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Christianity EtcRe: Jesus Loves You by grace5(op): 10:19am On Feb 04, 2010
I Love You

I created you all for a reason and I embrace you as My child. Stand
strong in what I have given you, for I chose you from eternity. My
hand is overcoming your enemies. Let Me work, and you will see wonders,
for My hand is on you, and I am looking after you.

I love you, My child, and you have been bought by the blood of the
Lamb. You don't realize how precious you are to Me. I am your Loving
Father, and I wish to guide you all though Life. Just take My hand.
The adventure is about to begin,
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:15am On Feb 04, 2010
[b]
Why On Earth

My child, the world and its desires are passing away for those who do
My will. Therefore why on earth are you spending all your time and
energy think about that which is of the world? Instead My beloved come
to your senses, and no longer feed on the stuff which causes you to
sink deeper into the mire of which I have already lifted you out of,
so that your feet may be planted upon solid ground.

Beloved, throughout this past season, your vision has been shrouded
over by a thick dense fog; preventing you from seeing past yourself
and your closest surroundings. But child in your hand is the double-
edged sword of the Spirit, of which you are able to cut through this
black cloud. For all authority has been to you; to either speak life
or death by the power of the spoken word, despite the absence of sight.

After all, it is by faith you are justified by faith as you hear and
believe My word. Therefore arm yourself with such knowledge, and begin
to blow away the darkness by My Spirit. For My words are Spirit and
life, and as you open your mouth to make such declarations, My Spirit
will dispel the darkness so that you may begin to see the substance
of that which you hope for.

My child it is not My desire that you go hungry; nearly starving to
death, when it is My will to not only fill and satisfy you with every
good thing. But also that you would actually grow fat with the anointing,
in order that you may break the heavy yokes from those (including
yourself) whom are burdened.

Therefore return to Me with all of your heart, for because I am
compassionate I will run towards and embrace you. For all I have is
yours, and it is My good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Come follow
Me My beloved, for I have prepared a feast at My banqueting table and I
wish for you to dine with Me.[/b]
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 8:56am On Feb 03, 2010
Much has been said over the past few years about the "Joseph Company" that the Lord has hidden for these last days. I believe that just as the Lord brought the children of Israel out of their wilderness of testing after 40 years, and just as He has brought the church out of our wilderness, so is the Lord releasing His Joseph Company from their confinement.

Psa.105:17-21 - "He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They afflicted his feet with fetters. He himself was laid in irons; until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tested him. The king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples, and set him free. He made him lord of his house, and ruler over all his possessions."

I heard the Lord say "storehouse", and I knew that He was speaking about His "Josephs". These are the believers who have been filled with the Word for many years in preparation for feeding His people during the times of famine - both natural and spiritual famine.

Amos 8:11,12 - "Behold, days are coming, when I will send a famine on the land. Not a famine for bread, but rather for hearing the words of the Lord. And people will stagger from sea to sea, they will go to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, "

We'll recognize the "Josephs", because these are the ones who are already "feeding His sheep" (John 21:15-17). They may be teachers, pastors, evangelists, etc., but they have developed a lifestyle of sharing the word and of living, "not by bread alone, but by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord." (Deut.8:3) They have been tested by the Word over many years, and they have been found worthy. The light of God's Glory can been seen on them as it draws people to them. Just as the rest of the known world came to Joseph during the famine, giving him (Pharaoh) all their money, livestock, and land (Gen.47), I believe that we will soon see the fulfillment of Isaiah 60:

Isa.60:3;5 - "And nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising,  Then you will see and be radiant, and your heart will thrill and rejoice; because the abundance of the sea will be turned to you, the wealth of the nations will come to you."


Nugget of Gold: Could this be the beginning of the great transfer of wealth that has been prophesied? I believe that the Joseph Company will be used by God to provide both spiritual and natural sustenance in the days ahead.
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 11:01pm On Feb 02, 2010
Listen to My Voice
Tina Porter


[td][size=14pt]
Do not be deceived, I will not be mocked, I will not be mocked, says the Lord, I am with you, to cover you, to bring you out,
to strengthen and establish you.

