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Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 4:00pm On Mar 23, 2016
LambanoPeace:
Thank you gombs! What I learnt are;

Pastor Anita never accused him of adultery

Pastor Chris didn't divorce his wife

And pastor Chris didn't have any property in his name. (that's some humility). Though someone on here asked how come Anita didn't know this, I think she didn't know these because it wasn't material at the time she was with him, and if he did have, a law firm like her lawyers would have dug it all out.

So, two things.. He'd have lied if he said he didn't have any property to his name, if he actually did, and since the lawyers couldn't find any, I believe the OP.

Also, since she didn't accuse him of adultery, that clears me even further. She left him, he didn't push for a divorce, so in other words, he is not to be blamed.

Was she abused? Well, depending on the context.... it may never be physical abuse, nor even emotional, and even of it's emotional, it could be simply that Pastor Chris ignored her demands and she was pained by it for so long a period up until now. Let's not assume he abused her just because she said so, like gombs said... He's told the whole world he didn't do it, she said she was abused... let God be the judge. Me thinks we should leave this matter be, they've separated already. Life and ministry goes on.

Cheers
thank you!

Been a while, how's SA? cool
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 12:00pm On Mar 23, 2016
Candour:
You are free to make claims my friend. Olumba olumba also claims to be a church of God, do you think I should be scared of calling them a cult? angry

What's the difference between you who mindlessly defends oyaks and militants who mindlessly defend their murderous rampage?
Fine... I now have a confirmation that you equated the church to a Islamic group... Just because I didn't subscribe to your line of reasoning concerning Pastor Chris.

Thanks for the time. cheesy
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 10:02am On Mar 23, 2016
Candour:
Which means you now admit you painted Anita a liar? Especially when you absolve pastor Chris of any wrong doing? wink

As for CEC growing, they're in the same group with militant Islam my friend......THEY'RE BOTH GROWING and the murderers also appeal to familiarity with God to explain it wink
you just equated the church of God to a militant group... has it gotten this bad with you? undecided
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 8:39am On Mar 23, 2016
Candour:
grin grin

You're clutching at straws my friend.

Anita claims she was abused in her marriage. She regrets tolerating abuse for so long in her marriage. Do you need me to tell you who she was married to? So you can know who the abuser she refers to is? If you say oyaks didn't abuse her contrary to what she said, isn't that painting her a liar?
See now, you believed Anita's claims, and you agreed she was abused...

... But Pastor Chris came out, on a certain communion service and told the whole World, before God's Holy Communion and God's people, and said ALL those were not true.

I believed Pastor Chris' Testimony, and you still have a problem with my choice? You believed what you want to, I did... For my reasons, that if pastor Chris were to have lied to the whole world, and God's people, before the bread and wine... And yet God's kept him, for long as till Night Of Bliss South Africa and Ghana, and yet,Did mighty works through him, if he lied and God still kept the church in one piece... Then God must have been biased.

What's your reason for believing Rev Anita? Why do you have a problem with my choice of belief? You can believe whatever you will, but.. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome already told the world it's not true, believe him or not is your prerogative.
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 8:09am On Mar 23, 2016
Joagbaje:
As much as I don't want to enter this matter I don't think Gombs tried to paint anybody bad in his post. He laid the blame on family members and lawyer who tried to put fire by being wrong influence .
It's weird how they both didn't see this in the OP, neither did they see the NO adultery part... They somehow saw "abuse" and some other things I wonder how they arrived there.

I'm frankly surprised someone here hasn't called masturbattion and curled hair, but I wasn't disappointed... They brought in WoF...

I'm glad the OP has laid to rest some issues sorely misconstrued... It's just about 5 or 7 folks of the whole 2000+ views that has issues with it.. Majorly because I didn't write what they wanted to see, which is- Chris Oyakhilome is guilt of adultery, abuse and deception.

grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 8:01am On Mar 23, 2016
vooks:
Negro,
You are carrying a heavy burden; proving Anita was ignorant of Oyaks wealth and that she was NEVER abused.

