Our Expectation

Our Expectation

For the needy shall not always be forgotten; The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever. (Psalm 9:18 NKJV)

May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Our expectation is our hope. This Scripture clearly promises that our expectation will not perish so we must hang in there without wavering or shaking. Hope is so precious that when it is deferred it makes the heart sick (Proverbs 13:12).

We must put on expectation as we go into prayer to ask God for grace and blessings. Abraham had expectation because he kept believing that the promise of God for Him would come to pass.

Perished expectation means that we do not trust God or have faith in Him. It signifies defeat and discouragement. However, our expectations will not perish – we will receive them in Jesus Name.

However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20

It is only the Holy Spirit that gives hope and increases the hope in us. May we be filled with hope and never give in to despair or hopelessness. May we cling to the hope that we have for what we are expecting God to do for us. Most especially, may we always put on the hope of salvation and rejoice because of our final home in the city of wonders – Heaven. 

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Our Own Protection

Our Own Protection

I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. (1 Corinthians 5:9 NKJV)

But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner – not even to eat with such a person. (1 Corinthians 5:11 NKJV)

But those who are outside God judges. Therefore “put away from yourselves the evil person.“ (1 Corinthians 5:13 NKJV)

Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness, believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God (2 Corinthians 6:14- 6:16 NKJV) 

A so called believer can be an idol worshipper. He or she can also be very sexually immoral. Paul warns against such believers – they are unbelieving believers. These are very serious Scriptures that are often overlooked. Some will contradict and twist the word of God by saying that we should not judge.

Paul is clearly telling us not to fellowship with the sexually immoral and idolaters. The reason is not given but if it is not dangerous to us, the Holy Spirit would not have given us these instructions through Paul. Paul also warned about fellowship with idol worshippers in general.

Some years ago, the Holy Spirit clearly spoke to me and told me not to be intimate or close to people who worship idols for instance, people who use enchanted magical objects and materials like holy water, holy or anointed oil, anointed handkerchiefs, prayer beads, etc.

We are sometimes shy when we describe things, but the Holy Spirit is never shy in description and word. He said to me. “If you keep being intimate with them, their idols will rape you over and over again and steal your glory and blessings.”

Now think of this revelation. That was when I understood that no instruction in the scripture is a joke. We might not understand it but it is always for our own good and protection. Idolaters are spiritually unclean and their uncleanness rubs off us even when we are not aware of it.

The Lord said to me, “I always wear white garment and your garment must always be clean and white. I never put on dirty garment.” He also told me never to put on black or red spiritual garment. Because I am a prophet, I can clearly see when the colour of my inner garment has changed.

If I am visiting a friend who is an idol worshipper, I can clearly see the demons change my inner garment to black. Then I fellowship hard with the Holy Spirit and He changes my garment back to white, then the demons or idols stubbornly change it back to black. and the perplexing cycle continues because I am breaking a serious spiritual principle, key or law. The environment becomes a hostile environment, not favourable to a true believer.

The only option I have is to leave that polluted environment. In such a conflicting environment, the harder I pray, the more the demons fight back. The Holy Spirit actually opens my eyes to show me exactly how ugly their savior demon idols are. If idol worshippers can have even very little idea of how ugly and disgusting their demon idols are, they will flee idolatry. No joke.

The home, the outer temple is very important in sustaining the presence of Christ in the inner temple, our hearts. Our environments need to be spiritually clean. The only way that that house can be filled with the glory of God is for the owner of the house to renounce and give up the idols. The persons will must yield and accept the gospel and the Holy Spirit. Without that, the house becomes a battle ground where two different worshippers clash and meet.

If we fellowship and are intimate with people who worship idols, they have demons attached to their aura – this makes them unclean. Because they are temples of idols or demons, when we fellowship with them, their uncleanness will rub off on us and we will get stained by their demons or idols. The demons can replicate themselves and attach themselves to our aura. They leave their imprint, footstep, stain, poo or urine on our aura. Their poo or urine is their dirty aura.

