Burch Ministries

04/11/2024

Father thank for this meal You have given us! According to Your word I ask You to bless our bread and water and take sickness far from our mist in the name of Jesus the Christ, EXODUS 23:25 And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. Amen!🙏🏾 Bishop James S. McIntyre Sr., welcome to New Jersey as our World Mission Representative!

02/11/2024

31/10/2024

“And when Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people.””
‭‭Acts‬ ‭12‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Thank You Lord for deliverance from the hand of the enemy and the negative expectations of people!

31/10/2024

Oct 31 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“Yet, in spite of the threats, they never ceased for a single day, both in the temple courts and from house to house, teaching and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus as the Christ (the Messiah).” – Acts 5:42 (AMPC)

The purpose of these 31 days is to deepen our awareness of the BLESSING that rests upon the lives of born-again believers. In the Old Testament, when the people rebelled against God while Moses was on the mountain, they brought a curse upon themselves—venomous snakes began to bite them, causing great suffering. Following God’s instructions, Moses fashioned a bronze snake and placed it on a pole; when the people looked at it, they were healed (Numbers 21). Now, through Jesus, who was lifted up on the Cross, we are invited to look to Him by believing and confessing Him as Lord. Through this act of faith, we are healed—spirit, soul, and body—of whatever affliction may plague us (John 3:14-15; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:17).

What you focus on is what you become. What you make others aware of is what they will be drawn to. Everyday, let us, as Christians, focus on making people aware only of the BLESSING—just as New Testament believers went about proclaiming solely the Good News of Jesus Christ. Let us resist the world’s agenda to focus on sickness and disease, to normalize them. May our churches be filled with the message of healing and hope, so that people hear the Good News and are healed.

Receive your commission today as a born-again believer in Jesus Christ: to make people aware of the BLESSING! Pray with me:

“Father, thank You that the Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for You have anointed me to preach the Good News to the poor; You have sent me to proclaim freedom to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed—downtrodden, bruised, crushed, and broken by calamity” (Luke 4:18 AMPC).

“I am anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power to do good and heal all who are oppressed by the devil, for You are with me” (Acts 10:38 NLT).

I carry the BLESSING within me, and I will be faithful to make others aware of it everywhere I go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

30/10/2024

Oct 30 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“Being therefore lifted high by and to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promised BLESSING of the Holy Spirit, He has poured out what you now see and hear.” – Acts 2:33 (AMPC)

Receiving the Holy Spirit is a promised blessing, and with that blessing come transformative results. The Holy Spirit empowers us with a divine, dynamic power that enables us to accomplish far beyond what we could imagine. Immediately after receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, Peter and John encountered a crippled man who was usually dismissed by others. Yet, because of the power of God—the promised blessing of the Holy Spirit—the man’s life was forever changed!

This blessing is not ours to keep for ourselves; it’s meant to be shared and released in the name of Jesus. It’s not only about financial resources but is a calling to make a difference across all realms of society, carrying the fire of God wherever we go, releasing healing, and speaking life into existence by calling things that are not as though they are.

“You are the descendants (sons) of the prophets and the heirs of the covenant which God made and gave to your forefathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your Seed (Heir) shall all the families of the earth be BLESSED and BENEFITED.’ [Gen. 22:18; Gal. 3:16.] It was to you first that God sent His Servant and Son Jesus, when He raised Him up [provided and gave Him for us], to BLESS you by turning every one of you from your wickedness and evil ways.” – Acts 3:25-26 (AMPC)

As heirs of this blessing, we are called to bring forth its impact! Holy Spirit empowered believers should leave a trail of transformed lives! If you have not yet been baptized in the Holy Spirit, simply ask the Father to fill you, and receive by faith!

Join me in declaring: I am blessed to be a chance agent!

29/10/2024

Oct 29 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

On the evening of the first day of the week, with the doors locked where the disciples had gathered for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus suddenly appeared in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” He then showed them His hands and His side, and the disciples were overjoyed to see the Lord. Jesus said to them once again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (John 20:19-21 NKJV).

“The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace” (Psalm 29:11 AMPC).

Jesus Himself is our peace, the one who reconciles us. Through His sacrifice, He has united Jew and Gentile, breaking down every wall of prejudice, making us one in Christ. The Messiah came to bring this beautiful message of peace both to those who were far off and to those who were near (Ephesians 2:14, 17 TPT).

This month our goal is to focus on the blessings rather than the world’s doom and gloom. When faced with negative reports or statistics, stand boldly and declare, “Not me, not my family—we are blessed!” I declare peace in Jesus' name!

