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The Wonders of Christ's
Unstoppable Power to Save (2)
By William Kumuyi
Mark 2:5 "When Jesus saw
their faith, he said unto the
sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins
be forgiven thee."
t does not matter the tight
I
spot or the present state
of condition you may find
yourself. This is borne out of
the fact that where there is a
will there is a way and the
moment you come to Jesus
everything will be alright.
This is exemplified in the life
of the paralyzed man who
had no hope nor persons to
recover him from his sorry
state until something dramatic
occurred because
Jesus came to town.
Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ
the same yesterday, and to
day, and for ever."
The same Jesus that attracted
scores and thousands
of spectators, due to the manifestation
of the power of God
upon His life, still does awesome
wonders beyond comprehension
today. All you
would need is to tap into His
blessedness and that can only
occur you welcome Him into
your life as your sin taker, then
He would become your
chain breaker.
Mark 2:2-5 "And straightway
many were gathered together,
insomuch that there
was no room to receive them,
no, not so much as about the
door: and he preached the
word unto them. And they
come unto him, bringing one
Enforcing Christ’s victory
over Satan
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sick of the
palsy,
which was
borne of
four. And
when they
could not
come nigh
unto him
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press, they uncovered the roof
where he was: and when they
had broken it up, they let down
the bed wherein the sick of the
palsy lay. When Jesus saw their
faith, he said unto the sick of
the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven
thee."
These people that came to
Jesus bringing the paralyzed
man had previously tried all
the solutions best known to
them, which could be scientific
and traditional, and might
have travelled far and wide in
search of solution, but without
any breakthrough. Not
until they met the final solution
(Jesus) were they relieved
of the heavy burden on their
shoulders.
May be you have tried everything
you could test run on
that problem and or situation
of yours without any hope,
and you have gone to all places
you could travel to seeking
for solution without avail; yet
I want to sincerely welcome
you for coming to the right
place because it is the final
place of the solution you have
been yearning for all these
while. To be continued
Rev. Emmanuel Awazie
*Assemblies of God Church Nigeria,
111 Clegg Street, Surulere,
Lagos.
he Good news of the Kingdom of God to humanity is that
Satan has been roundly defeated in this life and all eternity
for the benefit and to the advantage of the Church, and this
should be no secret to the Bible believing Christian - “God has
put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him
head over all things for the benefit of the church.” Eph. 1:22
also read Col. 2:15. This knowledge is made more relevant as
we learn how to effect this privilege in our real-world experiences.
Divine truth must translate into the liberty of the Children
of God, for the glorious life that God designed through the
death of Jesus Christ for His sons – “ And you will know the
truth, and the truth will set you free.” Jn. 8:32. Anything short
of this reality shortchanges us and reduces our effectiveness in
achieving all that God has purposed for us in this life.
Our Redemption is complete, because it was executed, done
by the One who is perfect - “Therefore he is able, once and
forever, to save* those who come to God through him....”
Heb. 7:25; as in every covenant act, however, our participation
is of the essence – “Dear friends, you always followed my
instructions when I was with you....now Work hard to show
the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence
and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the
desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Phil. 2:12-13.
It does matter to what extent that we are willing to participate
in line with scriptural revelation. God has chosen that as we
play our part in the entire affairs, we also personally experience
real solid joy – “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to
the Spirit and understand what he is saying...everyone who
is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in the paradise
of God.” Rev. 2:7. It is very difficult to experience joy indirectly;
there is something about direct personal involvement
that makes joy really justifiable and beneficial. You and I have
been offered with the life of Jesus Christ for this purpose –
“Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been
miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and
intimately, the One (Jesus Christ) who invited us to God...
your tickets to participation in the life of God after you turned
your back on a world corrupted by lust.” 2 Peter 1:3-4.
Faith in Jesus Christ empowers the believer to become a
child of God and thereby share His nature and divine attributes
– “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to
become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his
name:..who are born, of God.” Jn. 1:12-13; also read 3:5-6.
God is our Father, He is the Omnipotent One, He created us
with the very quality that He has - “...So God created man in
his own image,....” Gen. 1:26-27; He has empowered us to
exercise His dominion on earth. Halleluiah! It is this nature
that can enforce the victory of Christ over Satan; it is this personality
that qualifies to overthrow Satan – “And they overcame
him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their
testimony;....” Rev. 12:11. Divine powerful tools can only be
understood and handled by those who share divine attributes,
that is why new birth is inevitable; the divine weapons simply
rout and crush Satan and his schemes – “...We use God’s mighty
weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning
and to destroy false arguments..., and punish everyone
who remains disobedient.” 2 Cor. 10:3-6.
In this new year, I urge you to believe the gospel of Christ and
learn to use God’s weapons – “...Be strong in the Lord and in
his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will
be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil...Pray
in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and
be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.”
