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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Quote for the Day 01Jul2011

Welcome to the second half of the year. The Lord will continue to prosper your life, bless the work of your hand, and comfort you on every side in Jesus name. Amen. - Bayo Afolaranmi

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Quote for the Day 30Jun2011

Is God blessing you materially? It may be He is developing a “supply depot” in your life through which He can provide for others. - Henry Blackaby

Quote for the Day 29Jun2011

Be thankful for what you have; you will end up having more. If you concentrate on what you do not have, you will never, ever have enough. - Oprah Winfrey

Quote for the Day 29Jun2011

Be thankful for what you have; you will end up having more. If you concentrate on what you do not have, you will never, ever have enough. - Oprah Winfrey

Monday, June 27, 2011

Quote for the Day 28Jun2011

Focusing on the character of God helps us to take our eyes off our circumstances. - Our Daily Bread

Quote for the Day 27Jun2011

God makes miracles out of what seems insignificant: fragile faith, a little kindness, and ordinary people. - Julie Ackerman Link

Saturday, June 25, 2011

IS THE LORD'S ARM TOO SHORT?

Dear Beloved,
IS THE LORD'S ARM TOO SHORT?
"The LORD answered Moses, 'Is the LORD's arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you'" (Numbers 11:23, NIV).
The Lord had been leading the people of Israel out of Egypt to the Promised Land for over two years with many signs and wonders. However, it seemed the people were not ready to accept God for who He is - the ever-caring God. They were fond of complaint and rebellion whenever they were in hardship. They even tried to set up another god for themselves when it seemed Moses, the man God was using among them, was nowhere to found (see Exodus 32)! In spite of all the ways God was using to bring them back to their senses, they were still grumbling for what God did not do for them. It came to a point that Moses was tired of bearing their burden. He wanted to die (Numbers 11:10-15).
Nevertheless, in this state of hopelessness, God rose to reduce the burden of Moses by selecting other seventy elders in Israel to be helping him. As for the cause of the Israelites' complaint - meat to eat - God promised, "You will not eat it for just one day, or two days, or five, ten or twenty days, but for a whole month…" (Numbers 11:19-20a, NIV). What a wonderful God! Moses could not understand this. How would God feed over six hundred thousand men with meat not to talk of the women and the children? "Would they have enough if flocks and herds were slaughtered for them? Would they have enough if all the fish in the sea were caught for them?" (Numbers 11:22, NIV), he questioned God. Responding, God said, "Is the LORD's arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you" (Numbers 11:23, NIV). God did provide the meat, even in excess! However, the meat became a snare to the people because of their unbelief (Numbers 11:31-34).
In what way are you also complaining against God? Do you think that He cannot provide for you? Do you also doubt the ability of God to act in your situation? Let me ask you as God asked Moses: "Is the LORD's arm too short?"
"Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear" (Isaiah 59:1 NIV).
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

NB
This message was first sent out on February 27, 2005.

IS THE LORD'S ARM TOO SHORT?

Dear Beloved,
IS THE LORD'S ARM TOO SHORT?
"The LORD answered Moses, 'Is the LORD's arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you'" (Numbers 11:23, NIV).
The Lord had been leading the people of Israel out of Egypt to the Promised Land for over two years with many signs and wonders. However, it seemed the people were not ready to accept God for who He is - the ever-caring God. They were fond of complaint and rebellion whenever they were in hardship. They even tried to set up another god for themselves when it seemed Moses, the man God was using among them, was nowhere to found (see Exodus 32)! In spite of all the ways God was using to bring them back to their senses, they were still grumbling for what God did not do for them. It came to a point that Moses was tired of bearing their burden. He wanted to die (Numbers 11:10-15).
Nevertheless, in this state of hopelessness, God rose to reduce the burden of Moses by selecting other seventy elders in Israel to be helping him. As for the cause of the Israelites' complaint - meat to eat - God promised, "You will not eat it for just one day, or two days, or five, ten or twenty days, but for a whole month…" (Numbers 11:19-20a, NIV). What a wonderful God! Moses could not understand this. How would God feed over six hundred thousand men with meat not to talk of the women and the children? "Would they have enough if flocks and herds were slaughtered for them? Would they have enough if all the fish in the sea were caught for them?" (Numbers 11:22, NIV), he questioned God. Responding, God said, "Is the LORD's arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you" (Numbers 11:23, NIV). God did provide the meat, even in excess! However, the meat became a snare to the people because of their unbelief (Numbers 11:31-34).
In what way are you also complaining against God? Do you think that He cannot provide for you? Do you also doubt the ability of God to act in your situation? Let me ask you as God asked Moses: "Is the LORD's arm too short?"
"Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear" (Isaiah 59:1 NIV).
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

