WHY WILL You DIE?

06/06/2025

Oh yes I love Jesus

29/03/2025

WHO ARE YOU?

The delegation of priests and Levites measures the simple man, because the religious leadership in Jerusalem has heard that in the heart of Judea a strange preacher is causing a stir.

"Who are you?" they asked. "I am not the Christ" is the simple answer. - "who then?" the questioning continues. "Are you Elijah?" - "I am not." - "Are you the prophet?" - "No."

With each question, the desert preacher's response becomes monosyllabic. The emissaries are gradually losing their patience. "Who are you that we may give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"

Then at last the preacher elaborates: "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord, as the prophet Isaiah said"(John 1:19-23).

A strange man - a strange answer. John the Baptist, as the preacher is called, doesn't promote himself. His mission in life is to announce Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world.

Dear friend, who are you? What is your mission in this world? Where will you be after you are done with your mission in this this world?

29/03/2025

love your enemies

PLEASE, DO NOT KILL THEM.

we have a lot of people in our lives today that we can classify as our enemies. so many have cultivated a culture of hatred against us that we almost certainly wished they are eliminated from our lives. we simply wished they are dead. Think of them:
- the village people who have sworn to never allow you
to succeed in life.
- the terrorist and bandits who have caused us to lose
all we have laboured for, costing us our peace.
- the kidnappers who held us to ransom at the risk of
our life until we parted with our life savings.
- that boss at work who has made you a target at any given
opportunity until you bend to their needs.
- and so on.
Many of us take such people to God in prayer, but in a wrong way. Because the Bible say, "the Lord will fight for you..." (Exo 14:14, Deu 20:4), we assumed that God would kill those we perceive as enemies so that we will not be disturbed by them again. That is why many churches invoke the power of the holy Ghost in their prayers to destroy their enemies. However, Jesus taught the opposite. He preaches LOVE. In His teaching, He said, "But I say unto you, love your enemies, Bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you," (Mat. 5:44). Note Jesus say pray "FOR" not "AGAINST". Another similar teaching is found in the book of Luke 6:27-28.

Jesus' teaching about loving enemies is one of the most radical and transformative aspects of Christianity. It goes against human nature, which often seeks revenge or at least to avoid those who harm us. Jesus commands us not to just tolerate our enemies but to love them. This love is not based on emotions but on a choice to act in kindness and goodwill. It means selfless, unconditional love - seeking the best for others, even if they do not deserve it.

Instead of responding to insult with more insults, Jesus urges us to bless - meaning to speak well of and wish good upon those who speak evil against us. This reflects God's nature, who is merciful even to the wicked (Mat.5:45).

It is not enough to just avoid revenge, Jesus call for active kindness. This could be helping someone in need, showing patience, or forgiving offenses. The Bible says, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink" (Rom12:20).

Praying for our enemies soften our hearts and align us with God's will. It also invites God's intervention in their lives, potentially leading to transformation. When Jesus was crucified, He demonstrated this by praying: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luk 23:34). If anyone can bring down the fire of the Holy, non can do that more than Jesus. Yet, He prayed FOR them. Why did Jesus teach this?
1. To reflect God's character: God show love to both the righteous
and the unrighteous (Mat5:45)
2. To break the cycle of hatred: loving enemies prevent further
violence and division.
3. To demonstrate true strength: Forgiveness and love require more
strength than revenge.

How can we apply this today?

a. If someone insult you, respond with kindness instead of anger.
b. If someone wrongs you, pray for them rather than seeking
revenge.
c. Show kindness even to difficult colleagues, Neighbours, or family
members.
Overcome hatred with love, following Christ's example.

29/03/2025

PLEASE, DO NOT KILL THEM.

we have a lot of people in our lives today that we can classify as our enemies. so many have cultivated a culture of hatred against us that we almost certainly wished they are eliminated from our lives. we simply wished they are dead. Think of them:
- the village people who have sworn to never allow you
to succeed in life.
- the terrorist and bandits who have caused us to lose
all we have laboured for, costing us our peace.
- the kidnappers who held us to ransom at the risk of
our life until we parted with our life savings.
- that boss at work who has made you a target at any given
opportunity until you bend to their needs.
- and so on.
Many of us take such people to God in prayer, but in a wrong way. Because the Bible say, "the Lord will fight for you..." (Exo 14:14, Deu 20:4), we assumed that God would kill those we perceive as enemies so that we will not be disturbed by them again. That is why many churches invoke the power of the holy Ghost in their prayers to destroy their enemies. However, Jesus taught the opposite. He preaches LOVE. In His teaching, He said, "But I say unto you, love your enemies, Bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you," (Mat. 5:44). Note Jesus say pray "FOR" not "AGAINST". Another similar teaching is found in the book of Luke 6:27-28.

Jesus' teaching about loving enemies is one of the most radical and transformative aspects of Christianity. It goes against human nature, which often seeks revenge or at least to avoid those who harm us. Jesus commands us not to just tolerate our enemies but to love them. This love is not based on emotions but on a choice to act in kindness and goodwill. It means selfless, unconditional love - seeking the best for others, even if they do not deserve it.

