Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Jesus talked a lot about the heart of man like in Mark 4 in the parable of the sower where he talked about a sower going out to sow. The seed is the word of God (Mark 4:14) and those seeds bear fruit (Mark 4:20) And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred. The ground is the heart of man. So, Jesus said words are seeds. And Proverbs 18:21/Pro. 12:14/Pro. 13:2 talks about the fruit of your lips. Fruit is the product of seeds sown. You don't start with fruit you start with seeds and seeds become fruit. Matt 12:33-35 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Notice, both the tree and it's fruit comes out of the seed. So, if the tree and it's fruit comes out of the seed and the seed is in you then where does the fruit come from, out of you. The words that you speak out that produce fruit is only the result of words that have been sown into you. Remember, words are seeds. So, if you don't like the fruit you are producing then sow different word seeds that will produce the fruit you want. Because, the tree and it's fruit comes out of the seeds. Everything comes out of the seed. And the only thing that can come out is what's been put in.

That's why Jesus said, "Take heed what you hear" because what you hear is going into your heart. Proverbs 4:20, 21 my son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. Notice, how you keep something in your heart by keeping it in your eyes and ears. That's why verse 23 says, Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. You guard your heart by guarding the gates to your heart, your ears and eyes. You have to guard not just what you hear, but also what you see. Notice, 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. Notice, you become what you behold. A child that sees the father beat the mother will most likely grow up and beat his wife and so on. Generational curses are a lot of times passed down seeds. Seeds that have been planted from generation to generation. Like, nobody in our family ever goes to college or so in so runs in our family. You keep sowing those seeds and they will continue to produce that fruit. Situations and circumstances can communicate things without speaking. Notice, in Mark 11:14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. That situation communicated something to him. And how you answer is important.

Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (for after all these things do the Gentiles seek for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Notice, he said take no thought saying because understand when you say you're sowing seed. And he said, seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Where is the kingdom of God-Luke 17:20,21: And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. And Jesus told us how it operates, Mark 4:26-28 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 28 for the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. Notice, the kingdom of God operates by sowing seed or by words. So, it's your words that produce fruit. And the best seeds or words is God's word. Look at what God says in Isaiah 55:10,11 for as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

He said his word will not return to him void-without fruit or unable or insufficient to produce effect. And the word returns to him when you speak it. The word always has the power to produce what it says. The word has the ability to override/ overrule the natural, because the word is supernatural. for instance in the natural we need a man and a women to produce a child, but God said Isa. 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. That goes against the natural system of reproduction. But, did a virgin conceive and bear a son, yes. That's why Jesus said, seek ye first the kingdom of God because the word has the power to override any and all natural circumstances and conditions. Abraham and Sarah for instance in Genesis 17:4,5,15 it says, 4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. 5 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. 15 And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be(Abraham means father of a multitude and Sarah means Princess of nations). Now, when God said that Romans 4:19 says, his body was dead and her womb was dead. Notice, they both were in conditions contrary for them to be as God said. So, what did God do He gave them new names or new seeds to sow, since words are seeds. Every man's heart is like soil. Notice, Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. So, your words produce fruit, fruit represents manifestation. Did they become as their names, yes.

But, you have to believe in the word. Romans 4:20 says, He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. And Hebrews 11:11 says, Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. You have to have faith in the word you hear. 2 Chronicles 20:20 Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. But, is not the man it's the word that prospers you. And according to 2 Corinthians 4:13 when you believe you speak, We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak. Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. You make your way prosperous by the word in your mouth, well the word is seed. And Romans 10:8 says, But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach. So, God's method of increase is through seed. 1 Corinthians 3:6,7 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. God's ultimate goal is to get the rights words in your heart. Notice what it says in 1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

So, something had to be planted in you for you to be born again. And how was it planted, by you hearing something. That's why Romans 10:17 says, So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Well, according to 1 Corinthians 3:6,7 hearing is called planting and watering. Why is God's ultimate goal to get the right words in you, because of what He spoke. In Genesis 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. The first thing He said to man was "Be Fruitful" and people have thought that means have babies and it could mean that, but it's not limited to that. You have to remember man is spirit also and not just flesh. Be Fruitful means increase, grow, bring forth. That's why the word relates the heart of man to ground, because God spoke the same thing to both, "Bring Forth." Now, we know on the natural side that if you put a rose seed in the ground and tend to it, water it at some point there will be a physical, manifested representation of what was put in the ground. In Mark 4:22 Jesus said, for there is nothing hid(inwardly), which shall not be manifested(visible). That whole chapter is about sowing seed. What he's saying is you can't hide what's been planted in your heart, because at some point there will be a physical, manifested representation of it and people will see it. You know what's been planted in the ground by what comes out of the ground. If you put something in something will come out. The same thing with the heart of a man if you put something in something will come out.

That's why Jesus said in Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. Every seed produces after it's kind. Notice, what the word calls Jesus in John 1:14 the word made flesh. Jesus was a living, breathing, flesh, blood, and bone manifestation of words. Words given by God, but spoken by man. In 1 John 1:1,2 it reads-That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (for the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us What life was with the Father from the beginning, the word. John 1:1-3: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. So, the life of the word of God was clothed in flesh. But, for the life of the word to be made flesh/manifested it had to be put in seed form and planted in man. All the old testament prophets that spoke of him had that word seed in them. And when that angel came to Mary that was his goal to get the word planted in her heart. That's why he kept talking to her until he knew it was planted. How did he know when it was planted, when she said, "Be it unto me according to your word." Notice, once she said that he took off, mission complete.

Now, in the natural what is a seed-a seed is the substance of a thing. That seed that you can hold in your hand if you put it in the ground it will become the thing itself. The seed/substance of the thing has to go in the ground for the thing to come out. If you put the seed/substance of the thing in the earth at some point the earth will release it and you will see it. Now, on the spiritual side what is faith-Hebrews 11:1 says, it is the substance of things hoped for. So, just like a seed is the substance of something on the natural side, faith is the substance of something on the spiritual side. And that substance when planted in the ground of your heart can become the thing itself. The substance of the thing has to go in the ground of your heart for the thing to come out. That's what Jesus was talking about in Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. That's why Jesus told the woman with the issue of blood, "Your faith has made you whole." The substance of the thing she had inside when spoken became the thing outside/manifested/seen. And if you notice, the same thing with the centurion that said to Jesus, "Speak the word only and my servant shall be healed." And what did Jesus tell him, "As you have believed so be it done unto you." Again the substance of the thing he had inside when spoken became the thing outside/manifested/ seen.

A only planted word didn't manifest Jesus, a word planted and spoken manifested Jesus. But, when the word is in you properly you will speak it. Because the heart and tongue work together and whatever you are filled with will come out. That's what Jesus said, Matt. 12 :34 for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Your tongue can't help but speak what your heart is full of. And that word is what will manifest just like Jesus did. God put in the creation the ability to reproduce after it's kind. We're use to seeing this in the natural, now we have to get use to working it on the spiritual side. Everything brings forth like what it comes from does. Notice, when God created the plants and animals He spoke to the creation to bring them forth. But, when He made man he came out of God the creator. And man was made to function like God Genesis 1:26-28: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Well, how does God bring forth by speaking. Now, understand something has to be in you to bring forth. If you just speaking without the substance of the thing in you there's nothing to bring forth. All you are doing is just speaking and not releasing. There's no substance in your words. That's why the disciples couldn't cast out that devil in Matthew 17. And they asked Jesus why they could not cast him out and he told them, "Because of your unbelief." In other words all you were doing is speaking and not releasing, there was no substance in your words because the substance of the thing was not in you when you spoke. So, there was nothing to bring forth. Words are containers, whatever you speak them out of is in them. You can speak words out of hate and hate is in them. for example Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled. Notice, the root of bitterness, a root comes by seeds sown (Example of complaining about your mate). God speaks out of faith so faith is in them. If there was no faith in them you couldn't get faith out of them. So, when his word is in you his faith is in you. And Jesus is the one who said Mark 11:22,23-And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. (Other translations says, "Have the faith of God." for verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

You really have to watch what goes into your heart because what goes in is what will come out.

1 Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. It's very easy just pray: Dear God- I know I have sinned and I now turn from them and I invite Jesus to come into my heart (Revelation 3:20). He died for my sins and you have raised him from the dead and I now confess that Jesus is my Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9,10). I thank you for saving me, Amen

Wisdom for Destiny Daily Devotional *(24th June, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Operate From Your Real Home

‭John 14:11


Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.

*Message*

God is your Source and is thus your destined true Home. Even Jesus, God the son, left a great pattern for the rest of us when He was about His earthly ministry. While relating with society, He was doing all things from the standpoint of "I am in the Father, and the Father in Me." (John 14:11). His very first recorded sermon started with "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me..." (Luke 4:18).

*He is God who operated from God, and it explains why He was able to achieve 100 percent success in all that pertains to destiny. He was always full of the Holy Spirit, led by the Spirit, and doing His stuff in the power of the Spirit. His submission to the Father and acceptance of the Holy Ghost empowerment has shown how we must be always connected to Heaven every single moment of life on this side of the divide.*

It was Jesus's habit to go worship and pray in private. He receives constant guidance from Heaven to know what to do next. for instance, it was after coming back from a time of prayer that He announced that it was time to go to another city (Mark 1:35-38). In another instance, after prayers, He received light as touching the selection of His Apostles. Make sure you don't take crucial steps without getting enlightenment from your true Home - God


*Prayers*

Nothing is potent enough to distract me from functioning from God every day of my life.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
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‭Luke 4:18

[18] “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;


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MARRIAGE IS NOT A JOKING MATTER, YOUR WIFE OR HUSBAND CAN LEAD YOU TO HELL

Marriage is not a joking matter for a child of God because if you happen to marry the wrong person, he or she can lead you astray and even to hellfire. Therefore, as a true Christian, you cannot afford to joke around with, play with and to be unserious with your dating, courtship and marriage process.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO FIND A TRUE CHRISTIAN HUSBAND OR WIFE?
You may have been told that you should kneel down and pray to God for a good wife or husband and he will give you one. But we know that God is not necessarily a matchmaker, God's priority is not to give you a mere worldly item like a husband or a wife but to give you salvation through the blood of his son.

Therefore, in our honest opinion, we believe that it is highly unlikely that you will find a true Christian husband or wife. We strongly believe that in most cases, true Christians like you and I ignorantly marry children of satan (progeny of lucifer) that deceived us into believing that they are true Christians.

In case you don't know, the satanic kingdom has a separate department in charge of infiltrating the Christian marriage and they will send their evil incarnates to the world in order to marry you and lead you away from God.

These evil incarnates that satan uses have perfected the art of pretending to be Christians so that you can marry them. These evil incarnates even go as far as preaching about judgement and hellfire in order deceive you into marrying them. These evil incarnates may even carry a "Don't go to hell" placard in a busy street in order deceive you into marrying them but yet they are the children of satan.

HOW THE CHILDREN OF SATAN ATTACK YOU IN MARRIAGE

• ADULTERY
If you marry someone from the progeny of lucifer, he or she will definitely commit adultery and cheat on you, but that is the least of your worries.

• LURE YOU INTO PRACTISING ANOTHER FAITH
Your husband or wife who is from the progeny of lucifer may try to lure you away from the Christian faith and lead you into false religions and cults. Deuteronomy 7:3-4 states: Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.for they will turn away thy son from following me that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the Lord be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly.

