Monday, 1 August 2005

Rejection, betrayal, and shame brings the feeling of unwantedness, which affects all relationships.

God loves us with an everlasting love.

“Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son who was a cripple in his feet. He was five years old when the news came out of Jezreel (of the death) of Saul and Jonathan; and the boy's nurse took him up and fled; and in her haste, he fell and became lame. His name is Mephibosheth.”

2 SAMUEL 4:4 (Amplified Bible)

Spiritual consciousness. Mephibosheth means a shameful thing. This boy was not born lame. The lameness was as a result of being dropped and the fall broke his legs. Similarly, there are people who were not born with certain physical, spiritual, or emotional deformities. The state of one's heart is manifested in the face; you can't hide it. (Proverbs 18:14) As this boy was dropped, you might have been dropped, i.e., rejected, betrayed, or humiliated by your parents, spouse, a close friend, or fiancée. You may have lost someone you loved suddenly, a well paying job, or a business which collapsed. You may have suffered rape or you were molested. This left you wounded in your spirit. Your parents might have called you names which killed your spirit. Now you are in a state where you refuse to love others, you refuse to love yourself, and refuse to give love to others.

This is dangerous; it affects your spirit, soul, and body. This may have you feeling lonely, miserable, self-pitying, depressed, desperate, and perhaps hopeless. I have good news for you. There is a remedy, Isaiah 53:3. Jesus, the suffering Messiah was despised, rejected, and forsaken by men; a man of sorrows and pains, acquainted with grief and sickness.

Accept your situation now and know that Jesus forgives all sins. Decide now to get rid of whatever rejection has done or brought into your life e.g., hatred, rebellion, resentment, or bitterness. Understand and accept that God has accepted you. He loves you. Begin accepting yourself. When men drop you, God is there to pick you up from your deep sense of unworthiness, anxiety, fears, depression, and despair. Men’s introduction suffers human reduction, but God's introduction will not suffer human reduction. God says, “I love you with an everlasting love.”

EVERLASTING LOVE
 

Pastor Paul Mwangi
Jesus Praise Centre Church
Busia, Kenya, Africa
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Tuesday, 2 August 2005

Ne crains point, car ceux qui sont avec nous sont

en plus grand nombre que ceux qui sont avec eux.

“Ne crains rien, car je suis avec toi; Ne promène pas des regards inquiets, car je suis ton Dieu; Je te fortifie, je viens à ton secours, Je te soutiens de ma droite triomphante. Voici, ils seront confondus, ils seront couverts de honte, Tous ceux qui sont irrités contre toi; Ils seront réduits à rien, ils périront, Ceux qui disputent contre toi. Tu les chercheras, et ne les trouveras plus, Ceux qui te suscitaient querelle; Ils seront réduits à rien, réduits au néant, Ceux qui te faisaient la guerre. Car je suis l’Eternel, ton Dieu, Qui fortifie ta droite, Qui te dis: Ne crains rien, Je viens à ton secours.”

ESAÏE 41:10 à 13

Le monde dans lequel nous vivons est sans doute celui des derniers temps et ceux –ci selon la parole de Dieu seront ceux de l’épouvante où beaucoup sous l’emprise de Satan qui n’a que peu de jours essaieront de tourner des regards inquiets pour chercher du secours. C’est dans ce sens que certains se posent de multiples questions quant aux lendemains, vêtements, nourriture, vie, …D’autres pour résoudre les problèmes s’en vont chercher secours chez les féticheurs, les charlatans, les magiciens, les rosicruciens, les francs-maçons et autres pratiques superstitieuses pour sauvegarder la vie.

Or la vie ne réside pas à la pratique de ces choses car le créateur du ciel et de la terre est celui qui nous tient par sa main droite victorieuse. Inutile de craindre les sorciers, les magiciens et tous ceux qui se disent pouvoir jeter un mauvais sort sur autrui. Ainsi parle maintenant l’Eternel, qui t’a créé! Celui qui t’a formé, Ne crains rien, car je te rachète, Je t’appelle par ton nom: tu es à moi! (Esaïe 43:1) Ne crains rien, car je suis avec toi; Je ramènerai de l’orient ta race, Et je te rassemblerai de l’occident. Pour les questions de la vie :nourriture, vêtements, et des circonstance et conditions de vie, il déclare, Ne vous inquiétez de rien; mais en toute chose, faites connaître vos besoins à Dieu par des prières et des supplications, avec des actions de grâces Et la paix de Dieu, qui surpasse toute intelligence, gardera vos cœurs et vos pensées en Jésus-Christ. (Philippiens 4:6) Ne vous inquiétez donc pas du lendemain; car le lendemain aura soin de lui-même. A chaque jour suffit sa peine. (Matthieu 6:34)

Mais, quand on vous livrera, ne vous inquiétez ni de la manière dont vous parlerez ni de ce que vous direz: ce que vous aurez à dire vous sera donné à l’heure même. (Matthieu 10:19) -Alors les jeunes filles se réjouiront à la danse, Les jeunes hommes et les vieillards se réjouiront aussi; Je changerai leur deuil en allégresse, et je les consolerai; Je leur donnerai de la joie après leurs chagrins. (Jérémie 31:13)

COURAGE

* * *

Do not fear, because those which are with us

are in greater number than those which are with them.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.”
ISAIAH 41:10-12 (NIV)

The world in which we live is undoubtedly the last times. Times according to the Word of God which will be those of terror. Times where many will be under the influence satan who will turn on those with anxious glances who are seeking help. It is in this direction that many will raise multiple questions for the following: clothing, food, life, shelter, etc. Others will seek help from the juju man, the charlatans, the magicians, the rosicrucians, and the freemasons who practice superstition to safeguard their lives and to solve their problems.

However, their lives do not reside in the practice of these things because the creator of the universe is He who holds us by His victorious right hand. It is useless to fear the juju man, the wizards, the magicians and all who say they have the capacity to throw a bad fate on you. Thus the Eternal speaks now, who created you! “Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have summoned you by name; you are mine!” (Isaiah 43:1b) Do not fear anything, because I am with you. “I will bring back your children from the East. And I will gather you from the West. (Isaiah 43:5) For the questions of the life: nourishment, clothing, circumstance, and living conditions, the Bible declares: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made unto God.” Philippians 4:6 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34

But when they arrest you, worry neither in the way in which you will speak nor about what you will say: what you will say will be given to you. (Matthew 10:19) Then the girls will be delighted with the dance, the young men and the old men will be delighted too; I will change their mourning into joy, and I will comfort them; I will give them joy after their sorrow. (Jeremiah 31:13)

COURAGE
 

Evangelist Jonas Adama Sawadogo
Assembly Church of God
07 BP 5421 Ouagadougou 07
Burkina Faso, Africa
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Wednesday, 3 August 2005

Better а few problems to which you have a solution

than having just one problem with no solution at all.

