TRAVAIL TO BRING THE FORTY YEAR OLD PROPHECY TO PASS.

 The hinderances to your breakthrough are being removed now because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good-Life Devotional: TRAVAIL TO BRING THE FORTY YEAR OLD PROPHECY TO PASS.

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

     Even when God gives a prophecy, prayer is often the means by which the prophecy is brought into manifestation. God declares the end, but He also ordains intercession as the channel through which it is fulfilled.

The captivity of Israel in Babylon was clearly foretold to last seventy years:

Jeremiah 25:11–12 — “And this whole land shall be a desolation… and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.”

Jeremiah 29:10 — “After seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you.”

Yet when the seventy years expired, nothing happened automatically. It was when Daniel understood the prophecy that he began to pray and travail.

Daniel 9:2–3 — “I Daniel understood by books the number of the years… seventy years… And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting…”

Daniel 9:19 — “O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not…”

It was after this intense intercession that restoration began to unfold (Daniel 9:20–23).

The same principle appears with Elijah. He prophesied rain, yet he still had to pray for its manifestation.

1 Kings 18:1 — “Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.”

1 Kings 18:41–42 — Elijah said, “there is a sound of abundance of rain”… yet he went up to Mount Carmel and bowed down to pray.

1 Kings 18:43–44 — He prayed repeatedly until the cloud appeared.

Prophecy gives certainty, but prayer brings delivery. God speaks the promise, but intercession births it.

This is why scripture compares spiritual fulfillment to travail:

Isaiah 66:8 — “As soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.”

Ezekiel 36:37 — “I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them.”

God promises it — but He still says, “ask me to do it.”

Therefore, prophecy is not a substitute for prayer.

Prophecy reveals God’s will; prayer enforces it.

Travail is needed to bring forth what God has spoken.

  Intercessors need to  birth Pa Sydney Granville Elton's prophesy about  Nigeria ( google search it ) by the Holy Spirit like Daniel did the deliverance of Isreal . It was made in 1986 , we are in 2026, 40 years later ,  the year of transition haven suffered as fortoled in the prophecy. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for effective prayers .

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FORTY YEARS: TRANSITION FROM DELAY TO PROMISE

 

The yoke of unnecessary delays is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: FORTY YEARS: TRANSITION FROM DELAY TO PROMISE

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
2 Corinthians 7:10 "For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
   The sorrow for years of trials yielded a desired character in the believers in the church at Corinth (2 Corinthians 7:11).
    The end of Israel’s forty years in the wilderness marked more than the passing of time; it marked the birth of a prepared generation (Deuteronomy 8:2). Those who doubted God’s promise gradually faded. ( Numbers 32;13), and a new people arose who had learned dependence on the Lord.        This shows that forty years prophetically symbolize transition. It is the closing of one season and the opening of another. The wilderness was not their destination; it was preparation for possession. Nigeria is experiencing  transition going by the 40 years old prophecy made pa Sydney Granville Elton in 1986 ( Google search  )  Light will shine after the darkness.
     During those years, God taught Israel obedience in small things. They gathered manna daily, followed the cloud faithfully, and learned that provision comes from God, not human strength. By the time they reached the borders of the promised land again, they were no longer the fearful people who refused to enter earlier. They had seen God provide water from rocks, defeat enemies, and guide them consistently. Their confidence was now rooted in God’s faithfulness.
    This pattern teaches that prolonged seasons often precede significant breakthroughs. Forty years represent the completion of testing and the beginning of fulfillment. Joshua’s generation crossed the Jordan not by their own ability, but by the faith developed in the wilderness. What seemed like delay became preparation for victory.
    When you experience a long season, it may be God aligning your heart with His promise. The wilderness removes pride, builds endurance, and deepens trust. Then, when the appointed time comes, you step into what God prepared. The same God who leads through the wilderness also leads into inheritance. The end of testing becomes the doorway to promise.
In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and the fulfilment of the divine  promise for deliverance of our nation .
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FORTY YEARS: GOD FORMS A NEW GENERATION

 

You shall not labour in vain because of the anointing of God's favour upon you
Good -Life Devotional: FORTY YEARS: GOD FORMS A NEW GENERATION

