Recently testing was done in the Dangote lab at the refinery was found to be of the best standard in the world.This however debunked the issue of fake or substandard products as well as the monopoly status.Boar Cement is building another 250,000 BPD refinery in the South South and a host of other cottage refineries so that the question of monopoly does not arise.
MICRO FINANCE unknown to many is the sole panacea to mass poverty eradication in human society.The blog specifically focuses on the industry around the world but with more bias on Africa-unarguably the poorest region of the world.
May 6, 2025
Dangote Refinery.part 3
Let me blow your mind with the media interview with Kelvin Emmanuel an economist who basically provided the poignant perspective to the threat by cabal in the oil and gas especially the midstream sector including refinery and petrochemical.The fertilizer complex in the refinery was constructed on more than 500hectares and the largest investment in Nigeria since independence covers over 2,600 hectares as opposed to 400km worth of Ajaokuta investment.The same cabal that frustrated Ajaokuta were out to frustrate Dangote and I quite agree like ojudu Dangote too was part of the cabal and is like it backfired on him too.The most important thing at this point is for regulatory authorities to bury their differences and let Dangote be and let the poor breathe.
Sarabesa's hoopla.part 3
Diorama shot from the cornerstone was enthralling crimpy Flekkon struck fortnightly the civvies at civil time as gangsters ambulated the market places besieged by swarms of grocers,shutters clattered against the hawking wares,clatters of barrowers' iron wheels,on cobblestones,in copestoned frenzy of the dough, cabbage and quids,brattling of clattering dishes, egregious dimples of hawkers'claustrophobia,winced across in grand toots,clicks of clickety clank,klaxon blasting amidst the tootled horns of ajuga.
Terror Banters.part 7
The umpire was overwhelmingly embarrassed
When garlands at the event
Unanimously voted to allocate all prize money
To blackpower's incisive or story and left
Jade and Ronke thumping for breathe and speechless.
The Possibility Of Dreams.Part 163
The quality of mission changes as the quantity of challenges grows from the estrangement of optimism driving the passion and every stakeholder is known to determine the outcome of their fate.Giving the pattern of knowledge management at the artist disposal ay a given period,the mirage of ambition is not the quest for the galantry of human reflection providing most appropriate motivation .Otherwise the zealotry of pursuit without the righteousness and appropriateness of motivation operating in the ministry of purpose could somehow anathemize the orientation of material fulfilment.A mission is deemed to be rational when elements of success patchwork and parameters is sancrosanct and inviolable.The pursuit tradition at periodical interval undergo stress test and probation metering to ascertain the true capacity of the adventure in the capitalisation of material fulfilment.Much vigil on these tests, including effectiveness and workability quashes material skepticism on the stamina of the artist in question.Variegated pursuit models exist both in the mainstream and the periphery nothwithstanding the perimeter are not forthright inscrutable in their subtleties until expansive intelligence protrudes acccustomed pattern of accomplishment.Aspirants parade divergent empiricism in the employment of purpose undiluted by foregone rudimentary chaos.Peradventure the motif of human reflection maneauvres the credibility of the cultural pattern ideal to streamline mutuality of purpose and motivation to secure bipartisan allegiance to the sanctity of the galantry's appology at getting material fulfilment in record time.
The Possibility Of Dreams.part 164
So much confidence in the artistry of human reflection erases the stratification of skepticism at getting a dispersal of logical understanding in the most ideal direction inherent in getting agog with the nature of pursuit models at stratified time.Decision changes as the nature of purpose changes a testification to the fact the volatility of the motivation does not cease to bother prices of confidence .Sometimes if protracted could weaken it in the long run.Then all hell is let loosed when the decision changes at the least pothering of self potion.Worst case scenario the perambulation of resolution at rudimentary chaos and the stretch of success parameters crumble at the very lease of impatient dreamers.The public trust increasingly threatened with the menace on the social realm incapable of steady supplies of public goods.The belief system does not necessarily have to crumble when the quantity of challenges grows beyond the whole shebang of arduous hurdles.Regardless of the distractions the fortune of purpose must be sustained as long as motivation and purpose still aligned to cheap prices of confidence .The moral preocupation of belief system insulates the process infrastructure in the understanding that ends justifies the means and a panacea to the sanctity of success patchwork and sustainable process infrastructure.The point of human destination overrides the overaching effect of purpose contraction and stringent process astray in nesciency.The balance of equity in the cascade of beautiful dreams from the dungeon of instinction point threshold down to the critical juncture of termination point enables the potent pattern of human and social transformation.Those peculiar influences of the human and social transformative framework are often concocted in this axis of golden transition.
It is finished!
By Adeshola Abraham
On This Good Friday Morning, I Pray For You: Every Hidden Work Of Darkness Is Exposed And All The Concluded Ones Are Cancelled, Destroyed And Finished In Jesus Name.
Whoever Says You Will Not Get To Your Ordained Destination In Life Will Meet With The Wrath Of God In Jesus Name.
You Will Be Celebrated In Your Lifetime And Not Posthumously In Jesus Name.
Because Jesus Took The Stripes For You To Suffer No More, The ill Wind Of Sicknesses And Diseases, Kidnappings, Robberies, Banditry, Ritual Killings And Misfortunes Will Not Be Your Portion Again In Jesus Name.
Good Morning and Happy Good Friday.
The Paths Of Righteousness
By Adeshola Abraham
Life is full of options and decisions. It's also full of people with strong opinions who'll tell you which way you ought to go. If we could turn back the hands of time, nearly all of us would alter some of our past choices because they've caused us to find ourselves in the path of 'wrongness' rather than 'righteousness'. I personally can relate.
The question this morning is: Have you been following your appetites and instincts rather than your Shepherd? You say, 'But God has given me a brain to use.".' Sure, and you need to develop it. But it's limited, and it will only take you so far. The Holy Spirit desires to take you beyond those limits. 'As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are sons of God' (Romans 8:14 NKJV). How does God lead us? Objectively through his word, and subjectively through his Spirit. As you read his word, you hear his voice, and as you 'lie down' (Psalm 23:2 NKJV), he impresses upon your heart what he wants you to do.
Here is the clarion call this weekend: If you have gone onto the wrong path, turn to God and he will guide you back onto the right path. 'He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out...he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice' (John 10:3-4 NKJV).
*It's actually sweet and interesting when God is the one leading you. Today, let God lead you! May the Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen*
Good Morning and a wonderful weekend.
Garrison Of The Uncircumsbribed
By Adeshola Abraham
I repeated the last line to myself: "Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few." Something about it resonated. When the Lord is for us, we can be outnumbered but are never unprotected.
We think people are insecure if they don't like how they look or don't like what they have or don't like what they do. Those are expressions of insecurity but they are not the root of insecurity. The root of insecurity is when your identity is built on an insecure foundation.
We can know the Word and also believe it. But knowledge and belief are not the same as faith. As long as we know the Word in our head and believe it in our hearts but don't practice it daily, our identity will continue to be secured to the affirmation of others.
You have built your identity on people's approval. People show their approval with likes on social media but God demonstrated His approval through love on the Cross.
Just as Jonathan was outnumbered against the Philistines, we can feel overwhelmed by seeming to never measure up. But the same divine grace that enabled his victory is the same grace that enables our victory over insecurity too.
*The Bible in 1 John 4:4 says....... because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. This scripture comes to fulfilment in your life as you go in the week and beyond in Jesus name. Go in His might and take dominion in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning, happy Sunday and a wonderful new week.
Dont Give Up
2 Kings 2:2 KJV
And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el. And Elisha said unto him, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Beth-el……
Don't give up! Don't give up!! Don't give up!!!.
You are almost at the breaking point of your dreams. You are the most valued asset in your generation. The destiny of millions and thousands of people are tied to your decision and choice at this point in your life. You are encouraged to keep pushing forward and don't give up.
