The call of duty,
Tramples of beauty,
What was your work while you were here,
Sayeth the master,
Be gone from me for I know you not.
The Harvest is large,
But yet the labourers are few,
How many fields did you plough,
Sayeth the master,
Be gone from me I know you not.
Thou unfaithful servant,
How long will you wait,
How long will you engage your desires,
Sayeth the master,
Be gone from me, I know you not.
Thou covetous servant,
How long will you crave,
After things that wage war,
Against your very soul,
Sayeth the master,
Be gone from me I know you not.
Thou worker of inquity,
How long will you walk in darkness,
How long will you give yourself to sin,
How long will you desroy your temple,
Sayeth the master,
Be gone from me, you workers of inquity.
Thou carnal servants,
How long will you preach gold and silver,
How long will you give yourself to idols,
How will you give yourself to human craftiness,
Sayeth the master,
Be gone from me, I know you not.
He that have an ear,
Let him hear hear,
What the spirit says,
To the churches..
Greenhills Emmanuel Amarayahweh
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The Tithe of Your Time
Malachi 3:10: “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,”
A lot of Christians, especially the young ones, exempt themselves from fulfilling this scripture.
They complain that since they are students, or aren’t earning much, they shouldn’t be giving their tithes.
If you are among such Christians, I want you to know, that there are so many things you can tithe even if you’re not among the working class.
You can tithe your time, talent, etc.
I intend to dwell on Time today.
Time is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events that occur in an apparently irreversible succession from the past, through the present, into the future.
A wise man once said, ‘Time is money’. Many of us agree with this. Hence, we are very cautious of what we use our time to achieve and accomplish.
As Believers, we are expected to have a specific time spent communing with God daily.
Since there are 24 hours in a day, you could even give God a tenth of your time. That would be 2 hours plus.
There is no time too big to spend praying everyday. Yet, many of us find it difficult, to give God a part of our time Daily.
Beloved Reader, never let a day pass without you spending a tenth of the day, in God’s Presence.
This is part of the secrets of the Believer’s prosperous.
God bless you.
©Nkemjoy🌹
A Cheerful Giver
2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
The Bible remains one of the greatest books in history, not for its grammatical accuracy, nor its mind-blowing storylines.
Rather, the Bible is regarded as the greatest book in history for it is the only book that possesses the quality of being straightforward in its description of people.
The Bible knows no sugarcoating. It states things as they are. In the Bible, foolish men are called fools, there is no application of Euphemism in it.
Similarly, when the Bible attributes a quality to a person, it means it. When the Bible calls a person wise, study such person well, he carries wisdom.
In the aforementioned text, the Bible told us that God loved the Giver who gave cheerfully.
We have been taught all these while that God loves givers. Yet, we discover that scriptures went on to specify the kind of Giver that God loves; a cheerful giver.
Hence, we should ask ourselves, if we are qualified to bear this description.
Are you a cheerful giver?
The answer is not far-fetched.
How do you feel when you the Pastor in the church calls for donations to Church projects?
What comes to your mind when it is time to pay the Tithe?
God is not interested in any gift that is given grudgingly. He is not interested in any gift that is given out of the feeling of compulsion.
We mustn’t give because we feel the church would not survive without our giving.
We must see Giving to the Lord’s work as a Privilege.
We must see it as an opportunity to prove our love and loyalty to God.
We must see Giving to the Lord’s work as an opportunity to receive from the Lord’s abundance.
Giving to God’s work open more doors for us than even prayers.
Prayer is Powerful. Prayer is necessary. But there are some things that prayer can never procure. There are some doors it can never open. These doors are mostly financial doors and doors to generational greatness.
The key to open these doors is in Giving.
David decided to build the Lord a House, for that, God established an everlasting covenant with David.
David never got this covenant through Praying. Neither did He get it through Fasting. He got this Everlasting covenant through His Giving (2 Samuel 7:1-16).
You might not be financially buoyant enough to build a Church building for the worship of God.
But have you given your mite to support the building?
Have you given your services to ensure the House of God internally and externally, is in good shape?
Are you Building the House of God, or are you pulling it down!
David isn’t the only man who got open doors through His liberal heart.
His Son, Solomon, followed his footsteps.
Solomon’s sacrifice so pleased the Lord, that The Lord appeared to Him, saying,
‘What do you want me to do’
Prayer could not get this unlimited access from God.
Fasting couldn’t. Yet, the sacrifice of Solomon gave him access to the unlimited bounties of God.
God is so interested in Giving that He sat at the Temple, watching the offering of the men.
