“Obey the Lord, be humble, and you will get riches, honor, and a long life” (PV 22:4)
This is God’s way, always perfect! God never makes mistakes!
If you are His child, you must first suffer pain, rejection and persecution. Ask other saints older than you. They will confirm that God is always faithful to His methods of blessing. God humbles you before He promotes and rewards you.
To become humble is never easy. It is the deep work of the Cross, drying off the lusts of the flesh and killing the pride or life.
God alone knows how long that ‘surgery’ must go on. Once God is satisfied with your spiritual progress, once He sees humility’s bloom in the desert, He will immediately change your circumstances and rewards you openly. He will give you your heart’s desires and even more than that! This is your harvest: riches, honor and long life! And even more…So, trust God to the end!

‘These also shall be unclean to you among the creeping things that creep on the earth: the mole…’ (Lev 11:29)

Reading the Old Testament you shall find that God forbids His people, the Jews, to eat or touch some animals. They are called ‘unclean’. Among them is the Mole.

The mole is a small animal resembling a field mouse. It lives mostly underground. Its body is adapted to live below the earth. Its eyes and ears are extremely small, for there is no use for them underground. The front paws are very big and strong. With them the mole digs even the stony ground. The back feet are smaller and with them it throws the earth away. Moles tolerate higher levels of carbon dioxide, more than the other mammals. Their blood cells have a unique haemoglobin protein. Moles are even able to re-use the oxygen inhaled when above the ground.

A mole’s diet primarily consists of earthworms and a variety of nuts. The mole’s underground tunnels are in reality ‘worm traps’. When a worm falls into the tunnel the mole quickly kills it and eats it. Because their saliva contains a toxin that can paralyze earthworms, moles are able to store their still-living prey for later consumption. They construct special underground stores for just this purpose; researchers have discovered such with over a thousand earthworms in them. Moles are not friendly animals. They are solitary creatures, coming together only to mate. They damage the fields, by destroying the roots of the plants underground. The farmers hate them and consider them dangerous pests. They have many methods how to kill these troubling creatures: traps, smoke their underground tunnels etc. The people who eat moles say that their taste is extremely unpleasant. God forbid!

Spiritually speaking the moles represent men who ‘creep’ underground into homes, to spiritually arrest foolish, easily deceived religious women and men. Their words (just like the mole’s saliva) may be sweet but poisonous, having the ability to weaken the victim, who is the listener. The moles are called ‘unclean’. In Hebrew this word means a foreign substance mixed with the real, which produces a corrupt, impure, inferior material. The word also means adultery. These men who creep into the homes are like the unclean moles. Do not trust their friendship!   With eyes full of adultery they never stop sinning. We are commanded to ‘turn away’ from such evil people!

‘Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth’ (2Tim 3:5-7)

“We come against the evil spirit of creepers, of destroyers of marriages, seducing unclean spirits! We reject you in the name of Jesus! Go away in the name of Jesus! We plead the Blood of Jesus over our lives, homes, marriages, children, ministries and the work of our hands! We vow to give God all the glory to revival, restoration and deliverance! In Jesus name we pray! Amen!”

(in the pictures: a mole coming out its tunnel and a field damaged by mole hills)

“My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King;
My tongue is the pen of a ready writer” (Ps 45:1)

This is a wonderful testimony from a young man who attends our church. To God be all the glory! May your faith increase! God is not a respecter of persons! Faith is a extremely strong spiritual chemistry! Read and be blessed!

“Good Evening Malia,
I am writing you this letter to testify to the glory of God, the Owner and Creator of all things. I am so blessed since this season to meet with Jehovah Jireh. I have thought having to feed the family and being prosperous is what you were talking about under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, but not until yesterday…
I had a misunderstanding with my wife because she used up all the money we had in the house and both in the bank for irrelevant things, I was sore bitter angry with her , and to top it all she came home late with the baby sick and having temperature, and now no single dime with me!! I became numb in my feelings to her and fear came to my mind that something might happen to our baby. I began praying in the spirit. Then the Lord whispered to me to take the baby to the hospital, I replied Lord, I have no money at all! , and moreover it was very late , so I promised the Lord I will take the baby to the hospital in Morning, and told my wife that we will go to the hospital in the morning while they are in the hospital I will go and look for money.

