FEAR IS NOT AN OPTION

Dear friends, I have seen it, it was made known to me clear and clean(REVELATION 2vs21-23). That EBOLA virus strives under the shadow of a dirty, nasty, and ugly demon spirit. That is why one of the symptoms is that blood comes out of the victim’s eyes. Look at its origin; it is growing in animals’ comfortably- only for some species of the kind.

This is the time we need to all come to CHRIST JESUS. You that think you are already in HIM, take a time out to examine yourself(REVELATION 3vs14-22). This is a time where people are more afraid of EBOLA virus than being afraid of HELL. People spread what is not supposed to be spread and in way it is not supposed to, than the massage of the CROSS (kudos to those who are still spreading the Good News).

It is a way the wicked one and his allies are using to keep men busy and out of track. Men and brethren don’t be deceived; CHRIST JESUSis more than EBOLA virus and other diseases. Just place and secure your soul in HIM by accepting HIM as your LORD and SAVOIR; ROMANS 10vs9-10.

This is a wakeup call to assess ourselves if truly we are standing right in GOD or whether we are like the church in Sardis and/or Laodicea.

Yours in HIS service. Amen.

ARE YOU SAVED

                                         “ASK YOURSELF”

This is what we ought to be asking ourselves: Am I saved; from where comes my salvation. Is the source trustworthy? Who authenticates your salvation? For it is on record that… “And if any one does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ” (ROMANS 8vs9b). Is your name written in the Lamb’s book of life? Can you say emphatically that when you die now, your soul goes to a peaceful place of rest or the place of torment as the rich man once did (LUKE 16vs23).

The Islamists believed that to any man; two angels’ are given. One at his right, the other at his left hands respectively. The one at his right records the good deeds he has done while the one at his left records his wrongs. And at the end, they are weighed in a balance. The one that out-weighs the other becomes the reward of the person. What a veil?

There are also most individuals who claim that “it is man’s duty to save himself” what a misconception. For the scripture rightly state (ACTS 4vs12); salvation is not found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved- it is in only the name of ‘JESUS CHRIST’ (PHILLIPIANS 2vs9-10).

So it is in Jesus Christ name, that one can obtain meaningful salvation. Jesus Christ is the only best and all time accurate rewarder of peoples’ deeds.

Now that you know that divine and authentic salvation does not come from no other; other than Christ Jesus. I beseech you to accept Him who gives the best salvation the world has ever witnessed. How? That if you confess with your mouth, “JESUS IS LORD”, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the your heart that you believe and are justified and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved (ROMANS 10vs9-10). So you have to do it yourself for it is a personal decision to make (ROMANS 5vs17); oh! how simple and effective and efficient it is-just go ahead do, and you be glad you did.

                                                                 CONCLUSION

Living the good-life is the earnest desire of every individual whether  great or small. And this is to come from the one and only savior of the world- JESUS CHRIST. He loves you and has not come for you to die and perish; rather through Him you would be saved (JOHN 3vs16-17).

                                                                   REFLECTION

Examine carefully the source of your salvation. And ensure that you question positively what you believe in. For it is by what you do that you would render your personal account to Him that created you. God bless you and keep you in Him as you make the right decision now. Amen.

REGARDS;

OFEM FRIDAY

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WHAT DO I DO NOW THAT I AM SAVED

Welcome to the family/group of God; now you are saved, what do you have to do? The first step is that of accepting (receiving) and believing JESUS CHRIST as Lord and savior of your entire life. The second step is the focus of this tract.

This stage is divided into three (3) sections, with each section having things you must KNOW, HAVE and DO:

Section 1 (things to KNOW);

1 God loves you. John 3:16; Romans 8:38-39; I John 4:9-11. You are to know that; God loves you and so you have to love Him as well. Believe, Act, and Experience His love.

2 You are a new person in Christ Jesus. II Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6vs6; Galatians 2vs20

3 you are to live a life of a victor (as JESUS CHRIST has already given victory over sin when you did accept

Him). For Christ Jesus your king is a victor Romans 6vs11; Galatians 2vs23.

4 God is with you each moment of your life. Matthew 28vs20; Psalm 23; Deuteronomy 7vs9

Section 2 (things to HAVE);

1 know that you have obtained PEACE. Acts 10vs36; Romans 5vs1; John 14vs27; and Philippians 4vs7.

