why does God allow tragedy and suffering?

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TOPIC: why does God allow tragedy and suffering?

1. God is not the creator of evil and suffering.

2. Though suffering isn’t good, God can use it to accomplish good.

3. The day is coming when suffering will cease and God will judge evil.

4. Our suffering will pale in comparison to what God has in store for his followers.

5. We decide whether to turn bitter or turn to God for peace and courage.

Though suffering isn’t good, God can use it to accomplish good.
He does this by fulfilling His promise inRomans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Notice that the verse doesn’t say God causes evil and suffering, just that he promises to cause good to emerge. And notice that the verse doesn’t say we all will see immediately or even in this life how God has caused good to emerge from a bad circumstance.

Remember, we only see things dimly in this world. And notice that God doesn’t make this promise to everyone. He makes the solemn pledge that he will take the bad circumstances that befall us and cause good to emerge if we’re committed to following Him.

The Old Testament gives us a great example in the story of Joseph, who went through terrible suffering, being sold into slavery by his brothers, unfairly accused of a crime and falsely imprisoned. Finally, after a dozen years, he was put in a role of great authority where he could save the lives of his family and many others.
This is what he said to his brothers in Genesis 50:20: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” And if you’re committed to God, He promises that He can and will take whatever pain you’re experiencing and draw something good from it.

You might say, “No, he can’t in my circumstance. The harm was too great, the damage was too extreme, the depth of my suffering has been too much. No, in my case there’s no way God can cause any good to emerge.”

But if you doubt God’s promise, understand this that God took the very worst thing that has ever happened in the history of the universe — deicide, or the death of God on the cross — and turned it into the very best thing that has happened in history of universe: the opening up of heaven to all who follow Him.

So if God can take the very worst circumstance imaginable and turn it into the very best situation possible, can he not take the negative circumstances of your life and create something good from them?
He can and He will. God can use our suffering to draw us to Himself, to mold and sharpen our character, to influence others for Him – He can draw something good from our pain in a myriad of ways…if we trust and follow Him

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS, TURN MY SUFFERING TO BLESSING AND JOY THIS YEAR IN JESUS NAME

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THINK BEFORE YOU DO

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TOPIC: THINK BEFORE YOU DO , (OBEDIENT TO GOD'S WILL)

Text: Acts 5:14-29

How do you make decisions? Do you try to determine what will benefit you the most, or perhaps you strive to please or impress others? Maybe you let emotions take control or attempt to make a logical choice.

Wise men and women learn to obey God, and leave all the consequences to Him. There is nothing more important in life than following Jesus and trusting Him to care for your needs.

I. What does the Bible say about obeying God?

A. Biblical Example: When the apostles were told to stop preaching in Jesus’ name, they responded, “We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29).

B. Sowing and Reaping: Galatians 6:7 says, “Whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Every action has an impact, for good or evil. Our decisions, and the choices of others, determine the quality of our lives.

C. Disobedient Biblical Characters:
The Bible says, “Be sure your sin will find you out” (Num. 32:23).
Imagine how different the stories in Scripture would be if mankind knew what disobeying God would cost them and thing before their action,

1. Adam and Eve would never have eaten the forbidden fruit. If they think in God's direction.

2. The nation of Israel would have chosen to fight for the Promised Land the first time around instead of wandering 40 years in the desert.

3. After seeing Bathsheba bathing, David would have turned away and walked back inside. If he think in God's direction.

4. Jonah would have willingly traveled to Ninevah to preach the Word of God. If he thinks in God's directions.

If you and me think in God direction yesterday parhabs will may not be where we are today.
Now before you go out think on God's direction for your life.

LET US PRAY
DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER MAKE YOUR WILL KNOW TO ME FOR MY GOOD AND TO YOUR GLORY IN JESUS NAME.

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God’s Purposes for Our Suffering

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TOPIC: God’s Purposes for Our Suffering

Text: Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

A. To bring us to the end of ourselves. We become most useful to the Lord when we rely on Him completely. If we respond correctly to loss and suffering, we will find blessing through it.

B. To prevent pride. Suffering reminds us that all good things are gifts from God and not earned by our own efforts.

C. To remove idols from our lives. Worshipping anything other than God is a problem. He causes all things to work together for our good (Rom. 8:28). So if He removes a good thing from our lives, He must have a purpose, even if we can’t see it at the time.

D. To deepen our understanding of His ways. When God does something and we aren’t sure why, we can anticipate learning something new about how He operates.

E. To demonstrate His faithfulness to His children. In suffering, you and I have the opportunity to become living examples of the goodness of God. As others watch how we respond to overwhelming adversity, they recognize His loving care.

If you obey God, can you expect His blessings?
Yes. But remember that His choice of blessing may be different from yours. Perhaps He will use suffering to draw you closer to Himself. Or He may use it to remove from your life those things that hinder fruitfulness for Him. No matter what, if you walk in His will, He will bless you in surprising ways.

LET US PRAY
DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER, BLESS US WITH ALL GOODNESS AND MERCY THAT WE DESIRE OF THEE TODAY IN JESUS NAME

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Suffering Before Blessing

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TOPIC: Suffering Before Blessing

Often, the first effect of obedience is not blessing, but suffering. Sometimes, what God requires of us will initially lead to pain and sadness. We shouldn’t assume that difficulty means we’ve made a mistake or that He has abandoned us.

Let’s look at two significant examples of suffering as an initial result of obedience:

A. Moses followed God’s command to lead His people out of Egypt. Not only did the leader experience difficulty in freeing the Israelites from bondage; the people also complained bitterly about life in the dessert once they were released. Despite these and other challenges, Moses is known as the most important leader in the Old Testament.

B. Paul obeyed God by preaching the gospel. As a result, he suffered tremendous persecution, danger, and physical abuse (2 Cor. 11:23-27). However, because he was imprisoned, the apostle had time to write his epistles to the Colossians, Philippians, Ephesians, and Philemon. His obedience resulted in supernatural blessing (see 2 Tim. 4:7).

Now Brothers and Sisters, whatever God has committed into your hand to do please don't hesitate to do it, be obedient to all he ask you to do,
Even if all you are seen now is suffering all around you, and others have pass you by in achievement please don't look that way, so far you are acting on God's will know that your redemmer liveth and if sorrow tarry for a night joy comes in the morning,

Don't look at the suffering be happy that you are an obedient child and God will reward you soon, amen

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD, CHANGE MY SUFFERING TO BLESSING IN JESUS NAME

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Obedience Brings Blessing

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TOPIC: Obedience Brings Blessing

Text: Psalm 24:1-5
I define a blessing as any expression of God’s goodness and love toward us. Answered prayer, miraculous provision, and unexpected favor are some examples. We easily recognize these as God’s gifts. But sometimes He chooses to bless us in different ways. For instance, He grants us strength and joy in the midst of hardship, and He uses our suffering to help us mature spiritually.

