Testimony Time

Testimony Time
Just checking into His Presence...

Friday, 25 September 2015

'New' as a concept

Testimony Time:-Good morning friends and welcome to a new day that signifies a new beginning. We must understand that God have settled everything that happens to humanity through Biblical verses. An example of such verses can be found in Psalm 19 where the Lord attests to the power of creation through the works of His Hand. If the Lord declares everything new everyday (Lamentation 3: 23), what is the concept of "new" in your heart apart from that given by the Concise English Dictionary and or the Google Search Engine Machine? You may have renewed your shoes and your dress today, setting it apart from the impression you had yesterday. But what state was your mind last night? Did you sleep with the service of God uppermost in your hearts which were also infectious to men? Have you woken up feeling the need to change from your deceit, guilt, lies, backbiting, cheating and then begin to be assiduous in your worship, kindness and trustworthiness, all in the Service of God? If God had set everything anew through His Love, love among us as Children of God must be seen as a seed planted, albeit very carelessly but must grow and germinate no matter how, and that is if carefully nurtured with truth. What many don't realize therefore is that love as a seed planted is very dependable upon peace for it's growth to really have any meaningful meaning. The day has been renewed by God as always, and that allows us to start everything anew. It gives us the pleasure to repair, amend, review, revive, reform and appraise our stand in His Presence today whilst taking yesterday into consideration. Therefore what is it that you have to renew, refresh and amend? Please don't be as cunning as Satan the "father of all lies" and a murderer. Genesis 3:1 & John 8:44 describes Satan as the god of the present world. 2 Corinthians 4:4 also puts him in conflict to Gods plan as he purposely journeys to destroy God's true Church and the entire human race. Christians therefore should not allow themselves to be used as mules by Satan in destroying the Church of God through the residue of what is left in their hearts having confessed their sins and have taken up CHRIST as the mantle of their faith. May the Blood of Christ redeem us. May the Special Grace of His death on the Cross break all satanic tendencies upon in Jesus name. Amen Just checking in into His Presence...

Truly in His Presence or the eye service of man?

Testimony Time:-Good evening friends and welcome to another testimony in the presence of the Lord. Can I then ask if you are in the presence of the "eye service of man" or within the fullness of His Presence? There are two ways by which men can worship God, openly using their appearance to deceive and inwardly with their hearts. It means it is possible to deceive the world about your connection with Christ in terms of your title, your uniform/robe and by the virtue of your calling. This may also include the gift of prophecy, but does all these virtue resonates who you are exactly in the Presence of the Lord? Please note, it does not matter how many of these virtues you pretend to have, what really matters is what you are in your innermost heart in your service to man and God. Without any doubt, the Lord has the power to determine the state of every hearts in relation to righteousness. And so tonight, who are you apart from your robe, titles and your gift of prophecy? Does God reign in your heart, no matter what? What is behind your calling that cannot be made known? Has there been any potent poison behind every smile of yours? Useful time may not be on your side much longer, therefore begin by surrendering your heart to the wills of God today, and it shall be well for you. If that is the case, you can be of good cheer because you have conquered the world. And so shall it be in Jesus name. Amen Just checking in into His Presence...

And also from (Billy Edwards 9:45 PM, May 18, 2012) perspective.

