The Shadow of the Almighty Prayer & Deliverance Ministries, Bronx, New York

07/08/2021

ISAIAH 64:4

05/02/2019

Good morning my dearest one in the Lord, I guess all is well with you by His grace.
Ma, I'm feeling very bad to mention this but necessity has compelled me to do so. I had motor accident since January I've been bedridden since then. I go from one place to another just to make me walk again. As a result, I'm financially dancing with one leg now. I'm indebted as well just because of the treatment.
I kindly need you and friends to raise funds to assist me get myself okay and settle some of these debts before it becomes a reproach to my ministry.
This is my account detail:
Jov Gideon Vershima
3068087080
First Bank of Nigeria.

Gideon: I wish to be grateful.

04/28/2019

Your Morning Tonic

Topic: FAITHFUL IS OUR GOD (2).

Text:
“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (KJV)

Yesterday we looked at Sarah’s attitude. According to the scriptures, she literally said to herself, “I may not understand exactly how God is going to do it, but I believe in God.” She thereafter judged God to be faithful and received the strength to conceive. What about Mary in Luke 1? Mary, a young lady who was going about her business, suddenly had an angelic visitation. Mary had not heard of any such occurrence before; it was quite unbelievable and enough to make a young lady want to run away, but listen to her very instructive response, “Be it unto me according to thy word” (Luke 1:38, KJV).

Your case is not like that of Mary. What you are asking for has been done before. Testimonies abound in your area of need. Yes, I know your business, job, or finances may not be where you desire them to be right now, but do you realise that you are also not where you used to be? If God brought you to where you are now, then know that He is obligated to take you to the next level in your life. But you have to judge Him to be faithful. You must believe that His promises over your life will come to pass. When He made that promise to you, it was not to pull punches. He meant what He said. Your responsibility therefore is to believe the promise. Receive it and thank Him for its fulfilment.

I come to challenge you today to stand firm in faith and in the place of prayers. Do not stop until you see the manifestation of everything you have believed in God for. Oftentimes God will allow all flesh to be silent so that no one will take His glory. So stop looking at impossibilities. He who brought you this far is more than able to take you through to the end and even beyond. He will not abandon you. Stand in faith! Trust Him, and He will fill your mouth with testimonies in Jesus name. Have a great Sunday Service.

Still Read: Jeremiah 1:4-12; Hebrews 6:11-20

Pastor Jov Gideon

04/23/2019

Your Morning Tonic

Topic: THE PATH OF THE JUST.

Text:
“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Proverbs 4:18 (KJV)

In this life, we have all things in twos. If there is good, there will be bad. If there is advantage, there will be disadvantage.
In our text, the Bible mentions the "path of the just" meaning there is still the opposite of it which can be "the path of the wicked". Man as a free social agent, lives by choice. Some choose the path of the just while some choose the path of the wicked. In all these, the Bible says, " Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death". This verse above shows that not all paths chosen that have good ending.
Oftentimes, when believers take a look at their lives, they are tempted to judge themselves from the perspective of the world. While it is okay to aspire for greater heights, you need to understand that God deals with and sees you as an individual—no two people are exactly the same. Even the fingerprints of twins are different. So don’t judge yourself by the life of another, because your destiny is different. God’s plan for you is clear. He has a purpose for your life and my prayer is that you will come to understand it in Jesus name.

You may look at an area of your life and think that you are lagging behind, but don’t be deceived. God’s timing is not like yours. One day with the Lord is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is but a day in His sight. This means that God is not controlled by time. He does not live in time. You are the one that lives in time and so certain things can only happen at His appointed time. Thus walk with the mentality “that all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28, KJV). You might not understand it, but fret not because things can only get better for you.

The Apostle Paul put it this way, “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:16-17, KJV). The truth is that there is a glory that God has been prepared for you, and you will enjoy it in Jesus name.

The Christian life is progressive. It moves from grace to grace and from glory to glory. Whatever testimonies you may have had thus far are nothing compared to what God is yet to do in your life. Your tomorrow is greater. Don't ever sit to regret why u chose the path of the just. Greater will be your light tomorrow in Jesus name.

Still Read: Romans 8:2

Pastor Jov Gideon.

04/22/2019

Your Morning Tonic

Topic: NOT THE LAW AGAIN BUT HIS GRACE.

