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The Utmost Desire Of God For Every Child Of The Kingdom Is For Him Or Her To Be On Fire Perpetually, Gloriously Fulfilling Divine Purpose. However, It Has Been Discovered That The Enemy Of Our Souls Is Always At Work Projecting The Spirit Of Lukewarmness Against Believers. So Many Who Used To Burn For The Master Have Been Swallowed Up By The Monster Of Backsliding. The Love Of So Many Has Waxed Cold And Heaven Is Weeping Over The Failure And Spiritual Bankruptcy Of Many Christians. This Is The Time To Truly Cry To God To Send Down Revival.

What Is Your Spiritual State At This Moment? Can God Boast About You As He Boasted To Satan About Job? Are You Making Jesus Happy? Or Are You One Of Those Who Are Always Grieving The Holy Spirit? If You Cannot Answer These Questions Confidently From A Positive Angle, Then You Need Revival.

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MONDAY, 8TH JUNE, 2026

BUILDING SPIRITUAL CAPACITY

Psalms 119:130, "The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple."

●The strength of any building is determined by the strength of its foundation. The stronger the foundation, the stronger the building. No building can be stronger than its foundation.

●Until you build a strong spiritual capacity, your life cannot be strong. The capacity which a lorry holds can not equal the capacity a salon car can hold.

●Building spiritual capacity is a non negotiable assignment, if we must make impact in any field of endeavour. I have never seen an impactful life which is without a cost.

●Jesus, being the Son of God and the Express Image of God, is our Perfect Example. Before He could start His ministry on earth, He was driven by the Holy Spirit into an adventure of 40 days of building spiritual capacity, that is prayer and fasting. When He returned, He returned in the Power of the Spirit. Luke 4:1-2/14, “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, ….And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered….And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.”

●There is a call to pay the cost in spiritual labouring for every one who desires to cause waves this year. Jesus told His disciples in John 16:12, “I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.” Jesus meant to say that they didn’t have capacity to comprehend all that Jesus had to tell them. But Jesus went ahead and showed them how they could bear all those things in the next verse. John 16:13, “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come. “

●This year God has amazing things He wants to show us, but until we have the capacity, these things may not be realized.

●The Holy Spirit is the Custodian of our spiritual capacity and we must fully engage Him to make most of this year. We must stir Him up to access His available Power in order to enjoy the blessing that God has in store for us.

●Most of God’s people have been given some spiritual assignment but until the capacity to bear is in place, there will be no actualization.

●Jesus told us that we shall do greater works than He did; but He had to caution us to build capacity. John 14:12, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father. He further said, in Luke 24:49, “And, behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with Power from on high.”

●Every blessing in the Kingdom is available but only delivered by demand. What you don’t demand you dont deserve.

●How well are you ready for the assignment or the blessing that God has for you this year? The following are some few steps to take to enhance your readiness:

1. Live in the fear of God. Proverbs 14:26, “In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence…”

2. Wear the garment of meekness. 1Peter 3:4, ” But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”

3. Study the word of God unreservedly. 2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

4. Live a prayerful life coupled with fasting. Matthew 17:21, “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”

5. Engage the mystery of Praise and thanksgiving as a lifestyle. Psalms 67:5-6, “Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. “

LET US PRAY:

Father in the Name of Jesus Christ, may we receive the needed grace to build spiritual capacity this month and beyond in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ i pray. Amen🙏🏾.

Remain blessed!

Evangelist Iyke Okeke

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SUNDAY, 7TH MAY, 2026

BUILDING CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS

“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small” [Proverbs 24:10 KJV]

No warrior prepares for war during the war. No warrior! David, for instance, did not prepare to kill Goliath on the day he faced him. Rather, God constantly prepared him in the wilderness as he cared for the sheep. Our focal scripture implies that the victory or the defeat you will have on the day of adversity depends on your preparation. So it is with the greatness we’ve been called to. The level of greatness you will walk in is directly dependent on the capacity you have built over the years. It is for this reason that everyone walks in a different level of greatness even though greatness is destined for all Believers.

