We are gods

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Prayer

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We are gods

And the LORD said unto Moses, see, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh; and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.

Exodus 7:1

Read: Exodus 7:1-2

God’s plan for us is that we operate as gods on the earth. Our Lord Jesus Christ attested to this in John 10:34:

Jesus answered them, is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?

Why then do we not see a manifestation of this in the life of many believers? What accounts for this disconnect is the absence or presence of the glory of God! if the glory of God is present in your life, the empowered inner man, created in the likeness of God that is buried in you will spring forth and you will occupy your place of dominion. But if the glory of God is absent, you will live a defeated life like any ordinary man and die like them. Some people will do virtually anything to occupy a political, secular or ecclesiastical position whereas the real position they should strive to occupy – as a god of this world is hardly even considered. But that is where the real power is.

In Bible days, Bible heroes were focused on operating as gods on earth. Take for instance Moses and Aaron. They lived as gods, particularly Moses. In Exodus 7:1-2, God told Moses that He had made him a god to Pharaoh. Who was Pharaoh? At this time, Pharaoh was virtually the ruler of the world. Can you imagine that such a king who was feared above other kings was to see Moses as a god? Even today it is still so. God’s saints have been empowered to be gods to the Pharaohs of this world. However, operating in the light of this revelation depends entirely on them. From the experience of Egypt, there was chaos, fear, trembling and lots of trouble whenever Moses came into the land to see Pharaoh. Can you imagine two men affecting and determining what happens with the administration, economy, security, agriculture, health, movement, food and drink, the lives of families and cattle of the nation of Egypt? And once Moses made a pronouncement to Pharaoh, irrespective of whether he believed it or not, his word was law and bound to happen. You too can control your nation as a god of this world by ensuring you carry God’s presence.

God’s idea of gods is not in inanimate objects being seen as such, but in His children operating fully in His image!

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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God is in our midst

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God is in our midst.

Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”

This goes along with Heb 13:5 “….I will never leave you nor forsake you”, God is in your midst. He is with you every step you take! He is with you in all that you do, you are never alone. He is your friend, comforter and helper in time of need. Call on Him today, in whatever circumstance you find yourself in, He is right there. He will rejoice with you in victories won and will be your strength in victories still to be won.

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Do not be afraid

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Prayer

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Don’t Be Afraid

“Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’ Mark 5:36”

Sometimes what we need is just a word of encouragement, isn’t it?

And God gives a word—to the overwhelmed. To the downcast. To us. He urges, “Don’t’ be afraid; just believe.”

Believe that He can. Believe that He cares. Believe that He comes.

Mark it down. You will never go where God is not. You may be transferred, enlisted, commissioned, or re-assigned….But brand this truth on your heart—Jesus promised, “I am with you always.” Don’t be afraid, just believe!

Make your fear a visitor and not a resident. Hasn’t fear taken enough? Enough smiles? Enough restful nights? Enough exuberant days?

Make it a day changer to meet your fears with faith. Choose to make every day—a great day!

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We are precious in God’s Sight

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Prayer

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We are Precious in God‘s Sight

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.

Isaiah 43:2, NIV

Have your thoughts been similar to these?

God, where have You been?

Why did You let this happen?

I just don’t understand.

Are you overlooking the fact that Jesus has drawn near to you?

Are you blinded to His presence by your own tears?

Are you deafened to His gentle voice by your own accusations?

While God doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we ask Him to, He does promise in His Word that He will be present with us in the midst of our suffering and pain. He said, “Fear not. . . . When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. . . . For I am the Lord, your God . . . your Saviour; . . . you are precious and honoured in my sight, and . . . I love you” (Isa. 43:1-4, NIV).

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Thank You Jesus

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Prayer

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Thank You Jesus

All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is
delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou
therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
Luke 4:6, 7

Jesus didn’t challenge satan’s claim to earthly authority when the
tempter took Him to a high place and showed Him all of the kingdoms of
the earth in a moment of time. He didn’t rebuke satan and call him a
liar on this specific occasion, because the devil really did have a
claim to those kingdoms-Adam gave his planet-ruling authority to satan
through his sin.

