UNFORGIVENESS: a modern day robber

Matthew 6 v 12 – And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

One of the names of God is God-Who-Forgives, Psalm 99 v 8. In Exodus 34 v 6-7, The Most High God called Himself “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering , and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin .

The Lord is merciful, Psalm 103 v 8. The Lord is not only merciful but He is full of mercy, Psalms 78 v 38. Psalm 103 v 11 says as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy –talking about the volume of His mercy. One of the things He does out of mercy is He forgives, Psalm 78 v 38 says but He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity.

We are alive by the mercies of God, the Psalmist says in Psalm 130 v 3 that if the Lord should mark iniquities, who could stand? Lamentations 3 v 22 says through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. We all know that when the Lord speaks, it is considered done. Psalm 33 v 8-9 says the reason why the whole world should fear God is He speaks and it was done. According to Jeremiah 18 v 6-8 after speaking against a nation, He can reverse what He has said out of mercy. Psalms 32 v 1 says blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. If a man whose sin is forgiven is considered as blessed, how about the fellow whose sin is not forgiven?

This brings us to the question, what can I do to qualify for God’s forgiveness? According to Matthew 6 v 14-15, if we forgive men their trespasses, God will also forgive us our trespasses but if we don’t, He will not forgive our trespasses. We sin to God every minute, David says in Psalm 143 v 2, do not enter into judgments’ with your servants, for in Your(God) sights no one living is righteous. People have hurt us, they have messed with our emotions, they have caused us pain and hurt, some have even left scars in our heart, some of these scars are lifetime. Despite all this, the Lord wants us to forgive them. Many have vowed not to forgive regardless but with the help of the Holy Spirit we will highlight the cost of unforgiveness.

·         Unforgiveness prevents the manifestation of our dreams and God’s plan for our lives. Joseph like many of us had big dreams and aspirations. In a dream he saw his sheaf arose, stood alright and his brother’s sheaf bowed down to his sheaf –Genesis 37 v6-8. In another dream, he saw the sun, the moon and eleven stars bowing down to him-Genesis 37 v9-10.This dream did not materialize until he forgave his evil brothers. If you study the bible closely, you will notice that the Egyptians did not accept him as their prime minister until he forgave. When famine began, the Egyptians instead of crying to Joseph (Prime minister) went to Pharaoh – Genesis 41 v 55-56.Pharaoh had to tell them to go to Joseph, that whatever he says they you should do. After he forgave, things changed and by the time we get to Genesis 47 v 15-17, the Egyptians had accepted him as the prime minister. They were coming to him instead of Pharaoh. By the time we get Genesis 50 v 7-11, all the elders of Egypt had accepted Joseph as their leader. They travelled with Joseph to bury his Father. When the inhabitants of Canaan saw the people with Joseph; they thought the Egyptians were conducting a burial because of the presence of so many Egyptian generals. You want your dreams to come to pass please forgive

·         Unforgiveness causes God to be silent over our issues or matters or challenges. Over the matter of Moses God had never been silent. Pharaoh  killed the entire male child born to the Hebrews, when it got to the turn of Moses the Lord acted and he began to live with Pharaoh in the palace – Exodus 2 v 1-9. One day while walking, Moses saw an Egyptian bullying a Hebrew and ran to his rescue.  Moses in a bid to rescue the boy killed the Egyptian. The boy began to tell people that Moses had killed an Egyptian and before you know it.  Pharaoh heard of it and sought to kill Moses – Exodus 11 v 15. Moses had no choice than to run away but he did not forgive the Hebrews. Because of unforgiveness God was silent over his matter for forty years. When the Lord decided to act on his behalf, the first issue He dealt with was Moses unforgiveness. He asked him to go and bring the Israelites out of Egypt – Exodus 3 v 11. Moses had to forgive them to do this. The Lord was telling him forgive them and go and bring them out for Him. Thank God Moses obeyed and God began to deal with the challenges of Moses. When the Red sea tried to hinder the progress of Moses ,the Lord caused a strong east wind to blow the red sea into two – Exodus 14 v 21.

·         Unforgiveness leads to stagnancy.  Because of unforgiveness, Moses was stagnant for forty years. During that period , he went from been a prince of Egypt to a common  shepherd –Exodus 3 v 1 .All he did was tend people’s sheep, that’s all. A man who was born to be the leader of His people began to sleep and eat with sheep. Immediately he forgave he began to make progress. Within a year, He began to stand In the presence of Kings (Pharaoh) –Exodus 5 v 1. Not only that, Kings began to sought to see him –Exodus 11 v 24.In no time Kings began to see him as their father in the Lord. He became Pharaoh’s father in the Lord and that one began to send prayer request to him- Exodus 12 v31-32.