Candour, pray for this junior to receive some sense
Your opinion is duly noted.

Thanks
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:41am On Mar 23, 2016
Candour:
See what Anita said in her own words

“My story is not one of a bed of roses, far from it but I had a choice to either beat myself over the regret of tolerating abuse for so long or put a stop to the abuse and recreate my life for the best.

http://dailypost.ng/2015/08/18/i-tolerated-abuse-for-so-long-anita-oyakhilome-breaks-silence-on-divorce/

Was she lying or not with what she said above?

After you answer, come back so I can tell if you painted her a liar or not then possibly apologise to you.
It's clear that you CANNOT show where I called/painted her a liar, as you conspicuously lied few minutes ago..neither can you show where I insulted her directly or indirectly... Or threads I opened in the past to extol her virtues as a pastor, spiritual mother etc.


I humbly acknowledge your new hobby.
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:22am On Mar 23, 2016
Candour:
If it happened to mere mortals like you and I, its because we lack the faith or we're simply not Christians. Now that it happened to the ultimate 'god of man' in Nigeria, Jo suddenly remembers there's something called "Will of God".

I remember all the arguments we've had on issues like this since 2012. I remember the WOF thread and similar threads where I and others tried to make them see that their doctrines place them in a bubble easily deflated by reality but they said all sorts in defence.

I never bothered myself with this drama since it broke in 2014 because I saw it as simply another case of man and wife problems and his horde of loyal folks will fight dirty to defend him. However, Gombs in trying to defend his master had no qualms about putting down Anita forgetting that he or others have opened [size=18]threads in the past [/size] to extol her virtues as a pastor, spiritual mother, celebrate her birthday etc. He even went as far as painting her as a liar for alleging she was abused then playing dumb when paxonel asked him to explain.

Is this the first time Jo flips and flops? My brother, it must be an attribute of their 'godhood' o otherwise why hasn't he paid good 'ol sirJohn his 500k?
I know you're alot of other things, but a liar? That's an update I'd have to admit now.

Can you show me where I painted her as a liar "for alleging she was abused" or where else have I ever insulted her directly or indirectly?

If you can't... You've just proved to the world your new hobby is frivolous lying.
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 7:14am On Mar 23, 2016
A Glorious Destiny - Wednesday, March 23

Pastor Chris

Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:4-6 NKJV).

Our opening scripture reveals something profound about our destiny in God. Read the fifth and sixth verses again, this time, from the Amplified translation: “For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will [because it pleased Him and was His kind intent]-- [So that we might be] to the praise and the commendation of His glorious grace (favor and mercy), which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.”

It’s our destiny to live to the praise of God’s grace; He chose and destined us for the glorious and transcendent life. So, as a Christian, you’re not living for nothing; your life isn’t empty.

1 Peter 2:9 says, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” This is your calling; this
is your destiny in Christ! It has to become real to you.

Why are you alive? What’s your reason for being? Why were you born? Why did you ever come? It’s to fulfil God’s destiny for your life! And part of that destiny is that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues, perfections, excellence, and wisdom of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light. The Bible says He’s doing this “According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

You have a glorious destiny in God; a destiny of greatness. It’s however important that you follow God’s Word and live by the principles of the Kingdom.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me a purpose and destiny in life, a destiny of greatness! I live the glorious and transcendent life, fulfilling that purpose, in my expression of your virtues, perfections, excellence, and wisdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study :

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: 12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 4:17 AMP
And say to Archippus, See that you discharge carefully [the duties of] the ministry and fulfill the stewardship which you have received in the Lord.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:Luke 5:1-16, Deuteronomy 25-27

2 Year Bible Reading Plan :Romans 2:12-20, Psalm 91
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:56pm On Mar 22, 2016
daretodiffer:
You don't have a life

