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  • EPISODE 969 – EXPECT OPPOSITIONS

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    Until you focus on the Lord as your inward satisfaction, you will be easily distracted when confronted by challenges.
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Friday, 19th September, 2025

    EXPECT OPPOSITIONS

    “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries” 

    1 Corinthians 16:9 (KJV)

    Beloved, you should not be surprised when you are confronted by challenges because of the gospel.

    Men whose eyes have been blinded by the adversary will always oppose God’s Kingdom plan.

    The more you see darkness in a place, the greater the need to spread the gospel wherever you go or move to, and identify opportunities to share the gospel.
    This was something Jesus and the early saints frequently utilised. And even in our day, those who are doing well with the gospel have sharpened their skills to identify doors of opportunity, to spread the gospel.
     
    Look at this:
    “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few” Matthew 9:35-37 (KJV)
     
    Do you see it? The moment our Lord Jesus saw the multitudes, He saw the opportunity or the need to get souls saved.
     
    When you see people, you must identify the need and the opportunity to spread the gospel. Wherever you go or find yourself, there are opportunities to get many saved.
     
    Don’t be threatened by an impending opposition when you identify a door of opportunity.
    Be determined to make the most of such opportunities, as the Holy Spirit inspires you.
    You will see from the opening verse that Paul did not fret; he was ready to stay in order to utilise the great door which was opened unto him.
     
    “Regardless, I will remain in Ephesus until the feast of Pentecost. There’s an amazing door of opportunity standing wide open for me to minister here, even though there are many who oppose and stand against me.” 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 (TPT).
     
    He decided to stay for more days in Ephesus, to minister there, even though there were many who opposed and stood against him.
    We will later find out that the gospel grew so much in the city of Ephesus and prevailed. (See Acts 19:1-20)
     
    Always have this in mind:

    DARKNESS CANNOT PUT OUT THE BLAZING LIFE-LIGHT! (John 1:5, Message Bible).

    Light doesn’t automatically shine in dark places; you must intentionally cause it to shine.

    Jesus said, “Let your light so shine” (Matthew 5:16).
     
    The purpose of light is to shine in the darkness. Greater lights are needed to shine in the darkest places.
     
    The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty; thus, we must invade and saturate such places with the blazing life-light.
     
    We don’t crawl backwards just because of the violence of darkness. The life-light is the love-light, and it is the greatest force of victory.

    Beloved, take advantage of every opportunity to spread the gospel without fear of opposition, for the Lord is with you.

    Shalom!
    DIG DEEPER
    (Isaiah 66:5; Luke 6:22; John 15:21; Acts 19:8; 1 Corinthians 15:2; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10)
     
    WE PRAY
    That no matter the opposition which will confront us, we shall not cast away our confidence in God and that we will remain resolute and indefatigable to work towards the Kingdom goals or targets given us.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Jeremiah 31-33

    2 YEARS PLAN
    1 Samuel 22

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I am a terror to the forces of darkness.
     
    – I conquer and win more territories for the Lord.
     
    – The Lord is with me therefore I fear no evil.
     
    – I don’t walk in fear.
     
    – No matter the oppositions I face, I refuse to give in.
     
    – I remain strong in the Lord.
     
    Oh Hallelujah, Gloreeeey!!!

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  • EPISODE 868 – DARKNESS CANNOT PUT OUT THE BLAZING LIFE-LIGHT!

    EPISODE 868 – DARKNESS CANNOT PUT OUT THE BLAZING LIFE-LIGHT!

    CHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY

    The Love-Life Agency

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    Where there is doubt there is no faith. Where there is no faith, there cannot be the enjoyment of God’s inheritance. Beloved, refuse to walk in doubt.
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    “Regardless, I will remain in Ephesus until the feast of Pentecost. There’s an amazing door of opportunity standing wide open for me to minister here, even though there are many who oppose and stand against me.” 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 (TPT).
     
    He decided to stay for more days in Ephesus, to minister there, even though there were many who opposed and stood against him.
     
    We will later find out that the gospel grew so much in the city of Ephesus and prevailed. (See Acts 19:1-20)
     
    Always have this in mind:

    DARKNESS CANNOT PUT OUT THE BLAZING LIFE-LIGHT! (John 1:5, Message Bible).

    Light doesn’t automatically shine in dark places; you must intentionally cause it to shine.

    Jesus said, “Let your light so shine” (Matthew 5:16).
     
    The purpose of light is to shine in the darkness. Greater lights are needed to shine in the darkest places.
     
    The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty, thus, we must invade and saturate such places with the blazing life-light.
     
    We don’t crawl backwards just because of the violence of darkness. The life-light is the love-light, and it is the greatest force of victory.

    Beloved, take advantage of every opportunity to spread the gospel without fear of opposition, for the Lord is with you.

