“And I got it, thank God! In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade…” (2 Corinthians 2:14 MSG).
A very important truth about who you are in Christ is that you're superior to Satan; you've overcome the world, and have crucified the flesh with its affections and lusts. You have dominion over sin, sickness, and death. Therefore, life, for you, is a perpetual victory parade! You're seated with Christ, far above all principality and power. That means you're in a place of authority with Christ, far above satan and everything connected to him. Jesus already defeated satan and the cohorts of darkness on your behalf (Colossians 2:15). The Lord Jesus dispossessed Satan of his authority, rendered him powerless and gave us the victory! Therefore, Satan doesn't have any right over the world today, neither does he have the power to run your life. Don't accommodate sickness, disease or infirmity in your body! Don't let the devil toy with your family, business, job or finances. Cast him out, and walk in dominion and absolute victory! Some think that absolute victory isn't possible. That means they don't believe in what Jesus came to do. 2 Corinthians 2:14 says God always causes us to triumph. Jesus came to this world to give us absolute victory; He brought us into the transcendent life. He didn't come to give us a religion, no! He came to give us life and, through the Holy Spirit, help us live triumphantly every day – in dominion over the devil, the world, and the flesh.
All you have to do is enforce your victory through the fight of faith. In 1 Timothy 6:12, the Apostle Paul admonishes us to, “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life whereunto thou art also called and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” This isn't a fight with the devil, your flesh or the world; rather, it's maintaining your victory in Christ. Notice what Jesus said in John 10:10 (AMPC), “...I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” Isn't that amazing? This is what God really wants for us; to have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance, to the full, till it overflows; it's a life of triumph! Now, how can anyone enjoy life when things aren't going right? How can anyone enjoy life with sickness and pain? How can anyone enjoy life with shattered dreams, and troubles in the family? That's not God's best! His desire is for you to be in good health, to have all-round prosperity, and to live in absolute victory! Therefore, appropriate and lay hold of the victories Jesus already wrought and accomplished for you through your faith-filled declarations. It may be in your job, finances, health or family; refuse to accept failure or defeat. Keep declaring your victory and live in it every day!
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This is the testimony of Geleta Elzera, a 57-year-old from the Bahamas who, for over 14 years, suffered from the rare and dreaded Crohn's disease. Through the years, she went through several treatments and procedures, but her situation did not improve. Hurt and saddened by her plight, she sought an end to the pain, and a chance to be normal again. The Healing School was her last option, and so she came hoping for a miracle. Beginning her story, Geleta says, “I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2005. Before that, in 1996, I had an abscess in my anus, and the doctor cleaned it out in an operating room and said I was going to be all right. It didn't bother me until 2004 when it flared up again, then it got worse. In 2005, I was hospitalized. My family decided to take me to Cuba, that's where I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. They gave me a colostomy to help me pass waste from my body and I went back home.” Following this treatment, several complications developed over time, and Geleta found herself going back and forth on frequent trips to the hospital. She continues, “In 2006, there was abscess around the opening and it caused excruciating pain. I had to keep visiting the hospital to have the pus removed. In 2007, they decided to give me an ileostomy. I also had abdominal pain and cramps; the doctors tried to help, but the pain persisted. I always felt nauseous and I vomited often. My appetite was not good; I couldn't eat anything except for a little watermelon with salt on it and some Gatorade. If I ate more than that, I couldn't finish it and I would vomit. I had to carry a bag around for the vomiting because it happened all the time. I couldn't even stand the smell of cooking. I weighed 204lbs before this started, but I lost so much weight, till I was about 150lbs. “Life was so difficult for me, it was a terrible condition to be in. I couldn't even play with my grandchildren who loved me so dearly. When they came to me, I had my daughter send them away. I was so weak I couldn't even speak loudly. I had to use a wheelchair because it helped me move faster. It was terrible and excruciating for me. When you talk about pain, I had a lot of it. When the doctors operated on me, I had two openings with colostomy bags attached to my body. After that,
three more holes appeared and I attached more bags as recommended by me doctor. So in all, I had five colostomy bags attached to my body.”
walk now, no more wheelchair. I'm so excited and I evangelize all the time, even when it's snowing. I would go to the mall and tell people how great and awesome God is. I thank God and I give Him all the praise. I'm so happy that I got to know Him, and that He healed me.”