After His resurrection, Jesus spoke a blessing over His disciples, saying, “Peace to you.” In Greek, the word for peace encompasses security, safety, prosperity, and happiness; for peace and harmony bring stability and abundance. Where His presence is, His peace dwells, providing security, safety, and prosperity.

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and that your body may be kept well, even as your soul prospers” (3 John 1:2 AMPC).

As born-again believers, we receive peace from Jesus, and we, too, can share this blessing of peace with those around us. Let us speak words of peace, security, and blessing to everyone we encounter by sharing the Good News!

28/10/2024

Oct 28 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“BLESS (AFFECTIONATELY, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name! Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget not [one of] all His benefits– Who forgives [every one of] all your iniquities, Who heals [each one of] all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies, dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy; Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle's [strong, overcoming, soaring]! [Isa. 40:31.] The Lord executes righteousness and justice [not for me only, but] for all who are oppressed. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy and loving-kindness. [James 5:11.] But the mercy and loving-kindness of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting upon those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him, and His righteousness is to children's children–[Deut. 10:12.] To such as keep His covenant [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it] and to those who [earnestly] remember His commandments to do them [imprinting them on their hearts].”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭103‬:‭1‬-‭6‬, ‭8‬, ‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

There are profound benefits in hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying the Lord. In Hebrew, the word for "benefit" encompasses the concepts of treatment, service, recompense, and reward. No earthly benefits package compares to the divine benefits our Father offers.

Psalm 103 prophetically anticipates the blessings that would be ours through the Messiah, our Savior made manifest to all. These blessings are not just poetic; they are promises given to us through Christ. All of these benefits—His forgiveness, healing, redemption, and abundant mercy—are yours to claim and enforce in Jesus' name.

So expect blessings! Embrace them, and let the knowledge of His benefits renew and strengthen your soul daily.

27/10/2024

Oct 27 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon Me, because He has anointed Me [the Anointed One, the Messiah] to preach the good news (the Gospel) to the poor; He has sent Me to announce release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to send forth as delivered those who are oppressed [who are downtrodden, bruised, crushed, and broken down by calamity], To proclaim the accepted and acceptable year of the Lord [the day when salvation and the free favors of God profusely abound]. [Isa. 61:1, 2.]”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

This passage from Luke 4:18-19 is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of Jesus’ mission. Jesus came to bring good news specifically to those who are "poor" in every sense—not only materially but also spiritually and emotionally. The Greek term for “poor” emphasizes those who are utterly destitute, lacking resources, power, or even hope. Jesus’ proclamation assures us that wherever we feel lacking, broken, or imprisoned, He brings healing, deliverance and abundance.

This means that when the Good News takes root in our hearts, a powerful change begins. Jesus meets every need: to the poor, He brings prosperity; to the captives, freedom; to the blind, sight; and to the oppressed, deliverance. The favor of God is available today, overflowing in salvation, deliverance, and safety. This is the blessing of the Lord for every believer.

Let's declare this truth with faith: I am blessed!

26/10/2024

This was such a fun challenge! I pray that the Word is a priority in your life so that you will not be deceived by the lies of the enemy in Jesus name!

26/10/2024

Oct 26 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“If you do not carefully observe all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name, THE LORD YOUR GOD, then the Lord will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary plagues—great and prolonged plagues—and serious and prolonged sicknesses. Moreover, He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt, of which you were afraid, and they shall cling to you. Also, every sickness and every plague, which is not written in this Book of the Law, will the Lord bring upon you until you are destroyed.” — Deut. 28:58-61 NKJV

You might be wondering, isn't this Blessing Awareness Month? Why share this scripture? Well, let’s consider it in the light of the new covenant we have through Jesus Christ. Under the blood of Jesus, the curse has been broken! We are blessed (Gal. 3:13-14, 22). Now, imagine reading and praying that passage this way:

“If I willingly choose to obey all the words of instruction written in this book, to love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love my neighbor as myself (for love fulfills the law, Matthew 22:37-40), then the Lord will keep me and my children AWAY from all indescribable plagues! I will not be afflicted with the diseases of the world. The Lord will protect me from every sickness and plague, even those not mentioned in this Book of Instruction!”

The promise of God’s protection is clear in Psalm 91:9-10 AMPC:
"Because you have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, there shall no evil befall you, nor any plague or calamity come near your tent."

We experience what we expect. If we expect to catch the flu during flu season, or assume we’ll inherit the sicknesses and diseases that run in our family, guess what? That’s likely what we’ll get. But if we place our faith and trust in the promises of God's Word, we will experience His blessings! Proverbs 23:18 says, “The expectation of the righteous shall not be cut off.”