Hear Me now, I am about to release an anointing, one that will bring healing and hope to all who serve Me.
It is My desire to cause My people to make wealth, great wealth.
I long to fill the treasuries of those who love Me, and do My will.
Your hope has not been in vain, says the Lord, I have spoken, it is done.
Listen to Me, My voice, I will teach you what you are to say, where you are to go, what you are to do.
Sell this, buy that, can I not do it? I am able. Yes I am able, says the Lord.
Let the weak say, "I am strong," let the poor say, "I am rich". watch your words ,declares the lord, watch them very carefully,
out of the fruit of your lips, says the Lord,
I will do it. I will do it.[/size][/td]
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 1:02pm On Feb 02, 2010
Henrygirl:
@OLAADEGBU

Welcome back brother! Thank you for posting the video!  smiley

A Christian sister and I were having a discussion about how a woman is supposed to love her husband. I admit, living in the U.S., women's rights have greatly marred the biblical concept of a woman's attitude and role in marriage. The discussion was centered around Ephesians 5:33 "Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband" and Ephesians 5:22  "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord." The  dilemma arose when the subject became how much is too much for a woman to love her husband? How far does she demonstrate this love? American women deplore this verse of scripture because most don't like the concept of giving a man any iota of control over her. The bible teaches that Sarah called her husband "lord". Christian women understand and most accept this command. I believe wives should give their all to their husbands, placing his needs and happiness before anyone else. Husbands should do the same.

Can a husband or wife love their mate too much? How much is too much? Will you please explain the biblical principles around this this topic? Thank you!
Good topic,How much does JESUS loves the church,How much does He loves you,as a believer_Jesus been GOD,loves his FATHER so much that HE took it upon himself to rescue the father creation.
from devil
He could have refuse.
He could have refuse to die.
why should I die for bunch of devil worshippers.
But HE loves the world those that believe becomes the church,his body.
So we are to immitate Christ love our wife that is if we truly love JESUS as HE love us.
A believer must love his body(wife and husband same body)
as christ and the church same body.
You have to love to defend,submit,rescue,save,beautify.
with compassion even unto death.

thanks
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 12:45pm On Feb 02, 2010
Love is perfect in its words. Love is perfect in its motivation, and Love is perfect in its actions.

, Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God's love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]", 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a The Amplified Translation

, "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect", Matthew 5:48 NASB
Christianity EtcRe: Jesus Loves You by grace5(op): 4:24pm On Feb 01, 2010
[size=13pt] My Love

There is a silence into which the world cannot intrude. There is an
ancient peace you carry in your heart and have not lost. There is a
love you have missed for so long and will always come back to.

It is called the love of God. That is the hole in your heart that
nothing can replace. That IS the yearning you feel. Come back, says the
Lord, for I am waiting for you with open arms. Come back, I am here for
you for all of eternity. Come back. Nothing shall separate you from
My love--NOTHING. Come back I am waiting for you with open arms.
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Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 4:22pm On Feb 01, 2010
If My children refuse to acknowledge Me in ALL of their ways, then the people that they "choose" to acknowledge shall surely be used by the Evil One to abuse them and lead them astray. It is only as My children "choose" to acknowledge Me in all of their ways that I shall be "enabled" to direct them to those delegated authorities that I would use to confirm [and expand upon] those things that I have already spoken to [revealed to] the heart that has already sought Me.

        , "Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil [Prov. 8:13.]",   Proverbs 3:5-7 The Amplified Translation

+       Things are about to take a "definite" turn!


        ., "Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert",  Isaiah 43:18-19 NASB
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 1:23pm On Jan 30, 2010
[b]VICTORY IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
THE BLOOD OF JESUS IS THE BLOOD OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
WITHOUT THE SHEDDING OF BLOOD THERE IS NO REMISSION OF SINS
THERE IS NO DELIVERANCE FROM SATANIC PRISONS
THE BLOOD OF JESUS DESTROY SATANIC STRONGHOLD.
THE BLOOD OF JESUS DISARM PRINCIPALITIES AND POWER OF THERE HOLD
ON MAN.
ALL LEGAL LAWS,SCROLL ARE BROKEN
THE BLOOD GIVES US ACCESS TO THE THRONE OF OF GOD
THE BLOOD OF JESUS MAKES US A NEW CREATURE.
WE UNDER GRACE NOT UNDER CURSE
WE ARE IN LIGHT NOT IN DARKNESS
UNDER MERCY NOT UNDER CONDEMNATION
WE ARE HEIRS OF GOD
THE BLOOD RESTORE MAN TO PRE-FALL STATE OF ADAM
WE BECOMES LIKE JESUS
YES THE BLOOD RESORE GOD PRESENCE TO MAN

