Reading: Psalm 92:12-15, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Those Who Are Planted Shall Flourish

The righteous flourish like palm trees and grow like cedars—but notice the condition: "those who are planted in the house of the Lord." Jesus' parable of the sower reveals why some seeds produce thirty, sixty, or a hundredfold while others wither. It's not about the seed's quality; it's about the soil's receptivity and depth. Shallow roots can't sustain growth when persecution or trouble comes.

Thorns of worry and wealth's deceitfulness choke out fruitfulness. But good soil—a heart that receives the Word and remains planted despite resistance—produces exponentially. You don't grow where you visit occasionally; you grow where you're planted. This requires vulnerability, commitment, and the willingness to let roots entangle with others. In twenty-eight years of ministry, the pattern is clear: those who plant themselves flourish beyond imagination; those who remain independent simply age.

Today, ask yourself: Are my roots growing deeper in God's family, or am I trying to survive on my own? Choose to plant yourself where living water flows continuously. Your flourishing depends not on perfect conditions, but on being connected to the Source.

Missed the sermon, watch it here: Psalm 92:13

Prayer:

Lord, Plant me deeply in Your house. Let my roots settle into the soil of Your presence, Your Word, and the community You’ve placed around me. Where I have been scattered, gather me. Where I have been restless, steady me. Where I have been unsure, anchor me again in Your purpose. Surround me with people who sharpen my faith, and help me become someone who strengthens others. Let my life bear fruit that brings You glory, and may everything You grow in me point back to Your goodness. I choose to be planted. I choose to stay. I choose to flourish in the courts of my God.

Amen!

This  weeks  message invites us into a transformative encounter with the Holy Spirit, challenging us to move beyond fear and misunderstanding into the abundant life Jesus promised (Acts 2:38-39) . We're reminded that the disciples were ordinary, flawed people—Peter the impulsive fisherman who cut off ears and said foolish things—yet after Pentecost, they became vessels of extraordinary wisdom, discernment, and power. The key isn't found in our qualifications or perfection, but in our surrender. When we receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, we're not just receiving power (though that comes), but wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and discernment that transcends our natural abilities.

We're challenged to recognize that being saved secures our eternal destiny, but the Holy Spirit empowers us for abundant life right now (John 14:16)—in our families, finances, relationships, and daily battles. The antichrist spirit works to keep us fearful and distant from the very gift that would transform us, but when we boldly declare 'Lord, it's me' and present ourselves fully, heaven takes notice. This isn't about weird manifestations or religious performance; it's about being known by the King of Kings and allowing His Spirit to orchestrate a beautiful symphony through our surrendered lives.

In a world where we often feel invisible or misunderstood, the King of Kings knows you intimately. When God formed Adam, He breathed abundant life into him. That same breath—the Holy Spirit—is available to you today. You don't need to hide or perform. Simply present yourself before Him and say, "Lord, it's me." Let Him move in the parts of you that have been waiting for this moment. Being known by God is life itself.

Reflection: Have you been settling for "life" when Jesus promised "abundant life"? What would change to fully embraced the Holy Spirit?  

Prayer: Holy Spirit, I want to experience You fully. Fill me afresh with Your presence, wisdom, and power. Break every lie that has kept me from receiving all You have for me. I surrender my control, my fear, and my inadequacy. Lead me into all truth and make me a vessel of Your abundant life. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Missed the Sermon, watch it here: The Fullness of Pentecost

Paul declared himself "innocent of the blood of all men" because he taught the whole counsel of God - not just the popular messages. In our age of customized content and AI-generated teachings that tell us what we want to hear, we desperately need the Holy Spirit who tells us what we need to hear. Spiritual maturity isn't about accumulating information; it's about transformation through the complete Word of God. This includes the uncomfortable truths, the calls to repentance, and the warnings about deception. When we're grounded in the full truth, we won't be swayed by wolves in sheep's clothing or doctrines that tickle our ears.

Are you just a church attender or are you becoming a disciple? There's a powerful difference. Jesus didn't call us to collect information—He called us to transformation through His Word and real community.

We're at a crossroads. One path leads to itching ears, seeking only what we want to hear. The other leads to the full counsel of God—sometimes uncomfortable, always life-giving. True disciples don't quit when the Word bumps into them. They stay planted in the house of God, allowing correction, embracing growth, and flourishing even in challenging seasons.
Matthew 28 reminds us: "Go and make disciples...teaching them to observe ALL things." Not some things. All things. When you're planted in God's house, submitted to His Word, and teachable in spirit, you become the kind of person God can trust with His power and purpose. Psalm 92 promises those planted in the Lord's house will flourish and bear fruit even in old age.

