1 Kings 12. The northern tribes revolt. Rehoboam made king

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Prayer

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1 And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king. 2 And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it, (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;) 3 That they sent and called him. And Jeroboam and all the congregation of Israel came, and spake unto Rehoboam, saying, 4 Thy father made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous service of thy father, and his heavy yoke which he put upon us, lighter, and we will serve thee. 5 And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed. 6 And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people? 7 And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever. 8 But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him: 9 And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter? 10 And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins. 11 And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. 12 So Jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboam the third day, as the king had appointed, saying, Come to me again the third day. 13 And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men’s counsel that they gave him; 14 And spake to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, and I will add to your yoke: my father also chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. 15 Wherefore the king hearkened not unto the people; for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform his saying, which the LORD spake by Ahijah the Shilonite unto Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

16 So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents. 17 But as for the children of Israel which dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them. 18 Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. 19 So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. 20 And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only. 21 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against the house of Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam the son of Solomon. 22 But the word of God came unto Shemaiah the man of God, saying, 23 Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying, 24 Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.

25 Then Jeroboam built Shechem in mount Ephraim, and dwelt therein; and went out from thence, and built Penuel. 26 And Jeroboam said in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David: 27 If this people go up to do sacrifice in the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, then shall the heart of this people turn again unto their lord, even unto Rehoboam king of Judah, and they shall kill me, and go again to Rehoboam king of Judah. 28 Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 29 And he set the one in Bethel, and the other put he in Dan. 30 And this thing became a sin: for the people went to worship before the one, even unto Dan. 31 And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi. 32 And Jeroboam ordained a feast in the eighth month, on the fifteenth day of the month, like unto the feast that is in Judah, and he offered upon the altar. So did he in Bethel, sacrificing unto the calves that he had made: and he placed in Bethel the priests of the high places which he had made. 33 So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, even in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense.

1 Chronicles 2. The family of Israel. The descendants of Judah

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Prayer

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1 Chronicles 2. The family of Israel. The descendants of Judah

1 These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, 2 Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 3 The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him. 4 And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five. 5 The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul. 6 And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all. 7 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed. 8 And the sons of Ethan; Azariah. 9 The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai. 10 And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah; 11 And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, 12 And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse. 13 And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, 14 Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth, 15 Ozem the sixth, David the seventh: 16 Whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three. 17 And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite.

18 And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon. 19 And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur. 20 And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel. 21 And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was threescore years old; and she bare him Segub. 22 And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead. 23 And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, even threescore cities. All these belonged to the sons of Machir, the father of Gilead. 24 And after that Hezron was dead in Calebephratah, then Abiah Hezron’s wife bare him Ashur the father of Tekoa. 25 And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah. 26 Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam. 27 And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker. 28 And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur. 29 And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid. 30 And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. 31 And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai. 32 And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. 33 And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel. 34 Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha. 35 And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai. 36 And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, 37 And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed, 38 And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah, 39 And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, 40 And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum, 41 And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama. 42 Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron. 43 And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. 44 And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai. 45 And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Bethzur. 46 And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez. 47 And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Gesham, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. 48 Maachah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah. 49 She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsa. 50 These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim, 51 Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader. 52 And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites. 53 And the families of Kirjathjearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites. 54 The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites. 55 And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

Genesis 11. The Tower Of Babel

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Prayer

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Genesis 11. The Tower Of Babel

1 And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. 3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar. 4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.

5 And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. 6 And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. 7 Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech. 8 So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city. 9 Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.

10 These are the generations of Shem: Shem was an hundred years old, and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood: 11 And Shem lived after he begat Arphaxad five hundred years, and begat sons and daughters. 12 And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah: 13 And Arphaxad lived after he begat Salah four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. 14 And Salah lived thirty years, and begat Eber: 15 And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters. 16 And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg: 17 And Eber lived after he begat Peleg four hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters. 18 And Peleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu: 19 And Peleg lived after he begat Reu two hundred and nine years, and begat sons and daughters. 20 And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug: 21 And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters. 22 And Serug lived thirty years, and begat Nahor: 23 And Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters. 24 And Nahor lived nine and twenty years, and begat Terah: 25 And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters. 26 And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

27 Now these are the generations of Terah: Terah begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran; and Haran begat Lot. 28 And Haran died before his father Terah in the land of his nativity, in Ur of the Chaldees. 29 And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram’s wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor’s wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah. 30 But Sarai was barren; she had no child. 31 And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son’s son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram’s wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there. 32 And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.

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The Rapture: An Assurance of Hope

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Prayer

Revelation_21-4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away

Rapture Part One. Bible Study

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please don’t let me miss your second coming of our Lord Jesus.

MEMORY VERSE: “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (KJV)

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:12-18 (KJV)

12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The rapture is an event where all who have put their trust in Christ, living and dead, will suddenly be caught up from the earth, be joined with Christ in the air. Paul describes the rapture in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 as an event that must bring comfort to the believers.

LESSON AIM: To study what the rapture is

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to;

Know what rapture is
Know what scripture says about the rapture.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Thessalonians 4:12-18

(1) That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without.

(2) The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout with the voice of an archangel.

(3) Those of us that are alive and remain shall be caught up together in the air.

(4) With this assurance, we should comfort one another with this.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: WHAT IS RAPTURE?

(1) Transporting of believers to heaven at the second coming of Christ

(2) Acton in which believers will be caught up

(3) This is the final excitement and happiness, breakaway from peril in this world.

(4) It is used for a mystical union with God or for eternal life in heaven.

(5) It is a biblical doctrine of an end to our sojourn on earth.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE RAPTURE?

a) All believers in Christ will be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:51

b) The event will happen suddenly. 1 Corinthians 15:52

c) The Christians who have died will be raised with transformed bodies

d) Perishable earthly bodies will be transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die. 1 Corinthians 15:53

e) By the time we are transformed to heavenly bodies, death will be swallowed up in victory. 1 Corinthians 15:54.

f) The stars in the heaven shall fall and powers in heaven shall be shaken.

g) The sun shall be darkened and the moon shall not give light.

SUMMARY: It is important to know that rapture will happen suddenly, unexpectedly, so we should be ready like the wise virgins in Matthew 25:1-4.

CONCLUSION: Rapture heralds the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ when He shall return to earth and dispatch angels to gather the elect from four corners of the earth to the welcoming party with Him as the bridegroom and the Host.

