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Politics / Re: How EndBadGovernance Protest Cost DSS, NIA Bosses Their Jobs by Btruth: 6:10am On Aug 31
Like seriously? 😦
Family / Re: We’ve All Done This Once Or Twice In Our Lives (Photo) by Btruth: 3:30am On Aug 31
OgaTheTop2:
Don't mind me jare😀
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Religion / A Father's Blessing (1) by Btruth: 3:30am On Aug 31
A Father’s Blessing (1)

Sat, 31 Aug 2024

‘By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.’ Hebrews 11:20

Every child needs their father’s blessing, and every father should speak words of blessing to them. When Isaac blessed his sons he was speaking with divinely given authority, not out of sentiment or favouritism. By Hebrew custom a father’s blessing had these ingredients:

1) A meaningful touch. ‘Jacob went close to his father Isaac who touched him… Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come here, my son, and kiss me.”’ (Genesis 27:22, 26 NIV) A father’s blessing included the laying on of hands, a kiss, and an embrace of love and acceptance. Jesus also knew the importance of this: ‘He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them and blessed them.’ (Mark 10:16 NIV) And such expressions of love still bless your children’s hearts when they get them from you, Dad.

2) Words of affection. Before blessing Jacob, his father Isaac said to him, ‘Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the Lord has blessed.’ (Genesis 27:27 NIV) To a city dweller these words might bring a puzzled look, but not to Isaac’s boys. Isaac, who loved nature, was saying, ‘That’s my boy—a country boy, a hunter, a man’s man like his dad!’ He couldn’t have spoken more affirming words to his sons. Dad, make sure your words aren’t demeaning or insensitive; speak words that say, ‘I love you, I believe in you, I’m proud of you, and I’ll always be here for you.’
Family / Re: We’ve All Done This Once Or Twice In Our Lives (Photo) by Btruth: 5:33pm On Aug 30
OgaTheTop2:
Uncountable times....especially when I was looking for naira notes my dad must have kept somewhere. My paale stingy die cheesy
😁😁😁.....bad pikin you be too.
Religion / Always Be Open-minded (2) by Btruth: 5:40am On Aug 30
Always be open-minded (2)

Fri, 30 Aug 2024

‘They received the word with all readiness.’ Acts 17:11

Here is a tale of two cities:

1) Thessalonica rejected the truth. ‘Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures … saying, “This Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ” … But the Jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar and attacked the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people’ (Acts 17:2-3, 5 NKJV).

2) Berea received the truth. ‘Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men’ (Acts 17:10-12 NKJV).

This is not just a tale of two cities but two mindsets. An open mindset and a closed mindset. A closed mindset says, ‘I believe I know all there is to know about this subject’, and an open mindset says, ‘I’m grateful for what I know, but I believe there is more to know’. But a word of caution! Just because a speaker says something doesn’t mean you should accept it without question. A leader who seeks to honour God won’t be offended when you question what they say. The Bereans ‘received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so’. Whose teachings were they checking out? Paul’s, the author of half the New Testament! So, the word for today is—always be open-minded.

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Politics / Re: Agony In South East As Kidnappers Lay Siege To Communities by Btruth: 2:47pm On Aug 29
Won't the South East governors come together and bring back another version of BAKASSI BOYS so? 🤔

The wahala in South East is so enormous now. God help them.
Religion / Always Be Open-minded (1) by Btruth: 6:29am On Aug 29
Always be open-minded (1)

Thu, 29 Aug 2024

‘When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction.’ Proverbs 24:32

King Solomon is considered one of the wisest men who ever lived. He wrote three books in the Bible and is quoted regularly. And he was a lifetime learner and seeker of truth. ‘When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction.’ (Proverbs 24:32 NKJV) Note the words ‘I considered it well’. That should be your fixed attitude in life. God’s plan for you is to keep learning, changing, growing, and maturing until you draw your last breath. And that means always being open-minded. Consider the Pharisees. They were 100 per cent committed to their belief system. They were also the best-educated people in society. Yet they resisted Jesus and the truth He shared at every turn. Why? For three very common reasons:

1) Pride: ‘If what Jesus says is right, that makes us wrong.’