By Adeshola Abraham
As the year progresses, raise your game, receive strength and grace to hold on and break forth in the name of Jesus Christ. I will see you at the other side of laughter and celebration in the name of Jesus Christ. Your testimony is closer than you ever thought or imagined. One more step, one more right decision and choice to keep pushing on and you will be glad you did. Keep focus and you'll surely get your heart desires fulfilled in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Good morning, happy Sunday and a victorious new week.
Good Temper
By Adeshola Abraham
You overslept, the car wouldn't start, you were late for work, your computer crashed! These things can make you angry, but only if you let them. If you fly into a rage, expect a rough landing! The Bible says, 'Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city' (Proverbs 16:32 NCV). Anger always comes back to bite you and ends up doing more damage than the thing that triggered it. I'd found myself anxious about things I couldn't change, but I'm wiser now to always hand over to the one who can fix all things. Whether it's good or not so good, God remains God in my life. I've made a decision to start fresh every day.
David said, 'In the morning I lay my needs in front of you' (Psalm 5:3 GWT). Start by offering your day to God, then you will be less likely to react in anger when things go wrong. One pastor writes: 'Our time here is short. What a shame to let something that happened - twenty years or twenty minutes ago - ruin your day. I've made up my mind to enjoy every single one. I may make mistakes; things may not go my way. I may be disappointed, but I'm going to live my life happy. I'm not going to let what does or doesn't happen steal my joy. Every morning I say, "Father, this is going to be a great day. I thank you that I have discipline, self-control; that I make good decisions. I may not have done what I could have yesterday, but that day is gone. I'm going to do better today."'
*Ever wonder why a car's windscreen is big and its rear-view mirror small? Because what's behind isn't nearly as important as what's ahead. So keep looking ahead, and no matter what happens today, don't lose your peace. And may you not turn your back on God in Jesus name.*
Good morning and do have a lovely weekend.
A Cold Water To A Thirsty Soul
By Adeshola Abraham
The news we hear determines our morale. What restores the life of a sick person most times is not only medications, but good news. The strength of a weak bone is good news. Nothing makes a merry heart like good news.
I prophecy over your life, henceforth you'll hear good news in the name of Jesus Christ. From the four corners of the earth, you shall receive good tidings. Anywhere you turn shall deliver good news to you. May the Angel of God, that brings good news visit you now in the name of Jesus Christ. The remaining days of this month shall be loaded with good news for you and yours in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Good morning and do have a blessed Midweek.
Overtake
By Adeshola Abraham
As the month of April ends today, ushering you gloriously into May: All Embargoes of Good Opportunities Are Divinely Lifted.
Every Seat of Wickedness Within Your Vicinity, Is Divinely Overthrown. You will pursue, overtake and recover all that you have lost in life and destiny In The Name of Jesus Christ.
All Your Good Deeds Will Be Divinely Remembered This Season And You'll Be Greatly Rewarded In The Name of Jesus Christ.
Wherever Your Name Is Mentioned For Evil, The Fire And Thunder of God Will Appear And Fight For You In The Mighty Name of Jesus Christ.
Good Morning And Do
Have A Blessed Midweek.
A Time for Everything
By Adeshola Abraham
Change can happen overnight. It may be at work, or the loss of a family member, or other life situation. Change is the only constant in life. And it has the potential to flatten you like a steamroller or move you on to better things. The choice is yours. 'To everything there is a season' (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV).
The truth is, God is your only secure anchor in life, so if you're wise you will build a strong relationship with him. Ultimately, he will never allow you to depend on anything but him. Here is Elijah's story: 'The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning,...and he drank from the brook. And it happened after a while that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land' (1 Kings 17:6-7 NKJV). Elijah may have panicked, but God didn't. 'The word of the Lord came to him, saying, "Arise, go to Zarephath...and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you"' (1 Kings 17:8-9 NKJV). Notice what God used to provide for Elijah: ravens, a brook and a penniless widow.
So, whatever your work may be, excel in it, but depend only on God! May the excellent spirit of God rest upon you and cause you to proper in all your ways in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning and a wonderful midweek.
The Bars Of Iron
By Adeshola Abraham
"I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron".
As you go this morning, I pray that; the gates of greatness shall be opened unto you in the name of Jesus Christ. You will be greeted with grace and ushered into favour this season in the name of Jesus Christ. Joy and laughter shall surround you on every side. Oil of restoration and gladness shall be poured on your head in the name of Jesus Christ. Glory and honor shall wrapped themselves around you and yours in the name of Jesus Christ.
*By the resurrection power, a new page of advancement, progress, promotion, and great accomplishment shall be opened unto you. You will receive divine answers to your questions via God's words. The good hand of the LORD, shall come upon you, and you will be accompanied with God's mercy in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.*
Good morning and do have a wonderful Midweek.
Prison Deliverance
By Adeshola Abraham
Acts12 tells the incredible story of Peter's supernatural deliverance from prison. He gets thrown into jail for his faith in Jesus, has a public execution date set for the next day. Meanwhile, the church gathers, holds an all-night prayer meeting and in the wee hours of the morning, Peter shows up at that very prayer meeting. As it turned out, God was listening and doing the miraculous. Now, the point here is that, God miraculously freed Peter but James was unjustly executed. Why? Why did God respond miraculously to prayer for Peter but silent to prayer for James? Both were in his inner circle, his core three disciples, so it wasn't that he favored one over the other. Surely the church prayed for both. It is safe to assume they responded in the same way for James as they did for Peter. So why God? Why let James die if you have the power to teleport Peter to safety?
Well, I don't know. That's the only honest response. But what I do know is that, God works slowly out of compassion, not apathy. And He does as He pleases
What I learnt from this book of Acts is this- a resilient community that gathered to pray, even after they had tried it once before only to watch darkness win, at least from their point of view. They kept on praying in the face of unanswered prayer. They persisted in prayer. The question is: Can we become again a persistently praying kind of people? Can we recover the legacy of our ancient ancestors, lost somewhere along the way? Can we preserve it, enflesh it in our bodies, express it in our lives?
"Keep on asking and it will be given to you. Keep seeking and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you." That's the invitation Jesus offered us. And anyone who takes him up on it and prays this way long enough will eventually find themselves on the doorstep of resilience. And I pray your hope of answers to prayers will not be dashed in Jesus name.
Good Morning and a blessed weekend.
The Promise of Abraham
By Adeshola Abraham
Romans 4:17. (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations, ) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
I pray and call those good things which are not, to come into effect now in your life in the name of Jesus Christ. You will have more than enough in the name of Jesus Christ. You'll be so blessed, that the blessed, shall call you blessed in the name of Jesus Christ. Multiple sources of financial resources shall be made available to you. The blessedness of God's blessings shall be physically evident in your life in the name of Jesus Christ.
Money will answer to you in the name of Jesus Christ. Receive uncommon, and unusual grace to be, and to remain financially relevant in the name of Jesus Christ.
I therefore activate new ideas and opportunities for the physical manifestation of God's glory in your life in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Good morning and do have a wonderful new month. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Goodness and Mercy
By Adeshola Abraham
Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
God's insurance policy is awesome! The premiums were paid in the crimson cash of Jesus' blood when he spoke these words: 'It is finished,' which means 'paid in full'. There are different kinds of insurance that cover things like fire, property, theft, health, vehicles, and death. But the only insurance policy that covers beyond death is the one God offers.
Paul lays it out for us: 'Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?...in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord' (Romans 8:35, 37-39 NKJV). In this month of Grace, nothing will be able to separate you from the love of Christ in Jesus name.
*Have you repented of your sins? Have you entrusted Jesus to be your Saviour? Then you have God's 'insurance cover' for time and eternity. As the song, Amazing Grace' says, 'Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.' And the grace of God shall abound towards you and yours in Jesus name. Amen* .
Good Morning and Happy May Day.
Sacrifice Of Praise
Y Adeshola Abraham
The world needs more men and women living, thinking loftiest and fewer complaints. 'Why would we ever tire of bending low in thanking - this highest form of thinking? This what all the great artist and thinkers do - they stay awake to the wonder of God's world. Great Thinkers are grateful thankers - the real greats live gratefully.'
A Yoruba adage says: those who know how to think will know how to give thanks.
