OF WHAT VALUE IS CIRCUMCISION AND RELIGIOUS DUTY ?

 

OF WHAT VALUE IS CIRCUMCISION AND RELIGIOUS DUTY  ?

 By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 

"But you work on the Sabbath, too, when you obey Moses’ law of circumcision. (Actually, this tradition of circumcision began with the patriarchs, long before the law of Moses.)"John 7:22 NLT Bible 

    The covenant between God and Abraham was sealed with blood through circumcision . This happened 430 years before the law of Moses. As a sign of God's covenant with the Jews  , it became a sign to identify the Jews as God's special people based on his promise to Abraham . 

    The power in the circumcision was in the understanding that it was a proof that the circumcised was devoted to obeying God's commandments. But unfortunately, none of the followers of the law could be justified through the observance of the law as in John 7:22 . Failure  in one aspect of the law meant failure in all aspects of it the Bible. in James 2:10" For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.' Obeying 612 out of the 613 laws of Moses will send a person to hell .

  The scriptures say "Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law. And we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made right with God because of our faith in Christ, not because we have obeyed the law. For no one will ever be made right with God by obeying the law.” Galatians 2:16 NLTBible. 

    Given this circumstance, the question of the validity or relevance of circumcision begs for answers . " The Jewish ceremony of circumcision has value only if you obey God’s law. But if you don’t obey God’s law, you are no better off than an uncircumcised Gentile ."Romans 2:25 NLT Bible 

  "Then what’s the advantage of being a Jew? Is there any value in the ceremony of circumcision?"  Romans 3:1 NLT Bible . First ,the Jews are God's covenant children by virtue of bein

OF WHAT VALUE IS CIRCUMCISION AND RELIGIOUS DUTY  ?

 By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 

"But you work on the Sabbath, too, when you obey Moses’ law of circumcision. (Actually, this tradition of circumcision began with the patriarchs, long before the law of Moses.)"John 7:22 NLT Bible 

    The covenant between God and Abraham was sealed with blood through circumcision . This happened 430 years before the law of Moses. As a sign of God's covenant with the Jews  , it became a sign to identify the Jews as God's special people based on his promise to Abraham . 

    The power in the circumcision was in the understanding that it was a proof that the circumcised was devoted to obeying God's commandments. But unfortunately, none of the followers of the law could be justified through the observance of the law as in John 7:22 . Failure  in one aspect of the law meant failure in all aspects of it the Bible. in James 2:10" For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.' Obeying 612 out of the 613 laws of Moses will send a person to hell .

  The scriptures say "Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law. And we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made right with God because of our faith in Christ, not because we have obeyed the law. For no one will ever be made right with God by obeying the law.” Galatians 2:16 NLTBible. 

    Given this circumstance, the question of the validity or relevance of circumcision begs for answers . " The Jewish ceremony of circumcision has value only if you obey God’s law. But if you don’t obey God’s law, you are no better off than an uncircumcised Gentile ."Romans 2:25 NLT Bible 

  "Then what’s the advantage of being a Jew? Is there any value in the ceremony of circumcision?"  Romans 3:1 NLT Bible . First ,the Jews are God's covenant children by virtue of being descendants of Abraham and custodians of the historic evidence and proof of our faith .This does not mean that all unfaithful Jews are justified and that circumcision which was more of a sign that affect the body more than the heart of the unfaithful was a substitute for an obedient heart. 

   No. The mark of circumcision was an acknowledgement that they agreed they were under the laws of Moses. Humanity was brought under the laws of Moses along with the unfaithful Jews. An unfaithful Jew was in the same status as the non Jew -Gentiles . As a matter of equity ,the gentile who does the requirements of the law without knowing the law is considers just before God. Abraham did not know the laws of Moses but he was considered righteous before God.  

      Circumcision serves as a reminder of our indebtedness to God under the law  . The scriptures say  "Obviously, the law applies to those to whom it was given, for its purpose is to keep people from having excuses, and to show that the entire world is guilty before God."Romans 3:19 NLT Bible.  The circumcised is as guilty as the uncircumcised before God. "Can we boast, then, that we have done anything to be accepted by God? No, because our acquittal is not based on obeying the law. It is based on faith. So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law." Romans 3:27‭-‬28 NLT Bible.  Our justification before God is not based on the observance of any religious  duty . "We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes

no matter who we are'. Romans 3:22 NLT Therefore,  "For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus."Galatians 3:26‭, ‬28 NLT Bible    Nobody should be mocked as uncircumcised before God   'Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ will be of no benefit to you. " Galatians 5:2

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 possess what is rightfully mine in God's kingdom in Jesus name. 

