Baatee Pagos Kpegediba Wrote:
WHY DOES GOD DELAY?
Pastor my friend advised me to use love
portion on my un-loving man, she said
she did same on her man and they are
now happy together. She also said that
prayers take long. Please pastor, I don’t
want to use love portion but I can’t wait
till God answers me because I have been
praying and waiting and no difference.
Why does God delay?
I couldn’t answer that question in clear
terms till I noticed how easy it is to build
a sand house. No digging, no cements
and it can be finished in a day without
sweat. This is the type of house the devil
would build for you; a house you’ll get that
same day you asked; a house that would
soon fall and bury you underneath.
God delays because He is building a
deep, cemented foundation for His
answers to your prayers. In other to build
a real house, you first dig down before you
build up. During the digging down, nobody
from far would notice that anything is
happening.
What you get fast, you lose fast. Soon that
love portion would fade and fail and her
man would so hate her for using magic on
him. (Witchcraft is not only sucking blood
but using means to make people do what
you want and not what they want to do).
God is the master builder; He starts first in
digging down before building up. If you’ve
asked God for anything, God first builds
the foundation for such thing before
erecting it.
If you are seeing no erection over your
prayers, know that God is working first on
the foundation; a work you wont notice its
happening.
Every person that ever got breakthrough
persevered and hoped and prayed and
believed and kept on believing and
continued to believe.
If there is no building going on on your
life, know that God is still working on the
foundation. No prayer goes unanswered.
For every one who asks receives, and he
who seeks finds, and to him who knocks
it will be opened. Matt. 7:8
When the foundation is taking long, then
it’s a big house that God is about building
for you if you can hold on. God does not
delay and He is always right on time.
God bless you.
Sincerely, I love you
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
WITHOUT JESUS YOU ARE NOTHING - LESSON OF TWO DONKEYS
Two donkeys were walking down the road in Jerusalem one day. One of the donkeys said, "Wow, Yesterday I was carrying Jesus on my back, people were hailing me, screaming and shouting, Hosanna! Hosanna!!
People even kept their clothes on the ground for me to walk on, and those who did not have any clothe had to put down palm leaves for me to walk on.
But today, when I walked through the same road, nobody recognizes me, and no one even said anything to me."
The second donkey smiles and said, "Hmmmmm.... Don't you know that you are nothing without Jesus?"
Certainly, without Jesus, you are nothing. Thus, if you want to become anything, or if you want to succeed in life, you must invite Jesus into your life. Jesus said in John 15:5, "He that abide in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
May God help us in Jesus name. You are blessed. Jesus loves you and I do too.
Friday, September 19, 2014
YOUR HOPE WILL REAP FRUITS
Samuel Aribido Wrote:
1. Once, all villagers decided to pray for rain, on the day of prayer all the People gathered but only a young boy came with an umbrella - THAT'S FAITH!
2. When you throw a baby in the air, he laughs because he knows you will catch him - THAT'S TRUST!
3. Every night we go to bed, without any assurance of being alive the next Morning but still we set the alarms to wake up - THAT'S HOPE!
4. We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future - THAT'S CONFIDENCE!.
5. We see millions of students failing to gain admission, others failing to get Jobs after graduation, But still we buy JAMB forms for admission and subsequent graduation -THAT'S OVER CONFIDENCE!
Now, Every Hope And Trust That You Have On God This Day, Shall Reap Fruits Of Over Confidence, As Long As You Can Say "AMEN."
1. Once, all villagers decided to pray for rain, on the day of prayer all the People gathered but only a young boy came with an umbrella - THAT'S FAITH!
2. When you throw a baby in the air, he laughs because he knows you will catch him - THAT'S TRUST!
3. Every night we go to bed, without any assurance of being alive the next Morning but still we set the alarms to wake up - THAT'S HOPE!