·         Unforgiveness robs us of fullness of joy. Although Joseph had joy – he was made a prime minister, married with children; his joy was not full because Jacob his father and Benjamin were missing in his life. When the opportunity came to take revenge on his evil brothers he forgave them and that opened the door to see Jacob and Benjamin again.

·         Unforgiveness leads to loneliness and isolation. Moses who had always lived in the palace and had his family around him suddenly he found himself at the back of the deserts tending flocks alone. No family, no step mum-princess, no friends and family, Just him alone but immediately he forgave he began to have friends again and before you know he had a whole nation around him. Many of us have refused to forgive our wives or husbands and because of this we are lonely. We are at home with them day and night but still lonely.

·         Unforgiveness takes us from grace to grass. Due to unforgiveness Moses went from a prince to a shepherd. Joseph went from the son to a slave to a prisoner. Because the brothers sold him , he did not forgive and things began to go bad for him. Even when he was promoted, the people still saw him as slave. They preferred the king to their new prime minister. A Christian brother went into business with another brother. The brother miss-appropriated the funds and the business suffered. The brothers had a disagreement and went on their ways. During a church program, the Holy Spirit fished out the brother that took the money and asked him to go and make restitution. The brother confessed his sins and went to this Christian Brother for forgiveness but he refused. The Lord forgave the brother that cheated and began to prosper him but things began to fall apart for the Christian Brother. At a point, the Christian brother cried to God that how come the man who cheated me is prospering and I am suffering, the Lord told him that He had forgiven the brother because he confessed his sins and changed but for him , his sins have not been forgiven because he has refused to forgive the brother. The brother immediately forgave and things went back to normal again.

·         Unforgiveness hinders the move of God. Sometimes last year, the Holy Spirit told me that do I know that a man can pray to God for something and still prevent God from doing that which he had asked of God. How?  through unforgiveness. God will not move until you forgive. Sarah did not get pregnant until she had dealt with all forms of unforgiveness in her life. Sarai did not get pregnant until she forgave her handmaid-Hagar-Genesis 16 v 1-16. Her change of name from Sarai to Sarah in Genesis 17 v 15, the visit and promise of a male son - Genesis 18 v1-16 and the birth of Isaac materialize only after she forgave Hagar and took her back.Do you know that Job had to first forgive Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Namathite before the Lord blessed him. Job 42 v 10 says and the Lord restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends .Indeed the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.

·         Unforgiveness draws a family backward. When a member of a family abhors unforgiveness, the whole family suffers for it. The lord did not visit Abraham until Sarah forgave Hagar. Sarah’s unforgiveness affected the progress of Abraham in the Lord.

·         Unforgiveness determines if God will give us second chance when we offend Him or not. Many people have always wondered why God forgave David and still kept him as king even after committing adultery, killed an innocent man and took  his wife-2 Samuel 11 v 1-26 and Saul was rejected for deciding to spare some cows for sacrifice when he was told to destroy everything -1 Samuel 15 v 1-35 .One of the reason is David had a forgiving heart but Saul did not. When you study the life of David, despite all Saul did to him when he had the chance to kill Saul he did not – 1 Samuel 24 v 1-7. Despite all Absalom did, he killed his brother, overthrew David (his father)  forced him to flee, slept with the wives of David , David still found a place in his heart to forgive this boy no wonder he warned them not to kill him but bring Absalom to him alive- 2 Samuel 18 v5. Despite what Shimei the son of Gera did to David (cursed him, stoned him while David was running from Absalom) – 2 Samuel 16 v 5-10, When David returned as king and people began to tell David that Shimei needs to die, David called Shimei and forgave him, he even swore to Shimei that he will not die- Samuel 19 v21-23. Saul had no forgiving spirit at all, he passed a decree that no one should eat until he defeats his enemies. When he passed this decree, Jonathan his son was not around. That one saw honey and licked it and Saul decided to kill his son over this matter, it was the people of Israel that saved Jonathan from Saul-1 Samuel 14 v 24-46. If you have problems giving people second chance, God will also have problems with giving you second chance.

We need to forgive everyone, our children, our parents, our friends and families, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, pastors, enemies even ourselves. Many of us have not forgiven our self. Remember the parable of the two debtors in Matthew 18 v 23-35. A king forgave a servant and wrote off his huge debts. This same servant decided to put another slave in prison because he owed him money and could not afford to pay back. When the King heard he became angry and put the servant he forgave huge debt into prison and freed the slave.