Sin instantly separated Adam and Eve from their unbroken fellowship
with God, and mankind took on the nature of death. Satan thought
everybody in the planet was his servant after that day. The nature of
death is in the father, and it passes through the bloodstream to the
child.

What Jesus dealt with was the sinful motive behind the tempter’s claims. Satan really did possess those earthly powers at that time, but
he had no authority to ask anyone to worship him. Jesus instantly
replied with the Word: “Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written,
Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve”
(Luke 4:8).

Prayer for Today

Father,
Thank you for discernment and for power to overcome all temptations
that satan may place in my way. Thank you for your example of knowing
and doing the Word to live in victory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Think on These Things

* John 8:44
* Revelation 22:8

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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The Power Of Communion

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Prayer

The Power Of Communion
by Pastor Dony McGuire & Dr. Paul Graden

Last month, Dr. Paul Graden brought us a wonderful teaching at our Sunday Worship Celebration on the concepts and power of communion. He shared a somewhat lost principle of the early church, in that they shared communion daily, often multiple times a day, in their homes with those who were coming into “the faith” as well as those who were already in “the faith.” I’ve taken some of his teachings and broken them down in an attempt to awaken us to some fresh realities about this all-important ordinance of our faith.

In that time, communion typically took place prior to a meal and was preceded by a “blessing,” much like Jesus blessed the bread before He broke it at the Last Supper. The apostles devoted themselves to this (Acts 2:42). They did this daily in homes (Acts 2:46). We see the Apostle Paul practicing this also (Acts 20:11).

It wasn’t until Rome took over the church in 313 AD that communion was restricted to the church and the requirement for a priest to administer it started. Interestingly enough, they allowed the “blessing” to remain at home, which we now call “grace.” Before Rome banned communion at home, there were hardly any records of sick or infirmed people in the church. The only reason a “Christian” suffered illness was because they did not understand what communion was really about. This is clearly recorded in 1 Cor 11:28-32.

The church had been instructed to walk in love (1 Cor 13), but they had failed to repent to one another. Thus, some were receiving communion in an unworthy manner. The result was that many were weak and sick, and many died. All because they did not discern the Lord’s Body! The Corinthians missed Paul’s point. We can learn from their misjudgment and heed Paul’s advice by understanding what communion is about and starting off by judging ourselves first, bringing our failings to God, repenting, receiving forgiveness and moving forward.

Communion is paralleled with the Israelites preparation for the Exodus. They slaughtered a lamb and its blood was applied to the doorpost to protect the firstborn son from death. This was a typology of Jesus’ blood that would protect us from death, as He promised us eternal life if we partake of communion (John 6:53-54). Then the Israelites were instructed to eat the flesh of the lamb. The next morning, millions of them left Egypt and not a single one of them were sick or feeble! They continued taking communion daily by eating of the “manna” (bread) that was supernaturally provided by God.

Similarly, Jesus instructs us to eat of His flesh and drink His blood (John 6:53-54). In verse 56, Jesus promises that, when we do this, we will continually dwell in Him. Luke described the promise a little differently by describing our dwelling in Him as having our spiritual eyes opened (Luke 24:30-35).

We should keep in mind that communion is not a “magic pill”; it must be combined with faith (Hebrews 11:6). It is a symbol of God’s covenant with us.

God’s grace is allowing us this glimpse “under the hood” through the science of quantum physics. Quantum physics has been called the “Science of Heaven Invading Earth.” The best part is that God’s grace is communicating this complex message in terms that we all can understand. Quantum physicists have discovered so much information that relates to this–too much to briefly share here. But here are a couple of things to chew on:

1. Our DNA produces Bio-Photons, which they describe as a ball of light inside of us and an aura of light particles outside of us. They are controlled by our thoughts and emotions and have the ability to change our molecular structure. So, when we partake of communion, we ingest the bread and juice. Our bodies begin to absorb the elements into our cells and bloodstream. In faith, we believe that the bread and juice become the blood and the body of our Lord Jesus Christ when we partake of these elements. If we can wrap our minds around our faith, then we have to take this a step further and realize this also introduces the very DNA of God into our bodies and changes our DNA to His. When this happens, diseases are healed and wholeness comes. So we should do this daily, and/or as often as we will, and mix it with our faith.

