Matthew 26:6 (KJV)

Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper.

Jesus was in the house of Simon the leper. Think of the contradiction, the Healer, the Miracle Worker, the Author and Finisher of our faith sat in the home of a man still identified by his sickness. Scripture shows no record of Simon's healing, only that Jesus was comfortably reclining in his house. Just imagine being in the presence of the Creator himself, yet the host remained sick.

Likewise, you may be sick, suffering through challenges, or living in lack, yet still in God's presence. However, I assure you that as you read this GoodNews Daily today, that contradiction ends! There is a realignment of your body's anatomy to the Word of God. Today, your health, business, family, and finances are being restored. You will no longer dwell in God's presence and live a life of contradictions!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am not a loser! I am not a failure! I shall succeed no matter what, for God has given me victory far above principalities and powers, in the mighty Name of Jesus. Praise the Lord!

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Mark 14:3

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 46

Leviticus 8-10; Matthew 24:32-51

Matthew 24:38 (KJV)

For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark.

Consider carefully the pretext of the text so that as you dissect the scripture, you can grasp the context. Who was eating and drinking? Was it Noah? No, he was busy building the ark. The eating and drinking were the preoccupation of sinners.

In today’s world, the same is happening, "pride" parades, festivals with drinking, singing, and all forms of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. However, the true Christian focuses on soul-winning and the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Everything that's happening now was at the centre of Noah's days, but Noah remained focused on his God-given assignment. When the flood came, while others suffered in agony, Noah had peace of mind.

In this Year of Strange Oil, don’t be distracted. Fix your gaze on Jesus, for His return is closer than you think.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am on fire for Jesus until His glorious appearance. I am ready to meet Him in the clouds, even now! Hallelujah!

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Luke 17:26-27

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 45

Leviticus 6-7; Matthew 24:1-31

Joel 2:1 (KJV)

Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand.

Sometimes, a sudden discomfort or uneasiness comes to your mind. This is more than a thought, it's a signal from the spiritual realm, a warning that something is about to happen. Signals of war make you unsettled in your spirit.

When you discern such signals, it means your spirit is sensitive and alert to pending attacks, and you need to be ready. Don't ignore them; catch the signals and respond immediately in prayer, waging warfare with the Word. Be vigilant, because you may even have a Judas hidden in your camp.

In this Year of Strange Oil, stay alert, decode the signals for warfare, and stand your ground in victory.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am a soldier in the Lord’s army. My spiritual antenna captures Heaven’s signals for warfare, and I spring into action. I cannot be caught unawares, in Jesus’ mighty Name! Praise the Lord!

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2 Peter 3:10

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 44

Luke 3:1-19; Psalms 18-19

John 2:1 (KJV)

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there.

Wow, Jesus was at the wedding, yet the wine ran out! Likewise, you may be the most award-winning church attendee or wear the title “prayer warrior,” yet your bank account is suffering from internal bleeding. The key is knowing how to activate God’s active presence.

In the realm of the spirit, you can influence God's due time in your life by rising in tongues. As you pray, the Holy Ghost gives you the vocabulary needed, whether for your visa, your employment, battling the witches in your family, or your money! Tongues make precise intercession beyond your natural understanding.

Stay in tongues and stick to the Word of God, and you’ll experience His active presence, releasing unstoppable miracles in this Year of Strange Oil.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I speak the language of Heaven! I commune with divinity in tongues that shake the kingdom of darkness. I am unkillable; whoever touches me is finished! Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

Luke 2:51

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 43

Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 23:19-39

Jeremiah 1:12 (KJV)

Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my Word to perform it.

God has never slept, so He does not have a yesterday, and He will never sleep, so He has no tomorrow, He exists in one eternal now. So, when God says, I am blessing you, it means He’s doing it now, not later.

Often, it's our mindset that postpones the miracle, thinking it belongs to tomorrow, when God is ready to do it now. Nothing can hinder God's desire for your prosperity, healing, and increase. His plans for your life are never ambiguous, vague, or uncertain. God says in His Word that His plans for you are good and not evil. Trust Him, take Him at His Word, and you will become exactly who God says you are!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am persuaded that no depth nor height, worries nor challenges, angels nor things to come can separate me from the love of God. I walk in victory today and forever, in Jesus’ mighty Name! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Isaiah 55:11

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 42

Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 23:1-18

Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.

If you've never questioned whether God is truly for you, then you haven't yet faced deep suffering. You may be the most committed, loyal, intelligent, and diligent person when it comes to the things of God, yet feel like your life is falling apart. Then you begin to wonder if God is for you or even sees you.

You need to know that having God in your life and experiencing His active presence are not the same. We serve an ancient God who is very patient, and as His active presence unfolds in and around you, your life will take on a new meaning. When God’s divine intervention manifests in your life, you will surely testify that God is indeed for you in this Year of Strange Oil.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I know my God is not forgetful. I am on His radar, His priority, and tattooed on the palms of His hands. I am bound to make progress in the mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Malachi 3:6

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 41

Exodus 38-40; Matthew 22:23-46

Matthew 24:35 (KJV)

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

When I speak of and discuss the rapture, it’s not to preach doom or create fear, but to declare what the Bible says will happen in the last days. Some dismiss it as a way to gain attention, but they are wrong. Others say, “No man knows the time”, and that makes this message even more urgent.

Speaking about the rapture isn't about denominational affiliation or sowing fear; it's a call to readiness to meet your Maker. Your personal rapture could take place at any moment, so always be ready. Live every day clothed in God's righteousness.

Jesus’ words are concrete, unshakable and eternal. What He says, He does. Therefore, stay ready, stay steadfast, and stand your guard in this Year of Strange Oil.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am alert, my mind is ready, my heart is prepared, and I shall finish my assignment strong in Jesus’ mighty Name! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 119:89

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 40

Exodus 35-37; Matthew 22:1-22

John 11:14-15 (KJV)

Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

How could Jesus be glad when Lazarus died? This text reveals what theologians call tension in the text, the Lord, the owner of life, is excited upon hearing of the death of his beloved follower. His point was this: His active presence wasn't there when Lazarus died, but that absence created an opportunity for greater faith.

Sometimes, your struggle isn’t about doubting God’s power, but whether He’ll show His power in your case. I'm here to announce to you that even after you’ve gone above and beyond, enduring every attack, Jesus has already dispatched help, and it’s on the way. His active presence will meet you at the greatest point of your need, and every dead thing in your life shall rise again. Hallelujah!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

With God, I am indomitable! With God, I am untouchable! Nothing can stop me from advancing in this Year of Strange Oil. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY

Romans 8:28

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 39

Exodus 33-34; Matthew 21:23-46