PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO FOOD SECURITY

 You shall eat and be satisfied regardless of the economy because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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 PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO  FOOD SECURITY

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

Jeremiah 29:5 "Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them;"

  The lord commanded his people in the land of their captivity to grow their food to ensure food security , increase and stability.

  If Every Nigerian had access to affordable healthy and nutritious food , there would be less complaints and less diseasea in the society. 

Over 60% of earnings by the middle class goes to buying food giving no room for savings and investments. This is a major cause of marital failure and it is unacceptable before God. Imagine if every Christian grew a food crop or lifestock. Hunger will be a thing of the past and we would have a healthier and more prosperous church .

   Food security within the church is a reflection of its commitment to fulfilling both physical and spiritual needs. Drawing inspiration from the biblical examples of King Solomon and King Jehoshaphat, the church can exemplify the importance of ensuring access to nutritious food for its members and the wider community.

King Solomon's wisdom encompassed not only matters of governance but also the well-being of his people. In 1 Kings 4:20-28, his reign is described as a time of abundance, where food was plentiful, and the population thrived. This narrative underscores the responsibility of church leaders to prioritize the physical sustenance of their congregations, mirroring Solomon's efforts to ensure food security for his kingdom.

Similarly, King Jehoshaphat's reign exemplifies the church's role in addressing food insecurity during times of crisis. In 2 Chronicles 20:25-26, Jehoshaphat faced imminent threats from enemy nations but emerged victorious through divine intervention. Following this deliverance, his kingdom experienced peace and prosperity. By prioritizing food security initiatives, the church can emulate Jehoshaphat's leadership in providing stability and reassurance to its members during challenging times.

The church's commitment to food security extends beyond its immediate congregation to the wider community. Just as Solomon and Jehoshaphat's administrations benefited all citizens, the church has a moral obligation to address food insecurity among the marginalized and vulnerable. Matthew 25:35 reminds believers to feed the hungry, illustrating the integral connection between spiritual faith and practical acts of compassion.

 The examples of King Solomon and King Jehoshaphat serve as models for the church's role in promoting food security. By prioritizing the physical well-being of its members and extending support to the broader community, the church embodies the teachings of compassion and stewardship found in the scriptures. Through collective efforts grounded in faith and action, the church can contribute to building a more just and equitable society where all have access to the sustenance they need to thrive.

Prayer: Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you , I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to demolish poverty . Amen

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GOOD WORK ETHICS GLORIFIES GOD.

 GOOD WORK ETHICS GLORIFIES GOD.

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

Psalms 1:3 " And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

   Good work ethics play a significant role in the teachings of the Bible, emphasizing principles such as diligence, integrity, and stewardship. Throughout its pages, the Bible provides guidance on how individuals should approach their work with excellence and righteousness.

One fundamental aspect of good work ethics is diligence, which is highlighted in Proverbs 10:4: "Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth." This verse underscores the importance of hard work and persistence in achieving success. It teaches that laziness leads to poverty, while diligence leads to prosperity.

Integrity is another crucial aspect of good work ethics. Proverbs 11:3 states, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity." This verse emphasizes the importance of honesty and sincerity in all our dealings. It teaches that those who conduct themselves with integrity are guided and upheld, while those who are deceitful will face destruction.

Moreover, the Bible encourages believers to view their work as a form of service to God. Colossians 3:23-24 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." This passage teaches that our work should be done with excellence and dedication, not merely to please our earthly employers but to honor and glorify God.

Furthermore, the Bible teaches the principle of stewardship, emphasizing the responsible management of resources and opportunities entrusted to us. In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus illustrates the importance of faithfully utilizing our talents and abilities for the kingdom of God. Those who are faithful with what they have been given are rewarded, while those who squander their opportunities face consequences.

 The Bible places great importance on good work ethics, teaching principles such as diligence, integrity, and stewardship. By embodying these values in our work, we honor God, serve others, and contribute positively to society. As believers, we are called to work with excellence and integrity, recognizing that our ultimate reward comes from serving the Lord faithfully in all that we do.

Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of my since I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for excellence.

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THE BLESSING IN SERVING

 [21/04, 07:32] Michael Benson Ajayi: You are marked for an extraordinary promotion because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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 : THE BLESSING IN  SERVING 

Deut 18:1-8 TLB "Remember that the priests and all the other members of the Levite tribe will not be given property like the other tribes. So the priests and Levites are to be supported by the sacrifices brought to the altar of the Lord and by the other offerings the people bring to him….They don't need to own property, for the Lord is their property! That is what he promised them!  The shoulder, the cheeks, and the stomach of every ox or sheep brought for sacrifice must be given to the priests.  In addition, the priests shall receive the harvest samples brought in thanksgiving to the Lord-the first of the grain, the new wine, the olive oil, and of the fleece at shearing time…. "Any Levite, no matter where he lives in the land of Israel, has the right to come to the sanctuary at any time and minister in the name of the Lord,… He shall be given his share of the sacrifices and offerings as his right, not just if he is in need. “

        Heb 13:17 AMP “Obey your spiritual leaders and submit to them [continually recognizing their authority over you], for they are constantly keeping watch over your souls and guarding your spiritual welfare, as men who will have to render an account [of their trust]. [Do your part to] let them do this with gladness and not with sighing and groaning, for that would not be profitable to you [either]. “

        The Levites where a select group of Israelites set apart solely for duties regarding worship in God’s temple. Worship in the Old Testament was very demanding; it involved sundry sacrifices, burning of incense, candles and cleaning, it required complete devotion. For instance, the candles have to keep burning twenty four hours of the day. The duties of the Levites gave no room for a personal job thus necessitating a welfare scheme for them.  

      Under the New Testament, Old Testament rituals are done away with through Jesus Christ who paid the ultimate price for our sins by the sacrifice of His sinless body as atonement for our sins. However, the duties of the Levites are demonstrated through the services of our spiritual leaders – pastors, evangelists, teachers, prophets, apostles. These persons have dedicated their lives to seeing that our divine purposes in life are fulfilled. They are commanded by God to watch over , feed, protect, direct and comfort us through fasting ,prayer and the word.They are committed to doing this regardless of their circumstances. I was once diagnosed of an enlarged heart due to sleep deprivation and stress. It was life threatening and by the grace of God I survived the seven month ordeal , however , while in the hospital I kept preparing daily devotionals ,had counseling and prayers for distressed persons. My doctor was amazed at the devotion to ministry and I told him it is what gives me true joy and it’s typical of those called of the lord to serve.  My major source of strength was the love exhibited by family, friends and my local church assembly, who fasted, cried to the lord, gave their best to make sure I pulled through.

    Those who minister in the church receive some of the money given as offerings, 1 Tim 5:17-18 AMP says “Let the elders who perform the duties of their office well be considered doubly worthy of honor [and of adequate financial support], especially those who labor faithfully in preaching and teaching.  For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain, and again, The laborer is worthy of his hire. [Deut 25:4; Luke 10:7.Gal.6:6]  We should prayerfully seek for ways to demonstrate our love for our spiritual leaders  through small notes of encouragement , gifts  ,special meals, vacations etc . There are faithful pastors, wise teachers around us, we should seek for ways to honour them ; the reward is enormous  and outlives us.

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive grace for uncommon promotion and increase in provisions in Jesus name.

[21/04, 21:33] Michael Benson Ajayi: GOOD WORK ETHICS GLORIFIES GOD.

