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The face of the evil one. ![]() |
I'm even looking at one, thinking what can it buy? ![]() |
So blessed. ![]() |
I honestly want to know the 17 brave states. ![]() |
Now, let the game begins. |
Depressed101:so, even at that they should fold their hands? ![]() |
Righteousness2:I stand with Israel too. |
Cultivate an awareness of God’s presence. Fri, 14 May 2021 ‘Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.’ Genesis 28:16 NIV Jacob lived life on the fast track doing business deals and making lots of money, unlike David who was on the slow track tending a flock of sheep in his pasture. But notice what each of them said about God. ‘When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.”’ On the other hand, David said: ‘I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.’ (Psalm 16:7–9 NIV) Notice the difference? Jacob was so busy that he failed to recognise God’s voice or cultivate an awareness of His presence. But David said, ‘I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.’ Those words are perhaps the simplest and best definition of spiritual life. The Bible says, ‘We have the mind of Christ.’ (1 Corinthians 2:16 KJV) You say, ‘What does that mean to me?’ It means that the indwelling Christ can think His thoughts through you. Isn’t that wonderful? When you have a feeling of reassurance, or a sense of guidance, or you feel the conviction of sin, it means God is present with you. So pay attention and honour His presence by responding to Him. Perhaps you’ve always wondered what it means to ‘walk with God’. Now you know. |
netflicks:nope. The feeds is too costly nii. |
1,200/1,300 reporting from Ijebu-Ife. ![]() |
....all naa wash. ![]() |
Humm.... As much as I like this Pastor Osinbajo, I so much detest his lies. ![]() |
Let God use your business Thu, 13 Apr 2021 ‘He sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there.’ Luke 5:3 NLT Do you want God to bless your business? Invite Him into it! Allow Him to use your business to do His business. Peter did that. He had a fishing boat, and one day he invited Jesus on board so He could use it to preach to the crowd on the shore. Jesus brought blessing with Him and, afterwards, worked a miracle that caused Peter’s boat to be so full of fish it almost sank. Some people think that business isn’t a spiritual activity. (So they don’t consult God until a crisis occurs!) But that’s an artificial separation and, if you’re a business owner, you should consider it an honour to have the opportunity to invite Jesus into your business. What a privilege! Henry Giles, a nineteenth-century preacher, said, ‘There is no task so low that we may not elevate it; so dull that we may not enliven it if we understand that what we are doing is service to our Lord Jesus Christ.’ ‘All glory to Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding His blood for us. He has made us a Kingdom of priests for God.’ (Revelation 1:5–6 NLT) In Bible times priests worked in the church while the kings went out and did battle. And when they won, they brought back the spoils to finance the work of God. So if you’re in the business end of things, you’re a ‘king’, and one aspect of that calling is to be willing to help finance His plan for reaching the world with the Gospel (see Matthew 24:14) So today, use your business to do God’s business. |
Northernblood3:Jonathan is even better, not someone like Bubu. ![]() |
Show some enthusiasm! Wed, 12 May 2021 ‘Make full use of the gift that God gave you.’ 2 Timothy 1:6 CEV Unless you maintain your enthusiasm, life can wear you down. A job that once challenged you can become monotonous, a relationship that once excited you can grow stale, and a daily walk with God that once inspired you can feel like just going through the motions. The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek word which means ‘possessed by or inspired by God’. But how do you stay inspired? Just as the Israelites gathered fresh manna every morning, you need a daily infusion of God’s Word and God’s Spirit. Paul challenged the Christians in Rome: ‘Serve the Lord enthusiastically.’ (Romans 12:11 NLT) And the believers in Galatia: ‘If someone is eager to do good things… that’s all right.’ (Galatians 4:18 NLT) So instead of complaining about all the things you don’t like, realise that the presence and power of God lives within you and put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Remember whose Kingdom you’re a citizen of: God’s! Author Sheldon Vanauken says: ‘The best argument for Christianity is Christians: their joy, their certainty, their completeness. But the strongest argument against Christianity is also Christians—when they are sombre… joyless… self-righteous… smug… narrow and repressive.’ The Christian life is not meant to be a journey to the grave with the goal of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but a race to the finish line, used up, totally fulfilled, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow! What a ride!’ David tells us God lifted him out of a pit of despair, put his feet on solid ground, and gave him a new song (see Psalm 40:1–3). And hasn’t He done the same for you? So show some enthusiasm! |
