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Thursday 26, June 2014

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A Passionate Intercessor

TEXT: LAMENTATIONS 5:1-22

"Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old" (Lamentations 5:21)

The physical tragedy which Jeremiah saw and made him to launch into the great lamentation we read in today’s study is not different from the spiritual havoc that has befallen our age through sin. Jeremiah is lamenting and interceding over the tragic consequences of sin that brought about the invasion and captivity of Judah.

In the text, Jeremiah compassionately brought the detestable lifestyle of the people to God, stating the consequent misfortunes that follow and urging God to forgive their iniquities. He remembered the heritage God granted them and sincerely confessed the shame which had come upon Jerusalem because of her many-sided transgressions. He stated the litany of woes which sin had midwifed in the land such as the oppression unleashed by Egypt and Assyria. The ravishing of the city’s esteemed women folk by strangers and the displacement of highly prized old men at the city gates depressed the prophet. The reader cannot but empathize with a burdened servant of God who was evidently torn apart by the mind-boggling problems plaguing his people. He pleaded with God not to forsake His people completely.

If our world was peopled by a higher number of burdened and compassionate prophets like Jeremiah, God’s mercy and favour might have been more pronounced. Sadly, righteous men are few. Many so-called men of God who could have been interceding for their congregations are obsessed with exploiting their hapless members and rendering them bankrupt through unending payments of “tithes and special offerings” to gratify their oversized appetites.

Yet, God is looking for those who would make up the edge and stand in the gap to avert His judgment upon the world. Dare to possess a burdened mind like those of Jeremiah and Jesus, our Saviour and Lord. Ultimately, the believer’s life will be measured not by material possession, but by his godly influence on people.

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Thought for the day: "He who will be truly great before God will be a burden-bearer for others"

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Friday 27, June 2014

Way Back To God

TEXT: JEREMIAH 24:1-10

"Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good" (Jeremiah 24:5)

The vision of Jeremiah in this text was to raise the spirits of those gone into captivity, by assuring them of a happy return for being humble to leave their native land. It was also to remind those who refused to leave Jerusalem of a miserable captivity. We thus cannot always determine as to God’s love or hatred by what is immediately before us.

The sooner a child is corrected, the better the effects of the correction is likely to be. Even for those captives, the captivity was for their good; and God’s intentions are never in vain. Through affliction, they were convicted of sin, humbled under God’s hand, weaned from the world and taught to pray. They turned from their sins, particularly idolatry. God promised He would own them in captivity.

Believers today need to manifest the right attitude and disposition in whatever they are going through. A backslider will need to repent and return to the Lord as it is not God’s pleasure that such individuals end-up in such miserable conditions. Afflictions may come the way of a backslider, but these are not meant to foreclose their opportunities to come to God. Rather they are to achieve the opposite – drive them back to their maker and redeemer. Instead of perceiving tribulations as gruelling punishment from God, such should be seen as refining fire that is meant to remove all impurities in a sinner or backslider’s life and turn him back to his creator. If he does return, there is room for him in God’s court, as the Lord takes no pleasure in anyone remaining permanently estranged from Him.

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Thought for the day: "There is joy in heaven over a sinner who repents"

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Saturday 28, June 2014

He Deserves Our Praise

TEXT: PSALM 118:1-4

"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth forever" (Psalm 118:1)

Some pilgrims left Plymouth, England, on September 6, 1620 on their way to the New World. For over two months, the 102 passengers braved the harsh elements of a vast storm-tossed sea. Finally, with firm purpose and a reliance on Providence, the cry of “land” was heard. Arriving in Massachusetts in late November, the pilgrims sought a suitable landing place. However, tragedy struck: nearly half died before spring, being unprepared for the starvation and sickness of a harsh New England winter. Yet, persevering in prayer, and assisted by helpful Indians, the rest of them reaped a bountiful harvest the following summer. The grateful Pilgrims then declared a three-day feast, starting on December 13, 1621, to thank God and to celebrate with their Indian friends. Though they made more graves than huts, they set aside a day of thanksgiving.

