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Showing posts with label Jesus Christ. Show all posts
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Saturday, 29 December 2018

Are You sure You are Going To See Year 2019?

ARE YOU SURE YOU ARE GOING TO SEE YEAR 2019?

We live in the world of uncertainties. Accidents, calamities and bad vices almost consumes as we are entering the new year. I pray you will not be consumed , and you shall see the new year 2019 in peace in the name of Jesus. Not all will see year 2019. For example , it is uncertain that a new born baby become a father or mother of children. Though we say the young shall grow, we are not sure because the young may die young. Only God knows tomorrow ( Isiah 46: 9-10). However, certain things are certain now and forever. For example, it is certain that sun shall rise tomorrow. It is also certain  that we will never see last year again. Above all, it is certain that sooner or later, every child that is born shall die one day.
 It is certain that this home is not our home, we are just passing through on a journey to our final home. Now there are two different  final homes with different people heading for different homes. one final home is Heaven or eternal life. The other is called hell or eternal destruction( Matthew 7: 3-14).

The great question now is where are you heading to? Where is your  final home? Is it heaven or hell? Are you sure you are heading to heaven? If you are not sure, you can be sure today. If you think you are sure but not very certain, you can make assurance doubly sure today. This is how to make Heaven.
1. You must be born again- John 3:3-8

2.You must live Holy from now- Heb 12:14

Now to be born again, all you need to do is to repent of your sins. Decide to forsake them and call upon on Jesus Christ to forgive you and save your soul. Please do that right  and you will begin to enjoy the joy of salvation.

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

How To Enter The Vehicle Of Salvation Free.

HOW TO ENTER THE VEHICLE OF SALVATION.

"And behold, I am coming quickly and my reward is with me to give to every one according to his work"- Revelation 22:12.

Entering the vehicle of salvation may has no meaning. But, the fate of those who ignore the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ is eternal suffering but those who keep  believe Him and keep his commandments will inherit all things. He who overcomes shall inherit all things and I will be His God and He shall be my Son. But the cowardly, unbelieving, murderes, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone which is the second death- Revelation 21:7-8.

  Please, enter the "Vehicle of Salvation" now. The signs of the end are quite visible in the horizon an around us. They are warning us of the imminent catastrophe and the unprecedented great tribulation. Accept Jesus as your Lord and savior and keep His place commandments so that you may secure a place in the ship prepared for your escape. There is no salvation in other areas under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. Only Jesus can save- Acts 4:12. Look therefore unto Jesus for your Salvation.
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Tuesday, 3 July 2018

THE INDESCRIBABLE GOD.

THE INDESCIBABLE GOD - 2 Corinthians 6:15This verse is a conclusion of Apostle Paul’s discussion about the collection of goods and money from the believers in order to share these blessings with others as gifts. He also mentioned that God loves those who give cheerfully and God will pour out His abundant blessings on them. But above all these gifts and blessings, there is one particular gift in which Apostle Paul calls the indescribable gift. That indescribable gift is none other than the salvation that we receive through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. There are no other gifts and blessings greater than the salvation that we receive. This is what we should primarily be thankful for. No riches in this world can be compared to the salvation that we receive from God. That is why we need to share this indescribable gift with others. 

Today's Prayer

Lord, thank You for the indescribable gift that You have given to me. Thank You for saving me and making me Your child. Help me Lord, to share this indescribable gift with others, so that they too can experience your unconditional Love. Amen.
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Monday, 22 January 2018

Reasons Jesus Came To The World.

            REASONS JESUS CAME TO THE WORLD.

It is written in Luke 4:18 "The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised." Jesus came to the World:

1. To die and pay for our Sin with His Blood- Mark 10:45.

2. To destroy the works of the Devil.- 1 John 3:8.

3. to set the captives free- Luke 4:18.