When we obey God, we can trust that He will display His goodness and love to us. Those who are wise will watch for His blessings in all their different forms.

II. Biblical Examples

A. Noah’s obedience saved his family from the flood.

B. Abraham’s obedience resulted in his becoming the father of a great nation, God’s chosen people, Israel.

C. Moses led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage.

D. Joshua won the battle of Jericho by following God’s supernatural strategy.

E. David refused to harm Saul, the anointed king.

F. Jehoshaphat relied on God’s word when the Ammonites attacked Judah.

G. Peter obeyed Jesus’ command to fish in the heat of day.

H. Paul followed God’s will and took the gospel to the Gentiles.

III. Types of Blessing

God’s gifts aren’t always obvious. But when you obey Him, He may bless you with:

A. Peace, joy, and contentment. These internal qualities often result when we step out in faith and obey God.

B. Spiritual growth. We will have more faith to obey the next time God challenges us to do something.

C. Eternal blessings. When we stand before God on judgment day, we will be rewarded for our obedience (see Mark 9:41; Luke 6:21-23).

Today as you step out obey God and work in his way, make sure you do all he is telling you to do and you will be blessed, listen well to the voice of the spirit and take order from God
GOD BLESS YOU TO DAY

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD SPEAK YOUR WILL TO MY HEART TO DAY AND DIRECT ALL MY WAYS

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Love Is a Choice.

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...CONTINUE FROM YESTERDAY

TOPIC: Love Is a Choice.

1cor 13:4-7 again. They describe 14 actions that you CHOOSE to do or not do.

There’s a myth going around that says love is uncontrollable. "I just fell in love" - like it was a ditch or something. You don’t fall in love anymore than you fall out of love. Love is a choice. You choose to love. You choose not to love.

Somebody says, "But preacher, those feelings just aren’t there." So what? You can still choose to love someone, even if the feelings aren’t there.

In fact, loving someone when you don’t feel like it is a greater expression of love than loving someone when you do feel like it. Love is getting up in the middle of the night and helping a sick child when that’s the last thing you want to do. Love is being patient with your spouse when they’re irritable. Love is when you do the loving thing even when you don’t feel like it.

When you love in spite of your feelings, that’s what I call loving by faith. And don’t forget, it’s easier to act your way into a feeling than feel your way into an action. If you act in a loving way, eventually the feelings will come back.

What about you? Have you been deceived by the myth that love is uncontrollable? Have you stopped loving someone because "the feelings just aren’t there anymore"? Maybe it’s a former friend, a neighbor, a co-worker, a relative, or your own spouse. Remember, love is a choice. And maybe you need to make that choice right now.

I want you to think about the most important people in your life, pray the following prayer, and work with God as He answers it:

LET US PRAY
"Dear Lord, Help me to love . . . (you can supply the name) with the type of love described in I Corinthians 13:4-7."

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What Is Love?

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TOPIC: What Is Love?

Text: I Cor. 13:4-7

This days people spent millions of naira to tell that someone special, "I love you." But what is love? We talk about it, sing about it, and search for it, but exactly what is it?

The best definition of love I’ve come across is found in I Corinthians 13:4-7: "(4)Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (5) It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. (6) Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. (7) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." -- I Cor. 13:4-7 ( NIV)

Of course there are different degrees of love, but these verses give a good general definition.

I. Love Is Not Sex.

We live in a sex-crazed world which equates love with sex. However, a lot of what the world calls "love" is really LUST. Love is when you look at a person and think, "How can I help them?" Lust is when you look at a person and think, "How can they satisfy me?" And that’s a big difference!

If you’ve fallen into the trap of thinking of love in terms of sex, then you need to change your thinking - otherwise you will never experience what love really is and you will never develop strong and lasting relationships.

II. Love Is Not an Emotion.

The world says that love is an emotion - which isn’t true. Love affects emotions. It creates emotions. It causes emotions. But it is not an emotion.

III. Love Is an Action.

Love isn’t something you feel, or something you say. It’s something you do. Read verses 4-7 and notice the 14 different actions Paul uses to describe love (patience, kindness, etc.).

Love, in a nutshell, is the good will you show toward someone. It’s treating someone with the qualities described in verses 4-7. Take Jesus as an example. He once said, "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:12-13, NIV). Then He went out and laid down His life for us by dying on the cross as our atoning sacrifice. He did something to build us up - and that is love!

What about you, husbands and wives? Do you love each other? Then treat each other with the qualities mentioned in I Corinthians 13:4-7.

What about you, moms and dads? Do you love your children? Then treat them with the characteristics of love, as described in verses 4-7.

What about you, my brothers and sisters in Christ? Do you love your neighbors? Then treat them with the qualities mentioned in verses 4-7.

Somebody says, "Preacher, you don’t understand. I just don’t love . . . ." (you can finish the sentance on your own). I’m glad you brought this up, because it brings us to the fourth truth. BUT I WILL CONTINUE TOMORROW

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, SAVE US FROM LUST AND TRAIN US TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR LOVE RIGHTLY.

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WHO IS GOING TO HELL

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TOPIC: WHO IS GOING TO HELL

Brethren, there is this saying that its from this earth we will know who will make heaven or who will not,
I have pounder on this and the question that comes to my mind is HOW ARE WE GOING TO KNOW WHO IS GOING TO HELL HERE ON EARTH?

Brethren do you know that the answer is not far from us, and the answer is THE BIBLE, the Bible is the answer for all question, and from it we will know all the question in our heart.

So our questions this morning WHO IS GOING TO HELL ?

The Bible says... in Galatians 5:19-21 KJV
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these ; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, [20] Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, [21] Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

So you can see from that big mirror call Bible who is going to hell, lets analyse and itemise it.

WHO IS GOING TO HELL?

Galatians 5:19-21 KJV
Adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, [20] Idolatry,
witchcraft,
hatred,
variance,
emulations,
wrath,
strife,
seditions,
heresies, [21]
Envyings,
murders,
drunkenness,
revellings,
and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

The Bible is very clear. Friend if one of this is in your life, you know where you are going, all you need is to pray for a change of heart and turn a new leave, Jesus want to save you. Stoo the sinful act and give your life to Jesus.

