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PastorKun:
That's rich coming from you who worships at a church were mamon is worshipped. The verse above you quoted warning against love of money was directed to preachers (like oyaks) who use the gospel too make money.

Whilst personally I don't indulge in gambling or encourage it, it would be wrong of me or anyone for that matter to preach it's a sin because there is no were in scripture it's implied or stated so. Labelling it a sin is in itself adding to scriptures and that is clearly a sin.

is watching pornographhy a sin? it wasn't mentioned in the Bible you know?

answer me

PastorKun:
God forbid I descend to the level of a professional scammer, merchadiser of the gospel and fake miracle charlatan.

kunle o...

kunle o...

PastorKun:
Can you tell pastor chris to sharaaaaaap

Ah! Finally, you're envying the man!

I've always known your bitterness and anger are borne out of sheer envy and blatant ignorance. Now, you wan dey same position as he.hhahahhahahah

PastorKun:
I am not aware of anywhere in scripture that states gambling is a sin neither have I come across any scripture that says christians ought to tithe

Read bible, you no go gree.

Although the words "gambling" and "gamble" do not appear in the Bible, we cannot assume that an activity is not a sin simply because it is not mentioned.
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The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10;Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to “get rich quick” (Proverbs 13:11;23:5;Ecclesiastes 5:10). Gambling most definitely is focused on the love of money and undeniably tempts people with the promise of quick and easy riches.

Read more:http://www.gotquestions.org/gambling-sin.html#ixzz3RA3uq56Q

OP, quit gambling...it breeds greed and hatred, desperation and frustration. Get a decent way of earning money, and pay your tithe accordingly. Forget the man above me, he's got issues you'd not understand in 3 years time.

PastorKun:
The tithe doctrine is not a christian doctrine but a Jewish one which was twisted then mis applied to the church. Christians are not meant to tithe.

Sharaaaaaaaaap.

OP, nice write up jare. God bless you for stock piling his house with enough for the work of ministry.

Vital Realities Of His Substitutionary Work - Sunday, February 8th .

Pastor Chris

Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow (1 Peter 1:10-11).

I've often wondered why people go through terrible difficulties for a protracted period of time. Someone might argue that it's due to the severity of their situation; no! For the most part, it's due to their ignorance of the Word of God, which results in their inability to appropriate the vital realities of Christ's substitutionary work to their personal lives.

The Bible talks about the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow (1 Peter 1:11). Christ already suffered: His vicarious death and triumphant resurrection paved the way for a life of glory for all of God's children. There's absolutely no reason for any Christian to suffer in life, except by choice or ignorance of God's Word.

It's important that we get to know the Word of God in truth, and live by the vital realities of His Word. Part of the ministry of the Holy Spirit in your life is to make the Word of God that has been consummated in the redemptive plan of God real in your life. He makes all that Christ came to do, in His substitutionary work, real in your life; He brings you into the vital experience of it, not just the legality.

Let me explain it this way: everybody in the world has actually been legally saved; as far as God is concerned, every human being is saved. However, until, and unless, someone accepts that salvation, it will not be a vital truth or reality, and as a result, he'll never experience the salvation that Christ brought to him. He may go to hell, not because of his sins, but because he didn't know or accept the truth of salvation that was made available to him in Christ.

In the same way, when you're in Christ, you must recognize, accept, and endorse the blessings of salvation that the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has consummated for you in order for them to become vital realities in your life.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for granting me knowledge of my heritage in Christ, and insight into the mysteries of your Kingdom. I manifest your glory and walk in the light of victory, prosperity and success today, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 2:12
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. ;

Philemon 1:6
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 26:31-56,Exodus 34-35
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 13:10-23,Genesis 39

He's on the winning team...but, seriously, is this news?

They'd blame GEJ for this...wait for them!

No Impossibilities - Saturday, February 7th .

Pastor Chris

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).