God wants you to Give!
God is a Giving God.
John 3:16: “For God so loved the world; that He gave His only son”
God loved mankind, and He expressed this Love by giving the gift of His son.
What Gift have you given to mankind?
What Gift have you given to your family?
Are you a Giving Christian? Or are you the Christian who is this selfish and self centered.
What should I give?
1. YOUR MONEY.
No matter how little what you have is, you are not exempted from giving. In fact, the kind of giving that moves God most is when we give out of the little we have. That is what is truly a sacrifice.
Give Sacrificially! May we be like David who said, ‘I will not give to God what will not cost me something’.
This is the law of Trans-generational wealth.
Even in the Occult world, Satan does not demand gifts that are irrelevant.
He demands the life of a relative or loved one before blessing the person who comes to him. This is because the true evidenced of love and honor is sacrifice.
If you honour God, you’ll give your finances Sacrificially to His Cause.
2. VALUE:
What Value do you possess that can be added to the Church? Do you possess the ability to sing, or to play an instrument. Or do you possess Event Management skills?
Whatever these may be, ensure you use them to promote the work of the Lord.
And remember, to do it Cheerfully. Do it Happily.
That is the Sacrifice which is Acceptable unto the Lord.
God Bless You
THREE QUALITIES OF A MOTHER
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God made man into two unique and distinct personalities, the male and the female. This two personalities are to work together and complement each other. The female is given the ability to carry a being in her and give birth.
A human female who gives birth to a baby and parents a child is called Mother. You now get to know that it’s not just about giving birth but parenting. It’s much simpler to give birth than to go through the process of parenting.
Many ladies have chosen to give birth and leave the children to fate and chance.
If you don’t want to go through the process of parenting a child, birthing him doesn’t fully make you a mother. Should the child grow up, whoever he sees as his mother is the one who parents him.
Motherhood is a good thing that comes with a great responsibility. A true and real mother possess certain attributes other than being the entrance gate of the child. You as an upcoming mother or a mother presently should see to it, that you possess these qualities;
1) ABILITY TO NOURISH –
Nourishment is not just about providing food with the necessary and healthy nutrients. It is to cherish and comfort, to promote growth and supply means of increase.
You cherish your seed (child), possess a strong affection and love for him, you are always there to comfort him when facing challenges and issues in life. You are interested in the things that brings about his growth, this is who a mother should be. These are characteristics found in a mother who nourishes her children.
As a mother, you shouldn’t leave your children in the hands of strangers like domestic home workers e.g maids.
You should know the kind of food and snacks they consume to know if it’s good for their health. You should know when your child is having struggles and challenges, be available, you are a mother.
The ideal mother should be able to provide healthy food and snacks made by her for her children. You shouldn’t expose your child to eat things from outside that are poorly prepared with no nutrient value. Make time, put your own made snacks and food in his lunch box. Be responsible for what your child consumes.
There are jobs that you shouldn’t get involved in as a mother. Any job that will take you away from your child, make you an alien to your child is not worth it. You might work your ass out daily to provide enough for the child but what happens to the mother child bond?
You notice that there is a big gap between your child and yourself. You loose your child to frustration and sadness. Every child wants that motherly attention and affection, he need a mother who will be there to understand and comfort him. Are you fulfilling this role? Do you possess this quality? Is your child, the child put into your care being nourished??
2) TENDER LOVING CARE –
This means to look after, be mindful of, pay close attention and concern towards a child. It is a considerate and compassionate care, being fond of, loving and gentle towards a child.
Why would you be proud to answer ‘mummy’ to that cute baby girl, yet, you aren’t mindful of her, you pay no attention to her, anything can happen to her for all you care That is not a good quality of a mother. If your child can be going through a situation but you don’t notice or have a knowledge of it, it means that you pay no attention to the child.
Whatever you are fond of and love so much, should always be your priority.
Do not say to Carl “I love you my angel, kiss, kiss” when you do not show any evidence of your love.
How will she believe that you love her when you are so fond of your phone and laptop?
Are you compassionate and considerate towards the child, do you care for the child? Are you aware of your child’s problems and what are you doing to solve it? Do you observe your child? Can you answer the question, who is your child?
A mother should know who her child is, you should be deliberate and consciously observe your child, get to know your child. Create that bond and closeness. Care for your child , be soft on the child even when giving correction and disciplining him.
Calmly, mildly and gradually deal with his flaws and faults. Be gentle with him.
3) ABILITY TO TRAIN –
To train is to teach, to bring up one according to right laid down principles, to impart knowledge. A mother spends greater time with the child than others. She is responsible for the child’s upbringing .
