Speaker: Apostle (Dr.) Dayo Brown
Bible Reading: Revelation 12:13-17

It does not matter who you are, it does not matter how well dressed you are, etc one thing is certain we need help. It may not be visible to the next person close to you but you need help. God will never bring you to a point where you don't need Him again and so we all need help in one form or the other. It was after the devil lost his portfolio and position as a result of pride that God has a meeting and said "let's make man in out own image - Genesis 1:26). The devil hates us because we took over his position of worship for the primary purposes we were created was to worship God.
   The reason we suffer what we suffer is because of transfered aggression. The devil is not happy that we were made to replace him and so he transfers that aggression on is and so we need help. No wonder the woman was persecuted in Revelation 12:13. That is why God took the woman to her place in Revelation 12:14. There is a place for everyone in destiny and so our daily prayer should be "Lord take me to my place" and until you get to your place you'll still suffer. The only time the earth will yield increase for you is when you are in your place.
   Three things that will happen when you get you are in your place of grace...
* You'll be nourished.
* God will watch over you.
* God will protect and shield you when you are in your place.
...And the earth helped the woman. This can only happen when you are in the right place. When you're in the right place, with the right people, God will make everything to favour you.

PRAYERS
* O Lord I need some help. Send me help in my family, career, finance, health, marriage, etc.
* Lord help my children (present and future)

We're all created for a purpose and until that purpose is fulfilled, you have not completed your assignment on the face of the earth. If after staying in a place,  an establishment, etc and when you leave your absence was not felt then your presence was not felt, the simple meaning is that it your presence was not impact full .Jeff worked with a particular establishment for years and was doing well. He saw a need to switch to another establishment and tendered a resignation letter to the Director which was rejected simply because they felt nobody can replace him. In another case,  a young man left a school where he was teaching and report made it clear that he was hardworking and his absence is seriously felt as it has caused so much damage already and none may be able to replace him. You can create a lasting legacy where you are. Within that short period of time you are there,  be known for something good. Let them feel you are irreplaceable by your unique nature such that when you leave there they will cry. 
Joseph in the Bible was such a person. I can imagine how the Israelites felt or should we better say weep when Joseph died because they knew he was a different breed. Wherever you are, let this be at the back of your mind that you must make an impact before you depart. Let them beg you to stay because of your value and worth, make them to value you. Present an irreplaceable self to people,  but this can only come true if only you are steadfast and committed to doing your good works. Remember "Whatever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might - Eccl. 9:10" and by so doing you'll succeed to make them cry.

Ephesians 2:10"For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]"

*THE GOLDEN RULES OF LIFE*
In mathematics, every problem or question is solved using a "rule or set of rules". Similarly, in life there are rules that must be obeyed if you must unlock certain doors and move on. These golden rules are natural and if the unbelievers understand and practice these rules then we believers must not joke with it.
* *Give and it shall be given unto you:* This is often seen as a joke to some and the scripture adds "... Pressed down, shaken and running over shall men give unto you...". It's same men not angels that will give back. This rule is one simple prosperity rule that most unbelievers practice.
* *Whatever you sow, you must reap:* This is another golden rule and you can't bypass it once you are found wanting. Paul the apostle suffered the most but recall how he persecuted the church, David was a man after God's heart but he was told "The sword will not leave your house". Be careful what you sow because you must reap it if not now it will be later.
 **Train up a child in the way he should grow, so that when he is old he'll not depart from it:**  Whatever you give to your child now is what they will become in life thereafter. Give them the best training and morals while they are young.
* *Children obey your Parents in the lord for this is right. Honour thy father and mother that it may he well with you and that your day may be long...:* This is not just a mere saying but a powerful rule for every child or person who wants to live long on earth. This is one way to gain long life easily without much sweat. Cheack out those who don't honour God and their parents how their lives will be. This rule is for all especially believers.
* *A good name is better than wealth or silver and gold:* This is very important as those who clamour for a good name and legacy will never joke with it.
Finally, these rules are simply cultivated and should be a lifestyle. Prayers are effective but then don't bypass these rules to prayers. Obey these rules so that when you pray it cones speedily. Never forget these are simple secrets the unbelievers use and we believers must get back our mandate and progress and it's the will and desire of God for us. God bless you.