4. To  show us the father in heaven. 
To show us the way to heaven. Only Jesus Christ was sent by God to come and die for the whole world. The blood of animals could no longer pay for our sins, that is why Jesus was sent by God, the Father, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life in heaven.

If you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior, God will make a way where there seems to be no way. God fight for his Children. He has promised not to forsake or forget us, so He has not forgotten you. He is not the author of suffering, he cares for you. He has a good thought towards you. In whatever situation you find yourself, know that He is there for you and with you. God in the mountains is also God in the valley. When you are on the top of the World and everything you planned are going on smoothly, God is God then. He does change. When things seems to be going wrong, not in that situation, God is still God, He does not change.

Wednesday, 3 January 2018

How To Pray For Something You Want.

HOW TO PRAY FOR SOMETHING YOU WANT.

God cares about us, not only in spiritual matters, but in every area of our life. Casting all your cares upon Him, for He care for you. Scripture regarding prayer says, do not believe the lie of the devil that God does not hear prayers. Pray for something you want, God answers prayer on every subject.

 How to pray for something you want is how to ask God to provide for your needs and it is God's desire to give unto us His best. One of the verses about prayer says, "And I say unto you ask and it shall be given you, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. For everyone that ask receive and he that seek find and to Him that knocked it shall be opened- Luke 11:9-10. God is the giver of all good things He longs to give them to us when we ask Him- James 1:17.

SCRIPTURE ON HOW TO PRAY:

1. Repent from your Sins, both known and hidden Sins. Say, Lord Jesus have mercy upon my sins and wash me with your blood in Jesus name. Amen.

2. Accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and savior. this is if you have not do so.

3. Invite the Holy Spirit by praising God very well before proceeding to pray for something you want. Worship Lord with as many worship songs as possible.

4. Do not forget to thank God for all the things He Has done , for all the things He is doing and for all the the things He is yet to do.

5. Turn all your prayer needs( Something you want.. ) to prayer points. If you need blessing of God on your Job or business, say, "My job/Business is blessed today in the name of Jesus. If something you want is freedom from debt, why can you say, "Heaven have paid all my debts today in the name of Jesus". Pray the prayers in faith, believe that you will  receive an answer as you pray and you will surely receive the answer- Mark 11:23-24.

6. Do not allow your attention to be distracted while praying. Bind every spirit of  distraction that will try to divert your attention while praying. What did Jesus teach about prayer? Matthew 6:2 says, "But when for something you want go to your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you( You will get what you want).

7.  Try as much as possible to observe fasting and prayers regularly for effective prayers.

Tuesday, 2 January 2018

6 Reasons Why You Need Jesus In The New Year 2018.

6 REASONS WHY YOU NEED JESUS IN THE NEW YEAR 2018.

That you cross successfully from the greater year 2017 to the greatest year 2018 deserve celebrations. What about the healing?. He healed. That you sustained your Job through the new year 2018 deserve celebration. That Divine Miracle you experienced many a times last year , that financial uplifts, that fruit of the womb you are blessed with and the success you recorded in your business in the past years not only what celebrations but a sign that somebody is there for you at all times. Somebody whosoever shall call upon His name and be saved deserve your "Thank you".

Who is that person?  The Holy one "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. Of things in heaven and things in the earth and things under the earth (Philippians 2:9-10). For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord(Jesus) shall be saved( Roman 10:13).

1. You need Jesus Christ in 2018 to keep the Devil and enemies of progress from gloating over your life. With Jesus in your life, you are secured and you will never be defeated. With Jesus, be assured that tears may flow in the night but joy comes in the morning. Thank you Jesus, the Son of God. His voice makes the lightning flash. His voice makes the desert shake. His voice shake the oaks and strips the leaves from the trees. He(Jesus) will protect you like a mountain fortress if you call upon him in prayers.

2. Because You Have A Past. You can not go back, but He can. The Bible says, Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever(Hebrews 13:8). He can walk into those places of Sin failure, wipe the slate clean and give you a new beginning.