So, what should we expect? We expect BLESSINGS! We expect LIFE! We expect HEALING! We expect DIVINE HEALTH, believing that we’ll never have another sick day because Jesus, who never had a sick day, lives in us!

25/10/2024

Oct 25 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

"And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you heed the voice of the Lord your God.

The Lord shall command the blessing upon you in your storehouse and in all that you undertake. He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God gives you." — Deuteronomy 28:2, 8 AMPC

"The Lord will guarantee a blessing on everything you do and will fill your storehouses with grain. The Lord your God will bless you in the land He is giving you." — Deuteronomy 28:8 NLT

The Hebrew meaning of the word "blessing" includes prosperity—blessing, abundance, and provision. For those who do not believe in prosperity, they do not fully understand what the Gospel promises. We are blessed to be a blessing to others. We cannot help anyone unless we ourselves are blessed. True prosperity means having more than enough to give freely whenever the Father instructs us.

In Deuteronomy 28:8, we may no longer have literal storehouses, but today we store our resources in bank accounts or trusts. These verses tell us that our "barns," the places where we keep the harvest of what we've planted, will receive a commanded blessing from our Heavenly Father—not because we did whatever we wanted with our resources, but because we listened and obeyed the voice of God.

As Proverbs 3:9-10 (AMPC) reminds us: "Honor the Lord with your capital and sufficiency [from righteous labors] and with the firstfruits of all your income; [Deut. 26:2; Mal. 3:10; Luke 14:13, 14.] So shall your storage places be filled with plenty, and your vats shall overflow with new wine [Deut. 28:8]."

Everything we have and do will prosper because of the commanded blessing! Honoring the Lord is the key (Matthew 6:33).

24/10/2024

Oct 24 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you because you obey the voice of the Lord your God. The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.”
—Deuteronomy 28:2, 7 (NKJV)

“But no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord [those in whom the ideal Servant of the Lord is reproduced]. This is the righteousness or the vindication they obtain from Me [this is what I impart to them as their justification], says the Lord.”
—Isaiah 54:17 (AMPC)

“But I promise you, no weapon formed against you will succeed, and you will silence every voice raised to accuse you. This is the inheritance of Yahweh’s servants, and their vindication is from me,” says Yahweh.
—Isaiah 54:17 (TPT)

“Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]. Nothing shall in any way harm you.”
—Luke 10:19 (AMPC)

“Because you have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, [Ps. 91:1, 14], no evil shall befall you, nor any plague or calamity come near your dwelling.”
—Psalm 91:9-10 (AMPC)

“The blood shall be a token or sign for you on the houses where you live. When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague shall befall you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.”
—Exodus 12:13 (AMPC)

The blood of Jesus applied to our lives grants us the blessings of divine protection! No weapon formed against you will prosper! The enemy is already defeated and flees in terror at your presence. Stand still and witness the salvation of the Lord (II Chronicles 20:17)! These blessings of protection are ours in the powerful name of Jesus!

23/10/2024

Oct 23 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all His commands I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You WILL experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God:

Wherever you go and whatever you do, you WILL be BLESSED.”
— Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 6 (NLT)

“The Lord will make you SUCCESSFUL in your daily work.”
— Deuteronomy 28:6 (CEV)

Why will you be blessed, no matter where you are? Because the Lord is with you!

“…And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
— Matthew 28:20 (NLT)

“You will be guarded by God Himself. You will be safe when you leave your home, and safely you will return. He will protect you now and forevermore!”
— Psalms 121:8 (TPT)

“God sends angels with special orders to protect you wherever you go, defending you from all harm.”
— Psalms 91:11 (TPT)

The protection of the Lord is part of the blessings we enjoy as born-again believers. The key is listening to and obeying the voice of the Lord, only going where He leads us. Wherever we go and whatever we do will be blessed, meaning it will be fruitful, it will multiply, and we will experience increase all the days of our lives as long as we remain where God has called us and do what He has asked of us.

If you're not seeing multiplication, fruitfulness, or increase, it may be time to reevaluate your position. EVERYTHING THAT IS ALIVE SHOULD GROW. Ask yourself: Did God call me here? Am I doing what He has asked of me? If something isn't working in our life, family, ministry, or business, it's possible we missed something, and it’s time to realign yourself with His directions.

But today, I declare and decree success and prosperity over your life, for you carry the blessing of the Lord! Say it with me: I am blessed!

22/10/2024

Oct 22 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading trough.”
—Deuteronomy 28:5 (AMPC)

As we continue exploring the blessings of obedience in Deuteronomy 28, we, as the seed of Abraham (Galatians 3:26, 29), under a new and better covenant with better promises (Hebrews 7:22), find that our baskets and kneading bowls are blessed. The word "blessed" conveys abundance, greatness, and fullness.

