OBED EDOM: A THREE-MONTH CONSECRATION UNTO THE LORD

 

OBED- EDOM: HOW WE ARRIVED AT THE THREE-MONTH CONSECRATION

The inspiration for our Three-Month Consecration comes directly from the biblical account of Obed-Edom.

2 Samuel 6:11

“And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obed-Edom, and all his household.”

When David temporarily halted the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant, the Ark was taken into the house of Obed-Edom. During those three months, the blessing of God rested not only upon Obed-Edom personally, but upon his entire household.

The Ark represented the manifest presence, glory, government, and covenant of God among His people. Wherever the Ark rested according to divine order, blessing followed.

The word of the Lord to us is simple:

TAKE THE GLORY INTO YOUR HOUSE.

For many years, the church has emphasized gathering in buildings. While public assembly remains important and biblical, God is once again drawing our attention to the household as a primary place of spiritual formation, worship, discipleship, and divine visitation.

The first church met in homes.

Acts 2:46

“And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house…”

Romans 16:5

“Likewise greet the church that is in their house.”

God has always desired households that host His presence.

Noah built a household.

Abraham built a household.

Joshua led a household.

Joshua 24:15

 

“…but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

The Three-Month Consecration is therefore a deliberate invitation to move spiritual activity from the church building into the family environment.

During these three months, we encourage every household to practice three simple disciplines that symbolize the Ark dwelling in the home.

1. PRAYER IN THE HOME

The Ark was a place of divine encounter.

Prayer creates space for God’s presence to be acknowledged, welcomed, and experienced in the family.

Matthew 18:20

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Families should gather daily, even if only for a few minutes, to pray together, worship together, and present their requests before the Lord.

A praying home becomes a dwelling place for divine activity.

2. THE TABLE OF THE LORD IN THE HOME

The breaking of bread was central to the life of the early church.

Acts 2:42

“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

 

The Lord’s Table reminds us continually of the finished work of Christ, our covenant relationship with Him, and our unity as a family.

As families gather around the Communion Table, Christ is exalted at the centre of the home.

The table becomes a place of remembrance, thanksgiving, healing, reconciliation, and covenant renewal.

3. THE READING OF TEN PSALM VERSES DAILY

The Ark was associated with worship, praise, and the ministry of David.

The book of Psalms provides language for worship, thanksgiving, repentance, confidence, and devotion.

Psalm 119:105

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

We encourage every household to read at least ten verses from Psalms each day.

This simple discipline fills the atmosphere of the home with the language of faith, worship, and divine perspective.

WHY THREE MONTHS?

The period of three months is not arbitrary.

The Ark remained in Obed-Edom’s house for three months.

During that season, the blessing of God became visible.

2 Samuel 6:12

 

“And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God.”

We believe the Lord is calling us to a similar season of intentional hosting of His presence within our households.

This is not a religious exercise.

It is an invitation to cultivate homes that become centres of prayer, worship, fellowship, and the Word of God.

 

THE TESTIMONY

Over the years, we have witnessed hundreds of families blessed and transformed through these simple practices.

Marriages have been strengthened.

Children have become more engaged spiritually.

Family relationships have improved.

Peace has increased.

Prayer lives have deepened.

The Word of God has become central again in many homes.

The blessing that came upon Obed-Edom was not confined to a sanctuary. It entered a household.

Likewise, we believe God’s desire is not merely to visit church gatherings but to inhabit homes.

OUR PRAYER

May every household become an Obed-Edom house.

May every family become a dwelling place for God’s presence.

May prayer arises daily.

May the Table of the Lord be honoured.

May the Psalms fill homes with worship.

May the glory of God move from the church building into every family.

And may the blessing of the Lord rest upon all that pertains to you.

Psalm 128:1-2

“Blessed is everyone that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.”

The Three-Month Consecration is not merely a programme, but a biblical strategy for restoring the household as a dwelling place of God’s presence.

Our prayer is that it would become a consistent lifestyle.