2 baptism in the Holy Spirit. Acts 1vs4-8 Mark 1vs8; Acts 11vs16. This is for your endowment of power for service.

3 life worthy of living Philippians 4vs19; Ephesians 1vs3; spiritual enrichment, physical, and material blessing

4 Heaven is your ultimate goal. John 14vs2-3; revelation 21vs1-4; 22vs5. This is because God has an exciting life for you in the days ahead.

Section 3 (Things to DO);

1 study your bible always. I peter 2vs2; II Timothy 2vs 15 and 3vs15-17.

2 Pray ceaselessly. James 5vs16; Matthew  6vs1-13; Daniel 9; Job 42vs1-6; Luke 18vs1 NIV; I Thessalonians 5vs17

3 fellowship with Christians brethren Hebrew 10vs24-25 Galatians 6vs2. Unit to a Bible believing church and ensure that you are growing in all aspects of your life.

4 witness for Christ-tell others about the same salvation you got in Christ. John 1vs4042; Mark 5vs20.

These three (3) steps are to be followed consciously reading all the scripture portions. You are not alone, the HOLY SPIRIT that you received when you accept Christ is always there to guide, comfort and counsel you in all good things.

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SO SHOT SO BITER

We live in times the Bible predicted as perilous times. And in these days (times) men (mostly youths), shall be lovers of their own selves… and unholy (II Timothy. 3vs1-7). These times; youths as the Bible foretold shall give themselves to sensual pleasures rather than loving God.

To these, sin is so sweet (sweet, but SO SHOT). Yet little knowledge have they (II Timothy. 3:7), as to how BITER their lifestyle is. For what shall it profit a man to have all the pleasures of this world yet lose his soul (Mark 8vs36). Many youths live today with the foolish thought that they are the owners of their lives. They claim that they are responsible to themselves (mature), not to God or man.

It is therefore not surprising to see these so called youths misbehaving. Indulging  themselves in sinful passion of lust, sexual orgies such as homosexuality, lesbianism, incest, bi-sexuality, bestiality, adultery, fornication, masturbation, rape, pedophilia-sex with children; and other forms of unnatural acts.

If only these youths including everyone that derives pleasures in living sinful lifestyles, will understand that such lifestyles are SO BITER even though they may have momentary pleasures in them. The Bible was strait about this in (HEB. 19:27); and as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: there is condemnation at the end of a godless and sinful life, while there is commendation at the end of a godly life.

This tract is a wake up called to all youths, to reject every sinful lifestyle and come to the knowledge of truth in Christ Jesus’. Each person must pray to God, believing and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ by faith not only as the son of God, but  as your  ONLY SAVIOUR through whom salvation is obtained (ROMANS. 10vs9-10). You must believe therefore, that everything has become new in your walk with God, (I COR. 5:17).

This decision is what you have to do now. For no one has all the time on earth. The next hour might be too late.

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PATTERNS OF PRAYER (MATT. 6:1-13; JAMES 1:17, 5:16B; DAN. 9:3-4 JOB 42:1-6; GEN. 18:23; HEB. 4:16)

Prayer is said to be the act of communication to ones God. It is also a request or a plea made to someone in authority to the granting of individual of collective need. You may agree with me that there are patterns of prayer; hence there are ways and/or methods one could use to offer prayer that is accepted to his God. And there could as well be prayer that is not ordered aright to one’s God; and therefore becoming unanswered prayer.

This article determines to bring to our knowledge the right patterns one could use to make prayer to God almighty. It is also a reminder to those who already know this. As it will be to us like a booster and validation of previous knowledge.

HOW TO PRAY (MATT. 6:1-13)

Endeavor to get this right, the act of prayer itself is an age long activity. Classic bible characters have benefited from the process and act of prayer. The lines below show the prayer of two individuals- one is agony (misery) prayer the other is gratitude (confidence) prayer.

MISERY PRAYER:

O’ Lord, our Father, I am a miserable offender, I have gone astray, and all my body is full of sin and iniquity. I have left undone what I ought to do and I have done what I ought not to do. O Lord I have no power of my own within myself, have mercy upon me …. This prayer never goes beyond the level of mercy to that of grace and manifestation of God’s glory. Let’s consider another prayer.

