by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 25, 2021 | Fasting
“As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God.” Psalm 42:1 There is no heat without fire. The heat shows the intensity of the fire. You cannot be near a burning fire and not feel the effect. Likewise, you cannot be close to God and not...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 25, 2021 | Fasting
“And the angel of the LORD came back the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for you.” 1kings 19:7 Have you ever wondered why you don’t get the expected result for your prayers, desires or hard...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 25, 2021 | Fasting
“For behold, the LORD will come with fire and with His chariots, like a whirlwind, to render His anger with fury, And His rebuke with flames of fire.” Isaiah 66:15 The fire of God does two things. It either purifies believers or brings destruction to the world of...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 25, 2021 | Fasting
“…but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” Daniel 11:32b Do you sense God’s call upon your life? Are you in ministry but now doubtful if you were truly called? Would you like to know how to create exploit in ministry?...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 25, 2021 | Fasting
“Be sober; be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1Peter 5:8 Yes, you can be too hot to handle by the enemy. The devil thrives in an atmosphere of complacency. He makes you feel so relaxed, lukewarm...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 25, 2021 | Fasting
“It shall come to pass in that day that his burden will be taken away from your shoulder and his yoke from your neck, and the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing.” Isaiah 10:27 What is a yoke? Yoke is that piece of wood placed over the neck of two bulls to...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 18, 2021 | Fasting
“Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:28 The dominion mandate was given...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 17, 2021 | Fasting
“O God, You know my foolishness, And my sins are not hidden from You.” Psalms 69:5 The same attribute of light is found in the fire. They both reveal. However, fire does not only reveal but also produce effects. These effects could either be to consume or...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 16, 2021 | Fasting
“I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled.” Luke 12:49 Jesus came to earth as a man and changed the world order. You can imagine the effect of one man with the mandate to set the world on fire and He fulfilled it all. Now, every...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 16, 2021 | Fasting
“But if you will not heed Me to hallow the Sabbath day, such as not carrying a burden when entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle a fire in its gates, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.” Jeremiah...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 14, 2021 | Fasting
“Then the LORD turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have I not sent you?” Judges 6:14 Literally, is it possible to hold fire? Of course, nobody holds fire and feel comfortable with it. It is the...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 13, 2021 | Fasting
“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” Act 10:38 What is the need for fresh fire? You will be surprised to hear that some believers...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 12, 2021 | Fasting
“A fire shall always be burning on the altar; it shall never go out.” Leviticus 6:13 Who is responsible for keeping the passion of God in you burning? Of course, it is your responsibility. The fresh fire on your altar is the ability to fuel your passion for God...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 12, 2021 | Fasting
“John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptise you with water; but one mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” John 3:16 The word ‘fire’ was mentioned...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 10, 2021 | Fasting
“Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face evermore! 1 Chronicle 16:11 Staying on fire for God is crucial at this time. You cannot be an ordinary Christian in a time like this, where lots of demonic manifestation and evil systems seems to be thriving. The world...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 9, 2021 | Fasting
“The sinners in Zion are afraid; Fearfulness has seized the hypocrites: “Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? Who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?” Isaiah 33:14 Today, I will be showing you something significant about yourself in...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 9, 2021 | Fasting
“For our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:29 Does God truly consume by fire? How will a loving and merciful God still destroy those He loves? Could it be that the words “God is a consuming and fire” have other deeper meanings? Well, there is nothing...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 9, 2021 | Fasting
“And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out. And the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order on it; and he shall burn on it the fat of the peace offerings.” Leviticus 6:12 Have you been...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 5, 2021 | Fasting
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken-hearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” Isaiah 61:1 Many...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 4, 2021 | Fasting
“Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, And I could not.” Jeremiah 20:9 The fire of God is real. It is either you carry this...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 3, 2021 | Fasting
“He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness.” Malachi 3:3 Consider this; a 50-Karat gold is not 100% gold because it still contains...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 2, 2021 | Fasting
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” 2 Timothy 1:6 Have you lost the burning passion you once had for God and His word? Does it feel like the things you once hated are becoming your desires? Have you...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Nov 1, 2021 | Fasting
“When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.” 2 Chronicle 7:1-2 Awesome! Did you see how fire from heaven became the response to a man’s prayers? Does it...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 31, 2021 | Fasting