“Indeed, it came to pass, when the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord, and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the Lord, saying:

“For He is good,

For His mercy endures forever”

that the house, the house of the Lord, was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not continue ministering because of the cloud; for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God” (2Chron 5:13. 14)

This is the story of how Solomon and the people of Israel brought in the Ark of God to its final resting place, inside the Temple. This is part of their history. But there are many lessons for us today, for the Word of God is forever fresh and powerful. King David prepared all things necessary for the house of God. Solomon, his son built the Temple exactly as his father said it.

First lesson: parents should prepare a spiritual inheritance for their children, who should build and improve on that foundation. Pray for your children! Read the Bible to them! Bring them to church! Children obey your parents, pray for them; listen to their wisdom!

The temple Solomon built in Jerusalem was magnificent; it was one of the wonders of the ancient world. It was a copy of the Tabernacle that Moses built in the wilderness. But it was much bigger and more luxurious. It was built with silver and gold. But one thing remained the same, for it could not be improved upon: the Ark of God. Inside, it contained the two tablets with the Ten Commandments, written by the finger of God. Jesus is the same, yesterday, today and forever!

Second lesson: We build great cathedrals or we can worship in a little room. But the presence of God is the same. They may have different buildings, but the same Holy Spirit dwells inside them all.  It is the same Word of God that is preached. The rich and the poor believer are the same before God. God is not a respecter of men or buildings! The presence of the Holy Spirit abiding inside is vital for a church to be called a true living church!

The priests brought the Ark of God from Zion, from under the tabernacle originally prepared by David. They ‘brought up’ the Ark and carried it on their shoulders. Then they ‘brought in’ the Ark, placing it inside the Holy of Holies. In Hebrew, the word ‘brought up’ means to exalt, to honor, to excel unto perfection. The word ‘brought in’ means to lead inside and follow, to enter and abide, rest there.

Third lesson: If you are born again, then you are a priest of God and a preacher of the Word. You need to practice how to ‘bring up and bring in’ the presence of God and the Word of God! You need to be spiritually strong to lift Jesus high so that He will draw men’s hearts after Him.  Your light must shine in His name destroying the darkness of sin in men’s hearts. The Word must penetrate their spirits as an arrow of life bringing eternal abiding salvation.

To bring the Ark of God into the Temple, the priests sacrificed countless sheep and oxen. The road was ‘bloody red’ where the Presence of God passed.

Fourth lesson: You need to trust the power of the Blood of Jesus to host the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

The priests, the singers and all worshipers sang praises to God in one accord. This unity of the Spirit is necessary for the Holy Spirit to come and move in the midst of the congregation. In particular they praised God’s goodness and mercy, His eternal attributes as God, His glory and power, His favor and the beauty of His holiness. As all men praised God with loud voice and grateful hearts, suddenly, the cloud of the Shekinah glory of God came and filled the Temple. The priests fell on their faces and could stand to do their work. For who needs men when Jehovah takes possession of His house?

Fifth lesson: We pray for revival to come. If we meet the conditions, God will come down and fill His house and our lives! It does not matter if the church is expensive or simple! It does not matter if the choir has robes or not! It does not matter if men carry theological titles of not! What matter is that we should humble ourselves before the Almighty God! We should seek Him with abiding passion, hunger and thirst for His presence.  We need to have faith in the Son of God, Jesus Christ! We need to worship God in Spirit and in truth! We need to maintain the unity of the Spirit, between the pastors and the congregation, between adults and children! Finally, we need to praise God (loud) with all our hearts until He comes down!

Oh, how I love it when I am ‘replaced’ by God…when the congregation forgets about me…when I am ‘marginalized’ by God so that He takes the center place… when the Holy Wind blows and revival is in the air! I love it! I love it! More, Lord, more……To You be all the glory! In Jesus name, Amen!

In Christ I declare:

I am a child of God!

I am a priest of the Most High God!

I am a preacher of the Gospel!

God is good and His mercy endures forever to me and my family!

Goodness and mercy shall follow me and my family all the days of our lives!

We shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever!

In Jesus name,

Amen!

