Fear of Coronavirus: What should the Christians do?

Posted by Mar 23, 2020 Holy Word, Word of Faith 2 Comments
Fear of Coronavirus: What should the Christians do?

Coronavirus is an element of reminder to let you know that the control of the world is not in the hands of man or any form of technology! The fear of coronavirus is presently all over the world. The scientists are perplexed, the economic experts are fidgeting and the doctors are dying. Should the Christians get collapsed as well? No!!

I received three messages from the LORD in the beginning of year 2020. And my heart stroked when I heard the description given to COVID-19 by the US President: “Coronavirus is blindsided….”

The LORD told me that there would be a high incidence of blindfoldedness in the world this year.

I didn’t bother to ask God questions, but I told people close to me to be at alert. Obviously, the world is currently going through a dark time!  

Today’s message will give an update of coronavirus and how the Christians can be safe from this disease.

Current Pandemic brings Fear of Coronavirus

The outbreak of this virus was thought to have originated in a seafood market where wildlife was sold illegally in China’s Wuhan city around December 2019.

The global report as at 6th April 2022 shows that 494,286,073 cases of Coronavirus exist in 225 countries across the world, 6,184,299 deaths and 429,921,167 lucky people recovered from the disease.

The scientific code for coronavirus is COVID-19. covid19

Symptoms of COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. 

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. 

Symptoms can show up within 2 to 14 days of contact to the viral infection while some infected people show no symptomatic signs (they are called carriers).

Preventive Measures to Avoid Contacting Coronavirus

Despite the fear of coronavirus, there is currently no vaccine or drug to cure it. And it is thought to spread through the droplets of an infected person. The following preventive measures are essential for you:

1. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or rub with hand sanitiser.

2. Avoid close contact with the sick.

3. If your community is affected then keep a distance of 2 meters from the next person.

4. Disinfect touched surfaces such as; tables, doorknobs, toilets, and faucets frequently.

5. Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose the used tissue immediately.

Effect of Coronavirus on the World Economy

The fear of coronavirus is having a profound and serious impact on the global economy and has sent policymakers looking for ways to respond.

The American economy is facing a plunge into uncharted waters. Economists say there is little doubt that the nation is headed into a recession because of the coronavirus pandemic, with businesses shutting down and Americans being shut in. But it is harder to foresee the bottom and how long it will take to climb back.

Globally, the coronavirus shock is severe even compared to the Great Financial Crisis in 2007–08.

UNCTAD, the UN trade agency, warned of a slowdown of global growth to under 2% this year, effectively wiping $1 trillion off the value of the world economy.

Globally, the airline industry is set to lose $29bn, according to the International Air Transportation Association.

The virus could affect up to 42 percent of China’s economy, according to Standard Chartered.

What should Christians do during this dark time?

Christians must not be afraid of this virus because the covenant of God is available for us. “A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.” (Psalm 91:7)

The best act for you in this dark time is to study the significance of Covid-19!

1. The pandemic nature should be a reminder to you that certainly this world would have an end-time as prophesied by our Lord Jesus Christ.

“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.” (Matthew 24:7)

2. Its uncontrollable widespread across the world shows that very soon people that put their trust in the world leaders and things of this world shall lose forever.

So, always put your trust in the LORD.

“As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” (2 Samuel 22:31)  

3. Covid-19 is a test of faith. How many Christians are currently peaceful and what number had fear…? Jesus asked in Luke chapter 18 verse 8:

“…Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”

4. The fear of coronavirus substantiates the saying: “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” The LORD is clean and He wants us to be clean as well. This virus had forced many to be hygienic…

“And they shall teach My people the difference between the holy and the unholy, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.” (Ezekiel 44:23)

5. The solutions of the world leaders to curtail the viral spread include; travel ban and lockdown of territories. It’s a terrible situation for the citizens and I wonder how it would be for those that won’t be raptured during the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Don’t fear the virus, but fear the terrible occurrence that would take place when the elect is raptured. This pandemic is a call to check your stand in Christ.

“Therefore, let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” (1Corinthians 10:12)  

 

The fear of coronavirus is everywhere because its more than the usual flu, it kills people and affects the world economy and freedom! Covid-19 is a new dreadful virus that caught all the world experts unaware and spreading across the world.