Text:
“For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 (KJV)

For too long believers have been consumed with concerns about the law; many Christians today mix the law and grace together.
On behalf of the entire humanity, Christ has fulfilled the law and replaced the law with grace. At Calvary, He declared, "It is finished" which means the power of law over humanity is finished. The law was given by Moses because of his human nature while through Christ we obtain mercy. We are quick to tell people to confess their sins to be saved; then we quote, “by grace ye are saved” (Ephesians 2:5). The question is, what exactly are you saying?
I seen it in many churches today, that confession of sins before the priest is a doctrine. Members must always come to him, make confession on the stipulated day before they will be considered an active member who can partake in the Holy Communion. The question is, if it is by confession to man that makes us a genuine Christian, then to who is the priest confessing his own sins to before coming to minister. Let us not rubbish the work of our salvation which Christ painstakingly perfected at Calvary.
Do you realise that if your salvation is based on your confession of sin, you cannot be saved? Stop and think about it. I am sure you think that statement is heresy. But look at it again: if you think that you have to confess your sins to be saved, then you cannot be saved. Do you understand why? Jesus died on the cross and rose ever before you were formed in your mother’s womb. He paid the price for your sin in advance, and He never asked you to confess your sin to be saved. Rather, the word of God says, “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved” (Romans 10:9, KJV). Did you notice that there is nothing about sin in the scripture? Do you know why? It is because God knows that you can never successfully confess all your sins. In 1John 1:9, the Bible says, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". Brethren, what is demanded of us is the above verse is to accept before God and acknowledge that we are sinners so that He we cleanse us. After confession, you are not saved, He forgives you and He cleanses you.

God knew that the law could not save man, and that is why Jesus came. It is therefore an insult on the finished work at Calvary to think that there is anything you can do to be saved. You have no hand in your salvation. Your salvation is a free gift. Jesus paid the full price for you, so you are no longer under the law but under grace.

Do you understand the implication of being under grace? It means you do all that you do not because you want to make it to heaven but because you love Him. You give to show your love for Him, you pay tithe out of love, you win souls out of love, and your daily life is driven by love and not sin. That is God’s plan and intention for man.
I pray for you today, you will not misplace His grace upon you in Jesus name.

Still Read: Romans 10:5-11; Ephesians 2:4-10.

Pastor Jov Gideon.

04/21/2019

Your Morning Tonic.

Topic: FEAR NOT; YOUR REDEEMERS LIVES.

Text:
“Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem; fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.” 2 Chronicles 20:17 (KJV)

Today, I've brought you a good news that the Crucified Christ is risen, He lives again. Fear not for your Saviour lives. Great fear fell on His disciples as soon as He was arrested and eventually crucified. Peter denied Him three times just because of fear of death. But all of them became glad to meet with Him at Galilee when they heard of His resurrection. He is alive to continue the journey with you. The power of resurrection is here to fight and conquer your battle and therefore fear not but be still and see the salvation of the Lord.

Child of God, fear not! The last time I checked my Bible, Pharaoh had no choice other than to allow God’s people to be free from their captivity in Egypt. For so long, he refused to allow them to go, but then God brought down judgement upon the land. Pharaoh was so overwhelmed that he virtually begged the children of Israel to leave. In like manner, I declare that whatever may have hitherto held you captive will release you in Jesus name. The power of His resurrection will set you free from any form captivity you are in right now in Jesus name.

I hear God saying that all those who have gathered themselves against you will fall for your sake. You can’t serve God and see embarrassment. It could have been a shameful thing if Christ could have remained in the grave. The enemies could have rejoiced that they succeeded aborting His earthly ministry and proved Him a liar for promising to rise the third day. God that brought Christ back from the grave is still alive, So stop shaking! Don’t be afraid! The Lord will fight for you, and you will hold your peace. He will bring you out of the contrary situation you are currently experiencing with His right hand of righteousness.

In Exodus 14:13-14, Moses had to calm the people and assure them that the Lord would fight for them and that they shall hold their peace. When Pharaoh confronted God’s people with all the military might of Egypt, it was as if the end had come. But God fought for them. The same thing is true today! God will fight for you, and you will hold your peace. The enemies you saw yesterday will never again appear before you in Jesus name.

As I conclude, let me challenge you to keep serving the Lord with all your heart, with all your might, and with all your strength. This is not the time to play with your salvation or slowdown in your commitments. Make a commitment to hang on to God, because all other ground is quicksand. Read the word, eat it, and meditate on it until it becomes a revelation. As you walk in the truth that you have received, the Lord will cause you to experience all round victory. As He is risen today, everything dead within you will rise and live in Jesus name. Happy Easter Sunday.

Still Read: Isaiah 49:25-26, 54:14-17

Pastor Jov Gideon

04/20/2019

Your Morning Tonic.

Topic: DEAD AND HIDDEN IN CHRIST.

Text:
“For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3 (KJV)

As we listen to the news on a daily basis, we are inundated with tales of evil and terror from all the nations of the world. No nation is not faced with fear; everyone seems to be at a complete loss regarding how to tackle the issues that confront the world today. As I have always said, evil will certainly multiply in these last days, but the good news is that we are also going to experience a greater dimension of God’s power. For the believers, these are the best days, because wherever evil abounds, look closely and you will see that “grace [does] much more abound” (Romans 5:20, KJV). Settle it in your heart that the God you serve is able to keep you from all evil. Beloved, your life is hid with Christ in God. Whatever is directed at you must touch your God first. Let me assure you today that God has you covered. You are completely protected!

