Messiah: Is Jesus the Christ that would deliver us?

Posted by Jan 31, 2019 Holy Word, Church, Gospel Evangelism Leave a Comment
Messiah: Is Jesus the Christ that would deliver us?

The Prophets foretold the coming of the messiah in the Old Testament and the Jews eagerly anticipated the arrival of Christ who would do many miracles and rule their nation forever. They expected the Messiah to come from Bethlehem and be a political leader that would defeat the Romans.

According to Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics 2016, the religious affiliation of the Israeli population as of 2016 was 74.7% Jewish, 17.7% Muslim, 2.0% Christian, and 1.6% Druze, with the remaining 4.1% including faiths such as Samaritanism and Baha’iism, and irreligious people with no faith.

The Hebrew word “Messiah” is translated to “Anointed One” which is also called to as “Christ.”

Today‘s message will explain the scriptures that substantiated the truth about Jesus Christ.

Prophecy and the Fulfillment of Jesus as the Messiah 

1. Jesus was born of a Virgin

The prophecy recorded in the book of Isaiah chapter 7 verses 14 was fulfilled and recorded in the book of Matthew chapter 1 verse 20 to 23:

“…behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.”

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.”

So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

2. Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

Prophecy written in the book of Micah chapter 5 verses 2 says: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.”

Jesus fulfilled this prophecy. After His birth, King Herod asked the chief priests and scribes where the Messiah would be born. They responded by citing the Old Testament prophecy revealing that Christ would be born in Bethlehem.

“So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.” (Matthew 2:5-6)

3. Jesus performed Miracles.

Isaiah chapter 35 verse 5 and 6 says: “…Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.”

Jesus also fulfilled this prophecy as the messiah, because it was confirmed by the Jews who refused to accept Him as the Christ.

John chapter 11 verse 47 says: “Then the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and said, ‘what shall we do? For this Man works many signs.’”

4. Jesus was rejected by His people.

Psalmist prophesied that: “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.” (Psalm 118:22-23)

“Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?

“Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it.”(Matthew 21:42-43)

Jesus fulfilled this prophecy, but I am not comfortable with verse 43 above. Could that mean the Jews had lost the ‘nation’ they are still waiting for? Is that the cause of the Jews not believing Jesus as the messiah…? 

5. Jesus numbered with transgressors and suffered for the sinners

One of the prophecies related to the messiah was written in the book of Isaiah chapter 53 verses 12: “Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, and He shall divide the spoil with the strong,

Because, He poured out His soul unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors; and He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.”   

No one fulfilled this prophecy except Jesus, because He was crucified along with two thieves and His crucifixion was for the redemption of sinners according to God’s spiritual plan.

Luke chapter 23 verses 32 and 33: “There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.”

Did GOD confirm Jesus as the Messiah?

Yes of course! Jesus was simultaneously baptized with water, and anointed with the Holy Spirit. The LORD confirmed Him publicly.

“And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:22)


Did Jesus Admit to be the Messiah?

Jesus was bold to confirm Himself. “The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things. ”Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” (John 4:25-26)

The careful studies of the Old and New Testaments emphasize that Jesus is the Messiah and the Savior of everyone and every nation. I have seen the manifestation of Jesus, and I am also a living witness that Jesus is the Christ.

What is God’s Warning to the Church?

Posted by Dec 31, 2018 Holy Word, Church 3 Comments
What is God’s Warning to the Church?

God’s warning to His children is fearful, and calls for a check and balance. Though, this topic is unpopular on the pulpit, but it is real!

Today’s message is prophetic. This publication is neither my words nor my opinion. I have a Call from the Lord to speak this God’s warning to everyone.

“So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me.”

Please read this God’s warning with an objective heart so you can understand the motive of God’s love in this message.  

I had a vision few years ago: I was climbing a very high mountain, and when I was close to the top of the mountain, the Lord approached the top from the other side.

