Daily Devotional: Apr. 04-’25: Cross before the Crown

Welcome to the Decade of Supernatural Exploits, Our Year of  All Things Are Possible, the Month of Redemption and Resurrection Power, a season where Heaven will make the impossible possible and crown my efforts with success and breakthroughs. 2025 shall be a year of uncommon favour and it shall be the Season of Unlimited Harvest. Follow us on Facebook and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheComfortZonese/videos  https://www.facebook.coam/TheComfortZone.se 

Declaration for April: Father God, I boldly declare that April is my Month of Redemption and Resurrection Power. As I reflect on the death, burial, and glorious resurrection of Jesus, I embrace the fullness of what the cross has accomplished for me — freedom, victory, and eternal life. Through the precious blood of Jesus, I am redeemed from every curse, every failure, and every chain of darkness. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is alive and at work in me — reviving every dry place, restoring every lost purpose, and lifting me into new dimensions of glory. I decree that this month, everything that seemed buried in my life shall rise again — visions, joy, favour, health, peace, and destiny. Where there was death, I speak life. Where there was delay, I speak divine acceleration. Where there was mourning, I declare dancing and celebration. No grave can hold me down. No stone can block my progress. No guard can stop my rising. I walk in resurrection authority, empowered by grace, and clothed in divine strength. Jesus died that I may live — and now I live with purpose, power, and praise! I rise in hope. I rise in victory. I rise in Christ — now and forevermore! In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, Amen

Weekly Partners Declaration: This is my appointed week of Divine Enlargement and Supernatural Advancement. Every scheme of darkness designed to limit my destiny is permanently dismantled. As I lift my voice in praise and worship to the Most High, no force in hell or on earth shall cut short my life or destiny. I am covered by the blood of Jesus — I shall not be a victim of tragedy, calamity, or untimely death. This week, my destiny helpers shall arise. My steps are ordered into favour, breakthroughs, and open doors. I receive grace to rise, to rule, and to reign in every area of my life — spiritually, financially, professionally, and personally. This week shall echo with testimonies of divine support. My life is a living proof that God is still lifting men. In the mighty name of Jesus, I declare — It is done! In Jesus’ mighty Name, Amen! 🔥🙏✨

Contents:

Bible Study: Cross before the Crown

Concluding Prayer

Worship song for Today: What do You believe in 

Prayer School

Daily Wisdom Devotion: Cross before the Crown

Matthew 16:21-27, Luke 9:23, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:21-27, John 20:24-29, Luke 9:57-62

Men and brethren, life is made in a way that there is no glorification without a cross; any crown you receive without a cross will not bring permanent coronation of your destiny because the Crown is the product of the Cross. No Cross No Crown. By my spoken word today, the yoke of family curse that created torture is now broken. God will cause problems in the camp of your enemies. All those who wish you and your family members evil shall confess in Jesus name. 

The bible says in Matthew 16:21-27 that Peter tried to rebuke the master when he mention how he was going to be treated by man. The disciples misrepresented the purpose why they forsook all to follow Jesus. Can you imagine that those who fail to understand who Jesus was also failed to understand what he came to do? How could you be this close to Jesus for 3 years and not know what he came to do. One of the reasons is that they were expecting Jesus to be a political leader that will deliver them from the hands of their oppressors the Romans. When Jesus talked about the kingdom, the disciples were not thinking of Angels and heavens; they were thinking of overthrowing powers, overthrowing the Roman empire  Luke 9:23. When Jesus intensified the teaching that He was going to die at the hands of the Jewish leaders and their Gentile overlords, His popularity sank. Many of the shocked followers rejected Him. Truly, they were not able to put to death their own ideas, plans, and desires, and exchange them for His. father, God teach us how to carry the cross and follow you. grant us the blessings and the crown that comes after in Jesus name

Friends, it is impossible with God to have a crown without simultaneously having a cross. If you can show me somebody who has been crowned in the kingdom and I will show you somebody who has been nailed in private because the price of the crown is the cross. Jesus started talking about crucifixion because you are only a great leader if you lead people unto attack. Many people interpret “cross” as some burden they must carry in their lives: a strained relationship, a thankless job, a physical illness. With self-pitying pride, they say, “That’s my cross I have to carry.” Such an interpretation is not what Jesus meant when He said, “Take up your cross and follow Me.” Jesus was talking about being willing to die in order to be ushered to a brighter and greater future. This is called “dying to self.” It’s a call to absolute surrender. Do I have anyone here ready to surrender to Jesus and say Father, use me to your glory. I am ready. I give you my life and my resources to bless others. May God enlist you as a wonder to your generation. 