They can be acquaintances but not intimate friends. Intimacy is reserved for very loyal, loving friends who do not worship thieves and killers. Idols are spiritual thieves, killers and blood and glory suckers. The only bad intimate friend that Jesus had, betrayed Him by selling Him to the people that killed Him. 

Fellowship with idolaters opens  the door to afflictions. Jesus carefully selected His apostles then selected His inner circle – Peter, James and John – The ones that loved Him like crazy. Love is very important in life because it nourishes and protects the spirit of the beloved. We must not be careless or foolish.

The Lord Himself thought me these principles of fellowship and love. Surround yourself with people who really love you and care for you. Do not allow people who hate you or who are disloyal or indifferent into your inner circle. Do not allow idol worshippers or the sexually immoral who have defiled their temples into your inner circle.

The above Scriptures are very important to God, not because they will help God but because they will help us. We must not be unequally yoked with idol worshippers, if we want to remain clean and affliction free.

We must cherish our white garments and and avoid any thing or sin that will stain them. I am not saying that it is easy, however we must persist in remaining clean by the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. Persistence, patience and perseverance will surely lead us to the mountain top if we don’t give up.

 

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Flame Of Fire

Flame Of Fire

Who makes His angels spirits,

His ministers a flame of fire. (Psalm 104:4 NKJV)

 

Fire heals,

Fire manifests the love and mercy of God.

Fire is the only thing that scares demons and evil men,

Fire is the manifest presence of God.

 

When the ministers of God are turned into fire,

They carry fire, are crowned with fire and are surrounded

By fire. This fire, when constant makes them invincible to enemies

And they become super victorious untouchables. 

 

Jesus and Paul were super victorious untouchables.

Even when Paul was being touched, He knew why he was being touched.

However, he was not a fearful devil’s toy or play thing.

The devil could not kick him around like football.

When he had the thorn in the flesh, he knew why. 

 

It is fire that makes men effective in ministry

In line with God’s perfect will

As they become who God created them to be.

 

May God through the blood of Jesus

Turn us into flames of fire

Amen.

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Ruler Of All Things

Ruler Of All Things

 

Who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him. (1 Peter 3:22 ESV)

I am the living one! I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever. I have authority over death and the world of the dead.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself. (Philippians 3:21 NKJV)

 

If authorities and powers

Are subject to Christ,

And He has the power

To subdue all things

To Himself,

Why are we afraid of demons?

 

Jesus has power

Over death and the world of the dead.

He is supreme over

All things

And all power

In heaven and on earth

Has been given to Him.

He is Lord of the living

And the dead.

 

All we need is complete subjection

To Christ and demons

Will fear us and know us

The way they knew Jesus

And Paul.

 

If we persist in seeking His glory

Until great grace comes upon us,

We will truly realize

The power of Christ

By experience.

 

We will know the power

Of Christ and loose all

Fear of demons.

 

All power belongs to Jesus

So we must not fear

Because all power is subject to Him.

He is Lord Indeed.

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Justice

Justice

And God is angry with the wicked every day (Psalm 7:11 NKJV)

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. (Romans 13:1-6)

God is right and just to be angry at the wicked. He loves everyone and cannot be indifferent when people hurt and abuse others. He feels everybody’s pain out of love because our breaths come from him. When anybody is hurt, he is hurt. When people are hurt he is grieved out of his love for the victim. God hates evil, period.

A just God cannot be happy with the wicked because being happy with them means that he supports their evil ways. A lot of people who love to criticise God will wander why He should be angry or destroy. They ask such questions because they love to get away with every action and don’t want to be judged.

The same people who ask these questions are those who go to court here on earth to get justice and hail policemen when criminals are killed. You see how contradictory they are. They love earthly justice but hate spiritual justice.

Who is fooling who? God cannot be mocked or fooled. It is better for us to be as harmless and innocent as doves than to keep judging Christ and criticising God – it does not pay.

