THE POWER OF GRACE

THE POWER OF GRACE

G- God's
R- Riches
A-At
C-Christ's
E-Expense

Grace is what God offered to Manvat the cost of His Son. However the condition to receive grace is Salvation i.e acknowldege that Jesus Christ is Lord and accept him to govern your life. Grace is released automatically upon salvation.

FIVE FACTS OF GRACE

1. Grace is the fuel for power. we receive supernatural power on the platform of grace. we se this in Acts 4: 33
" with great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus and much grace was upon them all. Therefore before a believer seeks power, he must receive Grace. so guard your salvation jealously in order to receive grace for supernatural power. To be empowered is to be engraced. it is not possible to carry grace and to be powerless.

2. Grace is visible. Acts 11:23

'When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts'.
Grace can be seen because it produces visible results. Galatians 2:9

'James, Peter and John, those who reputed to be pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right handmof fellowship when they recognised the grace given to me. they agreed that we should go to tthe Gentiles and they, to the Jews'.

3. Grace can be a continous flow and it also can be discontinued i.e it can cease. Acts 13:43

'When the Congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them urged them to continue in the Grace of God.'
whatever you did to receive grace, you must continue to do to sustain/ continue it.

4. Grace can be administeredor distributed by carriers/ distributors of grace. 2 Corinthians 8:19

' What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.'
 Every carrier of Grace has been apponited as a servant for Grace to his/her
 generation.

1 peter 4:10
'Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.'

5. Grace is in Levels. Grace grows and this can been seen in 2 Peter 3:18
'But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.'

OUTCOMES OF GRACE.

1. Grace is the guaranty of exemption from generational disaster. Grace sets you apart and make syou outstsanding.

2. Grace is the guaranty of supernatural favour i.e unmerited and unsolicited favor. Genesis 39:4
'Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.'

Grace puts you in a position you are not qualified for. It make syou a mystery to yourself and to eceryone around you. Grace makes you God's favourite. It takes  a messenger and turns him into a manager. It is important to note that people who carry grace are in some cases hated and envied.

Grace is the guaranty of access to the ways of God. Grace is the secret of the depth in God. Job 29:2-4

 “How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me,
3 when his lamp shone on my head and by his light I walked through darkness!
4 Oh, for the days when I was in my prime, when God’s intimate friendship blessed my house"

If you want your life to be wonderful, then you must pres for grace.

Depth in god eqautes depth in life. If you need a towering life then you need depth in God. It takes depth to sustain height. Isaiah 37:31
"Once more a remnant of the kingdom of Judah will take root below and bear fruit above".

Grace is the guaranty of Divine Presence. Carriers of Grace carry divine presence.

Exodus 33:16

" How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?”


Everybody needs grace. You need salvation to be saved. God loves everybody. if you know that you do not have any relationship with God, it simply means you are not saved. He is eagerly waiting for you to relate with Him and all you have to do is to accept Jesus Christ His son as your Lord and Savior. ask Him to forgive all your sins and ask Him to come into you life.

YOU ARE SAVED BY HIS GRACE.

10 TRAITS OF A GREAT RELATIONSHIP

TRAITS THAT MAKES A GREAT RELATIONSHIP

Being in a good relationship is very fulfilling. This was the sole reason God himself created the woman because he knew that the only thing He created that was not good was the fact that Man was alone. Basically, relationships are good. However, there are some traits that make relationships not just good but great and this is the whole purpose for this article. I have come up with ten essential ingredients that make up great relationships.

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 Love: I had this deluding belief that love is supposed to be effortless and magical. This resulted in several failed relationships until i read books that led me to the liberating discovery that love actually requires effort. Love is not uploading pictures and video on instagram or other social media but it is a commitment and devotion to treat someone right. Love is sacrifice. For instance, letting him have the last piece of oreo or giving her your jacket during a cold winter night.

  RESPECT:  Respect is something everyone deserves. Aside from the general sense of the word, it is important to find out what the term “RESPECT” means to your partner and then implement this in your relationship. From experience, I have come to understand that the idea of respect is subjective. For instance, I was in a relationship with a guy from the western part of the world who felt it was insulting to serve him food. For reasons he never disclosed, he preferred to serve himself. While to another guy from my country, it was insulting to ask him to serve himself because traditionally it is the woman’s duty to serve a man. Remember that you have to give respect to get it. Some may even argue that respect is even more crucial than love in a relationship because the presence of respect creates an atmosphere of trust, value and support.

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TRUST: Trust is not only an important trait, it also serves as an anchor to which love is hooked on.  Trust provides a sense of freedom and security to experience the full potential of intimacy.

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 COMMUNICATION: In every relationship, there is bound to be misunderstanding. Words and sometimes even silence by one party could be misinterpreted or misunderstood by the other party hence the need for effective communication which forms the basis of every interpersonal relationship.  Relationship experts always emphasize that communication is an integral factor for a great relationship. Lack of effective communication forms the bedrock of most relationship problems. It is therefore important to use your words to express your feelings at every given time.

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  PATIENCE: You should understand the fact that every mature relationship requires a lot of patience. Nobody is perfect as each person has his/her own set of flaws but that is what makes them special and different from everyone else. Rather than creating a big fuss about every single annoying detail, it is better to give the person some time and make him/her understand his/her follies. There are a million little things which could result in differences for you and your partner. For instance, where there is an age gap of more than 10 years, then both the partners might find it difficult to understand each other. The importance lies not in being perfectly compatible but being able to understand the needs of each other.

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FORGIVENESS: It is important to be tender hearted, soft, merciful and accommodating towards your partner. The number one rule of forgiveness is to never go to bed with a grudge. Speak out your grievances and then move past it. . It understandably takes a lot out of you to forgive every single mistake and annoying attribute but every good thing in life comes with a price. However the act of forgiveness is easier when love is present.

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    SERVICE: Commit to serving each other on a daily basis. If you want a great relationship then you must ensure that personal agendas and individual viewpoints take a backseat. Do not overlook the little things. Chores should be shared between you two. Payment of bills ought not to be one sided. Do what you can to make life easier for your partner.

