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Christianity Etc › Open Heavens Daily Devotional(wed. 15/06/2015) by 4reala(op): 7:26am On Jun 15, 2016
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE 2016
GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT
Memorise :
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6
Read : 1 Timothy 6:6-11
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Message
The moment a person makes up his mind to focus his passion and life on seeking after the things of God, he becomes very content with life. There are lots of people who are not enjoying their lives because they are being consumed with the mundane things of this world. As a child of God, your focus and attention should centre on the Word of God which will help you live life with a sense of fulfillment. It is not the abundance of what you have that determines the joy that you get in life. I have been privileged to get close to many wealthy and influential people, and I have concluded that the best kind of life is a life of simplicity. There are people, who focus on gaining worldly possessions, but those who know the essence of life will focus on things of the spirit and they will not allow the lust of this world to consume their hearts.
"I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need". Philippians 4:12
Paul had learnt how to be content in poverty and in wealth. This should also be the life of every child of God, because it is only in Christ that one understands the purpose of all things. Paul leant how to be poor without complaining about his circumstances. He knew how to go about his life in situations of want knowing that God was in charge of his life. It is no news that the greatest problem of man is greed; it is also the major cause of underdevelopment in many nations, as those that have been entrusted with the resources are continually greedily trying to acquire more money. As believers, we must know how to posses money without money possessing us. We should not Follow the examples of those who have allowed money to become ad idol in their lives. Anytime we are in need, we should call on God; it is only Jesus Christ who gives strength to overcome the despair and discouragement of such moments, and anytime we are in wealth, we need Christ to help us exercise full control over the wealth. There is nothing we go through that we don't have the power to endure because our strength is of the Lord. We must not become obsessed with the gains of this world at the expense of our souls, especially since it is not possession that brings happiness. Christ is the source of happiness; therefore, it is the foundation we have in Him that determines the extent of our contentment in life. We must not allow the process of getting rich deny us the ultimate satisfaction and joy in Christ Jesus. We should not become spiritually bankrupt because we are on a quest to get rich. We should not stray away from the Faith because we want money. God is more than able to supply all our needs as we put our trust in Him and follow His instructions for our lives.
Prayer Point :
Father, please help me to find rest in You.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Nehemiah 1-3 and Ecclesiastes 7:19-29
HYMN 11: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST OUR KING
Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring,
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
3. Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
4. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s string cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus:
5. Standing on the promises I shall not fall,
List’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call.
Resting in my Savior as my All in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
Chorus.
Jokes Etc › Change by 4reala(op): 9:01pm On Jun 14, 2016
Laugh Small!
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A well-worn out N1000 note and a similarly distressed N10 note arrived at the Central Bank to be retired.
As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burnt, they struck up a conversation.
The one thousand naira reminisced about its travels all over the country: "I've had a pretty good life" the one
thousand naira proclaimed. "I have been to Lagos, Ibadan, Benin, Kano, and Abuja. The finest restaurants in Victoria Island, Kaduna, Abuja and Eastern Nigeria. Performances at Muson Centre and Glover Hall, the hottest nite clubs all over the country and even a cruise on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans." "WOW!" said the ten naira. "You've really had an exciting life!"
"So tell me, says the N1,000 note, "where have you been throughout your life time?"
The N10 note replies: "Oh, I've been to the ECWA Churches, Apostolic and Methodist Churches, the Redeemed Christian Church, the Deeper Life Bible church, Baptist Church, the C & S Church, CCC, the Lutheran Church, St Peter Catholic Church, etc."The N1,000 note interrupts:
"What is a church?"
"It's a place where believers in Jesus Christ gather to worship God in spirit and in truth",
replied the ten naira note. "My masters never took me to Church" lamented the N1,000 naira note.
So, please, please and please,
take 1,000 naira notes to Church.
They want to know Jesus too. grin Abeg, make una allow dis govt of "Change" pass tru Una. CHANGE O grin
Health › Re: Baby Aisha Mustapha Born With Heart Outside Her Chest Dies by 4reala(m): 3:12pm On Jun 14, 2016
Nigerian govt. Why do dey have to wait 10 days before thinking of taking her to a specialized hospital.
