BE A FOLLOWER OF JESUS

In the days of Paul the apostle, some of the believers in Corinth were calling themselves followers of different pastors. Some said 'I am of Paul', others said we are of Appollos and Cephas, and then a group that follows Christ. Paul wrote to them saying: 'Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul?' In the same vain, let me ask you a similar question. Are you a follower of Christ or your Pastor?

A follower of Christ will do and be known for the following:

1. Love Jesus and His or her neighbor.

2. Obey Jesus Command.

3. Will not steal nor lie.

4. Will help the needy.

5. Will house a stranger.

6. Will feed the hungry.

7. Will cloth the nicked.

8. Will win souls for the Kingdom.

9. Will live a righteous and holy live.

10. Will seek justice for the poor and widows.

A follower of a pastor will do or be known for the following:

1. Will rather attend a function called by the pastor rather than respond to an emergency call from a brother

2. Seek wealth and affluence. 

3. Will be greedy.

3. His or her pastors knows best.

4. Always willing to defend the pastor.

5. Upholds pastor's views even when it contradicts the Bible.

6. Loves pastor more than God.

7. Works for popularity of the Church rather than work for the Kingdom.

8. Are self righteous.

9. Are of the world and showoff what they gain from it. 

10. Would rather offend God than offend the pastor

If you falls in the second category, its time to move to the first. Follow God not pastor or reverend.

IS THERE ANOTHER NAME FOR A SIN?

In the name of political correctness and freedom, governments and some individuals now say we are intolerant of people that don't share our believes. We cannot openly tell ourselves the truth any more for fear of some one dragging us before a court. The bible tells us that God's Words cannot be broken. It therefore follows that what the bible say is sin must be called a sin no matter who is involved. We must therefore openly admonish those involved the following practices with love:

1. Homosexuality.

2. Lesbianism.

3. Abortion.

4. Sex with Animals other than Human.

5.  Divorce when immorality is not involved.

We must stop testing God's patients for us. Apostle Paul ask a very vital question when he asked whether we should continue in sin that grace abounds? He says God forbid. For those that continue to live in sin in the hope that God understands and will forgive them, must repent of their sin and ask God's forgiveness today.

A GIFT OR A BONDAGE

Are Kingdom Citizens suppose to be trapped by the gifts of their fellow citizens? The gift of God is suppose to bring about peace and blessing for His children but some pastors have turned the gift of God into a bondage for the citizens, making them live in fear of demonic powers, witchcraft powers and the likes. The bible says the wages of sin is death, therefore, the only thing that can bring enemy attack on your live is sin, which ultimately will result in the person's eternity in hell.

I therefore want to let you know today that, when you enter the Kingdom, the devil and her demons don’t have any power over you. Infact, the bible tells us in book of  Isaiah, that surely the enemies will gather but that their gathering will amount to nothing. Also, you have been given dominion over these principalities and powers, and therefore need not worried nor be afraid of them.

The most worrisome aspect of this is that most Christian’s time is now devoted to witchcraft and demonic powers when they are not praying for wealth, relegating the Kingdom Message. Try these for a change; worship God in Spirit and in Truth, pray for your enemies as commanded by Jesus, help the poor and the needy (please, not by stealing from them and then asking them to line up in the morning in your house for handouts), love your neighbor as yourself, visit the sick in the hospital; pray for them and help pay their bills if you can.

In Joshua, The bible commands us to study the words and meditate in it day and night. Also, in Proverbs, the bibles says wisdom is the principal thing. I therefore urge you to study His Words and live by it all the days of your live.

KING OF PEACE

'Unto us a Child is born, Unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulder'

Jesus was born for us, He lived that we may experience peace in His Kingdom and died that we may be redeemed to God the father. The bibles tells in Isaiah that 'of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end'. As we continue to carryout the distinct responsibilities that he has assigned each of us, you should always bear in mind that He has promised peace without end for those in the Kingdom.

For you that is already in the Kingdom, what are you doing today to ensure peace for your neighbor? The bible tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Are you been selfish with the knowledge and information that you have about the Kingdom? You should decide to share the peace of God with all men in this season. God so love the world...He loves us all and He is not willing that any should perish. It therefore behooves us to ensure that our brethren who at the moment not in the Kingdom are aware of what they have missed up-to this day.

As you think about sharing the knowledge of the Kingdom with a neighbor today, I leave you with the Words of Jesus...'Peace I leave with you, my peace I gave you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.' John 14:27.

A CALL TO DUTY

'...we are all parts of His one body, and each of us have different work to do. And since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others'

From the above passage, it is obvious that we are sent to planet earth, for a purpose and this purpose is the Kingdom. What is more glaring is the fact that this assignment differs for every person sent. So, Gifts are provided in order for you to succeed. That is to say what you need to succeed in the Kingdom assignment is a gift given you freely by Christ Jesus...the 'Holy Spirit'.