AS A NEW TESTAMENT BELIVER PURCHASED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
YOU CAN DEMAND RESTORATION IN WHAT DEVIL HAVE STOLEN FROM YOU.
USE THE BLOOD TO SHATTERED DEMONIC STRONGHOLD IN YOUR LIFE.
DEMAND BY FAITH FOR 10 FOLD RESTORATION OF WHAT YOU HAVE LOST.
PLEAD THE BLOOD ON WHAT YOU HAVE YOUR FUTURE ,CHILDREN,PROPERTIES,
MIND,THOUGHT LIFE ,BODY,MINISTRY,ANOINTING,WALK WITH GOD,FINANCES.
CANCEL ANY EVIL PROCLAMATION ON YOUR LIFE,CURSES,CHANTING,DIVINATION.
DESTROY EVIL AGREEMENT OR COVENANT BY ANY AN DEMONIC SPIRIT,FALLEN ANGEL,WITCHCRAFT,SORCERER.
BLOOD SACRIFICE.NO POWER CAN STAND THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
STAND TALL AS YOU HAVE VICTORY IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS.

THANKS[/b]
Christianity EtcRe: Jesus Loves You by grace5(op): 2:42pm On Jan 29, 2010
LOVE THEM ANYWAY

People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered.
LOVE THEM anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
DO GOOD anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
SUCCEED anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
DO GOOD anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
BE HONEST AND FRANK anyway.

The biggest people with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the
smallest people with the smallest minds.
THINK BIG anyway.

People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
FIGHT FOR THE UNDERDOG anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
BUILD anyway.

People really need help, but may attack you if you help them.
HELP THEM anyway.

Give the world the best you’ve got and you’ll get kicked in the teeth.
GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU’VE GOT anyway.
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 2:40pm On Jan 29, 2010
[size=14pt]LOVE  THEM ANYWAY

People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered.
LOVE THEM anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
DO GOOD anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
SUCCEED anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
DO GOOD anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
BE HONEST AND FRANK anyway.

The biggest people with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the
smallest people with the smallest minds.
THINK BIG anyway.

People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
FIGHT FOR THE UNDERDOG anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
BUILD anyway.

People really need help, but may attack you if you help them.
HELP THEM anyway.

Give the world the best you’ve got and you’ll get kicked in the teeth.
GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU’VE GOT anyway.[/size]
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 9:48am On Jan 29, 2010
   Now you shall enter into the fullness of all that I have for you, My beloved ones.

        , "But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son",  Galatians 4:4a NASB

+       The "feelings" [pressures] that arise while one is bearing another's burden [spiritually in intercessory prayer] are "transitory". So endure [in faith, love and obedience] until the victory [breakthrough] is obtained - knowing [having a revelation of the fact] that your prayers have not been in vain, and that they will bear much fruit for the Kingdom in the glorious days ahead.

"transitory" - existing for a short time only; passing;

        , "Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ",  Galatians 6:2 NASB
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 4:08pm On Jan 28, 2010
Control

The enemy wants to control you.
I want to bless you.
He wants to take everything away from you.
He wants you to suffer.
I want you to have happy hearts, contented hearts.

Don’t give way to his voice.
Don’t listen to his instructions.
He wants to control you.
He wants to send you reeling, wandering aimlessly.

