Pastor's Desk - February 2022

The month of 'Dwelling In His Presence" - Psalm 68:1-35

who belong to Christ in His presence.” Dwelling is defined as accordingly to Psalm 91:1 says, “when you abide (dwell) under the shadow of El-Shaddai (God of the mountain, God the destroyer of enemies, God the Self- Sufficient One, God the nurturer of babies of God the Almighty), you are hidden in the strength of God Most High. A house, flat or other place of residence. Presence is defined according to Psalm 91:2 saying, “He is the hope that, holds me and the stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence.” Oxford dictionary defines presence as, the state or fact of existing, occurring or being present. A person or thing that exists or is present in a place but not seen. The bible says in John 15:5, 7), I am the sprouting vine, and you are my branches (Christ living in His people, branching out through us). As you live in union with me as your source, fruitfulness will stream from within you - ut when you live separated from me you are powerless. (V7) But if you live in life -union with me and if my words (rhema – spoken words or the sayings of God) live powerfully (my words take hold, are strong) within you, then you can ask me whatever you desire, and it will be done, (John 15:5, 7). Brethren, we are living in the dispensation of the Holy Spirit of God. We need His power particularly in these perilous times to serve and worship true God. So, You are not foreigner or guests but rather you are the children of city of the holy ones, with all the rights as family members of the household of God. You are rising like the perfectly fitted stones of the temple and your lives have been built up together upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets and best of all you are

connected to the head cornerstone of the building, the Anointed One, Jesus Christ Himself. This entire building is under construction and is continually growing under His supervision until it rises up completed as the holy temple of the Lord Himself. This means that God is transforming each one of you into the Holy of Holies, His dwelling place, through the power of Holy Spirit of living in you (Ephesians 2:19-22). I pray for you, as God is satisfied to have all His fullness dwelling in Christ, that as you cultivate/nurture dwelling in His presence this month and beyond, let God be satisfied to have all His fullness dwelling in you bodily, so shall it be in Jesus matchless name, Amen. Serve and worship the awe-inspiring God. Recognise His greatness and bow before Him, trembling with reverence in His presence. Fall facedown before Him and kiss the Son (be ruled by the son or be in subjection to the son) or armed with purity before His anger is roused against you. Remember that His wrath can be quickly kindled! But many blessings are waiting for all who turn aside to hide themselves in Him (Psalm 2:11-12). Ladies and gentlemen, growth indeed is the most dynamic thing in life, it is the very essence of living. In fact, we live to grow and grow to live. Whatever is alive must grow. The only sign of live is almost anything is that growth is taking place. One of the greatest problem of Christians and church leaders is the greatest problem of Christians and church leaders is the almost non-existing consciousness of growth/change in our scheme of things. Everybody loves the idea of growth, but not everybody seeks growth in all spheres of their life. You must grow up, grow out, grow together and grow more. Growth is mandatory, it is the total sum of life, therefore we have to cultivate a relationship with the agent of growth – The Holy Spirit of God. You cannot afford to remain the same, your growth of today will determine where you will be tomorrow, so start growing today, that you don’t begin to grey and die (Ephesians 4:16). As you cultivate and nurture dwelling in His presence from now onwards, I declare as a servant of God that, this month will favour you on every side. The Lord will arise and have favour upon you for the set time to favour you has come and it is now. You will see favour from the north, east, west and south and every power standing between you and favour will crumble and perish. Walk and work in God’s favour, power every minute, hour, week of this month and beyond in Jesus matchless name – Amen. I am expecting your uncommon testimonies to the glory of God. Happy new month of dwelling in His presence!!!

Prayer Points:

1. The grace to dwell in His presence, invade my life in Jesus’ name.

2. Everything within me wakeup to the consciousness of growth in Jesus’ mighty name – amen.

3. The anointing of increase come upon my life, HOH family in Jesus’ name.

4. Father, I bind every force of darkness resisting my growth in Jesus’ name.

5. O Lord my Father, create growth atmosphere around my life, HOH Church and may the anointing for all round growth overwhelm my life from today in Jesus’ name – amen.

6. My Father, let my family and I, HOH family/Church continually experience Your feast of favour and bliss you give Your people.

7. Father, let the anointing to grow like a palm tree, ever flourishing come upon me, HOH Family now in Jesus’ name.