Once sent, you are granted the gifts you need to succeed on your assignment. In Romans 1:4-8 the bible tells us that we have now every spiritual gifts that we need. As the Kingdom citizens of Corinth had every gift that they needed, so also, God has granted us every gifts including spiritual. 

These gifts, instead of working for the Kingdom, have been misused so much that the Kingdom citizens that are supposed to be beneficiaries, are now left confused and are therefore backsliding; doubting their beliefs. What they see their pastors' do contradicts what they read in the Bible. But they are reminded by the 'misusers of the gift', that the bibles also says they should not judge nor touch the anointed of God.

You must determine to use your gift for the Kingdom purpose today. Be 'Christ like', be the salt of the earth that should never lose its taste. Let others see your work and glorify your Father in Heaven. Your gift should not be a stumbling block for other Christians and non Christians alike, rather you should glorify God through that which you are gifted.

Use your talent to propagate the Kingdom message. In the end, what matters is your soul. When you fail to use your gift for the Kingdom purpose, God will required the lives of those that should have been saved through your gift. Talk to some one about God today.

KINGDOM CITIZENS JOURNEY-THE PLACE OF BITTERNESS

“And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter…-Exodus 15:23”

In your Kingdom journey, you will come to place of Marah; a placement of bitterness and anguish, a place that you feel dejected and would rather not go on. Sometimes, this has to do with disappointments over unforeseen circumstances, other times, it could be simply that you did not listen to God's instruction concerning a particular path. The result, is what the bible refers to as 'Marah'. Are you at that point when you feel the church holds no answer to your troubles and doubt if God actually exist and able to solve your problems? Let me tell you now that alot of other people had experience the same thing before you. You need not give up. If you would simply read further the above Bible passage, you will realise that Marah is not the promised Land for you. and since it is not the promised land, God will provide a way through that place of bitterness. 

God knows that for you to get to your destination, you need to drink water without which you will be dehydrated and may not be able to face the goliath that you must face, overcome and enter the promise land. The story continues in Exodus “And he cried unto the Lord; and the Lord shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet…”-Exodus15:25. Right beside that challenge confronting you, there is a solution right there beside it that God has provided to solve that challenge in your favour. Cry to him in prayers and He shall surely show you that solution. 

From today, please stop dreaming about God magically fixing your problems without you first taking the steps to fulfilling your purpose on earth. Decide today to be in the Kingdom by asking for Jesus forgiveness for your sins and accept Him as your personal Lord and Saviour, and He will surely make that tree visible that will make your bitter water sweet like honey. 

KINGDOM CITIZEN'S JOURNEY-THE NATION OF ISRAEL EXAMPLE

In the book of Exodus, the children of Israelite took off in the full glare of the Enemy that had swore to keep them in slavery. Even though the Egyptians don’t like it, they just had to ask them to go. Not only that they had to ask them to leave, they gave the Israelis gifts of gold and other valuables. Now, that is hard to swallow. The Egyptians were forced to allow the Israelite leave after every of their first born child had died as a result of their refusal to let Israel leave, and yet, they shower Israel with gifts? Well, that is a Kingdom citizen’s journey for you. 

Once you take off as commanded, God will make even your enemy to provide for that journey. You need not sneak around once ordered by God to carry out an assignment. Trust Him to protect and provide for you while you go about His Kingdom business on earth.

Your Enemies Will Pursue You

The children of Israel had not gone far before the Egyptians realised what has happen. They had let go the slaves that had all the while build and tend other menial jobs. They either bring them back or do these jobs themselves. Soon enough, they pursued and caught up with them, but of course, the Lord would not allow His chosen nation on assignment be attacked by the Egyptians because they were not mentally and physically ready then to fight the Egyptians. So, God protected them with Pillar of fire and cloud.

Now, you may take off with fanfare, things may be going on smoothly. But suddenly, everything may come crashing down on you. You will begin to wonder and remember what you were probably told; “that lady is not your wife, she is sick, she comes from a wicked family, you don’t have what it takes to start and run a business, your business partner of many years may run with you money or a banker runs away with part of your business capital and then, you begin to feel that the end has come for you. No, that is very far from the end, the end is the Promised Land; the fulfillment of your destiny

Remember the prophecy concerning Paul’s journey to Israel and Rome? He was certain at some point that he was going to be killed, but God delivered him. Also, the children of Israel came to the red sea on their way to the Promised Land, when they saw the Egyptians chasing after them, they thought that that was the end of their journey. They began to complain against Moses, God heard their complaints, came down and make a way where there seem to be no way; and they worked through the red sea on a dry ground.

What you need is to stay right on cause, because God will provide a way right through that problem. If you run away from it, you could be running away from your destiny. God will surely protect you as you takeoff for his assignment and the fulfillment of your destiny in Jesus name.