The story is told in Mark 5:25-34 of a woman who suffered hemorrhage for twelve years, until nobody could take care of her anymore. She had been a wealthy woman, until she got sick. All her efforts to seek medical help proved abortive. She had spent all her living on doctors and instead of getting better, her condition worsened. In her desperate search for a solution, after no one could help her, she heard about Jesus. And as characteristic of the ministry of the Master, her dilemma ended when she met Him.

It doesn't matter what you might be going through in your life; it's not about the trouble that comes to you; it's what you do when the trouble comes that matters. Never think that the problem you're facing is too big or insurmountable; don't accept that your condition is incurable. Nothing is impossible with God. Also, and very significantly, the Word says all things are possible to him that believes (Mark 9:23). The life of the Christian is one of limitless possibilities and endless victories.

When the world says, "This or that is impossible, or such-and-such ailment is incurable," that's the limit of their understanding. Your life shouldn't be dependent on the limitation of someone else's thinking. There's no sickness that's incurable. It's only incurable until someone discovers and creates the cure. Besides, we, the believing ones, have been given the ability and authority in Christ to heal all manner of sickness and disease: "...they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:18).

Maybe, you're in a predicament right now, or suffering from a health condition which Medicine has labelled incurable; don't despair! Perhaps you were told you'd never walk again; don't give up or become despondent! Christ in you is your hope of deliverance, healing, health and preservation. Even now, proclaim that every fibre of your being is subject to the impact and influence of the life of Christ in you! Blessed be God!

Confession...
I live in, and by, the Word of God and nothing is impossible with me! Christ the healer lives in me; He's my life and my righteousness. He has ushered me into a life of unlimited possibilities, victories, and dominion! I can do all things in His Name! Glory to God!

Further Study:
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; ;

Mark 9:23
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 26:1-30,Exodus 32-33
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 13:1-9, Genesis 38

Your Safety Is Guaranteed! - Friday, February 6th .

Pastor Chris

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (Psalm 23:4).

In Luke 21:25-26, Jesus said that in the last days, there'll be perplexity of nations, men's hearts failing them for fear: "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men’s hearts failing them for fear..." (Luke 21:25-26).

We're living in a day where there's so much fear. There's fear within and there's fear without; there's fear everywhere. Kids don't play outside like they used to. Many are no longer bold to take pleasure-walks without looking over their shoulders, in fear of being stalked by marauders, drive-by shooters, or becoming victims of a terror attack. Life has changed. Now, as a child of God, what should your response be, in spite of all these?

First, let's read the inspiring words of David again in our opening verse: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." The next verse is even more inspiring, "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies..." (Psalm 23:5). He prepares a table before you in the presence of your enemies, not in their absence. In other words, you don't have to care about the enemy and what he will, and can do; the adversary is not a factor! Glory to God!

It doesn't matter whether there's evil everywhere; you dwell in the secret place of the most High. Therefore, you're untouchable. No wonder He says, "A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee" (Psalm 91:7). What an assurance of safety, security, and peace for the one who's in Christ! Refuse to fear. The Lord is your salvation; that means no matter what happens, no matter the terror or evil concocted by the enemy, your safety is guaranteed because you're in Christ. Let this be your mindset.

Confession...
Christ is my life, and He's the environment in which I dwell; therefore, I'm forever safe, secure and protected to live triumphantly always! My life is the testimony of the grace and wisdom of God, who causes all things to work together for my good! I have victory in His Name! Halleluiah!

Further Study: Psalm 91:1-16 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 25:31-46, Exodus 31
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 12:39-50, Genesis 37

So?

Be Conscious Of His Love - Thursday, February 5th

Pastor Chris

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16).

Love is that endearing value of a person that gives you a sense of his or her importance to you. Therefore, that God loves you means you're special and valuable to Him. If this is true, then it must mean that your life has a meaning; you're not living for nothing. God didn't create you to be a failure but to be head over all things. Walk in the liberty and full assurance of His love, knowing that you're beyond condemnation (Romans 8:1).