Eph. 6:10-18. This way, you will be able to enforce the victory
of Christ in every area of life’s challenges.
Faith in the Redemptive names of God (28)
Jehovah-Eloheenu (The
Lord our God)
Text: Psalm 99:5,8-9
Introduction
EXALT the Lord our God
and worship at His footstool;
He is holy. O Lord our
God, You answered them; You
were to Israel a forgiving God,
though You punished their
misdeeds. Exalt the Lord our
God and worship at His holy
mountain, for the Lord our
God is holy. Psalm 99:5,8-9
NIV.
Jehovah-Eloheenu is the
name God declares Himself
as the Lord our God. This
name was what God used as a
testimony to the children of
Israel after their great victory
with His help in the crossing
of the Red Sea and the slaying
of their tormentors. Our testimony
is found in the power of
His might. We have testimonies
because we are not the
ones responsible, for there is a
God that sees us through and
ensures that even though we
take a dangerous trip through
the sunless valley of the shadow
of death, and yet without
consulting with Him, He protects
us and see us through.
GEN 41:1-46
Restoration of divine
greatness to wear the
kings ring; brethren,
in our daily matters arising,
God is first, Jesus and the
Holy Spirit. In all human undertakings,
there must be
matters arising before you
carry out your daily duties.
You must recognise the first
application that matters most
which is life and the owner of
LIFE which is God Almighty.
The two powerful personalities
enable you to journey your
necessary ways.
Consider Joseph the son of
Jacob what the brothers did
to and what he became at last,
because he held up unto the
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Restoration of divine destiny
Lord his God, God led him
through and out of the pit to
where his great restoration is.
When he passed through the
kingdom of the pit the Lord
was with him in the pit. When
he was taken out of the pit by
his brothers and sold him to
kingdom of slavery, the spirit
of the Lord guided him to righteousness.
He was taken from
there to the kingdom of dungeon,
the holy spirit overwhelmed
him to make him
different. He gave the word of
wisdom to butler’s dream for
a way out of dungeon. Gen
40:9-15. After Joseph executrd
the judgement of devine interpretation
of butler’s dream
requesting him to think of him
• J.K. Akinola. (Senior Pastor)
His providential care
This name is to acknowledge
the blessing of God in our
life and never to forget the benefit.
We are so short sighted
that when faced with a fresh
challenge because we are anxious,
we seldom forget how
God rescued and led us to safety
when we were faced with a
challenge. We forget that He
is the same yesterday, today
and forever and He is here to
do more than He has done for
us because His mercies are
new every morning.
When the children of Israel
were greatly distressed God
did answered their cries. Many
times they forget what He did
in the past when faced with
another crisis. They come
charging against Moses, but
God was so patient and loving.
Despite their ingratitude,
He was always showing them
mercy. When we thought our
life is over He rescued and
delivered us. We don’t have the
facts and details on how He
did it so we declare that it is a
miracle.
His worship and reverential
fear
The earth is referred to as
God's footstool (Matthew
5:35; Isaiah 66:1); also, sometimes
Jerusalem is called
God’s footstool; likewise the
temple, the tabernacle, and
the ark of the Covenant are
all given such reference.
(Lamentation 2:1; Psalm
99:5; I Chronicles 28:2).
The Israelites, when they
worshipped, turned their faces
toward the ark, because that
was the place where was the
symbol of the divine presence
of GOD. When the people had
sinned, and wrath was about
to descend on them, Moses
and Aaron interceded for
them, and they were not destroyed.
God spared them, but
showed His displeasure at
their misdoings.
His justice and equity
The LORD reigns in terror,
power, and majesty. Let the
people tremble. "He sits between
the cherubim." He is always
present with His people;
they need not fear, though the
earth be moved. He is great in
Zion and more potent and
higher than all people.
Conclusion
This study of the name of
God will be concluded in the
next episode, as we shall see
the fulfilment of this name in
the Lord Jesus Christ. Give
your life to Jesus Christ today,
and you will begin to enjoy the
blessings of this name. The
name of the Lord is a strong
tower, the righteous runneth
into it and is safe. (Proverbs
18:10).
God bless you.
J.K. Akinola. (Senior Pastor)
The Gospel Faith Mission International
(GOFAMINT), Living Word Cathedral, Oluyole Estate,
beside Total Petrol Station, off Ring Road,
Ibadan. (Telephone: 08033376660, 08055405095)
The truth about genuine tongue-speaking (2)
Those who
SPEAKING in esying, that Christian may Christ, who are born again
tongues is not a have one or two or more of of the word of truth, and of
yardstick to mea-
the don’t other gifts believe of the Spirit. in the Holy Ghost, should
Therefore, no Christian constantly ask the Lord in
should covet or emulate the
gift
Jesus
of another Christian.
believeprayer, to purge their
Emulation is one of the
works of the flesh. lies(Gala-
sure spirituality, as most
believers erroneously believe.
