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Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 7:12am On Feb 22, 2010
Pastor Chris,                  PRESENT YOUR MEMBER TO GOD	MONDAY, February 22ND 
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Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yields ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. (Romans 6:12-13) (KJV).[b]

The scripture above is very instructive. To fully realize its import you’d have to carefully examine the construction. Imagine a father telling his young son,’’ don’t let that fellow in the house,’’ if the son is stronger than the fellow, he’ will gladly obey his father instruction. But if the intruder is stronger or more powerful, the son will wonder at his father instruction.
God would be remiss to ask us to do something He knew we couldn’t do. By saying to us, ’’don’t let sin reign in your mortal body,’’ He means that we have the power to stop sin from coming in to reign in our bodies. So, how do we stop sin in its tracks?
The answer is in the latter portion of our opening scripture and it says,’’ Neither yields ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.’’ The King James Bible uses the word ’’ yield’’ in this verse, but in several other bible translations, the word used is ’’present’’ from the Greek, ’’paristemi’’ which means ’’to present’’, like when you present document to be perused. It’s not just yielding as in a reflex submission, but a presentation which you choose to make. Isn’t this wonderful? This means you no longer have to struggle with sin and its effects if you’re born again. You can choose not present your body to sin, just as you can choose not to present it to cancer, HIV, stroke or diabetes. You don’t have to struggle with that terrible habit any longer; you can choose not to present your body to it. God has given you the ability.
[center]Confession[/center][/b]
Sin has no dominion over me; I refuse to give it any right of place in my body. I willingly yield my body to God and declare that all my members are instruments of righteousness unto Him.
[[b]center]Further study

Romans 6:14-16; Romans 6:19 [/center]
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 7:16am On Feb 21, 2010
PASTOR ANITA SUNDAY, FEBUARY 21ST[center][/center]
FAITH: A DEMOSTRATION OF GOD’S WORD[center][/center]

