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Renewing of your Mind: Is it Necessary?

Posted by Feb 18, 2017 Holy Word, Gospel Evangelism Leave a Comment
Renewing of your Mind: Is it Necessary?

Are you going through a tough time to get yourself stable in Christ? Then the solution is regular renewing of your mind. Renewing of your mind is synonymous to your phone or laptop that shows an intermittent pop-up message requesting for software update. If you fail to click the update button, then the gadget would be exposed to security threat.

The failure to always renew the mind would expose Christians to threat of sinful lifestyle.

Many years ago when I turned away from Satan, I found myself singing the worldly song “unconsciously”. I had a strong battle about this until I discovered that I failed to renew my mind with hymns and good gospel music.

So, I did not only discard the worldly music CD distracting me from Jesus Christ, but also bought many good gospel CD for my listening pleasure. I overcame a corrupt mind by the regular renewal of my mind.

Today, I would share the word of God with you on how to renew your mind and the benefits to your eternity.

Understand the Nature of Your Mind

Renewing of your mind cannot be successful if you do not understand the working principle of the mind. The Lord created your mind to be the ‘central processing unit’ for whatever decisions you intend to take in life.

The mind is the strong room for implementation of decisions. And God gives you the complete control over your mind. God does not impose His decision to your mind. That was the reason Eve took her final decision in her mind to eat the forbidden fruits despite the warning from the Lord.

Your mind is a ‘free world’ and it is also a ‘battle field’, because God and devil speak to you through your mind. And your power of choice determines the final decision.

Galatians chapter 5 verse 16 and 17 says: “I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.”

It is a significant step to renew your mind always because since the fall in the Garden of Eden, the mind of man is terrible. Genesis chapter 6 verses 5 says: “Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”

Ephesians chapter 4 verse 21 to 24 says: “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 who was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”

If you always experience falling in sin today, rising in Christ tomorrow, then the following steps will help you to stand firm in Christ.

3 Ways to Renewing of Your Mind

1. Study the Bible

The first step after giving your life to Jesus Christ is to study the Bible. Have you studied the Bible from Genesis to Revelation? It is compulsory for every Christian to personally read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.

The book of John chapter 14 verse 23 says: “Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.”

Renewing of your mind cannot be successful without knowing the mind of God for your life. And the mind of God is written in the Bible. So, the only instrument that could renew your mind is the Bible. And not the various contradictory church doctrines, false pastors or the cultural practices in your country!

Thus, read and digest the word of God all the time (not once or twice in a week). Fill your mind with the instructions of the Lord always and renewing of your mind shall be sustained.

2. Do the Opposite

Renewing of your mind to fit into the right group of the children of God involves doing the opposite actions of the worldly character you confessed not to do again.

The book of first John chapter 3 verse 6 to 8 says: “Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him…let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.”

For instance, someone who is a liar before given his/her life to Christ must not remain passive about it. Such person is expected to confess the sin of lies, and ask God for forgiveness. And to start doing the opposite, which is saying the truth all the time.

The secret to saying the truth always is renewing your mind with the word of God that says “…and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

Pick your jotter and list all the worldly character you do when you were far away from the Lord. Then, search through the Bible and write the opposite (godly character).
If you do the opposite, then the renewing of your mind to godliness would be achieved. There is power in the obedience to the word of the Lord.

Titus chapter 2 verse 11 and 12 says: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age…”

A lot of preachers had deceived us that we do not have anything to do when we give our lives to Jesus Christ. And that is the reason for the high population of corrupt mind in the Christendom today.

Please, do not fold your arms and expect God to play the role of renewing your mind. He would give you a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 11:19), but it is your duty to be active in the word of God.

For instance, a ‘Christian’ constantly prayed to God to help him stop fornication, and this brother refused to quit the surrounding ladies. And he does not renew his mind with the word of God that says “thou shall not fornicate”.

I bluntly told the brother that God does not answer such prayer point (such prayer contradicts the Bible).

3. Fear of God is the Fuel

You cannot live a godly life without renewing your mind with the word of God every day. And the fuel to energize the daily renewal is the Fear of God.

When I read the mighty deeds of the Lord in the Bible, I marveled at His great Power. Also, His miracles in my life are awesome. So, I made up my mind to fear God alone in every action I take in my life. The fear of God in my life gives me the ability to retain a renewed mind.

If the holy fear of God is absent in one’s life, it would be difficult to renew the mind.