Christians are not expected to be scared of this virus, but to be sensitive to the indirect messages of the pandemic. “For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.” (Matthew 16:27)

You will be a victor during this hard time in Jesus name.

Struggling with Guilt? 9 Facts that can Deliver you!

Posted by Feb 29, 2020 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
Struggling with Guilt? 9 Facts that can Deliver you!

Seven out of ten new Christians struggle with the emotion of guilt, doubting if all their past terrible sins were forgiven. I once suffered such as well, but I thank God for His word that saved me from the sense of guilt.

Devil is not happy when you give your life to the LORD through Jesus Christ. He feels bitter when you confess your sins to the LORD. So, one of his tactics is to trouble your new mind with bias and sense of guilt. He makes you feel it is too real to be true for those past terrible sins to be forgiven by the LORD. Today’s message will strength your heart in Jesus name.

9 Bible Verses to Recite when Guilt Comes

1. When you obey the commandments of Jesus and you walk on the path of righteousness then reply any voice of guilt with this bible verse: Romans chapter 8 verse 1:

 

“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”

 

2. If you find yourself in a sin you confessed the previous day, don’t allow guilt to discourage you from the Christian race. Don’t give-up but ask God for forgiveness and the divine Power to overcome temptation.

 

Recite first John chapter 1 verse 9: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

 

3. When the peace of your salvation is threatened by challenges or devil told you that a particular sin is bind to you forever. Don’t be depressed by the guilt, but claim your right to spiritual freedom.

 

Remember the prophetic message of the Psalmist: Psalm 103 verse 12: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

 

4. The plan of God is not to condemn you but to give you the grace to overcome a guilty life. When the thought of condemnation comes when you struggle with a temptation, please read John chapter 3 verse 17:

 

“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”

 

5. Shortly after given my life to the LORD, the thoughts of my old life kept on hunting me, but I refused to feel guilty of changing my bad lifestyle. I always recite second Corinthians chapter 5 verse 17:

 

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

6. When you make mistakes and thoughts like; “you can never be free from sin” threatens your peace in Jesus Christ, then the powerful verse you need is Second Corinthians chapter 5 verse 21:

 

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

 

7. Don’t feel guilty because you can’t afford the money your pastor told you to drop for blessing your salvation in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians chapter 1 verse 7 says:

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace”

 

8. When you fall many times, please don’t lose your focus in the salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. The LORD is ready to reason with you. Isaiah chapter 1 verse 18 says:

 

 “‘Come now, and let us reason together,’” says the Lord, ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.’”

 

The outcome of my reasoning with the LORD gave me the strength to stop sinning. Don’t give-up to condemnation because you can be free from those disturbing thoughts.

 

9. Devil won’t like you if you are an active Christian. When he comes to whisper to you that the LORD had not forgotten your past sins. Tell him with all boldness that he is a liar!

 

Hebrews chapter 8 verse 12 says: “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” 

When the wind of guilt blows to your heart while you are serving God, don’t feel bad. It’s the work of the devil, he wants to discourage you from pressing hard on the rough path of righteousness. Don’t be passive with thoughts of condemnation but respond with the powerful word of God in the Bible.

Spiritual Burnout: 10 ways to Overcome the feeling to quit!

Posted by Feb 13, 2020 Holy Word, Church, Word of Faith 2 Comments
Spiritual Burnout: 10 ways to Overcome the feeling to quit!

Spiritual burnout occurs when the fierce fire to please God goes off due to the Christian’s exposure to the wind of overzealous spiritual stress. It is a terrible situation that must be handled carefully when the signal starts to manifest.

Today’s message about spiritual burnout is for the servants of God and the disciples of Jesus who give their strength and resources for the spread of the Gospel.

Barna Research Group made press release in 2017 and reports that one in three American Pastors is on the verge of burnout. This troubling number revealed that nearly half of the Pastors face relational risks in their marriages, families and friendships.

Pentecostal Theology Group posted a survey on Pastors that:

33% felt burned out within their first five years of ministry.

40% of pastors and 47% of spouses are suffering from burnout, frantic schedules, and/or unrealistic expectations.

45% of pastors say that they’ve experienced depression or burnout to the extent that they needed to take a leave of absence from ministry.

1,500 pastors leave their ministries each month due to burnout, conflict, or moral failure.

