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Odunharry,

It is well with your soul .....

Alwaystrue ,

Thanks for keeping the thread alive . God bless you real good !

2 OCT

2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

SUFFERING WITH GRACE

‘For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ…to suffer…’

Philippians 1:29

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You need the kind of faith that not only believes God for good things, but also sustains you through bad things. The Bible says, ‘…If you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid…Instead…worship Christ as Lord of your life…’ (1 Peter 3:14-15 NLT). God has foresight but we have only hindsight. So whether the path you’ve been called to walk is rough or smooth, your attitude should be one of ‘worship,’ acknowledging ‘Christ as Lord of your life.’ Joseph’s kidnapping led to the saving of his family. The lions’ den led Daniel to a cabinet position. Christ entered the world by a surprise pregnancy and redeemed it through an unjust murder. Do you believe what the Bible teaches—that no disaster is ultimately fatal? Chrysostom did. He was the archbishop of Constantinople from AD 398 to 404. He gained a following by his eloquent denunciations of corruption in the church. Twice banished by the authorities, he asked: ‘What can I fear? Will it be death? But to know that Christ is my life, and that I shall gain by death. Will it be exile? But the earth is the Lord’s and its fullness is the Lord’s. Will it be by loss of wealth? But we have brought nothing into the world, and we can carry nothing out. Thus all the terrors of the world are contemptible in my eyes; and I smile at all its good things. Poverty I do not fear; riches I do not sigh for. Death I do not shrink from.’ That’s suffering with grace!

 

1 Cor 10-11, Lk 24:13-24, Ps 68:1-18 , Prov 25:13-16

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GOVERNMENT

Thank God for the members of the States (parliaments) of Jersey and Guernsey, and pray for them as they decide policy for each Island.   Several born-again Christians occupy key positions in these parliaments.  Please pray that righteous decisions will be made, and that anything which is in darkness will come to light.  Pray that each civil servant will carry out their duties effectively, and that the right people will be recruited to fill staff vacancies.

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@Alwaystrue,
I appreciate your effort and I don't even mind . I just want lives to be touched by His living words !

If you can't stand the heat,what the hell are you still doing in the kitchen ?

Alwaystrue,

Thanks for the updates ....Let's keep the fire burning .

Odunharry,

You have been with us on this thread since January this year . It is well with you and your studies . On your health and surgery ,the healing power of the most high God shall rest on you and you shall be make whole .....Isaiah 53 : 4,5 .....

GEJ is working ,God bless federal republic of Nigeria......

28 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

KEEP GROWING (2)

‘Let the wise listen and add to their learning…’

Proverbs 1:5

28 Sept 2013

When it comes to growth, Christ is our example. The Bible says that He ‘…grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men’ (Luke 2:52 NIV). To enjoy favour with God and others you must keep growing spiritually, mentally and emotionally. That requires you to do two things: 1) Never stop learning. Every experience in life, including the ones you don’t enjoy, yields knowledge that can make your future better than your present. But you have to look for it. The downside to the Internet and Smartphones is that you get endless ‘hits’ of information you don’t process or glean anything from. Instead of letting life just ‘happen’ to you, you need to stop and ask yourself, ‘What’s really happening here? I’m hearing it, but what does it mean?’ You are body, soul, and spirit, so you need to ask, ‘Am I healthy physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually?’ No one can answer that question but you. 2) Never stop developing your talents. When asked as an old man why he still practiced six to eight hours every day, one of the world’s best violinists replied, ‘Because I think I’m getting better.’ What a great attitude! It’s not enough just to live longer; you’re supposed to get better! Paul told Timothy, ‘…Stir up the gift…which is within you…’ (2 Timothy 1:6 NKJV). Wesley Tracy said, ‘Some people have the notion that following your spiritual gift is spending the days and years of your life doing only those things which come naturally, easily, with no effort, discipline or practice. No, your gift can either be mediocre or excellent; it’s up to you.’

 I Cor 1-3, Lk 23:35-43, Ps 54 , Prov 25:1-3

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PRAYING FOR UCB

We pray for the UCB2GO Christmas catalogue, which is due to be distributed soon.  We pray that orders will be higher than they were last year, and that many people will think of buying Christian resources for their friends and family.  Pray that, as people peruse the catalogue, the Holy Spirit will lead them to the items which will bring the most blessing to them and their loved-ones.  Pray that order processing will run smoothly.

