Leonard Katongo's Word of Encouragement

01/06/2023

Good afternoon. I what to describe what i went through the past two and half years. This is an experience that will stay with me. I want to encourage some one who may be passing through hardship that there's God who answers prayers. I lost my job when I was not prepared for it in 2021 and I lost friends. I am a family man with a lot of children, the head of the table. During this time BP got me and short up so high that i went to UTH for medical check up and the doctor told me that I had semi strock. That is to say half of my body on the left side was effected. I still have problem in walking. If there is such a one who is passing
through hurting, the best medication is prayers. Don't stop your medication but have an encounter with God almighty every day.For the bible says Roman8v28 all things work togethers for the good of those who love him, therefore give thanks to God, call on his name (Isaiah12v4)
God will not give up on you even if you are down. He is only concerned when you fall and you choose to stay down. Remember, he is a prayer answering God

10/03/2022

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE REDEMPTION AND DELIVERANCE
(Eph2¹-⁵)(Col¹²-¹⁴)
In Christ we have been redeemed and delivered
Redemption is the work of God Galatians3¹⁰-¹⁴)
There is only ten commandments.
This are called the Mosianic (Moses) commandment. The commandment was full of traditions to suit themselves. There was also ordinances. The scrubs made ordinances.
They designed them so that it helps them.
They were bound by them. Commandment says tit for tat an eye for an eye. Even today people are bound by traditions. That's why satan took the tribe of man and became the ruler. We can not do what the tradition demands because we have been redeemed from the curse of the law. You can redeem yourselves. Do away with the tradition that intangles you in your mind (John11³⁸-⁴⁴)
In the process of deliverance there is Christ alone only. He did it once and for all, there is no second deliverance. In redeption, Christ bought us with a price, no one can do it again. But you have a part to play, to remove the stone of the entrance of the dead man. Untie him and let him go. He is bound by traditions
It wasn't Jesus who untied him, the people who were there. God told Lazarus, come out. Come away from your tradition, you are no longer bound by traditions.
It's your duty to teach (council) him how to live

29/01/2022

ANOINTING OIL AND IT'S USE. EXODUS 3O²²–³³.
GOD said to Moses, take the following spices,
make these into a sacred anointing oil.
MYRRH, CINNAMON, SWEET CAN and CASSIA
No duplicates. The combination of this spices made it special Anointing.
Now let us break it down and see what ingredients in each spice had and what it was used for.
(1) MYRRH; was used as a pain killer, it was also known for its pleasant smell fragrance,
It was also known for making perfumes and cosmetics.
JESUS: Myrrh was among the gifts presented to baby Jesus by the wise men (Mtt2¹¹)
Roman soldiers attempted to give myrrh to Jesus at the cross–to ease his suffering, yet he refused it (John19³⁹). The Use of Myrrh as an agent that removes pain,has a Prophetic significance for us. Jesus the anointed one came to bear our burden at the cross.
At the cross, Jesus fulfilled his purpose of being our healer (1peter2²⁴) and he set us free from the bo***ge of sin and death. (Hebrew2⁹'¹⁴–¹⁸). As a Prophetic symbol in the Anointing oil, myrrh speaks to us of how the holy spirit helps to bring people into healing and deliverance from their brokenness, bo***ge to sin and sickness.
The prophet Isaiah speaks propetically of the power of anointing (Isaiah 10²⁷)
The Hebrew word for a yoke being destroyed is utterly destroyed, not just being damaged.
The power of the holy spirit can totally deliver people and bring complete healing to the sick. Healing is not in Anointing oil, but the power of healing is in the holy spirit.
(2) CINNAMON:)In biblical times was rare and expensive and highly prized spice. Cinnamon is fragrant, but is best known for its fiery hot taste when used in certain foods. This, the presence of this spice in the holy anointing oil speaks to us of the fire or zeal that comes from the anointing of the holy spirit. John the Baptist described Jesus as the messiah,as one who would Baptize us with holy spirit and fire (Mtt3¹¹) The word fire in this verse is interpreted by some as an agent of purification in the heart of a believer.
(3)SWEET CAN: This is highly fragrant cane whose stem root was greatly desired by perfumers. The pleasant fragrance was best released by bruising or crushing the root of the plant. In the same way, there's a type of bruising or crushing of a believers life that is necessary to release the fragrant aroma of God's presence within us. This spirit bruising/crushing, though sometimes is very painful, produces two things.
1) It puts to death our fresh,our selfish desires and self dependence (Luke9²³–²⁶)
2) This bruising and crushing open our lives, allows a greater measure of the grace and power of God to be made manifest In and through us (2Corithians12⁷–¹⁰)
(4) CASSIA: Is the bark of a plant that is similar to the cinnamon plant. Cassia was used as a laxative in the bible time.
As a symbol in the holy anointing, cassia represents the purifying effect of the anointing of the holy spirit. OLIVE OIL: OIL is the symbol most used in both Old and New testaments.
It has the elements of each of the other four ingredients and adds one more unigue feature in biblical times.(1) Olive oil was used as a medicine to treat illness pain like MYRRH.
But olive oil has an additional quality that is vital to the body of Christ.
Olive oil is natural lubricant. When placed between or over objects, it reduces friction and wear. This symbolism speaks to us of the necessity and importance of unity among God's people.( Psalms133) Speaks of Anointing and unity together in the body of Christ. This is what we were told about Anointing oil, it's just a contact point. I hope u understand that the one who anoints us for service is the holy spirit. May our lord Jesus bless his words AMEN

28/01/2022

THE ANOITING OIL
(Exodus 30²²—³⁰) WHAT ANOITING OIL WAS USED FOR.
Was sacred and it should not be used by any one or be sold
The combination of spices to make anoiting oil make it sacred and special oil. Use to anoint the tent of meeting, the ark of testimony, the table and it's articles, the lampstand and its accessories to just mention a few things to be anointed using anointing oil. This items are consecrated to be holy and whoever touches them will be holy. The other use for the anointing oil is when appointing a person to operate in a new office. Verse 30) Anoint Aaron and his son's and consecrate them so they may serve me as priests. Verse 33 says whoever makes perfume like it and whoever puts on anyone other than the priests must be cut off from the family of God. Here we see the positive use of anointing oil. It does not heal or used for blessings or protection.
Now let me break down for u why the combination of spices was used to make this kind of anointing oil. This is what we were told about Anointing oil. Please allow the holy spirit to open your mind for clear understanding about Anointing oil so that u can make positive decisions when it comes to Anointing oil. The holy spirit must lead u. To be continued.

15/12/2021

15/12/2021

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THE BLOOD OF JESUS
The shedding of Jesus Christs blood on the cross was a factor in order for us to receive forgiveness for our sins acceptable into the presence of God.
(Hebrews 9-²²)---- without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

15/12/2021

My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.You stumble day and night and the prophets stumble with you so I will destroy your mother.My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge because u have rejected knowledge I also reject you as my priests because u have ignored the law of your your God, I also reject your children.(Hosea4-6)