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (hebrews11:1).[b][/b]
The scripture above is the best definition of faith you can get. God has to define it for us because he knew we weren’t going to get a better definition in the world. A substance is a real physical matter that you can touch or relate with. If faith is the substance of your hope, it means faith is the real thing; it’s the tangible expression of your hope.
The bible tells us of Abraham, who ’’being not weak in faith, considered not his own body now dead, when he was about a hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God’’ (Romans 4:19-20). Abraham tangibly expressed his hope by giving praise to God; he didn’t allow his physical condition to discourage him. If there’s no substance or tangible expression to your hope, then their is no faith.
Faith is the evidence-the title deed of things not seen. A title deed is a legal document proving your right to a property; it maybe a piece of land or a house. This document authenticates your claim to the property. The same way, the word of God is enough to prove that you have what God has given to you. It doesn’t matter if others don’t believe you because they can’t see it; you already have the evidence and that’s what matters.
Confession[center][/center]
My faith is strong and operative, I refuse to cower in fear or timidity when faced with challenges or adverse situations, but I rise to the occasion, knowing that I am what God says I am and I have what he says I have and can do what he says I can do!
[center]Further study
2 Corinthians 4:18; Hebrews 11:3 [/center]
Christianity EtcRe: Pay House Rent Or Pay Tithe by mabell: 1:47pm On Feb 20, 2010
KunleOshob:
I am certainly not a jehovah witness even though i believe they are closer to the true gospel of christ than you deluded pentecostal folks. tongue If you really want to know i am non-denominational and i derive my doctrine directly from the teachings of Jesus himself in the bible and the works of his apostles. I don't accept obsolete jewish teachings borrowed and twisted from Judaism such as tithing as part of true christian doctrine. All true christians should learn to focus more on christ and less on their churches/pastors many of whom might not be emphasizing the core teachings of christ and the true way to salvation.
you mean in this age and time, someone can still think and talk like you. im shocked
you have being bewitched but i wonder by who? huh sad shocked shocked
Christianity EtcRe: Congrats Pastor Agbaje, Goodluck Jonathan Now The Acting President Of Nigeria. by mabell: 7:20am On Feb 20, 2010
rich_john:
Whatever you call it when potential billionaires are talking church rats shouldn't come near. grin
there are no such things as church rats lipsrsealed
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 6:49am On Feb 20, 2010
PASTOR CHRIS SATURDAY, FEBUARY 20TH
CHOOSE THE FAITH WAY[center][/center]
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful (psalm 1:1).[b][/b]
One time, Moses sent out twelve men to spy out the land of Canaan. When they returned, ten of them gave an evil report- a negative and faithless report, while only two; Joshua and Caleb stood out and spoke in faith. While those who spoke the negative, faithless report suffered for their unbelief, God rewarded Caleb and Joshua for choosing the faith way.
As a Christian you were born into a family of faith, a family made up of patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and David, who had the faith mentality. They had a different way of thinking; they reasoned from the perspective of God’s word only. These are the ones whose example we are to follow; we are to emulate their faith; Christians who still think and talk negatively probably grew up among negative thinkers and talkers. Just like the bible says, if you walk with the wise you will become wise, they have also grown to imbibe the negative mentality. This shows that negativism is acquired, and we enquire it from our environment and from those we relate with on daily basis. So, relate only with those you know will inspire your faith.
I urge you today to choose the faith way! Learn to live by faith in God’s word every day. Let your outlook on life be from the point of faith; be positive and possibility conscious. Surround yourself with the right inspiration; saturate your environment with God’s word, so that when people come to you, whether young or old, they will be influenced to talk and think positively like you.
PRAYER[center][/center]
Dear father, I thank you for guiding and leading me in the faith way, and helping build my faith through your word! Thank you for the opportunity I have to fellowship with like –minded believers who can inspire me in the gospel, and provoke me to good works, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
[center]Further study
Hebrews 10:25;Hebrews 11:6[/center]
Christianity EtcRe: Does Anybody Get Hurt When Pastor Chris Says: "take It"? by mabell: 4:15pm On Feb 19, 2010
@KunleOshob
Those things you call thrash are the revelations that will save your life.
Pastor Chris is the greatest bible teacher all over the world
This is a fact known across races.
Christianity EtcRe: Does Anybody Get Hurt When Pastor Chris Says: "take It"? by mabell: 8:14am On Feb 19, 2010
@ poster,
no they don't get hurt.
it happened before the days of Jesus, it happened during the days of Jesus so tell me, why shouldn't it happen now afterall Jesus said" 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father"
John 14:12 (KJV)
infact, it should happen over the phone and via webcams and all ways possible,
anywhere the spirit of the Lord can reach, which is everywhere of course
Christianity EtcRe: Does Anybody Get Hurt When Pastor Chris Says: "take It"? by mabell: 8:02am On Feb 19, 2010
Joagbaje:
Electric tasers are for security use . Did they say he used it on people in church? can you paste the link?. How would someone carry a gun looking device at the altar. Ha! alhaji !!!

What about the people far away that were not touched and still fell, I have experienced it, even though I was once critical of it in ignorance like you. Have you watched emmanual tv and see some spiritual punches? 30 meters away?.Why dont you search things out yourself, Ignorance is not lack of knowledge but ignoring knowledge, and that is foolishness. A wise man search out and not argue blindly.

Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.


why will a responsible man, white or black go to a church just to fall on the ground . who gave them instruction.
hmmm, there was one i watched, he ( TB Joshua) stood some meters away from a robber that came to his church and and flogged him without a cane in his hand, i stayed glued to the screen and when i saw the robbers response i couldn't help but scream. he took off with sreams, scatching his back and with tears in his eyes. when he was asked what why he did that he said it was like he was being flogged with " kobokobo".
So how many will TB joshua orchestrate?
Christianity EtcRe: Does Anybody Get Hurt When Pastor Chris Says: "take It"? by mabell: 7:53am On Feb 19, 2010
Enigma:
Joagbaje

I'm very sorry that I see you as a deluded simpleton which is why initially I took the trouble to try and explain things to you extensively on another thread; now I will not bother to that extent anymore. I will mostly just ridicule the nonsensical doctrines with which you have been brainwashed. The only thing is that I also keep praying that the likes of you will have their eyes opened by the true Spirit of God.
sorry for the dissapointment, sad
iheanyi4u:
@porter, I was almost like you dat is believing the 'take it' bit was rehearsed. But I recently gave my life to Christ and started attending christ embassy. I was opportuned to be at the youth conference at Lagos,and was sitting in front. When pastor Chris was preaching, at a point he was full of d annoiting and said take it, I fell under d Power of God and (checks his body) there is no injury of anykind. So better believe it is not rehearsed.
they have being left in the dark for too long. WHY NOT ATTEND A CHRIST EMBASSY SERVICE ( KUNLEOSHOBI and co), YOUR LIVES WILL BE GIVEN A MEANING smiley
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 1:03am On Feb 19, 2010
Pastor Chris Pray Without Distractions Friday, February 19th [center][/center]
Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees (1Kings 18:42 (KJV)
One of the reason some Christians don’t experience the manifestation of God’s glory in their lives as they should is that they often treat their time of fellowship with the Lord casually. Their minds being full of distractions are unable to concentrate and hear what God has to say! In James 5:16, the bible says”The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man make tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]’’ (James 5:16AMP[/i]). The prayer is earnest and heartfelt, devoid of external influences or distractions.
Prayer isn’t a time of religious monologue, where you just talk and talk, until your mind wander away. It’s a time of fellowship where your spirit mingles with the Holy Spirit; so much that your very being sync with his laid out plan for your life.
At a particular time, the prophet Isaiah spoke God’s mind to King Hezekiah that he should put his house in order because he was going to die. This prophecy of course came to the king with a note of finality, but the bible says King Hezekiah ’’ …[i]turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD…’’ (2 kings 20:2).
Turning his face to the wall signifies shutting out all distractions because he wanted to alter the course of events.
If you want to see the demonstration of the power of the spirit in your life, you’ve got to learn to shut yourself away from the world-away from all distraction and set your mind on the Lord in followership. Focus all your strength and energies on the Lord in prayer. This kind of prayer is what makes tremendous power available.
Prayer[center][/center]
I thank you dear father, for teaching me your word on the essence of focusing all my energies on you in fellowship, so as to be fully in sync with your spirit ,knowing and walking in your perfect will for my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen
[center]Further study
Act 1:14; James 5:17