From our passage today, we are enjoined to give thanks unto God for all His mercies. There are many reasons for which to thank God: His mercies endure forever. It endures in His covenant of peace, His grace and loving-kindness, in sending Jesus Christ to die for our sins; the sure mercies and His wonderful promises which has continued notwithstanding the unworthiness of His people. Though He chastises us when we go astray, yet, His mercies endure forever.

Those who want to focus on negatives will complain about everything: the weather, the economy, the attitude of people around them, their pains, failures and disappointments; and the general and unalterable vicissitudes of life.

But to be truly happy, we must emphasise and highlight the goodness of the Lord in our lives. Henry Ward Beecher has said: “The unthankful heart …discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings”.

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Thought for the day: "Those who focus on negatives always complain about everything"

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Sunday 29, June 2014

Respect The Word

TEXT: JEREMIAH 23:33-40

"And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more: for every man's word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of the LORD of hosts our God" (Jeremiah 23:36)

The Bible warns in Proverbs 17:19, “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.” The prophets in Jeremiah’s time disdained this precious admonition. Predictably, this made them slip, not only into falsehood and wrong doctrine, but also into divine judgment. In the preceding verses, God had been speaking against the excesses of Judah’s false prophets. The Lord also sent Jeremiah to warn the deceivers to be wary of their deceptive acts.

In the passage under consideration, God decided to warn everybody, and not just the false prophets, to desist from unguarded utterances. At this time, the people had begun to wonder about what really annoyed God and what their offences actually were. But they were speaking tongue-in-cheek because they knew why God was not happy with them. God indeed considered their utterances as idle words which He hated.

In our dealings with God, He has always drawn a line between what He expects of us and otherwise. It amounts to sin for anybody to pretend to be in doubt when he or she falls short of such expectation. That was one of the sins of the people of Judah. The almighty God considers such pretence as transgression. Jesus says: “every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”

In this era of permissiveness, many people try to silence their guilty hearts by trying to rationalize the gravity of their sin. When they sin, they find a Bible passage and wrongly apply same to justify their transgression. We must ask the Spirit of God to direct our paths and let the word of God be our mirror.

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Thought for the day: "God’s immutable precepts is the believers’ mirror and shield"

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Monday 30, June 2014

Praising God

TEXT: PSALM 117:1,2

"O praise the Lord, all ye nations, praise him, all ye people" (Psalm 117:1)

The leper out of the ten who were healed by the Lord Jesus Christ had an exceptional perspective on gratitude. They all cried to the Lord for help. But when the assistance came, the Lord did not hear from them again, except from one who “turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God” (Luke 17:15). What touching and deep-seated show of appreciation!

In the passage before us today, we consider these short but ennobling verses of praises to God for His unlimited love. No wonder John the Beloved in his epistle (1 John 4:8,) declared that God is love. His nature is love; His attributes can be condensed into love.

His love is so great when we consider how He bore patiently with apostle Paul (when he was Saul, the archenemy and tormentor of the early church). In spite of the havoc he did to the early church, God, in his sovereignty and love, still arrested, saved and utilized him to expand the frontiers of the gospel. What a great God indeed!

For many of us who were rascals and whose destiny would have been hell, He was patient with us until we became born again. In the fullness of time, He saved and transformed our lives; He lifted us to be seated in the heavenly places with Christ Jesus, enjoying the benefits of the Kingdom - pardon, peace, purity, promotion, preservation, protection and eventually, paradise. We need to praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!

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Thought for the day: "Praise unbars the gates of heaven"

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Tuesday 01, July 2014

Christ, The Only Hope

TEXT: JEREMIAH 23:1-8

"In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS" (Jeremiah 23:6)

Man’s waywardness and pleasure-seeking predisposition have led him to develop a number of futile survival strategies. A saying such as ‘there are numerous routes to the market’ is used to justify illegal means rather than resourcefulness. The implication is that many think they can also access the Kingdom of heaven through multiple means.

