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GROW UP!

A LETTER TO EVERY TO THE BABIES IN THE BODY. Dear babies,  The ones going to church and expecting that people change because of them or shouldn't have the liberty to express themselves because you are there. This is for you. My advice and message to you is, please GROW UP! Some of you have spent 1-3 years in the local assembly you are in. Yet, you expect that you should be checked up on because you missed church services and some activities.  This, of course, is not talking about faithful workers in the vineyard of the Lord - people who serve and honor the Lord with their time and resources. Always showing up to help and put things in order. The Lord will reward your labor of love in Jesus name, Amen. But to my brothers and sisters that feel entitled to the respect of everyone. In case your pastor or workers are scared of breaking your pride or losing you, I'll do it for them. YOU ARE A SPOILT BRAT!  You come into church and everything is set. You are not aski...

PhotoSapien II

In the last article, the word " PhotoSapiens " was explained. It focused on the understanding that humans are light beings. We are light and we work together to project the main Light and the source of all lights–God. Today, we'll be learning about how we individually come to the full function of our potentials when we constantly expose ourselves to the light–Christ Jesus. Some studies have shown that without the presence of the sun, most plants would die and other living creatures including man could freeze to death. This shows how important the sun is to the Earth. This can also be a perfect illustration of the relevance of God in our lives. Without the presence of God in our lives, our essence fades away until nothing is left to point to as the core of our being. The presence of direct sunlight on most plants makes it possible for them to not just respond by producing leaves, but also by producing fruits and growing better. When a man lives with the consciousness of w...

Fear in the Process

There is an African proverb that says, "the demon you've known for a while is better than the angel you just met". As weird as this sounds, many people consciously or unconsciously act it out. This shows the hardness of people's hearts towards change. Change is constant, but it can be a very weird process and experience. The Israelites desired to go back to Egypt and continue the life of slavery and pain that they were used to than to be in the wilderness and uncertain of what the promised land looked like. Yours might not be as dramatic as the Exodus. It could be the Lord telling to you take steps about your finances by saving and sowing. Or leaving the life that is not accurate with the word and plan of God for your life. It could be for you to stop saying to yourself and others, "That's who I am and I can't change." Our change experiences are different. You know what the Lord is addressing in your life. And it may have raised questions of doubt li...

Beyond You

You exist in this world for a reason. There is an impact you must make on earth. It wasn't a mistake you came in this time, you could have been put here before or after now. Why now? It's because you have a purpose. You thought you were ordinary - just one of the billions on earth. You ask what difference does it make that you are here? Well, if you weren't that important, the devil won't be on your case. He attacks you constantly, bruise your heels, cloud your mind with hurtful thoughts that depress and make you lose hope that you can never be a voice in this world. Well, that's a lie. God didn't plan that you will go through the things you went through. But if you went through it, He is using it for your good. Because all things work together for good to them that love God and called according to His purpose. The things you went through were supposed to take you to a place beyond the consciousness of yourself. There is an agenda beyond you and you are pa...

Joy: The Immune System

Just like we physically have an immune system in our physical system, we also have one spiritually and that is Joy. And the way it can be compromised thereby we lose strength to go about day to day activities, so also can Joy be and we can lose spiritual strength to do the things of the spirit that please God. You can lose joy if you choose the lies than the truth of God. It doesn't take too much to be knocked off your horse if your guard is loose. The devil hunts to and fro, just to see an opening where he can launch his attack. The attack is so subtle that you want to know it was an attack until you start to discover that I'm not me. You know that you are a joyful person, but right now you're filled with anxiety and insecurities. You start questioning the promises of God if they are indeed true. That's it right there - symptoms of a weak or compromised immune system. There is a loophole that has been spotted and filled with lies to gain access to steal, kill, an...

You Are Mary

The first Mary was not the only lady named MARY which was recorded in the Bible is found in the new testament. She was "a virgin", which means she wasn't the only one who was a virgin in her time, but she found favor with God and was chosen to bear the Holy seed of God. Mary, the highly favored, blessed among women and the Lord was with her. That was how she was seen by the Lord. Her assignment was to carry the seed of God, deliver a son, and He shall save His people, rule them and His kingdom is forever. Her question wasn't what's in it for me? It was HOW? What's the plan? The answer was the Holy Spirit will come upon you, the power of the Highest hover over you. Therefore, the child you bring to birth will be called Holy, Son of God. It's all planned by God, yours is to align. You are Mary, but whose seed are you carrying? Definitely not Christ Jesus. But what result will the seed you are carrying bring? Are you aligned to be chosen? Are you recept...