2) Security: ‘If we accept what He is teaching, what will happen to our reputation and our income?’

3) Tradition: ‘We have believed and done things this way for generations.’

Can you see where we’re going with this line of thought? And can you see how it may apply to your life?

One pastor said, ‘It’s good to be saved and sanctified, as long as you are not saved, sanctified, and stuck!’ Spiritual growth requires two things: a hunger for truth, and the humility to acknowledge that you still have more to learn. Those are two qualities that God always honours: ‘The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way’ (Psalm 25:9 NKJV). So always be open-minded.
Religion / Why Does God Choose Weak People To Do His Will? by Btruth: 3:28am On Aug 28
Why does God choose weak people to do His will?

Wed, 28 Aug 2024

‘God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty.’ 1 Corinthians 1:27

Answer: Because the only kind of people God has to work with are weak people! Moses’ relationship with God is described in these remarkable words: ‘So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. …’ (Exodus 33:11 NKJV). So, was Moses perfect? Far from it. He spent the first forty years of his life as a prince in Pharaoh’s palace, and the next forty years as a shepherd living in the wilderness. The Bible speaks about the strains in his marriage and his times of stress and despair.

In The Ten Commandments movie, Moses was played by actor Charlton Heston, who was tall, handsome, and articulate. But Moses was actually a weak, bashful stammerer who couldn’t put two words together without verbally tripping over himself, much less speak in the courts of the most feared dictator on earth. The Bible refers to the Israelites as a ‘congregation’, which made Moses a pastor. And no pastor had more trouble with a congregation than he did. You say, ‘Why bring up Moses’ shortcomings?’ To encourage you! To let you know that your flaws don’t disqualify you and your limitations don’t limit what God can do through you. Paul writes: ‘For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty … that no flesh should glory in His presence’ (1 Corinthians 1:26-27, 29 NKJV).

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Travel / Re: Ibadan Commercial Taxi Driver Wears Wife’s Gown To Work (Photos) by Btruth: 6:04pm On Aug 27
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Politics / Re: 10 Things To Know About Adeola Ajayi, The New DSS Director General by Btruth: 7:09am On Aug 27
Congratulations to him 🎊
Religion / You Are Protected By God by Btruth: 6:23am On Aug 27
You are protected by God

Tue, 27 Aug 2024

‘He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.’ Psalm 91:1

During World War II, Britain built air-raid shelters. Often there were several on the same street. A pastor tells of standing in one when bombs were falling all around. Turning to a man beside him, he asked, ‘How come this shelter is always crowded, and the others are empty?’ He replied, ‘Pastor, we all know that you’re a man of God. And if He is going to save anybody, He will probably save you. That’s why we are in this shelter’. Reflecting on it later, the pastor said, ‘Many of those people didn’t attend church, and the name of Jesus was a swear word in their vocabulary. They wanted His protection, but not His lordship’. Refuse to live that way! Commit your life to God and enjoy His protective care twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, fifty-two weeks a year, for your entire life.

‘He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you’ (Psalm 91:1-7 NKJV).
Sports / Re: Israel Adesanya: Lagos Women Are Runs Girls, Ashawo Kobo Kobo (Video) by Btruth: 3:38pm On Aug 26
Very silly of him to say that.
Celebrities / Re: Sharon Okpamen Dies After Childbirth: 10 Things To Know About The Late Actress by Btruth: 9:53am On Aug 26
lailo:
She is not popular undecided
meaning?

Does death know anyone popular nii? 😭

RIP to her.
Religion / Jesus Wants To Spend Time With You! by Btruth: 4:01am On Aug 26
Jesus wants to spend time with you!

Mon, 26 Aug 2024

‘But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.’ Luke 10:40

Mary and Martha were similar in that they both loved Jesus. But the difference showed up when He visited their home. ‘... Martha opened her home to Him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to Him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”’ (Luke 10:38-42 NIV).

Jesus didn’t say that what Martha was doing was not good. He said that what Mary was doing was better. What was Mary doing? Sitting at His feet, listening to His words, loving and adoring Him. There is a lesson here, particularly for those involved in church work and ministry. Don’t get so involved in the work of the Lord that you fail to get involved with the Lord of the work. American author E.M. Bounds said, ‘To be much alone with God is the secret of knowing Him and of influence with Him’.