• DISCOURAGING YOU FROM PRACTISING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
They may also try to discourage you from praying, congregating with Christians, fasting and observing Christian rites.

• PROVOKING YOU TO ANGER AND SIN
Your husband or wife who is from the progeny of lucifer may provoke you to anger and sin. for example, there have been incidents where the progeny of lucifer provoked their partners by openly committing adultery in order to provoke their Christian partners into counter-cheating and by so doing they commit the sin of adultery. They can provoke you even to the point of committing murder and there are people in hell because they committed sin as a result of the provocation of their antichrist partners.

• LURE YOU TO SIN
Your husband or wife who is from the progeny of lucifer may try to lure you into sins like, immoral sexual acts on the marriage bed, immodesty, telling small lies, gossiping about your neighbour, fraud, bribery, corruption, filing false tax returns, cheating and the rest. Therefore we advise you not to join your partner in any form of deceit, corruption, gossip or sin and nether should you perform sinful and immoral sexual acts on your husband or wife.

• BULLYING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Christian woman is more vulnerable here because of the physical strength of the antichrist husband. Since you are the physically weaker woman, your male husband who is from the progeny of lucifer may attempt to use brute force to bully you. for more on this, please read our “LETTER TO THE CHRISTIAN WOMAN” at the end.

• SPYING ON YOU ON BEHALF OF SATAN
As a true Christian, you probably try to flee from satan, but if you marry a person from the progeny of lucifer, then you will become satan’s intimate partner for life. With marriage, satan through your antichrist wife or husband now has an all access “gate pass” to you. With marriage, satan can now spy on you 24/7 and satan will now know your deep inner secrets, routines, prayers points and ambitions.

• OTHER DIABOLICAL REASONS
We strongly believe that there are other diabolical and spiritual reasons why the progeny of lucifer marry Christians.


Culled from the Progeny of Lucifer
www.progenyoflucifer.org

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ABUNDANT LIFE VISION
The Image of God. Part 2 Mark 16:17-18
These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak in new languages. [18]They will be able to handle snakes with safety, and if they drink anything poisonous, it won’t hurt them. They will be able to place their hands on the sick, and they will be healed.” NLT.

Good morning dear friends, I welcome you to the concluding part of the teaching series; the image of God. Last week, I taught that man is a product of the first conversation in the Trinity. Therefore, he is not a product of chance or evolution. God created him for a purpose. Also, man was created to have dominion over all that God had created. I also taught that there is no discrimination in regards to gender and race among the people God created. Lastly, the man created in the image of God is blessed by God to carry out the image of God mandate. He is not empty, the life of God dwells richly in him.

Today, we want to go further in our discussion beyond what we had last week. Image is a depiction or representation of something. When the Bible said we are created in the image of God, it means we are created to look like God which is the origin of our dominion. We have dominion because we look like God, we are Godlike in nature. God created us to have some attributes that he possesses. Therefore, God hold us in high esteem. We do underrate ourselves when we fail to walk in the dominion mandate God has given us.

The creation of men in the image of God is the reason the devil deceived Adam and Eve because he had always wanted what God gave to man. The reason for the fall of the devil is that he wanted to be like God, he wanted to form a parallel government with God. Consequentially, he was cast down from heaven to earth. Isaiah 14:12-17: “How you are fallen from heaven, O shining star, son of the morning! You have been thrown down to the earth, you who destroyed the nations of the world. [13]for you said to yourself, ‘I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above God’s stars. I will preside on the mountain of the gods far away in the north. [14]I will climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High.’ [15]Instead, you will be brought down to the place of the dead, down to its lowest depths. [16]Everyone there will stare at you and ask, ‘Can this be the one who shook the earth and made the kingdoms of the world tremble? [17]Is this the one who destroyed the world and made it into a wasteland? Is this the king who demolished the world’s greatest cities and had no mercy on his prisoners?’ NLT. Therefore, when he saw God give what he wanted to man, He deceived man into sin and he collected what belonged to man through the sin of Adam and Eve. Genesis 3:1-7: The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” [2]“Of course we may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” the woman replied. [3]“It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’” [4]“You won’t die!” the serpent replied to the woman. [5]“God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” [6]The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too. [7]At that moment their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their unclothedness. So they sewed fig leaves together to cover themselves. NLT. By doing so, man became guilty of the sin the devil committed in heaven; the need to be like God.

However, God intended the dominion for man and he reclaimed the mandate through our Lord Jesus Christ who triumphed over death and hell. Thus, the dominion mandate is back in our hands and it is our duty to use it to reveal God. Romans 5:16-19: And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. for Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. [17]for the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. [18]Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. [19]Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous. NLT.
Now, we are the image of God to a world filled with darkness by shining our light in revealing God to the world. That is the reason Jesus called us the light of the world. We are the standard for the world, if they want to know God, all they need is to look at us. Matthew 5:14-16: “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. [15]No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. [16]In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. NLT. We reveal God to you world through our good deeds and love. We do not hate on people, we love them, we do not revenge, we take care of people, both Christians and non-Christians alike. Matthew 5:43-48: “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. [44]But I say, love your enemies! pray for those who persecute you! [45]In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. for he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. [46]If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. [47]If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. [48]But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. NLT. James 2:14-18.

Lastly, we reveal God to the world by the power of God. The God we represent is a powerful God, after we have revealed the love of God through good deeds to the world, we also reveal his power to the world. God has made provision for our empowerment through the Holy Spirit in form of healing, deliverance, miracles, signs and wonders. Mark 16: 17-18. This is the full image of God, that when the world wants to know about God, they look at us and they see a full picture of God through our lives. On this note, if you are reading this and you are yet to give your life to Jesus Christ in order to have an experience of the image of God mandate, I urge you to do so now by saying this prayer wholeheartedly; Lord Jesus, I confess you as my Lord and saviour today, please save me and be my lord and bring me into your fold. Amen. If you have recited the prayer wholeheartedly, I congratulate you and I welcome you to the family of God. Make sure you join a bible believing church as you start your journey in Christ.

God bless you.

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Engr. Tajhdeen Olalekan Ishola, CEO of Yorlek Nigeria Limited, today held a grand housewarming party in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

Engr. Ishola, popularly known as "TeeJay," is a respected grassroots politician from Abeokuta North local government.

The event was attended by prominent political leaders, including Hon. Olumide Osoba, former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tunji Egbetokun, Hon. Bukola Olopade (aka Ozogula), Commissioner for Forestry, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, Commissioner for local government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat and Abeokuta North Apex leader, Hon. Adekunle Adesina.

Others in attendance included the Abeokuta North local government Chairman, Hon. Bayo Ayorinde, Chairman Obafemi Owode LG, Hon. Shina Ogunsola, Hon. Fola Salami, Hon. Tunde Tella. Hon. Babatunde Olaotan, Hon. Adegoke popularly known as Awoso, LG party chairman, Alhaja Faidat Sarumi, Hon. Wale Bello, Hon. Lanre Oyegbola, Hon Kayode Tejuoso, Alhaji Bakai Ajao Okedara, amongst others.

The occasion was a celebration of Engr. Ishola's Eid-El-Kabir and new home located at Laderin Estate in Abeokuta, a symbol of his success and hard work.

Our correspondent reports that the party was filled with music, dance, food, and drinks, creating a joyful atmosphere for all in attendance.


Speaking at the event, Engr. Ishola expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all the party members, political leaders and well-wishers that graced the housewarming celebration.

While speaking about his motivation and significance of the housewarming, he said as an homebody who came from Balogun compound in Mokola, Abeokuta, he always feel so happy to be back home because home sweet home.

According to him "This region values returning home and connecting with one's community, and I'm fortunate that my people are always welcoming."

The event which is a two in one, celebrating Ileya and housewarming, Engr. Ishola said it is a tradition that he has been doing for over ten years.
"Hosting Ileya parties is a tradition for me, one that I've maintained for the last ten years, whether at my family house or now in my new home. It's a continuous celebration that I cherish."

"I have established foundations and organizations that benefit my community. People here know me well and find me accessible. "

"for over a decade, I've been running empowerment programs, especially in Abeokuta North and Ogun State in general."

"The Irorun Movement is a significant part of my foundation. I've never disappointed my people and hold great respect for them. I care for them deeply, like a parent, and I love them all."

"Today, they are here to thank God for guiding their son back home to accomplish a meaningful project. I feel so delighted and pray that good things will continue to bless our home."

As a Muslim, my constant wish is 'Alhamdulillah.' I praise God and thank Him for everything He has done. So, my prayer is simply one of thanksgiving: Alhamdulillah.", Engr. Ishola concluded.

The event was also attended by all party excos, Women leaders, Youth leaders and other political leaders from Abeokuta North local government and Ogun State, making it a gathering of political heavyweights.

I was invited by a chief several years ago to pray for him because he was sick. I asked if he was born again, and he said, “Yes”. This made me happy, and I assured him that he will get well. I prayed, but nothing happened. I sent two of my prayer champions to his house to stay there; they fasted and prayed for him for seven days. Still, the man got worse. Then, I decided to fast and pray for 21 days for the man. That was when God spoke, “son, it is good to fast, but if it is for this man, he will not get well.” I responded, “But this man said he is your son, why don’t you want to heal him?” Then He told me to ask the chief seven questions. The next time I went to visit him, I said, “Chief, God told me to ask you some questions.” He told me to go ahead and ask. Before I finished asking all the questions, he knew that his secrets had been exposed. I thought he would repent so we could pray together for God to heal him, but he told me never to visit him again. Is there anything that you think has been hidden away that you don’t want anyone to find out about? The word of God says in Luke 8:17:

for nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

God knows the secret sins that individuals might have, and if they refuse to confess and repent of them, He can decide to reveal them in such a way that they will be disgraced.

The fact that sin is hidden does not mean that its consequences are also hidden. The word of God is clear, whatsoever you sow, you will reap (Galatians 6:7). Proverbs 11:21 says that no sinner will go unpunished. If you are hiding any sins, my advice to you is that you confess them to God and repent of them immediately to avoid their consequences. We have a great promise from God that if we confess our sins and forsake them, He will forgive us (1 John 1:9), (Proverbs 28:13). If you have secret sins, you have a choice today to either continue in them and suffer their consequences or confess and forsake them so you can have God’s mercy. Choose wisely.
Written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

Yesterday, I started discussing the importance of spending time with children. As parents spend time with their children, they must also spend time with what and whom their children spend time with. Parents should check the apps on their children’s phones to see what they are being exposed to. When they are watching movies or cartoons, they should watch with them to be sure that they are safe for them. They should check the websites they visit and ask them to invite their friends over so they can know the kind of friends they keep. They should visit their schools regularly to know the kind of people their teachers are. Parents should not see anything their children are involved in as too low or immature for them. Whatever or whomever children spend their time with will influence them, and parents must be there to ensure that they are influenced correctly. Solomon, in Proverbs 1:10-16, spoke to his son about the people he should interact with. He knew that even after raising him the right way, other people and things could still influence him negatively.

There are things parents teach their children that the world will try to convince them to compromise on. 2 Corinthians 2:11 tells us not to be ignorant of the enemy’s devices. Parents must pay attention to whatever their children are paying attention to. It will be unwise to teach them and then leave them to the world to corrupt them. Beyond that, parents should occupy their children with godly activities so that they can have things to spend their energy on. They should encourage them to join the workforce in their local assembly as well as Christian book clubs and associations. School activities and excursions are good, but parents must also prioritise spiritual engagements for their children. They shouldn’t ignore their children’s spiritual growth, but rather, they should teach them to build a connection with the Holy Spirit so that they can hear His voice telling them what and what not to do, even in their absence.


