph, the favored son turned slave, then prisoner, before becoming Pharaoh’s right-hand man in Egypt. His life was anything but linear. Betrayed by his brothers, falsely accused, forgotten in prison—yet God was moving the pieces.

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Genesis 50:20

Joseph didn’t see the full picture from the pit. But God, the Grandmaster, saw the palace ahead. He allowed setbacks to become setups—each loss a disguised gain. 

Like David, we may find ourselves in dark valleys—places where fear and uncertainty surround us. But the promise remains:

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.” – Psalm 23:4

Faith doesn’t mean we never feel fear. It means we press forward, knowing who walks with us. When fear whispers, “You’re losing,” God declares, “I’m positioning you.” 

The enemy may think he has cornered you. It may feel like you’re out of moves. But God always reserves the final word. Like the cross, what looked like defeat became the greatest victory. In Christ, we are never outmaneuvered.

“The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” – Exodus 14:14

No matter the disorder in your life today, take heart. God may just be setting up your checkmate—a powerful, undeniable reversal of every plan the enemy had for your destruction. 

Your life may look tumultuous now—like you’re trapped with no way forward. But let your journey echo the stories of Joseph, David, and even Elsa Majimbo: those who endured hidden training, trusted divine timing, and emerged triumphant.

And when the enemy thinks he’s won, may your testimony boldly declare:

“Checkmate.”

With Love, Esinam

Betrayal, Relevance, and Purpose

Betrayal is a painful reality that every purpose-driven believer will face at some point. Whether subtle or severe, it often comes from people close to us—those who once walked beside us, shared in our joys, and even prayed with us. But scripture shows us that betrayal is not just an unfortunate detour; it is often a signpost confirming that you carry something significant and are headed somewhere great.

Let us consider the roots, signs, and spiritual relevance of betrayal, and explore how to remain grounded in purpose through it.

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Scriptural Signs of Betrayal

A. Relevance at All Costs – 2 Samuel 17:2

“I will come upon him while he is weary and weak, and make him afraid; and all the people who are with him will flee. And I will strike only the king.”

(2 Samuel 17:2)

Ahithophel, once David’s trusted advisor, defected to Absalom’s camp. His betrayal stemmed from a desire to stay relevant in the political power shift. He aligned with the next rising star—Absalom—not out of conviction but to maintain position and significance.

Lesson: Some betray because they fear becoming obsolete. Relevance becomes an idol, and in their desperation, they sacrifice relationships and loyalty.

B. Self-Promotion & Competition – Numbers 12:7

“But this is not true of my servant Moses; he is faithful in all my house.”

(Numbers 12:7)

Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses, not because he did wrong, but because they wanted the spotlight too. Hidden in their criticism was a heart full of rivalry:

“Has the Lord indeed spoken only through Moses?”

This desire to self-promote, even within the family of faith, often precedes betrayal.

Lesson: Betrayal can arise when others feel overshadowed by your calling or growth.

C. Division Among Brethren – Galatians 6:7

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”

(Galatians 6:7)

When betrayal stirs division in the Body of Christ, it reflects sowing seeds of disunity, which eventually returns to the sower. Those who promote chaos for gain, influence, or jealousy forget that spiritual laws cannot be escaped.

Lesson: Those who betray for short-term gain will reap what they sow in due time.

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Betrayal happens because you carry something and you’re going somewhere. Throughout scripture, those with divine assignments were often betrayed—Joseph by his brothers, Jesus by Judas, Paul by Demas. What unites them? They were carriers of purpose.

“Whenever you are betrayed, it is because you carry something and you’re going somewhere.”

Betrayal is the enemy’s attempt to break your spirit before your breakthrough. But for the child of God, it becomes the very path that ushers in elevation—if we respond the right way.

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3 Biblical Truths on Dealing with Betrayal and Staying Focused

1. Forgive and Rise Above – Luke 23:34

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Jesus modeled radical forgiveness at His most vulnerable moment. Bitterness is a trap. To fulfill your purpose, you must refuse to be emotionally held hostage by betrayal. Forgiveness frees you.

2. Stay Faithful to Your Assignment – Romans 12:21

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Betrayal tempts you to retaliate, prove yourself, or withdraw. Resist it. Keep doing what God called you to do. Like Joseph in Egypt, remain faithful in every space—even when misunderstood or wronged.

3. Let God Vindicate You – Psalm 23:5

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”

Your focus should be on purpose, not revenge. Let God deal with the betrayers. Vindication is sweeter when it comes from the Lord, not your own hand. He will elevate you publicly in the very place you were dishonored.