3. You need Jesus for protection in the new year 2018. Jesus the son of God, "Hear my cry this new  year, listen to my prayer. In despair and far from home, I call to you. Take me to a save refuge, for you are my protector, my strong against my enemies. Let me live in your sanctuary all my life and in this new 2018 O Lord, let me find safety under your wings in the name of Jesus"

4. You need Jesus in 2018 to do all things. "But seek first the Kingdom of God and all things (wealth, power, houses, educational certificates, cloths, food and other things) shall be added unto you. " Matthew 6:33.  By covenant right, God is indebted to prosper whatever you lay your hands upon provided you recognize that without him you can do nothing .

5. Because you need a friend. Jesus knows the worst about you, yet He believes the best. Why? Because He sees you as you are, but as you will be when He gets through with you. What a friend?

6. You need Jesus in 2018 to have everlasting life. What is everlasting life? Everlasting life  means perpetual, lasting or eternal life. A life that live beyond year 2018. A leaving that enjoys many years. A life not controlled or not stopped prematurely by the devil and its principality. The Holy Bible said, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Jesus also said, "I give them eternal life and they shall never perish nor neither shall anyone snatch them out of my hand(John 10:28). Once you have told Him you are sorry for your Sin. He gives eternal life. Then you can be sure that you will go to heaven.

Monday, 25 December 2017

The Birth Of Jesus Christ.

THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST.

The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ brought good tidings into the World. The birth of Jesus Christ the redeemer have set you free from all sorts of bondage. It is always a time of joy when someone in bondage of any sort is set free through the blood of Jesus. You remember the lame beggar healed through Jesus Christ and the Samaritan woman set free from sin by Jesus.

 The expression of Joy drew people to Christ. The Birth of Jesus have save many souls. If Jesus was not born, how will the Man with  Evil spirits be healed( Matthew 8: 28-34 ). As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had had the demons begged him, "Let me go with you. But Jesus would not let him. Go back home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how kind he has been to you ( Mark 5: 19).

The Birth of Jesus have made you closer to God. For the Lord said, "You may not know me but I know everything about you( Psalm 139: 1 ). I know when you sit down and when you rise up( Psalm 139: 2 ). I am familiar with all your ways( Psalm 139: 3). And I will take away the pains you have suffered on this earth. I am your father and I love you even as I love my Son, Jesus Christ ( John 17: 20). For in Jesus my love for you is revealed( John 17: 26). He is the exact representation of my being( Hebrew 1:3).

When you are broken hearted, because of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the God is close to you( Psalm 34:18). One day, I will wipe away your every tear from your eyes( Revelation 21: 3-4).  As we are celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ, God talks to you. You may may think you are getting away with lying, stealing or other bad things but God sees everything you do. The eyes of the Lord are in every place keeping watch on the evil and the good( Proverbs 15:3). "Be sure your Sins will find you out" (Numbers 32:23). As God Talks to you, will you Talk to God? Do you want God's gift of eternal life? Then talk to God! Admit your Sins to Him and ask Him to forgive you. He said, "Because I love you with everlasting love(Jeremiah 31:3), my thoughts towards you are countless as the sand of the seashore(Psalm 39:17-18). And I rejoice over you with singing( Zeph. 3:17). I will never stop doing good to you(Jeremiah 32:40).

PRAYERS:
Because of the Birth of Jesus Christ, I can do all things through Christ. From now, you are free from all the struggles of life. Everything that others struggle for shall be cheaply added to you in Jesus name. Amen.

Monday, 11 September 2017

How Walking With Jesus Christ Will Benefits You This New Month.

HOW WALKING WITH JESUS CHRIST WILL BENEFITS YOU THIS NEW MONTH.
"Behold,I stand at the door, and knock, if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him and be with him."- Revelation 3:20.