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

Psalms 1:3 " And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

   Good work ethics play a significant role in the teachings of the Bible, emphasizing principles such as diligence, integrity, and stewardship. Throughout its pages, the Bible provides guidance on how individuals should approach their work with excellence and righteousness.

One fundamental aspect of good work ethics is diligence, which is highlighted in Proverbs 10:4: "Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth." This verse underscores the importance of hard work and persistence in achieving success. It teaches that laziness leads to poverty, while diligence leads to prosperity.

Integrity is another crucial aspect of good work ethics. Proverbs 11:3 states, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity." This verse emphasizes the importance of honesty and sincerity in all our dealings. It teaches that those who conduct themselves with integrity are guided and upheld, while those who are deceitful will face destruction.

Moreover, the Bible encourages believers to view their work as a form of service to God. Colossians 3:23-24 says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." This passage teaches that our work should be done with excellence and dedication, not merely to please our earthly employers but to honor and glorify God.

Furthermore, the Bible teaches the principle of stewardship, emphasizing the responsible management of resources and opportunities entrusted to us. In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus illustrates the importance of faithfully utilizing our talents and abilities for the kingdom of God. Those who are faithful with what they have been given are rewarded, while those who squander their opportunities face consequences.

 The Bible places great importance on good work ethics, teaching principles such as diligence, integrity, and stewardship. By embodying these values in our work, we honor God, serve others, and contribute positively to society. As believers, we are called to work with excellence and integrity, recognizing that our ultimate reward comes from serving the Lord faithfully in all that we do.

Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of my since I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for excellence.

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SOWING TO THE SPIRIT

 Your situation is not hopeless , extraordinary help shall locate you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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 SOWING TO THE SPIRIT

April 20, 2024

"Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:9 NLT

  ".. he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." Galatians 6:8 NKJV

   We will all live forever , the human spirit is indestructible  , while some persons will be sent to a domain of eternal judgment and grief   , those who have received the free gift of salvation by grace shall be in the domain of eternal joy , peace in the Holy Spirit .  The clause 'everlasting life ' in Galatians 6:8  is from the Greek word 'zōē' it means : the state of one who is possessed of vitality or is animate , a living soul, of the absolute fullness of life, both essential and ethical, which belongs to God, life real and genuine, a life active and vigorous, devoted to God, blessed, in the portion even in this world of those who put their trust in Christ, but after the resurrection to be consummated by new accessions (among them a more perfect body), and to last for ever.(Thayer/Strong Dictionaries)

    There is so much falsehood in the world and much of it has made its way into the Church by reason of the type of theology being promoted by those who merchandise God's people by promising them a life devoid of problems as long as regular donations are made to their infinitesimal ministries. 

  Problems are part of the christian life , it's how the Christlike character is formed . The Bible says " Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing."James 1:2‭-‬4 NLT

  Giving money to preachers will not prevent problems , God allows problems in our lives to enable grow wiser  and stronger.

   The word 'soweth' or sows is from the Greek word speirō it means to scatter seed . When the Bible speaks of seed in this context as in 2 Corinthians 9:10 "..  he that ministereth seed to the sower .." it goes beyond agricultural crops seed e.g wheat, rice etc , it is the Greek word 'sperma'  it means the grain or kernel which contains within itself the germ of the future plants, a residue, or a few survivors reserved as the germ of the next generation (just as seed is kept from the harvest for the sowing) the semen virile ,the product of this semen, seed, children, offspring, progeny family, tribe, posterity, whatever possesses vital force or life giving power of divine energy of the Holy Spirit operating within the soul by which we are regenerated. ( Thayer/ strong Dictionaries) 

  Therefore, 'seed' is everything needed to ensure the propagation of the generation of born again Christians from age to age . 'Seed' is living for Christ by the Holy Spirit. All you have , children, sperm, wealth , health are for promoting the work of the Holy Spirit on earth . The scriptures says "Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit."Galatians 6:8 NLT

 Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to spread the gospel  in Jesus name. 

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FELLOWSHIP STRENGTHENS FAITH

 The yoke of stagnation is broken off you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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FELLOWSHIP STRENGTHENS FAITH

April 19, 2024

   By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 

Heb 10:24-25 KJV “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

    Followers of Jesus Christ are called to be symbols and dispensers of God’s unconditional love. He gave us a new commandment (John13:34) haven fulfilled the Old Testament; this commandment is centered on love for one’s neighbor as yourself(Gal.5:14) .This is contrary to what religion preaches, Matt 5:38-46  NKJV Says "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'   But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.  If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also.  And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.  Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.  "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'  But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,   that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.   For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? In summary , do not take offence when undue advantage is taken of you. 

         This is nearly impossible with human strength but when God gives a commandment he also gives the enablement to fulfill it, therefore, we should depend on Him always in our love walk.  The above instructions are a demonstration of true love in action: greater than any act of benevolence. It is an example of” provoking to love” .  Violence increases in proportion to resistance. We are stirred up to love when those we hurt do the unexpected,especially when instead of hate they love and pray for us . This is a demonstration of spiritual maturity and a confirmation of one’s salvation.

     Jesus prayed for the soldiers who crucified Him leading to the salvation of some of them , likewise  Stephen ; Acts 7:57-60 NKJV says “Then they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.  And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."  Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice,"Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”  This act by Stephen was instrumental to the salvation of Saul who supervised his execution .It inspired him to becoming the most effective of all the disciples. There had been many testimonies of ISIS terrorists who encountered the lord while executing Christians who were praying for them in fellowship and many are actively in missionary fields in dangerous terrains seeking to save others.

          Whenever we gather in fellowship with other believers  , the testimonies  from those  who were able to make a headway in the face of strong  temptations and persecution in their jobs, businesses and relationships  stirs up our love for the lord  and reinforces our faith in His word. Habitual absence from fellowships deprives us of the opportunity of hearing victorious testimonies. This results in doubt for God’s word,compromise of our faith, lack of devotion to duty and hardness of the heart .We should always pray that our jobs and business schedule be arranged to enable us partake in the fellowship of the brethren . 

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power  to walk in unconditional love in Jesus name.

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WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR

 The anointing of God's favour is removing obstacles to your breakthroughs now.

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WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR

April 18, 2024

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi

Ex 3:20-22 NKJV “And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be, when you go, that you shall not go empty-handed.”

              The word ‘favour’ used in this scripture is the Hebrew word ‘chen’ and it means graciousness, kindness, beauty, pleasant, precious. Therefore, whenever a person is operating under divine favour he or she becomes a recipient of extraordinary goodwill .

          In the New Testament, ‘favour’ is used interchangeably with the word ‘grace’.  It is our insurance policy against failure or defeat in our mission to spread the gospel . It is the covenant right of every believer in Christ however, not all believers in Christ work in divine favour as they ought to . The scriptures say in James NKJV 4:6“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." James 4:10 NKJV “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” It is clear from this scripture that God’s favour is only to be appropriated by those who have passed the test of humility .Humility is like being under an umbrella, while pride is like standing on top of it and yet complaining about not being protected from the rain.

      The word ‘humble’ is the Greek word ‘tapeinos’ and it means to be: depressed, humiliated in circumstances or disposition, base, cast down, of low degree. Obedience to God exposes us to ridicule but our testimonies eventually overwhelms them . Favoured men or women are often mocked and humiliated for their belief. It is the fear of being mocked that leads to pride. The proud seeks to please the world while promoting Satan’s agenda. At any given time,our resources are either being used to promote Satan’s agenda or Christ’s ideal. God resists those who neglect missionary work in their investments: this is called sowing to the flesh (Ga 6:8) and is the reason behind the moral decadence in our communities. Our resources are primarily for the promotion of the gospel (Zech 1:17).