CONFIDENCE PRAYER:

Before you Almighty God, God the Father, son and Holy Ghost. I thank You for offering Yourself unto us as Lord and Savior. Thank You for Your love over me, take all the glory, honor, and majesty always. Father, I thank You for my today is blessed and awesome. I walk in Your wisdom, knowledge, understanding and prudence. I am not poor in any way. Your strength in me dear Lord, enlarges my coast and I am not feeble in my finances, in my career and in all that concerns me. I am righteous and upright, I walk in divine providence and prosperity. Sound health is my portion and that of my family members. I constantly rejoice in the Holy Ghost, I have an excellent spirit in me.                                                                                            Thank you Father; for this I pray in Jesus…. (Hebrew 4:16).

The second person is confident and speaks or pray in that unction (divine and sanctifying grace). I tell you, the second person has utilized the appropriate pattern of prayer. Therefore God answers speedily (DAN. 9:3-4). While the first person receives mercy since he/she is a miserable offender, the second person obtains mercy, grace as well as divine providence among other things (JAMES 5:16).

CONCLUSION

Christians are admonished not to always remain in any misery state always making agony prayer, rather should move from that level to be coming faithful people making confident and gratitude filled prayer. God respond to such as fast as can be. Prayer is communication with God which includes listening to his word, worship, adoring and petitioning (HEB. 4:16 NIV), Him as well as confessing sins and interceding for others. It is also the act of calling on the name of the Lord (GEN. 18:23; ROM. 1:8-10). Praying in the right pattern is very essential to all Christians or believers.

FOCUS

All the scripture portions are to be meditatively read and faith (working hope), be applied to every prayer made to God. Confidence should be a virtue of every Christian. For God abhors cowardice.

DECLARATION

Say this with me- Lord Jesus’ I thank you for your presence in my life. Glory be to you, for establishing righteousness in my entire life. Lord I bless you for divine providence, for I lack nothing good coming my way. I declare that am blessed, healthy, sound and responsible as well as honorable. In Jesus Christ name; Amen.

MAN AND HIS VISION FOR HOME BUIDING (JER. 1:4-14; GEN. 15:1-6; HABAKUK 2:3; LUKE 18:28-30)

INTRODUCTION:

            I would be asking and answering questions relevant to the topic under review. This would then form the basis of the write up. I trust God for guidance and accurate answers to these questions as He will be helping us.

TIPS: HOW DOES GOD SEE MAN? I went on to list ways God sees man. Meanwhile, the list is inexhaustible. (1) for man to reverence Him. (2) for man to know that God himself exist and to represent the image of God-even though we have not seen Him yet in His glory GEN. 1:26-28. (3) man must have the reflection of Christ. (4) Man is synonymous with authority (i.e. dominion). (5) Man is a failure when he is running without a VISION. This is the true picture God has for man.

WHAT IS GOD’S  VISION FOR MAN: WHAT IS VISION (GENESIS 15:1-6)

What this means is that; “God gave Abram a vision of becoming a blessing to his generation” So do all that ever existed on Earth. Vision is the reason for one’s existence as ordained by God. And for this to be possible one must be in a living relationship with his Creator. Vision is what God has in mind for creating someone and its peculiar to each of us. Every worthwhile vision comes from God and in getting a good vision one must connect to God.

In setting one’s target(s) or ambition- s/he must ask; is this really right and is it from God? Inasmuch as God desires His people to be prosperous and having good success- He plans that these wealth be used in the kingdom service for the good of all. Individuals and groups must have this mindset. Finally, vision is an assignment, meaning you must be in your land- in your field of purpose.

HOW CAN ONE KNOW OR GET GOD’S VISION TOWARDS HIS LIFE?

In the case of Jeremiah; God’s vision for him was to declare His will to all the Nations (Jer. 1:7 & 10). And so, I don’t think the mandate has change for the Bible stated categorically that “God is the same yesterday…and forever” Heb. 13:8. The vision of God for all people is to save everyone by taking the gospel to them as well as, save the world which is God’s creation- at least, this is the main vision of everyone existing on Earth. The vision still remains the same “go into the world and make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:19).

Does God call us to work for Him for free? The answer is NO. for when we seek Him and live righteously as well as do His will He’ll bless us with all the good things of life (Matt. 6:33; Luke 18:28-30; Gen. 1:28).