    Shalom!
    DIG DEEPER
    (Isaiah 66:5; Luke 6:22; John 15:21; Acts 19:8; 1 Corinthians 15:2; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10)
     
    WE PRAY
    That no matter the opposition which will confront us, we shall not cast away our confidence in God and that we will remain resolute and indefatigable to work towards the Kingdom goals or targets given us.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Job 36-38

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Deuteronomy 4

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I am a terror to the forces of darkness.
     
    – I conquer and win more territories for the Lord.
     
    – The Lord is with me therefore I fear no evil.
     
    – I don’t walk in fear.
     
    – No matter the oppositions I face, I refuse to give in.
     
    – I remain strong in the Lord.
     
    Oh Hallelujah, Gloreeeey!!!

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  • EPISODE 829 – LEAD YOUR SPHERE 1

    EPISODE 829 – LEAD YOUR SPHERE 1

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    HURRAAAAY! BLESSED NEW MONTH. THIS MONTH OF MAY WILL BE A SEASON WHERE THE WISDOM OF GOD WILL EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE. _________________________________________________________________ Maybe you are looking forward to what to do specifically this month and what to focus on. I have a word for you. Yes, you, take advantage of the special grace of God dispensed to increase your influence. Let your impact be felt within your sphere. It can be your school, your home, your workplace, your city among your peers, etc.
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Thursday, 1st May, 2025

    LEAD YOUR SPHERE 1

    “But we will not boast beyond our measure, but within the measure of the area of influence which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you.”

    2 Corinthians 10:13 (Legacy Standard Bible)

    There are many people who assume they are not called to lead. And some of these thought patterns stem from an age long philosophy.

    Which simply emphasises the concept that “Not all are born to lead…”

    The question is, can we confirm this concept as the concept and ideology of God?

    Did God create some people to be leaders and others to be followers?

    Before the creation of man, God communicated His concept of who man is:

    “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26 (ESV)

    Man was not made to be inferior. Man was made to lead, to rule and to have dominion.

    God is not just a creator, He is also the King of the universe.
    To be made in the image and likeness of God is to have the quality or capacity to function as a leader.

    If you are reading this now, I want you to know that God designed you to be a leader.

    You may not have all the qualities to function as a high-level leader or a great leader, but you must understand that you have the ability to lead.

    And if you have the ability to lead, then you can become a great leader or rise to a high level of leadership when you are able to strengthen your weaknesses and sharpen your strengths.

    Every human being has a certain level of capacity to lead. However, the moment you develop faith in God and submit your heart to Him, you begin to journey into true Kingdom leadership.

    You can fully operate or function according to God’s design, to the degree to which you respond to Him in faith.

    When God looks at you, He sees one with the capacity to lead.

    Abraham lived all his life as an ordinary man until God called him out of his kindred. That call of God moved Abraham from his comfort zone and limited thoughts to become a great patriarch and a leader of many generations.

    Gideon never saw himself as a mighty man or as a leader. But when God looked at him, He saw a mighty leader (Judges 6:12).

    The disciples of Jesus lived as ordinary youths, but within them is the capacity to function as Kingdom leaders. Through an effective discipleship program for three years, Jesus nurtured His disciples to become conduits of a great global and transgenerational movement. 

    He was able to establish an eternal mandate (the Church) on earth through these young men. He sent them out to go forth into all the world (every sphere of influence) to make disciples and transform them into transformational leaders. (Matthew 28:19).

    This is the charge for every believer: we are called into Christ and mandated to function as transgenerational leaders, raising more Kingdom leaders and making an eternal impact.

    Jesus calls you the light of the world, a city set on a hill.

    This is who you are!

    As a light, you have to shine and illuminate the very place you find yourself.

    Your sphere is your world, and God has designed and deposited into you the ability to lead in the sphere He has placed you in.

    You are not called to lead tomorrow, you have the mandate to lead now. You are not going to become a leader, you are a leader now.

    Take a stand today and lead your world.

    DIG DEEPER
    (1 Peter 2:9; Matthew 5:13-16; Isaiah 60:1-3; Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16)
     
    WE PRAY
    We pray that we shall grow and be sharpened to function as true Kingdom leaders in our world.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    1 Chronicles 19-21

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Numbers 3

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I have been called to lead my generation.
     
    – I have the capacity to lead.
     
    – I am conscious of this calling.
     
    – I have a determined mind and heart to always walk in the fulfillment of this call.
     
    – I refuse to be distracted.
     
    – I refuse to allow anyone or anything despise me as a youth.
     
    – Many look up to me for inspiration, hope and encouragement.
     
    – I am the centre of attraction in my generation.
     
    – I am a satisfaction to many.
     
    – I partner with God in lifting up many from the negatives influences of this world.
     
    – I am a Leader today.
     
    Oh, Thank you Lord Jesus!