Reflection: Will you be a disciple who keeps coming, keeps growing, and keeps saying yes to Jesus? Are you seeking teachings that challenge you or only those that comfort you?

Prayer: Lord, make us disciples who flourish because we're planted in Your house. Give us teachable hearts that receive the whole counsel of Your Word. Help us resist the spirit of this age and stand firm in Your truth. We present ourselves to You - here we are, use us for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Missed the Sermon, watch it here: The Whole Counsel of God 

God's selection process defies human logic. He deliberately chooses those the world overlooks—the weak, the foolish, the insignificant—to display His extraordinary power. When you feel inadequate or unqualified, you're actually in the perfect position for God to work. Your limitations become the canvas for His masterpiece. The enemy looks at your natural circumstances and dismisses you, but God sees your willing heart.

Today, stop measuring yourself by worldly standards. Your weakness isn't disqualifying; it's your invitation to experience God's strength. Remember, God doesn't need your ability—He needs your availability. When you surrender your "I can't" to His "I can," miracles happen.

God specifically chooses the underdog. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9, we're reminded that God's power is made perfect in weakness. Throughout Scripture, we see this pattern repeated—David, the smallest son tending sheep; Gideon, the least in his clan; Moses, the murderer; Paul, who called himself a slave. These weren't the polished, powerful people the world would choose, yet God deliberately selected them. Why? So that His power would be unmistakable, and no one could boast in their own strength.

The key difference isn't between 'I can't' and 'I can'—it's between 'I can't' and 'I won't.' When we surrender our weakness to God with a willing heart, His strength becomes our reality.

This isn't about mustering up our own courage; it's about recognizing that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead dwells in us, and nothing—absolutely nothing—is impossible for those who believe.

Reflect: Where have I been acting like the underdog, and how is God calling me to rise with His confidence instead of my own limitations?

Prayer:
Lord, You see the places where I feel small, overlooked, or not enough. When my mind says I can’t, teach my heart to say I can because You are with me. Take my weakness, my doubts, my fears — I surrender them into Your hands. Fill me with the courage that comes only from Your Spirit. Turn every “I won’t” into a bold step of faith, and let my life show that the underdog becomes unstoppable when You are their strength.
Amen!!

Missed the sermon? Watch it here: God Loves the Underdog

Seven times in Revelation, Jesus promises rewards "to him who overcomes." This isn't conditional love—it's an invitation to victory. Jesus declared, "I have overcome the world," and because you're in Him, you are more than a conqueror. But overcome what? The world's systems, fear, anxiety, and ultimately, self. Overcoming means gaining superiority, prevailing over opposition. The battle isn't primarily against the devil—Jesus already defeated him. Your daily warfare is against the self-centered nature that screams for its own way. When you overcome through Christ's strength, freedom and liberty flood your soul. Fear leaves. Anxiety dissipates. You walk in the peace of Jehovah Shalom.

The Pathway to Victory!
The pathway to victory is revealed through 1 Corinthians 13, where the original text uses 'charity' instead of 'love'—meaning generosity, benevolence, and giving. This isn't about feelings or reciprocal affection; it's about action that defeats selfishness. When we struggle to give—whether our time, resources, or kindness in small moments like letting someone merge in traffic—we're face-to-face with self. The call is clear: overcome self through charity, and watch the principalities lose their grip on our lives.

The manna from heaven, the crown of life, the hidden treasures—all belong to overcomers. This is your identity. Embrace it today.  

Prayer:

Lord, meet me in the middle of my everyday struggles. Give me strength when I feel tired, peace when my mind feels heavy, and courage when life feels overwhelming. Help me rise above the pressures of the day and walk with Your grace, one step at a time. Be my calm, my clarity, and my constant help.
Amen!

(Reading:  1 Corinthians 13, Romans 8:31-39; Revelation 2:7, 11, 17)

Are you a disciple of Jesus or just a fan?

This week's message challenged us to embrace the refining season God is leading us through. As we transition into a new chapter as a church, we're reminded that this has always been God's church—not any individual pastor's. He has prepared us for this moment through discipleship and faithfulness.

Jesus' command in Matthew 28 wasn't just for the twelve disciples—it's for all of us: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." We're called to be equipped, sent out, and to multiply the gospel. Even when we feel unprepared or scared, God meets us in our obedience. He doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called.