I pray the Lord make you never tire of the highest form of thinking - thanking, by causing you to think gratefully in Jesus name.
How much time do we spend in grateful awe of how incredible God is? Of how astonishing this beautiful world He created is? Of how much we have to be thankful for?
Today, as we meet with Him in His Sanctuary, let's settle for a moment and dwell on the wonder in gratitude! May our praise, worship and thanksgiving be acceptable in His sight in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning and happy new week. Have a grateful first Sunday in the month of March.
Affection
By Adeshola Abraham
You can't stop thinking wrong thoughts just by trying harder. But you can do this: you can 'set your affection'. The most basic control you have when it comes to your mind is your ability to choose what you pay attention to. At any given moment, it's within your capacity to turn your thoughts in one direction or another. That helps explain why two people in the exact same set of circumstances can have completely different perspectives and experiences.
The following excerpts from a dog's diary and a cat's diary may make you smile. But hopefully they will also make you stop and think about the difference your attitude can make. 'Dog's Diary: 8:00 a.m. Ate dog food. My favourite thing! 9:00 a.m. Went for a car ride. My favourite thing! 9:40 a.m. Walked in the park. My favourite thing! 10:30 a.m. Got stroked and fussed. My favourite thing! 12:00 p.m. Ate lunch. My favourite thing! 1:00 p.m. Played in the grass. My favourite thing! 3:00 p.m. Wagged my tail. My favourite thing! 5:00 p.m. Ate a treat. My favourite thing! 7:00 p.m. Played ball. My favourite thing! 8:00 p.m. Watched TV with my people. My favourite thing! 11:00 p.m. Slept on the bed. My favourite thing! Now let's look at the cat. Cat's Diary: Day 983 of my imprisonment. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre dangling objects. The one thing that helps me carry on is my dream of escape.'
Two creatures...similar situations...totally different experiences. What made the difference? One chose the right thoughts and the other didn't.
Bottomline: All our day to day activities will end one day. The question is: Is your mind set on the ultimate which is reigning with the Lord Jesus Christ? May the Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning and do have blessed weekend.
A Table in the Presence of Mine Enemies
Psalms 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:....
Psalm23 has brought comfort to believers both then and now since it was first written, read and sung. God prepared a table without two sides. God gives us a feast while our enemies stand by. What a Mighty God we serve!
Do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed or hidden that will not be made known- Matt10:26. He is the Almighty God, and even the darkness is not dark to Him.
'Jesus Christ the son of God was betrayed by a friend in the night and put to death by a government in plain sight, yet raised by the Spirit into indestructible life. And there He now sits and reigns with Father, Three-in-One: Father, Son and Spirit, all declaring to darkness: the light has won.' HALLELUJAH
*I pray for you as you go this morning and beyond: Every evil around you will be exposed before any harm comes close to you in the Mighty name of Jesus. Amen.*
Good Morning, happy Midweek.
Resurrection
By Adeshola Abraham
Jesus Christ was buried but, nothing could stop him from rising up from the grave.
I pray for you this Blessed Easter Morning: that same power that quickened Jesus from the grave, will make everything dead in your life to rise again.
Your glory, your health, your career, your financial life, marriage and every other area of your life will receive life to fullness again to the glory of God, in Jesus mighty name.
Good Morning and Happy Easter Week Celebration.
More Grace, Blessings and Testimonies in your life in Jesus Name.
Miracles
By Adeshola Abraham
Anytime people rise up against you, it's because they have smelled or sensed unusual kindness coming your way. As a child of God, you need the eye of the spirit to see what others cannot see to be beat the enemies to their game. Don't allow them to take you by surprise.
As you go in the new week: God will surprise you with miracles from unusual and unexpected places in Jesus name. I rain down the fire of God to destroy any altar or viper that has sensed your miracle, and want to rise against you in Jesus name. Every hidden snake be exposed and destroyed in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning, happy Sunday and a Victorious New Week ahead.
Evaluation And Honesty
By Adeshola Abraham
Paul writes: 'Don't think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ's body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well' (Romans 12:3-6 NLT).
Paul is teaching us this important principle: 'Don't have an elitist attitude.' If you are an elitist, you must deal with the truth that every advantage or favour you enjoy is a gift from God. Whatever God has given you or allowed you to accomplish must never be used for personal exultation.
Even if you think you achieved each of them on your own, read these words and take them to heart: 'Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being...he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honour and gave him the name above all other names' (Philippians 2:3-9 NLT).
*To be very successful in life and still wear humility as cloth is a great grace and virtue. Receive it in Jesus name*
Good Morning and happy weekend.
I Will Lift Up My Eyes
By Adeshola Abraham
'There are sometimes in our lives, things seem dark and our pathway unclear but after a while, we see things in a different perspective. Just as the fog blocks our view of the horizon, until it clears and we see the beautiful landscape. Even our physical perspective can affect our spiritual vision'.
The psalmist says, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills" Ps121:1. Sometimes we simply need to lift up our eyes a bit higher!
The psalmist pondered where his help came from. 'Or the psalmist looked up beyond the hills to Mount Zion where the temple stood and remembered that the Maker of heaven and earth was his covenant God' . Either way, to worship we must look up. We have to lift our eyes higher than our circumstances, higher than our troubles and trials, higher than the empty promises around us. Then we can see our God and Redeemer, the One who calls us by name. He's the One who will "watch over your coming and going" today and forevermore.
The grace to look up, beyond your circumstances to see God be released upon you in Jesus name. As you lift your eyes higher to see Him and put your trust in Him, He will send down the help you really need in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning and a wonderful Midweek.
Blossom
By Adeshola Abraham
“How long, Lord?” (Habakkuk 1:2). The prophet Habakkuk lamented God’s inaction regarding the people in power who perverted justice, and we can also liken it to what's happening around us currently (v. 4). Think of the times we’ve turned to God in desperation—expressing our laments due to injustice, a seemingly hopeless medical journey, ongoing financial struggles or children who’ve walked away from God.
Each time Habakkuk lamented, God heard his cries. As we wait in faith, we can learn from the prophet to turn our lament into praise, for he said, “I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour” (3:18). He didn’t understand God’s ways, but he trusted Him. Both lament and praise are acts of faith, expressions of trust. We lament as an appeal to God based on His character. And our praise of Him is based on who He is—our amazing, almighty God. One day, by His grace, every lament will turn to praise. That day is now! Amennnnnn.
*And as you praise and worship Him in the beauty of holiness today, all seemingly difficult situations will turn to mind blowing testimonies in Jesus name. Amen* .
Good Morning, happy Sunday and a wonderful new week ahead.
Overestimation
By Adeshola Abraham
'Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: "I thank you, God, that I am not like other people - cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I'm certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income." But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to Heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, "O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner." I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled...those who humble themselves will be exalted' (Luke 18:10-14 NLT).
The lesson in this story is, God has more tolerance for an honest sinner than a self-righteous Christian. When the Pharisee was congratulating himself for the sins he didn't commit - cheating, adultery, etc. - he was guilty of the sin of spiritual pride. Question: what good behaviour is a source of pride to you? Do you measure others by your performance and mark their scorecard accordingly?
The only performance that makes any of us acceptable to God is based on Jesus' performance on the cross. 'God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ' (2 Corinthians 5:21 NLT). The righteousness that saves us is imputed - not earned.
*As we go in the new month and beyond: I pray every spirit of pride and self- righteousness in us be killed permanently in the Mighty name of Jesus. Amen.*
Good Morning and happy new week. Do have a refreshing time in God's presence.
Meditation
By Adeshola Abraham
Meditating on Scripture is one of the great keys to spiritual growth. In Psalm 1, David writes, 'In his law he meditates day and night' (Psalm 1:2 NKJV). But the word 'meditation' is not one that a text-and-Twitter generation relates to very well. We think meditation is a discipline that requires hours of uninterrupted time, and time is the one thing we don't have any more of. And the result? We live busy but spiritually barren lives. Some of us actually think meditation is a fine thing, but we believe that there are too many other areas of spiritual growth and character development we need to work on first.