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email: michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com g descendants of Abraham and custodians of the historic evidence and proof of our faith .This does not mean that all unfaithful Jews are justified and that circumcision which was more of a sign that affect the body more than the heart of the unfaithful was a substitute for an obedient heart. 

   No. The mark of circumcision was an acknowledgement that they agreed they were under the laws of Moses. Humanity was brought under the laws of Moses along with the unfaithful Jews. An unfaithful Jew was in the same status as the non Jew -Gentiles . As a matter of equity ,the gentile who does the requirements of the law without knowing the law is considers just before God. Abraham did not know the laws of Moses but he was considered righteous before God.  

      Circumcision serves as a reminder of our indebtedness to God under the law  . The scriptures say  "Obviously, the law applies to those to whom it was given, for its purpose is to keep people from having excuses, and to show that the entire world is guilty before God."Romans 3:19 NLT Bible.  The circumcised is as guilty as the uncircumcised before God. "Can we boast, then, that we have done anything to be accepted by God? No, because our acquittal is not based on obeying the law. It is based on faith. So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law." Romans 3:27‭-‬28 NLT Bible.  Our justification before God is not based on the observance of any religious  duty . "We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes

no matter who we are'. Romans 3:22 NLT Therefore,  "For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus."Galatians 3:26‭, ‬28 NLT Bible    Nobody should be mocked as uncircumcised before God   'Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ will be of no benefit to you. " Galatians 5:2

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 possess what is rightfully mine in God's kingdom in Jesus name. 

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YOUR EXPECTATIONS SHALL NOT BE CUT SHORT

 YOUR EXPECTATIONS SHALL NOT BE CUT SHORT

Nov 7 , 2023

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

Proverbs 24:14 "So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off."

   The word 'expectations' is the Hebrew word , ' tiqvâh' it means: a cord ( as an attachment ) hope, ground of hope, things hoped for, outcome.  Of interest to me is the word 'cord' or an attachment. 

   When we desire a thing or things we trust God's word to grant our requests by faith . Faith is like fishing using a hook and a line or cord. As long as the right cord is being used with a fish attached to the hook a catch is guaranteed . 

    A strategy used by fishes when caught with a cord is to get the cord entangled around an object . This makes it nearly impossible to reel the fish in for fear of a broken fish line. However , experienced fishermen have deviced ways on how to maneuver through obstacles to catch a fish using wisdom .

      That is what the Bible means in proverbs 24;14  . It says faith in God requires the application of wisdom and knowledge. Faith is the substance of things hoped for , therefore , faith requires being expectant .

    We should learn to be wise while waiting for the manifestation of a desired outcome against the backdrop of contrary manifestations. An example of this is Esau's marriage to the two local girls in Genesis 26:34-35  

"At the age of forty, Esau married two Hittite wives: Judith, the daughter of Beeri, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon. 

But Esau’s wives made life miserable for Isaac and Rebekah. " Genesis 26:34-35 

The word 'Judith' in the Hebrew means 'Praised' and Basemath means 'fragrance ': these are qualities needed for fruitfulness . In those days names where given in line with an expected character . Jacob means ' deceiver ' and this was a major attribute in his life and eventually he was used of the lord to fulfill prophesy . 

    Before Isaac and Rebecca's marriage their parents had prepared to bring them up together under God's direction and approval. They anticipated that Esau will tow the same line but to their disappointment he had his own ideas. It was a course of action which brought grief to Isaac and Rebecca but God never let them down. 

      What are your expectations for your spouse , children , ministry , job , business . We should be cautious not to hold on to these expectations so tightly that you become embittered if they do not materialize. Instead hand them over to the lord . Unrealistic expectations is a major cause for backsliding,  health crisis , and failed relationships . 

  When those we hold dear do not meet up with expectations we should maintain a loving relationship and refuse to be embittered trusting the lord to make something beautiful out of the situation and he surely will. .