May her gentle soul Rip
Christianity Etc › Open Heavens Daily Devotional(tue. 14/06/2016) by 4reala(op): 5:27am On Jun 14, 2016
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
TUE. JUNE 14 2016.
MIGHTY TO SAVE.
MEMORISE :
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. DANIEL 3 : 17.
READ : DANIEL 3 : 20 - 25 :
20 And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.
21 Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
22 Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
MESSAGE :
It is a precious things to know the God you serve. The Almighty God is mighty to save. They that know their God shall be strong and do exploits. The three Hebrew boys were able to stand before the King and the religious leaders of their time to declare the sovereignty of the Almighty God because they knew Him well. From the story in today's Bible reading, it is evident that there are tremendous benefits in knowing the God you serve. The knowledge of the boys delivered them from the destruction of the King. The presence of God provided a divine seal of approval that these were not jokers, but genuine children of God. The knowledge of God produces strength and courage, knowing well that there is nothing that confronts you in life that is beyond God. These boys did not serve God only because He save them; they serve Him majorly because of who they knew Him to be. There are many people who are only serving God as long as things are happening in their best interests.
God does not like enemies rejoicing over His children. Every time there is a situation that might result in the enemy rejoicing over the children of God, He will step in to show to the world that He is mighty to save. This is why I pity those who mess with the anointed of the Lord. There are two people to fear in the world: God and the man that fears God. The moment you are genuine child of God, all your enemies automatically become God's enemies. Nobody can fight God and win, the moment God takes over the battles of your life, you can confidently go to sleep with your two eyes closed.
Are you like Shedrack, Meshach and Abednego? Have you made up your mind that no amount of threat made towards you in your place of work will make you compromise your faith? I want to congratulate you, because if you don't bow, you are not going to burn. Don't ever risk your glorious destiny in God by worshipping anything that represents Nebuchadnezzar. Your God is greater and has full control over all kings and powers. He has the power to unseat anyone making life difficult for you. I decree that everyone who wants you to bow to them at the detriment of your faith in God will be removed from their positions without prior notice in Jesus' name.
PRAYER POINT :
Father, from today, deliver me from those that are stronger than me in Jesus name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : EZRA 8 : 24 - 10 : 44 AND ECCLESIASTES 7 : 9 - 18.
HYMN 6: WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield thee
thou wilt find a solace there.
Politics › Re: NDA Equals Biafra Agitators, We Dont Need A Witch Doctor To Tell Us. by 4reala(m): 11:12pm On Jun 13, 2016
@Op, u are 99.9% correct
Crime › Re: Phone Thief Caught In Onitsha, Stripped Naked (Photos) by 4reala(m): 9:40pm On Jun 13, 2016
ugonwanneokoye:
I was there, the guy that he stole his phone said the hausa guy use to carry goods for people.
@op, what's ur rationale for ascribing tribe. Can't u use ur brain. In Jesus Name, Receive brain cool
Christianity Etc › Open Heavens Daily Devotional(mon. 13/06/2016) by 4reala(op): 7:39am On Jun 13, 2016
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
MONDAY 13 JUNE 2016
SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS 3
Memorise :
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. 1 Corinthians 9:27
Read : Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Message
One of the girdles to use as a Christian soldier is truth, and Jesus is the Truth. Every Christian soldier must live by the truth of the Word of God. When Jesus came face to face with the devil in the wilderness, the devil was unable to bring anything against Him. In boxing there are three major blows: the jab, the hook and the uppercut. The Ultimate goal of any boxer who is in the ring is to hit the head of the opponent. While the opponent is making efforts to see that his head is properly covered against the punches of the opponent, his stomach is exposed and the boxer throws the hook on the stomach. Once the stomach is affected, the opponent tilts forward and the boxer gives the uppercut because he now has access to the head. The spiritual implication of this is that the enemy concentrates on the weak points of a Christian soldier. This is the strategy he applies in dealing with many Christians. The devil has got you the moment he discovers your week point. Therefore, the easiest way to win the battle against the enemy is to win the battle against yourself.
Let there be a separation between you and those things the enemy can use to condemn you. Don’t ever allow the devil to bring you into captivity. You have to keep your body and bring it into subjection. This you can do by crying to the One who has recruited you as a soldier, to help you win the battle over yourself.