He had an angry look and expressed His disappointment about the actions of the people on earth. He was furious and told me a lot of mess in the Christendom which some were listed below. The Lord says: “Go tell the people to stop their unholy and provocative actions…”

He angrily left me on the mountain.

I was extremely shocked to my bone marrow, because it was the first vision the Lord would neither smile nor speak with a gentle voice to me. When I was pondering on how to descend the high mountain, the spiritual power of the Lord lifted me from the mountain to the midst of people on earth.

I found myself preaching God’s warning to a man and the hosts of heaven came down to our midst. I was amazed and I told the man: “The presence of the angels is a witness that the message I shared with you is from our heavenly Father”.

When the vision of God’s warning was over, I knelt to pray and the Lord referred me to the book of Isaiah chapter 13 verses 3 to 13 as a scriptural reference – please read this passage.

The Mess that Triggers God’s Warning

  • Many youths in the Christendom do not know God, but they know how to do church activities.
  • Many Christians do not have a steady relationship with the Lord.
  • Many leaders refuse to discipline the prideful church members.
  • The influence of money had taken over the church.
  • Many leaders refuse to say the godly truth (which is not friendly to the carnal nature), because they don’t want their lazy members to leave for the next jamboree denomination or church across the street.
  • Bad competition among churches; for instance, a church idolizes handkerchief and the demons release ‘miraculous manipulations’. The leader in the next church, who does not want to lose his members to the former church, also introduced the new idolatry doctrine of miracle-handkerchief…
  • Many leaders divert the heart of their members from the LORD to themselves. Leaders are celebrated during the testimony time. The name of the Lord is not solely exalted in their testimonies and the miracle-materials are taken the position of God in the heart of people (idolatry!).
  • Many leaders are too impatient, and they claim to help Jesus to do miracles by getting powers from spirits in the heavens, waters, and forests.
  • False Prophets and Pastors had taken over the Christendom, they made church a business ventures and they exploit both the rich and the poor.
  • They had watered the instructions of God written in the Bible, because they want many people in the world to love their sermons.
  • You can’t distinguish some Christians from the women of the street; majority of the men and women polluted their body (the temple of God) with worldly outfits.
  • The gift of Speaking in tongues is terribly abused.
  • The minds of many Christians are filled with features of this world, and their hearts are far from the Lord.
  • The choir don’t get inspirations from the LORD anymore, they copy the music trend of the worldly musicians, and they call it gospel hip pop, rock, and the likes.
  • The church is not ready for persecution, so every satanic policy from the Government is embraced without strong repulsion.
  • The First Love is nowhere to be found!

God’s Warning that Must Not be Joked with!

The Lord says:

  • “Stop Hypocrisy!”
  • “Make consistent relationship with Me”.
  • “Stop loving the things of this world.”
  • “My Grace is not a ticket for your carelessness.”
  • “Teach your children My way of Life.”
  • “Stop stepping on My toes!”
  • “The church should uphold discipline and no more lukewarm.”
  • “Stop justifying your sinful lifestyle!”
  • “Holiness should be the popular features in the Christendom not Money.”
  • “Go out to preach as instructed by Jesus, and spend less time in the mega-buildings.”
  • “I have never given a commandment to organize burial ceremony (wining, dining and dancing) for the death of Christians, stop it!”

God’s warning might not be interesting, but I implore you to check your stand with the Lord and balance it. God does not joke. God loves, but He does not tolerate sin. He will deal mercilessly with all sinners, so make good use of His grace to live holy.

After the vision, the Lord made me to know that if I have a sin in my portfolio at the end of my life, He would never hesitate to send me to hell. Thus, God is not a respecter of man, and He cannot be deceived.

God’s warning is meant to save us from the end time damnation. The Lord does not want us to perish!

So, stay firm in holiness, righteousness and godliness.

Christian Mind: The Amazing Power of Your Mind

Posted by Dec 21, 2018 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
Christian Mind: The Amazing Power of Your Mind

The mind is responsible for perception and judgement. It has three major levels called the preconscious, conscious and unconscious.