           The early church understood this and the scriptures say they enjoyed extraordinary favour wherever they went (Acts2:42-47). The church grew in influence because people’s needs were being met ( Acts 4:33-35) Their businesses flourished because God’s favour was upon both employers and employees due to their contributions to the promotion of the gospel. Through the favour upon Christian employees, business owners are drawn to God (Gen39:2-4). God isn’t obligated to show favour to anyone whose resources are not committed to the promotion of the gospel. We are expected to grow in  our experience of God's favour (2Pet3:18) .

          The more we commit our resources specifically to the spread of the gospel the more favour we would enjoy( luke 6:38)  . Peter had toiled all night using the best fishing techniques without catching a fish  but after Jesus used his boat as a platform to preach the gospel, Peter encountered favour and he and his partners had an

overwhelming breakthrough against all odds (Luke5:1-7). God prospers our partners through us. Most persons want the catch first before they give their boat they say 'let God bless me first then I will serve him ' , this is a demonstration of their lack of faith in God, God can’t be mocked (Ga6:7). God will often reveal to us a minister actively involved in the promotion of the gospel and place in our hearts a desire to support them financially ,whenever such happens we should not hesitate to contact them and do the needful, Gal 6:6 TLB  says "Those who are taught the Word of God should help their teachers by paying them" those committed to such a course experience uncommon favour .psalm Ps 35:27 KJV "Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant."  God will encompass you with His favour as you yield to His commands (Psalm 5:12,50:14-15).

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for an overwhelming financial breakthrough in Jesus name  

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GOD WILL RESIST THE ENEMIES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

 You shall recover all that was lost because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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GOD WILL RESIST THE ENEMIES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

April 17, 2024

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

  "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. "

Isaiah 9:6

 Government is the instrument through which God's blessings flows to humanity. Adam and eve were thrown out of the garden because they rebelled against God's government. This has led to untold hardship being suffered  by humanity till date. 

    Before a person gets delivered he or she must come under God's government,  that's the meaning of " in Jesus name I pray" Jesus is the embodiment of God's government  and authority, rulership , are under his power. 

    Any form of abuse of political power is an attack and insult against God with terrible consequences.  In the Old Testament we read about Korah's rebellion against Moses through a parallel government Numbers 16:2-3,15,40 "And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.

 To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses."

Unfortunately,  korah and his family paid the ultimate prize.  Most miracle healing and deliverance ministries comprise mainly of persons guilty of being partners or directly involved in electoral malpractices. Though,  they may enter heaven they will not escape the punishment even if they repent, this is to serve as a deterrent to others ( Ecc8:11, Isaiah 33:1)

   In the New Testament,  we had the case of Anainas and Saphirrah (Acts 5) They  were  not shown pity for opposing the government in the early church and 1 Timothy 1:20 says "Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme." 

 Electoral improprieties disrupts God's plans for the Salvation of humanity. We should prayerfully select those in charge of our electoral processes at all levels because our collective destinies lies in their hands. 

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and savior and receive the Holy Spirit and power for exemplary leadership. 

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THE HOLY SPIRIT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

 Those seeking your downfall shall become a ladder for your promotion because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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THE HOLY SPIRIT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

April 16, 2024

 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   "But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility." Acts of the Apostles 6:1‭-‬3 NLT

    "But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you your dream and the visions you saw as you lay on your bed. The king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is the greatest of gods, the Lord over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this secret.” Daniel 2:28‭, ‬47 NLT

    The greatest need for proper governance is the need for wise planning in the execution of people oriented policies  especially on the long term basis. Most countries in Africa suffer from poverty not because of a curse from God but the inability to plan for the future and the dishonesty of the leaders . Nigeria discovered crude oil before the UAE with more money than the later but struggles under poverty and gross infrastructural deficit. The difference is that the leaders in the UAE saw today over forty years ago and honestly and wisely  prepared. This is a gift from God. It requires resisting the tendency to  misappropriate public funds .

    Daniel was operating in the gifts of word of wisdom and knowledge by the Holy Spirit (1 Cor.12:8) and was instrumental in the interpretation of government policies in to beneficial projects .The same could be said of Joseph in Egypt (Gen41) , Mordecai and Esther ( Esther Chapters 8,9 . )

  When preachers allow themselves to be led by the Holy Spirit and destroy selfishness and covetousness  they will end up producing politicians whose leadership will bring joy , peace and prosperity. Greedy preachers produce greedy politicians resulting in bribery, stealing, poverty and  insecurity in the country . 

   The early church instituted a rule by which proper governance could be attained " , seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;" Acts 6:3 NKJV  Preachers are not expected to endorse a candidate based on their promise to favour the pastor and his or her infinitesimal ministry. The criteria for holding a public office is clearly written in the scriptures (Acts 6:3) but for selfish reasons preachers neglect God's word to the detriment of the poor masses . Poverty is the product of a corrupt clergy  and bad governance  by dishonest leaders and God shall punish them ( Isaiah 9:12-16)

   We should daily pray that the lord raises more  Daniels, Josephs, Mordecais , Esthers in public offices. You can be one . They were  led by the Holy Spirit , resulting in the deliverance of God's people from oppression and poverty .  

Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you  I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and savior and receive the Holy Spirit and power for exemplary leadership in Jesus name. 

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DO NOT QUENCH THE FIRE OF THE SPIRIT

 You are protected against the attacks of the enemy because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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DO NOT QUENCH THE FIRE OF THE SPIRIT

April 15, 2024

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

1 Thessalonians 5: 19  "Quench not the Spirit."

"Then the Lord said, “My Spirit will not put up with humans for such a long time, for they are only mortal flesh. ..”  Genesis 6:3 NLT

    The Holy Spirit is the all-powerful , all-knowing,  all-present mind of God and it is in the mind that  emotions emanate . Man was created in the image of God and at such it is safe to say God has emotions . The bible says  Ephesians 4 30 "And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." The word 'grieve' is the Greek word ' lupeō ,' it means : to make sorrowful , to affect with sadness, cause grief, to throw into sorrow , to grieve, offend to make one uneasy, cause him a scruple . 

   The Holy Spirit experiences hurt the same way we do but is not limited by emotional pains . Hurting the Holy Spirit affects the way God fellowships with us. The Holy Spirit will not force a person to yield to him . If we deliberately resist him , he will seize to get involved in our affairs and whatever success we achieve will not meet with his approval . A man is not rich without the Holy Spirit regardless of how much money he has  .(Rev. 3:17 ) 

  The bible says  "Live freely , animated and motivated by God’s Spirit. Then you won’t feed the compulsions of selfishness. For there is a root of sinful self-interest in us that is at odds with a free spirit, just as the free spirit is incompatible with selfishness. These two ways of life are antithetical, so that you cannot live at times one way and at times another way according to how you feel on any given day. Why don’t you choose to be led by the Spirit and so escape the erratic compulsions of a law-dominated existence? It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, loveless, cheap sex; a stinking accumulation of mental and emotional garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs for happiness; trinket gods; magic-show religion; paranoid loneliness; cutthroat competition; all-consuming-yet-never-satisfied wants; a brutal temper; an impotence to love or be loved; divided homes and divided lives; small-minded and lopsided pursuits; the vicious habit of depersonalizing everyone into a rival; uncontrolled and uncontrollable addictions; ugly parodies of community. I could go on. This isn’t the first time I have warned you, you know. If you use your freedom this way, you will not inherit God’s kingdom." Galatians 5:16‭-‬21 MSG Bible 

   Persons  who habitually resist the Holy Spirit risk not entering heaven , the bible says “I tell you the truth, all sin and blasphemy can be forgiven,  but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be 

" forgiven. This is a sin with eternal consequences.”  Mark 3:28‭-‬29 NLT

In our daily prayers we should ask for hearts that are compatible with the Holy Spirit.  