4. We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future - THAT'S CONFIDENCE!.
5. We see millions of students failing to gain admission, others failing to get Jobs after graduation, But still we buy JAMB forms for admission and subsequent graduation -THAT'S OVER CONFIDENCE!
Now, Every Hope And Trust That You Have On God This Day, Shall Reap Fruits Of Over Confidence, As Long As You Can Say "AMEN."
Saturday, September 13, 2014
SERMON-PROOF BELIEVER
SERMON-PROOF BELIEVER
Psalm 119:105 says ” Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. "
I have met with a lot of believers in my daily life and in this ministry. I have seen some who have been completely captured by the sweet well organised speeches of their Pastors on Sunday and others who are completely confused.
A sermon proof christian is one who hears the word of God but d word is not active in his life. He spend all his day in the church but yet didn't understand d word of God.
A sermon proof Christian is not interested in the word of God. All their interested in is the miracle.
At times, I smile inside when people called me on phone, some will start by saying I have read all d testimony u posted n that is y I am calling.
They are interested in d miracle not d person doing it ( Jesus ). This is one of the majors reasons some will never have testimony until they change their motive n seek God for only d purpose of knowing Him only n He will now bombard u with testimonies.
HOW TO IDENTIFY SERMON PROOF CHRISTIANS
1. They act as if they know more than the preach
2. They may be listening but they are not gaining anything cos their mind is divided.
3. They are always looking for mistake in d sermon instead of learning.
4. They are blinded by fake doctrines.
I know of a pastor who warn his member not to have anthing to so with another church n if they do it is a sin. Is this biblical?
5. Want u to preach what they want not what holy spirit want.
6. They never improve in their giving, spiritual life and other aspect of their life.
7. They criticize every error of the preacher n want to dominate.
A sermon proof christian is one who hears the word of God but d word is not active in his life. He spend all his day in the church but yet didn't understand d word of God.
A sermon proof Christian is not interested in the word of God. All their interested in is the miracle.
At times, I smile inside when people called me on phone, some will start by saying I have read all d testimony u posted n that is y I am calling.
They are interested in d miracle not d person doing it ( Jesus ). This is one of the majors reasons some will never have testimony until they change their motive n seek God for only d purpose of knowing Him only n He will now bombard u with testimonies.
HOW TO IDENTIFY SERMON PROOF CHRISTIANS
1. They act as if they know more than the preach
2. They may be listening but they are not gaining anything cos their mind is divided.
3. They are always looking for mistake in d sermon instead of learning.
4. They are blinded by fake doctrines.
I know of a pastor who warn his member not to have anthing to so with another church n if they do it is a sin. Is this biblical?
5. Want u to preach what they want not what holy spirit want.
6. They never improve in their giving, spiritual life and other aspect of their life.
7. They criticize every error of the preacher n want to dominate.
I am praying for you; every power that has made up seeking after man instead of God shall die in Jesus name, Amen.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
THE PREGNANT DEER - such a beautiful story !
Pastor Preston Idoro Wrote:
THE PREGNANT DEER - such a beautiful story !
In a forest, a pregnant deer is about to give birth.
She finds a remote grass field near a strong-flowing river.
This seems a safe place.
Suddenly labour pains begin.
At the same moment, dark clouds gather around above & lightning starts a forest fire.
She looks to her left & sees a hunter with his bow extended pointing at her.
To her right, she spots a hungry lion approaching her.
What can the pregnant deer do?
She is in labour!
What will happen?
Will the deer survive?
Will she give birth to a fawn?
Will the fawn survive?
Or will everything be burnt by the forest fire?
Will she perish to the hunters' arrow?
Will she die a horrible death at the hands of the hungry lion approaching her?
She is constrained by the fire on the one side & the flowing river on the other & boxed in by her natural predators.
What does she do?
She focuses on giving birth to a new life.
The sequence of events that follows are:
- Lightning strikes & blinds the hunter.
- He releases the arrow which zips past the deer & strikes the hungry lion.