IDnoble ,

I don't have access to hard copies . I always go their site and copy ....

Alwaystrue,

Thanks for keeping the thread alive with your updates . God bless you real good dearie...

25 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WINNING

‘…Run to win!’

1 Corinthians 9:24

25 Sep 2013

In the Roman Empire, athletes stripped down to a simple loincloth so that nothing prevented them from running their best race. Referring to it, Paul writes: ‘Don’t you realise that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step…’ (1 Corinthians 9:24-26 NLT). How about you? Do you just want the fun of being in the race, or are you running to win? To succeed at being what God has redeemed and called you to be, you’ll have to stop doing certain things, even enjoyable things, and begin doing other things that support your goals and help you to fulfil your God-ordained purpose. Sometimes this will mean saying no to well-intentioned people who try to involve you in things that steal your time and produce the wrong results. It will also mean dealing with ‘…the sin that so easily entangles…’ (Hebrews 12:1 NIV). When God says something is wrong, it’s wrong! You don’t need to rationalise, make excuses or feel sorry for yourself. You just need to agree, ask His forgiveness and get it out of your life. Who gets the prize? Those who pay the price! Paul knew he couldn’t win the race without first bringing his body, mind and emotions under the control of God’s Spirit. The same goes for you. And you can’t expect somebody else to make you do what’s right; you must listen to what God’s saying to you, and take action. 

Zech 5-8, Lk 23:1-12, Ps 39 , Prov 24:26-28

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IT’S A RESOLUTION

Reconciliation isn’t about finding a solution to a problem – it’s about resolving the situation so that it doesn’t affect either party anymore.  God wants His forgiveness and healing to take away every trace of sin and division.  Lord Jesus, You didn’t provide a temporary repair to the problem of my sin – You totally resolved the issue by dying in my place.  Thank you for the reassurance that I not only have peace, but ...

24 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

CONFIDENCE (2)

‘…Who told you…you were naked?...’

Genesis 3:11

24 Sept 2013

It’s impossible to feel confident when you’re telling yourself you’re not good enough and that you’ll never amount to anything. One pastor says: ‘After Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they hid. God came to them and said, “Where are you?” They said, “We’re hiding because we’re naked.” I love how God answered…“Who told you…you were naked?” In other words, “Who told you there was something wrong with you?” God immediately knew the enemy had been talking to them. And God’s saying to you today, “Who told you …you don’t have what it takes to succeed…that the best grades you can make are C’s…that you’re not attractive enough to succeed in your relationships…or talented enough to flourish in your career…or that your marriage isn’t going to last?” Those are lies from the enemy. God said, “…No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Psalms 84:11 NKJV); “Delight yourself…in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” (Psalms 37:4 NKJV). The potential is inside you…and it doesn’t change because you don’t believe it, or because you’ve been through negative experiences. “The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29 NKJV). He’s never going to take back the potential He poured into you…or say, “I’m tired dealing with you…you’ve failed too often and made too many mistakes. Give me my gifts back.” No…His calling on your life will be with you till the day you leave this earth, but it’s up to you to…tap into it.’ When the enemy starts chipping away at your confidence, take authority over him in Jesus’ Name; resist him and he will flee (James 4:7).

 Zech 1-4, Lk 22:63-71, Ps 3 , Prov 24:23-25

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IT’S A RESOLUTION

Reconciliation isn’t about finding a solution to a problem – it’s about resolving the situation so that it doesn’t affect either party anymore.  God wants His forgiveness and healing to take away every trace of sin and division.  Lord Jesus, You didn’t provide a temporary repair to the problem of my sin – You totally resolved the issue by dying in my place.  Thank you for the reassurance that I not only have peace, but ...

23 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

CONFIDENCE (1)

‘The fruit of righteousness will be…confidence...’