What's the problem? We don't understand what it means to meditate, or the rich benefits it will give us. 'A spoon of instant coffee is okay if you just want the basic taste of coffee. But if you want more - if you want to enjoy the flavours of the coffee in all their richness - you have to let it percolate.'
*So, we could paraphrase the Scripture this way: 'In his law he percolates (to allow God's word to move through your soul and have effect on you) day and night.' That is what Paul meant here: 'Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom' (Colossians 3:16 NKJV). This weekend, enjoy the aroma, taste the flavour and experience the strength. May the unfailing word of God do you good in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning and a joyous weekend.
Precept Upon Precept
By Adeshola Abraham
Still on percolate, God's Word is so rich with truth that you can take one phrase or one idea and let it percolate and brew in your mind, whether you have ten minutes or two hours. Instead of watching TV all the time (especially that African Magic and so on, oh my!!!! is a time waster, God help us) or constantly checking your phone for messages, just sit still, drink your coffee or tea, and let God's indwelling Spirit interpret, enlarge and enrich his Word as you roll it over and over in your mind. Think about it during your drive time, or your lunch or coffee breaks.
Some days you will feel like you have hit the jackpot spiritually; other days you will just feel like you have added a little more to your basic Bible knowledge. Consistency is the key. Do this for one year, and you will have 365 scriptural insights to draw on. Can you see how this could change your life for the better? Hmmm... The Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning, happy Sunday and a great week ahead.
Break Forth
Isaiah 54:3. For thou shalt break forth on the right side and on the left, and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate places to be inhabited.
Receive grace to break forth on all fronts in the name of Jesus Christ. By the dominant force of God's commandment, you shall break forth on the right side and on the left. Every resistance to your next level is hereby uprooted in the name of Jesus Christ. The power withholding your elevation is arrested now, in the name of Jesus Christ.
The anointing for prophecy fulfillment is upon you. There shall be an extension of heavenly blessings upon your household in the name of Jesus Christ. Your Seed will advance the cause of heaven and take over territories in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. They shall be called the pathfinder to their generations in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
*As you step out this new week, help shall come your way and favor from God and man shall locate you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.*
Good morning, Happy Sunday and a wonderful new week ahead.
A New Things
Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
God uses events in our lives to shape us, to teach us, to grow us and some of the key events are sparked by sin (our own or someone sinning against us), by our missteps, by our confusion. Memories of the past, therefore holding us to failures, regrets, ignorance, foolishness and sin. However, God doesn't want us bound to our past. He frees us from the guilt and shame of our former life. He gives us a fresh beginning. He frees us to receive every good thing He wants to give us.
By Adeshola Abraham
'If your past feels like a wilderness, know that God wants to make a road through it, perhaps to help you navigate the difficult years and salvage the good. If your past feels like a desert-land of death, know that God will make rivers of redemption flow as He brings beauty out of ashes '.
As we progress in this new year, may you receive the maximum capacity to embrace the fresh beginning God wants to give you in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning and happy Midweek.
Comfort
By Adeshola Abraham
If you've read the story of Joseph, you realise he had every reason to be angry, bitter and vindictive for the despicable way in which his brothers treated him. But what does he do? He doesn't get enraged and he doesn't even get even. He helps Egypt, the land that enslaved and falsely imprisoned him, to survive famine. He feeds his family when they come begging for food. He forgives, and in doing so, he is freed from his negative emotions. He resolves the issues of the past, does not allow them to deter his destiny, and stays in the favour of God. As second-in-command in Egypt, Joseph held the power of life and death over those who had hurt him. Yet he told them: "'You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones." And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them' (Genesis 50:20-21 NKJV).
We all have emotional reactions in our relationships; the problem isn't the anger or the disappointment - unless you are controlled by your emotions. Whenever anger causes you to damage the things God has given you charge over, your emotions are being mismanaged. You give territory to the devil when you fail to manage your anger. '"Don't sin by letting anger control you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil' (Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT).
*As you go in the new week and beyond, I pray the Lord release onto you grace to learn to manage your emotions to the glory of His name in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning, happy Sunday and do have a wonderful week ahead.
Overcome
By Adeshola Abraham
Speak to those mountains in your path, declare favor over difficult situations. Too often we talk to God about how big our problems are, we should be talking to our problems about how big our God is.
In the scripture, 'Zerubbabel, a descendant of king David and the Governor of Judah, faced a major challenge. He was ordered to rebuild the temple on Mount moriah where the legendary Solomon's Temple had been destroyed seventy years earlier. The task seemed impossible because of opposition from local residents, but Zerubbabel is not discouraged, instead, he choose to face the task before him, saying, in effect, who are you, oh great mountain that stands against me, you shall become a plane, a mere molehill and I will finish the temple by shouting, Grace!Grace! to it.'! Notice this is saying grace to it. Another word for grace is favor. In others words, Zerubbabel said to the mountains, I have got the favor of God, I can do all things through Christ, I will fulfill my destiny.'
*Once you make a habit of declaring favor and speaking faith-filled words, you will see negative situations turn around, your mountains will turn into molehills, God will fight your battles for you, you will overcome obstacles, defeat every enemy and every dream and every promise God put in your heart will come to pass because it is your time for favor. Amen.*
Good morning and do have a lovely Midweek.
All Things
By Adeshola Abraham
When Joseph was thrown into prison, it was hard for him to see how this road would lead to the fulfilment of his dream, but it did. That's because God had a plan for his life. And he has one for yours too! Your current job may just be preparation for the job God really has in mind for you. Perhaps not today or tomorrow, but, if you stay faithful, there will come a time when you look back and realise how God directed your steps (see Psalm 37:23).
Your job, in spite of its difficulties, would have been the dream of some. Didn't you pray for this job you're complaining about? As difficult as it may be to accept, you're where you are for a reason - and for a season. So study, do the coursework, take the tests, graduate and move on to what God has for you next.
There are certain qualities you need to take with you from your present position into your next one. Things like skill building and character development. You may need to learn computer and social media skills - plus patience and gratitude. You may need to learn how to manage an office - and your moods.
When you're led by God, no experience is ever wasted: 'God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them' (Romans 8:28 NLT). God knows what he is doing, so trust him; he uses every experience to bring about his will and fulfil your joy.
*The Bible says: eyes have not seen, nor hear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of men, the things that God has prepared for His people who love Him and are the called. If you truly love God, you will be a partaker of this promise today in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning and a blessed weekend.
A Season of Temptation
By Adeshola Abraham
Observe this: (1) Temptation comes when you're alone without support. Just as a wolf looks for the sheep that wanders from the safety of the fold, when you cut yourself off from other believers, the enemy rejoices. You say, 'But I have the Lord with me always.' Yes, but here is how the Bible teaches us to overcome temptation: 'A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken' (Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT). We are born, and born again, to walk this journey with others. Paul writes, 'The body is not made up of one part but of many....The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you"' (1 Corinthians 12:14, 21 NIV)! Walking with other believers increases your protection against Satan.
(2) Your greatest weapon in the hour of temptation is knowing God's Word. Jesus repelled Satan's attacks by quoting it. Satan is rendered powerless when he is confronted by a believer who declares, 'It is written!' You must decide to take a stand, but it's your stance on God's Word that makes the enemy retreat. When Satan approached, Jesus didn't go looking for a Bible; he quoted the Word he knew by heart. That's your key to victory. John says, 'I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God's word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one' (1 John 2:14 NLT).
*As you go in the new week, take out time to increase your word knowledge. And you'll be empowered to continually overcome temptations in Jesus name. Amen*
Good Morning, happy Sunday and blessed new week. For someone, don't miss the assembly of God's people today.
SHALOM
Another Dream
By Adeshola Abraham
Joseph had two dreams, and the second was bigger than the first. His first dream was a field of sheaves; the second dream was a sky full of stars. So the message for today is - dream one size bigger. 'Make your plans ten times as great as you first planned, and twenty-five years from now you will wonder why you did not make them fifty times as great.'