The consciousness of God's love will change your life and give an extraordinary mentality. Consider a man like David, who had a unique perception of the love of God. His understanding of the Father's love made him think differently. In Psalm 23:1 for example, he said, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." This alone lets you know what David thought about God, for which reason he was such a success, and his life so victorious! He knew that he was valuable to God, and therefore concluded: "I will never lack anything in my life, because God loves me; He's my shepherd!" What a mentality.

Always take out time to meditate on the love of God. Think about His grace, kindness and the fact that if you were the only one on earth, the Lord Jesus would still have given His life for you. That's how valuable you are to God. Dare to believe this, and let it sink deep into your consciousness; it'll change your life forever, and give you a new confidence.

God loves you just the way you are. You didn't have to "work" or impress Him to earn His love, for you could never earn it by your own works, but by grace. He chose to love you. All you have to do is accept His love as simply as it has come to you, and be conscious of it at all times. Even now, lift your hands to Him and say, "Thank you Lord, for loving me so much!"

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for your love, and your grace, which you've so lavishly poured out on me! Your joy fills my heart, and my life is the expression of your praise and glory, as I gloriously experience your love, and manifest the same to my world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
1 John 4:7-10
7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. ;

1 John 4:16 AMP
And we know (understand, recognize, are conscious of, by observation and by experience) and believe (adhere to and put faith in and rely on) the love God cherishes for us. God is love, and he who dwells and continues in love dwells and continues in God, and God dwells and continues in him.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 25:1-30,Exodus 29-30
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 12:31-38,Genesis 36

Supernatural Enablement - Wednesday, February 4th .

Pastor Chris

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:.

Before Jesus' ascension, He said to His disciples, "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high" (Luke 24:49). Then, in our opening verse, He said to them, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you...." Why is this important? It's because there's no Christianity without the power of the Holy Spirit! What is power?

The word translated "power" in Acts 1:8 is the Greek, "dunamis", which means inherent power; the dynamic ability to effect changes. It also means wonder-working ability or miracle-working ability. It refers to the ability to do the impossible. If you're born again and have received the Holy Spirit, you've received the ability to do the impossible - a supernatural ability! It's the creative ability of God, for the Bible says He created all things by the power of the Holy Spirit. Now, that same Holy Spirit lives in you. Therefore, you have the divine enablement to accomplish any task, and change hopeless situations.

With the Holy Spirit, you can never be defeated or disadvantaged. If you want the glory of God in your life, if you want to walk in dominion over devils, sickness, disease, infirmities and death, then the Holy Spirit is all you need. His presence in your life makes you indomitable! Like Paul, be bold to say, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13).

Never say or think you're helpless or ordinary; not when the Holy Spirit lives in you! He's the power of God, and the power-giver. Walk with Him, and it'll be glory, victory, success, excellence and miracles for you all the way!

Prayer...
Blessed Father, I thank you for the privilege and blessing of having the Holy Spirit live in me, with His miracle-working ability working in me! I'm effective, efficient, and excellent in all that I do through the power of the Holy Spirit. I can do all things by His ability that works within me! Halleluiah!

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 2:4-5
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. ;

Ephesians 3:14-16
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 24:36-51,Exodus 28
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 12:22-30,Genesis 35

He's Coming Back Again . - Tuesday, February 3rd .

Pastor Chris

Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book (Revelations 22:7).

Some people wonder why we preach the Gospel the way we do all around the world with so much urgency, fervency, and passion. First, it's because the Master gave us a mandate to evangelize the world before He comes back. He said in Luke 13:19, "...occupy till I come"; that means keep working; keep preaching the Gospel and leading men and women into righteousness.

In Matthew 28:19-20, the Master instructed, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." He left us with a message; a message for the whole world about what He came to do in the world, so that when He comes back, many will be prepared for Him, and go with Him. Halleluiah!

That's why we're preaching. We're not just talking, or merely holding "religious" programmes. This isn't just to get people excited about Christianity; no! It's about Jesus Christ and His living message: that He came to die for us, and that God raised Him from the dead, and that He ascended into heaven, and He's alive today, and will come back one day, very soon.