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Betrayal will come, especially when you’re on assignment. It stings—but it is also a sign that you are carrying something worth attacking. The enemy doesn’t waste weapons on empty vessels. Recognize the signs: those seeking relevance, sowing division, or driven by comparison may turn against you. But don’t lose heart.

Remain faithful, forgive freely, and walk firmly in your calling. Your assignment is too important to abort because of someone else’s insecurity. Keep moving forward—God is with you.

With Love, Esinam.

ARE YOU A SENSORY PROPHET 2?

Do you feel the burden of others and feel like helping them? Hebrews 4:15 states, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way just we are – yet he did not sin.” Whatever you are going through now, Jesus feels it and knows about and knows how it feels like. This same grace is given to sensory believers. They know people’s problems without the people telling them about them. When they see you, they just know something is wrong without obvious physical signs. God let them know about your situation so they can help you.

Intercessors function a lot in this area. When something bad is about to happen, they just know. Unfortunately, some immature sensory prophets do nothing about such feelings, and when it happens, you hear them say, ” I felt it.” This doesn’t make God happy at all, for He might have revealed the impending danger to you for you to provide a solution to it because he trusts you. If you continue doing that, that grace on you may become inactive. When you feel uncomfortable or sense something bad is about to happen, start praying in tongues, and the Spirit of God will take it from there. Romans 8:26 states, “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. As you pray in tongues consistently and for long, He will start speaking through you and help you. Glory be to Jesus!

Someone had a dream, and in that dream, she was stubbed in the neck. She asked me for my late father in the Lord’s number, which I provided.  As soon as she called him in my presence, the man said, “Put your hand on your neck,” and he prayed for her, and she was free.  What an awesome God! You can activate this gift through worship, prayer, or intercession,study about Jeremiah, and how he operated in the prophetic or others. You can also identify with such prophets and serve them, and you will never be the same.

Sensory prophets can also sense good happenings around people or in an environment. A birthday party might have been held in their presence in a place, and when they get there, they will pick that frequency at once. Even if there was a quarrel in a place, they would know through how the environment feels like.

If you take delight in horror, ghosts, or bloody movies as well as pornography etc you will render your gift inactive because such movies are not good for you because they affect your emotions negatively. 

Also, remember that people with emotional issues will be drawn to you for help. Even you yourself may have a lot of uncertainty issues regarding what you sometimes feel, unlike the auditory or visionary prophets. This is because when you see or hear your assurance level is high, but when you feel, you may be uncertain because you may think it’s your spirit or emotions talking to you rather than God. It’s because your human spirit has become one with the Spirit of God as confirmed by 1 Corinthians 6 :17 ” But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.”

Walk in through the realm of the prophetic as you always dwell in his presence and read books on your calling or office as a believer. I love you!

Dr. David Tobi Ogoudou

ARE YOU A SENSORY PROPHET?

There are different kinds of prophets, namely auditory, visionary, and sensory prophets. Some prophets can function in both auditory and visionary dimensions or even the three. Some functions in both and others in one. Those who are auditory prophets hear more than seeing or sensing. We often hear them say, ” I hear….” Those who are visionary also called seers see more hearing and sensing. For such people they say ” I see…., saw …. 

Most believers operate as sensory prophets without knowing it. There’s, however, a difference between being prophetic and being a prophet. A prophet occupies the office of a prophet, but being prophetic is a function of gifts. Most believers are prophetic in operation. 

Sensory believers or prophets perceive things, pick up signals without necessarily hearing or seeing as mentioned earlier. God uses their emotions to speak to them. Holy Ghost filled and prayerful women are mostly sensory believers or prophetesses.

A sensory prophet can tell who people really are when they first meet them. It’s sometimes a knowing which can’t be explained. You just know, and your instincts don’t disappoint you. You can make a difference between God’s presence and the devil’s. When such people enter a church and it’s not of God, they immediately know. Hebrews 5:14 says that solid food is for the mature, those who have their senses trained to distinguish between good and evil through practice. Say, “Oh Lord, activate my senses by your Spirit in the name of Jesus.” Pray this prayer until you are spiritually satisfied. A lady who has filed divorced told me before, during marriage, her relationship has also been about fight with her partner. She said she herself sensed a bad omen concerning the marriage but still went into it because she was pregnant for the man before marriage, so they had to get married at all costs. Over here, God used the senses of this dear lady to warn her about impending problems attached to her marriage, but she decided to disobey God and is now regretting it. That shall not be your portion in Jesus’ name! If you also made the same mistake, the Lord give you grace to overcome such a problem for ” it’s not by might nor by power but by His Spirit” – Zechariah 4:6.