How do we build the capacity for greatness? It is by being diligent and intentional about our service to God and in the field of work God has called us to. In doing so, we walk in greatness. Scripture wonderfully puts it as “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings, He shall not stand before mean men”. Now, even before Solomon states this principle in Proverbs 22:29, it is this principle that great men in the Bible fashioned their lives after. For instance, Joseph, was diligent in his dealings with Potiphar, same in prison and as a result he was exceedingly great. David, too, was diligent in taking care of the sheep and he eventually became king. Are you serving in your branch? Keep serving, don’t stop, and more than ever, do it diligently. The summary of building capacity is simply being faithful in the little you have been entrusted with, and much will be given to you.

Whilst we are doing that, we must build capacity in our walk with God. This is of primary importance because as Believers being diligent alone would not be sufficient to walk in the fullness of our greatness and dominate the earth. The world has adopted this principle and puts it as “practice makes perfect”. That’s true, but practice alone is not enough. It is by knowing Him that we will make exploits in our generation.

When we build capacity in knowing Him, the greatness we’ve been called to automatically begins to unfold in our lives.

Joseph built capacity in His relationship with God to the extent that the testimony of his life was “and God was with Joseph” and subsequently the greatness in his life unfolded.

Building capacity in our walk with God requires us to be consistent with studying the bible, praying feverently, fellowshipping with others, listening to sermons and many other activities as we are led by the Holy Spirit. It would require us to separate ourselves from the lot and give ourselves wholly unto God. Just like Daniel and the Hebrew boys did, and they were placed in high governmental positions.

Let’s resolve to build the capacity for greatness, bearing in mind that it does not happen overnight. David, for example, spent several years in the wilderness before becoming king. In due time, greatness will unfold in our lives, but first, we must build capacity. Like men in the Bible who built capacity and walked in greatness, we too, can do the same and become examples for our generation.

LET US PRAY:

Heavenly Father, thank You for calling us unto greatness. Holy Spirit, help us to build the capacity to walk in the greatness You have destined for us. Thank You for helping us even in our shortcomings. In Jesus Mighty Name we pray. Amen🙏🏾.

Further Bible Reading: Proverbs 22:29; Luke 16:10; Genesis 39:2; Daniel 11:32

Remain blessed!

Evangelist Iyke Okeke

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SATURDAY, 6TH JUNE, 2026

THE SURE FOUNDATION

Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a Tried Stone, a Precious Cornerstone, a Sure Foundation: He that believeth shall not make haste (Isaiah 28:16).

As we already know, it matters the foundation upon which your life is built. The Bible says, “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11). Christ is the Only Sure Foundation. He must be the Foundation of your success. That way, when you face the
adversities of life, you’ll remain standing, because you’re founded upon the Rock, Christ Jesus!

The Prophet Isaiah, in our opening verse, spoke prophetically about the “stone” that the Lord God would lay in Zion, and I want you to observe the way this “Stone” is described. First, he refers to it as “A Tried Stone.” Then he calls it “A Precious Cornerstone.” Thirdly, he refers to it as “a Sure Foundation.”

Being a “Tried Stone” means it’s been tested and proven. As “a Precious Cornerstone,” it means, it’s the most Important Stone for the stability of the building. As a “Sure Foundation,” it means you can stake your life on it. That’s who the Lord Jesus is; He’s the Only True Foundation upon which you should build your life.

No wonder He said in Luke 6:47-49: “Whosoever cometh to Me, and heareth My sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.”

Remember, the foundation is what makes the difference. Both houses in the illustration given by Jesus above were confronted by the same flood, but the one without foundations came to ruin. Let Christ, the Solid Rock, be the anchor of your life! Be a doer of God’s Word, for that’s how to build your life on the rock. That’s what will keep you standing when all else fails. That’s what will keep you in success and prosperity all your life.

TODAY'S PRAYER:

Dear Father, thank You for Your Word, which is my Sure and Firm Foundation; upon it, I rest secure and immovable, strengthened, rooted, and grounded. Your Word is the Rock that holds me, for it is dependable, reliable, and true. Thank You, Lord, for my triumphant life in and through the Word, in Jesus Mighty Name i pray. Amen🙏🏾.

