Romans 5:17 (KJV)

For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.

The effect of God’s gift of righteousness is that His children reign in life. Righteousness places us in right standing with the Father. No matter how far someone believes they have strayed away from God, once they embrace His righteousness, they will reign in life.

In any kingdom, the king holds the highest influence. God has ordained His children to be kings. The word reign is directly connected to kingship, for kings exercise the highest influence in life. The Greek word for reign, basileúō, means highest influence or control. This is the year for you to become more conscious of your righteousness in Christ Jesus, and to begin to exercise the highest influence in life.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, thank You for the gift of righteousness. I reign in life by Christ Jesus, exercising godly influence and dominion over every circumstance I encounter.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I received the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness; therefore, I reign in life! I am not subject to circumstances; I shape them. I operate as a king, exercising dominion in every area of my life. Amen!

FURTHER STUDY

Revelation 1:6

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 177

2 Chronicles 10-12; Acts 21:1

Peter 1:16 (KJV)

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

Most people think the opposite of holiness is sin, but it’s actually commonness. Holiness means being set apart—uncommon from the world and its values. When you are born again, you are immediately separated from the world. Sin separates us from God, but obedience to His Word separates us from the world.

Children of God should go beyond being separated from the world to being separated unto God. Being born again gives you the vital and legal right to be a son of God, but separation unto God makes you a vessel fit for the Master’s use. It gives access to God’s authority and power over the enemy.

Prioritise spending time with the Master through His Word, and you’ll rise into the fullness of who God has called you to be—separated for God and unto God!

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, separate me unto Yourself completely. As I walk in obedience and holiness, make me a vessel fit for Your use, carrying authority and impact in my world.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

God has distinguished and separated me. I have the dynamic ability to cause changes, not only in my life but in my sphere of influence! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 Timothy 2:20-21 (ERV)

65 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 176

2 Chronicles 7-9; Acts 21:1-17

LONGEVITY!

Exodus 1:16 (KJV)

...If it be a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then she shall live.

When Moses was born, there was a decree for all male children to be killed. The same strategy was used when Jesus was born. The devil always targets those who carry Kingdom purpose. His nature is to release the spirit of assassination against God’s Kingdom agenda. Yet even in the midst of such opposition, God faithfully defends and sustains everything connected to His purpose.

God has upheld you from birth and carried you since the day you entered the world. In Isaiah 46:4, He assures us that He will sustain us even to old age and grey hairs.

God’s Word promises that He will satisfy us with long life. No disease, accident, or calamity has the power to cut your life short. Your years on Earth are preserved and supernaturally increased for God’s glory.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, thank You for preserving my life for Your purpose. I receive strength, longevity, and divine protection, and I will live long to declare Your works.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I refuse to die as an infant. God's visitation over my life preserves me. I will live long and large in the land of the living to declare the works of the Lord!

FURTHER STUDY

Isaiah 65:20

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 175

Luke 12:1-31; Psalms 68-69

Ecclesiastes 10:8 (KJV)

…And whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.

Every child of God carries a spiritual force field of divine protection. The attacks of the enemy are repelled by the hedge God places around His people. However, Scripture shows that this hedge can be weakened or broken through one’s own actions.

Job, for example, compromised his hedge through negative confession. He declared that he was not in safety, and what he greatly feared came upon him. In contrast, Elisha remained spiritually alert and fully aware of God’s protection. When confronted by the king of Aram, he stood confident and blinded the entire army. He responded in faith, not fear.

Activate and maintain the perimeter of God’s protection by speaking His Word over your life and praying fervently in the Spirit. As you do, your hedge remains strong, and every serpent sent against you loses its power.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, I maintain the hedge of divine protection around my life. As I speak Your Word and pray in the Spirit, let every plan of the enemy be repelled and rendered powerless.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

As I continually fortify God’s hedge of protection over my life, His standard is raised against every enemy advance. Sudden calamity and misfortune are far from me. I’m protected in all areas of my life in Jesus’ Name!

FURTHER STUDY

2 Kings 6:16

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 174

2 Chronicles 4-6; Acts 20:17-38

2 Kings 13:18 (KJV)

...And he said to the king of Israel, “Strike the ground”; so he struck three times, and stopped.

