Is your Problem too hard for God to solve - Part 2

Yesterday we looked at the first Part, Today we will be taking the last part of this topic

Gods ways are not man’s ways

(2Pet 3:8 [NET])
Now, dear friends, do not let this one thing escape your notice, that a single day is like a thousand years with the Lord and a thousand years are like a single day.


(Isa 55:8-9 [KJV])
For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

The littleness of your problem

Whatever mountains you are facing is small in comparism with the Word of God

(Mark 11:23 [KJV])
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.

(Heb 4:12 [KJV])
For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

(Jer 23:29 [KJV])
[Is] not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer [that] breaketh the rock in pieces?

Whose report do you believe

Perhaps you're in a situation where your sickness has been diagnosed as incurable, believe in God’s report now – “By his stripes you are healed in Jesus Name”. There are no incurable diseases with God
Or maybe it’s not your health but financial crisis, family problems, marital issues etc. Just remember the Word of God that says you have been redeemed from the curse of the law (Gal 3:13).

Rejoice your miracle is here

(Eph 6:10 [KJV])
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

(Isa 53:5 [KJV])
But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

(Ps 103:4-5 [KJV])
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

(Matt 8:13 [NET])
Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; JUST AS YOU BELIEVED, it will be done for you.” And the servant was healed AT THAT HOUR. 

Also Read:

1. If It Troubles You, God Wants To Take Care Of It!
2. Your Healing Is Part Of The Deal
3. Your Redeemer Has Delivered You From All Sicknesses
4.  Convert Your Worries into Prayers
5. God Is Able And Willing To Heal You
6. God So Loves You
7. GOD CARES
8. God cannot lie...
9.  The God who is more than enough  
10. The power of speaking Gods Word
11. Think about God Always - God's will for man 

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Is your problem too hard for God to solve?

Is anything too hard for God to do?

Gen 18:9-14
And they said unto him, Where [is] Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard [it] in the tent door, which [was] behind him. Now Abraham and Sarah [were] old [and] well stricken in age; [and] it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?  And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? IS ANY THING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

(Jer 32:27 [NET])
“I am the LORD, the God of all humankind. There is, indeed, nothing too difficult for me.

(Jer 32:27 [KJV])
Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

(Matt 19:26 [KJV])
But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

THE QUESTION: IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR GOD

ANSWER:  There is no impossibility with God

"Is anything too hard for the Lord?" God asked Abraham (Gen 18:14); and the answer is there is nothing impossible with God (Luke 1:37). Job discovered that God could do everything (Job 42:2), and Jeremiah admitted that there was nothing too hard for God (Jer 32:17). Jesus told His disciples, "With God all things are possible" (Matt 19:26); and Paul testified, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil 4:13, NKJV). Nothing is too hard for God. God who called nature into existence can suspend its laws and operations when He pleases.

The Greatness of God

 (Ps 145:3 [NET])
​​​​​​​The LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise! No one can fathom his greatness!


 (Job 11:7 -9 [NET])
​​​​​​​“Can you discover the essence of God? Can you find out the perfection of the Almighty?
​​​​​​​It is higher than the heavens – what can you do? It is deeper than Sheol – what can you know?
​​​​​​​Its measure is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.

(Ps 90:2 [NET])
​​​​​​​Even before the mountains came into existence, or you brought the world into being, you were the eternal God.

 (Heb 1:10-12 [KJV])
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;
And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but THOU ART THE SAME, AND THY YEARS SHALL NOT FAIL.


(Isa 40:18-25 [KJV])
To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?
The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.
He that [is] so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree [that] will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, [that] shall not be moved.
Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?
 [It is] HE THAT SITTETH UPON THE CIRCLE OF THE EARTH, AND THE INHABITANTS THEREOF [ARE] AS GRASSHOPPERS; THAT STRETCHETH OUT THE HEAVENS AS A CURTAIN, AND SPREADETH THEM OUT AS A TENT TO DWELL IN: THAT BRINGETH THE PRINCES TO NOTHING; HE MAKETH THE JUDGES OF THE EARTH AS VANITY.
Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.
To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.

(Job 26:14 [NET])
​​​​​​​Indeed, these are but the outer fringes of his ways! How faint is the whisper we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?”

(Job 26:14 [KJV])
Lo, these [are] parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

(Job 37:23 [NET])
​​​​​​​As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

(1Kgs 8:27 [KJV])
But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

To be continued - tomorrow. Thanks 

Also Read: 

1. If It Troubles You, God Wants To Take Care Of It!
2. Your Healing Is Part Of The Deal
3. Your Redeemer Has Delivered You From All Sicknesses
4. God Is Able And Willing To Heal You
5. God So Loves You
6. GOD CARES
7. God cannot lie...
8. The Winning Approach
9. The power of speaking Gods Word
10. Top Reason why the devil cannot have victory over you
11. Top Reason why the devil cannot have victory over you - Part 2

 

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DON'T COMPLAIN; GIVE THANKS!

Agape Embassy ministries DAILY DEVOTIONAL:

Topic:
DON'T COMPLAIN; GIVE THANKS!
Sunday, JULY 27TH,2014.

Giving thanks unto. the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light (Colossians 1:12).

Christians who haven't learnt the value of thanksgiving have so many blessings elude them. Rather than complain and lament to God about your life or situation, you're to be thankful to Him for qualifying you to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light. Many are not thankful because they only think about what they're going through—their lack and needs—instead of seeing themselves in glory. Every Christian is an heir of God, and a joint-heir with Christ; recognize it and be thankful.

