REJOICE ALWAYS...

It has been a while y'all! Greetings from our Heavenly father of lights. It is He who has made us. A great privilege to standing. Today, we shall be looking at a simple topic: REJOICE ALWAYS. This was taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:16.

As has become a sort of habit for me, I'll start with a quick look at what the Greek lexicon has to say. CHAIRO is the Greek rendering of this word, has a number of meanings buried in it. Apart from Rejoice, CHAIRO also means "to be glad" and to be "full of joy." Interestingly, this Greek word has the same root with the word Grace(CHARIS). So, you definitely wouldn't have thought of rejoicing and grace having any link whatsoever. Well, they do!

Rejoicing is an act that even the most "spirit-filled" Christians struggle to come to terms with. I mean, who would really be so eager to praise God in the face of overwhelming misfortune or disappointments? It is usually a term pushed to the background in the heat of the moment. Yet, Paul, in his letter to the Church at Thessalonica, urged the faithfuls to rejoice. He knew things would never be smooth all the way. Regardless, he said we should rejoice. I do not doubt many of us have seen enough tragedies to be shared among three generations. I do not doubt the depth or validity of your sorrow. I understand the need to not want to rejoice; I mean, it would seem ironic...foolish to say the least. But we all must agree on one fact: God is surely not stupid. He would not say it if He didn't mean it, or if He didn't think it would help us. Jesus told His disciples in John 14:2 "...if it were not so, I would have told you."

Kenneth Hagin, one of my favorite ministers, had his own challenges but he became who he was not by whining about these problems. He spent his time rejoicing and praising God. The worse they got, the more he praised God. You see, REJOICING IN THE PLACE OF PAIN OR STRUGGLE DRAWS ON GRACE. That is where the connection comes in: God knows how humanly painful some experiences or events may be for us. Thus, He has provided us with CHARIS that we may, despite our night, sing of His glorious day!

I pray that in every situation you're going through at the moment, God will release upon you the grace to REJOICE. As you do so, watch and see Jehovah come forth for you....SHALOM!

PURPOSE

WHAT'S MY PURPOSE?

Many go through life without a clue to the answer of this question. Others wander through the world as strangers without hope. They know they are meant to be more, to do more. Yet, this cloud of possibility withholds its rain of knowledge because of blindness. You could live 50 years and still not be a step closer to answering that question. You could be a “believer” and sing in the highest vocal notes to God and still not comprehend this fact! You see, when you don’t work with knowledge, you’ll walk in thick darkness. It’s really that simple.

I wonder why we all have become so busy that we have failed to see the fact that our surroundings are replete with evidences pointing to our purpose; to the supreme fact at the core of my and your existence. In the arts, architecture, social sciences and the sciences, God keeps speaking through the most undervalued things, sometimes right before our eyes. One of such is the scientific wonder of what is called the LAMININ.

According to Wikipedia, the Laminins are a group of glycoproteins that are essential for the structural build-up and strength of every tissue in an organism. They also play vital roles in the maintenance and survival of these tissues. They are responsible for ensuring that the overall body structure holds together. The most baffling thing to scientists is that it is in the shape of a cross! The Laminin connects all other cells together in a cross format. We could say that the absence of this cross-shaped glycoprotein would translate into an overall collapse of the body system.

Do you still ponder what your reasonable service is? If God predestined you before the beginning of the earth to have a body structure held in place by the Cross, don’t you think you will never be satisfied with anything lesser than that Cross? Aren’t you tired of short-changing yourself? The One that made you put a craving within that will never be satisfied until you “hearken to the knowledge” (acknowledge) of the Cross. Do not deny your God-likeness. To worship God, to be conformed to the image of His Son, Jesus Christ, my dear friend, is your eternal purpose. The very fact you’re reading this means the Cross within you has not failed. Are you still a loyal follower of that cross? Until you figure that out and yield completely, all you’ll have is a half-life; an unbalanced life; a life without Laminin.