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Christianity EtcRe: Does Religion Really Matter In A Relationship? by mabell: 9:48am On Feb 18, 2010
jagunlabi:
Religion can only be as important as the couple builds it up to be.But a relationship that is not built on true love is bound to fail, with or without religion.
hmmm, what is this this true love?
jagunlabi:
I know, but what i am saying is that, in any intimate relationship, love comes first or you have no relationship at all, whether you are religious or not.
So if you want to choose a partner with no love involved, then you have no partner.You can both be as religiously synced up as you wish, that relationship is doomed to failure either on the short run or on the longer run.
even if the person is into satanism? shocked
Christianity EtcRe: How Do We Pray Over Meal: Bless This Food Oh Lord! by mabell: 9:36am On Feb 18, 2010
Patjoe:
Bless this food oh lord for Christ sake Amen!!
The is the the traditional family prayer we have been doing over the years, but of late ,I have been hearing all manner of prayers, Some will bind demons,poison, some will offer long long prayers.
What is the best way to pray over our meals.
thank you for this food, Dear Lord. Amen!
Christianity EtcRe: God's Intervention Badly Wanted by mabell: 7:54am On Feb 18, 2010
@huxley
it all depends on the xtian and his faith.
22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them
Mark 11:21-24 (KJV)
you can achieve all the above and lots more, all you need do is to not let doubt into your heart after you have prayed
but you'll need God's word to be able to do this
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17 (KJV)
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 7:31am On Feb 18, 2010
Pastor Anita Live From Your Spirit Thursday, February 18th
We look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Cor 4:18 (KJV)[/i]
Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives’ in a body. 2 Cor 4:16 (KJV) [i]for which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day
.’’ The spirit and the soul comprise the inward man. With the outward man, you make contact with the physical world. Your body, that’man’ that you clothe is not you; it is your domicile-the house where the’ real you’’ –your spirit lives. This is why your must give premium attention to the development of your spirit though the word of GOD.
God wants you to live from your spirit. The way to do this is to fix your gaze on the Word of God, refusing to be moved by the dictates of your physical senses. For example, the doctor might have said you’d be unable to have a child due to complications in your body, but remember that your body is not you! The real you is the recreated human spirit, which is fashioned after the image of Christ. Thus, there’s no sickness, weakness, limitation, imperfection, or barrenness of any kind in your spirit. Therefore all you need to do is keep your focus on Deuteronomy 7: 14 that says “thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.”
know that you’re a spirit being, so refuse to dwell on the pain or growth you feel in your physical body. Don’t rate yourself on how much you have in your pocket or in your bank account. See yourself from the perspective of God’s word and relate from that realm. Live from inside out, from your spirit!

CONFESSION[center][/center]
Dear Father, I thank you for teaching me today how to control the circumstances of my existence from within my spirit! I rejoice to know that by keeping my focus on your word, and living from my spirit I’ll keep experiencing victory, triumph and success in my endeavors, in Jesus name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY[center][/center]
[center]2 Corinthians 5:7(AMP); Hebrews 10:38[/center][i][/i]
Christianity EtcRe: Jehovah's Witnesses: Who Are They? by mabell: 5:47pm On Feb 17, 2010
chai! very easy
with that little description which you don't need to go further,
they are kunle osbobi's relatives
abi kunle do you want to deny your family members? shocked huh
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 12:03am On Feb 17, 2010
[center]PASTOR CHRIS Wednesday, February 17th
THE ESSENCE OF TRUE WORSHIP[/center
]

Now there were in the church at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; …as they ministered to the lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said … (Acts 13:1-2).[i][/i]
It’s vital to learn how to minister to the lord and more importantly, know when to pray the prayer of worship. The opening scripture says’’…as they ministered to the lord and fasted, the Holy Ghost said…’’; letting us know that the power of GOD’s spirit is manifested as we minister to the Lord, in an atmosphere of true worship.
To minister to Lord is to worship according to his work; to make confessions to His name. Confessions comes from the Greek word ′Homologia′ which means speaking the same thing in consent or consonance with GOD; to say what GOD has said in agreement with him. So in ministering to the Lord you make your confessions to GOD based on the word; you say beautiful things about Him and revere His awesome majesty in line with the revelation of his personality in the word. Ministering to the Lord is the essence of worship; it’s a very important aspect of our Christian service.
Note that the spirit only spoke after the people had ′ministered to the lord′. You ′ll never know the depth in the spirit that is beyond the ordinary until you learn to minister to the lord in true worship, praise and thanksgiving by the spirit and the word.
[center][center]Further study[/center]
Dear Father, I worship you today for your love, kindness, grace, and glory. You’re the only true GOD, the great GOD of glory, rich in mercy and glorious, from everlasting to everlasting! You’re the eternal king of glory, the king of kings, Lord of lords; you’re the awesome GOD, who alone deserves all praise, honour, glory and worship! May your name be glorified today in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. [/center]
[center]FURTHER STUDY
Hebrews 13:15;Romans 10:9[/center]
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 11:55pm On Feb 16, 2010
[center]PASTOR CHRIS Wednesday, February 17th
THE ESSENCE OF TRUE WORSHIP[/center
]