Life had turned sour for Geleta and she was tired of living this way. Gladness returned when she heard about the Healing School, and she says, “I wanted God to heal me Full of gratitude for her miracle, Geleta says, “Thank you completely. I asked Him for a paradigm shift in my life, very much, partners, I am very appreciative of what and I knew He would do it at the Healing School.” She you've done for me. Keep up the good work. Greater is He that is in you, and you prove it reports her experience when she with your partnership. Pastor Chris, I attended the session: “On the day of My life has been love you so much. You and your the healing service, a heat wave family are blessed, by the power of came over me when I saw Pastor great ever since. Chris. He started ministering to the After I left the Healing the Holy Spirit.” sick, and when it was my turn, I said God is awesome, wonderful, to myself, 'Okay, G, this is your time, School, the holes gracious and kind; His love is take hold of it.' I was trying to look where the colostomy everlasting and His power has been into his eyes when he blew on me. I bags had been manifested in the life of Geleta and stiffened as I felt strength return to countless others. Geleta is proof my body. He blew on me a second closed on their own, that nothing is impossible with God. time, then he held my hand and lifted one after the other. The Healing School is a place where me out of the chair. I heard a voice God's grace is available to do all that say, 'Run!', and I started running. I I'm strengthened, I you desire. Speaking to those in felt like I was ready to fly. That night, can walk now, no need of a miracle, Geleta rounds off after the healing service, I ate a large her testimony with these words: “Get cheeseburger with large fries and more wheelchair. the Word into your spirit; it will give soda. And I slept like a baby. you faith for your healing. The Hallelujah!” Healing School has opened the In that instant, Geleta received the turnaround she doors for you, now it's up to you to walk through in the desired. Where she had been weak and in pain, she Name of Jesus. If God could do it for me, He can do it for became full of strength and vitality. The hurt and you.” sadness turned to joy unspeakable. Today, several years after that blessed experience, Geleta is still as For information on upcoming Healing School sessions healthy and strong as ever. Living a life that is devoid of in 2018, kindly download the Healing School Mobile pain and sickness, she affirms for all to hear: “My life has app for iOS and Android devices or visit been great ever since. After I left the Healing School, the www.enterthehealingschool.org. holes where the colostomy bags had been closed on their own, one after the other. I'm strengthened, I can
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DIVINELY PROTECTED Special thanks to my man of God, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, for the opportunity to partner with him as he reaches out to souls all over the world. For me, partnership is a part of my role in winning souls for the Kingdom of God, and I am passionate about changing the lives of those who are oppressed by satan. I know that God loves, and is unwilling to do without, a soul winner and a giver; He protects me and my loved ones from harm.
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Felix Ehigie
Several years ago, my family was saved from an armed robbery attack by the extraordinary grace of God. A car containing my wife and only son, my brother with his wife and their infant son was caught in the middle of a crossfire between the police and the robbers. Two of the robbers were killed during the incident; sixty eight (68) bullets hit the car, but every member of my family stepped out totally unhurt and unscathed. My partnership has surrounded my family with a protective hedge. Glory to God!
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For 20 years I had problems with my liver, and for 7 years I had mobility problems caused by severe pain in my lower back and my knees. It was getting worse and the doctor had programmed me for an operation. When I told my cell leader about the operation, she said I should go to the Healing School. I attended the Healing School session and while I was there, I communed with the Holy Spirit as I heard words I never heard before. I felt change in my body every day. I was ready to receive my healing, and when the man of God, Pastor Chris, ministered to me, I was completely changed and healed. I returned to the Netherlands as a new Maria, completely healed and enjoying my life. I started walking properly, I returned to work and I did not have to go for the operation again. Thank you so much, Pastor Chris, for doing God's will around the globe. Thank you, partners, for changing lives and giving new hope to many. – Maria Gam from the Netherlands.