Isaiah 32:17

23 Sept 2013

Never mistake competence for confidence; one is ability-based, the other comes from knowing who you are in Christ; that you’re ‘…complete in him…’ (1 John 2:5 NIV). One author says: ‘The first thing I learned about confidence, was I didn’t possess it…I had a thin glaze of arrogance covering a core of fear. All those years of being a success in the eyes of the world left me deathly afraid of failure. Worldly success requires taking risks beyond the comfort zones of previous accomplishments. Spiritual success requires letting go of outcomes and allowing God to move on your behalf. I was so afraid of failure…I never found success in it either…the false confidence I’d known was built on my own abilities… However if you suddenly find a lump in your breast, or your spouse says he never loved you, or you get fired from your job, or your child is seriously ill, every tactic you’ve ever employed and every skill you’ve ever mastered will get you nowhere…The Bible says, ‘…Have a sane estimate of your [abilities]…’ (Romans 12:4 PHPS)…once you realise you aren’t perfect…you can exhale and start the task of being good enough…When your confidence stems from knowing the almighty, unchanging One, you cannot be shaken by change or circumstances. You…exude competence, peace, contentment, and fortitude.’ Isn’t it time you got out from under the pressure of acting like God and having all the answers? ‘We have different gifts, according to the grace given us…’ (Romans 12:6 NIV). When you use your gift to glorify God, you’re doing what He intended you to do. 

2 Tim 1-4, Lk 22:54-62, Ps 19 , Prov 24:19-22

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IT’S A RESOLUTION

Reconciliation isn’t about finding a solution to a problem – it’s about resolving the situation so that it doesn’t affect either party anymore.  God wants His forgiveness and healing to take away every trace of sin and division.  Lord Jesus, You didn’t provide a temporary repair to the problem of my sin – You totally resolved the issue by dying in my place.  Thank you for the reassurance that I not only have peace, but ...

23 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

CONFIDENCE (1)

‘The fruit of righteousness will be…confidence...’

Isaiah 32:17

23 Sept 2013

Never mistake competence for confidence; one is ability-based, the other comes from knowing who you are in Christ; that you’re ‘…complete in him…’ (1 John 2:5 NIV). One author says: ‘The first thing I learned about confidence, was I didn’t possess it…I had a thin glaze of arrogance covering a core of fear. All those years of being a success in the eyes of the world left me deathly afraid of failure. Worldly success requires taking risks beyond the comfort zones of previous accomplishments. Spiritual success requires letting go of outcomes and allowing God to move on your behalf. I was so afraid of failure…I never found success in it either…the false confidence I’d known was built on my own abilities… However if you suddenly find a lump in your breast, or your spouse says he never loved you, or you get fired from your job, or your child is seriously ill, every tactic you’ve ever employed and every skill you’ve ever mastered will get you nowhere…The Bible says, ‘…Have a sane estimate of your [abilities]…’ (Romans 12:4 PHPS)…once you realise you aren’t perfect…you can exhale and start the task of being good enough…When your confidence stems from knowing the almighty, unchanging One, you cannot be shaken by change or circumstances. You…exude competence, peace, contentment, and fortitude.’ Isn’t it time you got out from under the pressure of acting like God and having all the answers? ‘We have different gifts, according to the grace given us…’ (Romans 12:6 NIV). When you use your gift to glorify God, you’re doing what He intended you to do. 

2 Tim 1-4, Lk 22:54-62, Ps 19 , Prov 24:19-22

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IT’S A RESOLUTION

Reconciliation isn’t about finding a solution to a problem – it’s about resolving the situation so that it doesn’t affect either party anymore.  God wants His forgiveness and healing to take away every trace of sin and division.  Lord Jesus, You didn’t provide a temporary repair to the problem of my sin – You totally resolved the issue by dying in my place.  Thank you for the reassurance that I not only have peace, but ...

22 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

LEARN TO BE LED BY GOD’S SPIRIT

‘…Let us keep in step with the Spirit.’