Now there were in the church at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; …as they ministered to the lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said … (Acts 13:1-2).[i][/i]        
It’s vital to learn how to minister to the lord and more importantly, know when to pray the prayer of worship. The opening scripture says’’…as they ministered to the lord and fasted, the Holy Ghost said…’’; letting us know that the power of GOD’s spirit is manifested as we minister to the Lord, in an atmosphere of true worship.
        To minister to Lord is to worship according to his work; to make confessions to His name. Confessions comes from the Greek word ′Homologia′ which means speaking the same thing in consent or consonance with GOD; to say what GOD has said in agreement with him. So in ministering to the Lord you make your confessions to GOD based on the word; you say beautiful things about Him and revere His awesome majesty in line with the revelation of his personality in the word. Ministering to the Lord is the essence of worship; it’s a very important aspect of our Christian service.
         Note that the spirit only spoke after the people had ′ministered to the lord′. You ′ll never know the depth in the spirit that is beyond the ordinary until you learn to minister to the lord in true worship, praise and thanksgiving by the spirit and the word.
[center][center]Further study[/center]
Dear Father, I worship you today for your love, kindness, grace, and glory. You’re the only true GOD, the great GOD of glory, rich in mercy and glorious, from everlasting to everlasting! You’re the eternal king of glory, the king of kings, Lord of lords; you’re the awesome GOD, who alone deserves all praise, honour, glory and worship! May your name be glorified today in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.       [/center]
[center]FURTHER STUDY
Hebrews 13:15;Romans 10:9[/center]
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 2:54am On Feb 16, 2010
PASTOR CHRIS                                                         TUESDAY, FEBUARY 16TH[/i]
                                            YOU CAN INFLUENCE ANYTHING WITH YOUR WORDS! [i]

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe , and therefore speak(2 Corinthians 4:13).
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During His early ministry, the Lord Jesus displayed absolute mastery over the circumstances of life, including the forces of nature. On a particular occasion, He was hungry and walked to a fig tree, hoping to find some fruit to eat. But the tree was fruitless, as it was not yet the season for figs. The bible records that Jesus spoke to the fig tree and said, “…no man eat fruit of thee hereafter forever. And His disciples hard it (mark 11:14). [i][/i]The master talked to a tree; He spoke out for so loud, His disciples’ heard Him!
The next day, peter, recalling what had happened the previous day, called the master’s attention to the fig tree, saying, “Master, behold the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away” (mark 11:21). [i][/i]From his response, Jesus made us understand that we can talk to anything- we can influence anything, and effect any changes with our words: “for verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he said shall come to pass;he shall have whatsoever he saith( mark 11:23)[i]

Here Jesus wasn’t talking figuratively as many people assume. Remember that in the previous verse, He had talked to a tree! He was showing us the power and efficacy of our words, and He proved it on numerous occasions. Jesus spoke to the winds and the waves, to fish in the water, to dead bodies, etc, and they all heard and obeyed Him. You too have been imbued with the same ability to effect changes with the word of God in your mouth, for “as He is, (Jesus), so are we in this world” (1 john4:17)[i][/i]. Your faith filled words determine the quality of life that you live!
It doesn’t matter the situation or circumstance in which you’ve found yourself, you can effect changes with your faith filled words!

