Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
There are three things the Lord is promising today through this verse.
Firstly, God is our refuge. In recent days, what problems have you been struggling to handle or overcome? No matter what the issue is—whether related to your job, ministry, income, or a court case—fall before the Lord, who is your refuge, and submit it to Him. Secondly, God is our strength. To those who say, “I do not even have the strength to speak, lift an object, or walk,” today, the resurrected power of Jesus is descending upon you as you read this message, delivering you from all sickness. Thirdly, in times of trouble, God is a very present help. Whatever is troubling you or putting you in danger, the Lord will help you and show you favor. He will come and stand with you to support you.
The Bible says, “Like birds flying about, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem.” According to this, God not only defends but also delivers His people. On that day, when Jonah was trapped in the belly of the fish, he cried out to the Lord. In that moment of danger, when the fish swallowed him and he was on the verge of death, he looked to God and wailed. He looked to God and pleaded. He looked to God, praised Him, made a vow, and prayed. Because of this, the fish safely vomited him onto the shore.
In his time of trouble, the Lord revealed Himself as a very present help to Jonah. Without any harm, God protected him and brought him ashore. Likewise, in your life, without any harm or loss, the Lord will bring you ashore.
Testimony from Sister Punitha, Chennai
“My husband suffered a stroke, which left one side of his body paralyzed. His hands and legs lost function, and he became very weak. I participated in the Anbarin Paathathil fasting prayer, and after the meeting, Brother Stephen prayed for him. Through that powerful prayer, the Lord heard and answered. Now, my husband’s paralyzed hand and leg are functioning normally, and he is completely healthy. The Lord alone was our very present help in times of trouble—He protected and healed my husband. I give thanks to God!” Even today, according to today’s promise verse, those of you who have come to the Lord for refuge—the Lord will give you new strength, He will be a very present help, and He will do great things in your life.
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You. I thank You for Your merciful hand descending upon the children who are reading this. Thank You for coming to help and support them. Let all their problems be transformed as they seek refuge in You, just as Ruth took refuge in You and received a full reward—a life partner, children, and an abundant life. I pray for those who are sick and weak—Lord, touch and heal them. Let paralyzed hands and legs begin to function again. Let kidneys start functioning well. Let damaged internal organs be restored and work properly. Lord, break every barrier and perform miracles in their lives. Especially, may Your help and protection be upon them during their times of crisis. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Exodus 14:14, “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
From morning to night, how many battles do you face in your lives? These battles may arise in your family life, workplace, church, marketplaces, etc. A battle does not always mean standing in war with a sword or weapon. In many families, a cold war-like situation exists between husbands and wives, parents and children. Some battles remain unresolved due to misunderstandings. Today, the Lord is giving you a promise: He will fight for you, and you don’t need to fight anymore. As a child of God, you should not engage in conflicts with those who speak or act evil against you. Leave it to the Lord—He will fight on your behalf. Do not indulge in arguments, but instead, be tolerant and demonstrate the difference between yourself and others as a child of God.
You should not develop an attitude of enmity with anyone in your workplace, ministry, school, college, or business. Strive to live in peace with others, for peace brings great blessings into your life. Today, we see people fighting everywhere due to pride and stubbornness, leading to enmity and even destruction in some lives. The days are evil, so be wise and remain at peace with one another. If you must engage in a battle, let it be a battle for peace, and the Lord will fight for you.
What battles are you facing today? Submit them to the Lord and trust in Him. God will determine whether to fight for you or to nullify the situation completely. Those who plot against you to fight and destroy you—the Lord is breaking their plans. The Lord is saying to you today: “Do not go and get stuck in trouble. Be at peace; I will take care of it.”
Testimony from Sister Navamani, Coimbatore
“For ten years, a man ran a business in our shop. When we asked him to vacate, he refused, even though we explained that we needed the shop. Eventually, he passed away, but his son continued to occupy the shop and caused us trouble. He insisted that he would stay for another two years before vacating. At that point, I wrote a letter to Brother Stephen requesting prayer. He prayed and replied, saying, ‘The Lord will speak into the heart of the person who has rented the shop. He will come to you in peace, vacate the shop, and return the keys.’ What a surprise! Just as mentioned in the letter, it happened exactly as promised. The Lord fought this battle for me, and I give thanks to Him.”
