From the desk of one of His faithful servants Chief Apostle L.R.Gooden Jr., as we embark upon the new year of 2024/5784 the Lord spoke to me that it will be a year of Open Doors for Revelation, Re-Alignment and Renewal for Prophetic Fulfillment according to:
Revelation 3:8 NKJV…“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
The Jewish Year 5784 began on Rosh Hashanah September 15th 2023 using the Hebrew Alphabet and Gematria system.
5 = Grace: (1000 years - Millennium)
7 = Completion, perfection: (100 years - Century)
8 = New beginnings: (10 years - Decade)
4 = Door, prophetic fulfillment: (1 year - Year)
Of all the prophetic numbers aligned with 5784, I feel led to focus primarily on the number 4. This Hebrew year, represented by 5784, holds tremendous significance for the number 4 and its corresponding letter Dalet. I believe this year will be a season of radical transformation, renewal and realignment, if we obey the Lord’s voice. We must be aware though that there will be a spiritual battle for the effectual door of promise to be opened. While the number 4 is called Dalet in Hebrew and it represents a picture of a tent door, or open door, I believe that the Lord is speaking to us even deeper about these spiritual doors.
The spiritual meaning of door is the entry point to a new space. Doors represent the transition from one place to another. They are also symbolic of change, especially when they are closed or locked. When a door opens, it opens up possibilities to new experiences. Doors can also be considered as exit points as well as entrances. The person who opens the door decides whether it will be an entrance or exit point.
Doors are also used to keep out unwanted visitors, but they can also be used as an invitation for others to come inside and enter into your life, mind and heart. A door often represents the opening of new possibilities and challenges in the future.
2024/5784 is going to be a year of the voice of the Doorkeeper. Doors will begin to appear for many, with heavenly encounters and signs showing the way. Borders will open between new partnering nations/regions/houses. Beware of any vulnerability in defenses that may be exploited, so it is necessary to prepare your defenses before the new year. It’s Time to chart a new path for prophetic fulfillment.
In the Hebrew calendar, the number 8 symbolizes new beginnings, and the open door represents a gateway to God's blessings and breakthroughs. Just as the Israelites crossed the Red Sea on dry land, leaving behind their bondage and entering into freedom, this year will mark a significant transition for God's people.
Additionally, the number 80 in Hebrew is represented by the letter "pey" (), which signifies a time of completion and fulfillment. Again, the number 4 in Hebrew is represented by the letter "dalet" (), which symbolizes a doorway or a path. It signifies stability, foundation, and the four corners of the earth. Therefore, as we step through the door of this new beginning, the number 4 reminds us to establish a solid foundation in our faith and embrace the divine path that lies ahead.
The open door signifies not only physical doors of opportunity but also spiritual portals unveiling fresh encounters with GOD. As we align our hearts with God's purposes, we will witness the fulfillment of His promises and experience a greater outpouring of His Spirit. It is a time to seek His face, listen intently to His voice, and step boldly through the doors that He opens before us.
Therefore we must stay in tune with what GOD is saying to His Church, and we know that Faith comes by Hearing and Hearing by the Word of GOD through His Prophets & Preachers.
So Now Under a strong Anointing of the Holy Spirit I RELEASE TO YOU THE THEME AND SCRIPTURE FOR KBCMI FOR 5784/2024:
5784 The Year of the Open Door for Revelation, Realignment and Renewal for Prophetic Fulfillment!
Revelation 3:8 NKJV…“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
It’s time for the Remnant of GOD to put their complete trust in the WORD of GOD and receive everything that GOD has in store for us in the year of 5784/2024.
May the Lord continue to Bless you & keep you in Jesus Name.
Blessings,
Chief Apostle, L.R. Gooden Jr.
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WHAT THE MINORITY SAID, WHAT THE MAJORITY SAID AND WHAT GOD SAID!
One. GOD SAID: "The land of Canaan which I give unto the Children of Israel" Numbers 13:2. "Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours . there shall be no man able to stand before you" - Deuteronomy 11:24-25, Joshua 1:3.
