Surviving And Thriving In Perilous Times

FRIDAY 4^TH JULY 2025

TOPIC: SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN PERILOUS TIMES

 SCRIPTURE: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The Word you carry shields you.

 There are several indicators confirming the fact that we are living in perilous times. We have seen the multiplication of wickedness in different parts of the world today.

The world is in very dangerous times, but that is not our fear. Our fear is in the Most High. Isaiah 8:13-14 says, Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. So, if there is anything or anyone to fear, let Jehovah be that fear. Verse 14 says, And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. The meaning is, when you fear God instead of the fears around you, He shall be to you a sanctuary of refuge and a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence to those who don’t fear Him.

Now, seeing that we are living in dangerous times, it is important, therefore, to know what it takes to survive and thrive in perilous times.

So, what are the keys to surviving and thriving in perilous times?

1. Dwelling in God’s Presence (Psalm 91:1). Do all you can, do everything you can to maintain that feelable, palpable, and tangible presence of God. Let God’s Presence be feelable around you all the time.
2. Praying without ceasing(1Thessalonians 5:17). To pray without ceasing means to pray like you breathe because breathing is what you do without ceasing. Pray like your life depends on your prayer life. That was a secret of Paul the Apostle. Everything came against him, but nothing could bury him.
3. Sensitivity to Divine signals (Romans 8:14).Be spiritually sensitive. For instance, no matter how prepared you are for a journey, if you lose your peace and you don’t feel like moving, stay put.
4. Engaging the power of the Word. The power of the Word is the same as the power of light (Psalm 91:4, John 1:5). The Word you carry shields you. It is revelation from the Word that guarantees your preservation.
5. Upholding the shield of faith. No matter what you hear or see, don’t let your faith be shaky (Ephesians 6:16). Never let any power on earth convince you that you could be the next target for casualty, because it is unto you according to your faith, not according to the situation in the world.

You are preserved, in Jesus’ Name.

Remember this: The Word you carry shields you.

ASSIGNMENT (S):

1. Refuse to fear
2. Search the scripture and locate revelations that guarantee your preservation, keep them in your heart as your shield.
3. Ensure God’s presence is feelable around you.

PRAYER: Thank You Lord for being my Shield. I am too defended to be wasted. Lord, guide my steps away from disaster, in the Name of Jesus Christ.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN PERILOUS TIMES

 DAILY BIBLE READING: Proverb 19-21

 QUOTE: To dwell in the presence of God is to dwell in a realm that is beyond the reach of harm. Culled from the book, 15 Kingdom Strategies for Survival by Dr Paul Enenche.

 AMAZING FACT: Cows have nearly 360-degree vision due to the placement of their eyes on the sides of their heads.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: I decree your preservation against every arrow or missile of wickedness by the Blood of Jesus in Jesus Name.