How ready are you for the Master's soon return? You might ask, "When, and how soon is He coming back?" He's coming very soon; a lot sooner than many realize. All the things He told us will happen before He comes are happening exactly the same way He said they would. There aren't too many signs or events left to be fulfilled before the Master's soon return.

This is why we must keep preaching the Gospel, letting men and women all over the world know that the end is near, the Master is coming again. He was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin, unto salvation (Hebrews 9:28).

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for you for your grace upon the Church of Jesus Christ to effectively proclaim the Gospel and establish your righteousness in the hearts of men and women all around the world in these last days. Through the preaching and teaching of your Gospel of righteousness, the lost around us, and in the regions beyond, are snatched from destruction and damnation, into the glorious liberty of the sons of God, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
John 3:13
And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. ;

1 Corinthians 16:22
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. ;

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 24:1-35,Exodus 26-27
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 12:10-21,Genesis 34

Cool story!

#TeamBLW

The Diligent Bears Rule - Monday, February 2nd .

Pastor Chris

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute (Proverbs 12:24).

Proverbs 22:29 says, "Seesth thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men." Just as diligence brings you before kings and into honour, slothfulness, on the other hand, leads to poverty and self-imposed servitude. Proverbs 22:29 tells us that those who are slothful will stand before "mean men"; that phrase actually means "nobodies."

It's puzzling that some people could be described in the scriptures as "nobodies" or obscure and insignificant; people whose words and actions don't count! King Solomon called them vain men, meaning they're empty; their words and actions are worthless. What they say have no value or impact. Now, remember, the value of your personality reflects in your words. Therefore, if a man's words are vain, and without value, what does that tell you? He's obscure, or irrelevant.

The Lord Jesus said, "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment" (Matthew 12:36). Such people, even though they're of value, devalued themselves by not being diligent. They weren't made nobodies by God, the society, or by other people; they made themselves so.

Be diligent in all you do and pay attention to details. God says the diligent person will never be obscure or insignificant. I'm sure that's what you want in your life. You want to be able to change things, and bring glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. You want to be excellent, effective and sound in your job, and gloriously fulfil your destiny in Christ! Then be diligent. That's the key! Be a man or woman of dignity, integrity and honour.

Confession...
My words are consistent with my Christ-nature and therefore have value! Now and always, I speak the words of faith. Through my words, I create a victorious and prosperous life, and set myself in a place of dominion, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Matthew 12: 35-37 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. ;

Proverbs 10:4
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 23,Exodus 24-25
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 12:1-9,Genesis 33

Her shoes nko?

Set Among Kings - Sunday, February 1st .

Pastor Chris

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men (Proverbs 22:29).

Some Bible translations use the word “serve” for “stand” in the verse above, suggesting that the man who is diligent in his business would “serve”before kings; but that’s not the picture. The word translated “stand” above actually means “to set oneself in position or in place”; whereas the word “before” used in the same verse means “in presence of.” This therefore, means that by being diligent in whatever you do, you set yourself up for greatness; you set yourself in position or in place among kings.“Kings” here isn’t merely referring to someone with a crown on his head. It’s a reference to authority, rulership, or the place of dominion. Whether it’s in an industry, or even service in the house of God, being diligent brings you into a place of honour, influence, authority and greatness.

If you’re a Pastor, for example, be diligent in your work; be committed to the ministry of the Word and prayer. Perform your pastoral duties faithfully and with diligence. Consider the words of Samuel to the people of Israel as he challenged them to serve God under their new king, Saul. Samuel maintained his role as
priest and intercessor saying, “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way” (1 Samuel 12:23). How inspiring!

You have to pray for the people who are under you. It’s a responsibility. If Samuel considered it a sin against God not to pray for the Israelites, it’ll also be a sin against God for you not to pray for those whom God has placed under your care as a Pastor or leader in His vineyard. So, whatever you do, be diligent, and it’ll set you apart for honour.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for your grace in my life, and the ability to show care, and be diligent in all my duties and responsibilities. I’m full of wisdom, and continually receive thoughts and ideas from the Spirit that put me over, and give me the advantage always. I’m made for life, and set up for honour, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Daniel 6:3;
Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.