“When gathering clouds around I view
And days are dark and friends are few
On Him I lean, who, not in vain
Experienced every human pain
He sees my wants, allays my fears
And counts and treasures up my tears”

(By Robert Grant 1779-1838)

“Dear Malia
Greetings in the name of our Lord. How are you and Tali?
Thank you for all the messages on face book, I look forward to them everyday, thank you for availing yourself to be used so mightily by God.
I also want to thank God for my sister… she has totally changed, the joy of the Lord is so much in her. She said the amount of knowledge, revelation and understanding the Holy Spirit has given her through the word of God between last August and this January is more than she can tell. There so much excitement in her about the word of God. She is really happy.

Dear son,

Forty years ago this day you came into our world. Your arrival made us a true family. Your dad and I we were young and romantic. You added to that romance…

This day I remember how I felt as a young mother, having you in my arms for the first time…I cannot explain how I felt…All I remember now is joy, adventure, hope, pride, singing, calling your name aloud… l was not a Christian, yet I saw the light of God on your face…Maybe what Jochebed felt when she saw her baby Moses…a special child…heaven sent…

For many years I could not relax when looking and later thinking of you…I wanted the best for my baby…What I had to offer seem so small… So I struggled as a mother… Yet I loved you the best way I could… You were almost grown up when I became a believer in Christ. From that moment on I understood the grace of God, His unmerited favor to me, a simple girl from Romania coming to Nigeria, God saved my soul and gave me an extraordinary child…From that time on I started praying for you, that you become a man of God…

Yes, God loves you John…from heaven to earth and back to heaven, Jesus loves you…

Your dad and I, we pray for you daily…for your wife and for your children…

This is my prayer song for you today:

“Surround him Oh, Lord

Surround him Oh, Lord

Surround John Oh Lord

Let Your Spirit fill his heart”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHN LEIGH!

 
“The band and chorus united as one to praise and thank the Lord; their selections were interspersed with trumpet obbligatos, the clashing of cymbals, and the loud playing of other musical instruments—all praising and thanking the Lord. Their theme was “He is so good! His loving-kindness lasts forever!”
And at that moment the glory of the Lord, coming as a bright cloud, filled the Temple so that the priests could not continue their work” (2Chr 5:13, 14; LB)

PRAISE REPORT
This was Sister U’s testimony: Last year she almost got married. A young man she met thru fb proposed to her. They fixed a date and plans were on the way. They were to marry last November in our church. One day her fiancée’s friend called her and said: ‘I am sorry for you. I see that you are a child of God. My friend who wants to marry you is deceiving you. He is a liar and a cheat. He is a jobless man and a fake. U did not believe at the beginning. Later she discovered the painful truth. The young man who wanted to marry her was a deceiver. She broke the relationship. For months after that she was seriously depressed. She looked sad and old. But she continued to do her work in the church (she is an usher and she cleans the toilets). For ten years she worked in the market. This is so that she can pay her school fees. She comes from a broken poor home. Two years ago she graduated from the College of Education with a bachelor degree in Education. But she got so used to selling in the market that she could not resign that work. She was afraid to stand and trust God for a new beginning. Eventually she resigned on the last day of last year.
In the month of January she decided to fast and pray every day, for an encounter with God. On the 5th day the miracle happened. She was holding her CV in her hands, knelt down in the church’ toilet and she prayed and cried to God. After that, she stood up and by faith she went to a big private school to look a job as a teacher. She had no experience and she knew nobody. The first person she met was a woman she had never met before. This woman was the owner of the school. The interview was done on the spot. The principal asked her some questions and she answered. When God is in charge no interview is ‘normal’. The discussion went like this…
“Are you looking for a job? Yes Ma! Do you have experience as a teacher? No Ma! Are you born again? Yes Ma! Do you speak in tongues? Yes Ma! What church do you attend? Father’s House Bible Church Ma! Are you from Father’s House where Dr. Leigh is the pastor? Yes Ma! Wonderful! I love this man’s preaching on the TV…I saw the Nativity Drama…I made a covenant with God that if anybody comes here from Father’s House I will hire the person, no matter the qualification…you are hired my dear…Just thank your God!”
I have never seen U so happy. She was glowing with the glory of God. The old depression has disappeared. We prophesied that she will marry 2015. This word is settled in heaven and on earth! In Jesus name, amen!