If you are a parent, engage your children in conversations to know what they have in their hearts and the things that influence them. Matthew 15:11 says that it is what comes out of a person’s mouth that defiles him or her. Talk to them about anything and everything to hear what they will say and know what is in their hearts.

I pray that you will not fail God over your children, in Jesus’ name.

# ***St. Rainerius***

***St. Rainerius was once the life of every party, but when he discovered the joy of faithfulness, he poured all of his energy into pursuing holiness.

He was born to a good family in Pisa, Italy, in the 1100s. He spent his time as a young adult eating and drinking and socializing--he was a musician, and played through the night at parties.

One day, while performing for a crowd in a castle, he met a monk from a nearby monastery. Rainerius was drawn into conversation with the man, captivated by the witness of his life of prayer and dedication to God. The encounter inspired a profound conversion in Rainerius, and he left his instruments to pursue a life of faithfulness.

Rainerius learned how to conduct a business from his father, who was a merchant, and he built a life around trading with sailors, and would travel between ports to trade. He was successful and earned a lot of money.

His travels took him to the Holy Land (pictured here in a fresco in Pisa) and there he received a sign or vision that convinced him that his wealth was holding him back from giving his life entirely to God. So one day he walked away from it all—he even gave away his shoes. He begged what he needed for food and shelter. His friends mocked him and his parents worried that he had lost his mind, but he had discovered single-minded faithfulness. He stayed in the*** ***Holy Land for seven years, visiting shrines and doing penance, and then he returned to Pisa. ***

***Rainerius became famous for working wonders. Once, he was threatened by wild beasts, but tamed them with the sign of the cross. He met a woman who fed the poor with her bread, and he multiplied her loaves. He cured many people who were sick by using holy water.

He never joined a monastery, though he lived among monks for much of his life. He died in 1160 and is patron saint of Pisa. His relics rest in the reliquary chapel in the Basilica.

St. Rainerius, you were the musician who was inspired to leave the party scene and give your life to God, pray for us!***

***https://faith.nd.edu/s/1210/faith/interior.aspx?sid=1210&gid=609&pgid=15180&cid=30957&ecid=30957&crid=0#:~:text=He%20was%20born%20to%20a,monk%20from%20a%20nearby%20monastery.***

***Born in 1117, the son of prosperous merchants, Rainier enjoyed a wild youth. He loved music and dancing, partying all night with friends, then sleeping all day. But when he was about 23, his aunt introduced him to a wandering monk who persuaded him there was more to life than dissipation and self-indulgence.

St Ranier's change of heart was so dramatic, his parents feared for his sanity. He walked barefoot, ate only on Sundays and Thursdays and drank only water. However after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, he returned in a calmer state and spent the rest of his life living quietly in monasteries and occasionally preaching.

Many healings and conversions are attributed to him. He is the patron saint of Pisa.***

***https://www.indcatholicnews.com/saint/178***

Former Vice President HE Atiku Abubakar led members of the Adamawa Emirate Council in joining the Muslim Ummah at the Yola Prayer Ground for the Eid Kabir prayer. The event, which is a significant Islamic festival marking the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah, saw a large gathering of worshippers united in prayer and reflection.

In a special message personally signed by HE Atiku Abubakar on his social media handle, he wrote;

The message of Eid al-Adha is to remind ourselves of God's commandment to show love to one another and uphold peaceful interpersonal relationships. The essential purpose of that message is that we must put our trust in God Almighty at all times. Even in the face of the current hard times that many Nigerians are passing through, we must never fail to put trust in God and, more importantly, extend compassion and safety to the vulnerable people around us. This means that as we celebrate today, we must ensure that we extend good tidings of support and charity to one another, especially those in difficulty.

As we know that the essence of the celebration today is about a restoration of God’s mercy, it is thus incumbent on government at all levels to take a cue from the divine instruction and make sure that the hardships of the people are minimized. I urge Muslims in Nigeria and across the world to remember their responsibility of being good ambassadors of the religion by living their lives according to the practices and teachings of the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The festivities that we are undertaking today are borne out of the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim and as also exemplified by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is thus our responsibility as Muslims to reflect on their examples in our lives by upholding the threshold of peace at all times. I wish every Muslim family a happy Eid celebration and pray for God’s protection and safety for everyone during and after the celebration. –AA

Atiku Abubakar's presence, along with the dignitaries from the Emirate Council, underscored the importance of community and faith during this holy occasion. The gathering not only highlighted religious devotion but also reinforced the sense of unity and solidarity among the Muslim community in Adamawa State.

Praise GOD

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Covenant Family Day Ministration

GOD is a family-loving Father and has a blessing for families. - Num. 23:8, 20

When GOD blesses, curses are averted. When GOD blesses, struggles are terminated. - Pro. 10:22

The life of Joseph is proof of the modern seal of parental blessings. - Gen. 49:22-26, Ps. 105:17-22

How To Sustain The Blessings of God Over Your Family

1. Be born again

2. Step up to be the Joseph or Esther of your family.

3. Plead the mercy of GOD over your family to break any curse ravaging your family.

4. Enter into a covenant to serve GOD with all your heart.

#CovFamilyDay
#LFCLiveService
#Fortune2024

Every genuine word encounter opens a new chapter.
To all Fathers and would be fathers, Happy Father's Day.No death or mourning of any kind in your families in Jesus name. .You will see your children's childrenCongratulations. 

We have a most elastic destiny in Christ. 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree breakthroughs, all through to 100th degree breakthrough. 
Every siege of stagnation is over in Jesus name. 
Towards Maximizing Our Glorious Destiny in Christ pt3
I am a child of destiny, not a child of circumstance.If this takes root inside you, it will change your life and destiny.‭Proverbs 4:18 KJV‬[18] But the path of the just is as the shining light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.Wake up, there are heights yet unknown GOD is set to take you.
It has been established ‭Romans 8:29-30 KJV‬[29] for whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. [30] Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Justified to be glorified not shamefied. Shame and reproach will not be identified with your family again. 
Every child of GOD is a child of destiny, and that's you.You might be Joseph in Portiphar's house or prison, but you'll soon be in the palace. 
‭Hebrews 12:2 KJV‬[2] looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. You can't see the reality of your future and not behave like it. May your eyes open to see it today.I am a child of destiny, not a child of circumstance. I refuse to live or think like a destitute nor failure. Spiritual understanding of our destiny is what limits every believers destiny. Our destiny is not adventure butvan adventure. The farther we see the higher we fly
Wealth is not an ambition of the believer, it's a discovery of the covenant 
‭Romans 10:12 KJV‬[12] for there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. No difference between the white and black; same GOD.
One thing is to know where you are going, the real thing is how to get there.
2 Things We Look At1. Every believer has a prosperous destiny in Christ; non-begging, surplus one.‭2 Corinthians 8:9 KJV‬[9] for ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. Jesus came down to take us up. ‭Revelation 5:12 KJV‬[12] saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. These are factors that decorate destiny
How to actualize prosperity/riches is Giving; receiving and believing GOD'S Kingdom prosperity plan
Fast to know what to do and Grace to do it! 
‭Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV‬[18] But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. 
Prayer warriors can't pray into prosperity. Fasting warriors can't fast into prosperity Play your covenant part. Giving will always precede receiving ‭2 Corinthians 9:6-8 KJV‬[6] But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. [7] Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. [8] And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 
‭Philippians 4:15 KJV‬[15] Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. 
The reason of stagnation of many is lack of meekness‭
Matthew 5:5 KJV‬[5]  Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
The meeker you are the larger your coast‭Psalm 25:9 KJV‬[9] The meek will he guide in judgment: And the meek will he teach his way. 
Guidance of Scriptures leads to great future‭Job 22:21-25 KJV‬[21] Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee. [22] Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, And lay up his words in thine heart. [23] If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, Thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. [24] Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, And the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks. [25] Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, And thou shalt have plenty of silver.
2. Pacesetting Destiny in Christ I have a pacesetting destiny, I refuse to be grounded.‭John 14:12 KJV‬[12] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 
‭Mark 2:12 KJV‬[12] And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
‭John 17:18 KJV‬[18] As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 
‭Luke 5:26 KJV‬[26] And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day. 


How to Realize This 1. Stay in love with GOD and keep growing in love for HIM.Every true lover is ordained a pacesetter, trailblazer, pathfinder‭1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV‬[9] But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, Neither have entered into the heart of man, The things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
‭Matthew 6:33 KJV‬[33] But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 
‭Psalm 102:15 KJV‬[15] So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, And all the kings of the earth thy glory.
‭1 Kings 3:3 KJV‬[3] And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places. 
Serving GOD is a choice ‭John 21:15 KJV‬[15] So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 
Every true lover is an amazement 
2. Take delight in Kingdom Advancement Endeavors ‭Proverbs 11:30 KJV‬[30] The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that winneth souls is wise.
‭Proverbs 3:35 KJV‬[35] The wise shall inherit glory: But shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Genuine delight, not pretentious pleasureNothing of value is free 
What makes a child of destiny is salvation.
The Characteristics of New Birth
‭Matthew 7:20 KJV‬[20] Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

‭Galatians 5:22-23 KJV‬[22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, [23] meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 
1. Meekness ‭Galatians 5:23 KJV‬ [23] meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 
‭1 Peter 3:4 KJV‬[4] but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 
‭Numbers 12:3 KJV‬[3] (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
No true child of GOD walks in pride ‭Proverbs 16:18 KJV‬[18] Pride goeth before destruction, And an haughty spirit before a fall.
Boast in GOD, not your skills, possessions
‭Deuteronomy 34:10 KJV‬[10] And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face, 

2. Goodness-:doing good as a way of life‭1 Peter 3:13 KJV‬[13] And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 
‭Ephesians 6:8, KJV‬[8] knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. 
‭Psalm 41:1-3 KJV‬[1] Blessed is he that considereth the poor: The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. [2] The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: And thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. [3] The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: Thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
Doing good is good. Those who sow good don't say/see evil. It creates a protective shield around us

3. Liberty from the works of the flesh, which include.I. Carnal comparisons ‭2 Corinthians 10:12 KJV‬[12] for we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 
People become too big and lose their future Keep wishing people ahead, you'll soon get there.Carnal comparisons keeps believers down and depressed. 

II. Strife
‭Ecclesiastes 7:9 KJV‬[9] Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 
‭2 Timothy 2:24 KJV‬[24] And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 
Commit to learning from anointed ministers ‭Jeremiah 3:15 KJV‬[15] and I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. 
‭Hebrews 13:7 KJV‬[7] Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Never answer your critics, keep going- Kenneth Hagin
No attack no defense, keep going - Oswald J Smith.
When you stop learning, you start dying ‭Proverbs 1:5 KJV‬[5] A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Engage in Prayer and Fasting for spiritual illumination in every area of concern‭Isaiah 58:6-8 KJV‬[6]  Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? [7] Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? [8] Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.
DeclarationsGOD is a Family loving FATHERGOD is the Creator of the family institution- ‭Genesis 1:28 KJV‬[28] And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. 
GOD has Blessings for families ‭Numbers 23:20 KJV‬[20] Behold, I have received commandment to bless: And he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.
Curses are averted in Jesus name ‭Numbers 23:8 KJV‬[8] How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? Or how shall I defy, whom the LORD hath not defied?
Struggles are terminated ‭Proverbs 10:22 KJV‬[22] The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.