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VISION AND AMBITION

Ambition is zeal, fervency, and eagerness to make things work in the positive. It is person-oriented. Ambition sparks the drive to achieve one’s vision. Therefore, vision is of the Lord while ambition is of the man. For there to be harmony there must be agreement between these two personalities; purpose of which is to achieve both vision and ambition (Amos 3:3). Most people see ambition to be vision. Well, from the above explanation the difference is clear. Vision or Ambition should be in accordance with God’s will.

HOW DO ONE BUILD A HOME WITH GOD-GIVEN VISION

 The following must be objectively carried out in order to build a sound home: (1) understand your vision.(2) know that, is the work of faith and not sight. (3) keep the vision alive- always review  the vision in between the lines. (4) do all the necessary things that would lead to the attainment of the vision. (5) strive to be joined to a good wife. (6) be patient with the vision (7) pray it out and work it out too. (8) work with people of like mind.

CAN ONE UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE IN VISION ACCOMPLISHMENT:- A good marriage is very essential in the accomplishment of one’s God-given vision. First you must make your ambition subject to God’s vision by so doing you are not far from accomplishing your desires. The following are the purpose of marriage: (1) to raise godly seeds. (2) to establish a suitable companionship, one that is recognized by God. (3) to help each other in accomplishing task(s).

CONCLUSION

The home or family is the oldest institution that had ever existed. Man is the one mandated to direct its affairs. And so, for the man to be successful in this area he needs guidance from the founder of it. So his ambition and God’s vision must agree for effective and efficient home building. 

DECLARATION: Thank you Lord for making me see this page. I am a purpose driven man, I live a life of worth. My ambition works in tandem with God's vision for my life and generation. So shall it be. In Jesus Christ name. Amen.

ARE CHRISTIAN TO CELEBRATE EASTER OR PASSOVER? ACTS 12:4; EXO. 12:1-14; JOHN 1:29; LUKE 22:19

ARE CHRISTIANS TO CELEBRATE EASTER OR PASSOVER? ACTS 12:4; EXO. 12:1-13; JOHN 1:29; LUKE 22:19

NOTE: the Old King James version of the Bible made mention of Easter (Acts 12:4),- but the truth is that, this act of mistranslation is a way of inserting a pagan culture into the Bible so as to authorise it celebration. Be that as it may, the new version of the Bible and others corrected this error from Easter to what it is- PASSOVER. For early Christians and so much so those of our time, who understood what the Bible says about this issue kept PASSOVER, not Easter.

BRIEF HISTORY/ORIGIN OF EASTER AND PASSOVER

The term ‘Easter’ is one of the pagan terms subtly Christianised by some smart yet less-informed fellows. The term translated Easter is the Greek word PASCHA (derived from the Hebrew word PESACH; there is no original Greek word for Passover), and it has only one meaning- it always means Passover. For it can never mean Easter.

            Easter has long been known to be a pagan festival world over. For instance, in the words of David Pack, rightly quoting Englehart; in his book ‘Welcome Sweet Spring Time’. “When the puritans came to North America they regarded the celebration of Easter and that of Christmas with suspicion. For they knew that the pagans had celebrated the return of Spring long before Christians celebrated Easter. For  the first hundred years of Europeans life in North America, only a few states, mostly in the south paid much attention to Easter”. Not until after the civil war did Americans begin celebrating this holiday- Easter first became an American tradition in the 1870s. According to the book; “the Original 13 Colonies of America began as a Christian Nation, with the cry of No king but king Jesus”- for the Nation did not observe Easter within an entire century of its founding.

            The things that characterised the celebration of Easter (such as beautiful painting on eggs; which would later be hidden and searched for, the design of hot cross buns, ham making, declaration of spring in the air wearing of Sunday best and so on), had their root in the ancient Babylonian practise 2000BC. (Gen. 10:8; Rev. 17:5)- honouring the resurrection of their god Tammuz, who was brought back from the underworld by his mother/wife, Ishtar (after whom the festival was named). As Ishtar was actually pronounced “EASTER” in most semitic dialectics, it could be that the event portrayed here is, in a sense, Easter.

