I give God the glory for giving me the grace to bring His Word to you all. I pray that the message in this write-up minister to you like it did to me.
Jane and Jason were in a relationship. Jane, a devout Christian succored to dating Jason after he chased her for close to two years. Their relationship started and soon Jane realized she had made a wrong choice. Jason was into club hopping full time: he drank regularly. Hanging out with drug pushers and club hoppers was his way of life. Spending lavishly was the order of the day for him. Jane couldn’t tolerate these vices. Each time she warned him, he’d brush it off. He never respected her opinions but she continued staying with him. They fought and argued every single day but she thought he’d eventually change. He was irresponsible. He neglected going to church. He saw all ministers as thieves. Jane on the other hand back-slided, because as the scripture says, "can two walk together except they agree (Amos 3:3)?” She didn't join him in going to bars but she sure engaged in constant fighting, lying etc. Her prayer life weakened. Her self esteem went down the drain. She didn’t want him to leave anytime he threatened to go. She tolerated him having female friends over and whenever these friends are in town, he will forbid her from coming to his house. She kept announcing to the whole world she would marry him despite his dirty way of life. What a pity!
We all can see how foolish, unintelligent and dense Jane was. Let it not surprise you that a majority of ladies are in the same situation. You will hear them say, “I know that he’ll change once we get married.” This is a lie from the pit of hell. Jane saw fire ahead but decided to get into it, hoping that she’ll quench it once she gets there. What is she? A super fire fighter!
Courtship is the period whereby partners get to know each other deeply and intimately. Please note that the intimacy I’m referring to has nothing to do with sex-that is forbidden (Hebrews 13:4). If your partner possesses some habit that you know are dangerous, warn him or her of it. Bring to his or her attention the danger in pursuing such habit. If he or she refuses, run for your dear life. Don’t act like Jane who chose to stay-take to your heels.
Glory to God!
In My Thoughts!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Trumpet Is Sounding!
One of the verses of scripture that caught my attention last week was Proverbs 21:21- I got stuck to it. I actually love the way the New International Version bible put it;
" Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor."
Until living in righteousness becomes your way of life, you wont see divine blessing. A majority of us want to enjoy Abraham's kind of blessings but we don't want to do what he did. Abraham was on fire for God(Genesis 15:6)-he was called the friend of God ( 2 Chronicles 20:7, Isa 41:8, James 2:23). Joseph refused to indulge in the sin of fornication because he feared God (Gen 39: 7-9). Joseph's righteousness took him from the Prison and set him on the throne (Gen 41: 37-56). Daniel's mission was to please God. He refused to bow to any other god but the Most High God. Circumstance could not stop him from adoring God (Dan 6:4-27). Those who seek after God will be sought by men. Whatever you do to Him, He does back to you. No wonder 1 Sam 2:30 says,
" .......Far be it from Me; for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed."
Prioritize God and He will take care of what concerns you. It is your heart beat for God that will change your story and not your own ability. I can remember vividly when I was pursuing different things. I thought my effort would bring me results but I was disappointed. Until I followed what was written in Matthew 6:33, " But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you." I didn't have a testimony.
Brothers and Sisters, all those things you are chasing after is in God. If you are too proud to seek after His kingdom, you won't become a benefactor of His blessings. Let go of your sins and your life will take a perfect shape. That lying habit will take you no where but bring His anger against you. Here are some verses to ponder on;
"You shall destroy those who speaks falsehood.. Psalm 5:6"
" Lying lips are an abominable to the Lord... Proverbs 12:22"
" But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,
idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone,
which is second death.. Rev 21:8"
There is sorrow and reproach in sin. Judas Iscariot betrayed God and he paid with his life. You can ask yourself this question, 'How have I betrayed you Lord? In lying, stealing, idolatry, deceit, fornication, adultery, trust in mortal man, anger, hatred, forgery, envy , jealousy (Gal 5:19-21)? Don't be defensive ! Don't say," God knows my heart. People around be can attest to my faith in God." This issue is not between you and man but it is between you and your Maker. It is time to take the great step-the next minute may be too late. God is ready for you today. Allow God to take the 1st place and your story will shock the whole world. There is no god like my Jehovah.
Glory to God!
In My Thoughts!
" Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor."
Until living in righteousness becomes your way of life, you wont see divine blessing. A majority of us want to enjoy Abraham's kind of blessings but we don't want to do what he did. Abraham was on fire for God(Genesis 15:6)-he was called the friend of God ( 2 Chronicles 20:7, Isa 41:8, James 2:23). Joseph refused to indulge in the sin of fornication because he feared God (Gen 39: 7-9). Joseph's righteousness took him from the Prison and set him on the throne (Gen 41: 37-56). Daniel's mission was to please God. He refused to bow to any other god but the Most High God. Circumstance could not stop him from adoring God (Dan 6:4-27). Those who seek after God will be sought by men. Whatever you do to Him, He does back to you. No wonder 1 Sam 2:30 says,
" .......Far be it from Me; for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed."
Prioritize God and He will take care of what concerns you. It is your heart beat for God that will change your story and not your own ability. I can remember vividly when I was pursuing different things. I thought my effort would bring me results but I was disappointed. Until I followed what was written in Matthew 6:33, " But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you." I didn't have a testimony.
Brothers and Sisters, all those things you are chasing after is in God. If you are too proud to seek after His kingdom, you won't become a benefactor of His blessings. Let go of your sins and your life will take a perfect shape. That lying habit will take you no where but bring His anger against you. Here are some verses to ponder on;
"You shall destroy those who speaks falsehood.. Psalm 5:6"
" Lying lips are an abominable to the Lord... Proverbs 12:22"
" But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,
idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone,
which is second death.. Rev 21:8"
There is sorrow and reproach in sin. Judas Iscariot betrayed God and he paid with his life. You can ask yourself this question, 'How have I betrayed you Lord? In lying, stealing, idolatry, deceit, fornication, adultery, trust in mortal man, anger, hatred, forgery, envy , jealousy (Gal 5:19-21)? Don't be defensive ! Don't say," God knows my heart. People around be can attest to my faith in God." This issue is not between you and man but it is between you and your Maker. It is time to take the great step-the next minute may be too late. God is ready for you today. Allow God to take the 1st place and your story will shock the whole world. There is no god like my Jehovah.
Glory to God!
In My Thoughts!
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