The World is a market place. Everyone comes to the market either to buy or sell. And when the market is over, everyone goes back home. Some leave early, some leave later. But all return home at one time or the other. Whether or not you are doing well in life, you must go home one day. What  preparation are you making for you to return home? Remember, only those that walk with Jesus will return home safely. 

In case you are doing well in life,consider this: the Bible asks, "What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his souls?" Matthew 16:26. If you are not doing so well in life today, you still need to consider your ultimate return journey home. Why should you lose in this world and lose again in the world to come? Now Jesus Christ said you must be born again to be able to return heaven-John 3:3-8. He also said that though there are many mansions in heaven, unless you walk with Jesus Christ the son of god, you will not have a portion there. Decide now, because, tomorrow may be too late.

On that day, who you know on earth, your academic qualifications, your wealth, status and achievements on earth will not be able to help you. Jesus Christ holds the key to the pearly gates of heaven, so if you want Him to open to you , then open your heart to Him and walk in His ways. It shall be well with you as you walk with Jesus Christ.

DAY OF PRAYER:
The mighty hands of God protection shall cover you and every member of your Family. Every evil arrow against you shall return back to the sender. Any alter raised against your progress shall be consumed by fire in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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Tuesday, 5 September 2017

Fear Not Scriptures: Fear Not You are able In Jesus Christ- For though a righteous falls seven times, he rises again.

FEAR NOT SCRIPTURES: FEAR NOT YOU ARE ABLE IN JESUS CHRIST- For though a righteous falls seven times, he rises again...
"Jesus has given me the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt me.I take authority today over every spirit working against my Joy, fulfillment in life,business career, marriage and financial multiplication in the name of Jesus."

Life is a mystery, it is full of ups and downs. There are stages of valley and mountain man experiences at one time or the the other. Challenges, setbacks, regrets are everywhere, but the truth is, no matter the unpalatable situation you are faced with,  it is not yet over. If you have experienced failure or still experiencing  failure, it is a sign you can still breakthrough. It remains  few more steps or ideas for your long awaited desire to happen. Never allow the devil suggest the end to you, rather believe in your ability and capability to rise up again. Make up your mind you are getting that thing done not minding the colossal failure or misdeeds of the past. In as much as you still breathe , with god's help, you will achieve it.

 The prodigal son in the Bible began his life all over again after He spent his inheritance scandalously and realized he had missed it. He came to his senses and return to his father's house to start life all over again(Luke 15: 17-20).  Do not allow the memories of your past failures tie you to stagnancy or prevent you from retracing your steps. You may be down today but for sure you can start afresh. Weeping  may endure for the night, but surely joy will be yours in the morning.

Hope is not lost as long as you believe you can do it again. remember, it is not over until it is over. You are able, face that challenge and phase it out. You are blessed in the name of Jesus.
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Saturday, 2 September 2017

Meaning Jesus Name :How To Move From Condemnation To Life.

MEANING JESUS NAME : HOW TO MOVE FROM CONDEMNATION TO LIFE.

Today, I have good news for you. You can move from condemnation to life, for the Bible says, "There is therefore now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who work not after the flesh, but after the spirit. For the law of sin and death"- Romans 8:1-2.Which means it is impossible to be free from sin and eternal death by our own efforts.

 Only Jesus can make it possible because operational in Him is a law- the law of the spirit of life. This is superior to the destructive law of sin and death. how does the law of the spirit  of life operate? First, it shows you that Jesus is the one who is the way, the truth and the life.- John 14:6

Secondly it makes you realize that you are a sinner who needs help, for the Bible says, "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and if we say we have not sinned there is no truth in us- Romans 3:23.

Thirdly, it shows you God's plan for salvation- See Romans 5:6-10.  And fourthly, it leaves you with the option to choose Jesus and live or the devil and die- John 10:10.