I want to give you the best, My best.
There is nothing finer than the blessing of the Lord God Almighty.
Bear this in mind, beloved.  Bear this truth in mind:  The enemy wants to control you.
He offers no benefits, none at all.
But your God wants to bless you, and how does He bless you?
He blesses you when you walk in obedience to His will for you.
That is the way, the best way that you can travel through this life.
That is the only way that brings heart peace –
 the only way!!!
Christianity EtcRe: God Speaks Through His Spirit (tell Yours) by grace5(op): 11:17am On Jan 27, 2010
[size=14pt]Go in peace.
Deep peace. Real peace.
God's own peace.
Maintain peace as a lifestyle.
Really, nothing matters now.
We are at that point, so close to eternity,
so close to destiny fulfilled, that the small stuff does not and should not matter.
Live richly in Me and let everything else flow by.
This is My instruction to you,
My direction to you and My commandment to you.
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Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:58am On Jan 27, 2010
Radical Faith in a Radical God
[b]
Believe and receive. I have said it to you many times.
The faith I need to see is extreme, outrageous and courageous faith, like that of Joshua.
I need to see radical faith to believe in a radical God, preposterous faith to believe for the inconceivable.
I mean this. I am intently serious about this.
Stretch your faith as you would stretch your body.
Ask for outrageous things based on the word of God and believe for them.
Ask me for a 100-fold harvest on something you have sown in faith and believe.
You will get it. I will prove My Self to you.
See if I will not pour out from the windows of heaven a blessing you cannot contain.
I will be happy to overwhelm you.
Step out now and practice.
To run the race with success you must stretch not only your muscles but your faith to push to the next level of physical achievement.
The analogy holds. Practice. Stretch.
Seek and ye shall find. I'm ready to do the preposterous and unthinkable -- to blow your mind.
But I need and rely on you to "meet Me in the air," i.e., to meet Me halfway with your strong,
durable and radical faith. Amen.[/b]


Psalm 85:11 Truth shall spring up from the earth and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:54am On Jan 27, 2010
Image123:
It's not exactly my 'desire' to post this here since it's already on the Today's Rhema thread but I'm led to, so, Psalm 27v14

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

World records are the envy of all. Everyone strives to set a new record. A world record, such prestige. Breaking records usually involve speed.
We live in a world of speed. There's constant pursuit for improvement, finishing well and finishing early. We're subject to time but God is not. God is a Spirit, and we must worship Him in spirit and truth. God is the eternal God. We need to wait on Him.
Anxiety and fear are built on time and speed. People are anxious/afraid because they're not yet rich, not yet married, no children, 3months and no job, he's not yet come back home etc. We all want it all to happen now now, fast fast. But to enjoy God this year and th
e rest of your life, wait, I say, on the Lord . Waiting takes courage. Be courageous, and He shall strengthen! Wow, think on that!
Thanks for posting.
Christianity EtcRe: Jesus Loves You by grace5(op): 10:24am On Jan 27, 2010
I want to warm your heart, dear one.
I want to soothe you inwardly with My presence and warm
your heart in a way that cannot be understood with the mind, only with the heart.
Draw near to Me.  Draw nearer;
I want to warm your heart.
I want you to know the wonder of My presence.
I want you to bask in the warmth of all that I have to offer you. 

The hour is upon you.  The hour is now.
Draw near.  Don’t venture out into the world.
Draw near to Me.  Let Me warm
your heart with My love.
Let Me show you the gift of My presence that I so freely give.
Come closer. 
Time is of the essence.
Let Me begin today to warm your with My presence.
Come closer. 
There is much to be had in this place of warmth,
this place of My presence.

I am calling to you, beloved.
Come closer. 
Come closer and be warmed, be warmed by the presence of the living God,
your God!!!
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:14am On Jan 27, 2010
[b]Let there be no misunderstanding concerning the "open contempt" that I shall show forth [through a holy people] against Satan and his forces in this last of the last hour. For truly I say to you, I shall send forth My faithful and obedient ones to "crush" the spirits of rebellion and darkness and death that - up until now - have kept vast multitudes of My precious ones in a place far, far below the "fullness" of their inheritance [salvation] in Christ. In these days, there is a "final warning" going forth to all those who have held [through a "spirit of unbelief and fear"] to the "security" and the "comfort" that the "world" falsely "promotes". Truly I say to you, all that is "held to" in a "spirit of compromise" by My people shall be ripped away [stolen] and, thus, they shall reap the harvest of a house [life - ministry] built upon the "sand". For in this hour the only safe place shall be found in the center of My will, and the only peace that shall be found will be found in the heart and mind that is "filled" with the revealed knowledge of My Word [Will] [Philippians 4:7]. And, truly I say to you, this "rock of revealed knowledge" dwelling [abiding] in the hearts of all those who are faithful and true shall be "impenetrable" by Satan and His forces, and their light shall shine brighter than the brightest star - and this shall create an "open window" over the nations in the glorious days ahead. And the "spirits of religion" that have held back millions in bondage to darkness through a "false religion" shall be thoroughly devastated, and multitudes shall be gloriously set free and they shall bask in the power and the light that "flows forth" through a Glorious Church - unto a perfect liberty, in Christ. And not only shall Satan be powerless to stop this, he shall be devastated at every turn - THEN, in the fullness of time, the "catching away"!
[/b]