“Then Job answered the LORD. I know, LORD, that you are all-powerful; that you can do everything you want. You ask how I dare question your wisdom when I am so very ignorant. I talked about things I did not understand, about marvels too great for me to know. You told me to listen while you spoke and to try to answer your questions. In the past I knew only what others had told me, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. So I am ashamed of all I have said and repent in dust and ashes.”

JOB 42:1-6 (Good News Bible)

Have you ever asked these questions: “God, why me? Why is this happening to me? I am not supposed to suffer such things?” When we become Christians, it’s as if we get the idea that we must not have any problems whatsoever anymore. We think: “The good Christian is the one that has the least amount of problems.” This is a deception that can discourage us a lot in our walking with God.

Neither the lack of problems nor the presence of problems defines our connection with the Lord, but rather the decisions that He is giving us. The Lord wants us to know Him in the situations that unfold before us. When problems overflowed Job’s life, he was sincerely confused, because he thought that since he was doing everything in the right way, nothing could happen to him. His friends had a similar thought pattern, because they explained the situation with Job’s failures. Elihu was the only one that managed to lift the eyes of the whole group from where they were and set them on who God was and who God could be in them.

We must not look to ourselves or to the circumstances for the answer, but to God. Let Him be the One, who will focuses the attention on us if it is needed. Does it make any difference how many closed doors you will meet along your way, if you have the key to unlock and open each of them?

WAY OUT
 

Rumen Olimpiev
Pastor, Businessman, Writer
“Alpha & Omega” Apostolic Reformed Church
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
Email: rumenol@yahoo.com

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Thursday, 4 August 2005

Mortals are without love; Only those who believe in God can love.

“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;”
MATTHEW 5:44 (KJV)

Somebody may ask, “Why do you say I have no love?” I love my parents, I love my wife and children. I love my friends. Actually, that is not true love. True love is not from the flesh. It is only from the spirit. I have seen many persons stealing, cheating, or killing others for their family interests. I have seen many nations invading the powerless in the cloak of national interests. They also claimed to love their fellows.

Mortals’ love is selfish. It is not true love. True love means sacrifice. God loved us so, that He sacrificed His own Son - Jesus Christ. God is good to all. He never looks after somebody by oppressing another. Mortals are all selfish. Their eyes are always upon the flesh, the power, or the wealth. Only those who belong to the Holy Spirit could love all people because love is from God. Jesus once said that you must love each other. It means tolerance, sacrifice, and kindness.

Why can't you answer insult with insult? Why must you love your enemies and pray for them? Because we are all sinners and we have no authority to judge them. Can you say you are wholly good and they are wholly evil? We are blessed because we recognize Jesus Christ. If we follow Him, we will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Sinners are pitiful for they are still controlled by the devil. They are fettered and not free. When you pray for your enemies, you can feel peace and joy in your heart. When you don't forgive them, you feel upset. This is not the expectation of God.

Let the Holy Spirit lead us and keep us. Let us live in faith, love, and hope. My God, thank You giving us new life.

TRUE LOVE
 

Wung Way
Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, Asia
Email: huangminwei2008@yahoo.com.cn
 

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Friday, 5 August 2005

True Happiness Rests in a Positive, Productive Relationship with God.

“If we know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.”
JOHN 13:17 (KJV)

The Path to Happiness. People in general are looking for happiness. They have portions of happiness in having a good job, having extra funds for leisure activities, and having the many material things with which we are blessed. But by themselves these things do not bring true, lasting happiness.

The word happiness has a variety of meanings--from being lucky or fortunate, to being glad, to being joyful, and at peace with God. This true happiness is ours only through God’s Son, Jesus Christ. While being fortunate or glad may last for only a brief time, true Christian happiness is life-long.

Jesus taught that those who enjoy wealth but have no faith in God will suffer eternal torment. (Luke 16:19-31) But those who serve others in the name of Christ will enter into eternal life. (Matthew 25:31-46)
Christ Himself did not make comfort or luxury His life’s goal. Instead, He trod the path to the cross, there to lay down His life as the offering for our sins, therefore opening the doors of paradise to us. 

“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you:…” 1 Peter 4:14

“He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.” Proverb 14:21

“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:” Psalm 146:5

“He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.” Proverb 16:20

Happy are all who trust in Him!

HAPPINESS

John Nynatika Mokua
Bible Teacher, Preacher, Translator
Living In Victory International Ministries
P. O. Box 68 50100 Kakamega, Kenya
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Saturday, 6 August 2005

God heals our wounded hearts, heals our broken spirits,

and breathes new life that we might live again.

“But He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement for our peace was upon Him and by His stripes we were healed.”
ISAIAH 53:5 (NKJV)

Recently in our Sunday morning worship service an extraordinary thing happened to me. The music was playing and many were dancing and rejoicing. I noticed that there was something on the floor. I asked my son to please get it and bring it to me. When he came back he handed me a tiny purple heart. It looked as though it had been through some rough places. It was bent and there were a few holes in it. As I stood and held it a spirit of intercession hit me. And throughout the entire praise and worship service I prayed. I began to think of what the Purple Heart represents.

Generally in our country’s armed services people are given Purple Hearts when they have either been injured badly or lost their lives in battle. Most often they have been harmed in the attempt to save others that others might live. As I thought on this, I began to see the wounded of the church, those who have been injured emotionally or spiritually. I could see them broken, torn apart, and bleeding. They had been in God’s Army and in battle. They had been injured and yet never recovered. So I lifted this tiny little purple heart to the Lord and prayed for the healing of the church body. I prayed for those who had been in spiritual war to be whole again. In the background the song “Trading My Sorrows” began. There is in this song a place where it says, “I have been persecuted not abandoned, been struck down but not destroyed. And the joy of the Lord is my strength.”