There's only one way to keep growing: make your goal a step beyond what makes you comfortable. That will force you to keep growing! And it will also set you up to believe God for greater things. Growth means change, and that means challenging the status quo, not settling for what you have now.
There will always be people around you who want you to give up your dream and embrace the status quo. Love them, but don't be led by them.
*This year, as you begin to believe God for greater things and others try to throw cold water on you, remember that right now, as you read this page, other people around the world are thinking about curing cancer, developing new energy sources, feeding the hungry, improving the quality of life, and winning whole nations for Jesus. They are beating the odds and challenging the status quo - and you must, too. The Lord will empower you in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning and do have a great weekend.
Adeshola Abraham:My Dear Only Sister.part 2
We came to Lagos in 1995 but my sister had earlier relocated to Lagos after finishing her secondary school in ogbomoso grammar school in the compan y of my cousins.She came to Lagos for her exams and later was admitted into blaro polytechnics for secretarial studies emulating her father who was also chartered secretary from Lassale University in New York as well as chartered accountant,economist and also with LLB in law.She was cerebral like her father and speaks french a little like dad.
We visited west africa countries quite often family returned back home in 1978 and when she relocated to festac in Lagos much earlier the family too had moved into Lagos relocated the soft production to Lagos at baba legba ijegun road when the business eventually crashed .
Moreover by then she was walking at coca cola as make the move to revive the factory.It failed but the optimism came back in 2016 when we registered New company to revive the softdrink .And that effort was the first critical attempt since 2005 when daddy died.
How did she cultivate writing and editing ?
When i took to freelancing and journalism probably in 2008 penned my first post script essays The Plight of Nigerian textile mills in the defunct national mirror,seeing my published essays back to back from mirror to vanguard ,she was impressed with my effort and we discussed how good was it to be a writer.Since then she was stuck like i was and immensely improved.
When she was married to pastoral and a clergy it became inevitable such tradition was vital to assist in the ministerial work.She had written more than 200 essays to closer to 400essays basically religious essays and still could drastically not stop counting.
Anointing
By Adeshola Abraham
Mark records: 'A woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume...She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. Some of those present were saying...'Why this waste of perfume? It could have been sold...and the money given to the poor'...'Leave her alone,' said Jesus...'She has done a beautiful thing ...The poor you will always have with you...But you will not always have me. She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. I tell you... wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her''' (Mark 14:3-9 NIV).
Joseph of Arimathea brought a hundred pounds of ointment to embalm Jesus after he was dead, and not a word of praise is spoken about it in Scripture. This woman brought one pound of ointment and poured it on him while he was still living, and Jesus pointed out two things: (a) 'She did what she could.' Acts of kindness are usually not about doing great things, but about doing small things with great love (b) 'What she has done will also be told, in memory of her.' What will you be remembered for, a life of service or self-centredness?
If you think good things about someone, tell them. Go out of your way to fill their lives with joy while there's still time. Those expressions of appreciation, those words of forgiveness, that special gift you've had in mind, give it while you can. Don't keep your love in a box!
And the Lord will reward your labor of love in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning and blessed Midweek.
Righteousness Pays
By Adeshola Abraham
There is only one way to a successful life- pursue it faithfully and righteously, as unto the Lord. Sinners cheat themselves! They plan and labor toward a goal but they either miss their target or they are unhappy once they get it. On the other hand, the righteous diligently and patiently pursue their objectives and they either obtain what they sought or they find equal or greater peace and pleasure without it. What a contrast in lives!
Consider the proverb. The deceitful work of the wicked is the elusiveness of success. Compare the two clauses to prove this interpretation. The wicked man compares to the righteous. Therefore the righteous man gets what he patiently pursues but the wicked end up deceived.
Some examples! Satan promised Eve she could be like God (Gen3:1-5). Amnon fell sick with lust for his half sister and cost him his life (2Sam13:1-39). Foolish Gehazi lusted after the rich garments of Naaman and ended up with terminal leprosy (2Kgs5:20-27).
A righteous man may not see his reward for a while, for sowing is a term taken from farming, where men wait many weeks for the reward of a harvest. The exhortation is never to faint- Gal6:9.
The reward will most surely come for the righteous.
*So, Sow faithfully in righteousness and you shall reap the reward soon enough in Jesus name.*
Good Morning and do have a lovely weekend.
Divine Instruction
By Adeshola Abraham
Following God's instructions isn't always easy, but he will give you the grace to do it.
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were ordered by the king to be burned alive for refusing to worship his golden image. Notice their faith confession: (1) 'Our God...is able to deliver us' (Daniel 3:17 NKJV). They never doubted God's ability. (2) 'And he will deliver us' (Daniel 3:17 NKJV). They never doubted God's willingness. (3) 'But if not,...nor will we worship the gold image' (Daniel 3:18 NKJV). They never considered an alternative to obedience! How did their story turn out? 'Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished...saying..."Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?" They answered and said to the king, "True, O king." "Look!" he answered, "I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God"' (Daniel 3:24-25 NKJV). What happened next? 'Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon' (Daniel 3:30 NIV).
You say, 'But this is the hardest thing I have ever been asked to do.' When God asks you to do something you don't want to do, or feel you can't do, he has your best interests in mind. When your children say, 'I can't do this, it's too hard,' do you change your mind and let them off the hook? No, you insist, because it's for their good. That's how God feels about you: 'Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them' (Deuteronomy 5:29 NIV).
I pray for you: Your trust in God will not put you to shame. He will always show up at the nick of time, and it shall be well with you in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning, happy Sunday and blessed new week.
Golden Transition
By Adeshola Abraham
'We thought we would never live through it.'
Job describes the rewards of obedience: 'If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity' (Job 36:11 NKJV). John adds, 'Whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do those things that are pleasing in his sight' (1 John 3:22 NKJV).
Paul describes the cost of obedience: 'You ought to know...about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us' (2 Corinthians 1:8-10 NLT). Notice the words 'He did rescue us...he will rescue us again...he will continue to rescue us'. God didn't lift Paul out of trouble, he walked with him in it and brought him through it.
You say, 'But I have asked God to help me understand the situation and he hasn't.' God doesn't owe us an explanation, but he promises us an exit strategy. 'The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it' (1 Corinthians 10:13 NCV).
Has God showed you or ask you to do something, please obey Him absolutely. And you'll see Him come through for you in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning and a wonderful weekend.
Adeshola Abraham ;My Dear Only Sister.part one
Kindly read the tribute below about my dearest sister my Only Sister the mother of ayomide,deacon the pastor in her own right like her husband Pastor Ayo Abraham of Redeemed church of God in ebonyi State.
My sister was born in congo and had the Only prestige in our family to have a dual nationality .In 1978 the family came back home finally where late dad the first Nigerian to work at WHO had proffessional stint.In 1968 he signed a decade employment contract working in the budget department managing UNDP gunda with WHO in congo brazavile.This epochal moment happened before late prof eyitayo lambo the first professor of psychiatric medicine ventured in 1971 .It was a moment of accomplishment and bliss for the family to be of wonderful employment opportunities .When He returned back.He also became the first black man to manufacture softdrink in black africa and second worldwide after Arthur Basten in 1938 in United states.He was also the first black man to produce softdrink in noncarbonated plastic battles.This feat was achieved in 1982 when mass production begun at the rate of 9,000 bottles per dayi grossed 400,000 naira per day sold at 8naira as opposed to 7.50k cost of production.
However in the bliss of expatriate work in congo brazavile her wonderful daughter and the Only daughter was also born .They had fun growing up considering the perks of office available for expatriate workforce.According to our late father had He not resigned after a decade contract, working in congo,his pension would have run into millions of naira per nanum even as retiree.The condition of service was first class accorded him previlidges as done of The very few Nigerians who touched almost all countries in europe either as a traveller or visiting expatriate workforce.He served in the same office that koffi amman previously served left the office earlier before our father's arrival.
You can see the man where sister took her intelligence from and we re not surprised about her churning remarkable religious essays over the years.