7 Benefits of Renewing your mind

If you update the software of your mind with the word of God, then you will enjoy the following outcomes:

1. Victory over temptations; no more fall and rise!

2. You would acquire more Divine Power.

3. You’re dwelling in God’s Holiness.

4. Heaven is your Eternal Home.

5. Easy differentiation of God’s voice from that of the devil.

6. No spiritual viral attack from the devil could steal your spiritual password.

7. The Lord would dwell in your mind.

 

Renewing of your mind every time with the word of God, and obedience to the commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ in reverence awe are the ways you can follow to achieve a stable Christian life. No temptation from the devil would sweep you off- balance anymore.

The salvation of Jesus Christ is sustained in you by the renewal of your mind in God’s holiness. Every Christians would enjoy God’s promises, but listen to this advice: “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” (2Cor 7:1)

Armor of God: How to Put on the Spiritual Gadgets

Posted by Jan 29, 2017 Holy Word, Church, Gospel Evangelism Leave a Comment
Armor of God: How to Put on the Spiritual Gadgets

Armor of God is a set of spiritual gadgets you put on to overcome the battle from the devil and his demonic forces. Many people do not want to experience any form of battle. They are pleased to accept Jesus Christ into their life as the Prince of Peace. But, it is written that every Christian must fight the devil.

This post will reveal the right spiritual gadgets to put on, and how to possess the armor of God for a permanent victory.

Ephesians chapter 6 verses 11 and 12 say: “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

You need the armor of God to defeat the devil. And your peace would be sustained from earth into eternity. Is it true that you have a battle to fight?

Revelation chapter 12 verse 17 say: “And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.”

There is no need to be afraid of the spiritual battle. Listen to the consolation of Jesus Christ to His followers: “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Christians without the armor of God cannot enjoy the victory of the Lord. Such Christian suffers fiery battle that leads to lukewarm, depression, life threatening experience and so on.

What is the Armor of God?

Our God is not a magician and He respect His Word so much. He promised us peace and victory, but we have to abide by the rules related to spiritual warfare.

The best way to enjoy victory involves the use of all the following armor of God:

 

1. Belt of Truth

Always tell the truth in all circumstances. The attitude of righteousness would firmly hold your spiritual stand. You won’t fall when the enemies attempt to pull you down. If you put on this armor of God, then it would be impossible for the devil to lure you into a lukewarm lifestyle.

2. Shoe of Evangelism

Evangelism is the spread of the Good News. Jesus changed the practice of spending more time in the church services to spending more time in the public preaching.

Mark chapter 16 verse 15 says: “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’”

No spiritual traps can capture your feet when you share the Good News of Jesus to the people. Shoe of evangelism is an armor of God that you must put on every day.

3. Shield of Faith

Use the power of choice given to you by the Lord to believe in the Power of Jesus only. Christians that do not solely believe in the power of Jesus run after magic and materialism of false pastors/prophets. Use this armor of God (faith) to shield yourself.

It’s no more news that Satan is attacking the true children of God. But, when he throws his fiery arrows at you, use the Word of Faith to shield yourself. Your heart is a strong battle field. Thus, when the devil speaks some words of discouragement to you, reply him with the faithful word of God. So, reading the Bible daily with all seriousness is essential.

4. Helmet of Salvation

If you always put this armor of God on your head, then it will remind you of the power in the Blood of Jesus. And your consciousness in the salvation of Jesus will refresh you with His anointing. This would make it impossible for the devil to behead you spiritually.

The helmet of salvation will fit and secure your spiritual head when you renounce all forms of idolatry and debaucheries of this world.

Note: Your spiritual head is the powerhouse that controls your existence (including thoughts and decisions). If the head is exposed without a helmet, then easy access of the spiritual bullets is unavoidable.

5. Sword of Word

This armor of God is very powerful, because it is the only offensive spiritual weapon you can use to defeat your enemies. The spiritual sword is the Word of God. Whenever the enemies draw a battle line, don’t sit down to cry! But, recite the promises of God in the Bible. Speak the Authority of the Lord in the Bible (Jesus did the same when Satan attacked Him- Matthew chapter 4)

You cannot be defeated by the attacks of the devil, if you always reply him with the Word of God.

 

Jesus says: “All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life…” (Rev 3:5)

A victor is someone who defeated a war. So, do not be scared of spiritual war. Always put on the four defensive armor of God; belt of truth, shoe of evangelism, shield of faith and the helmet of salvation. And, always use the offensive armor of God-sword of Word to strike your enemies. Remember, you are not fighting against human, but against the devil and his soldiers.