LET US PRAY
FATHER HELP ME TO MEET UP WITH YOUR DIVINE RULES TO MAKE HEAVEN. AMEN

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70 CHARACTER OF A SUCCESSFUL PERSON

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TOPIC: 70 CHARACTER OF A SUCCESSFUL PERSON

TEXT: Psalm 75:6-7 KJV
For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. [7] But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

1. keep doing it
2. Leave it as it is
3. use another means
4. Get a helping hand
5. Take advice
6. Pray enquiry prayer
7. Don't be in a hurry to get solution
8. Be conscious of fake and fraudsters
9. Know God's will on it
10. Avoid jealousy
11. Don't convent another person's success
12. Be appreciative
13. Don't eat all, have left over
14. Don't be wicked
15. Have a lion heart
16. Be focused
17. Be ready at all time
18. Don't be discourage
18. Have a loving heart
19. Select rightly
20. Admit your mistake
21. Be ready to say sorry
22. Take correction
23. Respect everyone
24. Don't proud
25. Eat well
26. Rest well
27. Avoid inferiority complex
28. Obey and keep the law
29. Be thanksful
30. Help people around you
31. Care for your parent
32. Have disciples
33. Be discipline
34. Keep record
35. Don't be a cheater
36. Have a good mentor
37. Be educated
38. Carry your wife and children along
39. Be security conscious
40. Have a save
41. Watch your character
42. Take care of your staff
43. Have a good secrete
44. Avoid unnecessary expenses
45. Don't be forgetful
46. Celebrate your success
47. Be careful for advantage
48. Be ready to take risk
49.AVOID UNPROFITABLE FRIEND
50.Be respectful
51.Be determined
52.serve God
53.Abstain from sin
54.Be corporate
55. Be defensive
56.Be current
57.Be a positive thinker
58.Be medically fit
59. Don't settle for less
60.trust no man
61.Be time conscious
62. Be clean n neat
63. Be creative
64. Be smart
65. Don't accept impossibility
66. Have positive impact in peoples life.
67. Avoid too much sleep
68. Read your Bible
69. Believe in your Gods given strength
70. Be a good manager

Note: success is not measure by what you acquired, but by life you positively change, and by accomplishment of your divine purpose for existence.
LET US PRAY
FATHER MAKE ME A SUCCESSFUL PERSON IN JESUS NAME

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God is in relationship with his people.

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TOPIC: God is in relationship with his people.

Text: Isaiah 43:1 KJV
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

There's a lovely statement at the end of verse
1. Fear not... you are mine. God's people belong to him for the reasons we have seen.

But it's not all one way. Have a look at verse 3, For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.

Notice the personal references. Not, "I am the Lord, the God", or even "I am the Lord God", but "I am the Lord, your God" Hallelujah.

In verse 1, God said, you are mine. Here he says, I am yours. God's people belong to him, and he belongs to them.

This is not a master–slave relationship. It's more like a marriage: a mutual commitment to one to another. They are his people, and He is their God, the one who serves and saves them, and them alone.

Brethren until you know your position in the lord, Satan will still continue tormenting you,
You are God's child, you are precious to Jesus, he died for you and he will still do anything possible to save he who he died for, God is into a serious relationship with you his child. Stop been afraid.

As you go out to day, exercise your sonship in Christ and be free from your heat, you are not in bondage anymore. Amen

LET US PRAY
FATHER CONTINUE TO TAKE CARE OF US LIKE A LOVING GROOM TO HIS BRIDE. AMEN

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GOD MADE PROVISIONS FOR HIS REDEEMED.

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TOPIC: GOD MADE PROVISIONS FOR HIS REDEEMED.

Text: Isaiah 43:1 KJV

O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

To redeem something means to pay a price to get it back.

In Old Testament law, ifan Israelite fell on hard times and had to sell himself into service of an foreigner, there was always provision for him to be redeemed. Leviticus 25 says, he retains the right of redemption after he has sold himself. One of his relatives may redeem him: An uncle or a cousin or any blood relative in his clan may redeem him. Or if he prospers, he may redeem himself.ref So a price is paid to settle the contract, and the servant may go free.

God's people wereabout to be enslaved to foreigners, but through Isaiah he tells them that he is willing to pay any price to free them when the time comes.

Verse 3, I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead.ref, and verse 4, I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life.

The exact historical
references here are debated. But God's intention is clear: no price is too great for God to pay to redeem his people; he will even re-order world affairs to free them. He is able and willing to do so.

God's people are called.

Verse 2 again, Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned or called] you by name.

God takes all the initiative with his eople. He summons and calls them. They haven't approached him, begging to be his people; he has summoned them and made them his people.

God's people had no role in their creation. God's people had no role in their redemption. God started all this by his call.
So their existence doesn't depend on their efforts or their circumstances, only on God's sovereign initiative. Which is a great comfort to a feeble and sinful people.

As you too are reading this, Jesus has make a provision for you, and all is asking is for you not to fear, in whatever situation and trouble you find yourself, and you are alone in it. Fear not God is with you and he has make provisions. Amen

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, REVEAL YOUR PROVISION THAT WILL TAKE ME OUT OF THIS URGLY SITUATION IN JESUS NAME. AMEN

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What are you afraid of?

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TOPIC: What are you afraid of?
Text: Isaiah 43:1-7

Apparently, people fear all sorts of strange and perhaps trivial things. But what do you fear? What are your greatest, deepest, most horrifying fears? Fear of loss? Fear of losing something or someone? Fear of the future? Fear of humiliation or failure? Fear of God's judgement? Fear of death? Fear of hell? What do you fear?

Twice our passage this morning resounds with the words Fear notref and Do not be afraidref, in verse 1 and verse 5.

Fear not! Do not be afraid! These are the only direct commands you'll find in the passage this morning, and they are its theme and its application: fear not; do not be afraid.

=Reasons to be fearful

In context, these words are addressed to God's people, Israel. But why did God need to say these words to them? What reason did they have to be afraid?

The reason is given at the end of chapter 42. God is about to punish his people for their persistent and ongoing sin. He is about to cast them out of the land of Israel to be dispersed among the pagan nations. The Babylonian empire will capture Jerusalem and God's people will be scattered in exile.

Yet, he tells them, do not be afraid, for I am with youref. He promises that he will again gather his people, verse 5 I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth.

So God reassures his people. For a time they will suffer his punishment — actually about 70 years in exile. They will face many horrific situations. But God will not abandon them. Verse 2, When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.ref Do not be afraid, for I am with you.

Am writing this morning meal direct to the citizen of Nigeria and all other Christian brethren all over the world whom are been persecuted, abandon, killed, forshaking and rejected.
And to all Christians families, brothers and sisters who are been attack by one or any demonic power, fear not. God is with you.

Nigerian fear not the 2015 election is in Gods hands, pray and hope on almighty God, mothers fear not you will not loose your children. Let hope on God. Amen.

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, SEND YOUR HOLY SPIRIT TO TAKE CARE OF ALL OUR FEAR IN JESUS NAME. AMEN

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The blood of Jesus

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.....CONTINUE FROM YESTERDAY.