After each time Jesus commanded cross bearing, He said, “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?” (Luke 9:24-25). Although the call is tough, the reward is matchless. Men and brethren, suddenly the ministry has entered into real separation that separates real discipleship from fans because when you get in trouble, that is when you know the difference between a fan and a disciple. The disciples were on the run because when faith and fear cohabits together they make strange bed fellows; no wonder Thomas was absent when all others were together after the crucifixion, and even when they told him about the resurrection, he still did not believe until Jesus paid him a visit, John 20:24-29. I see many people here that need the visitation of Jesus. May God grant your request and wipe away your tears and remove your doubts. 

Jesus made a personal appearance into the room filled with fear and doubts and anxiety, away with the notion that God only comes into calm seas, he came stepping on troubled waters and spoke peace because he is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). He gave them what he has ‘Peace’ into a room with hell breaking loose. Therefore, as many of you in fear of the virus and all manner of things that has not come, may You be set free today. Following Jesus is easy when life runs smoothly; our true commitment to Him is revealed during trials. Jesus assured us that trials will come to His followers (John 16:33).

Discipleship demands sacrifice, and Jesus never hid that cost. In Luke 9:57-62, three people seemed willing to follow Jesus. When Jesus questioned them further, their commitment was half-hearted at best. They failed to count the cost of following Him. None was willing to take up his cross and crucify upon it his own interests. The reward is worth the price. The words of Jesus denote the radicality of a choice that does not allow for hesitation or second thoughts. It is a demanding requirement of discipleship Galatians 2:20, Are you of the generation of people who want to be millionaire without working for it? You want to be wealthy without a cross? You want to be successful without sacrifice? You want your children to be great in future without teaching them the ways of the lord? You want your children to be high fliers without teaching them how to fly and putting necessary things in place that will make them eagles? Therefore, to carry our cross and follow the way that does not fear failure, difficulties, isolation, loneliness, because it fills our hearts with the presence of Jesus. It is the path of peace, self-control and a joyful heart. I invite you to go more than just being a ‘fan’ to becoming a disciple and for you to reflect on the conditions that Jesus asked of those who wanted to be his disciples.  Say with me, Father God, let me always remember that’s there is no crown without a cross. I stand by the blood of Jesus shared on the cross to declare, that even though I may stumble, I know that the Awesomely Awesome God shall fight my battles.  Therefore, every heartache and every fear shall be calmed by your word and my spoken word in Jesus name, Amen

Let me share these testimonies before the concluding prayer.

Testimony Time

So much to thank God for this new month of April- the Month of Redemption and Resurrection Power, a season where no devil will stop my advancement to glory. I step into realms of influence and favour. Send in your testimony and Vow. Note Comment section deactivated because some hackers were using it to cause problem for the site. Please use the Facebook for comments and messages. see top for links

Concluding Prayer of Cross before the Crown: My Dearest, Awesomely Awesome God, there have been moments when I’ve complained about the cross I carry, forgetting that it is often Your way of preparing me for unseen challenges ahead — gaps in the road that only You, O Lord, can see. Today, I surrender every weight, every burden, and every pain. Let me always remember that no matter how long the night, there is always sunshine after the rain. Father, I declare that from this moment forward, I shall be still and listen for Your voice of instruction. Every demon assigned to derail my destiny, every spirit of near-success syndrome sent to frustrate my efforts — I command you to be arrested by the blood of Jesus! I walk boldly into victory, knowing that the crown always follows the cross. In Jesus’ mighty Name, Amen🔥🙏✨