‭Genesis 49:22-26 KJV‬[22] Joseph is a fruitful bough, Even a fruitful bough by a well; Whose branches run over the wall: [23] The archers have sorely grieved him, And shot at him, and hated him: [24] But his bow abode in strength, And the arms of his hands were made strong By the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (From thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel [25]  Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee; And by the Almighty, who shall bless thee With blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lieth under, Blessings of the breasts, and of the womb: [26] The blessings of thy father Have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors Unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: They shall be on the head of Joseph, And on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.

Prayer

Whatever you recognise as a siege over your family, begin to call them off now in the name of Jesus. Call to God for the rescue of your family.

Anointing Ministration

Your bottles of oil are hereby declared the Holy Anointing Oil.

By this anointing, be enabled to keep doing the things that please God!

Take a shot of the oil and glorify God.

Anointed Declarations

Whatever the enemy has done to buffet your body and your mind shall be flushed out as you take the anointing oil!

I command every chaff planted by the enemy in your inside is consumed with unquenchable fire!

Every shame of the past in your family shall be restored to double glory!

You are leaving this service with a new walk with God!

Your life will not suffer stagnation anymore!

Your enthronement will emerge today!

May God's blessing come upon you today!

Whatever seems like a curse in your family is averted today!

The blessings of today will bring your family above every curse!

Every struggle in your family is terminated!

No negative thing shall be identified with your family!

The days of pity, ups and downs in your family are over!

Whatever carnality has brought upon your life, by the mercy of God, they are declared averted!

Whatever lack of meekness has cost you, the yoke is broken today!

The siege of untimely death is over in your family today!

Any disease in your life is terminated today!

Only a Serious Approach Guarantees A Glorious Result
‭Hebrews 11:6 KJV‬[6] But without faith it is impossible to please HIM: for he that cometh to GOD must believe that HE is, and that HE is a rewarder of them that diligently seek HIM. 

https://www.scrollreport.com/2024/06/we-serve-a-covenant-keeping-god/

Praise GOD
GODSPOWERPROJECT

Celebrating GOD'S Word and People

I am not serving GOD for fun, GOD is committed to certain things to those who serve HIM,

https://www.youtube.com/live/yNZzoo_Fqws?si=2V5h9jDNeVbBpLt1

Thank YOU for YOUR doings in our midst and as individuals, Grace to get serious with YOUR Instructions. I receive it in Jesus name, Grace to engage not officially but Spiritually, Amen.

We Serve A Covenant Keeping GOD
A covenant mentality will always spur consistency in stewardship‭
Matthew 6:33 KJV‬[33] But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD, and HIS righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 

(Bishop David Oyedepo cut his covenant with GOD on Sept/12/1976)
We serve out of love but we are expectant of GOD’S Covenant for delivery‭
Psalm 89:34 KJV‬[34] my covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.
A reward consciousness will usually stimulate tireless engagement in stewardship
‭1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV‬[58] Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

We can not be anymore steadfast than knowing that our labor is not in vain.
By HIS Grace, we belong to the 100fold company of believers, by being sold out to HIS interests in truth and in deeds
‭Luke 19:17 KJV‬[17] And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. 

You cannot reward yourself, nor can I
We Serve A Covenant Keeping GOD, When we are due for Rewards, we shall not be denied
‭Ecclesiastes 11:3 KJV‬[3] If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. 
Until the cloud is full, the rain will not fall. Till we fill our clouds of stewardship with results, the rain will not fall. This cloud-filling endeavor has no timetable. It is the quality of faithful and fruitful engagement that determines when the rain will fall. If your cloud requires 5kg of moist to rain, and you do not fill it within 2 years, the rain will not fall. The rain falls by the result of your engagement. The rain does not fall through efforts made, but by results obtained. You cannot reward yourself, nor can I reward myself.‭
Revelation 22:12 KJV‬[12] And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 

Your Reward is with GOD
Your reward is not with your pastor, minister, and until your result is full, your reward will not come.
Your reward is with GOD, the Faithful ONE, who is no respecter of persons. When you are due, HE will reward. The REWARDER determines when we are due, not the church or seasons.
With this clarity, it becomes easy and self-motivating to get in line.
GOD’S Covenant is eternally binding on all issues, as is the covenant of day and night
‭Psalm 119:89 KJV‬[89] for ever, O LORD, Thy word Is settled in heaven.‭

Revelation 22:12 KJV‬[12] And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 

‭Jeremiah 33:20-21 KJV‬[20] Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season; [21] then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers. ‭

Revelation 5:10 KJV‬[10] and hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 

This GOD abides faithful, HE cannot deny HIMSELF

‭2 Timothy 2:13 KJV‬[13] if we believe not, yet HE abideth faithful: HE cannot deny HIMSELF.

‭Numbers 23:19 KJV‬[19] GOD is not a man, that HE should lie; Neither the son of man, that HE should repent: Hath HE said, and shall HE not do it? Or hath HE spoken, and shall HE not make it good?‭

Hebrews 6:18 KJV‬[18] that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for GOD to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 

You must stay on duty to grow from strength to strength, and glory to glory.
We must pray against fainting in our stewardship.
What makes an all-season winner is the consistency in the pursuit of GOD and the interestsof HIS Kingdom.

Past tense faithfulness holds no present value‭
1 Chronicles 28:6-7 KJV‬[6] And HE said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. [7] Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. 

‭Ezekiel 18:24 KJV‬[24] But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die. 

Solomon originally enjoyed GOD’S Blessings, and later began levying his subjects for sustenance.

GOD is ever counting our faithfulness to determine our next level of rewards.
‭1 Timothy 1:12 KJV‬[12] And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; ‭Proverbs 4:18 KJV‬[18] But the path of the just is as the shining light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

GOD does not count contacts, HE counts converts.
No more casual engagement, but serious passionate engagement.
Grace to keep going and never stop in Jesus name. Amen. 

You are hereby invited to our Midweek Communion Service every Wednesday at 6pm
And our Next Level Banquet Service this Sunday Free transportation (to and fro Canaanland) available at major hubs

Thank You Jesus

Last Week's Exhortation
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Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Natasha distributes rams, fetes Muslim faithful

As part of the preparation for Eid-el-Kabir, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has distributed rams to Central mosques across Kogi Central.

The main central mosques in each of the five local government areas of the senatorial district are identified as the beneficiaries of the largesse.

The lawmaker also felicitated with the Muslim faithful and urged them to use the occasion to promote love, tolerance and pray for sustained peace in the country.

"On this auspicious occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, I extend warm greetings to all Muslims around the world.

"Eid-el-Kabir, a sacred holiday commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, is a powerful reminder of the values of faith, obedience, and selflessness.

"As we celebrate this joyous day, we honour the unwavering dedication of Prophet Ibrahim and the unshakeable trust of his son, Prophet Ismail (Ishmael).

"On this blessed day, I join all Muslim faithful to rejoice in the spirit of unity, compassion, and gratitude. Let's imbibe the principles of peace, love, and service to humanity.

"I wish everyone a joyous Eid-el-Kabir, filled with happiness, peace, and harmony. May this special day bring us closer to our faith, loved ones, and nation at large," she said.

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Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Natasha distributes rams, fetes Muslim faithful

As part of the preparation for Eid-el-Kabir, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has distributed rams to Central mosques across Kogi Central.

The main central mosques in each of the five local government areas of the senatorial district are identified as the beneficiaries of the largesse.

The lawmaker also felicitated with the Muslim faithful and urged them to use the occasion to promote love, tolerance and pray for sustained peace in the country.

"On this auspicious occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, I extend warm greetings to all Muslims around the world.

"Eid-el-Kabir, a sacred holiday commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, is a powerful reminder of the values of faith, obedience, and selflessness.

"As we celebrate this joyous day, we honour the unwavering dedication of Prophet Ibrahim and the unshakeable trust of his son, Prophet Ismail (Ishmael).

"On this blessed day, I join all Muslim faithful to rejoice in the spirit of unity, compassion, and gratitude. Let's imbibe the principles of peace, love, and service to humanity.

"I wish everyone a joyous Eid-el-Kabir, filled with happiness, peace, and harmony. May this special day bring us closer to our faith, loved ones, and nation at large," she said.

Dear Yusef,

There are no words to describe the horrors we have been through these past few months. Last year, we sat around a dinner table as a family of four, making plans for the future. Now it’s just me and you – and our only hope is to survive tomorrow.

I often think back to our family picnic on the beach last summer. Your brother Ismail ran towards the sea and your mother chased after him, both laughing. I sat holding you in the shade and watched them – and I thought to myself: I must be the luckiest man in the world.

But in less than a year, everything has changed.

One day, three months into the war, I went looking for bread. Your brother Ismail had wanted to come too but your mother was sick so I asked him to stay with her. You started to cry and I took you from her arms, hoping to offer some respite. But we returned to find our entire building reduced to rubble after it was hit by an Israeli missile.

You’re too young for any of this, Yusef. At night, you ask me to sing the lullabies your mother sang to put you and Ismail to sleep. But I don’t know all the words. I make up my own funny lines and you giggle.

I’ve always been good at being the funny guy, but you need a father, not a clown. I wonder how long it might take for you to forget your mother and her lullabies. You’ve started asking about her less and less – and don’t cry for her like you used to.

You don’t deserve this, Yusef; no child does.

You should be playing hide and seek with your brother. Instead, you’re crouched here in the dark next to me; hiding from Israeli missiles, seeking protection from the next airstrike.

Every night, I place my hand over your racing heart and am grateful that it is still beating. I thank Allah that you are still alive and pray you’re still here in the morning.

You’ve become used to the sound of explosions now, some nights you even sleep through them. But your tiny body, curled up next to mine, still flinches instinctively.

Every day when we wake, we find the trail of destruction that has been left behind after the bombs. We walk among the debris, your small hand in mine, as we search for food. This is no place for a child.

Amid the death and devastation we experience daily – you are a light that flickers in the darkness, a triumph over fear.

Yusef, if I should die before you, please know how loved you were. I hope you grow up knowing your place in this world. I hope your hands get to pluck olives from the trees. I hope we both get to return to the beach and watch the sunset by the sea.

my son, I want you to know that your very existence is an act of resistance, of freedom and of hope.

It’s not something I can think about right now but I do know this: I will do everything in my power to ensure we survive this war. We will rise from these ashes and continue to exist.

I will teach you how to play football and how to swim. I will learn to cook your mother’s recipes and memorise her lullabies. I will be the best father I can be.

When this war is over, we will pick up all the broken pieces and find a way to make us whole again. That is my promise.

Your father,

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/ng-interactive/2024/jun/16/fathers-day-letters-from-frontline-to-children-gaza-ukraine-afghanistan-sudan

Pilgrims performed on Sunday the last major ritual of the hajj, the “stoning of the devil”, in western Saudi Arabia, as Muslims the world over celebrated the Eid al-Adha holiday.

Beginning at dawn, the 1.8 million Muslims undertaking the pilgrimage this year threw seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolising the devil in the Mina valley, located outside Mecca, the holiest city in Islam.