If you are not being influenced by God, who or what is influencing you? People? Pressures? Circumstances? If Jesus had come for dinner, He may well have commended Martha and told Mary to get busy in the kitchen. But His priority, before going to the cross, was to spend time with those He loved. Here is a thought that will change your attitude towards prayer: Jesus wants to spend time with you!
Properties / Re: 80s And 90s Wealth: The Iconic Rich Man's Parlour (Photo) by Btruth: 8:13pm On Aug 25
Righteousness2:
Thats life for you.
Vanity upon Vanity all is vanity!
What many killed themselves for in those days is a load of scrap today.

Listen! Everything we own and see around, they do not really Matter.
All the great Mansions, posh automobiles and so on that we own and want to acquire by all means, they do not really matter.
Nobody will take a pin From here to Eternity.
We came Here Na.ked, we will leave here Nak.ed.

Do not kill yourself because you want to acquire this or that or because you dont have this or that.
Handle the things of this life with Very Light Hands else they will deceive you, destroy you and land you in Hell.

Strive to get What really Matters.
The Genuie Salvation of your soul is what really Matters. It is Only available through JESUS CHRIST.
Thank you Pastor 🙏

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Sports / Re: Chelsea FC: Shut Your Mouth, Show Respect - Nico Jackson Replies Mikel Obi by Btruth: 8:09pm On Aug 25
Afonjatijati:
Useless club filled with touts whether ex players, current players or fans.


Spits*
dirty mouth like yours too dey talk, a bi? 🤔

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Politics / Re: 13 Private Jets, VP, 10 Govs For Taraba Gov’s Daughter’s Wedding by Btruth: 4:32pm On Aug 25
SadiqBabaSani:
When will Tinubu daughter get married
Which of them? 😆

Iyaloja? 🤔
Religion / What Have You Promised God? by Btruth: 4:10am On Aug 25
What have you promised God?

Sun, 25 Aug 2024

‘And you will pay your vows.’ Job 22:27

When God makes a promise to us, we have every right to expect Him to keep it. And when we make God a promise, He has every right to expect us to keep it. ‘You will make your prayer to Him, He will hear you, And you will pay your vows. You will also declare a thing, And it will be established for you; So light will shine on your ways’ (Job 22:27-28 NKJV). This Scripture could be your doorway to blessing and a key to the breakthrough you have been praying for. Go back and revisit the promises you have made to God. Why? Because He wants you to feel confident towards Him. ‘Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence towards God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight’ (1 John 3:21-22 NKJV). No more excuses. Accept responsibility for what you are and what you can become.

Dare to pray: ‘Disturb me, Lord, when my dreams come true, only because I dreamed too small. Disturb me when I arrive safely, only because I sailed too close to the shore. Disturb me when the things I have gained cause me to lose my thirst for more of you. Disturb me when I have acquired success, only to lose my desire for excellence. Disturb me when I give up too soon and settle too far short of the goals you have set for my life’ (Author Unknown). In order to go forward, you may have to go back and make things right between you and the Lord. If so, do it!
Food / Re: ₦1000 Suya I Bought Yesterday (photo) by Btruth: 6:25pm On Aug 24
MrCork:


why dint u put ketchup on it? angry
ketchup ba wo nii? 🤷
Religion / It's A New Day For You by Btruth: 6:20am On Aug 24
It’s a new day for you

Sat, 24 Aug 2024

‘Behold, I will do a new thing.’ Isaiah 43:19

Don’t allow the pain of your past to blur your vision and steal the blessing God has in store for you in the future. God says, ‘Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, …’ (Isaiah 43:18-19 NKJV). If you have been wounded by old relationships, God has new ones waiting for you. ‘Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons”’ (1 Samuel 16:1 NKJV). Grieving your losses is healthy. But when you get stuck in the past, it’s always at the expense of the future. There comes a time when you must stop talking about what cannot be changed. Plus, if you keep treating your friends to a history lesson, you will lose them, because your words are creating a climate that’s uncomfortable for them to be in.