            In modern times, Easter celebration is promoted through the Anglo-Saxon rites of the goddess Eostre (the spring goddess) or Ostera. Ecclesiastical and secular historians agree that the name of Easter and the traditions surrounding it are deeply rooted in pagan religion (the New Catholic Encyclopaedia 1967 Vol 5 p.6; Gal. 4:9-10)

THE PASSOVER (EXO. 12:12-14; LEV. 23:5)

For the Passover; Bible accounts has it that, the PASSOVER ceremony was commanded by God to be an annual memorial fest to be kept by Israel “forever”. Seven-day festival called the Days of Unleavened Bread was introduced in Leviticus 23:6-8. Since the Passover was instituted forever, then New Testament instruction for its observance has to be clear (1 Cor. 5:7-8). For Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us…. Christ, as the Lamb of God (John 1:29; Acts 8:32; 1Peter 1:19; Rev. 5:6), replaced the Old Testament lamb eaten on Passover evening each year.

            Luke 22:19, shows that Jesus’ substituted the bread and wine to be taken annually in commemoration of His sacrifice for the remission of our sins both spiritual and physical.

WHAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD DO DURING THIS PERIOD

1.      Reflect on the sufferings of Christ on the cross.

2.      Soberly examine what it means to see their sins in the cross John 3:17.

3.       Renew their fellowship with Christ.

4.      Have that consciousness that Christ alone redeemed them from their sin by His death at the cross.

5.      Be ready to share in Christ’s sufferings by daily carrying their cross to follow Him (continuous relationship).

6.      Tell others both friends and family about these experience (Acts 2:24), in order to keep the massage of the cross alive always as commanded in Matthew 28:19-20.

7.      Have focus on the Heavenly promise (Rev. 19:15).

8.      Constantly evaluate their walk with God in order to ascertain their present status 1Thesolonians 5:1-28.

UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMICS OF THE HUMAN MIND (MK. 7:21, PS. 5:9, JER. 17:19, PROV. 4:23 REV. 3:20 JOS. 1:8)

Note: The most advanced war humans have ever witnessed, takes place in the heart of man (MIND).
             Upon the sophistication and growth in the science of Psychology, no man has clearly and completely given globally accepted description about the functioning of the human mind. The human mind is a process hub of the man. Thoughts are processed here; whether good, bad, and ugly. It has virtually unlimited memory space, where all that a man has experienced from his childhood to adulthood are needly recorded. The human mind is a machine that must be operated by a qualified occupant of one. And so, such occupant needs a functional 'MANUAL OF THE HEART OR MIND' This manual is the BIBLE- the word of God (undiluted). The lips are the man's key to it. While the eyes are the channels through which information is stored.
               Often time, wrong thoughts come up to the Subconscious unit of the mind, the longer they are allowed and entertained, the more they get to the Conscious and stay there. At this point, they begin to exert their effect on the man. To guard against this; the word (WORDOL), of God must not depart from your lips (JOSHUA 1:8). Of a truth, everything a man has experience in life passes through the Conscious to the Subconcious and down to the Unconcious were there are permenently stored almost unoticed. God our creator knows this, which is why He saw the need to put together efforts that brought BIBLE to the fore. The lines below tells us how to guard our heart (MIND).
GUARDING THE HEART (MIND) THE RIGHT CHOICE (PROV. 4:23-25, JOB 31: 1)
                The word of God has made it clear that we have to watch our lips, eyes (JOB 31:1), and heart. that which is to be watched most is the Heart, for out of it comes issues of life. Whenever wrong thoughts come to your subconscious and are about to be transfered to the conscoius to take seat there; Immediately discard them, in order for them not to come take place in the conscoius portion of your mind. Keep your lips away from persistent voicing of wrong words. For the more these wrong words are voiced, there is tendency for them to be turned into wrong actions. Moreso, be a man of godly wisdom by guarding whatever you allow in to your conscious and subconscious portions of the mind. Train your mind consistently in God's word, saturating it with same. Above all never fail to call on God for divine help (REV. 3:20).
The choice of guarding your heart is a task that must be carried out zealously by all believers. Since it is a delicate part of man. man's safty or destruction depends on how one guards his or her mind.
REWARD OF GUARDING ONE'S HEART (DEU. 29:9, JOS. 1:8, 8:34)
              The case with God is that of giving out task(s), followed by rewards. The reason for this is because, it took God huge effort to re-write the commandments after they were destroyed by Moses His servant. This now ushered in the era of guarding the commandments which were written in tablets of stone. But, today anyone who breaks them or attempts to do similar acts that are derogetory before God, would surely suffer as Uzzah (2Samuel 6:7). Joshua was vehemently instructed not to allow this book of the Law to depart from his mouth for as he meditates in them, he shall be prosperous and have good success.
              Otherwise, the opposite shall be the case. God is asking us to always keep His word in our mouth in order to guard our heart from  being invaded by wrong thoughts. As we sincerely do this, God will have no choice than to faithfully reward us.