PRAYER POINTS

a) Father, please prepare me for your return.

b) Father, please don’t let me lose focus towards Your return.

c) Father, fill my lamp with enough oil that will keep me going.

d) Father, restore all backsliders to Your kingdom.

e) Father, help me to end my journey at Your feet.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: The Rapture will happen suddenly. 1 Corinthians 15:51

TUESDAY: The last trumpet will be blown unexpectedly.

WEDNESDAY: Corruptible will put on incorruptible.

THURSDAY: Death will be swallowed in victory.

FRIDAY: Be a source of encouragement to the weary and the backslider, Isaiah 40:31, 61:1

SATURDAY: Fill your lamp with enough and sustainable oil for the journey.

SUNDAY: Be watchful and don’t be distracted.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM

1 I love this family Of God,

So closely knitted into one,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

2 I bless this family of God,

So greatly prospered by the Lord,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

3 I know this family of God,

So deeply rooted in the word,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

4 I see this family of God,

So highly lifted above all,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

5 Come and join this family of God,

So highly favoured by the Lord,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE

10 minutes for Opening Prayer, Praise and Worship

10 minutes for Testimonies

15 minutes for Bible Discussion

15 minutes for General Prayers

10 minutes for Questions & Answers

5 minutes for Welcoming New Members

10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.

Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)

AUTHOR:

Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

The General Overseer of, The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Disobedience leads to sin and death: Explore biblical examples (Saul, Achan, Adam & Eve) and the path to obedience for eternal life (Romans 5:19).

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Prayer

Obedience: Disobedience Leads To Sin And Death

TEXT: Romans 5:19 and 1 Corinthians 15:22

INTRODUCTION

Last week, we continued with the series on OBEDIENCE by studying: Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice. Today, we shall focus on the fact that disobedience leads to sin and death. Obedience has been severally defined since we commenced the series as compliance with an order, request, or law especially in deference to a higher authority. We learnt about the rewards that follow complete obedience; while being reminded that partial obedience is no obedience.

May we receive that grace to be fully obedient in all things in Jesus’ name, Amen!

OUTLINE 1: DISOBEDIENCE LEADS TO SIN

Disobedience in this instance means partial obedience or complete turn away from God’s ways/directives. Some instances:

Impatience leads to disobedience.

King Saul in 1 Sam 13:10-12 offered burnt offering that was to be performed by Samuel. One of the virtues of the fruit of the spirit is longsuffering [patience]. Gal 5:22.

Disobedience can lead to loss of authority/position.

King Saul feared the people, was stubborn and disobeyed Gods’ directives. 1 Samuel 15:22-24 & 26. No amount of our sacrifice can atone for disobedience; as Jesus Christ had made the ultimate sacrifice for us, Hebrews 10:10. Obedience is better than sacrifice.

Disobedience triggers the wrath of God.

In Joshua 6:17-19; God gave instruction that in Jericho; only Rehab the harlot and her family should be spared. But in Joshua 7:1, Achan took the accursed thing. This led to defeat of Israel by Ai. Thirty-six [36] men were killed because of God’s wrath. Also, in our text: Romans 5:19, the disobedience of Adam & Eve triggered the entrance of sin.

You reap what you sowed.

Gal 6:7-8 is apt. Partaking in the holy communion unworthily is an act of disobedience. 1 Corinthians 11:27-30. Verse 30 harps on spiritual death.

OUTLINE 2: DISOBEDIENCE LEADS TO DEATH

Death in this instance refers to spiritual and, in some cases, physical. Spiritual death is being alienated from the life of God [Romans 6:23]. Consider the following:

The case of Adam and Eve

Gen 2:16-17. God’s instructions to Adam were clear and straightforward. Both disobeyed and realized they were naked; a sign of spiritual deadness, Gen 3:6-7. As in Adam all die …. 1 Corinthians 15:22.

Is your spiritual garment in place?

Rev 16:15 enjoins us to watch [be vigilant/avoid disobedience] and keep our garment, otherwise we walk naked and subjected to shame. A word of advice in Luke 21:36.

There is an escape route from spiritual death.

John 3:16 is an escape route from spiritual death. If we obey, there is the assurance of everlasting life. John 8:51 is a reassurance that if we obey, we can never see spiritual death.

OUTLINE 3: DISOBEDIENCE THAT LED TO SIN, SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL DEATH

1 Kings 13:1-26. A classic case of what we learnt today. Disobedience leads to sin,

Spiritual death, and even physical death.

CONCLUSION

The consequences of disobedience are too grievous to be ignored. Let us watch and pray that we will not be led into temptation [Matthew 6:13]. May the Lord release unto us the grace to flee from all appearance of evil [1 Thess 5:22].

Thank You Jesus,

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May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, May God Bless Nigeria, May God Bless America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

By Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

2-Chronicles_7-14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land

Anne Graham Lotz on her Mother’s Abiding Joy: A testament to a life rooted in Christ (Psalm 16:11) and its radiant impact.

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Prayer

My Mother’s Abiding Joy

In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 16:11, NKJV

As a teenager growing up, my room in our house was directly over Mother’s. At night I could see the lights from her room reflected on the trees outside my window. When I slipped downstairs hoping to talk to her a few minutes, I would find her shapely form bent beside her bed in prayer. It was useless to wait for her to rise because she would be there for hours on end, so I would trudge back up to my room. And no matter how early I awoke in the morning, I would see those lights from her window once again reflected on the trees outside. When I tumbled down the stairs, I would find her seated at her big, flat-top desk, earnestly studying one of the fourteen different translations of the Bible spread out around her. My mother chose to make abiding in Christ one of the priorities of her life.

Mother’s abiding was rooted in a love relationship with Jesus that was the secret of her life. As a result of her abiding, and the obedience that was integrated into it, the hallmark of Mother’s life was joy. Her face radiated it! Her eyes sparkled with it! And I’m left to wonder . . . what outward evidence of my inner relationship with Jesus do my children see?

Blessings,

Anne Graham Lotz

www.annegrahamlotz.org

AnGeL Ministries

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From:

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Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

By Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Psalms_16-11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore

Pastor David’s Devotional: ‘Encourage Others’ – Reflect on Romans 14:19 and the importance of building each other up in the body of Christ.

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Prayer

Encourage Others – Pastor David’s Devotional

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Through the Bible…

Morning: 1 Kings 10, 11

Evening: Luke 24:1-35

Proverb: Proverbs 5

Romans 14:19 NKJV

Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

Have you ever seen two kids building sandcastles together in the sand? Typically, one likes to build while the other one comes by and stomps it, especially if they are siblings. One builds up, and the other takes joy in tearing down. Why? Mostly, it is for the reaction. Christians can do this as well. Worship, music, food, and dress are minor issues that many love to argue about. What does it do? It distracts from the Gospel.

