05 April 2019

Checking into God’s Presence... Who are you worshipping? Who is deceiving who? Let us face some facts; we can see ourselves as a Child of God without actually receiving the true conversion meant for those who are of Christ. You can also choose to become a Muslim without the true spirit of Islam. A true convert of God therefore must be ready to worship, serve, learn and be taught about who he or she worships continuously. Today, I want to talk about the church I knew for over 45years. At the beginning, there were great opportunities to serve God through incessant worship, Bible Classes and Choir Practices. These were kept and frequently attended by members whose hearts thirst to know more about God daily. Incessant vigils and fasting as demanded by today’s worship were not that common. Except on the instructions of the Holy Spirit, the Passion Week represented the fasting period and the most popular vigil then was the New Moon Service. Again, this service had been abandoned by many members. The service itself has been replaced with a more popular and very vibrant Revival Programs. While self-made God people are now much more interested in seeking miracles through these programs; than to serve God with all their hearts. They would rather enlist the help of other men and women of God to pray and fast on their behalf. Looking back, I realised there were revival programs then, but they were geared towards those who were yet to become members of God’s family. The Revival sessions were never meant for those who have already accepted Christ as their Lord and Saviour; and prayers were being answered. Tell me, what prophecy can come from a Prophets or Prophetess who do not attend their prayer meetings? How do you expect members who do not attend any church service/bible studies to behave? They are those that many Shepherds try to retain eagerly, with “voluptuous garments” coupled with plum and robust positions in the church. Sadly, they will work to destroy the good foundational system of the church, albeit with vein and vague philosophies. It goes without saying; no one can worship who they do not know. What does the Bible say in Matthew 15: 8-9: “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” No wonder the church is what it is today. We have more churches today than the true worshippers; quite significantly too no one wants to be led. Every church nowadays can boast of more miracle seekers than actual worshippers. So, how true is your worship? Remember what Jesus said in John 4:21-24: “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews” “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Today l pray to God to give us the Spirit of repentance and our hearts His place of abode. May His righteousness “Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord [a]lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” Amen (Numbers 6:24:26) Just Checking into His Presence...