JOEL DABBAS

THE WILL OF GOD: PLUGGING INTO DESTINY  There is a direct connection between destiny fulfillment and the will of God. Accurately walking in the will of God is crucial for attaining and fulfilling one's destiny. Everything about you points to the will of God: First, God's desire to create you points to His will. Being alive points to His will for you. Frequently Asked Questions About the Will of God Question #1 : What is the will of God? The will of God refers to God's plan, purpose, and desire for humanity, the world, and individual lives. It encompasses His intentions, decrees, and decisions, which are often revealed through Scripture, prayer, and circumstances. God's will is sovereign, wise, and good, always seeking to bring about His glory and the best possible outcome for His people. Things to note about God's will : a. The Will of God Opposes the Will of Men and the Devil The will of God often contradicts the plans and desires of men and the devil. This opposit...

THE BIRTH WORTH THANKING FOR As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let us reflect on the significance of this event and why it should evoke a deep sense of gratitude and thanksgiving in our hearts. The Biblical Account Luke 2:36-38 KJV "And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; [37] And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. [38] And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem." Why Thanksgiving is Integral to Celebrating Jesus' Birth From our anchor text, it is clear that the birth of Jesus triggered a reaction of thanksgiving. Anna's spontaneous and sporadic outburst of thanksgiving upon seeing Jesus demonstrates the impact and reaction His birt...

 The Birth, the Rise, and the Uprising that Followed (The Teaching Ministry of Dr. Joel Dabbas) Scripture: “And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible.” —Luke 1:35-37 (KJV) In this message, I want to highlight some key things that the birth of Jesus stirred in the world. The Birth of Jesus Stirred: I. The Rise of Great Men Because Jesus was to be born, there was a necessity for the birth of a man named John. Who was John? John was not just a forerunner of Jesus; he was a great man in his own right. Jesus, in defining who John was, said: “Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater th...

Why Celebrate Christmas? Christology —the study and knowledge of Jesus Christ—marks the beginning of a change that transcends time. While there are those who question the celebration of Christmas, citing various reasons to discourage its observance, these historical arguments may be interesting but ultimately miss the point. If you follow this discussion to its conclusion, you will understand, affirm, and further confirm why Christmas should be celebrated. Celebrations that are not Christmas: • Celebrating Christmas without focusing on the reason for the season—Jesus Christ, our Lord—is an abuse of heaven and the work of salvation. • The purpose of celebrating Christmas is not merely for merrymaking or indulgence. Any celebration that does not align with the life of Jesus is ungodly. • A celebration that does not honor Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on Calvary is not truly Christmas. • Any celebration that promotes immorality, idolatry, or wickedness is not Christmas. • A celebration ...

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS JESUS (The Teaching Ministry Of Dr Joel Dabbas) Text Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7 One of the greatest privileges time itself ever had was witnessing the arrival of our Lord Jesus on earth. The earth and time has never fully recovered from the blessings and consequences of that singular encounter. The celebration of Jesus' birth serves as a reminder of God's incredible love for humanity. In John 3:16 (NLT), we read: "For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the essence of Christmas—God’s gift to us in the form of Jesus Christ. Jesus Was Born to Reconnect Fallen Man to God In Genesis 1:26-28 , God created man in His own image and likeness. Man was meant to be God’s reflection on earth. However, the enemy tricked man, and humanity fell into sin (Genesis 2) . This fall had both eternal and physical consequences. David, by...

  SECRET CONSCIOUSNESS THAT MAKES PRAYERS EFFECTIVE Introduction: Prayer is the lifeblood of a believer's relationship with God. It is a vital conduit to supernatural possibilities, and Jesus emphasized its importance when He said, "These cannot happen but by fasting and prayer" (Mark 9:29). Despite its significance, many believers remain unaware of the true nature and power of prayer. In this post, we'll explore the consciousness that makes prayers effective. Consciousness #1: Prayer is a Conversation with God When you pray, you’re not just speaking into the air—you’re having a real conversation with God. This understanding transforms prayer into a transcendent interaction. The realization that you have the capacity to speak with the Creator of the universe instills awe and reverence in us. This consciousness acknowledges that prayer is a two-way communication with the Almighty. “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their praye...