According to Romans 6 v 23, the bible says the wages of sin is death. None of us deserves to live because of the number of sins we have committed. Instead of killing us Jesus died .Romans 5 v 8 say while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. While we were living and eating in sin, Jesus died for you and me. Forgive everyone who has wronged you today not because they deserve it but out of mercy. Matthew 5 v 7 says blessed are the merciful for they shall be shown mercy.

I will end by telling you a story.  A pastor and his wife had a quarrel at home and the wife slapped him. The man out of great anger got into his car and drove away. He had an accident and died. When he got heaven, He was sent to hell. He was told because of unforgiveness, everything he had done on earth amounted to zero .He was told that because he died without forgiving his wife who wronged him and slapped him he would have to spend eternity in hell. This man began to beg. Because this man had really labored for the Lord, Jesus out of compassion gave him an opportunity  to return and forgive his wife. He came back, forgave his wife, told the story and died immediately.

Brethren forgive everyone who has wronged you now. Contact them and tell them you have forgiven them. You have read this story and you want to think about it, What if you pass away while thinking of it?

If you have not giving your life to Christ please do so and if you have backslidded you can come back to Christ today.

The bible said in Romans 3 v 23 that for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6 s 23 says for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The gift was explained in John 3 v 16 , For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. What shall we do to be saved? The bible says in Romans 10vs 9 that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10 v 10 – For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with our mouth that you confess and are saved.

Pray this prayer from your heart today!

Dear Jesus, I believe that You died for me and rose again on the third day. I confess I am a sinner. I need your love and forgiveness. Come into my heart. Forgive my sins. I receive Your eternal life. Confirm You love by giving me peace, joy and supernatural love for others, Amen.

Welcome to Christ brethren, Please join a bible believing church.

Samuel Oluwatoki

Please forward this newsletter to a friend, family or colleague. Remember Matthew 10 v 32 which say whoever confesses me before me, him I will confess before my father who is heaven.

God of prosperity

Joshua 1 vs 8 : “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 to it. For then you will make your way prosperous , and then you will have good success.

What is prosperity? Wikipedia says it Is the state of flourishing ,thriving,good fortune and /or successful social status. Prosperity often encompasses wealth but also includes other factors which are independent of wealth to varying degrees, such as happiness and health.

To say our God is prosperous is an understatement . What He possesses transcends the definition of prosperity.For example , when we talk of health , He is full of it.  Malachi 4 vs 6 says in His wings are healing . Healing virtue flows out of Him to cure any ailments or disease ,Exodus 15 vs 26 says  I am the Lord that healeth thee. He is so full of health He does not even need to sleep to remain alive , Psalm 121 vs 4 says the keeper of Israel will neither sleep nor slumber.

When we talk of Joy , He is the source of true and everlasting joy . Nehemiah 8 vs 10 says the joy of the Lord is your strength . In Psalms 30 vs 5 ,David after going through few life challenges was able to conclude that  weeping may endure for a night , but joy comes in the morning.

Talking of wealth ,His wealth is inestimable. David tried to estimate God's worth in  Psalm 24 vs 1,he said the earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. But the Lord out of grace gave John an opportunity to see a glimpse of His real worth in Revelation 21 vs 21 , a city whose streets were made of pure gold ,like transparent glass. Whether you believe it or not,  Heaven is far bigger than the earth . How do I know ? The Lord Himself said in Isaiah 66 vs 1 that Heaven is His throne and the earth is His footstool . We are yet to see any man build a house of pure gold but our Lord laid the streets in  a whole a city bigger than the earth with pure gold , that is more than wealth. That is why i pray that everyone reading this mail will not miss heaven in Jesus name . There is nothing beautiful on this earth , we will only understand the real meaning of beauty in when we get to heaven.

Looking at our text Joshua 1 vs 8 , we see the Lord addressing Joshua and advising him on how to be prosperous and successful .Contrary to beliefs the Lord wants you to prosper. Psalm 35 vs 27 says He delights in the prosperity of His children. In other words , one thing that brings Him Joy is when His children prospers. He wants us to have good success , Deuteronomy 28 vs 13 says The Lord shall make thee the head not the tail. Lets change this mentality of prosperity takes you to hell , Do you think the Lord will promise to bless you to the extent you will lend to nations and not borrow- Deuteronomy 15 vs 6 , if He knows it will take you to hell ? I once heard a preacher say  “If the devil knows that money will take you to hell , He will triple your worth” .

