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Just checking into His Presence...

Thursday, 7 January 2021

8th January 2021

Checking into God's Presence...  "Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken. But there the glorious Lord will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby. For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us. Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey. And the inhabitant shall not say I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity". Ezekiel 33:20-24 What is your story? Please learn from the above and seek the Lord despite those painful circumstances. Hannah did; she had a turnaround. Joseph also had his share of this world's tribulations whilst in Egypt; and his testimonies confused his brethren, who sold him into slavery. When he introduced himself; they were astonished in Genesis 45:3-4 which states- "Then Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph; does my father still live?" But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence. And Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come near to me." So they came near. Then he said: "I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into Egypt." What about you? Are you renouncing God because of some teething problems? Remember, it is not over until it is finally over. In this new year, l enjoy you to choose God and make Him your friend. He is more faithful than the physical friends of this world. Look upon our souls today, oh Lord and let Your eyes have compassion on us. We beseech You to redeem us from any distress capable of disturbing the faith we have in Your Holy name. Magnify our thoughts with your Holy Spirit and design our steps to seek after the righteousness in Your name. Let those who are called by Your Name declare: I am not sick and the people that seek after You says they have received forgiveness from their iniquities in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

Wednesday, 6 January 2021

7th January 2021

Checking into God's Presence... "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. Use hospitality one to another without grudging.  As every man hath received the gift, even so, minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." 1 Peter 4:8-10 God is the Lord of the universe; in His majesty, He allows the rain to fall and the sun to shine upon every individual indiscriminately and irrespective of their conduct before men and God. Let me, therefore, ask this question; do you only see yourself in everything you do? In 1st Corinthians 12:17-20, Apostle Paul declares: "If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact, God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. In like manner, 1 Peter 4: verses 8-10 focuses on Christians' need to use their talents to serve one another. Skills and or talents must fill the gaps needed by the organization to grow and continue to fulfil their potentials. As a result, all Christian must be prepared to forgive without reservations. They must be willing to show kindness, trust and be obedient in carrying out the dictates of God. All Christians should serve the Lord gladly in any department they find themselves within the prescribed organization. Duties are to be carried out without grumbling, complaint and disobedience of any kind, and no one should consider him/herself as necessary. Instead, each and everyone must practice what Paul echoed in Colossians 3:23 which states: "whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters," In this new year, I pray, therefore that above all things our charity shall cover the multitude of sins and our gates shall open continually for God's blessings. “They shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought. For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.  The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious. The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee; The city of the Lord, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.  Whereas thou has been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations. Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of kings: and thou shalt know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.  For brass, I will bring gold, and for iron, I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace and thine exactors righteousness. Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise." (Isaiah 60:11-18) Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

Tuesday, 5 January 2021

6th January 2021

Checking into God's Presence... "Call unto me and l will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knoweth not." Jeremiah 33:3 What is the affliction the enemy is trying to bring into your life? What task at hand seems to overwhelm you? Today, I want to challenge you that you do not need to worry or fret if you regularly pray sincerely and fervently. But first, if there is any sin in your life, you must repent genuinely, worship God and ask the LORD to cleanse and create in you a clean heart. It is then that God can deliver and allow His glory to shine through you. You must always remember that Godly living includes living in peace and by worshipping God. Fearing God's name, upholding honesty and forgiveness are, among other things that one needs. Whoever cannot forgive lives in absolute darkness, Therefore, Christians must separate themselves from darkness due to lack of forgiveness. Prophet Isaiah admonishes that:-But there the glorious Lord will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby. For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us. Thy tackling are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey. And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity". Isaiah 33:21-24 According to God's pattern, we have a simple work if we can follow His blueprint; but why is it common to write everyone off, save for ourselves? We now have entirely only a case of man inhumanity to man, where dog eats dog and man eat man because of our inability to forgive. So sad that the much-acclaimed simple subject of eternity is lost into the abyss forever. Whereas Job 1: 20-22 sounded the warnings:" Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." Job 1:20. Listen to these; "You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked." (Revelation 3:17) This New Year, the Lord says:-"I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased, and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare". Ezekiel 16:7 Therefore, l say peace be unto you as we wake up to life to a brand new day in the Year 2021. May the blessing of God come upon us today and every day of our lives, as the Lord guides us through the journey of life. May the source of our blessings, joy and favour remain a mystery to our enemies, and every weapon fashioned against us shall not prosper. I also pray that the Almighty God will make us prosper in all endeavours, and we shall no longer be stranded in life, for it is well with us in the Mighty Name of Jesus. And for this New Year, may we become enriched by the grace of God as we claim and enjoy the above declarations in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