My intercessions intensified and I felt led of the Lord to take this purple heart and lay it upon the alter. The song speaks of laying down your sorrows, of laying down your shame, of laying down your sickness. I returned to my seat and continued in prayer that all those with wounded hearts would come and lay their purple hearts down, that those who had callings on their lives would return again, that they would rise up and be healed of the Lord, that those who have had their Spirit’s crushed and emotions damaged would find strength in the Lord and that they could find joy, healing, and restoration. I prayed that they would no longer sit in fear and bitterness, but that they would walk in the truth of the Spirit of God.

It is customary for us to hang yellow ribbons in hope that our soldiers will return home safely. If God has yellow ribbons, many yellow ribbons have been hung for the return of His children. I expect that He has put away many yellow ribbons now because there have been many to safely return home.

RESTORATION

Gina Sechrist
Covenant Christian Church
Asheboro, North Carolina, USA
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Sunday, 7 August 2005

Do not be driven by evil, but be led by the LORD JESUS CHRIST!

“THE LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
PSALM 23:1 (KJV)

When God Leads. Dear beloved friends, it is very important to know that the best choice we can make in life is Jesus Christ, the only Lord and Savior of ALL Men. This is very crucial because it affects our entire lives, family, business, and generations to come when we make the proper choices. Until we humble ourselves and completely surrender our entire lives, emotions, minds, finances, families, and careers to HIM and only Him, we will never experience His true glory and love.

He will take the leadership and controlling interest over everything that we are and everything that we touch, if we make the choice to give ourselves completely to Him and His service. He is the Good Shepherd, the One who cares for His beloved brothers and sisters in God. (John 10:11) God will lead us towards our destiny and eternal life. God will lead us to our next promotion, to the person that He has predestined to be the right mate for our lives according to His plans for our lives, to the Eden of finances (Divine Provision), and to the best opportunities that he has for us.

However, the devil is a robber, a destroyer, and a killer. “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)  The enemy will drive people by force to eternal damnation and cause them to become ensnared, becoming oppressed by the spirit of failure. I speak to the people today and implore them to arise today and make Jesus the King, Lord, and Savior of your lives! He loves you and cares for you, ready to lead you to a peaceful paradise on earth, the Kingdom of Glory Everlasting. Come to Him just as you are and He will give you rest. The best way not be driven by evil is to be lead by Jesus Christ of Nazareth! God Bless You!

VICTORY

Pastor Jean Paul Albert Mbarga
His Center Ministries
East London, Republic of South Africa, Africa
Telephone: +27.72.66.77.914; +27.43.722.9337
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Monday, 8 August 2005

You are dead to sin when you give your life to Jesus Christ.

“Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.”
ROMANS 6:6-7 (KJV)

Many a believer do not realize that their citizenship here on earth changed as soon as they gave their lives to Christ. According to the above scripture, to God you are a dead man to sin and the world controlled by satan. The link between you and the world of sin and the world of iniquities has been severed. “For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3

In the spiritual realm, and before the Throne of God, this is your state when you are born again. There is transition from the kingdom of sin to the Kingdom of Righteousness. Spiritual death has occurred and that is why the scripture says that he that is dead is freed from sin. Friend, you are dead to sin and your life is now hid with Christ in God.

When you were not born again, you were spiritually dead to the world of righteousness. But now, in Christ Jesus, you are also spiritually dead to the world of sins controlled by satan and his angels. Physically, you are still in the world, but spiritually you are dead to the world and the kingdom controlled by sin and the devil. “For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.” 1 Corinthians 15:53-55 Sin, sicknesses, diseases, demons, and the devil have no power over you again. Instead, you have power and authority over them. (Luke 10:19)

Friend, you are freed from sin and its woes. That is why you can say with Apostle Paul that you bear the marks of the Lord. Let nothing trouble you. Say it loud and clearly, “Sin has no power over my spirit, soul, or body.”

DOMINION OVER SIN

Adeola Adesina
Exhorter, Bible Teacher and Writer
Glory World Outreach Ministries
Serrehkunda, Gambia
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Tuesday, 9 August 2005

If there is love with us, there is forgiveness. Revenge is for God, not we humans.

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
MATTHEW 5:38-39 (KJV)

Children of God, the Words of God are like light we use in our daily activities. We are made from soil and our flesh will go back to soil and our spirits will go either to heaven or hell.

“Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” Matthew 5:21-22

God is the root of our lives and we must obey and worship Him. Any problem we have with our brothers or sisters must be settled in God-like ways. Who are we to take revenge or destroy?

“Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” Matthew 5:23-24

We must have love enough to forgive. It is like God to forgive us and as we attempt to be like God through His Son Christ Jesus, we must learn to forgive one another and ourselves; God has. We must learn to love our enemies and forgive them for what they have done to us and our families.

“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.” Romans 12:17  We must develop a disposition for forgiving and being merciful.  Let’s not play God in seeking revenge for the evil which has been done to us. Forgive and let’s make a place for God to show us the action to take that is most like Him.

MERCIFUL

Pastor Samachew
Full Gospel Believer
Shashaemene, Ethiopia
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Wednesday, 10 August 2005

When people keep on sinning, it shows where they belong.

“And if children, then heirs, heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
ROMANS 8:17 (KJV)

AFFIRMATION-1. I therefore declare and decree that from this day till Christ comes in rapture that:

1. Because I am complete in Christ the head of all principality & power, as an ambassador of Christ on earth, as long as I live, I’m head over all principality and powers in this world.

2. Since I have (received) the same circumcision -- spiritual birth not made of hands with Christ, sin is annihilated from my flesh because Jesus Christ was circumcised -- crucified for me.

3. Therefore, being buried with Him in baptism, I am also risen with Christ through the faith of the operation of God. I continue all my days to be raised above every power of circumstances in life, and never to come down. As Jesus kept rising from glory to glory waxing strong, so must I rise above until He comes again.

4. I have been quickened from dead works together with Christ, and all my trespasses are forgiven.

5. Every handwriting of ordinances (condemnation, false judgments, accusation, oppressions, manipulation, weapons formed, evil human imaginations) are forever erased which was against me and is forever taken out of my way and nailed to the cross by Christ.