TREASURES OF GRACE WHEN IT IS GOD THAT TURNS YOU IN One of the toughest battles to win is one where the one informing your enemy about you is within your camp. How would you feel if all the attacks you are going through were because God turned you over to the enemy? How would you feel to know that God was using you to prove a point to the adversary that you are truly His man? Scripture: Job 1:8 KJV "And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?" God is an all-wise and all-knowing God. In fact, Scripture says that He uses the foolish things to confront the wisest of men. When Jesus died, the devil thought he had won, but even Christ's death was a wise strategy to conquer the enemy. From our anchor text, God was the one who turned Job in for the devil to attack, but what could be His reason, and what does He want to achiev...

WAR AGAINST EVIL IMAGINATION (The Teaching Ministry Of Dr Joel Dabbas) Scripture: Psalm 2:1-5 KJV One of the greatest tools on earth is the tool of imagination. Evil people and the devil are aware of this, which is why they constantly try to manipulate the thoughts of men. I once read that one way witches operate is by using imagination. They take people's images and think about them, imagining evil upon the person. Over time, they continue to do this until it takes root and can permeate into the person's being. Then, they begin to release spells and send enchantments. Our anchor Scripture tells us, "Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?" (Psalm 2:1). Do you know that there are people who laugh with you, talk with you, and even eat with you, but they have evil imaginations about you? There is spiritual surveillance that is always gathering the deepest information from the hearts of men. God sees this imagination and is ready to figh...

TREASURES OF GRACE (Daily Devotional written by Dr. Joel Dabbas) ENVOYS: TAKING TERRITORIES Scripture: Acts 1:8 KJV "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." When Jesus came, His disciples became men who would become envoys to the nations. Envoys are men on special missions, tasked with representing the Kingdom of God and expanding its borders. Let's dive into history and explore the disciples and the territories each of them took the Gospel to: 1. Peter: Rome, Corinth, and Babylon (1 Peter 5:13) - He played a key role in establishing the church in Rome and wrote letters to the early Christian communities. 2. John : Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) - He ministered in Ephesus and wrote the Book of Revelation. 3. Thomas : India - According to tradition, Thomas traveled to India and established churches ...

TREASURES OF GRACE (Daily Devotional written by Dr. Joel Dabbas) THE POWER OF COURAGE Scripture : Joshua 1:9 KJV "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." I have come to discover that having prophecies, blessings, and Divine backing for any area of your life might guarantee manifestation. However, having dreams and visions of a great life is never enough to make it work. Our anchor Scripture says that one tool you must have in you to get all that God has told you and all that good stuff you have in your heart come through is to be strong and very courageous. Courage is the power that keeps you going when everything else doesn't make sense. Courage gives you the bulldog tenacity. Courage is having a lion-like heart to pass through the jungles of hopelessness, fear, and attacks. Many potentially great people never arrived because of the lack o...

UNDER THE CLOUD: UNDERSTANDING THE MYSTERIES OF ATMOSPHERES, HOW TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE  (The Teaching Ministry Of Dr Joel Dabbas) Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 (NIV) "For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. They all ate the same spiritual food and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. But God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered in the wilderness." Physically, no matter where you are on earth, you will be under the cloud. Every territory carries its unique cloud. Similarly, in the realm of the spirit, men are under clouds. The kind of cloud that is over you is important because it determines what rains upon you. As Ecclesiastes 11:3 KJV says, "If the cl...

PRAY FOR ME (The Teaching Ministry Of Dr. Joel Dabbas) Scripture: Luke 22:31-32 KJV And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: [32] But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. One of the things we enjoy as saints of God is the ministry of a praying eternal priest. There is an eternal, endless intercession by our Lord Jesus for us. Paul, by revelation, said concerning us and Christ Jesus in Romans 8:34 KJV, "Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us." Prayer is the major spiritual engagement in this kingdom. That is why the enemy does everything within his capacity to fight the prayer fire of kingdom men. There is a rise of certain Christians today with a theology that is anti-praying. But from our anchor text, we see that Jesus ...

  DISSOLVING MYSTERIES IN YOUR LIFE (From the Teaching Ministry of Dr Joel Dabbas) SCRIPTURE: "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. [2] And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. [3] And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." Genesis 1:1-3 KJV You need to understand that there are two order of mystery in life: First, God who fashioned your existence is a God who is also mysterious. Secondly, there are mysterious systems of control that also want to interject your life so as to gain right over your existence and do with you as they wish. This is what I call dark or ungodly mysteries. The difference between God's mysterious works and that of the devil in your life is that, the mystery of God does not lead to misery in the life of a person. Also, the mystery of God is full of His awesome goodness, splendor, glory and wisdom. We might not ...