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  • EPISODE 820 – MANIFEST HIS GLORY

    EPISODE 820 – MANIFEST HIS GLORY

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    Dear Disciple of Jesus, do what the Lord tells you to do through His word, not what the world informs. Selah.
    Apostle Bennie
    Author

    Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025

    MANIFEST HIS GLORY

    “And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.”

    2 Cor. 3:18 (Amplified)

    When you were born again, the Lord made you a partaker of His glory.

    The glory of God is in you.

    The glory of God is the beauty and excellence of God revealed in your life.
    The manifestation of God’s glory is to be seen in every aspect of your life.
    Wherever Jesus went and whatever He did, there was the manifestation of the glory of God.

    John said, “…we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NKJV)

    Whatever you share with Christ becomes the reality of who you are. As you share in the glory of God in Christ Jesus, you also become the glory of God.

    As a partaker of the glory of God, you are also designed to show forth or make known His glory in all things.

    “But you are God’s chosen treasure—priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own. He did this so that you would broadcast his glorious wonders throughout the world.” 1 Peter 2:9 (TPT).

    As a partaker of the glory of God, you are mandated to broadcast or announce, or showcase the glory which you have received.

    This is the purpose of your calling.

    He called you out of darkness, corruption, defeat, failure and brought you into His marvellous light (to make you a light being) that His glory will be seen in you.

    You have a duty to bring many to the knowledge of the classic grandeur of God.
    The wisdom of God is an expression of God’s glory. The love of God, His goodness, prosperity, peace, healing virtues and power are all expressions of God’s glory.

    Remember, the glory of God is the expression of God.

    God’s glory or excellence, and beauty must be seen in how you love, speak, and handle situations or responsibilities.

    God, who is Spirit and invisible, can be seen and experienced through you. As the embodiment of the glory of God, anyone who interacts with you must behold the majestic excellence of God.

    Your words must be full of wisdom and grace. Your work ethic at the office must be a reflection of God’s creativity and excellence.

    Anyone who sees you must see the effulgence of Christ.

    Get this:

    You don’t manifest the glory of God just by shouting “Gloryyyyyy!!!”

    It’s great to celebrate the glory of God and rejoice in it.

    However, you manifest the glory of God by showcasing the beautiful heart of God to your world.

    Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (1 Peter 4:11; Isaiah 43:21; Isaiah 60:1 -3; Romans 11:36; Psalm 33:3)
     
    WE PRAY
    – That we shall have the mindset and consciousness that our lives are showcase of the glory of God to all men.

    – That in everything we do and everywhere we go, the tangible manifestation of God’s glory will be seen.

    – And that every aspect of our lives will be saturated in the beauty and excellence of God.

    In the glorious name of Jesus.

    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    2 Kings 17-19

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Leviticus 21

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – The glory of God is seen in me.
     
    – I have been called out of darkness, failure, corruption and brought you into God’s marvelous light.
     
    –  As men interacts with me, they behold the majestic excellence of God.
     
    – My words are full of wisdom and grace.
     
    – Anyone who sees me, sees the effulgence of Christ.
     
    – I manifest the glory of God.
     
    – I am a blessing to my world.
     
    Oh glory to God!!! Hallelujah!!!!

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  • EPISODE 779 – BE WATCHFUL AS THE LORD COMES 2

    EPISODE 779 – BE WATCHFUL AS THE LORD COMES 2

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    A true friend doesn’t take pride in the failure of others. A true friend is a shield of strength. Maintain a company of friends who inspire you with the vision of God and direct your passion towards the Lord. Shalom!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Wednesday, 12th March, 2025
     

    BE WATCHFUL AS THE LORD COMES 2

    “Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.” 

    1 Thessalonians 5:6 (KJV)

    The apostle Paul wasn’t admonishing the brethren to be watchful because the coming of the Lord was going to be a day of terror for the believers.

    As we have discussed previously, the coming of the Lord will not be as a thief creeps upon his target.

    As a believer you are in the light and not in darkness.
    This is your advantage.
    Which means every believer must look forward to the coming of the Lord with great joy and hope.

    To be “watchful” is from the Greek word, “grēgoreō”, “must stay alert.” To “not sleep”. It can also mean to stay awake and be vigilant.

    This is mainly about your spiritual awareness and consciousness. To be this alert or vigilant also means to remain active and not be complacent.

    To be watchful is not about looking on without doing nothing till the Lord comes.
    The proof that you are watchful involves being actively engaged in the pursuit of God’s purpose and living a life which causes men to glorify Him.

    To sleep is to be in active in the things of the Spirit, to be complacent and uninterested in the things of Christ. As believers in Christ, we have a mandate to live a life of purpose and with a sense of urgency.

    Beloved in Christ, the key items which distinguish you from the children of darkness includes:
    – The New life you have received in Christ
    – Your identity in Christ
    – Your position in Christ
    – Your disposition in Christ

    And that is not all.