Dear friends, 
What is your relationship with Jesus? He has paid the price of your redemption. Why then will you die in your sins? Choose you this day whom you will serve- God or the devil. all that He is asking you to do is realize that you are a sinner, confess your sins to Jesus and ask Him to be merciful unto you. Then invite Him personally into your heart as Lord and savior(Proverbs 28:13). If you sincerely do this, then you will be brought into personal relationship with Jesus Christ- John 1:12. Do it today. Do not delay. Tomorrow may be too late.

                            POWERFUL PRAYER : THE LORD'S HAMMER.
"And the Lord says, Babylonia, you are my hammer, my weapon of war. I used you to crush nations and kingdoms, to shatter horses and riders, to shatter chariots and their drivers, to kill men and women, to slay old and young, to kill boys and girls, to slaughter shepherds and their flocks, to slaughter farmers and their plow horses, to crush rulers and high officials".
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Monday, 24 July 2017

How To Teach Children To Pray.

           HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN TO PRAY.
" Then Children were brought to him that He might lay His hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people but Jesus said, let the little Children come to me and do not hinder them for such belong the kingdom of heaven and He laid His hands on them and went away ". Matthew 19:13-15

Jesus knows the important of Children to its kingdom when He said let the Children come to me and do not hinder them. How teach Children to pray is how to lead by examples. Pray in the presence of your Children goes along way to remind them that there is something in what you are doing. If you are the type that pray when troubles comes, then, you are not showing a good example to your Children. Let your Children see you praying at all times.

What about the Morning devotion? Let your Children see that you commit the day to God in prayer. Alert the Heaven with your praise and worship songs that your prayers are coming. Involves your Children in the Morning devotion program. Children love songs of praises and research shows that they do not forget it easily. songs like, " Hallelujah praise the Lord 3 times , my Jesus conquer Satan, Hallelujah praise the Lord " are common among the kids. Study at least one chapter from the Bible and let your Children contributed to the study. Commit the day to God in prayer by reading Psalm 23.

Let your Children knows the importance of God in relationship to prayers. Teach the Children that it is God that can provides anything they want for them. Let your Children knows that God answers our prayer when we pray to Him. Lead them in prayer wherein you pray for God to provide for the Family the daily bread. Since many Children likes bread, reciting this kind of prayer by them will not be a difficult task.

How did you celebrate Birthday for your Children ?. Are you like me that invites my Church Pastor and other prayer warriors from my Church to commit my Children in prayer to God during there Birthday? Teach Children how to pray. The inscription on the birthday cake of my Children usually read, "Thank you Jesus". This is a  prayer points but yet a powerful prayer. Even, if this is the only prayer you can teach your Children to pray, it is sufficient to take them through the day.

Show to your Children how god love them Read the scripture according to Mark 9:36-37 to them. I reads, "And he took a Child and put him in the midst of them and taking him in His arms, He said to them, whoever receives one such Child in my name receives not me but him who sent me ". show to  them that because God loves them, they should be thanking him and pray to God saying , "God I thank you for today, only your name shall be glorified ".

Let your Children see you that you also pray before going to sleep. Children loves seeing there parents in prayer. In the name of Jesus, I pray that your Children shall be honored among Nations. All shall realize that they are people God has blessed. Amen.

                                             A PRAYER FOR CHILDREN.

In the name of Jesus, no weapon formed against my Children shall prosper and every tongue that rises against them in judgement is condemned in the name of Jesus. Isaiah 54:17.






Tuesday, 28 February 2017

According To God's Will.

ACCORDING TO GOD'S WILL.

Today's Verse

“Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples; but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are under the farthest skies, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place at which I have chosen to establish my name.’” Nehemiah 1:8-9
This was part of Nehemiah’s prayer for his people after he received the news about the broken walls of Jerusalem. He said to God “Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses.” Nehemiah was not reminding God of His command, but he acknowledged God’s word and wanted to submit to God’s conditions so that his petitions would be granted. Nehemiah displayed a perfect example on how to pray. When we pray, we should acknowledge God’s terms and conditions and submit to them. This reminds us that prayer is not just asking God what we want, but at the same time it is seeking God’s will and it is God’s will that should be done. So let us pray according to His terms. 