        , "Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father Who is in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name? And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you [intimately]; depart from Me, you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands]. [Ps. 6:8.] So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts upon them [obeying them] will be like a sensible (prudent, practical, wise) man who built his house upon the rock. And the rain fell and the floods came and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not do them will be like a silly (foolish) man who built his house upon the sand. And the rain fell and the floods came and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell--and great and complete was the fall of it",  Matthew 7:21-27 The Amplified Translation
Christianity EtcRe: Jesus Loves You by grace5(op): 11:59am On Jan 26, 2010
Peace

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives
do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be
afraid. (John 14:27 NKJV)

Our God says, "Calm down, and learn that I am God! All nations on earth
will honor Me." (Psalms 46:10 CEV)


Live in My peace My children, walk in it, reside in it. Understand that
you cannot earn My love, I love you with an unfailing love, that is it.
There are no "ifs," "ands," or "buts"--just that I love you with an
unfailing love.

My children try to earn My love because they do not understand My peace.
Come into it, come sit by My feet, come learn that I am love, so I know
not but to love. Peace is not a state of mind, it is a state of being,
ask Me for My peace and I will bring it.
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 11:38am On Jan 26, 2010
With love from JESUS to his BRIDE :


Many of My people are lying prostrate, exhausted and broken from the long years of breaking in the wilderness
I have allowed them to walk through, but oh My Beloveds if you can just manage to whisper My Son’s name in an adoring whisper
I WILL HEAR AND ANSWER YOU WITH RESTORATION.
I see many of My Bride laying tattered and torn, worn out an broken and yet this is the set time for restoration of all,
YES MY BELOVEDS I SAID RESTORATION OF ALL THAT PERTAINS TO YOU AND YES BELOVEDS THAT INCLUDES YOUR MIND, SPIRIT,
SOUL AND BODY, AS WELL AS YOUR FINANCES AND ALL YOU HAVE LOST AND THE ENEMY OF YOUR SOUL
HAS STOLEN FROM YOU THROUGH THE WILDERNESS SEASON.
JUST WHISPER THE NAME OF JESUS, ALL THINGS ARE FULFILLED IN HIM, ALL PROVISION IS IN HIM,
ALL HEALING AND RESTORATION IS IN HIM, JUST WHISPER THE NAME OF JESUS AND I WILL COME TO YOU MY SON, MY DAUGHTER.

Isaiah 43:
1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
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.
5 Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;
6 I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;
7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.


Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:19am On Jan 25, 2010
Strength and Courage

Here is strength and courage for you--take My strength and take My
courage, and be clothed with these two. It is not your own strength
and courage that will sustain you in these troubled time. Your own
strength and courage is limited. It will come to an end, but My
strength and courage are everlasting. Like a small boat that comes
alongside a great ship, draw near to Me. Draw near to Me, My child,
and I will draw near to you.

Remember that drawing near is not just a discipline, but a relationship.
Discipline, by itself, will come to an end and is somewhat toothless
without relationship. Many have made this mistake, replacing
relationship with discipline. It is the legalistic way. It doesn't
work. Disciplines come to an end when you are tired and discouraged
and disappointed. But My relationship holds strong in all seasons, for
it an agreement between two parties. When you are weak, I am strong. I
am always strong for you. Let Me carry the load, and believe that I am
more than willing to carry it for you.

Believe, My child, that access to My very throne room is made available
to you. You can come at any time. My hearts desire is to come alongside.
What I would teach you more in these days is to take My yoke upon you,
for it is not heavy. It simply connects you to My source of strength and
courage. Remember who I am and remember what is contained in My name.
Draw near by coming alongside. Throw a line up to the bridge and connect
to My strength and courage for you.

  But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in
  the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.  (Psalm 73:28 KJV) 


  Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of
  faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty
  conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 
(Heb 10:22 NIV) 
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 3:46pm On Jan 24, 2010
The fruit of a "maintained" unforgiveness [bitterness] is an ever growing hardness of heart towards Me - and towards My Will for one's life and ministry. It is also an absolute denial of the precious Blood of My Dear Son, and renders the power of that precious Blood "ineffectual" [not able to be applied] in that one's life.