The ritual commemorates Abraham’s stoning of the devil at the three spots where it is said Satan tried to dissuade him from obeying God’s order to sacrifice his son.

The stoning ritual has been witness to multiple stampedes over the years, most recently in 2015 when up to 2,300 worshippers were killed in the worst hajj disaster.

The site has been revamped since then to streamline the movement of the large crowds.

Roads leading to the concrete walls were nevertheless packed early Sunday, with some pilgrims visibly struggling under the morning sun.

Some sat on the side of the road to rest and drink water, while others stretched out on the ground, apparently exhausted.

On Saturday, temperatures reached 46 degrees Celsius (114.8 degrees Fahrenheit) in Arafat, where pilgrims performed hours of outdoor prayers.

One treatment centre in the area recorded 225 cases of heat stress and fatigue, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.

That figure was not comprehensive. Last year more than 10,000 cases of heat-related illnesses were documented during the hajj, 10 per cent of which were heat stroke, a health ministry spokesman told AFP.

“It was very, very hot,” Rohy Daiseca, a 60-year-old Gambian living in the United States, told AFP on Saturday night as pilgrims collected stones to throw.

“Alhamdulillah (praise be to God), I put a lot of water on my head and it was OK.”

Worshippers have tried to take the gruelling conditions in stride, seizing what for many is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to pray at Islam’s holiest shrines.

“I am so happy that I can’t describe my feelings,” said Amal Mahrouss, a 55-year-old woman from Egypt.

“This place shows us that we are all equal, that there are no differences between Muslims around the world.”

One of the five pillars of Islam, the hajj must be performed at least once by all Muslims with the means.

This year’s figure of 1.8 million pilgrims is similar to last year’s, and Saudi authorities said on Saturday that 1.6 million of them came from abroad.

Feast of the sacrifice

The stoning ritual coincides with Eid al-Adha, or the feast of the sacrifice, which honours Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son before God offered a sheep instead.

Worshippers typically slaughter a sheep and offer part of the meat to the needy.

This year’s hajj and Eid al-Adha holiday have been clouded by the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

“We don’t feel the Eid holiday because our brothers in Gaza are oppressed under the (Israeli) occupation,” said Najem Nawwar, a 43-year-old Egyptian pilgrim.

King Salman invited 2,000 Palestinians to the hajj at his own expense including relatives of Gazans who have sought refuge elsewhere.

But Saudi authorities have warned no political slogans would be tolerated during the pilgrimage.

That has not stopped many worshippers from voicing solidarity with Palestinians.

“We pray for them… and for the liberation of Palestine, so that we have two holidays instead of one,” said Wadih Ali Khalifah, a 32-year-old Saudi pilgrim.

In a message to hajj pilgrims on Saturday, Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said “The ironclad resistance of Palestine and the patient, oppressed people of Gaza… must be fully supported in every way”.

AFP

Source: https://punchng.com/Hajj-pilgrims-stone-the-devil-as-Muslims-mark-Eid-al-Adha

Rt. Hon. Amos Gwamna Magaji, the esteemed representative of the Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency in Kaduna, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim faithful on the auspicious occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.



In his message, he emphasized the significance of this sacred festival, which commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God's command.



Hon. Magaji encouraged all Nigerians, regardless of their religious affiliations, to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, selflessness, and devotion that Eid-el-Kabir embodies.



He urged the nation to use this occasion to pray fervently and place their trust in God's unwavering mercies, especially as the country navigates through times of economic and social hardship.



Furthermore, Hon. Magaji called upon the citizens to reinforce the bonds of unity, love, and mutual respect.



He stressed the importance of these values in fostering national cohesion and peace.



"By nurturing a sense of patriotism and working together harmoniously, Nigerians can overcome challenges and build a prosperous future for all," he said.



In his message, Hon. Magaji also highlighted the role of Eid-el-Kabir in promoting compassion and charitable giving.



He encouraged the faithful to extend their hands to the less fortunate, ensuring that the joy and blessings of the festival are shared with those in need.



Through these collective efforts, Hon. Magaji believes that Nigeria can achieve greater unity and resilience, paving the way for enduring peace and development.

A father has tremendous power over the lives and destinies of his children. Any wise child will always seek his or her father’s (biological or spiritual) blessings. This is why you must always think of ways to provoke your father to bless you. Unfortunately, these days, most people are after getting material things from their fathers and hardly think of what they can do to make their fathers bless them.

One day, I had just returned from a journey, and two of my spiritual children came to welcome me. The one who got to me first merely greeted me, the other followed suit when he joined us and then proceeded to collect my bags. Immediately he did that, I said to him, “God bless you.” The first son said, “Daddy, you did not say ‘God bless you’ to me.” I responded, “What did you do for me? You saw me carrying these bags, but you didn’t help me.” If you want your father to bless you, you must be ready to do something that will provoke him to do so.

One very important thing about a father’s blessing is that it is irreversible. Even though Isaac realised that he had blessed Jacob instead of Esau, he could not reverse it (Genesis 27:33). This is why you must seek your father’s blessing in every way you can.

Once your father blesses you, you are blessed forever. Nevertheless, blessings are different. Some blessings come from the soul, some from the heart and some from the mouth. When Isaac wanted to bless Esau, he told him to prepare his favourite meal so that after he had eaten it, he could bless him from deep within his soul (Genesis 27:4).

A father can bless three of his children, but one will still be greater than the rest because the father loves that one in a special way. How well does your father love you? Do you often provoke him to pray for you or are you the type that provokes him to anger regularly? Some people hardly send money to their old parents, some hardly call them, while some others don’t even visit them. They may be old and frail now, but their blessings and curses remain very powerful. Whatever you do, ensure that you get as many blessings as possible from your father before he dies.

Written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

ABUNDANT LIFE VISION
The Image of God. Genesis 1:26-28
Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” [27]So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. [28]Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.” NLT.

Good morning friends, I welcome you to today’s teaching titled the image of God. I pray that we shall have an experience of the image of God mandate in Jesus name. To delve into our teaching this morning, we need to understand who God is, because what we want to discuss today has to do with Him. If you are a regular follower of the teachings on this page, you will know that I have taught about God severally. Therefore, I will begin with a little recap of some of the things I have written about God.

The simplest description of God is that He is the creator of the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. NLT. Also, He is the creator of everything we can see on earth and in heaven. Gen 1:3-25. Additionally, we can say that He owns everything on earth since He is the creator of them all. Psalms 24:1: The earth is the lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. NLT. The intermediate level of describing God is that He is triune in nature. This is always followed with controversy, people especially non-Christians have a hard time understanding this, they say how can God be three in one? Let me explain this in a simple way. The ancient word “Elohim” means God is in plural form. It is in plural form but it always take singular verbs and pronouns. You can see that God consists of more than one being but this has not explained whether He is three in one or not. Let us look at the scriptures in the Old and New Testaments that talks about the Trinity. Psalms 110:1 and Gen 1:2. The first scripture tells us that God spoke about Jesus and the second scripture reveal the Holy Spirit. Therefore, Jesus alongside the Holy Spirit and God the Father make up the Trinity. In the New Testament, we have the message of Jesus to His disciples. Matthew 28:19: Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the son and the Holy Spirit. NLT.

Also, another intermediate level description of God is that He is the Father of Jesus Christ. This may sound confusing because we have said that Jesus is part of the Trinity. Let me explain better, God created man and woman and He blessed us to be fruitful and multiply. Thus, He does not directly involve Himself in reproduction but He involved Himself in the birth of Jesus when He fathered Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thus, Jesus in human form was the son of God because God fathered Him. Luke 1:35: The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the son of God. NLT.

The third description of God which is the advanced level of description is that God is glorious. This may sound basic but it is not. Our God is a glorious God, He has an aura/atmosphere of glory around Him which is inseparable from Him. The glory of God is manifested in form of light, sound, fire, holiness, and love. for more information, you can check on my teaching titled who is God? Now that we know who God is, what then is the image of God?

The statement image of God is recorded in the Bible in relation to mankind. It is a thing of honour that the first decision the Trinity made in the Bible is in relation to the creation of mankind. There was no discussion about the creation of the stars, moon, land, animals but when God the Father wanted to create man, He consulted with the other members and He emphasized on the need to create man in the image of the Trinity. Therefore, man is not a product of evolution, he is not an accident, he is a work of art designed by the creator. Psalms 139:14: Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. NLT.
Additionally, what are the implications of the man created in the image of God?

1. He has dominion: Gen 1:26

Dominion is not a secondary thing for the man created in the image of God. He was created into dominion not born in dominion. The fact that he is to dominate was established before God created him, he has everything in him to have dominion. Dominion should be natural for him because it is in His nature. The dominion cut across everything on earth, dominion over the sea, the land, and in the sky be it physical or spiritual.

2. There is no gender/racial discrimination in the image of God mandate: Gen 1:27

Just as Apostle Paul mentioned in the Bible that there is no discrimination between genders in Christ as we are all co-heirs alongside Christ. Both man and woman have dominion, dominion is not restricted to the male gender alone, a particular race, and tribe. Galatians 3:25-28: And now that the way of faith has come, we no longer need the law as our guardian. [26]for you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. [27]And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. [28]There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. for you are all one in Christ Jesus. NLT.

3. The one created in the image of God is blessed by God: Gen 1:28

This is not primarily from the financial point of view. This is a pronouncement of fullness of life. Without the blessing of God coming on man, He will have a vain and empty life but with God placing a blessing on him, he is equipped with all he needs to live a life of dominion. The man created in the image of God has dominion, God’s blessing, and the dominion is not restricted to one gender or race. This is what God wants us to have when He created us in His image. We will conclude the teaching in the next teaching.

God bless you.

When jesus spoke of the world, he was referring to a system, a people who deliberately refused to acknowledge God ALMIGHTIEST as the designer, creator, maker and sustainer and supplier of every good and perfect things.


Notice good and perfect.

There's the good and also the perfect!

Are you of the world system or you are on the LORD side

John 16:8 And when he, the counsellor, sound wisdom, understanding and strength is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:


16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.


16:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.


16:28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.



16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 17:9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.


17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.



17:12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.



17:13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.



17:14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.



17:15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.



17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.



17:18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.


17:21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.


17:23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.


17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.


17:25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.

God will forgive and restore you

Thu, 13 Jun 2024

‘Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.’ Psalm 51:2

There is bad news, and there is good news. The bad news is, when David tried to hide his sin, God exposed it to the entire nation. The good news is, when he repented of his sin, God forgave him and expunged his record. And what God did for David, He will do for you. All you have to do is get down on your knees and pray, ‘Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me’ (Psalm 51:2, 10 NKJV).

If you want to know how God responds to such a prayer, here is what He said to Solomon, David’s son: ‘Now if you walk before Me as your father David walked, in integrity of heart and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded you, and if you keep my statutes and my judgments, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, as I promised David your father, saying, “You shall not fail to have a man on the throne of Israel”’ (1 Kings 9:4-5 NKJV).

Today you may feel that because of your sin you are beyond hope and redemption, that you have forfeited the opportunity to be useful to God and to fulfil your destiny. Don’t believe it! You can recover. You can be restored. You can be forgiven. You can regain your integrity. You can be healed and become whole again. You can sing: ‘There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel’s veins, and sinners plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains.’ The word for today is – God will forgive and restore you. All you have to do is ask Him.