There are two basic types of prosperity , there is the one from God called divine prosperity and there is the earthly one gotten from earthly wisdom. James 3 vs 14-16 says biter, envy and self seeking in hearts are forms of earthly wisdom , they are sensual and demonic and the result of it is confusion and every thing evil. Earthly prosperity brings confusion and everything evil with it but  divine prosperity comes with no trouble attached ,Proverbs 10 vs 22.

Prosperity comes from God not from our ability to calculate or the knowledge of economics or luck or liberating ideas . John 3 vs 27 says a man receives nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven.  Deuteronomy 32 vs 30 says How could one chase a thousand , and two put ten thousand to flight, unless their Rock had sold them, and the Lord had surrendered them ? If the Lord does not surrender a field of endeavor to you or a business , conquering it or succeeding in it might be impossible. Many times we think we are where we are because of our own doings or because of connections we have or because of this reason or the other . The bible says it is the blessing of the Lord that maketh rich , Proverbs 10 vs 22.

Another thing to learn from Joshua 1 vs 8 is that prosperity is a result of obedience to God's commandment. The last statement in Joshua 1 vs 8 says for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. In others words after we have truly satisfied the conditions ( meditating on the book of the law day and night, observing to do all that is written in it) , only then can we expect prosperity. Isaiah 1 vs 19 says if you are willing and obedient , you will eat the good of the land.After the dedication of the temple in 2 Chronicles 7vs1-22, the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and told him if he walks before Him like his father David ,and do all He commands,keep His statutes and commandments , He will establish His throne forever.Obedience is the key to prosperity.

Someone might ask , what is reading the bible got to do with been prosperous . Sir ,it has a lot do for example to prosper in today's world takes the grace of God because anyone who  lacks the grace of God will automatically be disgraced.How do we get this grace and increase in this grace ? 2 Peter 1 vs 2 says grace and peace is multiplied to us in the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.How can anyone really know God without devoting time to study the word of God. Paul says in 2 Timothy 2 vs 15 says study to shew thyself approved unto God.We need to study the word of God. 

Knowing God intimately has its own advantages. The only way to know God is to be His friend.How does one become His friend , by obeying His words.John 15 vs 14 says you are My friend if you obey me. When you become His friend, you will fear Him . The reason why most of us do not fear God is because we do not really know God. To prosper we need the fear of God because the fear of God gives us an insight into His secrets. Psalm 24 vs 14 says the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him,and He will show them His covenants.God has some secrets and we need to tap into them to prosper. Their are some business secrets He has, some inside information you need for to make rapid progress. Unfortunately we will not be able to access this secret unless we fear Him.Do you know Jesus was able to achieve so much in three and the half years because He knew the Father and had access to some secrets? He knew the secrets because of His fear of the Father in Heaven. Isaiah 11 vs 2 says He had the spirit of Knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

To prosper one needs good health . How does one get good health ? Exodus 15 vs 26 says if you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight , give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you. Healing comes from fully obeying the commandments of God . How does one know God's commandments without the studying the bible ? The bible is not just a book it is the word of God. Psalm 119 vs 11 says Your word i have hidden in my heart , that i might not sin against You. David knew the only One who can ensure His prosperity is God and offending Him through sin is to his disadvantage, because of this He decided to study the word and hid them in his heart.

The road to prosperity is a dark one. Many have tread it and become depressed ,some have even died . How does one tread this part ? through the word of God. Psalm 119 vs 105 says Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.Psalm 119 vs 130 says the entrance of Your words brings light . The road is not only a dark one but filled with dark forces . Ephesians 6 vs 12 says we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities ,against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. How do we fight them ? we need power . Ecclesiastes 8 vs 4 says where the word of a King is there is power. We need to load ourselves with the word but to do this we need to study the word too.

The word of God is a spiritual diet. Jesus said man shall not live by bread alone but every word that proceeds from the mouth of God- Matthew 4vs4. We need this diet to build our spiritual lives. Romans 8 vs 6 says to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Galatians 6 vs 8 says  he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Another might be thinking , what has prosperity got to do with been spiritual ?  The prosperity of our soul decides our physical prosperity. 3 John 1 vs 2 says beloved , I pray that you may prosper In all things and be in health just as your soul prosper.God will only prosper you to the level of your spiritual prosperity . God is privy of the fact that if He prospers us beyond the level of our soul , we will mess up . That was the reason why the rich man messed up and missed the opportunity to become Jesus's disciple ,Matthew 19 vs 16-25. The man had prospered beyond His soul that was why He had problems giving all He had to follow Jesus . 