The "spirits of torment" will prey relentlessly on those who "willfully" [stubbornly] hold to bitterness, unforgiveness and resentment in this hour. For unforgiveness of ANY kind opens wide the door to the Evil One and his forces and, thus, allows them to carry out all manner of vile schemes against that one - with a view to their destruction.



"stubbornly" - obstinately maintained, as a course of action; fixed or set in purpose or opinion;




"For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses", Matthew 6:14-15 The Amplified Translation



"Then Peter came and said to Him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus *said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he had begun to settle them, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. But since he did not have the means to repay, his lord commanded him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all that he had, and repayment to be made. So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.' And the lord of that slave felt compassion and released him and forgave him the debt. But that slave went out and found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and he seized him and began to choke him, saying, 'Pay back what you owe.' So his fellow slave fell to the ground and began to plead with him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you.' But he was unwilling and went and threw him in prison until he should pay back what was owed. So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their lord all that had happened. Then summoning him, his lord *said to him, 'You wicked slave, I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 'Should you not also have had mercy on your fellow slave, in the same way that I had mercy on you?' And his lord, moved with anger, handed him over to the torturers until he should repay all that was owed him. My heavenly Father will also do the same to you, if each of you does not forgive his brother from your heart", Matthew 18:21-35 NASB
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 1:50pm On Jan 23, 2010
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I want to live through you,
My beloved.
I want My light to shine through you that others may
see and know Me, know Me in My fullness.

Do not despair.
Trust Me to shine forth the wonders of  My grace through you.
You are willing; I am willing.
What more do we need?
What more can you do?  Trust Me.
Rest in Me and see the wonders of your Christ shine forth from your being,
showing others My goodness toward mankind,
toward ALL mankind, no exceptions,
no exclusions,
ALL mankind!!!
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Christianity EtcRe: Jesus Loves You by grace5(op): 6:11pm On Jan 22, 2010
I believe the Holy Spirit is saying to the body of Christ today you have ears but you do not hear.? Hear my words and listen to what I am saying. I am doing the profound in the earth.? Things that has never happen before but you need to turn into my waive to hear my voice and stop your ears to what the world is saying.

I even I am doing a mighty work by my own right hand.
Transform your thinking do not think as the world think.
I am calling you into a different way of seeing and hearing.? I am removing the old and transforming the new.? I am doing a new thing.? Can't you see it.? I am God and I am transforming and changing and rearranging I AM the Lord.? Do not fear.? Do not dread.? Do not hold back but step step step out on my word.? Trust in ME.? I will do a new thing in you.? Shake off the old man behold I am doing something new in you.? Do not fear do not hold back.? Don't fear.? Don't fear.? I will do a new thing in the earth and you will see it saith the Lord.
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 6:06pm On Jan 22, 2010
My precious children can well afford to obey [trust] the One they love - and love [trust] the One they obey.[/color]
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        , "Do you not know that if you continually surrender yourselves to anyone to do his will, you are the slaves of him whom you obey, whether that be to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience which leads to righteousness (right doing and right standing with God)? But thank God, though you were once slaves of sin, you have become obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed and to which you were committed. And having been set free from sin, you have become the servants of righteousness (of conformity to the divine will in thought, purpose, and action)",  Romans 6:16-18 The Amplified Translation
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:16am On Jan 21, 2010
I was in no mood [disposition] to tread lightly then [just after Calvary], and I am in no mood [disposition] to tread lightly now on the behalf of My beloved ones - those who have denied themselves to take up their "cross" to follow Me [Luke 9:23]! Truly I say to you, I have seen and heard everything and, NOW, I shall move forth to vindicate My faithful ones perfectly on every front - and I shall remove every "stumbling block" [hindrance] in the midst of all those who truly love Me.