TOPIC: The blood of Jesus

Brethren I started this message yesterday
about blood of jesus is
precious because ofwhat it provides.

A. Redemption

To redeem means to buy back (1 Peter 1:18-19). No matter how moral we are before accepting the gift of salvation, our nature is sinful (Ezek. 18:20; Rom. 3:23). Jesus went to the cross for the primary purpose of purchasing us from a life of slavery to sin.

B. Forgiveness

You and I can be forgiven, not simplybecause God is merciful, but because Christ went to the cross and shed His blood for me and for you (Eph. 1:7). Salvation is not something we earn through good deeds or bargain for in exchange for promising to improve.

C. Justification

God is holy and must punish sin. Because Christ shed His blood in our place, the Father not only forgives our sin but also declares us righteous (Rom. 5:17). We call this process “justification.” Romans 5:9 says, “Having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.” Even though you and I may not always act like it, we are declared holy in God’s eyes.

D. Reconciliation

hen a married couple separates, they occasionally reunite. We call that process reconciliation. This human example provides a good picture of one part of salvation. Scripture says, “It was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Christ, and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross” (Col. 1:19-20). This happens only in response to God’s call—no one is saved by his or her own initiative.

E. Sanctification

Sanctification, the process of being set apart for God’s purposes and being made holy, is possible only because of the blood of Christ (Heb. 13:12). It is both a one-time event that happens at salvation and a life-long process. God continues to prune us so that we become more and more fruitful for His kingdom. You and I should never stop growing in holiness and purity.

F. Access to God

The Old Testament explains that God chose to make the Holy of Holies His earthly dwelling place
(1 Kings 8:27-30). This area of the temple was so sacred that just one priest was allowed in—and only once per year. He had to prepare himself carefully by performing sacred rituals. One of the requirements was that he be sprinkled with the blood of a sacrificed animal. Today, the only reason Christians can approach God is because, spiritually speaking, we are covered in the blood of Jesus (Heb. 10:19). The Father listens to and answers our prayers because we are allowed to draw near to Him through the righteousness of Christ.

G. Daily Forgiveness

After salvation,believers will still do some things that are unacceptable to God. But if we confess our sins to the Lord with a sincere heart, He faithfully forgives us over and over (1 John 1:7, 9). The basis for that forgiveness is the blood Christ shed when He died in our place (1 John 2:1-2).

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME
LET YOUR BLOOD MAKE ME WHAT YOU DESIRE FOR MY LIFE. AMEN

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THE POWER IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS

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TOPIC: THE POWER IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS

1 John 1:7 KJV
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Apart from the blood of Christ, you and I could not have a relationship with our heavenly Father. Jesus’ sacrificial death made it possible for sinful man to approach holy God. Because of His blood, believers are redeemed, forgiven, justified, and sanctified, and they have access to their Creator. No wonder we call it the precious blood of Jesus. HALLELUJAH!!!

I. The blood of Jesus is precious because of who He is.

Christ was not just a man, but the Son of God, born of a virgin. Because Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, there was no sin transferred to Him through an earthly father. In the Old Testament, any animal offered as a sacrifice had to be perfect, without spot or defect. That perfection represented holiness. Scripture tells us that the sacrifices described in the Old Testament were a foreshadowing of Christ’s death. In order for Jesus to take the punishment for the sins of the world, He had to be morally perfect—without a sin nature.

II. The blood of Jesus is precious because of why He came.

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible has one main theme—the Father’s redeeming love for mankind. Christ came as the Son of God with the purpose of dying for the sins of humanity. The blood of Jesus Christ is absolutely essential to our relationship with God. Those who refuse it will spend eternity in the lake of fire, forever separated from the Father (Rev. 20:15).... I will continue tomorrow. Brethren the blood of Jesus washes us from all sin. Please before you go out to day all where ever you are. Plead the blood of Jesus upon yourself and call jesus to wash your sins and make you his child. Amen Hebrews 12:24 KJV
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

LET US PRAY
FATHER WASH US CLEAN FROM ALL OUR SINS AND PROTECTE US FROM EVIL BY THE POWER IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS. AMEN

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Jesus is alive

GOD'S PROTECTION IS DESIRABLE

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I want to thank you brethren for your concern, your messages, mail and calls, when my system was down, your morning meal is back 2015, praise God. Happy new year. Love u all...IOI

TOPIC: GOD'S PROTECTION IS DESIRABLE
I Samuel 19:1 "Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David."

As you know, Saul was the KING of Israel and the king wanted David dead. David had a big old bulls-eye on his back and the most powerful man in the nation had drawn it there. Saul had the law, he had the power, he had the army, and he had the vindictive desire to destroy David. David couldn't defend himself against the king without help. You can't beat a king by yourself. Remember Jack Nicolson in "A Few Good Men"? "You WANT me on that wall. You NEED me on that wall!" David WANTED God on his wall. David NEEDED God on his wall.

Likewise, we have a powerful enemy who has drawn a bulls-eye on our backs. You say, "Israel" I don't have an enemy in the world!" Oh yes you do.

I Peter 5:8 "Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."

The devil is a powerful enemy. But he is not just A powerful enemy, he's YOUR powerful enemy. Jesus referred to him as a strong man, fully armed, guarding his possessions. The possessions he is guarding are the human lives that he has claimed (Luke 11:21). He is determined to drag them into the hell that he knows is his final destination. Jesus also called him the "prince of this world." Satan has the power, he has an army, and he has the vindictive desire to destroy you and yours and me and mine, but Jesus has the altimete power, and if we have Jesus we have it all. Amen.

Matthew 28:18 KJV
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
John 16:33 KJV
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
1 John 4:4 KJV
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
1 John 5:4 KJV
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:5 KJV
Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, PROTECT US FROM ALL EVIL IN THIS YEAR. AMEN

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Jesus

YOU ARE VALUED

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TOPIC: YOU ARE VALUED

You can’t determine a person’s value by his or her environment.

Luke 2:7 KJV
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

When a king is born, he’s laid in silk and anointed with spices, but Mary gave birth in a stable filled with the smell of livestock, wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger (Luke 2:7).

Nothing surrounding His birth revealed the significance of her newborn baby.

All too often the world judges a person’s worth based on his surroundings.
But in the Lord’s eyes, every person is significant.

He created each of us for a specific purpose and loves us unconditionally.

The ultimate proof of our worth is the fact that Christ considered us to be so valuable that He died for us.

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, LET ME FEEL THE BLESSING OF YOUR LOVE MORE THAN BEFORE IN ALL MY LIFE.

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What appears to be insignificant can have eternal consequences.

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TOPIC: What appears to be insignificant can have eternal consequences.

Text: Luke 2:7 KJV
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

From a human perspective, there was nothing special about Jesus’ birth. Mary and Joseph were poor, ordinary people having a baby, yet this event was the most significant incident in human history.