    The practical living of the life you have received also distinguishes you from the people of the world.

    As children of light, how we live is what makes people see the light we carry.

    As part of we living the faith life, our demonstration of readiness for the day of the coming of Lord, distincts us from the world. In contrasts with those who belong to the night and darkness, Paul the apostle urges believers through his epistle to live in a manner that reflects their true identity.

    You don’t have to be spiritually asleep like the rest of the world who are in darkness.

    Utilize every resource God has given you to execute His purpose for you here on Earth. Make everyday count, spread the goodnews of Jesus to all men.

    Get men saved and transformed through the knowledge of Christ.

    Intercede in prayer for the salvation of souls.

    Jesus is coming and get busy for His coming. Don’t fold your arms, make a difference in someone’s life.

    Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (1 Corinthians 16:13; Matthew 24:4-5; 1 Peter 5:8; Hebrews 2:1)
     
    WE PRAY
    That we shall remain actively focused on the assignment of the Lord and live the life which honors Him as evidence of our watchfulness and readiness for His coming.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    Joshua 23 – 24
    Judges 1

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Exodus 21

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:

    – I am of the light and I grow and live daily in this consciousness.
     
    – The coming of the Lord does not create fear and chaos in my heart, rather joy and gladness.
     
    – Through me many that are in darkness are turning to the Lord that their hearts will be illuminated.
     
    – I don’t fold my arms, I make a difference in the lives of many.
     
    Thank you Lord Jesus!

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  • EPISODE 777 – THE CALMNESS OF THE LORD’S COMING

    EPISODE 777 – THE CALMNESS OF THE LORD’S COMING

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    If you are in Christ, you are justified and you have peace with God. You don’t need a strange regalia to walk in the corridors of the Spirit. As you have been justified, you have the right standing with God. You can walk in the corridors of Heaven as Jesus, for you have His righteousness. Hallelujah!
    Apostle Bennie
    Author
    Monday, 10th March, 2025
     

    THE CALMNESS OF THE LORD’S COMING

    “But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.”

    1 Thessalonians 5:4 (KJV)

    Within certain circles, the coming of the Lord is seen as a day of doom and sudden destruction upon all men.

    Most people read the first few verses of 1 Thessalonians 5, and jump into quick conclusions without the patience of understanding the crust of Paul’s message.

    The first epistle of Paul the apostle to the Thessalonians was mainly written to encourage, establish, instruct and to inspire hope in the heart of the saints.

    It wasn’t an epistle that had any determination to communicate doom and destruction.

    A proper look at the verses 2 and 3 (within the context of the chapter) will help you understand what those words meant. While you read the verse 3, take note of the pronoun “they”.

    “For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 (KJV)

    To help you understand, “they” is the third-person plural subject pronoun. It is used in the subject position to refer to a group of two or more people or things.

    When Paul the apostle wrote that, “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape“

    The pronoun used clearly indicated that he wasn’t referring to the saints. He was talking about the unbelieving ones. Their peace and safety are in themselves or their self-efforts and the systems they have created. Meanwhile, true and perfect peace is only found in Christ. Any seemingly peace outside Christ is no peace at all. It is only in Christ we enjoy living hope.

    This also means that the day of the Lord will surely come as a thief to those not of the faith. The day of the Lord shall not come to those who are of faith as a thief.

    Paul the apostle was clear on this, read the verse 4-5:

    “But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.” 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5 (KJV)

    Jesus is truly coming again, and to those who are in darkness they shall be overtaken unexpectedly, as a thief.

    However, to the believer in Christ, it’s going to be peaceful. It’s going to be the full realization of our hope, which is Christ.

    When you got born again in Christ, you were translated by God from the power of darkness to the Kingdom of His dear Son. It was a translation from the influence of darkness into the domain of light. When you came into light, you were illuminated and also became a light being.

    “But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.” Ephesians 5:13 (Berean Standard Bible)

    As you are of the light, the thoughts of the coming of the Lord must not create chaos and fear in your heart.

    It must be a glorious moment, you look up to see. Your heart must be calm and comforted on this matter.

    Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (Colossians 1:13; Ephesians 5:8; Romans 16:15; Matthew 24:37-39; Romans 13:12)
     
    WE PRAY
    – That we shall grow and live in the consciousness of our reality as people of the light.

    – That those who are in darkness shall turn to the Lord that their hearts shall be illuminated.

    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2025
    1 YEAR PLAN
    Joshua 17 – 19

    2 YEARS PLAN
    Exodus 19

    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I am of the light and I grow and live daily in this consciousness.
     
    – The coming of the Lord does not create fear and chaos in my heart, rather joy and gladness.
     
    – Through me many that are in darkness are turning to the Lord that their hearts will be illuminated.
     
    Thank you Lord Jesus!

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