1st April 2021

Checking into God's Presence… "Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me." John 13:10-20 This Pasion Week, Christ is giving us a perfect example that reminds us to do as He had done to us. In doing so, we must not forget that "the servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them." For Christ said: "He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen:" And so that the scripture under God's covenant unto Abraham is fulfilled, He that eats bread with Christ should also not lift his heel against Him for noncompliance to His commandments. That means we should use this Passion Week period to accept Him fully into our lives, jettison those things classified as mundane things of this world in favour of the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-25 Lord, we accept You as our Lord and Saviour, speak into our lives today and let us know you have chosen us. We have learned from this Passion Week that You have set Yourself apart as a perfect example in meekness, perseverance, and humility; we beseech You to endow us with the wisdom to follow suits and be obedient to all Your commandments. Let us also be blessed with the gift of receiving Your eternal Kingdom in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen. Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

31st March 2021

Checking into God’s Presence… “Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the Passover? And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at thy house with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them, and they made ready the Passover. Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.” Matthew 26:14-23 Some 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ was at hand, but He instructed to keep the Passover at the house with the disciples. “And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them, and they made ready the Passover.” Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. Would You believe that Passion Week offers another opportunity to dip our hands in the same bowl with Christ? Many are also likely to pretend to be having sober reflections in the way they are leading their lives and fasting in the process. After fasting to renounce your old habits and come back to Christ, what next?  Would you go back to your vomit and betray Christ once again? I pray for the mercy of the Lord to overwhelm us and the favour of God to be our portion. May the fame and joy associated with the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem encompass our lives and strengthen our faith in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

30th March 2021

Checking into God’s Presence... Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my Name. And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the Lord and my work with my God. And now, saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord, and my God shall be my strength.  And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. Thus saith the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him, whom man despiseth, to him, whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the Lord that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;” Isaiah 49: 1-8 Lord, You have called us from our mother’s womb and the bowels of our mothers. You made mention of our Name, we plead You will not allow us to labour in vain and spend our strength in fasting at this period for nought. This Passion Week let our work and thoughts be with You. Also, allow our efforts to be glorious before those who consistently mock us. May You continue to be our strength, oh Lord and the light that will restore and preserve our lives as we worship Thee in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence... 

29th March 2021

Checking into God’s Presence...  “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house. I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.” Isaiah 42:1-9 It is another time to celebrate a new day within Passion Week in the year 2021. Undoubtedly we may be fasting, and our demands to the things of the flesh may be none or somewhat low; irrespective, we must not forget the assurance given above by Prophet Isaiah to remind us about the awesomeness of the Lord. The statement of facts states- “I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.” Therefore, I challenge you all to consider your former sins to be no more as you have received redemption from them all. For the Lord to bring you to this year celebration: believe that He had “spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles”. Go ye therefore from today and begin to enjoy the covenant of peace, joy, breakthrough, healing and long life in Christ Jesus because the Lord made you the light of the Gentiles because of the suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ during this period some 2000 years ago in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence... 

28th March 2021

Checking into God's Presence... " Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest." Luke 19:30-38 On this same day over 2000 years ago, Christ rode triumphantly into Jerusalem on a colt to the gleefulness of many: both friends and enemies alike.  However, riding into the city of Jerusalem on a donkey symbolizes arrival in peace. That entry portrayed Him not as a war-waging king arriving on a horse. Therefore on this day, Christ solemnly entered as a humble King of peace in a manner that signified His final entry into Jerusalem because Christ had already been to Jerusalem severally to celebrate different kinds of feasts.  Therefore, the celebration of Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Holy Week, and it also signifies the final week of the Lenten Season. Although the people placed palm branches to cover the path of Jesus Christ amidst jubilation, we must also not forget that the jubilation preceded the Holy Thursday's arrest and ultimately His crucifixion on the Good Friday. However, Christ decided to pay the price of our sins to begin to have a peaceful relationship with our Lord and Maker. But do you worship Him in peace? Are you also living in harmony, and how friendly is your relationship with God? Remember that your state of mind to God's dictates, either positively or negatively, cannot in any way change the Lord's position. For us to receive peace of mind from His glory, we must first accept the fact that "blessed therefore be the King that cometh in the Name of the Lord: peace in heaven and glory in the highest".  Happy Palm Sunday to everyone. May the peace of God be ours and the reason behind the celebration of this day some 2000 years ago forever be fulfilled in our lives in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen  Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence... 

27th March 2021

Checking into God's Presence...  "Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world.  When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:" Proverbs 8:14-27 On this day, therefore, I want you all to remember the greatness of our Lord Jesus Christ as we pray using His Holy Name. He had been reigning when there were no depths in this world and was brought forth with no fountains abounding with water just before any mountains became settled. As yet before, God decided to form the earth and the fields; including the highest part of the dust and the heavens were put in place; Christ was there! Christ was also on hand before God set up a compass upon the face of the depth, and the world was finally prepared. Why must we forsake God? Why should we not recognize His supremacy? God sincerely loves those who love Him, and He proclaims that those who seek Him early shall find Him. Riches and honour that thou eagerly sought after belongs to Him, and they are ready to be passed unto if we pursue His durable riches and righteousness. I must warn that His fruits are better than gold and revenue more acceptable than the choice made out of silver. Lead us, therefore, oh God in the ways of righteousness. As we sojourn amid the paths of Your judgment we plead You will cause those that love You to inherit Your divine substance. Begin to fill our hearts with the treasures of heaven and possess us with the same power that contained the world from the beginning of creation. Let us continue to have genuine celebrations before Thee from everlasting unto everlasting in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...

26th March 2021

Checking into God's Presence... "O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak the truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate." Proverbs 8: 5-13 "O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart" and know ye that the Lord will never go on vacation. Therefore, let all the words of your mouths be considered righteousness and allow nothing to be "froward or perverse in them". Let those words be plain and without ambiguities to them that desire to know God and wants to pursue His eternal glory with wisdom that eschews all repercussions.  I pray you all to receive God's instruction today and not those borne out of silver or choice made out of gold and the mundane things of this world. Instead, let the knowledge ooze out of the divine spirit of God, which agrees with the notion that suggests wisdom to be better than rubies, always! I, therefore, preach to you to let all the things you may desire not compared to the understanding received through the knowledge of God. That wisdom dwells with prudence and does not rely on experience made out of witty inventions or conventions.  Let it be known that "the fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth," and the Lord vehemently hates the idea. Therefore I pray against those things that sponsor our attributes into difficult situations before God to be cast out. The arrow that spreads bitterness to ruin our lives through shame, illnesses, death and lack of accomplishment shall be humiliated and replaced with joy, comfort, peace, long life, good health and heavenly riches in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen  Http://testimony-times.blogspot.co.uk Just Checking into His Presence...