Our nation can be saved Tue, 11 May 2021 ‘I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.’ 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV Winston Churchill often repeated the famous saying, ‘Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.’ Take a look at society today; the conditions that preceded the fall of many great civilisations are in place. You ask, ‘Can our nation be saved?’ Yes! God told Abraham if he could find as few as ten righteous people in the city, He would spare Sodom and Gomorrah from judgment. And a righteous minority can still save our nation. How? Through prayer! God said: ‘If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.’ Notice four important conditions mentioned in this Scripture: (1) ‘If My people, who are called by My name.’ The future of our nation doesn’t rest in the hands of bankers, talking heads on TV, or politicians; it rests squarely in the hands of God’s redeemed people. (2) ‘Will humble themselves and pray and seek My face.’ God, who needs nobody’s authorisation or approval to act, promises to move when His people turn to Him and seek His face in prayer. (3) ‘And turn from their wicked ways.’ Instead of complaining about what’s wrong with society, God commands His people to examine their own hearts to see what’s wrong and make it right. And when they do, He promises to: (4) ‘Hear from Heaven… forgive their sin and… heal their land.’ The truth is, it’s up to us, not them! It’s not too late. Our nation can still be turned around if we’ll pray and seek God with all our hearts. |
Your family background doesn’t matter Mon, 10 May 2021 ‘Jesus is not ashamed to call [us] brothers and sisters.’ Hebrews 2:11 NIV Every family has its secrets. A cousin with a prison record, or a dad who abandoned the family, or a grandparent who ran off with a co-worker. It may surprise you to know Jesus didn’t come from a perfect family either. The Bible records the details of Jesus’ ancestral lineage—and it includes some flawed characters! There’s Tamar, who tricked her father-in-law and seduced him, and there’s Jacob who pressured his brother and took advantage of his father-in-law in order to get rich. And how about King David? One day he was writing psalms, and the next he was taking the wife of one of his army officers to bed. The list goes on, and Scripture records it to let you know two important truths: (1) You are not unique. If your family tree has damaged fruit, Jesus wants you to know He’s been there! In the absence of any mention of Joseph’s involvement in Jesus’ adult life, some scholars believe Mary may have raised Him and his siblings alone. And Jesus wasn’t reluctant to call His ancestors ‘family’—which means He’s not ashamed of you either. (2) Jesus doesn’t look at your past in order to decide your future. In His eyes, spiritual DNA trumps natural DNA! The Bible says: ‘If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.’ (2 Corinthians 5:17–18 NIV) So don’t be afraid to tell others that what Jesus did for you, He will do for them when they put their trust in Him. |
In praise of mums! Sun, 9 May 2021 ‘Her children rise up and call her blessed.’ Proverbs 31:28 Throughout history poets and orators have been lavish in their praise of motherhood. George Washington said, ‘My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am, I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her.’ Abraham Lincoln wrote, ‘My mother’s prayers… have always followed me. They’ve clung to me all my life.’ And Charles Haddon Spurgeon said, ‘I cannot tell you how much I owe to the solemn word of my good mother.’ Centuries ago, when people worshipped at their local parish church, there was a day known as Refreshment Sunday when they were encouraged to visit their ‘mother church’—the place where they’d been baptised. Apprentices and those who were in service at large estates would be allowed to take the day off to pay a visit to their mothers and families—they’d ‘go mothering’. Then in 1913, Constance Smith heard about Anna Jarvis’ crusade for giving public recognition to the mothers of America through an annual ‘Mother’s Day’. Inspired by this idea, Constance decided to revive Mothering Sunday, promoting it as a celebration of mothers as well as the mother church. As a result, Mothering Sunday is observed early in the year across Britain and throughout many parts of the Commonwealth. The Bible says, ‘An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous]… is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls. She comforts, encourages, and does… only good… all the days of her life.’ (Proverbs 31:10–12 AMP) Could there be a more worthy tribute? |
Preparing for greater things. Sat, 8 Apr 2021 ‘You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.’ Matthew 25:23 NIV To succeed in life you need thick skin when it comes to handling criticism. It’s what separates those who say they want success from those who are prepared to pay for it. For example, if you’ve been praying for a mate to share your life, ask yourself if you’re prepared for the sacrifice and responsibility that comes with marriage. Are you stable? Are you unselfish? Are you mature enough to provide for a family? Or if you’re asking God to increase your business, are you providing outstanding service to your existing clients? Dolly Parton quipped: ‘A peacock that rests on its feathers is just another turkey!’ Sometimes we’re in love with the image of success, but we haven’t counted the actual cost of succeeding. It’s a good thing God doesn’t automatically give us everything we ask for. Often we want something because it looks good in someone else’s life. But God in His wisdom knows that right now it would hurt us because we’re not mature enough to handle it. God tests us with what we have, in order to develop our consistency and strength. He observes how we handle the pressures that accompany the blessings He’s already given us. He wants to bring us to the place where we’re impervious to adversity; where we’ve learned to appreciate the giver more than His gifts. When we reach that point, we’ll hear Him say, ‘You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (Matthew 25:23 NIV) Those words will make everything you’ve been through worthwhile. |