Praise GOD

Testimonies are not stories,

Jesus, speak to us, that some treasures drop from Heaven in Jesus name.

They are prophecies, lighting on us the way out of the issues in our lives.
‭Psalm 119:111 KJV‬
[111] Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Saying "Come, I still do this kind today"

Soul winning has proved to be the most profitable of all Kingdom Advancement Stewardship.
‭Proverbs 14:23 KJV‬
[23] In all labour there is profit: But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

‭Matthew 16:26 KJV‬
[26] for what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
A soul is worth more than all the wealth of the world put together.
Soul winning is the most profitable in our spiritual adventure.

We are paid for every other stewardship, but we are made by soul winning
‭Daniel 12:3 KJV‬
[3] And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

‭John 18:37 KJV‬
[37] Pilate therefore said unto Him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

‭Philippians 2:7-10 KJV‬
[7] but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. [9] Wherefore GOD also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: [10] that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

‭Proverbs 11:30 KJV‬
[30] The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that winneth souls is wise.

‭Luke 22:28-30 KJV‬
[28] Ye are they which have continued with Me in my temptations. [29] And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my FATHER hath appointed unto Me; [30] that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

‭Mark 3:14 KJV‬
[14] And He ordained twelve, that they should be with Him, and that He might send them forth to preach,

Soul winning moves a man into a realm of no lack.

Soul winning endeavors involves Reaching out to the lost for their salvation.
‭Mark 13:37 KJV‬
[37] And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

‭Romans 1:16 KJV‬
[16] for I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of GOD unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

‭Philippians 2:7 KJV‬
[7] but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Your self reputation is fake
‭Mark 8:38 KJV‬
[38] Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of Me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the son of Man be ashamed, when He cometh in the glory of His FATHER with the Holy Angels.

Returns on Soul winning include;
1. Divine Health
‭John 15:1-2 KJV‬
[1] I am the true vine, and my FATHER is the husbandman. [2] Every branch in Me that beareth not fruit HE taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, HE purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

Every child of GOD is chosen and ordained to bring forth fruits.
‭Romans 2:1 KJV‬
[1] Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

‭2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV‬
[17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Every child of GOD has a ministry of reconciliation
‭Proverbs 13:17 KJV‬
[17] A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health.

‭Luke 10:2 KJV‬
[2] Therefore said He unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He would send forth labourers into His harvest.

2. It engenders divine protection
‭Luke 10:18 KJV‬
[18] And He said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

3. Secures Divine presence which engenders unstoppable breakthroughs; the ultimate return.
‭Matthew 28:19 KJV‬
[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the FATHER, and of the son, and of the Holy Ghost:

‭Romans 8:31 KJV‬
[31] What shall we then say to these things? If GOD be for us, who can be against us?

Thank You Jesus.

The former Ajax Superstar was involved in a ghastly accident that claimed the lives of his son and younger brother

Today, I visited the Ex-Super Eagles star, Tijiani Babangida, who was involved in a fatal road accident last month in Kaduna. I went to condole with him on the sad loss of his son and his younger brother, Ibrahim Babangida, former Under 17 World Champion, to the tragic accident.

His wife was also injured in the unfortunate incident. I encouraged him not to be despirited by the present painful challenges but continue to rest his hope in God Almighty. One cannot question God.

As a fan who follows the trajectory of our sports stars, I believe they deserve our care and love, having made the nation proud and made us happy by deploying their talents for the good of society.

I was happy to know that his colleagues are in solidarity with him with the former Atlanta 96 Olympic football medalist, Emmanuel Babayero by his side. I pray God Almighty to grant him and his wife quick recovery, forgive the sins of the dead and grant them eternal rest. -PO

Peter Obi

Faith without corresponding action is dead

Praise GOD

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Your obedience defines the limits of your destiny. Wake up and take responsibility.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

There is peace in the Kingdom, there is struggle in town.

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‭John 9:7 KJV‬
[7] and said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

‭John 21:5-6 KJV‬
[5] Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. [6] And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

Every revelation is access to the seed; Obedience is sowing the seed

(‭Genesis 8:22 KJV‬
[22] While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.)

Until seed is sown, harvest is not in view

‭(Luke 6:46 KJV‬
[46] And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?)

(‭Isaiah 9:8 KJV‬
[8] The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.)

(‭John 8:29 KJV‬
[29] And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.)

(‭John 14:10 KJV‬
[10] Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.)

‭Genesis 12:1-4 KJV‬
[1] Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: [2] and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: [3] and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. [4] So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.

‭Genesis 13:17 KJV‬
[17] Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.

‭Genesis 17:11 KJV‬
[11] And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.

‭Genesis 17:23, KJV
[23] And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him.

Genesis 22:1-3 KJV‬
[1] And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. [2] And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. [3] And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.)

(‭Genesis 22:16-18 KJV‬
[16] and said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: [17] that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; [18] and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.)

(‭Hebrews 11:17-19 KJV‬
[17] By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, [18] of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: [19] accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.)

‭Exodus 14:15 KJV‬
[15] And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:

‭Psalm 114:3-4 KJV‬
[3] The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back. [4] The mountains skipped like rams, And the little hills like lambs.

Impossible doors open at the instance of obedience of faith

(‭1 Kings 17:10-15 KJV‬
[10] So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink. [11] And as she was going to fetch it, he called to her, and said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thine hand. [12] And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die. [13] And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. [14] for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. [15] And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days.)

‭2 Kings 4:1-7 KJV‬
[1] Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. [2] And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil. [3] Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. [4] And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full. [5] So she went from him, and shut the door upon her and upon her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured out. [6] And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed. [7] Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.

‭Romans 2:11 KJV‬
[11] for there is no respect of persons with God.

‭Acts 10:34 KJV‬
[34] Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Obedience of Faith gives guaranteed access to our inheritance

‭Romans 6:1-2 KJV‬
[1] What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? [2] God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

‭1 Corinthians 15:10, 58 KJV‬
[10] But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
[58] Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Obedience gives value to Grace

‭Psalm 112:1-3 KJV‬
[1] Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, That delighteth greatly in his commandments. [2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth: The generation of the upright shall be blessed. [3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house: And his righteousness endureth for ever.

Obedience of Faith is a matter of choice

‭Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV‬
[19] I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

‭Joshua 24:15 KJV‬
[15] And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

Obedience of Faith is behind the rise of giants.

1. Revelation-rooted Obedience is the obedience that works

‭Matthew 13:23 KJV‬
[23] But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

What you don't sow doesn't become fruits

‭Romans 4:20-21 KJV‬
[20] he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; [21] and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

2. Prompt Obedience
‭Genesis 22:3 KJV‬
[3] And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.

3. Willful Obedience
‭1 Corinthians 9:17 KJV‬
[17] for if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.

‭2 Corinthians 8:12 KJV‬
[12] for if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

Willfulness qualifies us for rewards

Kingdom protocols are well-defined, not subject to amendment

‭James 1:22-25 KJV‬
[22] But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. [23] for if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: [24] for he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. [25] But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

There is no change of story without work. There is the warfare of work- Work is warfare.

Hard times are not coming, they are here

‭Genesis 47:27 KJV‬
[27] And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.

No circumstance can affect GOD'S Covenant

‭Jeremiah 33:20-25 KJV‬
[20] Thus saith the LORD; If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, and that there should not be day and night in their season; [21] then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers. [22] As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites that minister unto me. [23] Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying, [24] Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two families which the LORD hath chosen, he hath even cast them off? thus they have despised my people, that they should be no more a nation before them. [25] Thus saith the LORD; If my covenant be not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth;

When you subscribe to the condition of Kingdom promises, it shall become a Covenant between you and GOD

No devil can make you partake of the woes of the world once you are in the Covenant.

It is not your environment that determines your destiny, it is your stand in the Covenant.

Your obedience defines the limits of your destiny. Wake up and take responsibility.


‭Hebrews 13:7 KJV‬
[7] Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

Obedience is sweet.

There is peace in the Kingdom, there is struggle in town.

‭1 Samuel 2:30 KJV‬
[30] Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

‭Psalm 75:7 KJV‬
[7] But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and setteth up another.



Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins
And accept You as my Lord and Saviour,
I believe you died for me
To make me a new man/woman.
Forgive me all my sins,
wash me with your blood,
And give me a new heart.
Thank you Lord for saving my soul.
Now I believe that I am born again,
And I am a child of GOD.
Amen!


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Thank You Jesus

1. And now, my son Methuselah, I will show you all my visions that I have seen, recounting them to you.

2. I had two visions before I got married, and they were very different. The first one was when I was learning to write: the second one I saw a terrible vision before I married your mother.

3. I prayed to the Lord about these visions. I saw in a vision while at my grandfather Mahalaleel's house, the heaven collapse and fall to the earth.

4. When it fell, I saw the earth swallowed up in a great abyss, with mountains, hills, and trees being thrown into the abyss.

5. Then a word came to my mouth, and I cried out, saying, "The earth is destroyed!"

6. my grandfather Mahalaleel woke me up and asked why I was crying and lamenting.

7. I told him the whole vision, and he said, "You have seen a terrible thing, my son, the sin on earth must be destroyed with great destruction."

8. Now, son, pray to the Lord that a remnant may remain on earth, and that He does not destroy it entirely. From heaven, great destruction will come to the earth.

9. After this, I prayed, wrote down my prayer for future generations, and will show you everything, my son Methuselah.

10. After I went outside and saw the sun rise in the east, the moon set in the west, and the stars, I praised the Lord for His creation.

11. I blessed the Lord and spoke with my mouth and tongue that God had created for mankind to speak with.

12. "Blessed be You, O Lord, King, Great and mighty in Your greatness, Lord of all creation of the heaven, King of kings and God of the world.

13. Your power and kingship will last forever, and Your dominion will endure through all generations. All the heavens are Your throne, and the earth Your footstool forever.

14. You have made and rule all things, and nothing is too hard for You.

15. Wisdom does not depart from Your throne or turn away from Your presence.

16. You know, see, and hear everything, and nothing is hidden from You because You see everything.

17. The angels in the heavens have sinned and men's actions have brought upon them God's wrath until the day of judgment.

18. I pray to you, O God, to spare some of mankind on earth and not destroy all flesh, leaving the earth desolate for eternity.

19. Remove from the earth those who have angered You, but let the righteous and upright flourish as an everlasting seed, without turning away from the prayers of Your servant.

20. Following this, I had another dream, and I will share the entire vision with you, my son.

21. Enoch spoke to his son Methuselah, asking him to listen to the dream vision he had before marrying his mother, Edna.

22. In his vision, Enoch saw a white bull come out of the earth, followed by a heifer and two bulls, one black and one red. {Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel}

23. The black bull attacked and chased the red one, causing it to disappear from sight. {Cain eliminated Abel}

24. The black bull grew, accompanied by the heifer, and many oxen resembling him followed. {Cain's wife & seed}

25. The heifer searched for the red bull in vain, lamenting its loss and seeking it desperately. {Eve sought Abel}

26. Eventually, the black bull calmed the heifer and she stopped crying for the red bull.

27. The heifer then bore a white bull and later many white bulls and black cows. {Eve bore Seth and other sons/daughters}

28. The white bull grew to be great and produced more white bulls that resembled him.

29. Enoch saw a star fall from the heavens and feed among the oxen in his sleep. {Fallen Angel feed-fornicate}

30. The large black oxen changed their surroundings and lived together, along with their cattle. {Cain's descendants}

31. More stars descended from heaven to join the first star as bulls, grazing among the cattle. {More fallen angels fornicate}

32. These star-bulls impregnated the cows, leading to the birth of elephants, camels, and asses. {Begot Giants Nephilim}

33. The oxen were frightened by these beings, biting, devouring, and goring each other with their horns.

34. As they started to consume the oxen, the people of the earth trembled in fear and fled from the scene.

35. Witnessing the chaos, Enoch saw the earth cry out as the beings began to attack and eat each other. {Wars of Giants}

36. Looking up to heaven once more, Enoch saw white beings descending, with four of them taking him up to a high tower. {Holy Angels took Enoch into high heavenly place}

37. Three of these beings lifted Enoch away from the earth's inhabitants to show him the tower and the surrounding landscape.