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
   The forty years Israel spent in the wilderness reveal a profound prophetic pattern: God often prepares people before He promotes them. When Israel left Egypt, they were physically free but mentally enslaved. Fear, complaint, and unbelief followed them into the desert. So the wilderness became a divine classroom where God reshaped their identity. Deuteronomy 8:2 explains that the Lord led them those forty years “to humble you, and to prove you, to know what was in your heart.”  
      The wilderness exposed what comfort would have concealed.
Their journey to Canaan could have taken only a short time, but unbelief prolonged it. After spying the land for forty days, the people refused to trust God, and that moment defined an entire generation. The delay was not because God failed, but because the people were not ready. The wilderness therefore became a season of discipline and transformation. God fed them with manna, guided them by cloud and fire, and taught them daily dependence. 
    Even their clothing did not wear out, showing that God sustains what He is preparing.
Prophetically, forty years represent the removal of an old mindset. Egypt had to come out of Israel before Israel could enter promise. Complaining had to give way to trust, and fear had to yield to faith. When God allows a long season of waiting, He is often building endurance and obedience. The wilderness is uncomfortable, but it produces maturity. Before inheritance comes, God forms character so that the blessing will not destroy the one who receives it.
   Forty years ago in 1986  God Spoke  through Pa Sydney Granville Elton that Nigeria will suffer the evil effect of corruption because of a compromised  clergy after which an era of righteousness will commence. ( Google search the prophecy of Pa Sydney Granville Elton ) 2026 makes it forty years of test and trials that has resulted in the death of many Christians in the hands of Muslim Jihadists. Restoration has began .
  PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to preach the gospel.
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Forty Years: Transition From Delay to Promise
The end of Israel’s forty years in the wilderness marked more than the passing of time; it marked the birth of a prepared generation. Those who doubted God’s promise gradually faded, and a new people arose who had learned dependence on the Lord. This shows that forty years prophetically symbolize transition. It is the closing of one season and the opening of another. The wilderness was not their destination; it was preparation for possession.
During those years, God taught Israel obedience in small things. They gathered manna daily, followed the cloud faithfully, and learned that provision comes from God, not human strength. By the time they reached the borders of the promised land again, they were no longer the fearful people who refused to enter earlier. They had seen God provide water from rocks, defeat enemies, and guide them consistently. Their confidence was now rooted in God’s faithfulness.
This pattern teaches that prolonged seasons often precede significant breakthroughs. Forty years represent the completion of testing and the beginning of fulfillment. Joshua’s generation crossed the Jordan not by their own ability, but by the faith developed in the wilderness. What seemed like delay became preparation for victory.
When you experience a long season, it may be God aligning your heart with His promise. The wilderness removes pride, builds endurance, and deepens trust. Then, when the appointed time comes, you step into what God prepared. The same God who leads through the wilderness also leads into inheritance. The end of testing becomes the doorway to promise.

THE CONSUMPTION DECREED SHALL OVERFLOW WITH RIGHTEOUSNESS

 The evil verdict against you shall be overturned because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: THE CONSUMPTION DECREED SHALL OVERFLOW WITH RIGHTEOUSNESS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

  Scripture reveals that when a society normalizes injustice, judgment follows. Isaiah 5:23 condemns those “which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him.” A broken judicial system that rewards evil and punishes truth invites divine intervention. This moral collapse is rooted in what Isaiah 5:20 describes—men calling evil good and good evil. When values are inverted, institutions decay, and righteousness is removed from public life.

Therefore, Isaiah 5:24 declares that “their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust.” This is the consumption decreed—a societal unraveling.     

     Corruption weakens productivity, insecurity disrupts industry, and the economy falters. A healthy nation thrives on productivity and exports, but when righteousness is rejected, dependency increases and inflation rises. Proverbs 13:13 warns, “Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed.” Rejecting God’s laws produces disorder in governance, commerce, and justice.

   Yet judgment is not God’s final word. Even in discipline, mercy speaks. Isaiah 10:22 teaches that though destruction is decreed, it shall “overflow with righteousness.” God allows correction so that righteousness may be restored. This aligns with Psalm 33:5: “He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.” 

    After seasons of corruption and poverty, God raises a remnant that reforms culture.

  Prophetic voices have long warned that merchandise of the anointing and compromise would bring decline, but also foretold restoration;  prominent amongst this is the prophesy about Nigeria in 1986 by Pa Sydney Granville Elton , mentor  to Arch Bishop Benson Idahosa  ( see link https://churchtimesnigeria.net/pa-elton-sydney-prophetic-nigeria)  God is transitioning from darkness to light. As Amos 5:24 declares, “Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” The consumption decreed will not end in ruin; it will overflow into a new culture of justice, truth, and righteousness.

    In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and for righteous governance in our nation .

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome oppressive systems .

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JUDGMENT IS COMING UPON THOSE WHO MANIPULATE THE JUDICIARY TO PROMOTE UNRIGHTEOUS GOVERNANCE

 The structure promoting poverty shall be demolished because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

Good -Life Devotional: JUDGMENT IS COMING UPON THOSE WHO MANIPULATE THE JUDICIARY TO PROMOTE UNRIGHTEOUS GOVERNANCE

By Rev Michael. Benson Ajayi.