Two. TEN SPIES SAID: "We be not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we" Numbers 13:31. "We saw the giants . we were in our own sight as grasshoppers" - Numbers 13:33.
Three. TWO SPIES SAID: "Let us go up at once, and possess it . the Lord is with us, fear them not" - Numbers 13:30; 14:9.
Four. It is amazing! Twelve men walked side by side, saw the same country, witnessed the same conditions. All gave a glowing report of what they saw. But ten men had a negative, fearful attitude. Two had a confident, faith attitude. Ten voted for defeat and failure. Two voted for success and victory. A right and wrong attitude is what prevailed.
Five. How about you? "God has given you all things that pertain to life and godliness" 2 Peter 1:5. "He has blessed you with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ" Ephesians 1:3. "God is the giver of every good and perfect gift" James 1:17. "God delights to give you richly all things to enjoy" 1Timothy 6:17. The Bible declares "All things are yours, and you are Christ's" - 1 Corinthians 3:21.
Six. Are you praising God for these wonderful gifts which are yours? Cease glorifying your defeats, your lack, your sickness, and begin to glorify God in your victories, your supply, your health. It is high time to convert your excuses into testimonies!
Seven. On which ballot are you voting? For victory or defeat? For success or failure? Boldly affirm the scriptures that assure of conquest in all spiritual battles and you'll experience them. Be hesitant and reluctant about your provisions in Christ and you'll be defeated.
Eight. The bolder your confession of faith, the greater will be your victories. Praise God for all things that are yours. Not "I wish I was blessed," but "I am blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus!" Hallelujah, it is so!
Nine. Confess your riches in Christ, then possess your possessions!
We must not let our soul rule us. The soul will always try to be in control and that is why it is of the utmost importance to feed our spirit with the Word of God, worship and prayer.
A spiritual principle is this, “What you feed grows, what you starve dies. You don’t satisfy anything by feeding it; you only increase its capacity to grow.” So, what are you feeding the most, your spiritual man or your flesh by worldly things and entertainment?
Gal.5:16 “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” God wants us to be free from any and all types of bondages of the enemy. Ungodly soul ties have kept many from the destinies that God has ordained for them. The ungodly ties have suppressed the eternal purposes of God, and frustrated plans for many believers who want to serve God. Many are hiding behind a mask, but behind the mask are hurt, discouragement and broken hearts. The pain is hidden on the outside, but it is very real on the inside. It is time to take off the mask, be honest and get free.
An ungodly soul tie is when the mind, will and emotions of a person becomes entangled to the point where their thoughts are not always their own, when a person is unnaturally affected by the will, the emotions and desires of someone or something else. You can also be soul-tied to things. When things in your life are keeping you from doing what God has called you to do, it is an ungodly tie. He wants you to have good things but He does not want things to have your heart.
A godly soul-tie will strengthen your emotional wholeness and walk with God. It will bear the fruit of love, fidelity, loyalty, honor and righteousness.
An ungodly soul-tie will bear the fruit of the flesh and not the spirit; as hatred, resentment, manipulation, anger, strife, jealousy, controlling others. They will keep you from a good relationship with God and bring bondage instead of freedom into your life.
A godly soul tie is a soul tie that is within the will of God for your life. An ungodly soul tie is when you have a soul tie outside the will of God for your life.
Genesis 26:18-19 And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them. And Isaac's servants digged in the valley, and found there a well of springing water.
There are times in our lives that we are going through a spiritual valley and we want to obtain victory -- we want to have answers -- we want God's power to flow through us again but it seems like we have been forsaken by GOD. In times like these we must keep DIGGING until we hit water.
In this passage, Isaac found springing water after digging up the wells of his father Abraham again. In Hebrew, the phrase springing water is "mayim chayeem". It literally means "living waters".
Jesus has made us a promise during the feast of Sukkot (Tabernacles), "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." - John 7:38
The Lord promises us rivers of living water -- not a puddle, not a pond, not a lake -- He said rivers! These waters are not meant to be stagnant and not meant to be dammed up! They need to be flowing -- unrestricted like a river!