This battle is not the type you win at once. The flesh will always try to rise again, but you have to continue to fight so that you can maintain your victory. The person, who will win a race, will only be crowned if he runs according to the rules. Therefore, you need to live holy. External forces intend to slow you down so that you don’t get to the finish line, some may try to stop or pull you back, but what is inside of you should be strong enough to overcome every resistance. You cannot afford to stop running until you are called up into glory because the devil will never take a break. Endure unto the end.
“But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved”
Matthew 24:13
It is not the one who was leading at the beginning that gets the crown but the one that leads to the end. You need to be disciplined as a Christian soldier. Without discipline, one will soon become an ex-champion. The Christian soldier must not allow the lusts of the flesh to distract him from the race to heaven.
“For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the spirit shall of the spirit reap life everlasting”
Galatians 6:7-8
Prayer point :
Father, help me not to miss my reward as a faithful Christian solder.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Ezra 6:13-8:23 and Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:8
HYMN 2: O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED.
O Jesus, I have promised,
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my Guide.
Oh, let me feel Thee near me;
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
Oh, let me hear Thee speaking,
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will;
Oh, speak to reassure me,
To hasten, or control;
Oh, speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.
O Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee
That where Thou art in glory
There shall Thy servant be;
And Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Oh, give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.
Christianity Etc › Open Heavens Daily Devotional(sun. 12/06/2016) by 4reala(op): 7:50am On Jun 12, 2016
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY 12 JUNE 2016
SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS 2
Memorise :
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7
Read : 2 Timothy 4:7-8
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Message
Once Paul found out what his destiny was, he was never deterred from it. He never allowed the mandate and ministry given to him by our Lord Jesus to be frustrated. He was determined to fulfill his God-given vision amidst all odds. He fought the good fight of faith and finished his mission. The Christian life is a life of continuous warfare that won't end until we get to heaven. This is why you must see yourself as a soldier of the cross who is under constant attack from the devil. The mission of the devil is to kill, to steal and to destroy. None of these tragedies should happen to a child of God. You are to be defended against the wiles of the devil. There are many people who have lost their lives cheaply to the devil. The dreams and aspirations of some people has been stolen by enemy of their souls. There are many people who come to church but are being destroyed through deceit and lies of the devil.
Our Lord is the Commander-in-Chief of the Hosts of Heaven. After Jesus Christ finished His assignment on earth, He formed the nucleus of an army here on earth, and by extension, you are in that army too. The mission of these soldiers is to resist the devil and his works. For anyone to be a soldier of the cross and not become a casualty, there are conditions to be met. The soldiers of the cross have just one enemy; the devil. To beat the devil and defeat all his strategies, there is the need for one to be trained to fight; a spiritual civilian cannot win a battle against the devil.
Paul kept the faith of sound doctrine despite the false teachers and instructors of his days. He preached the absolute Word of God without minding who was affected. He did not allow the culture of his time to override the Word of God. He was obedient to the heavenly vision that God gave him. When God sends His soldiers on an errand, He does not tolerate a report that the mission is impossible. This is why I never fret anytime He asks me to do something, because I know He will provide the strength to accomplish the mission. A soldier of the Cross must be ready at all times to preach the Word and defend it against post-modern attacks and philosophies of men. There is the need to watch carefully to ensure that there is no lapse on our part. Till the final moment of Apostle Paul, he did the work of an evangelist and made full proof of his ministry. We need to seek the power of God and be committed to seeing the effect of that power in our lives. This is why we need to get serious with God. No one joins the army and does whatever he likes.
Prayer Point :
I refuse to be disqualified from my spiritual rank in Jesus' Name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Ezra 4:1-6:12 and Ecclesiastes 6:1-9
HYMN 2: O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED.
O Jesus, I have promised,
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my Guide.
Oh, let me feel Thee near me;
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
Oh, let me hear Thee speaking,
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will;
Oh, speak to reassure me,
To hasten, or control;
Oh, speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.
O Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee
That where Thou art in glory
There shall Thy servant be;
And Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Oh, give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.
Oh, let me see Thy footmarks,
And in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly
Is in Thy strength alone.