Prayer: Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation i receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptations in Jesus name. 

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THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

 Receive healing wherever you are hurting ,the anointing of God's favour is upon you now .

Good -Life Devotional: THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

March 12, 2023

  

By Rev Michael Benson Ajay 

"And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:   Of sin, because they believe not on me;"  John 16:8‭-‬9 KJV

    "Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.   That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.   Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.   The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit." John 3:5‭-‬8 KJV

     The Holy Spirit is the third person of the triune God -creator of the universe . It is easy to understand the concept of a triune God when we consider our design . As you read this very moment, there is a dialogue taking place within you. It is undeniable, it is as if there are two persons inside you with each having a distinct voice that sounds alike . It is our mind having a discussion with our spirit ( conscience) to the hearing of our inner ears . We have a spirit , soul  and physical body. 

  The bible says "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1Thes5:23 meaning we are three-in-one by design (Soul, Spirit, Body) . Similarly, God is Father , Spirit , Son (Word) . It is a  mystery.  

      The concept of being born again can be likened to formatting a computer to make it compatible with an operational system. The sinful old nature does not have the capacity to carry the data from the Holy Spirit, the bible says "But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."  I Cor 2:14 NKJV do not get upset when you are told by an unbeliever that the gospel sounds foolish . That is why Jesus Christ said a man must first be initiated into the order of 'sons' to be used of God effectively (Jn1:12) . The Holy Spirit is the enabler (John 6:63) We are regenerated and renewed by the Holy Spirit ( Titus3:5) 

    At salvation, we are given the seal of the Holy Spirit at new birth " sealed us ..given us the earnest of the Spirit " 2Cor.1:22 . The word earnest is the Greek word  'arrhabōn' it means 'pledge ' an advanced payment .Since God does not exist in fragments or heterogeneous this means the gift of the Holy Spirit is proof of the redemption of bodies and transformation into Jesus' glorious body . It is this 'earnest' that stimulates the desire to be used by God in the believer . At new birth we are given a hunger for God , it is the foundation of a robust spiritual expedition into the various dimensions of God's grace. 

  The Holy Spirit assures us of our salvation ( 1Jn4:13;Rom8:16;1Jn 3:24) it is through the Holy Spirit that we receive beyond reasonable doubt the proof of our salvation, therefore, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit deprives a person of an experience with the new creation realities . This is the root of agnosticism. Mk3:28,29;Jn15:26) 

Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you , I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation , I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to advance the course of God's kingdom. Amen

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INTEGRITY: YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET

INTEGRITY: YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET

  

   April 12  2024

  

 By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi 

Num 24:10-14 “King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, "I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times.  Now get out of here! Go back home! I promised to reward you richly, but the Lord has kept you from your reward."  Balaam told Balak, "Don't you remember what I told your messengers? I said, 'Even if Balak were to give me his palace filled with silver and gold, I would be powerless to do anything against the will of the Lord.' I told you that I could say only what the Lord says! “

      Prophet Balaam like every servant of the lord had his weaknesses, there is no servant of the lord who has not erred (Ecc.7:20) it is what makes the mercy of God indispensable to our existence. But in this case Balaam had a choice to turn against God and be rich beyond his wildest dream or remain with the truth and face the consequences.  He chose  the latter  against the expectations of the king and popular opinion .

          Our integrity will be tested with money and other inducements but the conviction that a person’s greatest asset is not intellectual achievements, beauty or how much money he or she has but his integrity before God and man, this makes it easier to overcome temptations. The greatest and most valuable currency in the world is not the Euro, Dollar or British pounds but integrity. It is a nation's’ greatest export ,more valuable than the mineral resources of any nation. Through , the missionary activities in Switzerland and the Bahamas , a culture of integrity has been imbedded in the citizens that has enabled them to develop a very high level of integrity in their financial system . These countries do not have much in mineral resources in comparison with some African countries but they have been able to export integrity as a resource and the rich and mighty would prefer their monies kept in these countries than anywhere else in the world.  A friend of mine narrated his experience in Switzerland: he had gone shopping and forgot his wallet with some large amount of cash in a shop and was amazed that the money and wallet was delivered to his hotel room by the police in company of the shop owner. These countries may not be completely devoid of sins but they have been able to prove a point to the world about the virtues of financial integrity. Preachers in Africa especially Nigeria are being ridiculed for compromising on their integrity and falling for financial inducement by persons of questionable character . 

        A man of integrity serves without expecting a reward. I once asked members of my congregation how many preachers would love to pastor a church without offerings and tithes? as proof to my commitment to the work I said we were not taking offerings and tithes for two months. I did this sincerely, without no alternative source of income and the result was remarkable still enjoyed till date. Every preacher of the gospel should device means on how to train themselves on integrity like Daniel (Dan.1:8-15) and Abraham (Gen.14:18-22). Not too many persons will reject an offering from the president of a great nation. It takes great love for God to develop integrity. Balaam refused to speak falsely in God’s name .Some modern day preachers would have had an emergency vision because of the financial gifts from the king. It does not pay to give up your integrity for money or the praise of men; doing so is counterproductive and could lead to the loss of one’s family and wealth.

   One of the signs of a true servant of the Lord is that he or she does not minister the gospel for money or fame (Isaiah 45:13), he or she is ever contented with life :they know that integrity and righteousness is a shield against disaster, it attracts goodwill and favour from God and men ;it is the greatest gift we can bequeath to our children. It is your most valuable asset; a guarantee to a glorious marriage and security against poverty.   Titus 2:7-8 NIV Says “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. “ 

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power to walk in integrity in Jesus name.

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TEACHING THE GOSPEL DISRUPTS THE DEVIL'S PLANS

 TEACHING THE GOSPEL DISRUPTS THE DEVIL'S PLANS

April 05, 2024

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi

   "Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy." 1 Timothy 6:3‭-‬5 NLT

   The consequences of the merchandising of the glorious gospel of the kingdom of God are not farfetched. The essence of the preaching of the gospel is more about transformation of the frail  human  character into God's divine nature . This is only possible through the preaching of the truth of the gospel devoid of human sentiments. 

    Modern church growth school of thoughts teaches that a successful Christian ministry is measured by the size of one's congregation and how much was gotten from donations , while this could be true for business marketing principles ,it not true with regards to the preaching of sound gospel. For example John the baptist , Elijah , Apostle Paul did not boast of these. Paul was rejected in Asia and left broke , the Bible says  "As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me—.." 2Tim1:15 

In Mark6:27 Prophet John was arrested imprisoned and beheaded with his flock scattered .By modern church growth and prosperity formulas , these men would be judged failures but not by God's standards . Jesus Christ said "Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”

Lk 12:15 NLT. This is the opposite of teachings by most modern prosperity teachers . 