Jesus didn't keep His disciples by His side forever. After preparing them, He sent them out—two by two, with power over unclean spirits (Mark 6:7-13). Notice that He sent them out before they felt fully ready. The disciples had spent only a year or so with Jesus, yet He commissioned them for ministry. You may not feel prepared for what God is calling you to do, but preparation isn't about perfection—it's about obedience. God equips those He calls. The disciples went out "in fear and trembling," yet they preached repentance, cast out demons, and healed the sick. When you step out in faith, even when you feel inadequate, God meets you there. Discipleship isn't passive observation; it's active participation in God's mission.

Reflection Question: Where is God calling you to step out in faith, even though you don't feel ready?

Prayer:
Lord, You see the places where I feel unsure and unprepared. Give me courage to step where You are calling, even when my confidence feels small. Quiet my fears, strengthen my trust, and remind me that You go before me. Lead me one faithful step at a time, and let Your presence be my peace.
 Amen!

"He has made everything beautiful in its time." These words remind us that God's timing is perfect, even when we cannot see the complete picture. In seasons of transition—whether in church leadership, career changes, or personal circumstances—we can trust that God is orchestrating beauty from what may feel uncertain or uncomfortable. The passage assures us that "whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken from it." This means we don't need to have all the answers or control every outcome. Our role is simply to worship in holy fear and trust His unchanging nature. Today, surrender your questions about the future and rest in knowing God has already written your story.

Reflection: What season are you in right now? How can you trust God's timing more fully today?

Prayer:

Lord, as this season shifts around me, steady my heart in Your unchanging goodness.
Where I feel uncertain, anchor me in Your promises.
Where I feel stretched, strengthen me with Your peace.
Teach me to trust that every change You allow is shaping me, guiding me, and drawing me closer to Your purpose.
I place this season — and the one to come — fully in Your hands.
Amen!

This powerful message confronts us with a sobering reality: we are living in an hour when the measure of sin is reaching fullness, yet God's mercy still extends a hand of salvation to all who will receive it.

Drawing from Genesis 19 and the account of Sodom and Gomorrah, we're challenged to recognize the parallels between ancient times and our present age. The scripture reveals that judgment came not merely because of individual sin, but because an entire culture—from the oldest to the youngest—had normalized what was contrary to God's design. What's striking is how the older generation taught the younger, passing down destructive patterns until wickedness became systemic. Yet even in this context, God demonstrates His heart by seeking intercessors like Abraham who would stand in the gap.

The call for us today is clear: we must walk humbly before our God, do justly, and love mercy. This isn't about condemnation but about recognizing that while those who have accepted Jesus bypass judgment, we're still called to intercede for a world heading toward wrath. The beautiful truth is that God is still looking for people who will pray, who will stand in the gap, and who will meet Him halfway as He extends His hand of salvation.

Missed the sermon, watch it here: The Bypass

The stone that sealed Jesus' tomb wasn't rolled away by human hands—an angel of the Lord descended and moved it. This is a powerful picture of what God does with our hearts. We cannot remove our own hardness, cynicism, or wounds. Just as the guards fell like dead men before heaven's power, our attempts to fix ourselves crumble before God's transforming work. He promises to remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh—tender, responsive, and alive. (Matthew 28:1-6; Ezekiel 36:26)

Today, recognize that the breakthrough you need isn't accomplished by your effort. Heaven has already moved the stone. Your part is simply to walk out of the tomb into resurrection life.

In heaven, there is a sea of glass, clear as crystal—everything is transparent before God. Nothing is hidden; all is exposed in His presence. This isn't meant to terrify us but to free us. When we stop hiding and become vulnerable before God, we discover He already knows everything and loves us completely. The enemy wants you comfortable in your prison cell, living with a hard heart behind closed doors. But Jesus has opened the way to authentic relationship through transparency. Stop pretending. Stop performing. Come before Him honestly with your struggles, failures, and fears. Transparency is the pathway to true freedom and intimacy with God. (Revelation 4:6; Hebrews 4:13)

You are a new creation in Christ—the old has passed away, and everything has become new. But here's the reality: the tomb door is open, yet many believers remain inside. We've become so comfortable with our limitations, our excuses, and our "realistic expectations" that we don't walk into the freedom Christ purchased. Sometimes the devil leaves you alone in your comfortable prison because he doesn't want you discovering the abundant life waiting outside. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 3:1-4)

What promises are you not claiming? What freedom are you not walking in? What new life are you postponing?

