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Join us this 22nd for serenade of woship February Edition Ruth Hephzibah Wisdom Benard

12/23/2025

Lately, God has been speaking to me daily about the face of the Lord.

Not His hand.
Not His blessings.
Not His miracles.

His face.

What started as a single verse slowly became a pattern. I began to notice it everywhere in Scripture. Genesis. Psalms. The Prophets. The Gospels. Revelation. Once my eyes were opened, I could not unsee it.

This is not poetic language. This is biblical language.

In the King James Version, references to the face of God appear approximately 90 times across Scripture. God does not repeat Himself casually. Repetition reveals priority.

From the very beginning, the face of God represents access.

When Cain sinned, his cry was not about punishment. It was about separation.

“And from thy face shall I be hid”
Genesis 4:14 KJV

To be hidden from God’s face meant to lose covering, direction, and nearness.

Yet later, Jacob encounters God and says,

“I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”
Genesis 32:30 KJV

What should have destroyed him preserved him. God was already revealing mercy long before the law.

Then comes the covenant blessing spoken over Israel:

“The Lord make his face shine upon thee”
Numbers 6:25 KJV

Blessing does not begin with provision. It begins with God turning His face toward a people. Everything else flows from that.

David understood this deeply.

“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”
Psalm 27:8 KJV
Book of Psalms

Notice the order. God speaks first. Seek My face. The response comes from the heart, not obligation. Seeking God’s face is always God initiated. Awareness itself is invitation.

But Scripture also reveals something sobering and necessary.

“The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,
To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.”
Psalm 34:16 NKJV

This verse adds balance to the revelation.

The face of the Lord is not neutral.

It shines toward righteousness, humility, repentance, and truth.
It is set against persistent evil, injustice, and rebellion.

God’s face brings blessing to some and resistance to others. Not because He is unfair, but because His face represents His holiness. To live before His face is to live accountable.

David understood that seeking God’s face meant alignment, not entitlement.

Moses carried this understanding even further.

“The Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend.”
Exodus 33:11 KJV

This was not physical sight. Scripture later makes clear that no one can see God’s full glory and live. This was relational clarity. Unfiltered fellowship.

And Moses refused to move without it.

“If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.”
Exodus 33:15 KJV

That is maturity. Refusing progress without presence.

The prophets speak of seasons where God hides His face, not to abandon, but to correct and draw hearts back.

“And I will wait upon the Lord, that hideth his face”
Isaiah 8:17 KJV

Silence was not rejection. It was invitation.

Then comes the turning point of Scripture.

“For God… hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
2 Corinthians 4:6 KJV

What was once veiled is now revealed. The face of God is made known in Christ. Seeking the face of the Lord is no longer distant striving. It is conscious living before Him.

And Scripture ends where the longing began.

“And they shall see his face.”
Revelation 22:4 KJV

No veil. No separation. No interruption.

From Genesis to Revelation, the face of the Lord spans law, worship, judgment, repentance, redemption, and eternity. It tells us something essential.

God is not calling us to do more.
He is calling us to come closer.

But coming closer requires alignment.

The face of the Lord blesses righteousness.
The face of the Lord resists evil.
The face of the Lord exposes, corrects, and restores.

This season is not about speed.
It is about alignment.

And if you are reading this, it is not coincidence. It is invitation.

“Seek ye my face.”

And may our hearts continue to answer,

“Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”

I’m Dr. Ruth Hephzibah

12/19/2025

God,

As this year comes to its final pages, I place whatever remains of 2025 into Your hands.

I thank You for carrying me through what I understood and what I did not. For doors that opened, doors that closed, and doors I am still standing in front of, waiting. Thank You for the strength I did not know I had and the grace that met me on days I felt tired, stretched, or unsure.

Lord, I ask that You redeem the remaining days of this year. Let nothing be wasted. Whatever lessons I have not yet learned, teach me gently. Whatever healing is still unfolding, complete it in Your time. Whatever answers are still delayed, give me peace while I wait.

I pray for clarity in these remaining moments of 2025. Clear my mind of confusion. Clear my heart of heaviness. Clear my path of distractions that no longer belong to this season of my life. Align my decisions, my words, and my steps with Your will.

God, settle my spirit. If there is anxiety about what has not yet happened, quiet it. If there is grief over what did not turn out as expected, hold me there and help me release it. If there is fatigue from carrying too much for too long, restore me deeply.

I ask for completion where things feel unfinished. Close cycles that need to end. Heal relationships that can be healed. Give me courage to let go of what must stay behind as I move forward.

Cover my home, my work, my finances, my health, my relationships, and my purpose as this year comes to a close. Let there be peace where there was pressure. Let there be provision where there was concern. Let there be stability where there was uncertainty.

Most of all, help me finish this year anchored in You. Not rushed. Not fearful. Not striving. But steady, grateful, and trusting that You are still at work, even now.

I end this year knowing You are faithful. What You started, You will complete.

