Remembering Home

Nehemiah is a cupbearer to the king
It is safe to say he is a servant
He was an Israelite serving in another country
He received news that all is not well back home…
 
So he prayed asking God to just listen
God just hear me out was is great petition
God in response obliged his request
What a way to pray
 
Because God paid attention
He gave credence to his fasting and prayer
He accepted his request for mercy for his brethren
Every other request was equally granted
 
It is no fun praying without results
We must ask with the confidence of receiving
He knew his nation suffered because of sin
So he approached God in fast and repentance
 
It is easy to disown and neglect them

After all he has relocated to greener pasture
But; he sought to receive pardon for them

He uphold them in prayers and fasting

He may not be in the town or country anymore
Home is home; don't ignore your root
While God gives and opens nations to us
We must remember where we came from
 
As we enjoy benefits in other countries
Let’s not ignore our ancestral route
From the help he got from his position to the king
He was able to help bring hope and restoration back home 

Nehemiah Chapter 1,2     ...tejuwrite...

Now is OK

In the beginning the bible recall
The earth was dark and formless
We are not told how long this situation persist
However, immediately God spoke, things changed
 
When the Tower of Babel was being constructed
We don’t know how many months or years was put into it
We only know the instance God confused their language
The project stopped advancing
 
You may have prayed a while
Done all you know to do humanly
Be expectorant; because in an instance
The Lord will step in and make all the difference
 
There’s always a day of change; judgment comes
Every day for the thief; one day for the owner
The Lord will come suddenly
The devils mission will cease
 
It’s certain the Lord will show up at some point
I want to ensure He comes soon enough
I don’t want the devils persistence in my affairs
Let the Lords judgment come NOW!
 
Learn from the woman in Luke 18
Her persistence brought weariness to the judge
Morning, noon and night she travailed
Till the judge brought her speedy joy
 
Give the Lord no rest; persist in prayer
Win Him over with your argument
Present His word back to Him
Now is time to eject darkness in my life...
  

And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him... it tell you that He will avenge them speedily Luke 18:7,8 ...tejuwrite...

Two Guys

A parable in scripture describes this fact
The story of the prodigal in Luke 15
The younger had audacity and asked
Even his strange request was granted
 
After squandering the money
He went through a time of hard living
No one gave to him even food
So he was left with eating pig’s pod
 
I’m sure he begged from whoever he met
But his help was not with them
He came to a realization one day
I will rather be a slave in my father’s house...
 
So he returned just to plead to be a servant
At least slaves here have even to spare
Father says; once a son always a son
He didn’t disown him despite his waywardness
 
The older brother on the other hand was dutiful
He did whatever he was asked to do
Never asking for any favors
So when his brother returned and was well received
 
He felt cheated and complained bitterly
He assumed the father will give him without asking
Father responded all I have his yours
Only you never asked…
 
Aside the fact that we must pray and ask
We must also ask aright
For any that engage in prayers
Please ask always in knowledge
 
If the devil cannot stop you praying
He will want you to pray amiss
The prodigal knew his right and demanded
Ask and you will receive...

Do not query the word

Don't just talk about your challenges and difficulties

Find out Gods position on your issues

Then place a demand in prayers... 

Keep on asking, and you will be given what you ask for... Mathew 7:7 ...tejuwrite...

Win Woman

She is a great woman from the bible descript
She was clothed with the sun…
She had the moon on her feet…
And wore a crown of twelve stars
 
She was going to bring forth a child
One vulnerable period in the life of any woman
She was moments away from thrilling joy
But there stood right before her; Lucifer        
 
The bible equally described him
A large red dragon with seven heads
His tail alone dragged down a third of the stars
He stood menacingly before the woman
 
Aimed for the kill as soon as the baby comes
At a point of pain and helplessness
Gods overwhelming presence swooped in
He punctured the expectation of evil
 
The many afflictions of the righteous

The threat people of destiny face
The trouble that seems to constantly look for them
Your product is a threat; so the devil is a ready enemy

God always preserve the one on a mission for Him

To keep winning, keep praying
It is a way to intimate God on your weakness
It is a way to receive strength and guidance
 
The woman won, she had thrilling joy

She had her victory dance; she told her success story

Gods got you always; no matter how close the threat

You will have your victory; you will bring forth

Be careful! watch out for attacks from the devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion looking for who to devour. Take a a firm stand against him and be strong in your faith... 1 Pet 5:8,9 ...tejuwrite...