Impression Management.part one
Our actions tell folks around us who we really are in the first instance and it is not by asking who we really are,location and attitude.It is possible that that first impression may last forever should we detest to change that State of being.Many vision helpers give up on potential target at the very instance of first trial.They seemly have no thirst again and hardly any time to waste.
Little wonder they say the very first impression is s correct one and quite impossible or near impossible to.get a second chance.Many folks never get second chance and lifetime dream goes up in smoke.We should be careful to plan our impression agenda and it must be carefully guided and review periodically.
I think impression as the taste of evidence speaks the reality and the true identity of the luman person involved and quality of gumna intergrity if any exist within the capacity ,fortitude and critical responsibility and performance of the artist.
Purpose
By Adeshola Abraham
Your purpose is an integral part of you. It was planted in your heart when you were created and God has equipped you with everything you need to fulfill it. You may not feel like you have everything you need but it's all there.
Just as I was telling the children in my class on Sunday that God has blessed each of us with gifts and strengths, things that we do well naturally, like athletics or organizing or bookkeeping. But our strengths also include innate social skills, like ability to calm a crowd or the talent to get someone to open up and talk to us.
They also include those indefinable qualities that can't be taught, such as the ability to invent new ways to do things or to come up with the perfect business strategy.
Even more than that, God gives each of us the skills and mold our perspectives. Sure, you may share a lot of skills and strengths with others you know but certainly not all of them. And no one else has ever lived the life you have. All these things combined make you the person for the job, which is the purpose God has selected just for you.
Growing up, I was a talkative. But I dared not face a crowd to speak for fear of committing blunders. Now I don't know how and when it happened, that I now use the talkativeness for Jesus.
For some people they realize early, and for others, much later in life. Some don't even discover at all let alone live it. But in your own case, you will live to fulfil the plan and purpose of God for your life in Jesus name. And you will make impacts in your generation. In fact, generations yet unborn will read about it in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning and happy Midweek.
Obedience
By Adeshola Abraham
The rewards of obedience are awesome, but sometimes the process is agonising. 'Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. In this way, God qualified him' (Hebrews 5:8-9 NLT). Before God promotes you to a position of usefulness in his service, he qualifies you.
We admire the faith of Abraham who took his son Isaac up Mount Moriah and laid him on the altar. But the story doesn't make sense until you read the first verse in the chapter: 'Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham' (Genesis 22:1 NKJV). What did God test? His faith! His obedience! And when he passed the test, God told him, 'I will certainly bless you. I will multiply your descendants beyond number' (Genesis 22:17 NLT).
When you pray and ask God for success, you're inviting him to test your faith and obedience. God probably won't test you at the same level he tested Jesus or Abraham. But it's the smaller tests that prepare you to handle the bigger assignments in God's kingdom.
The obedience God desires from you today is obedience that rises above your feelings and circumstances and says, 'Yes, Lord!' The Lord give you grace to obey him always, regardless in Jesus name.
Good Morning and a blessed new week. Do have a refreshing time in His presence.
Give Thanks
By Adeshola Abraham
Gratitude can't occupy the same area of space in your heart as carping and complaining. As His loved child you possess all things. It's time to be grateful.
Look for small things to celebrate. Pay attention to them and be grateful. Zechariah 4:10a For who hath despised the day of small things?
When you purpose in your heart to be grateful, you'll thank and praise the Lord all day long for no reason at all. You'll thank Him for Himself alone and that's the purest form of gratitude to God.
You no longer need prayer to be grateful. You no longer require things work out the way you planned to be grateful (though we rejoice and celebrate these blessings!).
Your personhood now and forever is His and you can exclaim with a sigh of grateful relief, "it is well with my soul." Nothing opens the gates of Heaven like gratitude. In gratitude all things are yours. Ps92:1; 1Chr16:34
Gratitude has shown to reduce health complaints. Gratitude has set the captives free. Gratitude must start and end your day.
As you approach the throne of grace today with a heart of gratitude, may your heaven open in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning and a lovely weekend.
Work Of God
By Adeshola Abraham
If you are committed to the work God has given you, you'll find it easier to say no to any lesser thing. You'll be able to focus on your mission and say no to distractions- just as Nehemiah did.
Nehemiah and his men had begun the formidable task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem that had been destroyed by the Babylonians. He faced opposition and ridicule but he was determined to finish this assignment God had given him. When his enemies invited him to meet with them, they had hoped they could make Nehemiah stop his work.
But Nehemiah was committed to what God had called him to do. He would not be sidetracked or tricked into coming down. Nehemiah wouldn't engage in petty debates or get involved in any activity that would take him away from his God-given task to rebuild the walls.
What pressures and tactics are coming at you today? What's keeping you from working on your "great project"? May the Lord give you discernment and guidance, and with His wisdom, determine which things you won't stop for in Jesus name. Then you can say:
I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Ps16:8
Lord, it's a privilege to be given work that makes a difference for Your kingdom. Show me how to keep my focus!
You are not here by accident. Receive grace to stay focused on your great project in Jesus name.
Good Morning and happy Midweek.
Impression Management.part two
When people have a bad impression about you true or false that vignette would probably stay with them forever and for the rest of your life also haunt you .They would barely have anything good expectation from you again.Unless you chance yourself again and change your successive history that stigma remains a spittle against checkered pedigree if any forever.Most often times the dent and scar often remains.Very important details missing and even at that it is already too late and without effective corrective strategy the stigma may not be removed.
At the last account vision destroyers masquerading also as vision promoters often envisage the worst case scenario.So ambitious folks, looking for promoters never underestimate the power of first impression .
Although it is important to avoid stigma or stain on the part of the fortune seekers,but the whole enchilada falls on promoters peradventure abstains from inconvenience when they see one.You remember the adage "You re addressed the way you dress"
A visit to an interview tells volume the significance of fashion that captures 65 to 70percent of grade or mark.The satisfaction of mental outputs like oratory and intelligence and experience enough to tilt critical performance and capacity assesment gradience in favour of the dapper .I think impression commands better expression and results.
Worship
By Adeshola Abraham
Genesis 22:5. And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
Beware of negative crowd. Everyone is important but not everybody is needed. What makes you a Christian, is your ability to separate spirituality from carnality. Not all shadows reflects humans, some show a different picture.
I pray for you in the mighty name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. May you know when to draw the line. May the wisdom to do the right thing at the right time be released upon you. Receive the inner will to always make choices that will move you forward.
May the Spirit of God help/assist you to make strategic and healthy decisions that will give you joy and rest all the days of your life in the name of Jesus Christ.
*In the name that is above all names: Jesus! I hereby separate you from excess luggage from this new month and beyond.*
Good morning and Happy New Month.
All Things
By Adeshola Abraham
When Joseph was thrown into prison, it was hard for him to see how this road would lead to the fulfilment of his dream, but it did. That's because God had a plan for his life. And he has one for yours too! Your current job may just be preparation for the job God really has in mind for you. Perhaps not today or tomorrow, but, if you stay faithful, there will come a time when you look back and realise how God directed your steps (see Psalm 37:23).
Your job, in spite of its difficulties, would have been the dream of some. Didn't you pray for this job you're complaining about? As difficult as it may be to accept, you're where you are for a reason - and for a season. So study, do the coursework, take the tests, graduate and move on to what God has for you next.
There are certain qualities you need to take with you from your present position into your next one. Things like skill building and character development. You may need to learn computer and social media skills - plus patience and gratitude. You may need to learn how to manage an office - and your moods.
When you're led by God, no experience is ever wasted: 'God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them' (Romans 8:28 NLT). God knows what he is doing, so trust him; he uses every experience to bring about his will and fulfil your joy.
*The Bible says: eyes have not seen, nor hear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of men, the things that God has prepared for His people who love Him and are the called. If you truly love God, you will be a partaker of this promise today in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning and a blessed weekend.
Understanding
By Adeshola Abraham
And that's the most understandable and forgivable thing that anybody could possibly say in that situation. You may have thought or said, "Some people have the kind of relationship with God in which they can believe anything but I don't have that kind of great faith." I was like that too, but quite a number of experiences have taught me to believe God, even to a fault.