Now: All we Have

The past is far behind, the future is not within reach, but what you have is this moment in time. We are always in the middle of something, we sometimes don't know the past accurately and the future is uncertain. All we know is what we have to do now and see how that help or contribute to the well-being of the future. But some of us concentrate on the past and lose focus on now, while some look into the future and their present is full anxiety of the uncertain things that are to come. The successes or failures of the past, mean nothing to your future if the present is fully maximized. Now is all you have, don't take it for granted. Forget about what has happened; don't keep go­ing over old history. Be alert, be present. I'm about to do something brand-new(Isaiah 43:18-19 MSG). When God does the new thing, will you be present to witness it? Or will you be locked in your past or future? God is working in your now and only Him can promise your next. Will you let Him?...

Who Are You?

My purpose is the explanation of who I am. Who am I? I am the child of the I AM THAT I AM. So, that makes me I am that I am. I can find expression in anything, anyhow and anywhere. I can't be boxed or defined into one category. I am dynamic. I am the image of the Father of Love I am love I am of light I am a light in the midst of darkness I am of GOD I am a god I am relevant Who are you?

Belief is REALITY

A man is made up of different things and whatever he is, is a product of what he thinks on in his heart. There are so many ways that lead to different destinations. We follow the way we think or believe is right and that's how we begin to form our belief systems. A belief system is an organized thought pattern that a person has repeated and proven to be true to him thereby forming his realities on it.  The things we believe in is what we see as our truth. When a person chooses a path and pattern of life, he believes every other person should do the same, because his belief has become his reality. Until there is another conviction greater what he thinks is the best, he won't let go and will constantly cause arguments or conflict with anyone who wants to impose their pattern on him.  But when a man chooses the way of Love in Christ Jesus, he has the truth and Life all wrapped together. That doesn't change the fact that he'll also face some people's drama who w...

GETAWAY!

   Have you ever being in a helpless situation where the only thing you wish for is to just forget that you are in existence? That moment you are tired of struggling and battling with an unending crisis, what else do you do?  Your finance, psychology, emotions, and every other thing connected to you are not stable. You are free of debt and in a moment you have a huge heap of debt that makes you restless or your emotions keep running from pillar to post because it's being carried by the waves of trouble, how can you find rest for your soul? And you've said Lord where are you in all of these?  How long will you continue with the struggles? People told you to go on vacation, have a break, go have some fun, just a getaway! But I can tell you that sometimes those advice takes you far away from peace. What are you getting away from and where are you running to?  Who can help you? How can you get out of this? But, I have good news for you. When the tides b...

REBORN AGAIN

   In the body of Christ, we have a lot of controversies, but I never thought there should be any misunderstanding about the word " born again". We know that being born again is the death(not dying) of the natural man and the resurrection​ of the spirit man in Christ.   Meaning being dead totally to the works of the flesh and walking in the spirit. Letting the Holy Spirit take the lead and direct our thoughts, words, and action and not following our hearts because it is desperately wicked and no man can understand it.  The acceptance of Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior for the rest our lives isn't just a minute declaration or a day quietness, but a lifetime acknowledgment of Christ as the all in all Controller of our lives. I have heard people say they are born again and just for the sake of peace, they were not questioned. Many people have rendered the word uselessly by living a life contradicting the status they profess. The process of dying to self...

Christianity

   Some people have established that the life of a believer is not a religious one, but a way of life . While that is right, we must also understand that it's not only a culture - a way of life, but also THE WAY IN LIFE.   As Christians, we have a life patterned after Christ Jesus and also understand that in Him, we live, move and have our being. The pattern makes a lifestyle and because it's different, the world made it a religion.  People of the world sees us as " extreme moralist" . This is as a result of the darkness in the earth which cause them not to see the force backing us up and personality within us. Christianity is way more than a religion. It's the life of Christ express in us. This also is the reason why we all must let our light shine. To some, we are pretenders, and come see us as liars.  It's not our work to defend ourselves, let the Lord reveal His power. They can't understand because darkness (ignorance, lusts, anger, pr...

BE IT!!!

   Can you imagine someone being in the position to pass instructions to people on a particular platform and you can't connect with what he/she is saying?   Or someone trying to advertise the functions of a drug and what it can do and you can obviously see the disease on him/her. Won't you ask why he/she is not using it?  This can also be related to many people who stand for the things they are not. How can you speak against certain things that when you aren't any different?  We live in a generation where there are too many signposts and billboards. These are the people that point to the way and never leave the spot they are. Why would I decide to make people understand and see what the Lord can do and yet not experience it?     Enough of modern-day Pharisees and Sadducees. Be What You Preach, Teach Or Stand For First  before you impose or pass it to others to become. What is the essence of your message? For everythin...

Redefining Relationships.

Good friends are gifts from God. Ask David and Jonathan. It is a good thing to have someone going somewhere same time as you, it is a wonderful thing to have somewhere you both are going somewhere and the same place at the same time and it is great to have people who don't necessarily have to go your way, but can connect, help and add value when you meet them. If friendship becomes a burden instead of a mutual benefit, then its high time for a rethink, discussion and adjustment in the relationship or a personal crosscheck of lifestyle.  One mustn't weaken the other rather they are to help each other to grow. It must be founded on and in Love. Love is a person with a personality - God and not just a feeling.  The expression of God to man, man in Christ and man to other men is Love. The fact that you like the person isn't enough for a solid friendship. You must also have a definition and destination. What is your friendship all about and where it's leading...