With the spiritual problem of man however, this is not the case. The hydra-headed problem of sin does not have multiple options to solving it. This is one fact that the majority in the world are unfortunately ignorant of. The many religions in the world simply explain the attempts of man to reach God. But the truth is, these ways lead nowhere. Man’s problem of sin has just one solution and that is, Jesus Christ.

In today’s text, we have the prophetic promise of the coming of the Redeemer and the Messiah – Jesus, the Righteous Branch. He is presented as the only Hope for the salvation and restoration of the nation of Israel. Though the Jews as a people are yet to accept and recognize Him as their Messiah, they will do this when the time comes.

Whether for the salvation and restoration of the Jews, or for the salvation of sinners any where in the world, Jesus Christ is the only Hope. For those who in their ignorance are seeking for salvation by other means, we give this clear and simple message - stop all your searching and turn to Jesus alone. He is the ONLY WAY to God. If you will come to Him now, you will find salvation that you have been searching for.

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Thought for the day: "Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life"

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MBS 2014: FAITH THAT BANISHES WORRY AND ANXIETY


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Wednesday 02, July 2014

A Worthy Sacrifice of Praise

TEXT: PSALM 118:27-29

"God is the LORD, which hath showed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar" (Psalm 118:27)

Man has learnt to express his appreciation for kindness or favour received in different ways. For some, it is through a “Thank You” card, a text message or any other means by which they can thoroughly express how grateful they are. Towards the end of the year, we find people, corporate organizations, etc., sending out gifts, hampers and so on as a way of appreciating their numerous customers and stakeholders. These gift items are usually carefully chosen to match the personality to be given and equate the favour received.

Though this practice may have some selfish undertones as it is aimed at cementing relationships and securing future favours, and a form of marketing strategy and public relations, such kind gestures are well appreciated by those whom they are given.

The Psalmist in our text today calls us to consider what God has done for us and respond by binding our sacrifices on the altar. Many of us today have taken God’s goodness and mercies in our lives for granted that we do not care to express our thanks to Him in any form. We wake up each morning, go about our schedules, return home in the evening, and also go to bed at night without pausing, for once, to acknowledge and appreciate the mercies we have received. Apart from the daily mercies and goodness we enjoy from God, we are called upon to think about the special favour we have received from Him. He has shown us the light. So many people are still wallowing in deep darkness unable to find the light of salvation. How grateful we ought to be that we have the light and that we are saved!

As we think of all that God has done for us, is doing for us and will do for us, there is no better way to show how grateful we are than to make our lives living sacrifices bound with cords of consecration upon the altar of divine worship and service.

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Thought for the day: "Match your praise with His mercy"

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Thursday, July 03, 2014

His Rod Does Not Kill

TEXT: PSALM 118:15-26

"The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death" (Psalm 118:18)

Paying the price for acts of indiscretion is usually most painful. Many times therefore, people go to great lengths to cover their tracks and avoid being brought to account for their misdeeds, publicly. Yet, such a process of accountability has both a purifying and energizing impact on the person involved, especially if the chastisement is coming from the Lord.

The Psalmist had begun by taking stock of the mercies of God, even as he was also experiencing some rough times. He was conscious of the fact that the Lord will never altogether abandon the righteous. Troubles apart, he concluded that he would “not die, but live to declare the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living”. He was confident that the Lord would not allow him to so suffer as to die. Rather, he hoped that He would usher him through the gate of deliverance. There, he would praise the Lord for reversing his situation and circumstances. He would greatly appreciate God’s marvelous works; he would be glad and rejoice in the day that the Lord has made to bring him out of his troubles. Now full of confidence, he would plead with the Lord to save and shower prosperity on him. And as he prays, he is assured of blessings from the Lord.

Believers must face life’s troubles with courage. At such times, they are not to seek solace in self-pity or engage in trading blames. They must recognize that inherent in any trouble, is a vital purpose to be served. If God allows such troubles, He only wants to use them to make His children better, and prepare them for greater blessings in the future. Believers must be rest assured that no matter the severity of troubles, God will never abandon them. Where they have gone astray, and as a result are suffering for their actions, they must take steps to repent and return to the Lord, for then, He would willingly receive and abundantly pardon them.