Amen.

12/17/2025

The Joy of Salvation: A Reason to Smile Again

December Teaching Series: Joy in the Lord
Scriptures: Psalm 51:12, Isaiah 12:2-3
By Dr. Ruth Hephzibah

Let me ask you something: Have you forgotten the joy of your salvation?

Sometimes life hits so hard, so long, and so consistently that we start walking through our days numb. We say, “I know I’m saved,” but that joy we once had? That fire? That peace that made us sing for no reason? It’s gone… or maybe buried under grief, busyness, shame, or spiritual fatigue.

But Psalm 51:12 gives us a prayer for days like this:
“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me with thy free spirit.”

David wrote that not when he was in a good place, but when he had fallen. Badly. And yet, even then, he knew what he missed. He didn’t ask for a new throne. He didn’t ask for more strength. He asked for his joy back. Because deep down, he knew joy is what makes this journey bearable.

Let’s pause and breathe here:
1. When was the last time you felt excited about being saved?

2. When was the last time you woke up thinking, “I’m forgiven! I’m chosen! I’m free!”?

Sometimes we forget that salvation isn’t a church word; it’s a lifeline. Isaiah 12:3 says,
“With joy shall you draw water from the wells of salvation.”

There’s a well inside you. A deep, overflowing well. And you don’t have to live dehydrated. You don’t have to stay dry, discouraged, or distant from God. Joy is your portion. Not because of how you feel, but because of what Jesus did.

Here are 5 truths I want you to carry this week:
1. Salvation is still the greatest gift you’ll ever receive.
You didn’t earn it. But it’s yours. And it’s enough to rejoice over every day.
2. Your joy might be under attack, but it’s not gone.
Like David, you can pray for restoration. It’s okay to ask God for your joy back.
3. There’s more in your salvation than you’ve tapped into.
Healing, peace, provision, identity - dig deeper. It’s a well, not a drop.
4. Joy isn’t the absence of pain, but the presence of perspective.
You can cry and still rejoice. You can hurt and still be hopeful. That’s the power of salvation.
5. Your joy is a testimony.
When you live in joy, you remind others that Jesus is real, and that hope still lives here.

Let’s pray together:

Lord, restore our joy. Not just any joy, but the joy that comes from knowing we’re Yours. Help us draw from the wells of salvation with wonder again. Let every dry place in us be filled with the reminder that we are loved, chosen, and forever saved. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

🙏If this blessed you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that their joy isn’t lost; it’s waiting to be restored.

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
Let the joyful of the Lord show so.

— Dr. Ruth Hephzibah

12/01/2025

Prayer for a December of All Possibilities

Father, I come into this month with an open heart and a willing spirit. I surrender every weight I have carried through the year and place it in Your hands. Let December unfold according to Your wisdom, Your timing, and Your perfect plan for my life.

Lord, breathe on the places that feel tired. Strengthen the places that feel weak. Restore the places that feel empty. Let Your peace settle over my mind like fresh morning dew. Wherever confusion has lingered, let clarity rise. Wherever fear has whispered, let courage speak louder.

I declare that this month is covered by Your grace. Let every day carry the possibility of breakthrough, healing, and divine alignment. Surprise me with open doors. Strengthen me with fresh vision. Guide me with quiet, unmistakable direction.

Father, I release the disappointments of the year. I release the delays, the detours, and the things I still do not understand. I receive Your promise that You are able to redeem time and restore joy. Teach me to walk with expectation, not anxiety. Teach me to trust the unseen work You are doing on my behalf.

Let December be the month where I see Your hand clearly. Let it be the month where loose ends begin to settle. Let it be the month where answers arrive, where provision meets me, and where hope feels possible again. Let my steps be ordered. Let my heart stay steady. Let my faith stay awake.

God, do what only You can do. Move where I cannot move. Open where I cannot open. Shift what I cannot shift. Lead me into the opportunities that carry Your fingerprints and pull me away from anything that is not aligned with Your will.

I declare that December is blessed. My mind is blessed. My work is blessed. My family is blessed. My purpose is blessed. My path is blessed. I walk into this month expecting Your goodness, because You have never failed me.

Thank You for being the God of all possibilities. Thank You for what You have already done and what You are preparing to do. I step into this month with gratitude, confidence, and a surrendered heart.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

11/17/2025

THE SIGNATURE OF EL-ROI IS ON IT

What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist

There are moments in life when you can feel heaven leaning toward your story — watching, guiding, weaving the impossible into alignment. And when God chooses to stamp His signature on something concerning you, nothing can overturn it. No delay, no opposition, no barrier, no enemy.

This week, that is the prophetic declaration over your life:

THE SIGNATURE OF EL-ROI IS ON IT.

El-Roi — the God who sees me (Genesis 16:13).
The God who sees the hidden battles.
The God who sees the silent tears.
The God who sees the late-night prayers no one else hears.
The God who steps into situations that look impossible.