6. As long as I live, with the Holy Ghost in control, all principality and powers must be spoiled and destroyed. Publicly and openly, the devil must be disgraced, for I must in Christ triumph over them in victory. As Jesus Christ my master was manifested to destroy the works of the devil, so am I manifested to do till He returns. (1 John 3:8)

POWER

Dr. Peter Okey M. Orji
Gospel Missionary Foundation Christian University
P. O. Box 1862 Ikeja

Lagos, Nigeria, Africa
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Thursday, 11 August 2005

Wanted: Men with a Divine character!

“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”

JOHN 14:16-18 (KJV)

Recently, the Lord spoke to me about the way He would have we men be as husbands, fathers, and heads of our families. He showed me His role to us. He is our Father, our Husband, and our Head, and the Holy Spirit has been sent to us to do several things which, if every earthly husband and father starts doing, I believe we will have better families.

He is mainly 3 things to us:

1. An Intercessor,

2. A Comforter, and

3. An Advocate. When you combine them all, you get the idea of: intercession, comfort, exhortation, correction, and protection.

So, our main role as husbands and fathers is:

1. To intercede for the family, which would include: intercession, prayer, laying on of hands, prophesying, deliverance, spiritual warfare on the behalf of the family, praise and worship, and faith.

2. To comfort. That is done with: words, actions like hugs, kisses, etc., communication, and just being there for the others.

3. To exhort. That means encourage each one in his/her gifts, talents, and graces, and showing true, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.

4. To Correct. Again, with Love!
5. To Protect. The advocate protects the rights of man, so here comes the ministry of the Teacher. This is possible through: personal teaching, general spiritual assembly (meeting) of the family; Church, Christian educational materials, etc.

So, having these as basic foundations, the Lord will lead us and give us specific ideas and actions that we must take every day, in order that we establish some foundational spiritual Christian concepts, principles, and habits, which would enable us to have strong families.

GODLY MAN

Nikola Dimitrov
Bible Teacher, Preacher, Educator, Translator
“Life in Glory” Apostolic Christian Center
Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, Europe
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Friday, 12 August 2005

God has made us different; this is good, unique, incredible, and a great blessing.

Differences must not be obstacles, but opportunities for helping each other.

“She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet (Bulgarian Bible says, clothed with double clothes). She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”

PROVERBS 31:15,18,21,27 (KJV)

As Christian women, we must be wise and prudent. The Lord has created women with a unique sensitivity, creativity and wisdom, so they can foresee things afar off, and provide for their families. The woman in Proverbs 31 saw the happenings of the future, and was wise enough, to prepare by taking proper measures. She didn’t wait for the difficult time to come. She didn’t fear the snow, because all her folks had double clothes. Being clothed with one set of clothes is good, but she had prepared more than what was enough.

This is speaking not only about our outer man, but our inner man as well – our spirit. Our spirit must also be “clothed well.” Even when the family is going through difficult moments and hard places, she has food and clothing to give to her household. Spiritually speaking, the Word of God is the food and It is the clothing we all need. Otherwise, we will be hungry and will freeze – spiritually and naturally. If our spirits and bodies are clothed and fed, being strong in the Lord, all circumstances will change for our benefit.

The spiritual woman is not lazy, and she is not waiting passively for the days of spiritual and natural prosperity and well being to come. Because even in difficult times, and dark periods, she has made the Lord her candle. So, the Lord’s Light in her does not go out in the dark, because she wants to be a help for her family. Her prayers, commitment, and hard work are on the line.

There’s food which we, God’s women, must release unto our families. Even while it is still dark, before the new day begins (before each new period in our family life; like the new baby coming, the kids starting school, etc.), we must be prepared. We must have prayed, planned, strategized, and prepared for the spiritual and natural well being of our families. So when the “new day” begins, our families can rest assured in the Divine provision – spiritually and naturally.

 Let us allow the Lord’s creativity to flow from us, not restricting Him, but doing everything that is in our power to do, according to His leading. This is not an impossible standard! The Lord has given us everything needed to accomplish it. And every man will surely be blessed to have such a helper.

GODLY WOMAN

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Saturday, 13 August 2005

Jesus Christ (Emmanuel) does not want a single soul to perish, to waste away.

That is why He died on the cross so that we shall be free.

“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us: and if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”

1 JOHN 5:13-15 (KJV)

Prayers without FAITH never work or bring about what we are looking for from God. We need to have faith in God and never doubt anything before our request will be answered.

“And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.” Luke 17:5-6

God Our Father is Love and Mercy. He so much loves us that he gave his only Son to die and wash away our sins. He also made it clear that He will care for us and give us anything we request but we must have faith in God. “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” Matthew 7:7

The devil never wants good for us and loves to separate us from our Loving Father! Let us come closer to God and have FAITH in His words and all shall be well with us. “Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;” Deuteronomy 7:9

Peace, Love, Faith, and Blessings be with all and may God continue to abide all of us everyday.

BELIEVE

Pastor John O. Mwajagu
Addis Bible Center
Moddo, Ethiopia
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Sunday, 14 August 2005

How can you shorten your days in the wilderness?

“Then Jesus was led up by the sprit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”
MATTHEW 4:1 (NKJV)

My understanding is that everyone has an obligation to go to the desert or wilderness. Jesus was led to the wilderness by the Holy Spirit. The Israelites were led by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. (Exodus 13:21) On the way to the Canaan we go through the wilderness, and on the way to the throne we will have to go through the fire and the dens of lions. But the duration of your wilderness stay depends on you, not GOD. Jesus spent only 40 days in the wilderness, but the Israelites spend 40 years and some died there in the wilderness.

You can stay long or short. It depends on you. When the Israelites were about to enter Canaan they sent 12 spies to spy the country. They came back divided 2 against 10. The 10 spies discouraged the whole congregation by saying, “We cannot go there because the people are greater than us. They will destroy us.” In fact, they reckoned they were giants in Canaan and they looked like grasshoppers near those giants.

It is a shame about all grasshopper Christians, because the Bible says we are champions/conquerors. I thank GOD for the other 2 spies. They brought a good report to the congregation. (Numbers 14:6-9) Verse 9 says, “Only do not rebel against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.” Happy are those when they look at their problems and see bread to eat. “If GOD is for us who can be against us.” Romans 8:31 Just stop complaining about the problems and the obstacles on the way. GOD will move them.

Use these three principles when you are on the dessert: (1) Change what you see, (2) Change what you hear, and (3) Change your speech -- speak faith.

CONQUERORS

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Monday, 15 August 2005

A Widow’s Offering? Yes, Generous Giving.

