First Baptist Church Gwagwalada Abuja

First Baptist Church Gwagwalada Abuja palace of Healing

26/08/2020

But as for you, my friends, remember the message that the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ have taught you. They spoke about what would happen in future times. They said to you, ‘In the last days of this world, some people will laugh at God's message. They will say that it is silly to obey God. Instead, they will do the bad things that they want to do. Those things do not please God.’ It is people like this who cause you to turn against one another, so that you belong to separate groups. Their thoughts belong to this world. They do not have God's Spirit in them. But you, my friends, have believed the message that comes from God himself. So you must help one another to trust God more and more. Pray to God with the help of the Holy Spirit . Continue to live in a way that shows God's love. Always remember that our Lord Jesus Christ is very kind. Because of that, you will have life with God for ever. Help those people who do not know whether to trust God. Be kind to them. Some people are in great danger. You must save them from the fire of God's punishment . There are other people that you must also help. But be very careful! Those people have done very bad and dirty things. Those dirty things have spoiled their lives, like they are wearing dirty clothes. Keep away from those dirty things and do not let them spoil your life too. God is able to keep you safe so that you continue to trust him. One day you will stand in front of him and you will be very happy. God will bring you to that place and you will be completely good. Because of that, you will be able to stand near to God, who shines with beautiful light. He is the only God. He is the one who saves us because of our Lord Jesus Christ. So we praise him! We say that he is very great! He rules with power and authority. This has always been true. It is true now, and it will be true for ever. Amen !
Jude 1:17‭-‬25 EASY

*RESPONSE IN* *PRAYER*
Father, help me to hold on steadfastly in faith. Help me to discern false teachers and their teachings. Enable me to be focused in fellowship, soul winning, service and nurturing of my soul. Amen.

12/08/2020

*GUARD YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS*

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Philippians 1:27-30 NIV

As Christ follower, this world is not your home, you’re only a sojourner and a pilgrim here on earth. Heaven is your eternal home, you’re only passing through the present world to reach home.

So, don’t be surprised if the present world hates you, treats you badly, or deprive you of certain rights and privileges just for your consistency in living the Kingdom lifestyle.
Your response and attitude in every situation must always be corresponding with the hope that is in you. Your good conduct must be accompanied with sanctified speech. That’s the only way to make the Jesus in you visible to the world and showing them the way of salvation even in your lifestyle. May God uphold you, strengthen you and give you courage to stand in every test and trial so that you do not fail in the day of adversity.

11/08/2020

*THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL AND PROSPEROUS LIFE*

Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, …bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the Lord blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the Lord was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; … Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” But he refused. Genesis 39:1-3, 5-8 NIV

Your success and prosperity in life is necessarily not a function of where you live, the job you are doing or the position you occupy. The key to a successful, prosperous and fruitful life is neither your skill nor luck nor wealth, but the PRESENCE OF GOD with you.

The gracious hand of God upon a man is what makes him successful, prosperous and fruitful in life regardless of the position assigned him, his location and chosen vocation. But then, you must take great caution to escape being trapped by the Spoiler whose agenda is to strip you of God’s grace upon you which is the basis for your fruitfulness.

The antidote against the snare of the enemy of your soul, the Devil is for you to be vigilant, sober and learn to resist and flee from him whenever he comes to entice you with sin. Temptation, if not resisted and overcome will lead to sin and sin will lead to the forfeiture of God’s awesome presence with you and bring destruction ultimately. May the Lord help you each day of your life to always learn to REFUSE to exchange His anointing upon you for a mere passing pleasure of sin in Jesus name. Good morning and do have a great day.

05/08/2020

*THE UNCHANGING GOD WITH HIS CONSISTENT PURPOSE*

All those who were descendants of Jacob were seventy persons (for Joseph was in Egypt already ). And Joseph died, all his brothers, and all that generation. But the children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, multiplied and grew exceedingly mighty; and the land was filled with them. come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and it happen, in the event of war, that they also join our enemies and fight against us, and so go up out of the land.” Exodus 1:5-7, 10 NKJV

God is forever faithful and true to His covenant. While it is possible that everyone that is incidental to His plans and purpose for your life may die or change location, God’s purpose remains constant, immutable and enduring because He is eternally the same and cannot die or change His mind.