REFERENCE SCRIPTURES:

Acts 20:32; Mark 13:31; 1 Peter 2:5-6

Remain blessed!

Evangelist Iyke Okeke

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FRIDAY, 5TH JUNE, 2026

CHRIST IS THE ONE AND ONLY FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH

BIBLE READING: PSALM 11:3; ISAIAH 28:16; MATTHEW 16:13-19

"For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, Which is Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NKJV)

The Church of our Lord Jesus Christ was firmly established upon the Foundation of the Lord Jesus Himself. This is a truth and reality which is clearly recorded in the iconic and timeless words of Rev Edward Mote, the Christian Baptist songwriter and clergyman, resonating in his famous Gospel song written in 1834: "On Christ the SOLID ROCK I stand, all other ground is sinking sand..." what a sacred and splendid revelation this is indeed! All other ground, including religion, secular humanism and philosophical ideologies, is sinking sand. The Lord Jesus Christ is the unrivalled Bedrock and Foundation of every Christian Believer as well as the entire Church.

During the latter phase of His earthly ministry, the Lord inquired of His disciples in Caesarea-Philippi who men said He was, leading to Peter catching the revelation of Christ Jesus as the Son of God. Responding to the latter, Jesus said, "On this Rock I will build My Church..." (Matthew 16:18 NKJV). Simply put, on the revelation of His Identity as the Son of God and the Anointed One lies the Foundation of the Body of Christ. Never forget that there is no other foundation that can be laid apart from Him (1 Corinthians 3:11). Even the apostle Paul writing in his epistle to the Church in Ephesus reminded us that the Church is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Jesus ChristHimself being the Chief Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20).

Established upon this hallowed truth, there is an urgent need for all Christian Believers to become Christo-centric in everything because Jesus isn't just our Foundation but He is also the Sacred fulcrum around whom our very lives revolve. We need to have a very deep and comprehensive revelation of the following seven dimensions of the Lord Jesus as our Foundation:

(1.) The Divinity Of Jesus Christ: (1 Timothy 3:16a) This affirms the Truth of Him being God. This is what makes Him, worthy of our Worship.

(2.) The Humanity Of Jesus Christ: (Hebrews 4:15) This underscores the truth of Him being the Son of Man born from the womb of a mortal.

(3.) The Ministry Of Jesus Christ: (Acts 10:38) This is a revelation of His giftings and callings being deployed through His work on earth.

(4.) The Passion Of Jesus Christ: (Hebrews 5:7-8) This refers to His suffering from Gethsemane to hades during the passion week.

(5.) The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ:(1 Corinthians 15:3-4) This highlights His ultimate victory over death, which couldn't hold Him captive.

(6.) The Glorification Of Jesus Christ: (Philippians 2:8-11) This speaks about His coronation as King of kings and Lord of lords.

(7.) The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ: (Revelation 22:12, 20). This reveals to us His second coming after the tribulation and before God's wrath.

TODAY'S PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, to You alone do we ascribe all the glory, honour and adoration. O Lord, please give us a thorough understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ as the Sole Foundation of our lives in Jesus Mighty Name we pray. Amen🙏🏾.

Remain blessed!

Evangelist Iyke Okeke

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THURSDAY, 4TH JUNE, 2026

OUR SURE FOUNDATION

SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 3:10-12

With every decision you make, you're building upon that foundation, and what you build will determine your heavenly rewards. Unless you’re in construction, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about foundations. You may even take it for granted that the places where you spend your time—your home, your workplace, your school—have all been built to withstand time and tragedy. It’s only when a foundation is put to the test that we find out if it was any good in the first place.

Paul told the Christians in Corinth that he laid a foundation for them—the Gospel of Jesus Christ (see 1 Corinthians 3:10-11). This foundation is sure, invulnerable, eternally firm. But it is the responsibility of each and every Believer to build upon it. If you have placed your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, your eternal destiny is settled and secure, just like a solid foundation. But with every decision you make, you’re building upon that foundation, and what you build will determine your heavenly rewards.

There are many Believers today who are building with straw, and one day they will stand before the Lord and discover that it has all burned up. In this world, it seems someone is offering us straw to build with at every turn. But if we will push aside the straw of false religions, empty philosophies, and worldly pursuits and instead obey God’s Word, we’ll find we’re building with “gold, silver, [and] costly stones” (3:12)—These are eternal materials beautiful in God’s sight.