THE GLORY CLOUD
The prayer meeting was indeed wonderful. We shared testimonies about the goodness and the power of God. The testimonies (like tehone above) only added fuel to the fire. Then, we praised God with all our strength and with all our heart. The anointing was so strong that people could not sit down on their seats. We could not have a regular, business as usual service. O, how I love it when the Holy Ghost comes down. The very atmosphere is charged with the glory of the eternal. Faith increases like never before. Nothing and nobody looks the same. Ugly people look beautiful! Foolish people look so wise! The praise went on and on… the adults sang…the children sang… the congregation sang and danced… In the God’s presence there are eternal indescribable holy pleasures…Yes, God was happy with us tonight! All the glory to the Most High God!

In Christ I declare:
I am a child of God!
My testimony shall be fruitful!
To the glory of God!
In Jesus name
Amen!

“Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely” (Ps 141:10)
The Manchineel tree is found in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The name means ‘the little apple of death’. The tree and its parts contain strong toxins, some unidentified. Its milky white sap contains phorbol and other skin irritants, producing strong allergic dermatitis. Standing beneath the tree during rain will cause blistering of the skin from mere contact withthis liquid (even a small drop of rain with the milky substance in it will cause the skin to blister). Burning the tree may cause blindness if the smoke reaches the eyes. The fruit is fatal if eaten. It produces severe gastroenteritis with bleeding, shock. There is no specific treatment. Care is supportive. In some places the trees carry a warning sign of death, while others are marked with a red “X” on the trunk to indicate danger. However, many trees are still unmarked.

 
“Because you have kept the word of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown” (Rev 3:10, 11)

Today I saw a strange picture in the internet. It was the coronation of Miss Brazil 2015. The officials were placing the crown of her head. Suddenly, the runner-up attacked her and forcefully removed her crown claiming that she is more beautiful than the winner. Of course ‘the loser’ was disqualified on the spot for such an ugly act. And the crown came back to the queen. This picture reminded me of a scripture from the Book of Revelation.

Read the scripture above. This is a warning to the believers. It comes from the resurrected Christ. To be a king it is more than just to have ‘luck’ or money. It is more than just to have a crown on your head. The devil is a thief. Men steal crowns and titles. There shall be a testing to prove true royalty. The word ‘test’ means to endure the pain of piercing without complaining or desiring to backslide. If you take your cross daily and follow your Jesus, your King, you shall get used to the pain of piercing and you shall be able to endure any other pain.

You need to value the price paid for your salvation and for your crown. Jesus died to set you free, to bring you into His family of kings and priests. This honor of the saints must be jealously guarded. You need the strength of the Holy Spirit to preserve your testimony. You cannot depend on the power or wisdom of your flesh, for it shall fail in the hour of trial. Your crown is a badge of royalty, the prize of a champion in the public games, a symbol of universal honor. Your crown is the visible proof that God has rewarded your silent, behind the scenes, faithfulness in all things. Hold fast to it! It is yours in His name!

Also, never forget that you have a mortal enemy. The devil hates God’s favor and reflected glory on you. He wants to steal your reputation, reward and testimony as a believer. He is a wicked, greedy, jealous, covetous and violent enemy. He will attack, bribe, manipulate or deceive to take your crown. Be watchful and pray.

The way to keep your ‘crown’ is ‘to keep the Word of My perseverance’. The word ‘keep’ appears two times. It means to guard from loss or injury by keeping an eye on it. It is what the commander of a prison does. No prisoner can be kidnaped or escape from within. Or it is like a mother observing her baby; he can go very far for the mother watches him.

You need to be patient, to persevere in all trials. Waiting on God is not easy but is a command from the Word of God. You need to remain humble and faithful as you wait. The devil will bring a proposal for you to become restless or doubtful. The devil will try to deceive you to promote yourself. The good and noble heart produces fruit thru perseverance. The promises of God are fulfilled thru faith and perseverance. God knows that you are waiting for Him. He knows how slow the time passes. He knows every moment and counts every heartbeat. You are not alone in this holy waiting. You are blessed as you wait for God to come ‘quickly’. Read and meditate on the Word of God. Patiently and faithfully bear the trials of life.

In Christ I declare:
I am a child of God!
The devil attacked me but he lost the battle! Again!
I hold fast to my crown, to my reward!
God is my reward!
In Jesus name
Amen!