Therefore, be assured of this, the fulfilment of God’s covenant in your life which results in your abundant blessings and fruitfulness in life and in all your endeavours is largely dependent on your personal knowledge of Him, your commitment and devotion to love Him, walk blamelessly before Him and serve Him faithfully.

As long as you are abiding in Christ, in His love and in His word, your growth, increase and fruitfulness is certain to come to pass no matter the circumstances around you and notwithstanding your geographical location. May the LORD God Almighty help you to keep true love with Him and walk close to His side all the days of your life. Good morning and do have a blessed day.

04/08/2020

*YOU ARE UNSTOPPABLE*

“And Joshua said, “By this you shall know that the living God is among you, and that He will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites and the Hittites and the Hivites and the Perizzites and the Girgash*tes and the Amorites and the Jebusites: Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is crossing over before you into the Jordan.” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭3:10-11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The present difficulties you are facing on your way to fulfilling God’s agenda for your life and God’s promise to remove the barriers are nothing but the divine proof, motivation and assurance that the living God is still with you. God’s commitment to lead you into the land promised to you is certain, He cannot fail nor change His mind.

Therefore, don’t allow the enemy to use whatever situation you are facing now to rob you of the ultimate reward and greater glory awaiting you. The present circumstances no matter how tough they may appear cannot hinder you if you will be conscious of God’s presence going ahead of you to clear the way and to guide you safely into your rich fulfillment in Christ Jesus both now and in eternity.

Don’t be discouraged and never give up yet! The living God is with you and He will not fail to fight all your battles and give you your full inheritance in Christ eventually. May the Lord strengthen your weary heart today and may He continue to open your eyes to always see Him going ahead of you to remove every obstacle on your way to victory in Jesus name. Good morning and do have a joyous day.

03/08/2020

*OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO ACCOMPLISHING YOUR DIVINE AGENDA*

And the Lord said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the eyes of all Israel, so they may know that I am with you as I was with Moses. Tell the priests who carry the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the Jordan’s waters, go and stand in the river.’ ” The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord stopped in the middle of the Jordan and stood on dry ground, while all Israel passed by until the whole nation had completed the crossing on dry ground. Joshua 3:7-8, 17 NIV

Your resolution to forget those things which have happened in the past and move forward toward the agenda of God has for your life will definitely bring you in contact with certain obstacles and challenges. God’s purpose for allowing such is not to suffer you or cause you unnecessarily pain, stress or agony. Rather, it is for your benefit. That the watching world may know that of a truth you are a child of God and that God is with you.

Therefore, you need not to be afraid and lose hope when those difficulties come. Every seeming great mountain that stands in your way which looks to you as impenetrable and insurmountable is a thoroughfare for the Lord Almighty to demonstrate His incomparably great power in your life and make you a hero and a champion.

Your best option now to experience the supernatural power that turns obstacles into stepping stones and a big hindrance into the divine ladder to climb up to your glorious heights is to look away from anything whatsoever that is standing on your way, look steadfastly on God, holding on to His word and trusting Him that He has the capacity to fulfill all His promises for you.
What looks to you like a great mountain is the platform God has planned to set you upon in order to gain honour for Himself and authenticate your election as His child. Don’t be discouraged but move forward still and you will surely overcome in Jesus name. Good morning and do have a victorious week.

Let come together seek the face of God in the evening 5:30pm

19/07/2020

*THE ULTIMATE QUEST IN LIFE*

“When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen. “When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. “Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God ’s Decree. “I’ll turn things around for you…”
Jeremiah 29:12-14 MSG

There is a great difference between knowing God intellectually and knowing Him experientially. Intimate knowledge of God comes through a conscious, deliberate and careful search for Him as you are looking for something precious and of great value you cannot do without in life. Your desperation to see God will provoke Him to personally unveil Himself to you clearly and directly.

Every personal encounter with God comes with a demand that requires courage and inner strength to take God’s counsel at the face value and to act promptly upon what He has instructed without doubting His ability to perform His word in the manner He had promised. This experience is what guarantees inner peace and absolute rest from all your toiling in life.

Sincerely, if you earnestly and deeply thirst for God, He will definitely reveal Himself to you, fill up the emptiness of your life, quench the thirsty of your soul, satisfy all your righteous desires with the goodness of His house, lift you up from the heap of ashes and seat you with the princes of His people. May the Lord this day create in you a strong and sincere quest for His presence everyday of your life in this world. Have a joyous and transforming worship experience.