  Despite losing his birthright to Jacob Esau eventually became very prosperous (Genesis 33:1-11) God often uses the least likely to do the extraordinary , trust his grace to see you through difficult times 

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 faith to do the extraordinary in Jesus name.

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FOR YOUR GREATER GOOD

 FOR YOUR GREATER GOOD

November 6 , 2023

  By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi

   Matt 20:23“And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.”

    The Greek word for the phrase ‘ye shall drink’ is “pino”  it means to “imbibe” Merriam -Webster's dictionary defines  it as : to receive into the mind and retain as moral principles, assimilate or take into solution like a sponge absorbs moisture _   As Christ’s disciples, we will indeed be plunged into the same sufferings that He experienced.

         Suffering is part of the Christian life, it is caused by (1) God (trials) (2)Self: as a consequence of indiscipline or disobedience and (3) Satan (temptation). Regardless of its origin, sufferings end up working out for our greater good .

      In Matthew 20:17-25, the disciples had imagined Jesus’ kingdom to be like those on earth that encouraged celebrity status but they were surprised to learn that it was not God’s will for us to exercise dominion over our fellow man. The dominion theology as promoted by descendants of slave masters in Europe and America results in bad governance , covetousness, rebellion and disunity in families as witnessed in communities where dominion is preached as a virtue . The most corrupt and unstable nations in Africa are those were dominion over humans is preached by the clergy . We are called to serve, Matt 20:25-28 KJV says “Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them .But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: ....” It is the quest to dominate that's behind the failure in the family system.

     Dominion theology exploits the weak resulting in widespread sufferings. King Solomon’s wisdom was tainted with this through his luxurious lifestyle at the expense of the poor(1kings11:1-9) with his subjects praying for deliverance from painful levies (1kings12:8-18) as it is in many religious centers today. True worship demands simplicity with pure motives.  

      Praying with wrong motives with an unrepentant heart results in painful trials . James 4:2,3. Jer. 5:25 therefore ,true repentance is a condition for deliverance. 

     Sometimes repentance results in persecution for one's faith in Christ and that's when we develop Christian character. It is like squeezing grapes to produce wine ,troubles brings out the best in us. God’s power is easily made manifest in times of sufferings: we should be willing to suffer like Jesus did (Phil 3:10). If men hated Jesus for his righteousness they will hate us too , however , there is an eternal consolation in all this, Rom 8:18-19 says” Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later”. Your future is glorious and starts now.

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 overcome trials and tribulations in Jesus name.

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WORKING OUT YOUR SALVATION

 WORKING OUT YOUR SALVATION

November 4, 2023 

By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi

Luke 23:43 "And Jesus said unto him,  Verily I  say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in  paradise."

       The message of grace is premised on a universal forgiveness : everyone is equally a sinner and equally forgiven and the vicarious atonement by Jesus Christ : the price for our sins have been ransomed equally . A perfect example of the application of these principles is in Luke 23 : 39 " And one of the malefactors which were hanged  railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save  thyself and us. 40 But the other answering  rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God,  seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41  And we indeed justly; for we receive the due  reward of our deeds: but this man hath done  nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord,  remember me when thou comest into thy  kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him,  Verily I  say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in  paradise."       A condemned criminal was declared righteous by Jesus Christ. Only the righteous can enter paradise . The following  questions beg for answers 

1) What was the criminal's religion. He was neither a practising Muslim , Jew or Christian . 

2) What effort by way of religious duties ( pilgrimages, vigils, tithes,offerings ,miracles seeds,fastings , olive oil, holy water, wrist band, etc)  did he apply to attain salvation and find favour before Jesus Christ. 

Absolutely none. 

3)Did he work out his salvation with fear and trembling .? Yes he did.

4) How did he work out his salvation with fear and trembling? 

The answer is in understanding the definition of the words 

A) the word  'Trembling' (Greek : tromos ) with fear and trembling, used to describe the anxiety of one who distrusts his ability completely to meet all requirements, but religiously does his utmost to fulfil his duty.

B) The word 'Fear' from Greek 'Phobos' means ;  dread, terror that which strikes terror , reverence for one's husband'

From the above definitions  the  scripture in Philippians  2:12 "Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."

