You Vs The Economy

No matter the Economy of the Jungle, The LION cannot EAT GRASS.

No matter the Economy of the World in 2015, The CHILD OF. GOD'S KINGDOM cannot LIVE LOW.

Stand firm on this understanding, knowing fully well that YOU ARE WHOM THE WORD OF GOD SAYS YOU ARE.

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BEYOND THE SEASON

It is a colourful Season 

Undeniable by all and Sundry

The Cities' apparel is adorned with varieties of sparkling lights

The Cities are uncommonly busy

The Airports departure section witnesses thousands of faces

The interstate bus terminals are crowded with commuters

It is even noted that the chickens dread the season

Everyone seems to be happy

No doubt, the season seems special to everyone

While some anticipate and celebrate the season based on the 'Gift' and 'Hope'

Some jubilate and celebrate the season based on emotions and the 'Now'

While the Kitchen utensils are busy almost throughout the season 

The Event centres are not left out as well

It is a time out for families to reunite

A period to merry and relax

Walking through the street of Lagos, Nigeria;

Everyone is filled with deep sense of celebration that is obvious to the blind

Even the Guyz, who ate known to collect money from bus Drivers at terminals(a.k.a Agbèrò) are seen with Christmas caps and other accessories marking the celebration.

Hmmmmm.....no doubt, CHRIST IS FOR ALL!!!

Flowing in the drainage where Chickens are sold and slaughtered is blood of slaughtered hundreds of chickens

All of these and more, for celebrating CHRISTmas!!!

But what about 'BEYOND THE CHRISTMAS'???

Because,

"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and Peace there shall be no end......"

More than the date(whether 25th or not)

More than the Chickens(whether you have one or not)

More than the Christmas lights and trees

More than the dishes(whether you have or not)

More than the outing/fun/Cinema

More than all of these is what JESUS CHRIST brought to us when God walked through our Planet; Giving us ETERNAL LIFE

So, celebrate with the understanding that you have the God-Kind of Life(Doxa Zoe)

And if you don't, Embrace Jesus Today.

This is the Greatest that can ever happen to a man.

Glory to Prince of Peace who reigns forever.

Hallelujah!!!

#‎MerryCHRISTmas2U‬

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A BROKEN COURTSHIP IS BETTER THAN A BROKEN MARRIAGE

He is such a handsome man

She is such a beautiful woman

He’s got all I long to see in a man

She’s got all the endowments I’m ‘crazy’ about in women

Although he’s unfaithful to me, I can’t just let him go

Even though she seems uninterested in building a life with me, I’ll cling to her still

It’s true he batters me with punches but I’m okay with him..

Really, I feel insecure because she’s care free, yet, I’ll stay put

Importantly though, he doesn’t believe what I believe in; but I’m stuck with him

Hmmm…she obviously has little or no knowledge about my belief but she’s all I’ve got

But come to think of it…..

He is straight, tall  and built with 6 pack abs

She is cute with alluring ‘coca-cola bottle physique'

I’m sure we are envied when we both walk together on the street

Though our dreams do not blend but I can’t just let go

The time I have invested in this relationship can’t just be a waste like that

I’ll rather endure until we get married than break up now

Obviously, we’ll iron things out when we get married

By then we can influence each other to suit what we desire

We will set things in order when we might have consummated our union

I’m sure I can convince him better then, as his wife

Undoubtedly, I’d be able to get what I want from her then as the head of he family

Wait a minute……consider these:

You don’t check the depth of a river with your two legs

You don’t force a horse to take a sip even if you might have succeeded in forcing her to the stream

You can’t change a man, only God does

Relationship requires commitment, yes!

Relationship comes with its own challenges, true!

But if your partner is unyielding while courting;

You can’t change him/her in your marriage

DON’T TIE THE KNOT OUT OF PRESSURE

DON’T TIE THE KNOT IN A HASTE

DON’T TIE THE KNOT OUT OF PITY

DON’T BE UNEQUALLY YOKED

A BROKEN COURTSHIP IS BETTER THAN A BROKEN MARRIAGE

Truly FOLLOW GOD and include HIM wholly in the matter

And you will continually sing Love Songs.

God Bless You.

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EFFICACY OF HIS CROSS

Here are what His Cross declared about you who have come to term with HIM among many more;

Be comforted

Tender speech is channeled to you

Your sad days are gone

Your sins are pardoned

Given to you, are double blessings in lieu of previously pronounced punishment

You are my child

This is your coronation day

Ask of me, you have the nations of the world

In you now, is SPRING OF LIVING WATER

In you now, is FAITH UNCOMMON

In you now, is JOY UNSPEAKABLE

In you now, is LOVE UNFEIGNED

In you now, is HOPE FOR BLISS

Given to you is Righteousness for free

You are too blessed to be confused

Highly exalted beyond depression

Greatly empowered beyond oppression

Fully delivered beyond further affliction

Thoroughly purged

Abundantly graced

Fully paid for with unique currency (HIS BLOOD)

You are;

God’s workmanship

Enabled is Blood)Hkjgyftydrsefor good works

Changed from inside out

Bathed clean in HIS BLOOD

Filled with the Comforter

A Partaker of endless Treasures

Carrier of Mighty inner Strength

Heir of the Glorious Kingdom

A Peculiar person

A Holy temple

God’s very own

A Priest to the King

Saved by Grace

Recreated with Zoe (God-Kind of Life)

Which is CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY

Hallelujah!!!

Praise God!!!

