Returning to Intimacy

Tag: unity

  • The King Is Coming!

    DEVOTIONAL: “The Time Is Near—Jesus Is Coming Soon!”

    During Evening Prayer, the Book of Revelation has been taught with such power and clarity, revealing mighty truths that stir the soul and awaken the spirit. Each chapter, each verse, has become a trumpet blast, calling us out of complacency and into divine readiness. What once seemed sealed is now being opened with great urgency and grace.

    Revelation 10 and 11 reveal that the unveiling of Jesus is not only near, it’s happening now. The mighty angel lifting his hand to heaven declares there will be no more delay. Time as we know it is shrinking. Mercy is still available, but the window is closing. I’ve come to understand that God’s silence is not absence, it’s restraint. But soon, restraint will be removed, and righteousness will roar like a lion.

    The shaking in the earth is more than physical—there is a spiritual quaking. Hearts are growing colder. Pride is overtaking humility. Yet in the midst of this, God is raising up His remnant with prophetic fire—those who will boldly proclaim, “The King is coming!”

    The Lord is recommissioning His people in this hour. He is stirring the burden for souls, igniting the call to evangelize, to weep for the lost, to declare truth with love. We are not left in the dark. Ephesians 3 reminds us that this mystery of Christ—hidden for ages—is now made known by His Spirit. At the sound of the trumpet, the dead will rise, and we shall be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:52 says this transformation will be in an instant—from corruptible to incorruptible.

    Even death will not have the final word. Resurrection will.

    I’ve also been reminded of Daniel 7:13–14, where the Son of Man is given dominion and glory, His Kingdom will never be destroyed. No matter how dark it looks, Jesus reigns. He is not a forgotten King, He is a returning King. And His rule will be forever.

    Let this be the cry of the true church:
    “Even so, come, Lord Jesus!”
    The Spirit and the Bride say come.

    PRAYER: “Awaken Us, Lord, For Your Return”

    Father,
    We stand in holy awe of Your Word. Thank You for the revelation being poured out in this hour. Thank You for teaching us through the Book of Revelation, line by line, truth by truth. These are not just stories or future events, they are the unfolding of Your divine plan right before our eyes.

    Awaken us, Lord. Shake us from our spiritual slumber. Stir the burden for souls in us again. Where we have turned humility into pride, correct us. Where we have grown comfortable, challenge us. May our hearts burn with the urgency of heaven.

    Lord, we cry out for spiritual discernment. Let us not be deceived by the spirit of this age. Make us ready for Your return. Recommission us to preach, teach, love, and serve in the power of Your Spirit.

    Let us not fear, but believe. Let us not grow weary, but hope. Let us not be silent, but speak. For Yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.

    The trumpet will sound. The sky will part. And we shall be changed.

    Come, Lord Jesus.
    We are watching. We are waiting. We are ready.

    In Your holy name we pray,
    Amen.

  • Jesus Is Coming Are You Sealed?

    A Call to Eternal Alignment

    In Wednesday Night Evening Prayer, Pastor Oscar asked 2 questions Are you sealed? Are your idols destroyed? These are not just poetic inquiries, they are eternal checkpoints. In light of God’s Word, they carry a weight that demands response.

    The first woe has passed, but Revelation 9:12 warns, “Behold, still two more woes are coming after these things.” This is not the time to straddle the fence of faith. The seals are breaking (Revelation 6), judgments are falling, and heaven is preparing for the return of the King. The Lamb who was slain is now roaring as the Lion of Judah.

    In Revelation 11:15–19, the seventh trumpet sounds and declares, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever.” Heaven is not silent. The nations are enraged, but God’s wrath is just. The ark of His covenant is seen in His temple, reminding us that His promises are everlasting, and His justice will not be delayed.

    But what is He looking for?