Galatians 5:25

22 Sept 2013

If the Christian life is about having a personal relationship with God, then God must still speak to us today. But a relationship can’t be built on one-way speeches. First, it requires commitment. Then it requires communication between two people in which each speaks and listens to the other. ‘You…are controlled…by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you…’ (Romans 8:9 NIV). That means having Spirit-controlled responses, and making Spirit-led decisions. When you follow God life no longer consists only of that which can be seen, felt or figured out. It includes walking by faith, trusting Him, learning to know His voice and the leadings of His Spirit. Some of us are reluctant to do that because we’ve seen people who claim to be doing it and their approach scares us. So when we sense the Spirit’s leading we doubt it, analyse it, conclude it isn’t logical and don’t pay attention to it. Some of us want to obey the Spirit, but we’re not sure we know that He’s really speaking to us. We wonder, ‘Is this God’s voice or my own desires?’ We’ve all experienced this; it’s a normal part of the Christian life. This is why Paul writes, ‘Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.’ (Galatians 5:25 NIV) Spiritual guidance is learned—one step at a time. Even the most mature believer will stumble and get it wrong at times. No problem: ‘The Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand’ (Psalms 37:23-24 NIV).

1 Ki 17:1-6, 1 Ki 18:16-39, 1 Ki 19:9-18 , 2 Ki 2:1-12

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IT’S A RESOLUTION

Reconciliation isn’t about finding a solution to a problem – it’s about resolving the situation so that it doesn’t affect either party anymore.  God wants His forgiveness and healing to take away every trace of sin and division.  Lord Jesus, You didn’t provide a temporary repair to the problem of my sin – You totally resolved the issue by dying in my place.  Thank you for the reassurance that I not only have peace, but ...

21 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GOD’S CLAIMS ON YOUR LIFE (3)

‘…Therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.’

1 Corinthians 6:20

21 Sept 2013

God’s third claim on your life is consecration. It’s not a word we hear very much these days. It means ‘to be set aside for the exclusive use of.’ You say, ‘But I have so many faults.’ God’s not looking for perfection, He’s looking for willingness. The Bible says, ‘Every high priest [was] taken from among men…’ (Hebrews 5:1 NKJV). The people God calls and uses are all human and flawed in some way. Why would God call someone like that? Because they ‘can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since [they also are] subject to weakness’ (Hebrews 5:2 NKJV). You say, ‘My parents want me to go to Bible College and be a minister.’ Well, there’s good news and bad. The good news is that Bible College can deepen your devotion to Christ and give you insights into His Word. The bad news is that your parents can’t call you; only God can! ‘…no man takes this honour to himself, but he who is called by God…’ (Hebrews 5:4 NKJV). You say, ‘How will I know I’m called to a ministry?’ Fruitfulness! When controversy broke out in Israel over who should be in leadership, God told Moses to pick a man from each of the twelve tribes. That man’s rod was placed in the Ark of the Covenant overnight, and the one whose rod ‘budded’ was the one God had called. (Numbers 17:1-5 & . The Bible says: ‘A man’s gift makes room for him…’ (Proverbs 18:16 NKJV). When God calls you, He will open the doors, make the connections, and provide the resources. All He asks of you is a life that’s consecrated to doing His will.

 
Mic 5-7, Lk 22:39-53, Ps 24 , Prov 24:15-18

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IT’S A RESOLUTION

Reconciliation isn’t about finding a solution to a problem – it’s about resolving the situation so that it doesn’t affect either party anymore.  God wants His forgiveness and healing to take away every trace of sin and division.  Lord Jesus, You didn’t provide a temporary repair to the problem of my sin – You totally resolved the issue by dying in my place.  Thank you for the reassurance that I not only have peace, but ...

Fayemi ,Fayemi ,Fayemi ,stop harassing Opeyemi Bamidele for your own good ....

How come none of our activist,critic are not saying anything about this harassment ? Is it because Fayemi used to be among them before ?

Mods,

Frontpage plsssssss

What guarantee can you give him that Fayemi will hand over the ticket to him after his second term without him Fayemi trying to instal his own stooge ?

My people and their reasonings sha !

"Access Bank bear the direct consequence of maltreated contract staffs and not the Outsourced Firm !!! "

This is the koko that Access Bank Mgt should bear in mind . An unsatisfied staff ,whether ,professional or contract cannot drive your corporate objectives !

Let's keep our fingers crossed then !

With little understanding of Nigerian Labour laws,Access Bank cannot be held liable for whatever happens to these staff because the first basis is that there is no contractual relationship between them and Access Bank Plc ...