There’s no neutrality in the Kingdom of God—you’re either advancing or retreating. You must remain on the offensive, and the strongest offensive position is on your knees.

Prayer is the arrow of the Lord’s deliverance from the power of the enemy. We must pray without ceasing because persistence in prayer breaks every stronghold the enemy attempts to build over our lives.

The king of Israel was instructed by Prophet Elisha to strike the ground with the arrows. Yet he struck only three times and stopped. Elisha rebuked him, saying that because he struck only three times, he would only defeat the enemy three times. His limited action produced limited victory.

The same principle applies to prayer: you can under-pray, but you can never over-pray. Stay persistent; keep releasing arrows of deliverance through prayer until complete victory is secured.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, ignite a spirit of persistence in prayer within me. As I continually release the arrows of deliverance, let every stronghold break until complete victory is established.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

The fire on my altar shall burn continually. The plans and expectations of the enemy are cut off as I devote myself to prayer.

FURTHER STUDY

Leviticus 6:12

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 173

2 Chronicles 1-3; Acts 20:1-16

Ephesians (KJV) 5:15-16

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Are you taking full advantage of the time God has given you on Earth? Acts 17:30 tells us there was a season when God overlooked the ignorance in the world, but now He calls everyone into the glorious Kingdom of His dear Son. Time spent wisely is time invested in the things of God. So ask yourself: How devoted am I to soul winning and serving the Lord? Let this become your full-time job.

In a world filled with distractions and time-wasting pursuits, be a faithful custodian of time. Stay focused. Even the world acknowledges this urgency through the phrase “living on borrowed time.” One day, we will all be rewarded for how we used the time given to us—wisely or foolishly.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, help me to redeem my time wisely. I devote my life fully to Your service, walking in step with Your Spirit and fulfilling my purpose with urgency and focus.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

My life is not my own; I devote and dedicate it to the service of the Lord. I am walking in sync with the Spirit to fulfil my purpose and destiny in Christ. Amen!

FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 90:12

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 172

1 Chronicles 28-29; Acts 19:23-41

Genesis 2:15 (KJV)

And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

The first lesson in management ever recorded in the Bible was Adam’s failed assignment. Adam proved to be a poor manager, and mismanagement opened the door for death to take hold.

It may surprise you to learn that miracles are the result of poor management. When you become a faithful steward of your marriage, family, business, ministry, body, etc., you won’t need to be found in prayer lines. Instead, you become a dispenser of life rather than death.

Miracles should be celebrated as demonstrations of God’s restoring power. Still, they were never meant to replace the blessing that comes from proper management. God’s original design is not for you to live from miracle to miracle, but to manage well so that you walk continually in His blessing.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, help me to manage every area of my life with wisdom and excellence. Let Your life-giving Spirit flow through everything under my care, producing lasting blessing and fruitfulness.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

The life-giving Spirit of God is at work in me and in everything under my management. I am not only blessed, but I am also a blessing to everything under my care in Jesus’ name. Amen!

FURTHER STUDY

Romans 5:17

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 171

1 Chronicles 25-27; Acts 19:1-22

Ephesians 5:18 (KJV)

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns...

One can be considered drunk in the natural and also considered sober in the natural. In spiritual matters, one can be sober or be filled (drunk) with the Spirit of God. It’s considered good to be sober in the natural, but in the spirit, being filled with the Spirit is what’s good.

Being filled with the Holy Spirit and enjoying His presence must be a daily experience, just like drinking water. God shows us how: by “speaking to yourselves.” In other words, I speak to me and you speak to you.

In this Year of Strange Oil, continually speak to yourself in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, which is another way of telling you to continually speak His Word. As you do, you will ever be filled and stimulated with the Holy Spirit.

PRAYER FOR TODAY
Holy Spirit, I choose to remain continually filled with Your presence. As I speak Your Word daily, refresh me, strengthen me, and keep me sensitive to Your leading.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

The Holy Spirit is my Friend, and I am constantly filled by Him. His presence is my daily habitation. The cares of this world have nothing on me. Amen!

FURTHER STUDY

1 Thessalonians 5:19

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 170

1 Chronicles 22-24, Acts 18