    He is looking for a sealed people. In Exodus 10, the hardened heart of Pharaoh brought darkness that could be felt. Likewise, when hearts reject the light, judgment follows. But God always makes a distinction between His people and those who refuse Him. Are you dwelling in Goshen, or grasping for Egypt’s gold?

    Isaiah 42 reveals a God who does not share His glory. “Behold, My Servant… I have put My Spirit upon Him… I am the LORD, that is My name; and My glory I will not give to another.” Every high thing must come down. This is a divine demolition of idols, whether they be of culture, comfort, control, or cash.

    Jesus echoed it plainly in Matthew 6:24 and Paul confirms in Romans 1: those who reject truth will be given over to their desires. God doesn’t force us, He releases us to what we choose. So again the question: Are you sealed by the Spirit of God, or by the systems of Mammon?

    Pastor Oscar taught further that dead religion must be healed. Lukewarm altars must be torn down. God is not calling us to a ceremonial faith, but to covenant intimacy. The shaking in the earth is not punishment, it’s invitation. We must come into agreement with eternity, not as a threat, but as a promise. To those who are sealed, these signs are not terror, they are confirmation that the King is drawing near.

    And so we pray for the Nations; Lord, we cry out for justice across the earth. Let the gospel run swiftly and You be glorified. Overthrow wickedness in high places. Send healing where religion has made You a monument rather than a movement. Wake us up. Burn away every idol in our lives. May Your Spirit seal us, mark us, and commission us for this final hour. We pray for those who still mock the cross, rescue them. We pray for the nations where light is dim, reignite the flame. Let the Lamb receive the reward of His suffering.

    The Lamb gives life. The destroyer torments and kills. Jesus is not just coming soon, He is coming for a sealed Bride, undefiled, watching and waiting, with oil in her lamp and no idol in her heart.

    So again, I ask:

    Are you sealed? Are your idols destroyed?

    Now is the time to choose.

  • Total Surrender!

    Jeremiah 2:8 KJV
    The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.

    Out of all the powerful, prophetic words released today, this one struck me the most. At Mantle 2025, Apostle Jennifer Weaver delivered a sobering cry rooted in Jeremiah 2:8, a cry calling the Church to return to her first love, to cast down every idol, and to run back to the altar where God’s presence dwells.

    She said it plainly and prophetically: “We’ve made room for mixture in the church. We’ve tried to hold the Ark in one hand and the Asherah pole in the other.”

    This piercing truth revealed the heart of the matter, we’ve allowed compromise to take the place of consecration. We’ve wanted the presence of God while entertaining the idols of culture. We’ve wanted the glory without the groaning. But revival and idolatry cannot coexist.

    We want the mantle of power without the tears of surrender. But the Lord is showing us, before you wear the mantle, you must tear your garments.

    Just like Elisha in 2 Kings 2:12, who cried out as Elijah was taken into heaven and “tore his clothes in two pieces,” we too must tear away everything familiar, everything fleshly, and everything former before we can take up the mantle God is releasing in this hour.

    Apostle Weaver declared, “If you have a leader drawing you to themselves and not to Jesus, run! If you’re in a church where man is honored more than God, run!” Run to the Ark of Safety. The hour is late, and the urgency is great. The Church must arise, not in popularity, but in purity.

    Lord, give us back prayer. Give us back fasting. Give us back the altar. Give us God again, holy, unfiltered, and unmatched.

    This isn’t a season for shallow sermons or spiritual performance.
    This is a time to cry aloud and spare not. To deny ourselves. To take up our cross. To follow Him fully.
    Let every celebrity idol fall. Let every Asherah pole be torn down. Let every heart be made ready for the fire of God to fall again.

    It’s time for the Church to Wake Up and Rise! You cannot wear what you have not first torn in surrender. The old must die so the new can rise. The altar must burn before the mantle can rest.

    Run to the Ark of Safety before it’s too late. Tear your garments, rend your hearts, and return to the Lord.

  • Entertaining Angels Unaware

    Hebrews 13:2 – “Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.”