Doing things just to offend or argue is wrong. God is at work in our lives at different speeds and times. “I get it; why don’t you get it?” That is a prideful statement. It is probable that another brother or sister “gets it” in other ways better than you do. That is how it works. We fit together and cause each other to grow. The church is made of individual people with individual gifts, and no one person is the whole church. We should build one another up, and we will be encouraged to do so as well. What if the church, at large, really did Romans 14:19? Let’s start and see.

Life Lesson:

We should encourage others.

Dear God,

Thank You for loving me and for the many individual gifts that make up the body of Christ. Lord, help me put off disagreements and value others. Forgive me when I have caused division and strife. Give me the spirit to be a blessing to someone else today.

In Jesus Christ Mighty Name! Amen.

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Pastor David McGee

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TREM Daily Devotional: God remembers and will judge your attackers. Find assurance in His promise to fight your battles (1 Samuel 15:2-3).

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Prayer

Dear,

Here is your wisdom for today:

YOUR ATTACKERS WILL NOT GO FREE

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way when he came up from Egypt. Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.” (1 Samuel 15:2-3 KJV)

God told Saul to wipe off everything in Amalek, but Saul left some things. So God woke the Prophet, Samuel up saying, Look at this Saul, look at the man I raised up, but he has obviously forgotten where I brought him from. I took him, and I told him what to do Amalek, who treated the Israelites badly on their way to the Promised Land. They attacked God’s people on their journey. And so God remembered the evil they did and decided to judge them.

Many times, Christians go through injustices and we tend to imagine that God has forgotten. Let me tell you, God will never forget you neither will He forsake you. God will remember those who are fighting you and judge them. Judgment awaits everyone that is attacking you.

The book of 2 Thessalonians 1:6 (KJV) says “Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;” He will fight your battles. None of your attackers will go free. He will silence your enemies. That is why He wants you to focus on Him and keep worshipping Him. He said I would take care of them. I assure you that your God will arise and your enemies will be scattered.

If only you understand your position in Christ, you will always go to sleep and not be sleeping with one eye open. Do you know what God said? He said if any man touches you, he has touched Him. You are the apple of His eyes. No weapon fashioned against you shall prosper. The weapons will be formed, but He said it is a waste of time and effort.

Further Reading: 1 Samuel 15:1-7, Isaiah 49:14-16

Daily Bible Reading: Morning– 1 Kings 8-9; Evening- Luke 21:1-19

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2-Timothy_4-7: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith

Pastor David McGee on Romans 2:1: The danger of self-righteous judgment, urging self-reflection, grace, and sharing Christ’s love.

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Prayer

Judge yourself

Roman 2:1NKJV

Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.

In Romans chapter one, we learn about the unrighteousness of man. In chapter two, Paul addresses our self-righteousness; our desire to consider ourselves better than everybody else. Nobody wants to be called self-righteous, yet we quickly judge others. Friend, be aware of your weakness and sinfulness. If you think that once you became a Christian you stopped sinning, you should check out the passage below:

1 John 1:8-10NKJV

8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

Judge yourself. If you look long at the sins of others and not enough at your own sins, you will develop spiritual pride, which is a stench to God. Have you ever looked at someone and thought there was no hope for them? Well, then, you are saying that God’s mercy is limited. You pridefully say that your sins are covered, but others are not.

Every person needs God’s saving power and grace, whether we deem them good people or not. Stop and think… How much have you been forgiven? Does this mean we cannot speak into others’ lives? We can and should, but not in condemnation. Just as God has heaped His grace so abundantly on you, in discernment, you can speak into someone’s life from your experiences with an attitude of love peppered with grace.

You cannot condemn someone and offer hope simultaneously. The moment we start to condemn people is the moment we forget our mission. What is our mission? Our mission is to tell people about Jesus Christ.

Life Lesson:

Seeing the evil in others does not root out the evil in you.

Dear God,

Thank You for forgiving me of my sins. I am so grateful for Your grace. Please forgive me for times when I, in my own pride, looked at someone else and condemned them in my mind. Please give me opportunities to tell people about Christ Jesus. Thank You Heavenly Father for in Jesus Christ mighty name I pray! Amen.

Through the Bible…

Morning: 2 Samuel 21, 22

Evening: Luke 22:1-30

Proverb: Proverbs 29

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D.L. Moody’s selfless act of service at Northfield: A powerful example of humility and following Christ’s servant heart (Philippians 2:5-7).

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Prayer

Serving Others

“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.” (Philippians 2:5-7)

In September 1880, D.L. Moody, the famous American evangelist, held the first of the Northfield Bible Conferences in Northfield, Massachusetts. Invited to the bible conference were over 300 visitors and among those that came to the Northfield Seminary for the conference was a delegation from Great Britain.

As was their custom, each English guest put his shoes outside his room to be cleaned by the hall servants overnight. But of course this was America and there were no hall servants. Walking the dormitory halls that night, Moody saw the shoes and determined not to embarrass his brothers. So, he mentioned the need to some seminary students who were there, but met with only silence or pious excuses. Moody returned to the dorm, gathered up the shoes, and, alone in his room, the renowned speaker began to clean and polish the shoes. Only the unexpected arrival of a friend in the midst of the work revealed the secret.

When the foreign visitors opened their doors the next morning, their shoes were shined. They never know by whom. Moody told no one, but his friend told a few people, and during the rest of the conference, different men volunteered to shine the shoes in secret.

Are you the type of servant who is ready to serve others in any capacity? Today in prayer, thank Christ Jesus that He humbled Himself to be a servant and seek to follow the Lord’s example.

“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Matthew 20:26)

Source: The Daily Encourager

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Galatians_5-13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

LIVE BY GOD’S WORD

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Prayer

Matthew 4:4: “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” –

Read: Matthew 4:1-11

1. Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

2. And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry.

3. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”

4. But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'”

5. Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple,

6. and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.'”

7. Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.'”

8. Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

9 . And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.”

10. Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.'”

11. Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.

MESSAGE:

When I joined RCCG, we never gave offerings; we were told to only pay our tithes. When I asked why, I was told that it was because the congregation was a mixture of sinners and Christians, and we didn’t want the money of sinners. I wondered, “What about those of us who are Christians? The Bible says give, and you shall be given Luke 6:38.” Little wonder we all remained poor in those days. So, even though we were not giving offerings in church, I was giving offerings to the pastors privately. Also, in those days, when we sang choruses, we never clapped. I asked why, and I was told it was because clapping is worldly. You could never even bring up the topic of beating drums. There was no guitar, no trumpet, or any other musical instrument except the organ. Everything was solemn. However, I said, “The Bible says clap your hands all ye people Psalm 47:1.” The first time we started clapping our hands in RCCG, the elders called a meeting to discuss it! You can imagine what happened when I introduced drums and the guitar.