The stone is rolled away.
Nothing is stopping you from walking out except your own choice.

Missed the Sermon? Watch it here: https://newlifevictorychurch-lac.subspla.sh/cmjq2qg

This weeks message invites us into a profound moment of transition and trust in God's sovereignty over His church. At its heart, we encounter the beautiful truth that ministry is never about individual personalities but about Christ building His church through surrendered vessels.

Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, we're reminded that some plant, others water, but God alone causes the growth. The message walks us through thirteen years of faithful ministry—missions to Mexico, community outreach, baptisms, prayer initiatives, and countless acts of service—all demonstrating what happens when a church commits to being the hands and feet of Jesus in their community. Yet the most striking element is the courage required to step back when God calls us to a new season. Like Elijah, who needed rest before his next assignment, we learn that faithful service sometimes means knowing when to pause, refresh, and allow God to do something new. The reference to Jacob's vow in Genesis 28 reminds us that God orchestrates our steps, bringing us to the right places at the right times. This isn't a story of ending but of multiplication—one faithful season preparing the ground for an even greater harvest.

We're challenged to trust that God's plans extend far beyond our individual contributions, and that true kingdom work continues across generations and through many different hands.

Watch Full Sermon Here: This Leg of the Race

1. A Living Sacrifice
Rom 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.”
Mark 8:34 “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.”

2. The Victory Movement was built and is sustained through sacrifice!
Psalm 50:5 “Gather My saints together unto Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.”

This was the scripture the Lord gave to Hazel and me when we, as new pastors, planted our first ever Victory church. We led a lot of people to Christ and purchased 43 acres of land on a main highway. At first, we were very excited but became a little overwhelmed by what it was going to cost to buy this property and build a church complex upon it. We challenged the congregation to sacrifice, by asking them three things:

What can I give?
What can I give if I add faith to it?
What can I sacrifice to give?

The result was that enough money and resources were given to purchase the land and build a 60,000 sq.ft. building. We Made a covenant with God through sacrifice.

3. Sacrifice releases the life and miracle working power of God.
During the next ten years this church went on to become the largest Church in our City, and one of the largest of its kind in the Nation of Canada. Then, the Lord called us to start a church in another City. I asked my associate pastor to go and see what he felt about going to start a new church in that City, but while he was away the Lord told me that I was the one to go, not him. I wrestled with this because my wife and I had worked so hard, made so many friends and sacrificed so much, and now we had everything any successful pastor could want. Finally, I plucked up enough courage to tell my wife, and to my surprise she said, “If that’s what God said to do, then let’s do it.” So, we did it! We went and started a new church in that city. We felt a little bit like we had been demoted, but God gave me the following encouraging scripture, after we had made the move: Mark 10:28-30 “Then Peter began to say to Him, See, we have left all and followed You.” So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundred fold now in this time – houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions-and in the age to come eternal life.”

Wow! What an incredible promise, one that has certainly come to pass in our lives!
This is another scripture the Lord made real to me when He told me to release some of my best leaders to start new ministries and churches. Prov 11:24 “There is one who scatters yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right. But it leads to poverty.” 
Then, He promised me that for every leader I released He would give me two of like quality and character. And He has been faithful to do it! This sacrificial releasing spirit has enabled us to birth Victory Churches International.

Are you ready to freely sacrifice to help build the Kingdom of God? Surely, we do not have to be paid for everything we do to build the church! Sacrifice is our reasonable service. - (Romans 12:1)

Yours for Kingdom Advancement,

Dr. George Hill,
President and Apostolic Founder of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org

When life squeezes you, what comes out? This week we discovered that God's Word isn't just something to quote—it's something to OWN. When you make His promises yours, the supernatural happens!

We explored Ephesians 3:20 and the incredible truth that God can do "exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think." Whether you're facing impossible circumstances, need healing, or watching dreams die, His Word has the power to change everything. Just like Abraham received far more than one son, and death itself was rebuked, God's promises are alive and active for YOU today.

It's time to stop just knowing the Word and start ACTIVATING it. Take a scripture, make it yours, and watch God move mountains. Romans 8:28 reminds us that ALL things work together for good for those who love Him. This is your moment to believe bigger!

What Word is God speaking to your heart today?

Let it get deep inside you—because when trouble comes, what you've put in is what will come out.

Watch the service here: The Exceedingly Abundant God//Sunday Service

1. Set you heart to know God and His intentions. Heb 1:1-2
Lord what is your plan for me and the church I pastor? Lord not my will but your will be done. What do you want me to do? You must be willing to be open to what He has to say and have ears to hear.