You can never have one

No offence, I am just being sincere wink
no offence taken wink
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:23pm On Mar 22, 2016
has anyone heard from my good friend Bidam? undecided cry cry cry sad
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 3:18pm On Mar 22, 2016
Candour:
Gombs is an insider obviously. He confirmed it himself otherwise how did he know that oyaks had nothing to his name and Anita, the wife and associate pastor of 22 years didn't?!!!
Jokes aside...a neonate can figure this out, but i see your futile efforts to discredit the OP...

a quick brainwork...If he had, don't you think Rev Anita's lawyers would have found out? undecided undecided Maybe you should read about that law firm.

thanks
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 1:30pm On Mar 22, 2016
vooks:
How do you know there was no adultery?
Refer to the OP!
Thanks
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 1:29pm On Mar 22, 2016
paxonel:
Exactly!
That's my premise. grin
And you know the premise is very possible
Are you quoting that premise out of experience? If you're a Nigerian, Did your dad, uncle, granddad and all males in your line abuse their wives?

Where I come from, in my family line, it's alien.

Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 1:20pm On Mar 22, 2016
Candour:
grin grin

My friend Gombs.....desperately applying the dumb stance to avoid being a little bit honest huh? wink

Paxonel's question is How do you know pastor Anita wasn't abused?

Were you living with them as an adopted son? Or maiguard?
How did/do you know Rev Anita was abused? Were you living with them as a driver? Or gardener?

I noticed y'all skipped the "adultery" part and clinged to the abuse part... Awesome!
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 10:04am On Mar 22, 2016
paxonel:
I was asking
how are you sure pastor Anita was not abused in any form by pastor Chris?
you know Nigeria men are fun of abusing their wives in secret at home.
it is a normal characteristics of Nigerian men
Wait a minute, so, your premise for saying Rev Anita was abused by Pastor Chris is this line

"you know Nigeria men are fun of abusing their wives in secret at home.
it is a normal characteristics of Nigerian men
"
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:30am On Mar 22, 2016
craziebone:
Believer's Love World Inc is not a pentecostal church?
Be ni

What it is, then?
A Catholic Church... Not roman Catholic. There's a huge difference.
What's a pentecostal church?
You tell me.

Your decision not to join the PFN stems from 1. The betrayal from CAN and the. And 2. The law of the land that allows you to associate freely with anyone and not to associate with anyone at all.
Wrong!

It's simply because on the day the Holy Spirit came on the apostles, it was on the day of pentecost... They were not the ones celebrating pentecost... The Jews were!

That's why I asked you to tell me what a pentecostal church is.

I saw you wrote betrayal? Really? How did he betray PFN? Who took Chris Oyakhilome and Christ Embassy to the Nigerian Government, for the banning of Atmosphere of Miracles?

Let's not derail this thread... If you want to discuss this further, open a thread and invite me.

Emmm... I did not quote the latter part of your story, as Joagbaje, because it was much sillier than the former... No need addressing it.

@adedoks, no offence taken! cheesy
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 7:20am On Mar 22, 2016
You're the Father's Priority - Tuesday, March 22

Pastor Chris

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you (1 Peter 5:7).

As Christians, our connection to our heavenly Father is absolute; it’s not something that changes. We’re connected to Him by spiritual birth. So, whatever is important to you is important to Him. He cares about you affectionately; you’re the Father’s priority.

Think about this: an earthly parent can go to any length to ensure his children have a good life. He ensures his children are protected, and that their feeding, shelter, clothing, are all well taken care of. Some even go as far as taking care of their children’s friends. They just love and care for another child, simply because that other child is friends with their own child. Now, if earthly parents can care that much for their children, what do you think of your heavenly Father?

God loves you more than you love yourself. He loves you as much as He loves Jesus. He’s more ambitious about your success than you are for yourself. This should make you rejoice, and take worry away from your life permanently. God knows how much you want to be happy; He knows every good thing you want for yourself, and He has granted you all things that pertain to life and godliness in Christ Jesus.

He said, “My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways” (Proverbs 23:26 NIV). Trust Him and serve Him with your life. He knows what to do with you. He knows everything you desire better than you do. Therefore, give Him your cares, and refuse to be saddled again with those cares.