“For they all gave out of their abundance—their surplus—but she has contributed out of her lack and her want, putting in all that she had on which to live.”
LUKE 21:4 (Amplified)

The one that gives a little offering was the cleverest one. This was the idea held by baby believers of Christ in the village where I was born and brought up. People were used to little. When organizations asked for financial support for ministry, I never observed anyone giving generously but out of fear and compulsion. In the village now I see surprisingly that God has raised up about 140+ ministers out of 200 families.

Now things are changed. The idea of little giving has been converted into generous giving. The church itself is supporting many ministers. I’m so much blessed to be the only missionary from the village called Ashrayagada (the refuge tower). When occasionally I visit my home village, I receive a warm welcome when I enter the village. I love to spend time with the peculiar personalities and they respond frankly when I reason with them. “What if you give more to God for ministry?” Very often they reply to me saying, “How can we generously and abundantly give when we are not prosperous?” And this is the same question asked by Christians.

Friends, I just want to encourage us. God regards highly and values what we give. God never worries about the size or shape of giving. In fact, to give, someone need not to be prosperous but generous. So, someone need not to be prosperous to be generous. If someone has the spirit of generosity, a poor person can give like a prince. Many would like to give plenty when they become prosperous.

Friends, if we cannot learn to be generous in little, how can we give when living in plenty? Friends, God teaches us generosity, especially when we live in little. Jesus once declared to a congregation saying the widow gave more than all others. Jesus counts the heart of hearts’ generosity. Understand the poor widow in Luke 21:1-4. After all, she put in 2 pennies only. Blessed be the church of Macedonia, for its generosity. Though they have been going through much trouble and hard times, their joy and deep poverty have overflowed in rich generosity. For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford but also more. And they did it of their own free will. (2 Corinthians 8:2-3) We too can give like Macedonia church. Can we exercise our own free will to be generous in our little? God bless us to say, “Yes!” Amen.

GENEROSITY

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Tuesday 16 August 2005

Wherever the Light of God shines,

there is HARMONY and PEACE among the brethren!

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!  It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessings, even life for evermore.

PSALM 133 (KJV)

As I was writing the meditation on “That they might be One,” God gave me this word on the Blessing of Unity. As we become conscious of the answer that GOD has given to Jesus’ Prayer in John 17, and begin to flow in that Grace, God promises to bring us heaven’s blessings. There are eight blessings which we find in our text today.

1. God says “it is good.” This takes us back to Eden when God was creating our universe. Remember how He said “it is good” to everything He made? Unity can only be made by God and it is good.

2. It is pleasant. God brings us into a place of tranquillity and pleasantness in togetherness.

3. It is equivalent to a High Priestly Anointing.

4. It runs down every facet of life.

5. It brings Maturity.

6. It is refreshing.

7. It brings fruitfulness.

8. God’s presence is there with His blessings.

Behold how good it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. May God grant you to hear His heartbeat for His Church.

UNITY

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Wednesday, 17 August 2005

Prayer is privileged communication which is never to be neglected.

“We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.”
1 JOHN 1:3 (NIV)

How would you understand “Prayer” ? To simply put it, prayer, which is communication with God, is a privilege given to us by Him and must never ever be neglected in order to be effective and bring glory to God. “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us -- whatever we ask -- we know that we have what we asked of him.” 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)

Since prayer is “surrendering one’s will to God’s will, it is meant to bring us into a relationship with God each day of our lives, as told in 1 John 5:14-15. Our prayer involves Confession (1 John 1:9), Thanksgiving (Philemon 4:6), and Intercession. Praying or petitioning on behalf of others. (See 1 Samuel 12:23) Prayer is “adoration” of God and is not limited to time or space. We must pray for nations and people. (1 Timothy 2:1-4)

Hindrances to prayer are unforgiveness toward others and neglecting to pray. (1Samuel 12:23) Disobedience to God is sin and if unconfessed, our prayers will not be heard and will go unanswered, and life will seem aimless and boring. Should we rob ourselves of this God-given privilege of prayer?

Jesus is our example of prayer. (see Mark 1:35; Luke 3:21-22; Luke 9:29; John 11:41-42; Luke 22:31-32; see also John 17) Seven days without prayer makes one WEAK. Prayer is putting your faith into action and seeing results. “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 Let’s make an evaluation of our prayers. How many prayers have you had answered for the past year or months?

PRAYER

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Thursday, 18 August 2005

Keep Your Spiritual Life Growing!

“Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you a deceitful mouth and put devious lips far from you. Let your eyes look directly ahead, and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet, and all your ways will be established. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; turn your foot from evil.”
PROVERBS 4:23–27 (NAS)

There are so many things we need to do to keep our spiritual life growing. We need daily prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship with other believers. We also need to be open and available to the Holy Spirit for Him to work through us to tell others of the love of God. We need to concentrate on renewing our minds, feeding our minds from the Word of God, memorizing God’s Word, and guarding our hearts and minds from the attacks of evil ones. We are told to control our hearts, our mouths, our eyes, and our feet. What is it that controls each of these? Our mind. If our mind is filled with God’s Word, each of the other parts will also do Godly things. Our whole being is to be pleasing to God and the best way to be pleasing to God is to commit our whole being, our body, to Him. Romans 12:1–2 says: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”

God also tells us to “consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts, and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.” We are told not to do certain things and to do certain things. The idea is that God is telling us we have a choice. We can choose to not let sin reign in us and we can choose to present ourselves as instruments of righteousness. What we have put into our minds helps us make those choices.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

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Friday, 19 August 2005

Our God Is A Great Healer

“Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.”
2 KINGS 5:1 (NKJV)

Do you believe that God is omnipotent? Can you be cured of your sickness which you have been struggling with for many years? The Bible tells us that this Naaman was the army commander of the Syrian's army. He was an honorable person, in fact he was a hero throughout the country, but he was a leper. The issue of the leprosy troubled him so much he was in a hopeless situation. He lost peace because of this disease (illness). One day he had been told good news. That his sickness could be taken away, if he only went to meet the prophet of God at Samaria. Naaman went to the king, and told him everything that the maid said. The king said: “Go now, and I will send a letter unto the King of Israel.” The Bible tells us that when the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God to kill and to make alive? Why does this fellow send someone to me to be cured of his leprosy? See how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me!”

When Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his robes, he sent to him this message, “Why have you torn your robes? Have the man come to me and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel.” Elisha sent a message to say that to Naaman, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.” But Naaman responded negatively. He went away with anger. Eventually he accepted his servant’s advice and went down to the Jordan river and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times as the man of God had told him and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a baby. Hallelujah! (2 KING 5:7-14) What is leprosy? The leprosy is like sins; the Jordan River is compared like the blood of Jesus Christ. Humble yourself in front of Jesus. He will have mercy on you. No matter how bad your situation or your sicknesses. You just take a step of faith and trust in Him. All things will be alright.

HUMILITY

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Association of Pentecostal Churches in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda, Africa
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Saturday, 20 August 2005

Use your willpower, your human spirit to say “No” to sin and temptation.

“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in the lust thereof.”
ROMANS 6:12 (KJV)

According to our Bible passage, we are commanded by God to live a life of righteousness, that we should not let sin reign in our lives. This principle of letting not sin reign or rule in your life or rule your life is the law of holiness. The law of holiness can keep you in the righteousness of God. This is to say that God has given you this power to say “No” to sin. This is the power of will (will power) in you or your human spirit. If your inner man or your willpower is not subdued by sin within, your body cannot be subdued by any motion of sin from without. It is within that defiles the without. “And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: all these evil things come from within, and defile the man.” Mark 7:20-23

This is your responsibility as a Christian to build up your willpower via studying the Word of God, so that you will be able to say “No” to sin and temptation. This is a simple law of holiness; let not. Daniel purposed in his heart; let not. Likewise, Joseph let not the seductive words of Potiphar's wife gain mastery over his will power or human spirit. It is your inner victory over sin that determines your outward victory over it. So build up your willpower by feeding your human spirit with the Word of God.

You have been set free from sin and dead to it. But you must refuse to be alive to it again, using your willpower to say no. You must submit your willpower to God’s righteousness and your body and soul will yield to His righteousness. You have the power inherent in you. Shalom.

GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS

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Adeola Adesina
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Glory World Outreach Ministries
Serrehkunda, Gambia
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Sunday, 21 August 2005

Jesus always bears all our sins, both old and new sin;
all sin for you and I, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

“And he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only,

but also for the sins of the whole world.”
1 JOHN 2:2 (KJV)

The key words here are “HE IS” and that is present tense; right now, in this present moment. Jesus bears our sins. Our sin has Jesus bearing our iniquity even today. (1 John 1:7) As linear beings, we like to view the Crucifixion experience as one that happened once. GOD is MULTIDIMENSIONAL and whatever He does never, ever stops. The evidence for this is protons, neutrons and electrons. In all matter, these never stop moving. When we die, in our dead bodies, what happens to them? Do they stop moving? A dead person has moving protons, neutrons, and electrons—moving. What God does never stops!

“For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.” Romans 6:10 (1 Peter 3:18) This death on the cross allowed Jesus unlimited access to our sins; not only His access to sin, but sin’s access to Jesus. This is a cyclic relationship that Jesus has with our sins. Jesus died for our sins so we might be free from the wages of sin. Imagine the Lamb of God, Jesus the Righteous having to go and get up on the Cross every time you or I have ever committed a sin or continue in our present sin. Would you or I be doing the wrong thing, the sin thing in our lives if we thought for a second that Jesus would have to bear the cross for even the smallest sin we commit? Think about it—don’t sin. “Be ye holy for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16

Jesus did not become sin, or bear our sin or become a curse for us until His death on the cross. His death completed a cycle—the life and death cycle which then allowed sin to come upon, an Innocent. This completed God’s plan for Jesus’ life on earth against evil. We bear the cross and take in the Christ (Colossians 1:27; Ephesians 2:5) to complete God’s plan while we are here. From now on when you think about committing a sin, think “Do I want to put Jesus on the cross today?” Let us keep Jesus off of the cross in our lives today and everyday. (Revelation 1:5)

PROPITIATION

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Monday, 22 August 2005

Accepting God’s changes for our times and circumstances transforms us.

“I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.”
ISAIAH 41:18,20 (KJV)

Time and circumstances. Man was placed in the garden of this world to cultivate it and keep it. He is consequently in any moment and in any place in “times and circumstances.” Let’s say even people are limited by time, space, and by the circumstances. The rain, sun, stars, the days and the nights, happiness and misfortune, the good and the evil arrive at everyone without exception of race, religion, sex, or of skin. It is worst nowadays, in these days of last times when the enemy has few days and his anger is not abated. These times and circumstances are very often unfavorable for the survival of man.

Such is only reality. But what is it truth? The truth is the Word of God, of which God knows. It consequently says that God will send water on the faded and desiccated grounds. He will spread His Spirit and His Blessing on any flesh, and God will change the rock into a pond and the dessert will flower. God is not subject to the systems of time, space, and circumstances. Quite simply because it is He who created them.

It is useless to despair, to lower your weapons, or to cry bitterly because God rises to transform sadness into joy, misfortune in happiness, dryness into water, sterility into fruitfulness, the desert into a pond, war into peace, weakness into strength, physical and spiritual poverty into richness, a dry spiritual life into an abundant spiritual life, failure into success, and promotion without qualifying. He is large, powerful, and able to do it because He has the power to achieve what He promised.

Change your position and God will change your situation. Change your thoughts and God will renew you in a total and radical transformation. (Psalms 107:35-38,41)

TRANSFORMATION

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Assembly Church of God
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Tuesday, 23 August 2005

If you are going to give advice to somebody, do it through your personal example.

“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”

JOHN 13:14-15 (KJV)

We are called to impart life, not just knowledge about God. Nobody will be changed if all we have in ourselves is theology and previously learned phrases from others. Our intellect can impress somebody, but if we want to see change in the surroundings where the Lord has placed us, we will have to be more than walking ABC books.  Once I told the Lord: “I am tired of being a Sunday Christian only, while during the week I act totally inadequate!”

The true test of the power in us is not how strong we can clap during Praise and Worship, and how loud we can shout “Hallelujah,” but how much of the sin around us is being destroyed. How much of the world around us is being changed. The power of a soldier can be seen in the battlefield. The power of a Christian can be see when he is outside the Church.

“Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? Thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?” Romans 2:21-22

Once, my unbelieving brother asked one of his employees, who was trying to witness to him about Christ: “What has the Lord done for you?” The employee started sharing what the Bible is saying, when my unbelieving brother told him: “Don’t tell me what the Bible says, tell me what the Lord has done for you.” Have life with God—a relationship with God, so you can share not only what He has done for others, but what He has done for you.

BE AN EXAMPLE

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Wednesday, 24 August 2005

Give Him Thanks.

“I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee…”
DANIEL 2:23 a,b (KJV)

Do you find it easy to give thanks to God in difficult times? God desires that you and I live a life full of thanksgiving. Yes, we have to give thanks to Him for what He has done for us and for what He is yet to do. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6

The Word says in Psalms 103:1-5; we must not forget His benefits, and goes on to list a number of His benefits: He heals, forgives, satisfies with good things, redeems, executes righteousness and judgment. God is merciful and gracious; worthy to be praised.

Why don't you look at some of the things God has done for you and give Him thanks? Sometimes we tend to complain about our hardships and forget about His benefits. Let us not forget His benefits. No matter what you are going through, there are many good things He has done—so you have a reason to thank Him. “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ:” Ephesians 5:20

When Jesus healed 10 lepers, (Luke 17:11-19) only one came back to give thanks. Jesus wondered where the other nine were. This shows us that thanksgiving is required of us by the Lord.

“O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 136:2  So raise a prayer of thanksgiving to God today. “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15

THANKSGIVING

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Pastor Muyunda Kwaleyela
International Bible Teacher and Motivational Speaker
Principal Of Shalom Bible College
Lusaka, Zambia, Africa

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Thursday, 25 August 2005

When God calls you, no matter where you are, just answer “YES LORD!”

“I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.”
EPHESIANS 4:1 (KJV)

Move into HIS Call. This is a blessed testimony about a preacher that we will refer to as “Joe.” He received his calling from GOD in the country of Uganda in Central Africa, standing in the middle of a big forest. He was uncertain. The forest was a deserted place where people seldom came. There were no real attractions there. However, in faith and obedience unto God, he submitted himself to move with passion and joy, not simply as a duty to carry out, but as a sacrifice of worship and praise to the Almighty God.

“Joe” arose and began to preach the coming of the Kingdom of God and the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. He arranged in the forest a place for worship and set up an altar, benches, special places for elders, and so on. He spoke in the empty forest for seven hours and only the trees and herbs joined him in praise and worship. As he was concluding his Sunday message by inviting sinners to come out and surrender their lives to the Lord, he was surprised when a multitude came from seemingly nowhere in the forest and was lead to CHRIST. That was the beginning of one of the great revivals in that region! Praise God!

So, dearly beloved brothers and sisters, simply move in obedience and faith unto God with the spirit of humility into your calling. Remember that you can only please and serve GOD if you serve Him by faith and worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. I assure you that the One who called you will never forsake you and will confirm that calling with surprises; signs and wonders for His glory alone. Move into the calling of God and do not make the same mistakes that Moses did; adding another thirty years of bondage onto the lives of the elect of God. Move in your specific calling that the Lord has appointed for you. All praises and glory be unto God! AMEN.

FAITHFULNESS

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Pastor Jean Paul Albert Mbarga
His Center Ministries
East London, Republic of South Africa, Africa
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Friday, 26 August 2005

Just as breathing is necessary for living, so is challenge for Christian life.

“When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.”
DEUTERONOMY 20:1 (KJV)

The only thing that makes life as exciting as it is, is the number of challenges we handle successfully. It is what differentiates boys from men, children from sons. Do you anticipate growth(s) in the Lord? Then be prepared to face challenges. “And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide Himself any more, but your eyes shall constantly behold your Teacher.” Isaiah 30:20 (Amplified) Conflict and confrontation are an unavoidable ingredient for growth. “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17

“Meat that has oil is always proved on fire,” says a Nigeria proverb. This same way challenges make us to see what we are made up of: inferior materials or gold. Pressure has come to press out the treasure in you. For “if you fail under pressure, your strength is not great.” Proverbs 24:10 (NLT)

Your manhood, womanhood, or childhood is revealed has you handle your challenges wisely. Challenges are vehicles to reveal how intelligently you govern your world. “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him.” Ecclesiastes 7:14 (Amplified) This next or present challenge is an opportunity to prove your dominion in Jesus. Today is not a day to run away, stay and win the war.

CHALLENGES

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Kolwaole O. Emiola
The Word of Righteousness Ministries International
Dominion Impact Church
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Saturday 27 August 2005

Just do one breath at a time.

“For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept;

line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:”
ISAIAH 28:10 (KJV)

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee:

behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
2 CORINTHIANS 6:2 (KJV)

“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.

Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
MATTHEW 6:34 (KJV)

Everyone has an idea of “where they are supposed to be.” Whether it be physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually, people constantly think and dwell on their position in life. Some people, want a bigger house, others want to lose weight, and still some of us want to grow intellectually so we seek either God (the WORD Deuteronomy 28) or man (institutions, PHD’s, Internet…). Never the less, all of us have an idea of where we should be. And rightfully so! There is more responsibility placed on a thirty-five year old than on a thirteen-year old.

The Word of God explains that everything takes place one step at a time. Today people want a new this or a new that and they feel as if it is time for it now; but it is not. If you are a born-again Christian and God has not answered your prayer, then it is happening in God’s time. We must remember that ALL aspects of our lives must be done in order. Think about a newborn baby, it grows in steps. The newborn cannot talk when he or she comes out of the womb. The brain is not developed enough to perform this function. Yet after seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months pass the child begins to learn the skill needed to speak.

Doing things in order means avoiding procrastination, slothfulness (laziness), rebelliousness, and disobedience. By applying the fruits of the SPIRIT, we will stay in God’s Will, which keeps our steps in order.

STEPS

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Marcus Anthony Allen

Called Saint of Christ, eBlessings.us, CEO
The New Shiloh Holiness Church
Durham, North Carolina, USA, North America
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Sunday, 28 August 2005

Seven Crowns Christians Can Receive.