2. Seek vision from God for areas in which you have responsibility or influence.
How can I be a better husband/father-mother/wife? From there you expand it out: better businessman, worker, employer and employee. From there the giftings God has given us: politicians, musicians, athletes, artists, computer/multimedia. God, how can I use my gifts and abilities for kingdom expansion.

3. Set time aside to seek God, it’s hard to hear HIM If you have a crowded lifestyle.
Maybe a morning, or a whole day of prayer and fasting. In the bible you notice that when Peter/Ananias/Paul/Jeremiah/Daniel were praying, God gave them a vision. Luke 10:38-42

4. Sensitivity to the many ways God can speak to us.
Through reading and studying the Bible: Some people don’t receive a God given vision because they don’t study the Word! Through reading Genesis 2:21-22, James Young Simpson saw how God put Adam to sleep before He created eve out of his body, and he went on to invent Anesthetic to put people to sleep before he performed  an operation. Rockefeller read Genesis 6:14 “cover it inside and outside with pitch,” Rockefeller knew that  were there was pitch there was oil and discovered the great Middle East oil finds!

A) Through messages, ministry and worship during local church services. Heb 10:25 - R.A. Laturno said, “I get all my best ideas in Church, because God is there in a special way! Richard Moffat was speaking at a lady’s mission meeting about Africa and young  David Livingstone heard his words. This placed a desire for Africa in Livingstone’s heart, and he became the world’s most famous missionary to Africa.

B) Through Godly counsel. 2 Sam 16:23 - “The advice of Ahithophel was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God”. God will send people across your path: your spouse, close friends, people in ministry or a book you read, a tape you listen to. Be discerning as to what you read and listen to, they could be God thoughts.

C) Through God given thoughts and ideas. Prov 16:3 - “Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.” Learn to discern the voice of the Lord by spending time with Him. You will become increasingly  more sensitive until you get a track record of hearing God’s voice and how He speaks to you. 1 Sam 3:10 “Speak Lord your servant hears”

5. Seek confirmation of a vision that you receive.
If there is a major move in your life, seek confirmation. Read Acts 13:1-4 It’s amazing how many Christians make major decisions that have far reaching consequences, and they make them haphazardly. All major moves should come after seasons of prayer, counsel, thought and study. God always prepares you for change before change is ever made.

6. Stay flexible because vision is often progressive and expandable.
The Lord is constantly fine tuning our vision by pursuing and correcting us. So, keep faith and hope centered on Him and not some formula, or last year’s revelation.

7. Be faithful to another man’s vision. Luke 16:16
Many people come into church visionless, but they plug into the vision of the church, and they find vision for their own lives. Praise the Lord!

Yours for receiving Gods visions and dreams.

Dr George Hill
President and Apostolic Founder of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org

Psalm 65:11 "You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance."
Prov 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not to your own understanding; In all of your ways acknowledge Him; and He shall direct your paths."

John 12:26 "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor."
Staying in Step with Jesus

Matthew 4:19 "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.”
One reason for fasting is to hear the voice of the Lord

Acts 13:2 "As they ministered unto the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God."

• Be aware of His presence
• Be aware of His promptings
• Be aware of His purpose

1. Conscious guidance
2. Subconscious guidance
3. Unconscious guidance

Psalm 37:23-24 "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down. For the Lord upholds him with His hand."

Prov 19:21 "There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel (purpose) that will stand." Keeping the right heart attitude will keep you moving in the right direction

1 Sam 3:9 "Speak, Lord, Your servant hears."

Give us ears to hear and courage to obey,

Dr. George Hill,
Founder and President of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org

2Cor 9:15 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift”

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
                                                                                                                                                          Isaiah 9:6-7 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.” Jesus was both God and man. As a child He was born, but as the Son of God He could only be given because He always existed.

Matt 1:18-23
v21 “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for He will save His people from their sins.”  v23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, God with us.” 1Tim 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus”. His name implies His mission. He was born to die –the innocent for the guilty, read 2Cor 5:21

FIVE CONDITIONS THE SAVIOR HAD TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL TO LEGALLY PAY THE PRICE FOR MANS’ SIN.