“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee” (Isaiah 49:15). This is God talking to you. When everything seems to be going contrary to what the Word says concerning you, God says, “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go...” (Genesis 28:15 NIV). His Word concerning you won’t fall to the ground.

Prayer...
Dear heavenly Father, I’m so grateful for your unconditional and everlasting love. How comforting to know that I’m always on your mind! Thank you for making me a peculiar treasure unto you; I’m your pearl of inestimable value. For these and more, I worship you, and will forever be grateful, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study :
Isaiah 43:4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

James 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan :
Luke 4:14-44, Deuteronomy 22-24

2 Year Bible Reading Plan :
Romans 2:1-11, Psalm 90
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:48pm On Mar 21, 2016
paxonel:
you are not answering my question?
What was your question?
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:47pm On Mar 21, 2016
Joagbaje:
Not just a rumor but a very childish one. Do people cream hair on the floor ? You heard such nonsense and believe? And father will travel all the way from Benin to LAGOS without the son knowing ? Even till he enter the room , with all the security men and they couldn't say dad is around . Until he CAUGHT THEM! . Silly story
Isn't it amazing what people choose to believe?... Goes to prove the saying "when a man chooses to hand a dog, any rope would do"...

This is too hilarious. grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:46pm On Mar 21, 2016
dollarlander:
[b]
Remember, before the death of elder oyakhilome. He caught pastor chris in the white house, with a lady rubbing cream in his head, the jerry curl, his father wasn't happy with the state he met them especially pastor chris wearing boxers lying on the floor the lady on top rubbing cream.

Elder oyakhilome then ordered pastor Anita to come back home from UK and when she arrived pastor chris moved to the church.

Is that rumour also?
Nollywood??this is soo fit for Nollywood... grin grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 2:22pm On Mar 21, 2016
craziebone:
here it is @Gombs
Oh! OK... I don't believe in an eye for an eye... I never criticised other churches for their doctrines, I may question the doctrines... But I never mock them.


My perspective of things doesn't represent the whole, and vice versa... Besides, my church isn't a pentecostal church... That's why we don't belong to the PFN.
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:33am On Mar 21, 2016
Words Are Spiritual Elements - Monday, March 21

Pastor Chris

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire... (James 3:5-6).

There’s something inside your mouth that’s so powerful; it’s your tongue. It’s given to you by God to form words; words with which to control, create or recreate the circumstances of your life. James 3:6 says the tongue is a fire; the power for any change that you desire is in your tongue. Jesus said you shall have what you say (Mark 11:23).

If you speak confusing words, the result is that your life will be confusing, because you’re giving confusing signals. Words are spiritual elements. They don’t die.

That’s why 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). One day, all your words will be shown to you by God, as to what they built, what they created, the image of your life and the circumstances of your life created by your words.

The most important thing in your life is your words. Your words will decide the quality of your life on earth. Your words will decide your relationship with God, your relationship with human beings, and where you go eternally: heaven or hell. No one else can determine the quality of your life. It’s all going to come from your words.

For instance, when some people are excited, they’d say, “If you continue this way, you’ll kill me!” Or some others who say, “This troublesome child will kill me some day!” Or, “Look at poor me.” Unfortunately, such people don’t realize the power and importance of their words. Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21).

You may say, “But they were only joking.” It makes no difference. Read again, what Jesus said in Matthew 12:36. Moreover, in Mark 11:23, He didn’t say, “You shall have what you say, when you mean them”; rather, He said, “You shall have what you say.”

Train yourself to speak rightly. Proverbs 15:4 says, “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life....” Your tongue is your own tree of life; use it to chart your course for success and prosperity, and create your victorious path in life.

Confession...
My life is for the glory of God, shaped in the direction of God’s perfect will! I reign and rule over circumstances as I chart my course in success and prosperity, and create my victorious path, with my wholesome tongue.

