40 Character of a Christian Child in the Family

40 Character of a Christian Child in the Family

A Christian child is God’s representative in the generation the parent won’t be privileged to coordinate. It is not an easy task to raise a godly child, because the external influence in our society today is terribly bad.

I heard this news few days ago:

“Around 27,000 children in England, some as young as 10, belong to ruthless gangs, an in-depth study by the Children’s Commissioner revealed this shocking development.

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, published her study as she hosted a summit bringing together police and crime commissioners, senior police officers and chairs of local safeguarding boards.

The report, “Keeping Kids Safe: Improving Safeguarding Responses to Gang Violence and Criminal Exploitation’’, estimates that only a fraction of child gang-members are known to children’s services.

Longfield said, “The criminal gangs operating in England are complex and ruthless organisations, using sophisticated techniques to groom children and chilling levels of violence to keep them compliant.

Her report said some children may only identify loosely with a gang and may not be involved in crime or serious violence, but the most important is the estimated 34,000 children who know gang members and who have experienced violence in 2018.

The research has looked into the characteristics of children involved in gangs and found 95 per cent more likely to have social, emotional and mental health issues and more than twice as likely to be self-harming.

The stark figures also revealed that 41 per cent more likely to have a parent or carer who misuses substances.

Over a third of gang members are more likely to have witnessed domestic violence, with 37 per cent more likely to be missing or absent from their schools.

Other signs pointing to children belonging to gangs include a 20 per cent rise in children assaulted with a sharp object between 2016 and 2017, and a 67 per cent rise between 2012 and 2017 in the number of kids permanently excluded from their schools.”

Today’s message enlists the crucial character a Christian child must possess in the family and the society.

  1. Fear God
  2. Zero respect for idols
  3. Your tongue finds it difficult to roll out abusive slangs or words
  4. Honour your father and mother
  5. Doing everything to always safe a life and not to murder
  6. A Christian child is zealous to help the poor
  7. Always humble, and no sign of pride
  8. Patience and endurance in all things
  9. Compassion is a vital virtue
  10.  Christian child Possess a forgiving heart
  11.  Thorough in every good work
  12.  The diligent hands of a Christian child give riches
  13.   Keep a tight rein on your tongue
  14.  Deep love for God
  15.  Selfless service for your neighbour
  16.  Faithful to the Lord
  17.  Prayer-loving
  18.  Christian child always long to increase in wisdom
  19.  Dislikes physical and emotional uncleanliness
  20.  Obedient to the Lord, but, disobedient to the ‘sweet’ rules of the world
  21.  Motivate people without witchcraft practice
  22.  Christian child always fulfils promises to God and man
  23.  Self-control in times of trouble
  24.  A Christian child has a thankful heart even during hard times
  25.  Handles temptations with careful dissection of the word of God
  26.  Not arrogant, but, a Christian child is teachable
  27.  Obtain godly counsel and disregard carnal counsel
  28.  Ability to behave properly during shortage or abundance
  29.  Bold to tell everyone to join the wagon of holiness in Christ
  30.  Does not compare himself with others and would never be jealous
  31.  Not carried away by emotions
  32.  A Christian child is characterized as a role model
  33.  Hardworking
  34.  Does not mess up with money; no gambling, reckless expenses or extravagance
  35.  Christian child produces life of moral excellence
  36.  Bold to say ‘no’ to sin
  37.  Eager to spread the gospel everyday
  38.  Pride cannot be traced to a Christian child
  39.  Respects the works of the Holy Spirit
  40.  A Christian child stands up when he/she stumbles

All these attributes are based on the scriptural teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew chapter 5: “…Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth…Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God…”

I pray the Lord will shine His Light of Salvation into the heart of every Christian child in our homes in Jesus name.

Satan: The Truth about Lucifer, the Devil

Satan: The Truth about Lucifer, the Devil

Satan has a beautiful appearance and not an ugly creature as described by many artists. God created Satan. Devil cajoles into different images, but I was privileged to see his true image; big, handsome and filled with wisdom.

There are many beliefs about Satan such as: ‘He does not exist’, ‘He is nice, and God can still forgive him…’ Today’s message will tell you the truth about Satan.

The Origin of Satan

He was created by God to be a great musician. Listen to God’s description of Satan’s creation (symbolized as king of Tyre) in the book of Ezekiel chapter 28 verse 12 to 15:

“Son of man, take up a lamentation for the king of Tyre, and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.

You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering: The sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold.

The workmanship of your timbrels and pipes was prepared for you on the day you were created. “You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you; you were on the holy mountain of God; you walked back and forth in the midst of fiery stones.”

The Prideful Thoughts that Changed his Status

Lucifer was a mighty cherub in heaven, but after a while, he thought that his great influence can rise above the Throne of his Creator. But, he met his Waterloo.

“How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, you who weakened the nations!

For you have said in your heart: ‘I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.’ (Isaiah 14:12-14)

Why was Lucifer chased away from Heaven?

He mobilized one-third of the angels in heaven to over-throw the Almighty LORD.Revelation chapter12 verses 4 say: “His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth…”

So, war broke out in heaven and Lucifer was defeated. At that moment, the general acceptance of his name changed from Lucifer to Dragon, Accuser, Satan (or Devil, because evil was found in him).

Revelation chapter 12 verse 7 to 10 says: “And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer.

So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.”

Where is the dwelling of Devil?

Devil’s abode is presently not in hell fire as widely speculated. He is a spiritual creature without flesh and blood. He dwells in the spiritual realm outside Heaven.  His place is on Earth. Satan and his demons mingle with unholy people by possessing them for various evil implementations. He also communicates from the spirit realm into the heart of holy and unholy people.

Revelation chapter 12 verses 12 say: “Therefore rejoice O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”

Satan is not everywhere on earth at the same time, He moves from one place to another. The book of Job chapter 1 verse 7 says: “And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.”

Where would be the Eternity of Satan?

The Lord revealed a vision to me that Satan and all his followers shall be sentenced to eternal fire. They would be in bondage and sorrow forever. The LORD’s judgement is Holy.

Revelation chapter 20 verse 7 to 10 says: “Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea.

They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them.

The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.”

Devil’s Secret Plan to the world?

Satan knows the judgement reserved for him and the fallen angels, but he does not want to go to the lake of fire alone. He wants all human beings to join him in the eternal punishment.

Devil could only achieve this plan by making sin to abound in the midst of people. That is the reason for the general acceptability of carnal lifestyle everywhere.

Satan knew that a single sin in ones’ life is enough to lose the kingdom of God. So, he is deceiving the Christians that the grace of Jesus will continually take care of their active sinful lifestyle – a big lie

Devil is deceiving everyone that it is not possible to live a sinless life in this world, and that is the reason for the coming of Jesus Christ. “Once you believe in Jesus, you will enter heaven despite any active sin you enjoy committing every day” – a bigger lie!!

There are more deceptions such as: ‘God does not exist’, ‘hell does not exist’, ‘no life after death’, ‘lake of fire is a fable’, ‘God and Satan will reconcile their differences very soon’, ‘purgatory is a place for forgiveness after death’…  

Satan, who was once a great cherub in Heaven, is the originator of sin. He was cast out of Heaven, because of his prideful act to dethrone his Creator. The Devil is a deceiver, and his plan is to lure everyone into sin.

The Lord will judge Satan and his demons, but, the dragon is set to drag every human being along to the eternal lake of fire. So, watch out!

Messiah: Is Jesus the Christ that would deliver us?

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?

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

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.