TODAY'S PRAYER:

O Lord my God, help me build to the Glory of Your Name with beautiful and lasting materials. I know that as I seek Your face, proclaim Your name, and serve others as Christ has served me that I will store up treasures in heaven. Thank You for empowering me to do these good works by the gifts of faith and Your Holy Spirit. I pray in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen🙏🏾.

Remain blessed!

Evangelist Iyke Okeke

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WEDNESDAY, 3RD JUNE, 2026

STANDING ON A SURE FOUNDATION I

“The foundation of the Lord stands sure, having this seal: The Lord knows those who are His. And, Let everyone who names the Name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” — 2 Timothy 2:19

God’s foundation is not shaking. It is not shifting with culture.
It is not bending to trends. It stands sure.

In a world where standards are constantly being redefined, God’s standard remains firm. His Truth is settled. His Righteousness is established, and His Ownership is certain; He knows those who are His.

That Scripture does not stop there. It places a weighty responsibility on us: Let everyone who names the Name of the Lord depart from iniquity!

If we carry His Name, we are called to reflect His Nature. To identify with Him is to align with Him.

We cannot claim His Lordship while clinging to what contradicts Him. The foundation is secure, BUT we must choose to stand on it.

Identity demands separation. If we belong to Him, it should be evident in our choices, our conversations, our private decisions, and our public lives. Grace does not excuse compromise but calls us higher.

We must walk in integrity. We must pursue holiness. And we must be consistent about it.

Is there anything in your life that contradicts the Name you carry? Depart from it. Walk away from it. Do not manage it, separate from it.

Again, the foundation stands sure. The question remains: are we standing on it?

TODAY'S PRAYER:

Oh heavenly Father, establish us firmly on Your foundation and give us the courage to depart from all iniquity in Jesus Mighty Name we pray. Amen🙏🏾.

Remain blessed!

Evangelist Iyke Okeke

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TUESDAY, 2ND JUNE, 2026

AN INTRODUCTION TO CAPACITY BUILDING II

Several years ago I had the privilege to do weekly professional development for a Christian school. It was
during that time I began saying to them, “Christ in you is a reason to do more – not an excuse to do less.” That phrase came about because, despite the ongoing training, nearly everyone was more interested in staying the same. They had no desire to increase their capacity for instruction, assessment, working together, communication, or the skills related to becoming a more highly qualified teacher or an excellent student. They were content despite their continued complaints that they wanted something different. Many people will say that they want something to be different, but when the time comes to increase their capacity, they either don’t believe they can improve, or they think it’s someone else’s responsibility. You can’t improve capacity through wishful thinking or blaming others.

Building capacity begins with a deliberate decision that is followed by purposeful prayer. Capacity
building begins with believing that you have an unlimited God that you can trust for the right results – even if those results aren’t always what you think they should be. Capacity building is also being honest
about how God has made you. For example, if you’re five or six feet tall – your capacity to excel in basketball game might be possible, but highly unlikely.

If at the present, you can only execute one project with excellence, then limit yourself to one project to begin. Then, ask God for the insights you need to add to your current ability to help you to do a little more. Start by finding the places in God’s word that back up what it is you’re trying to do and then ask
Him to increase your capacity to do more. God wants to teach you if you’ll let Him.

Psalm 143:10 (NLT) – Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

Is there a way to build your capacity at work, at home, and in relationships? Yes, indeed! Start by being
faithful to your current responsibilities. Consider what you’re doing right now that aligns with God’s will. Consider how you’re serving others and using the talents God has gifted to you for the purposes that God has outlined in His Word. When you’re faithful in the things you already have on your plate and feel you’re ready for more, that’s when you pray for God to increase your capacity.

Luke 16:10 (NLT) – If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.