DECLERATION: ALMIGHTY GOD, I thank you for allowing me to stumble on this article. Lord Jesus; any wrong thought I have harboured on my mind, I declear them removed and never come again. I engrave your WORD on my heart to remain there forever as I study your word always, in Jesus' name. Amen!

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HOW TO BECOME IMMORTAL (II TIM. 1:10, JOHN 11:24-26, 16:23)

 HOW  TO BECOME IMMORTAL 

                                              (II TIM. 1:10, JOHN 11:24-26, 16:23)

Am not about to tell you what is not attainable. But this could be a truth that may take days, even weeks to fathom. Be that as it may, everything is possible to them that believe in Christ Jesus (Mk. 9:23). How to BECOME IMMORTAL is simple, it begins with admitting Christ into one's life affairs. Then a new phase of life is switched; from old to new (II Cor. 5:17). This article clearly delineates on the essence of immortality and how to become immortal in Christ.

Immortality is basically the condition of not dying. Is a situation of not being susceptible to death. Immortality put differently, is eternal life- that is, the ability to live for ever. Is a state of being exempt from both physical and or spiritual death.

BECOMING IMMORTAL: IT IS POSSIBLE IN CHRIST

The conversation between Jesus and Martha (John 11:24-26); show us that, human beings often desire to become immortal. But the popular notion is that; after you die (what a misconception of Ecc. 3:14), that is when you would be rewarded with either life (for the Christians) and death for (for lucifians). Though this is true so long as one holds this system of belief. But, BECOMING IMMORTAL is possible in Christ. The day you decisively decide to give in for Christ as your personal Lord and saviour, your account for immortality has been open in Heaven. And so long as you consistently operate this account, it remains functional until when your tenure is over in this plain- Earth.

The emphases is that; God takes no pleasure in people dying and being burried thereafter, He still resurrect them for either reward or punishment (according to their works). I, so much agree with my mentor in one of his teachings; that it is possible the same power it will take God to resurrect someone for either reward or punishment, is the same power He will use to transform one's mortal body to immortal  body- without the person dying and being burried.

God has instituted immortality as a gift for any one found in Christ Jesus and this is for eternity (Ecc. 3:14). And hence, christians need not desire to die anymore and be buried with the hope of being resurrected on the last day (Martha's conception), rather Christians should trust God for fulfilling in them the gift of immortality by transforming their mortal bodies to immortal ones  without them going through the former process- so a hard truth right?

CARRIER OF IMMORTALITY

Immortality is the life of God made manisfest in our Lord Jesus through the redemption work of the CROSS. The carrier of immortality in the life of every true believer is the Holy Ghost, which was promised and delivered to believers' accordingly (Acts 2:17-21). Any believer carrying the Holy Ghost is an immortal being; and so his/her body need not see curruption. I humbly suggest we deepy meditate on this teaching and ask God for insight. As this will save God some resources for our oughtmost good.

By Ofem Friday.

DECLARATION/PRAYERS: LORD I THANK YOU FOR ENABLING ME TO UNDERSTAND THAT IMMORTALITY IS A GIFT YOU HAVE INSTITUTED IN CHRIST. AS I LIVE, WORK, AND HAVE MY BEING IN YOU, MY BODY SHALL NOT SEE ANY FORM OF CORRUPTION, I HENCEFORTH LIVE WITH THIS UNDERSTANDING, SO SHALL IT BE. IN JESUS' NAME.

WISDOM ORDAINED UNTO OUR GLORY (PROV. 19:8)

WISDOM ORDAINED UNTO OUR GLORY (PROV. 19:8)

Without glory is shame and without Wisdom is foolishness, and we the believers have been admonised to walk circumspectly (with consideration for all that is important), not as fools but as wise. The wisest decision on Earth is to be 'BORN AGAIN' and this is the beginning of the journey of wisdom but the believer must grow up to know the wisdom of God and reasonably say no to the other kinds of wisdom, else, he will be trapped by mingling with other kinds of wisdom and this will lead him into confusion and other kinds of evil. And if he lives this kind of life for a long time, he will be living in FEAR instead of living a life full of love, power and sound mind. This kind of life denies the believer the full confidence in God and His word and renders him incompetent in everything and in other areas of life and ineffective in his christian life.