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Thought for the day: "He chastises us only to make us better"

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"He chastises us only to make us better"

His rod does not kill but did got Mary pregnant.

MRP 2014: CHRIST'S GREAT INVITATION.

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Friday, July 04, 2014

Beware of False Prophets

TEXT: JEREMIAH 23:9-22

"I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem a horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah" (Jeremiah 23:14)

The spread of apocalyptic literature purporting to tell us the exact dates of the rapture and the Second Coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ has taken on a frightening turn in our generation. None of the predictions made in the books by these “prophetic” authors has come to pass. And that is because they were made by those God did not send. They did not have the Bible as their source.

From the text before us, God condemned the priests and prophets of Israel for their profanity, adultery, swearing, lying, hypocrisy, and deception. He threatened to judge them. The people were exhorted not to hearken to them, nor accept their misleading promise of peace and safety; whereas the storm of God’s wrath would fall upon the head of the wicked. The Lord declared plainly that he had not sent these prophets. Their so-called prophesies were no other than dreams, and the deceits of their own hearts. So, the Lord declared Himself to be against these prophets, for stealing His word from their neighbours and using of His name to propagate their error with which they misled the people.

False prophets are chameleonic in appearance and character. Jesus says they will disguise to deceive others. Paul affirmed that false brethren among the Corinthian elders appeared as ‘angels of light’ or ‘messengers of righteousness’ (2 Corinthians 11:3,14,15). Jesus, our Lord and Master tells us that we shall know them by their fruits, not their leaves (Matthew 7:16). By their ‘fruits’, He meant their character and conduct, the converts they produce, and the overall results of their ministry. So, do not join those who peddle error. Beware!

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Thought for the day: "Leaves may fade but the fruit is sure"

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Thought for the day:

"Leaves may fade but the fruit is sure"

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Saturday, July 05, 2014

A Little Made Great

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TEXT: JOSHUA 18:11-20

"And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came up according to their families: and the coast of their lot came forth between the children of Judah and the children of Joseph" (Joshua 18:11)

Governor Stewart of Missouri, recognized that a convict he was about to pardon was once his steamboat mate under whom he served as cabin-boy. He said: “I want you to promise that you will never again take a stick of wood and drive a sick boy out of his berth on a stormy night, because some day that boy may be governor, and you may want him to pardon you for another crime. I was that boy. Here is your pardon.”

From our text, the tribe of that little boy, Benjamin (whose mother died after having him through a difficult labour) was given an enviable portion in the allocation of inheritance to the tribes of Israel. Benjamin, being the last tribe was called “Benoni” by his mother which signifies “the son of my sorrow”. He was so-called because his mother brought him forth in sorrow. But he got one of the best portions of land through the providential hand of the Almighty God. The land was very pleasant and fruitful because of the goodness of the soil. Thus, his sorrow was turned to joy.

It is a blessed thing that at moments when we are most cast down, neglected and despised, we are most lifted up by the consolations of the Spirit. One reason is, trials make more room for consolation.

Great hearts can only be made by great troubles. The spade of trouble digs the reservoir of comfort deeper, and makes more room for consolation. Therefore, fret not over your heavy troubles, for they are the heralds of great mercies. Weeping may endure for a night, the Bible notes, but joy surely comes in the morning.

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Thought for the day: "He makes great the little and despised"

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"He makes great the little and despised"

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Sunday 06, July 2014

A Deadly Sip

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TEXT: PROVERBS 20:1-15

"Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise" (Proverbs 20:1)

A group of Dutch scientists, according to a research published in April 2009 in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, claim that people who drink half a glass of wine a day live four years longer than people who do not drink alcohol. Their claim is strange and misleading because it failed to highlight the statistics of untimely deaths caused by drunk drivers and suppressed the problem of addiction which has become the hallmark of alcoholism today.

Wine, as portrayed in our text has deceived many; it does not only overcome them before they are aware, it promises them certain pleasures which it does not give. Drunkenness results in pain and mockery and exposes people to reproach, disgrace and derision. Alcohol sets people to scoff at their companions and even to mock at religion, and all that is good and serious (Hosea 7:5). Strong drink not only disturbs the brain, it makes a man rage and quarrelsome. What he gets in return is woe, sorrow, and wounds (Proverbs 23:29).