For 2 years, I suffered from rheumatoid arthritis. I woke up one day in 2012, and I felt some pain in my knees. Also, I was feeling weak. I didn't think it was anything serious until I noticed the pain was getting worse and that my hands, knees, legs and shoulders had started swelling. I went to see a doctor who, upon examination, declared that I had rheumatoid arthritis. The diagnosis was shocking! No one in my family ever had such, and arthritis mostly affects older people but I was only 22 at the time. I was unable to stand or walk for a long time, neither could I cook nor dress myself. Having that disease put me in a very bad state; it depressed me. When I came to the Healing School, I learnt to put God's Word to work through faith. When the session was over, I knew that I had received my healing and that the sickness was over! Now, I can do all that I couldn't before. Hallelujah! – Indra Mumba from Zambia.
I was diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension. These conditions affected everything about my life; there were limits to what I could do, what I could eat and how I conducted myself. After a while, it started to affect my memory and made me forgetful. I came to the Healing School with the belief that God would give me a miracle, and that's what He did. I received my healing and I started seeing the changes in my body. I visited my doctor when I returned to the United Kingdom, and he gave me a clean bill of health. I feel great, and these are the best days of my life. Praise God! – Trevor Harris from the United Kingdom.
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I came to the Healing School because I was diagnosed with anemia 13 years ago. It all started in 2004, but from January 2016, the condition deteriorated rapidly, irrespective of intense medication. I started feeling weak and tired all the time. I also experienced dizziness and blurry vision. The situation affected my life so badly I had to depend on my sister's help all the time. It also affected me financially; I am a fashion producer and my job is to train models and produce fashion shows, but I couldn't work because I had no energy to do the job. I came to the Healing School with hope that I would be healed. The day Pastor Chris prayed for me, I ran with so much joy, because I felt stronger and I knew I was healed. Since then, my life hasn't been the same. I am healed and I can do all the things I couldn't do before. My business is doing very well now. – Grace Ramasobane from South Africa.
It started in 2012 with the swelling of my feet and pain in the knee joints. When initial medication didn't bring any relief, I went to the hospital where a thorough examination revealed that I was suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus. My joints became so painful and I was so weak that I struggled to do most things like sitting, standing, taking my bath, getting dressed or even brushing my teeth. I tired very easily. I had to eat lying down. Sometimes, I slept seated because it hurt to lay in the bed. I lost 10kg in 4 months because I'd lost my appetite. I couldn't concentrate, and my performance at work dropped. I couldn't do anything without the medication. I had to take 10 tablets each day to try and stabilize my body. I couldn't even picture a normal life anymore. When I heard about the Healing School, I decided that it was time to cause a change. I was determined to come out healed. It was my final stop and hope; I knew that only God could heal me. While I was still going through the classes, I noticed that I could stand and dance during the sessions. I had indescribable energy, so much that I had to either walk very fast or run. The day of the healing service, Pastor Chris got to me, pointed and said, “You're free.” I fell under the power and I knew then that I had gotten it! I got up and started running like I hadn't in a long time, shouting “I'm healed!” It's been over a year now, and I am still healthy and strong. I live a very normal life. I cook, drive, work, shop, wear heels, and do all those things I couldn't do before. My life is beautiful again, and it's all to the glory of God. – Fide James from Botswana.
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Food ought to taste great and be a source of nourishment, but when the opposite is the case, it becomes a source of concern. Improper food handling can make the body sick, rather than provide nourishment for the body. Poor handling could occur either during preservation or preparation. Poor food hygiene will cause symptoms like diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps and vomiting. However, food-borne illnesses can be avoided by following some safety measures and imbibing proper food handling procedures.