    One day, I pulled into a gas station to put air in my tires. While waiting in line, I noticed a man who appeared to be homeless, joyfully chatting with another man who was filling his tire. What struck me immediately was that he wasn’t asking for anything, not money, not food. Instead, he was radiating joy, talking about the Lord with such passion that it began to stir something in me. His words were like light breaking through the clouds.

    When it was finally my turn, I stepped out unsure of how to use the air pump. To my surprise, the same man who had been encouraging others with the joy of the Lord came over to help me, just as cheerful, just as kind. As we worked together, our conversation naturally flowed toward Jesus. We didn’t talk about the weather or the day’s news, we talked about God’s goodness.

    After he finished helping me, he looked at me and said something I will never forget: “I see the joy of the Lord in you. May I give you a hug?” I smiled and said, “Most assuredly.”

    He didn’t want money. He just wanted to share the love of Christ.

    But just as I was about to drive away, another man walked up and handed him $5. It felt like confirmation that God was watching over this moment. I felt stirred to bless him as well. I ran into the store to use the ATM, but when I came back out, he was gone. I drove around looking for him, but I couldn’t find him anywhere. It was as if he vanished.

    Before he disappeared, I had told him about The Sock Ministry, which helps feed and care for the homeless. His face lit up. “Oh, I know Jasper well,” he said. That sealed it for me. This wasn’t just a coincidence. This was divine.

    In that brief moment, I knew, I had encountered one of God’s messengers.

    Jesus Himself said in Matthew 25:40, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.” Our Savior knew what it was to be without a home. He walked among the poor and broken, and He calls us to do the same, not just with money, but with love, compassion, and dignity.

    Let us never forget: the homeless man or woman we pass by may be more than what we see. They might just be heaven-sent.

  • God’s Love Never Fails

    Yesterday’s message from Pastor Mike was a timely word straight from the heart of God. Preaching from Malachi 1, Pastor Mike reminded us that love is the first word God speaks over His people. Before anything else, before obedience, before service, God declares, “I have loved you,” says the Lord (Malachi 1:2).

    Pastor Mike taught that God proves His love not by instantly changing our circumstances, but by giving Himself to us in the middle of them. This love is not just a feeling; it’s a choice, a covenant choice that God made with us long before we chose Him (1 John 4:19; Romans 5:8).

    Jacob wanted God, and even with his flaws, he was chosen because of God’s love and promise, not his perfection. Religion says, “If I obey God, He will love me,” but the truth of the gospel declares, “God chose me and loves me first, and that love stirs my heart to obey.”

    Pastor Mike also reminded us that what may feel like rejection could actually be God’s protection, as Psalm 37 encourages. Rather than letting our circumstances dictate our faith, we are called to look to Christ, who is unchanging and steadfast (Romans 8:38-39). If we ever find ourselves doubting God, we must return to His word and remember that nothing, no trial, no exile, can separate us from His love.

    Prayer:

    Father, thank You for Your unchanging love. Thank You for the word You spoke through Pastor Mike that reminded us of Your faithfulness and covenant love even in seasons of exile. Help us remember that Your love is not dependent on our circumstances but is proven through the gift of Yourself. Teach us to choose faithfulness even when we don’t understand what You’re doing.

    Lord, keep our eyes fixed on Christ and not our problems. When we feel rejected, remind us it may be Your protection. When we doubt, flood our hearts with the truth of Your word. Thank You for loving us first, and for choosing us despite our weaknesses. Let Your love flow through us so we can love others well. In Jesus’ name, amen.

  • For Such A Time As This

    “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” — John 20:29

    When God hides you, He is not rejecting you, He is honoring you. He is hiding you in His quiver until the right moment to reveal you.The hidden place is holy ground where our flesh is crucified and our character is forged. It’s where God prepares us for what He intends to reveal. Just as Esther was hidden before she was crowned, God conceals His chosen vessels until they are ready to walk in divine favor.