slawormiir:things got messed up from the beginning with our leaders. Awolowo, Azikwe, Bello, Mallam Kano, all the pass leaders till the present, none have the love & interest of ordinary citizens at heart. No matter how you present this to the present NASS, they will turn a blind eye, because they are all making money from it. Do you know the numbers of Indian/Chinese company that Baba Iyabo is protecting in Ota & environs, till date. You will find out that they were doing all these because they are making money out of selling their brothers/sisters indirectly into slavery. But one thing is sure, the day of reckoning is fast approaching and all those oppressors & their sponsors will suffer. Nigeria is such a land of pains. |
Prayer can change your life Fri, 7 May 2021 ‘Pray much for others; plead for God’s mercy.’ 1 Timothy 2:1 Prayer is simply communicating with God. And communication can be spoken or silent. It can even be expressed in song. Many of the psalms are just prayers set to music. Prayer is connecting with God. Whether it’s confessing a sin, praising His name, pursuing His will, interceding for a friend, or petitioning for your own needs, your prayer must be God-centred, never self-centred. Sincere prayer comes from a heart that longs for God to reveal what He desires. So you must allow adequate time for listening and waiting intently before your heavenly Father. And prayer must be your first priority. Paul instructs Timothy: ‘I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made.’ (1 Timothy 2:1 NIV) Note the words, ‘First of all’. Before you slide out of bed, before you take a shower, before you make your way to work, and before your first appointment, pray, pray, pray! Every afternoon at three o’clock, Peter and John went to the temple to pray. In the middle of the day, they interrupted their schedule to gather for one purpose: prayer. So when your day is rolling along at its own pace and in its own direction, interrupt it with prayer. As your day builds towards a crisis, deliberately stop to pray. When your morning begins to go south, pull away for a few moments of solitude to seek God’s mind and ask for His instruction. When your attitude starts to sour, pause for an attitude adjustment prompted by prayer. Don’t wait—pray immediately. Make prayer your first priority in all things and at all times. If you do, you’ll find that prayer changes your life for the better. |
ProphetofOdin:...... ![]() ......whereas my own will flash me several times, and when I called back, you will hear her says "Mo ko fe gbohun e nii ooo oko mii" ( I just want to hear your voice nii my husband)....and a simple "ma'ami, e se" (ma'ami, thank you) will settle the situation. God bless all our mothers. |
Goodness (2) Thu, 6 May 2021 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’ Matthew 25:21 When you stand at the judgment seat of Christ, you’ll have one final opportunity to hear the word ‘good’: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’ Note, He doesn’t say ‘well thought’, or ‘well intentioned’, but well done! You’ll be rewarded for what you do. On that day, God will zero in on your actions, not your opinions or intentions. Goodness should be the last thing you think about when you go to bed and the first thing you think about when you wake. The Bible says, ‘Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?’ (Proverbs 20:11 NIV) You know what you’re really like on the inside, but the only you others see is from the outside. James Merritt writes: ‘Talk is cheap. No matter how much you claim to be a good person, the only public measuring stick is your actions. You may think that by being good you’re not doing a lot of good. But never underestimate the power of even one person to exert tremendous influence by simply doing the right thing, at the right place, and at the right time.’ It’s all too easy for the focus of our lives to become us and not Jesus. We’ll miss the heart of the servant-king and, in wanting the spotlight for ourselves, we’ll strive to become famous, rather than set out to be faithful. At the judgment seat of Christ, all of us will hear an assessment of our lives. Let yours be: ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me.’ (Matthew 25:40 NIV) So today, seek to do good. |
Goodness (1) Wed, 5 Apr 2021 ‘Conquer evil by doing good.’ Romans 12:21 TLB It’s easy to forget why God saved you, what He’s called you to do, and how you’re supposed to live. So here’s a memo from Heaven: ‘Don’t just pretend that you love others: really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of good. Love each other with brotherly affection and take delight in honouring each other. Never be lazy in your work but serve the Lord enthusiastically. Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble and prayerful always. When God’s children are in need, you be the one to help them out… If someone mistreats you… pray that God will bless him. When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow. Work happily together. Don’t try to act big. Don’t try to get into the good graces of important people, but enjoy the company of ordinary folks. And don’t think you know it all! Never pay back evil for evil. Do things in such a way that everyone will see you are honest clear through. Don’t quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible… never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for He has said that He will repay those who deserve it… Instead, feed your enemy if he is hungry. If he is thirsty give him something to drink and you will be heaping coals of fire on his head. In other words, he will feel ashamed of himself for what he has done to you. Don’t let evil get the upper hand but conquer evil by doing good.’ (Romans 12:9–21 TLB) |