   True Christianity is more about a godly character than membership of a congregation and adornment with religious paraphernalia. We are warned not to preach for money but  promote righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost " Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God." 1 Pe 5:2 NLT. 

   We are commanded to avoid preachers who do not spend quality time in the teaching of the gospel . Do not hate but pray for them. The bible says about those who do not teach the gospel  " Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark." Isaiah  8:20 NLT and "And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them."Romans 16:17 NLT

The preaching of the gospel should be at the centre of every Christian activity . 

   Twisting the gospel for personal gains brings about a  curse ( Galatians 1:8-9, 2,Peter 2:1_2) 

  False teachers shall be popular in the last days " Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons."1Tim 4:1 NLT Bible.  Satan blinds men's eyes to God's word. Luke8:12; 2Cor4;4) 

 Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power to teach the gospel with signs and wonders following in Jesus name. 

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THE POWER FOR PROSPERITY IS IN THE WORD

 THE POWER FOR PROSPERITY IS IN THE WORD

April 4 , 2024

   By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

" But his delight is in the law of the Lord , And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper." Psalms 1:2‭-‬3 NKJV

   " Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all." I Timothy 4:15 NKJV

   At new birth , the born again believer in Jesus Christ is likened to a new born baby full of potentials for success and prosperity because we are created in God's image . Babies are fed 'milk' and as they mature 'meat' . These are the two levels of spiritual growth , babes are much dependent on others for sustenance while mature Christians are more responsible (. Heb.5:14-15, 1 Cor 3:1,2 .Jn16;12) There are things the lord will not give a babe until they attain maturity . God prospers according to a person's spiritual maturity . 

   The bible says "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." Joshua 1:8 NKJV

 The anointing for the miraculous is contained in God's Word .God does not give a person different powers .There is only one Power :the Holy Ghost also known as the Spirit of the Word -Jesus Christ ( 2Cor.3:17)

The word 'meditate' in Joshua1;8 is the Hebrew word 'hâgâh.'       It means to moan, growl, utter, muse, mutter, meditate, devise, plot, speak . And the word success is the Hebrew word śâkal.    It means to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper. Meditation means to be possessed by the Word :the lion of the tribe of Judah. You begin to operate strategically like a lion (growl) plotting to catch its prey.

  Meditating on God's word empowers a person to be at the right place at the  right time with the right persons while doing the right things. This is the formula for progress    The 'word' makes a person act wisely in every aspect of life . It is difficult keeping up with the competition  against  a person who is full of the word. 

  The Word saves us and gives us spiritual rebirth ( PS 19:7, 1Pe 1:23, 2 Pe 1:4) through the Word we know we are free from curses, satanic covenants and witchcraft . The Word gives us strength, Wisdom, Truth and faith for extraordinary breakthroughs ( 2Tim3:15-17, Rom10:17, Ps119:99,100, Jn17;17) 

   The Word heals us (Ps107:20) protects us from sins ( Ps119:11) Gives us joy and peace ( Ps119;165) builds a strong character in us ( 2Tim3:16-17)  it cleanses us from filthy shameful tendencies ( Ps119;9;Jn15:3) 

  The Word of God guides us , it is a light to our path (Ps119;105,130) 

Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power for stability in the face of turbulence  

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SHOW LOVE FOR THE LORD BY KEEPING HIS WORD

 SHOW LOVE FOR THE LORD BY KEEPING HIS WORD

April 3, 2024

By Michael Benson Ajayi

  " All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."II Timothy 3:16‭-‬17 NKJV

  The word 'work' is the Greek word ' ergon ' it means : business, employment, that which any one is occupied, that which one undertakes to do, enterprise, undertaking , any product whatever, any thing accomplished by hand, art, industry, or mind , an act, deed, thing done: the idea of working is emphasised in opposite to that which is less than work .

    Through the Word of God we attain our best in all our endeavours. The Word of God is the manual for human existence. The manufacturer of a product attaches a manual to enable users get the best out of it likewise humanity is God's product that comes with a manual : the word of God contained in the Holy Bible ( Prov1:1 Mssg Bible) 'A manual for living , learning what's just right and fair.." 

  The bible was written by divine inspiration , authors who existed in different era and location ,in some cases thousands of years apart, unknown to each other were able to write texts with accurate correlation to other.  

   The Word of God is eternally , true and never fails (1Pe1:25, Matt24:35,Ps119:160) The Word of God is life and above all of God's titles ( Ps138:2, Deut32:46-47) and Jesus Christ is the embodiment of God's Word , the Bible says " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth."John 1:1‭, ‬14 NKJV Rev.19:11-13.

  The Word of God is alive  ,the universe was created by God's Word ( John 6:63, Ps33:6,9) and was written for our benefits and for the benefits of the unborn. ( Ps102:18; Jn19:35) it is our source of hope . The Bible says For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope."Romans 15:4 NKJV   

It is our weapon against Satan and his demons . Satan left when Jesus Christ said it is written (Matt4:4-11) Heb4:12 says its a sword . 

   Taking heed and keeping God's word is the key to enjoying God's favour ( 2Pe1:19)  Obeying and keeping God's Word demonstrates we know and love Jesus Christ. The Bible says  “If you love Me, keep My commandments.  He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him." John 14:15‭, ‬21‭-‬21‭, ‬23 NKJV

Prayer; Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power to make great progress  against all  odds in Jesus name. 

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ANCIENT PROPHECIES ABOUT THE DIVINITY OF JESUS CHRIST

 ANCIENT PROPHECIES ABOUT THE DIVINITY OF JESUS CHRIST

April 2, 2024

By Michael Benson Ajayi 

 " And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be.  And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him." Genesis 17:15‭, ‬19 KJV

  The new testament says Jesus Christ came to fulfill old testament prophesies about himself.   The scriptures says " And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

" Luke 24:44 KJV

  His earthly lineage was foretold to be the "seed of a woman" in Gen3:15  the Bible says "But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law," Galatians 4:4 KJV

   He was described as the heir to the throne of David ( Isaiah9:6-7) and the bible speaks of " The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham."  Matthew 1:1 KJV  .He is the promised seed of Abraham (Gen18:18, Gal.3:16,19) 

   His rejection by the Jews was prophesied in (Isaiah9 :1-2) the Bible says " He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not." Isaiah 53:3 KJV

The old testament scriptures spoke of his persecution and Crucifixion . He was accused by false witnesses ( Psalm27:12 ; Matt26:60-61) He suffered for our sins " Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.  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.  He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.

"(Isaiah 53:4‭-‬5‭, ‬8 KJV. , Matt8:16,17) 

   His feet and hands were pierced which was not common with Jewish tradition when the prophesy was made  ( Zech12:10, Psalm 22:16, John 19:37; John 20:25-27)  and was given gall and vinegar psalm 69:21; John 19:29;Matt 27:34,38) and his side was pierced (Zech12:10 Jn19:34) and was crucified among thieves (Isaiah53:12; Matt27:38 )  and was sold for 30 pieces of silver ( Zech 11:12; Matt26:15;Matt27:3-10)  

  Prophet Daniel prophesied about the exact year of the death of the Messiah in 30AD (Daniel 9:25)  Daniel prophesied and taught that 483 years after the decree to rebuild Jerusalem had been issued, Jesus Christ the Messiah would be here on earth.

  Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power to take a righteous stand regardless of the circumstances in Jesus name. Amen 

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EXPLAINING THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS -GOD Part 2

 You shall flourish and be fruitful in a dry and thirsty land because of the anointing of God's favour upon you .

Good-Life Devotional : EXPLAINING THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS -GOD Part 2

April 1 , 2024

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

Psalm 40:5-7 KJV “ Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:  In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. (Heb 10:5-7)

  The Council of Chalcedon was a churchcouncil held from October 8 to November 1, AD 451 concluded that  , Christ is one person with two distinct natures, human and divine , in one person . The biblical doctrine of incarnation demands that the natures of God are not fragmented but treated as a whole in one person .This is best appreciated when we take an in-depth study of psalm 40:6-8 . The phrase  ‘thou prepared me’ is the Hebrew word  ‘Katartizo’ and it means: to complete thoroughly , repair , adjust . This word is derived from two words , the first ‘kata’ which means , ‘when they were’ and ‘artios’ which means complete. From these words we can deduce that the process of the incarnation of God was necessary and an adjustment needed to repair the relationship between man and God  in which case before Christ was conceived by Mary , He existed in the father as a complete man-God entity.

      This is similar to Adam’s incarnation in Eden, the scripture says “Let us make man in our own image “ (Gen.1:26) not ‘create man’. You make a thing out of an already existing material like a car from metals and plastic etc. Creation requires bringing into existence from non-existent materials. The blue print for Adam’s body already existed likewise that of Jesus . The difference between the two is that while Adam was bound by law (symbolized by the tree of good and evil) Jesus on the other hand was not bound by any law. He is the Spirit of liberty.    

   The renowned modern philosopher Dr. William Craig’s  view on Jesus’ incarnation is as follows “… the incarnation is a matter of addition—of God’s taking on in addition to the divine nature He already had another, distinct nature as well, a human nature, so that in the incarnation God the Son came to have two natures, one divine, which he had always had from eternity, and one human, which began at the moment of its conception in Mary’s womb.  Thus, he had all the properties of divinity and all the properties of humanity.” …. Since God doesn’t have a body, He does not have an animal nature.  But God is the ultimate rational mind.  Therefore God the Son already possessed prior to his incarnation rationality and personhood.  Therefore, in taking on a human body God the Son brought to the physical body of Christ precisely those properties which would elevate it from a mere animal nature to a complete human nature, composed of body and rational soul”  He also said that “the divine aspects of Jesus’ personality were largely subliminal during his earthly life.”

  His birth (incarnation)  through a virgin was part of God’s reparation strategy for women who were hitherto considered inferior after the fall in Eden , so if Satan could come through a woman, God can also do likewise thus balancing the equation and restoring the dignity of womanhood. One may ask , what was the state of the universe while this was ongoing ? There was absolutely, no difference, since God’s influence over space and time is infinite. God can be doing an infinite number of things at the same time and yet emerge as a human through a woman. 

 Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me for my sins against you, I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation  ,I receive him as lord and saviour and receive grace for an undeniable manifestation of your glory in my life  in Jesus name.

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EXPLAINING THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST :GOD (part 1)

 The anointing of God's favour is restoring all that was stolen from you .

Good-Life Devotional : EXPLAINING THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST :GOD (part 1)March 31/ 2024

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi        

    One of the problems a Christian faces in theological debates is being able to logically explain  the birth and death of Jesus Christ who is considered in the Christian faith as God in human flesh (John1:14, Phil2:6-7) .If Jesus Christ is God who is above death and creator of the universe ,how can it be said that He was born as celebrated on Christmas day, died and resurrected like a human being as we claim during Passover (Easter)?   

      The Christian testimony declares that Jesus Christ is God in the flesh.He was truly God as well as man and conceived and delivered by the virgin Mary through a supernatural conception but a biologically natural birth.   Mary was therefore referred to as  “the Mother of God,” or God-carrier.”  Consequently, God came into the human race through Mary and by this she could be said to have given birth to God.

     The Christian position on the birth of God is contrary to logic , the qualities of  divinity in comparison to humanity are laterally inverted and mutually exclusive while humans are created, frail , limited by power, knowledge, space and time and dependent on the creator for survival ,on the other hand God is eternal , all-knowing , all -powerful, self-sustaining , necessary and all -present . It is therefore inconceivable to the layman for a person to be both God and human.  

     The inability to comprehend the mystery of the divinity of Christ gave birth to various theological schools of taught in a bid to escape this puzzle.These groups include the Adoptionists or the Eutychians  who denied the true divinity of Christ. They claim He  was just a mortal man adopted by God as His Son and ascended into heaven .There were also the Docetists (Gnostics) , they denied that Christ was truly human but an illusion in human flesh . Despite these differing views , early theologians where however, united in accepted the logic postulated by the early Greek philosopher Aristotle who claimed that all things have essences (natures)for instance,  a dog was different from a fish by nature. The human being is composed of a physical body and rational principle ( soul) .Likewise , God has a nature as early enumerated.

   The theology that says Jesus was partly man and partly God was inconsistent with the qualities of the messiah who was described as human and God, therefore ,in order to find a common ground between the various groups a meeting was called by a council of Church elders in Chalcedon in the year 451 and the following was arrived at in a joint communique 

  

"We. . . confess one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the same perfect in Godhood and also per­fect in manhood, truly God and truly man, of a reasonable soul and body; consubstantial with the Father according to the Godhood, and consub­stantial with us according to the manhood, like us in all things except sin; begotten before all ages of the Father according to the Godhood, and in these latter days, for us and for our salvation, born of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, according to the manhood, one and the same Christ, Son, Lord, Only-Begotten, to be ac­knowledged in two natures without confusion, without change, without divi­sion, without separation, the difference of the natures being by no means taken away because of the union, but rather the property of each nature being preserved and concurring in one Person and one Subsistence, not divided or separated into two Persons, but one and the same Son and only begotten God, Word, Lord Jesus Christ. . . ." God impregnated Mary by his Holy Spirit and that which was born of Mary has the nature of God ( omnipotent, omniscient , omnipresent ) and in human flesh. 

      Prayer : Heavenly Father, forgive me of my sins against you, I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation, I receive him as lord and saviour and receive grace to confront and conquer the works of darkness that have risen  against me in  Jesus name .

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GOD HAS GIVEN JESUS CHRIST ALL AUTHORITY

 GOD HAS GIVEN JESUS CHRIST ALL AUTHORITY

March 28 , 2024

"Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne." Rev 3:21 NLT

   "After that the end will come, when he will turn the Kingdom over to God the Father, having destroyed every ruler and authority and power. For Christ must reign until he humbles all his enemies beneath his feet. And the last enemy to be destroyed is death. For the Scriptures say, “God has put all things under his authority.” (Of course, when it says “all things are under his authority,” that does not include God himself, who gave Christ his authority.) Then, when all things are under his authority, the Son will put himself under God’s authority, so that God, who gave his Son authority over all things, will be utterly supreme over everything everywhere." 1 Corinthians 15:24‭-‬28 NLT

    One of the challenges Christians face is having to explain the relationship between Jesus Christ and God the father and the Holy Spirit. The question has been that of how three distinct personality acting as one person (1John5:7-8)  But when observed from the perspective of functionality it is easy to understand how a thing can have three distinct  characteristics and yet be one . An example is the hydrological cycle where water turns into vapour and then attains a saturated vapour pressure and then condenses into rain drops then water again , here we see water ,vapour , rain with different characteristics but the same  chemical formula ( two molecules of hydrogen  bonding with one molecule of oxygen) The same can be said about water existing as snow ,steam ,ice . We could say water the ice, water the steam and water the snow , the same way we have God the Father , the son and the Holy Ghost. God is this way because he is interactive . He interacts with his creation and himself like we do . Have you had a discussion with yourself lately? God works by faith and faith comes by you hearing yourself . In Genesis chapters 1 and 2 we see God interacting with himself during the creation process .