In the same manner, if today you are planning to engage in an evil scheme, fight, or create trouble, do not enter into it but surrender it at the feet of Jesus and pray. The Lord will do great things for you.
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You. I pray for those who are in tears, saying, “They have seized what belongs to us and are purposely arguing with us.” Lord, please hear their prayers and settle these matters smoothly, without any trouble. I also pray for those who are continuously irritated and troubled by prideful people. Lord, fight for them and grant them victory. Please put an end to long-lasting court cases and conflicts in their lives, and may they live in peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
The fervent prayer of the righteous is very powerful. Sometimes, when we are unable to pray, the Holy Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings that cannot be uttered. However, at times, our prayers go unanswered because of our sins, which stand as a barrier between us and God.
Today’s promise verse emphasizes that the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. It specifically refers to a righteous person—one who harbors no wicked thoughts or iniquities. Such a person pleases the Lord with his actions, and the Lord indeed hears his prayers. On the other hand, God does not heed the prayers of the wicked, as their hearts are filled with evil thoughts and bad intentions, which act as a stumbling block between them and the Lord. The fervent prayer of the righteous comes from someone who lives in the fear of the Lord, upholds righteousness and justice, and is mindful of his conscience. If you pray with sincerity and righteousness, God will surely hear and answer your prayers. If your prayers remain unanswered, examine your standing before the Lord—perhaps your own iniquities are hindering God from responding.
Some people seek prayers from others simply because they do not want to live righteously and be acceptable before the Lord. But this should not be the case. You must pray as a righteous person and also ask others to pray so that both prayers become even more effective. In the coming days, the Lord will answer all the prayers you have been praying for a long time. God will perform miracles and wonders in your life. Therefore, surrender yourself to a righteous life, and the Lord will hear all your prayers.
Testimony from Brother Anandha Raj
“My daughter is 2 years old. One day, she suddenly fell ill, and her condition worsened. We immediately took her to the hospital, where the doctors examined her and suspected that it might be a cancerous tumor. This news was devastating for us. During this difficult time, we attended the Anbarin Paathathil fasting meeting. After the meeting, we approached Brother Stephen and requested his prayers. Brother Stephen placed his hand over my daughter’s head and prayed earnestly for her healing. Following the prayer, we returned to the hospital, and the doctors proceeded with the operation to remove the tumor. However, after further examination, they concluded that it was just a normal tumor and assured us that there was nothing to worry about. Truly, the fervent prayer of Brother Stephen availed much, and we praise God for this miracle!”
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You. You have said, “The fervent prayer of the righteous avails much.” Transform every reader into a righteous person, and let their prayers bring blessings to them and those around them. I bless Your children in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Fill every lack, strengthen the weak, and restore health to the sick. Lord, You are the God who multiplies—break every barrier and let us witness Your miracles and wonders. Lead us in righteousness, be with us, and do awesome things. In Jesus name, Amen.
Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Psalm 126:3, “The Lord has done great things for us, And we are glad.”
Today, the Lord has planned to do great things in your life. Sometimes, we may think and desire for things to be fulfilled in an ordinary way. But we serve a great God who, through today’s promise, assures us that He will do great things in our lives. The Bible says, “…He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). God will do only great things. The Lord is also giving you an assurance that He will bless you beyond what you have imagined, prayed for, or asked for—He will do it in an immeasurable way.
You may be working hard in small matters, yet feeling discouraged and depressed over the lack of results. Today, the Lord is encouraging you to make bigger attempts instead of settling for smaller things in life. And the Lord is saying, “Rejoice and be glad, for I am going to do great things in your life.” The second part of today’s promise reminds us to be glad in His works. As you believe and rejoice in the presence of the Lord, you will witness great things happening in your life.
What is the challenge that seems overwhelming to you or your family right now? Is it a matter of marriage, the gift of a child, buying a home, the repentance and salvation of a loved one, or waiting for the anointing of the Lord? Today, the Lord is promising that He will do even greater things in your life and remove every reproach.