1. He had to be a man to represent man. Hebrews 2:5-11
2. He had to be a sinless man, no inherent sin and no acquired sin. 1Peter 1:18-19
3. He must stand before Satan like the first Adam and overcome every temptation
4. He had to be willing to lay down his life as a substitute for us. John 10:18, Matt 26:53
5. He had to be stronger than Satan, so that after He had paid the price for sin, He could strip him of his power and rise from the dead victorious. Rev 1:18

Now! God could legally change mans nature into harmony with His own and give to him the Spirit of life; the life which He had forfeited.  Rom 8:2, Acts 1:8
Jesus Christ is the greatest gift anyone could ever receive. Freely receive, freely give! As Jesus came into the world that Christmas day approximately 2025 years ago, so He wants to come into each and everyone of our hearts today. As He is coming again to rule and reign on earth, so he wants to rule and reign in your heart and your life today! Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2Cor 9:15)

Yours for a Blessed Christmas and a Victorious New Year!
Dr George Hill
President and Apostolic Founder of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org

Serious and painful things happen at times in our lives, and we need to be aware of them and prepared to face and deal with them. But at the same time, because of the Spirit of God in our lives, we can learn to relax and take things as they come without getting nervous and upset about them. We can enjoy our lives even in the midst of imperfection.

With God’s help, we can learn how to be at peace, enjoying the wonderful life He has provided for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Twice in Philippians 4:4, the apostle Paul tells us to rejoice. He urges us in the following verses not to fret or have any anxiety about anything, but to pray and give thanks to God in everything—not after everything is over.

We can rejoice in the middle of any challenging situation. In spite of all the troubling things going on around us in the world, our daily confession can be, This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).

Ref: Joyce Meyer / Quiet Time With God

Prayer of the Day: Lord, help me face challenges with peace, trusting You in every circumstance. Even in imperfection, I choose to rejoice and thank You for Your goodness today.

John 1:1-9

In the Bible, light is equated with good. For instance, Jesus said, “I have come as Light into the world” (John 12:46). Once we trust Him as our Savior, He lives within us through the indwelling Holy Spirit. This means that when we’re saved, we have the light of Christ (John 8:12).

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He instructed His followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19-20). In other words, we must carry the light around world. But how do we do this? Here are three ways:
 
1. God will send some of us abroad to share the truth of Jesus. There are people in every nation who have never heard about salvation, and we can go as missionaries to tell them.

2. The Father also calls us to spread the good news right where we are. The hope of the gospel is needed in our neighborhoods, families, and workplaces.

3. The Lord asks His followers to give of the resources He’s provided, whether money, talents, or gifts. He wants us to be generous so the message of salvation can be proclaimed everywhere.

Are you willing to tell others about Jesus in whatever way the Lord has in mind? 
Ask Him how He’d like you to share His light in the world.

Prayer:
Lord, let me be a vessel of Your light.
Where there is darkness, help me bring warmth.
Where there is sorrow, let me offer comfort.
Where there is doubt, may I reflect Your truth.
Use my hands to serve, my words to uplift,
and my life to quietly shine with Your love.
Not for my glory, but so others may see You
and be drawn to the hope only You can give.
Amen!

Ref: In Touch Ministries Canada 

“The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” - 2 Cor 10:4-5 NKJ

Strategy is the science and art of military command exercised to meet the enemy in combat under advantageous conditions.
The devil has four main strategies:
1. To wear you out so he can wipe you out.
2. To get you to reach for too much too soon.
3. To isolate you so he can devastate you.
4. To attack you at your weakest point. So, you’ve got to know what your weakness is and protect it.
A good strategy is composed of five things:

1. Objectives: The basic purpose of the organization. Victory Churches have three basic purposes that control what we do in the local church: Evangelism, Discipleship and Mobilization and three basic purposes that control what we do regionally, nationally and internationally: Leadership Development, Church Expansion, World Missions and Compassionate Ministries.

2. Goals that are Specific: The specific ways in which the purposes of the organization will be measured and accomplished. Goals should be written frequently and they can change. Objectives remain the same, and they help to clarify our goals: We must set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Goals are: Specific; Measurable; Achievable; Realistic; and Timely.

3. Priorities: The factors that determine when and why things are done. One simple way of establishing priorities among all the goals you want to accomplish is by putting a value system on the goals:
a. Somewhat important. b. Not important. c. Most important. Some priorities should be fixed in given time slots each week. What is scheduled in is more likely to happen.

4. Planning: The process used to achieve the goals (Includes personnel, resources, obstacles, research and evaluation).

5. Guidelines: The moral and ethical framework in which the organization will seek to accomplish its goals. Guidelines keep us on track and faithful to our original commitments.
Two of Victory Churches’ basic guidelines:
a. Nothing shall be done which violates the principles of God’s Word.
b. All ministries and activities should be evaluated in the light of our objectives. This is a reminder for all of us to stick to the objectives, which in turn prevents us from wasting our most precious resources (time, money, energy and personnel) on things that are ultimately outside of our mandate.