One Another

Encourage each other in the Lord
Create time to check on an absentee
Pray and comfort the hurting
Reach out and gift a needy…
 
Rachael desperately wanted children
She may have prayed and waited for it
She has seen Leah birth multiple times
She desired hers also
 
Frantically she cried out to Jacob
Give me children or I die
Jacobs’s response was unlike his father Isaac
Who brought his wife’s case before the Lord
 
When Isaac prayed to God for Rebekah…
The Lord answered and gave them twins
Jacob could easily have done same for wife Rachel
Rather he angrily lashed out at her
 
Sometimes all we need is a comforting shoulder...
An understanding hear to listen...

A partner to pray in times of despair...
A voice to encourage when in doubt
 
Everyone seems to be consumed with issues
A phone call, text or kind compliment 
This can make a world of difference
Rachael may be wrong in seeking her husband for child
 
Jacobs’s reaction only aided her next move
She will introduce her servant to her hubby
So she can be a parent via Bilhah
A kind word would have sufficed…

A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger Prov 25:15   ...tejuwrite...

UnOpposed

He received a straight command…
Head over to Nineveh and preach
Rather he took a boat and went to Tarshish
The word of God was conveyed to another location
 
Jonah will find out the difficult way…
The Almighty watches over His word to fulfill it
Isaiah 55:10, 11 as rain and snow falls on the earth
So is my word, it will accomplish what I want it to…
 
The word has been used severally in scripture…
It was spoken over the earth in Genesis at creation
It was sent to Abraham and it produced Isaac
It was addressed to Pharaoh to release Israel
 
God’s word has continually dominated
Breaking down opposing thoughts
Knocking off hindrances and barricades
The word in combat has always won
 
The Lord wanted Nineveh saved
However, His word must firstly be preached
This will bring forth repentance and returning…
Nineveh will repent and God will pardon
 
A man strategized to avert Gods intent
A mere mortal stood to hinder Gods desire
The plan of God was what Jonah opposed
He will be bulldozed into the fishes’ mouth
 
You can’t do anything against the truth but for it
The word of God sustains the will of God
Wherever His word is; it must prevail against the odds
Whatever stand to hinder must be cancelled
 
The Lord and His word is same
He wants His word winning all the time
Receive His word over all aspect of your life
Fight all oppositions in faith; victory is the reward
 
He sent forth His word… and delivered them out of their destruction Ps 107:20 …tejuwrite… 

To The Giants

There are giants in everyman’s land
If they have not showed up, they are en-route
That’s why God must be at the center of all you do
He must be the one setting you on that path
 
Jesus is fond of making these statements…
My Father is always with me
I and my Father are one
My Father sent me; am not alone…
 
There were giants in His own land
There are issues to tackle, obstacles, difficulties etc.
It was not a smooth ride for the Messiah
He kept mentioning Gods involvement with Him
 
This is a faith booster in the face of adversity
Even when it’s not adding up
The greatest encourager is to know God is with me
That I have not ventured out by my own self
 
With this anchor you can face your giant
You can command your mountains to move
You can subdue oppositions and tire adversaries
You do not hide; you engage with Gods backing
 
Personally; I have always sought God in all I do
If by error I ventured out by self
I retreat till I find His will on the matter
If He is not there; I count the loss and back out
 
If God sent you; He won’t abandon you
If you feel alone; recall His instructions
Ask your judge and advocate for help
You will always come out tops regardless of the giant
 
Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me, Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Ps 23:4  …tejuwrite…

Who Would Have Thought...

Jesus knew exactly why He was born
He knew He was to die on the cross...
He knew his mission is to restore man back
Who would have thought this will happen...
 
At the 11^th hour Jesus wanted to back out
Let this cup pass over me He said
But added quickly; not my will...
Same could be written of outspoken Peter
 
He was specifically pre-informed
This very night you will betray me
He was fast to rebuff the notion
Who would have thought this will happen...
 