Lukewarm Christian: God’s View and His Advice

Posted by Jan 16, 2017 Holy Word, Church, Gospel Evangelism Leave a Comment
Lukewarm Christian: God’s View and His Advice

Lukewarm Christian is someone who loves the Lord with a partial heart, and gives the other part of the heart to worldliness. The love for sins and things of the world (invented by Satan) is called worldliness.

First John Chapter 2 verse 15 says: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

The word “lukewarm Christian” refers to someone with an unstable identity in the presence of the LORD. I am led by the Lord to write this eye-opener content for His children.

Many years ago, I hardly admit to being a lukewarm Christian. I don’t miss the attendance of the church weekly services. I represent the church in Bible quiz competition, and won prizes. I lead the choir, and I sometimes preached in the church. Also, I put the gift of vision and prophesy into use in the congregation. But, I was delighted in worldly lifestyle, such as; lies, drunkenness, gluttony, dark powers, love for money and so on.

I engaged in the misconception of the Bible to justify my worldly lifestyle. I thought my lukewarm lifestyle was covered by the grace of Jesus, and I can’t miss heaven. I never knew that my speed to hell was more than a million kilometers per second, until I had a near death experience. I thank God. He saved me and gave me a second chance.

What is God’s view  on a Lukewarm Christian?

The unstable attitude (lukewarm) of some Christians had been in existence since the early church. So, the Lord warned the lukewarm Christians in the church of Laodicea as recorded in the book of Revelation chapter 3 verses 14 to 22.

“…I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth… (Verse 15 and 16)

I don’t want you to get confused about the Lord’s meaning of hot, cold and lukewarm. The dictionary meaning for ‘hot’ in this context is ‘friendly’ and ‘cold’ means ‘unfriendly’. And the Lord says: “I wish you were cold or hot.”

So, the wish of the Lord is: “You are either friendly (hot) to the Lord or unfriendly (cold) to the devil. Thus, a lukewarm Christian is neither friendly nor unfriendly to the LORD and to the devil.

My mom always warned me when I was in the high school not to keep bad friends. She said: “keep good friends only, because bad friends will corrupt your good heart.”

Revelation chapter 3 Verse 16b showed that the Lord will reject the lukewarm Christian.

‘’… I will vomit you out of My mouth…”

So, the lukewarm Christian would have no place in Heaven. Hell? No! Then where is the destination for the lukewarm Christian?  …They shall be spilled into the eternal Lake of fire…!

How to Know a Lukewarm Christian

1. Such person claims to be comfortable (self-confidence)

A lukewarm Christian has a comfortable emotion. And most of the lukewarm Christians are wealthy. The LORD says: “Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’ –and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked…” (Revelation chapter 3 verse 17)

2. A typical lukewarm Christian is spiritually blind
So, a lukewarm Christian cannot see issues from the point of view of the Lord. So, the lukewarm follows the misconception of the Bible.

3. A lukewarm Christian enjoys the habit of lies and jokes

The Three Escape Routes for the Lukewarm Christian

The Lord says that the lukewarm Christians are spiritually wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked. HE will never accept the unstable Christians into His kingdom. So, the Lord advised the lukewarm Christian to obey the following steps for deliverance:

1. Ask the LORD for Purification

The LORD says: “I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich…” (Revelation 12:18a)

A lukewarm Christian who rebukes the bad friend (devil) would be transformed by the Lord. …“buy gold from me” means pay the price of discipleship and you will be pure.

“When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Mark 8:34-36)

2. Put on the Garment of Righteousness

The LORD says: “I counsel you to buy from Me… white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed… (Revelation 3:18b). Sin exposes spiritual nakedness, and a naked person without the ‘white garment’ of holiness cannot dwell with the LORD.

3. Obey the Word of God

The LORD says: “I counsel you to… anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. The soothing word of God is the eye salve you need, and the spiritual blindness would receive good spiritual sight.

 

If you’d read this article and the Spirit of the Lord speaks to your heart for a change, then I appeal to you to obey the Call. The Lord corrects and disciplines everyone He loves. The LORD loves the lukewarm Christian, and He wants the genuine repentance.

The Lord will uphold you in Jesus name.