Instead of responding to insult with more insults, Jesus urges us to bless - meaning to speak well of and wish good upon those who speak evil against us. This reflects God's nature, who is merciful even to the wicked (Mat.5:45).

It is not enough to just avoid revenge, Jesus call for active kindness. This could be helping someone in need, showing patience, or forgiving offenses. The Bible says, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink" (Rom12:20).

Praying for our enemies soften our hearts and align us with God's will. It also invites God's intervention in their lives, potentially leading to transformation. When Jesus was crucified, He demonstrated this by praying: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luk 23:34). If anyone can bring down the fire of the Holy, non can do that more than Jesus. Yet, He prayed FOR them. Why did Jesus teach this?
1. To reflect God's character: God show love to both the righteous
and the unrighteous (Mat5:45)
2. To break the cycle of hatred: loving enemies prevent further
violence and division.
3. To demonstrate true strength: Forgiveness and love require more
strength than revenge.

How can we apply this today?

a. If someone insult you, respond with kindness instead of anger.
b. If someone wrongs you, pray for them rather than seeking
revenge.
c. Show kindness even to difficult colleagues, Neighbours, or family
members.
Overcome hatred with love, following Christ's example.

22/08/2023

19/06/2023

MAKING SACRIFICE FOR THE LORD.

Sacrifice means to give up (something valued) for the sake of other considerations. Biblically, it means giving to the Lord whatever He requires of us. This include our time, our earthly possessions, and our energies to further His work. The Lord commanded, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). This means parting away with whatever we hold dear for the sake of the Lord. When God commanded Abraham "He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” (Gen 22:2) Abraham went at once to do as the lord commanded. Our willingness to sacrifice is an indication of our devotion to God.

Once during a church service, the pastor told the congregation, " brethren, today I have a friend that is so dear to me to introduce to you. He is a father who I owe both my physical and eternal life to." He motioned for an old man sitting behind him to come to the pulpit. After greeting the congregation, the old man went on to tell them a story. He said, " once a man, his son and the son's friend went fishing in a boat. In the middle of the sea, a storm with high waves arose and the boat capsized. The father quickly grab the two life jackets in the boat. Throwing one to the son's friend, he shouted and said, 'son I'm sorry, I am sure we will meet again.' He then let go of the son to perish in the sea."

The church was stunned with everyone wondering the rational behind how a man will allow his son to die, while saving the son's friend. As if reading their mind, the old man said, "difficult, right? The man was confident he has raised his son in a godly way. He is certain the son will go to heaven if he die. But he was unsure of the son's friend. He has to give him a chance. 'And I tell you, I am that man, and your pastor here is my son's friend.'"

The day this man shall meet the Lord, he will certainly not go empty handed. (Deut 16:16)
Friend, about you? Are you going empty handed? What have you done to the Lord?

19/06/2023

Hello fans. We trust the Lord has always been good to you.

21/08/2022

DO YOU DESERVE AN AWARD?

The world today is filled with so many competitions - sport, academic, political, business etc. The ultimate aim of any competitor in such competitions is to win the prize. Some prizes are cash, some promotion while others are trophy in the form of gold, silver or bronze cup.

Our life too is a competition, and eternity is the prize. The destiny of every man ever born lies in eternity, a life which we will all transcend to after our death. However, eternity itself is divided into two:
one is of God the father Almighty. People who have run their race well in this world will be granted eternal rest here. These are people who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. They are the ones who wrestle and overcame the the devil and the desire of the flesh.
The other is of the devil. This is reserved for people who have lived according to dictate of the devil to gratify their lustful desire. They are the ones who have not run their race well.

So, after we are done living here, we ALL will be awarded our eternal reward. The question is, which eternity will you be awarded? People who have run the race of righteousness and have won will be awarded ETERNAL LIFE with God the father Almighty. On the other hand, those who have failed will be awarded ETERNAL DAMNATION in the lake of fire with the devil and his fallen angels where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. This is the second DEATH.

Dear friend, how are you running your race? Which eternity do you deserve? why will you die? Paul was bold to say "I have won the race of righteousness". What about you?

13/10/2021

The earth cannot exist without light. It was the gravitational force of the sun that keeps the solar system intact. Much as important as the sun's force of gravity, is its light. It was the light from the sun that help all plant to manufacture their food through a process called photosynthesis; and since plants, sitting at the bottom of the food chain are the only producers of food, it follows that without the sun's light, there won't be any food on earth and ultimately, there won't be any life either.

However, God the Almighty have another purpose in mind when he created light. Despite creating the sun and the moon, which are the physical primary sources of light on earth, He said, "You are the light of the world... let your light shine... " (Matt. 5:14-16 ESV). This clearly means that if YOU refused to shine, then the whole world will be in perpetual darkness - even with the sun and moon shining. How? This is because the light that YOU are, is not physical but spiritual.

You can shine your light by avoiding all the sinful things going on in the world. In doing so, you will be a source of light, illuminating and pointing the path of heaven to the world.

Many Christians these days have even forgotten that role. Others have become so immerse in the world that the world is now shining brighter than them. They've forgotten that by failing to shine, they are being overcome by the world and when the master will come, they will be eternally undone.

Friend, are you shining? Is your eternal safety secured?