38. Instructed to observe the elephants, camels, asses, stars, and oxen, Enoch watched as one of the beings bound and cast a fallen star into an abyss. {Leader of the fallen angel cast into bottomless pit by one of the Archangels}

39. The narrow and dark abyss was where the fallen star was imprisoned by the being, causing a quake on earth.

40. Another being armed elephants, camels, and asses with swords, leading to a violent confrontation that shook the earth.

41. As Enoch continued to watch, one of the beings cast the stars, resembling horses with human appendages, into an abyss.

42. In a mysterious exchange, one of the beings transformed the white bull into a man who constructed a vessel to live in with three other bulls. {Noah, his 3 sons & the Ark}

43. Once more, Enoch gazed at a vision of a heavenly roof with seven streams of water flowing into an enclosure. {Flood waters from heaven above}

44. Fountains opened on the surface of the enclosure, causing the water to rise and cover the entire area with its swelling tide.

46. The water continued to rise as darkness and mist enveloped it, overflowing and covering the entire enclosure.

47. All the animals gathered in the enclosure sank and perished in the rising water, unable to escape its depths.

48. While the vessel Enoch was shown floated above the water, all the other creatures drowned, disappearing from sight.

49. Enoch watched as the water drained from the high roof, leveling the chasms of the earth and revealing new abysses. {fountains of the deep}

50. As the water receded, light emerged, and the vessel settled on the earth, emerging from the darkness.

51. The transformed white bull emerged from the vessel with three other bulls, each of different colors, one of those three was white like that bull, and one of them was red as blood, and one black: and that white bull departed from them. {White - Shem, Red - Japheth, Black - Ham}

52. A new era began as diverse wild animals and birds emerged, including lions, tigers, wolves, dogs, hyenas, wild boars, foxes, squirrels, swine, falcons, vultures, kites, eagles, and ravens, while a white bull was born among them. {Abraham-white bull was born}

53. The animals started to reproduce and to bite one another, with the white bull giving birth to a wild ass and a white bull, leading to increasing numbers. {Wild Ass - Ishmael, white Bull - Isaac}. And the wild asses {Ishmaelites} multiplied. But that bull {Isaac} which was born from him begat a black wild boar {Esau} and a white sheep {Jacob}; and the former begat many boars, but that sheep begat twelve sheep {12 Tribes}.
54 And when those twelve sheep had grown, they gave up one of them {Joseph} to the asses {Ishmaelites}, and those asses again gave up that sheep to the wolves {Egyptians}, and that sheep grew up among the wolves.

55 And the Lord brought the eleven sheep to live with it and to pasture with it among the wolves: and they multiplied and became many flocks of sheep.

56 And the wolves began to fear them, and they oppressed them until they destroyed their little ones; till they cry aloud on account of their little ones, and to complain to their Lord.

57 And a sheep {Moses} which had been saved from the wolves fled and escaped to the wild asses {Midianites or descendants of Ishmael}; and I saw the sheep how they lamented and cried, and besought their Lord with all their might, till that Lord of the sheep descended at the voice of the sheep from a lofty abode, and came to them and pastured them.

58 And He called that sheep which had escaped the wolves, and spoke with it conceming the wolves that it should admonish them not to touch the sheep.

59. Following the Lord's guidance, the sheep approached the wolves and spoke to them, urging them not to harm the sheep again.

60. Despite the sheep's efforts, the wolves continued to oppress them, leading to further distress and outcry from the sheep.

61. The Lord intervened, causing the sheep to fight back against the wolves, who in turn lamented as the sheep remained calm.

62. Eventually, the sheep were able to escape from the wolves, who were blinded and continued to pursue them with all their might.

63. The Lord led the sheep as their leader, with a dazzling and glorious presence that inspired all the sheep to follow Him.

64. The wolves chased the sheep until they reached a divided sea, where the Lord stood between them, protecting the sheep from the wolves.

65. Unaware of the sheep's presence, the wolves followed them into the sea, only to be engulfed and drowned as the water rose around them.

66. Upon seeing the Lord, the wolves tried to flee, but the sea closed in on them, causing their demise as they were covered by the water.

67. Enoch witnessed the wolves' destruction as they perished in the sea while the sheep escaped to a barren wilderness.

68. In the wilderness, the Lord provided for the sheep, giving them water and grass as the sheep began to perceive their surroundings.

69. A particular sheep led the others to a high rock, where the Lord sent it back to pasture them.

70. The appearance of the Lord filled the sheep with fear and reverence as they trembled before His majesty.

71. The sheep recognized their inability to withstand the Lord's presence, feeling awe-struck by His power.

72. The leading sheep ascended the rock again, but some of the sheep strayed and became blinded, leading to the Lord's anger.

73. The angered Lord descended to the sheep, finding many blind and deviating from the right path.

74. Fearing the Lord's presence, the sheep desired to return to safety, while the leading sheep took action to guide the stray ones back.

75. Through the leading sheep's actions, the lost ones were brought back to the fold, restoring order and unity among the sheep.

76. In the vision, the sheep transformed into a man and built a house for the Lord, housing all the sheep within it.

77. As the previous leader sheep fell asleep, a new generation of sheep emerged, finding nourishment in a pasture by a stream of water. {Aaron died}

78. The transformed human-like leader sheep left their flock, causing the other sheep to seek and mourn for it deeply. {Moses disappeared, though died}

79. After the mourning period, two new sheep emerged as leaders in place of the departed ones, guiding the flock to a good and prosperous land. {Joshua & Phinehas}

80. The sheep found contentment in the pleasant land where the house built for the Lord stood, providing shelter and peace.

81. Periodically, the sheep's vision was clear, but at times obscured, until a new sheep arose and led them back, opening their eyes. {Era of the Judges}

82 And the dogs and the foxes and the wild boars began to devour those sheep till the Lord of the sheep raised up another sheep a ram from their midst, which led them. And that ram began to butt on either side those dogs, foxes, and wild boars till he had destroyed them all. {King era, Saul}

83 And that sheep whose eyes were opened saw that ram, which was amongst the sheep, till it forsook its glory and began to butt those sheep and trampled upon them, and behaved itself unseemly. {Samuel-Sheep with opened eyes}

84 And the Lord of the sheep sent the lamb to another lamb and raised it to being a ram and leader of the sheep instead of that ram which had forsaken its glory. {David}

85 And it went to it and spoke to it alone, and raised it to being a ram, and made it the prince and leader of the sheep; but during all these things those dogs oppressed the sheep. {Dogs-Philistines}

86 And the first ram pursued that second ram, and that second ram arose and fled before it; and I saw till those dogs pulled down the first ram. {Ram 1-Saul, Ram 2-David}

{This is about half the entire dreams Enoch saw: To be continued in the next post}
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In the West,the decision to marry is between the man and the woman. The parents doesn't necessarily have to give their consent. Though some of them do it out of respect for their parents, especially the blacks, Indians and Asian families living in the West.

However,in our African clime it is an important tradition to introduce your intending spouse to your parents and to seek for their blessings.

The challenge is that sometimes they may disapprove of our choices of partners and this is where many people are confused on what to do. I often get this kind of cases and it is really a difficult one to handle, especially when the couples are deeply in love with the hope of tying the knot some day.

I have heard of couples who eloped to a different location against their parents wishes and settled there as married couples. Some did it and it eventually worked out fine for them, while others regretted that action.

First, parental blessings and consent are very important, because as a parent you wouldn't want your child to make mistakes in marriage.

Your parents may disagree with your choice of partner for the following reasons.

1) As a result of their findings. Some of them do a thorough background check of the family that their child is going into,because some cultures and families maltreat women a lot. Some practice strange traditions that are un-christian. Some dig deep to find out what you do for a living beyond what you have told them.

2) Observation - through their interactions and observations they may reach some conclusions about your partner. E.g He/she is lazy,rude, arrogant, disrespectful, wasteful with resources etc

3) Social class/Financial standings. Some outrightly rejects your choice because of the low social class or their poor financial standing.

4) Ethnic/Tribal sentiment: some reject your choice because of some prejudices and negative sentiments they have about other tribes. The prejudices are flamed by their negative encounters they have had with other tribes or negatives stories that people tell about others. This is even made worse by Nollywood as they keep repeating some negative narratives about different tribes, which sometimes may be fictitious.

5) Intuitive/instinctive decisions: some parents may tell you that their heart doesn't accept this person even though they don't know why.

The list goes on,but this are the major reasons

What do you do,if you find yourself in such situations.

1) Depending on their reasons, appeal to them,make them see reasons why you chose him/her and assure them them of your love and respect for them even after you have tied the knot with that person.You can involve people they respect so much to speak to them. Getting angry and defying their stands complicates issues.

2) Take time to analyse their reasons. Believe me sometimes they're saving you from serious issues that could arise in the future,which with your current emotional state of mind you're not able to see clearly because you're in love. Some go for thanksgiving after their exes dumped them, because they are now analysing the issues logically with no emotional bias.

3) If you're currently dating with the hope of marrying the person in the future,know that it is disastrous telling your parents every little thing that is happening in your relationship, except if the matter is so serious that you need their input.

Telling them every little thing about your partner will form an impression in their heart which can be negative or positive,hence when you now officially introduce to them your partner for marriage, they'll base their decisions on what you have told them so far,even though you may have exaggerated some of those stories due to your emotional state of mind.

4) for the ladies - when you and your man have exhausted every amicable channels to appeal to the guy's family and they still refused,think careful if you still want to proceed with marrying him in defiance to his parents wishes. I said this because some families are very violent and fetish, they may deploy every means possible to fight you. It is better to marry into a family that loves you than to believe that you will one day win their hearts. Some have succeeded in such situations, while there are some that are still facing severe hostility from their in-laws despite being married for 20years into that family.

I have seen situations where the in-laws violently stopped their daughter in-law from attending her husband's funeral, because they said that the lady forcefully took their son and now has killed him.

5) pray over it. God will reveal to you in prayer if it is actually his wish for you to be yoked in marriage to him/her. If it is his wish,he will divinely move the mountains for your happiness. Even though Pharaoh had refused that Israel should go and serve their God,yet through miraculous ways God liberated his people.

But if it is not God's wish as he would reveal to you in prayer, I will advise you to let go.He may actually be using your parents to save you from marrying the wrong person.

Please share your story on how you were able to resolve this kind of dilemma when you encountered them,so as to help others who are currently facing it.