It is responsible for processing feelings and emotions, resulting into attitudes and actions.

A study suggests that the subconscious mind processes about 400 billion bits of information per second and the impulses travel at a speed of up to 100,000 mph! And the conscious mind processes about 2,000 bits of information per second and its impulses travel only at 100-150 mph.

Today’s message will improve your orientation about the supernatural power of the heart.

The Power of Your Mind

Your heart has the ability to create images (imaginations) and it can also receive images through your eyes. The amazing power of your mind is that it can convert the imaginations to realities once there is a little link of your consent to the processes.

Similarly, the heart is so powerful that it can process voices to actions; both inner voice and the one through the ears.

Some instances of your powerful mind are not limited to the following points:

1. Healing Power comes from the heart

The sick guy and his friends had a strong imagination in their heart that if Jesus can set eyes on them, there would be an instant healing. The conviction was so strong that they never considered the cost of destruction to the roof of the house where Jesus was ministering. Their friend was healed in the midst of the crowd – Mark chapter 2 verse 3 to 12.

The process of many miracles done by Jesus started from the powerful mind of the receiver. Jesus will always say; “let it be according to your faith”. The miracles occurred because the receiver had the imagination in their mind that they were healed.

However, Jesus could not do many miracles in the midst of people whose mind were filled with pride and bias. Matthew chapter 13 verse 58 says: “Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.”

If you are sick and you set the imagination in your mind that you are healed, the consistent imagination of healing would turn to reality.

Note: It is not the drugs that heal, but the mind-set you have towards the drug is the healing power.

2. Create Nightmares and Bad Dreams

Nightmares in most cases are self-affliction. For instance, when you watch horror films or action films, the movies are stored in your conscious mind and it is processed to your subconscious mind. During the processing, the mind would include you as an actor or actress in the new version of the film you watched earlier. So, you can’t escape nightmares if you give the power of your heart to ungodly movies.

Not until God gave me the divine understanding of our powerful heart, I had suffered fruitless fasting and prayers for Christians who consistently came to me with the explanation that they always had sex in dreams.

Don’t be deceived! No Bishop, Prophet or Pastor can help you with bad dreams, if you don’t stop watching porn or films with just a single scene of romance. Your mind is so powerful that it records the illicit movies or images and process them into simple or complex erotic version for you.

Note: When you are asleep, your mind is processing the information you sent to it during the day. And, your dreams or night visions are outputs from your powerful mind.

Watch good Christian documentaries and you will enjoy your dreams.

3. Makes You sick

Have you ever visited a sick friend in the hospital and you were too emotional about the status of your friend, and this thought “I feel sick” stroked your heart. And the next moment you felt a feverish condition and headache? Huh! It’s just the power of the mind.

If you are going through tough financial crisis and you say to yourself “am sick of this life” your heart would process the voice and interpret the voice for the sake of reality. This is the cause of high rate of suicidal act!

Your heart is so powerful that it does not joke with any data or information received. Your consent to any thought is enough for the mind to execute action.

For instance, Amnon achieved his lustful thought, but he suffered the consequences – 2 Samuel chapter 13.

4. Loss or Gain Fortunes

If you always send negative information such as: “I am not fortunate….I can’t make it…..I may lose this job….” to your heart, then the mind will process the information. The output of the processing will affect your ability to achieve greatness. Once depression sets into the mind, then there is trouble.

But, if you fill your heart with positive expressions such as: “I can make it… it is possible for me to get to the top….I won’t give up…. It shall be well…..” then your mind will process the positive information and it shall come to pass.

For instance, in the book of second King chapter 7, it was recorded that Prophet Elisha saw surplus, but the king’s officer saw shortage in his mind. And the next day it came to pass according to the imagination of their hearts. The officer’s life suffered shortage and death.

5. Your Mind Can Release Joy or Sorrow

Have you ever wonder why the rich also cry? Well, joy has nothing to do with post or affluence. I know many poor people who have joyful lives than the rich people in the society.