For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 1 Peter 3:17

Who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry. But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honour him as Lord. 1 Peter 3:13

Peter says that even those who suffer for doing good should trust God. When we don’t trust, we criticise like we know better than God yet we can’t even create a life or cure terminal illnesses. The doubters love to think they are so wise and know better than the creator – funny logic. God will be God and human criticisms won’t stop Him from loving justice. The just pray for justice while the wicked hate justice.

God is angry with the wicked everyday and is patiently waiting for them to repent, if they don’t, their destination and end is guaranteed in hell. That is the word of God.

 

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Broken Wings

Broken Wings

You were a very beautiful bird

Free to fly and constantly flying.

Beautiful and graceful,

Gentle and tender.

 

You delighted in golden mountains

And blue rivers.

You drank from silver brooks

And Heaven’s springs

One day,

While you were asleep,

A snake sneaked into your room

And mercilessly broke your wings.

 

You woke up

Unaware of your calamity,

You flapped your silver wings

To fly,

And you couldn’t.

You looked at your side

And realized that your wings were

Broken.

You were overcome with grief

And wept bitterly.

You were inconsolable in your loss.

 

After a while,

You picked up courage

And struggled to fly again

But you couldn’t.

Confused and ashamed,

You ran into a grave

And hid yourself

To mourn your loss.

The pit became your home.

 

One hut afternoon

In summer,

You came out of your grave

To try again.

 

You looked left and right

To make sure you were alone.

You stood upon the earth,

and walked to an apple tree with shaky legs.

Under the apple tree,

You struggled to fly again.

 

As I watched you struggle and try to fly,

I was overcome by

My love and compassion

And I came down from my throne.

 

I carried you on my own wings, to the top

Of your favorite mountain.

And we talked for for months.

There I fed you with love and mercy

And I taught you

Great and powerful mysteries of love.

 

Most especially, I thought you how to

cling to my good news,

rejoice in my salvation and celebrate my redemption.

And you fell deeply in love

With me – Your teacher and redeemer.

 

When I saw that your love

Was very pure and acceptable,

I came upon you

And mended your broken wings and

Fixed it to perfection.

I crowned you with extraordinary grace.

 

Then I sat on my throne

And watched you fly.

You soared and soared,

Into the heavens and above the heavens.

You sang with the saints

And mingled with angels.

The inhabitants of Heaven

rejoiced with palm leaves and danced

For joy.

You were covered with diamond and gold

You became the most beautiful bird

My Cinderella.

 

I introduced you

To the highest echelons of society.

You wined and dined with princes

And lived your life in the rainbow

Of my afterglow – sparkling and shining.

 

I showed you off to all creation,

And I boasted with you

And delighted in you.

You are blessed Indeed,

O beloved princess of heaven!

 

How wonderful you are, O Lord

You have promised great things to

Your princes and princesses.

May we constantly

Trust you to mend our broken wings.

May we remain in constant fellowship with you until

We behold and experience your great glory.

 

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A Pure Virgin

A Pure Virgin

 

I am jealous for you, just as God is; you are like a pure virgin whom I have promised in marriage to one man only, Christ himself. 3 I am afraid that your minds will be corrupted and that you will abandon your full and pure devotion to Christ—in the same way that Eve was deceived by the snake’s clever lies. 4 For you gladly tolerate anyone who comes to you and preaches a different Jesus, not the one we preached; and you accept a spirit and a gospel completely different from the Spirit and the gospel you received from us! (2 Corinthians 11:2-4)

 A different Jesus is any message, gospel and way of salvation which contradicts the goods news as preached by Jesus and the apostles.

 

Pure devotion to Christ

We notice that Paul talks about pure devotion to Christ and proceeds to lament over false doctrines and gospels. The objective of every false gospel or way of salvation is to lure us away from pure devotion to Christ. Pure devotion to Christ means pure devotion to His word.

We are promised in marriage to the word of God alone and our purity proceeds from Him alone. We are to cherish this purity and virginity so much that we desire the word of God alone in humility and love.

By the time we have spent quality time loving and practising the word of God with praise, prayer, worship and thanksgiving, the presence of the word of God with fill us up and surround us. He will beautify us and crown us with love, peace and joy.