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is an irreversible condition associated with consumption of alcohol by pregnant women. Each and every case of FAS is a needless tragedy. Victims suffer serious physical deformities and often mental deficiencies. And, they suffer these problems for their entire lives. Numerous other health problems are associated with alcohol consumption, which should be avoided.

Many people find organized programmes very useful in helping them reduce their consumption to moderate levels. One of such best known programmes is Moderation Management. All these procedures are mere palliatives; they never obliterate altogether the peril of alcoholism. For those who need to quit drinking entirely, Jesus remains the only answer. His blood will miraculously deliver you from alcohol addiction more than any rehabilitation centre can do.

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Thought for the day: "It is utter foolishness to succumb to the push and pull of alcoholism"

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"It is utter foolishness to succumb to the push and pull of alcoholism"

MRP 2014: COME, CONTINUE AND CONQUER.


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Monday, July 07, 2014

No One is Left Out!

JULY REVIVAL PROMO

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TEXT: JOSHUA 19:1-9

"Out of the portion of the children of Judah was the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them" (Joshua 19:9)

Equity and fairness are virtues that the world has little patience for. Many people believe in the survival of the fittest. They leave no room for the weak and helpless, but trample on the rights and aspirations of others in the pursuit of their selfish goals. They pay scant attention to the feelings of those hurt in the process, but congratulate themselves for succeeding where others have failed.

Joshua and the children of Israel had conquered a large part of the Promised Land. But now advanced in age, he was reminded that some tribes had not taken possession of their territories. Joshua was then mandated to divide the land for all the tribes. It was in this regard, that he apportioned the territory outlined in our text to the tribe of Simeon. God had earlier given to the tribe of Judah a very large territory, well suited for its large population. Now, He took stock of everything and saw that Judah had got more than its fair share, while other tribes had got nothing at all. To ensure equity and fairness, God directed Joshua to carve out a portion of the territory earlier given to Judah, and hand same to the tribe of Simeon as their inheritance. It would have been contrary to God’s equitable standards to give more to one tribe and none at all to another. Quite remarkably, there was no record that the tribe of Judah resisted Joshua’s attempt to enforce equity and fairness in the nation of Israel.

We too must never succumb to the temptation to be too self-protective, and therefore, act in selfishness. We must be fair in our dealings with all. We must seek and protect the interests of others. We must ensure that the good things the Lord has provided for His children or put under our care are evenly distributed to all as they have need. Those who have received more must be willing to share with those who have little or nothing. At all times, we must ensure that neither covetousness nor selfishness is allowed to influence our conducts and actions.

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Thought for the day: "Let God’s goodness go round!"

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Tuesday, July 08, 2014

The Inner Light

JULY REVIVAL PROMO

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TEXT: PROVERBS 20:16-30

"The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly" (Proverbs 20:27)

The Bible account of the creation of man is a wonderful insight into the mystery, majesty and power of God. “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7). Thus, the spirit of life was imparted into man, enabling him to conform to the image and likeness of the Most High.

God desires an enduring relationship. It was this desire that was at the root of the special privileges that our first parents, Adam and Eve enjoyed. Then this relationship was broken by the sin of disobedience and paradise was temporarily lost. But the Lord was not happy with the new state of things and He sent His only begotten Son Jesus Christ to be the propitiation of the sins of the whole world. We can also be purified through His sacrifice. “A new heart also will I give you and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and I will give you an heart of flesh” (Ezekiel 36:26).

This new spirit, which is through regeneration, gives him power to walk in His steps. It is the Spirit that enables him acknowledge and appreciate God’s presence. He hears God’s word, holds it and heeds it. And because he has this new consciousness, he no longer goes about as a tale bearer, neither does he accept the wages of deceit and fraud. When he is hurt, he will not think of retaliation knowing that vengeance is of the Lord. He will not lean on his own understanding conscious now that his “goings” are of the Lord.