Prayer School

Awesomely Awesome God, thank You for bringing me to a new decade, new month and a new Season of dramatic change of story. I announce, all through the month of April 2025, it shall my Month of Redemption and Resurrection Power, a season where no devil will stop my advancement to glory. I step into realms of influence and favour. Whatever is preventing my breakthrough shall not escape the visitation of Heaven this month. I declare, no more losses, no more stagnation, no more bus-stop because I shall witness the power of resurrection in the name of Jesus. I shall be enthroned and celebrated everywhere I go and experience a consistent growth, supernatural break forth and multiples of favour in all areas of life. It shall be stagnation, sickness free and crisis free month, poverty shall miss my dwelling and all my mockers shall dance and sing for me during my testimony time in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Lord, I declare that I am a favoured child of my Father God, therefore I shall not fail in life in Jesus’ name. No witch or wizard will truncate my destiny. Father God, my desire this April 2025 shall come to pass as I draw closer to You for my empowerment. Bless my vow. Teach me how to have a relationship with You in the presence of the Holy Spirit to do business with You in the atmosphere of business as my Prince of Peace. Make me a change maker, result-oriented believer, business maker and career maker in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Father, release Your anointing in all the places this commission shall be ministering. Grant us wisdom and financial increase to make things happen. Father, through the spoken word continually heal the sick, save the lost and release the Power to raise the dead in Jesus’ name.

Father Bless Daddy Uma Ukpai with wisdom and increase his anointing. Bless the wife and the children. Bless Prof. CI and anoint him as he plans and host another One-Million-Man crusade, Uyo Miracle Convention 2025, and grant them both the grace to complete the project/assignment/ministry You committed into their hands. Bless all the staff of the Comfortzone and UUEA.

Father, I stand to pray for my nation, Nigeria (Pray for your nation). Lord, visit this nation once again and restore unto us the wasted years. Father, Heal our land. grant us caring leaders, leaders with vision and those who know what to do by Your wisdom in Jesus’ name. Awesomely Awesome God, I declare that I am blessed and fruitful. I shall experience spiritual stability, marital stability, and financial stability; whatever I shall lay hands to do this April 2025 shall prosper in Jesus’ name.

Father, I am trusting You to whisper words of wisdom to my heart or put the resources in my path to help my family get back on track. For what You bring together no man can put asunder, I declare this in the deepest depths of my heart and am trusting Your guidance. My marriage shall see opens door and favour this season. My marriage shall be heaven on earth without stagnation. Therefore, release uncommon marital favour upon my marriage and career this April 2025, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Lord, let Your mighty hand of favour uphold me in all my endeavours. You made a promise that if I pay my tithes and my first fruits, You will take away sickness and calamity and poverty from me and bless me beyond measures. Lord, as I give this month of April 2025 to support Your work, I will not die like chicken, my family members will not die like cows. As I key into this revelation of financial wonder to be a consistent payer and giver especially this April 2025, let my blessings be manifested in grand style in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Lord, restore to me everything the enemy had taken from me in the past years, restore my peace, my praise life, my dream, my motivation, my promised life of favour and distinction in Jesus’ name. The evil that happened in the country will not happen again in Jesus’ name

Father, You know the areas in my life where I need breakthrough. Help me to have patience amidst the highs and lows and the discernment to hear Your voice regarding the steps I need to take. Help me to draw closer to You on this journey and to trust that You will release my breakthrough in Your perfect timing. Therefore, Lord, turn my curses to blessing. Give me a notable and visible miracle this April 2025. I Break the curse of stagnation and let my place of abode turn into a blessing in Jesus’ name.

Father, enlarge my coast. Enlarge my opportunity to utilize my ability and enlarge me with more useful friends, customers, and associates as destiny helpers in Jesus’ name.

Father, Anoint me and announce me with divine presence daily this April 2025, and give me daily result in my entire endeavour. Renew Your covenant of life with me. Keep and preserve me from all manner of evil invention and powers, in Jesus’ name. Father, make me a giver and show me Your glory this April 2025, the way You showed King Solomon as I support this commission in hosting UYO miracle Convention 2025 to win souls for Your kingdom and to heal our land. Grant me a residence in the place of vision and actualization. Make me a partaker in the place of intercession and promote me in a new way today. Let the Heavens be open continually on my demand and let the eagle in me come alive today and begin to fly in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Father God, my declaration today and all through this April 2025 is covered by the blood of  Jesus and in partnership with your servants, I have overcome the devil, my Red Sea, my problems by your blood and by my declaration in Jesus name I pray. Amen and Amen.

Written by DrCI

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