Unforgivable Sin: How Terrible is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

Posted by Jan 8, 2017 Holy Word, Church, Gospel Evangelism 2 Comments
Unforgivable Sin: How Terrible is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

Unforgivable sin is an eternal sin that cannot be washed away by the Blood of Jesus. It is an intentional sin that blasphemes the Spirit of the Lord.

This article explains the context, content and mind-set of Jesus for exempting blasphemy against the Holy Spirit from His Deed of Salvation.

I love to read the passage as recorded in the book of Matthew. If you want a good understanding about this topic, then carefully read this passage:

“Then one was brought to Him who was demon-possessed, blind and mute; and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw. And all the multitudes were amazed and said, “Could this be the Son of David?”

Now when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “This fellow does not cast out demons except by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.” But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation…  

“If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

“But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you… “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.

“Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men…but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come…

How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks… “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the Day of Judgment.

“For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:22 – 37)

7 Reasons for the Unforgivable Sin

1. They knew Jesus was the Messiah (through the Old Testament Prophetic records), but they refuse to accept Him. (Verse 23)

2. The Pharisees blackmailed Jesus to turn the heart of the people away from Him. (Verse 24)

3. Jesus felt bad, because the Pharisees did not acknowledge the Spirit of God as the Great Deliverer. (Verse 28)

4. The Pharisees were antagonists to Jesus’ ministration. (Verse 30)

5. The Pharisees knew the ‘Special Power’ (Spirit of GOD) of Jesus, but they insulted (blaspheme) the Spirit (Verse 32b)

6. Their hearts were filled with evil words. (Verse 35)

7. The Pharisees were fond of speaking idle words. (Verse 36)

Can a Christian Commit the Unforgivable Sin?

From the passage we read, you would agree with me that the unforgivable sin was not committed by the large crowd of unbelievers who were ready to give their lives to Jesus.

The unforgivable sin was committed by the group of people who claimed to know the religious laws; they read the Bible in the synagogue. And they are the teachers of the laws (pastors).

So, if you lived a bad life before giving your total life to Jesus, then you are saved by the Blood of Jesus. And, if you respect the awesome Power of the Holy Spirit after giving your life to the Lord, then you cannot commit the unforgivable sin.

People that commit the unforgivable sin are those that have the knowledge about the Spirit of God. Unbelievers that are yet to know the Holy Trinity (God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit) cannot suffer the judgment of the unforgivable sin.

Note: There are false teachings spreading around us that once you give your life to Jesus, you would have eternal security in heaven. They said: “whatever sin you committed after giving your life to Jesus would not judge you to hell…”

Please, engage yourself in a sincere Bible study and you will know that if a Christian goes back to a sinful lifestyle after accepting Jesus, such person shall be disowned by the Lord.

Do not be fooled by these famous preachers. Can a citizen of a country engage in a street shooting and still walk freely? That is not possible, and he cannot accuse the authority of hatred. His identity will change from good citizen to bad citizen immediately.

If a good Christian change to a life filled with abominations, then the name of such person will be wiped away from the Book of life. The book of Revelation chapter 21 verses 27 says:

“But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination, or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.”

Let us read the book of Hebrew chapter 6 verses 4 to 6: “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.

I am sure that the passage above gives you a better understanding that the unforgivable sin is committed by Christians who were once enlightened. And they experienced the good things of heaven and share in the Holy Spirit. They chose to deviate from the rules of the Lord, because they intend to satisfy their selfish desires.

Dangerous Signals of Unforgivable Sin

1. When a Christian seeks for power of miracles from the spirit of darkness.

2. When a Christian uses other ‘book(s)’ or human philosophy to argue with the word of God in the Bible.

3. A Christian whose total believes is not in Jesus anymore. Such Christian craves to believe in materialism, statue of Mary, priest of Allah, angelic powers, marine spirits etc.

4. Turning the heart of people away from the right doctrines in the Bible to man-made doctrines in the church.

5. There is a danger when a Christian starts to abuse God for any reason.

6. Don’t give your tongues to idle words, abusive words and jokes. You can’t embarrass the Holy Spirit and tell Him after a while that you were only joking… (Ephesians 5 verse 4 condemns jokes)

Unforgivable sin is common among the people who can distinguish the right from the wrong. So, be careful and do not take the word of God in the Bible for granted. Obedience to the will of the Lord in reverence awe is a vital step that keeps you away from eternal and unforgivable sin.

Barren? 5 Secret Steps to Take for Childbirth!