The Spirit of God in us is a searchlight, a compass, guiding and directing us in the way to go. He never leads us into sin. “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14). Does God’s Spirit lead you? The Spirit searches out all things. Let us renew the spirit within us so that our thoughts, actions and meditations will be pure before God.

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Thought for the day: "He who succumbs to the leading of the Spirit invariably prevails in all situations"

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Wednesday, July 09, 2014

It's God That Gives

JULY REVIVAL PROMO

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TEXT: JOSHUA 19:17-23

"This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages" (Joshua 19:23)

In many parts of the world, acquisition of landed properties goes with a lot of troubles. In such places, sharing of commonly owned properties among brethren has been known to cause hard-to-pacify bitterness and even fierce fight. Not so with the heavenly-minded people who acknowledge their earthly possessions as God’s property and hold same with loose hands while setting their eyes on the “city ...whose builder and maker is God.”

The sharing of Canaan land among the tribes of Israel was characterized by fairness, love, tolerance and team spirit. It could not have been otherwise since it was conducted under the influence of divine providence. It was, however, not without struggle against the original occupants whom God wanted out of the land. Our text focuses on the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar. Notice that even though Issachar was elder to Zebulun, he latter got his lot before him. This was God’s providence at work and in keeping with the order of treatment by their patriarch, Jacob, when he blessed his children and predicted what should befall them in the latter days (Genesis 49:13,14). God’s wisdom is much higher than we can easily comprehend.

The tribe of Issachar was said to have been made up of valiant men of might in all their families, and in all their generations (1 Chronicles 7:1-5). Their record shows they were a laborious, hardy, valiant tribe, patient in labour and invincible in war. Many significant places are found in the land of Issachar, including, Jezreel, Shunem, River Kishon, the mountains of Gilboa and the valley of Megiddo.

There is a better Promised Land which abides eternally in which only the ransomed have a share. By turning over your life to the Lord Jesus Christ through repentance, faith in Him and consistent righteous living, you can secure a personal portion there. It is in your interest to book a place there before it becomes everlastingly late.

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Thought for the day: "Fix your gaze on the eternal mansion, over the Hill top"

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

In Church For What?

JULY REVIVAL PROMO

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TEXT: JEREMIAH 26:1-11

"Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD's house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD's house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word" (Jeremiah 26:2)

The majority of the churches and worship centres in our cities are usually packed full of worshippers each worship day. This gives a picture of people who seem to be very religious and have great delight in God and His words. There may appear to be no need to ask if these people really delight in God and are really committed to obeying His word. But a further probe reveals a startling truth! Many of these worshippers are not truly interested in what God has to say. Rather, they determine what they want to hear and what the preachers should say! And once the preachers deviate from preaching what suits them, they rebel. Sadly, many of the pastors and preachers play along with them, giving to the people what they want to hear and not what God commands them to preach. No wonder, we have so much shallowness and lack of righteousness in the lives and conducts of these worshippers. They are in the church but are not in touch with God.

God’s instruction to Jeremiah in our text was clear. He was to speak to the people who came to the house of the Lord to worship what He commanded him. One is surprised to observe the reactions of these professing worshippers. They turned down the word of God and turned in rage against Jeremiah.

We need to closely examine our motives for going to the house of the Lord. Do we really have delight in hearing the word of the Lord? Or, do we tune off once the preacher announces a subject that seems not to go down well with us? Do we select what messages we want to hear and dictate to our preachers by our actions what messages they must preach to us? If we do, then we are in no way different from the people in Jeremiah’s days. God expects every worshiper to obey His word and submit to His will without questioning. The only way to be happy in Jesus is to trust and obey.

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♫ Hymn of the Week ♫

ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS! (GHS 041)

1. Onward, Christian Soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Lead against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banners go.

Onward, Christian, Soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus
Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise:
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise.

3. Like a mighty army
Moves the church of God:
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod
We are not divided,
All one body we –
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst the church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise –
And that cannot fail.

5. Onward then, ye people,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
“Glory, praise and honour,
Unto Christ the King,” –
This, through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.