    Favor isn’t about impressing others; it’s about being appointed by God at the right moment. Esther stepped into favor because she aligned with God’s perfect timing, not her own agenda. What looked like delay was divine positioning.

    Remember:
    Darkness is not your burial ground; it is the soil of your becoming. Seeds don’t make noise when they rise, they simply break through.
    Our delays are not denials; they are the seasons where God grows us in faith, patience, and trust.

    So believe without seeing, for the One who hides you plans to reveal you. Trust His process, knowing that your quiet obedience today will yield a harvest of favor tomorrow.

    Father, thank You for the hidden seasons where You prepare us for greater things. Help us trust Your timing, even when we feel unseen or overlooked. Remind us that in the darkness, You are nurturing us to rise in faith and favor. May we believe without seeing, knowing You are faithful to complete the work You’ve begun in us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  • He Is My Refuge And Strength

    He Is My Refuge

    “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4

    There are moments in life when fear, grief, rejection, or uncertainty seem overwhelming, yet these are the very moments God reveals Himself most tenderly as our refuge and strength.

    I remember when fear gripped my heart at the thought of stepping into my calling, when He sent me into jail ministry, especially when speaking to others about the hope I found in Jesus. My voice trembled, my heart raced, but every time I cried out, He answered me. His peace would wrap around me like a warm blanket, reminding me that perfect love casts out all fear.

    I remember the deep valley of grief after my beloved husband went home to be with the Lord. Loneliness tried to swallow me whole, but God became my shelter. He turned my mourning into a new mission, giving me courage to reach out online, transforming my pain into a platform of healing and hope for others.

    I remember times of financial need that felt like standing before a giant I could never defeat. Yet, again and again, Jehovah Jireh provided, through unexpected donations, acts of kindness, and divine appointments. He proved that those who seek the Lord lack no good thing (Psalm 34:10).

    I remember the hardest battles of forgiveness, when bitterness threatened to take root. God’s Spirit gently whispered, showing me how much I had been forgiven. His strength helped me release the past, freeing me to walk in peace and love.

    These moments are not just memories, they are testimonies of a God who “is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).

    Reflection Challenge
    Take time today to write down three moments when God delivered you from fear, provided when you were in need, or healed your heart. Let them be stones of remembrance you can return to when life feels heavy.

    Father, thank You for being my refuge and strength. Thank You for hearing my cries and delivering me time and again. Help me never forget the countless ways You have rescued, restored, and renewed me. May my life continue to testify of Your goodness and draw others to the hope found in You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Remember:
    “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8

  • A Faith That Lives And Breathes

    Have Raith In God

    Yesterday’s message at church was filled with powerful truths, and I want to share what deeply blessed my heart: the call to live each day with faith to believe. Pastor Byron spoke from Isaiah 55:8-11, and other passages, but this passage especially stood out to me, stirring my spirit to trust God’s Word and His perfect plans:

    “So is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

    Faith is not a one-time decision; it’s a way of life, a heartbeat that echoes the Word of God in every step we take. It’s faith that saves us, faith that teaches us to follow Jesus even when the path is steep, and faith that empowers us to rise up and claim the promises God has given us.

    Do you know how precious our faith is to God? He gave us faith so we could know Him, love Him, and walk with Him. Faith isn’t passive; it’s active, living, and breathing. It’s trusting that God’s Word over our lives will never return void. It will accomplish His desires, even when we can’t see it yet.

    Faith is what carried the woman with the issue of blood through the crowd in desperation, believing that if she just touched Jesus’ robe, she would be healed (Mark 5:25-34). Faith is what strengthened Joshua and Caleb to stand against the giants in the land, confident not in themselves but in the God who promised victory. Faith is what kept the early church pressing forward through trials, proclaiming the Gospel with courage.

    God is calling us today to live by faith:

    Faith to be saved, knowing Jesus paid it all.

    Faith to follow Jesus, even when it costs us comfort.