The carnally-minded
can speak in tongues because
it is just a gift. Therefore
tongue-speaking does
not make believers in
Christ to be perfect, neither
does it make them to
be furnished unto good
works.
But prophesying, which
is profitable for reproof, for
correction, for doctrine
and for instruction in righteousness,
makes the man of
God to be perfect, and thoroughly
furnished unto good
works. (II Timothy 3:16-17).
Paul asked, Are all apostles?
Are all prophets? Are
all teachers? Are all workers
of miracles? Have all
the gifts of healing? Do all
speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
(I Corinthians
12:29-30). Of course all
Christians do not speak in
tongues, neither do all
prophesy because the Holy
Spirit distributes His gifts as
He wills. And so, if the Holy
Spirit does not give a Christian,
the gift of speaking in
tongues or the gift of proph-
tians 5:19-21).
And even though, one has
the gift of speaking in
tongue, what is important is
that this tongue must be
tamed because the tongue is
a fire and a world of iniquity,
which can defile the whole
body and this same tongue
is set on fire of hell. The
tongue is an unruly evil, full
of deadly poison. (James
3:6-10). Therefore, those
who have the gift of speaking
in tongue, must pray earnestly,
that their tongues be
tamed, from that old tongue
of lying and cursing, or
speaking evil of others, gossiping
and backbiting, or
idle talk and idle word, or
of foolish jesting and filthy
communication, into a new
tongue, that is wholesome
and into a new tongue of
the learned. (Isaiah 50:4a).
Job asked this question,
“Is there iniquity in my
tongue?” (Job 6:30a.)
Therefore all believers in
tongues of every iniquity.
Speaking in tongues and
all other gifts, shall cease
someday. (I Corinthians
13:8b). But charity, faith
and hope will abide forever.
The greatest of these
gifts, is Charity. Therefore,
if we have the gifts of speaking
in tongues of men and
of angels, and do not have
charity, we shall be as
sounding brass, or a tinkling
cymbal, and it shall
profit us nothing. (I Corinthians
13:1-3).
To have the tongue
tamed, should be the earnest
desire of every believer
in Christ, rather than the
ardent desire to speak in
tongues. Finally, not all
tongue-speaking is genuine.
Tongue-speaking that
is acquired by practice or
when it is well with him, to show
him kindness and make mention
of him to Pharoah and
bring him out of dungeon because
he was stolen away out
of the land of hebrews and he
did nothing at where he served,
he was put into the dungeon.
This year 2020, someone
will remember you for good.
Your restoration for greatness
shall surely take place in your
life this year. Whoever recommend
you for evil you know
not shall see your lifting up to
greatness because you turn to
God and worship him in spirit
and in truth. This year is the
year of coming out of your
family dungeon, business dungeon
nd any kind of dungeon
you find yourself. The King’s
ring wore by Joseph shall be
the same blessing in your life
this year. Who ever locked your
office and your promotion,
shall open it for you in this
2020.
This year whosoever shall
associate themselves together
against your restoring to greatness
for better achievement,
must be broken to pieces. Isaiah
8:9-10. Brethren, who put
you in dungeon shall bring you
acquired by being taught in
the bible school, is not of
God. It is sensual and of the
flesh and demon inspired.
Believers in Christ can
have the gift of prophesying,
casting out devils, and
of doing wonderful works
in the name of Jesus, and
even can have the wonderful
gift of speaking in
tongue, and of interpretation,
yet will not be allowed
into the gates heaven, if they
are workers of iniquity. (Matthew
7:22-23.) Stubbornness
to any of the doctrines of
Christ, is as the sin of iniquity
and idolatry. (I Samuel
15:22-23a). It is only the
righteous nation, who bring
forth the fruit of the Spirit,
by keeping the truth, that will
be allowed to enter the gates
of heaven. (Isaiah 26:2).
And ye shall know the truth
and the truth shall make you
free, thus saith the Lord
Jesus.
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out, who binds you shall loose
you now and carry you up. Jeri
40-4
As Joseph was taken out of
prison known as dungeon this
year, where ever you are put
against your success, God will
remove you with His Mighty
power this year. You will eat
with the kings and also have
peace of mind. Though the
way is rough and through the
rough ways you were able to
see this year 2020, you will
surely live to see more years,
Amen. Joseph came out from
dungeon and became the controler
of the whole land of
Egypt and wore the King’s
ring, I pray for you today that
your promotion will take away
shame from you.
Return to the Lord and be
bless. There is God’s plan to
see you through sadness, tear,
difficulties and sorrows in this
new year 2020, it’s a year of
halleluya in your
mouth…Amen
It is a decree according to
Job 22:28 that you must succeed
this year. It is Gods final
decision that you must restore
to greatness in wealth. Job
36:11.