God’s solution to pain is purpose. God’s solution to old wounds is a commitment to walk in love. British psychiatrist Dr Colin Murray Parkes said, ‘Grief is … the price we pay for love.’ Those we love most can hurt us most. ‘Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, …“seventy times seven”’ (Matthew 18:21-22 NKJV). To recover your peace and joy, you must forgive and keep on forgiving until the past loses its hold on you. When that happens, it’s a new day for you!
Religion / Could The Lord Call On You? by Btruth: 5:45am On Aug 23
Could the Lord call on you?

Fri, 23 Aug 2024

‘The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered.’ Acts 9:10

Why did God use Ananias to lead Saul of Tarsus to Christ? Because he was the right man, in the right place, at the right time, with the right message, and the right attitude. ‘In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Yes, Lord,” he answered. The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying …” Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, … has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit”’ (Acts 9:10-11, 17 NIV).

If God needed you to do something for Him, would you be ready? Would you be willing? This was not an easy assignment because Saul was notorious for imprisoning Christians and putting them to death. But when God told Ananias, ‘… “Go! This man is My chosen instrument to proclaim My name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.’ (Acts 9:15 NIV), he trusted God and went. Note the words ‘… Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul”’. Ananias had every right to fear Saul and even resent him. Yet he called him ‘brother’. Ananias acknowledged an old foe as now being part of God’s redeemed family. And you must learn to do that too. When God calls someone His child, you must love them, accept them, and treat them as your brother or sister in Christ. So, let’s go back to the question: if God needed you to do something for Him today, would you be ready? You can be. And you need to be.
Foreign Affairs / Re: Israel Faces Collapse 'in Less Than A Year' If War Continues: Retired General by Btruth: 7:59pm On Aug 22
Prophet of doom.
Food / Re: See #500 Pepper Soup In Kaduna (video/pictures) by Btruth: 11:50am On Aug 22
...how much can they way-bill this to Lagos? 😁😁😁. At least, I need 2 plates.
Religion / Be Aware Of Satan's Schemes by Btruth: 6:10am On Aug 22
Be aware of Satan’s schemes

Thu, 22 Aug 2024

‘In order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.’ 2 Corinthians 2:11

Walking in spiritual victory calls for understanding Satan’s schemes. Here are some points at which you’re particularly vulnerable: when you feel up, when you feel down, when you’re alone, when you’re exhausted, and when you have experienced loss. There is no such thing as fair play with the devil. If you give him an inch, he will take a mile. If you give him an entry point into your life, he will use it against you. Notice the two occasions on which Satan attacked Jesus.

First, at His birth. Herod put out an order to kill every Jewish boy under the age of two. That’s why as a new believer, you must develop the daily habits of prayer, Bible reading, and fellowshipping with those who can strengthen you in your walk with God.

Second, on the threshold of His ministry. For forty days, Jesus did battle with Satan in the wilderness. Why did the struggle last so long? It was over His future. ‘Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time. Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region’ (Luke 4:13-14 NKJV).

Attack is a sign of respect; it means Satan has discerned your potential. And the level of his attack is an indication of the level of blessing God has in store for you on the other side of it. So instead of being discouraged about the battle, see it as a sign from God that your best days are ahead of you.
Religion / When Choosing A Mentor (2) by Btruth: 2:50am On Aug 21
When choosing a mentor (2)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024

‘Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom.’ Proverbs 4:7

A pastor shares this: ‘The process of growing with the help of a mentor usually follows this pattern: it begins with awareness. You realise that you need help and that following yourself is not a viable option for effective personal growth. When a person comes to such a realisation, one of two things can happen. The first is that the person’s pride swells up, and he cannot bring himself to ask another person for advice … The other reaction to awareness is to humble yourself and say, “I need your help.” That decision not only leads to greater knowledge, but it also often develops maturity in you. It also reinforces that people need one another—not just when they’re young and starting out, but their entire lives …