This child, conceived by the Holy Spirit, was the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy.

In the same way, events that seem ordinary in our lives may be occasions when the Lord is doing something awesome.
Because God is continually working to achieve His purposes, every event and choice in our lives has significance.

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME WORKOUT YOUR GOOD PLAN IN MY LIFE IN JESUS NAME

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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS

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TOPIC: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS

I. AS PROPHESIED

A. BY ISAIAH...
1. His birth and name (Immanuel) signified God would live among men -
Isa 7:14; cf. Mt 1:23

2. It would portend the establishment of the kingdom of God - Isa 9:6-7

B. BY MICAH...
1. His birth in Bethlehem would give Israel a new Ruler - Mic 5:2

2. His reign would bless not only Israel, but even the ends of the earth - Mic 5:3-5

[The significance of Jesus' birth is that God has dwelt among men, and
subsequently established His kingdom or reign that now reaches to the
ends of the earth!

II. AS PROMISED

A. TO JOSEPH...
1. His birth and name (Jesus) signified salvation from sin - Mt 1:18-21

2. As John the Baptist would later announce: "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" - Jn 1:29

B. TO MARY...
1. His birth and subsequent reign would fulfill the promise made to David - Lk 1:26-35; cf. 2Sa 7:12-13

2. It would also fulfill the promise found in Daniel - Dan 2:44

[Again, the significance of Jesus' birth is that God was about to establish His kingdom promised by prophets and angels. But also, that He came to save us from sin! ]

III. AS PROCLAIMED

A. BY ANGELS...
1. His birth presented to the world a Savior and Lord -
Lk 2:8-12

2. It offered peace and goodwill to men (or, peace to men of goodwill) - Lk 2:13-14

B. BY SIMEON...
1. His birth would result in giving light to Gentiles and glory to Israel - Lk 2:25-32

2. It would also result in the fall and rising of many in Israel, along with revealing of many hearts - Lk 2:33-35

C. BY ANNA...
1. She, like many others, were looking for the redemption of
Jerusalem - Lk 2:36-38

2. She spoke of how Jesus' birth had great significance for them

CONCLUSION

1. The significance of the birth of Jesus is that it made possible...

a. The establishment of the kingdom of God

b. Redemption and salvation from sin for both Jew and Gentile

c. Peace and goodwill among men

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, LET YOUR BIRTH AFFECT MY LIFE POSITIVELY SIGNIFICANTLY AT THIS SEASON.

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Why Christ Came.

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TOPIC: Why Christ Came.

Luke 19:10
There is no more pressing question today than this: Why did Christ come to the earth? It is not enough to know who Jesus is.
By and large the world knows what Christians believe about Jesus. But what the world wants to know is this: Why did he come and what difference does it make?

Many answers have been given to that question.

Some argue that Jesus came to give us an example of God’s love.
Others say that he came to be the Perfect Man, the one shining example that can lift the rest of us up.
Many people consider him the greatest teacher of all time. Still others believe he came to establish a new religion.

Some scholars say that he was a reformist rabbi who wanted to start a movement to purify Israel.

Against all the theories of men we have the clear words of our Lord himself found in a familiar verse in Luke’s gospel. It is a verse known to every Sunday School child. Most of us know it by heart. In one simple sentence we have the sublimest statement of the mission of Christ. It is utterly reliable for it was spoken by Jesus on the occasion of encountering Zaccheus up a tree. Here are the words of our Lord:

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost” (Luke 19:10).

Jesus has come to earth, the Almighty has entered our world, the infinite has become finite, the eternal has invaded time. Theologians call it the Incarnation–God in human flesh. The Bible calls him Immanuel–God with us.

His birth differs from every other birth that he voluntarily came in obedience to the Father’s will. That could not be said of you or me. We were born but we had no choice in the matter
Jesus “came” according to the plan of God.

“When the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son” (Galatians 4:4).

Every detail was minutely planned in the courts of heaven. Nothing happened by chance.

He came from the light into the darkness.
He came from splendor into squalor.
He came from purity into a world of sin.

But still he came!

He is the Son of Man because he was first the Son of God.
And not just any man has come–the Son of Man has come. Not an angel or some sort of extraterrestrial being. The term “Son of Man” emphasizes Jesus’ humanity. God himself entered the human race in the form of a tiny baby. He is the Son of Man because he was first the Son of God. “And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us” (John 1:14 AMP).

Brethren, in our morning meal to day I have made it clear to you that God sent Jesus to save and to seek the lost one. Have you been found by Jesus ? If your answer us no. Jesus is still looking for you please come out of your shell and let him rule your life to the kingdom of God. Jesus came for you.

Continue tomorrow....

LET US PRAY
FATHER FIND ME AND SAVE ME FROM HELL IN JESUS NAME.

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Why The Manger

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TOPIC: Why The Manger
Text: Luke 2:1-20

The truth is that Jesus was not born in an immaculate birthing suite, Jesus was born in a manger - a place where they feed animals.

And the question is:
Why the manger?
Of all the places he could have been born, why was Jesus born in a stable and a manger? Why the manger?
You might say, “Well, it must have happened that way in order to fulfill the scriptures. Jesus was born in a manger to fulfill the prophesies in the Old Testament - that's why.” But in the Old Testament there are no prophecies like that. None of the prophets foretold that Jesus would be born in a manger.

Why the manger? You might say, “Well, Jesus is the Good Shepherd. And so he was born in a place for shepherds, in a manger.” Now, it's true, that shepherds would often take shelter out in the fields,
Why the manger? You might say, “Well, – that's simple! Jesus was born in the manger because there was no room in the inn! It wasn't something that was planned – it was just an accident.” But in the life of Christ there were no accidents. Everything was planned, down to the last detail.

WHY the manger?

Of all the places Jesus could have been born, why the manger? I think to answer that question, first you need to go and look at a real manger and see what it's like.

Firstly, a manger is cold. It's a damp sort of cold that chills your right to the bones. The only heat, is the body heat of the cows, when they come in to feed and when they breathe, it makes clouds of steam, in the freezing air. It's cold in the manger.
Secondly, a manger is dark . Our manger is located underground, beneath the barn. So even when the sun is shining, it's dark in the manger.
And thirdly a manger is dirty. It's full of mud, manure, dust and cobwebs and it smells of must and mold. And as the cows eat, they slobber and drool. In the summer there are flies and spiders and insects, and swallows nesting in the rafters. There's no such thing as a clean or hygienic manger: a manger is cold, dark and dirty.
At Christmas, we tend to romanticize the manger.

We turn it into something beautiful and heavenly – a First Century birthing suite. But friend a real manger just isn't like that.