Fear and trembling could not be  referring to a dread for God but the dread of the consequences of rejecting salvation which is eternal damnation . 

 The scriptures describes Jesus Christ as the Husbandman to the believers. The believers duty to the husband ( Jesus Christ) is not a religious duty as enumerated but belief in him . Scriptures says in John 6:28  "Then said  they unto him, What shall we do, that we might  work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and  said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye  believe on him whom he hath sent."  The work is simply to believe in Jesus Christ as the Lord and saviour and the duty is found in John 13:34-35 "A new  commandment I give unto you, That ye love one  another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one  another.  By this shall all  men know that ye  are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.  "and in John 15:16 and Mark 16:15  preach the gospel .If you love someone you will preach the gospel to them and save them from eternal damnations.

    This was what qualified the repentant criminal for Paradise and nothing else. Faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to love our neighbour as ourselves is all that is needed to guarantee a fruitful spiritual adventure .

Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again I receive him as Lord and savior and receive the Holy Ghost and power for sustainable progress in Jesus name.

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GOD GIVES THE SPIRIT OF GOODWILL OR ILL WILL

 GOD GIVES THE SPIRIT OF GOOD WILL OR  ILL WILL 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Proverbs 3:3-4

  "Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: ]So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.'

   The spirit of goodwill is the sincere willingness others have to see you succeed in your projects . The key word is sincerity and love to assist.  This is born out of the foundation of truth created by the recipient in his relationship with others. The clause " good understanding ' in proverbs 3;3 is the Hebrew word 'ώekel ώêkel' ; it means success: - {discretion} {knowledge} {policy} {prudence} {sense} {understanding} {wisdom} wise. These are the virtues men of truth enjoy in their dealings. The collaborative efforts of their  helpers gives them the advantage in every situation . 

   Truth may be scarce and unpopular but it is indispensable in enjoying people's goodwill and this comes from the lord. King David enjoyed goodwill from Ziba a servant to his enemy Mephibosheth. . The Bible says 2 Samuel 16:2 "And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses be for the king's household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink." King David had the support of over six hundred men some of whom were warriors after he was deposed by his son Absalom in a palace coup. Eventually King David was returned to the throne and Absalom killed .

   On the other hand Abimelech murdered the sons of Gideon in other to rule and bribed the king-makers in Shechem  and became king. However, JothBut:one of the sons of Gideon escaped and placed a curse  on Abimelech and said ‭‭Judges‬ ‭9:19‭-‬20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

 “If you have acted honorably and in good faith toward Gideon and his descendants today, then may you find joy in Abimelech, and may he find joy in you. But if you have not acted in good faith, then may fire come out from Abimelech and devour the leading citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo; and may fire come out from the citizens of Shechem and Beth-millo and devour Abimelech!”

God sent a spirit that stirred up trouble between Abimelech and the leading citizens of Shechem, and they revolted. "

   The lord sent a spirit of ill- will on Abimelech , God says Isaiah 61:8 "For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them." 

  The grace of God will not exempt a person from the consequence of treachery and sowing seeds of betrayal , It comes with a heavy price of a harvest of very  painful betrayals. (Isaiah 33;1-3 ) The Bible says Judges 9:56-57 Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his father, in slaying his seventy brethren: And all the evil of the men of Shechem did God render upon their heads: and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal." Goodwill is to be preferred in leadership instead of bribery and violence .

 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 remain in faith

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TURN COMPLAINTS IN TO PROPHECIES FOR BREAKTHROUGHS (1)

TURN COMPLAINTS IN TO PROPHECIES FOR BREAKTHROUGHS (1)

November 2, 2023

 By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

" Let all that I am praise the lord;  with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Psalms 103:1 

" It’s better to live alone in the desert than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife. "Proverbs 21:19

    "Research from Stanford University has also found that complaining reduces the size of our hippocampus, which, is responsible for memory and problem solving. The study found that engaging in complaining or simply hearing someone complain for more than 30 minutes could physically damage our brains." ( M1Psychology. com ) 

   " Chronic complainers often seem to have negative feelings about themselves, and complaining about their circumstances or other people makes them feel more important. This behavior could be caused by mental illnesses or personality disorders, or even childhood experiences that haven't been dealt with.' (https://www.bemidjipioneer.  com) 

    As a preacher for over three decades I have observed a pattern in cases where there are repeated fails in relationships in a given family with a research on Jacob's family ( Genesis 29 to Genesis 31)  . The African church is quick to attribute it to the ancestral curses or so-called marine spirit  but that is contrary to the scriptures (2Corinthians 5:17)   . I also observed these persons tend to suffer fails in relationships after undergoing series of deliverance . This is mostly more with the women  . 