                                                                                                 PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for teaching me your word which framed, amended and restored the chaotic conditions of this earth in the beginning. I release faith filled words concerning everything that concerns me without wavering or doubting, and I see them manifest in the physical realm in Jesus mighty name. Amen.
                                                                          FURTHER STUDY

                                                                             MATTHEW 8:26(MSG) JOHN 11:43-44
Christianity EtcRe: Pay House Rent Or Pay Tithe by mabell: 9:31am On Feb 15, 2010
Annunaki:
@mabell
Kunleoshob is one of the witnesses sent by the elohims.
yes! Jehova's witnesses AND YOU ARE ONE OF HIS PERSONAL FOLLOWERS
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 12:47am On Feb 15, 2010
PASTOR ANITA Monday, February 15th
INTRECEDE FOR THE BRETHEREN
Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: (1 Sam 12:23) (KJV).[i][/i]
[center] In acts 12, the disciples of Jesus found themselves in predicament: Herod had seized James and killed him. When he discovered that this pleased the Jews, he went further and apprehended peter. The church had by this time realized that if they don’t intercede or peter, he would suffer the same fact as James. Consequently, the bible says’’ …prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto GOD for him (peter).’’
Shortly after the heartfelt and continued intercessory prayers offered by GOD’s people on peter’s behalf, the Bible record that he was rescued from the prison by an angel of the Lord. Thank GOD they had learnt their lesson with happened to James and engaged in intercession for peter; otherwise, peter could also have killed.
It’s important that we intercede for our fellow brother and sisters. But sadly, when some believer come together, all they talk about is how bad thing have gone and all the evil happening in the world. They shut their eye to the problem other believers are facing. Every time you have an opportunity to be with another believer, don’t spend all the time on trivial or irrelevant discussion; take some time to join your hands together in intercession for brethren in the church.
Don’t be lazy in prayer for other believers around the world and intercede for men everywhere. Be actively involved in this; and the good thing you make happen for others, GOD will make you happen for you.[/center]
PRAYER
Dear father, thank you for making the soul of men all over the world beautiful to me. I thank you for stirring in me the spirit of intercession, and today I make power available for salvation, healing, restoration and protection for my brothers and sisters in Christ, all over the world, in Jesus’ Name Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
ROMANS 8:26; 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 1:04am On Feb 14, 2010
PASTOR CHRIS                                                                                                        SUNDAY 14TH , FEBRUARY
                                                                                      THE INFALLIBLE WORD

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. ( Isaiah 55:11)[/b]
These words are the sovereign declarations of Deity, and they give us a clear picture of the infallibility and immutability of God’s word. God’s word never fails! His word is perfect, dependable and reliable!
For example, when God told Abraham He had made him the father of many nations, it didn’t seem possible to the natural mind for that word to come to pass. Abraham and his wife Sarah were already advanced in age. The bible says Sarah’s womb was dead- non functional, and so was Abraham’s body; yet that didn’t change or alter God’s word concerning them.
Abraham had faith in the infallible word of God; he made an unqualified committal of hiself to the Lord, knowing that God’s word never fails:” [b]And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God” (Romans 4:19-20).
[i][/i]
Abraham’s faith in the infallibility of God’s word was what earned him the titles ‘father of faith’ and ‘friend of God (james 2:23). God’s word never returns to Him void, so demonstrate faith in His word by acting on it.Whenever God speaks concerning you, it doesn’t matter what the senses project, what matters is His word. His word cannot fail.

                                                                                             CONFESSION
The word of God,which is the source of my life, is living and active in me today! I experience the transforming power of the word in my finances, health, family and everything that concerns me; my life is upgraded today by the power of God’s word. Amen

                                                                                          FURTHER STUDY
                                                                       Jeremiah 23:29; Psalm 89:34;Hebrews 4:12
Christianity EtcRe: Did God Create An Evil Tree? Did God Tempt Man? by mabell: 7:24pm On Feb 13, 2010
Akebulan:
I honestly dont know. The whole bible was written by humans (supposedly directed by the spirit of God or something of the sort) and that to me, is a problem.