18/07/2020

*THE CLEANSING POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD.*

“… just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 5:25-27 NKJV

God’s love for you is pure, absolute, constant and sincere. The love of God for you will not allow Him to ignore whatever error or sin in your life no matter how small or secret it may appear to you. Any sin in your life if not confessed, repented from, forsaken and cleansed from your life will hinder you from meeting with and going with Jesus when He returns.

God’s only instrument for exposing and cleansing us from every blemish, stain, spot or wrinkle is His Word. The Word or God has the capacity to cleanse us from wrong thoughts. wrong words and wrong actions. The Word of God remains the eternal principle for life and living in God’s Kingdom and it is no respecter of persons.

Your attitude to the Word of God when it convinces and convicts you of any sin will determine your place in eternity when Jesus comes. May the Lord Jesus Himself help you to be receptive to His Word even when it hurts so that you may be thoroughly washed from every stain or wrinkle that can jeopardize your entrance into God’s Kingdom at last. Good morning and happy weekend.

17/07/2020

*THE NECESSARY PATH TO RICH FULFILMENT IN LIFE*

So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; … and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “come to bed with me!” But he refused. … When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, ‘this is how your slave treated me,’ …Joseph’s master took him and put him in prison,…”
Genesis 39:6-9, 19-20 NIV

Trials and tribulations are inevitable experience in the Christian life. They are God’s means of testing the genuineness of our faith as true followers of Christ. They come in various ways and take different dimensions from person to person. Whichever way and whatever dimension your own take, do not consider it as something strange to you. Rather, see it as God’s mean of evaluating your commitment, character and your love for Him.

No matter the pain, the humiliation, opposition or rejection that may come at the time of your trials and distress, never see it as opportunity or excuse to compromise your allegiance to Jesus. Instead, as an occasion to demonstrate your unflinching trust and unshakable confidence in God.

Your moment of trials is not meant to last forever, it will surely come to an end some day. So, you must never lose heart under trials but remain steadfast in your faith and hope in God. The eyes of the Lord are on you watching over you, and in due season the Lord will surely return to vindicate you and recompense you at last. By His own hand He shall bring you out of your miry clay of penury and despondency. He will not abandon you in the dungeon nor forsake you there to see corruption. He will certainly come to take you to the place of divine prominence with a new song in your mouth. Don’t ever give up, the battle will soon be over! Good morning.

15/07/2020

*THE NECESSITY OF SELF EXAMINATION*

Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.” Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,” says the Lord . “You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?” declares the Lord Almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house. Therefore, because of you the heavens have withheld their dew and the earth its crops. Haggai 1:5‭-‬6‭, ‬8‭-‬10 NIV

When God's people are overwhelmed with personal ambitions, desires and comforts at the expense of God's purpose, God is usually not pleased. God's displeasure to the complacency of His people often lead to closed heaven; a season of dryness, unfruitfulness, failure, disappointments, frustrations, defeat and all kinds of molestation.

Certainly, self sufficiency will never lead you to victorious Christian living, your fulfilment in life comes only through your absolute surrender to God's will. When you allow God to have His way in your life and put Him first in all your endeavours, you will also find Him faithful in every area of your life. May the Lord help you to completely yield to Him, walk blamelessly before Him and serve Him faithfully above all else all the days of your life. Good morning.

14/07/2020

*BREAK THE LIMIT!*

“…Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour. Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth. In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. And a voice came to him, “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” But Peter said, “Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean.” And a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.” This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again. Acts 10:9-16 NKJV

In the Christian life, Jesus Christ is the approved God’s standard and pattern for truth and holiness. Traditions can hinder your obedience any time the Lord is prepared to do something new through you and in your life. Legalism on its own always kills the spirit of a relationship. While traditions are not necessarily bad, but they are not above the Word of God. In Christ Jesus, God has set you free to serve Him out of love and not to be burdened with rituals and tradition.

You are now under the New Covenant, the one that is based upon relationship and not religion. Be opened to respond to God in any way His Word commands, even when He leads you into unfamiliar territory or asks you to do what looks unreasonable.

It is as you obey Him you will experience His incomparably great power at work in your life and you become a blessing to others. I pray the Lord will help you to accept His Word as the final authority and not to limit the wisdom of God to take you and use you far beyond your widest dream or your limited scope in this world. Good day.

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