Today's Prayer

Lord, help me to seek and completely submit to Your will as I deliver my petitions to Your feet. May my desires and Your will be perfectly aligned together. May Your will be done, Lord. Amen.

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

What Is A Devotional Prayer?

WHAT IS A DEVOTIONAL PRAYER?
A devotional prayer is a prayer that opens the day. It is often called a daily devotional prayers. It is often in terms of Morning Prayer or Devotion.
DEVOTIONAL PRAYERS:
  1. “I thank you Lord for making me and my family to see this morning,many slept without waking up. Receive all glory in the name of Jesus. “
2. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
3. We give Thee thanks, Holy Lord, Father Almighty, Everlasting God, who hast been pleased to bring us Through the night to the hours of morning, We pray Thee to grant us to pass this day without sin, So that at eventide we may again give thanks to Thee; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
4. May today be all that you need it to be. May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit Rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams, tonight, and Conquer all your fears. May God manifest Himself today in ways you have never experienced! May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer And your prayers be answered. I pray that Faith enters a New height for you; I pray that your territory is enlarged. I pray for peace, health, happiness, And true and undying Love for God.
5. Lord, I ask for your divine guidance in every area of my life today. Lord, your word says in Psalm 37:23, “ That the steps of a good man are ordered by you.” Please, Lord, lead me in the way that I should go in Jesus name. Amen.
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  5. 10 Important Prayer Points To Pray In The New Month Of November, 2016. http://www.myprayerpoints.blogspot.com

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

How To Accept Jesus Christ As Your Savior.

HOW TO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOR

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What does it mean to accept Jesus as Saviour? Does mankind need a Saviour? How do you accept Jesus as Lord & Saviour?
To understand why we need Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour and how to accept Him in your life, we must first understand what sin is; who Jesus Christ is and why Jesus had to die on the cross.

What is Sin?Sin is any thought, decision or action that rebels or transgresses the law & principles of God.The Bible tells us that man is sinful and unrighteous (Romans 3:10Romans 3:23). All of mankind has a sin nature as a result of the sin of Adam which occurred in Genesis 3.Romans 5:12 says “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned”.The sin nature or flesh is the part of man that does not think with God nor can it please God. Every person is born with the sin nature in them.The New Testament Greek word is sarx. Kenneth Wuest defines sarx as “the totally depraved nature as dominating the unsaved individual.”The works or characteristics of the flesh or sin nature are found in Galatians 5:19-21.The person who has never accepted Jesus as Saviour only has this sin nature inside him and also controlling how he lives. Therefore his internal motives, goals and lifestyle are governed by the flesh or sin nature.

The Wages of Sin
Romans 6:23 tells us that the wages of sin is death. This death that is spoken of in Romans 6:23 means eternal separation from God or hell.
Therefore if there is no intervention from a Saviour pertaining to sin or the sin nature in your life, the eventual result of living as an unsaved person is eternity in hell.
Sin or the sin nature also hinders us from having right fellowship with God.
Before a perfect, holy and just God our sins are likened as debts to God for which we cannot pay those debts (Matthew 6:12). Failure for those debts to be paid results in eternal punishment.
This is why we all need a Saviour – Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ & His Life, Death & Resurrection
John 1:1,14 tell us that Jesus is God who took human form to dwell among the people. Jesus came to earth to teach us and guide us. He also lived as an example for us. Most importantly, He lived a perfect, sinless life which qualified Him to pay for our sins which we cannot pay. Jesus Christ’s death on the cross was His payment and sacrifice for the sins of the world (John 3:16).
Jesus Christ did not come to die for the righteous – because there are no righteous people (Romans 3:10).
Rather, Jesus came to die for sinners and pay the debt of sinners and in doing so He became our Saviour.
Luke 5:31-32 says, Jesus answered and said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