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   COMPANIONSHIP: One of the most important traits in a relationship is companionship. You must be friends with your partner and you must like each other. Treat each other as you would a best friend, be kind, compassionate, understanding and willing to be flexible instead of right.

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    FUN: There is a level that a relationship gets to that everything becomes automated. The “Wake-up, eat, make love, sleep” routine creeps up on you like a thief in the night, stealing the fun, killing your joy and eventually destroying your relationship.  If you ever find yourself slipping into a routine, quickly shake things up with some fun activities. They don’t have to be overly extravagant. Have date nights, play some board games, watch some movies together, go out of your comfort zone and spice up that relationship with non-routine activities. Even Celebrity couples like Beyonce and Jayz, Kim and Kanye are often spotted doing fun activities every now and then.

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     LOYALTY: Being loyal has been defined as “Being faithful to one's oath, engagements or obligations”. You want to be faithful to him or her in every way possible. Loyalty includes being honest about your thoughts and feelings and staying committed to your partner. The kind of loyalty Arsenal fans have for their club is the kind you should give to your partner.

No relationship is perfect all the time. But in a healthy relationship, both people feel good about the relationship most of the time. A great relationship takes more than attraction; it takes more than being featured on bellanaija,  rather it takes hard work and  you have to be willing to put in the effort. The good news is that these traits don’t need to come naturally, they can be learned. But in the long run, it is totally worth because the most beautiful thing is to see a person you love happy. And even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason behind it.

Trust in God's goodness

'The Lord is good.' Nahum 1:7 NIV

The Bible says, ‘When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to come… down the mountain, they gathered around Aaron. “Come on,” they said, “make us… gods who can lead us.”’ (Exodus 32:1 NLT) Why did Israel make a golden calf? Because they wanted a god you can see. It’s harder to relate to an invisible God, and Moses, His representative, stayed on Mount Sinai so long they felt helpless and abandoned. So they did what we do when we’re scared—resort to the comfort of the familiar. Mark D. Roberts writes: ‘How often do we find ourselves in a situation like the Israelites? We hear God’s call to something new, and boldly step out in faith. But when we don’t sense His presence and our prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling, we feel abandoned, scared, and helpless. We grasp for the familiar.’

The Bible says, ‘The Lord is good… He cares for those who trust in Him.’ Nancy Ortberg says: ‘The difficult parts of change are most often where God lives… All the things I glibly say, in change I have to live out… Most of us go kicking and screaming instead of moving into it with an assuredness that not only is God on the other side, but new facets of Him that we haven’t heretofore understood are also there. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a job loss, a move across the country, becoming an empty nester—if we allow ourselves to push through the difficult parts we’ll discover God is there… and He’s entirely, wonderfully, amazingly, good.’ When God closes one door, He opens another—but you must be willing to walk through it.

SoulFood: Ezek 37:1-40:9, Matt 18:1-9, Ps 73:17-28, Prov 15:22-24

One Truth: JESUS IS LORD: BE CAREFUL OF DREAMS

One Truth: JESUS IS LORD: BE CAREFUL OF DREAMS: I have always been a dreamer. (my friends call me 'Josephine the dreamer'). this is because 90% percent of my dreams become a re...

BE CAREFUL OF DREAMS

I have always been a dreamer. (my friends call me 'Josephine the dreamer'). this is because 90% percent of my dreams become a reality. But i recently found out that some people especially Africans allow their dreams affect their reality so much that they have become a guide as to actions and thoughts.

 For instance, if an African woman have a dream about a certain person doing something negative, that person automatically turns into an enemy. this use to happen to me growing up. we stopped greeting and talking to some people because someone had a bad dream about them and subsequently spread witchcraft stories.

Children become terrified of some elderly people (mostly elderly women) due to farce stories of witchcraft they were told or overheard which had their origin rooted in a dream of one overly spiritual relative/friend. some relationships even marriages have been destroyed due to false dreams of a husband dreaming that his wife was seated in the midst of older women with blood dripping from their mouths (automatic witchcraft certification) or a wife dreaming of her death with the husband by her side laughing wickedly ( automatic 'ritualist' certification) or a boyfriend dreaming that his girlfriend would make him a wretched man.... the list is endless.

It is important to be careful of the devices of the devil because he seeks out ways to instill fear in people. and how can we tell that these dreams are not from God? The answer is found in 2 Timothy 1:7

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a strong mind."

Just as God sends His angels to us via dreams to convey messages to His children, the devil uses this method to trick God's children to cause fear and disunity in families and relationships. When i was about 12 years old, i had a dream of my close friend leading me to a large expanse of water, we entered a boat and were headed to an unknown sea destination. I told my family the dream and the automatic interpretation was that the girl belonged to the marine kingdom and was trying to initiate me. I was forbidden to see her again consequently i avoided her till our relationship deteriorated. She eventually got the message and stopped visiting. This subconsciously affected my life as i became very paranoid which resulted in a life of isolation and fear till I met the 'TRUTH' (JESUS!!)

Therefore it is important to test every dream before interpretation. If the feeling was an overwhelming fear, then it was not from God. Even if God sends a warning via dream, He would not leave you hanging without any solution. Matthew 2:13, God told Joseph to flee from Egypt.. He revealed Herod's plan and provided a solution of escape for them.

It doesn't always have to be a negative dream. The devil can also come in a sheep-clothing kind of dream. For instance, he could sweetly guide you via dream into making a wrong career, marital or financial decision. So before you conclude on a dream, PRAY.
Matthew 7:7- ASK,SEEK AND KNOCK and there is a guarantee that you will get and answer to your prayer. God is not a man the He should lie. He has said it, He will do it!

SHALOM!