When you express gratitude to the Lord for your present level, He'll do more for you; He'll take you higher. Do you recall the story of the ten lepers that Jesus healed? Only one of them returned to express gratitude to the Master for the healing, and he received more; he was made whole. His extremities that were eaten away by the leprosy were restored (Luke 17:11-19).

It brings to mind a certain man who was healed in one of our meetings. The man was deaf in both ears, but as the meeting progressed, under such a great anointing, he suddenly realized he could hear from one ear. He was so ecstatic about the miracle that he immediately started making his way to the testimony line. He had only taken a few steps when his second ear popped open. That's the power of a grateful heart. There're people whose circumstances will never change until they learn to be thankful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

Learn to count your blessings and glorify God for who He is, and for what He's done for you. There's nothing you need in your life today or would ever need, that He hasn't already provided. 1 Corinthians 3:21 says all things are yours. Your life, therefore, should be one of praise and gratitude to Him for giving you all things: "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue" (2 Peter 1:3).

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for blessing me exceedingly, and giving me all things that pertain to life and godliness. My heart is filled with praise and gratitude for the life of continual victories you've brought me into. I'm full of your glory, beauty, and grace, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY :
Psalm 140:13(CEV) Your people will praise you and will live with you because they do right.

Psalm 50:23(CEV) The sacrifice that honors me is a thankful heart.Obey me, and I, your God,
will show my power to save.

Hosea 14:2(CEV) Return to the [Lord] and say,"Please forgive our sins.Accept our good sacrifices of praise instead of bulls.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Romans 1:18-32; Psalm 35-37

For more of agape devotionals visit : Agapembassyministries.org.

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Think about God Always - God's will for man

Thinking about God at all times and in all conditions

(Col 3:1-3 [KJV])
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.


(Heb 12:2 [KJV])
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.


(Isa 26:3 [KJV])
Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.

Every Man inherited Self consciousness as a result of Adam’s Sin

It says in Genesis 2:25, “And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”

After the Sin (Eating of the forbidden fruit),  All of a sudden, they knew they were naked. They had never thought about it before. They were never conscious of their nakedness before.

Adam and Eve were now fully self-conscious, which made them fully vulnerable to evil

Mankind was created to be so God conscious that they honestly didn’t even notice themselves. There was no self-consciousness. They were totally God conscious, not self-conscious. That’s the way God created us to be—to be so conscious of Him that we didn’t even know if we were clothed or not.

Jesus came to restore this back

Jesus came to free us from self consciousness and restore our God consciousness. Everything we lost in Adam, we have in Second Adam (Jesus).
Jesus was God conscious at all times
Jesus was God conscious during his temptation - (Matt 4:3-11)
Jesus was God conscious even in the Storm (Matt 8:26)
Jesus was God conscious even when he was to be Crucified. (Luke 22:42, Matt 26:39, Matt 27:46).
Jesus was 100% victorious because he trusted in His God always. He was God conscious always

God consciousness is a key to victory

Genesis 37-50 tells us of the story of Joseph. How Joseph, from zero became a hero
 But have you ever thought of what mindset Joseph had that resulted in such a huge translation (From Dungeon to the Throne)

The reason is that. Joseph was filled with the consciousness of God at all times.

(Gen 39:8-9 [KJV])
But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what [is] with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
 [There is] none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou [art] his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin AGAINST GOD?

Today some people mistake God consciousness with Sin consciousness, they think Joseph Sin consciousness made him an hero. No! It was his God consciousness that made him and hero not Sin consciousness
Sometimes it’s necessary to confess sins, but it never feels good.

Sin & Self consciousness leads to failures, worry etc while God consciousness (how great God his) results in peace
No matter how much He loves you, if you’re not conscious and aware of it, it is not going to do you any good.

God consciousness a key to success
God consciousness was the reason for David’s Success. See:

(1Sam 17:37 [KJV])
David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.

(1Sam 17:45-46 [KJV])
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

Renewing the mind - Rom 12:2

The mind is corrupt (self conscious, selfish, evil etc), make it God conscious.

What we should think on

Beloved, we should not feed on negative words of man or the devil. It will only cause you to be
anxious and fearful. Feed on God's Word by reading the Bible, Pray in the Holy Ghost (Pray & speak in tongues) and listen to faith messages about who you are in Jesus Christ and what Jesus has done for you.



FAITH SUCCESS DECLARES - HAVE A GOD CONSCIOUS LIFETIME!

Also Read
GOD LOVES YOU
CONFESSION BRINGS POSSESSION
THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT CONFESS
TOP REASON THE DEVIL CANNOT HAVE VICTORY OVER YOU

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EMPOWERED WITH ALL MIGHT

AGAPEEMBASSY DAILY DEVOTIONAL:

THURSDAY, JULY 24TH, 2014.

…That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness (Colossians 1:9-11).

It's God's will for us to be strengthened; that is, empowered with ALL might (miracle-working) power in our spirits! Ponder on that for a moment. He wants us filled, not with some of His power, but with all of it. He's dealing here with "dunamis" (Greek); inherent power. He wants this power working in you.

This shouldn't be difficult for any Christian to comprehend at all, because the one who's born again, and has received the Holy Spirit, has received the power of God; for the Holy Spirit is the power of God. Acts 1:8 says, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you…." The question now is, how can you make this power you have inside you, work for you?

The first thing is to recognize that you have it in you. You don't need to ask God for more power. The power of God is in you. That means you can't be disadvantaged. Acknowledge this about yourself always. In Philippians 4:13, Paul didn't say, "O God, I pray you'll give me power to do all things." Realizing that all the power he needed was already in him, he declared, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Secondly, know that the power you've received works with attitude. Yes, you've been empowered with all might, and can do all things, but you must balance it with good character: love, patience, joyfulness, meekness, and humility. Observe that the latter part of our opening verse says, "…Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power,unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness."