How To Accept Jesus As Saviour
How do you accept Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour? The Bible tells us that we accept Jesus Christ as Saviour through placing our faith or total trust in Him. There are over 50 verses that speak of salvation being through faith in Jesus Christ.
Accepting Jesus Christ as our Saviour requires us to believe that salvation is only by Christ alone (John 14:6) and that only Jesus Christ is the one who paid for our sins on the cross. Therefore eternal life and a relationship with God is possible only by accepting Jesus as Saviour through faith.
Salvation is a FREE gift. Accepting Jesus Christ is not based on your personal works or merit (Ephesians 2:8,9). Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ.
Romans 10:9-10 NKJV
That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:13 NKJV
For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
John 1:12 NKJV
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name

Why Not Make Your Eternal Decision NOW? Accept Jesus as Saviour.
We become born again Christians by GRACE through FAITH or TOTAL TRUST in Jesus Christ as our Lord & Savior (Galatians 3:26) & (Ephesians 2:8,9). Salvation is a FREE gift received through FAITH in Christ.
PLEASE NOTE: You can choose to pray in your own words. This prayer is a sample prayer and it is only an EXPRESSION of your faith, belief & trust in Jesus. Salvation is by GRACE through FAITH or BELIEVING in Christ Jesus as your Lord & Saviour.
“Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your love. I thank You that You died on the cross for me and resurrected so that I may have life through You.
I confess Lord that I have sinned against You and today I ask You to forgive me of all of my sins, past present and future. 
I repent of all of my sins and I ask You to cleanse me Jesus.
Thank You for forgiving my sins.
From this moment, come into my life Lord Jesus & take full control of my life. I want to follow You Jesus and I want to follow Your ways. Save me and from today, make me the person You want me to be.
I receive You Lord Jesus right now by faith. I trust You as my Lord and Savior – Amen”

Friday, 4 March 2016

Is Your Jesus Too Small?

IS YOUR JESUS TOO SMALL?
I remember the remarkable success of a little book published by J.B. Phillips entitled Your God Is Too Small. It was a ringing challenge to seek a deeper understanding of the nature and character of God. It obviously struck a nerve as multitudes of people devoured the book in a quest to expand their knowledge of the majesty of God.
I wish that someone could provoke the same response with regard to Christ. In my years of publishing and producing educational materials for Christians, I have been puzzled by something strange. I have noticed that books about Jesus do not do well in Christian bookstores. I am not sure why this is so. Perhaps it has something to do with a widespread assumption that we already know a lot about Jesus or that there may be something irreligious about studying the person and work of Christ too deeply. Perhaps such study might disturb the simple faith we cling to.
My teaching career has spanned many decades. And though I have taught in the formal setting of colleges and seminaries, the bulk of my time has been devoted to adult lay education. This emphasis began in Philadelphia in the sixties when, while I was working as a seminary professor, I was approached by the pastor of the church my family attended to teach an adult course on the person and work of Christ. My class was composed of housewives, professional people, business people, and more. As we got into the material, I discovered a more passionate response to the content of my teaching than I had ever witnessed in the academic classroom. These people had never been exposed to any serious teaching of theology beyond what they had experienced in Sunday school. It was this class that pushed a button in my soul that catapulted me into the full-time endeavor of adult education.

Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild

There seems to be something wrong with our understanding of Jesus. We speak in saccharine terms of “gentle Jesus, meek and mild,” and of his “sweetness,” but the depth and riches of his nature remain elusive to us. Now, I love to speak of the sweetness of Christ. There is nothing wrong with this language. But we need to understand what it is about him that makes him so sweet to believers.
When we consider Jesus as the second person of the Trinity, the eternal Logos who became incarnate, we note instantly that in any attempt to plumb the depths of his person we are stepping into the deep waters of searching for the nature of God himself. The Scripture says of Jesus in Hebrews 1:1–4:
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
Here the author of Hebrews describes Christ as “the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature.” Imagine someone who not only reflects the glory of God as Moses did after his encounter with God on Mount Sinai, but who actually is the very brightness of the divine glory.