And when He sees, He intervenes.

Maybe you’ve been praying for a breakthrough — a healing, a job, a restoration, approval, settlement, or divine lifting. Maybe there’s something you’ve been carrying for months or even years. Hear this clearly:

If God has seen it, He will sign it. And if He has signed it, it must manifest.

That is why we boldly declare:

What God cannot do does not exist!

This isn’t just a slogan.
It’s a revelation.
A kingdom technology.
A fire prayer reality.

For those who connect with NSPPD every morning at 7am Fire Prayers, you already know — when God stamps His signature on your matter, it becomes supernaturally settled. Testimonies break out. Long battles end. Closed doors open. Protocols shift. Destinies accelerate.

Maybe this is your season for:
• Unexpected approval
• Divine remembrance
• Healing in your body
• Marital settlement
• Financial restoration
• Immigration breakthrough
• Business expansion
• Family deliverance
• Career elevation
• Peace of mind
• Joy that returns like a flood
• Answers that have been delayed

If it carries the signature of El-Roi, it cannot fail.

Stop stressing. Start expecting.

You are not walking blindly. You are not forgotten. Your prayers have not been ignored. Heaven has not been silent. God is not late.

He is deliberate.
He is intentional.
He is precise with His timing.

And this week, may you see the evidence of His handwriting in your life — the kind that makes people say:

“This can only be God.”

Prayer for You

Father,
Thank You for being El-Roi — the God who sees.
Thank You for signing my name into testimonies I didn’t even know how to pray for.
Thank You for lifting me out of battles I thought would drown me.
This week, let Your signature speak louder than every delay.
Let Your signature open doors no man can shut.
Let Your signature rewrite my story.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Close with Fire

🔥 What God cannot do does not exist.
🔥 The signature of El-Roi is on my testimony.
🔥 My week is blessed.
🔥 My hands are favored.
🔥 My destiny is rising.

11/09/2025

🔥 “When the Battle Axe Gets Rusty”

I listened to Jerry Uchechukwu Eze message this morning on “I Am a Battle Axe” and something hit differently.

It’s one thing to be called God’s weapon; it’s another to stay sharp enough to be used. 🪓

When a battle axe is left idle, it doesn’t lose its identity — it just loses its edge. It begins to rust, dull, and lose its shine. But here’s the good news: rust can be removed.

Some of us are in the season of lubrication; God is pouring fresh oil over dry places.

Some are in a sandpaper season; He’s using friction, pruning, and pressure to refine what got dull.

And some are in a sharpening season; He’s using the Word, trials, and divine encounters to restore your edge.

Whichever stage you’re in, don’t despise the process. Every stroke, every grind, every drop of oil is proof that you are still useful in His hands.

Ask yourself today:
🪓 Do I need oil?
🪓 Do I need friction?
🪓 Do I need sharpening?

Because in the Master’s hand, even a rusty axe can rise again.

💧 Lord, sharpen me where I’ve grown dull. Restore my edge, refill my oil, and make me fit for Your use again.



Ruth Hephzibah

11/02/2025

GOD SAYS: IT’S OUR MONTH OF GOOD THINGS

This morning, I heard the whisper so clearly
❤️“It’s your month of good things.”❤️

Heaven isn’t silent; God is speaking goodness over us again.
Not by chance. Not by coincidence but by covenant.

The kind that heals what was broken, restores what was lost,
and reminds you that God still writes beautiful stories from ashes.

And then I heard the scripture, I opened my Bible, and there it was…

Isaiah 43:1
“But now, this is what the Lord says:
He who created you, Ruth Hephzibah,
He who formed you, My daughter:
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name, Ruth, you are Mine.”

✌️Let that settle in your spirit.
God calls you by name. He claims you as His own.
Every good thing coming this month is not random
it’s relational.
It’s the evidence of a Father who remembers His children and rewards their faith.

Nothing in your life is forgotten, not one prayer, not one tear, not one season of waiting.
God is moving in the quiet places.
He’s opening doors you didn’t knock on and sending answers you didn’t expect.

This month, may your hands touch good things.
May your ears hear good news.
May your path overflow with new things that spring forth suddenly because the Lord has declared it.

So, walk into this month expectant.
Expect good things in your home.
Expect good news in your inbox.
Expect good surprises that prove God is mindful of you.

You’re stepping into a season where His goodness will chase you down in your health, your finances, your emotions, your family, and your calling.

Prophetic Declaration

“This is my month of good things.
The Lord has called me by name and crowned my days with favor.
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
I will walk in joy, peace, and divine provision.
I am His and because I am His, this month will overflow with good things.”

📖 Scripture Focus: Isaiah 43:1
🌼 Theme: My Month of Good Things
🙏 Meditation: God has called me by name. I belong to Him. His goodness belongs to me.

— Dr. Ruth Hephzibah ❤️

09/24/2025

Let’s worship the king