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05/09/2023

USE YOUR TONGUE FOR THE GLORY OF GOD!

Our mouths are created to praise and glorify God in every word we speak, that's why we should be careful with the way we use our tongues. In most cases the words that come out of one's mouth speak a lot about them, they determine whether we shall be appreciated or despised, whether we are saved or not, true or just hypocrites. Some writer says that everyone is wise until he or she speaks. Words speak a lot about us, that's why we should tame our tongues. As ambassadors of Christ, we should emulate our Lord Jesus Christ whose speech is perfect without any deceit or blame. He spoke the word of wisdom, healing, restoration, peace, kindness, compassion, truth and life; in His speech, He never made anyone stumble nor did He condemn anyone. Our speech too should be perfumed with gentleness and love so that we may support , encourage and build one another in the journey of faith. Colossians 4:6, "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Beloved friends, we are called to speak life in every situation since we have passed from death to life. We are men and women that always receive comfort from the heavenly Father, let's be a blessing to whoever the Lord quickens us; negativity or a condemning speech should not come out of mouths, God comforts us to comfort others with the same comfort we have received from Him. It's imperative therefore that we speak words of faith, hope and wisdom so that we may build one another as the body of Christ. As true children of God we should avoid speaking words that make us despised, our speech should differ from that of the world since our true home is in heaven, we should speak words that glorify God. It's not good for us to imitate the world but instead the world should imitate us, we should avoid quarreling over certain issues; we should not allow unwholesome talk to come out of our mouths but we should be self-controlled in our different conversations. Ephesians 4:29, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen." Precious Saints of God, we should always think first before we speak because most words have a great effect that even an apology may not undo. It's God's will that we speak as children of light, reflecting His awesomeness in every word. One of the reasons why most of us have remained in a state of mediocrity is because we speak carelessly driven by anger, jealous, envy and selfish motives, God cannot trust us with great and precious gifts because we may only cause troubles and disasters. Instead of building others up, we are always tearing them down ,causing numerous divisions in our respective churches and in the body of Christ. Aren't we mere infants dominated by the sinful nature, if we are still gossiping and slandering one another? Why can't we bear with one another? Don't we know that while gossiping, we give demons the opportunity to oppress those people? Beloved friends, there's nothing good in gossiping except oppression, hatred, resentment, bitterness and enmity. As children of God, if we are not contented with people's characters, let's approach them and advise them to change instead of speaking ill against them and if we can't approach them, then, let us pray or intercede for them to change; gossip is never a solution to any problem, let's use our tongues profitably as far as the Kingdom of God is concerned. James 3:1-12, "Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire and is itself set on fire by hell. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water." Beloved friends, the tongue has the power of life and death but it's upon us choose wisely lest we be destroyed. Let's allow the Holy Spirit to dwell inside us so that He may occupy every word and thought ,and since we have put on the new nature, let Christ take full control of our lives so that our conversations may overflow with grace and love. The King is coming sooner, may we use our mouths to preach the gospel, worship and glorify His Holy Name. Peace to you, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Shalom

12/07/2023

THE LORD'S PAIN AND AGONY MUST BE FELT BY HIS BRIDE (CHURCH) SINCE WE ARE PART OF HIS BODY!