Some people endure with anger when they face certain situations. But we're admonished to endure with joyfulness; patient and hopeful that the righteousness of God will be established in that situation. Therefore, in exercising your power to do anything, and effect changes in your life and in your environment, do so with patience, longsuffering (endurance), joyfulness, and humility.

CONFESSION:
I'm strengthened with all might by God's Spirit in my inner man. I have the right attitude of humility in the face of staggering opposition. Glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:
2 Corinthians 3:5(CEV) We don't have the right to claim that we have done anything on our own. God gives us what it takes to do all we do.
Ephesians 3:20(CEV) I pray that Christ Jesus and the church will forever bring praise to God. His power at work in us can do far more than we dare ask or imagine. Amen.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 28:17-31;Psalm 30-31

www.agapeembassyministries.org

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Must Know Reasons why you should become a Christian

The word translated "religion" means "the outward practice, the service of a god." 
"Religion" and "religious" in Elizabethan English were used frequently to denote the outward expression of worship.

Most world religions have a creation story, a deliverance story, a revelation story, some kind of messiah (which others model after), set of do’s and dont's to appease God etc. Each religion has its own theorem. For example, Mormonism have their ‘many gods theorem’. Islam have their ‘7 heavens theorem’ amongst other theorems. Some religions have their reincarnation theorem, while others don’t.  Some believes there is a hell, while others disagree.

But what makes Christianity unique. Can it really be that there is one God with many religions to reach Him? No Certainly Not! Religions contradict each other; therefore, it cannot all be true that all religions leads to the true God (Almighty God)

"What makes Christianity unique?"

Christianity is the only religion where God has revealed himself to man. All others try to reach God by propounding principles and theorems. 

The burden of religion (man trying to please God in his own strength) is a grievous one (Matt 23:4)

Christianity is a relationship with God.

Christianity is LOVE. It doesn’t take pleasure in the misfortune of anyone even the worst offender

Christianity is not burdensome (Matt 11:28-30). Love lightens burdens.

Christianity is backed up with Signs and Wonders

• Jesus rose from the dead (Luke 24:39; John 20:27).
• Jesus appeared to disciples after resurrection (John 20:19).
• Jesus cast out demons (Matt. 8:28-32; 15:22-28).
• Jesus healed lepers (Matt. 8:3; Luke 17:14).
• Jesus healed diseases (Matt. 4:23, 24; Luke 6:17-19).
• Jesus healed the paralytic (Mark 2:3-12).
• Jesus raised the dead (Matt. 9:25; John 11:43-44).
• Jesus restored sight to the blind (Matt. 9:27-30; John 9:1-7).
• Jesus restored/cured deafness (Mark 7:32-35).
• Jesus calmed a storm with a command (Matt. 8:22-27; Mark 4:39).
• Jesus fed the multitude (Matt. 14:15-21; Matt. 15:32-38).
• Jesus walked on water (Matt. 14:25-27).
• Amongst many others…

Christianity has one source of Information (the Bible) – which is the inerrant Word of God

Christianity is the only religion that proves its authenticity by its Messiah rising from the dead never to die again (No other religions can and will be able to do this).

All man's present and eternal needs are met by the Bible (Christian)

Christianity is a religion of True Peace. 

Christianity is spiritually and morally powerful

Approx 3,300 verses (of the Christian Bible) have been fulfilled and still counting – Awesome!

 Among many others…

To be continued….


Also Read:
How to become a Christian (Sinners Prayer)
Understanding Salvation
The State of Man

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What I learnt in church on Sunday

I had already concluded this topic (Killer Tips to having a happy and successful marriage), permit me to add what I learnt yesterday (Sunday) from a guest speaker – Pastor Adeyemi on Marriage.


Eccl 4:9 Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Eccl 4:10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him [that is] alone when he falleth; for [he hath] not another to help him up.
Eccl 4:11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm [alone]?
Eccl 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

Two (2) has become one so whatever you are doing carry your wife along.

Husband carry your wife along
Wife carry your husband along

Where there is unity, there is progress

 None should lay claim to anything individually. ‘MY OWN’ then becomes ‘OUR OWN’

OUR children NOT my children
OUR car not my car
Our account not my account
OUR parents not my parents. Note when the two married, my parent now becomes our parent. It is no longer my parent. Each one now has (2 mummys and 2 daddies).

Then the following takes place

You do virtually everything together
Talk together
Eat together
Stay together
Bath together
Do everything together

TWO HAVE BECOME ONE. THEY ARE NO LONGER TWO BUT ONE
SO WHATEVER GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER LET NO MAN PUT ASUNDER.

Matt 19:4 -6
Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator made them male and female,
 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and will be united with his wife, and the two will become one flesh’?
 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”


NOTE: AFTER THE WEDDING, THE TWO HAVE BECOME WELDED TOGETHER

PRACTICE THIS WHILE NOT FORGETTING THE OTHER (LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS AND SELF CONTROL) AND YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A BLISSFUL MARRIAGE.

WISHING YOU ALL A HEAVEN ON EARTH MARRIAGE.

THANKS

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Killer Tips to Having a happy and successful Marriage - Part 2

Today we will be concluding the topic we started Yesterday - Killer Tips to Having a Happy and Successful Marriage

7. Faithfulness

Infidelity kills marriage. Husbands should be faithful to their wives, likewise wives to their husbands. Extramarital affair is an abomination, it kills.
(Heb 13:4 [KJV])
Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

(Prov 5:19 [NET])
​​​​​​​a loving doe, a graceful deer; may her breasts satisfy you AT ALL TIMES (always), may you be captivated by her love ALWAYS. 