In Mark 4, the Bible tells us about the storm that rose up suddenly while Jesus and His disciples were in a boat at sea. Whilst the disciples were at a complete loss concerning what to do, Jesus was fast asleep on a pillow in the hind part of the boat. The question is, why was he asleep in the face of grave danger? It is apparent that Jesus knew something the disciples did not know. He knew that no storm from hell could kill Him before His time. He knew that He was fully protected. Eventually He simply rose and commanded the storm to cease with one word. In like manner, I command every storm raging in your life to cease in Jesus name. Whether the devil likes it or not you will surely overcome in Jesus name.
It is therefore needful for everyone of us to be dead to sins and be hidden in Christ for full protection against the evil menace going on everywhere in the world.
We celebrated Christ's death yesterday which typifies that He has died in our place to bear the penalty death which was meant for you and I. Let us all hide our lives in Him and be protected.
Be assured that in every area of life, God is committed to blessing you. You are totally covered in Him. He cares so much about you that even the hair on your head is numbered. If He went that far, be assured that nothing can touch you; you are in the palm of His hands. You are blessed in Jesus name.

Still Read: Psalm 91:1-16; Mark 4:35-41

Pastor Jov Gideon.

04/19/2019

Your Morning Tonic

Topic: YOUR TONGUE: YOUR DESTINY DESIGNER.

Text:
“A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:20–21 (KJV)

The power of what you say cannot be overemphasised. When the world is speaking its own language, learn to speak from heaven because you are from above and you are above all. When you learn to speak God’s word over your situation, you will be superimposing what God has said over every contrary situation in your life. When you do this, the lesser power is bound to bow.

Always remember that the devil’s strategy is to put you under extreme pressure so that you say the wrong things. This is the point where you will be tempted to exchange a symptom for the real thing. At this time, the devil actually intensifies the symptom so as to make you confess negatively. And of course whatever you confess, you receive. So the next time he backs you against the wall and applies pressure, rather than confess negatively, choose to praise the Lord and keep thanking Him until you see the desired result. I guarantee you that it will not tarry.

Our tongue is our destiny designer. It designs our destiny based on what we speak out. If you speak positively, you have positive result. If you speak life, you live and if you speak negatively, the result will be negative.
I challenge you today to always maximise the power of your tongue. Don’t keep your mouth shut. Never let the devil have the last say in your life. God created all things by the power of His word, and He has put all things at your disposal. The power is now in your hands. Don’t allow the devil to intimidate you and shut you up. Speak into your world and you will have what you say.
Today marks the day that Christ was crucified on the cross. Don't join the world to mock Him rather use your tongue to confess good about His death and stand a better chance to enjoy the benefits of His death at Calvary just as one of the robbers did.
Every day, as you wake up, make declarations into your day. Declare that it is the day that the Lord has made and that you will rejoice in it. Declare that the lines have fallen for you in pleasant places and that you have a goodly heritage. Speak over every situation and circumstance. Set your day in motion the way you want it to be, and you will reap the good fruits of your tongue in Jesus name.

Still Read: Proverbs 12:14, 13:2; Romans 10:1-11

Pastor Jov Gideon.

03/26/2019

Your Morning Tonic

Topic: THE CLOUDS WILL SOON DISAPPEAR.

Text:
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:18 KJV)

What is the present condition of things around you? Is life seeming to be difficult unto you? Are you encountering failure and disappointment on daily basis? Wipe your tears now for the cloud will soon disappear.

Often times we allow the cloud to so much overwhelm us. After the clouds the sun will shine. Above the cloud, the sun is shining. So don’t be controlled by the cloud because the cloud will clear. God is not in trouble. The Lord that saved you is not in trouble and he does not react to the devil, rather, it is the devil that reacts to what God has done. God is sitting and laughing because your enemies will be totally disappointed. All that they have planned is turning against them speedily in Jesus’ name.

Yes, the fact is that the cloud is gathering and you cannot see a ray of light, but the truth is that the light of God is about to shine in your life. You are very important to God. You are the apple of His eyes. We serve a mighty God. When you begin to understand the God we serve, you will not be intimidated or afraid of anything. The bible says they shall gather, and that is their assignment, but He says they shall be scattered for our sake. When God speaks, He has all it takes to bring the word to pass. God’s word is firmly established in heaven. Heaven is his throne and the earth is his footstool.

How dare you think the enemy will hinder you from receiving your miracles, I declare that your desires will manifest. You will receive healing, promotion, breakthrough, victory and prosperity in all areas of your life in Jesus name. The Lord will turn your circumstances around. The hand of God is upon your life. You are not going to end up a disaster. You will surely be celebrated. Your expectations will not be cut off. Whatever is gathering against you will scatter. Don’t bother about what the devil is doing, the devil will do his job but the Almighty God shall cause you to rise above every attack of the wicked in Jesus name.

Still Read: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, Hebrews 12:2, 2Corinthians 5:7

Pastor Jov Gideon.

02/20/2014

Saturday, February 15, 2014

02/20/2014

Part of Friday's sermon

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