The mentors you take advice from help to shape you. If you spend your time with people who subtract from you, who belittle you or undervalue you, then every step forward that you attempt to take will be difficult. But if you find wise leaders, good role models, and positive friends, you will find that they speed you on your journey. No matter who you are, what you have accomplished, how low or how high your life has taken you, you can benefit from having a mentor. If you’ve never had one, you have no idea how much it can improve your life. If you have had mentors, then you already know—and you should start passing it on by becoming a mentor to others. Because you know that it’s hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow.’ So, ‘get wisdom’, and share it with those who need it.
Religion / When Choosing A Mentor (1) by Btruth: 7:17am On Aug 20
When choosing a mentor (1)

Tue, 20 Aug 2024

‘Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still.’ Proverbs 9:9

The further you go in the pursuit of your potential, the more ground you will have to break. This is where you can benefit from the experience of others. As the Chinese proverb says, ‘To know the road ahead, ask those coming back’. In picking a mentor, look for two things:

1) Someone who possesses wisdom. The understanding, experience, and wisdom of mentors help us to solve problems we would have a hard time handling on our own. Wise people often use just a few words to help us learn and develop. They open our eyes to worlds we might not otherwise see. They help us navigate difficult situations. They enable us to see opportunities we would otherwise miss. They make us wiser than our years and experience.

2) Someone who provides friendship and support. Jesus told those He mentored, ‘… “I will never leave you nor forsake you”’ (Hebrews 13:5 NKJV). The first question most followers want to know of a mentor is, ‘Do you care for me?’ The reason for this question is obvious. Who wants to be guided by a person who isn’t interested in them? Selfish people will assist you only insofar as it advances their own agenda. Good mentors provide friendship and support, unselfishly working to help you reach your potential. Knowledge without support is sterile. Advice without friendship feels cold. Candour without care is harsh. But when you are being helped by a person who cares for you, it is emotionally fulfilling. Development comes from both the head and the heart. And only caring people are glad to share both with you.
Religion / Live In The Light (3) by Btruth: 7:29am On Aug 19
Live in the light (3)

Mon, 19 Aug 2024

‘You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.’ Matthew 5:14

Jesus said, ‘You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. … Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven’ (Matthew 5:14, 16 NKJV). The pastor continues to explain: ‘If you are a follower of Christ, you should also be light amidst the darkness. Your job is to let Jesus shine in and through you so that those living in the dark will find the light as well. That’s why it’s not enough just to shine. Light is only useful when it encounters the darkness. The place to shine your light and show your light and share your light, is not inside the church, but outside the church. Jesus tells us to do what He did: go find dark places and start shining …You don’t have to ask people to look at you when you turn on a light in a dark room. Their heads will turn instinctively.

1) You play sports, and you begin playing for and with your teammates. You are a light in the darkness.

2) You live in a neighbourhood filled with unbelievers and begin performing acts of service for others in Jesus’ name. You are a light in the darkness.

3) You are the conspicuous Christian in your office, displaying virtue in an atmosphere of selfishness. You are a light in the darkness.

Jesus called us to find people in dark places and to move towards those who need Him. As it turns out, escaping from darkness is as easy as turning on the light.’ Remember the children’s song: ‘This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.’ That’s what God has called you to do.
Religion / Live In The Light (2) by Btruth: 6:03am On Aug 18
Live in the light (2)

Sun, 18 Aug 2024

‘While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.’ John 12:36

The pastor continues: ‘Light is one of the things we often take for granted … We could not live without it. Plants are necessary for the existence of mankind. The entire human species and all animal life are dependent on plants for survival. Plants provide all the essential amino acids and most of the vitamins necessary for health through a light process known as photosynthesis. Plants also produce the oxygen we need to breathe. And plants must have light to grow. What is true in the physical world is true in the spiritual world. Physical life is impossible without physical light, and spiritual life is impossible without spiritual light … How do you dispel the darkness? … Would you sit down on a couch and feel sorry for yourself? Would you take a broom and try to sweep the darkness away? Would you try to shovel or vacuum the darkness out? There is only one solution to such a quandary; turn on the light.’