With a strategy, we know why we are doing what we are doing. We stay focused and interested in what we are doing. We know what to do and how to accomplish it. With a God strategy, we will not easily give up in a crisis. Let us stay tuned in to the voice of the Holy Spirit and receive:
God's Winning Strategies for Breakthrough, Revival and Kingdom Expansion!

Yours for all the above in 2026
Dr. George Hill
President and Founder, VCI
www.victoryint.org

God’s Kingdom is mentioned over 100 times in the 4 gospels alone. “Like the days of the heavens above the earth.” Deut 11:21

Math 6:9-13 The Lord’s Prayer: “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven……Yours is the Kingdom the Power and the Glory forever. Amen.”

Matt 6:33 “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (right way of doing things) and all these things shall be added to you.”

When Jesus sent 70 disciples out to preach the good news of the kingdom, He sent them out without money, food, or provisions. (Luke 10:1-9) The lesson Jesus wanted His disciples to learn was this: If they followed God’s Purpose, they would also find His Provision and His Power! They were to go door to door until someone invited them in. When their message was received, they were to bless the home, heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God has come near to you.’ True prosperity is having enough to do the will of God. If God has a will for me, then He intends for me to have enough to carry it out. If you are short on provision you need to check your purpose.

Your purpose determines the amount of provision and power needed!
We find our own purpose within the purpose of God’s Kingdom. That purpose is to establish and carry out the will of God upon the earth; to demonstrate God’s supremacy over all other principalities and powers; and to save as many souls as possible. “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)
Why World Missions? Without The Why You Can Say Goodbye

1. Jesus Commands it! (Math 28:18-19,)
2. A Lost World needs it! (Acts 26:18-19)
3. The Return of Christ Depends upon it! (Math 24:14)

In Acts 3, Peter and John went to the Temple to pray and found a cripple outside of the temple who had been lame from birth. He looked up at Peter and John and asked them for alms. Peter said, “Look at us.” So, he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give to you; In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”  They didn’t have money, but they had something better! Something that we have too!

1.They had the power of the Holy Spirit.
2.They had authority to use that power in the name of Jesus to do what Jesus would do.

The greatest moves of God have always resulted in winning souls, making of disciples, raising up leaders, planting new churches, transforming communities from darkness to light, from poverty to prosperity! Wherever we go as fully committed believers, we bring the Kingdom of God near to people! And with that we bring all the provision and all the power necessary to establish His Kingdom into people’s lives.

When we get to the ends of the earth what will we find? A VICTORY CHURCH!

Yours for Kingdom power and expansion,
Dr George Hill
President and Founder, VCI
www.victoryint.org

The Bible doesn’t say that you have to have self-control in order to go to heaven. You are free to be out of control if you want to; it is entirely up to you. The Word does say that you have to believe that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior (See Romans 10:9–10).

But if you want to live the good life that God has prearranged and laid out for you before the foundation of the world, you will need to discipline yourself to do whatever His Word says to do, or whatever the Holy Spirit speaks to your heart to do. God offers you the grace to live a holy life that will reap many blessings in the days to come.

Ref: Joyce Meyer - Grow your faith

Prayer of the Day: Lord, thank You for saving me by grace. Help me walk in self-control, obey Your Word, and live the blessed life You prepared for me, amen.

It is Satan’s purpose to steal the seed of truth from your heart by sending distracting thoughts. It should encourage you to know that the devil considers you a good enough Christian to use as a target.

The difference between a Christian and a non-Christian is: though they both may have good and evil thoughts, Christ gives His followers strength to select the right rather than the wrong. You see a man going to prayer meeting with a Bible under his arm. That man was undoubtedly tempted to stay at home, go bowling, or to some other activity. But, as these diverse thoughts came to his mind, he made the right selection, and headed for the church.

Another man walks through the night to a bar. It no doubt occurred to him that he had best stay home with his family. But he yielded to the negative thought, and gave in to his lower appetites.

It is not the temptations you have, but the decision you make about them that counts.

From Day by Day with Billy Graham, © 1976 BGEA

Prayer for the day
Decisions will have to be made each day, Lord. With Your strength and wisdom, help me to make the right ones.

If we come to the Lord with a submissive heart, we will hear from Him.