HOW TO GET RID OF BAD BREATH

HOW TO GET RID OF BAD BREATH

Imagine talking to someone, and they offer you a gum or mint. Or people maintain a distance while talking to you. To avoid such embarrassing situations it is very important to know some ways to fix bad breath. Bad breath can be caused by a host of problems e.g inflammation of your gum, infections in your mouth, foods with strong odors, gastritis (GERD), or poor brushing with left over food particles.
Simple ways to combating bad breath are highlighted below;

1. Brush and Floss Your Teeth Regularly
Usually, plaque collected on teeth is responsible for bad breath. Many bacteria and food debris get stuck to this sticky buildup and lead to the foul smelling breath. Brush your teeth regularly to avoid these. It is recommended to brush them at least twice a day and to floss at least once daily.

2. Use a Mouth Wash
Rinsing your mouth with a mouthwash can help to kill the bad bacteria which cause foul smelling breath. Make sure to select antibacterial mouth wash. Another good option is to rinse your mouth with water after every meal. Take a mouthful of water and swish it around to wash away food debris and you will feel fresh afterwards.
If mouth wash is not available, you can substitute with baking soda or lemon juice. Just add a teaspoon of baking soda or lemon juice in a cup of water and your mouth wash is ready. You can also brush your teeth with baking soda.

3. Keep Your Tongue Clean
A very good way on how to fix bad breath is to keep the tongue clean. A thick coating on tongue (usually made up of food particles, dead cells and bacteria) can harbor bacteria and lead to bad breath. To solve this problem, clean your tongue with a tongue scrapper or you can just use your tooth brush.

4. Drink Plenty Water
The simplest way to fix bad breath is to drink plenty of water. When you don’t drink enough water your mouth can get dry. This dryness favours bacteria growth since there is less moisture and saliva to wash them off. There are some medical conditions and drugs that cause dryness of the mouth. Whatever the reason is, drinking enough water and keeping yourself well hydrated can be very helpful to fix bad breath.

5. Chew Sugar Free Gum
If you need an instant fix for mouth odor, chew some sugar free gum. Chewing will increase the production of saliva and the bad smell producing bacteria will get washed away. Food articles stuck in teeth also get stuck to the gum and you can get rid of them easily. Many gums have pleasant flavors like mint and these can mask the smell of bad breath. Though it is not a substitute for proper brushing, which is recommended in this case, it can provide a readily available and fast alternative.

6. Eat the Right Food
Certain foods can make your breath stink. A very effective way for how to fix bad breath is to avoid these foods. To keep bad breath at bay, avoid foods with high acid or fructose content. Eat healthy foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables (especially green leafy type) and nuts.

7. See the Dentist
 If your problem is severe and is not getting better it is a good idea to seek professional help. Do visit your dentist if your breath smells foul despite maintaining good oral hygiene.
Also see your dentist if your mouth gets dry frequently despite drinking plenty of water.

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR A GREAT MARRIAGE

Ten Commandments for a Great Marriage

'Honour... marriage.' Hebrews 13:4 NLT

Here are Ten Commandments for building a great marriage: 

(1) God said, ‘Honour…marriage,’ so remain faithful to one another. Forsaking all others, put your mate before your mother, your father, your son and your daughter. Your mate is your lifelong companion. 

(2) Remember, ‘You…are the temple of God and…the Spirit of God lives in you.’ (1 Corinthians 3:16 NLT) Don’t abuse your health with excessive food, tobacco, drugs and alcohol, and hopefully you’ll enjoy a long, healthy life around the people you love. 

(3) Never permit your business or hobby to make you a stranger to your own family. ‘Children are a gift from the Lord…a reward from Him’ (Psalm 127:3 NLT), and the most precious gift you can give them is your time. 

(4) Don’t forget that cleanliness is a virtue. 

(5) Willingly share all your worldly goods, and don’t make your mate a beggar. ‘…love… just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her.’ (Ephesians 5:25 NIV) 

(6) Don’t forget to say, ‘I love you.’ Even though your love may be constant, your mate never gets tired of hearing those words. 

(7) Remember that the approval of your spouse is worth more than the admiring glances of a hundred strangers. 

(8) Keep your home peaceful and in good repair, for out of it comes the joys of old age. 

(9) Always forgive with grace, for who among us doesn’t need to be forgiven? ‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.’ (Ephesians 4:32 NIV) 

(10) Honour God, and your children are much more likely to grow up and honour you. (See Proverbs 22:6)

SoulFood: Dan 11-12, Luke 4:31-44, Ps 89:38-52, Prov 3:1-2

DIARY OF A CHRISTIAN GIRL

Dear Diary,

so i read a post about a dude ranting about nowadays pastors and their posh lives. The statement: "Jesus did not live a luxurious life" got me pondering but i came to the simple conclusion: Jesus LIVED TO DIE so why would he want to live briefly in luxury? He was fully aware of his purpose which was TO DIE FOR THE SALVATION OF MANKIND. He was also very aware that he could easily become distracted from this purpose.

Jesus could have got married and have children. I am sure God wont have held that against Him. He could have lived in a big fancy house with loads of camels and whatever kind of transportation was in vogue at that time. He could have a room stashed with a lot of gold, silver or coins with Caesar's face on them.

But He didn't want them. Why? Its not because its sinful to have all these things. He didn't want them because He didn't need them to accomplish His purpose on Earth. If He had gotten married then he probably would have been distracted by his wife and kids. He wont have had the liberty to preach some sensitive messages.

Below is a scenario of a married man who had a purpose to die for mankind

MAN: 'I am going to the Father... you will see me no longer... I will send...."

WIFE: "Honey, where are you going? Which father do you mean? Is your father not Joseph that lives 5 blocks away? You want to run away and abandon me with these children? *sobs*

MAN: 'The son of man will die and after three days.....

WIFE: " AH..... i am finished. Honey, why are you talking like this? The devil is at work! oh ah...*sobs* you will not die but live to testify to the glory of God.. you hear me? i say you will not die oooo. you cant die. i will not be a widow and my children will not be fatherless. i reject it!

MAN: 'Get thee behind me, Satan!

WIFE: 'honey, me, satan? *loud wails* the devil has entered into my house....:


the next thing she would start carrying a long face and the Brethren would be why the face of the Pastor's wife is looking like the stones of galilee?

