Pastor Ben Ochola

THE RESURRECTION POWER Exodus 2:11-15Moses was raised in the palace and groomed to be the next pharaoh. But as he grew up, his heart was stirred up in regard to the call; he had no peace because of the oppression that his brothers were going through. Betrayed by his brothers, Moses, the one chosen and called of God to be a deliverer of God's people ended up in the wilderness. At that time, all his dreams seemed dead.However, his call was reawakened when he heard the voice of God and his forty years of frustration in the wilderness were about to come to an end.*Exodus 3:1-10 ...[6] Moreover, He said, "I am the God of your father--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look upon God. [7] And the LORD said: "I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows. [8] So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians,...**[9] Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel has come to Me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. [10] Come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt."*When Moses thought his dream was over, God resurrected it and used him to deliver an entire nation from bondage single-handedly. Your dream will not die because you have God who is the resurrection and life. *Ezekiel 37:11-12*Like Ezekiel, you may have lost hope to the extent that you don't know whether to believe, and you may have become a reproach that all that people see in your life are "dry bones." Nonetheless, God will help you fulfill your destiny as long as you stay in His presence for the dreams and desires you have are given by Him.*2 Corinthians 1:8-10*Apostle Paul also got to a moment where he despaired and his dreams were shuttered. God brought him and the people he was with to a situation of death such that they didn't trust in themselves but in Him who resurrects the dead.You will never know the resurrection power unless there is death in your life. Each of us must experience "a type of death" so we can attract this power into our lives.*Acts 27:20-24* The great Apostle Paul couldn't calm the storm; he had reached that place where he had to let go. Nevertheless, it was at the moment of hopelessness that the angel showed up.Do not be afraid, you must fulfill destiny therefore nothing will take you out before your time. Even great men of God got to that place of hopelessness at one time but God came through for them. He will also come through for you. Remember, God is not dead but alive. If He hasn't said that it is over, then it is not. *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*

REST IN GOD. *Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.* From the time Adam and Eve rebelled against God in the Garden of Eden, rest became strange to man. It is unfortunate that up to today, many have not yet known the rest that comes from Jesus. The world chases after material things, trying to look for something that can bring satisfaction, yet many haven't found it. Our satisfaction can only be found in Jesus which can only be made possible by the help of the Holy Spirit. *John 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth ...* Among God's many virtues, His Holiness and Truthfulness are key platforms in setting a foundation for the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of men. This is for any man or woman who is serious and heartily committed to God and His cause. *Matthew 6:5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.* God's truthfulness and holiness require us not to be hypocrites but to be real, honest, and truthful with Him because that's the only way we can receive the help of His Spirit. So, as you seek the Master, Let your special season of prayer and fasting count for you if you mean what you're doing. You don't have to carry yourself the way you have always done, do something special to show God that you're serious with Him. *Jeremiah 29:13* We cannot come before God halfhearted or double-minded but we must fully dedicate and spend quality time with Him in worship, Word, and prayer which calls for more praying in tongues. *Proverbs 3:5-6* The biggest challenge in the church today is that most people tend to withdraw dependency on God when they attain some level of success and begin to trust more in their experiences and understanding. This is why most don't end well. As for us, let's make up our minds, put Him first and never allow our success to become an enemy of our progress. The higher we go, the lower we should get down on our faces *Psalms 25:9.* *Psalm 51:17* I pray the Holy Spirit will bring us to that place of total dependency on God where we are continually broken and contrite because that's the only posture that will help us to continually receive the help of God to deal with hypocrisy in our lives. Aren't you tired of pleasing men? Be like blind Bartimaeus, he was not afraid of people but cried to Jesus for his sight; the more they tried to shut him down, the more he shouted out. Whom do you want to please? Remember, The rest of God can only be found at the feet of Jesus. Each one of us, regardless of the title or placement God has given us, needs to come to a knowing that we are very close to the conclusion of the time we are in; it's time to work a walk that counts beyond this realm. Walk a walk that will be registered in heaven. If you have decided to follow Jesus, give Him your best because a line is being drawn, and soon, the separation between those who are real and the hypocrites will be made. *Luke 5:2-3* Jesus asked Peter, "Can I use your boat?" Can God use you? Everything we engage in should be used to bring transformation to the people around us. When this becomes the posture of our hearts, the covenant that He gave us in Exodus 34:10 will be real in our lives. There's more to this journey than what we have seen, heard, and known. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you surrender and sustain a posture of true brokenness and contrition of spirit even as we continue to call on His Name. *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA!*