Why is it that two believers can pray about an issue and come away with completely different responses and attitudes? The truth is that we each come to God with our own life experiences and expectations. If we want to hear His voice clearly, we must first address three things that affect how well we listen:

1. Our relationship with the Lord. Neither God nor the fundamentals of faith change, but He does tailor His message to individual believers based on their spiritual maturity and situation.
2. Our understanding of who God is. How we view the Lord affects the way we hear Him. For example, if you see God as a loving Father, you will hear His encouraging voice and accept His loving discipline. But if you see Him as harsh, then you may feel as though you can never live up to His expectations.
3. Our attitude toward God. Naturally, if we come to the Lord with a proud nature, we won’t be inclined to hear His voice. However, if we come with a submissive heart, we’ll hear His Word and joyfully receive it (Psalms 119:97-98).

God is still speaking in the world today. Take a moment to think about anything that might get in the way of your receiving His message. Whatever the hindrance, lay it before the Lord and ask to hear Him more clearly.
Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 40-42

Ref: In Touch Ministries Canada

Problems continually occur at work, at home, and in life in general. My observation is that people don’t like problems, weary quickly, and will do almost anything to get away from them. Often people will gladly place the leadership into your hands, if you are willing and able to tackle their problems. Or train others to solve them. Your problem-solving skills will invariably be needed because people always have problems and if you are a problem solver you will soon find yourself in a position of leadership.
Problems Give Meaning To Life

A wise philosopher once commented that an eagle’s only obstacle to overcome for flying with speed and ease is the air. Yet, if the air was withdrawn and the proud bird was flying in a vacuum, it would fall instantly to the ground, unable to fly at all. The very element that resists flying is at the same time the condition for flight.

Many Great People Had Giant Problems To Overcome

  • It was David's ability to kill Goliath that revealed his potential to be a great king.
  • It was the lion’s den that made Daniel an overcomer.
  • It was Job's trials that made him a legend.
  • It was the fiery furnace that brought promotion to the three Hebrew children.
  • Many of the Psalms were born in difficulty.
  • Most of the Epistles were written in prisons.

These all overcame because they refused to fall back on the common excuses for failure. They trusted God, acted upon His Word and turned their stumbling blocks into steppingstones.

Recognize A Problem Before It Becomes An Emergency
Great leaders usually recognize a problem in the following sequence:
  1. They often sense it before they see it (intuition) (Proverbs 22:3) 
  2. They share their feelings and findings with a few trusted colleagues for good counsel.
  3. They define the problem 
  4. They decide how to deal with the problem

Great leaders are seldom blindsided. They realize that the punch that knocks them out is seldom the hard one, it’s the one they didn’t see coming. Leaders should focus on building big people who will handle big issues effectively (Acts 20:32). The size of the person is more important than the size of the problem.

Solve Task-Problems Quickly; People Problems Will Take Longer
Problems never stop, but we can solve problems. Two things you can do to produce problem-solvers:
  1. Those who never take time to develop people are forced to take time to solve their problems.
  2. Never solve a problem for a person; solve it with that person.
When we have the right mindset about tough situations, then we become solution-oriented rather than problem-oriented and our journeys through life become much better.
The word crisis in the Chinese language is made up of two characters that mean: Problem and Opportunity

In every problem there is an opportunity, and in every opportunity there is a problem. Focusing on the opportunity will help alleviate depression and cause you to realize how creative our God is. Every problem becomes an opportunity. Having this kind of mindset will help you to becoming a long standing, overcoming, giant killer!

Dr. George Hill,
Founder and President, VCI
www.victoryint.org

God is life, and every good thing He created is part of that life. We can get so caught up in doing and accomplishing, in working and earning, that if we are not careful, we will come to the end of our life and suddenly wake up and realize that we never really lived. God desires for us to enjoy life and live it to the full, till it overflows.

We have a choice in life. We can grumble our way through our troubles, or we can draw closer to God in difficult times, going through any trouble we face with a merry heart. Either way, we will all deal with troubles from time to time, so why not take the joy of the Lord as our strength and be filled with energy and vitality?

In John 15, Jesus talks about abiding in Him. In verse 11, He says, I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing (AMPC). Jesus made it possible for us to have merry hearts. With His help, no matter what you go through, you can put a smile on your face and enjoy every day of your life in Him.

Ref: Joyce Meyer

Prayer of the Day: Lord, help me abide in You daily, and to embrace joy and fullness of life, even in the midst of trials. Fill me with Your strength and delight as I live each moment with You, amen.