Whatever grievances they have ,should be channeled to their employer,not Access Bank .Notwithstanding ,we cannot and should not downplay empathy and emotions as these people are human beings with feelings ,emotions and reasonings .....

" Fayemi is a good person but he is fighting a lost battle. "

You said above that Fayemi is a good man ,but will a good man be fighting dirty with someone who have legal and constitutional rights to the seat of governor he's presently occupying ? Why don't he allow his good works to speak for him ?

I honestly believe Fayemi is being pushed . The man I see does not have the tendency of being violent !

Dr Kayode Fayemi is an amiable man,a clear departure from Ayo Fayose and likes in PDP but the happenings now in Ekiti because of the governorship election coming up is really showing us the true nature of these people who call themselves 'progressive ' .

Without any primary election,the incumbent governor Dr Kayode Fayemi was endorsed by the party as their candidate for the coming election . I have thought this should be enough for the governor but hell no ,the man has been harassing and intimidating Opeyemi Bamidele for having the effrontery to contest against him .

Opeyemi's Dad was removed from being the chairman of the party APC at the local govt. Level ,as if that is not enough ,Fayemi sent thugs,police and members of the state NURTW to disrupt the rally of Opeyemi Bamidele ,where many of his supporters were wounded,arrested and imprisoned .

The questions now is ,is Fayemi really afraid of Bamidele or he is just doing this to 'teach him a lesson' for daring him ?

Even Festus Keyamo that was recently endorsed by top shot of APC just learnt that he has been led on wild chase when the' primary ' conducted was won by Otega Emerhor . Hon. Gbawe created a thread not long ago where he praised APC to high heavens to attract credible guys into their fold .

Should the harassment of Bamidele continue without condemnation by the ogas of APC ? Is Keyamo not credible enough for APC ? Is APC really progressive in their ideology ? These are the questions begging for answers as APC tout themselves as better alternative to PDP and we approach 2015 elections .

Lateef, a concerned citizen from State of Osun .

I know some people working there . Let me confirm if this is true !

20 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GOD’S CLAIMS ON YOUR LIFE (2)

‘Ye are bought with a price...’

1 Corinthians 6:20

20 Sept 2013

God’s second claim on your life is Calvary. The story’s told of two friends who went to law school. One became a judge; the other became a law breaker and ended up in court. Guess who was sitting in the judge’s seat? His friend. So how could the judge be merciful, yet still be just? Taking off the black robes of justice, he walked over to the dock where the prisoner stood and said, ‘Not only am I this man’s friend, today I’m his saviour. I will stand chargeable with all his debts.’ At the cross, God took all your sin and put it on Christ’s account, and took all Christ’s righteousness and put it on your account. And the moment you trust Christ as your Saviour you’re no longer under the sentence of death. The value of something is determined by the price a buyer is willing to pay for it. At Calvary God said, ‘This is how much I love you!’ Your Creator became your Redeemer. ‘The Maker of the universe, as Man for man was made a curse. The claims of law that He had made, unto the uttermost He paid.’

To fulfil His purposes in the earth, God always had a man. To deliver the Israelites from Egypt, He used Moses. To challenge the prophets of Baal, He used Elijah. But when it came to your salvation, God ‘saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor; therefore His own arm brought salvation…’ (Isaiah 59:16 NKJV). The good news is: When God could not find a man, He Himself became a man; that we who are the sons of men, might become the sons of God. Awesome!

 

Mic 1-4, Lk 22:24-38, Ps 78:65-72 , Prov 24:11-14

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

Lord, I pray for those in my local community who have been trying for a family for many years.  Heal the emotional pain this experience of waiting and longing can bring, and answer their prayer for family.  May they recognize Your hand at work in their lives, as You grant the desires of their hearts.  If you know someone on your street or at work who is trying for a baby, tell them you are praying for them.

19 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GOD’S CLAIMS ON YOUR LIFE (1)

‘…You are not your own.’