The truth is that Jesus was born in a place that was
COLD … DARK….and DIRTY.
Now, the question I put to you is: Why was Jesus born in a place like that ?, a manger that was cold, dark and dirty
I believe behind the fact of the manger, there lies a great spiritual truth.
The truth is that Jesus is always born in the manger.
Every time Jesus comes into our lives, he is born in the manger.
The human heart is like the manger, cold, dark and dirty .
The human heart is cold because we do not know the love of God.
The human heart is dark because we do not have the light of Christ or the hope of salvation.
The human heart is dirty because we are sinners and our hearts are stained and soiled by sin.

But the miracle of Christmas – the real miracle – is that Jesus is willing to be born into hearts like that!
No matter how cold your heart is, Jesus is willing to be born there. No matter how dark your heart is, Jesus is willing to be born there. No matter dirty your heart is, or how sinful your life has been, Jesus is willing to come in, enter and clean your heart.
All we need to do on our part is confess that we need him, and invite him to come into our hearts and lives.
When we do that, the wonderful miracle of that first Christmas is repeated all over again: Jesus is born again in the manger of our hearts.
Jesus meets us ALWAYS at the manger. He encounters us in that place where we feel utterly lost, hopeless and helpless.
Jesus meets us… in the darkness of our grief and sorrow .
Jesus meets us… in the blackness of our despair.
He comes into our lives when we feel unloved. unlovable and alone, when inside we feel cold and half frozen to death.

Jesus meets us …in all the mess and the filth of our sin. When we've done things that are unforgivable.
Jesus comes , to people like that, unloved, unlovable and alone
Jesus comes , to people who are just like US.
Because Jesus is always born in the manger , born into hearts that are dark, cold and dirty.
No matter how cold your heart is, Jesus can be born in your heart.
No matter how dark your heart is, Jesus can be born in your heart
and fill it with his light.
No matter how dirty your heart is, Jesus can be born there and wash it clean with his forgiveness.

Jesus is always born in the manger, into hearts that are dark, cold and dirty.
The bible say's in : 1 John 1: V8-9
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness .

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME
SAVE MY DIRTY AND DARK SOUL AT THIS SEASON IN JESUS NAME

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SHOCKING NEWS: THE EX-MUSLIM PRIEST SAID THAT ”ALL MUSLIM MUST CHANGE TO CHRISTIAN TO AVOID HELL FIRE”

While I was working in a muslim mosque as an imam, as a parish priest, I preach in my parish that Jesus Christ is not God, for me, God was only Allah, and I believed Allah never got married, so no sons for Allah. So I preached there that Jesus is not God. Then somebody ask me, who is Jesus?’’ from the crowd. Maybe a muslim, but he asked me, who is Jesus?’’ I was preaching he is not God, but the question is who is he? To know who is Jesus? I read the entire Koran once again: 114 chapters, 6666 in the Koran when I read it, the name of prophet Muhammad. I found it in Koran 4 places, but the name of Jesus I found in 25 places. There itself, I was a little confused. Why does the Koran give more preference to Jesus? And second thing, I could not see any woman’s name in Koran: the Prophet Muhammad’s mother’s name, or wife’s name, no, in the Koran, there is only one woman’s name that i found is Mariam, the mother of Jesus no other woman’s name. And in the holy Koran chapter 3, the name of the chapter is family of Mariam,’’ and holy Koran chapter 19, the name of the chapter itself is ‘’MARIAM’’ one chapter is ‘’MARIAM’’ so I was very curious to know why does Koran says all these things about MARIAM, holy Koran chapter 3 verse 34 onwards says that Mary was born without original sin, she never committed any sin in her life, she was ever virgin.
Koran chapter 50 verses 23 say that she went to heaven with her physical body. Even the assumption is writing in the holy Koran and then about Jesus, when I read chapter 3 verses 45 to 55 verses, there is 10 point which the Koran makes about Jesus. The first thing Koran says (kallimatulli) the arabic word which means ‘’the of God’’ and second thing is ( ahimokuli ) which mean spirit of God and the third (isa masi) which means Jesus Christ so Koran give the name for Jesus WORD OF GOD, SPIRIT OF GOD, JESUS CHRIST. And then Koran says that Jesus spoke when he was very small, like 2 days old. after his birth he began to speak , Koran says that Jesus created a live bird with mud. He took some mud, he formed a bird; when breathed into it, it became a live bird. So I think Jesus can give life because he gave life to mud, clay, and then Koran says that Jesus cured a man born blind and a man with leprosy, e.t.c
Curiously, the Koran says that Jesus gave life to dead people; Jesus went to heaven; he is still alive and he will come again. When I saw all these things in the Koran I taught of what Koran says about Muhammad, according to the Koran, prophet Muhammad is not the word of God, not spirit of God he never spoke when he was 2 days old, he never created any bird with mud, he never cure any sick people, he never raised any dead people, he himself died, and according to Islam he is not alive and he will not come back. So there is a lot of different between these two prophets. I didn’t call Jesus, God, you know my idea was ‘’He is a prophet but he is a prophet greater than Muhammad; so one day I went to my teacher, the one who taught me 10 years in Arabic college, and I ask him, teacher, how did God created the universe? Then he said God created the universe through the word,’’ THROUGH THE WORD. Then my question is: ‘’WORD’’ is creator or creation? He must clear this, my question is whether the WORD of God is creator or creation. Koran says Jesus is WORD of God. If my teacher says word of God is creator, which means Jesus is the creator, then muslim must become Christian suppose if he says the word is creation he will be trapped. You know why? He said everything was created through the word. Suppose if he said the word is creation, then how did God created the word? So he cannot say that the word is creator, or creation, so he was quite angry he push me out of his room and said word is not God, not creator or the creation you get out of here, ‘’he said
The reason why Muslim doesn’t accept to be Christian is because they are blinded with the wrong teaching of their priest, Imam. They said that the word is creation they try to prove it wrongly…… they say the word is not creator, not the creation, but not God. And no creation also. They don’t equal with God, that all their problem. So when he said that I told my teacher, word is not the creator or the creation.’’ So, that is why Christian says the word is son of God. Then he told me if there is son for God, I must show him the wife of God. That without wife no chance of having a son then I showed him a portion from the Koran. Koran says that God can see without eyes, God can talk without tongue, God can hear without ears. It is writing in the Koran. I said if that is the case, so God can have a child without a wife. I took my Koran, I put it on my chest, and I said ‘’Allah’’, tell me what I should do because your Koran says Jesus is still alive, and Mohammad is no more. Tell me whom should I accept.’’ after my prayer I opened the Koran, I didn’t asked anyone, I asked only my Allah. When I opened Koran, I saw chapter 10 verses 94. You know what Koran says? It says if you have any doubt in this Koran which I give to you, go and read the Bible, or ask the people, those who read the Bible. The truth is already revealing that.
I beg all muslim to give their life to Christ because he is the only way to the kingdom of God. Please don’t perish like other muslims that is serving the god they do not know. I welcome you into Christ Jesus as you change your mind to accept him today. God bless you.