We cannot live in Christ's Heart and fail to experience His agony when He looks at the generation that has totally rejected Him and His Word, a generation that has sided with the world promoting the Destroyer's Agenda, a generation that has insulted the Spirit of grace by living in disobedience, a generation of vipers performing a lip-service when hearts are very far from Him. It's really painful to see how we have disappointed and hurt the Lover of our souls, the King of kings and Lord of lords who left His majestic throne to come and die for us a shameful death on the Cross. In His unfailing Love, He offered His all for us; consider how He was mercilessly persecuted by the Jews but He endured all in order to redeem and present us to the Holy Father as a pure, holy, blameless and spotless church. Beloved friends, it was Love that prompted Him to come to this sinful world. Ephesians 5:25-27, "... just as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the Word, and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless." He shed his blood for us, but where is the Church that He died for? The Church, just like Jonah has decided to run to Tarshish and trade with the world. It took 3 days for Jonah to realize his mistakes and repent but It's taking us too long to repent and come back to our Loving Saviour. The world was created for us but not us for the world, why should we forget our citizenship in Heaven? Why should we be enslaved by the temperal things of the world? Why should we despise our birthright? Why shouldn't we store up our treasures in Heaven? The Church has neglected the true wealth and is running after vanity of vanities, where are men like Paul , men that understand the Master's business? Paul unlike today's ministers, he was a man that lived in Christ's heart sharing even in His pain and agony. 2 Corinthians 11: 2, "I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to One Husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to Him." As true servants of Christ, the Master's business must be our business as well. We cannot be ministers of the gospel if we don't live in Christ's Heart, our Loving Saviour has called us to abide in Him but today's shepherds like savage wolves have not spared the flock; they have specialized at scattering and destroying the sheep, despising and neglecting Paul's charge to us. Acts 20:26-28, " Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the Church of God, which He bought with His own blood." Just as Israel's success or progress depended on their leaders and their relationship with God even the Church's state depends on It's leaders and their relationship with God. For example; during apostolic times, the church was on fire for God, doing the Will of God was their food. But look at today's shepherds, they are so self-centered, greedy, disobedient, mechanical, lustful, brute beasts, brood of vipers,arrogant, open graves, springs without water and mists driven by a storm putting the Church in a sorrowful and worse state. The love of money has been the major obstacle, shepherds have even sacrificed the flock and their souls to the devil because of money. How can shepherds who have a high affinity for worldly riches be servants of Him who teaches us to deny ourselves and carry our crosses daily? Since when did the Lord Jesus Christ allow His servants to change the gospel into a prosperity gospel? Since when did He begin to tolerate sin? Isn't it written that without holiness no one will see the Lord? Church, wake up and run for your life for you have taken the way of destruction. How can the blind lead the blind, wont they both fall into the pit and perish? Beloved, ask for the ancient path, walk in it and you will find rest for your soul; why live and walk in the path of destruction, is there anything we can give in exchange for our souls? Do we understand how much our Loving Saviour went through to purchase us with His Precious and incorruptible Blood? Beloved, It's so much necessary that we repent and change our minds completely because Christ gave His all for us. Living a lukewarm life breaks His heart, let us comfort our Saviour by obeying His commands. He is so much in Love with us, He wants all of us to be with Him one day in Heaven celebrating His victory; He doesn't want anyone to perish, He did not create hell for humanity but for the devil and his demons. The Lord Jesus Christ weeps, for His heart is always broken because of the number of souls that are perishing everyday. Beloved friends, the devil is a liar and the father of lies, who only came to steal, kill and destroy. There is nothing good in Him for he hates humanity with cruel hatred, he has come to corrupt the hearts of men and capture them through sin which he makes to look attractive but in the end it leads to destroy. Therefore, flee sensual, sexual and secular lives, beloved, It's the monster's trap who delights in derailing people's destinies. Come back to Jesus the Lover of our souls for He is a kind , compassionate and merciful God. Why should we die in rebellion and disobedience? Life without Jesus is not life at all but an illusion, Jesus is all we need. Let us draw nearer to Him and humbly surrender our lives to Him. James 4:8-10, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up." Beloved, God loves us and no matter how far we have gone, we can still come back to Him for He is willing and able to receive us. Let us always remember and meditate upon His unconditional Love for us, growing in the knowledge of His grace so that one day we shall fully be with Him in Heaven singing songs of victory driven by Love! May we always be united with Him, and live to comfort Him all the days of our lives!
Shalom

27/10/2022

THE VACCINE IS THE MARK OF THE BEAST. DON'T TAKE THE VACCINE YOU WILL LOST YOUR OWN SALVATION.

27/10/2022

I want to be loyal to my God not to any ministers of God that is full of pride.

14/09/2022

LET YOUR MIND BE RENEWED IN CHRIST!

