Monday, 20th May 2024
By Pst Israel Olorunfemi
TEXT: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance” (Eccl 3:1&4)
Today is weekly MTD Hour of Mercy. A time we usually go to God and receive solution to every negative situation of our life. I prophesy today, every negative situation of your life shall receive solution this week, in Jesus name.
The Holy Ghost said to me, it is time to laugh. He said the devil is always in trouble when you are full of laughter. Satan always wants you to be sad and sorrowful, but if you know the promise of God concerning that situation, all you need do is to laugh like Sarah, as you do, it will soon become a testimony.
Studies have shown that babies and children laugh 300 times a day. Adults, on the other hand, often barely make it to 20 times. Even joyful people can feel weighed down by the pressures and heartaches of life. But, Jesus said whoever humbles himself like a little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matt 18:4). Beloved, it’s time to turn your troubles over to God and become like a child, full of joy and laughter.
As seen in today’s anchor scripture, there is time for everything. You have cried enough, it is time to laugh. When Sarah heard the promise of God that she would conceive and bear a son, she laughed and her laughter produced an Isaac (Gen 18 & 21). When Hannah heard the promise of God through Eli the priest, she left and her countenance was no longer sad – in order words, she began to laugh (1sam 1). God Himself laughed when the devil plotted against His anointed. The Bible says: “He that sitteth in the Heavens shall laugh…” (Ps 2:4).
No matter the situations of your life right now, don’t give in to sadness, don’t be sorrowful and don’t be depressed, it is time to laugh at the devil. Yes, it is time to laugh. Laughter is a godly approach to take control of a situation. When you laugh, you intimidate the opposition. That is what we shall be doing today at the Hour of Mercy, to laugh, laugh and laugh. The devil will be intimidated and check back to hell, in Jesus name.
ACTION STEP:
Create an atmosphere that will make you to laugh today. You can do this between the Hour of Mercy (12pm-1pm). Also, ensure you create enough time to laugh this week.
PRAYER: Before the week is over, your testimony shall be in your hand and like Sarah, your laughter shall become a testimony, in Jesus name.
DAILY CONFESSION:
This year 2024, I am advancing in adversity because I’ve been redeemed to flourish in hard times therefore my life shall be full of wonders. Amen and amen.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Laughter is a godly approach to take control of a situation.”
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
May 20 (John 6:45-71; 1Chro 9-12)
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