WALKING WITH GOD *Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?* God wants to walk with us but we must be willing to adhere to His instructions to walk with Him. A believer's greatest security is being aware of God's presence in their lives. *Mark 16:19-20* Although the Lord had spoken to the disciples, He continued to work with them because they fulfilled the condition that 'two cannot walk together unless they agree.'" *Genesis 21:9-11 [9] And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. [10] Therefore she said to Abraham, "Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac." [11] And the matter was very displeasing in Abraham's sight because of his son.* Abraham was deeply grieved when Sarah told him to send Ishmael away, and the situation was so contentious that God had to reassure him, promising to make a nation from Ishmael. Though painful, Abraham obeyed because it wasn't God's plan for Ishmael to stay (Genesis 21:14). If we want to walk with God, we must be willing to admit that we are always wrong and God is always right. This is what fearing God means *Genesis 22:1-12* After Ishmael had left, God tested Abraham by telling him to sacrifice to his other son; Isaac. Abraham's heart was broken enough to follow and obey God. Our obedience to God's instructions is proof that we fear Him. If you fear God, the time has come to do whatever He instructs you. *Psalms 62:9, 33:16-17* Where is your confidence and trust? Our aspirations in life must be beyond men because they are all lighter than vapor; we must take our eyes off all that we see and look only unto Jesus. We must reach a place in our hearts where nothing in our lives competes with God. *Psalms 19:13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.* A presumptuous man trusts in their strength, wisdom, etc. David fought many battles and lost none because he never acted presumptuously. He always consulted God, knowing that anything he did without God would fail. We ought to always consult God as long as we are still on this journey, for it is not within our power to direct our steps. We have not traveled this path before, that is why we need His guidance. *Further study* Romans 1:5 Proverbs 21:31 Jeremiah 10:23 Joshua 3:4 *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!* Thank you for joining us this morning. CONTACT US We would be honored to pray with you. Share with us your prayer request by reaching out at +256393248397. ---------- WE LOVE YOU!

WALKING WITH GOD *Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?* God wants to walk with us but we must be willing to adhere to His instructions to walk with Him. A believer's greatest security is being aware of God's presence in their lives. *Mark 16:19-20* Although the Lord had spoken to the disciples, He continued to work with them because they fulfilled the condition that 'two cannot walk together unless they agree.'" *Genesis 21:9-11 [9] And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne to Abraham, scoffing. [10] Therefore she said to Abraham, "Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac." [11] And the matter was very displeasing in Abraham's sight because of his son.* Abraham was deeply grieved when Sarah told him to send Ishmael away, and the situation was so contentious that God had to reassure him, promising to make a nation from Ishmael. Though painful, Abraham obeyed because it wasn't God's plan for Ishmael to stay (Genesis 21:14). If we want to walk with God, we must be willing to admit that we are always wrong and God is always right. This is what fearing God means *Genesis 22:1-12* After Ishmael had left, God tested Abraham by telling him to sacrifice to his other son; Isaac. Abraham's heart was broken enough to follow and obey God. Our obedience to God's instructions is proof that we fear Him. If you fear God, the time has come to do whatever He instructs you. *Psalms 62:9, 33:16-17* Where is your confidence and trust? Our aspirations in life must be beyond men because they are all lighter than vapor; we must take our eyes off all that we see and look only unto Jesus. We must reach a place in our hearts where nothing in our lives competes with God. *Psalms 19:13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.* A presumptuous man trusts in their strength, wisdom, etc. David fought many battles and lost none because he never acted presumptuously. He always consulted God, knowing that anything he did without God would fail. We ought to always consult God as long as we are still on this journey, for it is not within our power to direct our steps. We have not traveled this path before, that is why we need His guidance. *Further study* Romans 1:5 Proverbs 21:31 Jeremiah 10:23 Joshua 3:4 *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*

TAKE HEED OF YOUR HOLY CALLING *2 Timothy 1:8-9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,* When we confess Christ, we secure a holy calling not according to our works but according to God's purpose for us and there is always grace in God to back it up so that we finish the course. God chose and called us out according to 1 Peter 2:9 and there is a reward for those that have been called and lived in their calling. *Romans 14:11-12... So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.* We all have a unique calling: some are called in career, political arena etc and we must give account of how we lived. That is why Apostle Paul admonishes us in Ephesians 5:15-16 to walk circumspectly redeeming the time. We must take heed to the calling that we have received that we may fulfill it. Fulfillment and mounting up in the area of our calling comes from the place of waiting and tarrying at the altar and it is only possible by the help of the Holy Spirit. *John 14:16* *Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered...* There are many weaknesses that we have as believers but the Bible points us to one of them; prayer. Help is available wherever we need it as long as that is where God has called us to be. *Acts 6:1-6, Acts 13:1-3* The apostles understood their calling and gave themselves to the ministry of prayer and the Word. That is how the Holy Spirit was able to help their ministry to grow and redefining their destinies. The place of the altar can never be avoided because it is from that place where we get wisdom on what to do and how to do it. When the Holy Spirit shows you what to do, He also fashions you with the tools to enable you. Some of the tools that we have as a ministry are prayer and the Word. As long as we keep at that place of the altar, the Holy Spirit will continue making us until we manifest and fulfill our calling. *Further Study* Ephesians 1:16-18 *STAY BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED, WE LOVE YOU. PASTOR BEN OCHOLA.!*