When you lose your peace when you are about traveling and making a major decision, please don’t go ahead. Prayer and hear from the Lord through the means He may choose to use to answer you. In some cases, He may use your emotions to communicate with you. When your peace returns, go ahead, but if it doesn’t, don’t. Sometimes, your peace may be taken not because God isn’t involved but just because there’s a problem that needs to be tackled before u go ahead. When I got my job, I was happy and worried at the same time. I initially didn’t know why, and after praying about it, my peace returned, and I accepted the job. When I got to my workplace, I never worked for some weeks because most of the cases that were coming to my court were Ga or Twi cases that needed Ga or Twi interpreters, which I’m not so I felt irrelevant because I’m a French/English/ Spanish and Ewe interpreter. At a point in time, I wanted to resign, and I was advised not to do so and that I would have my cases and be fine. Thankfully, I began having several cases in my languages to the extent that these days, I move from court to court. Glory be to God! God saw the temporary problem I have just identified and tried telling me about it before  time, and now the picture is clear. So the fact that there’s no peace doesn’t not always mean God isn’t involved. If He is, your peace shall return like what happened in my cases. But if He’s not, the more you pray about a situation, you will always be restlessness and there will be no peace. 

Do you see yourself as a sensory believer or prophet now? Stay blessed!

Dr. David Tobi Ogoudou 

Don’t share God’s glory

When we read Acts 15:1–18, we see a powerful account of how the early church faced questions, disagreements, and yet witnessed the undeniable move of God among the Gentiles. Paul and Barnabas were passionate about carrying the Gospel beyond the walls of Jerusalem to the Gentiles, and God Himself validated their mission with mighty signs and wonders.

The Scriptures say, “God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us.” (Acts 15:8, NKJV). It was God’s doing from beginning to end — not man’s brilliance, charisma, or power, but the faithfulness of God alone.

We Are Called to Be Consumed with the Gospel

Like Paul and Barnabas, our hearts must burn with the desire to see the Good News reach every soul. Jesus Himself declared: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8). The power is not for self-exaltation but for witness — to point people to Jesus Christ, the only One who can heal our broken, warring, and dying world.

God Validates His Message with Signs and Wonders

God backed Paul and Barnabas with wonders. When we truly preach Christ, God still confirms His Word today. But we must remember: miracles are never an end in themselves. They point to the Messiah. They magnify Christ. They show the glory of God to a world in desperate need.

Be Ready for Opposition

Often, when God’s power is moving, so is the enemy. Amidst revival, there was also resistance and dispute (Acts 15:1–2). We must not be surprised when opposition comes. Jesus warned us: “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). So, like the apostles, we stand firm, rooted in the truth, unwavering in our mission.

Never Touch His Glory

One grave temptation in seasons of mighty manifestations is to receive or share in the glory that belongs to God alone. But the Word asks, “Shall the axe boast itself against him who chops with it? Or shall the saw exalt itself against him who saws with it?” (Isaiah 10:15). No matter how mightily God uses you, remember you are just the instrument; He is the Craftsman.

Herod learned this lesson the hard way when he received the praise of men but did not give glory to God — and he fell under judgment (Acts 12:21–23). So too, we must always deflect praise back to the One who alone is worthy.

Keep the Focus on Jesus

At the heart of it all is this: Only Jesus saves. The world does not need another hero; it needs the Saviour. Our gifts, our ministries, our signs and wonders — all must lead people to the cross. “For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord…” (2 Corinthians 4:5).

Dear believer, remain humble. Stay hidden in Christ. When God works through you — whether in your home, your church, your city, or to the ends of the earth — remember: it is His power, His message, His harvest, His glory.

Let our lives echo John the Baptist’s heart: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30).

May the Lord find us faithful, usable, and quick to give Him all the glory — now and forever.

With Love, Esinam.

Dreams and Visions 

“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.”

‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭20‬:‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Beloved, God plants dreams and visions in your heart, but the choice to act is yours. It is your decision to say yes that activates heaven’s assignment over your life. You will never fully walk in the dreams God has for you until you decide—boldly and daily—to step out in faith and obedience.

Whether you’re standing at a crossroads in your career, your marriage, your finances, your health, or your family, remember this: God’s Word holds a clear and practical guide for wise decisions that align your life with His perfect plan.

1. Pray for guidance. Before you do anything else, get God’s perspective on the issue. “A man is a fool to trust himself! But those who use God’s wisdom are safe” (Proverbs 28:26 TLB).

2. Get the facts. There is no contradiction between faith and fact. Find out everything you can before you make a decision. Proverbs 13:16 says, “All who are prudent act with knowledge” (NIV).