To prosper one needs wisdom.Proverbs 4 vs 7 says wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom, and in your getting , get understanding. One of the secrets to God's prosperity is wisdom. Proverbs 3 vs 19 says the Lord by wisdom founded the earth;By understanding He established the heavens. Anyone who wants divine prosperity must be wise.God only prospers the wise because committing riches into the hands of the unwise is dangerous.  Proverbs 11 vs 30 says he that winneth souls is considered wise. In other words , how does God rate wisdom ? By the number of souls we win.

Anyone who fears God will win souls because soul winning is not a plea but a commandment from our Lord Jesus Christ. Mark 16 vs 15 says and He said to them, “ Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. When Jesus says Go into all the world ,He meant Go without excuse . Jesus stresses this point in Matthew 12 vs 30 ,He says he who is not with Me is against Me,and he does not gather with Me scatters abroad. The reason God will prosper anyone is to populate His kingdom not to oppress or show off.

When we study Luke 5 vs 1-7 , we will notice that Peter got his breakthrough because he allowed Jesus to use his boat for witnessing about the kingdom of heaven. Breakthrough comes from witnessing for Jesus. If we have not started witnessing for Jesus we need to start very soon because when we get to heaven Jesus will specifically ask you how many people did you tell about me?

God does not prosper everyone, only those that obey Him.Remember the devil also prospers people and gives them a sickness or condition to go along with prosperity. God will only prosper His friends not His enemies. John 15 vs 14 says you are my friends if you do what I command. Only the brothers and sisters of Jesus can expect God to prosper them. Matthew 12 vs 50 says for whoever does the will of My father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother. If you only you can join the family of Jesus today , you can be rest assured that the Most High God will prosper you.

If you have not giving your life to Christ why not do so now because tomorrow might too late. If you have once giving your life to Christ and backslidded why not come back to Him because He is waiting to receive you.

The bible said in Romans 3 vs 23 that for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6 s 23 says For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The gift was explained in John 3 vs 16 , For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. What shall we do to be save ? The bible says in Romans 10vs 9 that if you confess with your mouth , Jesus is Lord , and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10 vs 10 – For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with our mouth that you confess and are saved.

Pray this prayer from your heart today!

Dear Jesus , I believe that You died for me and rose again on the third day. I confess I am a sinner. I need your love and forgiveness. Come into my heart . Forgive my sins. I receive Your eternal life. Confirm You love by giving me peace, joy and supernatural love for others, Amen.

Welcome to Christ brethren, Please join a bible believing church.

Samuel Oluwatoki

Please forward this newsletter to a friend, family or colleague . Remember Matthew 10 vs 32 which says whoever confesses me before me , him I will confess before my father who is heaven.

He Remains a God of Miracles

I was strictly raised in the Holiness faith. Taught to stay far away from worldly things which were sinful. As far as I can remember, during my pre-teen years, I never desired to participate in the sinful activities many others of my age group were already involved in.

One thing I knew, I was loved by God and I was loved by my family. That was enough for me.

Entering into my teen years I began drifting into things I knew I should stay away from and the more I drifted the more rebellious I became. Peer pressure began winning me over and I begin feeling it wasn’t fair that I was restricted from the things all my school mates and friends were enjoying.

I can’t remember a night during my childhood when I didn’t hear my mother praying for her children. She would pray in the Spirit and she would pray in understanding. She wanted assurance from on high all her children would be saved.

Mother was a woman of faith. God said He would supply all her need and she believed God. I remember one time her washing machine broke down. She couldn’t afford to have it replaced or repaired. So mother did what mother knew how to do. She prayed while laying hands on that washing machine and as far as I know that washing machine was still working many years later when she went to be with the Lord.

Through the years she suffered with health problems on and off. This woman of faith would press in believing her Redeemer would heal her. I witnessed her healing over and over again from various illnesses and afflictions.

My eldest brother enjoys telling about her last healing. She had suffered for many months with some form of arthritis. She had gotten so bad all she could do is sit all day in terrible pain. She had faded away to skin and bone. There was a tent revival scheduled some 30 miles from where she lived and mother told my brother, “I’ve got to go to this revival.” He questioned the wisdom in that seeing as how she was near totally immobilized by the disease and in so much pain. He was sure she wouldn’t be able to handle the trip much less sitting in fold up chairs under a revival tent in the heat. She told him, “I have to go, God told me to go.” So he gave in and took her. He glows and tears up even now, many years later, when he talks about this. They went in, sit down, and waited. With the first sound of the organ God’s Holy Spirit fell on our mom and she jumped up out of her chair praising the Lord. She sang and danced the entire worship service, came home completely healed, and never was affected by that disease again. Praise God, I am so thankful. To God be all the Glory!!!