As believers of Christ, we have those living waters within us -- but we must clear out the obstacles in our lives that prevent them from flowing! Sins of unforgiveness, resentment, bitterness, and envy are just a few of the barriers which can damn up the "rivers" of living water! We all need to seek the Lord and ask him to search us deeply and thoroughly in order for us to know how to destroy those obstacles that clog the free movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives!
JOHN 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
In this world we will face all kinds of obstacles, trials and tribulations and we should be suspect of any doctrines or teachings that say we shouldn’t have to face them. Why? Because the Lord said we will have tribulations. So the encouragement He is giving is simply this: You’re going to face trials, but GOD is greater than any problem you will face in this world! Glory.
As problems present themselves, we should face them in the power of GOD and overcome them with Him -– because every problem is an opportunity to exhibit the love and power of God in our lives. And it’s often only through these situations that the world gets our true testimony as believers in Him!
So, lift up your head, and expect “obstacles" in this life, but continue looking up, and be filled with His joy, because the Lord has already overcome this world and our problems, and we will experience this when we simply give them over to Him!
Hosea 10:12 - Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
This month is the start of spring and this is the time for sowing seeds. But before we can plant we must prepare the ground by clearings, digging and breaking up the fallow ground.
Whatever you plan to reap, you must sow the same seed. To reap God’s mercy, grace, forgiveness, blessing, strength, kindness, goodness, love, life, we must sow in righteousness. Sowing in righteousness is to sow things right in God’s sight, things that please GOD.
Galatians 6:7 Don’t be deceived, you can’t fool God, whatever you sow you will reap. Gal 6:8 If you sow to the flesh you will reap corruption but if you sow to the Spirit you will reap everlasting life.
Galatians 5:19-21 describes sowing to the flesh: Adultery - sex outside marriage, uncleaness - dirty-mindedness, idolatry - things before God, hatred - of others, fornication - sex before marriage, licentiousness - uncontrolled desires, sorcery - drug taking, contentions - arguments etc.
Galations 5:22-23 describes sowing to the Spirit: love - doing good to others, joy - a thankful heart to God, peace - inward rest in God, long-suffering - having a long fuse, gentleness – kindness, goodness - purity, truthfulness, faithfulness - trustworthy, reliable, meekness – Spirit-controlled, self control - personal discipline.
Hos 10:12. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord until He comes and rains righteousness upon you. Before we sow we must clear the weeds and break up the soil. We do this by repentance, being honest and open with God and others we can trust. If we confess our sins God is faithful and just to forgive us and to set us free, 1Jn 1:9, Jam 5:16. If we cover our sins we will not prosper but if we confess and forsake them we will have mercy, Pro 28:13. 10. Jesus said if we continue in His Word, we are truly His disciples and we shall know the truth and the truth shall set us free from sinful bondage, Jn 8:31-36.
Once the soil is prepared, the farmer sows good seed in the good ground.
10 seeds of righteousness to sow are in Ex 20:1-17.
a. Give God first place in your life, Phil 2:10.
b. Refuse to have any other thing before Him, 1Jn 5:21.
c. Honour His Name at all times, Lk 11:2.
d. Keep the Lord’s Day for the Lord, Ps 31:15.
e. Respect and care for your parents, Mat 15:4-6.
f. Forgive, pray for and bless others who hurt you, Mat 5:44, Mk 11:25,26.
g. Keep your marriage vows to your wife/husband, Eccl 9:9, Mal 2:14-16.
h. Respect the property of others and protect it for them, Mat 7:12, Ex 23:4.
Remember you YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW!
i. Always tell the truth, in love, about others, Eph 4:15, Ps 101:5.
j. Be content with what you have and give to others in need, 1Tim 6:6,7, Lk 6:38.
Hosea 10:12 - Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
This month is the start of spring and this is the time for sowing seeds. But before we can plant we must prepare the ground by clearings, digging and breaking up the fallow ground.