Dr. S.Y. Govender

Prayer and Declaration

ASSEMBLES – EZEKIEL 1: A prayer and declaration for this hour.

 

A — ANOINTING

“Movement begins from the centre and not the rim… The precious oil flows from the head to the beard of Aaron…”

PRAYER

Father, we thank You for the anointing that flows from Christ our Head into every part of His Body. Bring us into true one‑accord, where Your Spirit can move unhindered. Let every spoke in the wheel receive the same oil, the same breath, the same fire. Align our hearts so that what flows through the centre flows through us all. Let the unity of the Spirit become the atmosphere where Your power rests.

DECLARATION

I declare that the same Spirit that rests upon the Head flows through every spoke of the wheel. We move in one accord, one Spirit, one anointing, one sound. The oil of God saturates the Body and ignites supernatural movement.

S — STRENGTH

“A wheel only carries weight because every spoke shares the load… Strength increases in the corporate compound.”

PRAYER

Lord, release supernatural strength into Your people. Let courage, endurance, and might be multiplied as we assemble. Strengthen the weak, fortify the weary, and empower the willing. Let the corporate grace of the Body lift every burden and reinforce every believer under pressure.

DECLARATION

I declare that every spoke reinforces the other. We do not collapse under resistance—we shine in motion. Strength multiplies in our unity, and courage spreads like fire through the Body.

S — SAFETY

“Safety is the glow of a protected system in motion—nothing breaks alignment.”

PRAYER

Father, establish divine protection over our families, leaders, and churches. Keep us within Your boundaries and under Your covering. Guard our alignment so that no enemy, no deception, and no attack can break the order You have set.

DECLARATION

I declare that there is safety in flowing together. No enemy will break our alignment. We move under divine covering, protected, ordered, and preserved.

E — ENCOURAGEMENT

“Encouragement is the visible energy of a wheel gaining momentum together.”

PRAYER

Lord, raise up sons and daughters of encouragement. Let hope, joy, and strength flow through the Body. Teach us to lift one another, strengthen one another, and impart courage to one another. Let no one move alone—let momentum be shared.

DECLARATION

I declare that no spoke moves alone. The Body moves together in joy, synergy, and supernatural momentum. Encouragement flows like wind through the wheel.

M — MATURITY

“Maturity is when the wheel stops wobbling and becomes stable radiance in motion.”

PRAYER

Father, bring Your sons into maturity. Fit every spoke into its rightful place. Sharpen our discernment, refine our character, and strengthen our countenance. Let the five‑fold ministry perfect the saints until the wheel becomes stable, radiant, and effective.

DECLARATION

I declare that iron sharpens iron within our wheels. Every spoke is fitted, aligned, and matured. Stability, wisdom, and discernment rest upon us.

B — BREAK LIMITATIONS

“Expansion increases radiance only when still connected to the centre… Covenant opens new dimensions.”

PRAYER

Lord, break every cultural, emotional, spiritual, and generational limitation. Expand our reach without disconnecting us from Christ, the centre. Open new territories, new dimensions, and new influence. Let covenant relationships unlock doors that were previously closed.

DECLARATION

I declare that no limitation can hinder the purpose of God. We expand without disconnecting. Covenant opens new dimensions, and our reach increases with divine authority.

L — LEADERSHIP

“The axle determines direction of the entire wheel… Leadership is the invisible axis.”

PRAYER

Father, give leaders clarity, vision, and accuracy in the Spirit. Let fathers and sons move in synergy. Establish leaders who hear Your direction and guide the wheel with precision. Let vision be clear, pure, and Spirit‑led.

DECLARATION

I declare that leadership provides divine direction for the wheel. Our leaders discern accurately, and the people move willingly in unity and purpose.

E — ENHANCED PRAYER BASE

“Prayer is the invisible fire that keeps the wheel radiant in motion.”

PRAYER

Lord, ignite the fire of prayer within us. Let agreement, unity, and intercession become the torque that drives the wheel. Release breakthroughs, answers, and divine intervention as we pray together. Strengthen our prayer altars and deepen our hunger for Your presence.