Mother went to be with the Lord in 1996. The family was gathered at her house. A bunch of us were on the front porch when my nephew arrived. He walked up the steps and I’ll never forget his words: “The devil couldn’t take Grandma by disease, she had too much faith, so he had to do it this way.” A few days earlier she was out by the roadside checking her mail when a van ran veered off the road running over her.

All my life God has been with me. I have been healed of many things and I have always known, even during my years of rebellion, His protection was about me. I’m sixty four years old now and I still lift my hands and voice toward heaven and thank God for my faithful mother who prayed me into the Kingdom of God. Not only me but all my siblings as well. Our faithful God answered another of her prayers. All her children are born again Christians.

Sadly, there are many in the Church today who are denying the power of God in their lives, bucking up in denial with any mention of Holy Spirit manifestations in other assemblies or in the lives of other saints. Most of these people, through the years, have been hurt by impostors. My heart weeps for them.

There is a reason we testify in church. It is to build the faith of believers and unbelievers alike. Everyone of us who God has blessed through manifestations of His Spirit should be looking for opportunities to tell others all about what God has done in our life. Can you think of a better place to give God glory through your testimony than here on CB? You testimony will reach the world and will forever be in the journals of cyberspace. Give God Glory Saints!!!! Tell others all about the wonderful things He has done in your life.

God may use your testimony in changing a few hearts who have been hardened. Who knows what might be the igniter of a coming revival? You, through your testimony, could be the very one God uses in ushering in much needed refreshing in His Church. Maybe even healing for others who have been hurt by impostors. Your sincere heartfelt testimony will build faith in others. You hear His Voice in your spirit. Obey Him … Boldly tell everyone what God has done for you and your loved ones.

Praying each one of us do our part. The part His Voice is calling us to do. You can hear Him as can I.




Blessings,
Tch

God Knows best.

A son returned home for a visit, obviously grappling with his faith in God. As they were conversing one day under an old oak tree, the son suddenly blurted out, “Dad , I just can’t believe in God anymore. Why, look at those pumpkins over there on the ground. They are big and heavy, yet have small and tender vines. But,this big oak tree, capable of supporting the weight of the pumpkins,only produces tine acorns. If there was really an really an intelligent God of this universe, He would have placed the pumpkin on this oak tree, and the tiny acorn on the fragile vine.”

Suddenly, an acorn fell from the tree, bouncing lightly off the top of the young mans head.As the truth slowly dawned , he sheepishly spoke, “Dan , thank Go

God of breakthrough

Genesis 32 vs 28 – And He said , ‘Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.