These statistics scare me so much that I think it is important we encourage ourselves in Christ. The level of faith in our generation must not be a disappointment to the Lord. Jesus’ question in Luke 18:8 is a serious concern: “…Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”

 

Seven Spiritual Burnout Signals to Avoid?

1. Spiritual strain; you feel incapable to play your spiritual roles

2. Feeling depressed; tired of everything about Jesus

3. You don’t feel like participating in public evangelism anymore

4. Spiritual disappointment; you doubt God just because something unwanted happened to you.

5. Feeling hopeless; when your faith level is diminishing.

6. Spiritual disconnection; when your time for personal fellowship with God is scheduled for something else.

7. Inability to concentrate; takes you too long to connect your mind to God and your spiritual roles.

 

What are the Causes of Spiritual Burnout?

Spiritual burnout is the result of overwhelming duties you admit to place on yourself which you cannot bear the weight anymore. Some causes include:

1. A long period of effort at a particular task; when you do the same thing at the same time at same place using the same church doctrine…

2. Carrying too many burdens; Only you want to help everyone that comes your way with your strength just like the blunder of Moses.

3. Vigorous sourcing for a million dollars to feed a million people.

4. Not asking for God’s wisdom and direction to handle the cases of people around you – the blunder of self-reliance!

5. Pleasing everyone by sacrificing your sleep, poor nourishment of your body, extending your schedules, and loving your neighbours more than yourself could put you into terrible burnout.

10 Effects of Spiritual Meltdown

1. Spiritual coldness

2. Separation from the LORD

3. Backsliding

4. High risk of becoming an Atheist

5. Spiritual status of lukewarmness

6. Resolves to misconception of the scriptures

7. A mere church goer

8. Finding it easy to commit sin without restrain

9. Running away from church or renouncing evangelism

10. The Gospel of Jesus looks strange and unwanted!

How to Overcome Spiritual Burnout

A Christian must not get overworked to the point of burnout, but if you noticed this stage in your life then the following points would restore you:

1. Don’t love your neighbour more than yourself. Jesus says: “…You shall love your neighbour as yourself…” (Matthew 22:39)

 

2. Don’t act like Mr. Know all; Always ask for directions from the Lord. The Holy Spirit is there for you. Not all things are profitable! You would hit the wall of frustration without the leading of the Holy Spirit.

 

“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.” (John 16:13)

 

3. Always observe sabbath; Find time to sleep well and burnout would not trouble you. You are a human and not GOD (who don’t rest). The deep sleep of Jesus in the storm was a clear indication that our body needs rest after ministration. (Matthew 8:24)

 

Though, I was a culprit to murdering my rest, but when I noticed it drains me and gets me weaker than my age. I knew if I continue the habit of missing my sleep, I may die young. I tried to increase my sleep from 3 to 5 hours daily. I made up my mind to still improve better…

 

4. Monotonous way of doing things brings boredom, so practice holy dynamism. For instance, Jesus did not restrict His ministration to the temple only, He ministered in the market, at the sea chore, on the mountain and so on. Thus, follow the example of Jesus and you won’t burnout.

 

5. Don’t put the burden of people on yourself but on God.

 

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

 

6. Ministration can take your whole day but it’s not good for you. Create time for prayers and Bible Study like Jesus did when on earth.

 

My experience about this point is not funny; most times when I am through with the offline and online ministration, I became worn-out to the point of negative impact on my brain… But I have learnt my lesson to always take the ministration easy and find time for refill of anointing…

 

7. Stop counting your efforts or money you put for the progress of the Gospel. (Luke 18:11-14)

 

8. Delegate some tasks to trusted Christians who share the same vision with you.

 

9. Any spiritual stress in me melts away when I listen to inspirational or worship songs. So, it would work for you as well because music is life in Heaven. Don’t joke with your MP3 Player!

 

10. Don’t prove to be over-confidence when temptation knocks on the door of your heart, always respond with the word of God and flee!

 

Spiritual burnout is a terrible condition that pulls people away from God. It is destructive and without respect for any Christian. You won’t experience such if you always seek God’s direction in all your actions. Put all burdens on God and enjoy your sabbath.  

End Times: Are we Living in the Last Days?

Posted by Jan 18, 2020 Church, Holy Word Leave a Comment
End Times: Are we Living in the Last Days?

