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10/11/2021

REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE-LUKE 17:32
Sometimes situations in life seem unfair, sometimes they expose our weaknesses, sometimes they make us cry, above all they come to make us more and more better and useful in the Kingdom of God.

However, the greatest achievement is not how huge, how dangerous or how scary the situation is but that it happens as to glorify the Lord God. We have examples of such situations in the Bible, like the death of Lazarus [John 11:35], man born blind [John 9:1], woman who suffered a flow of blood for twelve years [ Matt. 9:20] and a dead girl restored to life[Matt.9:24-25] to mention just a few, all these were for a purpose.

WHO WAS LOT'S WIFE AND WHY WAS SHE USED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT?

Lot's wife is just mentioned three times in the scripture, first,when told to take her children and leave S***m, second, when she looks back and turns into a pillar of salt, [both in Genesis]and last, when the Lord Jesus refers to her when warning his audience in the main text above.

Even without any name ascribed to her, there are certain observations which highlight some qualitable attributes she had.

1. Lots wife was an obedient wife-
she followed her husband's choices without grumbling.

2. Lot's wife was a submissive wife-
there is nowhere in the Bible where we find her arguing with her husband.

3. Lot's wife was a loving wife-
she bore children for Lot and she raised them well.

4. Lot's wife was a person of strict faith-
she raised virgins while staying inside S***m with unruly people[Genesis 19:8].

The truth of the matter here is that she was far much better than most of us today, but she turned into a pillar of salt as result of disobeying an instruction of not looking back and stopping in the plain. [Genesis 19:26].

There are many ideas surrounding her turning back.

a] She might have been overwhelmed by the situation of destruction of a place that had become home and its memories were about to vanish forever.

b] She might have thought of properties or investments left which were about to be destroyed.

c] She might have felt like any loving mother would, what her daughters' lives would be without their pledged spouses, and turned to check whether they had reconsidered and were following.[Genesis 19:14].

Nevertheless she had disobeyed and she suffered the punishment, we all can suffer what she suffered or even worse if we do not obey the Lord. Our situation at his point can be worse than of Lot's wife if our priorities are not proper.

SET YOUR PRIORITIES ACCORDINGLY
The Lord God, the ruler of the universe does not need to consult if He decides to do anything, we just need to align with Him and act accordingly.

When He changes things allow Him to deal with you, beyond self, beyond status, beyond wealth and beyond any aquisitions, do ot allow your mind to calculate wrongly and end up at the wrong place. REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE, with all she had done she did not make it, REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE, after raising daughters she became a pillar of salt and left them, REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE, she allowed her mind to mislead her after she was led out of danger in S***m. John the Baptist understood such situations and he says in such situations, 'He must increase and l must decrease'.[John 3:30}

The story unvels to me as follows:
Lot's family represents the Church, S***m representing the world we live in, evil as the world may be, God's principles and holiness are to be followed. The Church must be principled and live holy and lives pleasing to the Lord God.

Abraham representing the prophet, the man of God who is always alert to help even when challenged and despised by the same brothers he assists.

REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE
The rescue of angels representing the rapture of the Church; some will go and unfortunately some will not make it because of the things of the world, investments, expectations, achievements, status etc.

To those who believe, Phillipians 2:12 says "work out your salvation,"meaning that it is a continous obedience to the Lord, our life and our master.

To you my Dear who is not sure where you stand, Psalm 27:10 say" though my Father and Mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me." The Lord God is stretching His hands and He is saying "come unto me, you who are weary and heavily laden and l will give you rest, take my yoke and learn from me, and my yoke is easy and my burden is light.' [Matthew 11:28-29. This is a royal invitation for a special person like you.

To all of us now we are all told," Behold l come quickly" [Rev. 22:20-21]. This means we do not have authority over time so our time to fix things is now. MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU.

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19/03/2020

At a time like this when the world is literally confused by this strange epidemic, a lot of people are scared, fear has just taken over the old, young, rich, poor, celebrity and non famous, educated and non educated alike, the fear of the unknown, fear of death and the fear of getting ill.

It is then that we need to talk like David as we build our faith in the Lord and say, " Even though l walk through the valley of the shadow of death, l will fear no evil" Psalm 23.

We should look at Christ the author and finisher of our faith, we lose nothing if we hold on to Christ. Like the Israelites in the wilderness let us lift our eyes to the Lord.