    Whenever there is a program for deliverance, women tend to constitute the majority almost three to one male. Out of curiosity I began to make a biblical research on this issue and my findings where as follows . The majority where from broken homes or homes where parents live with each other but seldom communicate with each other. In such homes there was no emotional ties between the parents.       Secondly, there a strong maternal influence on the children. Most of those interviewed disliked there fathers because of offences of fathers against their mothers . Most Nigerian musicians have songs dedicated to their mothers and almost none to their fathers by reason of unsolved bitterness against their fathers.  

    Thirdly, persons with contentious complaining tendencies prefer to attend churches were death of one's enemies  ,judgment, condemnation, guilt and sorrow was promoted over prayers and preaching on love for one's neighbor . They prefer harsh treatment of the body through fastings  vigils over reconciliation and repentance. A lady once requested that we  pray for the death of her father because he neglects her mum. When I refused and requested we pray for his salvation she quit church.  

    Fourthly, these persons find it hard to express love. The word 'LOVE' is so difficult to pronounce and amazingly they demand  love and care from their partners and others  . . 

  Fifthly they are emotional spenders - spending makes them happy and their homes are filled with things that are of no use including academic certificates all in a bid to feel loved ,they often spend more than they earn . 

    Lastly , they have little passion for deep research into God's word  . In our daily prayers ask the lord for hunger for his word and zeal for prevailing prayers .

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 stability of mind in Jesus name

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PRAY FOR DELIVERANCE FROM THE SWALLOWERS OF RICHES

 PRAY FOR DELIVERANCE FROM THE SWALLOWERS OF RICHES 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

2 Kings 18:15-16 And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house . At that time did Hezekiah cut off the gold from the doors of the temple of the LORD, and from the pillars which Hezekiah king of Judah had overlaid, and gave it to the king of Assyria.

   King Hezekiah enjoyed relative peace and prosperity because he followed the Lord like his forefather king David . He later did that which was contrary to God's word by legalizing illegality  (2 Kings 18:12) . This resulted in a rival king of Assyria threatening the peace of Judah through an invasion. 

   He was a swallower of riches with the purpose of afflicting God's people with poverty . 

 Most African countries ,Nigeria inclusive are bedevilled with the swallower of riches. It is the main reason behind the poverty in Africa as swallowers in partnership with foreign financial institutions flees the continent of her resources . 

   The Bible says 2 Kings 18:12-13 Because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD their God, but transgressed his covenant, and all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and would not hear them, nor do them. Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib king of Assyria come up against all the fenced cities of Judah, and took them.'  

   The church of Christ is hard hit by religious leaders who are also engaged in capital flight , resulting in poor healthcare services with hospitals without drugs , insecurity, increase in out- of -school children, child trafficking ،poor infrastructure and more. 90 % of prayer requests in the African churches can be solved with a robust economy. Money answers all things . Many persons are beginning to lose interest in Church activities because of poverty which is the plan of the swallower of riches . 

   The psalmist prayed in this regards in Psalms 140:4 ']Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.' 

   The swallower's activities leads to backsliding among believers. In our daily prayers pray Psalms 35:25 'Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.'

  The bible says Job 20:15,18-19 "He hath swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again: God shall cast them out of his belly. That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.

Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away an house which he builded not;"

   Hezekiah's deliverance came to pass when he met prophet Isaiah who prophesied by the Holy Ghost  'Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall ..":2 Kings 19:7

   Africa needs more of the likes of prophet Isaiah's unlike the compromised crop of prophets in our cities .He prayed in Isaiah 49:17,19  ' your waster .., those that swallowed you up shall be far away from you . ' That is what African prophets should decree on a daily bases .  Ask God for a new generation of prophets like Isaiah , a preacher of righteousness.

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 preach the gospel. 

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