There is need for us to be in line with God’s Will which is done by the renewing of the mind. Christianity is not only about the change of location but a complete change of mind as well. The Israelites leaving Egypt did not give them immediate access to the Promised Land because many left Egypt but their mind was still contaminated with Egyptian traditions and lifestyles. It is so unfortunate that most of them forgot about the God who stood by their side and delivered them from slavery; they forgot the wonders and miracles that God performed in their sight, His mercy and love extended unto them. They became rebellious, started grumbling, fell in great perversion and even made idols for themselves. Exodus 32:1-4, “When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we do not know what happened to him.” Aaron answered them, “Take off the gold earrings that your wives, your sons and your daughters are wearing and bring them to me.” So all the people took off their earrings and brought them to Aaron. He took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf, fashioning it with a tool. Then, they said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of Egypt.’ “. This is why God made them spend 40 years in the wilderness in order to undergo the process of purification before they could enter the Promised Land but unfortunately almost all of them died in the wilderness because their hearts were hardened. Only two reached the Promised Land, this paints the picture of the narrow path that only few that endure up to the end will be saved. The Israelites suffered this way because they were forgetful, ungrateful and were not willing to learn and follow God’s ways.
This similar situation is experienced in today’s church, there are many of us who call ourselves Christians but still operating with a secular mind controlled by the devil himself with all acts of the sinful nature like witchcraft, fornication, ma********on, idolatry, gossiping, adultery, theft, covetousness, prostitution, homosexuality, indecent dressing and many others making the Name of the Lord blasphemed among unbelievers. We have become a stumbling block to other people’s salvation because of the kind of life we live, this is because we are not willing to seek God and walk in His ways; we are not interested in a personal relationship with Him. Most of us are more interested in riches and money than the source of all things, we go to church for own selfish reasons unable to understand the journey of salvation and the cost of the narrow path. Luke 14:25-35, “Large crowds were travelling with Jesus and turning to them He said: “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters- yes, even his own life-he cannot be My disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple. Suppose one of you wants to build a tower-will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’ “Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Will he not first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out. ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’ ”
Dear beloved friends, we cannot serve God with the secular mindset for He is a Jealous God who does not take delight in double-minded Christians. The choice is ours; either to serve God fully and experience His goodness or the world with its ruler (the devil) and suffer eternally with him in hell and the lake of fire. However, God does not want us to perish because hell was not created for man; He wants us to change our minds and serve Him faithfully in the fullness of His grace, offering our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Him. Romans 12:2 “Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will.” We are the temple of the Holy Spirit; let us keep our bodies pure so that Christ may dwell in us. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the Living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” “Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the LORD. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” “I will be a Father to you and you will be My sons and daughters, says the LORD Almighty.”
This is the time for us to surrender all to Jesus and allow His grace to accomplish it all. It has become so clear to almost all Christians and even to unbelievers that we are living in the end-times; let us therefore remain sober and watchful as we wait for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ who is beyond the door, always remembering that He comes for a holy, spotless and blameless church. Let’s not forget that our God is not a respecter of persons; if one misses Heaven, he/she cannot miss hell. Our God is a consuming fire as well; let’s make every effort to enter through the narrow door while we still can because there is no repentance in the grave, many will struggle to enter through the narrow door on that day just like the people of Noah’s time tried to enter the Ark but it will be impossible. Therefore, beloved friend; if this message has touched your heart, harden not your heart for today is the beginning of always and a day of your salvation because tomorrow is never a promise. God is a merciful and compassionate Father; no matter how far you have gone, you can still change your mind and turn back to Him, for He is willing and able to restore you. Isaiah 1:18, “ ‘Come now, let us reason together,’ says the LORD. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as whiter as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”
May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all in Jesus’ Mighty Name. Shalom!

08/09/2022

NO REWARD FOR BACKSLIDERS UNLESS THEY REPENT!
Only those who endure up to the end will be saved, it doesn't matter how many years we have spent in Christianity or how successful we have been in ministry; if we give up or look back while on the way, all our efforts will be in vain. All our righteousness acts will not be remembered, God is not pleased with anyone that backslides after knowing the truth and testing the glory of the heavenly gifts. Whenever we look back, we put our lives at risk in the hands of the monster that is always waiting to derail our destinies. Therefore beloved never give up, keep climbing the mountain of holiness, when you feel tired the Holy Spirit is always there to help and comfort you, Call upon Him. Whenever you think of giving up, always remember how far you have come and how long you have waited patiently. The prize is worth waiting for, that's why we should keep our focus on the heavenly things! Beloved, remember Lot's wife and how she easily abused the grace given to her. Don't take the grace of God for granted, run in such a way as to win the prize! Shalom

27/08/2022

Whatever problems, difficulties or mountains that are still in your life, just expose them to the divine energy springing from the Living Rock and they will bend, melt and be no more. Nothing is impossible with God, in His Presence all mountains melt like wax!!

