Living Victoriously

By Peter Okereke Jr.

Living Victoriously is a true experience, walking with Christ. It is the un-adulterated employment of Gods word into my daily living. The truth is that God is real, all-powerful and all merciful. He performs for Himself every promise made to man, regardless the shortfall.

In this book, we intend to jumpstart the faith of many who think that God have abandoned them. When you begin to see God as your solution to the problem, He will make you see praise as an instrument that enable you download the spiritual blessings and endowments God have prepared for His people, and at the same time empowers you to delete most of the fairy darts of your enemy, and regain strength, authority and power. Meditate on these words for it is true.

To get the best out of this book, I suggest that it is read alongside a Bible. The King James Version is used unless identified in parenthesis.
As you read, you will master the techniques that equip you for the battle ahead. Also, you will confirm some spiritual truisms, and expand your knowledge on Gods faithfulness.

Pass it along, and stay blessed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Oct 30, 2012
• ISBN: 9781477283653

Peter Okereke Jr.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Peter Okereke Jr. (Pastor) was born to Peter & Beatrice Okereke, in Nigeria. He held a B.Sc degree in geology, and a certificate in offshore / sub-sea drilling operations. Called into the ministry, peter served in various capacities with proven record of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, before his latest promotion as the overseer and senior pastor of The Living Word Ministries Inc. Evanston, Illinois, USA. Married to Joyce Nma Okereke (Pastor), have four children –Jesse, Jacklynn, Jasmine and Jade. I am still looking ahead as God is glorified everyday I wake. Praise the Lord! For more information, visit us at; www.tlwmi.org

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 WALKING BY FAITH

Chapter 2 GODLY AND UNGODLY LIVING

Chapter 3 RENEWING YOUR VOWS

Chapter 4 LIVING IN THE PEACE OF GOD

Chapter 5 FILLING THE VACCUM WITHIN

Chapter 6 THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS

Chapter 7 FOLLOWING THE FOOT-STEPS OF JESUS

Chapter 8 FATHER ARE YOU LISTENING

Chapter 9 PRAISE YOUR WAY THROUGH

Chapter 10 THE POWER OF PRAISE

Chapter 11 A PSLAM THAT CALMS YOUR SOUL

Chapter 12 FOLLOWING GOD’S PLAN AND PURPOSE

Chapter 13 IT AIN’T OVER UNTIL GOD SAYS IT’S OVER

Chapter 14 CHOOSING YOUR SIDE CAREFULLY

Chapter 15 CALLED IN THE STORM

Chapter 16 SERVING AS A LIVING SACRAFICE

Chapter 17 THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP

Chapter 18 STAND YOUR GROUND AND BANKRUPT THE DEVIL

Chapter 19 DISCOVERING GOD’S PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE

Chapter 20 WAITING ON GOD

Chapter 21 RAISING CHRISTIAN CHILDREN

Chapter 22 TRUSTING GOD EVEN WHEN LIFE DOESN’T MAKE SENSE

Chapter 23 WHAT MARRIAGE IS TRULY ABOUT

Chapter 24 THE SECRET TO FRUITFULNESS

Chapter 25 WARNING AGAINST REJECTING THE TRUTH

Chapter 26 WINNING WITH THE WORD

Chapter 27 THE POWER OF YOUR TESTIMONY

Chapter 28 YOUR MISERY IS YOUR MINISTRY

Chapter 29 DON’T GET TOO COMFORTABLE

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to:

My Lord, Savior and God; Jesus Christ

who not only have saved me from my sins, death and weaknesses,

but as well have blessed me beyond human imagination.

Joyce

My dear wife, whose love walks me through many challenges,

Thank you sweetheart.

Jesse, Jacklynn, Jasmine and Jade

Thank you Jesse for your sonly diligence. Jackie, waking me up with your songs have energized me a lot. Jasmine, continue your prayers and my dear, Jade, daddy loves you. You have all made me a very great man.

To all you loving members of The Living Word Ministries, especially Zakiyyah Muhammad, your family and believer’s support to your pastor have resulted to this great book. You are all a blessing to my family and me.

PREFACE

Living Victoriously is a true experience, walking with Christ. It is the un-adulterated employment of God’s word into my daily living. The truth is that God is real, all-powerful and all merciful. He performs for Himself every promise made to man, regardless the shortfall.

In this book, we intend to jumpstart the faith of many who think that God have abandoned them. When you begin to see God as your solution to the problem, He will make you see praise as an instrument that enable you download the spiritual blessings and endowments God have prepared for His people, and at the same time empowers you to delete most of the fairy darts of your enemy, and regain strength, authority and power. Meditate on these words for it is true.

To get the best out of this book, I suggest that it is read alongside a Bible. The King James Version is used unless identified in parenthesis.

As you read, you will master the techniques that equip you for the battle ahead. Also, you will confirm some spiritual truisms, and expand your knowledge on God’s faithfulness.

Pass it along, and stay blessed.

C HAPTER 1

WALKING BY FAITH

Hebrews 11:1,6 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

In reality, Faith can only work within the distance between your destination and your hope. Faith is a journey, and the power that drives your will. That is to say, Faith carries you to your hope, and after that, upgraded to faithfulness: the wisdom to stay in faith. Once hope is realized, a test of the substance is levied on you, i.e. a test on your faithfulness becomes a reality. Faithfulness is the attitude of maintaining a relationship with the one that fulfilled your Hope—God. Once our hope is realized, most believers become unfaithful the very moment their hope is fulfilled, forgetting that a man’s want is insatiable or re-occurring. IT IS NATURAL!

Remember that all unfaithfulness is a gateway for the enemy and destroyer, and if not checked and quickly closed will result in bad news; sickness, loss, pain, anger and hopelessness. Why? God is faithful (1 Corinthians 1:9) Believe it or not, ‘A Christ-less life is a life in crises’.

Matthew 14:22-33 says, And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, it is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it were thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Matthew 14 is a perfect representation of the power of deliverance through Christ Jesus, but you must be faithful and believe. Know that as a child and follower of Jesus Christ, He will show up at the time proper for your deliverance. He will not be a second late, and is there to bring light into your dark places. His voice calms your storm; His wisdom re-arranges all your shattered plans. He is a timeless God, and mighty to save. Weeping endures for a night, your joy must come in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Amen.

Walking with Jesus commands a commission on your life. Therefore, you must be mindful of the enemy. He will do anything in his power to destabilize you, making it impossible for you to achieve your commission. The bible says, Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: (1 Peter 5:8) As Christians, we must be careful and guard ourselves by The Living Word of God, your Savior daily. We must diligently pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), worship, and praise.

The devil knows where to get you. Operating outside your savior will leave you unarmed in a war zone. Ephesians 6:10-18 says, "10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in