Without God breakthrough is impossible . Psalm 127 vs 1 says that except the Lord builds a house , they labor In vain who built it ; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. The only source of breakthrough is God , 1 Corinthians 3 vs 7 it is only God that causes an increase. Deuteronomy 32 vs 30 says how could one chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight , unless their Rock had sold them , and the Lord had surrendered them ? If God does not surrender once any enemy , one can not conquer them . I pray to today that the Most High God will surrender every enemy to you and you will conquer them in Jesus name.
There is breakthrough in career or profession . Bezalel was a man who had breakthrough in his career . The Most High God personally recommended him to Moses to be the one who will design and construct the ark of covenant -Exodus 31 vs 2-4 . He was picked out of a whole nation to perform this task. He had wisdom , understanding and knowledge in all manner of workmanship .In every area he stood out . Breakthrough in the area of profession is possible anywhere even in a foreign land. Daniel was a captive from Judah who found himself in the land of Chaldean . He went from been a young captive boy to become an officer who served before the King – Daniel 1 vs 19 .In a single day , he moved from an officer to the chief administrator of all top government officials – Daniel 2 vs 49 .By the time we get Daniel 6 vs 2-3 , Daniel had become one the three governors in the empire and the king was secretly considering to make him the head over the three . That is breakthrough.
Ahithophel was another man who prospered in his profession . He was a high ranking special adviser to the David. The bibles says in 2 Samuel 16 vs 23 that the counsel of Ahithophel which he gave in those days , was as if one inquired of the word of God . Joseph also prospered in his profession. In Genesis 41 vs 40 -42 , Pharaoh made Joseph a prime minister in Egypt. During the reign of Joseph as prime minister ,Joseph ensured that they had more than enough enough in their reserves. Genesis 41 vs 49 says Joseph gathered very much grain, as the sand of the sea ,until he stopped counting , for it was measurable. When currency failed in the whole world due to famine , Joseph bought the Egypt for Pharaoh , he bought the land and everything in it – Genesis 47 vs 23 . Paul was another man who prospered in his career as a writer. He wrote the larger part of the new testament and his writings still inspires till today.
Anyone who wants a breakthrough in his career must be hardworking. Proverbs 22 vs 29 says seest thou a man diligent in his business ? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men . It is true Psalm 75 vs 6-7 says promotion does not not come from the east or west but God is the judge; He puts down one and exalts another but the same bible says Proverbs 10 vs 4 that He who has a slack hand becomes poor but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 28 vs 19 says He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough. Some of us love to waste time at work so that we will not be giving more work to do. This is not too good. When the servant of Abraham asked Rebekah for water , the bible says in Genesis 24 vs 18 that she quickly let her pitcher down to her hand, and gave him a drink . Genesis 24 vs 20 says then she quickly emptied her pitcher into the trough , ran back to the well to draw water , and drew for all his camels. Rebekah did not walk around as if she had the whole world , she carried out her business quickly. Mary the mother of Jesus did not waste anytime immediately the angel of the Lord departed from her . The bible said in Luke 1 vs 39 that Now Mary rose in those days and went into the hill country with haste , to a city of Judah .
Anyone who wants such breakthrough must be prepared to give up sleep at night and be an early riser. Most breakthrough occurs at night . The children of Israel got theirs at night , Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron at night to take the children of Israel out of Egypt -Exodus 12 vs 31-32 . The book of Joshua 10 vs 9 says Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly, having marched all night. Even we sleep , we should be early risers .The bible said David rose early in the morning and , left the sheep with the keeper and took the things and went as Jesse as commanded him- 1 Samuel 17 vs 20 . Jeremiah 25 vs 4a , And the Lord has sent to you all His servants the prophets , rising early and sending them .
When we talk of breakthrough , it can be in the area of finance. Solomon was a man that had financial breakthrough. In 1 Kings 3 vs 3-14 , Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings to the Lord and the Lord decided to visit this young man. Because Solomon did what no man or King had ever done before , the Lord decided to ask Solomon a question He had never ask a man or King before. The Lord said , ‘Ask ! What shall I give you ‘ and the young king asked for only wisdom to rule the people of Israel. The Lord said concerning wisdom I will give you wisdom and I will also give you financial breakthrough. Solomon had so much horses , he had to build cities just to keep his horses and chariots – 1 Kings 10 vs 26 . Everything on his table was made of pure gold because silvers was considered of little value – 1 Kings 10 vs 21 , anyway silver was as common as stones during the reign of Solomon. In wisdom , the bible records in 1 Kings 4 vs 30-32 he was the wisest man during his time.
Financial breakthrough is possible during recession. Isaac broke-through financially during famine , which is modern day recession. Genesis 26 vs 1 – there was a famine in the land besides the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. During famine , Isaac sowed and reaped hundredfold – Genesis 26 vs 12 . The bible records it in Genesis 26 vs 13 -14 that Isaac began to prosper ,and continued prospering until he became very prosperous. He was so prosperous a whole nation of Philistine envied him . It got to a point Abimelech( king of Philistine ) took his friend and Phicol the commander of his army to beg Isaac not to harm them because the man was very prosperous – Genesis 26 vs 26-31.
It is possible for a woman to have financial breakthrough . In 2 Kings 4 vs 8 is the story of a Shunem woman who the bible described as great . She was well to do, when Elisha asked her in 2 Kings 4 vs 13 , if she wanted him to speak to the king or the commander in chief on her behalf , she said I am alright , I dwell among my own people. Anyone can have financial breakthrough even young people . The bible talks of Uzziah who was made king at the age of sixteen in 2 Chronicles 26 vs 1-15 . Although very young yet the Lord gave him a financial breakthrough. 2 Chronicles 26 vs 5 says He sought God in the days of Zechariah , who had understanding in the visions of God ; and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper.