2. Scientists tell us that we literally phase in and out of this physical world 3,500 times per minute. Where are we when we phase out? Ephesians 2:6 tells us that we are seated with Christ in heavenly places. Imagine the simple act of taking communion “by faith” opening our spiritual eyes and allowing us to become aware that we live in heaven and earth simultaneously! Then we will see and hear God clearly and wonderfully. Then we will do as Jesus did and only say what the Father says and do what we see the Father doing (John 5:19).

Yes, I understand how complex these thoughts might seem in context to the way some of us were raised, and I also understand many of us were led to believe quantum physicists and scientists were on the opposite side of the spectrum when it comes to the separation of the church and the world. But many of today’s quantum physicists and scientists are believers also and are looking for answers as to why many in the church seem to be powerless, sick and diseased.

We can accept the words of Jesus “by faith” and believe that when we partake of the elements of communion “by faith,” then we’re ingesting His flesh and His blood into our bodies. I also believe it’s within our ability to comprehend this and then understand because He is God’s Son, we become partakers of the DNA of His Father who is also our Father!!!

WOW!!!

For that reason, I am asking that our church family enter into a season of taking communion daily. Believing that when we do this by faith, we are becoming partakers of the very life of God. No sickness or disease can exist where the life of God exists. It’s our opportunity to step into a new realm of understanding knowing that God the Father is not afraid to share His very life with all of His children.

I am so thankful for the grace of God allowing me to partake of His supernatural Kingdom today and effect the world around me in a powerful way for Jesus. My prayer is that you will join me and we will build a unified church as we truly become the Body of Christ.

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

God of order

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Prayer

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God of Order

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust . . .

–Psalm 18:2

The trouble with our modern thinking is that we have a conception that God is a haphazard God with no set rules of life and salvation. Ask the astronomer if God is a haphazard God. He will tell you that every star moves with precision in its celestial path. Ask the scientist if God is a haphazard God. He will tell you that His formulas and equations are fixed, and that to ignore the laws of science would be a fool’s folly. If the laws in the material realm are so fixed and exact, is it reasonable that God could afford to be haphazard in the spiritual realm, where eternal destinies of souls are at stake? Just as God has equations and rules in the material realm, God has equations and rules in the spiritual.

Prayer for the day

Thank You, God, for Your absolute divine order. Amid confusion, it brings me hope and perfect peace.

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Gossip

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Prayer

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Gossip

Troublemakers listen to troublemakers…(Proverbs 17:4)

The moment somebody begins to gossip stop them and ask, “Why do I need to know this? Have you talked to the person you’re talking about? Wise up; people who gossip can’t be trusted! The Bible says that when you listen to gossip you are a troublemaker: “Troublemakers listen to troublemakers.” And Jude adds: “These are the people who divide you, people whose thoughts are only of this world….” (Jude v 19). Those are serious charges. And the internet has only made the problem worse because now you can spread gossip faster and wider, and remain anonymous while you are doing it. Paul speaks about those who “devour one another…(and your whole fellowship)…” (Galatians 5:15 AMP). He says they should be avoided and disciple. When was the last time you saw that happen in church? Solomon said, “A gossip reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a babbler” (Proverbs 20:19). In other words, KEEP CLEAR OF THEM! The quickest way to end gossip is to confront those who are spreading it. The church is not a “Tell all” television show where we expose people and hang out their dirty lien for all the world to see. Quite the opposite: “Fire goes out for lack of fuel, and tensions disappear when gossip stops” (Proverbs 26:20 TLB). Jesus taught us how to deal with personal difficulties when they arise:

Work it out between the two of you.
If he/she won’t listen, take one or two others along
If he/she still won’t listen, tell the church leadership

(Matthew 18:15-17 TM). That’s Christ’s way, and it must be our way too.