- It starts to rain heavily, & the forest fire is slowly doused by the rain.
- The deer gives birth to a healthy fawn.
In our life too, there are moments of choice when we are confronted on αll sides with negative thoughts and possibilities.
Some thoughts are so powerful that they overcome us & overwhelm us.
Maybe we can learn from the deer.
The priority of the deer, in that given moment, was simply to give birth to a baby.
The rest was not in her hands & any action or reaction that changed her focus would have likely resulted in death or disaster.
Ask yourself,
Where is your focus?
Where is your faith and hope?
In the midst of any storm, do keep it on HIM always.
He will never ever dissappoint you. NEVER.
THE PREGNANT DEER - such a beautiful story !
In a forest, a pregnant deer is about to give birth.
She finds a remote grass field near a strong-flowing river.
This seems a safe place.
Suddenly labour pains begin.
At the same moment, dark clouds gather around above & lightning starts a forest fire.
She looks to her left & sees a hunter with his bow extended pointing at her.
To her right, she spots a hungry lion approaching her.
What can the pregnant deer do?
She is in labour!
What will happen?
Will the deer survive?
Will she give birth to a fawn?
Will the fawn survive?
Or will everything be burnt by the forest fire?
Will she perish to the hunters' arrow?
Will she die a horrible death at the hands of the hungry lion approaching her?
She is constrained by the fire on the one side & the flowing river on the other & boxed in by her natural predators.
What does she do?
She focuses on giving birth to a new life.
The sequence of events that follows are:
- Lightning strikes & blinds the hunter.
- He releases the arrow which zips past the deer & strikes the hungry lion.
- It starts to rain heavily, & the forest fire is slowly doused by the rain.
- The deer gives birth to a healthy fawn.
In our life too, there are moments of choice when we are confronted on αll sides with negative thoughts and possibilities.
Some thoughts are so powerful that they overcome us & overwhelm us.
Maybe we can learn from the deer.
The priority of the deer, in that given moment, was simply to give birth to a baby.
The rest was not in her hands & any action or reaction that changed her focus would have likely resulted in death or disaster.
Ask yourself,
Where is your focus?
Where is your faith and hope?
In the midst of any storm, do keep it on HIM always.
He will never ever dissappoint you. NEVER.
Monday, September 1, 2014
EXPERIENCING GOD
EXPERIENCING GOD
I had heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. (Job 42:5)
How much of your life has been spent hearing about God? How many hours of sermons have you sat through learning about the way God works and the way he has dealt with people? How many times have you sat around the dinner table discussing God with your friends? talking about his mercy, wrath, holiness, direction, and ultimate intentions? listening to others proclaim their understanding of his will and ways? How many days of your life have been spent in search of the truths about God? Now, how much of that time would you trade for a moment of seeing him with your own eyes? How much more could you learn if you could experience God firsthand? if you could stand in his presence and listen to him speak? I'm convinced that we've all spent too much time talking and hearing about God and far too little standing in silence before him. We're so busy debating his ways that we never take the time to experience them. We're so caught up in questions and answers about God's holiness and mercy that we've never allowed him to show us just how holy and merciful he really is. "Be silent, and know that I am God!" he tells us (Psalm 46:10). "Be silent before the Lord, all humanity," proclaims the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 2:13). Standing in God's presence, Job replies in total humility, "I will put my hand over my mouth in silence. I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say" (Job 40:4-5). How many of us have said too much already? How many of us continue to talk long after we have nothing more to say? How much more could we gain if we simply learned to stand still and quiet in the presence of God? "I had heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes," says Job. "I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance" (Job 42:5-6). When we see God, it changes everything. It silences our heart and soul in a way that nothing else can. It makes every word we've ever spoken and everything we've ever heard about God seem foolish. It is the only way we will ever truly come to know him.