That before a young girl
Dear Peter will deny His master thrice
Peter that cut off a soldiers ear moments ago
He who thinks he stands; please take heed…
 
The devils desire is to shift Peter
The devils desire is to cause us to fall
We can count on God’s help in times of weakness
His strength is available in our down times
 
Apostle Paul talked about a thorn in his flesh
God’s grace sufficed for him
He finished well the race set before him
Peter also finished in grand style
 
Our darling Jesus subdued the redemption hurdles
He came, He saw and He conquered
We can count on his intercessions for us
We can rely on His grace to pull through
 
Let’s acknowledge our limitations as mere mortals
Let’s rely and tune in to the help of the Holy Spirit
Have relations you can express your vulnerability before
Put the word of God always before you…

My grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness. God is perfect in everyway, giving us the power to make up for any weakness 2Cor 12:8   ...tejuwrite...

Blessed QED

If you know Rahab the prostitute
You may wonder at her privilege
What qualifies her for famed blessings?
When so called pious have nothing
 
Mercy, grace, positioning, favour, etc…
She got helped while several died
Imagine a prostitute being the reason…
An entire family is spared from Joshua’s sword
 
Situation may have shoved harlotry her way
But in her converse with the spies…
It’s clear she has Gods love in her heart
When opportunity presented itself…
 
She picked the kind of life she truly wanted…
At the risk of being caught and punished
She choose to protect and affiliate with Gods people
Some in her position will choose to be rewarded
 
Delilah received ransom for Samson’s head
Rahab just want an exit from old to new
Let’s not just gloss over her story
She is a remarkable woman with great lessons for all
 
God’s blessings is what she longed for
Her profession disqualified her
Her heart revealed her truest desire
I believe she quit the job after
 
The blessing from God is bliss
It’s truly unexplained by words
It’s a comforting assurance of a way out
It’s a piece of Heaven in the unpredictable world 

Drop whatever can disqualify you...

And Joshua spared Rahab the harlot, her fathers household, and all that she had. So she dwells in Israel to this day... Joshua 6:25 ...tejuwrite...

Good News

Ingredients are taste enhancers
They make food better and tastier
Salt is in a class that’s way ahead
Exclude it from your plate, and see the difference
 
Favour is an aid to a destiny
It’s beyond what you got by labour
It’s a help gotten by just grace
Check your life; favour has played a part
 
That success story you covet…
That testimony you wished was yours…
That increase you crave for…
Is already someone’s reality
 
If it can happen for them...
It can also become my experience
Good things happen till date
You will have a day of celebration
 
The music will play loudly...
Friends and family will gather...
The story will be shared...
I will become the envy of all
 
Wipe the tear off your face
Smile broadly in excitement
Practice your dance of celebration
Soon you will wear your garment of joy
 
You are salt in the earth, a very important part
Expect the good; favour surrounds a child of God

You are excluded from laborious toil
Ease is yours, we will hear your good tales

Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You... Psalm 31:19 ...tejuwrite...

No Ordinary Day

The day is called Easter Sunday
It marks the day of Jesus resurrection
His death was to meet the law’s requirement
He rose for our claim to victory
 
It’s a day of great significance and joy
Several years of training and learning
Years of laboring at birthing purpose
Thankfully we have this day to reflect on His triumph
 
In the years He lived on earth
It’s clear He knew and pursued His mission
Even though it put him at arm’s length
He journeyed on with His goal in mind
 
We all have a reason for being birthed
At arrival we may not have been well received
But now here; what is it about us
Life is meant to have a meaning
 
We must have a goal we are shooting towards…
It’s not about popularity, fame or fortune
We may never be known or appreciated
But will God record that we are relevant?
 
Truth is back then Jesus was not celebrated
History tells of efforts to erase his mission
We read of people whose work made news posthumously
We must live to die empty…
 
As we party with friends and family
Let’s reflect on our own lives
Have I set out on my sole mission?
Where do I fit in Gods overall agenda?
 
I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work John 9:4   …tejuwrite… 

TGiF

The day is called Good Friday
Looking at the experience of Jesus
It was a day full of beating and bashing
A day he was betrayed by closest allies..
 
A day of sweat, tears and pains
I tried to picture what the scripture says...

