The Celebration of the Light

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12 ESV

Life is not fully complete without Jesus. A life without Him is compared to a world of the blind and darkness, full of confusion and crisis. No matter who you are, or whatever you have accomplished, if you are void of salvation through Jesus Christ, there is no other name given to you than what Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5: 8 that “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” We are all created to crave the Creator, our Father, and only through a relationship with Jesus can the dark parts of our hearts and life brighten. Light is part of who Jesus is. The origin of phos describes how light makes manifest, evident, exposed or clear. Jesus said, “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” -John 9:5 “There is no darkness so dense, so menacing, or so difficult that it cannot be overcome by light.” Being separate, ignorant, or unaware of the dark leaves us wanting for something we cannot produce on our own. We come to the end of ourselves in frustration, hopelessness, or an aloof sense of happiness and joy, when we traverse through life in darkness. . With Christ, we have the absolute fullness of life “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.” -John 1:9-10 In the Gospel according to Matthew, the Maggie saw his light and followed it through to Bethlehem. These strangers could identify the light but Herod and his chiefs could not. “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight. 11On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.” No wonder when Jesus was born, great light shown around the shepherd in the field and there was great carol from heaven As we celebrate Christmas: Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone's life. You may think your light is small, but it can make a huge difference in other people’s lives. As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way. Light is the symbol of truth Live by the light of life and your life will not be void of legitimate happiness. “No degree of worldly darkness can extinguish the glow of a soul’s inner light. Remain blessed in Jesus name.

GIVE HIM THANKS

Reverend G. S. Adeyemo

 

    God is able to handle any situation as Creator; He will reverse the irreversible and make the impossible possible and you will celebrate in Jesus name. The presence of God will never cease in your life in Jesus name.

  Introduction  

 Giving thanks to God is an aspect of worship and especially prayer.  Prayer is not just asking but appreciating the benefits God loaded us with. A thankful heart is a joyful heart. A joyful heart without thankful heart is a wasteful heart. Give thanks in all things and see how things turn around for better in your life.

 The topic of this message is taken from verse 4 of Psalm 100 which says, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. (NIV) As God's people, we should always focus our thoughts upon the goodness and sovereignty of God so as to offer our gratitude to Him for whom He is and for all He has done for us. Look beyond your difficulties and limitations. There is a God that is bigger and stronger than what you are facing. 

To make thanksgiving a way of life, you must understand these basic truths: 

1. Know That the Lord, He Is God! v3

2. It Is He Who Made Us v3

3. Know That God Is Good v5

Explanations

1. Know that the Lord is God. Acknowledging God’s supremacy over all things is first in getting our relationship right with Him. The way you worship Him, serve Him and praise Him has to do with your level of knowing God. In Jeremiah 19: 23,24 the Lord says, “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let   not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich  man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am  the Lord...” Also Paul desires to know Him more. Philippians 3:10; 1 John 4:6-7; Jeremiah 31:33-34; Psalm 46:10. Giving thanks to the Lord is based on the depth of one’s knowledge of the Lord as God.

You can know Him by revelation. God appeared to the Patriarchs in the dreams, and visions. He still does today but in a clearer dimension through Jesus Christ. The Bible says, “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being…” Hebrews 1: 1-3 (NIV) The more intimate with Christ the deeper your knowledge of God. Through the study of God’s word and meditation, the Holy Spirit reveals God and His mind to you. In knowing Him, your situations succumb to His Lordship. 

 2. It Is He Who Made Us. God deserves our heart of thanks because He is our Maker. As a Maker, he keeps and supplies our needs. We enjoy peace in our heart and mind because the God who can create an entire heaven and earth also knows and cares so much about every one of us. We are not alone. God promises His presence with us wherever we go. No wonder He says in Isaiah 43: 2, 3 that, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…” (cf Genesis 28:20; Joshua 14:12; 2 Corinthians 13:11) God is able to handle any situation as Creator; He will reverse the irreversible and make the impossible possible and you will celebrate in Jesus name. The presence of God will never cease in your life in Jesus name. 

3. Know That God Is Good. Do you doubt God’s goodness? The Bible confirms that whatever you may be passing through, know that God is good. When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone” James 1: 13; The Bible says, "How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you." - Psalm 31:19 (NIV).   Give Him thanks because He is God. Give Him thanks because He is our Maker. Give Him thanks because He is good. Therefore, He will not withhold any good thing from you.  The Bible says, “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalm 84:11 

Conclusion

 I charge you to rise up and put your past in the past. Focus your attention on the immensity of God and His goodness. Give Him thanks for how you overcame in the past; give Him thanks for the present experience that has not consumed you. Bless His name for in Him your future is secured. He is able to handle what no man can handle. Halleluyah!

Breaking All Limits

 Whoever wants to break limits must prepare for war. The forces that placed them on our ways are aiming at pulling us down

Rev'd G. S. Adeyemo

 Text:- Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;  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: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. Isaiah 45: 1-3

Introduction 

Our environment, background, forces of evil constitutes limits on us preventing us from becoming what God has designed for us. This is why many accept their limitations as their cross. However, it is the will of God for all His children to beak limits on their journey of life so they can enjoy supernatural progress. The Bible says, “For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.” Isaiah 54: 3

Do Not Settle For Little! We are products of limitations. One of the consequences of adamic nature in us is limitations. We could not see nor understand many things. As a result, we are full of anxieties, worries and fears. But he who fears being conquered is sure of defeat. God’s original purpose for your life has not changed. When a Christian is dealing with struggles in life it’s not to defeat us, but make us stronger.  He wants you to have dominion over all creatures. When you fall down you should rise up again and don’t give up. Do not settle for little, God has greater things to do in your life. John 16:33; Judges 7:19-22; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10; Psalm 34:19; Hebrews 10:35-36; Psalm 34:18

Prepare for War! Whoever wants to break limits must prepare for war. The forces that placed them on our ways are aiming at pulling us down and will do everything they can to resist or discourage us from progressing to the next level. 

Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare for war! Rouse the warriors! Let all the fighting men draw near and attack” Joel 3: 9

 This is not a religious or physical battle. Christians don’t fight with physical weapons in the spiritual war. The Bible says, “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds” 2 Corinthians 10: 4. 

In Christ, we have the capability to pull down men's high-minded rumblings and attacks against our destiny. We can lay waste the imagination of man, and put to naught everything that exalts itself against the knowledge of the truth. The weapons are listed in Ephesians 6: 10-16

They are 

 the belt of truth 

 the breastplate of righteousness 

 the gospel of peace

 shield of faith

 helmet of salvation 

 the sword of the Spirit 

 As you put on these armours, rise in the strength of the Lord and breakthrough all limits in Jesus name