14/02/2020

MY WIFE AND I DO NOT OBSERVE VALENTINE'S DAY

Greetings to you in the name of the King of kings and Lord of lords and soon coming Saviour of the world Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

I taught about this a few years ago at Impact Ministries and it was received with mixed reactions, even here l expect the same reactions. Why does my family not observe Valentine's day?

While at Bible Training Course For Pastors, we were introduced to homiletics etc. and that opened a research thought pattern that l engage in everything that pertains to life, nothing can undo that mode anymore. Please take note that what happens around the world, may look harmless, until one gets to its origin, then realise what it is and the extent it affects our life. Also the fact that something is done by the majority does not make it right! Anywhere it is not the majority that are wealthy, it is not the majority that are powerful and at any time even in scripture we do not see a majority number of Prophets, it was always one or two major ones at a time against the whole world.

Reasons 1.
Valentine's day originates from two Roman festivals of fertility, Feast of Juno Februata and Lupercalia a fertility festival dedicated to Faunas, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as the Roman founders, Romulus and Remus. ( l guess most of us have not heard these names before.)

The festival had members of Luperci, an order of Roman priests gather in a cave believed to have been the aboard of their founders who are believed to have been raised by a she-wolf. There they would sacrifice a goat for fertility and a dog for purification. The goat skin was cut into whip like strips and dipped into the sacrifice blood, the priests of that order would go into the streets and beat whoever they met with those whips and that was believed to make them fertile in the next year. To top up to the festival, all the young women of the city placed their names in a big container, all the bachelors of the city would pick up a name and the two would be matched and paired for the year. It is said that these matches ended up in marriages. There is generally no purity in this especially looking at how random it was conducted, and it was unfair to the ladies who were treated like cheap property.

Mid February is the time when birds start mating and therefore they associated that with romance. ( human beings are not birds)

The symbol of Valentine's is of a naked angel with arrows called Cupid, the Greek god of love. Take note this love is =eros and not agape. Eros from a natural lust, and that is the origins of the word "erotic." The origins of Valentine celebrations are from such mysterious and strange beliefs and l am not sure you want to be associated with.

Valentine's day has no spiritual meaning to Christians, it is foreign to basic Christian beliefs, senseless and not worthy to be celebrated anyhow. It is not what is said about a thing now but it's origin. I would advice all CHRISTIANS everywhere to prayerfully look at what they do, what they celebrate and what they believe in, just as they check their speech and presentation.

When the Israelites were preparing to enter Canaan the promised land, they received strict laws from God. One such is about not worshipping the foreign gods,check Deuteronomy 12.

Now my wife and l find it shallow to celebrate romance in one day but we do that everyday of our life. 1 Peter 1:22-25.

We also do not think there is someone who can determine how we must do it but we must discover our own path as unique people.

God has made us unique and different people so we must praise Him for that and discover the beauty of pure marriage and a love life.

21/11/2019

*"HUSBANDS AND WIVES , STOP WASTING YOUR TIME PRAYING"*

Benson and his wife don't sit next to each other during Church services.

Even when going to Church services, they go in different vehicles; and when they travel in the same car, it is usually a very quiet and uncomfortable ride.

Benson sat at his usual spot in the Church service; the fourth line on the far left row. His wife sat on the center row.

The Pastor took to the podium.

*"Husbands, stop wasting your time praying"* the Pastor began.

The congregants got alarmed. No one expects to hear a pastor saying prayer is a waste of time.

I am not here to discourage you to pray, but to encourage you to pray right.

Husbands, stop wasting your time praying if you are not treating your wives well.

You come to church driving your expensive cars, giving your offerings and tithes, active in Church, some of you are Church leaders; but how are you treating your wife?

You may look good to us Church members, but it is your wife and children that know who you truly are" said the Pastor.

Benson turned to face his wife. She looked at him. Benson could see her eyes.

Her left eye swollen from the blow he gave her last week when she confronted him about his alcoholism, po*******hy use and mischievous behavior.

People couldn't tell she had a black eye because of the make up she had on, so well done.

The Pastor continued, "People have perfected the art of cover up. Here in Church, so many are hurting but you wouldn't know.

People come here wearing their nice clothes, shiny smiles, they are active in ministry but hurting a lot in their marriage.