In 1 Kings 17:8-16, Elijah came to the widow of Zarephath, who had only one meal left. The Bible says in Luke 4:25-26 that there were many widows in the land, but Elijah was only sent to her. This is because God had chosen to bless her with supernatural provision. Even though God had chosen to bless her, she needed to give something to bring the blessing into manifestation. When Elijah asked for her last meal, she could have said, “You want to take the last meal out of the mouth of a widow and her son? And you call yourself a man of God.” However, she obeyed and brought the meal to Elijah, and from that moment on, lack became a thing of the past in her family.

God is the owner of heaven and earth; He can get whatever He needs without the help of any human being. He said in Psalm 50:10-12 that if He was hungry, He could eat any of the cattle on a thousand hills because they are His. However, as great as He is, He sometimes requests that a man should give Him something. When He does this, it is because He has chosen to bless that man. God could have provided for Elijah in any way; He had been feeding him for months using birds. In 1 Kings 19:4-8, when Elijah was hungry, an angel brought food and water, so when the brook dried up, God could have sent angels to feed him. It was not Elijah that needed help, it was the widow of Zarephath; she was the one in serious need. When God decides to meet your need, I pray that you will not resist His will.

In 2 Kings 4:8-17, you will see the story of the great woman of Shunem. She saw the man of God passing by, and God moved her to invite him to eat. Elisha refused, but the Bible says that she constrained him. Something within her said, “Don’t let that man of God go until you have blessed him.” Elisha ate the meal and kept coming back for more. She kept feeding him and even built an apartment for him. Then one day, God put an end to her barrenness when Elisha prayed for her. God prompted her to do the things she did, and although they cost her money, she got what money couldn’t buy in return. May you cooperate with God on the day He decides to bless you, in Jesus’ name.
Written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

The Senior Pastor of Pavilion of Worship Assemblies, Apostle Itodje Okiemute Godstime, has congratulated Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre on the occasion of his 56th birthday.

In a press statement signed in Abuja on Tuesday, Apostle Itodje described Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche as a "lionized father" whose impacts are felt on a worldwide scale.

The statement reads:

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR UNCTIONIZED FATHER!

At Pavilion Of Worship Assemblies, we are proud and privileged to celebrate you, our Ruggedised, Unctionized, Lionized, and Highly Esteemed Spiritual Father, Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche, on the occasion of your 56th birthday.

We pledge our continuous followership, loyalty, and adherence to the principles of transformation and elevation that you dispense on a global scale.

From the days of Dusom, 2018 till date, your mentorship, leadership, and guidance have positively changed the narratives of many sons of the prophet globally, including ours at Pavilion Of Worship Assemblies.

Before knowing you, life was shattered, battered, dilapidated, and frustrating. However, by God's grace, we are now on the path to success because "a lion's son needs no instruction to roar!" Soaring in life is the heritage of the eagle's tribe!

As we continue to raise worshippers who will worship God in truth and Spirit, and transform their world possitively in preparation for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray that Almighty God will continue to guide you, protect you and use you mightily like never before and let the glory of His knowledge cover the earth as the waters cover the seas.

Above all, at the end of your earthly pilgrimage, heaven shall be your final destination.

Congratulations! Happy 56th birthday, DADDY!"
Apostle Itodje Okiemute Godstime

Scripture Text: Mathew 6:
21-23

" But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness; every other thing shall be added unto thee" - Mathew 6:33

As a child of God who wants to spend all time with God, your first and most important goal should be to seek God and His kingdom. Anyone at the School of Success who wants to live a good life on earth and finally get to heaven must do everything they can to make that happen.

The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 12:1 and Proverbs 1:8–9 that the best time to seek God is when you are young, before bad times, and to follow God's good directions. To make this point even stronger, the book of Proverbs began with some helpful advice. Would you like to do well in life? Do you want to win in life's battlegrounds? You need to first look for God and find Him.

Nobody can see past themselves if they don't have Jesus in their life. Living without Him is like being dumb and a fool who doesn't understand anything. Beloved, this is a tragedy!

Only Jesus Christ, the son of the Living God, can show you the Way and give you the power to become what His Father made you to be. Anyone can know the way of life and do well in life, but not without the Way.

Our human knowledge and skills are limited, but God, who is Wisdom itself, has the key to the storehouse of spiritual understanding and knowledge. So, if you look for Him, you will find Him, and He will lead you (Psalm 32:.

Taking all of this into account, you should look for God and Jesus. Learn more about God's world, and the other things in life will be added to you.

To learn more about God, read the Bible. Try to follow the rules set by God, and ask that the Holy Spirit will show you more about the Father and the son.


In the name of Jesus, this discovery and a close connection with the Trinity will help you do well on earth and get to heaven at the end of your life.

God's ever-present spirit will never be with you until you are born again. In order to always win, you have to be born again.

God bless you, in the Mighty Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

Please pray the prayer below with faith, if you want to surrender your life to Christ today:

"Please come into my life, Lord Jesus. I believe that You are my Lord and Savior. In my heart, I believe that You died and rose again to save me. Please forgive me for my sins. I say bye-bye to the devil. I enter the Kingdom of Light. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Congratulations!!!

Peace!

Also read: https://flatimes.com/mfm-devotional-4-june-2024-seek-god-first/

Olukoya: Why Are You Fighting Your Church Members? By Temitope Thomas


June 2, 2024
OPINION

But come to think of it, doesn’t Olukoya need deliverance from the spirit of vengeance? Why is he chasing people who once called him Daddy?

Sometime in December 2023, I visited a mechanic workshop on Olasimbo Street, Onike, Lagos, where the headquarters of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, popularly known as MFM, is located. The workshop is right opposite one of the properties of MFM and people from the church headquarters moved in and out of a building which is either the healing or music school of the church. I can’t remember now.

One incident that caught my attention that morning was the action of a house owner on Olasimbo Street. The man could not move out of his house because his gate had been blocked by an MFM vehicle. After waiting for some minutes without the arrival of the driver of that vehicle, the man lost patience and shattered the windscreen of the vehicle. He also deflated the tyres and asked the church to meet him at the police station. His action attracted a crowd; the church members who tried to pacify him but failed watched in pity.

While analysing the issue, one of them said the man’s action was borne out of jealousy. He said they hated Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, General Overseer of MFM, but the Man of God has continued to thrive despite hatred. He gave the impression of Olukoya aligning with the Bible in Matthew 11:29, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart.” But in reality, Olukoya’s actions portray him as the exact opposite of that Biblical portion.

Let’s make no mistake, if the history of Pentecostalism were to be told in Nigeria today, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya sits comfortably in the rank of the first five. A distinguished scholar and General in the Lord’s Army, Olukoya commands admiration and deep respect. He is in the class of Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry; Bishop David Oyedepo, Living Faith Church Worldwide; Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Redeem Christian Church of God, among a select few.

With a first-class degree in Microbiology, Olukoya is no doubt a distinguished academic. His ministry is also doing well across the world, meaning he has literarily conquered both academic and religious worlds.

However, it is sad that among the names mentioned in the first paragraph, Olukoya is the only one who is found on pages of newspapers and blogs over issues that could supposedly be resolved amicably. In Exodus 14: 14, the Bible says, "The LORD shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace." But that portion is probably missing in Olukoya's Bible. Just last week, two explosive interviews were released on YouTube and the reputational damage that these videos have done cannot be recovered, no matter the PR stunt.

Yes, there are persons who fear and respect Olukoya and would not care to watch or listen to what Barrister Davidson Adejuwon, Chief Legal Adviser to Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM), dismissed as lies. But anyone who watched the videos would wonder why the approach Olukoya used against members who fell out with him nearly two decades ago is being sustained till now.

In 2008, Caleb Oloruntele, former Head of Traffic Ushers at MFM Headquarters in Lagos, was arrested alongside Femi Jimoh, a one-time Pastor of the church. The duo did not regain freedom until 2016, meaning they spent 9 years of their lives in trouble over allegations which the court discharged and acquitted them. According to the narrative, they were framed by the church authorities. Many attempts to make Olukoya and the church reconcile with them failed.

As I type this, Richard Akintunde, former lead backup singer of Olukoya, is in detention over allegations of cyberbullying. This shows that Olukoya has sustained the same repressive measures against members who fell out with him. This is in addition to several court cases filed against those who left MFM. So, where's the forgiveness? In Oloruntele's words, "Olukoya preaches forgiveness and repentance but he practices none."

This reminds me of what was said about the late TB Joshua by one of his former disciples. In a 150-minute-long investigative report carried out by the BBC Africa Eye, titled "Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua," which featured testimonies from former disciples and church workers, Paul Agomoh said TB Joshua preached forgiveness but never forgave.

One after the other, church members whom Joshua fell out with exposed the decades-old rot at The Synagogue Church of All Nations. Agomoh disclosed that he had to go into hiding for nearly eight years, after his initial attempt to expose the activities of the late prophet.

“I was the first prophet of the Synagogue church, and I spent more than a decade in the Synagogue between 1995 and 2006. And I just want to thank the BBC. This is a journey I started in 2009. I released a video with Sister Bisola, 'The Deception of the Age'. When I left there, the incident that led to my leaving is not a story I can finish here. It is a terrible experience. I decided to leave. When I left, I could not sleep, I could not rest."

The burden was so much on me. I had to move out with the help of some pastors in ministry, and my friend, Samuel Odugbesan, who lost his arms working with an electricity company.

"We brought this out, but a lot of people said 'Agomoh has come, he is blaspheming against our man of God'. They started chasing me everywhere. for a good eight years, I lay low, not doing any ministerial job, not doing any public jobs. I lay low, just with the help of a few pastors. About three years ago, was when I started coming out gradually. I was pursued everywhere, from here to Cotonou, you know these are the nearest places you can run to, from Cotonou to Ghana, back to Lagos, I was running," he had said.

I know for a fact that the last thing Olukoya wants is to be compared with a man like TB Joshua whom he no doubt feels needs deliverance. But come to think of it, doesn't Olukoya need deliverance from the spirit of vengeance? Why is he chasing people who once called him Daddy?

Richard Akintunde, Femi Jimoh, Funke Asekun, Maureen Badejo, Sunday Olowoyeye. We can go on and on.

In his over two-hour account of his ordeal, which he linked to Olukoya, Pastor Jimoh said, "He never believed that a father could hand his son over to the dogs."

The height for me was when Oloruntele said if he had known, he would have continued with Islam, the religion of his father. He got converted to Christianity and spent years working for MFM but today he is half dead as a result of the trial the church exposed him to.

Pastor Jimoh said at a point in his journey, he had to return to Islam in order to drink water in the cell as they were left thirsting for hours until the time when the Muslim faithful wanted to pray. GO, sir, forget the sycophants trudging you on, search your conscience and ask yourself if the body of Christ truly deserve this from you. Are you not supposed to be the ambassador of faith? How far can you and your policemen go to tame your enemies? Truth be told, you are fighting a lost battle. You can use all your connections and wealth to intimidate and ruin lives but the truth cannot be hidden. You can't ever cow people into silence.

Even General Sani Abacha with all his powers failed in his mission to suppress critics. I have a strong feeling that you can never crush those you oppress into silence. The underdogs would always live to tell their story. Nigeria is a country with numerous challenges on several fronts. It is disheartening that men like Olukoya who ought to inspire confidence under this dark atmosphere are walking an ignominious path. I won't be surprised if Olukoya sends his policemen after me over this piece. Woe unto the men who can tame the body but can't crush the soul.

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Olukoya: Why Are You Fighting Your Church Members? By Temitope Thomas.