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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When God calls you

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Prayer

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When God calls you

If you think you’re not qualified to be used by God, start changing the way you think! When Elijah called Elisha he was ploughing. When Jesus called Peter, he was fishing. To follow God, Elisha had to leave farming and Peter had to leave fishing. Can you imagine a disciple’s wife saying, “How are we going to pay the bills?”Following God is like stepping out on tissue paper and discovering solid rock underneath. But you’ll never discover the rock unless you’re willing to step onto the tissue paper. When God asks you to walk away from a security base that’s been part of your life, you take your talents with you. Matthew, an accountant, took his pen and wrote the first book of the New Testament. When David went to Saul’s palace he took his harp, and went on to write psalms we still sing today. That’s why it’s important o know that it’s God who’s calling you, and to have it confirmed by trusted leadership. If you run before the starter fires the gun you’ll be disqualified from the race. When God calls you, keep these four things in mind:

There’s a price to be paid. If you’re willing to pay it you can have God’s best
There’s a path to be walked. Each step is a step of faith.
There are principles to be observed. You’ve got to do God’s Will, God’s way, in order to be blessed.
There’s a promise to sustain you…..Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9)

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Be Fruitful

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Prayer

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Be fruitful

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3

Part of the characteristics of a living thing is reproduction and growth. A christen reproduces by winning souls and ought to grow in fellowship with and in service to the LORD. This is what it means to bear fruits. The Lord is not happy with any part of His body that bears no fruit; He says such will eventually be cut off (John 15:2). But the Lord does not desire for any part of His to be cut off hence he sends this warning: Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die. For I have not found thy works perfect before God. (Revelation 3:2)

One way you can strengthen the good things that are fast dying in your life or ministry is by evangelism. Many complain today that miracles are not happening in their ministry. How will they when you do not go out? If you do not go, they will not follow. Your potentials in the miraculous can never be fully realised until Heaven is satisfied that you have obeyed the Master’s last command – Go!

Another way you can strengthen the things that are about to die is by giving. You may say you cannot play an active part in giving because of financial handicap; but you can give other things – Time, Intellect, Voice, Hands, Legs, Energy, Your Whole Self, etc. however, lay a solid foundation of service and giving. You will surely reap! What is that good thing that is about to die? Fire it with zeal, more commitment and dedication today.

Ask God for grace to serve Him acceptably. Have you met your evangelism target for this quarter? Ensure this before the quarter ends.

God bless Us! Amen!

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Every good thing in your life is a gift from God

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Every good thing in your life is a gift from God.

James 1:16,17 “Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

Do not believe the lie of the devil. God is a good God and He does not want to harm you. He may allow certain things to come into your life that are uncomfortable and challenging but He will always give you the strength to overcome every problem. You need to be firm in the knowledge that God cares for you and that every good thing in your life is a gift from Him.

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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We are not saved by our good works, but saved in order to do good works

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We are not saved by our good works, but saved in order to do good works

Acts 16:14-15

“Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul. And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” So she persuaded us.”
NKJV

As we see in Acts 16, Lydia was not saved by good works, but saved in order to do good works.

Once saved, Lydia began to fellowship with other Christians. You see, it is the responsibility of every Christian to be in fellowship with other Christians. Fellowship helps you in your faith, and it will help other believers in their faith.

The author of Hebrews says, “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching” Hebrews 10:24-25 NKJV.

The word used for ‘stir up’ also means to ‘provoke’. It is like going to the dentist…stay with me here. When you go for a check-up, the dentist uses a sharp tool to poke around at your teeth, right? It is not until he pokes the one tooth that makes you jump that you discover you’ve got a cavity. Once you know that you have a problem with your tooth, you can take steps to fix it. It’s not pleasant, but it’s necessary as it keeps a small problem from turning into a big problem.