End times is the period that precede the rapture of God’s children on earth. This world would come to an end very soon!

The LORD revealed a vision to me describing our present world to be like a spoilt orange. The orange was once round and attractive, but now 98% of the orange had gone grey and shapeless.

Today’s message would reveal the facts that we are living in the end times!

No one knows if we are ten years or one day to the rapture. Jesus never knew the Day because it is God’s plan to ensure that no one cheats on this race to heaven. (Mark 13:32) The sign of the last days is becoming more revealing than the past.

Scientific Proof of the End Times

The fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy around us is enough to believe that the last days is here. But, let’s have a look to the warnings of the scientists who do not use the Bible for mapping.

Some scientist doesn’t believe in rapture, but the outcomes of their experiments made them to believe that there is end times.

For instance, I read this information below from NASA website: “The planet’s average surface temperature has risen about 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit (0.9 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century, a change driven largely by increased carbon dioxide and other human-made emissions into the atmosphere. Most of the warming occurred in the past 35 years, with the five warmest years on record taking place since 2010. Not only was 2016 the warmest year on record, but eight of the 12 months that make up the year — from January through September, with the exception of June — were the warmest on record for those respective months.” 

This shows that the earth is dying and that is the cause of famine, drought, terrible diseases, heavy flood, wild forest fire and terrible earthquakes across the continents. Scientist believe an end would come to the world soonest.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists also stated in their 2019 Doomsday Clock Statement that it is 2 minutes to the midnight.  

15 Signs of the End Times and Coming of Jesus

1. False Messiah, Pastors and Prophets would deceive people in the church with great signs and wonders

2. Wars and rumours of wars

3. Different forms of famines

4. Pestilences

5. Earthquakes

6. Sorrows

7. Tribulations among the servants of God spreading the Gospel

8. Death of many active Christians evangelising the Good News

9. Terrible hatred from unbelievers to Christians for Christ’s sake

10. Many offences will spring up among church members (the cause of having too many denominations today)

11. Betrayals among Christians

12. Hatred in the Christendom

13. Lawlessness will abound both in the church and the society

14. The love of many would grow cold; no zeal to do things of the LORD with righteousness

15. The end will come after the Global Evangelism is accomplished!

The spread of the gospel is so aggressive now through the use of technology. For instance, this gospel blog site has audience from all the continents in the world.

The prophecies above are not mine but the Lord Jesus – Matthew chapter 24.

 19 Common Character attributed to the last days

Paul shared the inspiration given to him as regards the signs of end times, Second Timothy 3: 1-5

1. Lovers of self

2. Lovers of money

3. Pride

4. Arrogant

5. Abusive

6. Disobedient to their parents

7. Ungrateful

8. Unholy

9. Heartless

10. Unappeasable

11. Slanderous

12. Without self-control

13. Brutal

14. Not loving good

15. Treacherous

16. Reckless

17. Swollen with conceit

18. Lovers of pleasure than lovers of God

19. Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.

 

Unfortunately, this list characterised our present society. So, we have to be watchful and alert.

 

How to Get Prepared!

How do you get prepared for the day of rapture in the midst of this end times? Keep your heart inclined toward the way of the LORD. Obedience to the instructions of the Lord is vital!

The cogent step that would uphold your status as a child of God in this end times is to be watchful and vigilant.

No one knows the day or hour the LORD will bring the world to an end. Thus, don’t imitate the popular ungodly practices, but follow the unpopular righteous path of the Lord as instructed in the Bible. Then you would be fit to survive this end times.

Jesus says:” … But the one who endures to the end will be saved…” Are you ready to endure? 

Crucify Your Flesh:7 Ways to Get Deliverance

Posted by Dec 31, 2019 Holy Word, Word of Faith 8 Comments
Crucify Your Flesh:7 Ways to Get Deliverance

Crucify your flesh is a process of reformation. It is not done by miracle but through commitment. It is not a third-party intervention but your personal decision.

“I couldn’t stop myself doing it,” said Jones. “It” was his lust, which he satisfies regularly. “I lost control of it,” said Janet. What she lost was control of her tongue, which she always uses to pull down people with toxic insult. Similar instances are listless, but my question is should we continue these regrets or to crucify the flesh?

What Does Crucify Your Flesh Means?