Whatever you plan to reap, you must sow the same seed. To reap God’s mercy, grace, forgiveness, blessing, strength, kindness, goodness, love, life, we must sow in righteousness. Sowing in righteousness is to sow things right in God’s sight, things that please GOD.
Galatians 6:7 Don’t be deceived, you can’t fool God, whatever you sow you will reap. Gal 6:8 If you sow to the flesh you will reap corruption but if you sow to the Spirit you will reap everlasting life.
Galatians 5:19-21 describes sowing to the flesh: Adultery - sex outside marriage, uncleaness - dirty-mindedness, idolatry - things before God, hatred - of others, fornication - sex before marriage, licentiousness - uncontrolled desires, sorcery - drug taking, contentions - arguments etc.
Galations 5:22-23 describes sowing to the Spirit: love - doing good to others, joy - a thankful heart to God, peace - inward rest in God, long-suffering - having a long fuse, gentleness – kindness, goodness - purity, truthfulness, faithfulness - trustworthy, reliable, meekness – Spirit-controlled, self control - personal discipline.
Hos 10:12. Break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord until He comes and rains righteousness upon you. Before we sow we must clear the weeds and break up the soil. We do this by repentance, being honest and open with God and others we can trust. If we confess our sins God is faithful and just to forgive us and to set us free, 1Jn 1:9, Jam 5:16. If we cover our sins we will not prosper but if we confess and forsake them we will have mercy, Pro 28:13. 10. Jesus said if we continue in His Word, we are truly His disciples and we shall know the truth and the truth shall set us free from sinful bondage, Jn 8:31-36.
Once the soil is prepared, the farmer sows good seed in the good ground.
10 seeds of righteousness to sow are in Ex 20:1-17.
a. Give God first place in your life, Phil 2:10.
b. Refuse to have any other thing before Him, 1Jn 5:21.
c. Honour His Name at all times, Lk 11:2.
d. Keep the Lord’s Day for the Lord, Ps 31:15.
e. Respect and care for your parents, Mat 15:4-6.
f. Forgive, pray for and bless others who hurt you, Mat 5:44, Mk 11:25,26.
g. Keep your marriage vows to your wife/husband, Eccl 9:9, Mal 2:14-16.
h. Respect the property of others and protect it for them, Mat 7:12, Ex 23:4.
Remember you YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW!
i. Always tell the truth, in love, about others, Eph 4:15, Ps 101:5.
j. Be content with what you have and give to others in need, 1Tim 6:6,7, Lk 6:38.
Fruit bearing is not an option. It is a requirement from GOD.
Isaiah 5:1-7
God’s vineyard is His people, v7, His Church, and He comes to us expecting to find fruit, v2,v4. He has done all that is necessary for us, through Christ, His life, His teaching, His example, His death and His resurrection, His ascension, and His present rule at the right hand of the Father, to be able to bear abundant fruit to the glory of God. In particular, v7, God is looking for the fruits of justice, fairness, honesty, integrity, faithfulness, impartiality, right judgment, and of righteousness, as in doing good to others, Is 58:6-10.
Verse 2. Every branch that does not bear fruit is taken away and burnt in the fire, v6. Those branches that bear fruit are trimmed by God so that they will be more fruitful. Reading: Mat 21:33-43. In this parable Jesus teaches on the requirement to produce fruit. The landowner is God, v33, the vineyard is Israel, v33, (of Jesus’ day), the vinedressers are the leaders of Israel, v33, the servants sent to receive the fruit are the prophets, v34-36, the Son is Jesus Himself, v37,38, the Son’s death is at Calvary’s Cross, v39, the stone that the builders rejected, that has become the Chief Cornerstone, is Christ in His death and resurrection, v42. So now, in v43, the Kingdom rule of God is taken from the leaders of the nation of Israel, and given to the holy nation of the Church of Jesus Christ, 1Pet 2:9, Mat 18:17-20, from which God expects to receive the fruit, 1Pet 2:4-10.
God looking for fruit in us, His Church?