Brethren: "Madam, hope there is no problem:
Wife: "Brethren, thank God you asked. your master is talking about divorcing me. please call all the brethren lets pray and fast for 40 days. Our pastor needs prayers...."

Then his kids would bring their own wahala...

KID 1: "daddy why is mommy crying? are you truly leaving us? is the 'comforter' going to be our new daddy? Is your father not grandpa? daddy, why cant we go with you to meet this your father? daddy, we promise to be good children to you from now on. we will eat our vegetables, we will do our homework, we will go with you to the synagogue. daddy, please don't abandon us.. please daddy we love you. please don't dieeeeeeee...*wails*


You now see why these things could be distracting....

Or If He had so much gold and cattle and camels and other stuff... then when he talks about his death, people like Judas would be thinking of tricking him into signing power of attorney before sending the pharisees assassins to wipe out his entire family... or the disciples who were still young in Faith would start fighting with his family for properties... Then the congregation would see him as someone far from their reach who couldn't possibly understand their plight and so the message of salvation would not easily enter into their hearts.


Jesus was over aware of these things so much that He didnt even give room for His Mother and siblings to distract Him from His Divine purpose.(Matthew 12:46-50)
(His Father probably understood Jesus' better than the rest of the family because we didn't read about about him)


If i had a brother that could turn water to wine....

Me: " Bros, how long shall we tarry in the wilderness.. Let us go yonder to Jerusalem and open a wine factory. Maybe your purpose in Life is to be a wine produce"

...OR Cause fish to vomit money

"Bros, you mean you can make fish produce money and we are dulling here, please carry your nets, lets go to the river side."

And i could be very persuasive....

These things could easily lead any man astray....

Jesus knew all He needed was His Faith in God. He Knew His Father and believed that He would do that which He said He would do.


So Jesus went, all the way to Calvary, with nothing but His Faith in God and that was all He needed to save Mankind. And did He succeed?


He Did!!!!


On the matter of Men of God living Luxurious lives, who are we to judge them? We all have specific purposes in life. If they have 1 trillion dollars or 1000 jets, its probably because they need these things to accomplish their purpose on Earth. Its left to ensure that they are not distracted from their purposes.

What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Its not a sin to gain the whole world but when you lose your soul in the process that is what makes you a total loser.

Its important to know your purpose and know what actually you need to accomplish it. Leave what you do not need to the people who actually need them.

BE A WINNER LIKE Jesus!

SPIRITUAL TREK

dear diary,

sometimes in life, i am on fire for God. i could relate with Jeremiah when he was exhausted with all the insults and reproach he had to pass through for the sake of God's Word but yet he was vein deep with the things of God.
"but if i say i will not mention Him or speak any more in His name, His Word is in my heart like a fire shut up in my veins. I am weary of holding it in. Indeed, i cannot" (Jeremiah 20:9)
i can totally relate with Uncle Jer here. when this happens, it feels like some supernatural forces attend to me because the zeal is present effortlessly.
However other times, the zeal requires extra effort. that's when i find it very difficult to engage in spiritual exercises most especially praying. i literally lose my ability to pray. its feels like a physical gift: For instance, when you gives you a car and you just drive to your destinations, then the car is taken away from you so you have to trek to your destinations.

sometimes i dont even notice the trek until things do not turn out the way i expected then when its time to pray that i realise that i have started trekking. After several days of faux prayers then i would start my emotional blackmail :

'My God, am i the worst sinner in the world? What have i done that you cannot forgive me.....'


a few tears here and there and then things would start opening up gradually but not as they did in the past.

i thought i was God's Beloved and He couldnt stand my tears but this was a wrong assumption which led me astray for years.

God is loving but not sentimental. He responds only to obedience.

He responds to sinners only when they obediently go to Him.
Isaiah 1:18
"come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord, though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be wool"

He responds to the needy (any kind of need, be it physical, material, spiritual mental etc) when they obediently ask in faith.
Ask: Matthew 7:7
"Ask and it shall be given; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened"

Faith: Philipians 4:19
"But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus"

My assumption that i only needed to emotionally blackmail God and i would get what i need was indeed an act of faith and God patiently 9probably humorously) responded to that till i receive insight.

Now when i fall short and start 'trekking', i simply ask God for forgiveness.
" My Father, You are a good Father. i know i am a sinner. I am sorry for ...... Give me grace to sustain my salvation in Christ Jesus....'

then in obedience to Matthew 11:28
"come unto me all you that are heavy laden and i will give you rest"

How does one 'go' to Jesus? It is simple: acknowledge Him as the only one that can save you from the power of sin and lead you to the Almighty God. You cannot access God all by yourself. God is omnipotent but He is only accessible through Jesus. There is no other way. Believe in Jesus and you have access to rest.

Some may say "i believe in Jesus but i am still troubled"

Initially, John the Baptist and Apostle Paul both believed that Jesus was (still is) the son of God but the difference between John and Paul was that when John got locked up, he couldn't sustain his faith in Jesus. He needed extra assurance so he sent his disciples to go and ask Jesus if he was the Messiah (Matthew 11:2). This was the same John that God gave a sign to identify the Christ ( John 1:29-34)
On the other hand, despite the several trials, Apostle Paul was unwavering in his belief that Jesus is the Christ

When Faith fails, you start trekking spiritually. Trekking is no fun at all. Guard your faith!