(Prov 6:26 [KJV])
For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

8. Gentleness

 (Prov 15:1 [NET])
​​​​​​​A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

(Ps 147:6 [KJV])
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

 (Ps 37:11 [KJV])
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Husbands should not be harsh to their wives, likewise wives shoulnt be harsh to their husbands.
The meek will enjoy their marriage. If both parties are meek, it makes an awesome marriage.

9. Self Control

(1Cor 13:5 [KJV])
Love… is not easily PROVOKED… 

(Prov 25:28 [KJV])
He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls. 

Arguments, conflict and, all too often, shouting matches is not healthy for a marriage. Husbands and wife should learn to exercise self control over themselves.
Arguing, quarelling and Fighting in the presence of the children leaves a negative impact on them. This is not healthy.
The best solution instead involves seeking peace, settling your misunderstandings quietly in the bedroom not in the sitting room.

Where Men fail in marriages

1. Selfishness

It is generally accepted by marriage counselors that a man is more apt to be selfish. He is more demanding, more inclined to think of his own bodily comfort, often at his wife’s expense.

2. Harshness

(Eph 4:32 [NET])
Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

(Eph 5:28 [KJV])
So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

3. Adultery

(Heb 13:4 [KJV])
Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

4. Dishonesty

(Prov 11:1 [NET])
​​​​​​​The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

(Prov 20:10 [NET])
​​​​​​​Diverse weights and diverse measures – the LORD abhors both of them.

(Prov 20:23 [NET])
​​​​​​​The LORD abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked.

5. Criticism

Some husbands are given to criticism.
(Matt 7:3 [KJV])
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

(Matt 7:1 [KJV])
Judge not, that ye be not judged.

6. Not being head over their homes

(Eph 5:23 [KJV])
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

(1Tim 3:12 [KJV])
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Where Women fail in marriages

1. Nagging

(Prov 19:13 [KJV])
A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping.

(Prov 21:9 [KJV])
[It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

(Prov 21:9 [NET])
​​​​​​​It is better to live on a corner of the housetop than in a house in company with a quarrelsome wife.

2. Domineering Tendencies

A man is the head of the house and not a woman
(Eph 5:23 [KJV])
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

3. Adultery

(1Tim 5:6 [KJV])
But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

4. Ungratefulness

(Col 3:15 [NET])
Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful.

Ungrateful women don’t receive a lot from their hubby because they don’t appreciate it.

5. Idleness  - Full housewife

(Prov 31:27 [KJV])
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

(Prov 31:31 [KJV])
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

6. Gossip

(1Tim 5:13 [KJV])
And withal they learn [to be] idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and BUSYBODIES, speaking things which they ought not.

7. Slander

(1Tim 3:11 [NET])
Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not SLANDEROUS, temperate, faithful in every respect.

FAITH SUCCESS WISHES YOU A BLISSFUL MARRIAGE 

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Killer tips to having a happy/successful marriage

9 Keys/Formulas for a successful & Happy Marriage

LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE/LONGSUFFERING, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS & SELF CONTROL

(Gal 5:22-23 [NET])
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.


LIKEWISE,
The Keys to a successful marriage is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: AGAINST SUCH there is no KEY.

THE NUMBER ONE KEY (MAIN KEY) TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE IS LOVE (AGAPE)

1.    Love (Selfless Love – God kind of Love; Agape)
(Eph 5:25 [KJV])
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Characteristics of true love (agape)

(1Cor 13:4-7 [KJV])
Charity SUFFERETH LONG, [and] is KIND; charity ENVIETH NOT; charity VAUNTETH NOT ITSELF, is NOT PUFFED UP,
DOTH NOT BEHAVE ITSELF UNSEEMLY, SEEKETH NOT HER OWN, IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED, THINKETH NO EVIL;
REJOICETH NOT IN INIQUITY, but rejoiceth in the truth;
BEARETH ALL THINGS, BELIEVETH ALL THINGS, HOPETH ALL THINGS, ENDURETH ALL THINGS.

The Kind of Love we are talking about is the God kind of Love (Agape). It is not the natural human love. It is the divine Love given to an individual when he becomes born again (Galatians 5:5).

2.    Joy

(Prov 5:18 [KJV])
Let thy fountain be blessed: and REJOICE with the wife of thy youth.

(Eccl 9:9 [KJV])
Live JOYFULLY with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life…, which he hath given thee under the sun…

The Bible tells us that husbands should live joyfully with their wives. Both partners should live joyfully with each other, this applies to both husbands and wives not husbands alone. Nevertheless women are known to be joyful while the husband stern and frowns face, No wonder the bible addresses this verse to husbands. Please Mr. Stern! Live joyfully with your wife, be joyful always.

3.    Peace

(Prov 15:1 [NET])
​​​​​​​A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. 

Over time, little & trivial matters can get propelled out of proportion, and not too long, couples say or do things that are nasty to each other. This results in arguments, conflict and shouting matches.
Since the fall in the garden of Eden, It is often very difficult to see our own faults. We are always right in our own eyes, so we place the blame on others. This started in the Garden of Eden - when Adam blamed Eve, and Eve blamed the serpent (Gen. 3:12-13).
But even if it is not our fault, shouting and maintaining the other person take all the blame is not caring. The best solution instead involves seeking peace, not reprisal (Matt. 5:9; Rom. 12:17-21).