1. The Crown of Life – “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 (NIV), (Revelation 2:10)

2. The Imperishable Crown – “Do you know that in a race all runners run, but only one gets the prize? Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (NIV)

3. The Crown of Rejoicing – “What is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes?” Is it not you? Indeed you are our glory and joy.”  1 Thessalonians 2:19,20 (NIV) This crown is awarded to believers who persuade others to believe on Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

4. The Crown of Righteousness – “But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardships, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:5, 8 (NIV)

5. The Crown of Glory – “Feed the flock of God which is among you… not for filthy lure,… neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd shall appear you shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not a way.” 1 Peter 5:2-4 (KJV)

6. The Over Comers Crown – “…hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God…” Revelation 3:11 (KJV) The overcomer is promised a crown if he holds steadfast to that which has been given by God.

7. The Martyr’s Crown – “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation… be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 (KJV)  A martyr is one, who is “…slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:” Revelation 6:9b (KJV) Stephen was the first to receive this crown. (Acts 7:54-60)

CROWN

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Pastor John Nyantika Mokua
Living In Victory International Ministries
P. O. Box 68 50100
Kakamega, Kenya, Africa
Telephone: +254 720 489848
Email: ministerjn7@yahoo.com

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Monday, 29 August 2005

Your prayer request should not be your last recourse.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 (KJV)

Many do not have a prayer request at all and can only complain. Others make their prayer requests by obligation only. This means when all the possibilities and hopes for success are finished and all the exits closed, then we use prayer. Finally, others make their prayer requests for vain desires, reasons of convenience or because time allows.

What an undervaluation of the prayer! The prayer is not the last cartridge. It is, let’s say rather, it must be, the first cartridge. Placed at this priority position, it always reaches its target. In fact, this first or primary position, saves much in the area of vain annoyances (out of order circumstances because of out of order positioning), inappropriate misfortunes (in the wrong place at the wrong time because of the wrong reason), non-founded concern (worry), badly founded concerns (poor thoughts, action or direction), useless fear (afraid for the wrong reasons), foolish mislaying (misplace or forget where you put something) and things such as these.

The Bible advises us to request before all things, during all things and after all things. This is a life of faith in God and the proof of our dependence on God. By error, we find certain things very simple – too obvious. Things vary with a range of hands, so much so that to request becomes for us useless, not necessary. We launch out with precipitation, our human intelligence, capacities, and know-how. It is when we stumble or meet serious obstacles that we recall the fact that we must pray! When we make our requests known to God, the abundant peace of God keeps our hearts and our thoughts. Our hearts are emptied of any concern and any misfortune — pray, pray, and pray always. AMEN!

PRAY ALWAYS

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Evangelist Agbalenyo Yawo Mawunyo
Pentecostal Mission Christian Fraternity of Togo
LP 601 Lome Togo, Africa
Telephone: (228) 918 8623
Email: sagbalenyo@hotmail.com

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Tuesday, 30 August 2005

Your passion will determine your pursuit.

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
MATTHEW 11:28 (NKJV)

The world is full of problems and distractions. So we always need someone who knows the way to guide us, so we make as few errors and detours as possible. The greatest tragedy of mankind in this direction is that we often lean on others who themselves are beset with the woes of life, perhaps even more than those who lean on them are.

Jesus saw the human race during His earth walk and “He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary (harassed) and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” Matthew 9:36  Little wonder He gives the open invitation to people to come to Him. This invitation is a call to gather around the throne of grace, so we can find help. It is an invitation to let go of the burdens and troubles of the day and find proper direction and freshness for our lives.

One may ask, “But why are the people scattered?” The scriptures say: “Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered.” Zechariah 13:7  The leaders of the people have been struck by what they do not understand, and the people are scattered. The leaders have veered off into idolatry and do not even know it. Gold has become their god and they cannot even detect it because they have been blinded. Gain has become godliness and a man’s spirituality and anointing is now measured by the gold he has. It is all about money. The mammon of unrighteousness rules. The economy is driven by demons and church leaders do not even know it because they have been struck by blindness.

Amidst all this Jesus says, “come and I will give you rest.” Is money bad? Is it demonic? By no means whatever! “Money is a defense” and “answers all things.” Ecclesiastes 7:12b, 10:19b  However, money should never be your chief of defense staff. “Yes the Almighty shall be your gold (defense).” Job 22:25  Money is a very good and handy servant. With it you can do almost anything you want to do. It is the best slave you can possess. However, money can be a very cruel task master. It will drive you until you are dead spiritually, then it will destroy your life. Money should never be allowed to rule in your affairs. Let us hear the words of Jesus and resort to Him and He will give us rest from our labors.

MONEY

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Dr. Idem Ikon, Presiding Bishop
Revival Valley Ministries International
Calabar, Nigeria, Africa
Email: bishopikon@minister.com; bishopikon@gmail.com

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Wednesday, 31 August 2005

Be not like a horse or a mule without intelligence. One attaches them with a brake and a bit.

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”
MATTHEW 10:16 (NIV)

The current world is full with many types of evil and irreligious people where the law of retaliation can reign. How does one survive and live in peace? It is necessary to form a relationship with the Prince of the Peace who is Jesus, the all-powerful God. He is the One who can communicate to us the things which can bring us into life, into a life of excellence, and royalty in His Peace.

This may seem foreign in the sight of the men of this world where science, academics, and medicine have all made great strides. The one thing that we need though is wisdom. The wisdom of the world is madness in front of God. The wisdom of God is madness for this world, because they are incompatible. No one should be mistaken, if somebody among you thinks of being wise according to this century, they must become insane in order to appear wise. “Do not deceive yourselves, if any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a “fool” so that he may become wise.” 1 Corinthians 3:18 Those who are wise are those belonging to the fact and who know that the Lord is a personal Savior. It is He, Jesus our Wisdom, our Justice, our Sanctification and our Redemption.

It is necessary for us to know the characteristics of wisdom. There are two: the Divine that we seek and the terrestrial, carnal, or demonic. Demonic wisdom is bitter jealousy, competition, disorder, bad practices, and pride. The wisdom which comes from God is pure, peaceful, moderated, reconciling, filled with mercy and good fruits without partiality, or hypocrisy. The fruit of peace is sown in peace by the peacemakers. (James 3:14-18)

Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:10-13, “We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.” Being wise and intelligent is to observe the laws of God and to put them into practice.

WISDOM

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Evangelist Jonas Adama Sawadogo
Assembly Church of God
07 BP 5421 Ouagadougou 07
Burkina Faso, Africa
Email: evangelistejonas@yahoo.fr
Telephone: +226 76595994
 

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