Sometimes, we allow the traditions of men to dictate how we should live instead of God’s Word. God’s Word is His perfect blueprint for every area of life, and when you follow His word, you will enjoy life abundantly. Those who fail to live according to God’s word will not experience the exceeding greatness of His power towards those who believe Ephesians 1:19.

Jesus did not respond to the devil’s temptations according to the philosophies and traditions of men. He overcame them because He stood on what was written in God’s word Matthew 4:1-11. He knew what was written and refused to live by anything less than that. Do you know what is written? Do you know what God has said about your situation? Are you standing on God’s word or man’s report? Whose report will you believe?

When the twelve spies went into Canaan to spy on the land, ten of them stood on what they had seen; only Joshua and Caleb stood on God’s word Numbers 13:26 – Numbers 14:9. Truly, there were giants in the land, but God is greater than giants. It is true that the doctors can see sicknesses, but Jesus has paid the price for your health on the cross.

Beloved, make up your mind to live only by God’s word, and you will experience His exceeding power in all areas of your life.

Action Point:

Let God’s Word guide you in everything.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank You for the ministry of Your Word in my life and home.

2. Father, give me the wisdom to always hide Your Word in my heart that I may not sin against You

3. Father, by Your Word, deliver me from all evil plotted against me by Satan

4. Father, by Your Spirit, give me the grace to skillfully use Your Word in order to live a life worthy of the Gospel

5. Father, deliver Your Church from the traditions of men that has made us put aside and neglected the Word of God

6. Father, give me a Word for every area of my life so that I may live a glorious life in Jesus Name

7. Father, let my life showcase the superiority of Your Word by my application of it in every area of my life

Thank You Jesus Christ- The Living Word

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Matthew_4-4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

CHOOSE YOUR PARTNERS WISELY

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Prayer

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. – (Psalm 1:1)

READ: 2 Chronicles 20:35-37

Where you sow will determine what you will reap. In the parable of the sower, four soils were identified, but only one brought forth harvests; the other three soils yielded nothing (Mark 4:3-8). I pray for you today; you will not sow on barren soils, in Jesus’ name.

A barren soil can be a person, an organisation, or even a house. Some people move into a new house, and everything that was working for them suddenly stops working. Some get into a new relationship or start a new business partnership, and everything they have built over the years crumbles. Jehoshaphat is an example of a fellow who entered into partnerships with people who were barren soils. Even though he was a righteous man, he entered into relationships with ungodly people. First, he became friends with Ahab, a sinful and wicked king, and almost lost his life in battle, but for God’s intervention (1 Kings 22:1-33). Then, as we read in today’s Bible reading, he joined himself with Ahab’s son, Ahaziah, another wicked king, and together, they made ships to go to Tarshish. The ships were destroyed, and the planned voyage failed because Jehoshaphat was partnering with someone who was a barren soil.

Who you partner with in life and destiny matters a lot. If you partner with a wicked man, your efforts will be wasted because God is angry with the wicked every day (Psalm 7:11). I pray for you; may you never partner with someone who is marked for destruction by heaven. May your efforts not be destroyed because of the partnerships you make, in Jesus’ Name! Amen!

A disobedient fellow is another dangerous person to partner with. When you partner with such a person, you are sowing on concrete ground because disobedience shuts the heavens over a person. Jonah is an example of such a fellow; he put the people on the ship he boarded to Tarshish in trouble because of his disobedience. Although they didn’t lose their lives, they lost their properties because of one disobedient passenger (Jonah 1:1-5). When you join yourself to a disobedient person, you will suffer losses. In the name above every other name, I pray that you will be disconnected from every disobedient person who will make you suffer for what you know nothing about, in Jesus Christ Mighty Name I pray! Amen!

PRAYER POINT:

Father, please help me not to associate with unfruitful partners in Jesus Christ Mighty Name! Amen!.

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1 Kings 8-9

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Psalms_1-3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper

Disobedience Leads To Sin and Death

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Prayer

TEXT: Romans 5:19 and 1 Corinthians 15:22

INTRODUCTION

May we receive that grace to be fully obedient in all things in Jesus’ name, Amen!

OUTLINE 1: DISOBEDIENCE LEADS TO SIN

Disobedience in this instance means partial obedience or complete turn away from God’s ways/directives. Some instances:

Impatience leads to disobedience.

King Saul in 1 Sam 13:10-12 offered burnt offering that was to be performed by Samuel. One of the virtues of the fruit of the spirit is longsuffering [patience]. Gal 5:22.

Disobedience can lead to loss of authority/position.

Disobedience triggers the wrath of God.

You reap what you sowed.

Gal 6:7-8 is apt. Partaking in the holy communion unworthily is an act of disobedience. 1 Corinthians 11:27-30. Verse 30 harps on spiritual death.

OUTLINE 2: DISOBEDIENCE LEADS TO DEATH

Death in this instance refers to spiritual and, in some cases, physical. Spiritual death is being alienated from the life of God [Romans 6:23]. Consider the following:

The case of Adam and Eve

Is your spiritual garment in place?

Rev 16:15 enjoins us to watch [be vigilant/avoid disobedience] and keep our garment, otherwise we walk naked and subjected to shame. A word of advice in Luke 21:36.

There is an escape route from spiritual death.

John 3:16 is an escape route from spiritual death. If we obey, there is the assurance of everlasting life. John 8:51 is a reassurance that if we obey, we can never see spiritual death.

OUTLINE 3: DISOBEDIENCE THAT LED TO SIN, SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL DEATH

1 Kings 13:1-26. A classical case of what we learnt today. Disobedience leads to sin,

spiritual death, and even physical death.

CONCLUSION

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Ephesians_6-1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right

Clarifying Misconceptions In Christendom

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Prayer

TEXT: Ephnesis 4:11-16; Galatians 2:20-21; Acts 17:10-12; II Timothy 2:15; II Timothy 3:16-17; Galatians 2:20-21; II Corinthians 6:11-18; John 17:15-17; I John 2:15-17; I Corinthians 9:19-23; I Corinthians 6:12, 10:23; James 5:12; Matthew 5:33-37; Galatians 1:10; Psalm 15:1-2; Proverbs 26:28; Proverbs 29:5; Proverbs 27:5-6; Proverbs 28:23; Luke 6:26

INTRODUCTION: As Believers and followers of Jesus Christ, we’ve all encountered misconceptions about our Christian faith, that sometimes even affect our trust, our confidence, and our belief in Jesus Christ and His word as written in the Bible.