Proverbs 12:24:
Diligent hands will rule,but laziness ends in forced labor.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 22:15-46 Exodus 22-23
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 11:21-30 Genesis 32

gradeA:
Gombs my man, I hail you. Hope your pulling
through just fine.

Did you remain in abj?

Nope, I moved down south south. Pm me joor

jingh:
you are so stupid
if dat the right thing to write after reading this ?
hediot

I agree o!

Have you gotten your PVC? All these shidrens sef!

That your friend that sells data, how can I reach him sef?

Moronic

I mean...like he's having seizures.

Heard he's about to break new records ie beating the guy in pic below!

I feel so sorry for him by May 30th. EFCC gonna be all over him like white on rice

Dear Lord!

Is that not an APC state? Rochas shey?Strange deaths in APC states lately.
RIP to the fellow...in other news,

GEJ till armageddon .

Pa Buhari nko?

They should re-enlist him into the army, court marshal him, strip him of all honors, arrest him, persecute him and jail him. Henceforth, he should be referred to Alhaji Buhari till further notice. See his math answer sheet below as of 1961. I was told he ought to have grade G10, but they just gave him F9. He was owing Cambridge marks sef.

Sometimes eh, the way we do things in this country really tires me. It's nice they caught that guy, but what happens to the biggest?

GEJ till 2019
Up Arsenal

Trees Of Righteousness! - Saturday, January 31st .

Pastor Chris

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified (Isaiah 61:3).

The Lord Jesus was in the Synagogue on a certain day and was called up to read the Scriptures. He opened to the book of Isaiah, read the scripture above, and concluded by saying to the people: “…This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears” (Luke 4:21).

Today, that same scripture is fulfilled in us, the new creation in Christ Jesus. The Lord has produced in each one of us, trees of righteousness. We’re the planting of the Lord; He planted us in His garden and has made us co-workers with Him. 1 Corinthians 3:9 tells us, “…we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” Meaning as Christians, we’re God’s field; we’re His garden, and in that field, there are trees and there are grasses. Zechariah 10:1 says, “Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.” Notice, the rain is to be poured on every one grass, but we’re trees. We’re in God’s farm yard as fellow labourers with God, as trees of righteousness, producing other trees of righteousness.

So, when I, as a tree of righteousness, produce other trees of righteousness and we be come trees of righteousness, we’re a fruitful field. And by the Holy Spirit, as we all continue to multiply, we become a forest. The Lord Jesus, when He read from Isaiah 61, said that scripture was fulfilled in His day. Now, Jesus Christ is gone to heaven and we’re walking in His shoes, in His steps. We’re the ones the Spirit of God is upon today, and like Jesus spoke back then, we too can say today, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.”

That’s our message to the world. He sent us with the Holy Spirit to go and preach His message and bring people out of bondage and out of darkness; to bind up the brokenhearted. That’s what we do as trees of righteousness. We bear fruits of righteousness.

Confession...
I’m a tree of righteousness, planted by the Lord. No matter how strong the contrary winds blow, my life is unshakable, because I’m firmly rooted in Christ. I’ll never be discouraged or disadvantaged because I’m the planting of the Lord.

Further Study:
Philippians 1:9-11
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. ;

1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 21:33-22:1-14,Exodus 20-21
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 11:11-20,Genesis 31

Success Is Not Accidental - Friday, January 30th .

Pastor Chris

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success (Joshua 1:8 ).

To be a success in any field of human endeavour, whether in business, politics or in some kind of commerce, is not by accident. It must be prepared for; the future belongs to those who prepare for it. The one who fails to plan has most certainly planned to fail. That means nothing just happens. You make things happen.