Testimony Time:-A very good day to you all and welcome to another step of faith in the presence of the Lord. Are you in the line of the truth walking towards heaven? Are you confused, thinking God has completely forsaken you? This article is for you if only you can read to the end. The good thing is, I heard the same message yesterday at a Symposium almost word for word. And today, I stumbled into this article because God wants to prove Himself further. God will always be there for us, even during most challenging times Billy Edwards 9:45 PM, May 18, 2012 We all go through tough times. We go through hardships of every kind. There are times when we feel like giving up. We may become discouraged and don't feel like continuing to fight the battles of life. We may feel like we are on a treadmill running with everything we have and getting nowhere. Life can become stale and boring. Sometimes we may feel as if we can't muster enough energy to continue life's journey. All of us feel this way at times. No one is exempt from trouble and trials. It happens to the best of people. But we have to keep going even though it may seem as if the challenges and demands of life are going to get the best of us. It is like there is no place to hide when hardships come knocking at our door. No matter how hard we try to keep it out of our life, somehow it always manages to find its way in. Just because we have faith and serve the Lord doesn't mean we are free from worry and care. No one knew despondency and discouragement any better than the Prophet Elijah. You would think that as many things as he did for the Lord, he would be spared the sorrows that come with life, but this was not the case. He had to endure the battles of life just like we do. With an awesome demonstration of God's wonder and power, He proved to the worshippers of the false god of Baal that Jehovah was the one true God. During this time it had not rained in Israel for a period of three years and the country was experiencing a drought like it had never seen before. After proving that God was the Lord of all, Elijah told the wicked and unbelieving King Ahab, "Go eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain" (I Kings 18:41). Believing that Elijah was just blowing off smoke, Ahab didn't think much about it. After all, how can you hear rain approaching? While Ahab was feasting, Elijah went up on Mount Carmel to pray and seek the Lord. He said to the servant who was with him, "Go up now and look toward the sea." And he went up, and looked and said, "There is nothing." Then Elijah said, "Go again seven times." On his seventh trip, he could see a cloud approaching which he described as "a man's hand." Elijah then instructed his servant to go tell Ahab to waste no time. The rain is on its way. Prepare for a downpour. The last verse of Chapter 18 says that the hand of the Lord was upon Elijah and He blessed Him. The same goes for us, too. When we stand for what is right and do the things He wants us to do, He will do the same for us as well. It may not be the popular thing to do, but it is always the right thing to do, and we will be blessed. Ahab rushed back to the palace and he excitedly told Queen Jezebel about Elijah and how when he prayed, God sent fire down from heaven and consumed the offering that he had laid on the altar. She was not exactly thrilled to hear about it. In fact, she was furious about him killing all those prophets of Baal. Baal worship was so prominent during that day and age in Israel that one might say that it was the national religion. Jezebel was so disturbed by what Elijah had done to the prophets of Baal that she was determined to kill him. She sent a message to him saying, "So may the gods do unto me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow" (I Kings 19:2). Elijah realized that this was not just an idle threat. He knew that the wicked queen meant what she said. Fearing for his life, Elijah fled to Beersheba, which is located in the southernmost part of the territories in Judah. So depressed by the possibility of being murdered by the evil queen, he cried out to the Lord that he might die. He poured his heart out to God by praying, "It is enough; now, O LORD, take my life; for I am not better than my fathers" (I Kings 19:4). Have you ever felt this way? Elijah felt that his life was not worth living. He felt it better for God to take his life than being killed by godless men. As he anguished over the dangers that confronted him, he fell into a peaceful sleep, only to be awakened by an angel who said, "Arise and eat." I like that because right when we don't think we can go any further, the Lord is always there to give us what we need to make it through our most challenging times. He gives us what we need when we need it. He can help us when no one else can. He will always be there for us and will never forsake us. He knows our abilities and our limits. He loved us so much that He was willing to come and die for our sins. On that cross He looked down through the ages and saw us and all humanity. He took all our sins and shame upon Himself and paid the penalty for our sins. The Bible says, "For he has made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might become the righteousness of God in him" (II Cor. 5:21). He came down from heaven to become like us that we may become like Him. In this life, we will never be perfect. Even though we may be saved, we still have to contend with our old sinful nature. Perfection is a future state we will reach after death when we go to heaven to be with our God. I will therefore encourage you all to get to know God personally and not through anyone. You must be able to cast all your cares unto Him knowing that He cares (1 Peter 5:7). Put Him first and entrust your trust in Him (Matthew 6: 31-33) and then begin to live each day at a time (Matthew 6:34). You will then see the glory of God manifest in all you do and so shall it be in Jesus name. Amen Just checking in into His Presence...