“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly, there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:1-2 The Pentecost experience was a one-time...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 30, 2021 | Fasting
“I indeed baptise you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Matthew 3:11 The baptism of fire is the baptism into greater...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 29, 2021 | Fasting
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 Do you desire to be on fire for God? Have you once been on fire, but you are now losing your fire gradually? Would you like to know how to receive the fire and...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 28, 2021 | Fasting
“Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 Glory to God! The Holy Ghost, a promise in the scripture, had become the believers’ reality today. You have the Holy...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 27, 2021 | Fasting
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 Are you a believer who easily yields to the devil’s temptation? Do you find it difficult to preach the gospel of Christ as...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 26, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.” Psalms 80:18 There is so much decline in the spiritual temperature of a lot of Christians today. The tempo of things in our society today makes it difficult to set time aside to pray....
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 25, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“The ark of the Lord remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. And the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and all his household.” 2 Samuel 6:11 One of the things that give us an advantage in the marketplace is our purchasing power. Most times, we are restricted...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 24, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.” ACTS 10:45-46 During the last days of Jesus...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 23, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26 The most important agenda on God’s mind for the earth is the establishment of His kingdom. That’s why Jesus...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 22, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fifteen years. Isaiah 38:5 Health challenges can cause a lot of pains and heartaches. A person’s health...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 21, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s Psalms 103:5 Youthfulness signifies strength and vigour. Nobody ever wants to lose their strength because we all need it to remain active and stay alive. We want to jump around...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 20, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the [a]soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the [a]soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 19, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“You shall therefore keep His statutes and His commandments which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which the Lord your God is giving you for all time.” Deuteronomy 4:40...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 18, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. Revelation 3:8 There’s a door that no man can shut. It’s only the door that Jesus opens. When He opens...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 17, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night.” Exodus 13:21 The cloud upon your life indicates the atmosphere you carry wherever you go. While some have...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 17, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.” Isaiah 28:16 What use is a foundation? Why do you need a new foundation? How can you...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 15, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“But those that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 New grounds, new heights, new possibilities, and new dimensions are some of the...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 14, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” Ephesians 1:18 The will of God for every believer is to experience a new measure of light every...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 12, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“I baptize with water those who turn from their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is far greater than I am–so much greater than I am not even worthy to be his slave. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.” Matthew 3:11 Look at...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 11, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” 1 Kings 17:9 In life, you need help to get to your place in destiny. Nobody rises to the top without a help. Sometimes, I wonder when some people...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 11, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Matthew 16:19 There are a lot of things that will remain hard to get if one does not have access to...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 9, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“For His anger is but for a moment, His favour is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” Psalms 30:5 A new dawn is a new beginning. Most times, it is always a transition moment from what used to be to what ought to be. This is why it...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 8, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 God still does new things. Whenever you hear God saying He will do a new thing, what it implies is that...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 7, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 The period when certain occurrence is bound to happen due to what you do or refuse at certain times of your life is called a season. The same way the...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 6, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“Come and hear, all you who fear God, And I will declare what He has done for my soul.” Psalms 66:16 Every time God does something new in your life, that is a testimony. However, most people ignore certain things God did for them in pursuit of some seemingly bigger...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 5, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you; So light will shine on your ways.” Job 22:28 What is a Decree? A degree is a powerful statement backed up by a higher authority that no one can question. Interestingly, that is how God’s word is...
by Bishop James Nanjo | Oct 4, 2021 | Fasting, New Things
“And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.” Acts 4:31 You need a new encounter. I do too. You cannot continue your Christian journey...
