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TRUE LIGHT FOR EVERY MAN

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That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. John 1:9

After the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, the world has been full of darkness-meaning that many things have fallen out of place leading to several challenges and problems in the world. The good news is that, Jesus Christ came to restore man to his former glory. When you have Christ, you are flooded with light and you have the capacity to contribute to the development and advancement of man and the world. This is the truth which works for people who believe.

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BIBLE AND WEALTH

HE MUST INCREASE IN US

ID-100216105Generally, every individual in this world desires to increase. The desire to increase is innate and starts to operate from our infancy as children. As children, we desired to walk just like any other normal person; we desired to grow bigger just like any other normal person. As the years passed by, our parents took us to school and with time, we desired to chart a particular career. The choice to choose a particular career is a demonstration of the desire to increase.

Families desire to increase. Increase may come in the form of numbers, that is, giving birth to children; taking up new jobs in order to earn more income for the upkeep of the family etc. Nations and the world at large desire to increase. Nations would want to work towards increasing Gross Domestic Product (GDP); improving the health care system of citizens etc. The world at large is working towards reducing maternal mortality and reducing the level of global poverty by increasing the standard of nations as stated in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

All the above forms of increase is necessary and crucial for sustainable development. However, there is another type or level of increase which I want to talk about in this article. This is mentioned in     John 3:30 which states, “He must increase, but I must decrease”. This is a profound statement by John the Baptist. John was baptising and Jesus was also baptising. Jesus was baptising more people than John because more men were going to Him. John was asked why Jesus was baptising more people and he answered by saying that – He must increase, but I must decrease.

As children of God, we must desire to increase and work at it. The ability to increase is deposited in our spirit and it is our responsibility to portray this in our walk of faith. In December 2012, what were the New Year resolutions we made? Were we able to achieve them?  We are in December 2013 and it is likely that we will come out with new resolutions for 2014. Let us ensure that we work towards achieving the New Year resolutions for 2014. We must increase in the roles we play in our jobs; increase in the way we take care our families; increase in good relations with people. We must increase in the roles we play in church growth by witnessing to the unsaved and investing part of income in the ministry of the gospel. Above all, the indwelling of God’s word in us must increase from now and in 2014. 2014 must be a year of increase in any area of our lives because that is the purpose of God for our lives. We must be a blessing to the world more in 2014 and beyond than in 2013.     

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BIBLE AND WEALTH

YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR SITUATION!

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I have heard some people say that life is not fair. Some others have also said that the world is an unfair place to live in. Though these statements may be true, we will be doing ourselves some good if we purpose to do something about the unpleasant situations we are going through. Throwing in the towel will rather worsen our case because literally, we will be saying that it is ‘finished’ and we can’t do anything anymore. This article will briefly look at a scenario in the bible where the church did something about an unpleasant situation and had a good result.   

“Acts 12:1-8: Now about the time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was make without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him: and a light shined in the prison; and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me”

If you are going through an unpleasant situation after doing all that is humanly possible, don’t worry so much. Don’t throw in the towel yet. You got to do something again! You got to first locate what God has said about the unpleasant situation and pray in faith. A pray of faith always delivers result(s). The church would have also lost Peter if prayer was not said for him. There is tremendous power in prayer and it is the responsibility of the child of God to pray and get positive results. The word of God will displace fear and increase our faith to reverse or stop any unpleasant situation.  As we pray and meditate on God’s word, our actions are tailored in the right direction to change bad situations.

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THE WHOLE WORLD HAS BEEN SAVED!

John 3:16 says that “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” The bible states that among the elements of Faith, Hope and Love, Love is the greatest. Why is love the greatest? Love is perfect knowledge or perfect understanding. Love is the greatest because it is that which enables us to give out and make impact. Giving always precedes love! Love is manifested in everyday life. Parents portray their love to their kids by providing the necessities of life. In cases where parents are unable to provide life’s necessities for their kids, they sacrifice whatever is available just to make the kids comfortable. A couple in love will always share and care for each other.

The value of your love is measured by the level of sacrifice you make. In medicine, some people are able to donate their organs to save other lives and this is great demonstration of love. I have read of a father donating one of his kidneys to save the life of his child. The greatest demonstration of love as recorded in the good book is God the father giving us His son to be crucified on the cross for the whole world to be saved. His death has brought salvation to the whole world. His death has given us the confidence to go to God’s presence and fellowship with Him.

God has finished His part of the ‘contract’ because of the provision He has made. A contract is usually signed between two or more entities. Our responsibility as people on earth is to accept God’s provision and become born again. To become born again is to accept Jesus Christ in your heart as Lord and Saviour of your life.

The video below titled ‘Love letter from God’ from Crown Video and Father Heart Communications will so much bless you when you watch it. God the father always wants to have fellowship with His children. The father is a merciful and powerful God who so love anybody who is willing to be born again.

Pray the simple prayer below if you want to accept Jesus Christ as your personal saviour:

“Father, I acknowledge that I am a sinner and I recognise the provision You have made for all my sins. I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal saviour and fellowship with the Holy Spirit. I am a doer of your word from this day. In Jesus name, Amen”