"mood" - a state or quality of feeling at a particular time; a distinctive emotional quality or character;

"disposition" - the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits;

"stumbling block" - those who set their mind on the pursuit of self-glory and the praises of men, and not on the Will of God - for either themselves or the people of God;


., "And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, FOR [because] an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. The guards shook for fear of him and became like dead men", Matthew 28:2-4 NASB

, "The Son of Man will send forth His angels [messengers], and they will gather out of His kingdom all stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness, and will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear", Matthew 13: 41-43 NASB

, "But He turned and said to Peter, Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but man's", Matthew 16:23 NASB
Christianity EtcRe: Jesus Loves You by grace5(op): 10:20am On Jan 20, 2010
You are My light bearers. You are very valuable to Me.
I fill you with the light of My glory that others may be drawn to that light.
I give you the strength and power to walk in My truth.
You are My precious light bearers, and I take delight in you.

The hour is upon you when you will shine forth in a manner like never before.
You will shine so brightly that many will be drawn into My fold just by the reflection and wonder of the light that is emanating from you.
This will be a glorious time for My kingdom.
It will expand greatly during this time, and you will see the hand of your God sweep across your region in a fashion that will thrill and intoxicate.

So, My dear light bearers, shine forth for your Beloved.
Shine forth and let the essence of your God shine forth from your being.
For this will be an hour of unprecedented wonder.
Yes, this will be an hour of the light of your God lighting the way for many to come into the bountiful region of My love!!!
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:14am On Jan 20, 2010
[b] Every time one steps out in their "own" strength and understanding ["wisdom"] they deny what My Dear Son accomplished at the Cross [Calvary] on their behalf. Every time one speaks and acts in fear and unbelief they bypass the ministry of the Holy Spirit - and, at the same time, continually keep open the door that "allows" the Evil One and his forces to "maintain" the strongholds [of fear and darkness] that they have established in that one's heart and mind. In this hour, I am calling each and every one of My children to bring EVERY thought captive to the "revelation" that is in their heart - through the continual "proclamation" [speaking out] of that revelation [My Word - Will], and the necessary corresponding actions that constitute a perfect obedience in My sight. It is ONLY in obedience to this command that one will truly be found "resisting" the Devil and, thus, putting him to flight [James 4:5-7]. For in the exercising of faith, love and obedience they will be found accessing My Grace continually and, thus, the fullness of the ministry of My Spirit [Who is the Spirit of Grace] - the same Holy Spirit that continually causes stark terror and confusion to rise up in the midst of Satan and his forces. Indeed, this is the time for all those who truly love Me to enter into the fullness of the precious destiny that I have prepared for them from before the foundations of the earth [Ephesians 2:10],and, truly I say to you, none will be disappointed - in this hour, or in the ages to come![/b]

"stark" - sheer, utter, downright, or complete;

"terror' - intense, sharp, overmastering fear; an instance of intense fear or anxiety;


        , "[Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One)",  2 Corinthians 10:5 The Amplified Translation

        , "So also faith, if it does not have works (deeds and actions of obedience to back it up), by itself is destitute of power (inoperative, dead)",   James 2:17 The Amplified Translation
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:05am On Jan 19, 2010
Today is already the 18th day of my fasting and praying.
Lo and behold, God gave me a message for you.

Read it, mull about it an pass it on to others.

My Children -the Lord speaks- I am standing at the door. The global
crisis, catastrophes and earthquakes, they all are only the precursors for
my coming again. They will increase and intensify. But be not afraid by
becoming paralyzed by them. I have already foretold this to you a long time
ago. Your salvation is impending. I am coming to complete my works and finish
up with my adversaries.

However, You my Children are standing strong and unwavering.
Do not let yourselves be manipulated by anyone and stand guard to not become
corrupt as dishonorable people will try to take your money. Coming mIsery
and poverty will increase day by day but You my Children, keep what you
have, do what you are able to do and take care of yourselves and your
salvation. Take care of each other. Show signs of love in your immediate
vicinity. Speak good and encouraging things and care for each other.
You are my chosen ones, deliverance will come from Me, says the Lord!

Do not be terrified and do not be afraid, as I am with you, even if the world
shatters around you, and all things are ripped out of your hands and taken
away from you. You are in My hands and nobody can rip you out of My hands.

Do not believe that what you are losing and what you have lost is indeed lost
for you. As a matter of fact, My Children, what is being taken by the enemy,
is not lost for you. I already ripped it out of his hands, even before he has
captured and seized your belongings your loved ones, children, partners as
well as your hard works. I have already seized and deposited his prey for
you. When, at last, you will be with me in my kingdom, you will receive all
this and you will be able to enjoy it again to the fullest.