Interaction with other believers may not always be comfortable. Someone may see our sore spots – areas where we are weak or where we fail to glorify God. We may even get ‘poked’ in those spots. Sometimes we are not aware of the sore spot and the ‘poking’ brings to our attention the need to repent and change. Other times we are covering up the sore spot, and it takes encouragement from a brother or sister for us to make a change. Now, I’m not saying that you should nitpick all your friends until you find something wrong that you can point out to them – not at all! Rather, it’s a natural part of fellowship with other believers. Solomon put it this way:

Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, a friend sharpens a friend.” NLT

When you grind two pieces of iron together, you may get sparks, but it’s not just one piece of iron that is sharpened; both pieces benefit from the process. Don’t ignore this vital part of your Christian walk! I’m probably poking someone in a sore spot right now (poke!).

Life Lesson: We should fellowship or hang out with people in the church.

Dear Father,
Thank You for loving me. Thank You that I am not alone in this Christian walk. Please forgive me for the times when I have neglected fellowship. Please give me a desire to fellowship with my family in Christ. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Praying in tongues refreshes and renews us

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Prayer

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Praying in tongues refreshes and renews us

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16)

You can be renewed every day by the Word of God and through praying in tongues. This spiritual renewal and refreshing is what keeps you afloat with joy, even in the midst of challenging situations. Christianity is living in God’s rest (Hebrew 4:10).

Praying in other tongues refreshes your spirit, your soul and your body; never forget that. Thus the next time you feel as though you’re almost overwhelmed or wearied with the hustle and bustle of the day’s activities, take some time to refresh yourself by praying in tongues.

There’s no dryness at all in the lives of those who pray in other tongues, for out of their innermost being flow rivers of living water (John 7:38). No wonder David, talking about this spiritual renewal and refreshing by the Holy Spirit, declared: “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me….who satisfies thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s”. (Psalm 103:1-5).

The eagle is a bird which is renowned for its continuous state of fresh plumage. In the same way, praying in tongues helps keep you continually refreshed vitalized, strengthened and renewed like the eagle.

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for the refreshing and day-to-day renewal that I experience as I speak in other tongues. Like the eagle, I’m transformed and invigorated as I spend quality time speaking in other tongues today, in the Name of Jesus Christ! Amen!

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Trust in the Lord and fear no man, for God is your Helper

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Prayer

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Trust in the Lord and fear no man, for God is your Helper

Proverbs 29:25 says: “The fear of man brings a snare: but whoso puts his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” Sometimes we fear what men can do to us. We should never fear this way because God is greater than man. Man does not hold your eternity. Man does not even hold your tomorrow. Man does not hold your well-being; only God does. So don’t fear men anymore because God is your helper.

Don’t fear men!

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Our Choices are never free of conflict

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Prayer

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Your Choices are never free from conflict

Galatians 5:17

Many people believe that the end justifies the means. They say it is acceptable to compromise God‘s standards to get ahead. But the fact is we always lose when we violate God’s standards of righteousness. However, it is not always easy to do what is right.

I remember when we moved our headquarters from California to Florida. We had been unable to sell or lease some of our property in California. The buildings remained empty, yet every month we still had to make our mortgage payments.

Some successful Christian businessmen counseled me to default and allow the bank to repossess the property. Many businesses do this, and financially we would be far better off. But that would be wrong since we had signed a contract with the bank. We purposed to trust God to help us pay the bills and sell the property in a way that would honor Him.

Five years passed before we finally sold the property. Although making those payments was a financial hardship, God greatly blessed the ministry. Contributions dramatically increased year after year. I believe God blessed us because we ran the ministry His way.

If we had defaulted on our agreement we could have saved a lot of money, but we would have violated our word and our contract. It is never right to do wrong in order to get a chance to do right. Being righteous as God is righteous means making sacrifices and often saying “no” to the easy way out.

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

Culled from: www.discoverGOD.com

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Wealth And Wisdom

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Prayer

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Wealth And Wisdom

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch (Proverbs 11:28)

Wealth is good but to God, there is nothing good in the wealth of a sinner. In fact, wealth obtained through the machinery of sin is an abomination to Him. The sinner’s wisdom cannot save him because rather than sincerely look up to God, he depends on himself and gave himself credit for all his achievements. Nebuchadnezzar is an example in this regard. God’s judgement came on him while he was busy beating his chest and ascribing glory to himself for what God had done (Daniel 4:28-32). Are you taking credit for your exceptional abilities at work, school or ministry? Do you think the reason you have your wife and children is because you are a special breed? No, it is because of God, not you.