Remember your Foundation. Remember your God! If you stay in  His presence, then you are failure-proof, sorrow-proof, doubt-proof! The simple fact is there is never going to be a step taken out of place. Remember when Ps 16:11 said "In Your presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore"? Well, direction is one of those pleasures. It's unfortunate that some people will read this and think "Well, he wants us to be pastors." Really, I don't. If God wants you to be one, believe me, you will. The point is that not everyone is destined for the pulpit. We are to spread the fragrance of this awesome presence of God to every nook and cranny we find ourselves. Where you work, school, live, find God's purpose there.

A MAN OF PURPOSE IS A MAN OF DIRECTION!

I PRAY THAT THE KING OF GLORY WILL GIVE YOU THE GRACE TO UNDERSTAND THIS AND CARRY THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.

THE MASTER PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE...

What is the master plan?

Obviously, I had to look it up and two definitions caught my eye. The Oxford Dictionary defines this as “a comprehensive or far-reaching plan of action.” An extra internet source referred to it as “a comprehensive long range plan intended to guide growth and development.” Both definitions point out the fact that a master plan possesses one key attribute: comprehensiveness. In other words, everything needed to make your plan achievable must be well thought out and rock-solid so that you can “guide” your growth pattern. In architecture, this master plan refers to drawings of a project to be embarked upon. Let’s stop here for a minute. If you've seen the topic, you will know it is the master plan, not a master plan. This only makes me understand that there is one other type of master plan that surpasses every other in importance. Why else would we call it “the” master plan?

God makes this plan for everyone. It is no less comprehensive than man’s plan. In fact, it is the most comprehensive of them all. It takes both the “seen” and the “unseen” into consideration. That is God’s blueprint for your life, for a country, for the world. Why don’t we look at a typical example of how God’s majestic plan was accomplished through the life of one man – Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1468).

At the end of the 20^th century, this German-born blacksmith, who lived in the 15^th century, was named The Most Important Man of The Millennium. Well, this was because he invented the printing press.

Johannes Gutenberg was a lover of books and sculpture. Above all, he just loved God. Everything he read seemed to lead him back to God. He decided to travel to learn more from foreign lands – Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Holland. On one of such days, his close friend came to him with “a piece of wood that had letters carved on it;” the wood was wrapped in a parchment. Unknown to him, the little sap still in the wood had hardened and taken the shape of some of the letters on the parchment.

Gutenberg was struck with the idea of a printing press immediately. It was said of him that this inspiration “flashed into his heart and mind with the force of lightening.” When asked why he wanted to pursue the idea, he simply said, “Through it God will spread His Word. A spring of pure truth shall flow from it! Like a new star, it shall scatter the darkness of ignorance, and cause a light hitherto unknown to shine among men.” After many years, and resources, he succeeded. It was not a surprise when he decided to publish the bible. The Gutenberg Bible, as it was named, remains the first book ever published, with only 50 copies alive today. Though many tried to steal his invention, he was not moved and remained a good Christian till the end of his life. His singular action made the bible and other Christian materials cheaper to purchase – prices of good volumes of books went down from 100 pieces of gold (equivalent to at least $8,000 today) to 4 pieces for one (about $320). Apart from this, Gutenberg’s invention played a great role in the rise and success of the Protestant Reformation headed by notable names such as Martin Luther, William Tyndale and John Calvin. This remarkable movement spawned a new era in Christianity a mere 60 years after his death. It was said that “Gutenberg’s invention enabled multiplied millions to discover for themselves great literature and, most importantly, the Word of God.

That’s just Gutenberg. What of you? Never think that a singular action of yours is just one out of a million inconsequential actions dying unheard. The Master Plan of God is infallible. He knows everything you are and can ever possibly be. Is it not surprising how one action or inaction, one decision, one show of faith or lack thereof could shake the earth to the very foundation? Gutenberg lives on today in your bible. Every time you pick it up, He is remembered and his legacy is revitalized. Are you in a dilemma? Why not go to the one who has the plan meant to guide your steady progress? There is only so much we can do by ourselves; any attempt to go through this life alone would surely be difficulty.