“Be not deceived: evil companions corrupt good character” (1Cor 15:33)
I heard a story. There was a man who had a beautiful bird, a canary in a cage. Each day the bird was singing wonderful songs of praise to God. The man loved his bird. One day he thought that the canary was too lonely and decided to hang the cage on a tree in the garden. Many sparrows came around the cage to ‘talk’ to the canary. Some months later he brought his bird to the house. To his surprise the canary could not sing again. It could only say: ‘tweet…tweet…’ just like the simple sparrows. He has lost his wonderful gift of singing and learned to behave like an ordinary bird.

“Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” (Mt 21:1-3)

This is the story of a little female donkey and her colt. She is just an ordinary animal but interestingly, her story is part of the Word of God. She was a mother. She was ‘tied by the door without in a place where two ways met’ (Mk 11:4, KJ). In other words, the owner tied his donkey by the door of his house, which was in the middle of a junction. Jesus commanded His disciples: Go- Find her- Loose her and Bring her to me! And if you are asked for an explanation, simply say: “The Lord has need of them!” This is how the donkey and her baby came to Jesus. No man ever sat on this donkey before. Jesus was the first to sit on it and this is how the King entered Jerusalem according to old prophecy.

This is my story…I am that donkey. My life had no meaning until I met the Lord.  I had an ordinary life until the Lord sent His servants to call me to Him. I and my children were tied by chains of sin, at the door of hell; in bondage to unbelief, fear and foolishness. I was tied down at the junction of confusion, unable to make up my mind, to trust God or not.

Then one day two men looking like angels came and said that Jesus needs me. I was surprised and afraid at the beginning.  But the joy of the coming encounter suddenly sprang in my soul. The two servants of God told me the story of their Master. They said that Jesus is the most wonderful man! They said that Jesus Christ is the Lord of lords. They said that Jesus is God. That He has the power to set the captives free. That He brought back His friend Lazarus from the death. Their Gospel brought peace and joy and hope to my heart. Can Jesus love even a donkey?

In the power of His name, they loosed my chains and set me free. I could have stayed tied to sin forever if God did not have mercy on me. Jesus died to set me free. God does not need anybody, yet He said he needs me. Amazing grace…What a honor? No man sat on me. But coming to Jesus, I just knew that I have to humble myself and submit to His glory weight. I carried my King into Jerusalem. People were shouting Hosanna! Hosanna! They waved branches to the King. My baby and I heard it all! We were totally forgotten in the midst of that celebration… But for the first time I knew that being used by God, becoming nothing that my King be all in all, this is my destiny. I was born to carry my Lord into fame and praises! Little me, I lifted Jesus up that day and all men were drawn to the beauty of my Lord! This is my story! If donkeys can sing, then this is also my song!

“And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself.” (Jn 12:32)

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, in one accord…” (Acts 2)

The day of Pentecost came. With it, a sound like ‘a mighty rushing wind’ filled the room where the disciples sat together, in one accord. The Holy Spirit invaded the earth according to the promise of our Lord. He already said it that some people will not die until the Kingdom of God will come with power. Even John the Baptist said that he baptizes with water for the remission of sins but another One shall come, much stronger, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. Prophet Joel said it that in the last days, the Spirit of God shall fall on men and women all over the world. So the Holy Spirit came to fulfill prophecy in Christ!

Jesus died on the Cross. Fifty days later the promised Holy Spirit finally came. His coming announces to all that ‘this’ Jesus Christ is now in heaven and He is the King of kings, seated at the right hand of God the Father. Many men travel abroad and they get lost. We don’t hear anything from them again. But when Jesus ‘traveled abroad’ to heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to keep in touch with earth and to encourage us to finish the race. One day we shall see the King face to face. What a day that will be…

The sending of the Holy Spirit gave birth to the Church, the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit brings us together. He makes us one in Christ. That is why the believers did all things in common and had fellowship in ‘one accord’. In Greek, this word means one mind, one passion! The unity of the Spirit is necessary for a healthy church, for the anointing of Spirit and life to flow down, from God to men.

This is our testimony: The secret of Father’s House Bible Church Warri, Nigeria is the constant un-grieved blessed presence of God the Holy Spirit in our midst. He heals, delivers, leads into all truth, helps us to worship the Lord Jesus Christ and keeps us humble and teachable! Miracles, signs and wonder follow the preaching of the Word!

To God be all the glory!

