LORD CAUSE ME TO LAUGH

LORD CAUSE ME TO LAUGH

"And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me." Genesis 21:6, KJV

To laugh is an expression of joy, happiness and and gladness that is overwhelming.


The scripture told us that at 91 years Sarah gave birth and she began to laugh. This laugh was triggered by supernatural humour.
You know, there are things God will do for you that will be humorous. That the only way to respond is by laughing.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance. —Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4, ESV

There are seasons for everything under heaven including time to laugh. And permit me to pray for you, in as much as life us a mixture of good times and bad times, may your good times be more and more than the bad times, in Jesus name.

Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. —Luke 6:21b, ESV


Types of laughter and triggers of laughter

The laughter of unimaginable doings of God

"And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken. [2] For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. [3] And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac. [4] And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him. [5] And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him. [6] And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me." Genesis 21:1-6, KJV

The unimaginable and incredible doings of God stimulates laughter. The doings of God can put you in a super frenzy mood.


The laughter of deliverance

"When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. [2] Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. [4] Turn again our captivity, O Lord , as the streams in the south. [5] They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." Psalm 126:1-2,4-6, KJV
Just imagine what state Joseph was the day God took him out of prison and made him the prime minister in Egypt. I can imagine he was in a state of hysteria, joy and celebration. Hear me as I hear God breakthroughs that will provoke joy, celebration and laughter is happening to you.
Supernatural answers that provokes laughter is released to you in Jesus Name

 
The laughter of exemption

"At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth." Job 5:22, KJV

When you look around you and see what is common amongst men but God separated you from it, you will be full of joy.

"When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person." Job 22:29, KJV

The laughter of uprightness

"Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man , neither will he help the evil doers: [21] Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. [22] They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought." Job 8:20-22, KJV

The dealings of God with an upright person is unique and different. God will not cast away a righteous person, neither withhold help from him. This is to ensure that the life of the upright is full of joy and laughter. God masterminds the celebration, joy and laughter of His own.
When you see the righteous celebrate it is that they are celebrating the goodness, faithfulness and greatness of God in their lives.


The laughter of healing

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones." Proverbs 17:22, KJV

Years ago I prayed for a lady who was involved in an accident and had multiple fractures. It was so bad that her bladder and spinal cord were affected. She was condemned to the wheel chair by the doctor. Now, whilst I prayed in faith, as I left her my faith was dwindling. But when I left her, she told herself Pastor said I can walk again  in her head she heard the voice of the doctor saying you can't walk again. She decided to respond to God by saying I can walk. She managed to push forward and fell down but her faith was strengthened the more. The people around helped her up thinkng that she fell by mistake. She got up and moved. That was a marvelous act of God restoring her again. I remember seeing her in church and all she could do was laugh.
I pray for you today, you will laugh over that affliction.
You will laugh over poverty
You will laugh over barreness
You will laugh over rising and falling
You will laugh over misfortune
Hallelujah!!
God is filling your mouth with laughter!!!

O LORD SHOW ME MERCY

 

LORD SHOW ME MERCY

"And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. [47] And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. [48] And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. [49] And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee." Mark 10:46-49 KJV

The kingdom of God is in every believer but the gains of the kingdom is only possible by revelation. One of the keys to operating on a different Cadre in this realm is understanding. The more insight you have, the heavier and mightier the manifestations you will produce.
One of such mysteries you need is the revelation of the mercies of God. In
Exodus 33:19 God said "And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy." Although here God says that mercy is His prerogative to give, but we see from our anchor text that man can call upon God and He will show mercy.

Now, the prodigal son took the part of his inheritance, left for a distant country, and squandered all his father gave him on frivolous lifestyle. Again he made the decision to return home to his father and to become as one of his servants. His father took him back with joy and gladness not as a servant but his child. Despite messing up, he was taken back by mercy. Mercy does not only restrain judgment but helps our connection back to the Father.

What Mercy Means for Us 

Mercy is liniency or compassion that forbears punishment even when justice demands it. In law, granting clemency, which is another word for mercy, depends entirely on the will of the grantor, who doesn’t have to give a reason for granting it.
God's mercy is one of the character of God that expresses His goodness to men.

Mercy and grace are similar but not the same. Let me explain it this way, grace is getting what we don’t deserve and mercy is not getting what we do deserve. In the parable, the son didn't get the rejection he deserved. In Christ, neither do we. 
 