LOOK FOR WAYS TO SERVE OTHERS

Look for Ways to Serve Others

'Share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.' Hebrews 13:16 NIV

When Ronald Reagan was governor of California, he sometimes slipped out of his office early, telling his administrator Michael Deaver, ‘I’ve a few errands to run.’ Deaver became curious, so he leafed through the ‘to-read’ file on the governor’s desk. On top was a wrinkled letter from a man stationed in Vietnam. The soldier had written to Reagan telling him about his life in Southeast Asia, and how much he missed his wife. That particular day was their wedding anniversary and he wanted her to know how much he loved her and longed to be with her. Although he had already sent her a card, he asked the governor if he’d make a phone call to make sure she was ok and pass on his love in case she didn’t receive the card. The next day Deaver discovered Reagan had done much more than the soldier requested. He’d picked up a dozen red roses and delivered them to the man’s wife. Dale Rowlee, the governor’s driver, told Deaver that Reagan approached the woman with an extremely humble attitude, and offered the flowers on behalf of a loving husband stationed in a jungle hell on the other side of the world. Then he spent over an hour with her, drinking coffee and talking about her family. Reagan’s humility may, in fact, have been one of the secrets to his enduring popularity. Somebody said, ‘To be humble to superiors is duty; to equals, courtesy; to inferiors, nobility.’ It’s not big deeds, but small acts of kindness that make us great as God counts greatness. ‘With such sacrifices God is pleased.’ (Hebrews 13:16 NIV)

SoulFood: Isa 45-48, John 8:1-11, Ps 30, Pro 28:25-28

On the job Training

On-the-job Training

'Lord, please send someone else.' Exodus 4:13 NIV

When God called Moses to go into Pharaoh’s palace and announce, ‘Let my people go,’ he responded by saying, ‘Please, send someone else to do it.’ Is that how you feel today? If so, here’s what God told Moses: ‘Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.’ (Exodus 4:12 NIV) When God calls you He equips you. But He doesn’t necessarily do it in advance. Sometimes your training takes place in the process of doing what God said. And that can be scary. Maybe you’ve been saying to God, ‘I’m afraid to speak in front of people—what do You mean You want me to lead this meeting?’ Or, ‘Why would You want me to apply for this job when I’m not particularly qualified?’ You can’t rely on your own perspective. The only qualifications needed to do any job God asks of you are His strength and Hisability. The rest is on-the-job training. You simply have to trust God and act on His urging. That doesn’t mean you’ll never be afraid. You will! But that’s when you must exercise your faith to stretch and grow beyond what you can imagine, and start doing what needs to be done based on what you currently know. That can be humbling. You’ll find yourself more dependent on God than ever. It’s likely you’ll have to ask a lot of questions of those around you—and sometimes more than once. But don’t be afraid to ask, to make mistakes, to seek assistance, or do things differently from your predecessor. If God called you—you’re the right person for the job. Never lose sight of that!

SoulFood All Saints Day: Heb 11:4-12:3, 1 Chron 17:1-20, Ps 18:20-29, Pro 4:18

WHAT IT MEANS TO REALLY LOVE

What it Means to Really Love

'Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up.' 1 Corinthians 13:4 NKJV

Some of the greatest insights on what it means to love someone come from the pen of the apostle Paul: ‘Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.’ (1 Corinthians 13:3–7 NKJV)

John had been married to Mary for fifty years. One night in bed she said, ‘When we were young, you used to hold my hand.’ A little irritated, he slowly reaches out his hand. ‘When we were young, you used to snuggle up to me,’ Mary said. Even more slowly, John’s body creaks and turns, nestling against hers. ‘When we were young, you used to nibble on my ear,’ she whispered. Abruptly he throws back the covers and jumps out of bed. Bewildered, Mary asks, ‘Where are you going?’ ‘To get my teeth!’ he grumbles.

To nibble on an ear when you’re full of romance and bubbling hormones is one thing. To nibble on that same ear years later when it holds a hearing aid, when the scent in the air is Vicks VapoRub, and when you have to get up to get your teeth—that’s love!

SoulFood: Zech 5-8, Mark 14:66-72, Ps 34, Prov 24:29-31

BE JOYFUL

Be Joyful!

'You shall go out with joy.' Isaiah 55:12 NKJV

Every morning say, ‘Today, I will go out with joy.’ That’ll set your attitude straight! Generally speaking, there are three kinds of people:

(1) Those who feel bad about feeling good. They believe we’re not supposed to be happy, just ‘responsible.’

(2) Those who rain on your parade because your joy bothers them. Often these people have been hurt by life and anger simmers just beneath the surface.

(3) Those who lift your spirit and breathe life into you.

You say, ‘But doesn’t the Bible tell us believers are supposed to be different from nonbelievers?’ Yes, but not negatively different—positively different! And unless you commit yourself to walking in the joy of the Lord, you’ll find negative ways of distinguishing yourself from nonbelievers. Paul writes, ‘Rejoice in the Lord always.’ (Philippians 4:4 NIV) If you’re thinking, ‘That’s easy for Paul to say; he doesn’t have my problems,’ think again! When Paul wrote those words he was in prison with no chance of getting out. For him joy was a decision, not a reaction to circumstances. You ask, ‘How could Paul be joyful in prison?’ Because he understood that true joy comes from devoting yourself to something bigger than your own interests. The Bible says, ‘The joy of the Lord is your strength.’ (Nehemiah 8:10 KJV)

True joy calls for three things:

(a) Making a conscious choice to focus on God’s goodness every single day.

(b) Reaching out to bless others every chance you get.

(c) Understanding that joy produces strength, which explains why your joy is the devil’s primary target.

When you lose your joy you lose your strength, and he wins—so be joyful!

 

SoulFood: Zech 1-4, Mark 14:53-65, Ps 39, Prov 24:26-28

DIVINE GUIDANCE 3

Divine Guidance (3)

'We have placed our confidence in Him, and He will continue to rescue us.' 2 Corinthians 1:10 NLT

Paul writes: ‘We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in…Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed…we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And He did rescue us from mortal danger, and He will rescue us again.’ (2 Corinthians 1:8–10 NLT) For Paul, what looked like the end of the road was just the beginning of a fresh infusion of God’s power and favour into his life. As a result he went on to say that through it all he learned not to trust in himself, but in God ‘who raises the dead.’

It’s when your plans look dead that God’s resurrection power begins to operate in your life in greater measure. As long as you have a loving heavenly Father to call on, a word from the Lord to stand on and faith to activate it, you have every reason to rejoice.

So come on—start calling on God today! And do it in faith—not doubt. Expect Him to release His power on your behalf; then watch as He turns your situation around. Why? Because now you’re starting to trust the One who can really do something about it! Always remember that no matter how strong or successful you are, there’ll never be a time in your life when you don’t need God’s grace and guidance. And the sooner you learn that, the better off you’ll be

 SoulFood: 1 Kings 3:4-28, James 1:2-8

DIVINE GUIDANCE 2

Divine Guidance (2)

'God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.' Philippians 2:13 NLT

Underline these words: ‘God is working in you.’ He does this as you engage your mind, open your mouth, move your feet and use your hands to do what He’s already put into your heart. The moment you say yes to His will, He gives you the ability to perform it. 

Notice, He doesn’t reveal His will to you, then call you. He calls you and, as you step out in faith and obey Him, He reveals His will to you step by step, empowering and equipping you as you go.

If you’re thinking you’d like a little more detail before you make a commitment, take note.

First: God may make you uncomfortable where you are. ‘Like an eagle that stirs up its nest… the Lord…led him.’ (Deuteronomy 32:11–12 NIV) To teach her children to fly, a mother eagle literally pushes them out of the nest. Talk about being out of your element! Can you imagine what they are thinking? ‘It’s my mother doing this to me.’ But until a baby eagle is forced out of its comfort zone, it doesn’t realise it was born to fly, spread its wings, release its power and take its place in the skies. Is God stirring up your comfort zone today?

Second: God’s direction is impossible to follow without His help.He plans it that way. Jesus said, ‘Without Me you can do nothing.’ (John 15:5 NKJV)

Third: There’s persistence in His leading. Human ideas go away, but God’s direction stays. That means time is on your side—so stay in step with God and don’t get ahead of Him.

SoulFood: 2 Tim 1-4, Mark 14:43-52, Ps 3, Prov 24:23-25

DIVINE GUIDANCE 1

Divine Guidance (1)

'He shows the proper path to those who go astray.' Psalm 25:8 NLT

Throughout Scripture God talked to ordinary people, and He’ll talk to you too! He told Abraham when to leave home (see Genesis 12:1), and Jacob when to go back home (see Genesis 31:3). He told Elijah where to find food in the middle of a famine (see 1 Kings 17:1–5). On two different occasions He stopped Paul from walking through what appeared to be a door of opportunity because He had something better in mind for him. The Bible says: ‘The Lord is good and does what is right; He shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them His way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep His covenant and obey His demands.’ (Psalm 25:8–10 NLT)

Nothing is more important in life than being led by God. Other people’s input should confirm and clarify what God’s already telling you. But until you’ve heard from Him, you’ll be tempted to think other people’s ideas are God’s leading—and that can hurt you.

You’re unique, and God has a unique plan and purpose for you. When you’re not sure which way to go, stand on His promise: ‘I will lead My blind people by roads they have never travelled. I will turn their darkness into light and make rough country smooth before them. These are My promises, and I will keep them without fail.’ (Isaiah 42:16 GNT) It doesn’t get any better than that!

SoulFood: Mic 5-7, Mark 14:27-42, Ps 19, Prov 24:19-22

DIARY OF A CHRISTIAN GIRL

"What did you do and how did you do it?

That was my friend who was amazed at how suddenly my life turned around for best.

At first I was puzzled. I mean "what didn't I do?

One time, I didn't have money to contribute to the building of the church so I skipped work and went to the site to join the masons as a volunteer. After the day's work, my respect for construction workers grew immensely. I experienced brutal assault from the coalition of my body and mind.

My mind: "so it's because you needed a new job that's why you subjected us to such hard work. You best pray nobody recognises us. It's a good thing we are covered in cement ...and dust...and the spittle of the head Mason...

My Body: "are you trying to stretch your legs? Don't even think about it!

My mind: "...Normal people put out their C.Vs and applications for new jobs but we are above that, right? 

My body: "BTW, our legs are swollen and heavy so don't go crazy with the movements"

Anyway, I finished that and went home and I got an interview alert from a top bank.  

My mind: "Coincidence, perhaps?

My body: " I just want to know how you intend to get there because I plan on lying in bed till next month"

I did the interview and I didn't hear from them again till this moment. (RMBE)

Then I engaged in evangelism and met several characters. 

After that, I engaged in fasting and prayers and started experiencing unusual encounters. Sometimes in visions and dreams. Other times I hear a small voice speaking bible verses to me.

One time, I was sleeping and I heard a voice that prompted me out of the sweet sleep.

"Luke 1:37"

I quickly got up and opened my bible. And there it was;

"FOR WITH GOD, NOTHING SHALL BE IMPOSSIBLE"

My mind: "okay, that is no coincidence. We didn't know those words were in that verse"

So when my mind started believing, I started doing more things, following the instructions of Jesus Christ.

Then with the boldest step, I joined the choir!

The following can summarise the reactions I had during rehearsals:

WHAT THE HEAVEN? WTH

OH MY VOICE! 

BUT WHY?

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?....

Then the act that touches Everyone's heart especially God's; giving! Anybody that says tithing and offerings are done by gullible people is indirectly saying there is no God and Psalms 14:1

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

However, looking at all the activities I engaged in and after outlining it for my friend and seeing her sceptical look...

 I could almost hear her mind saying;

"You and who wants to do all those things. You think I have time"(LOL)

...the truth is that I did all those things just because of one thing; Faith!

So anybody that asks me how I accomplished (still accomplishing) so much in a short time, I would tell them just one thing:

I HAVE FAITH!!!

BE FAITHFUL

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE : SUNDAY 21 AUGUST 2016

THEME : BE FAITHFUL 

Memorise: 

Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1st Corinthians 4:2

Read: Luke 12:37-44, (KJV)

37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.

40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?

42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

MESSAGE

One of the reasons why God saved us is that He wants to partner with us in His kingdom. God is in search of faithful men, He is looking for people who will produce fruits of righteousness within and without. Faithfulness in the discharge of whatever assignment God has given us is a proof that we are partners with Him. Our assignments must be done in a manner that will bring glory and honour to Him. As teachers of the Word, we are not permitted to teach what is convenient; we have to teach the absolute Word of God. As pastors in our churches, it is required of us to be found faithful and have a good oversight over the flock of Jesus. As co-labourers in the vineyard, we must not do anything without the Master’s instruction. We must do it according to His prescription. There are many people today who are in ministry but are running it as convenient. This will not meet the requirement of the Owner of the work when He comes with His reward. Ministers of the gospel must make effort to have a good conscience and to earn trustworthiness on the part of those they are presiding over.  

As children of God, we must be in the business of building His Kingdom in expectation of His return. We are stewards of the Most-High God and much trust has been committed into our hands. The work of God must not be handled anyhow. It should not be seen as something that should be done with indulgence. The expectation is much and one must be faithful and wise so as to be rewarded. No matter the difficulties one meets on the way, one must forge ahead as a Christian soldiers and fulfil the ministry which has been committed into his hand.

“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.”

Revelations 22:11

It is the motive with which you desire to do things that will be judge. By the time the hour of reward comes, there will be different levels of reward for different people based on how they have fared in the business of God. By the time Jesus returns, He will not return empty-handed. This is why those who are lazy need to challenge themselves to do something profitable before it is too late. Hard work is expected and those living a life of holiness must continue to strive for a life that glorifies God. You cannot deceive God, you cannot cheat God. I can assure you that whatever you do for God, He will reward you in due season. Nobody trades with God and loses. Nobody partners with God without having something great to show for it. God is always faithful to His word and promises. I always pity those who expect their reward to come from their spiritual head. It is very possible for the General Overseer to forget you and your labour of love. He may not even know you are somewhere working. He sees only what is within his range of vision, but there is a God who sees beyond the reach of any General Overseer or Senior Pastor. 

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap”

Galatians 6:7

If you are praying, remain faithful in your prayer ministry. If you know how to praise God keep on praising Him. If you know how to give quality offerings, keep it up. Keep on paying your tithe. I can guarantee you that your reward is coming. 

Prayer Point;

Father, please help me not to be found wanting in faithfulness in Jesus’ name.

Bible in one year: Isaiah 43:1-45:13 and Psalms 38

AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE 

HYMN 2: O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED. 

O Jesus, I have promised, 

To serve Thee to the end;

Be Thou forever near me,

My Master and my Friend;

I shall not fear the battle

If Thou art by my side,

Nor wander from the pathway

If Thou wilt be my Guide.

Oh, let me feel Thee near me;

The world is ever near;

I see the sights that dazzle,

The tempting sounds I hear;

My foes are ever near me,

Around me and within;

But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,

And shield my soul from sin.

Oh, let me hear Thee speaking,

In accents clear and still,

Above the storms of passion,

The murmurs of self-will;

Oh, speak to reassure me,

To hasten, or control;

Oh, speak, and make me listen,

Thou Guardian of my soul.

O Jesus, Thou hast promised

To all who follow Thee

That where Thou art in glory

There shall Thy servant be;

And Jesus, I have promised

To serve Thee to the end;

Oh, give me grace to follow,

My Master and my Friend.

Oh, let me see Thy footmarks,

And in them plant mine own;

My hope to follow duly

Is in Thy strength alone.

Oh, guide me, call me, draw me,

Uphold me to the end;

And then to rest receive me,

My Savior and my Friend.

DIARY OF A CHRISTIAN GIRL

Prior to 5:30am this morning, i had a view that stickers were for physical show of identification and for intimidation. But I didn't understand why some cars or home doors would have as many as 4-5 stickers. I thought the occupants/vehicle owners were crazy.

Some religious stickers were left on even apparently outdated and this baffled me a lot. I always wondered if these people had problems with making their cars/doors look better. Or maybe they used the many stickers as sun shield.

You'd see Stickers and Bands like:

"Manifestations of the sons of men 2012"

"Heaven on Earth 2013"...etc

The funny sites are wrist bands; where you see a person walking around with 3-4 bands.(why?)

But this morning after praying, I laid back on my bed to rest a bit then I started planning my activities for today when I heard a very clear instruction from God. ( Yea, I am at the level where God talks to me audibly. Sometimes it's a small voice that jerks me up to look around if there's someone else in the room. Other times, a scripture would drop in my mind and I would quickly check it and see that it is a scripture relating to a particular situation I am handling. God is amazing!)

So I reviewed the instruction and as usual my mind raised objections (this mind has refused to become righteous.)

My Mind: "We can't do that frequently because it will attract attention to us"

My Heart: "We can do it. People do it"

My mind: "Name one person you know who does it"

My Heart: "errmmmm...."

In my struggle to give a case-closing answer, the question "Why do people use stickers? was dropped in my righteous baby-heart. My mind as usual provided our customary answer.

My mind: "for publicity, identification or intimidation" 

Suddenly I got an understanding of the purpose of stickers and hand bands. 

What happens on the inside of you when you see a flier. You see it with your eyes, even if your mouth doesn't open, your mind reads and understands it and then give a feedback of processed information which is stored in your heart."

An Illustration, when you see a band or a sticker which states:

"Toddler in the car" 

Your eyes spots the sticker and you instantly start searching for a baby in the car. Where there is no baby, You begin to wonder where the baby could be. Then you would begin to make up possible locations of the baby. 

"Maybe the baby is at the school and the driver is on the way to pick the baby"... Etc but one thing is that the sticker stresses your mind to trail a bit and your senses are part of this process one way or another.

Another example is if you see a sticker

"Nigerian Army"

You would first of all look at the occupant(s) of the car. First, your mind will compel you to search for a person wearing a uniform. If he/she isn't, then your mind starts running with possible reasons why the person isn't wearing a uniform

"Maybe she/he is not on duty. Maybe he/she is connected to the Nigerian army"

And this makes you somewhat careful. If you are driving, you would make sure you don't drive careless around that vehicle to avoid some kinda harrassment.