For example, perhaps you’ve heard that “being a Christian means giving up on having fun, and living a life of rigid roles’, or perhaps you’ve been told that Christians should never say anything that might hurt or harm someone’s feelings, even if it means compromising the truth. Or maybe you’ve wondered if associating with unbelievers is off-limits for Christians!!

These and more misconceptions can be confusing, and if left unaddressed, can lead to a distorted view of Christianity. So the question to ask us tonight is simply “what does the Bible have to say about these highlighted issues?

Tonight, we will be exploring these misconceptions and examining what the Bible says about the 3 questions asked, so that we are not “tossed to and fro with every wind of misconception” as Apostle Paul warned the church of Ephesus.

Outline 1: As a Christian, do I need to give up Fun and Follow a life of rules (and perhaps regulations)?

Perhaps it is important to define what we mean by FUN? Fun is defined as “enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Based on the definition, is there anything wrong with a Christian having fun?
Can a Christian participate in just any kind of Fun
This perhaps leads us to differentiate between “Good fun and Bad fun”, then the next question will be “What is good fun and what is bad fun”?
The bible does not necessarily advocate for a life devoid of fun or enjoyment, but we must remember that a true Christian life is one of obedience to God’s word, not one of indulgence in worldly pleasures.
I John 2:15-17 not to love the world!!! World here refers to the morally evil system opposed to all that is God, and Godly. The world thus refers
To the satanic system opposing Christ’s kingdom on earth. John 4:4 tells us that friendship with the world is enmity with God Paul’s example:
I Cor 6:12, 10:21-23, Ps 1:1-6
Apostle Paul in I Cor 9:1-27 explains his liberty (verses 1-6), but adds that he has abstained for his own chosen reasons for the gospel sake (verses 15-23)
As believers, we have freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1), but we are adjoined in Gal 5:13 not to use our liberty for an occasion to the flesh
James 1:25 tells us to look at the perfect law of liberty, and to do accordingly, and we will be blessed
I Peter 2:16 says we are free, but we are not to use our liberty for a cloke of maliciousness (doing wrong things). We are to submit all our actions to God
Col 3:17 says we are to do whatsoever we do, in word or deed, to do them in the name of the Lord Jesus, meaning, we should do all things we do to glorify His name.
So in conclusion, a true Christian life is not about giving up a lifestyle to enjoy fun and good pleasure (Ps 16:11) to follow set of rules. Rather it’s about living a life of freedom (from sin and bondage)and joy in Christ Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit, and characterized by obedience to God’s word
READ Gal 2:20

Outline 2: Christian should not say anything that may hurt someone’s feeling.

To start this, let me ask us if there is any noticeable difference in the first chapter of Paul’s epistle to the Galatians compared with the first chapter of his other epistles?
He wasted no time in addressing a key issue of concern. In fact in Gal 3:1, he even asked them “Who hath bewitched you? In the pidgin English version of this verse it says “Na so una mumu don reach”!!!!
God’s words does not encourage falsehood for any reason.
Ps 15:1-2 says – LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
Read I Thess 2:3-6 – For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: but as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yetof others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
Read Gal 1:10 – For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Matt 5:37, repeated in James 5:12 says “but let your communication be, Yea, yea, Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil
The word of God provides guidance on how we are to interact with others and avoid hurting their feelings. For example, the bible teaches us to love and be considerate
Romans 13:8, 10 – Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law…. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour, therefore love is the fulling of the law
We can also read about love further in I Cor 13:4-8 to be better guided in our interactions with others
Prov 12:17-19 – He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit. There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
But nevertheless, as much as we should show love at all times, it is wrong to flatter (excessive or insincere praise) or lie to others, just to curry their favour or hide from the truth!!!
Eph 4:15 says we are to speak the truth in love!!!
When we flatter others or lie to them, we are simply not working in love (Prov 26:28 – a flattering mouth worketh ruin), Prov 29:5 – a man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet
Most true Christians appreciate loving honesty more than shallow flatteries Prov 27:5-6 says open rebuke is better than secret love, faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful
Prov 28:23 says – He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
We must realize that God does not bless flattery lips – Prov 24:24-25 says He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; Him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
Also read Ps 12:2-3 – They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: With flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, And the tongue that speaketh proud things:
While the bible encourages Christians to speak the truth and stand firm in their convictions, it also emphasizes the importance of doing so in love and consideration for others. As Christians, we should strive to avoid hurting other people’s feelings and instead seek to build them up and show them love and consideration
Apply Paul’s Policy and Mantra Acts 24:16

Outline 3: Should I associate with Unbelivers as a Christian?

We must understand that there is a difference between Separation and Interaction
We cannot avoid interacting with others so long as we are alive and remain in the world
In John 17:11-12, Jesus Christ recognised that He was in the world with God’s children, and that He was now leaving them to remain in the world
John 15:18-19 makes it clear to us that “We are not of the world”
John 17:15-17 – Jesus Christ, in His prayer to the Father asked the Father not to take us out of the world, but that the Father should keep us from the evil in the world.
I John 2:15-17 – Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Associate is coined from association which means ä group of people organized for a joint purpose
So long as we remain in the world, we must interact with others, but we do not necessarily have to associate”with any worldly system that is set up to promote iniquity”
One way not to love the world, is to avoid associations that will not honour or glorify God, associations that can lead us into sin and backsliding.
Rom 12:2 – And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
II Cor 6:14-18 – Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch not the unclean thing; And I will receive you, 18And will be a Father unto you, And ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
In I Cor 5:6-13, Apostle Paul warned against evil associations, not to keep company with any… We are not to be unequally yoked together with unbelievers!!!
He warned in verse 6 “Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
Does this mean we cannot have unbelievers as friends? Certainly not, but we are not to partake in any evil they do, whilst letting them know why we cannot
The example of Jesus Christ in Luke 15:1-7 is quite instructive. Jesus ate with Sinners, but did not partake in their sins, rather He brought them out of their life in sin
Apostle Paul in I Cor 10:27 even said we can attend, if invited, but he gave conditions in the same text So how do we associate with unbelievers?
Be salt and light: As a Christian, you are called to be a positive influence in the world. Matthew 5:13-16.
Show love and compassion: Treat unbelievers with kindness, respect, and dignity. Luke 10:25-37.
Share the Gospel: Be prepared to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with those whom God leads you to. I Peter 3:15.
Maintain boundaries: While associating with unbelievers, maintain clear boundaries and avoid compromising your faith. I Corinthians 6:18-20.
As a Child of God, you should not isolate yourself from unbelievers but rather engage with them in a way that is loving, respectful, and evangelistic. By being salt and light in the world, you can make a positive impact on those around you and share the love of Christ with them.