I know God has my Master Plan, a comprehensive plan of all I am and all He will make me. Do you believe He has the same plan for you? If so, never be discouraged by circumstances surrounding you because it is always a part of the plan. Who knows the revolution you and I could spark and be remembered for if only we heed to His Master Plan? Isn't it possible our decision to align ourselves with God’s plan today could make us the most important set of people in the next hundred, no, thousand years?! I will leave you to ponder on these. However, you must know that He has assured us He has just good intentions for us. Jeremiah 29:11 tells me this: “I know what I am doing. I have it all planned out – plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for” (MSG). I am sure there are countless Gutenbergs reading this right now. May you walk in the fullness and reality of your Heavenly Father's plan for you.

A CAMP TO REMEMBER!

Hello everyone!

To the glory of God, we are pleased to announce the successful end of this year's CAMP OF A LIFETIME. It was amazing! Never have I seen young people liberated as I saw in camp. The lessons remain evergreen. It was 5 days of fun, teachings and glory. The prophecy of Joel was fully realized; young people did really, visibly come alive to their inheritance in God. There was so much power and, hopefully, as the days continue, we shall intimate you on some of the highlights of COAL2.

We hope you have been living the victorious Christian life. We are yet to conquer all the lands God has given to us. Joshua conquered 31 and on his deathbed, he was shown 61 others he did not even touch. Joshua probably thought he did a lot. We probably think we've done a lot. Yet, some of us have not yet started. Don't worry. We pray you receive speed to do all you need to do, go where you need to go and fulfill ALL that has been written concerning you in the books of DESTINY!

Remember we are here for you. Remember to come forward with every issue you may have and we promise to pray together and walk in the fullness of God's victory concerning any issue. We wait for your e-mails, calls and blackberry requests.

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CROSSING THE 300 MARK...AND OTHERS!

Hello everyone!

To the glory of God, I wish to announce to you all that our stats show we have reached and surpassed our first milestone: 300! It is a thing of joy to know that under two months, God, through us, has been able to bring us this far. This is just the beginning though. I feel it in my spirit that we will be talking about bigger news in the months to come.

Nevertheless, we must never relent. As I have always said, there is a particular urgency on ground now. The Gospel must spread to the farthest corners of the earth and you and I have been given the opportunity to be a part of this. It's an awesome privilege I must say. So, I implore you to read our blog. Never forget that this is not an all-providing blog. We can never say completely, that which the Holy Spirit wants to convey to your spirit by Himself. So, make sure you go back to the Word of Truth and stay with it long enough. No man encounters the Word and stays the same. It's impossible! Our dear heavenly Father has made us the catalyst to your discovery of His work in your life. However, this will only come if you meditate consistently and ALLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT TO DO HIS WORK IN YOU.

Our Father is so particular about the fact that we all discover and function in the knowledge of WHO WE ARE. All over the world, it is the season of TRUTH and this truth will usher in a new age. It's going to be one where gods will walk the earth; true end-time Generals will take the world for Christ. I know I am one of the Generals. You are too. We are the new Adeboye, Oyedepo, Idahosa, Hagin, Kenyon, John G. Lake, William Seymour and a host of others. Many more are being born as we speak. We just have to be numbered with them!

As the months go by, you will see slight changes in our mode of operation. We will feature articles from Pastors form Nigeria and beyond. We will also have other articles showcasing the creativity of young people. There will be deadlines for submission, prizes to be won and lots of fun ahead.

From every member of the team here, we say a big THANK YOU and wish you and all yours, the unending increase of the blessings of our Father through His son, Jesus Christ! We pray that the Holy Spirit will make His abode in you and beautify your life with every goodness only heave can give.

Keep it a date with us everyday. Remember to SHARE AFTER READING ON ALL SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, WHATSAPP, BLACKBERRY MESSENGER, 2GO, NIMBUZZ AND OTHERS I DID NOT MENTION. LET US TAKE OVER THE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CHRIST!