When you study the Bible, you will come to see the bounty and power of God’s mercy:


• Psalm 102:13 "Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come."

Mercy is a powerful vehicle needed to unveil new seasons. When you are at your kairos season and your season of favour, mercy is needed to ensure that it comes to pass


• Psalms 51:1 "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions."

Whenever you see the blood of Jesus what you see is the symbol of mercy. The pain and all Jesus paid for on the cross was on the cheque of mercy. Our eternal salvation and freedom from damnation was by mercy.

• Ephesians 2:4-5 says, “God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.” 

Mercy brought the very life of God into us, to quicken our spirit so as to become alive unto righteousness.

• Hebrews 4:16 KJV
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."

Mercy grants us access into the throne room of grace. Whether you come to God in the morning, noon or night; mercy opens you into that eternal realm of God so that you have access into the manifoldness of God. That is why one of the things to plead for in the place of prayer is mercy.
Psalm 116:1 says that, the Lord “heard my cry for mercy.” so mercy opens the ears of God towards your prayers.

Mercy is what pulls you that is far from God to become a part of God. Mercy puts you on Gods' "To help and to reach" list. This means if that there is a person to be helped, raised, lifted and glorified by God, mercy puts you on the list.

Finally, the Hebrew word for mercy also translates into love. God’s love is endless, ageless and inexhaustible even with the growing population of human race because of His mercy.
Mercy is part of what makes the work of Christ eternally potent and active. Mercy makes Gods love transgenerational.

PRAYERS

1. Mercy against delay and stagnation
Lord by Your Mercy show me HELP

2. Lord show my family Your Mercy

3. Lord by Your Mercy bring me into great favour

4. By Your Mercy arise o Lord and build me into who You want me to be

5. O Lord by Your Mercy launch me into a glorious season

6. By Mercy, O Lord break the works of the enemy from my life and destiny in Jesus Name

7. Lord by Mercy restore all my wasted years in Jesus Name 

EL ROI

 

EL ROI

Genesis 16:13-14 KJV

"And she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me? [14] Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered."

 

One of the greatest gifts is the ability to see. The gift of sight is one that cannot be traded. I remember when I was in primary school, i had a challenge with my vision,  it was so bad that I was not allowed to open my eyes. I was having plaster and couldn't  stay under the direct ray of the sun. This was because if I came under the sun i felt as if my eyes was going to come out. Until God miraculously healed me. This experience alone gave me a first hand chance to understand the value of sight or vision.

Now, one character of God is that He sees. Our God is not blind. Psalm 94:9 KJV says that "He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?"

 

This attribute also is a strong differential between God and other gods of the world. 

Psalm 135:15-16 KJV states it clearly that "The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. [16] They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not."

 

From our lead text, we see Hagar praying and she mentioned El Roi (one of the names of God). In many situations and circumstances when we pray we tend to address God based on the specific need at hand. For instance when we ask God for for supply we call Him Jireh. Now, Hagar was having a very rough time and she prayed and called on El Roi. 

El Roi means "The God who sees me." It can also further mean my Shepherd, the seeing God, or the one who is looking after me, or one whose gaze is on me. This is a powerful revelation of who God is to you and what He does to you. You are never out of His sight. If you feel forgotten, invisible and left all alone by everyone else. Just know that God sees you. He sees your struggles, and your pain; and He comes to help you. He sees your needs and if He could take care of the needs of the sparrows, He will take care of your needs. 

I want you to note this two points:

1. The eyes of the Lord captured all your days on earth before you came into existence. So He sees you and knows everything about you. 

"You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed" - Psalm 139:16 (New Living Translation)

2. The eyes of the Lord goes round the earth looking for those He will show Himself strong on their behalf.

2 Chronicles 16:9 KJV

"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars." 

God is looking at you today to show you favour, mercy and uncommon help.

I encourage you today that El Roi sees that disappointments you are going through 

El Roi sees that pain and shame around. He sees how you are being mocked. 

God sees how the enemy tries to slow you down. 

He sees your secret cry 

He sees the efforts you are putting in to see that your life takes a major shift 

He sees you and hear me He will respond to you!!

God cannot see and not fix

God cannot see and not help

God cannot see and not turn around 

I pray for you today, El Roi is lifting you and changing your story for His glory in Jesus Name 

NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD

 

NOTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD

All through Scripture (the Bible) are many proofs that points to the fact that nothing is too hard for God. From the opening of Scripture in Genesis 1:1 we see that God created this magnificent world from nothing all through to the very end in Revelation

22:21 KJV "The grace 

(the manifold abilities of

God) of our Lord 

Jesus Christ be with you

all Amen."