  Scripture declares, “Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees… to turn aside the needy from judgment” (Isaiah 10:1–2).    When courts meant to defend truth are twisted to protect injustice, God Himself rises as the final Judge. No legal manipulation can overturn divine justice. A day is appointed when the Lord will ask, “What will ye do in the day of visitation?” (Isaiah 10:3). Those who trusted in influence, wealth, and corrupt alliances will find that all they gathered collapses in a moment.

   Isaiah further warns that the light of God will become a consuming fire (Isaiah 10:17). Systems built on oppression will be burned away, and unjust power structures will fall suddenly. Though many are corrupted, God preserves a remnant. “The consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness” (Isaiah 10:22). The Hebrew word for “consumption” is kalah, meaning complete destruction or decisive end. Yet this destruction is not aimless—it clears the ground so righteousness may overflow. When God ends corrupt governance, He replaces decay with justice.

    The Lord also promises, “Yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease” (Isaiah 10:25). Oppression is temporary; God’s intervention is decisive. As in Proverbs 29:2, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.” Likewise, Ecclesiastes 5:8 reminds us that injustice does not escape heaven’s notice, for “He that is higher than the highest regardeth.”

Therefore, hope remains. The yoke of economic and socio-political bondage shall be broken by the anointing of God’s favor (Isaiah 10:27). Divine justice will overturn manipulation, preserve a remnant, and establish overflowing righteousness. God’s judgment is certain, and His restoration is near.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and the destruction of evil influence over the  judiciary and collapse of unjust systems in Nigeria. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome injustice.

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GOD WILL DELIVER YOU FROM THE PROUD AND LOFTY ONE

 The stronghold of the enemy over your affairs shall be destroyed because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional:   

 GOD WILL DELIVER YOU FROM THE PROUD AND LOFTY ONE

 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

“Plead my cause, O LORD, with those who strive with me… Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help” (Psalm 35:1–2). David understood that the proud and lofty often appear unstoppable. They boast in strength, influence, and past victories, yet the Lord remains the defender of the humble. Psalm 35:10 declares, “All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him?” 

   God specializes in rescuing those overwhelmed by arrogant power. A clear example appears when the king of Assyria threatened Jerusalem. He had a larger army, vast resources, and many trophies from conquered nations. In his pride he claimed his campaign was even ordained by God (2 Kings 18:20, 28). This is how oppressive leaders often behave—using religion as a tool to manipulate citizens.   They employ voices and influencers to weaken faith, urging people not to trust God (2 Kings 18:29–30). But arrogance never intimidates the Lord.

    King Hezekiah turned to God in prayer, refusing to surrender to fear. The Lord responded decisively. “Then the angel of the LORD went out, and smote… the camp of the Assyrians” (2 Kings 19:35). The proud fled, and their power collapsed overnight. This fulfills God’s pattern: “The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed” (Psalm 9:9). “He disappointeth the devices of the crafty” (Job 5:12). “The battle is not yours, but God’s” (2 Chronicles 20:15).

Therefore, trust God always. Psalm 62:7–8 reminds us that He alone is our salvation and refuge. When the proud rise, do not panic. Pray, stand firm, and rely on God. He still delivers the weak from the strong and the humble from the lofty.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome oppresion.

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MEN’S STATUS HAS NO VALUE BEFORE THE LORD , DON'T BE INTIMIDATED BY ANY

 

You shall experience extraordinary recovery for your losses because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional; MEN’S STATUS HAS NO VALUE BEFORE THE LORD , DON'T BE INTIMIDATED BY ANY

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Psalm 62:7–12
Psalm 62:9–10 reminds us that “men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie… they are altogether lighter than vanity.”
    Before God, social rank, wealth, and influence carry no eternal weight. You achievements are not recognised in heaven on faith in God  matters most . Verse 11 declares that power belongs to God, and verse 12 affirms that He rewards each person according to his work. This truth frees believers from intimidation. No human status can override God’s authority, and no powerful person is beyond accountability.
     Scripture shows this clearly when the prophet Nathan confronted King David after his sin (2 Samuel 12:1–7). Though David was the most powerful man in Israel, Nathan did not shrink back. He spoke God’s truth boldly, saying, “You are the man!” David’s throne did not exempt him from divine judgment. This demonstrates that God’s standards apply equally to rulers and subjects alike. Proverbs 29:25 warns, “The fear of man brings a snare,” but those who trust in the Lord are safe.
   Believers must therefore refuse intimidation. Whether facing a wealthy employer, a political leader, or a respected elder, remember that all stand on equal ground before God. Job 34:19 says God “accepts not the persons of princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor.” Likewise, Acts 10:34 affirms that God shows no partiality.
    Your confidence should rest in God alone. Psalm 62:7 says, “In God is my salvation and my glory.” When you understand that human status is temporary, you gain courage to speak truth, live righteously, and obey God without fear. Stand firm, for the Lord alone is supreme, and every person—great or small—will answer to Him.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome oppresion.
+2348035536911 email michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com