While many of us today don’t carry physical baskets like those in other cultures, baskets represent what we create or produce. Similarly, the scripture tells us that our kneading bowl is blessed. A kneading bowl was the vessel in which dough, before it was leavened, was kneaded and worked until it rose. In the King James Version, Deuteronomy 28:5 also translates the word as "store," implying that our provisions—what sustains us—are blessed.

Bread, a daily staple, symbolizes sustenance. The fact that our store is blessed means we are provided for, furnished, and supplied with everything we need. All of this tells us whatever we are called to carry right now, create, produce, or require is blessed! Whatever responsibility we have in our hands, whatever we touch is BLESSED!

This assurance reminds me that, despite the turbulence of earthly economies, if I seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, all these things will be added to me (Matthew 6:33). So, do not fear or be anxious. The Lord calls you blessed—agree with Him! Declare boldly: I am blessed!

21/10/2024

Oct 21 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you heed the voice of the Lord your God.

Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the fruit of your ground, and the fruit of your beasts—the increase of your cattle and the young of your flock.”
‭‭—Deuteronomy‬ ‭28‬:‭2, ‭4‬ (AMPC)‬

“Your children and your crops will be blessed. The offspring of your herds and flocks will be blessed.”
‭‭—Deuteronomy‬ ‭28‬:‭4‬ (NLT)‬

If you listen and obey the voice of the Lord, Scripture promises that our children will be blessed, and the work of our hands will prosper. This includes everything we plant—whether it’s literal crops or the seeds of our labor and effort. That’s why it’s crucial to sow your seed—your finances, time, and resources—into good ground, to reap a bountiful harvest. Be intentional about where you sow. Plant seeds where you envision growth. Avoid investing in areas where you see no fruit or potential for life.

If you are believing for a child, bless someone who has children. If you're praying for a healthy marriage, consider giving a gift card to a couple you admire so they can enjoy a date night. If you are believing to have a soulwinning, disciple-making church, partner with one who is doing just that!

Remember, everything that comes from you and is connected to you is blessed and you will increase more and more in Jesus' name!

Declare I am blessed!

20/10/2024

Oct 20 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you heed the voice of the Lord your God.
Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field.”
— Deuteronomy 28:2-3 (AMPC)

Listening to the Word of God and becoming attuned to the voice of the Holy Spirit is essential for our lives. Obedience to God's Word is key to unlocking His blessings.

Scripture promises that as we listen and obey, blessings will not only come to us but will overtake us. In Psalm 23, we’re told that goodness and mercy will follow us—though, in Hebrew, the word "follow" actually means to "chase." Imagine that: we are being chased by the goodness of God! The Hebrew word for "goodness" encompasses meanings such as better, pleasant, prosperous, bountiful, cheerful, and sweet. Doesn’t that sound like a blessing? Indeed, "Taste and see that the Lord is good!" (Psalm 34:8).

With confidence, I declare: Better is coming! No matter what your situation looks like today, if you are a born-again believer seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33), better is coming!

Regardless of the economic climate, who the president is, the color of your skin, what family you were born into or whatever, better is coming! Deuteronomy 28 assures us that it doesn’t matter where you live. Whether in the desert or on a small island, you’ll be blessed—blessed in the city, blessed in the field! Why? Because the blessings of God are overtaking you! We don’t have to chase our Father—He is chasing us with His blessings!

So, declare with me today: I am blessed!

19/10/2024

Oct 19 - October is Blessing Awareness Month

“If you will listen diligently to the voice of the Lord your God, being watchful to do all His commandments that I command you this day, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. All these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you heed the voice of the Lord your God.”
— Deuteronomy 28:1-2 AMPC

“Every place upon which the sole of your foot shall tread, that have I given to you, as I promised Moses. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.”
— Joshua 1:3, 8 AMPC

If we listen diligently and prioritize the Word, the Bible assures us that we will be overtaken by blessings!

The law we are to obey is encapsulated in Jesus’ command to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. All the law is fulfilled in these two principles (Matthew 22:37-40; James 2:8; Romans 10:4).

The Lord instructed Joshua that if he kept the Word of God in his mouth—speaking in accordance with it and meditating on it—he would make his own way prosperous and experience good success. That certainly sounds like a blessing to me!

Get ready to be overtaken by blessings! May the next two and a half months be the best holiday season you’ve ever experienced, as you become aware of the abundance of your blessings. Expect great things, in Jesus’ name!