THE MARRIAGE INSTITUTE

“…….it is not good that man should be alone; I will make a companion for him, a helper suited to his needs” ⁽¹⁾ 

Marriage union is an institution just like our tertiary institutions. As for our tertiary institution, you must decide which of them you would want to attend. This is then followed by application(among other processes) after which you are admitted upon fulfilling all the requirements. Marriage on the other hand, requires a decision from you (as a man) having come to a point in your life where you are sure that it is no longer good that remain alone. You could then begin the search for a helper suited for you. In your search, you must bear in mind this truth that “House and riches are the inheritance of fathers; and a prudent wife is from the LORD” ⁽²⁾. After a productive search comes application in terms of proposal which must be done in plain words with  confidence and humility; this is because “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favour from the LORD”⁽³⁾.

At this juncture, you can go no further until your application has been positively considered and granted by the woman. Legally, as you cannot twist the Admin officers to admit you, the same way, you must not twist the woman into accepting the proposal without her personal conviction. You (as a woman) must decide too. Just as a student of tertiary institution must attend classes, get necessary materials, study and pass exams in order to progress to the next level, so also it is important for fiancés in courtship as well as couples in marriage to overcome their challenges.

However, while a student in the tertiary institution must scale through all the years (depending on his course of study) required for the award of the degree (Certificate), for Marriage, reverse is the case. Marriage is an institute where certificate is given (awarded) to you even before you are fully admitted into the institution.

What is the implication of this?

Your certificate from your tertiary institution says: “We have tested and proved him for a period of four, five years e.t.c. (as the case may be), and have found him capable in this particular field of study”

Your marriage certificate says “we greatly trust and believe in them (the couple) that they have what it takes to go through this institution forever, come what may”.

So, stop saying “I cannot cope with my husband”, the certificate already says you can! Stop saying “I cannot bear my wife’s behavior any longer”, your marriage certificate is a proof that you can! Where is your first love? Was there no love in the first place? Was it lust? Are you no longer seeing what you saw at the initial stage of your relationship? How has it faded so soon? Whatever  it is, the certificate says you have passed through the institution. It is believed that you’ve got all the instrumentality to deal with every situation that come your way. Frankly, it may be challenging at times but it is not a problem. Take a minute and remember this:

“I _____________________, do take you ___________________, to be my lawfully wedded wife/husband; to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God’s holy ordinance, and thereto, I give thee, my troth.”

Do you remember the above statement? Yes! You made that statement  on your wedding day. You know what? Your partner is the best! Take your eye away from distractions and re-visit your pool of love, as of the initial stage. Take quality time to swim in that love pool of deep emotional attraction that led to a mutual ratification of a lifetime agreement to enroll for the marital school.

If God was involved at the foundation of your relationship, then you’ve got the best partner. She is not a problem to you but a ‘HELP’, and he is not a beast but a ‘GOD-KIND OF MAN’ for you. Regardless of what might have transpired, put the past behind you and embrace your Love again. Being the first to take the step toward reconciliation does not make you cheap or inferior. It simply means,you value your relationship more than your ego. Follow this word of truth; “Wives, understand your husbands in ways that show your support for Christ” ⁽⁴⁾. “Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church-a love marked by giving, not getting”⁽⁵⁾.

1.      Genesis 2 verse 18 (LB)

2.      Proverbs 19 verse 14 (KJV)

3.      Proverbs 18 verse 22 (NIV)

4.      Ephesians 5 verse 22 (MSG)

5.      Ephesians 5 verse 25 (MSG)

WEDDING VS MARRIAGE

It’s a brand new day 

The long awaited day

The atmosphere is charged

The elements are redhot  in hard Labour

It’s a great re-union for the pots, dishes and cutleries

Even the flowers of the field are envious of the undeniable colours of the reception arena

You don’t need a magnifier to interprete the expression on the faces of the attendees

Happiness is really an understatement

The Adams are gallantly packaged

And the Eves are colourfully arranged in beautiful apparels

The atmosphere is saturated with aroma and scents

Yet, it is an avenue for another Adam to hook his Eve

And a platform for another Eve to announce her vacancy

Here comes the main Eve of the day

How beautifully superb she looks

How she commands a pursuit movement of the eye coupled with catchup saccades as she walks

Beauty is expressed from the hair of her head to the soul of her feet

Even an Adam with up gaze palsy cannot but vertically tilt his head to have a clear view of her glamour

She is the talk of the town

With her smile, it is obvious she looked forward to this day

Ovation is necessary as the main Adam and the main Eve walk down the aisle

How it is for us to consummate our love?! They both say to eachother

She reminds him that she owns the day

And he consents in wholly agreement

The event is at its peak

The flower is thrown

The attendees cheer

Gradually, the day passes

The sun sets

The dusk soon arrives

The newly hooked Adam and Eve are soon left alone

Then the arrival of the reality (MARRIAGE)

The reality then requires a withdrawal from the account

The withdrawal slip is brought forth

The two parties Signatures are appended

Signature verification shows irregularity

This is soon overlooked

But soon becomes clear that all investment was on the previous day

Leaving a deficit of unfamiliarity to combat

What an amazement!

They soon realize they have no knowledge of eachother

Because all their investment was on a day of glamour

A need to begin from the scratch

But for how long?

A grave mistake it is

Investing on a day at the detriment  of a lifetime.
I heave out a sigh 

Your WEDDING is just for a day

Your MARRIAGE is forever

Invest wisely
Be guided

A word is enough for the wise.