Thou Sluggard...

A person who is habitually lazy is known as a sluggard. Can u imagine that you are given a work that involves that you must have a partner, then you find out that the other person isn't active(not because he doesn't have strength, but he doesn't like working hard) when the work had started already?  Even if you try to cover up for the work by overworking yourself, you either end the work late or get sick after the work. Why would anyone want to work with a lazy man? But sometimes that man doesn't even know he's lazy. He needs someone to tell him.  Until an external force acts on a resting body, it will enjoy and believe that's the best place and situation is his present state. In the case of a lazy man, he doesn't even see the reason to work or put things together.  The Lord has advice and a command for the sluggard. He is saying  You lazy fool, look at an ant.  Watch it closely; let it teach you a thing or two "(Proverbs 6:6 MSG). An ant i...

Drop that mallet!

Criticism is the order of the day. Many people want to say something they believe is not normal. Christians criticizing other's faith because they " think " they are doing too much than expected. They not only spot how different people are, but also condemn how they pursue after heavenly goals and principles.  As a matter of fact, they make them look and feel like nerds and freaks, calling them sorts of names like the over-hyped Christians and so on forgetting that some of these people are humans too. They have emotions and thereby causing some to fall from the Christian path or make their journey/race a slow one. One thing that we must know as Christian is we are not to condemn anyone. Christ never condemn anyone, in fact His birth, death and resurrection were never to do so, but to create a godly sorrow that works repentance towards God in the heart of men(2 Corinthians 7:10). So if you think you are "very" righteous (than Christ Jesus) to b...

Lesson In All Things

Learning isn't limited to a gathering of people with a tutor, but an experience that leaves a mark of influence. To learn means to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught or experiencing something. A lesson is a section where something is being taught and learned. It, therefore, means that there must be a teacher and a student. Life is a teacher. It teaches anyone who cares to listen and have wisdom. We are in the habit of running each day the same way and the days turn to weeks, weeks to months and later to years. We forget to pause, pay attention to life and absorb wisdom to live. Some of us have experienced but haven't gotten the lessons out of some. Wisdom is not measured by age or level of exposure or experience, but lessons got from our encounter with life. What did you learn as a child, teenager, adult, parent, businessperson, lawyer, pastor, teacher, etc? Whatever you do isn't as important as what are you learning? What will you pa...

enCOURAGEr

   There are times when a man must decide whether by making up his mind or doing whatever is required of Him. The word "encourage" means to make someone to be more determined, hopeful, or confident. When a man makes a decision and needs back up, just to discover that people aren't supporting him. It downgrades and could lead to giving up on their goals. It doesn't feel good and might end up crushing the person. Except if the decision made is destructive, the other person might not be happy about the discouragement, but in the end, he/she will definitely laugh and say thank God for that man/woman's advice.  An encourager helps in the place of doubt. Some people aren't doubting, they are clear about what they want to do but they only need someone else's opinion just to know if they are doing the right or wrong thing. It might not do much on the decision but someone else's point of view in line with theirs' makes them happy and make them feel...

Beyond the natural laws

    Laws are laid down principles to help people to walk in certain directions. It is structured, firm, and sometimes rigid. Laws are expected to always follow the same pattern and anyone found doing differently will be accused and penalized. The scribes and Pharisees were always angry at the ways and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ because he wasn't doing the same as them yet have mind-blowing impacts better than theirs. He taught, people listened and yielded, but they force people to do it their own way (Mark 6:1-3).    They are ignorant that even though we have one big God, He is diverse in his ways and acts. No wonder people find it difficult to believe in the ways and characters of a child of God. It is a life led by the wind of God's Spirit because it's beyond the normal laws they believe in. Natural laws are principles generally accepted by people and passed down from one generation to another. We are Christians. We operate in the supernatural ...

HOME

A home is defined as a family living together in one building. A family consists of the father, mother, and children. I believe that each person has an effective role to play in the bringing forth of an extraordinary change in the result we've seen over the years about what a home as turned out to be. A place to find rest, love, and encouragement in the home, but how many people get it the whole package?    As written in one of Paul apostle's epistles, in the book of Ephesians 5:22-33. He said the head of the family is to be like Christ (as the standard). So as the head of the home, he must be responsible - a person who is able to respond to the needs of the home. He must Love not by samples from parents and friends, but as the Lord Himself who gave Himself for us(sacrifice) and takes it upon Himself to meet the need of His bride(the church).  He is caring for the church, washing her with water by the word of God so that she will be presentable to the Father. I be...