4.    Patience/Longsuffering

Husband and wives, be patient with each other, patience will save you a lot.  Husbands remember your wife is the weaker vessel, a more reason to be patient.
Wives respect your husband and be patient with him.
Unfortunately, many younger wives today have not learned the importance of this.
In Malachi 2:14, marriage is a covenant. When we took our marriage vows, we probably repeated words like "For Better or Worse."
Do you consider Divorce (giving up) in your marriage if the situation has become "worse"? God says He "hates divorce" (Malachi 2:16), and He wants you committed to your marriage for life.
Paul gave instructions to the Church not to divorce (1 Cor. 7:10-11, Matt. 19:3-9).

5.    Kindness

(Eph 4:32 [NET])
Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

(Prov 31:26 [KJV])
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.

Kindness from both parties is a vital key to a happy and successful marriage

6.    Goodness

(1Thess 5:15 [NET])
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

Be good to your wives, cherish her, buy gifts for her, and take good care of her
Wives, be good to your husbands, respect him. Do your duty
(1Tim 5:10 [KJV])
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed EVERY GOOD WORK.

The Concluding part  which also includes why most men and women fail in marriages will be taken tomorrow. Thanks for reading.
We LOVE YOU!

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Top Reason why the devil cannot have victory over you - Part 2

Yesterday we took the first part of this Topic , Today we will be taking the concluding part.

Born into the family of God 

(1John 5:4 [KJV])
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, [even] our faith.

Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
From the very moment you are born again, you are an overcomer!

You are a child of God. You have been born into the family of overcomers. Every born-again child of God is an overcomer. You are no exception. You are as much an overcomer as any other believer


 (1Cor 15:57 [KJV])
But thanks [be] to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The moment you accept Jesus, you also receive absolute victory. Think it, talk it, live it.
Victory is yours because of what Jesus has done. He completed the work of redemption through His suffering, His death, and His resurrection. "THE WORK" is finished. The thing for you to do is appropriate it.

Maintain the Victory

We are more than conquerors (Rom 8:37 ), all we do is to maintain victory. We need not fight in the battle for the battle is God’s and has been won on our behalf, and victory has been given to us
The fact that you don’t fight (carnally) does not mean you are not a conqueror, No!
We maintain the victory by our believing and confessing right, Keep your confession going all the time.
If believeing and thinking and confession is right, living will be right (We will have no problem struggling with sin)
If our believing is wrong, our confession will be wrong therefore Living (approach to Life) will also be wrong.
Stand upon your rights and privileges. You have God inside of you. Acknowledge what He says about you (Speak Right!).

We triumph at all times 

(2Cor 2:14 [KJV])
Now thanks [be] unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.


We always triumph in Jesus Christ, We are not part-time triumphers we are full time

Helping others to triumph

This world is faced with challenges, economic chaos and so on, they are in desperate need of victory, be prepared to share with them, tell them it is just part of being "in Christ." Being in Christ makes you more than a conqueror.

CONGRATULATIONS MY BRETHREN for being in CHRIST JESUS


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Top Reason why the devil cannot have victory over you

Total Victory over Satan in Christ Jesus

(John 1:5 [KJV])
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
(John 1:5 [NET])
And the light SHINES ON in the darkness, but the darkness HAS NOT MASTERED IT.


Some people think that Jesus and the devil are always wrestling and exchanging blows with each other. This is a human Ideology.

When I examined the scriptures, I did not find Jesus exchanging blows with the devil. What I see is the devil taking off (Run) whenever he comes across Jesus!
Jesus is not fighting a 50-50 fight with the devil, he is not fighting a 60-40, 70-30, 80-20, 90-10 fight with the devil. Jesus is master over all. He has a 100-0 victory over him. Satan & Jesus are not equals. The devil has to flee whenever he encounters Jesus!

Consider the following scriptures

(Col 2:15 [KJV])
[And] having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

(Col 2:15 [NET])
Disarming the rulers and authorities, he has made A PUBLIC DISGRACE of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

In Col 2: 15, AMP version says God disarmed the principalities and powers, TLB version says God took away their power… . It is as easy as taking away their power. It’s not a fight.


 (Luke 8:28 [NET])
When he saw Jesus, he cried out, fell down before him, and shouted with a loud voice, “Leave me alone, Jesus, Son of the Most High God! I beg you, do not torment me!”


Here in Luke 8, the demons in the man begged Jesus not to torment them or send them into the abyss. They BEGGED, the devil nor his demons could not stand against Jesus.

Jesus sent the devil out with one word (no WRESTLING with the devil)

Jesus has not changed, He is still the same.

(Deut 28:7 [KJV])
The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.

Our Spiritual Authority

As a child of God, you have the same authority Jesus has over the devil. When Jesus rose from the dead he gave us (BELIEVERS) his spiritual authority, we are HIS BODY here on earth to represent him.

(Mark 16:17 [NET])
These signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will DRIVE OUT demons…
KJV version says, cast out demons. To cast out means to throw away forcefully. We have Jesus authority to throw away demons. What a great AUTHORITY.

(1John 4:4 [KJV])
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because GREATER IS HE that is in you, than he that is in the world.

(Ps 91:1 -4[KJV])
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.

(Luke 10:19 [NET])
Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you.

 That is why no evil (curse, divination, enchantment etc) planned against you can prosper (because you are in CHRIST).

I encourage us to search the scriptures and know our rights and privileges as the Body of Christ so as to walk in DAILY victory over the devil.

I proclaim to you, confidence and total victory over your enemy in Jesus Name, Amen!