The Pouring of the Heart to the Lord-

The Pouring of the Heart to the Lord- Oh Lord, would You broaden my mind, I want to embrace Your wondrous love. Lord, center my eyes on You like doves’ I want to serve You with all my heart Oh Lord, give me courage and a brave heart that I’d be standing firm till the end. Lord, make me gentle and meek in heart that I may comprehend Your mercy, Your tender kindness. Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus I want to know the passions of Your heart Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus You are like precious myrrh hidden within my heart. The most beautiful dream could I have is on the sea of glass and before Your throne, by the dawn’s golden, glorious light All day long to You I say, "Lord, I love You!"

What flows out of your anointing?

Testimony Time:-Good morning friends and welcome to another area of presence of the awesomeness of our Lord. Please don't be surprised because Testimony Time today was culled from an article found in "If Not For God" which I just want the world to see. "David was a shepherd, but there were a lot of shepherds. David was good-looking, but so were a lot of young men. David was young, but there were plenty of young men God could have chosen. And God described what made David special in 1 Samuel 13:14: "What made David so special was that he was a man after God's own heart." And it goes further- "Whether you are anointed as deacon/ deaconess, A/Pastor or even full time Pastor. The real anointing happened when the Holy Spirit is upon you. The oil on your head was just a sign of this inward reality. So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon David. 1 Samuel 16:13" And very sadly, many bears testimony of one anointment or the other, but how many like David are Spirit filled after the experience? Can we all safely say we are working after the Mind of God? After your anointment, what signs follow? Of turmoil, rancor, greed, mischief or of love, Holy Spirit and humility? Lord we beseech You to consecrate us for Your use. Let the anointment in us bears testimony to Your name and Your Kingdom in Jesus name. Amen Just checking in into His Presence...

Of what repute?

Testimony Time:-A very good evening to everyone and let me welcome you to a new week. Without mincing words, how do you intend to spend the week when you look at the week that is just concluded? Summarily, have you been exceptionally good or bad in your Christian Faith journey? Let me remind you about King Herod the Great King. Although he was a king with stature, the Bible described him as a jealous King who was so insecure that the birth of new born babies tormented him. Ordinarily, the birth of new born babies should not usually strike fear into people's heart. But it did on King Herod because he wanted to maintain his viceroy-like grip on authority, then ordered the massacre of all the children in Bethlehem who were two years old. His regime as a king was therefore noted as a bad one. (Matthew 2:3) Pharaoh was also a King whose reign in Egypt came to an abrupt end when he refused to allow the Israelites to go out of Egypt peacefully. His end categorized the stubbornness in his unsteady dealings in the administration of his regime with the people of Israel. (Exodus 7:16) And his reign indeed was snuffed out because of so many errors of judgment. Haman was a counselor of Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther who stands head and shoulders above the rest of his peers in the King's mind. Armed with an indictment and a proposal, he approached the King to castigate the Jews, naming them rebels before King Ahasuerus because of hatred and jealousies. Haman eventually became cornered with his plot and he died as a result. (Esther 4:1-17) In all the three scenarios, there was a shift away from the ordinances of God according to (Proverbs 6:16-19) "There are six things the Lordhates— no, seven things he detests: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, 18 a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, 19 a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family." In this new week therefore, what step are you going to take? A step capable of granting you peace or that which can draw people into perdition and the wrought of God? Remember that popular statement in William Shakespeare book that says " to be thus is nothing, but to be faithfully thus" (Macbeth Act 3, Scene 1). And so, to be a Christian is nothing but to be faithful one. As we step into this new week, may the grace of God lead us and take our feet away from any unrighteous path in Jesus name. Amen Just checking in into His Presence...

In Christ alone

Testimony Time:-Good morning friends and welcome to the Lord's Glory. Let me also congratulate you for being part of the Glory today, without His Grace we would not have been empowered to sail through the turmoils of the night. And now that you are here, please follow the link below and discover the essence of worshipping God. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PWXcRVZWTb8&autoplay=1 In Christ alone my hope is found,He is my light, my strength, my song; This cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone!-who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied- for every sin on him was laid; here in death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay, light of the world by darkness slain: then bursting forth in glorious day Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine- bought with the Prescious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the power of Christ in me; from life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from His hand: Till He returns or calls me home, here in the power of Christ I'll stand. Amen Just checking in into His Presence...