Let us Pray.

Addendum:

But before we delve into the misconceptions, let’s quickly take a cue from the Bereans as recorded in Acts 17:10-12:

1. Noble Character

– Integrity: The Bereans demonstrated noble character, which is a testament to their integrity and commitment to living a virtuous life.

– Humility: They were willing to listen and learn, showing humility and a willingness to grow.

2. Eagerness to Receive the Message

– Open-mindedness: The Bereans were eager to receive the message, demonstrating an open-mindedness and willingness to consider new ideas.

– Receptivity: They were receptive to the Gospel message, showing a willingness to listen and learn.

3. Examining the Scriptures

– Biblical literacy: The Bereans examined the Scriptures daily, demonstrating a commitment to biblical literacy and a desire to understand

God’s Word.

– Discernment: They tested Paul’s message against the Scriptures, showing discernment and a commitment to truth.

4. Willingness to Learn

– Teachability: The Bereans were willing to learn from Paul and Silas, demonstrating a teachable spirit and a willingness to grow.

– Hunger for knowledge: They were eager to learn more about God’s Word, showing a hunger for knowledge and a desire to deepen their understanding of the faith.

If we chose to follow the example of the Bereans, we will cultivate deeper commitment to biblical literacy, discernment, and willingness to learn and grow in their faith.

As a Christian (Young Convert or Matured), How Do I Handle Misconceptions?

It is important as Christians that we prayerfully handle misconceptions, and be properly guided, lest we derail from our faith in God. Below are some ways/steps, we as believers can apply in handling misconceptions, both for our own spiritual safety, as well as being “our brothers’ keepers”. The steps require thoughtful and loving approach:

1. Understand the Misconception

– Listen actively: Hear the person out and try to understand their perspective.

– Ask clarifying questions: Seek to understand the root of the misconception.

– Avoid being defensive: Listen without becoming overly defensive or emotional.

2. Pray for Wisdom and Guidance

– Seek God’s wisdom: Ask God to give you wisdom and guidance on how to respond.

– Pray for the person: Pray for the person who holds the misconception, that they may come to know the truth.

3. Respond with Love and Respect

– Speak the truth in love: Share the truth about Christianity in a loving and respectful manner.

– Avoid being confrontational: Approach the conversation as a dialogue, not a debate.

– Show empathy and understanding: Acknowledge the person’s concerns and show empathy.

4. Focus on the Gospel

– Share the Gospel: Clearly and concisely share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.

– Highlight the love of God: Emphasize God’s love and desire for a personal relationship with each person.

– Avoid getting sidetracked: Stay focused on the core message of Christianity.

5. Be Prepared to Answer Questions

– Know your Bible: Be familiar with Scripture and able to explain Christian teachings.

– Be honest about what you don’t know: If you’re unsure about a question, say so and offer to find the answer.

– Provide resources: Share books, articles, or websites that can help answer questions and provide more information.

6. Model Christian Character

– Live out your faith: Demonstrate the love, kindness, and compassion of Christ in your daily life.

– Show the fruit of the Spirit: Exhibit the characteristics of a Christian, such as patience, gentleness, and self-control.

– Be a positive influence: Allow your faith to shine through in your interactions with others.

Thank You Jesus,

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Psalms_25-2: O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me

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Posted on March 2, 2025 by Prayer

Scripture Reading: Genesis 4

Confession: Luke 10:19

AGGRESSIVE PRAISE WORSHIP

1. O God, arise and uproot anything You did not plant, inside the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, in Jesus’ name.

2. O God, let the fire of revival, fall upon the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, in the name of Jesus.

3. O God, let the power of peace and progress, overshadow this nation, in Jesus’ name.

4. O God, arise and give us God-fearing leaders, in Jesus’ name.

5. Every stronghold of refuge of household witches, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus.

6. Every local and international witchcraft network of household witches, be shattered to pieces, in Jesus’ name.

7. O Lord, arise and withdraw the weapons of war of any power that has caused me problems, in the name of Jesus.

8. Every voice of the dead interfering in my life, be cut off by the power of God, in the name of Jesus.

9. I remove the hand of household wickedness from every affairs of my life, in the name of Jesus.

10. Finger of God, unseat household strong man in my life, in the name of Jesus.

11. I decree I will not feed from the dust by the power in the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

12. O Lord, shift me from the shadow of pain into my place of glory, in the name of Jesus.

13. Every sponsored dream of poverty by household wickedness, die, in the name of Jesus.

14. Finger of God, scatter the hiding place of my household strong man, in the name of Jesus.

15. O Lord, break every door that refuses to open for me, in the name of Jesus.

16. Every evil plan arranged in the camp of the wicked to bring destruction at me, O Lord, release Your fire to consume them, in the name of Jesus.

17. Thunder of God, scatter beyond redemption, the foundation of witchcraft in my household, in Jesus’ name.

18. Any of my blessings traded with by household witches, be returned to me, in Jesus’ name.

19. Whatever power still exists to destroy me, your end shall come now, in the name of Jesus.

20. O Lord, let my life be sealed with the blood of Jesus against the camp of my enemy, in the name of Jesus.

21. Serpents and scorpions, planted by childhood polygamous witchcraft into my life, die, in the name of Jesus.

22. Every evil effect of polygamous background on my destiny, be cancelled by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.

23. O Lord, let my stubborn problems and stubborn enemies see Your terrible presence, in the name of Jesus.

24. Whatever the devil has put on my head to steal my blessings, receive fire and burn to ashes, in the name of Jesus.

25. My virtues, captured by polygamous witchcraft, be released by fire, in the name of Jesus.

26. Arrows of polygamous witchcraft, backfire, in the name of Jesus.

27. Whatever problem the devil has given to me, O God, arise and collect it from me, in the name of Jesus.

28. The wall of Jericho standing against my solution and my breakthroughs, collapse now, in the name of Jesus.

29. Polygamous umbrella covering my star, die, in the name of Jesus.

30. Every backwardness programmed into my life by polygamous witchcraft, die, in the name of Jesus.

31. O Lord, command an expiration to every problem in my life, in the name of Jesus.

32. Every demonic leak taking my glory and my breakthroughs, be reversed by fire, in the name of Jesus.

33. Curses issued on me by polygamous witchcraft when I was in the womb, break, in the name of Jesus.

34. I command my doors and gates of massive opportunities to open, in the name of Jesus.

35. I command the serial attack in my life and my family to cease now, in the name of Jesus.

36. Any current attack ongoing in my life, be aborted, in the name of Jesus.

37. Every circle of wicked delay in my life, be broken now, in the name of Jesus.

38. Anointing to progress globally, fall upon me, in the name of Jesus.

39. When everything is about to be alright, I shall not be suddenly missing, in the name of Jesus.

40. Every negative transmission from household wickedness working against me, clear away now, in the name of Jesus.

Thank You Jesus,

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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministriesâ (MFM) General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya

Hymn 731

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Prayer

1: Be with us, gracious Lord, to-day;

This house we dedicate to Thee:

O hear Thy servants as they pray,

And let Thine ear attentive be!