JESUS HAS GIVEN YOU THE VICTORY OVER SATAN

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Godliness is profitable in all things

(1 Timothy 4:7,8,15 [KJV])

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

For bodily exercise profiteth little [or as the margin says, bodily exercise profiteth for a little time]: BUT GODLINESS IS PROFITABLE unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come....

Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

(Ps 103:2 [KJV])

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not ALL HIS BENEFITS:

Godliness is a never a "BARRIER" to success rather it is the path to success.— God’s Word says; Godliness is profitable in all things (1 Tim 4:7).
The scriptures says that Godliness is not only profitable here on earth but profitable after our stay on earth. It is profitable for ever.
Body exercise, money, fame and all earthly things is only PROFITABLE here on this earth. Don’t get me wrong, all these are not bad but they are only profitable for the time being. But Godliness is profitable forever (without end)
Alas! What people call success is not TRUE SUCCESS. They have missed the definition of success; the reason why they think Godliness is not profitable.

What is True Success?

Accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour and fulfilling his purpose for our lives.

The True Scenario

To begin with, God is the creator of heaven and earth. He created it with a purpose.
If God has the purpose, then SUCCESS is fulfillment of the purpose (will of God).
We cannot use God for our own purposes; rather we are to follow God Plans and purposes for our lives.
Man is not the creator of heaven and earth, so he does not have the purpose; he is only to follow the true purpose of the creator. Therefore SUCCESS is the achievement of God’s purpose for our life and not the achievement of our purpose for our life.
For instance, If a television is being used as stool, the purpose of that television is not accomplished. Even though the television might be happy, its purpose is not accomplished.
God has a purpose for each and every one of us in Christ Jesus.
In Summary, If the reason for a thing is not accomplished there is no success.

Godliness guarantees the following:

Prosperity - 2 Chronicles 22:5, Joshua 1:8
Promotion – Psalm 75:6-7
Provision – 1 Pet 5:7, Phil 4:19
Protection – Ps 91:4, 91:11
Preservation – Heb 13:5, Ps 91
Peace (True Peace) – Ps 55:22, John 14:27
Happiness, Joy – John 15:11
True Fellowship – Rev 3:20
Good & Perfect Health - Ps 91:10, 2 Kings 20:5, 1 John 3:2
Long Life – Ps 91:16
Among many others

9 Godly attitudes

Walking in Love, Being joyful (cheerful), peaceful, patient, kind, good (e.g generous), faithful, meek and temperate (self control).

(Gal 5:22-23 [KJV])
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

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The state of Man (3 kinds of death) - continued

Eternal death

Eternal death or the Second Death is the ultimate finality of death or the home of the spiritually dead which means being cast into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone (Rev. 21:8).

Before the Day of Judgment, which will occur at the end of human history, those who die who do not believe in Jesus Christ will immediately go to hell. The soul is separated from the body at death and cast into hell. This fact is clearly illustrated in the account of the rich man and Lazarus: “The rich man...died, and was buried; and in hell he [lifted] up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom” (Lk. 16:22-23 KJV). On the final day of human history, everyone who ever lived and died will be resurrected and judged by Jesus Christ.

“Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire” (Rev. 20:11-15).

Man has two destinations (Heaven or Hell) of which to select one he has to spend eternity.

Jesus Christ describes the suffering in hell as: “everlasting punishment” (Mt. 25:46); “everlasting fire” (Mt. 18:8); “the fire that will never be quenched” (Mk. 9:45); “the worm that never dies” (Mk. 9:46). The apostles totally agree with Christ when they describe hell as: “a flaming fire” (2 Th. 1:8); “everlasting chains” (Jude 6); “eternal fire” (Jude 7); “the blackness of darkness forever” (Jude 13); “the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever” (Rev. 14:11; 19:3); “the lake of fire and brimstone, in which the devil, the beast, and the false prophet ‘shall be tormented day and night, forever and ever’” (Rev. 20:10).

Man has to select one (heaven or earth) before physical death not after physical death. Every Man is in a state of Spiritual death (born with a sin nature [natural predisposition to disobey God and do wrong things]) as a result of Adam’s sin and this has to be corrected before physical death. If this not corrected, the destination of such a one is hell. There is no pardon (excuse) for ignorance – the condition of man is that bad.

The Pharisees were very religious. They did a lot of good things. They went to the synagogue on the Sabbath. They prayed. They paid their tithes. They fasted. They did a lot of other fine things but this cannot prevent them from going to hell.
Man cannot be saved by his conduct or good works; he must be born again. If man were not separated from God (child of the devil), he could just act right and he'd be all right. But since he's a child of the devil, even if he tries to act right, he'll still go to hell when he dies—to the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the Second Death.

How to correct spiritual death and escape from hell

The only way to correct spiritual death (escape from hell) is by accepting the free gift of Jesus, by being born again, also known as putting your trust in Jesus.
If you have placed your trust in Jesus Christ, as He is revealed in the Scriptures, then you are completely justified before God and clothed with Christ’s perfect righteousness. Although a person does not contributes anything to his salvation, believers show their love and gratitude toward Christ by trusting Him

You can place your love on Jesus by taking this prayer (Sinners Prayer)

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The state of Man (3 kinds of death)

There are several kinds of death spoken of in the Bible; however in this study we will limit ourselves to three:

 1) Spiritual death;
 2) Physical death; and
 3) Eternal death or Second Death,

Spiritual Death

Spiritual death means separation from God.

Spiritual death occurred in the Garden of Eden, the verses below explain how it happened:

(Gen 3:8-19 [KJV])
And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where [art] thou?
And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I [was] naked; and I hid myself.
And he said, Who told thee that thou [wast] naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest [to be] with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
And the LORD God said unto the woman, What [is] this [that] thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.
And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou [art] cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire [shall be] to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.
And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed [is] the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat [of] it all the days of thy life;
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou [art], and unto dust shalt thou return.

