GET CHARGED UP!!!!

When I hear Christians say "the time I got born again was the most exciting time of my life!! I felt so much power and excitement to do God's work", it makes me feel sad for the entire christian fold. In my Pastor's words "Hit your Bible and Say No!! I won't live that kind of life" :) 

How can you give excuses as to why you are no longer on fire for God? You now have a family with kids, and so what? or Did I hear you say, my job has gotten more demanding? Oh Please!. who even gave you the job, or keeps the life that goes to work? Have you forgotten Priscillia and Acquillas in the Bible?

We are called to a life of constant growth in God, and He has made every good thing required for us to do His will available to us. I've heard someone say Christianity is the only religion in which the Supreme God and Lord helps His followers run the race, by making every help available.(Hebrews 13:20). Besides, Jesus said in John15;5.."I am the vine, you are the branches.If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit". The responsibility of the branch is to bear fruit, knowing it is well rooted and its nutrients stem from its root. So do you think you are being fruitful in your calling? You cannot afford not to be!! God's first command to man upon creation was to be fruitful!

I urge you to take an inventory today. Have I matured in the things of God since I got born again? Has my knowledge of Him increased? Remember you can not afford to remain a babe taking milk when meat is available for you. You have access to the Holyspirit especially if you are born again. He is your stand by and He charges you up(that's if you let Him). He will guide you into all truth and keep you charged up for the life you have been called to live. There is no lukewarmness in God's kingdom. Remember the fig tree was cursed because of its fruitlessness.

Lord, I ask that you help me continually yield to you and be fruitful in the life you have called me to live. Amen

God bless you!!

Remind Me!! What is Your Excuse??

The day you received Jesus into your life and acknowledged his mark on you as stated in Ephesians 1:13, here's what you signed up for; 'To go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation'(Mark 16:15, Matt 28:18-19). So whether you like it or not, the charge is to be a witness for Christ and bring more people into the life you have.

I know evangelism sounds like a cliche that's out of fashion considering the disappearance of the track sharing era. The truth remains that we are obligated to share the good news of our lives in Christ and to bring people to the kingdom. Even King Solomon acknowledged the wisdom in winning souls in Proverbs 11:30; "....He who wins souls is wise".

Why are you Selfish with the life you have received in Christ? I know we want to live safe and not put our religion in the faces of people. But If you love someone, your expression reflects how you feel. So it is with loving Christ on earth. You need to tell people about Him. Let your immediate environment be influenced by your knowledge of who He is and the Joy He gives. There is no excuse not to be a witness!! If a well lit lamp remains hidden under a table, of what use would it be? Let your daily conversations be flavored with the character of the one you belong to.

Besides, technology has made witnessing easier. Exhaust the many social media tools in telling people about the wonderful life you have in Him. Don't stop talking about Him and everything He is. You've found so much joy in Him that you can not afford to hoard Him. Quit giving excuses!! Go tell it on the mountains, on the hills, everywhere!! Jesus is Lord and on Him rests the foundation of the world!!

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Remain Blessed!!

PATIENCE... A Timeless Virtue

As humans, we are prone to having our way when we want to have our way. 'Dear God, I need a job, I need to pay bills, I have a list of overdue bills, please come through, Amen'. tick, tock, one month....three months..No Job!!! 'God! where are you? I've prayed about this matter. Okay! I'd still trust you.'  Another day, 'Lord I need to get married this year'. tick, tock, January...May... 'God, please I really need to be settled.' Then Booom!!!! December!!! Nothing!!! 

One of the hardest virtues to imbibe as humans is PATIENCE. This virtue in the kingdom requires waiting and trusting in God's timing without worrying about circumstantial evidence. I love what Paul says about father Abraham. God promised to make him a father of many nations when he didn't even have a child. Romans 19:25 tells us; "Abraham didn’t focus on his own impotence and say, “It’s hopeless. This hundred-year-old body could never father a child.” Nor did he survey Sarah’s decades of infertility and give up. He didn’t tiptoe around God’s promise asking cautiously skeptical questions. He plunged into the promise and came up strong, ready for God, sure that God would make good on what he had said."  Thousand years later, we are heirs of this promise Abraham believed in. 

We should always trust in God's timing because He alone knows the exact time to show up in our respective circumstances. Honestly, my experience has taught me that while we wait He works on things that we do not even realize need to be worked on. Take David for instance, He was anointed as the next king at age 17, but went through series of challenges before he took reign as king. These challenges took years, however one thing remained certain; In the period of waiting for the fulfillment of the prophesy on his life, God built David's dependency on Him, while also revealing His character to Him. This is evident in the Psalms written by David, most of which exude his knowledge of God's character and the heart of a worshiper David developed in the course of waiting, talk more of his attitude of inquiring of God before making decisions.

I know there have been great prophecies about 2016. Nevertheless, patience is a virtue that is needed to be employed as we journey through life as Christians, and even in our dealings with the secular world. Besides, when an investment is made, you wait for some time for the returns it would yield. The law of waiting even works with plants, animals and humans, as indicated in Ecclesiastes 3:1; 'there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven' . So rather than get agitated about the waiting process, inquire what you could learn or work on while you wait. If you're waiting for a job or job upgrade, God could be pruning your character to increase your capacity to function. Or you could be waiting for a spouse or a child, God could be increasing or building your tolerance level. One thing is for sure, something is being worked on while you wait. It's all about perspective, even if you do not see it. Do not be short sighted... look beyond what you see physically.

As you wait on God to come through you could make this prayer; "God I know your timing is perfect and I trust you completely with my life and circumstances. I pray for peace, patience and perseverance as I put my hope in you. Thank you for comforting me during this time of waiting in Jesus name. Amen!!!'

God Bless You!!!

Love Letter to My King...

In my short stay on earth, I have encountered circumstances that I rationalized, and failed to understand. Infact, some things happen that i cannot comprehend. It tells me that God's thoughts are way higher than ours as humans. He sees the end from the beginning.

Daily, I'm in awe of How God loves me and would go to any length to prove it to me. He already did by sending His son to die for me and to give me abundant life here on earth. Oh!! What love my Savior has for me. What was I thinking all those years I lived far away from my King and Lover? I wish I got close to you earlier, but I'm super thankful you found me when you did.

Lord thank you for making my life beautiful. Thank you for encompassing me with your love. I could shout from the mountain tops to tell the world how beautiful and loving you've been to me inspite of my unfaithfulness and childishness. Lord the extent of your patience awes me. You discipline and chastise me, yet you are ever willing to keep teaching me your ways with compassion and tenderness.

Oh!! How majestic you are. The heart of kings are in your hands. The nations are nothing but tiny drops in a bucket, yet you ochestrate and rule over all!!

My King, My heart, My lover, My Anchor, if words were enough I'd write and write about your love for me that is so real. Who else can love me like you do Jesus? Thank you for not giving up on me, Thank you for the love you show me, Thank you for revealing yourself to me, Thank you for showing me who I am in you, Thank you for teaching me what I have in you.

Lord, in you I have found a Father, a Lover, a Master, a Teacher, a Friend, a Companion. My heart is sold out to you forever, and I promise to serve you with my mind, soul, and body for the rest of my days on earth.

I love you crazily!!
Your Princess