Your love for your child is not evident in the over pampering the child to destruction but it’s in the teaching and guiding the child to know what is the right. The manifestation of any child shows the if he was trained or not. Training also involves educating your child formally and informally.
You shouldn’t train your child according to what you feel is right but what is absolutely right in the sight of God. Your mistakes should be a reference point of guidance. Fan to flame the potential and skill that you have discovered in the child.
1 Timothy 1:5 (TPT)
5 as I think of your strong faith that was passed down through your family line. It began with your grandmother Lois, who passed it on to your dear mother, Eunice. And it’s clear that you too are following in the footsteps of their godly example.
You can understand how important it is for a woman to know what it is to be a mother. The faith and salvation of Timothy was as a result of his mothers, from his grandmother to his immediate mother. These mothers laid down godly example to train Timothy bringing him up in the way of the Lord.
Timothy’s mother and grandmother understood his talent, his calling and guide him through till he became a teacher of the word. It’s your responsibility as a mother to know your child’s talent, potentials and calling. This will be a blueprint for your counsel, guide and prayer for your child.
Proverbs 22:6 (TPT)
6 Dedicate your children to God
and point them in the way that they should go,
and the values they’ve learned from you will be with them for life.
You dedicate your child to God but it doesn’t end there. Direct your child, train him up in the way he should go. Your child will be very observant, learning the little and big things you do, will you be proud if he displays such publicly?
Remember, the values they’ve learned from you will be with them for life.
Being a mother comes with extra carefulnes because you are moulding and patterning the life of a person, all you do and say is being inculcated into the child. Learn what is right and sound as a mother, your child has to have good values.
Psalm 127:3 (TPT)
3 Children are God’s love-gift; they are heaven’s generous reward.
You as a young lady is a mother and should take the place of a mother towards the children around you. Treat the children like you would treat you own child. These children are gifts from God. If you are a guardian to any of them, treat them right. Stop the maltreatment and wickedness you met out on them.
These children are blessings to you, when they are grown you will see the fruit of your labour.
Pray for help to carry out the responsibility of a mother. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you build in these qualities.
Scripture credit – The Passion Translation (TPT)
Written by: Ejiofor Chidimma Blessing.
The Happy New Year
The sounds of joy fill the air,
A new dawn has emerged,
The new man must be seen,
The countdown has begun.
The new light is shining,
God’s love must be rekindled,
A new shift has occurred…
Destines must be rediscovered.
Happy New Year, they say,
New things is what we want,
New wineskin is what we need,
New days ahead is what we seek.
In the new, be renewed,
In the you, be the new you,
Be not conformed to the world, but,
Let the kingdom transform deep in you.
Darkness must be subdued,
Through the new you.
Kingdoms must be dominant,
Through the great you.
In you lies the new,
The new lies in you.
There’s no new without you,
There’s no you without the new.
Greenhills Emmanuel Amarayahweh
IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING
We all have goals but only few has taken time out to map out and set their goals.
Goal setting has become a very important part of our everyday life as humans and as a matter of fact, we will get little or nothing done if we don’t set a goal for ourselves.
Take a look at an athlete who is currently training for one of the biggest race of his life, hoping to win the gold medal but for that hope to become a reality, he must have plans, plans to finish the race at the lowest time possible, plans to wake up early in the morning for exercises and so on.
The goal is the gold medal but every goal without a plan(setting) will only end up as a mere dream.
Even God, during the creation made plans for each day starting from the first day to the seventh day.
The greatest importance of Goal setting is the fact that it brings our goals into reality, it makes visible our dreams and imaginations.
Goal setting makes the impossible possible. It might look so hard, so difficult but trust me, when you have right plan, it becomes easier to achieve your goals.
One thing a proper plan needs is PATIENCE. In order to make progress with your goals, always have it in mind to take baby steps and not a huge leap. With each step, we get closer to our goals.
Don’t be too anxious or impatient, remember slow and steady wins the race but at the same time, don’t be inactive.
You don't climb a mountain by taking a huge leap neither do you climb a mountain by sitting around its bottom, doing nothing.
Youou start by taking a step and gradually you get closer until you are finally at the top.
Any goal without a proper planning could end up making the goal owner feel he or she isn’t capable thereby making them think low of themselves.
Embarking on a journey without making plans for it could end up in a total disaster or disappointment.
We need to make plans, set our goals in order not to get disappointed, broken and frustrated at the end.