The moment Adam sinned, he was separated from God. (Gen. 3:9). Adam said, "... I hid myself." He was separated from God.

 Adam and Eve listened to the devil and disobeyed God and experienced immediate spiritual death and ultimate physical death. Spiritual death kicked off immediately in the human race (not only in Adam and Eve). Man had become an outcast and driven from the Garden with no legal ground to approach God. Since that time, mankind had been living in disobedience to God

Scriptures on Spiritual Death

Luke  1:79, John 5:24-26, John 6:50-51, John 6:53, John 11:26, Rom 5:12, Rom 5:15, Rom 7:11, Rom 8:5-6, Rom 8:12-13, 2 Cor 5:14, Eph 2:1, Eph 2:5-6, Eph 4:18, Eph 5:14, Col 2:13, 1 Tim 5:6, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 5:12

Physical Death

"Physical Death" is the natural end of human life on this earth; it is the consequence of Spiritual death; Gen 2:17. Physical death is an ultimate expression of spiritual death.
The body may be killed or die a natural death, but the soul continues to be conscious in another sphere of existence:
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matt. 10:28).
Adam did not die physically the minute he sinned (even though he died spiritually the minute he sinned), the process of physical death began in their bodies immediately resulting in physical death after several years.

(Gen 5:5 [KJV])
And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died (physically).

The pattern now follows from Genesis even till now, below are some examples from the 5th Chapter of Genesis.

(Gen 5:8 [KJV])
And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years: and he died.

(Gen 5:11 [KJV])
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.

(Gen 5:14 [KJV])
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.

(Gen 5:17 [KJV])
And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

(Gen 5:20 [KJV])
And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.

(Gen 5:27 [KJV])
And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.

(Gen 5:31 [KJV])
And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred seventy and seven years: and he died.


The remaining part will be continued tomorrow. Thanks

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Your sure weapon -The Word of God

The weapon that cannot fail

(Matt 4:3-11 [KJV])
And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
But he answered and said, IT IS WRITTEN, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in [their] hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Jesus said unto him, IT IS WRITTEN again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them
And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: FOR IT IS WRITTEN, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.


(Heb 4:12 [KJV])
For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.


(Eph 6:17 [KJV])
… and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:


The Word of God (sword of the spirit) is the weapon that cannot fail.
Our Arch-enemy (Satan) cannot be overcome by human wisdom, knowledge or inventions. We cannot overcome him the human tricks, latest machine Gun, or nuclear weapon.
The only way to overcome is by applying the Word of God. It is not wise answering Satan with our wisdom, knowledge or philosophies, he has more experience than man. He had been before man was created

Jesus (All wise God & creator of all things  – John 1:3) set an example for us - When the devil tempted Jesus, Jesus never replied by sense knowledge he only gave him the Word of God (Scriptures), saying, "It is written... It is written... It is written..." (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10)

This weapon of the Word of God does not fail.

The weapon of human wisdom will fail
The weapon of human power will fail
The weapon of human inventions will fail (Satan is not afraid of atomic bombs)
But the WORD OF GOD cannot fail.


Today we have heard a lot of philosophies and techniques that people use today to try to overcome Satan, unfortunately some believers also join in it.

Somebody once told me
Anytime I have a problem if I can wake up and drink my first urine, that problem is Gone.
This is not scriptural so I won’t do it

Another told me that anytime he is sick only I can kneel down in front of a refuse dump, he will be whole.
This is also not scriptural

One told me that if he wakes up in the morning and his legs hit a stone, it means the day will be bad.
Another says he predicts his future & days using (horoscope).
This is forbidden by God and not scriptural. ​​​​​​​But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light, growing brighter and brighter until full day (Prov 4:18 - NET). Your future is in JESUS not in any HOROR-SCOPE

Some people have gone has far as saying the bible is not complete. They say “the 66 books are just part”. They have resulted to using charms and magic, saying it is in the lost books of the bible.
This is a big lie!

Most of the people using these, I have seen haven’t come out from their problems; in fact, they have added problems to their problems. The devil has deceived them.

The only effective weapon is the Word of God. The word of God is effective at all times, seasons and places. It is not confined to any geographical location.  Anything outside the Word of God (scriptures) is not capable of defeating the devil.

I encourage people to read the bible and not to miss their bible study.

Brethren, I want to let us know that the word of God is very potent (effective- Heb 4:12) against any problem we have – spiritual, financial, academic, marital, health, etc Just use the word of God in faith and the VICTORY IS YOURS.


Wishing you a FAITH day!


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Is the bible against prosperity?

Does the Bible condemn affluence?

After considering yesterday’s topic on SUCCESS, We were able to conclude that Success is not limited only to Financial, Status, Power and Position Prosperity. And that real success is as a result of fulfilling God’s plan for our life.

We considered the following scriptures yesterday:
(1Tim 6:7-8 [KJV])
For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

(Matt 16:26 [KJV])
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
(Eccl 12:13 [KJV])
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man.
Today, we would like to treat the topic which says

Is the bible against prosperity?

Or put it this way - does the bible condemn affluence?