"We have become numb and plastic, brushing things under the carpet. But today we shall heal; and shall address those wounds we hide."

The Pastor cleared his throat and continued, "Many of those who are hurting their spouses are using the church to hide.

They think that because they give offering s and tithes, because they make public prayers, because they read the Word or because they hold a Church leadership position that they are right with God. God is also interested in what you do in your marriage and in your family.

The Word says that when you treat your wife badly, it hinders your prayers. Men, you claim to be prayerful?

Hear this, "Your first ministry is your home. Stop trying to blackmail God with your service in Church yet you are mean and hurtful towards your spouse."

Many of the members of the congregation got restless and unsettled.

The Pastor continued, "Many of those who are being hurt by their spouse hide their pain and want to project an image that all is well to validate that they are blessed and in control.

Some of you are active in Church to run away from the pain in your marriages".

The congregation was silent. Some straightening their ties, others fidgeting with their Bibles, adjusting their sitting position.

This pastor was preaching truth and it was uncomfortable.

The Pastor continued, "The husbands are not the only ones guilty here... Wives, don't you know the Bible says when your husband found you he found good virtuous woman and you brought favour?

Then why are you the source of your husband's headache and stress? Have you been so toxic that you have turned your prayerful husband into a prayer-less one?

Do you make him regret marrying you because you bring more complications than he had before marrying you?

How you treat your husband can be a stumbling block in his walk with God or an environment that encourages growth.

Many of you wives married your individual husbands primarily because of their relationship with God, so why are you now destroying their relationship with God instead of celebrating and nurturing it?

Why are you being a burden to your husband emotionally, spiritually, socially, sexually and financially instead of being one who brings favour?"

Benson's wife looked at her husband. Benson looked at her, and she looked away.

The Pastor paused to drink his glass of water.

And he continued, "When I am thirsty, I drink a glass of water.

When your spouse gets thirsty, will you allow God to use you to bless your spouse?

You've been told many sermons that focus on you as an individual, that God will make you prosper as an individual.

I am here to tell you your blessings are tied to people, you are blessed to be a blessing to others. Our God is not an individualistic God.

Your blessing is tied to your marriage, your family. It's not about you; it is about Jesus and Jesus is about love.

What good is it to prosper and be successful when you have no love? It is all vanity.

God cares about your family, how you treat your spouse and children"

Silence. Silence. Silence...

"Yes, we pray. But what kind of prayers does your spouse pray because of you?

When your spouse prays, is it largely to cry to God because of the hurt you bring?

Is it to plead with God to change you from the monster you've become?

Is it to plead for grace to deal with how difficult you are? Or is to give thanks for you?"

Silence. Silence as grave yard

"Are you really prayerful? Do you really value prayer? What is prayer?

Then why is it that many of you find it easy to come to us pastors for us to pray with you as an individual, you find it is easy to pray in public, in a Church service or Bible study, but find it so hard to pray with your spouse?

Isn't that telling of what is going on in your marriage? Don't you know that the more you pray with your spouse the stronger your marriage will be?

But how can you find it easy to pray with a spouse you hurt or who hurts you?"

The Pastor paused and looked at the congregation. Eyes staring at him.

"I challenge you. I challenge you to pray with your spouse and to treat your spouse well. You must save your home, your marriage, your love!

Husbands, you are the head of the home. I challenge you to stand up and go to where your wife is and pray with her as a start of a more prayerful chapter in your marriage.

Don't do it because I asked you to but because you want to. Your choice"

One by one, the husbands present stood up.

Benson stood up too.

Benson walked to where his wife was.

The face of Benson's wife overwhelmed with love, she looked on as her husband walked to her.

She almost stood up but he gave hand gestures at her to stay seated.

Benson reached where she sat. Their eyes met.

Benson knelt down. He stared at her then kissed her swollen left eye.

"I am sorry" he said.

"Can I pray with you?" He asked.

She got up from her seat and knelt down too.

There, on the floor as the Church service was still ongoing, husbands prayed with their wives.

Benson prayed kneeling with his wife.

They prayed for forgiveness, for thanksgiving, for love, for renewal, for peace, for direction; for their marriage.

Marriages were healed.

If You have been blessed by this message please share. You might just be saving a marriage at the verge of being broken.

21/10/2019

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