If you want to experience a joyful life, then always fill your heart with information such as; “contentment, patience, hope, God’s time is the best for me…..”

Your mind is so powerful that God respects the processed output of your heart.

Have I blasphemed? No! God respected the choice of Adam and Eve; else He would have taken the forbidden fruit from them. He respected the actions of the Israelites who suffered destruction as a result of their adulterous life!

Don’t make your heart to wander anyhow. Your mind is just like the steering of a car, if you refuse to control the steering it would take the car into the ditch. Thus, control your mind; else it can set you ablaze.

The heart is the stronghold for God’s miracle in your life, and it is also the gateway for the Devil to afflict you.

Since there is a strong link between your faith and your mind, then always allow the Lord Jesus to take full control of the information in your mind. God bless you. 

7 Things Worldly Enjoyment Can Take From You

Posted by Nov 25, 2018 Church, Holy Word, Youths Leave a Comment
7 Things Worldly Enjoyment Can Take From You

Worldly enjoyment is a kind of joy derived from ungodly practices. God does not endorse worldly enjoyment, but it is widely accepted across the world by the people. It is a sad development that worldly enjoyments are embraced in the Christendom without any significant resistance.

If you are among the few Christians who are eager to know the object of desolation sitting on the altar, then today’s message will be a great blessing to you.

7 Worldly Enjoyments That Can Destroy You

1. Alcohol and Smoking

These are enjoyments that satisfy the sense of taste.

As of 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are around 3.3 million deaths worldwide per year due to harmful use of alcohol. Thus, alcohol-related deaths make up nearly six percent of all global deaths per year.

WHO publication on 9 March 2018 revealed that the tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than 7 million people a year.

More than 6 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 890 000 are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.

Tobacco users who die prematurely deprive their families of income, raise the cost of health care and hinder economic development.

Jesus turned water to wine, but He did not support the habit of alcoholism as a form of enjoyment.

Luke chapter 21 verses 34, Jesus says: “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life and that Day come on you unexpectedly.”

Alcohol and smoking will take away your healthy life.

2. Careless sex

This worldly enjoyment satisfies the sense of touch and lustful desires.

It was reported that more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide. Each year, there are an estimated 357 million new infections with 1 of 4 STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis.

Having multiple sex partners, remarriage and transgender are no more taboo in our generation, and no one dare throw stones at Homosexuals in the church.

“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness…” (Galatians 5:19)

Careless sex will take away your sound mind and peaceful home. This worldly enjoyment will separate your spirit from the LORD, and put you into bondage.

3. Gambling

It is not for business, but a fun of luck in the realm of worldly enjoyment.

Size of the online gambling market is 37.9bn USD. The Financial Conduct Authority has studied a sample of spread-betting customers and found that 82% lost money on products offered by the industry called contracts for difference (CFDs).

If you consider gambling to be an enjoyment, then get set! It will take away your hard-earned money and all your inherited wealth. Gambling takes away wealth and gives poverty.

4. Wild parties

This worldly enjoyment satisfies the carnal nature, and it involves act of entertainment such as; ungodly music, jokes, untrue movies, Halloween, erotic dance and so on.

Galatians chapter 5 verses 21 says: “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.”

Revelries will take away your personal relationship with the LORD. And, the Spirit of the Lord cannot stay in the heart of someone filled with such worldly enjoyment.

5. Drugs

Some people refer to drugs as energy enjoyment, while some call it enjoyment for relaxation.

People who use drugs are up to ten times more likely to die suddenly or as a result of chronic diseases than people who do not use drugs.

Addiction to drugs will take away your good life from you. It leads to madness, suicide and untimely death.

6. Cosmetics

This worldly enjoyment idolizes the body for beauty. The use of paints, wigs, attachments, tattoos, jewelries, and other ornaments for artificial beauty to your body is ungodly.

Lipsticks, kajal sticks and eye-shadows, for example, are known to contain lead, a carcinogen and neurotoxin that can affect the nervous system adversely, leading to high blood-pressure, allergies, behavioural abnormalities and even decreased rates of fertility!