undecided Am not sure what I believe. Or maybe am just too scared to admit what I dont believe. huh
Noooo, you can't say that at this point in time
if you have a belief or conviction, you should courageously state it wherever you are
whether good or evil
then we can start from there!
so give it a shot
Christianity EtcRe: Pay House Rent Or Pay Tithe by mabell: 6:54pm On Feb 13, 2010
KunleOshob:
Becos there are so many wolves in sheeps clothing [which our lord Jesus christ warned us about] parading themselves as menof God. Some of us have decided to stand up for the faith and share the undiluted trtuhs with our brethen. Unfortunately this topic has to do with a major source of filthy lucreamongst those who claim to serve God and they are not ready to give up this lucrative source of illicit gain so they nd their disciple fight us with all they have got instead of searching the scriptures to see what it really says. I am not suprised so many people are being deceived cos Jesus warned us that even the very elect God's chosen ones would almost be deceved how much less the thoroughly brainwashed lost sheep that form the congregation of most of these false churches.
mr patriotism, who sent you?!
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 3:37am On Feb 13, 2010
PASTOR CHRIS                                                                                                     SATURDAY, FEBUARY 13TH
                                                                                                    DECREE A THING!
                                              Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee… (Job 22:28)[/b]
To decree a thing means to authoritatively order or instruct with the force of law. Revelation 1:6 lets us know that God has made us kings and priests. And one of the characteristics peculiar to kings is the power to decree. As God’s king-priests, we have being put into office to decree anything we want to see established in our lives and in the lives of men, for “[b]where the word of a king is, there is power…”( Ecclesiastes 8:4).
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The church wields so much power that many Christians don’t even know about. This explains the reason many act and live less their calling- living as mere men! As Christians, we’ve being called into the life of the supernatural; we have more than enough power to do whatever we want to do. All we need is to have enough knowledge of who we are and what we have in Christ, and come bold in the Lord. 1st peter 2:9 says, “but ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people…”[i]

It’s your responsibility to bring to pass whatever you want to see happen in your life; to decree what you want and have them established unto you. You’ve being vested with enough power and authority to influence the world with!
                                                                                                 Prayer[/i]
Dear Father, I thank you for making me a king-priest unto you! I declare that the excellence, beauty and perfections of divinity are manifested through me today, as I freely enjoy the benefits of my inheritance in Christ! God’s will is established in my life, and I pray the same for everyone around me, in Jesus name. Amen.
                                                                                         FURTHER STUDY[i]