Together we held hands and sang:

“Bind us together Lord, Bind us together, with cords that cannot be broken…There is only one faith! There is only one King! There is only one Spirit! That is why we sing…Bind us together Lord…”

The Prayer meeting was again very good. These days I just prepare the sermon and pray.I give ample room to God to do what He wants to do. The holy adventure makes my heart tremble with excitement. I feel like I am the pastor and also the congregation. I am not in charge. The Holy Spirit is in charge. Thank God! The brethren shared testimonies. A brother who plays the keyboard in our church for almost 20 years bought a land to build his first house. God provided all the money in bulk just thru a supply business he received thru a phone call. Yes, we shall have testimonies of encounters with Jehovah Jireh. More to come…We praised God and then the message came…

The Roman Catholic introduced the idea that wealth and pleasure is sinful. Many believed this doctrine and became monks. They gave up their earthy possessions and made covenants of celibacy and poverty. On the other extreme, the world ‘preaches’ materialism. The truth is that wealth is not sinful but it can be potentially dangerous for the soul. We need the Holy Spirit to navigate in these troubled waters to arrive at the Truth! Holy Spirit come!

The parable of the shrewd servant (Luke 16) is not easy to understand. Many get confused by reading it. Jesus intended it for His disciples but the Pharisees were listening too. On the surface, it seems that our Lord praises a deceitful man. But this is not what He says. Thru this story, our Lord tells us to be wise with our temporary resources on earth and to use them to gain spiritual eternal gains. Wealth, resources (money) can be used in three ways: Spend it; save it or invest it. This is divine wisdom for us the believers. Pray that the Holy Spirit helps you to understand!

This is a story about investments. A rich man had a steward who was in charge of his goods. The word ‘steward’ means a house manager, a treasurer, a servant who is in charge of his master finances. His master’s check book is with him. He buys provisions for the home and deals with the master’s clients. It is a position of trust. He was possibly a former slave who was set free and now he works for his master

One day the rich man hears that his manager was wasteful with his property. This word ‘waste’ is the same as with the prodigal son. He calls him to give an account for his job is terminated. Immediately the steward thinks of a plan so that he can benefit even in the absence of his job. He knows that his present situation is terrible. But he can do something so that his future is secure. He calls his master’s debtors and he reduces the amount they owe to the master. It seems like his master was a whole sale trader and many people buy from him to sell retail. The steward blesses these men by reducing their debt. He knows that they will be grateful and will remain his friends for life. Favor is repaid with favor. He cheats his master to gain favor with men. He knows that he can end homeless. He cannot ask his master for a good recommendation so that he can have another job like this. He cannot do hard labor. He is too ashamed to beg in the streets. By blessing his master’s debtors, he secures for himself a place to stay in the future, a home, a family and the fellowship of friends.

Why does Jesus commend this deceitful man? Not because he was cheating his master. But because he uses what he got at the present to invest in a better future. Jesus said that this man was shrewd. He knew that he has a limited time to use the master’s resources. The wealth and position will eventually ‘fail’ him. He could have wasted his few hours at the office in weeping for his loss, or begging to stay. Even in the crisis he did not give up. He found a plan to gain something for the future. He sponsored his future dreams. He invested in his hope.

Jesus says that we should invest wisely. In the world, investment is defined as spending or devoting money for future advantages. Having this in mind, men open savings accounts in the banks. They also buy shares in good companies so that later the interest will be added to their capital. In the world, there is always a risk when investing, for the value of money or the shares may fall. The only safe place to invest your life, your money, your dreams and all is in the Kingdom of God!!! Selah!!! This is the prophecy given by Isaiah and fulfilled in Christ:

“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end” (Isaiah 9)

The only place to invest where there is no risk is in the Kingdom of heaven. Its Government authority, its peace and prosperity shall know no end. This is because of its eternal ‘increase’. In Hebrew, the word ‘increase’ it means interest on capital, the greatest part of a whole. This ‘increase’ shall have ‘no end’. It means that the interest on your capital is limitless. No man or demon can cut it off. The word ‘government’ means an empire, a royal kingdom, a monarchy that will always prevail. The word translated ‘peace’ is shalom. It means perfection, safety from enemies, good health, prosperity, favor and friendships.