WHAT SEPERATES MEN (SONS) FROM BABIES

What seperates sons form babies is wisdom. Wisdom is not for babies and glory is not for babies either, yet the earnest expectation of the creatures wait for the MANIFESTATION of the sons of God. And the only way to grow out of babyhood to sonship is by being changed from one degree of glory to another. And the degree of the glory of God you will attain determines the degree of your change to 'THE SAME IMAGE'. In other words, the born again are divine beings with divine nature but were first born human before they were born divine. That is, with divine nature. Therefore, for the believer in Christ to attain to his divine nature (divinity) in being, he must come in contact with the wisdom which God has ordained for his glory, if not he will be living a wasted life on Earth. Many have lived, not discovering this wisdom that is ordained for the believers' glory, this is why it seems the glory of the believer is like the Earthly glory. Though all believers have the glory  of God but not all are living in the light of that glory (II Cor. 4:6-7, Rom. 8:30).

"And the glory which you have given me, I have given them, that they may be one as we are one" John. 17:22. One important thing to note is that at the fall, man did not come short of his glory which is the Earthly glory but fell short of the glory of God.

The end call (call of the believer) is to obtain this glory of Christ- the glory of the begotten Son (II Thes. 2:13-14, I Pet. 1:24).

This wisdom ordained unto our glory, is a Spiritual Wisdom not Earthly or human. Not sensual wisdom or devil inspired wisdom. Spiritual Wisdom is obtainable from divine knowledge, which is also known as Revelation knowledge, (Matt. 16:16-18) and divine knowledge is obtainable from divine TRUTH that came by Jesus Christ (John. 1:17; 18:31-32). This Divine wisdom is foolishness to men and a trap to the devil and his cohorts (I Cor. 1:21; 2:6-8). This wisdom is Wisdom from above. It is pure, peacable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy, etc.

ADENDUM

He who love Wisdom (Jesus Christ) love his soul and as such preserves same, (Prov. 19:8). Closely related to wisdom is initiative and it is the brigde between wisdom and knowledge. Initiative is the spirit needed to originate action- it helps the believer to think and act ahead. all the things that will happen from the beginning of this world to the end are clearly spelt-out in the word of God (John. 1:1-4). Therefore, the present-day believers must initiate positive actions by first giving themslves wholely to God and His word, then doing that which the Lord requires as these shall reveal in them the MANIFESTATION God so desired.

BY PASTOR UCHE AGU (hecaresministriesng@gmail.com)

COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND PRAYER REQUESTS ARE WELCOM.

THE ESSENCE OF TRUST

               It is often said that "trust no man, only God not even yourself or your brother" As good as this statement may seem; I could say that, it is but incomplete. Yes! even the Bible decleared "put your trust in no man" what that means is 'you shall have (worship) no other god apart from the Lord your God' (Exe. 20:3). Now lets reason together, the statement  Jesus made " trust in God, trust also in Me" (John 14:1). Is as if to say; look I know you may believe in God , but its not complete. Therefore, believe (that is; TRUST), also in Me. And there are several pluses attached to doing that. The key amongst them is SALVATION of the soul.
               Truely, trust in God is inevitable. Trust in Jesus Christ as we will all agree is inevitable too- this is so because, Jesus Christ Himself is God. He built and established people, men with His aunction to function. Ambassedors, trustworthy  representatives for Christ, who bring the gospel to people the way God wants it done. Hence, these people/christians, are also to be trusted. Not just  for the purpose of taking and talking Christ to people as the gospel demands, but also trusting to provide other basic needs. These needs may include but not limited to; intercession (1 Timothy 2:1 & Isaiah 53:12), prophesying, provision of necessaries such as education, shelter, food among others (1 Cor. 1:9). A man of God once said; "children of God (that is christians), are not Heaven but gate to Heaven"  These gates are also to be trusted as representatives of Christ on the Earth; as God in His wisdom is always raising men for the Harvest.
               Consequenty, there are people you must not trust (since trust is the greated asset a man has), these are those without direction, purpose and focus-more often than not, the Devil whenever he sees someone who has no direction, he directly or indirectly gives the person negative direction. Essentially, people need to trust God (always) and the people He has given mandate to represent Him on Earth.
               One may ask, how do I know those who truely represent God, seeing that the days are evil? Good, the Bible states that by thier fruits we shall know them. and so, assess them by thier fruits and pray for Holy Spirit to guide you in doing it. Amen and God bless.
Decleration: Lord, I thank you for your Holy Spirit that you've given to guide me in trusting you and the people that are truely representing you on Earth. I declear that, am fron now onward meeting geniune peole in my ministry, organisation, family, and career. in Jesus' name.
BY OFEM, FRIDAY