Posted by Dec 31, 2016 Holy Word, Family, Word of Faith 2 Comments
Barren? 5 Secret Steps to Take for Childbirth!

Barren Christians are not cowards, but they are the unique children of God that endure a tough trial of faith. A barren situation in marriage attracts external pressure from people, oppression, confusion and anxiety. But, I thank God that His power is above barrenness.

The Lord’s first commandment to us is to give birth to children. The book of Genesis chapter 1 verse 27 and 28: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

The information from CDC shows that infertility in the US affects about 12% of the reproductive-age population. This includes 7.3 million women and their partners.

It is God that opens the womb of a woman for childbirth. This article is for couples waiting for God’s fruit of the womb. So, I would expose the right steps to take for a barren womb to receive glorious children from the Lord.

  1. Prayers and not Barren Complaints

Barren Christians that complain every day in the church cannot receive any child from the Lord. The right step to take is putting your trust in God. Practice a prayerful lifestyle, and the Lord will hear your request.

Jesus says: “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” (Luke 11:9-10)

For instance, the complaints and hunger strike of Hannah did not give the barren woman a child. But, when she went into the presence of the Lord to pray, her status changed from barrenness to fruitfulness.

First Samuel chapter 1: “…Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”… And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD…

And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her… So it came to pass in the process of time, that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD…””

Ten years of barren complaint cannot give childbirth, but a moment of faithful prayers can make God to open your womb.

  1. Walk with God

The Lord is an Unquestionable God. He knows the best time to give you His blessings. In most cases, the barren status of Christian couples is an opportunity to understand how to walk with God.

To walk with God is not limited to attending church services and night vigils. It involves understanding the covenant of God for your life, and your obedience to His commandments.

For instance, Abraham walked with God and the Lord changed his barren life. Genesis chapter 17 verse 1 says: “When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am the Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless.”

Note: This dispensation of grace does not imply that you have no commandments to obey. Don’t be deceived by the massive number of false preachers in the Christendom.

To walk with God means living a holy lifestyle in His divine power. Disobeying the commandments of Jesus (Matthew chapter 5, 6, 7…) can delay the fruitfulness of a barren couple.

Romans chapter 6 verse 15 says: “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!”

Do not walk before the false Prophets, Satanists or Witch Doctors; they have nothing better to offer you.

  1. Be Patient in your Strong Faith

The Psalmist said: “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5)

If you pray and walk in the presence of the Lord daily, then patiently wait for Him to open your womb. He will do the childbirth faster than how you thought. Make yourself available for the gospel services such as evangelism. And you will get pregnant in the course of the service to the Lord.

The father of John the Baptist, Zacharias was delivered from the barren marriage, because he was a patient child of God. Let’s read few verses from the book of Luke chapter one: “…And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless… 

But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years. So it was that while he was serving as priest before God… But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”

The devil may tempt you to do ungodly child rituals, don’t listen to him. No one can give you a glorious child except the LORD.

  1. Engage Yourself in Hospitality

Share what you have with the poor children. Give to the poor orphans and the widows. It is a good practice for every child of God. Your hospitality to the needy can make God to open your womb.

I want you to learn from the experience of Abraham. He was prayerful and walked with the Lord for many years. But, his barren life was instantly changed to childbirth when he showed hospitality to the “hungry visitors”.

Listen to the reward of his hospitality in Genesis chapter 18 verses 14: “Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”

  1. Love Your Marriage Partner

Love is not about the wedding ring, or the size of your bed. Love is about sacrifice and understanding. Love is neither partial nor selfish. Love is not after your money or properties of your partner. Love in marriage needs intimacy.

My meetings with some barren couples showed that the strength of their intimate love with their partners is extremely low. For instance, a couple who married for ten years never lived together for a year. The husband works in a far distance and the wife is not ready to move her business to her husband’s place. The husband died, and the poor woman remained barren.

Couples living far apart are exposed to the high risk of barrenness, because they violate the instruction of the Lord. The LORD says: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”

Barren couple that lives together like strangers cannot break the yoke of barrenness. So, selfless love is needed to uphold the physical, spiritual and emotional status of couples waiting upon the Lord for childbirth.

 

It is God alone that gives children. And the five steps discussed above had been tested and confirmed genuine as the best ways to stop the barren period in couples. Give your life to Jesus through a genuine repentance, and you will surely laugh like Sarah.

“And Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and all who hear will laugh with me.” (Genesis 21:6)