All reveals this truth unto 

us.  

Genesis 18:14 KJV says that

"Is any thing too hard for the Lord ? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son."

 

Jeremiah 32:17 KJV says

 that "Ah Lord God !

behold, thou hast made

the heaven and the earth

by thy great power and

stretched out arm, and

there is nothing too hard

for thee"

Jeremiah 32:26-27 KJV says that

"Then came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah, saying, [27] Behold, I am the Lord , the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?"

Now, we see God 

introducing Himself to us 

as the "God of all flesh

whom nothing is too hard

 for." I want you to note that 

whenever God introduces

Himself to men, He does

that on three platforms:

1. He introduces Himself to us based on His nature or His person

2. He introduces Himself to us based on His ability or power 

3. He introduces Himself to us based on His doings or acts. Especially what He has already done.

What does it mean when it is said that "Nothing is too hard for God?" 

1. There is nothing too hard for God means that there is no difficulty or impossibility in or with God

2. There is nothing too hard for God means that what can overwhelm God does not exist and cannot exist

3. There is nothing too hard for God means that what can resist the might of God does not exist

4.  There is nothing too hard for God means that there is nothing too tough for God to handle 

 

Examples of God handling hard situations

 

1. Lazarus was dead for 4 days, he was buried but when Jesus came He sent His word into the grave and pulled him back to life. John 11

2. Jesus was passing by and wanted to eat of a tree but there was no fruit, he cursed that tree and in less than 24 hours it withered away. Mark 11:14

3. Elizabeth the mother of John had passed child bearing age and boom God visited her and she had hers. Luke 1:7,24,57

4. Job lost everything but got supernatural restoration for all he lost. Job 42:12

5. The woman with an issue of blood for 12 years haven spent all her savings and wealth went broke but a step of faith toward Jesus,  that mysterious sickness that defiled medical intervention was arrested.

6. The paralytic man that was by the pool of Bethesda for 38 years was healed.

These and many more shows that there is nothing too hard for God.

 

Reasons why nothing is

hard for God:

 

1. Because He existed before everything was created

2. Because He is the all powerful and all knowing God

3. Because He has the solution and He is the solution Himself

Keys to enjoying the power of God that changes hard situations:

1. Have faith in God

Mark 11:22-23 KJV

"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. [23] For verily I say unto you, That the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith."

Faith anchored in God is one anchored in the realm of possibilities. Faith anchored on flesh, self, and human abilities is one anchored in the realm of impossibility.

Luke 1:37 KJV

"For with God nothing shall be impossible."

2. Have a deep connection with the Holy Spirit. 

A Spirit filled life is one of possibilities. 

Zechariah 4:6 KJV

"Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts."

There many things that cannot be accomplished, changed or done when you operate in the flesh. It will take a switch into the supernatural to get it done. 

3. Get connected and rooted in the word of God. 

Hebrews 4:12 KJV

"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

If it wasn't difficult for the Word of God to create the earth. It won't be hard for His Word to fix every hard situations in your life.

4. Prayer

Is a supernatural tool to accessing the supernatural. 

 Hebrews 4:16 KJV

"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."

I want to encourage you today not to give up. God is handling that hard situation today.

PRAYER OF FAITH

1. Lord, thank You for revealing Yourself to me as One whom nothing is hard for. I comprehend and receive the performance of this word in my life today

2. Every hard situation in my life right now is turned around and solved in Jesus Name 

From the Teaching Ministry of Dr Joel Dabbas 

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RECOVERY AND EXISTENCE IN GLORY

 iProphesy February 2023 Edition 

With Dr. Joel Dabbas 

RECOVERY AND EXISTENCE IN GLORY

Psalm 8:1-5; 1st Samuel 4:21-22

God created man and crowned him with glory

Glory is the essence of a man

Why did God crown man with glory?

I. So that your life and existence will be praise worthy.

• People should look at you and say praise God

II. So that your life will be one of distinction 

• Glory upon you was to make your life alien to failure 

III. So that your life will be full of splendor 

IV. So that your life will be full of majestic beauty

• A life that has no business with ugliness 

V. So that you live a life if excellence

• Magnificent excellence is seen wherever glory is found 

One of the greatest attacks on men is the attack on their glory. 