CHRISTIAN LIFE: A LIFE OF EXCELLENCE (MK 7:37, RM 12:1-2, PS 148:13)

               Excellence is derived from the Latin word 'excellentia'  meaning, to be eminent; to a certain degree in virtue. Is also seen as something or profession one excels in. The desire to do things with excellence is christlike. The christian is one who possess excellence spirit. It is the excellence spirit that works out in their life righteousness of God. Also, he or she determines in all that is done a great measure of exactness. They do not live differently in their homes, offices, and congregations. The spirit of excellence which is Holy Ghost powered allows the christian to be a man or woman of righteous standards. They are firm, purposeful, and focused first on heavenly matters thereafter other areas of concern.
               It is this excellence that allows the christian to be in a functional growing relationship with his Creator. It is this excellent life that levereage him to love God and people. The excellent spirit empowers the christian to pattern his life to that of CHRIST. He live a balanced life always, irrespective of challenges for he knows his God is  an excellent God in all things. Jesus Christ is the chief of excellence (Mk 7:37), which is why, it was recorded that "He has done everything well" It is this same excellent spirit the christian must duplicate at all time.
               The Apostle Paul knows the fact that christians are in, to be in the business of duplicating excellence that is why he admonised us to offer our bodies to God as living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to God (Rm 12:1-2). He went further to declear to christians that they must not comform to non-excellence (the world), rather they ought to continually be transformed by the renewing of the mind.
               Excellence as exhibited in christian life is not gained from good works rather it is a gift from God  (Jn 1:12). The christian with excellent spirit acknowledges that the God he serves ia an excellent God (Ps148:13). That His name is excellent and full of splendor. On the whole, the christian life is a life of Christ Jesus- a life of excellence. Christians live this life by duplicating the works of Christ while on Earth, as patterned in His word.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MAN ON EARTH?

               Fellowship with God. I may drop my pen here and write no further. But if I do, I might be raising questions rather than answers. There are many teachings on 'purpose of man' Some are good, and better, yet some are almost the best. Moreso, some are intended to caution rather than giving us the way to know our purpose on Earth. This write up is aimed at clearly telling us our purpose on Earth.
               A  group of seminarians were interviewed by LeRoy Eims in his book; 'Be the Leader you were meant to be' The discuss below ensued: what is the purpose of man being on Earth? " I haven't the faintest idea" Most of us may as well give similar answers' to the above question. Have you paused for a while  to ask yourself; why is it that the devil and his cohort face little or no challenge when you marry, graduate from college with whatever class of degree, ride the best car, have a fat bank account, travel around the globe, live in a comfortable building and eat the best of diets? The devil was not woried when Abel offered to God his sacrifice but he was  greatly disappointed when Seth and others began to call on the name of the Lord God (fellowship).
               The difference between David and Saul was not in being handsome or leading the Israelites to war or bringing spoil to the treasure house but the difference was in the personal time David had with God- David fellowshiped  with God always and as such glorified God. The Devil disclosed his anger when Jesus Christ fasted (fellowshiped) for fourty days and nights. And he began to tempt Him. The devil is mad when you decide to fellowship with God and God's people consistently.
               Originally, God created people (humans) to glorify Him and to have a balanced and growing relationship (prov. 8:4 NIV). Hence, note that, the purpose of every living creature on Earth is to fellowship with God. Therefore, the three basic elements of fellowship are: the word of God, prayer (communication with God), and obedience (respect for God's supremacy).
               in sum, the purpose of man on Earth is to fellowship continuously with God (and with people), glorify Him and have a balance relationship with both God and men. After this, every other goodies will follow.

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