If you are saying, “I have a huge loan and debt before me,” remember that before the Lord, it is nothing. The gold and silver belong to Him, and with His riches, He will enable you to close all your loans. Even a deadly disease is nothing before the Lord. He will turn around every shameful situation and make you witness a great miracle in your life.
Testimony from Sister Amritha, Gujarat
“My daughter buys cloth from garment shops, stitches them, and delivers the finished clothes. One day, while traveling in an auto with a bundle of stitched clothes, a bundle accidentally fell on the way. The garment owner later informed us that a bundle worth ₹10,000 was missing, which contained 150 dresses. As a result, he planned to file a case at the police station. Since we were daily wage workers, we could not afford to pay such a large amount and were heartbroken, not knowing what to do. During that difficult time, we were listening to Brother Stephen’s prayer on YouTube. As he prayed, he said, “The things you have lost, you will get back.” That very same day, after his prayer, we received a phone call saying, “Your bundle is lying here; come and collect it.” We immediately went to the location and recovered the lost bundle. This was a great thing the Lord had done for us, and as a family, we rejoiced and thanked Him.”
In the testimony, in just a short time, their entire family went from being extremely tense to being filled with joy. Today, the Lord will do the same and fill you with joy!
Prayer
Loving Lord, we thank You. As Your Word says, “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad.” Let Your gracious hand perform miracles for the children who are reading today’s promise message. Fulfill their expectations with great blessings. Provide abundantly—children to the childless, freedom from debt, and high positions for those seeking jobs. Heal every sickness, big or small, and fill their lives with joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Luke 10:19, “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”
In recent days, the enemy’s plans may have brought hurt and loss to your family, even threatening the works of your hands. But today, the Lord is nullifying all the devil’s schemes, and from now on, no harm will come near you. To overcome the enemy’s plans, the Lord is granting you authority and power to trample on snakes and scorpions. This authority and power come through the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Whoever is reading today’s promise verse, know that the Holy Spirit is descending upon you and dwelling within you. The anointing brings power, ensuring that the devil cannot come near you. In the days of Saul and David, David played the harp to drive away the evil spirit that tormented Saul. However, that evil spirit could not enter or disturb David because he was anointed by the Lord.
Today, as the Lord anoints you, you will be filled with wisdom and knowledge, leading you to the fear of the Lord. You will begin to hear His voice saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” If continuous sinful habits have dulled your conscience, making it difficult for the Holy Spirit to dwell within you, know that today, according to God’s Word, the Holy Spirit is coming to reside in you. With His presence, you will have the power and authority to overcome the enemy. No enemy or unclean spirit will be able to come near or harm you.
Furthermore, the Lord is promising to destroy all forms of witchcraft and sorcery that have been set against you. He is ready to provide divine protection, and good things are about to unfold in your family and your life.
Testimony of Sister Beulah Durai
“My younger daughter, Rita Joanna Durai, successfully passed the NEET exam through the powerful prayers of Brother Stephen and is now studying MBBS at Sivagangai Medical College. I regularly send emails to Brother Stephen in Tamil, requesting prayers for various needs in my family. He earnestly prays and replies with God’s word. Every prophetic word that Brother Stephen prays and sends continues to be fulfilled. One day, while my daughter and other students were playing basketball, the ball fell into a grass-filled, bushy area. When she went to retrieve it, a snake bit her. She was immediately admitted to the hospital ICU and kept under observation for a day. However, by God’s grace and through the continuous prayers that Brother Stephen offers for our family, no harm came to her. The Lord saved my child.”
The words sent from here in times of need for prayer support, delivered by the servant of God at the right moment, brought protection. The Bible says that the words you meditate on will guard you when you sleep, and when you wake up, they will speak to you. At the appointed time, they will work just as they are meant to. On that day, the Lord delivered her from the effects of the poisonous snake’s venom, and now she continues her studies as a doctor. May the Lord perform such miracles for you as well. Humble yourselves in His presence, and He will work wonders in your life.
Prayer
Loving Lord, we thank You. From now on, grant Your children the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy. Fill them with the Holy Spirit, and let the anointed, Spirit-led prayers dwell within them, protecting them from all harm. Son of God, who came to destroy the works of the devil, break every power of the enemy and grant them the victory. May the Spirit of Truth be within them, guiding and leading them to triumph. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