   Just as water has preeminence over steam , (meaning steam is  derived from water) God the Father has preeminence in the universe ,the scripture says " Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really loved me, you would be happy that I am going to the Father, who is greater than I am." John 14:28 NLT and “Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”John 20:17 NLT. God is the source of life and Jesus Christ is the Word of God by which the universe was created ( John 1:1-3) 

  Jesus Christ :the Word and Son is in total obedience of the Father , the bible says " I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will."John 5:30 NLT Jesus Christ demonstrated total obedience and submission to the Father  (Matt 26:39,42,44) 

God has given all authority to Jesus Christ . "Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth." Matthew 28:18 NLT

   " Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue

declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

" Philippians 2:9‭-‬11 NLT

 The believer in Jesus Christ shares in this influence that's why demons are afraid of those full of God's Word.

Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and  receive the Holy Ghost and power to destroy the works of Satan in Jesus name. 

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YOU SHALL NOT BE CONQUERED

 The more the opposition against you, the more shall be your lifting because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

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YOU SHALL NOT BE CONQUERED

March 25 , 2024

 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

  "I sat not in the  assembly of the  mockers, nor rejoiced; I  sat alone because of thy  hand: for thou hast filled  me with indignation.  Why is my pain  perpetual, and my  wound incurable, which  refuseth to be healed?  wilt thou be altogether  unto me as a liar, and  as waters  that fail? Therefore thus saith the  Lord, If thou return, then  will I bring thee again,  and thou shalt stand  before me: and if thou  take forth the precious  from the vile, thou shalt  be as my mouth: let  them return unto thee;  but return not thou unto  them.  And I will make  thee unto this people a  fenced brasen wall: and  they shall fight against  thee, but they shall not  prevail against thee: for  I am with thee to save  thee and to deliver thee,  saith the Lord. And I  will deliver thee out of  the hand of the wicked,  and I will redeem thee  out of the hand of the  terrible."

    Jeremiah was a  lone prophetic voice that was bold enough to speak against the corrupt culture that was being practiced by Jews of his time , Jeremiah 1 : 16 says they forsook God and embraced idol worship . The people became very confrontational against Jeremiah for his righteous disposition. 

   The world will fight against you if you promote righteousness , God  wants you to know that being his servant will attract  attacks , However , He promises that the enemy shall not prevail  . 

 God's word is sweet to the soul, it is food to the human spirit. Meditate on God's word daily for strength  . Jeremiah's was able to find strength in depressing times by feeding on God's word " Thy  words were found, and I  did eat them; and thy  word was unto me the  joy and rejoicing of mine  heart: for I am called by  thy name, O Lord God of  hosts." Jeremiah 15:16 Feeding on God's protects and heals the mind from mental illnesses associated with depression in times of oppression. .

    Your situation is not hopeless as it seems, extraordinary help will locate you . God says  " Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. " Isaiah 41:10

   When Moses led the Jews out of Egypt and they found themselves before the sea while being chased by Pharaoh it looked like the Jews were losing the battle but God. instructed that they keep moving forward and he made a way through the sea,. Keep moving forward. Victory is assured in Jesus name.

Prayer: Heavenly  Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe that Jesus Christ died and was raised again for salvation I receive him as lord and saviour land receive the holy Ghost and power for stability in crisis..

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JESUS DID WHAT RELIGION COULD. NOT DO

 JESUS DID WHAT RELIGION COULD. NOT DO

March  25, 2024

   

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

 "But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil."

1 John 3:8 NLT

  "  Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.

" Hebrews 2:14‭-‬15 NLT

   The aforementioned scriptures says Jesus came to destroy the works  of Satan . Sin gives Satan the advantage to oppress humanity . Sin derives its strength from the laws of Moses. For were there is no law , there is no sin. 

   Before Jesus came humanity was under the curse of the law and there was nobody qualified to intercede on our behalf  : after Adam sinned ,humans came into the world with a polluted sinful soul. We do not learn to exaggerate , we are born liars (Romans3:4) and the scriptures says " For I was born a sinner— yes, from the moment my mother conceived me." Psalms 51:5 NLT

   We are born sinners therefore, no priest was qualified to make ablution and atonement for sins. God had to create a priest that was without sin hence the virgin birth of Jesus Christ devoid of the corrupted male sperm. This was in fulfillment of scriptures in   "And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 NLT

 Jesus' death paid the price for our sins and gave us the gift of salvation (Rom5:6-11, 1Tim1;15) 

  Jesus showed us the love of God by dying for us ( John15:13; John10:11) God is love and Jesus came to show  us a picture of how God looks like (Col1:13,15; Heb 1:3, 2 Cor. 4:4b) Therefore, with Jesus we can understand God , the scriptures says " If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!” Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking me to show him to you?"John 14:7‭-‬9 NLT

 God demonstrated his love to us by  sending Jesus Christ to humanity . "But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners." Romans 5:8 NLT

  Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and received the Holy Ghost and power to preach the gospel with signs and wonders following in Jesus name.

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ADVANTAGE OF RAISING GODLY CHILDREN

 The plan of the enemy against your family shall fail because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good-Life Devotional: 

ADVANTAGE OF RAISING GODLY CHILDREN

March 23, 2024

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 

" I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you." 2 Timothy 1:5 NLT

   Your parent's spiritual foundation can influence your worship . Children raised in homes where it is believed that demons , witches and wizards can control a believer in Jesus Christ therefore requiring powerful preachers to be protected from such  ; that child will grow to have a distorted picture of who a believer in Jesus Christ with the notion that believers are at the mercy of Satan and his agents  . The believer in Jesus Christ is above Satan and demons (Luke 10:19, Mark 16:17) 

   This is common in many African churches . It is common to find Christians in this part of the world changing churches up to ten times during their lifetime as a result of fear of witches ,demons and Satan . This is because they were exposed to parents who were or still in cults ,therefore, churches are designed in these regions using the same template as cults where a person need not have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ but rather a relationship with the pastor and his or her infinitesimal ministry to be safe and prosperous and despite this they are amongst the poorest persons in the world living on less than a dollar a day.

   This is the exact opposite of what the Bible teaches " Don’t let anyone condemn you by insisting on pious self-denial or the worship of angels, saying they have had visions about these things. Their sinful minds have made them proud," Colossians 2:18 NLT  the word 'angels' is the Greek word aggelos  it means a messenger, envoy, one who is sent, an angel, a messenger from God.  By extension it refers to the idolization of preachers . The consequence of human worship according to Col2:18  (1) self-denial ( self afflicted poverty )  2) visions about things ( delusion) 3) Pride ( arrogance and presumptuousness ) 

   This is a perfect recipe for marital crisis , emotional trauma, psychosis , ill health and poverty . Over seventy percent (70%) of Christians in west Africa suffer from one or multiple of these problems. This is not the will of God for his children . They are man-made.