                                                                                          Mark 11:23; Matthew 18: 19
Christianity EtcRe: First Fruit Of Labour by mabell: 5:07pm On Feb 12, 2010
@ Arte i have reread you post like you asked, i still want you to explain or better still let me rephrase it
hmm!?! prosperity, not always a good thing, how. please teach me!
Christianity EtcRe: First Fruit Of Labour by mabell: 4:40pm On Feb 12, 2010
Arté:
2. Do you know riches can come from sources other than God? do you know that prosperity is not always a good thing?
hmm!?! shocked
prosperity not a good thing, how. please teach me!
Christianity EtcRe: First Fruit Of Labour by mabell: 4:37pm On Feb 12, 2010
KunleOshob:
I won't have bothered to respond to patjoe if i were you, he obviously just registered that I.D to disguise hisreal self and start giving false testimonies on NL. For all you know he might be a pastor himself just trying to promote the greedy and false doctrine.
kunleoshob is everybody trickish and unreliable as you?
Christianity EtcRe: Did God Create An Evil Tree? Did God Tempt Man? by mabell: 3:48pm On Feb 12, 2010
The bible says "the spirit of the prophets are subject to the prophets" It is not everything the prophet says that should be taken. prophesies are to be judged according to truth. a prophesy that is not consistent with GOD'S nature can be rejected.
take for example , if somebody says " thus sayeth the Lord all those of you wearing earings should take off their earings, take off your earings" would you say that it is of God
apostle paul
john 4:1 said spirits should be tried so
a prophesy that is not consistent with God's word should be rejected
PoliticsRe: Jonathan Is Now President by mabell: 9:49am On Feb 11, 2010
safeact:
Make una no kill me with laughter! So d man was scared that his best man will eventually take over his wife from him! Goodluck don suffer 4 NLanders. But wait oh, why wouldnt Jonathan sack d stup.d AGF, Andoankaa rather than changing his post? Is that not an act of cowardise? Excuse me pass jare.
that's called strategizing
ANYWAY CONGRATULATIONS SIR! smiley
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 8:07am On Feb 11, 2010
PASTOR ANITA FRIDAY, FEBUARY 12TH
‘JESUS’ THE NAME YOU CAN TRUST
The mere sound of his name will signal hope, even among far off unbelievers. (Matthew 12:21, msg).[/i]
In today’s world, people would judge the quality of a product and use it on the strength of its brand’s name. Our God has his own “brand name” as it were. It’s the name of Jesus!
The name of Jesus has been given to us (Acts 4:12). Therefore learning to live in and function by the power of that name is what guarantees the upward and forward life. In Philippians 2:10, we are assured of the efficacy of the power in the name of Jesus: “ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of the father.”
The bible chronicles testimonies of healings and miracles done through the apostles, as they exercised the power of attorney to use the name of Jesus. “[i]They came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirit: and they were healed every one
[/b]” (Acts 5:15).
Every other name has its limitations, weaknesses and restraints, but Jesus, “having become so much better than the angels… has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they”[b]
( Hebrews 1:4 nkjv). The name “Jesus” has been proven to be a fortifying wall of protection, which can be trusted and depended upon. His name is a strong tower, the righteous run into it and is safe [b][/b](proverbs 18:10)
CONFESSION
Dear father thank you for giving me the privilege and power of attorney to use the precious name of Jesus. I live today in, and by the power of that name. The name of Jesus is named upon everything that concerns me; including my family, job, health and finances. Amen
FURTHER STUDY
ACTS 3:6-7, PROVERBS 18:10
Christianity EtcRe: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by mabell(op): 7:17am On Feb 10, 2010
PASTOR CHRIS WEDNESDAY, FEBUARY 10th
WISDOM IS YOUR CAPITAL

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting get understanding. (Proverbs 4:7)[b][/b] Before Jesus, King Solomon was the wisest and the wealthiest man that ever lived. God showed up in his room one day and asked him what he wanted. Solomon had learnt to ask with discretion and precision; he asked for wisdom being fully conscious that every other requirement was embedded in wisdom!
Wisdom is the capital you require in life. It’s the prerequisite for productivity, expansion and stability. Wisdom according proverbs 4:7 is the principal thing; it is the capital! The wisdom referred to here is not the one that comes with age or experience, nor is it the wisdom of this world: for the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, he taketh the wise in their own craftiness” (1st Corinthians 3:19). The wisdom that we are dealing with here is divine wisdom- insight into reality.
Galatians 3: 27 say, “as many of you that has been baptized into Christ has been put into Christ”; then, colosians2:3 reveal that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hid in Christ. Therefore if you put on Christ by virtue of new birth (2nd Corinthians 5:17), it means you have put on all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. No wonder the bible says you’re complete in Christ, who is made unto us wisdom (colosians 2:10, 1st Corinthians 1:30).
So Christ is your wisdom, and that wisdom cannot be improved upon; it’s called excellent wisdom. Walking in this wisdom, which has been made available to you in Christ, is your guarantee for a life of consistent success, victory, and excellence.

CONFESSION
I’m full of the wisdom of God, for Christ is made unto me wisdom! That Wisdom is in my heart and in my mouth today! I function in it; I’m guided by it; and I’m growing in it daily as I continually meditate on the word and fellowship with the Holy spirit.
FURTHER STUDY
1st Corinthians 1:30, proverbs 4:7-9
Christianity EtcRe: Former Nation Of Islam Follower Turns To Christ by mabell: 10:24pm On Feb 09, 2010
So be it,I pray he holds on to faith

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