23/08/2022

TRUE REPENTANCE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CHANGED MIND!
There is no true repentance without change of mind, one must be truely convinced to let go of the old nature and embrace the newness of life received by faith in Christ's victory over death and sin; through His amazing grace, the Lord Jesus Christ has given us complete victory over sin. Sin has lost its grip, we just need to accept this truth. If we keep doing the same things we used to do, we shall still get the same results; there will be no room for growth or maturity, it is a sign that we are still ignorant of God's grace and its ultimate purpose. The Ultimate purpose of God's grace is to transform us into the image or likeness of His Beloved Son Our Lord Jesus Christ, ignorance of this truth keeps us trapped in the wilderness of sin and iniquity; Complacency and self-pity will not take us anywhere, it is God's will for us to change our mind. There's no repentance without true remorse, let no one deceive you with empty words. 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If My people who are called by My Name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." True repentance must be evidenced by its fruit but if we continue sinning because we are under grace, then we are heaping danger and judgement for ourselves that will soon befall the unrepentant cities; true sons and daughters of God that have been called into the newness of life don't look for a loophole or an opportunity to sin over and over again but they are always passionate about developing an intimate relationship with the Lord, always desiring to be found in Him clothed with His Love and righteousness. True repentance stops or delays judgement, it creates room for God's mercy to takeover as in the case of Nineveh. Jonah 3:10, "Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it." Beloved friends, our God is so merciful ,kind and compassionate; as long as we approach His mercy Seat with brokenness of heart fully convinced to start afresh, He will forgive us for He doesn't delight in the death of a sinner. It is His will that we wholly embrace this newness of life in Christ. Therefore let us remain grateful for His unending mercy and unconditional Love, and the peace of God shall reign in our hearts for there's no condemnation for those that are in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Let our repentance bear fruit of a changed mind, willing and able to serve God selflessly in the fullness of His grace, by divine wisdom and filled with His Spirit. May God bless you, Shalom!

26/07/2022

Just as the treasure map leads one to the treasure, we too cannot find God without following His Word!

23/07/2022

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died , and your life is now hidden with Christ in God . When Christ, who is your life, appears , then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4

07/07/2022

WE SHALL NOT GET TIRED OF REMINDING YOU ABOUT THE GLORIOUS COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE BRIDEGROOM.
Beloved of God; we are in a time where everyone is called to prepare in readiness as we wait for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, who comes for a pure, spotless and blameless Church; therefore it's imperative that we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, this is no longer a time to play games. It's a moment where we need to consecrate ourselves to God, the Bridegroom is about to set off for His Bride; it's therefore imperative that He finds us ready, this day should not overtake us as a surprise.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-10
[1]But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you.
[2]For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.
[3]For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.
[4]But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.
[5]You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.
[6]Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.
[7]For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night.
[8]But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.
[9]For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
[10]who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.
The Father is about to say, "It's time." And this will mark the end of the preparation period, there will be no any other chance. Those who are ready will be received by King Jesus, the Bridegroom at the time of Rapture and the rest will have no option but to face the great tribulations and Wrath of God and the Lamb. Such times will not be easy for the left-behind Christians, it will be a terrible time; There will be great persecution, hell will be experienced here on Earth. Christians will be beheaded, butchered, stoned and severely killed for their faith in Christ. I watched in a vision, indeed there will be no one to rescue or save. Beloved, at that time, all the modern-day idols that we have heaped for ourselves will all be useless, we will regret for every moment we neglected to do good; money, wealth, technologies and earthly wisdom will all be useless. People will long for the Word of God but will not find it for it will be rare in those days, many will flee their homes to go and find shelter in the forests and deserts. Beloved, it won't be an easy time for the left-behind Christians and that's why we don't get tired of reminding you to prepare and escape what's about to befall the Earth, God did not appoint us to Wrath; therefore we have a responsibility of submitting ourselves to God's Will and allow the leading of the Holy Spirit, only those that are led by the Holy Spirit are the true Children of God. He is here to prepare us for He alone knows what the Lord Jesus requires of His Bride, He is our mentor and He alone can help us become a mature Bride for the King of Glory; the time has come my dear friends to endure the process of purification and sanctification, without Holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14
[14]Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
God must be given access into our lives for it's His desire to indwell us through His Spirit, and it's only through His Presence in us that we are able to be sanctified and made holy; faith in the Cross of Jesus remains the only means for our redemption, so, it's time to seek God like never before. We are called to be the light in this evil world, let our light shine before all men as we set ourselves apart for Christ; nothing should tempt us to live a life of compromise lest our light become dim and the day finds us in darkness. The King comes imminently, so it's imperative that we remain fully connected to His Spirit. Ephesians 4:30
[30]And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
God's will is that we all come to the knowledge of Truth guided by His Spirit so that we can all be saved, He doesn't wish everyone to perish; as the Spirit of God moves in these End-times, it's so significant that we avail ourselves to Him so that we may all be made ready. Owe no man anything except to love one another for love edifies and it's the greatest commandment left to us by the Lord Jesus Christ, Beloved, He who is coming comes imminently like a thief in the night; the day and hour are not known by anyone except by the Father alone in Heaven, may we therefore prepare in readiness as we wait for this day lest we be disappointed. Let all the Saints say, " Hallelujah, Maranatha." Shalom!

03/07/2022

John 15:14-22
[14]You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.
[15]No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.
[16]You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.
[17]These things I command you, that you love one another. The World’s Hatred
[18]“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.
[19]If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
[20]Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.
[21]But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.
[22]If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have no sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin.

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