2: Within these walls let holy peace,

Let love and truth be always found;

May burdened hearts find sweet release,

And souls v-ith richest grace be crown’d.

3: May here be heard the suppliant’s sigh,

The weary enter into rest;

Here may the contrite to Thee cry,

And waiting souls be richly bless’d.

4: Here, when the gospel sound is heard,

And here proclaim’d the saving name,

May hearts be quicken’d, mov’d, and stirr’d,

And souls be kindled into flame.

5: Here may the dead be made to live,

The dumb to sing, the deaf to hear;

And do Thou to the humble give

Pardon and peace instead of fear.

6: Make this, O Lord, Thine own abode;

Thy presence in these courts be giv’n;

Be this, indeed, the house of God,

And this in truth the gate of heaven.

Thank You Jesus,

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Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo.

Ministry vs Platform

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Prayer

Joyce Meyer Teachings on Ministry and Platform

Joyce Meyer in one of her teachings, expounded on the difference between a PLATFORM and a MINISTRY. In her words, she said, not everyone has a platform but every child of God has a ministry. This is the absolute truth.

You have a Ministry. Begin to actualise your divine assignment and don’t wait for a platform. Visit the sick and lay hands on them. Visit the prison and encourage them. Visit orphanages and play with the children. Visit schools and teach them skills. Visit the area boys and begin a bible school for them under the bridge. Visit the widows in your family and put a smile on their faces. Gather girls who have been abused and reassure them of a great future. This is Ministry. You don’t need a microphone to do Ministry. When your ministry opens you up to a platform, appreciate it and make the best of it but do not drop your Ministry in the bid to have a platform.

Ministry is all around you. Make the best of your divine errands. You have an errand to run for God. Start your race today and stay focused. Don’t cross lane. Stay on your lane and don’t be distracted.

Behind every platform is a lot of Ministry. Those who have a platform will attest to this. A lot of Ministry is behind the scene. That is where the real work is. Ministry most times, outlives platforms. When you have the two, honour God with it. It is dangerous to have a platform without doing Ministry.

My dear, You have a Ministry! We all have a Ministry. Let’s all run with our Ministry and there will be no need for competition and comparisons.

Always remind yourself, I HAVE A MINISTRY!

Dolapo Adelakun

Damsel School of Ministry

Thank You Jesus,

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May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo.

Hebrews 6:10: "God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them."

How to Experience Divine Turnaround

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Prayer

Divine Turnaround (Summary)

Preacher: Pastor Tunde Jenrola

The topic for today is “Divine Turnaround”, Psalm 126: 1- 6, 1st Chronicles 4: 9 & 10.

A time that it takes to complete a task or an assignment can be called a turnaround. Another way to look at ‘turnaround’ is when you have a complete change in opinion, in an attitude or a method. When there’s a complete reversal of a situation or a set of circumstances. When something bad is happening and there’s a complete reversal, then you say there’s a turnaround. Then a turnaround can also be associated with businesses, with finances, with economies.

Divine Turnaround therefore, we’ll narrow it to mean a complete reversal of a bad situation or a set of circumstances by God, because it is divine, or a sudden improvement or success in finance, in business or of a nation by the intervention of God.

There can be a turnaround also of a nation, like we know in 2nd Kings 7.

The principles of divine turnaround:

Everybody, every business, every family, every nation has the potential for divine turnaround.
But not everybody, not every potential beneficiary will indeed experience a divine turnaround.
Even when somebody has a divine turnaround, you still have to do a lot of work to sustain it.
When God gives to His people and you remain in your place with God, you’ll keep that blessing forever.
Anyone or any institution that is not on its own ready for this divine turnaround will not get it.

What must we do to receive and retain God’s visitation called Divine Turnaround?

You must have faith in Him, Hebrews 11: 6.
You must trust Him.
You must remain in His presence.
You must surrender all to Him.
You must desire that divine turnaround.
You must shun sin.

Thank You Jesus,

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Isaiah 54:17 NKJV
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD.

How to experience divine leading and guidance

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Prayer

DIVINE LEADING AND GUIDANCE

TEXT: Genesis 24:12-14, 26-27, 48

Songs:

1) Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true… There is a race I must run, there are victories to be won, give me power, every hour to be true;

2) The Lord knows the way through the wilderness, all I have to do is to follow;

3) For this God, is our God, forever and ever, He will be our Guide, from now even unto the end (Psalms 48:14)

Key Texts: Gen 24:12-14, 26-27, 48; Ps 32:8; Ex 33:14-15; Prov 14:12, 16:25; I Chron 10:13-14; I Sam 30:6-8;

II Sam 2:1 (Memory Verse); Hab 2:1-2

INTRODUCTION: Last week, during the teaching on Part 1 of the series, we were told the following:

1. Divine leading and guidance is about being led/directed/guided by God

2. That being led or guided by God is important for every true child of God

3. That being led or guided by God is the only way to fulfil His will concerning our desires and decision-making processing.

4. We were taught 7 different avenues for Divine leading & guidance (Through: the word of God, witness of the Holy Spirit, voice of the Holy Spirit, revelations, ordained situations or circumstances, prophetic utterances & confirmations and diverse means as God may deem fit)

5. We were also taught 3 ways of recognising Divine Leading and Guidance namely: Get familiar with the word of God, Test with the word of God, Pray without ceasing).

Today, we will be looking at Part 2 on the series, focusing on Biblical examples of those who yielded to God’s leading and guidance, and of course the end result of their obedience to God.

It is a known fact that the world we live in today, considers the ways of God as primordial/ ancient, and that is why most people will not submit themselves to God’s ordinances. But every true Child of God must however learn to submit to God, like Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, Who said “…Remove this cup from me, nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done” (Luke 22:42, Mark 14:36); or like Peter (in Luke 5:5), we should be saying

“….nevertheless, at thy word, I will let down the net”

Let us always remember Psalm 119:89; Isaiah 55:8-9; Romans 3:4

Outline 1 – Biblical Instances of Divine Leading and Guidance:

1. The Call of Abraham: Gen 12:1-4 – God called, and ordered Abram to get out of his country, from his kindred, from his father’s house to a land He will show him. Abram simply obeyed. Heb 11:8-10 says Abram left and was looking for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God, by faith!!!