If the Lord were approaching us on the grounds of our experience, relationship or what people can do, then there would be no miracle possibility- everything tainted by human flesh is destined for death. The Lord's not inviting you to work your way through things as He can bless them. His miracle is not going to be based on your experience, growth or development, effort or what you can produce at your level. It's not based on your relationship. It's based on His promise and commitment. It's based on His declaration.
There was a miracle entry of God's life(the seed of the living God) into the womb of Mary. How? I don't know.
But the God who made you for better things than you may have experienced is fully able to fulfil His destined purpose for you by just the touch of His breath upon you.
*For someone who believes: You will receive a divine visitation today in Jesus name. Amen. SHOUT HALLELUJAH!*
Good Morning and beautiful Midweek.
Humility
By Adeshola Abraham
Have you ever looked down on someone because they didn't share or possess the advantages that you enjoy in life? Do you feel superior to others in any aspect of your life? Do you believe that being part of a particular denomination puts you in a special class? Maybe your well-toned physique makes you feel superior to the overweight multitudes. And what if you are renowned in your community? Do you think you should always be escorted to front-row seats at public meetings? If so, it's time to submit your attitude to the Holy Spirit.
It's possible to label a person or persons as proud merely because they enjoy a particular advantage that you find intimidating and alienating due to your own self-doubt, or to try to improve your image in others' eyes. Politicians do this. A candidate may accuse his opponent of elitism simply because of access to family wealth, or a diploma from a prominent university, or a high profile influential friends, or even about how regular and down to earth they are.
It's not what you do but what you believe that establishes whether you are humble or not. The truth is, it's easy to spot pride in others and hard to see it in yourself. That's why Peter writes, 'Humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honour' (1 Peter 5:6 NLT).
*The Lord will give us understanding, give us a yielding stance and help us conquer pride in every form in Jesus name.*
Good Morning and happy Midweek.
Abomination
By Adeshola Abraham
Is your lifestyle an abomination to God? Or does He love you and your righteous living? You can see the two kinds of men and your daily choices determine which one you are. If God hates your life, you are in trouble. If He loves you, then you are greatly favored.
God liked David and what a difference that made in his life (1Chr28:4; Ps18:19-26).
When God loves a person, a boy sold into slavery can take the nation's throne, or an orphan girl can become queen or a captive can become the king's chief advisor. Think Joseph, Esther & Daniel.
Most people say "God hates the sin but loves the sinner." But it is not from the Bible! God hates the way of the wicked and God loves the man pursuing righteousness. By comparing "the way of the wicked" with "him that followeth after righteousness," you can learn that God hates both the sinner and his lifestyle and loves both the righteous man and his lifestyle. Note the change from sin to sinner in Solomon's list of 7 things God hates (Pr6:16-19).
In our world today, people come up with perverse thinking. Sodomy is no longer an abomination to the Lord; it is same sex! Adultery is no longer an abomination to the Lord; it is a love affair! Rebellious children are no longer an abomination to the Lord; they are hyperactive! But wise men accept all of God's precepts and hate every contrary opinion (Ps119:97-104, 113,128).
Receive the will power to present your body a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. May you and your way of life gladden God's heart now and evermore in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning and pleasant weekend.
Perception
By Adeshola Abraham
PERCEPTION IS THE MOTHER OF ACCEPTANCE! Without divine acceptance life can be very difficult. No help can come to an individual without perception. You have to be perceived in order to be accepted and rewarded. In this generation, if you are not perceived you will not be assisted. Announcement comes when there is perception. No change of level can happen except someone perceives you. Life generally is transformed when perception is in place.
Prophet Elijah, was perceived by the shunamite woman. Notice, there was no prior encounter between both of them. They were not related neither have they met. Elijah was not introduced to her, but yet she perceived that he is a man of God. Her perception of Prophet Elijah was the transformation and elevation of his ministry.
I pray for you in the mighty name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. As you step out this week, a new YOU shall emerge. You'll be perceived by your helper in the name of Jesus Christ. The right person that God has positioned to be a blessing to you shall discern and reward you accordingly in the name of Jesus Christ. Unusual help and unmerited favour, shall hit you on every side in the name of Jesus Christ. By the power of divine perception, you shall be found, your glory recovered and be divinely favoured in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Good morning and glorious service. Happy new week.
Mercy
By Adeshola Abraham
Psalm 102:13. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy on Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
It's mercy that triggers favour and every favour has a set time.
I pray for you in the mighty name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. You will not miss your divine visitation, neither will you be behind schedule. The LORD shall arise on your behalf and show you mercy. Amen.
It's your set time, your appointed time for favour in the name of Jesus Christ. Your purpose in life and destiny shall not be overturned neither will it be exchanged on the Altar of sin in the name of Jesus Christ. Every tongue that shall rise against your time of manifestation is hereby condemned permanently in the name of Jesus Christ.
As the commander in chief of the host of heaven has made a decree concerning you,
there shall be a physical manifestation of Psalm 102:13, in your life and household this new month and beyond in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Good morning and Happy New month
Thanksgiving
By Adeshola Abraham
Paul writes: 'Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel' (Philippians 4:6-7 CEV). Worry is like sitting in a rocking chair; it's always in motion and it keeps you busy, but it never actually gets you anywhere. In fact, if you do it too long, it wears you out! That's why we must learn to 'take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ' (2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV).
'An uncontrolled thought life can create a perfect environment for needless worry to thrive.' The cause of worry is simple: it's the reluctance to trust God to take care of the various situations in your life. Most of us have spent our lives trying to take care of ourselves, so it takes time - lots of it - to learn how to trust God instead. And the only way you learn that is by doing it.
*Each time you pray and turn the problem over to God, you experience his faithfulness. That makes it easier for you to trust him next time. And when it comes to life's problems, there will always be a 'next time'. So each time you begin to feel anxious, say, 'I trust God completely; there is no need to worry!' The more you think about this truth, the more you will find yourself choosing trust over worry. May the Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning and do have a worry free weekend.
John
By Adeshola Abraham
I stand in my office as a child of God and daughter of grace. I say not so. Not so, to the errors and mistakes of your fathers house contending with your breakthrough in the name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to evil imaginations and negative occurrences in your life in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to every program and manipulation in your destiny in the name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to every demonic orchestration and projection targeted against you in the name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to every witchcraft/occultic operations in your life and destiny in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to every delay, obstacles, reproach and shame in the name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to the expectation or expectations of the wicked over your life in the name of Jesus Christ.
I declare that you shall be called by a new name in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. There shall no longer be a trace of evil covenants in every aspect/area of your life in the name of Jesus Christ. You shall bear a new and a glorious identity in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I disagree with any ancestral/ family names given to you by your ancestral parents that is contrary to your destiny in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
*You shall definitely be called by a new name, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken via His word. Isaiah 62:2 "... And thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name." If you believe it, let your AMEN roah!!!!!!!!!!!*
Good morning and do have a lovely weekend
Growth And Decision
By Adeshola Abraham
Growth always begins with a decision. 'Follow me and be my disciple...So Matthew got up and followed him' (Matthew 9:9 NLT). Matthew didn't understand all the implications of his decision; he simply decided to follow Jesus. That's all you need to get started: a decision. Nothing shapes your life like the decisions you make.
If you want to know what you'll be twenty or thirty years from now, examine the commitments and priorities that rule your life. It's at the point of commitment that most of us miss God's best. Because we are afraid to commit to anything, we make half-hearted commitments to too many things and end up frustrated because we chose the wrong things. And when we commit to the wrong things we end up living with regrets. Every choice has consequences, so choose wisely.
'Christlikeness is the result of making Christ-like choices, then depending on Jesus to help you fulfil those choices.' And he will: 'You were...taught to become a new person created to be like God, with a life that truly has God's approval and is holy' (Ephesians 4:24 ).
May the Lord put in us the desire to grow, decide to grow, discipline ourselves and delight in spiritual growth in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning and happy Midweek.
Righteousness And Prosperity
By Adeshola Abraham
'One of the modern uses to which the Cedar Tree is deployed is PENCIL MAKING. So, Pencils are made from Cedar wood. A Pencil is used in writing. One of the reasons why we write is so that we don't forget what has been written.