1. In oneness, unity, mutual servanthood, Gal 5:13,14.
2. In humility and servanthood, Mat20:28, Jn 13:1-14.
3. In fulness of God’s Spirit, Eph 5:18,19.
4. In prayerfulness and intercession, Eph 6:18.
5. In openness, honesty and integrity, Eph 4:15.
6. In worship, praise and thanks, Jn 4:23, Heb 13:15.
7. In witness, Ac 1:8, Mat 10:32, Ac 22:14,15.
8. In ministry, 1Pet 4:10, gifts and anointing, 1Cor 14:1.
9. In serving the poor and needy, Mat 25:35,36.
10. In fellowship at the Lord’s Table, 1Cor 10:16, 1Cor 11:23-26.
11. In giving, tithing, offerings, Lk 16:11, Lk 6:38, Mal 3:10.
12. In going to wherever He sends us, Jer 1:7, Ac 1:8.
Lamentation 3:21 ―This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
Faithfulness is one of the major attributes of God. Man is naturally unfaithful in most of his deeds; this is why it is very hard for us to comprehend that God in His infinite mercies can be faithful to those who are not faithful. Man is never faithful, man would say I am coming when in fact he is leaving. Man would say I will be there for you but when the time comes, you would not be able to find him. But the Bible says the compassion of God fail not, great is thy faithfulness.
WHAT IS FAITHFULNESS?
I) FAITHFULNESS IS BEING THOROUGH IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTY. In other words, God is a Faithful Worker, though things might not be going the way you would like them to go, God is working out some things that will give you favor. What God says He would do for you He will surely do.
II) TRUE TO ONE: When somebody is true to their words, promise or vow. God is always true to His word & Vows!
III) STEADY IN ALLEGIANCE: God is steadfast in allegiance with you, it might not be visible to you but, but He is at work.
IV) RELIABLE, TRUSTED: when God says He will do a thing, He will do it because His promise never fails. You
can go to sleep with God‘s trust working for you.
HOW DO WE KNOW GOD IS FAITHFUL?
1 Cor. 1:9 says ―God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.‖ You are called to serve a Faithful God. The Faithful God you are serving is not like a man. Our God never fails.
1 Thess 5:24 says ―Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.‖ He will do whatever He has promised you. It may look late in your assessment but realize that God is never late.
In closing, whatever you are doing let this attribute of God‘s Faithfulness comfort you. Put all your trust in God. Lamentation 3:22. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.
Those whose money work for them (Employers, Investors, Business people).
The difference between an Investor and an employee is that:
An employee uses his skills, time and ability to make others rich while an Investor uses other people's skills, time and ability to make himself rich.
Genesis 30:30 - You had little indeed before I came, but your wealth has increased enormously. The Lord has blessed you through everything I've done. But now, what about me? When can I start providing for my own family?".
THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS;
It is a call for believers to embrace a kingdom mentality towards money matters and investments
It is a call for believers to maximize their God given giftings and talents
It is a call a for believers to invest their God given resources into profitable ventures
It is a warning that God hates idleness, laziness and passivity
THE THREE SERVANTS RECEIVED DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF MONEY;
It is not an act of unfairness; it is an act of different divine placements
It is a lesson that God has apportioned different measures of Grace upon each person
It is lesson that we should celebrate those who have been given more
It is a lesson that we should appreciate and value the giftings God has given us
THE TWO SERVANTS PUT THEIR MONEY TO WORK:
God wants us to invest our God given resources into profitable ventures
God wants us to be business minded
God wants us to learn how to sacrifice now for future rewards
God wants us to create multiple sources of income
It is not the will of God that we chew and consume every amount of money that comes into our hands
THE SERVANT WHO HAD RECEIVED ONE TALENT BURIED IT INTO THE GROUND:
God does not want us to be idle.
God hates laziness and passivity
THE TWO SERVANTS WERE RECOMMENDED, REWARDED AND ELEVATED:
Hard work brings profit
Hard work brings promotion
Hard work brings respect and recognition