2. Children of Israel obeys God’s instruction & commandment on travelling & resting pattern: Numbers 9:15-23 – “….And when the cloud tarried long upon the tabernacle many days, then the children of Israel kept the charge of the Lord, and journeyed not… or whether it were 2 days, or a month, or a year, that the cloud tarried upon the tabernacle, remaining thereon, the children of Israel abode in their tents, and journeyed not; but when it was taken up, they journeyed.. at the commandment of the Lord, they rested in the tents, and at the commandments of the Lord, they journeyed… “ (Numbers 9: 19, 22-23)

3. God’s instruction to Isaac: Gen 26:1-17 – Isaac sojourns in Gerar (refused to japa), despite famine in land, simply to obey God’s instruction, and the Lord prospered him in Gerar. “…. And Isaac dwelt in Gerar” vs 6,

“…then Isaac sowed in the land and received in the same year an 100 fold, and the Lord blessed him” vs 12

4. Jacob’s return to his fatherland: Gen 31:3, 13 – God called Jacob to return to the land of his fathers, and his kindred, and promised to be with him

5. Elijah shows himself to King Ahab, who was seeking his life, at the word of God: I Kings 18:1-17. If it is God that gave the instruction, He is able to keep and deliver you from all troubles.

6. David severally inquired for divine direction from God: I Sam 30:6-9; II Sam 2:1-4, 5:17-21

7. God led and guided the Wise men to the birth place of Jesus Christ: Matt 2:9-12

8. God guided Ananias to the specific address where Saul of Tarsus was: Acts 9:10-17

NB: God, by His Spirit can guide you to do something, or also not to do a certain task you may be bent on doing, whether you consider it a good cause of not. See Acts 16:6

Outline 2 – Requirements for Divine Leading and Guidance:

1. Delight yourself in the Lord: Ps 37:4-5, I Cor 2:9-11

2. Have passion to do God’s will: Luke 22:42, I Cor 9:16. God’s will ultimately lead you to joy unspeakable.

There will be no regret, no failure etc, as it will always work out for your good (Rom 8:28) or bring you to an expected end (Jer 29:11)

3. Have a Willingness to be led: Rom 8:14, Ps 23:1-2 – If the Lord is the Shepherd, are you willing to be a Sheep or are you a goat?

4. Have an attitude of Meekness: Matt 5:5; Ps 25:9. They meek have teachable spirits

5. Have an attitude of enquiry: Jer 6:16, Matt 7:7

6. Have an attitude of hearing and listening: James 1:19, Ps 85:8; Hab 2:1-2. Train to hear from God, as He may just decide to speak in a small still voice.

7. Have an attitude of patience: Heb 10:35-39; Isaiah 28:16. Do not force yourself to hear what God is not saying.

8. Soak in and meditate on the word of God: Ps 119:105

9. Pay attention to Godly leaders over you: 1 Sam 3:9, don’t look down on them. Samuel would not have known that it was God calling him.

10. Obey previous instructions: Mark 4:24b – if you have not harkened to a previous instruction, you may not hear the next move of God

11. Surrender your life to Jesus: John 10:14 –“…. I am the good Shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine” John 10:25-30

Conclusion:

If it is God leading you, you can never miss the mark. Ask God for grace to understand the mind of God and be guided in the right direction. If you think you have gone far in the wrong direction and refuse to turn back, you will only end in the wrong destination!!

“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. – Matt 7:13-14

Song: Give me grace to follow, abundant grace to follow, I need your grace to follow, your grace is enough for me

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

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To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo.

Importance of divine leading in decision-making

Jabez: A Lesson on Perseverance and Faith

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Prayer

Jabez

OPENING PRAYER: Father please delete from my destiny evil program and handwriting of sorrow in Jesus Christ Mighty Name I pray! Amen.

MEMORY VERSE: “And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” – 1 Chronicles 4:9 (KJV)

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (KJV)

9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

There is no mountain, human obstacles, family evil pronouncement, Almighty God cannot pull down or address but the factor to get it done is recorded in Matthew. 11:12 i.e being violent. Jacob wrestled with God until his destiny which was plagued with curses was divinely visited and corrected. To become honourable, be ready to enforce your liberty.

The solution to one’s situation begins with positive reaction to change it.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: WHO IS JABEZ?

Jabez was from the tribe of Judah (praise) but was living in sorrow. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10.

At the beginning of his life, his mother commissioned him to life of sorrow. 1 Chronicles 4:9

He rejected evil spoken to his destiny by his mother.

Hard time, life of struggles, reproach continued in his life until he (Jabez) reacted.

Jabez initiated the process of solution for himself by calling on Almighty God for intervention. Jeremiah 33:3.

He told God what he wanted:

1) God to bless him.

2) God to enlarge his coast i.e prosper his work.

3) God to keep him from all evil and disasters.

4) God to delete from his life things that is causing him to grieved.

He refused to accept defeat. Numbers 14:28

He quit the sorry state and delivered his generation from unknown embargo.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: YOUR INPUTS TO GREATNESS IS REQUIRED.

What are the inputs?

Have perfect relationship with Almighty God.
Be determined to succeed, never receive “no” for an answer.
Go to the source of your problems and address it. 2 Kings 2:19-22.
Be prayerful. Mark 9:29
Obedience will sustain your greatness. 1 Samuel 15:18-22.
Maintain your stand with God, keep on lane, and remain focused till the victory is won.
Self-control and discipline is required. Genesis 49:5

SUMMARY: Christians should always be ready to reclaim everything belonging to them.

CONCLUSION: Everyone created by God has mandate of walking in dominion, though there are adversaries to contend with, from immediate family to extended family members, neighbourhood, working place, e.t.c. This is the reason Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 16:9, that great and effectual doors are opened but there are adversaries to contend with. Fight for your destiny!

PRAYER POINTS

Father, destroy every power that has commissioned my life to sorrow in Jesus Christ Name! Amen.
I reject evil spoken word issued against my destiny in Jesus Christ Name! Amen.
Covenant that brought hard time, life of struggles, reproach to me is destroyed in Jesus Christ Name! Amen.
Father, initiate process of solution and intervention for my destiny in Jesus Christ Name! Amen.
Father, terminate programme of downward journey in my life in Jesus Christ Name! Amen.

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