The Pencil that is used to write may finish but what it has been used to write remains. What is written remains even after the Pencil is gone.'
Beloved, when the Psalmist likened you to a Cedar Tree in Lebanon, God was simply trying to say that you are a Pencil that will be used to write things that will outlive you. You are a Pencil in God's hands to write things that will forever be remembered.
Wait a minute, the Psalmist likens us to a Pencil not an ink because what we may write at times might be faulty or full of mistakes, then, with the eraser of the blood of Jesus, it will be cleaned out- The God of several chances will give you many more chances to write again! What a God!!!
As the year progresses, God will use you to write new stories that will outlive you. He will use you to make an impact that will stand the test of time. When a thing is written, even people who weren't available when it was written will be able to read and take note; God says, the things He will use your life to write will be so remarkable that even people who didn't witness it will hear of it.
Sharpen yourself like a man would sharpen the Pencil. Improve on yourself and your skills; Get set for what God is about to write with your life in 2025. And surely people around you will ask 'how did you do it?' So shall it be in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning, happy Sunday and a blessed new week.
Avenge
By Adeshola Abraham
The parable of the persistent widow is a very interesting one. I think persistent is a nice word for crazy. This woman is crazy but when the cause is a righteous one, it's a holy crazy!
We weren't told what injustice took place but she was on a mission. Maybe her son was falsely imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Maybe her child was kidnapped or daughter molested. We don't know for sure. But whatever it was, she wouldn't take no for an answer. The judge knew there was no quit in the crazy woman.
The question is: Does the Judge know about you? How desperate are you for the blessings, the breakthrough, the miracle? Desperate enough to pray through the night? How many times are you willing to circle the promise? Until the day you die? How long will you knock on the door of opportunity? Until your knuckles are raw or you knock the door down?
The persistent widow's methodology was unorthodox. I'm almost surprised the judge didn't file a restraining order against her. But this reveals something about the nature of God. God couldn't care less about protocol. If He did, Jesus would have chosen the Pharisees as His disciples.
God is still honoring those who defy protocol with their bold prayers. God is still honoring those who pray with audacity and tenacity. And the crazy woman is selected as the gold standard when it comes to praying hard. Her unrelenting persistence was the only difference between justice and injustice.
*The viability of our prayers has more to do with intensity than vocabulary. It has more to do with what we do than what we say. Don't just pray about it; act on it. There are defining moments in life when we need to prove to God that we mean business. Thank God it's Friday! And as you bombard the throne of grace about those thorny issues, the Just Judge Himself will avenge you in Jesus name. Amen*
Good Morning and beautiful weekend.
Rejoice
By Adeshola Abraham
In order to succeed in life, we need good coping skills. 'The salesperson has a quota. The performer has rehearsals. The therapist counsels one unsettled soul after another. The pilot has to sit in the cockpit for hours. The preacher is never free of sermon preparation. Then there is the parent with tiny children facing fourteen hours a day of making decisions, competing with strong wills, and trying to be everything to everybody.'
How do you develop the coping skills required to live the abundant life Jesus promised? (See John 10:10) Paul tells us, in our anchor scripture for today: Rejoice in the things that never change, can't fail and won't let you down (like God's promises!). And when you feel like you can't cope, pray. Better yet, live with a prayerful heart! With every breath, say, 'I trust you, Lord; I turn it over to you, for I know you have everything under control.' And don't forget to give thanks. Remember the old adage: 'I grumbled because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.' Instead of complaining, start counting your blessings.
*Do you remember what life was like before you met Jesus? Weren't there days when you thought you wouldn't make it? Now look where you are! On the other side of the Red Sea, looking back, the Israelites declared that the Lord was their strength, their song and their salvation (see Exodus 15:2). And isn't that what He has been to you too? Come on, praise God! HALLELUJAH!!!*
Good Morning and a joyous Weekend
Growth And Decision
By Adeshola Abraham
Growth always begins with a decision. 'Follow me and be my disciple...So Matthew got up and followed him' (Matthew 9:9 NLT). Matthew didn't understand all the implications of his decision; he simply decided to follow Jesus. That's all you need to get started: a decision. Nothing shapes your life like the decisions you make.
If you want to know what you'll be twenty or thirty years from now, examine the commitments and priorities that rule your life. It's at the point of commitment that most of us miss God's best. Because we are afraid to commit to anything, we make half-hearted commitments to too many things and end up frustrated because we chose the wrong things. And when we commit to the wrong things we end up living with regrets. Every choice has consequences, so choose wisely.
'Christlikeness is the result of making Christ-like choices, then depending on Jesus to help you fulfil those choices.' And he will: 'You were...taught to become a new person created to be like God, with a life that truly has God's approval and is holy' (Ephesians 4:24 ).
May the Lord put in us the desire to grow, decide to grow, discipline ourselves and delight in spiritual growth in Jesus name. Amen.
Good Morning and happy Midweek.
Peace Of God
By Adeshola Abraham
Wise people never make important decisions in a wrong emotional state. When Elijah found out that Queen Jezebel was after him, he was ready to give up his role as a prophet and die. So God gave him forty days of rest, prayer and recovery, before deciding what to do next. He was now ready to decide on the basis of his faith in God, and not his fear of Jezebel. And his decision was very different at the end of forty days of rest than it would have been before he rested.
You've probably seen people make terrible decisions when they were drained, tired, discouraged and afraid, that they would never have made otherwise. Generally speaking, you won't choose the right course of action when you're in the wrong frame of mind. When you have an important decision to make, sometimes the wisest thing you can do is - wait until you're rested. An anxious mind in an exhausted body can lead to a terrible decision.
*The Bible says: 'Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus' (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV). Notice what 'the peace of God' does for you. It will 'guard' your mind. From what? Acting impulsively, acting selfishly or acting maliciously. It's always best to act in a way that results in gain and joy, rather than loss and regret. May the peace of God be with you continually in Jesus name. Amen*
Good Morning and happy midweek.
Patience
By Adeshola Abraham
We do not know what is going to occur tomorrow, or even today. We can't control all our circumstances, but we can control how we respond to them. We can control whether an experience makes us stronger or weaker, increases our faith or our fear, makes us a better person or a bitter person.
God wants our struggles to strengthen us. Paul writes: 'We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love' (Romans 5:3-5 NLT).
The ability to choose one's attitude in a given set of circumstances is the greatest freedom one can have. And here is another very important one. The tests and trials we go through in this life are what qualify us to rule and reign with Jesus in eternity.
*As you go in the new week and beyond, receive grace to respond the right way and every mistake/difficult challenge staring you in the face will turn to miracles. And altimately, heaven at last in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning, happy Sunday and a wonderful new week ahead.
I Hear The Voice.
By Adeshola Abraham
Thinking, planning and preparing are all well and good but none of those things will actually fulfill our purpose. To do that we have to act. God doesn't instruct us to overthink everything to death. He instructs us to obey. To hear His call, accept His instructions and get to work.
In the parable of the two sons (Matt21:28-32), a father told each of his two sons to go work in his vineyard that day. The first son at first refused to work but then later changed his mind and did what his father asked of him. The second son promised to go but then he never did the work he committed to doing. Jesus asked the crowd, "Which of the two did what his father wanted?" The answer of course, was the first son. The second son said all the right things but he never acted.
Thinking about your purpose and making plans don't count. When God calls us, He expects action.
You will always be able to find a good excuse not to act. After all, life is busy and complicated and there will always be a lot of demands on your time. It is up to you to choose: to keep up with the demands and expectations of the society or to obediently say yes to God. Even if, like the first son, you have said no to your purpose time and time again, it is not too late to change your mind and go do what your Father has asked of you.
*What is God asking of you? He has need of your talent, time and resources. For instance, He's disrespected when you go late for service. Because He knows you dare not with your work, appointments or school. May the Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen.*
Good Morning and happy new week. Do have a refreshing time in His presence today. *AND BE PUNCTUAL TOO.*
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