For example, when I place 100 naira in the offering basket, having faith that it is God’s, this is a deposit in my heavenly account. The interest on the money shall increase forever. Until Jesus comes all my descendants shall benefit from it. ‘The Bank’ called the Kingdom of heaven will never lose capital or interest. My deposits shall be fruitful and increase forever. I say that it pays to serve the Lord! Does this sound too strange for you to believe? But as for me and my household, we believe God’s Word and we serve the Lord! Can I hear a loud AMEN?

In Christ I declare:
Jesus is my Savior, Lord and the Owner of my Bank!
I invest in the Kingdom of God!
My interest on capital will increase v forever!
God said it! I believe it! It settles it!
To the glory of God!
In Jesus name
Amen!

“All at once he followed her,  like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose, till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life” (PV 7:22, 23).

Who is the victim of such a crazy woman? The man is described as a simpleton, a foolish man or ‘a youth who has no sense’. Please, remember this: Sin makes no sense at all. You try to describe it, you try to explain it, but at last, you find no words for it. You never know why men fall into its snare, what attracts them to go down to hell.

This man was walking in the evening towards her house. That is the wrong time to go out and the wrong direction to go to. ‘The steps of a righteous man are directed by God” (Ps 37:23). But this is a man who has lost any sense of danger. The devil is in charge of his feet. Like a fly, he goes straight into the prepared net of the spider. The woman comes ready for her client. She is ready and prepared, experienced and skillful. She has the words, the dressing and the actions. The ‘programed’ kiss is there to seal the contract. The promise of free sex is offered. Even religion is added so his conscience is not troubled. The devil tells you that God does not mind if you sin. The husband is not at home… The devil will tell you that sin is safe and all is well. But then, this is the sad end of a promising young man… The tragedy that he is ignorant of his future… He behaves like an animal, an ox, a deer or a bird trapped in the snare…This is the end of the story. Fornication kills! Adultery kills! Pornography kills your soul!

What is the solution? Flee fornication! Run away from danger! Be prudent! Be wise! Go to Jesus! Pray! Pray! Pray! Call the name of Jesus! The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run there and they are safe!

The Blood of Jesus shed on the Cross for the remissions of sins has greater power than any addiction of hell. The name of Jesus is stronger than any other name. Do warfare! Pray for yourself, your husband and your children. Fornication is not normal! Pornography is not normal. Adultery is not normal. These are the games provide by the devil! These are terrible sins that destroy your soul, your body and your destiny. God loves you! I who write this letter, I love you too, for Christ’ sake who saved my soul. Please consider these words and come back from darkness. God is waiting for you. Son, Daughter, come home…

In Christ I declare:

My feet are directed by the Lord!

I do not live by sight but by faith in Jesus Christ!

I submit to God and to the delegated authority God placed over me!

I obey my leaders, my pastors who feed my spirit and have to answer for my soul!

I resist the devil and he will flee from me!

I have no business with fornicators!

I am free from sin by the grace of God!

In Jesus name

Amen!

“Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me” (Micah 7:8)

Your enemy was deceived to think he has won the battle. God allowed him to be deceived. He has prepared the ‘victory party’. He has hopes that you will become a nobody, a loser, a thing of the past. But he wrong 100%! His wickedness has encouraged him all these years. But he has a false hope that will be cut off.
God is with you even in the trials, suffering, loneliness and all. God will vindicate you at last. Soon it shall be seen that you are a child of God, prince of the Kingdom, a child of light! The powers of darkness tried to capture you but failed for they can never comprehend or hold the glory shine. Your fall was only temporary, to slow you, to humble you so that God can freely bless you above your dreams.
The enemy’s laughter will freeze on his lips. After all these things, he will vow never to attack a child of God!
Your story has not ended. The best is yet to come. Your life is in God’s hands! Your labor on earth shall be rewarded. Wait and see what the Lord will do for you, in you and thru you! Men will say: “God has done great things for this one!”
Jesus is Lord!