Oloribobo somebody. ......selling his birthright out because of his ambition to become president. Olorun ko nii fun e se! ![]() |
Today try to be gracious Tue, 4 Apr 2021 ‘Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips.’ Ecclesiastes 10:12 NIV Aesop, the famed fable author from ancient Greece, said, ‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, ever is wasted.’ James Merritt writes, ‘It costs to be unkind, but it pays to be kind.’ Now, being kind doesn’t mean tolerating wrong or refusing to confront a problem in order to be politically correct. Sometimes we must confront. But it should always be done in a gracious way. A calm demeanour will go a lot further than a harsh comment or an ugly tone of voice. You can make your point with a kind spirit, and even a sense of humour. A man was standing in line to buy a plane ticket. When he reached the counter, he said, ‘I’d like to purchase a ticket to New York.’ The agent said, ‘No problem, how many pieces of luggage do you have?’ The passenger replied, ‘I have three.’ The agent asked, ‘Is some of it hand luggage or would you like me to check all three to New York?’ The man replied, ‘I want to send the first bag to San Francisco, the second to Sydney, and the third to London.’ Dumbfounded, the clerk looked at him and said, ‘I’m sorry, sir, but we can’t do that.’ The man smiled and said, ‘I don’t see why not; that’s what you did last week.’ You will always make your point more effectively with a butter knife than a butcher knife. Remember: ‘Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips.’ If you’re serious about living by the teachings of God’s Word, today, try to be gracious. |
blamingthedevil:Yinmu.... ![]() |
Can you pay the price? Mon, 3 May 2021 ‘I run straight for the finish line.’ 1 Corinthians 9:26 Long-distance runners don’t just focus on speed, but on endurance. They pace themselves so that as they approach the finish line, they can pull out all the stops. Paul said, ‘I run the race then with determination... I am my body’s sternest master for fear that… I should... be disqualified.’ (1 Corinthians 9:26–27 PHPS) For long-distance runners, giving up isn’t an option. Despite delays and disappointments along the way, they know they’ll never be satisfied sitting on the sidelines cheering for those who’ve paid the price to run the race. So if you’re the kind of person who longs to fulfil your God-ordained purpose in life—give it everything you’ve got. Go for it, and don’t forget that the greater our talents, the greater our responsibility. It’s one thing to achieve success; it’s another thing to handle the pressures that go along with it. Keep your eyes on ‘Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.’ (Hebrews 12:2 NLT) Having something great to look forward to enables you to endure. And God will expose you to opposition and criticism to strengthen your character. That way, when greater blessings and responsibilities come, you’ll be able to handle them. Success is only possible when you have a passion to cross the finish line. So the question is, can you pay the price? When the pressure is on, can you stand up like Nehemiah when he rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls and tell your opponents: ‘My work is too important to stop’ (Nehemiah 6:3 CEV)? If your answer is yes, fix your eye on the goal and run to the finish line. |
...... won't be surprised when the bridge will turn to world most suicidal bridge of the world, because Oyinbo can commit suicide........ Anyway, the bridge only needs to be well protected for such acts. Congratulations Portugal. ![]() |
People-pleasing (2) Sun, 2 Apr 2021 ‘I trust You and am not afraid. No one can harm me.’ Psalm 56:11 CEV The approval of others is something we all enjoy, but you don’t need it in order to have self-worth. In fact, people-pleasing will cause you to lose self-worth. You turn yourself inside out for others and just when you think you’ve succeeded, they change their minds. Besides robbing you of your peace of mind, people-pleasing makes it impossible to follow God’s direction—and that ultimately is your greatest loss. If you’re a people-pleaser, changing the habits of a lifetime won’t be easy. It will require facing what you fear and asking God for the courage to follow through. David said, ‘I trust You and am not afraid. No one can harm me.’ When it comes to people-pleasing, you must understand two things: (1) Breaking the cycle means risking rejection by saying no when others expect to hear yes. When the people in your life are used to meek, compliant responses, they’ll react negatively until they get used to ‘the new you’. Navigating these waters will be intimidating at first, but is it really any worse than living your life in fear of other people’s reactions? (2) You may have to explain to others that in the past you sought their approval because you felt insecure, but that’s no longer the case. The important thing is to act now! Breaking any habit involves temporary discomfort, but your only other option is to spend your life feeling trapped. You can choose to suffer short term on the way to freedom, or long term by continuing to engage in the struggle to please others. Today, make the right choice. |
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