The Very Glory of God

The biblical concept of divine glory is reiterated again and again in the Old Testament. Nothing can be likened to that glory that belongs to the divine essence and which he has placed above the heavens. This is the glory manifest in the theophany of the shekinah, the radiant cloud that displays the pure effulgence of his being. This is the glory of the One who dwells in light inaccessible, who is a consuming fire. This is the glory that blinded Paul on the Road to Damascus. The glory of Christ belongs to his deity as confessed in the ancient hymn, the Gloria Patria, composed by Trinitarians as they resisted the heresy of Arianism: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”
Athanasius in commenting on Hebrews 1 declared, “Who does not see that the brightness cannot be separated from the light, but that it is by nature proper to it and co-existent with it, and is not produced after it?” Or as Ambrose proclaimed,
Think not that there was ever a moment of time when God was without wisdom, any more than there was ever a time when light was without radiance. For where there is light there is radiance, and where there is radiance there is also light. For the Son is the Radiance of his Father’s light, co-eternal because of eternity of power, inseparable by unity of brightness.

The Very Revelation of God

But what can be said of Christ’s being “the exact imprint of his nature”? Are not we all created in the image of God and does not this reference merely speak of Jesus’s being the perfect man, the one in whom the imago Dei has not been besmirched or corrupted? I think the text means more than that. Phillip Hughes says,
The Greek word translated “the very stamp” [“exact imprint”] here means an engraved character or the impress made by a die or a seal, as for example, on a coin; and the Greek word translated “nature” denotes the very essence of God. The principal idea intended is that of exact correspondence. This correspondence involves not only an identity of the essence of the Son with that of the Father, but more particularly a true and trustworthy revelation or representation of the Father by the Son.
We remember the request made to Jesus by Philip when he said, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us” (John 14:8). We need to meditate upon the response of Jesus in John 14:9–11:
Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves.
He who would taste the fullness of the sweetness of Christ, and perceive the total measure of his excellence, must be willing to make the pursuit of the knowledge of him the main and chief business of life. Such pursuits must not be hindered by sentimentality or season.

To help you enjoy the bigness and beauty of Christ in greater measure, always pray to God with prayer points.

Friday, 11 September 2015

How To Return Your Pain To God.

                         HOW TO RETURN YOUR PAIN TO GOD.

   Not that we need pain for the sake of it, but we need it for spiritual maturity. In god's hand, pain can bring about our growth(Hab. 12:11) says, "No discipline seems pleasant at first time, but painful. Later on, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."
Being a Christian does not mean we won't fall, but it means Jesus will catch us when we do. Although pain may have come from evil source outside our own will, but we ought not to concern our self for where it has come from, but where it is leading us to.
  Some argue with themselves, this is unjust. we often asked, I did nothing to bring this pain on myself, so why do I have to bear it? In some cases, the pain will be unjust. Life itself is not just. Christianity does not teach that Jesus said, on earth you will have troubles but be of good cheer I have conquered the earth. At the center of Christianity there is a cross and that is the World's supreme injustice. But, as christian you can turn to God in pain and let him direct it to the beneficial end for you.
  There is no door marked Exit from pain for Christianity. After death is judgement, the pain we feel is not the test of our strength but the trying of our faith in Almighty god that develops our endurance. Do not forget PRAYER is the key to your success and victory in life. Return all pains with prayers to God.

                                               PRAYER POINTS.
The Lord blesses me and keeps me. he is the merciful Father from whom all help and blessings flow. He shows me his kindness, watches over me and give me peace. Although, I may faces trials and pains but in Christ Jesus, I am an overcomer. Amen
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