DECLARATION

I declare that when we agree together, it shall be done. The fire of prayer sustains our movement, and grace for intercession increases upon us.

S — SUCCESS & PROSPERITY

“Prosperity is the visible trail of a wheel moving under divine order.”

PRAYER

Father, command Your blessing upon our homes, families, and communities. Release fruitfulness, progress, and visible advancement. Let the Shalom of God rest upon us. Cause prosperity to follow our obedience and unity.

DECLARATION

I declare that the Lord commands the blessing where we dwell together in unity. Life flows wherever we flow together in Him. We advance, prosper, and bear fruit under divine order.

FINAL CORPORATE DECLARATION

We are the wheel within the wheel—anointed, strengthened, protected, encouraged, matured, expanded, directed, ignited, and prospered.
We move together in unity, radiance, and divine order.
The Spirit of the Lord flows through every spoke, and the glory of God shines through our movement.

We assemble, and we become radiant, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

OBED‑EDOM BLESSING - HOSTING THE PRESENCE

 

HOSTING THE PRESENCE

Psalm 132:8 

“Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.”

Prayer

Father, make my life a resting place for Your Presence. Teach me to prioritise You above all else. Remove every distraction, every resistance, and every place in me that does not welcome You. Let my home become like the house of Obed‑Edom—a place where You settle, not visit. Let the Body of Christ become a resting place for the Head. I open the doors of my life and say: Come and rest here, Lord.

HONOUR THE PRESENCE

1 Samuel 2:30

“For those who honor Me I will honor…”

Prayer

Holy Father, establish in me a deep reverence for Your Presence. Remove casualness, familiarity, and anything that treats holy things as common. Teach me to honour You with my attention, my posture, my decisions, and my life. Let honour rise in my home, in my speech, and in my worship. As I honour You, honour my life according to Your Word.

SUSTAINING THE PRESENCE

Acts 2:42

“And they continued steadfastly…”

Prayer

Lord, give me the grace to remain steadfast. Establish consistency in my devotion, my prayer, my fellowship, and my obedience. Teach me to guard what You have entrusted to me. Let my home carry a Kingdom culture where You are honoured daily. Strengthen my spirit to continue steadfastly so that the atmosphere of Your Presence remains unbroken.

HOUSEHOLD BLESSING

2 Samuel 6:11

“The LORD blessed the household of Obed‑Edom and all that he had.”

Prayer

Father, I bring my household before You. Let Your Presence establish peace, order, and divine stability in every area. Let everything connected to me come under Your favour. Bless my family, my relationships, my finances, my work, and my environment. Let every place where You record Your Name be blessed. I will not let go until Your blessing rests on my entire household.

INCREASE IN EVERYTHING

Proverbs 10:22

“The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.”

Prayer

Lord, release increase in every area of my life as I align myself with Your Presence. Bless the work of my hands, my stewardship, and my resources. Let abundance flow without strain. Multiply Your Word in me. Multiply sons, disciples, and Kingdom fruit. Let the blessing of the Lord bring increase that carries no sorrow—only grace, ease, and divine flow.

GENERATIONAL FRUITFULNESS

Psalm 128:3

“Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine… your children like olive plants…”

Prayer

Father, let the blessing You began in me extend beyond me. Establish a legacy of righteousness, strength, and faithfulness in my lineage. Raise up generations who love You, serve You, and walk in Your ways. Break barrenness, apathy, and stagnation. Let my life bear much fruit—and let my fruit remain for generations to come.

PROMOTION & PURPOSE

1 Chronicles 15:24

“…Obed‑Edom and Jehiah, doorkeepers for the ark.”

Prayer

Lord, as I remain faithful to Your Presence, bring me into Your divine purpose. Position me where I am needed in Your Kingdom. Establish me in places of responsibility, influence, and assignment. Reveal Your call, Your placement, and Your purpose for my life. Let proximity to Your Presence unlock divine promotion and Kingdom placement.