NB
This message was first sent out on February 27, 2005.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Quote for the Day 25Jun2011

In all the setbacks of your life as a believer, God is plotting for your joy. - John Piper

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Quote for the Day 24Jun2011

Use today wisely because it will soon go and you lose the opportunity it brought. God has given us each day like an asset to be invested. He expects that value would be added to whatever our endeavours each day. - Samuel Oladimeji

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Quote for the Day 23Jun2011

Never let people blow your present challenge beyond proportion. If you do, rather appreciate God over the situation and trusting God to see the opportunity that lies within it, you will just be complaining and blaming people unnecessarily for your predicament. - Femi Emmanuel

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Quote for the Day 22Jun2011

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found; was blind, but now I see. - John Newton

Quote for the Day 21Jun2011

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope or confidence. - Helen Keller

Monday, June 20, 2011

Quote for the Day 20Jun2011

Fatherhood is a 24-hour task with so much responsibilities and no salary; much expectation and lots of bills to pay; no day off and most often unappreciated, yet resignation impossible! Happy Father's Day! - Ekundayo Olajide

Saturday, June 18, 2011

OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN

Dearly Beloved,
OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN
“Pray then like this: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name” (Matthew 6:9 RSV).
Jesus Christ was teaching His disciples how not to pray. It was likely that this led to the disciples’ quest for how to pray as Luke recorded it in his Gospel (see Luke 11:1). In response, Jesus taught them a model prayer that is popularly known as “The Lord’s Prayer.” This model prayer both in Matthew and Luke’s accounts started with a staggering revelation: the target of the prayer who is “Our Father who art in heaven.” Jesus did not refer to God as God as many other people in other world religions would do. He referred to God as “Father.” This is not the only place where Jesus referred to God as Father. He referred to God as “Father” in many places.
This reference was not strange to the Jews because God had revealed Himself to them and had been dealing with them as a father. In fact, the position and authority of the father as the head of the family are endorsed and clearly understood in the Scriptures, as a likeness of that of the Almighty God over His creatures. The word “father” is applied in the Bible to any ancestor (Deuteronomy 1:11; 1 Kings 15:11; Matthew 3:9; 23:30). It is used as a title of respect to a chief, ruler, or elder (Judges 17:10; 18:19; 1 Samuel 10:12; 2 Kings 2:12; Matthew 23:9). It can be used for the author or beginner of anything (Genesis 4:20, 21; Job 38:28). It is also applied to God (Exodus 4:22; Deuteronomy 32:6; 2 Samuel 7:14; Psalms 89:27, 28). It denotes His covenant relation to the Jews (Jeremiah 31:9; Isaiah 63:16; 64:8; John 8:41), and by extension to Christians. So, believers are called God’s “sons” (John 1:12; Romans 8:16; Matthew 6:4, 8, 15, 18; 10:20, 29). They also call Him “Father” (Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:3; 2 Corinthians 1:2; Galatians 1:4). God’s fatherhood is the ground and pattern for human fatherhood.
As the Father of all His creation, especially man, are you relating with God as a son or daughter? Are you given Him the honour that is due to Him? God asks, “If I am a father, where is the honour due to me?” (Malachi 1:6 NIV).
As a father, can your biological children relate freely with you as their father? Have you done enough for them to deserve their honour? If you still have a living father, how are you taking care of him?
Happy Father’s Day!
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

Quote for the Day 18Jun2011

A great blessing of gentleness is that it removes from us the burden of self-defense and self-promotion. - Michael Youssef

Friday, June 17, 2011

Quote for the Day 17Jun2011

How often have we misjudged people and torn them to shreds with harsh words and even with physical assault before we have had time to evaluate the situation? A little patience can drastically reduce major lifelong errors. - Author Unknown

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Quote for the Day 16Jun2011

If only the people who worry about their liabilities would think about the riches they do possess, they would stop worrying. - Dale Carnegie

Quote for the Day 15Jun2011

Good friends are like blood in your veins. When you meet one, you have no choice than to be faithful and make him trust you wholeheartedly. - Author Unknown

Monday, June 13, 2011

Quote for the Day 14Jun2011

We cannot hide from God
No matter how we try;
For He knows all we think and do -
We can’t escape His eye.
- Hess

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Quote for the Day 13Jun2011

The more we align ourselves with God's commands and His plan, the more we lead a focused, disciplined, and purposeful life. - Michael Youssef

Saturday, June 11, 2011

A FRIEND IN NEED...