Paul told the churches of Galatia that those who have come to faith in Christ have “crucified the flesh.”

“And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” Galatians 5:24

More than anything else, “crucifying the flesh” is Paul’s description of a radical repentance that must take place in your life.

The conventional crucifixion causes physical suffering, but to crucify your flesh involves psychological suffering as you turn your back on the old way of life.

Criminals nailed to the cross did not survive. So, your old nature must be on the cross and no more survival of the old self in you.

Your crucified flesh means your sinful old desires are separated from you and are dead.

Note: Crucifixion is painful, so get prepared for unpleasant moment when nailing your sinful desires on the cross.

Crucifying the Old Man for New Life

To receive a new life from the LORD, you have to put off the “old man” who is your old life without godliness.

“If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesian 4: 21-24

Your “old man” is your mindset before given your life to Jesus Christ, where you allowed sin to rule your life. Your old life did not make a conscious decision to resist sin but instead gave in to temptation.

There is no way you can stop sinning if your “old man” continues to be active in your life. So, you we will need forgiveness for the same sins you commit every day.

To believe some church doctrine that you can get victory over sin without putting off the “old man” is deception from the kingdom of Devil. If you want spiritual progress after given your life to Jesus Christ, then you have to crucify or put off, your “old man.”

Crucifying the “old man” is a decision you make by faith to put off your old mindset (which willingly gave in to sinful actions) and put on the “new man”. Your new man is a new mindset with a strong determination to resist sin and to live a crucified life with Jesus Christ.

When you crucify your flesh then your new mind no longer serves sin, but instead declares a resounding “No!” when you are tempted. This is a powerful decision of faith, which takes place in our mind.

Appetites of the flesh

Despite given your life to the LORD, your flesh may crave for the following appetites, but you must remember that your old man is crucified. Say a Big NO! to the following:

“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:19-21)

“But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.” (Ephesians 5: 3-5)

“Therefore, put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience…” (Colossians 3:5-6)

“But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)

7 Benefits when you Crucify Your Flesh

Your Flesh is referred to as the old man, the sinful desires and the unholy thoughts. The only way to receive a righteous peaceful life is to imitate the act of Jesus. How? Crucify your flesh!

The Benefits of killing your flesh on the cross include:

1. Acquisition of a New Life

2. Jehovah, Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit will come into your heart

3. When sinful thoughts come, you would overcome the temptation

4. Your name is written in the Book of Life

5. You will have Peace everyday

6. You won’t misbehave because every decision is approved by God

7. Your status will change permanently from sinner to Child of God

7 Ways to Crucify your Flesh

Don’t worry if you have to follow the steps below every day, because His Grace is available. Very soon your lifestyle will adjust completely to the standard of the Lord.

1. Pray with all your heart

Prayer is a means of communicating with God. This is the time you put everything before the LORD. Ask for victory and forgiveness. You will gain strength, clarity, peace, and comfort through prayers.

2. Read your Bible

No child of God can survive without studying the Word of God daily. The Word of God helps true repentance and transformation. Reading the Bible with an open willing heart does wonders for your mind and soul.

3. Genuine Repentance

Repentance is turning away from sin. To crucify your flesh is to turn away from your sinful nature. Make a commitment not to go back to those wrong doings. Stay away from people that may lure you into the mess again!

4. Make GOD the First

Do not take any action without getting God’s consent. God dwells in the heart of the believers. His Spirit is your Counsellor. Don’t take any action because 99 percent of the people around you are doing the same thing.  

5. Always Activate your Mind

Always fill your heart with; the promises of the LORD, His commandments and His instructions. Listen to good gospel music that inspire your soul. Read books and websites that connect you to the spiritual things of the Lord. A passive mind is a sinner’s mind.

6. Obey the Word

The difference between the old man and the new man is obedience to the word of God without compromising. Your crucified flesh will always be doers of the Word and not just hearer. Your flesh would be crucified if you don’t argue with the Holy Spirit.

7. Be Steadfast

When you neglect your personal relationship with Jesus Christ, it becomes easier to backslide and fall into your sinful nature. But steadfastness brings about holy mind set and spiritual growth.

 

The steps above are scriptural guidelines to crucify your flesh. I followed the steps and my flesh was crucified. Obey the steps and you will have freedom from bondage of sin.