Monday, 4 January 2021

5th January 2021

Checking into God's Presence... In this New year, are you still living in pains as a result of your past experiences? Are you continuously blinded by the thoughts of what the future holds? Are you drawn into the contemplation of what God can do, cannot do and or will not do? Today I challenge every individual not to align their thoughts upon the above assertions. Instead, follow Prophet Isaiah's instructions in Isaiah 55:3-5 which state: "Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you— The sure mercies of David. Indeed I have given him as a witness to the people, A leader and commander for the people. Surely you shall call a nation you do not know, And nations who do not know you shall run to you, Because of the Lord your God, And the Holy One of Israel; For He has glorified you." Therefore, trust God and His report. God is real, and He is beyond any scientific theories, people and or positions in life.  We must not forget that what takes Christianity away from our supposedly religious practices is the inability to be truthful in all we do. How can we right the wrongs if the gap widens daily? We must know that our lacklustre attitudes are not from God. In that "God has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 As a result, and so that we do not wither away, we must always remember the divine exchange that took place on the cross; Christ needed to die so that those who believe and trust in Him can live and have a place in His eternal Kingdom. And so, and according to Apostle Paul" He must increase, but I must decrease. He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand". John 3:30-35 The word of the Lord is life to every human in Christ name; any other explanation would be a travesty. I, therefore, decree we shall never know shame, and doors of goodness and favour shall not shut against us. By the Grace of God, our miracles will break protocols, and God will make us the head and not the tail. This new year, and by God’s power, we shall grow from shame to fame in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen  Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

Sunday, 3 January 2021

4th January 2021

Checking into God's Presence... Anger is a form of the disease, and it is resident in every individual. Dealing with anger comes from how close you are to the instructions of God. Ephesians 4: 26-27 gave a clear indication of the mind of God concerning offence. "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Proverbs 29:11, too has something to say: "Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end." This year, what do you need to know so you can deal with anger, and without venturing into unnecessary retaliation? Christ espoused an intrinsic beauty bearing the hallmark of divine revelation on this subject in Matthew's book, chapter 18: verses 21-22. It states- "then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, until seventy times seven. What then are you known for when it comes to anger? Do you know you are in some forms of darkness if you delve in and out of anger and cannot forgive your neighbour? And what has offence taken away from you, and what value can you now place on forgiveness? Matthew 7: 20 states "by their fruits we shall know them". Therefore, we must separate ourselves from the darkness instituted due to anger and lack of forgiveness and allow ourselves to come into the light the light of God. In this new year, l therefore, prays that heaven shall take away anger and its tendencies from our vicinity through the grace of our Lord. And instead, God will grant us the ability to forgive our neighbours as and whenever we feel wronged. May the presence of God go with us this year, and allow His hand of love to comfort us with joy, peace, victory, riches, healing and long life so that God’s glory can shine supreme in our lives in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

Saturday, 2 January 2021

3rd January 2021

Checking into God's Presence...  The Bible declares in Proverbs 19:21 that "many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails". Christians must therefore bear in mind that all things can be lawful for them, but not all things are helpful. All things may be lawful; as well we must not allow ourselves to be enslaved by anything." In 1 Corinthians 6:13, Apostle Paul draws a remarkable distinction. - “You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. Hence, there are clear differences between thinking, dreaming and the actual living. Although the rationale behind the three are closely connected, but in the operational terms, the end results with regards to the three of them differs to a very large extent. This is so because when we consider them in relation to how men lead their lives and what the Bible says in accordance to the true intention of our Lord. Dreams will always elevate thoughts and vision; if pursued rightly they can bring remarkable turnaround in one’s life. Dreams and thoughts create intentions and Christians must know that what goes with them can offer direct consequences on the type of choice they make in their lives. As a result, and on the third day of January Year 2021, significant efforts must be used in the pursuit of our dreams and visions. These must be done with care, and by following on all biblical principles. Father, You gave us the power to choose: as a result, all things become lawful for us through dreams, thoughts and visions. We therefore pray that You will not allow us to be enslaved by any of the choices we are likely to make this New Year in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen  Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

Friday, 1 January 2021

2nd January 2021

Checking into God's Presence... "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him". 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Beloved in Christ: know that "old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ". Therefore and through the same Jesus Christ, I pray that the LORD will protect us around like a wall of fire this New Year. He will grant us victory; glory in all battles and challenges that may come our way as we pass along this beautiful year. In this New Year, God will allow the established beauty of the heavens and His creation to set upon us, and turn our hopes into realities. He will clothe our days with favour, mercy, joy, peace, victories, divine upliftment, and shine His radiant light upon us, all the days of our lives. His covenant will grant us long life, renew our strength, health and also empower us with virtues needed to face the challenges of our daily life. May He shield our family and us from every evil; and ensure we go out in peace, return home with sweet testimonies, and finish the year well and strong in all our endeavours in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...