Today's Reading
Job 42:1-5
Job 42:1-5
WHEN EVIL SPIRITS PENETRATE INTO MARRIAGES
Do you know that in a normal situation, the wife is supposed to submit to her husband, and the husband is to love his wife and be not bitter against her, as recorded in Colossians 3:18-19?
Why then do love disappear from a marriage, giving rise to hatred and quarrels? Love disappears from a marriage because some evil spirits sneak in and penetrate into that relationship.
Sure, all married couples and those intending to marry should understand that some evil spirits have declared war against marriages, and as a result, every unwanted action, evil behavior or quarrel that occurs in a marriage happens because some evil spirits penetrate into any marriage where the couples involved are not prayerful and watchful, therefore, there's need to save the marriages from the actions of those evil spirits.
So, how do you know that evil spirits are operating in a marriage? Know that evil spirits are not physical beings and people can not see them, as such people do not know when they enter into their relationship, however, you'll know that they are present in any relationship by the actions of the individuals involved. These evil spirits sneak into the heart unknowingly, and begin to erase the vital ingredient that holds every relationship and marriage, which is LOVE, replacing it with hatred, disrespect, distrust, etc. And Like I said earlier, love is supposed to be the bedrock of every marriage, but when you find yourself in a situation, where your wife or your husband, who at a point in time was your "honey," “sugar in your tea,” or “The apple of your eyes,” now turns out to be a “Thorn in your flesh,” and you begin to hear words like, “who do you think you are? “I’ll show you,” “I can’t take it anymore! Etc and etc. then, understand that evil spirits are in operation, and some marriages then end up in divorce.
What should you do when this happens? Once you notice that love is no longer present in your marriage, quickly destroy and cast out those evil spirits by the blood of Jesus Christ, through prayer that will bring down the power of the Holy Spirit. In Luke 10:19 Jesus said, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you,”
Thus, check the love level of your marriage everyday to make sure it remains high, and you will save your marriage from the power and effects of evil spirits. May God give you the power and necessary wisdom to know when those evil spirits sneak into your marriage, so that you could overcome them in Jesus name. Enjoy your marriage dear. You are blessed. Jesus loves you and I do too.
SEE YOURSELF AS GOD SEES YOU
It is very necessary that we as children of God begin to see ourselves as God sees us. Yet many believers even though they've know whom God is, how God behaves and what God can do, always make the same mistake of going around belittling themselves based on their current situation.
When Gideon was called to save the Israelites, just like most of us today, all he saw was his situation that was unfair, and begin to make these complains, "And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house." Judges 6:15. Yes, this is exactly what most of us are saying about our situations. We continue to say one thing or the other. But here is God's perspective of Gideon, "And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour." Judges 6:12.
Sure, God does not look at any present situation or whatever you are facing right now, but whatever your situation might be, God sees you based on what He has placed in you. God sees you as a mighty man of valour, not a person defeated by ugly situation. God sees you as someone through whom He will show his power, not someone who can't make it, etc and etc.
Therefore, from today, begin to see yourself as God sees you, and you'll see how you'll live a fulfilling life. May God cause a transformation is you, so that you'll begin to see yourself as God sees you in Jesus name. Jesus loves you and I do too.
When Gideon was called to save the Israelites, just like most of us today, all he saw was his situation that was unfair, and begin to make these complains, "And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house." Judges 6:15. Yes, this is exactly what most of us are saying about our situations. We continue to say one thing or the other. But here is God's perspective of Gideon, "And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour." Judges 6:12.
Sure, God does not look at any present situation or whatever you are facing right now, but whatever your situation might be, God sees you based on what He has placed in you. God sees you as a mighty man of valour, not a person defeated by ugly situation. God sees you as someone through whom He will show his power, not someone who can't make it, etc and etc.
Therefore, from today, begin to see yourself as God sees you, and you'll see how you'll live a fulfilling life. May God cause a transformation is you, so that you'll begin to see yourself as God sees you in Jesus name. Jesus loves you and I do too.
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