“Now therefore, listen to me, my children;

Pay attention to the words of my mouth:

Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,

Do not stray into her paths;

For she has cast down many wounded,

And all who were slain by her were strong men” (PV 7:24-26)

What is the power of sexual sin? It is the attraction and promises of pleasure. The adulterous woman described here is wayward in behavior but sweet in speech. She is rebellious by nature. She obeys no law except her own perverted desires. She submits to none except to the demonic voice in her head. She behaves erratic and looks crazy at times. But she is a good entertainer. That is why men admire her, for her ‘freedom of speech and action’. She uses flattery with ease. She lies with no guilt at all. She is a mistress of romance, a lover of shadows and forbidding love. She makes the present look attractive, covering up the future which dwells in death. There is no hope with her. She is a restless traveler; ‘her feet do not stay at home’. The temptation of sexual sins is more common than you think. It is everywhere, ‘in the streets and in the squares’. Jezebel is ‘dressed like a prostitute’ who advertises her trade. Most of the fashion houses all over the world are under her control.

(I hope you know that there is a great difference in the appearance of people, between the dressing of a godly woman and one who is successful in the sexual trade. I just felt adding that…)

What is the solution then? Come to Jesus! Cling to the Cross! Surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ! Do not just pretend! You may deceive many people! You may deceive your spouse, your friends and your pastor! You may even try to deceive yourself. But you cannot deceive God. And you have to meet this un-deceivable God one day. There is a final judgment one day. Why not make today a decision to live for God, to serve God. Then you shall have peace in your heart, joy in your soul and health in your body. Some people fear that if you become born again you shall be poor and you shall not enjoy life. That is a lie from hell. True prosperity, peace and joy is found only in God’s presence. Please receive these words!

In Christ I declare:

I am a child of God!

I resist and reject any evil spirit of sexual lust!

I come out from among the worldly crowd!

I touch no unclean thing!

I purify myself from anything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God!

I am a holy vessel prepared for my Master’s use!

God Almighty is my Heavenly Father!

Jesus Christ is my Savior and my Lord!

In Jesus name,

Amen!

“Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both’ (PV 27:3)

To provoke it means to wound you with words, to excite your anger. Fools hate your God’s presence with you. They hate your rest and peace. They want to scatter your happiness. They hate when you ignore them. They want you to over- react, to become frustrated. In particular, they love to attack the believers. Fools desire to see you react in flesh and then regret it. They want you to backslide. When you become bitter with God and men, they feel good. When you make mistakes they rejoice for they are champions of destruction.

Do not excuse foolishness! Fools are not ‘innocent and mild’ sinners. When ‘the fool says in his heart that there is no God’ he denies all things pertaining to God and the Bible. They ignore and oppose the Word of God, the Kingdom of God, the servants of God, the Holy Spirit, even the very presence of God that gives them breath. The fools care nothing about cursing, slander or mocking all God’s children. They cause much harm thru their selfish, deadly words. Their main weapon is their mouth; they hurt and destroy the faith of many with their bitter words.

Do not underestimate a fool’s mouth…Do not think that a fool is funny…Do not laugh at their ‘jokes’ for you may be the next victim. Make no friends with fools! Do not marry a fool!

My Testimony…

Maybe you ask, dear reader, how is it that I know so much about foolishness? This is because once upon a time I was the greatest fool myself. I was an atheist until I became 32 years old. I believed in the Big Bang and Darwin’s theory. I too said in my heart and even with my lips: ‘there is no God’…I said that heaven and hell are the imaginations of men…I said that prayer is a waste of time…I said that faith is the deception of the illiterates and ‘religion, the opium of the masses’…I mocked the faith of the Christians and ignored their efforts’ to save’ me…I was a confirmed atheist, as many of my people in Romania, where I was born…These lies were injected into my mind since I was a child… Unbelief was my religion and doubt, my philosophy…

Until the day I became born again…that holy moment when mercy was poured on my head (I can’t think of it and not weep…)… when the true and real grace of God was manifested to my wretched soul…I gave my life to Jesus Christ…I died to sin and to the world… I now no longer live; it is Christ living in me… Christ became my wisdom, foolishness was removed; faith came in, peace and joy followed…O, blessed salvation human words cannot describe…Since then abiding fruits followed to the glory of God!

’Amazing Grace, how sweet thy sound, that saved a wretch like me…I once was lost, but now I am found, was blind, but now I see…’

Lord Jesus, I am forever grateful! To You alone be all the glory! I worship You at Your throne…”

In Christ I declare:

It is my greatest privilege and honor to openly confess that I am a child of God!

I am sure of my eternal salvation! No fool can provoke me enough to deny it!

Jesus Christ is my Savior and my Lord!

In Jesus name

Amen!