Further Study:
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promisedwink

Proverbs 15:4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:Luke 4:1-13, Deuteronomy 18-21

2 Year Bible Reading Plan:Romans 1:24-32, Psalm 89
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 5:59pm On Mar 20, 2016
craziebone:
@Gombs, i mentioned you in my earlier post and you just ignored me. Is that gentlemanly of you? You should have atleast said something.
Oh... I missed it then! Mind bringing it forward?
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:28am On Mar 20, 2016
Wisdom For The Vision - Sunday, March 20

Pastor Chris

Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee (Proverbs 4:5-6).

True wisdom is of the Spirit; it comes from the Lord. Until divine wisdom is given, man walks in darkness. Wisdom gives insight. It gives foresight. It gives understanding. Wisdom guides and leads. And as you continually give yourself to the Word and the ministry of the Spirit, you function in greater wisdom. The Lord opens your mind, and your spirit will have such cogitations beyond this earthly realm.

The wisdom of God gives you extraordinary amplitude of comprehension. It opens the world to you; and you're amazed at what you see. Visions are things God entrusts to us. They're investments of the Holy Spirit in our spirits. Sometimes, people mismanage visions and find themselves in the wrong path. But the beautiful thing is, God gives you wisdom to manage that which He shows you, and helps you fulfil His purpose for your life. Man's wisdom can't help you fulfil God's vision; only divine wisdom can.

Sometimes, you might listen to an older person talk about certain things, and you're enthralled, thinking he's got wisdom. But he may merely be talking from experience. That's neither insight nor foresight; it's hindsight. He's looking back, and telling you things based on his experiences and reflections of the past. That's not the wisdom you need to fulfil God's dream for you.

Real wisdom is from God; it doesn't come from man, and that wisdom is a force; it's a propelling power that always locates you in God's perfect will. So, for that vision that God has put in your heart, His wisdom is available to you in His Word, and through the Holy Spirit.

Prayer...
Dear Lord, your wisdom is available to guide and lead me in the right paths to fulfil the dream and visions that you're given me. I have wisdom for ministry, for my job, my business, finances, health, and family! I function today, and always, in divine wisdom, manifesting the glory and virtues of divinity deposited with my spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 4:5-7
Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 3:1-38,Deuteronomy 16-17

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Romans 1:13-23,Psalm 87-88
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op):
... Has anyone noticed how them folks never saw the part where she NEVER accused him of adultery!?
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op):
Thank you Oh my father, for giving me your son, and leaving your spirit till your work on earth is done.

Amen
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op):
God's gracious, merciful and kind.
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op):
paulGrundy:
@Gombs, I understand what you are trying to do, but I suggest that if you want to do a writeup like this next time, be sure to back it up with an 'evidence'- soveniors, snapshots, e.t.c. So that you can pass your points across effectively.

For example snapshots of the documents showing that pastor Anita tried to remove pastor chris as a board of trustees in CEC UK is very powerful, and would easily sway the opinion of critics.
https://www.naij.com/300906-battle-power-christ-embassy-chris-oyakhilome-removed-trustee-uk-branch.html
Christianity Etc › Re: Chris And Anita Oyakhilome: The Truth You Never Knew by Gombs(op): 7:40am On Mar 19, 2016
Eastbay:
Oga,
Check your tenses, shikena.
You should be ashamed of yourself. Instead of accepting correction, you are trying in vain to be witty. You write like a retard yet you want to put forth a convincing argument.

This is the problem I have with insolent, myopic, so-called born agains like you. Always in a rush to sound or look intelligent without covering their bases.
Are you happier now?... I hope you are.
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 7:25am On Mar 19, 2016
A Spiritual Connection - Saturday, March 19 .

Pastor Chris

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting (1 Timothy 2:8 )

Some people don't understand the reason we lift our hands in prayer and worship. It's one of those things we're admonished in the Scriptures to do, and it's so important. Paul said, "I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." This has nothing to do with you feel; it's a spiritual instruction, with immense spiritual benefits.