3. Ask for advice. Talk to somebody who’s made a similar decision and friends who know your weaknesses. “The more good advice you get, the more likely you are to win” (Proverbs 24:6b GNT).

4. Calculate the cost. Every decision has a price tag; it will cost you time, money, energy, reputation, talents, and resources. Proverbs 20:25 says, “It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows” (NIV). When people pressure you to make a decision, it’s OK to say, “I’ll get back to you.” It’s more important to make a wise decision than a quick decision.

5. Prepare for problems. In faith, expect the best. Expect God to work in your life. But also prepare for the problems that are part of every decision. Solomon said in Proverbs 22:3, “A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; the simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences” (TLB).

6. Face your fears. Perfectionism paralyzes potential. God has always used imperfect people in imperfect situations to get his will done. Ecclesiastes 11:4 says, “If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.” You have to trust God and start moving in spite of your problems, fears, and doubts.

As we close the first half of this year, may the Holy Spirit ignite a fresh fire within you for any dream still waiting to be birthed. May your faith be renewed and your trust deepened as you press on to finish the work He has assigned you. May your life echo Paul’s words—counting all else as loss, until the mission is complete.

Keep deciding. Keep moving. Keep fulfilling purpose.

With Love, Esinam.

God’s Kingdom Mandate

“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”

— 2 Corinthians 6:2 (KJV)

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In our walk with Christ, God often entrusts us with visions, instructions, or divine appointments—moments when heaven’s timetable intersects with earth’s. Yet too often we hesitate, weighing pros and cons, worrying about our own readiness, or comparing ourselves to others. The truth is clear: delayed obedience is disobedience. When the Lord speaks, He expects prompt, wholehearted action. Lives hang in the balance, and every moment of hesitation can cost someone an encounter with His grace.

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The Urgency of Obedience

“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15 KJV)

“Do not delay to do good…” (Proverbs 3:27 NKJV)

Why Speed Matters:

1. Soul Impact: The gospel, healing, or encouragement you carry may be the very lifeline someone desperately needs today.

2. Spiritual Momentum: Prompt obedience builds faith and sharpens our sensitivity to the Spirit’s leading, making us more responsive next time.

3. Satan’s Delay Tactics: Every moment we stall, the enemy gains a foothold of doubt and fear.

Reflection: What vision or instruction has God placed on your heart that you’ve been putting off? How might your immediate obedience bring hope or healing to someone right now?

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Excellence in Service to God

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…” (Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV)

“And whether… we eat, or drink, or whatsoever we do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV)

Pursuing Excellence Means:

1. Preparing Your Heart: Cultivate humility, integrity, and a teachable spirit.

2. Developing Skills: If God has called you to teach, preach, mentor, create, or lead—hone your gifts through study, prayer, and practice.

3. Offering Your Best: Even the small tasks (greeting newcomers, folding bulletins, sending an encouraging text) deserve your very best, as though serving the King of kings.

Challenge: Choose one routine ministry task this week and ask: “How can I do this with greater excellence for God’s glory?”

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From Competition to Cooperation – God’s Design for Unity:

“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3 KJV)

“There should be no divisions in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.” (1 Corinthians 12:25 NIV)

Dangers of a Competitive Spirit:

1. Distracts from the Mission: When we compete for status, platforms, or praise, we hijack our focus from Christ-centered outreach.

2. Breeds Comparison: Comparison cultivates envy, discouragement, and pride—none of which belong in the body of Christ.

Cultivating Cooperation:

1. Celebrate Others’ Gifts: Speak verbally and publicly about what you admire in fellow servants.

2. Share Resources Freely: Training materials, graphic designs, teaching notes—let generosity flow.

3. Pray Together: Lift each other’s visions before the Lord; intercession binds hearts and multiplies fruit.

Action Step: Identify one ministry partner today and reach out to encourage them. Ask how you can pray for or support their vision.

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God’s kingdom advances not by our timidity or rivalry, but by our prompt obedience, relentless pursuit of excellence, and joyful cooperation. When we answer His call without delay, work as though serving Christ Himself, and serve alongside our brothers and sisters in unity, we become a powerful, unstoppable force for the gospel.

Final Reflection:

• What step of faith will you take now?

• How will you refine your gift to serve with excellence?

• Who will you encourage toward unity today?

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“For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33 (KJV) 

May we never treat God’s instructions lightly, for the destiny of many rests not on what we dream we could do—but on what we do today, together, for His glory. Let us move in peace, purpose, and power—together.

With Love, Esinam.