   This was why Timothy was instructed to hold on to God's word like his parents did to avoid the aforementioned traumatic experiences. Children tend to replicate the spiritual and emotional adventures of their parents Ezek.16:44-45 . Evil family patterns are destroyed through a daily dose of God's undiluted Word, praying in the spirit and godly mentorship. 

   Through the Bible we know that true parenting is not merely by flesh but love and care ( Est 2:7, 1 Kings 3:26,27) Parents should care enough about their children's physical , emotional and spiritual wellbeing and avoid offending their children's faith ( 1Cor.8:9,11-12, Matt18:6)

  Children with obedient godly parents are rewarded with extraordinary breakthroughs ( Prov20:7, Deut12:28)  

Prayer : Heavenly father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation , I receive him as lord and savoir and receive the Holy Ghost and power for the restoration of damaged homes in Jesus name.

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DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY SIZE AND STRUCTURE OF THE OPPONENT

 DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY SIZE AND STRUCTURE OF THE OPPONENT

March 22, 2024

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

  The Israelites were God's chosen people by covenant between God and Abraham. It was revealed to Abraham that they will be in bondage for four hundred years as a result of their rebellion against God. 

    After their great deliverance from Pharaoh's army they encountered several battles while pressing on their way to the promised land. They were given these rules of engagement with the enemy  “When you go out to fight your enemies and you face horses and chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid. The lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you! 

When you prepare for battle, the priest must come forward to speak to the troops. 

He will say to them, ‘Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight your enemies today! Do not lose heart or panic or tremble before them. 

 For the lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will give you victory!’  Deuteronomy 20:1-4

     In our battles in life we must understand that  we are not to underestimate or overestimate any challenge. It is by faith that we  overcome life's challenges . As a reminder of our need for him, God allows very difficult challenges to rise against us. They appear indomitable but God will want you to approach the problem without fear .

  Fear is as a result of the lack of trust in God's ability to provide for us. It is based on human selfish wisdom . 

   Even when human analysis does not favour you , that does not mean you shall be defeated. It is God's battle , not yours. The bible says , when Pharaoh was in hot pursuit of the Israelites , they became afraid . Yes, the fear was justifiable humanly speaking, He was better equipped and well structured unlike the structureless Israelites, but God said " "The lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”  Exodus 14:14

    Victory in the arena of the physical starts with acknowledging our victory in the spirit   David  saw himself defeating Goliath before the fight likewise we must learn to see our victory through the eyes of the spirit .

 The bible says in 1John5:4 " For  whatsoever is born of  God overcometh the  world: and this is the  victory that overcometh  the world, even our  faith." You shall overcome 

  Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation i receive him as lord and saviout and ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit and power for victorious living in Jesus name.

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GOD SHOWS US WHO TO VOTE FOR

 GOD SHOWS US WHO TO VOTE FOR

March 21, 2024

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   "But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. 

  So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. 

  And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility."

Acts 6: 1-3 

     " He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands." Psalms 78:72

     As the early church began to increase there arose the problem of management of resources . Nepotism soon set in by the Jewish community resulting in the neglecting of non Jews in the distribution of resources . When the problem was brought before the leaders they proffered a Democratic and yet divine solution to the problem .

     The community was given the responsibility to choose amongst themselves men with proven integrity and track record of effective prudent performance in leadership. This is the most important ingredient in the choice of a leader . 

    He was not to be tribalistic or a religious bigot . Psalm 78:72 says he should be skillful in the management of human and material resources. Such a person should not be greedy and should be a lover of persons of  low estate . He is to have a servant's heart . Jesus Christ said "But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28

  According to Acts 6 3 He should be filled with the spirit of God and wisdom.. God is love and to be  filled with the Spirit of God, one has to be filled with God's love. According to 1Corinthians 13:4-7 that means he is patient and kind ,,not jealous or boastful or proud or rude and does not demand his own way. He is not irritable, and keeps no record of being wronged and does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. He never gives up, never loses faith, and is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstances. 

  This requires walking in wisdom which comes from a daily meditation on scriptures. Wisdom teaches you to be at the right place at the right time with the right people while doing the right things . This comes from being prayerful and always in the company of righteous persons . 

   Unfortunately, many Christians neglect God's word on the choice of godly leaders and prefer persons with questionable characters who have promised to give them the opportunity to steal the people's Commonwealth. This is the reason behind the very high level of poverty and insecurity in Nigeria . Poverty is the result of the mismanagement of resources and oppression by those in leadership  positions ,  They shall give account before God on judgement day . (Isaiah 5;20, Rev,21:8)

  The reward of godly leadership is contained in  Proverbs 29:2 " When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice .But when the wicked are in power, they groan. " 

 Prayer : Heavenly Father , forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and wisdom for good governance .Amen 

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LET GOD SELECT WHO RULES OVER YOU

 Your tears of sorrow shall soon become tears of joy because of the anointing of God's favour  upon you.

Good-Life Devotional : 

LET GOD SELECT WHO  RULES OVER YOU

March 29, 2024

By Rev Michael  Benson Ajayi 

  " If this happens, be sure to select as king the man the lord your God chooses. You must appoint a fellow Israelite; he may not be a foreigner. " Deuteronomy 17:15 NLT"

For what man  knoweth the things of a  man, save the spirit of  man which is in him?  even so the things of  God knoweth no man,  but the Spirit of God." 1 Corinthians 2:11 KJV 

  There are three types of governance mentioned in the bible 1) Theocratic governance - where God ruled through an anointed servants like the case of Moses and Joshua, 2) Monarchy - like in the case of David and his son king Solomon, in this case power remained in a particular family and passed from generation to generation 3) Democracy as in the case of the early church where the leaders were prayerfully selected amongst the community of believers ( Acts 6:1-6) 

  The two most common types of governance is the Monarchy and Democratic types. God rules the world through leaders , likewise Satan rules ( 2Cor.4:4) the world through corrupt leaders by God's permission  . Leaders are installed to either punish or to reward  (Psalm 66:12) . Rebellious people are given hardhearted leaders and are given empathetic leaders when they repent and humble themselves. The bible Daniel 2:21 "And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:"

   God wants the best type of governance for his people . A good government is that which promotes righteousness , peace and prosperity and joy of its citizens (Rom14:17) .

   God gives us a guide in Deuteronomy 17: on how to select a President, King, Governor, senator, etc.

Verse 15: He must not be a foreigner but a person acquainted with the pains and sufferings of the people. He must be resident in that country .

Verse 16: He must not be a wasteful spender  or given to a flamboyant lifestyle with fleets of expensive imported  vehicles . 

Verse 17: He should not be a womanizer and greedy fellow ." The king must not take many wives for himself, because they will turn his heart away from the lord. And he must not accumulate large amounts of wealth in silver and gold for himself. " Deuteronomy 17:17

Verse 18: He must be a diligent student of the holy scriptures “When he sits on the throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. " Deuteronomy 17:18

Verse 19: He must be given to meditation on scriptures in order to make sound judgements " He must always keep that copy with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the lord his God by obeying all the terms of these instructions and decrees. " Deuteronomy 17:19

Verse 20 He must be humble and willing to attend to all . " This regular reading will prevent him from becoming proud and acting as if he is above his fellow citizens. It will also prevent him from turning away from these commands in the smallest way. And it will ensure that he and his descendants will reign for many generations" ' Voting a corrupt person into public office is a sin against God and humanity with catastrophic consequences .

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you , I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to make sound judgements. Amen.

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