The lies constructed against him by false witnesses

The beating by soldiers that tore his body

His shout as a crown of thorn was rammed on his head
The pain as nail is hammered on his hands and feet...
The taunting insults from young and old
How the tears rolled from Mary's eyes
 
But the height of His pain to me…
Was to be forsaken by Father God
In a loud voice he cried; Eli Eli lama sabacthani?
This was to question the Lords abandonment
 
Prior Jesus had boasted of Gods involvement with him
But on Good Friday; He journeys alone
How he longed for Gods affirmation... 

A word or sign to prove His innocence...
 
But he had become sin 
And Abba Father would not behold iniquity...
Words can’t capture all the essence of Good Friday
But we have an opportunity to remember in thanks
 
Thank you Jesus for agreeing to go through the day
You took all the pains and shame, borne all sickness...
Paid the required fee for our total freedom
You made not only Friday good; but all our days

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The Scent...

As Israel blessed Jacob, i took a liking to his words...
...the scent of my son as a field which God has blessed...
How does this kind of field smell?
What will make my life fit this type of description?
 
The bible is full of people who got unique favour of God
Enoch walked with God and the Lord took him...
Moses whose burial place is unknown...
Elijah who departed in a chariot of fire...
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Mary blessed with Immaculate Conception...
Mordecai who received high honor...
David a man after God's heart...
Several of our generals with unique testimonies
 
But, at the time Jacob received this blessing...
He came impersonating his brother Esau
And though he got the pronouncements...
It took several experiences to shape him to mold
 
A close walk with God will bring about His presence
The Lord will leave His scent as we spend time with Him
His constant visit to Eden revealed when the garden…
Will require a man to tend it; and so came Adam
 
He also did not hesitate to judge all detractors of Eden
May my life smell like a field blessed by God...
May I continue to thrive in all seasons...
May the Lord leave His scents in my home...
 
A well-watered garden, lacking nothing in famine...
No thought of drought in scarcity...
Constantly producing in all seasons...
May I be described thus now and always, Amen

 And he came near and kissed him, and he smelled the smell of his clothing, and blessed him and said; surely the smell of my son is like the smell of a field which the Lord has blessed. Gen 27:27 …tejuwrite… 

Lessons from the Garden

The garden was planted by God Himself
The Lord made provisions for its watering
The Lord made provision for security
The Lord made provision for its tending
 
The Lord is a constant visitor to the Garden
Four rivers conveyed water into it
Adam and Eve tended it
Angels were on hand to secure it
 
Even when the enemy reared its head
The garden was sustained
The rebel and offenders were sent packing
The garden I believe still exists
 
Ensure your endeavor is planted by the Lord
Be doubly sure and certain of this
Make sure you married in Gods will
Make sure your business has Gods backing
 
I can’t do without God in my life
I can’t live where He doesn’t dwell
Having Him around has been my confidence
I have no fear because I have Him close
 
Be available for His visits
Make Him endeared to your about
Give Him place in your family
Ascribe your success to Him always
 
Eden thrived because God provided for it
Then the Lord God took man and put him in the garden to tend and keep it Gen 2:15                             …tejuwrite… 

No Void

In Genesis chapter1 the earth was described thus...
Empty, void and darkness filled the whole place
Then God started out in creating His intent
Firstly He commanded; Light be
 
And light, scripture says appeared
Perhaps to clearly see what needs to be done
He then began filling up the once empty space
Trees, seas, stars, sun, moon, fishes, birds etc...
 
All came because God will not leave earth unoccupied
The once empty mass soon teemed with varieties
Whatever occupied the void previously was no more
God intentionally put His desire in place
 
Scripture tells us… when an evil spirit is cast out
The location is left empty
If the owner leaves it so         Matthew 12:43-45
It goes seeking to return with more harm in tow
 
Where there were thorns, cypress trees will grow
Where briers grew, myrtles will sprout up Isaiah 55:13
Here cypress replaced thorns and myrtles; briers
Life as scripture abhors vacuums

When thorns was removed if cypress wasn't planted...
Another shrub or weed will occupy the land
It is a deliberate effort to introduce replacements
That’s why God didn’t leave the world empty
 
If you are free of bad habits take up good ones
Otherwise there’s tendency you return to old ways
If you change a negative association
Intentionally seek friends similar to your new status
 