Safety Measures On Food Purchase Always look out for freshness, especially for perishable food items. Buy fresh foods – fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy and eggs. Don't buy food items that have abnormal smell or color. Ensure that food items are clean and free from cracks or broken skin before purchase, especially for eggs and fruits. This is important because bacteria can enter through any opening on the food items. On packaged foods, read labels properly to acquaint yourself with the expiry date, how to store and prepare, as well as the ingredients of the food you are spending your money on.
Safety Measures On Food Storage Food items should be stored at the right temperatures; 50C for freezing and 18oC for refrigeration. This is crucial because the right temperature will help inhibit the action of microorganisms on food items, thus keeping your food fresh. Meat, poultry and fish should be stored in separate plastic bags, so that blood or fluid from them won't contaminate other food items. Store your non-perishable food items properly, away from the reach of household pests and rodents.
Safety Measures On Food Preparation Thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables with clean running water. Scrub farm produce – like carrots, melons, cucumbers, cabbages and the likes – to remove dirt before consumption. Maintain separate chopping boards for meat and vegetables to avoid contamination, as most vegetables are eaten raw or only half-cooked. Always wash your hands before cooking or preparing meals. Don't overcook your vegetables, add them to sauces and soups when everything else is ready and leave to steam for 2 minutes, so as not to diminish the nutritional value of the vegetables. Consume leftovers within 3-4 days or throw them away. Your health is of paramount importance, take good care of what goes into your system; handle your food the right way, and keep living the healthy life!
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“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” (Joshua 1:9). Irrespective of the challenges that may come your way, you must learn to stand your ground in faith, knowing that your faith is the victory that overcomes the world. Never allow what you hear or see with your physical eyes cause you to lose heart and start voicing fear; stand your ground and keep talking your way to victory. Some Christians lose heart and allow fear take a hold of them upon hearing the lies and evil reports from the enemy. The devil will always seek to put fear in your heart by constantly bombarding your mind with negative thoughts. However, regardless of the negative thoughts or pictures he brings to your mind, refuse to fear, and refuse to speak negatively. Do what Caleb and Joshua did; out of the twelve spies Moses sent to spy out Canaan, only the two of them stood their ground in faith. They said concerning the giants, “…they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us: fear them not” (Numbers 14:9). That's the voice of faith, and faith is what gives you the victory. In Mark 9:23, Jesus said, “If thou canst, believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.” Never give up or give in. Keep the switch of faith turned on, for faith never fails! Our faith-filled words in the power of the Holy Spirit always prevail. When you find yourself in an uncomfortable position, don't fret and don't despair! Speak words of faith. When things don't seem to be working out right, don't say, “Oh God, why me?” Instead, refuse to be discouraged; stand your ground in faith and keep the victory shout on!
CONFESSIONS I'm a victor in Christ Jesus. Fear, doubt and unbelief have no place in me, for my faith in God and His eternal Word is the victory that overcomes the world! I refuse to be sick, diseased, distressed or discouraged, because greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world! I thank my God for the victorious life He's called me into – a triumphant life that is far above sickness, disease, poverty, failure and death. I walk worthy of this calling today, fully taking advantage of the power of divinity that is in me. Just like the cedar of Lebanon, I declare that I am deeply rooted in the Word of God; I am strong, healthy and continually making progress. I am an embodiment of God's grace and my daily experience is that of the miraculous and God's infinite love. The Word of God is at work in me mightily; therefore, I live in health and prosperity, even as my soul prospers. No disease, sickness or infirmity can anchor itself to my body. I am daily revitalised, strengthened and energised by the wonder-working ability of God's Word. My body is the temple of the living God; it is holy and sanctified, impervious to sickness or any contrary situation. The Word of God is life to me and it is health to my flesh. Every cell in my blood and every marrow in my bones are inundated with the very life of God.
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