THE SECRECY OF HIS COMING.

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TOPIC: THE SECRECY OF HIS COMING.

Mark 13:32.

A. It Is A Hidden Time – Jesus is coming, but no one knows when that event will take place. When Jesus gave His men this prophecy, He told them that even He didn’t know the hour of His Own return. The point He is making is that it is foolish to try and set dates concerning the Lord’s return.

the retired NASA worker who wrote the book “88 Reasons Why Jesus Will Return In 1988.” He predicted that Jesus would return on either Sept. 11, 12, or 13. When the Lord didn’t return in 1988, he wrote a new book that declared the Lord would return in 1989. He didn’t come then either. No one knows the time when the Lord will return. There is no point in speculating about it.

But, while we are on the subject, let me just remind you that Jesus is talking about His Second Coming in these verses. He is actually talking about the second part of the Second Coming. Jesus is talking about the time He will come to defeat His enemies and rule on the earth. Did you know that He is coming back before that?

He will not actually set foot on the earth when he comes for the first part of the Second Coming, but He will appear in the clouds above the earth. We call this event the Rapture. It is predicted in John 14:1-3; 1 Thes, 4:16-18; 1 Cor. 15:51-52.

In the Rapture, Jesus will return in the clouds above the earth and He will call His redeemed people unto Him. Every saint of God who has died in faith in Christ will be with Him when He comes. He will raise their bodies from the grave, reunite body and spirit and take both home to Heaven. Every living child of God will be “caught up” in the air to be with Jesus. These sinful bodies will become like His glorified body. All the saved people from the resurrection to the Rapture will leave this world in the Rapture.

I am ready and looking for that event. How about you? Unlike the Second Coming, there will be no signs that will precede the Rapture. One minute the people of God will be here, and the next minute they will be with Jesus in Heaven. Those who are left behind will have to face the terror of the Tribulation.

If you are going to be ready for anything, be ready for the Rapture. If you are going to be looking for anything, be looking for Jesus in the Rapture. If you miss the Rapture, you will probably not be alive when Jesus comes the second time. If you are alive when He comes, you will face Him as Judge and not Savior. Your only hope is to be saved today! Come to Jesus now! Run to Jesus while there is time. Come while He calls you. Come now!

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME. SAVE ME WITH YOUR MERCY DONT LET ME MISS THE GLORIOUS HOME CALL OF THE SAINT. AMEN

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JESUS SAYS IT AND IT WILL COME TO PASS

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TOPIC: JESUS SAYS IT AND IT WILL COME TO PASS

They Are Confirmed Signs – This verse is a simple confirmation that everything Jesus says will come to pass. The Word of God is an eternal book, Psa. 119:89. Every word in it will stand forever, Isa. 40:8. Every promise in God’s Word will be met, Deut. 4:21. Every prophecy will be fulfilled, Matt. 5:18.

What does this mean for us? It serves to remind us that we need to take the words of the Lord to heart! What He says will happen will happen. What He promises His will do. This is a call for people to believe the Bible!
Jesus says that He is the only way of salvation, John 14:6. Jesus says that there is a Heaven to gain and a Hell to shun, John 14:1-3; John 3:18. Those things are true and every person in this room will answer to them one day. Jesus also says that He is coming again, John 14:3. It is a promise that is as sure as the sun coming up in the morning and setting in the evening. Ready or not, here He comes!

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME LET YOUR TRUE WORD BE FULFIL IN MY LIFE TODAY FOR BETTER

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CONCLUDING SIGN OF JESUS COMING

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TOPIC: CONCLUDING SIGN OF JESUS COMING

TEXT: Mark 13:30

Jesus says that the generation that witnesses these things will not pass away until they have all been fulfilled. This prophecy has been the subject of much debate down through the years.

One of the symbols of the nation of Israel is the fig tree, Jer. 8:13, 29:17; Hos. 9:10, 16; Joel 1:7; Micah 7:1-6. Thus, some people have concluded that Jesus is comparing saying that when the fig tree, or Israel, begins to show signs of life, that generation will witness the return of the Lord. Well, Israel became a nation again after 1,878 years on May 14, 1948. The nation was destroyed in 70 AD and ceased to exist. Some people believe the final generation began them. Of course, that was 61 years ago and a generation in the Bible is about 27 years.

Others believe that Israel began to put forth her leaves in 1967 after she defeated her Arab neighbors in the Six Days War. Of course, that was nearly 42 years ago.

Another school of thought holds that the word “generation”, which can refer to “a wicked race”, refers to the spiritual condition of Israel. In other words, Jesus could be saying, “The Jews will continue in their unbelief until I come.” This interpretation certainly fits with the facts. Israel is back in their land, and they have all the signs of life. Like a fig tree in the late spring, they are in full leaf. Still, they have no fruit. They have yet to bow to their Messiah.

Brethren, In my opinion, all that Jesus is saying in verse 30 is the appearance of the signs he has mentioned will be a signal that the end is very near. As I said a few minutes ago, all the pieces are in place. Everything is lining up like Jesus said they would. He is coming! Are you ready?

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, SAVE MY SOUL FROM THE DECEPTION OF THE END TIME AND GET ME READY TO MEET YOU.

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THE SIGNS OF HIS COMING

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TOPIC: THE SIGNS OF HIS COMING

Text: Mark 13:28-31

A. v. 28-29 They Are Clear Signs – It was spring time when Jesus uttered these words. He and His men were sitting on the side of the Mount of Olives, v. 3. All around them were the signs of life that document the transitions of the seasons. Jesus uses a fig tree to illustrate the truth He wants His men to understand.

Jesus uses the fig tree to teach a spiritual truth. When a fig tree puts forth its leaves, it is a clear sign that summer is on the way. It is a clear sign and nothing can be done to change it. Summer is coming, thus men need to prepare for summer weather. So, Jesus says, when people see the signs He has mentioned in these verses, they will know the end is near.

What signs has He mentioned in these verses? He has mentioned many things, most of which will be fulfilled during the days of the Tribulation. Let me give you a brief overview of the events Jesus said would come to pass in the last days.

1. There will be many false Messiahs – v. 6, 21-22.
2 There will be wars and rumors of wars – v. 7.
3. There will be turmoil among the nations of the earth – v. 8.
4. There will be persecution of the people of God – v. 9-13.
5. The Antichrist will come to power on the earth and will declare himself to be God, and he will demand to be worshiped – v. 14.
6. The earth will pass through a time of divine judgment called the Tribulation Period – v. 14-20.
7. The heavenly bodies will fall from their places, the sun and the moon will not give their light, and the universe will be plunged into darkness – v. 24-25.