Many good things can happen for you along the path of life without you necessarily preparing for them. But that’s just like ripe oranges falling off the tree; the best ones don’t fall like that all the time; you’ve got to pluck them off the tree. For example, you didn’t wait for salvation to “fall” on you. Though the Bible tells us the Lord Jesus consummated the work of salvation on the Cross and made it available to everyone, some people will still go to hell because they didn’t accept it. That’s not God’s fault; it was a choice they made not to accept it.

As a child of God, you’re the offspring of success, because your heavenly Father is a success. Jesus Christ is a success; you therefore, can’t be anything less. Success is your birthright. However, just because you’ve got the genes of success in you doesn’t mean you’re going to live up to your calling. You’ve got to do something about it. You’ve got to organize yourself for it. Plan for it and work towards it.

Success and failure are neither accidental nor mysterious. If you consistently practise the principles of success according to God’s Word, as recorded in our opening verse, you’re guaranteed to experience good success in every area of your life. On the other hand, the one who lives without vision, purpose and a sense of direction, will certainly experience failure in life. For many years, I’ve exceeded my goals, and the reason is simple: I chose to win and applied the principles of success. Success isn’t accidental, and it’s not enough to hope for it; you make it happen and it’ll be so.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for guiding me in the path of life and leading me in the way of supernatural success and permanent prosperity. I make my way prosperous and consistently experience good success as I meditate on the Word and speak it forth with boldness, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Further Study:
Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 21:1-32,Exodus 18-19
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 11:1-10,Genesis 30

Pride? What was the reason for the pride?
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You’re Above All Things! - Thursday, January 29th .

Pastor Chris

And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church (Ephesians 1:22).

1 Corinthians 15:25, talking about the Lord Jesus, says, “For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.” This isn’t about Jesus reigning in heaven; rather, it’s about Him reigning in the earth. Legally, God has put all things under the feet of Jesus (Ephesians 1:22). Isaiah 9:6 says, “…and the government shall be upon his shoulder….” This is so powerful, because it introduces our connection to it. If He had said, “and the government shall be upon His head,” that would have meant the Lord Jesus, because He’s the head, and we’re His body.

Therefore, the government being upon His shoulders means His reign, His rulership and authority, is upon the Church; its borne by us. Halleluiah! This means even if you were the least in the Church—the last little toe of the foot—you’re still above all things, because all things have been placed under the feet of Jesus. This is a settled fact in heaven. God already said so, and nothing can change it. The Lord Jesus, through the Church, must reign over all things.

What this means is that in these last days, you’re expected to arise, take up the arms of faith, and be strengthened in the things of God. Speak the Word with boldness and see it come to pass. The world and the fullness thereof has been given to you. Therefore, be bold to possess the earth, because the rulership is in your hands. Exercise dominion and take charge of your life; command every contrary storm to be calm in the Name of Jesus! Refuse to be sick, poor, or defeated. Rule over circumstances.

Confession...
I’m what God says I am. Christ in me is my victory and glory in this life! I’m a member of His body, of His flesh and of His bones, ruling, reigning, and prevailing with Christ over the world and circumstances! Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world.

Further Study:
Ephesians 2:6
And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: ;

Psalm 110:2
The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 20:17-34,Exodus 16-17
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 10:34-42,Genesis 29

Sunnybobo3:
The video is still on YouTube, here's the link; The Real Buhari - The Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlB6UY6ObSg

Thanks alot sir

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I was curious about what the hype of a purported video about Buhari, that I went on YouTube to watch, I was awed to say the least. But I stopped around 22 minutes and tried downloading it. It was 151mb only for the 55min video, I didn't download it because my modem last night had only 84mb left.

This morning, I tried continuing on my tab, only to find out that the video has been removed!

Question is why? Any reasons? Please did any Nairalander download it? If any did, please put up a Dropbox link for me.

God bless Nigeria.

benjibabs:
Do we have an example in the bible we can reference?

I thought you just quoted one?

A quick quiz bro, what do you think led to Satan's rebellion?

Yup! We can send our angels on errand! God send us both (angels and man). He's the Boss