Oh, guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end;
And then to rest receive me,
My Savior and my Friend.
Sports › Re: Late Amodu Shuaibu's Mother Cries Over The Death Of Her Son by 4reala(m): 7:49pm On Jun 11, 2016
Destined2win:
JOin me as I pray this evening, Your mother will not bury you, you will bury your mother when she is very old.....Amen!
Amen. In Jesus Name
Christianity Etc › Open Heavens Daily Devotional(sat. 11/06/2016) by 4reala(op): 3:33am On Jun 11, 2016
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SATURDAY 11 JUNE 2016
SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS 1
Memorise :
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:3
Read : 2 Timothy 2:1-7
1 THOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Message
One of my sons once said 'For every new level there is a new devil'. This is very correct in the life of every believer. I always tell my children that if they are not relevant in the scheme of things, they cannot be a target to the devil. But, the moment you make up your mind to obey to God, to love God and to serve Him, you become a target for the enemies, both within and without. As a soldier of the Cross, you do not fight your battles with physical weapons because it is the nature of a battle that will determine your arsenal of weapons. As a good soldier of the Cross, you must be able to endure hardness in the race to heaven. You have to fight lawfully and follow those rules which characterise a righteous person.
There are many factors attacking the Christian Faith today. We cannot just continue to be passive; there is the need to defend the Christian Faith against modern and post-modern ideologies, so that we can all lay hold of eternal life. Any Christian who is timid and fearful cannot carry out the struggles of spiritual warfare.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
Those who were before us were able to stand strong and give a reason for the hope they had in Christ Jesus, we cannot but do same. Timothy as an evangelist, did not waste any opportunity, he constantly stood before men and confess his faith in Christ. Jesus Christ our master stood before Pontius Pilate and defended His Son-ship and Kingship. One of the ways to be a good soldier of the cross is to appreciate the works of the cross and live our lives to reflect the sacrifices made by Jesus. This we can achieve when we begin to live a life of purity and godly behaviour. We must follow the truth that has been received in Christ. The truth that set you free and gave you liberty must be passed on to others, so that they can experience what you experienced. This is why our pastors need to go back to the ancient landmark of sound apostolic teaching. There is a need for urgency on the part of the clergy to feed their flocks with the undiluted Word of life.
Hardship will come, Satan will launch all forms of attack against preaching of the gospel of Jesus, yet, we must not allow all these to divert our focus from our primary assignment as soldiers of the cross. Also, don't allow the affairs of this world to make you a victim in the battles of life. As a messenger of Jesus, you must do all that is within your power to please the owner of your life and be committed to the work of the Kingdom. It is my prayer that your enemies will miss whenever they target you in Jesus' name.
Action point :
Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : Ezra 1-3 and Ecclesiastes 5:10-20
HYMN 2: O JESUS, I HAVE PROMISED.
O Jesus, I have promised,
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my Guide.
Oh, let me feel Thee near me;
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
Oh, let me hear Thee speaking,
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will;
Oh, speak to reassure me,
To hasten, or control;
Oh speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.
O Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee
That where Thou art in glory
There shall Thy servant be;
And Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Oh, give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.
Oh, let me see Thy footmarks,
And in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly
Is in Thy strength alone.
Oh, guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end;
And then to rest receive me,
My Savior and my Friend.
Celebrities › Re: Lmao..meet The World's Shortest Couple... Really Short And Amazing(photos) by 4reala(m): 10:49pm On Jun 10, 2016
Wow, God is wonderful
Romance › Re: Is Forcing Your Wife For Sex Rape? by 4reala(m): 10:26pm On Jun 10, 2016
How would u even enjoy what she does not consent to huh
Politics › Re: Bombshell!!! El-rufai, Aisha Kicks As Osinbajo Meet With Service Chiefs by 4reala(m): 10:18pm On Jun 10, 2016
Abeg, see me see trouble o, mak d gentle man no carry out him assignment as an acting president again huh
Christianity Etc › Re: Open Heavens Daily Devotional(tue. 07/06/2016) by 4reala(op): 7:17pm On Jun 10, 2016
laparry12:
God bless & reward u.