Stewarding a small amount of money on a budget empowers you to be trusted with more resources. Treating one individual with a full complement of grace and truth empowers you to build relational
capacity for more quality friendships. Using the time you’ve been gifted by God to do things for His Glory will empower you to increase your capacity to use time more effectively. Coaching a few people with the love of God in your heart will prepare you to coach more people in ways that change the world for the better. Following through on assignments, projects, correspondence, and the things you said you would do – well, that’s where the rubber meets the road. If you said you’re going to do something and you don’t do it, then perhaps you’re not ready to be gifted with a greater capacity.

There is never a time when God does not want to increase your capacity. The primary question you need
to keep asking yourself is, “What is the reason I want a greater capacity?” If it’s for the world, it’s unlikely God’s going to help you. If it’s to bring Glory to Him, then God’s ready and willing to help.

1 Peter 4:10 (TLB) – God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings

Ask God to give you honest insights into what you’re currently capable of doing and then talk to Him about how you’d like to be more capable tomorrow. The Lord wants to give you a greater capacity in many things. So, stop comparing yourself to others and start believing that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. (Philippians 4:13) Capacity building begins with your personal decision about what you want to change, and it needs to be followed by prayer. If you really want to do more, get more done, or achieve at a higher level, prepare your spiritual reasons then ask God to help you build your capacity. It’s going to require some effort, time, and sacrifice, but it will be worth it now and then if it’s for God’s Glory, it will also be worth it for eternity.

Remain blessed!

Evangelist Iyke Okeke

GIDEON EVANGELICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL.

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MONDAY, 1ST JUNE, 2026

AN INTRODUCTION TO CAPACITY BUILDING I

Most references to the idea called capacity building are used to describe the need for an improvement in an organization’s or an individual's capability for performance, economic development, social impact, or processes needed
to survive, adapt, progress against the competition, or accomplish something that has not yet been possible. For example, it might be said that NASA (the US agency responsible for the United States' civil space program and research in aeronautics and space), needs capacity building in order to send people to the planet Mars. It may be something they want to do, but currently, they are missing the people and things in their current capacity to make it happen.

Capacity building will occasionally include the idea of an individual who needs to develop certain skills, improve knowledge, or grow in some ability in order to operate with a new attitude, mindset, or set of skills in order to reach some new or currently unattainable level of performance. Capacity building also
includes strengthening the competencies and abilities of groups or teams or an individual so they can overcome the barriers that prevent them from reaching their vision and goals.

Now, consider the following:
2 Corinthians 3:5 (GNT) – There is nothing in us that allows us to claim that we are capable of doing this work. The capacity we have comes from God.

The Greek word hikanotés (capacity), in that verse, is also translated sufficiency, competence, ability,
power, qualification, or fitness. It is only used once in the scriptures which makes it stand out and significant. For you, as a Christian, capacity building comes from the unlimited Power of God for you to develop certain skills, improve knowledge, or grow in some ability in order to operate with a new attitude, mindset, or set of skills in order to reach some new or currently unattainable level of performance. God’s ability to build capacity in you is without limit. What limits you – is you!

Capacity varies from person to person. For example, some people can get by on five to six hours or even three to four hours of sleep while others require seven to eight. What about your current ability to write, coach, influence, use your
time, be organized, comprehend, research, exercise, or get things done? Can your capacity in those things change? Yes, they can, but not without some effort, time, and sacrifice – and not without asking God to increase your capacity. (It always works better when you have a spiritual mentor or coach walking alongside you.) But most importantly, first involve the Holy Spirit in your journey.

I’ve had the privilege to be around some incredibly talented highly capable people in my life. They stood out because of their capacity for communication, kindness, performing certain task or act, prayer, writing, preaching, business, healing, directing, teaching, orchestrating, singing and much more. Not one of those individuals was born with that capacity, but over time and practice, (and with God’s help), they developed an ability to do more than others. Capacity building begins with a personal decision and a spiritual purpose for the development of yourself to overcome obstacles that currently inhibit or stifle you from reaching new levels of personal growth, attainment, skill, or sustainable results. In other words, if you really want to be better at something than you are right now, you’re going to have to make a decision to commit to change, and then you need to equally commit it to prayers, asking God to increase your capacity and help you stretch your abilities and capabilities. And truth be told, we are limitless.

To be continued,

Remain blessed!

Evangelist Iyke Okeke

GIDEON EVANGELICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL.