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THE LORD IS EVER ON YOUR SIDE – PSALM 124

THE LORD IS EVER ON YOUR SIDE – PSALM 124 "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side," Let Israel now say- (v.1 NKJV) There is a new song for you to sing this day, and you must sing to the praise and glory of the name of GOD in Christ Jesus. Amen. Be sincere with yourself as you answer this question: “how have things been with you generally?” and “how were you able to survive, even until now?” Can you truly see it that, it has been GOD. GOD has been helping all the way, even when you do not seem to understand or appreciate HIS help enough. But now say it loud and clear - "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side”, Beloved, there have been serious or terrible and challenging events and experiences; there have been shakings and roaring; there were confrontations and war-like situations; at the home front; in business or in academic/career environments. There were ups and downs; We would have been covered by the waters; the streams would have gone over our ...

GET THE POINT RIGHT – TITUS 3:1 – 15

GET THE POINT RIGHT – TITUS 3:1 – 15 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;(vv 4,5,6 WEB) It is a general knowledge now that ignorance is a disease and it may be no excuse when the law is involved. It is also true that good knowledge of that which is true is power and light. I trust that GOD will enrich you with the knowledge of HIS will in Christ Jesus. May HE make you well equipped with the grace of salvation and of righteousness and power unto good works. Get the point right that GOD has a good plan for you in life. Get it right that falling in line with the plan of GOD is through the grace of Salvation of Jesus Christ received by faith. Get it right that everyone that is saved in Christ needs to keep it and not lo...

RECEIVE THE POWER OF GRACE – TITUS 2:9 - 15

RECEIVE THE POWER OF GRACE – TITUS 2:9 - 15 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, (vv.11,12 NKJV) We all have a common enemy who has multiplied and transforms himself using several demons, principalities and other evil forces. This common enemy goes around through his agents to make human beings fall out of favour with GOD through sin and its effects. And no one has the power over and against sin, except the Son of GOD, Jesus Christ, who became sin that the man of sin, Satan could be defeated. Jesus got this done and He now empowers anyone who believes in His work to overcome sin by the power of His Spirit. It is then possible for one to live in constant victory over sin when one receives the grace of salvation that is in Christ Jesus by faith. I pray that you are made bold by grace to say ‘No’ to sin and deny every influence of the...

BE AN EXAMPLE OF GOOD WORK – TITUS 2:1 – 10

BE AN EXAMPLE OF GOOD WORK – TITUS 2:1 – 10 in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, (v.7 WEB) You are an original work of the LORD; you are not a by-product, neither are you a mistake. You have not by accident been a partaker of the goodness of GOD today; it is the LORD’S doing, it should be marvelous in your sight. Glory in the what GOD has in stock for you and rejoice in who GOD is making you to be; because you are being worked on everyday and the best of you is yet to come. Do know that you can achieve GOD’S desired purpose for you in life only when you align yourself to HIS will in Jesus Christ. You shall live to declare GOD’S praise in Jesus name. Study carefully this letter of Apostle Paul to Titus, his son in the Lord. Among many good things that Paul wished for Titus is to be an example in every good work to others and to display himself as an example of the good work of GOD, the Creator....

THE OPPRESSOR SHALL BE PRESSED – NAHUM 3

THE OPPRESSOR SHALL BE PRESSED – NAHUM 3 "Behold, I am against you," says the LORD of hosts; "I will lift your skirts over your face, I will show the nations your nakedness, And the kingdoms your shame. (v. 5 NKJV) There is an end to every affliction; there is a termination point for every work of the oppressor. There is a time of GOD’S divine intervention when HIS people are being harassed and embarrassed; I believe this is the time of the LORD’S intervention in your case or situation. It is a time of a change in story for a better one to tell. GOD is against the oppressor; HE is angry with the worker of iniquity. There will be divine intervention in your case; Jesus Christ, the Redeemer and the Special Advocate has been introduced now, your shame has come to an end. The affliction is not yours to bear again; you are set free. Many years ago, the people of Nineveh were warned of their wickedness by Jonah; they repented and GOD changed HIS intention to destroy them. Y...

STOP THE MOUTH OF THE LIARS – TITUS 1:9 – 16

STOP THE MOUTH OF THE LIARS – TITUS 1:9 – 16 whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain’s sake. (v.11 WEB) There are some positive steps that must be taken to stop some negatives from growing beyond common control. No positive step can be taken successfully without the power of a Mighty helper at work in the life of the person that desired the change and is readily making the moves. It is a greater force or power that can subdue and quench the growth or influence of a lesser one. In Jesus Christ is the mighty power of GOD manifested that every lie of the devil will be completely stopped and put out. May the new  day break on you gloriously; and may the power of the Mighty One of GOD be at work in you to silence every lie of the devil. Many false and vain words were constantly being spread among the people of Crete at a time; it was disturbing to discover that those of the circumcision (those who claim th...

THE WIND AND THE SEA OBEY HIM – MARK 4:35 - 41

THE WIND AND THE SEA OBEY HIM – MARK 4:35 - 41 They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (v. 41WEB) There is a voice that everything in heaven and on the earth listens to. No situation or circumstance dishonors that voice. It is the voice of Him by whom all things were created. He was in the beginning with GOD the Father; and He is ONE with the great GOD. He is Jesus Christ. May every unpleasant situation in your life hear that great voice today, in Jesus name. Peace, be still! The wind and the sea have their different functions in the place of all creations. They can be very useful materials; but they can also be hijacked for the destruction of lives, destiny and properties. You can begin to mention the different advantages of having the seas and the wind in our planet. Do not forget to mention the sea animals for food and the electricity that can be generated by the wind or the sea when right technology is invol...

THE LORD SHALL GIVE YOU GOOD NEWS - NAHUM 1:9-15

THE LORD SHALL GIVE YOU GOOD NEWS - NAHUM 1:9-15 Behold, on the mountains The feet of him who brings good tidings, Who proclaims peace! O Judah, keep your appointed feasts, Perform your vows. For the wicked one shall no more pass through you; He is utterly cut off. (v.15 NKJV) The great GOD is at work; no one and no force can stop HIS good works from being performed in your life. There shall be showers of good news, and every affliction shall come to an end. This is the day of the LORD, praises shall flow continually from your mouth to HIM. The LORD shall do you well, and your righteous expectations shall not be cut off in Jesus name. Amen! The vision of Nahum was against Nineveh who sometime ago repented from their wicked ways after they had listened to the message of Jonah. At this time, Nineveh which happened to be the capital of Assyria had grown in power and strength to such an extent that they oppressed and took Israel captive. But GOD never forgets HIS covenant with HIS Child...

WHO ARE THE ADVERSARIES OF THE LORD? NAHUM 1:1-8

WHO ARE THE ADVERSARIES OF THE LORD? NAHUM 1:1-8 God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; The LORD avenges and is furious. The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, And He reserves wrath for His enemies; (v.2 NKJV) By the power of GOD, day and night stands; and by the power of GOD HIS plans for you will stand. There might have been several stops to the flow of good things on your way; there might have been several turnings in your journey to greatness; and there might have been series of attacks on you and all that concern you, by the power of GOD you shall make it in GOD’S will. The LORD will strike your adversaries in HIS power in Jesus name. Who is the adversary of the LORD? This is the one who opposes GOD in every way; he challenges and attacks with the aim of destroying the LORD’S work. He has raised several armies to his side; and he works through them to achieve his demonic goals. Do not ask why the great GOD permits him (them); just know that GOD waits in patience to ave...

PUT YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST TO WORK- HEBREWS 11:23-35

PUT YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST TO WORK- HEBREWS 11:23-35 Faith caused the parents of Moses to hide the child for three months after his birth, for they saw that he was a beautiful child; and they would not respect the King's order (v.23 TCNT) Many definitions have come for faith; no matter the definition you have got, never forget that it is needed to live and to please GOD. Faith is the realization of things hoped for--the proof of things not seen... But without faith it is impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he rewards those who seek for him. Faith becomes true when it is rooted in the Author, Jesus Christ. May you be strong to carry out the works of faith in Christ to the glory and praise of GOD.    I do see people around claiming to live by faith and sitting around idly, waiting for some form of magic or mystical thing to happen to them. Some of these people pray, and others just believe that something will just happen. May...

GOD WILL OPEN DOORS AND BREAK GATES – PSALM 107:10 – 16

GOD WILL OPEN DOORS AND BREAK GATES – PSALM 107:10 – 16 For He has broken the gates of bronze, And cut the bars of iron in two. (v.16 NKJV) The entrances to strong places are often secured with strong doors and gates. The entrance into the day is of the LORD and in HIS name you approach it. May the door securing the treasures be opened for you, and the gates be lifted; may you be equipped with the secret keys into the locks of good health, good success and glorious victories; in the name of Jesus Christ. This portion of the Psalmist opened with the fact that the people rebelled against the words of GOD, and they gave no thought to HIS laws; so the enemy had access and he puts them in the dark and chain them with afflictions. This people were brought down and they could not find help until they found the secret of liberty; they got insight into the power of salvation; they prayed to GOD in their bad situation, and the LORD delivered them. Halleluiah! GOD does wonderful things for ev...

GOD OF GREAT MERCY – JONAH 4:1 – 11

GOD OF GREAT MERCY – JONAH 4:1 – 11 And am I not to have mercy on Nineveh, that great town, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons without the power of judging between right and left, as well as much cattle? (v.11 BBE) The LORD, HE is GOD; HE is not man. HE is full of compassion and love. HE cares for both man and animals. HE will always make a way out for the lost, the poor, the oppressed and the desolate. HE will not want anyone to be overcome by Satan and sin. He will not want the sinner to die in sin and lose HIS Kingdom. Who can be compared to the great GOD? I am amazed by the thought and action of Jonah. I wandered why a messenger of GOD would be so self-centered and would not want the sinner to be saved. May be some of us believers in the Gospel of Christ are also concerned about ourselves and we give less thought and concern to(for) many others who are yet to be saved by the power of Christ; we are not concerned about the neighbours that could not...

THE GOD OF ANOTHER CHANCE - JONAH 3:1 – 10

THE GOD OF ANOTHER CHANCE - JONAH 3:1 – 10 And God saw what they did, how they were turned from their evil way; and God's purpose was changed as to the evil which he said he would do to them, and he did it not. (v.10 BBE) GOD is good and HIS mercy endures forever. HIS compassion does not fail and HIS faithfulness is great. May we receive and enjoy in full measure, the grace and compassion of the LORD. GOD’S unlimited compassion was shown to Jonah and he could not be drowned in the sea neither was he allowed to suffer corruption in the belly of the great fish that swallowed him. When he heard the word of the LORD again and he had another chance to deliver GOD’S message, he wasted no time in doing it. The chance of witnessing another day on this planet earth is an extension of GOD’S compassion to mankind. Every moment that we have breath in us should make us realize that GOD is giving us another opportunity to mend our ways before HIM. Jonah’s message was divine; the king, his pe...

There were two houses standing next to each other. 

There were two houses standing next to each other. In one of them resided a very unhappy family. The spouses yelled at each other, they fought and quarreled all the time. The other was a place of happiness and calm.  During one of the fights a wife asked her husband: “Did you ever hear them quarrel or yell over at that house? No! So, go there and see what they do to avoid it!” The husband stood at the window of his neighbors and watched. There they were busy doing their own thing. The wife was in the kitchen cooking, and the man sat at the table writing. The phone rang, and the man jumped up and headed to the hallway to get it. On his way he bumped into a vase, it fell and broke. He got down to his knees and started picking up the pieces. The wife ran into the room from the kitchen. She also kneeled down and started helping her husband to pick them up. The man said to his wife: “I am so sorry. I rushed to get the phone and bumped into the vase. It fell and got broken....

JESUS CHRIST IS STANDING THERE FOR YOU – JOHN 21:1-11

JESUS CHRIST IS STANDING THERE FOR YOU – JOHN 21:1-11 Just as day was breaking, Jesus came and stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was he. (v.4 TCNT) Many times we feel we are alone in our turbulent situations in life; but it is not so, if we serve a living GOD in truth and in the Spirit. I pray that you will experience the presence of the Lord, Jesus Christ with you this time and always. It is well with you! The Disciples taught the party was over as Jesus Christ. Their master was crucified before their very eyes. Though, Christ had taught them many things about life, His mission, His death and resurrection, yet they could not comprehend these easily especially by the way Christ was suddenly taken away from them. They forgot easily the teachings and the instructions of Christ to them. They had to go out and find a way to survive (I guess that was their taught and plan). But Jesus Christ was ever with them; His Spirit never departed from their midst; this disc...

GOD HAS TAKEN UP YOUR CAUSE – PSALM 107:1 – 9

GOD HAS TAKEN UP YOUR CAUSE – PSALM 107:1 – 9 Let those whose cause the Lord has taken up say so, his people whom he has taken out of the hands of their haters; (v.2 BBE) Let the redeemed of the LORD say “I am redeemed; Praise the LORD!” Sing it, and keep declaring this because in Christ Jesus has the LORD taken your cause; paid a big price in the shedding of His (Jesus Christ) Blood and His death. The perfection of this work of redemption is His resurrection and the release of His Spirit. Please believe in this great work and be blessed indeed. Several things has happened to you in life, some pleasant and others, very unpleasant; yet in all, you are up this day and you should be ably bold to thank the LORD for HIS love, care and help.   You have wandered and faltered in life (and maybe you are still in that situation); you have missed several opportunities to make something big out of your life; you misbehaved and faltered out of the will of GOD for your life; yet, GOD remains...

JONAH’S PRAYER IN THE BELLY OF FISH– JONAH 2: 1 – 10

JONAH’S PRAYER IN THE BELLY OF FISH– JONAH 2: 1 – 10 Then Jonah made prayer to the Lord his God from the inside of the fish, and said, (v.1 BBE) The story of Jonah that was thrown into the sea may not be new to you; but the lesson of praying to GOD no matter the condition, wherever the position and in whatever the situation should be taken well. My prayer is that whenever you lift up your voice to the LORD, may the heaven open His arms to your requests and pour you great results, in Jesus name. Amen! The belly of the fish could not stop Jonah from crying to the LORD his GOD. But in the ship, he was sleeping even when they were troubled. When the reality of his offence dawned on him, he said -  In my trouble I was crying to the Lord, and he gave me an answer; out of the deepest underworld I sent up a cry, and you gave ear to my voice.- Should we say that Jonah had only this choice left for him? Or we would say he had no one else to confer with? Do you not see that prayer is indee...

YOU WILL NOT BE DROWNED! – JONAH 1:9 – 17

YOU WILL NOT BE DROWNED! – JONAH 1:9 – 17 So, crying to the Lord, they said, Give ear to our prayer, O Lord, give ear, and do not let destruction overtake us because of this man's life; do not put on us the sin of taking life without cause: for you, O Lord, have done what seemed good to you.(v.14 BBE) Look around, what do you see? You may not easily see smiling faces or peaceful environment. But look unto the Lord, Jesus Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith and the peace of GOD that surpasses all understanding shall fill your heart, amen.  Jonah and his travelling partners did all they could possibly do to keep their sheep from breaking and sinking, but the sea waves refused to be calmed. Everyone knew that this trouble was because of someone’s disobedience. This people had a mind of not committing more sins by seeking the death of Jonah (which was the devil’s aim). I believe GOD would not permit the devil to drown this people in the sea; because he would be accusing th...

CONFUSED IDENTITY – JONAH 1:1 - 10

CONFUSED IDENTITY – JONAH 1:1 - 10 Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; what is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou? (v.8 ASV) Some people can be disappointing figures to GOD when it matters most, but I pray that you will be a figure of joy and gladness to the heart of GOD just like Jesus ever is. Amen! Prophet Jonah, the son of Amittai, from Gath Hepher (2 Kings 14:25) cannot be rated a ‘small’ prophet in his days. He was known to hearing GOD well and every word he spoke according as he had received from the LORD came to pass. It was surprising to see this prophet cunningly running away from the presence of the LORD after he had clearly received GOD’S message for the people of Nineveh. You may and may not be a ‘prophet’, but GOD has a way of speaking clearly to you. How many times and in what ways have you cunningly run away from executing GOD’S words that HE gave you to share wi...

RESIST THE EVIL PRESSURES - ROMANS 8:29 - 39

RESIST THE EVIL PRESSURES - ROMANS 8:29 - 39 Who will come between us and the love of Christ? Will trouble, or pain, or cruel acts, or the need of food or of clothing, or danger, or the sword? (v.35 BBE) Let every living soul declare the praise of GOD this day; for this GOD is good and HIS love is forever. This is a worthy operation to be carried out every moment and by everyone that can see the light of a new day with all the glory of GOD displayed. I pray that every opportunity the LORD gives you to praise HIM shall not be taken in vain. May you rejoice to the glory of GOD in Christ.  I feel strongly to let you know that you need not complain over any unpleasant issue before you, but rather handle with the eye Spirit, in the wisdom of GOD and in the power of faith in Jesus Christ. I say it without mincing words that you are a special being in the hand of the GOD of all creations. Do not make yourself to be like any other common being that does not fear GOD and lives like ther...

THERE IS A GLORY TO COME – ROMANS 8:17 – 30

THERE IS A GLORY TO COME – ROMANS 8:17 – 30 I am of the opinion that there is no comparison between the pain of this present time and the glory which we will see in the future. (v.18 BBE) Halleluiah for the LORD GOD omnipotent reigneth. Halleluiah, Halleluiah Praise the LORD! Sing of the goodness of GOD without ceasing. The day comes and it goes in its own course. The sun is yet to stop shining, and the darkness comes in its set time; GOD rules over all. I pray that this season in your life brings forth comfort, solution, joy and peace in Jesus Holy name. I hear some people erroneously proclaim that when one becomes adopted child of GOD, then there will be no more problems or challenges. Jesus Christ did not promise this; but He did promise a Helper, the Holy Spirit, who will strengthen us in faith and leads us in wisdom to overcome every of Satan’s troubles; because they must come as long as we are still in this body of flesh and Satan is not yet caged until the final time to come....

GOD WILL SEND YOU HELP – 2 CHRONICLES 32:9 - 23

GOD WILL SEND YOU HELP – 2 CHRONICLES 32:9 - 23 Then the LORD sent an angel who cut down every mighty man of valor, leader, and captain in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned shamefaced to his own land. And when he had gone into the temple of his god, some of his own offspring struck him down with the sword there. (v.21 NKJV) Rejoice; and I say again, rejoice. This day, the noise of battle shall cease and you shall sing the victor’s in Jesus Christ name. I love speaking boldly of who I know my GOD to be. I will like you to settle the fact about GOD and HIS gift of salvation to the world. I will also like you to know that this season, the enemy is really roaring like a lion; he is waging a war he already know he lost; but he won’t give up easily, and he will not stop throwing challenges. We must be wise and stand upright in the faith in Christ. This is why I plead that we take the salvation in Christ seriously.  Sennacherib’s attack on Hezekiah and his people took a ...

WHAT ARE YOUR FEARS? JOB 3:11 - 26

WHAT ARE YOUR FEARS? JOB 3:11 - 26 For the thing which I fear comes on me,  That which I am afraid of comes to me. (v.25 WEB) Beloved, what are the questions in your heart? What troubles you so much that you feel no one can console you? Of a truth, no one can; but Jesus Christ can help out now, and the Holy Spirit will bring you unimaginable comfort, joy and peace. I humbly implore you to be cool, calm and collected. GOD loves you; and HE cares so much that HE would not want you to be hurt, but the enemy never cease to make attempts on your life. I pray that GOD’S comforting power come upon everyone with a sorrowful heart. May the LORD wipe your tears and put joy and laughter in your mouth and give you a change in your countenance. Amen! Job was attacked suddenly. He was made a liar about his confession that he was serving a big, a good and a glorious GOD. The devil was carrying out secret operations and Job did not know about it. Are you aware of the secret things he is workin...

DO NOT LABOUR FOR PERISHABLES - JOHN 6:22 - 30

DO NOT LABOUR FOR PERISHABLES - JOHN 6:22 - 30 Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.” (v.27 WEB) Everyone love good things; but not every good thing lasts. The struggle for that which is termed good may not be worth it when that thing does not last forever. There is something that is good and lasts forever; it is the food that GOD gives – HE is Jesus Christ. This is who GOD wants us to get - “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” – I pray that you will get Him and not miss Him. May you be graciously blessed. At a time, Jesus Christ fed the people from five loaves and two fishes. The people sought after Him for this free miracle and meal. This is good, but does not last forever – the people would obviously go hungry again when they do not channel their energy aright to pursue after the Christ in truth. And this is another problem in...

YOU HAVE AN ASSIGNMEN

YOU HAVE AN ASSIGNMENT - ISAIAH 45:11 - 19 I have raised him up in righteousness, And I will direct all his ways; He shall build My city And let My exiles go free, Not for price nor reward," Says the LORD of hosts. (v.13 NKJV) There is GOD like Jehovah. There is King like the LORD. There is no authority like the one in the Maker; may HIS will be done in our lives. May Jesus, the Christ rule over all that concern us forever. May GOD ever rejoice concerning us in Jesus name. You are GOD’S secret work in your mother’s womb, but you cannot be hidden here on earth. You are one GOD’S glorious works to announce and display the power of the Maker of the heaven and the earth to people all around. You have been designed to put to shame the evil works of darkness and expose those who delight in the worship of false gods. Jesus Christ has been revealed that you may have power and authority to execute your GOD given assignment to the glory of GOD. You do not need to be afraid of how you sha...

A KING BY THE FORCES OF MAN? JOHN 6:14 – 21

A KING BY THE FORCES OF MAN? JOHN 6:14 – 21 Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself. (v.15 RSV) The earth is the LORD’S, and everything in it was made by HIM. There is no king that rules without HIS knowledge; even those who cheat on others to gain the reign of control of leadership in any position cannot hide their ways from GOD, but HE watches to see the humiliation of the enemy that shall eventually come.  For everyone that follows after Jesus Christ, the Lord will always plant a mark of recognition. The enemy knows his own too; yet he will always seek for ways to snatch righteous ones and cheat them so that they lose the mark of GOD on them. You shall not miss GOD in Jesus Christ’s name. It shall be well with you. Amen! When people saw great miracles that Christ was doing, and they knew that none of these had any of their leaders or king ever gave them all these years, then they pre...