Amen
Education › Re: Mohammed Idiagbon: "Envious Colleagues Set Me Up" - UNILORIN Lecturer Says by 4reala(m): 6:07pm On Jun 10, 2016
And u fell 4 it. Then u are a Bonboclang grin
Politics › Re: Presidency Moves Against Fayose, Aides To Be Invited For Questioning by 4reala(m): 7:23am On Jun 10, 2016
Christianity Etc › Open Heavens Daily Devotional(fri. 10/06/2016) by 4reala(op): 3:11am On Jun 10, 2016
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
FRIDAY 10 JUNE 2016
ACTIVATING WONDERS 2
Memorise :
Jesus saith unto her, said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? John 11:40
Read : Acts 4:24-31
24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Message
We live in a world where challenges and problems confront people on daily basis. In many years of ministering, I have sadly seen many lives wasted and destinies destroyed by the devil and his agents. While some are looking up to God for healing, others are looking for deliverance from satanic afflictions, and some are struggling from self and sin. The Name of Jesus is a universal cure for all problems. If you believe in Jesus, no matter how hopeless your situation and condition may be, there will be a supernatural intervention in your life.
Every believers carries a measure of Gods glory. However, as we walk with God, we realize that the glory of God is in different phases, and God expects us to move from one level of glory to another consistently. In Christ, there is only a starting point but there is no end to the activation of His glory and wonders in our lives. All we need to do is believe Him and follow as He leads. Prayer precedes penetration into certain realms of God's glory. Performing wonders is easy when the glory of God saturates our lives.
In one of our crusades several years ago in Lagos Nigeria, there was a young man born with only one testicle. As his parents were moving him from one place to another in search of a solution, they met a native doctor who ended up destroying the only testicle he had. Yet, he went ahead to get married when he became of age. He came to the crusade ground and the presence of God was so intense that he had a touch from God and discovered that he has been given two new testicles. By the time he came for his testimony, he was in the company of his pregnant wife. God is able to give a touch to anyone who desires a miracle. If you want your life to be full of wonders, it is important that you realize that being on the Lord's side is the only way. With God, you cannot lose and without God, you cannot win.
All through the ages, the Name of Jesus has done great and marvelous things. If you are an unbeliever, then you will not be able to activate His wonders in your life. Happy are those who believe in Him, because nobody can alter or cancel His plans for their lives. It is the desire of God that you record His wonders on a daily basis in your life. If you truly believe in the Name of Jesus, you can move from one level of glory to a greater level of glory constantly. The Name of Jesus is full of wonders.
Prayer Point :
Father, please activate Your wonders in my life.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 2 Chronicles 35-36 and Ecclesiastes 5:1-9
HYMN 1: O LORD MY GOD
O LORD my God,
When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the works Thy Hands
have made;
I see the stars,
I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout
The universe displayed.
Chorus:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art. Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art!
When through the woods,
And forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds
Sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down,
From lofty mountain grandeur,
And see the brook,
And feel the gentle breeze.
Chorus:
And when I think,
That God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die,
I scarce can take it in;
That on the Cross,
My burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died
To take away my sin.
Chorus:
When Christ shall come,
With shout of acclamation,
And take me home,
What joy shall fill my heart.
Then shall I bow,
In humble adoration,
And then proclaim:
"My God, how great Thou art!"
Chorus
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Ekeretom:
This happened few minutes ago.... Results of joining cult.
how u tak knw say d thing just happen now, and how u take knw say na cultist. Abeg giv us details cool
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Politics › Re: "My Biggest Sin Is That I Talked Too Much Before We Came Into Power"- Lai by 4reala(m):
So u hav talked urself out of relevance grin
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Jesus christ! All dis for just #60,00. Shai, dis na anoda apc agenda o grin
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Eyah, may his gentle soul Rip
Christianity Etc › Re: CAN Threatens Showdown In Osun Over Judgment Permitting Hijab On School Uniforms by 4reala(m): 3:16pm On Jun 09, 2016
Abeg Ogbeni gominor, no start religious crisis for Osun state oo
Christianity Etc › Re: CAN Threatens Showdown In Osun Over Judgment Permitting Hijab On School Uniforms by 4reala(m): 3:12pm On Jun 09, 2016
Abeg Ogbeni gominor, no start religious crisis for Osun state o
Christianity Etc › Re: Antichrist Compares Jesus With Pharaoh On Facebook: Users Come For Him by 4reala(m): 12:15pm On Jun 09, 2016
oodua1stson:
See gullible and brain dead Africans defending the lies sold to them by their slave masters.



