Hosea 4:6 (KJV)

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

In a court of law, ignorance is never a valid excuse. Sadly, many Christians are ignorant of the truths of scripture. Consequently, they live ordinary lives plagued by pain, poverty, lack, and struggle. Not because it’s God’s will, but because they’re unaware of what belongs to them.

The Bible is clear: God’s people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, not because the enemy is too powerful, but because they’re unequipped to resist him. The Word of God is your arsenal. By reading and meditating on it, you gain the spiritual weaponry to defeat every attack of the devil. Refuse to live beneath your inheritance. Walk in the power and promises of God’s Word!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am a studious Christian! Through reading the Word of God, I am equipping myself for battle. When I read the Word, the enemy doesn’t stand a chance! Glory be to God. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Isaiah 5:13

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 90

Joshua 10-12; John 2

Luke 10:19 (KJV)

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

There’s a pandemic of Christians who fail to realise the power they possess to change their circumstances. Many respond passively to life, allowing circumstances to dictate their outcomes, instead of enforcing change. Statements such as “What will be, will be” or “If it’s mine, it will come to me” are lies from the enemy designed to block your inheritance.

As one who is born of God, you’ve been given authority and power to overthrow every plan and evil imagination of the enemy. You can call into existence all that Christ has given you. This means you can declare your prosperity, divine health, and command every kind of blessing to come rushing into your life. Take hold of God’s Word today, walk in its reality, and witness your life change forever.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I can never be blindsided! No circumstance is beyond my ability to change. I am not a reactive Christian; I cause things to react! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Philippians 4:13

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 89

Joshua 7-9; John 1:29-51

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

There is a realm beyond the natural, a realm of glory where God’s Word is the supreme foundation. In this higher reality, the only laws that operate come from the Word of God. Through Christ, you now belong to that realm, and God has given you His Word to train you for life above worldly circumstances. So, never say, “I’m under the circumstances”, that can never be your reality. In Christ, you live above every evil circumstance.

To fully walk in this higher state of being, your mind must daily submit to God’s Word. By subjecting your flesh to God's divine truth, you break free from the world’s patterns of sickness, lack, depression and misfortune, and step into your new reality of abundance and flourishing.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I live above the circumstances! I live a life far removed from the trouble the world faces. I was born into a realm of God’s glory! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Ephesians 2:6

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 87

Joshua 1-3; Mark 16

2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV)

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.

In these last days, ministers worldwide emphasise the vital importance of winning souls by bringing people out of darkness into the light of God's dear Son, Jesus Christ. However, many Christians only share the Gospel when it feels convenient, rather than when the Holy Spirit prompts them to do so. Today's verse reminds us it's our duty to be ready to share our faith, in and out of season.

God doesn’t operate according to our preferred schedule. When the Holy Spirit prompts you to speak, don’t wait until the time feels right, act! Jesus, our perfect example, boldly spoke the Word, regardless of those who wished Him harm. Refuse to compromise what Scripture makes clear. Don’t ignore the Spirit’s prompting to reach someone with the gospel. Choose conviction over convenience.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I’m always prepared to spread the message of Jesus Christ to anybody, anywhere, at any time! Fear of rejection will never block my conviction to help others. Like Jesus, I choose conviction over convenience! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 Peter 3:15

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 86

Deuteronomy 32-34; Mark 15:25-47

Job 22:28 (KJV)

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Many Christians have misrepresented the true meaning and importance of what Scripture teaches about the power of speech. Confessions are not just about staying positive or avoiding negativity, it’s about aligning your words with the truth of God’s Word. Today’s verse reminds us that when we decree in agreement with God's Word, we activate His will in the natural realm.

Confession isn’t about mindless repetition like a parrot. It’s powerful only when your words reflect what God says about you. So, what does He say? He says He came that you might prosper and be in good health. That you have authority over principalities and powers. That you are not of this world. Declare it boldly! It's not just true spiritually; it's real for you in the physical world as well.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

The words I speak are fully aligned with God’s Word. As I confess what Scripture says about my life, I cause those truths to manifest in the physical, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

2 Corinthians 4:13

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 85

Deuteronomy 30-31; Mark 15:1-24

Joshua 6:2 (KJV)

And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.

The physical realm is governed by what takes place in the spiritual. So, before you can possess what Christ has given you, you must first see it manifest spiritually, not seeing with natural eyes, but through the eyes of the spirit. This is one of the governing principles of the Kingdom.

In today’s verse, Joshua recounts the events leading up to the battle of Jericho. Before any troop was mobilised or any weapon drawn, God declared that the city was already delivered into his hands. All Joshua needed to do was see it first.

God has released all you need to prosper and flourish. See it manifested in the spiritual realm through prayer and reading His Word, and it will surely take shape in the natural.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I see prosperity, divine health, windows of opportunity, and blessings have been given into my hand! I’ve already won the battle against the enemy in every area of my life. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Genesis 13:14–15

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 84

Deuteronomy 28-29; Mark 14:37-72

James 1:22 (NLT)

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

Did you know your standard of living, especially regarding prosperity and health, is entirely up to you? No matter how faithful or devoted to God you are, He won’t simply gift you health or wealth. These are not rewards, they're results of applying His Word.

God has given you His Word with the expectation that, through its application, every promise He made will manifest in your life. Yet many Christians, ignorant of this principle, adopt a false belief that “bad things always happen to good people.”

The truth is, while one's commitment to God has value, it doesn't determine the quality of one's Christian experience. The application of scriptural principles does. God has already given you the power and authority to change your life. The real question is, will you use it?

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

My success is all up to me! God has already provided the resources for me to succeed. This year, I will utilise all He has given me in Jesus’ mighty Name! Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Luke 10:19

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 83

Deuteronomy 25-27; Mark 14:1-36

Psalm 37:1-2 (NIV)

Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.

Many live under the false impression that the Church lags behind the world socially, leading them to admire those holding high positions in the kingdom of darkness. However, scripture is clear. Someone may possess great wealth and influence, but when you know who and whose you are, the status of any man pales in comparison.

By admiring the ungodly, you open yourself to their influence and, by extension, to Satan, gradually adopting worldly habits over righteousness. In Christ, you possess far greater wealth, status, and authority than anyone aligned with darkness. You are not merely better equipped; you are a thousand times more prepared and empowered to overcome every challenge the enemy presents.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I refuse to envy the lifestyle of the ungodly! I’ll never yield to the enemy’s influence. No matter the power those of the world may hold, I serve a God who is bigger and greater than them all! Praise the Lord. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 John 4:4

365 BIBLE CHALLENGE – DAY 82

Deuteronomy 22-24; Mark 13:21-37