All your toils and efforts, and your prayers have neither been futile and nor
lost forever. I am safekeeping all this for you so that you may enjoy it when
being in my presence. Be of good cheer, says the Lord, nothing was wasted
and futile.

My Children, I am coming soon and am already on its way to wipe away all
tears, to end your sorrows to give you my wages. Soon the curtain will be
lifted and you will see the true reality, you will be jubilant and you will
thank me for all that. You will even thank me for all that you have no
understanding as of yet.

My Child, stay firm on track with me. Keep to My words and promises.
I guard you and bring you safely to your final destination. When finally
you are with Me forever, you will be wondering why you have cried after all.
All your toils and works and efforts, your love and sacrifices have arrived
with me and I am safekeeping them for you, says the Lord. You shall enjoy
this for ever, to the end of time.

My Child, nothing of that that I did through you will ever vanish or get lost.
My angels watch over it and will get it to safety. Keep on serving Me
courageously, and do what you are able to do since you don't live and work
for these times but for everlasting times.

And do not forget my child:
Your current losses - are your eternal gains,says the Lord.Because in my
presence, nothing is lost.

If you you have a need and I shall pray for you,
please write me just few lines.I will bring it before the throne of God.

Pastor Joh.W.Matutis
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 4:45pm On Jan 18, 2010
Holy Discontent

Discontent (dissatisfied; discontented -- dissatisfy; displease dissatisfaction.
a restless desire or craving for something one does not have)


[b]My heart is always to motivate you, to move you, to coax you toward
embracing My will for you. It is so in My heart to have you here with
Me--but until you are, I want to have you abiding in My presence.
That is My will for you; it is the very purpose for which I created
you, to live in intimacy with Me. I want to be yours as much as you
want to be Mine.

When you feel the discontent, it is because I am desiring more of you.
I want more of your time, your attention, your presence and yes, your
worship. This is not something that you have to do, but it is something
that I want you to enjoy and take advantage of. You are not alone when
you do this, for I am very present when you turn to Me.

Also, the discontent that you feel is because you desire this too. It
is like a hand fitting into a glove, it completes you and I am all about
completing and perfecting you.

Let it move you toward Me and find that discontentment be turned into
contentment. The only true contentment comes from Me and from knowing
that you are fulfilling My will.[/b]
Christianity EtcRe: Jesus Loves You by grace5(op): 10:17am On Jan 18, 2010
You must learn to trust me, and not needing to try understand what I am
doing. What is happening now and will yet be have already been spoken.
Don't allow the words spoken through your mouth or your mind affect
my plans for you.

Perfect love casts out fear. Trust in me for the security you need.

Steven W Bliss
Christianity EtcRe: Nairaland Christian E-Fellowship by grace5: 10:16am On Jan 18, 2010
The fruit of a "maintained" unforgiveness [bitterness] is an ever growing hardness of heart towards Me - and towards My Will for one's life and ministry. It is also an absolute denial of the precious Blood of My Dear Son, and renders the power of that precious Blood "ineffectual" [not able to be applied] in that one's life.

+       The "spirits of torment" will prey relentlessly on those who "wilfully" [stubbornly] hold to bitterness, unforgiveness and resentment in this hour. For unforgiveness of ANY kind opens wide the door to the Evil One and his forces and, thus, allows them to carry out all manner of vile schemes against that one - with a view to their destruction.


"stubbornly" - obstinately maintained, as a course of action; fixed or set in purpose or opinion;

        ., "For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses",  Matthew 6:14-15 The Amplified Translation

        , "Then Peter came and said to Him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus *said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he had begun to settle them, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. But since he did not have the means to repay, his lord commanded him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all that he had, and repayment to be made. So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.' And the lord of that slave felt compassion and released him and forgave him the debt. But that slave went out and found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and he seized him and began to choke him, saying, 'Pay back what you owe.' So his fellow slave fell to the ground and began to plead with him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you.' But he was unwilling and went and threw him in prison until he should pay back what was owed. So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their lord all that had happened. Then summoning him, his lord *said to him, 'You wicked slave, I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 'Should you not also have had mercy on your fellow slave, in the same way that I had mercy on you?' And his lord, moved with anger, handed him over to the torturers until he should repay all that was owed him. My heavenly Father will also do the same to you, if each of you does not forgive his brother from your heart",  Matthew 18:21-35 NASB

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