I went to his office several times to get my certificate but he was not always available and finally when I saw him I smiled. Young man sit down, he said. Please write here "Original Copy signed and collected by me, write your name and sign with date". I did as instructed and my certificate was given to me while the photocopy kept with the institution. This is the normal routine for everyone who passed through the four walls of any training and learning institution.
Now let's face the reality. Very many persons wish to be like others, the single wished they are married and vice versa, the poor man wished he had money while the rich wished he had little so as to be free like the poor man, the mother with children wished the children didn't come as the headache is much while the woman without children wished she had someone to break the plates in the house. The story line goes on and on but the truth be told these are mere wishes and sad enough one wish that can't cone real is trying to become a baby so you don't need to think of anything other than just to eat and sleep as a baby.
Hmmmm, what if we act the original copy? Life is original and while we strive to be like others there are people who wished to be like us or be in our shoes and so why try to be the photocopy of another person when the original copy is clearer and better? We all have different and unique finger prints different from every other person thus we have different destiny. Never try to copy the destiny of others for any reason. The more you try to be like others the more irrelevant you become and the more you fail in your destiny fulfilment. You are wonderfully and fearfully made by God (Psalms 139:14) and so you must be the original copy. In all you do remember there is no other you apart from you and so do your best to be the Original Copy.

                       
 A young man went for an interview and immediately the manager of the company saw his surname he recalled the evil deeds done to his family by that name and that was how the young man lost the job regardless of the fact that the young man is not like "the surname". A very few percentage of people bear some bible names not wanting to know the meaning but the person.
For instance Judas, Nebuchadnezzar, Jezebel, etc. This is so because the people in the bible times did some evil and so the stigma on the name is there while on the other hand we have very many bearing some bible names because the persons did well like Mary the mother of Jesus, Paul, John, Moses, etc not minding the biblical meaning.A good name is not the meaning of the name but the person bearing the name, a good name is earned, built over time and not born with.

HOW CAN WE GET A GOOD NAME?
* Character: This is very important in the life of a believer. Nobody cares to know what you have in your head but what you can offer to the world(character).
* Appearance: This sounds strange but true, you dress the way you want to be addressed. You can never see a responsible being dressing like a taut or mad person. Men/women of value dress responsibly.
* Creating Impact/legacy: Very many people carry on with life forgetting to impact positively around their little world. You may not affect the world as a whole but your immediate environment is important.
* The Company you keep: As it is written show me your friend and I'll tell you who you are... Automatically you can't be in the assembly of criminals and not be regarded as one.
* Christ: This is the ultimate of all, for in Christ we are complete. The believers in Antioch were called Christ-Like because they had the attributes of Christ and seeing that Christ had a good name so do they. Having Christ in you is enough to give you a good name but remember you have to work out your salvation. Having Christ and violating certain rules or good morals is never encouraged. The list is endless but just to point out to a few as seen above.

Remember: Proverbs. 22:1" A good name is rather to be chosen than
great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
 In all you do strive to earn a good name. What you can't get now is never yours for when the time is ripe it will come. Don't dent your name for silver, gold or wealth. Always have it at the back of your mind that a good name pays.Have a splendid weekend ahead.

Genesis 27:1-4"( KJV) And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am . And he said, Behold now, I am old, I know not the day of my death: Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some, And make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat; that my soul may bless thee before I die" .

As Isaac was about to bless Esau, he asked him to take his weapon to work as a precondition to receive "The Blessing".
I believe that every promise of God to establish or prosper a person can be triggered by commitment to hard work. If God could work to set parameter for us before resting In Genesis 1. we shouldn't rest before or without working. Just as the case is in our time. Remember God is committed to blessing the work of our hands, Deuteronomy 28:12.
I prophesy what ever (legitimate) you laid your hands to do from this day henceforth will experience great productivity and success.