Dearly Beloved,
A FRIEND IN NEED...
“And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself” (1 Samuel 18:3 NIV).
Jonathan, the son of King Saul, and David were epitome of good friends. Jonathan was heir apparent to the throne, but he loved David (who was a threat to that throne) as he loved himself and he made a covenant with him. In fact, he was ready to risk his life for the safety of David when King Saul was trying to kill David (see 1 Samuel 21). Jonathan was there when David needed him. He was a friend indeed because he was a friend in need. When David eventually became the king of Israel after the death of Saul, Jonathan and Ish-bosheth (who succeeded Saul), David remembered his friendship with Jonathan and rewarded Jonathan’s son accordingly (2 Samuel 9).
Nowadays, it is difficult to find people that are faithful in friendship like David and Jonathan. People are more self-centred nowadays that they cannot risk their lives for their friends. It is now difficult to trust even friends because of the betrayal of trust that many people have experienced from their trusted friends.
Who is your best friend? How faithful are you to him/her? Are you ready to risk your life for him/her? Can your friend wholeheartedly trust you? Can you be “a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24 NIV)? A friend in need is a friend indeed!
Jesus Christ is the Friend who can be trusted and who is faithful to anyone who can make Him his/her friend. When we needed salvation from sin, He died for us (see Romans 5:5, 8). He is ready to provide joy and peace of mind to anyone who seeks Him diligently. Make Him your Friend. You will never regret you did. He is the Friend in need, the Friend indeed.
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

Quote for the Day 11Jun2011

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. - Billy Graham

Friday, June 10, 2011

Quote for the Day 10Jun2011

Kind words may be free, but they give a priceless lift of spirit. Why not encourage someone today? - David C. McCasland

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Quote for the Day 09Jun2011

Greatness is not where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it but sail we must, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. - Oliver Wendall Holmes

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Quote for the Day 08Jun2011

If you are struggling to believe that God can take care of your need, it is because you don’t know Him as He wants you to. Go to Him and allow Him to convince you of His ability to meet every need you will ever face. - Henry Blackaby

Quote for the Day 07Jun2011

It is good to believe that nothing is too big for God, but also to believe, wholeheartedly, that nothing is too small for His undivided attention. - Author Unknown

Monday, June 6, 2011

Quote for the Day 06Jun2011

Let God choose for you, it will be the right decision.
Let God guide you, it will be the right direction.
Let God plan for you, it will be in the right timing.
Let God measure for you, it will be the right portion.
Let God help you, it will be the right care.
Let God instruct you, it will be the right teaching.
Let God prepare you, it will be the right training.
Let God counsel you, it will be the right perspective.
Let God fight for you, it will be the right outcome.
Let God work in you, it will be the right result.
- Roy Lessin

Saturday, June 4, 2011

EVERYONE IS IMPORTANT

Dear Beloved,
EVERYONE IS IMPORTANT
“Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:4-5 NIV).
“The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:12 NIV).
The tendency to think that certain parts of our body are not as important as the other is normal. However, God created every organ of the body equally. The fact that a role is not outstanding does not make it less important. The fact that I cannot play your role does not make me envious or look down on your performance. Each of us plays unique roles in God’s vineyard (Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Ephesians 4:7, 11-13).
Although God endows us with different spiritual gifts yet a Christian cannot have all the gifts, and no Christian has no gift. He gives each one of us an assignment according to the measure of His gift (Ephesians 4:7). So, each unit that constitutes the indivisible is indispensable.
Therefore, we are co-labourers with God in His vineyard (1 Corinthians 3:9). We are to do our own part faithfully even when we are criticized, discouraged, or unnoticed. We are accountable to God who will reward us according to what He had bestowed on us.
How do you look at yourself? Are you thinking that you are inferior to others? You are important! Your role is significant! The world may not recognize you, but God does. Beloved, be faithful to the task. “…Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV).
Everyone is important, that includes you!
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
NB
This message was first sent out on December 7, 2003.

Quote for the Day 04Jun2011

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. - Winston Churchill

Friday, June 3, 2011

Quote for the Day 03Jun2011

If you find yourself losing your peace because of a troubled heart, God will give you the strength to overcome your fears and anxieties. Stop trying to ignore or bury your worries. Take them to God in prayer and let Him know what is troubling you. - Michael Youssef

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Quote for the Day 02Jun2011

In all situations whether down in spirit or up, do not forget the Almighty God. He is always there for consultation or to be appreciated. - Otonye Danagogo

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Quote for the Day 01Jun2011

This month of June, you will have a divine encounter with divine help, so that you will be launched into your destiny and fulfil your divine assignment in Jesus’ name. Amen. Happy new month! - Bayo Afolaranmi