This is also the case with stickers and hand bands.(spiritually and physically)

Physically:

When you move into a house and your neighbour has up a MFM sticker on the door, you expect that you would have many sleepless nights because you expect him/her/them to pray loudly at nights. So it's either you make up your mind to get back your rent money and move out or you join them at nights from your corner whispering "Amen". (No prayer is a waste of time)

Or maybe you become friends with some wearing a LFC band, you'd expect to be bombarded with fliers, tracts and eventually start attending the church one or another. (You cannot escape. Lol!)

Or you become friends with someone with a RCCG band on the wrist and sticker on the car, you'd expect that your phone would be bombarded with Open Heavens devotional every morning which you eventually would be compelled to read. (Lovely read by the way!)

Or you start dating a person with a DIGC hand band, you'd expect that during praise and worship session, your partner is singing beautiful and melodious songs but you don't know anyone of them because they were all composed by the Pastor. So you just listen to the words and God help you if your partner has a terrible voice. (BTW, The songs are totally awesome!)

I believe this also applies to the spiritual realm. Your identification also raises spiritual expectations. 

Let's say you have a sticker.

"I am a child of God. Devil beware"

Do you think the devil won't search for the cause of such boldness; why he should be wary of your identity.

For example,; when you spot a man wearing an army uniform but with a pierced ear and braided hair. First thing that comes to mind is the expected features of an ideal military personnel then you measure that standard with what is before you then you conclude that there's no way this freak could be a military man so your mind resets to default before you can treat the man anyhow you please.

This also happens in the spiritual realm. You affiliate with power which you apparently do not have. 

"Beware devil, I am untouchable"

And the devil is a publicity freak who thrives in the world's expectations. You are powerlessly threatening the devil in the eyes of the entire public, he would physically deal with you! 

You would just find yourself getting into unnecessarily fights with people.

For instance,

You enter a bus and the conductor for no reason starts yelling at you and before you know it, some altercation occurs. You hear phrases like

 "you don't have respect" 

"You talk anyhow"

"I will teach you a lesson"

You get home and more altercation and this time maybe a few blows come your way. Same phrases are repeated.

"No respect"

"You don't know your mate"

"You have not seen anything yet"

You go to work and you feel like the world is against you. You try to explain your predicament to people and they say you are paranoid. Trust me, you are not paranoid. The world is really against you. (Satan is the king of the world and you have powerlessly threatened him and you think he would sit still with folded hands and simply look at you)

Don't just wear bands and put up stickers but put on the whole armour of God.

Ephesians 6:10-13

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm. 

Therefore put on the full armour of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground..."

Verses 14-18 displays the full armour:

1. Truth

2. Righteousness

3. Peace

4. Faith

5. Salvation

6. Word of God

7. Prayer.

These are the spiritual bands and stickers we need as our identification and also for intimidation in the spiritual realm. They are the features  by which we are evaluated in the supernatural realm. 

When you put these on, then you can boldly say: 

"Beware devil, I am touchable!

DIARY OF A CHRISTIAN GIRL

I have been AWOL and I would explain the reason in a testimony form.

I am not a testimony extrovert (someone who shares the testimony in public). The only time I did that was in a small house fellowship and I breezed through the entire story that by the  time I was done I saw the puzzled look on the fellows' faces like "did anybody get that? So I vowed never again.

Over the years I have heard some testimonies that left me with different impressions... Some with good effect, others with 'eye-rolling' effect then many with "did anybody get that? effect. (LOL)

Example of testimonies with good effect:

Testified: Praise the Lord

Response: Halleluyah

Testifier: I want to thank God for so and so. 

Response: wow. Halleluyah. *claps*

Example of 'eye-rolling' testimony:

Testifier: "praise the Lord"

Response: "Halleluyah"

Testifier: I am grateful for my life. I finished loosening my attachment in the night and I put it on the floor. When I woke up in the night to ease myself , I saw something curled up in the corner like a snake. I screamed and jumped up but I said out loud that I am fearless and I will tread upon snakes and scorpion and then I turned on the light switch and saw that it wasn't a snake. IT WAS MY ATTACHMENT! (True story!)

Response: WTH?

Example of 'did anybody get that' testimony:

Testifier: "praise the Lord"

Response: "Halleluyah"

Testifier: I don't usually come to give testimony because I am a shy person and I have to appreciate our pastor. God bless you sir. Please clap for our pastor. This man right here is truly a great man. Very humble, very accessible. I use to call him around 1am and he would pick up the phone. Thank you sir. This man ..... (At this point, someone would have collected the mic from his him)

Response: Did anybody actually get the guy's testimony?

But recently I got a higher understanding of the purpose of testimonies. No matter how small the testimony seem, its sole purpose is to ELIMINATE DOUBT(S).

Revelations 12:8

And they overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony....

In other words, everytime a testimony is shared, the devil is being defeated. Therefore I am going to share a few of my testimonies to defeat the devil back to back. (Hehehe)

First testimony:

My CGPA after my second semester result was 3.34

I had already resigned my fate that I was going to graduate with a 2:2 but one day after listening to a message on Faith, I pleaded with God for a graduation gift of 2:1.

For the first time in my life, I got over 4.5 during my 400 level first and second semesters.  GOD IS AWESOME!

Second testimony; Service year.

I had a great service year and I was given a post of a supervisor in a transport company and earned a fat salary and other bonuses which made my fellow Corper very envious of me.  I was retained after service year and the whole experience was awesome till I got bored of the job and decided it was time to move on. GOD IS SO AWESOME.

Third testimony; the reason why I have been AWOL!

In my quest to move on, I started putting out my C.V. I saw an advert for a 15 years experience for a managerial position. I laughed my heart out while applying. I mean how old am I that I would have 15years experience. I didn't expect that I would be picked but fortunately I got called for an interview which I attended. At the end of the three-day interview I got the job, with an official apartment.

 The experience has been incredible. GOD IS TOTALLY AMAZING!!!

Nowadays I listen keenly to all kinds of testimonies. I don't care how ridiculous it may sound. I focus on its purpose; Glory to God, defeat to the devil.