Know that God placed something on you that the devil envies and so he will want to attack

That is why God must shield you (Psalm 3:3)

Some categories of glory:

1. Crowned glory (Psalm 8:5)

• There is something on your head and destiny called glory 

That is why you must not be careless with your life 

2. Inherited glory (Proverbs 3:35)

• This glory that can be impacted upon a person 

3. Spoilt glory (Zechariah 11:3)

• Pride can spoil a persons glory

• A lifestyle alien to Gods kingdom puts your glory at risk

4. Countenance glory (2 Corinthians 3:7)

• Your appearance can carry glory

• There are people when they appear, their Countenance carries shame, carries dislike, carries dishonor, carries a mark that allows men to dispise them.

Prophetic Decree: From Zion today, your Countenance is carrying Glory in Jesus Name 

5. Departed Glory (1 Samuel 4:21-22)

• There are many whose glory has departed or left them, that is why their life is ordinary and empty. 

6. Celestial glory (1st Corinthians 15:14).

7. Terrestrial glory (1st Corinthians 15:14)

Glory is God's endorsement on your life to help you life a life free of shame

Wherever glory is in existence honour will be present 

How to recover and exist in glory:

1. The presence of God (1 Samuel 4:21-22

2. Solid relationship with God (Psalm 8:5)

3. Prayer (Psalm 57:11)

4. Sinless existence (Romans 3:23)

Prayer points

1. Thank You Lord for gifting me the month of February 2023. To You alone be all the glory in Jesus Name 

2. My Father by the blood of Jesus restore my glory in Jesus Name 

3. Awake my glory now (Psalm 57:11)

4. Anywhere my glory is trapped come out now

5. Any attack on my glory, in the name of Jesus I am delievered 

6. Anyone using my glory and making me exist in the shadow of myself I curse you now and take back my glory

7. From today, I refuse existence in shame in Jesus Name 

8. Father lift my hearts up and let my glory manifest 

9. O Lord, I prophesy by Your Spirit that February 2023 is opening new frontliners of supernatural favour, open doors and goodness to me

10. I refuse negative events this month

11. O Lord, concerning Nigerias' election in the 25th on February 2023. I decree darkness will not overcome darkness 

12. Anyone who thinks their influence, power and money will make them win. O Lord of heavens army put them to shame

13. Give the electorate wisdom and a directed heart to vote Your will in this election 

14. We refuse rioting and killings in Nigeria in the month of February in Jesus Name

THE NORMAL CHRISTIAN LIFE

 THE NORMAL CHRISTIAN LIFE

From the Word And Teaching Ministry of Dr. Joel Dabbas 

There are many misconception about who a Christian is. Because of this, many have truly aligned to the essence of this lofty description of being a CHRISTIAN. Some think it is just being part of a religious sect who have the cross has their emblem and go to a building atleast once a week to worship today. And by this many live theor lives on the premise of this definition(s).

A CHRISTIAN is a person who has been infused with the very life of Christ. It is not a religious affiliation. It is carrying the true nature, culture and tradition of the God here on earth. It is to represent God bodily.

The CHRISTIAN Life is a life of passion and desire for God and His true manifestation on earth. A CHRISTIAN seeks this everyday. That is why a Christian does not just talk about God but make bold God expressions everywhere. Out of such flows the life of God.
Galatians 2:20 " It is no longer i that liveth but Christ who lives through me. The life that I now live in the body I leave through the faith of the Son of God who loves me and gave Himself for me." In essence the Life of a CHRISTIAN is the life of CHRIST. CHRIST means the Anointed One. So the life of a Christian is the Anointed life. To be Anointed is to smeared by God. It is to be rubbed through and through by God. It is like smearing your bread with butter. As a believer your living is an Anointed one. It is a life thoroughly touched by God.

You see!! It is not just about bearing a Bible name, or going to Church. The foundation of being a Christian is carrying the life of Christ.

The life of a CHRISTIAN is a life of faith. Romans 1:17 KJV
"For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
Faith is carrying the substance of God in your spirit. Hebrews 11:1 says that "Faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen but believed." Most times we be little faith to getting money or physical things. But faith is life of the spirit man. It is by it we live. By it we carry the substance of God in us. You want to carry the nature, virtue, character, abilities and possibilities of God inside you? You must live by faith.