One key to getting financial breakthrough is giving . Luke 6 vs 38 says give and it will be given to you. It is only what a man gives that he receives . Malachi 3 vs 10-11a says bring all the tithes into the storehouse that there may be food in My house , and try Me now in this says the Lord of Host, ‘if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour for you such blessings that there will be not be room enough to receive it and I will rebuke the devourers for your sakes. If the Lord does not rebuke the devourer , who can ? Definitely not you. Proverbs 3 vs 9 says Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your produce. Talking of Honor , the Lord said in 1 Samuel 2 vs 30 that those who honor Me I will honor ! . It is impossible to be stingy to God or man and expect financial breakthrough. John 12 vs 24 says unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies , it remains only a single seed. But if it dies , it produces many seeds. Seeds must first fall to the ground before we get more seeds . Proverbs 11 vs 24 says there is one who gives and increases , and there is one who withholds and yet comes to poverty. Proverbs 28 vs 27 says He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses. Ecclesiastes 1 vs 7 says all the rivers run into the sea , yet is not full ; to the place from which the rivers come ,there they return again. It is not only money , if you have clothes, shoes and toys you do not want, take them to the orphanage near you or as a church collect this items and ship to countries that need it. That’s the expectation of the Most High God , Proverbs 19 vs 17 says He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord , and he will reward him for what has done.
There is also breakthrough in the area of Health. The woman with the issue of blood had a breakthrough in health- Mark 5 vs 25 – 26. She had a flow of blood for twelve years . Immediately she touched the hem of the garment of Jesus , she got her healing. Mark 2 vs 1-12 talks about a man who was paralyzed from head to toe. Jesus told him to arise,take up his bed and go to his house . The man immediately stood up and began to walk. In Luke 7 vs 1-10 is a story of a centurion whose servant was sick . This man approached Jesus about the health of his servant who was sick at home. Jesus simply wished the servant well and he got his healing at home. In Mark 1 vs 40-42 is the story of a leper Jesus healed. This leper knelt before Jesus and began to tell Jesus if you are willing you can heal me. Jesus moved with stretched out his hands and this man was healed.
Anyone who wants breakthrough in the area of health and well being must have faith. Hebrew 11 vs 6 says without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him .Abraham was able to  father a child at the age of hundred because of his faith. Romans 4 vs 19-20 says Abraham did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body , which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old) , or when he considered the deadness Sarah’s womb. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God. The woman with the issue of blood acted in faith by touching the hem of the garment of Jesus . The friends of the man who was Paralyzed acted in faith . They broke the roof knowing that once their friend got to Jesus , he will receive healing . The centurion acted in faith when he told Jesus not to bother coming to his house , all he needed to do was say the word. Let me use this opportunity to say the word to you too , It shall be well with you , Amen
There is also breakthrough in ministry . In 2 Kings 13 vs 21 , a dead body was thrown into the tomb of Elisha. Immediately the corpse touched the bones of Elisha ,he woke up and began to walk. In Acts 19 vs 11-12 says that  aprons and handkerchiefs taken from  Paul were casting out demons. Peter was so anointed even his shadows were healing people – Acts 5 vs 15 . In Mark 4 vs 37-41 ,Jesus felt very tired so he decided to take a short nap . While he was sleeping a wind arose and waves began beat into the boat. The disciple called Jesus and he rebuked the wind. All He said was Quiet , Be still! And immediately the wind stopped. Such a breakthrough in the area of ministry comes with a price,one must be sold out for Christ. if we lay our lives before Christ , He will pick us and use us mightily . The level to which we yield our self to Him , is the the level to which He will use us. Another way to have such breakthrough is to put to use the gifts of the Holy spirit in us. The more of our anointing we use , the more anointing we will get back in return.The more of our spiritual gifts we use , the better they became. Joseph started as a dreamer and with time he began to interpret dreams. Daniel started with interpreting dreams – Daniel 2 vs 36-46 . By the time we get to Daniel 5 vs 24-30 , The gift of Daniel had matured , he could now interpret heavenly hand writing. The only way to grow those spiritual gift is to put them into use and stop hiding them. Remember the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 vs 15-29 .I will pray that the Lord will not take back His talents.
Hebrews 3 vs 4 says for every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Without  God all effort will prove abortive. Ephesians 3 vs 20 says God is able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine , according to the power that work within us. Isaiah 14 vs 24 says The Lord of hosts has sworn saying , ‘surely as I have thought,so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand. Isaiah 14 vs 27 says the Lord of host has purposed, and who will annul it? His hands is stretched and who will it turn it back? If He decides to give you breakthrough no one can stop Him except you through sin. Jeremiah 5 vs 25 says your iniquities have turned these things away, and your sins have withhold good from you. Psalm 66 vs 18 says if I regard iniquity in my heart , the Lord would not listen . That is why we have to do away with sin and live a holy life.
The bible said in Romans 3 vs 23 that for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6 s 23 says For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The gift was explained in John 3 vs 16 , For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. What shall we do to be save ? The bible says in Romans 10vs 9 that if you confess with your mouth , Jesus is Lord , and believe in
your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10 vs 10 – For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with our mouth that you confess and are saved.
Pray this prayer from your heart today!
Dear Jesus , I believe that You died for me and rose again on the third day. I confess I am a sinner. I need your love and forgiveness. Come into my heart . Forgive my sins. I receive Your eternal life. Confirm You love by giving me peace, joy and supernatural love for others, Amen.
Welcome to Christ brethren, Please join a bible believing church.
Samuel Oluwatoki
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