1 Corinthians 6:19

19 Sept 2013

Picture two people standing outside a house. One says, ‘This is my house.’ The other replies, ‘How come?’ The first one says, ‘For three reasons. I built it. I paid for it. I live in it.’ Let’s look at the first reason why you belong to God: Creation. Some people think we all came from an amoeba. The problem is they can’t tell us where the amoeba came from! The Bible says, ‘God created man in His own image…male and female He created them’ (Genesis 1:27 NKJV). Some people say that the earth came into existence as a result of the ‘big bang’ theory. Yet if you told them, ‘The car you drive right now was the result of an explosion at an assembly plant in Swindon,’ they’d question your sanity. If there’s a design, there must be a designer. If there’s a creation, there must be a Creator. And since God made you, He holds ownership rights over you. The Bible says: ‘Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s’ (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NKJV). Not only did God create you, He gave you certain gifts so that you could fulfil His purposes and bring glory to Him. So before they tag your toe and write your obituary, ask God what you were born to do. Only by finding and fulfilling His purpose, can you fill the God-shaped space within you that you were born with. 

Lev 23:33-44, Jn 7:1-40, Zech 14:16-21

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

Lord, I pray for those in my local community who have been trying for a family for many years.  Heal the emotional pain this experience of waiting and longing can bring, and answer their prayer for family.  May they recognize Your hand at work in their lives, as You grant the desires of their hearts.  If you know someone on your street or at work who is trying for a baby, tell them you are praying for them.

18 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GROWING IN FAITH

‘…Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.’

Romans 10:17

18 Sept 2013

If you want to know how strong your faith is, pay attention to what’s coming out of your mouth. ‘…The word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it’ (Hebrews 4:2 NKJV). It’s not enough to read God’s Word; you must internalise it, and then vocalise it. We say all kinds of things, but the truth is that we don’t really believe them because they don’t show up in the way we live. You should live in such a way that if God is not who He says He is, you’ll fall flat on your face. This means: 1) Looking for opportunities to trust God more. 2) Trusting Him to come through for you regardless of the situation. 3) Strengthening your faith for the tough times ahead. And here’s how you do it: ‘Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.’ If someone could stick a thermometer under your tongue and take your spiritual temperature, the thing that would cause it to rise or fall would be the time you have spent in God’s Word. You say, ‘Right now my faith is very low.’ Then start spending more time reading God’s Word. You say, ‘I wish I had the faith of so-and-so.’ There’s no mystery about how to close the gap between your faith and that of others—just spend more time in the Scriptures. Rearrange your priorities, take control of your time and put Bible reading at the top of your to-do list. If you’re serious about growing in faith, it’s a price you must be willing to pay.

 Neh 11-13, Lk 22:14-23, Ps 78:56-64 , Prov 24:5-10

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BOND OF PEACE

“God the Father, source of everything divine, You are good surpassing everything good and just surpassing everything just. In You is tranquility, as well as peace and harmony.  Heal our divisions and restore us to the unity of love, which is similar to Your divine nature.  Let the bond of love and the ties of divine affection make us one in the Spirit by Your peace which renders everything peaceful”  (St Dionysius of Alexandria)

17 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

BEFORE YOU BUILD (3)

‘…it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us...’

Acts 15:28

17 Sept 2013

Listen for God’s guidance. As long as you keep listening to people whose opinions don’t align with God’s Word and God’s will, you’ll be frustrated and get nowhere. When important decisions that affect the future must be made, you must be able to hear from God. You must also welcome feedback. Why? Because if you’re not teachable, you’re not usable. Now, the majority opinion can be valuable in run-of-the-mill matters, but when a God-given vision is at issue, first and foremost you must listen for God’s guidance. You say, ‘Isn’t there wisdom in having a plurality of leadership?’ Yes, even the best leaders have blind spots and need people with 20/20 vision in those areas. ‘…certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved’’’ (Acts 15:1 NKJV). What was the result? ‘…Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, [and] they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question’ (Acts 15:2 NKJV). How did the apostles handle it? They said: ‘…God, who knows the heart, acknowledged [the Gentiles] by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us, and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith’ (Acts 15:8-9 NKJV). So after prayer and deliberation, the apostles wrote a letter to the church, saying, ‘…it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things’ (Acts 15:28 NKJV). And what was the result? ‘When they had read it, they rejoiced…’ (Acts 15:31 NKJV). 