Clearly, Jesus is describing the terrible days of the Tribulation Period, a time yet to come to this world. Even though this time is still future, we can already see all the pieces falling into place. This world is preparing itself for the fulfillment of God’s prophecies. The signs are everywhere! Only the spiritually blind refuse to see what is as plain as day and now that you know all you need is to be born again. Accept Jesus Christ as lord and saviour delay can be dangerous. Jesus love you.

LET US PRAY
FATHER HELP ME TO REIGN WITH YOU WHENEVER YOU CALL ME HOME

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How to be a Good Wife to your Husband – 12 Qualities a Man looks for in his Woman

Every married man wishes to have a good wife. Many people advise the new bride to be a good wife to her husband. But what are the makings of a good or perfect wife? Many of women do not know about it. Most of these qualities of a good wife are already inbuilt in a woman and the rest can be developed.

How to be a Good Wife? Keeping the Man Happy

I am a film believer of ‘what you give is what you get in return’ as far as human behavior is concerned. If you are a good wife to your Husband and treat him right, he would cherish you, love you and nurture you in return.

Want to know how to keep your Husband happy? Here are some of the Qualities a man looks in his wife.

1) Be pleasant: It is said that ‘we need to treat others the way we want ourselves to be treated’. Never be rude to our husband, family and friends. Be warm, kind, positive, understanding and friendly. Work to be pleasant toward your husband. Don’t be one of those people who make everyone around feel bad just because they have had a hard day. Welcome your husband with a smile when he comes home instead of a sour face. A good wife honors her hubby by keeping a pleasant tone in her voice, a happy smile on her face and a neat and clean appearance. Listen to him talk about his day especially if it was a difficult one. If you don’t like how you partner treats you, take a minute to notice how you treat your partner and correct your behavior.

2) Treat your Husband with Respect: If you expect respect from others we need to treat others with respect too. Haven’t we all heard ‘Give respect and take respect’? Respect can be reflected in the way one talks and behaves. Always speak in a loving way and refrain from speaking in a harsh manner. A good wife respects her hubby and she never chooses to belittle strike, humiliate or otherwise harm him in private nor in public. It is better to watch what you say and think before speaking as it is not possible to take back the words once they are said. A good wife will treat her man with respect in front of others and at home.

3) Communicate: Communication is the key to a good and solid marriage. Do not hide things from your husband or keep secrets after marriage. Be honest to him. Find time to sit and talk with your husband on a daily basis even if it is for only half an hour. If you let things bottle up and feel that you cannot share with your husband anything then your marriage is in trouble. Be a good listener when your husband is talking. You may have a dozen important things to tell him but allow him to talk first. Don’t greet him with complaints and problems the moment he comes back from work. Good Communication also helps to build trust and strengthen your relationship. After marriage the wife and husband are a team or partners. Do not take any major decisions about the family without consulting with husband. Fights or problems may happen in between the two but do not let the world know about it rather solve it between yourselves. The fight you had last week over shopping or whatever is over and done with. So move on with it and stop rehashing old stuff and reminding him of his faults. Do not resort to name calling, hitting, spitting, breaking dishes or anything else when you lose your temper. If you do he may actually start to fall out of love with you and you could lose him all together.

4) Be Supportive: A husband expects wife’s support and understanding especially in times of troubles. A good wife loves her hubby through his successes and failures and provides reassurance when he’s feeling down. She is a nurturer and an equal partner in the marriage. Support your husband in all stages of his career and life. Do not belittle your man or hurt his ego. It is often heard saying that ‘a wife can make a man or break a man’. There’s no quicker way to build resentment in your man than to criticize him or belittle him especially in front of others. Be proud of him on his accomplishments and genuinely complement him. If you do this
6) Give him his space: As a wife you need to understand that your husband has a life other than you also. He has his family, friends and colleagues who too are part of his life. He also may have some hobbies or passions he is involved in. Don’t expect his undivided attention. Don’t stop him if he wants to go out and hang out with his friends sometimes or engage in a hobby or sport that he likes. An interfering wife can sometimes be too irritating.

7) Keep him happy in Bed: Sexual intimacy is one of the most essential things in any marriage. When you please your man, he would be obliged to please you too. Please your man in bed. If you cannot keep your man happy in Bed he may go where he can get it. After all, a Man is a man! According to research, the major reason why men cheat is mostly physical whereas for a woman it is emotional.

8) Plan Surprises: Men like surprises too. It can be anything like organizing his birthday party without him knowing about it or planning a special night of passion by playing a seductress. Your surprises do not have to be elaborate and can be as simple as making him his favorite snack or any of his favorite dishes once in a while even if you would rather eat something else.

9) Express your love and appreciation often: Men likes praises and appreciation. Make the best of your time together. Men like to hear the words ‘I love you’ too. Also join him in activities that he’s interested in even though you would have preferred to do something else. Give him a thoughtful gift once in a while. Make it a point never to forget the special days in his life. Pamper him very often, especially when he is at home. You can even cook for him or give him a good massage. Making him dependent on you by doing his chores when he is at home is not a bad idea. Let him miss you and think about you when you are not around. These gestures won’t go unnoticed and it may even inspire him to do something nice for you. Don’t withhold affection.

10) Honesty, Loyalty and Dedication: A good wife would be honest, loyal and dedicated to her husband. Marriage is a lifelong commitment and the vows you have taken at the time of marriage should be kept in all conditions.

11) Prepare yourself: A good wife honors her hubby by keeping a pleasant tone in her voice, a happy smile on her face and a neat and clean appearance. Take special care about your appearance and every day. Include exercises or yoga in your daily routine. Be hygienic. Some woman feel that once they are married why they should dress up or take care of their appearance. A man likes his wife to smell good. If you are unhealthy or not presentable your man may cheat you behind your back.

12) Prepare the House: Maintain a clean house all the time. Clear away the clutter and spend time decorating the house. Apart from this be wise with money and take all the responsibilities of a wife seriously without complaining.

Do you want a Good Husband who would love you and cherish you? Then treat him exactly the way you want him to treat you. If you want your Husband to treat you like a Queen, you should treat him like a King. In this modern world where most Wives also work the above advice may not be fully practical. But at least some efforts can be put to put these tips into practice. If you are working, you may keep a maid for doing the household chores of cooking, cleaning etc.

I am sure any man would be happy to get a good wife with all the above said qualities. Anyways, I have some advice for Men who were overjoyed seeing this Hub. Marriage is a two sided relationship and you have to play your role too in a perfect manner if you expect your wife to be an ideal one.

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Source: Anamikas