By the way, I was amazed when I found out that TOBYMAC (I remember his song with Kirk Franklin...simply classic!), a CHRISTIAN ARTISTE topped (and is still there by the way) the Billboard 200. The last time a Christian artiste/band made it that far was in 1997 with Bob Carlisle's "Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)." I was soooooooooo moved when I heard and almost cried when I verified it. WE, I MEAN CHRISTIANS, ARE TAKING OVER!!!

SHALOM!

BROKEN: A Poem

Is this what it means?

Is this what you have always wanted for me?

But it seems dark and lonely...like my own hell

Why can't I get it right?

Why can't I fight?

Is it this bad when people surrender...or is it just me?

Why don't I see anything?

But you know I have always fought by myself

Just me!

Why then have you taken this only solace away from me?

Why do I feel like a naked man suddenly thrust into

the village square?

I can't see! I can't see a thing!

Where are my sticks?

You know I need them to feel my way through

There is nothing but helplessness here

I am endlessly groping in the dark, trying something,

anything to save myself...to no avail

And why do I have the feeling you are enjoying this?

Of course, of course.

There is no denying the fun therein.

This has always been the plan

You work too much!

I have watched your struggles

pain

helplessness

tears

You must admit that you need me, you should.

Those things were just part of the new territory

What took me so long? Simple...

I couldn't step in unless you stepped out

I couldn't occupy the room

Except you moved out for me..

What? Is that confusing?

Ok...

You had to be weak

Oh, you had to need me.

I couldn't come in except you were broken

Human strength won't just do here...but My strength will

Now that you are here, you must believe

That I can make all things new

That when you can't see, I AM your sight

That when when you are bereft, I AM your portion

That when you are lonely, I AM with you always.

It's pretty simple...just let me know you will go on

even if blindfolded!

Outrageous, isn't it?

But I promise it will be worth your while

Why am I so sure?

Ha ha...that is the simplest!

Because I AM...

This is a poem God laid on my heart some months back. He needed me to know my helplessness. I could only come around to express this feeling in the lines above. He wants this story for us all. Could you surrender today? We need to let Him in; we need to evacuate the room so He can fill you with "the fullness of Him that filleth all in all" (Eph 1:22). We are loved! We are cherished! Let no one, thought or relationship make you think otherwise. We are loved with such a passionate and everlasting love. It's so sweet you could cry at times. Don't be bothered when you do cry; you're not a sissy. It only means you REALLY understand what this LOVE means. Really, it is EVERYTHING.

If you want to REALLY experience this LOVE, with all your heart, speak out the following words:

DEAR LOVING FATHER, I THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME. I ASK IN THE NAME OF YOUR SON, THAT YOU WILL HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE FULLNESS OF YOUR LOVE WITH EVERY PASSING DAY. I KNOW THAT YOUR HOLY SPIRIT WILL TEACH ME TO LOVE YOU AS YOU LOVE ME. I LOVE YOU DEAR FATHER!

If you said that, I promise you that our Father, through the precious Holy Spirit, has started the process within you. Never doubt it! See you tomorrow my dearest readers. Remember to join us at AJEBO CAMP for an UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WITH GOD! REACH OUT TO US FOR INFORMATION (08131111535, 08059184145 BB PIN: 299BEE6C, 237D5A50, 21512307. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR PRAYER REQUESTS, FEEL FREE. YOUR ANONYMITY IS GUARANTEED! LET US SHARE OUR FAITH! LET US MOVE THE WORLD!

COUNTDOWN

HELLO EVERYONE! CAMP OF A LIFETIME IS HERE. IT'S JUST 7 DAYS AWAY. SO, PLEASE CALL US OR TEXT FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO REGISTER, TIME OF DEPARTURE AND EVERY OTHER THING YOU MIGHT NEED. IT PROMISES TO BE AN AWESOME TIME IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.

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