Jesus was a lie invented by politicians to control the gullible masses.



This is why you use anointing oil when you're sick and your pastor travels overseas for treatment because he knows no God will save him or heal him



The pope vehicle is 3x bullet proof and you're covering your own car with the blood of Jesus?



Gimme a break
yea! U really need a brain not a break. I pray the almighty God open the eyes of ur understanings to realise d truth b4 it is too late
Health › Re: Nigerian Woman Gives Birth In US After Series Of Mishaps. Pics by 4reala(m): 11:49am On Jun 09, 2016
God is Awesome, he can do all thing. Thank u Jesus. Congratz ma, d baby shall be a source of Joy and blessings to ur home in Jesus Name. Dis is just d beginning ma
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All dis falls on the head of d poor masses. Chai! Dis Chanji govt. Una no go kill us o
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More fishes being cut up in d net grin
Christianity Etc › Open Heavens Daily Devotional(thur. 09/06/2016) by 4reala(op): 6:45am On Jun 09, 2016
OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL
THURSDAY 9 JUNE 2016
ACTIVATING WONDERS 1
Memorise:
Then said Jesus unto him, except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. John 4:48
Read : John 2:1-10
1 AND the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.
3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knewwink the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.
Message
There is no better life than a life that is full of wonders. This is the kind of life that Jesus Christ truly reflected. At a Point in your Christian race, the life of Christ begins to replace your natural life and the abilities of God are made manifest in your endeavours. As a believer, people should look at you and prefer to serve the God you serve as a result of the undeniable proof that they can visibly see.
"Saying, what shall we do to these men? For that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it". Acts 4:16
During the time of Jesus' earthly ministry, the people marvelled at His manner of doctrine every time they had an opportunity to listen to Him at the synagogue. This is an example we should follow as Children of God in our daily lives. People should be able testify that the moment you gave your life to Christ, you become a supernatural being and the life of Christ was implanted in you.
There is the need to understand the potency of the power behind signs and wonders. The Name of Jesus is the only weapon that triggers wonders in the life of people. At the sight of His presence during the marriage at Cana in Galilee, they knew they could not be embarrassed. The Name Jesus puts an end to all forms of harassment, lack and disgrace. When His Name is at work in your life, you can never be a victim of situations and circumstances. His Name is seal of authority upon all our blessings. The Name of Jesus is all you need to activate your miracles. The lame man at the beautiful gate was healed through that Name and he never returned to his past. When you apply the Name to your life, everything about you becomes new.
The Name of Jesus will cause doors that are shut against others to be opened to you. As you key into the power in that Name, the Lord will do to you the great things He has been doing in my life in Jesus' name. This is why you cannot afford to be distanced from Him. One day, the Redeemed Christian Church of God Choir was rehearsing for a major program, I decided to go and inspect their level of preparedness. On sighting me, one of them screamed that her day had finally come. As the other members were queuing up, this lady dashed into my car and sat where I sat. She had been barren for a long time, but nine months after that day, she delivered her baby. The Name of Jesus sets free from sin and all forms of bondage.
Prayer Point :
Father, please make me a candidate for Your signs and wonders this month in Jesus' name
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 2 Chronicles 33-34 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-16
HYMN 1: O LORD MY GOD
O LORD my God,
When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the works Thy Hands
have made;
I see the stars,
I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout
The universe displayed.
Chorus:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, how great Thou art. Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, how great Thou art, how great Thou art!
When through the woods,
And forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds
Sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down,
From lofty mountain grandeur,
And see the brook,
And feel the gentle breeze.
Chorus:
And when I think,
That God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die,
I scarce can take it in;
That on the Cross,
My burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died
To take away my sin.
Chorus:
When Christ shall come,
With shout of acclamation,
And take me home,
What joy shall fill my heart.
Then shall I bow,
In humble adoration,
And then proclaim:
"My God, how great Thou art!"
Chorus.

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