Do not leave your life empty; replace curse with blessing
Intentionally cast out what you don’t want
Intentionally place in it what you desire
However; start from the place of vision

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Giving to Getting

Regardless of our perception of this season
There are certain things that will not change
Not for our logic, reasoning or argument
We must give to get
 
This may be a bitter pill
Considering the high cost of living
This is a time wisdom suggests to hoard
However; the best approach is obedience
 
To gain the salvation of several; God gave His Son
To get an harvest; a farmer plants seeds
The quality of seed, determines the harvest
No one can manipulate the process
 
Money is not the only item on the giving menu
After all God gave a son not dollars
Truth be said, when giving is mentioned…
It seems to serve an inconvenience pill
 
We all seek to have money and increasingly so
We all want to live a life that is full of comfort
Have the best of physical things as much as possible
Money makes this dream possible
 

Accept giving in its entirety

Be it money, service, gift, etc
Have a giving character
You are better than at least one person
 
Give upwards; give sideways and downwards
You are to give at your level always
Not coerced, forced or emotionally blackmailed

A giving that gets is hearty...

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver 2 Cor 9:6   …tejuwrite…

 

Great Days

An ordinary day became unforgettable
David woke up to chores lined up
Shortly he left home to care for animals
Unknown to him; a prophet is being instructed…
 
The Lord has chosen him as the next king…
Samuel is journeying to his home to anoint him
The prophet has his fears
Saul the present king must not know
 
It will be dangerous for the anointer and anointed
But despite his reasons; God's will is done
David’s normal day is about to be rearranged
A great interruption is in the lineup
 
Divine coincidences must be in our lives
Ordinary days that turns unforgettable
Moments we have fortune changed
Days that will be significant in our history
 
You can prepare for this type day in prayers
You can expect to see this day emerge
However, nothing beats the pure bliss and surprise
It’s like a dream when Zion’s captivity was turned
 
Imagine David; sweaty and smelly….
Being hurriedly summoned home and anointed
Its utter shock and unbelief
Yet the oil ran from his heard to his entire body
 
He woke up a shepherd; he went to bed as king in waiting
Its same for Joseph as he stood before Pharaoh
Or the Israelites when delivered from slavery 
Your day will come and the feeling will be indescribable...
 
So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the olive oil he had brought and poured it on David’s head… 1 Samuel 16:13    …tejuwrite…

To God

I had a long prayer list
I was eager to engage in asking
So many issues to be sorted
But the Lord wants to be praised
 
You can horridly prepare a meal
And your guest will be pleased...
Not knowing the effort you put into it
If God wants praise; He knows how it’s prepared
 
You can package a damaged gift
And present it anonymously
The receiver may not know who gave it
God knows the content and the giver
 
You can deceive with a broad smile
It is to hide hurt; shame, envy etc.
To everyone you are such a great person
Behind the feigned smile God sees the heart
 
Every word on my prayer list God knows
The need I don’t know exist; He sees
Unpleasantness i am ignorant of; He’s averted
From me He wants praise
 
Praise is in your natural abode Most High
You are constantly seeking adoration
No wonder the trees constantly bow
I believe all animals have a way of worshipping
 
To man your most prized creation
Who’s made in your image and likeness…
Who also seeks gratefulness and affirmation…
Who abhors complainers and grumblers…
 
We should know and do better
You like me may have much request
But Abba seeks worship first
Like me endeavor to give Him His due
  ...Hallelujah. To God Most High     …tejuwrite…. 

All Things

From the mouth of babes and suckling’s
From trees and birds that fly
From all that walks the earth
God commands we praise Him
 
Through the good and not so pleasant
In moments of strength or weakness
When we receive answers or none coming
God commandeers praise from all
 
A purpose of Him creating us is worship
Conferring worth and Honor with intention
It is a debt we owe that must not be forgotten
We must adore and worship Him daily
 
To the One who sit on the throne and the lamb
Who towers above all and knows all
The determinant and changer of times and season
He who can bring down or pull up
 
The owner of the breathe in our lungs
He need not pursue to capture anyone
He does not change in size and posture
Ageless, ancient, infinite
 
Your present thought He knows
Your present predicament He can help with
He wants us to give Him first place
Adore Him even when you don’t feel the need
 
We will have different experience in life
Sometimes we wonder if He is in our boat
We may think He’s abandoned us
How can I praise the one who let me down?
 