The answer is NO and Our conclusion is derived from the following bible quotations

Scriptures on Affluence (Prosperity)

(2Cor 8:9 [KJV])
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

(3John 1:2 [KJV])
2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest PROSPER AND BE IN HEALTH [physical prosperity], EVEN AS THY SOUL PROSPERETH.
(Deut 28:11-13 [KJV])
And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:
(Prov 15:6 [KJV])
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
 (Prov 22:4 [KJV])
By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.
 (Deut 30:9 [KJV])
And the LORD thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the LORD will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:
 (Isa 30:23 [KJV])
Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

(Eccl 5:19 [KJV])
Every man also to whom GOD HATH GIVEN RICHES AND WEALTH, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
 (Ps 112:1-3 [KJV])
Praise ye the LORD. Blessed [is] the man [that] feareth the LORD, [that] delighteth greatly in his commandments.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
WEALTH AND RICHES [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
(Job 22:23-25 [KJV])
If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.
Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the [gold] of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.
Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
God hates greed (covetousness)
(Luke 12:15 [KJV])
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.


(2Pet 2:14 [KJV])
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

(Josh 7:20-21 [KJV])
And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:
When I saw among the spoils a goodly Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they [are] hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it.

Conclusion

The Bible does not condemn prosperity. God want us to prosper materially but not to set our heart (make our goal) material possessions for there is far more to prosperity that gathering physical wealth.
(Matt 6:33 [KJV])
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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The Real definition of Success

(Gen 39:2 [NET])
The LORD was with Joseph. He was SUCCESSFUL and lived in the household of his Egyptian master.

God’s definition of success is contrary to the world’s definition. The World measures success based on what you have done, what you have accomplished and what you have accumulated (i.e Financial, Status, Power and Position Prosperity). It is based entirely on you focusing all your time, energy and resources in meriting titles and receiving awards.

Worldly wisdom promotes the idea that men and women should strive to climb to the top of the corporate ladder at others’ expense, no matter what they must do to attain that goal. This is wrong!

 The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God (1 Corinthians 1:22–25).

What men regard as success is not what God regards as success

Today people want to be rich, famous, earn a degree (bachelors, masters, and doctorate or post doctorate) from the world most renowned tertiary institution, they want to work at the best companies, be oil workers, politicians etc. The want riches and fame. This is not bad, but what about your preparation for eternity, what about obeying God’s word & following his plans for your life;  Knowing that the life after death is the REAL LIFE (life not limited by time/life forever).

Do not be deceived

While the world regards financial success or popularity as success, it is not the success that really counts! Financial success or eminence in this world is not true success.

Let’s consider what the scripture says

(1Tim 6:7-8 [KJV])
For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

(Matt 16:26 [KJV])
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

(Eccl 12:13 [KJV])
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man.

(Josh 1:8 [KJV])
This book of the law [God’s Word] shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good SUCCESS.

The world’s model of success is unstable and built upon a foundation that is shakable. The World defines SUCCESS only from the earthly point of view, it has nothing to say about ETERNITY (AFTER LIFE ON EARTH).

Unfortunately, you cannot prepare for ETERNITY in ETERNITY, you can only prepare for eternity when you are on earth. Your success in eternity is dependent on the way you live your life here on earth.

Real Success in the Sight of God

Real success in the sight of God is Accepting Jesus as Lord and savior and Fulfilling His Purpose for Your Life. It is accepting Jesus then overcoming the influence of this world, mastering the evil pulls of human nature, and living a righteous life.

There is nowhere in the bible we see the Almighty God congratulating one of His followers on their financial success. God delights in the prosperity of his servants but there is far more to success than mere financial prosperity.

Vanity of vanities, all is vanity (Ecclesiastes 1:2).


The First Step to achieving Success
The first Step to success is accepting Jesus as personal Lord and savior. When this is done, the Holy Ghost begins to shape the person’s life to conform to the will of God. Success comes only through Jesus, the Redeemer of man, who taught us to live by every word of God.

Additional scriptures

(Gen 39:2 [NET])
The LORD was with Joseph. He was SUCCESSFUL and lived in the household of his Egyptian master.

(Deut 28:11-13 [KJV])
And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:

(Jer 9:23-24 [KJV])
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.

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Convert Your Worries into Prayers

1 Peter 5:7:
"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."


Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

God does not want us to be anxious but instead cast all our cares, worries on him.

So anytime there is an issue to be anxious of at hand, quickly convert that care or worry into prayer and give thanks to God for hearing your prayers. (God always listens to the prayers of Christians [saints]).

About 12 years back, The U.S. Public Health Service estimated that more than 8 million Americans suffer from mental or nervous illness; that one out of every twenty is destined to spend some time in a mental institution as a result of (fears, worries, tensions and the likes).

Some people claim that smoking quiets and soothes the nerves.  This is not incorrect. “Chloroform does likewise; a small bottle will soothe them perpetually! Chloroform, nicotine and alcohol all belong to the group of poisons known as narcotics. Narcotics put the brain and nerves to sleep by paralyzing them. They deaden the conscience and senses into thinking things are all right when they are not.

So almost a million people in 2004 joined the smoking ranks as a means of escape! (Escape from - fears, anxieties, worries, tensions)”.

Alcohol, smoking, narcotics etc  is never the solution to the problem of worry.

The solution to the problem of worry lies in the lines below:

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with

thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

1 Peter 5:7:

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."

This makes me to remember when I was coding a webpage, I was nervous because the webpage wasn’t responding properly (I had coded for hours but I wasn’t seeing results). After a while I was led to cast my worries on the lord and decided to leave it. Sooner or later I discovered that I had long coded the webpage successfully but only that the internet connection was poor so I was having problems. Thank God I was led to cast away that anxiety.

Yes, this is how effective casting our cares on God can be.

If God is always attentive to our prayers and there is nothing impossible with God”.

I will conclude with this let us learn how to convert all our worries into prayers.







Self consciousness leads to worry, while God consciousness results in peace.

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