May we always love and cherish our purity and virginity in Christ. May our devotion be to the word of God alone as we reject lies and false doctrines.

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Heartbeat

Heartbeat

You lifted me up

Like a little child

And gently pressed my ear

Against your solid chest

To hear your glorious heart beat.

 

I heard sweet tunes

And glorious melodies.

Then I heard the rumbling of a voice

Like many waters proceeding

From the gentle thud of your heartbeat,

Saying,

I love man so much

But man does not know the depth

And richness of my love.

In love I died for man

And in love I am patiently waiting

For man with my arms wide open.

 

Sons of men, come to me,

celebrate my love for you,

Because you will

Never find another love

Like me – Jesus Christ.

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House On The Rock

House On The Rock

 

“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: “and the rain descended “and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.” (Matthew 7:24- 7:27 NKJV)

 

In this Scripture, Jesus is stressing the importance of building our lives on the word of God. So it is all about hearing the word of God and doing it. It is very possible to hear the word of God everyday and refuse to do it.

It is very possible to be in Church everyday like the pews and chairs in church and refuse to change. Inanimate objects remain constant just as stone hearts remain constant. Only the power of God can break and change stone hearts – that is, if we are willing and cry out for grace.

Nobody can force anyone to practice the word of God and God does not force us. We have to decide that we love God enough to desire, treasure and practice His word.

The Bible describes us as being slaves of righteousness. This means that even though we have a free will to obey or disobey, we must obey. It is just like having a free will to eat poison, yet most rational beings will not take poison so as to preserve their lives and keep living.

Righteousness is not a choice but a mandate and a commandment – we have a choice but we really have no choice but to obey because disobedience is judgement and death.

not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Ephesians 6:6

You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18

No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24

Sin is spiritual poison – we are free to eat spiritual poison but spiritual wisdom will warn you not to try it because sin when it is full blown leads to death. It kills and is a killer.

The root cause of judgement or death is sin. God who is the author of life does not cause death and Satan does not cause death because he has to take permission from God before he can test us, tempt us or afflict us. He took permission from God to test Peter. Death comes from the sinful nature of man – period.

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat. Luke 22:31

 

If God is testing us it means that there is an unfinished work in us. The purpose of testing is to purify our faith so if we determine to be purified and not give up on our journey to spiritual maturity, we will get to a state that is acceptable to God. We will never be perfect like God is but if we are mature and acceptable in our ways before God, God will regard us as perfect.

Remember God called Job blameless – it means that Job was acceptable to God in his ways. God boasted with Job and the Bible also boasted about Elijah being a man with passions like ours yet he stopped rain for three and half years. These men were exceptional.

When we disregard the word of God, a fall or many falls await us because our lives are built on chaff instead of the rock. In that state, a wind or wave can knock us down and leave us spiritually breathless. We become wells without water and trees without leaves. We become dry and empty.

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4

The word of God is bread and water to our soul. May God give us the wisdom to desire and practice the word of God so that our souls will grow and be saved. May the word of God dwell richly in us.

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Into Your Radiance

Into Your Radiance

Jesus,

Into your radiance I will run into,

Finally becoming

Who you created me to be.

 

 

The shadows bow to you

Lord of life and glory

They tremble and fumble

They quake and quiver

They stumble and mumble

Echoes of fear,

Fleeing your light,

And disappearing into the night.

 

The shadows are so afraid

That they hide in the thick bush

Remaining there day and night

Afraid to face the daylight

And your radiance

In the lives of men

Knowing that the Lord of glory

Is about to torture them

And silence them.

 

Into your radiance

I draw near

Hungry and thirsty

Hopeful and expectant.

 

I run to you

The source of salvation

For the fresh living water

That will quench my thirst

And merge with with your radiance.

 

Into your fullness I will drown

Drunk with your presence and new wine

Swimming in wonder

Enraptured and overpowered

Drenched with your glory

Delighting in love and mercy

Rejoicing in your salvation.

 

Into your radiance I will rest,

Ceaselessly expressing my love for you

In triumphant adoration.

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