“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold it was VERY GOOD. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day” – Genesis 1
It says in that passage above that all God made was very good meaning perfect, flawless, beautiful but it was all the outcome of a beautiful plan.
When you take time to set your goals, you will end up having a perfect and wonderful result.
You want to have a great result? Take time out to set your goals PATIENTLY and remember to include God in your plans for he is the master planner.
Let him be inactive the first and the last in your plans and trust me when I say you will have a perfect, beautiful and flawless result.
Written by Tolu-Taiwo Victor
HE CARES FOR YOU
We live in a world where everyone is trying to protect themselves. No one seems to care for the other anymore.
What everyone is more concerned with presently, is covering the nose tightly, to ensure it doesn’t sniff in an unseen virus into their system.
Times like this can be depressing. If one is not careful, loneliness and melancholy can seep into one.
Yet, now is time, when we rest in the assurance of God’s love for us. Men may have abandoned you, but God will never abandon you.
If God is concerned about me, then why is He letting me go through these things? One might ask Himself.
God has His reason for allowing us go through trials and tribulations. We might not know the reason, yet, we do know that at the end, we shall emerge greater and stronger than we were.
But you must not despair. Do not let the devil deceive you by telling you that God does not care about you.
Psalms 8:4: “What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?”
I want you to note that when The Bible uses the word ‘man’ in the context of the aforementioned verse, it does not refer to the masculine gender alone. Rather, it refers to the Humanity in general.
There are two things which I would like us to take note of in the verse above,
1. GOD IS MINDFUL OF YOU
2. GOD CARES FOR YOU
God has revealed in several places in scriptures, how much He loves us.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” 1 John 3:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34
Isn’t it a wonder, that the Holy God loves an unworthy man?
Isn’t it amazing that the King of glory cares for you?
He clearly says that he loves you! He cares for you!
God’s love for you is not based on anything you have done, or anything you are doing, or anything you will do. He just genuinely loves you!
He already loved you even while you are still in sins, weaknesses, doubts, fears, etc.
The birth of his son Jesus Christ, His death, His suffering, His resurrection, all of these are results of his love for you.
He does everything to have a relationship and communication with you constantly.
It is the reason why he tries to reach out to you despite how long you have rejected him, ignored his word.
But then, even as God is mindful of us, we have our response to this amazing love of God.
He is mindful of you, but are you responding to him?
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”(1Peter 5:7)
He cares about your happiness, faults, worries, your well being, family and friends. He is concerned about your finance, job, food and shelter, etc.
But you need to respond to the one who truly loves you and cares so much about you.
Matthew 11:28, ” Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Why then should you trust in men, and ignore God who is mindful of you?
Why then do you try to find happiness in material things, drinks, parties, friends, just to be satisfied?
The thoughts of you are in God’s mind always!
“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man” (Psalms 118:8).
Your first response to God’s love is responding to his call of Salvation from sin and damnation.
James 4:-8: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
God cares for you, but you need to respond to His amazing love now.
You also respond to God’s love through faith. Faith is trusting in the love of God. Faith is assurance that God is with you even in the valley of the shadow of death.
It is one thing to know that God loves you. That is a fact. But you must receive this Fact and mix it with faith, if you’re going to profit from it.
Dearly beloved, will you allow fear and depression to obscure your positive perception.
Or will you choose to cling onto the love of God, even when circumstances point to the contrary.
God Loves You.
Rest in His Love.
UNBROKEN
Tear me down for I will not bend,
Persecute me for I will not curse,
Stone me for I will pray for you.
Stand against me for I will walk away,
Take me to death for I will not be afraid,
Take me into the dungeon, for I will still preach.
Bind me in chains, I will still write,
Smash me in my face, I will still sing,
Take away my possession, I have peace of mind.
Crucify me , my redeemer liveth,
Afflict me with pains and tribulations I will rise again;
Chase after me , the lord is my safety,
Throw me into the furnace of fire I will live again…!
Greenhills Emmanuel Amarayahweh
REASON FOR OUR MERRIMENT
His birth birthed celebration-
In Him we found Jubilation.
Kill the question, ignite action
All has qualified, no audition.
His birth replied our petition-
Even our unanswered questions.
Be merry in this merry feast-
Eat your fried chicken at least.
Wise men did theirs at the East.
Even the evangelist and priest.
Sing till your voice crest summit-
Be merry in this merry feast
Mehhhhh… Sounding with solo,
Joy everywhere; singing with alto.
Hail our master, bravo!
We are happy, let’s call on alonso.
Dance to the allegro,
Saviour is the commando.