Praise draws Him closer
Worship gets His attention
He wants to smell your incense of worship
It is what you must offer daily
 
And every creature in heaven and on the earth… I heard saying. Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne and to the lamb forever and ever. Rev. 5:13

If Not…

Who is teenage David to stand before Goliath?
Get married to a princess or even become King...
How could he have torn a Lion apart…?
Or defeated a big bad Bear

 

It is obvious he can’t lay claim on his success

It's not humanly possible to attain all he did
In Fact, if not for God…
Who will hear of him?
 
I suspect David’s mother was absent
He was a last born that was not a favourite
His father also didn’t think much of him
Jesse didn’t even present him to Samuel
 
Either he didn’t remember him as a son
Or he didn’t think his presence was relevant
Even at home he got the more demeaning jobs
Taking care of animals is a nomadic chore
 
It’s often assigned to hired hands not sons
Looking at his life, he must have had it very rough
But while no one wasted a thought on him
God found in him a heart seeking for Him
 
So while he got no love or respect from many
He didn’t seat and lament his disadvantage
He turned rejection to pursuit of intimacy with God
He soon found out; God loves him
 
He was valuable to the Creator
This assured him of a better future; he can be great
With a positive look to life, he replaced despair…
With faith, confidence and believe
 
And by His God; He became a great reference
Turn adversity to opportunity; despair to greatness 

People who know their God shall be strong 

And carry out great exploits. Daniel 11:32
 
Lord, you have brought light to my life; my God, you light up my darkness Psalm 18:25 …tejuwrite… 

Rich In...

Where’s the greatest book ever written
Where’s the sweetest song ever sung
Where’s the grandest story ever told
Where’s the best life ever lived?
 
Chronicling the past and present
We may never be able to find the answer
We hear the cemetery is a place of unused potential
It may be the store of greatest things yet
 
We celebrate the inventor of light
But who knows how many tried before; yet failed
How many have given up just before the big break
How many cower at any resistance
 
Easy is found only on the surface…
Where you need not dig for water
True treasure has to be unearthed
Real value is always hidden
 
How many times have you tried yet failed
How many times have you called yet no answer?
How many times have you been discouraged?
You wonder when it will be your turn
 
If you give up; the grave rejoices
If you stop; you add your name to failed people
Will you try again and again and again…?
Will you take your resolve to a new level?
 
I will not stop, not quit till I reach my finish line
I may be tired worn, drained but I keep going
Keep at it; refuse the tempt to quit

This is the stance of those who win eventually

Duty calls

We all know that prayer changes things
But how many truly pray
We often spend time to talk about problems
Grumble and complain and do little or no prayer

 
We are specifically instructed to pray for our leaders
If we do this we will be the beneficiary…
Rather we critique, murmur and run them down
The choice we take is shaping our world
 
For Esther she choose to take up her challenge in prayer
Haman the enemy soon fell after
We must move from knowing about prayer
And truly engaging in it for our benefit
 
Stop the continued advantage the devil gets
That is why he will rather you complain and lament
He will prefer you do every other thing than pray
He makes praying a difficulty
 
If you have fallen for this trickery
It’s high time you get enlightened
And a good place and time to start is now
Make prayer a daily important routine
 
The devil has not stopped being a foe
His mission has not also changed
He is after progress, all the goodness God promised…

You will have him stopped in the place of prayer
 
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.  

As you make your requests, plead for God's mercy 

upon them, and give thanks. Pray this way for kings and

all others who are in authority. So that we can live in 

peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity.
This is good and pleases God our Saviour 1Timothy 2:1-3
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Look Up Still

It’s a difficult time; the heat is felt by many
The cry of the young and old fills the land
The skyrocketing price of goods and service
This seem to be a daily pill
 
We must acknowledge the pain of the times
Yet hope for better days
Tough times will not last’ tough people will win
This is not the first; it will not see our end
 
From the ashes of these ruts we will rise
A people stronger; a people richer
Things are at its low
But we will definitely come through the storm
 
Many may be the affliction of these days
But we take solace in Gods comforting words
This too shall pass
We will look back in wonder at how we survived
 