“THE OBED‑EDOM BLESSING RESTS ON MY HOUSE”

Declaration

I declare that my life and my home are a resting place for the Presence of God.

I honour Him, I host Him, and I sustain an atmosphere where He remains.

My household is blessed, my work is blessed, and everything connected to me comes under divine favour.

Increase flows without sorrow.

My generations are fruitful and established in righteousness.

I am positioned for purpose, promoted by faithfulness, and aligned with Heaven.

The Obed‑Edom blessing rests on my life—and it will testify of the rule of Christ in all things.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

OBED- EDOM: HOW WE ARRIVED AT THE THREE-MONTH CONSECRATION

 

THE KADOSH DECREE — AN APOSTOLIC DECLARATION

 

I decree that I am a KADOSH one;

set apart, purified, commissioned, and empowered by the Lord of hosts.

K — KENOSIS
I decree that I am poured out before the Lord.
It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.
Every pride, every self‑ambition, every fleshly desire is emptied out,
and I am filled with the fullness of Christ.
I am a vessel of His life, His love, and His glory.

A — AWE / FEAR OF GOD
I decree that the awe of God governs my life.
The Spirit of the Fear of the Lord rests upon me.
I tremble at His Word, I bow before His holiness,
and I walk in reverence before the King.
Every unholy thing is consumed by His fire,
and my life becomes a sanctuary of holy fear.

D — DECREES OF HEAVEN
I decree that my lips are purified by the coal of Heaven.
My speech is no longer earthly — it is heavenly.
I decree what Heaven decrees.
I call things that are not as though they were.
I hold the keys of the Kingdom,
and I unlock the mysteries and purposes of God in the earth.
I walk upon the Highway of Holiness,
and no unclean thing has authority over my path.

O — OBSERVATION
I decree that my eyes see the King.
My perception is purified, my discernment sharpened,
and every blind spot is exposed and healed.
I distinguish between holy and unholy,
clean and unclean,
truth and deception.
I am shewbread — feeding Christ to the nations.
I am a telescope — bringing Christ closer for others to see.

S — SENDING
I decree that I am willing to go.
Here am I, Lord — send me.
I am commissioned to cities, nations, and spheres of influence.
The harvest is ready, and I am a labourer in the field of the Lord.
The nations are my inheritance.
Sons and daughters come from the North, South, East, and West.
The Kingdom advances through my obedience,
and the Matheteuo Global Family expands by the breath of God.

H — HOLY SPIRIT
I decree that my life is sustained by the Holy Spirit.
Not by might, not by power,
but by the Spirit of the Lord.
His love is poured into my heart.
His fire refines me.
His revelation fills me.
His holiness baptizes me afresh.
I am sanctified by the power of the Holy Spirit
and marked as a vessel of KADOSH life.

FINAL DECREE

I decree that KADOSH is written upon my life.
I am emptied, awestruck, purified, enlightened, commissioned, and empowered.
I am a holy one in the earth,
carrying the fire of Heaven,
revealing the King,
and advancing His Kingdom.

Amen.

Rejoicing & Reckoning — The Servants Marked by Fire

 

Isaiah 66:14–18

There comes a moment in every prophetic journey where God draws a line.
Not to divide in cruelty, but to distinguish in clarity.

Isaiah 66:14–18 is that moment.

“Your heart will rejoice and you will flourish like grass;
the hand of the Lord will be made known to His servants,
but His fury will be shown to His foes.”
— Isaiah 66:14

This is not just comfort.
This is consecration.

The Servants Will Rejoice

God promises:

• Joy
• Flourishing
• Visibility
• Favor

This is not a hidden blessing.
This is public vindication.

The trembling ones who stood firm will now be seen as the flourishing ones.

The Lord Will Come With Fire

“See, the Lord is coming with fire,
and His chariots are like a whirlwind…”
— Isaiah 66:15

This is not a poetic metaphor.
This is prophetic reality.