Because the world is tattered
Ruthless and it’s scattered
The lamb was slaughtered
For hope that has been shattered
Its skin, used to cover the uncovered
He restored hope that was shattered
The year has been tough
Full of falls, thorns and rough.
But His love was ever enough.
In life’s prison we were in handcuff
But He ransomed us in His love.
Thank you Lord, for your Love
The tale was not by sight,
Neither was it by might
It was the light twice as bright;
At the new born’s sight.
Let’s merry in His only light
For the blind has seen the light.
Collective Poem by © JUDAISKY®
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THE VOICE
In every storm
Every noise
Every disturbance
There’s always a voice
So gentle yet loud
So quiet yet audible
Always crying out
Crying out to be heard
Yet unheard
Yes, it’s the voice of wisdom
The voice that brings knowledge
The voice that gives understanding
The voice that calms every storm
The voice that offers a way out
Yes, it’s the voice of THE SPIRIT
Tolu-Taiwo Victor
LIVING IN INTERNAL TRANQUILITY
Matthew 14 vs 32 ;
“And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased”
The disciples of Jesus were out one night in the middle of the sea and suddenly, a great wind arose which was going contrary to them. Take note of the word, ‘CONTRARY.’
Also note that at that time, they lacked Jesus in the ship because Jesus was out somewhere praying at that time.
I believe Jesus’ disciples did have tried everything they could to restore balance to the ship.
Probably, they had adjusted the ship, or throw some goods into the sea. All of these were done in order to prevent the ship from sinking.
But when Jesus came into the boat in verse 32 above, we’re told in scriptures “And when they were come into the ship(JESUS alongside Peter), the wind ceased”, the storm became calm, the trouble left and Peace was restored.
John tells us, in his account of this story that “they (referring to Jesus’disciples) WILLINGLY received him into the ship…… ”,
After seeing they could not help themselves, they WILLINGLY received him. After trying their best to bring peace, they WILLINGLY received Him who is ‘THE PRINCE OF PEACE’ into their boat and immediately, peace came into their lives both externally and internally.
That ship represents our lives as Christians. In the midst of the storm, it is trying its best to escape the storm, to find peace and inner tranquility.
We earnestly search for it with all our might. Yet, because of storms like this pandemic, we live in panic, in fear, and in despair
This is because in our quest for true peace, we have left out The PRINCE OF PEACE, JESUS CHRIST.
We have totally left him out of our troubles thinking we could solve it ourselves, when the Bible actually tells us in Proverbs 3 that we should lean not on our own understanding, but trust in him and acknowledge him in everything we do including our troubles!
If He could not give us peace, He wouldn’t have told us in 1st PETER 5 vs 7 to cast all our cares(troubles, needs, problems) upon Him.
He knew we would face challenges and that was why He made Himself available, to hear our cries and save us, giving us peace both within and without.
God really wants you to take your hands off the wheels and allow him take control.
He wants you to stop being in charge of your life and let him handle it. He really wants to help, if only we could let him take over.
How can I invite Jesus into my life?
It’s very simple. You invite Him by first accepting him into your life.
With the first step done, know that He has stepped in already.
Though He’s in their lives, yet, many Christians today, fail to acknowledge the Presence of God that dwells with and in them.
Be fully convinced that God is with you even in the midst of that storm. Though, the storm might be so frightening that it’s difficult to feel Him working in the midst of it, do not be despaired.
We rely on God by continuous studying of His Word. Our Bible doesn’t exist merely to show we are Christians, it is there to help us to build up our faith in God!
The Bible has a solution for every kind of problem the world is facing today.
The problem with many-a-christian is that when challenges come and their inner peace is gone, instead of turning to God, they blame him. If you can’t blame a barber for you having a bushy hair, then you shouldn’t blame God for your problems!
We live in a world full of troubles bound to take away our peace but if we can just turn to God through constant studying of the bible, prayers and trusting in him, trust me we will be at peace even if all around us seems to be going contrary because we know God never fails.
Lastly,
Proverbs 3vs 1&2,
“My Son, forget not my law but let thine heart keep my commandments
For length of days and long life and PEACE shall they add unto thee ”
See up their, it brings peace, God’s law and commandments brings peace. As a matter of fact, whatever you let your heart get used to will rule you, so if you let your heart rely in God’s word(commandments) through studying the Bible, prayer and trusting in him, Your heart will gradually get inclined to Peace which only the Lord gives both inward and outward.
Let Jesus take control of your life today, take your hands off the wheels and let him take over. SHALOM
Tolu-Taiwo Victor
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