Neh 8-10, Lk 22:1-13, Ps 78:40-55 , Prov 24:1-4

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BOND OF PEACE

“God the Father, source of everything divine, You are good surpassing everything good and just surpassing everything just. In You is tranquility, as well as peace and harmony.  Heal our divisions and restore us to the unity of love, which is similar to Your divine nature.  Let the bond of love and the ties of divine affection make us one in the Spirit by Your peace which renders everything peaceful”  (St Dionysius of Alexandria)

16 SEPTEMBER 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

BEFORE YOU BUILD (2)

‘…show me now Your way, that I may know You and…find grace...’

Exodus 33:13

16 Sept 2013

Get to know the people. No minister has ever had so much trouble with a congregation as Moses had with the congregation of Israel in the wilderness. At the Red Sea, he was so happy that he wrote a song to celebrate their spectacular victory. But later, when the complaints were coming at him from every direction, he told God he wanted to die. It reminds us of one pastor who asked another, ‘How many active members do you have in your church?’ The other replied, ‘Five hundred. Half of them are actively working for me, the other half are actively working against me.’ Pastors, different people in your churches will play different roles in the plan God has given you. Some of the people you will like, some you won’t. But you’ve been called to lead them all, so get to know them. On his deathbed, Jacob prophesied over each of his twelve sons describing both their nature and their future. He said Reuben was unruly, Simeon and Levi were prone to anger, Judah was born for leadership, Zebulun would extend his borders, Issachar was willing to carry the load, Dan was sharp when it came to dealing with people, Gad was a fighter who wouldn’t retreat, Asher loved cooking, Naphtali loved raising children, Joseph would be wounded but would come back stronger than ever, and Benjamin would be an entrepreneur who knew how to excel in business (Genesis 49). To lead people successfully, you must know them. So pray, ‘Show me now Your way, that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight.’

 Neh 5-7, Lk 21:25-38, Ps 78:32-39 , Prov 23:29-35

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BEFORE YOU BUILD (1)

‘You must build…according to the pattern I will show you.’

Exodus 25:9

15 Sept 2013

Go to God for the plan. God told Moses: ‘You must build this tabernacle and its furnishings exactly according to the pattern I will show you.’ God knows what you will need in the future, you don’t. He prepared Noah a hundred years in advance of the flood. He prepared Joseph to feed Egypt seven years in advance of the famine. Without God’s guidance the best you’ll ever have are estimates, educated guesswork and projections. ‘To the Israelites at the foot of the mountain, the glory of the Lord appeared at the summit like a consuming fire. Then Moses disappeared into the cloud as he climbed higher up the mountain. He remained on the mountain forty days and forty nights’ (Exodus 24:17-18 NLT). Moses spent over a month waiting in God’s presence for direction. Why? Because what he was building had to meet the needs of God’s people for generations. So go to the place of prayer. Tell those around you, ‘I’m not coming back until I hear from God and get His plan!’ When God orders it, He pays for it. But when He doesn’t give the order, and you decide to do it anyway, you’re on your own! Why? Because you won’t have confidence to go to Him in your time of need. Unless you start right, you won’t finish right. You say, ‘But I’m nobody special. Why would God speak to someone like me?’ If God has called you, and He has, then you’re special. His promise is, ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God…and it will be given to him’ (James 1:5 NIV).

Heb 11:23-28, Ex 3:1-22, Ex 33:7-23 , Ex 34:29-35

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

LIVING FOR PEACE

“Lord, we pray for the power to be gentle; the strength to be forgiving; the patience to be understanding; and the endurance to accept the consequences of holding to what we believe to be right.  May we put our trust in the power of good to overcome evil and the power of love to overcome hatred.  We pray for the vision to see and the faith to believe in a world emancipated from violence, a new world where fear shall no longer lead men to commit injustice, nor ...

Gbawe,

I cannot die over political matters because I've not taken a kobo from any politician .same cannot be said of u , a paid ACN lapdog on NL ......

No wonder who writes long epistle to justify your pay . It's you that will die of hypertension when GEJ wins again in 2015 after Tinubu your master must have collected his millions dollars as usual from PDP .....

Gbawe ,Gbawe ,Gbawe ,I just hope ,for the sake of your parents and kids ,if any that the hatred of Jonathan and his family will not send you to early grave !