If God’s children would fear God and live holy, the wisdom they would get from God will not only give them wealth but also life, with health and safety from evil men and women. It is good to have a spouse but having an evil wife or husband means experiencing hell on earth. That shall not be your portion, in Jesus Christ Name! Amen! Wise people know that riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death (Proverbs 11:4). When God is angry with an individual and decides to bring judgement on that fellow, the wealth of such a person will not be able to deliver him in that instance. Do you trust in your riches? Proverbs 11:28 says you shall be disappointed. If you are trusting in your wealth, singing your own praises over achievements, remember that God will not share His glory with any man! You re what you are today only by God’s grace. Proverbs 4:10 says if you are wise, you will have life in addition to wealth. Holiness brings this life. Living an unholy life could lead to material and spiritual poverty. God wants you to be holy because He is holy. He wants you perfect because He is perfect. If you seek His kingdom first and His righteousness, all the blessings you desire shall be added to you.

Examine yourself and identify areas you are taking credit for excellent performances.

Repent and return the glory to God!

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Prayer

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I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry

Psalm 40:1

Like you, I’ve spent my life waiting – waiting to see a doctor, waiting for my turn to board a plane in a crowded airport terminal, waiting for someone to call, waiting
in a checkout line at the grocery store. Some waits are mundane, some are outright
boring, and some are filled with anxiety. The real question is, what’s happening
within us while we wait? How are we spending our time in that wait?

In that grocery store line, or that airport terminal, or that doctor’s office, are
we spending time with the Lord? So much of our lives are filled with anxieties and
worries, and yet, we have heard so many people say, “I have no time to pray, or
read the Bible. My life is too hectic.” Yet, we all spend so much of our lives waiting
here or there. What if we would choose to spend those waiting times in prayer? What
would happen to us while we wait?

I love Psalm 40:1 that says, “I waited patiently for the Lord and He inclined to
me and heard my cry.” I love it because, just as I wait patiently for the Lord,
the Lord is also patiently waiting for me to call on Him.

Our waiting times in life may just be the time that transforms our lives.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, in these quiet times of waiting in life, I draw near to You in
prayer. Cradle me in Your loving arms as I worship Your Holy name. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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Don’t Tolerate Temptation! Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Prayer

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Don’t Tolerate Temptation! Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

James 4:7, NKJV

Temptation, whether in the form of a serving of birthday cake when you’re fasting or the bed of your neighbor’s spouse, intensifies through toleration. The toleration leads to a preoccupation of thoughts, and it’s not long before we reach out to touch it. At that point, there is almost no turning back.

What temptation have you tolerated, thought about, touched, and toyed with? “It’s just one more glass of wine.” “It’s just a little harmless flirtation.” “It’s just a magazine at the checkout counter.” “It’s just one date.” Watch out! If you tolerate it, think about it, and toy with it, you are just a step away from actually doing it. So . . . instead of tolerating sin, turn from it NOW!

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Spiritual Fitness

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Prayer

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SPIRITUAL FITNESS

Matthew 5:29, “And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast [it] from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not [that] thy whole body should be cast into hell.”

MATTHEW 5:23-30

Is Jesus advocating dismembering of our bodies? Quite the contrary. He is drawing on the universal drive within every person of self preservation to make a point. If you value your body highly enough that you would never sacrifice one of its parts, then you should esteem your spiritual well being much higher.

Ever since the fall of Adam and Eve, man’s priorities have been misplaced. Great effort is put into preserving our physical life while our spiritual condition is often overlooked. It constantly gets put on the “back burner” while we tend to more urgent matters of this life.

Yet our physical bodies are just temporary. If we live 70 years or more, that is just a fraction of a second in the light of eternity. Our spiritual man lives forever. The state in which it exists is determined by choices made in this life.

Therefore, choose to make your spiritual condition your top priority. Spend more time on your spiritual well being than you do your physical well being. You and everyone around you will be eternally grateful that you did.

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