    Faith to take the land, stepping into every promise He has spoken over our lives.

    But faith must be voiced. Pastor Byron encouraged us to open our mouths and speak what God says in His word. Declare His Word boldly, because it’s His Word, not our circumstances, that defines our destiny.

    Let faith rise today. Let it stir in our heart like a holy fire. Let it lead us to walk with Jesus, love Him with abandon, and believe for the impossible. His Word is alive in us, and it will accomplish everything He has spoken.

    Father, thank You for the gift of faith. Help us to live by faith each day, to believe what You say over our lives, to follow Jesus with courage, and to take hold of every promise You’ve made. Let Your Word accomplish Your purposes in us, for Your glory alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  • Soul Control: Guard Your Heart

    Soul Control: Guarding Your Heart in These Last Days“If My people, who are called by My Name…” (2 Chronicles 7:14)Now more than ever, we must keep our hearts healthy and our souls anchored in truth. We are living near the end of time, and the harvest is ready, but the laborers are few. This isn’t the hour to be controlled by selfishness, fear, or pride. This is the hour to be led by the Holy Spirit.

    Following the enemy only leads to destruction, confusion, and emptiness. But when we guard our hearts daily, relying on the Spirit of God, we live from a place of eternal purpose and love.Prayer won’t always change what’s happening around you, but it will change what’s happening in you.

    God promises to be present in the midst of it all. Even in pain, we praise, because pain has purpose. “Yes, and I will continue to rejoice… for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.” (Philippians 1:17–18)In the darkness, we realize our capacity to shine. When we praise Him through pain, we are being prepared for provision.So I say today: It is well with my soul.

    Thank You, Lord, that I have a seat at Your table. Use my life to draw others to Yours.Let’s not waste this moment. Let’s rise. Let’s shine. Let’s labor while it is still day. Soul control starts with surrender. 🙏🏾

  • Behold The Lamb!

    “Behold the Lamb—He Alone Is Worthy”

    Scripture Focus: Revelation 5:5–6, 9–10

    There are moments in life when we feel the weight of the world, questions unanswered, chaos on every side, and the ache of a groaning creation. John felt that same despair in Revelation 5 when he saw a scroll in God’s hand, sealed shut with no one worthy to open it. He wept. Why? Because the scroll represented God’s final plan of redemption, justice, and restoration, and no one could bring it forth.

    But then heaven responded.

    “Do not weep.”

    Heaven’s answer wasn’t found in a ruler with an iron fist, but in a Lamb who had been slain. A Savior who conquered not with swords, but with scars. Jesus, the Lion and the Lamb, stood alone as worthy to open the scroll. His worth wasn’t based on earthly power, but on the blood He shed to redeem the nations.

    This is the Jesus we worship, the One who holds history in His hands. In a world that often feels out of control, Revelation 5 reminds us: He is in control. The scroll isn’t forgotten. Our prayers aren’t lost. Heaven hasn’t gone silent. The Lamb is leading the story, and His timing is perfect.

    And in that heavenly throne room, worship erupts. Every creature, every elder, every voice declares:

    “You are worthy… because You were slain, and with Your blood You purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.” (v. 9)

    Unity through diversity. Justice through mercy. Triumph through sacrifice.

    When we behold the Lamb, we find peace in the waiting, purpose in our pain, and hope for what’s to come. He is worthy, not just to open the scroll, but to open our hearts to eternal truth.

    Reflection:

    What is sealed in your life that only Jesus can open? Where have you wept, thinking there was no answer? Pause today and behold the Lamb. Worship Him not just for what He does, but for who He is.

    Prayer:

    Jesus, You are the Lamb who was slain, and yet You stand in victory. You alone are worthy to fulfill the Father’s plan. Thank You for redeeming us with Your blood and reminding us that Heaven is not shaken. Help me trust You with every sealed place in my life. Let my worship echo the sound of heaven: Worthy is the Lamb! Amen.