Mercury and parabens — a chemical preservative used in many cosmetics are some other hazardous substances common to beauty products. Although the purpose of parabens is to inhibit bacteria, but the chemical itself is known to trigger the growth of cancer cells in the body.

“Do not let your adornment be merely outward–arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel…“ (1Peter 3:3)

Cosmetics take away the image of God on you and give cancer.

7. Material wealth

It is an asset enjoyment that involves unnecessary acquisition of many cars, airplanes, buildings and all other forms of properties as a sign of affluence.

“…And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God…” (Please read Luke 18:18-27 for the details)

Asset enjoyment can take away your chance of gaining Heaven.

 

Don’t be deceived by the false preachers, because staying away from all these worldly enjoyments does not make Christianity a boring relationship with God. The enjoyment for the Christians is different from the worldly enjoyment.

Please endure this world in God’s presence, so you won’t miss the everlasting enjoyment in Heaven.

Christian Peace: 10 Ways to have a Peaceful Mind

Posted by Nov 10, 2018 Holy Word, Word of Faith 2 Comments
Christian Peace: 10 Ways to have a Peaceful Mind

Peace is scarce in the world because the number of people enjoying peaceful mind is small. According to the authors of Global Peace Index 2016, the world is becoming a more dangerous place and there are just ten countries which can be considered free from conflict.

The worsening conflict in the middle east, the lack of a solution to the refugee crisis and an increase in deaths from major terrorist incidents have all contributed to the world being less peaceful in 2016 than it was in 2015.

Today’s message will show you the original source of peace in the midst of a conflicting world.

10 Ways to obtain Peace

1. Forgive those that sin against you

Grudge or malice produces unrest to your mind, while the act of forgiveness is a soothing ointment to your wounded heart. If you always forgive your offenders, then you will enjoy peace in your life.

Matthew chapter 18 verse 21 and 22 says: “Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times? Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.”

2. Be a Salty Person

Always do your best to be a Peacemaker wherever you find yourself.

Mark chapter 9 verse 50 says: “Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavour, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.”

3. Don’t Curse Yourself

Be hopeful when life is tough, and peace will take good care of your heart. When you go through hard times, don’t curse yourself and don’t abuse God. Peace does not stay with an abusive person.

Matthew chapter 5 verses 44 says: “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”

4. Stay away from Witchcraft

The peace that comes from the spirit of darkness is not sustainable! I fell into this trap before I met Jesus Christ. Devil stole my joy and gave me a restless heart. There is no peace in the kingdom of Satan, stay away from Satanism!

5. Terminate Sinful activities

Peace cannot reign where there is active sin. Fear and sin are teammate and they work together to destroy the soul of people. If you want genuine peace, then live a holy lifestyle as described by Jesus Christ.

Jesus says: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

6. Cut your Coat according to your Cloth

Peace is for those that acknowledge contentment. Learn to be satisfied with the available resources you have. Don’t bind yourself with loan when you are not sure of the outcome. Live a simple life and you will enjoy peace than the rich who is never satisfied.

“So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.” (Luke 18:22-23)

Note: No amount of money or wealth can satisfy human being, so take it easy.

7. Who are your friends?

The group of people around you can also determine the status of peace in your life. If you want peace, then mix with people who love to share the Bible with you, lovers of Jesus Christ and haters of worldliness.

Hebrew chapter 12 verse 14 says: “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.”

8. Accept Jehovah with all Your Heart

God, whose name is Peace can make you enjoy peace in every circumstance of life if you allow Him to control your mind. Give your heart to Jesus, because He is the Prince of Peace.

John chapter 14 verses 27 say: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

9. Good Gospel Songs

I enjoy peace in my heart when I listen to godly inspirational tunes. Such songs could lift up your heavy heart to the peaceful presence of the LORD.

10. Be anxious for nothing

Train your heart to take this life easy. You will enjoy peace if your speed to achieve things on earth is not higher than the speed of God.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)