The life of a CHRISTIAN is one Sacrifice. Acts 15:26 KJV
"Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." You see! To live for God in this dirty and wicked world. You will expect that the prince of darkness (the devil) won't leave you to yourself. You will expect attacks. If you are not attacked by the devil as a believer, you have some of his things in you.

The normal CHRISTIAN LIFE is one that is dead to sin.
Romans 6:11 KJV "Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord."
No one can be alive in sin and alive in God.
Romans 6:1-2 KJV
"What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? [2] God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?"
My beloved friend, you have struggled with that bondage of sin. And the devil is styling and sugar-coating it to look as though your life is ok. I tell you it is a sin.
I read an article on globalmissionawareness.com By Leif Hetland he wrote and said "I remember being at a revival in Toronto. People stood in lines for hours to be healed and set free.  One man became so convicted that he ran to his car to burn his stash of porn videos. He couldn’t stand it anymore because Heaven was burning the hell out of him. Pure Love penetrated his temple and changed him forever!"
The normal CHRISTIAN LIFE is one exposed to Divine fire, that burns every chaff of sin out our lives.

I ask God today, to prune you to live for Him always in Jesus Name.

Prayer: O Lord, I have been too nominal and out of alignment for too long. I return to live YOUR life again. Help me to live it to the fullest in Jesus Name 

•Lord, help me to reveal You accurately to my generation in every way in Jesus name 

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DON’T COMPLAIN

 

DON'T COMPLAIN 

"And blessed is he , whosoever shall not be offended in me." Luke 7:23 KJV

Life they say is not a bed of roses; there are phases of the bloom and beauty; and certainly there are phases of the thong. Even Jesus on the way to fulfilling His assignment wore the crown of thongs.

Now, for some people when things are not going well they complain. To complain is to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; or to find fault.

Complain is to come plain but with a negative tone. God is also touched by our mannerisms. Mannerisms triggers reactions physically and also spiritually. Manner can either trigger manna or sure blessings.

Complaining is wrong use of spiritual language and a bad way of communicating with God

Complaining is an act of faithlessness and hopelessness. When people loose hope in God and His promises they begin to complain: they find fault in God. Job for instance faced many forms of suffering. He lost his children and wealth in a single day. He was then struck with painful sores over his entire body. After this time, his wife added to the pain by saying, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” (Job 2:9).

In short, Job’s wife was saying, “Give up!” she was telling him to express dissatisfaction with God. Bankruptcy of faith, and believe results in complaints and dissatisfaction in God.

But beloved, I urge you never give up on God because He won't give up on you. No matter your situation now, God has not forgotten you. Isaiah 49:15 KJV says that
"Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee."

Let's see Scriptural examples of those who complained and how God responded to them:
A. The mixed multitude amongst the Children of Israel complained about food
1] Now the people complained about their troubles in the hearing of the Lord. When the Lord heard it, His anger burned. The fire of the Lord burned among them, and destroyed some around the outer parts of the tents. 
2] Then the people cried to Moses and he prayed to the Lord, and the fire went out. 
3] So the name of that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the Lord burned among them." (Numbers 11:1-3 NLV)
God’s reaction is a show that God dislikes complain.

B. Elijah
This very powerful prophet of God got a point that he began to complain.

"And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

14] And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
[15] And the Lord said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael to be king over Syria:
[16] And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.
[17] And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay.
[18] Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him." 1 Kings 19:10; 14-18 KJV

God’s reply to Elijah was not His conventional way of responding to him. God was saying to Elijah since you are tired and complaining, go and anoint Elisha, Jehu and Hazael. The meaning of this is that what Elijah was complaining about, he was actually equipped to handle. Elijah was actually anointed to handle Jezebel and all the demons she works with but instead of digging inwards to activate these abilities, he was looking at the physical happenings.

After these assignments, was the end of Elijah's ministry.

Beloved, God us big on complaints. He does not take it for light. His rod is against complainers.

How to handle hard seasons that may drag you to complain:

1. Put on the garment of praise
Praising God in very difficult times is sacrifice and sacrifice moves God

2. Go into the word the more
There is an instant pill of hope over despair that is waiting for you in Scripture you. Go get it.

"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." 2 Corinthians 1:20 KJV

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14:18 KJV

3. Pray
Prayer is the sink where you can pour your heart to God
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Philippians 4:6 KJV

4. Fire up and refire your faith

Finally, God does not respond to complain but to faith.

I pray for you may God turn things around in your life in Jesus Name 

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