God is coming:

• With fire
• With whirlwind
• With fury
• With rebuke
• With flames

This is the refining fire that does not destroy, but distinguishes.

 The Marketplace Implication

In the marketplace, this passage speaks to:

• The visibility of God’s hand on righteous leaders
• The exposure of corruption and compromise
• The flourishing of those who tremble at His Word
• The confrontation of systems that oppose His ways

God is not passive.
He is present.
He is active.
He is drawing a line.

DECLARATION: I Am Marked by Fire and Flourishing

Speak this aloud:

“Lord, I rejoice in Your comfort and stand in Your fire.
Let Your hand be made known in my life.
Let Your fire distinguish me from compromise.
I will flourish like grass.
I will rejoice in Your justice.
I will not fear the whirlwind. I am aligned with Your Word.
Mark me with Your favour.
Refine me with Your fire.
Reveal me as Your servant.”

The Comfort and Overflow of Zion

Scripture Focus: Isaiah 66:12–14

"For this is what the Lord says: 'I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.' When you see this, your heart will rejoice and you will flourish like grass; the hand of the Lord will be made known to his servants, but his fury will be shown to his foes." — Isaiah 66:12–14

Overview

This chapter marks a shift from birthing to nurturing — from sudden delivery to sustained overflow. God speaks of peace like a river, wealth like a stream, and comfort like a mother’s embrace. This is the season of divine tenderness, visible flourishing, and clear distinction between those who serve God and those who oppose Him.

Key Themes

• Peace like a river — not a trickle, but a steady, life-giving flow
• Wealth like a flooding stream — abundance that cannot be contained
• Comfort like a mother — intimate, personal, healing
• Rejoicing and flourishing — emotional restoration and visible growth
• Divine distinction — God’s hand revealed to His servants

Marketplace Application

In the marketplace, this passage speaks to:

• Emotional healing after seasons of pressure
• Financial provision that flows from alignment
• Clarity in calling and favour
• The nurturing nature of God in leadership and stewardship

Activation

• Receive God’s comfort as a leader, not just a labourer
• Let peace govern your decisions
• Expect visible flourishing in your work and relationships
• Trust that God’s hand will be made known in your assignments

Declaration

"I receive peace like a river and wealth like a stream. I am comforted, carried, and nourished by the hand of God. I rejoice and flourish. I am marked by His favour and distinguished by His presence."

From Vindication to Birthing — The Sound of Sudden Glory

 

In the previous blog post, we stood with the trembling ones; those who honour God’s Word, endure mockery, and carry the posture of reverence. We saw how God responds to their obedience with vindication, justice, and divine defence.

Now, Isaiah 66 pivots.

From trembling to birthing. 
Mockery to miracle.
Exclusion to expansion.

“Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son. Who has ever heard of such things?
 Who has ever seen things like this?
Can a country be born in a day, or a nation be brought forth in a moment?
Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her children.  Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?” says the Lord.
“Do I close up the womb when I bring to delivery?” says your God. “Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice greatly with her,  all you who mourn over her. For you will nurse and be satisfied at her comforting breasts; you will drink deeply and delight in her overflowing abundance.” 

Isaiah 66:7-11.

Verse 7 opens with a prophetic shock:

“Before she goes into labour, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son.”
— Isaiah 66:7

This is not normal.
This is supernatural.

It is the picture of Zion birthing destiny without delay.
It is the sound of God accelerating His promises.

It is the moment when what was mocked becomes what is multiplied.

The Marketplace Implication

It is the moment when:

The trembling ones become the birthing ones

The rejected ones become the resourceful ones

The mocked ones become the multiplied ones

The faithful ones become the fruitful ones

God is saying:

“I do not bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery.”

— Isaiah 66:9

This is a rebuke to delay, fear, and spiritual abortion.

God finishes what He starts.

He delivers what He conceives.

He multiplies what He anoints.

Isaiah 66:7–11 is not just poetic — it is prophetic.

It is the sound of sudden glory.

It is the season of supernatural delivery.

Let’s step into it.