The Lord knows our pains; He hear our groans
He feels the hurt and He sends words of assurance
However we must keep our eyes fixed on Him
Refuse any counsel that says otherwise
 
Though the serpents were present to bite
And many were bitten
Yet the instruction is Moses to lift up a bronze snake
Everyone that looks at the image was made ok

It must have been a difficult thing to do
Snakes were all over the place biting people 
Yet looking up is the only solution
While ignoring the crawler closing in
 
This reality may not be far from what we have today
Still God says we look to him

He will see us safely through

The serpent may be close; but we will live

Then the Lord told him, Make a replica of a poisonous snake and attach it to the top of a pole. Those who are bitten will live if they simply look at it Numbers 21: 8     ...tejuwrite...

Sent with a Name

Names are known to convey influence
Great power is resident in some names
This is gotten by great investment
A powerful name is worked for and maintained
 
Seventy guys were sent into a city
Their mission is to bring deliverance
Their arsenal is to use the name of Jesus
Soon they returned in amazement
 
They excitedly reported back…
Demons are subject to us in your name
We did this and we did that…
We were able to bring deliverance as you said
 
Jesus response must have marveled them
They expected he will jump for joy
Rather he told them…
Rejoice rather that your name is written in the book of life
 
He passed an important message to them…
When used correctly my name does what I order
When i sent you on an errand and you obeyed accordingly
The result is to prosper as promised
 
The name of Jesus is our anchor of safety
It’s the name we’ve been given to win
It is a name that we must rest our faith on
It’s a name we must use as prescribed
 
Some opposing doors need the name of Jesus as key
Some sicknesses need Jesus as healer
Some demons are waiting to be cast out in Jesus name
Some storm needs to be stilled by the name
 
We have seen his name do this and more in scripture
Replicate these miracles in your life
Run life errands in this name
We must embrace it in faith and use as told
 
Even when those you are sent to does not like you
But what choice do they have
Jesus is the name given to us for our salvation
Use it in faith and receive the advantages
 
There is no other name given to us under heaven by which we can be saved Acts 4:12 ...tejuwrite...
  

Think Again

If a foe thinks to stop you
Advise that they try harder
Because the result remains same
When darkness moves towards light; it vanishes
 
Triumphing is a culture
It’s the constant mode of the believer
Mountains rise; they fall
Afflictions come; we are made stronger
 
The victory of the saved is a deal brokered by Jesus
He negotiated the terms…
He paid the price required
He handled me the title of victory
 
For me to live any other way is unheard off
I understand what went down
I have upgraded my profile accordingly
I am living in this consciousness
 
Will the wicked ever stop trying; never
By default that’s their mode too
They watch for occasion of weakness
They seek to draw you from Gods embrace
 
This side of bliss I will never leave
I stay under the covering of my Messiah
I read His words that build my faith
I speak out in confidence against the foe
 
The righteous may fall; but he rises
Like Job it only gets better
Let nothing draw you away from His grip
Certainty of victory for those who trust in Him

The Lord is my strength, my shield from every danger. i trust in Him with all my heart. he helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. Psalms 28:7 ...tejuwrite...

Stop the Dribble

Let God in on your team
Let’s see the opponent strong enough…
Abraham and God. Vs. King Abimelech and goons
God helped him win his wife back
 
Sincerely, if God had not stepped in
Sarah is gone forever
It is within the king’s power to take any single woman
Abraham had introduced Sarah as his sister not wife
                                                                                                                                         
When she was taken as a result of his mistake
He could seat back lamenting his predicament
He could be bowed down in regret
But I believe he turned to God for help
 
Though it happened largely as his error…
He opined God will take his side as against the enemy
He must have spent time praying
He would have won God to his side by Faith
 
Do not just seat back and watch…
Acknowledge you’re wrong; repent where necessary
And ask God to divinely intervene
Take the advantage back to yourself
 
Allow Him reveal Himself to your opponent
Let Him face those frustrating your advance
There are some places you won’t be allowed to speak
There are some people you may never meet
 
Yet they cast a great influence
They decide how you progress in life
For these you need God to influence their heart
Let Him but your case forward; let him win for you

The LORD redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him Psalms 34:18 ...tejuwrite...