When you lift your hands to the Lord, you may have observed that sometimes, they seem to tremble somehow. They weren't shaking that way before you starting praying and lifted them to the Lord. But the moment you raised them, the anointing came on them, and they started shaking; it's a signal of the touch of the Spirit at that moment. And if you recognize it and accept what the Spirit of God is doing, and how He's getting your attention, a lot more could happen.

But not many understand these things. They have to be taught. Spiritual things can be taught, just as natural things of life can be taught. And once you learn them and respond accordingly, you'll be amazed at how your life just keeps moving forward and upward.

There's something deeply spiritual and pleasing to the Lord about lifting your hands to Him in worship and prayer. Though your hands are physical, there's a connection between them and your spirit, when you lift them up to the Lord. It's spiritual connection between the outward nature and the inward nature. It's not a mere routine. You're using them to guide yourself and your spirit towards God.

In Psalm 141:2, David said, "Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice." The lifting up of your hands to the Lord is far more pleasing to Him than offering physical sacrifices. If the Lord delights so much in seeing you lift your holy hands to Him, then it means it's something you should take very seriously. You ought to do it because the Word says so! It's a training you must imbibe, for it's a spiritual act of reverence.

Confession...
Blessed Lord, I lift my hands to you in holiness, in praise and adoration, declaring that you alone are God; your glory fills the earth! Thank you for your beauty, and righteousness revealed in me; my heart is filled with praise, and my hands lifted high, in honour of your majesty, and greatness.

Further Study:

Psalm 134:2
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.

1 Kings 8:54
And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the Lord, he arose from before the altar of the Lord, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 2:21-52, Deuteronomy 13-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Romans 1:1-12, Psalm 85-86
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He Leads Us In Love - Friday, March 18

Pastor Chris

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another (John 13:35).

Walking in love is a primary way to tell that a Christian is being led by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit only leads us in love. He'll never lead you in such a way as to hate anyone, be proud, arrogant or express unrestrained anger.

In walking with the Lord, one of the things He seeks to accomplish in your life is to have His love fully expressed through you, such that you're patient, meek, kind and not easily provoked. James 1:19 (GNB) says, "...Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry."

People with uncontrolled temper do foolish things, which is why the Bible says, "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools" (Ecclesiastes 7:9).

Decide that there'll never be anybody anywhere that you'll begrudge, dislike, or be bitter against. It doesn't matter the extent of hatred you experience from others, you're only permitted to love them. That's the life of a true Christian.

Always, the Holy Spirit inspires us to love, because you never lose when you walk in love. Your actions and inactions, must pass the love-test. The Bible tells us that it's better for you to suffer the pain; you should rather put up with injustice and be cheated than avenge the evil done to you (1 Corinthians 6:7).

Consider Jesus: as they nailed Him to the cross and cursed Him, He looked up to heaven and said, "...Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do..." (Luke 23:34). That's love!

Let love be your guide. Walk in love, as Christ also has loved you, and given Himself for you as an offering and a sacrifice to God (Ephesians 5:2). Yield yourself to the Holy Spirit, to lead you in love.

Romans 8:14 says, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." It should be your utmost desire to experience the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit at all times; it'll make your life excellent and full of glory. And walking in love makes this easy. Blessed be God!

Confession...
I'm born to love; therefore, I express the love and compassion of Christ through my words and actions. Thank you, righteous Father, for the rich deposit of your love in my heart. Everyone I come in contact with will experience your unconditional love through me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 AMP
If I [can] speak in the tongues of men and [even] of angels, but have not love (that reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion such as is inspired by God’s love for and in us), I am only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
2 And if I have prophetic powers (the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), and understand all the secret truths and mysteries and possess all knowledge, and if I have [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but have not love (God’s love in me) I am nothing (a useless nobody).
3 Even if I dole out all that I have [to the poor in providing] food, and if I surrender my body to be burned or in order that I may glory, but have not love (God’s love in me), I gain nothing.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 2:1-20, Deuteronomy 11-12

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 28:21-31, Psalm 83-84

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