That’s what you do when you commit your life to Christ—you turn on the light. Then you obey His teachings, follow His instructions and spend time alone with Him in prayer. When you turn to Him during the dark times in your life, you’ll discover His promise to be true when He said: ‘“… I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life"’ (John 8:12 NKJV). And not only that, but you also begin to reflect that light to others: ‘"… believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” …’ (John 12:36 NKJV)
Religion / Live In The Light (1) by Btruth: 5:21am On Aug 17
Live in the light (1)

Sat, 17 Aug 2024

‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.’ John 8:12

A pastor wrote: ‘Have you ever heard the term achluophobia? It is the fear of darkness … Being in complete darkness is unnerving. It induces a sense of helplessness. And yet physical darkness is nothing compared to emotional, relational, and spiritual darkness.’ Today you may feel like you’re in a dark place with no way out: ‘My girlfriend left me for another man’. Or ‘I’m probably heading towards divorce. My husband has been cheating on me.’ Or ‘I’m depressed and cry for no reason. When will these feelings go away?’ Or ‘I’m wrestling with a terrible illness, and I’m basically housebound. I am in a dark place and need help.’ If that’s your story, there is help, and there is hope. Jesus said, ‘…"I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."’ (John 8:12 NKJV)

If you’re willing to turn to Him today, you will discover that He can illuminate your path and show you the way out of the darkness you’re in. When you turn on the light, darkness has to leave. And Jesus is the light that removes our spiritual and emotional darkness. Notice that Jesus didn’t say He is a light, or one among many, but instead the light. He didn’t say He is light just for some, but the light of the world. Regardless of whether you live in Sydney, London, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Toronto, or Timbuktu, Jesus is your answer. If you’re living in darkness, He is inviting you to come to Him and step into the light.
Religion / The Blessing Of Battle by Btruth: 6:33am On Aug 16
The blessings of battle

Fri, 16 Aug 2024

‘Fight the good fight of faith … to which you were also called.’ 1 Timothy 6:12

When you commit your life to Christ, you switch sides. Now you’re up against three things. The world with its pressures, values, and agenda. The flesh, with its impulses and weaknesses. The devil, who is out to defeat you. But God would never allow us to get into a fight we couldn’t win, so let’s consider three blessings of battle.

1) It teaches you to live on high alert. It was when Samson slept that Delilah shaved his head and robbed him of his strength. It was when the servants slept that an enemy sowed weeds among the wheat and threatened their harvest.

2) It’s a sign of spiritual progress. When Israel entered the promised land, thirty-one kings and seven nations had to be conquered. Plus giants! They had to take it one city at a time and one giant at a time. When Jesus becomes Lord of your life, He will address the unsurrendered areas of your life, and He will deal with them one at a time. And the battle will be harder and last longer when it comes to your stubborn areas. You know which ones they are, right? Be encouraged. God won’t give up on you: ‘… He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;’ (Philippians 1:6 NKJV).

3) It’s an indication of your value to God. You are a seed capable of producing a harvest for God. That’s why Satan targets you. He is after the deposit of God that’s within you. So, keep fighting the good fight of faith, knowing that by God’s grace, you will win.

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Religion / God Will Come Through For You by Btruth: 6:17am On Aug 15
God will come through for you

Thu, 15 Aug 2024

‘Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.’ 2 Chronicles 20:12

The heroes in Scripture often found themselves faced with impossible odds and overwhelming situations. Think of Moses standing up to Pharaoh and David standing up to Goliath. Think of King Jehoshaphat facing the overwhelming might of three combined armies determined to destroy his nation. Here is what he said to God: ‘O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.’ (2 Chronicles 20:12 NKJV). Now notice how God answered him: ‘“…Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. … You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you” … Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you”’ (2 Chronicles 20:15, 17 NKJV).

God will never give you a job to do that does not require His strength, His wisdom, His resources, and sometimes His miraculous intervention. Who commanded the disciples to get into the boat and go over to the other side of Galilee? Jesus. What happened? Obeying Him involved going through one of the worst storms of their lives. But as they watched Him still the storm, their faith rose to a new level and prepared them to do greater things for God in the future. So, the word for today is:

1) Position yourself,

2) Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, and

3) ‘Do not fear … go … for the Lord is with you.’
Politics / Re: NNPCL, FIRS, 13 Others Frustrating NASS, Tinubu’s Government – Senate Panel by Btruth: 10:15am On Aug 14
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