Christianity
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The Watch Man
- By solomon2day
- On 05/12/2024
- In Update with Solomon
You have to realize that the people you pay to keep watch over you and your property can only function to the maximum of their human ability.
Their watchcare is not absolute, and therefore you must look to the greater Guardian, God, who is your keeper and your helper.
If you are lying down in your home, you will sleep securely because the God who keeps you will not slumber, nor will He allow anyone to move your feet from their resting place.
In these times, out of envy, jealousy, and hatred, men attempt to dig a pit under your feet in order to cause you to fall or in order to make you lose your position, your balance, your honor, or your office; but if you look up to God who dwells in heaven, if you trust in Him through Christ, no one will ever be able to move your feet away from security to destruction.
He will keep you as the shepherd keeps his sheep so that you do not become the prey of wolves.
Read 2 Kings 9:17
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Nurturing the humility to serve
- By solomon2day
- On 29/11/2024
- In Update with Solomon
We want our heroes to remain on their pedestals so that we who aspire to be like them may hope one day to share in the honor and privilege they enjoy.
Jesus Christ's humility shows itself in his readiness to serve us. Ours shows in our readiness to receive His service.
It is said that it is better to give than to receive.
But it is sometimes harder to receive; it puts us in debt to the one who gives and robs us of the pride of being in the position of giving to others. Read Porverbs 18:12
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Don't' be burdened
- By solomon2day
- On 24/11/2024
- In Update with Solomon
You must always pray fervently to God to come to your aid, by giving you the strength, courage, and means by which you will meet all the burdens of this life.
If you are burdened by an unconfessed sin, then your life will bring forth fruits of sin.
And to regain joy and happiness, the sin must be confessed to God.
For if you confess your sins, God is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness.
As you shoulder your burdens, give your heart to Christ, for it is when you truly do this that your heart will know peace, in your home, society, church, and wherever you worship God. Read Isaiah 30:6
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Keep Hope Alive
- By solomon2day
- On 23/11/2024
- In Update with Solomon
There is hope that sustains you.
In these times, the only thing that sustains you as a believer is the hope in the living Lord.
Regardless of the damaging activities of those with evil intentions, you must keep hope alive.
There a lot the Lord has in stock for you that will keep you going through the journey of life.
When your hope is yet to be fulfilled, do not despair; you must keep your hope in Him until He executes it in a way that is in accordance with His own will for you.
Your hope must be strengthened by your faith in the living Lord, who stands by His own at all times.
Hope sustains you in the crises of threats and adversities. Read Lamentations 3:24
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The gospel's word of liberation
- By solomon2day
- On 17/11/2024
- In Update with Solomon
We can sometimes harbor romantic illusions about what the Church should be like, a company of saints in shining armor!
But then we meet some local congregation, and we become disillusioned.
It is never a good thing to live with illusions.
The reality about the Church is much more splendid.
It is among this frail, struggling, sinful community of folk that we find heroes and heroines of the faith who outshine and outshame those whom the world admires for their power, their wealth, and their strength.
The gospel speaks its word of liberation, not through the powerful but through the oppressed. May God make us humble enough to receive it from them. Read Hebrews 11:7
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Be Vigilant
- By solomon2day
- On 11/11/2024
- In Update with Solomon
Your little action goes a long way in revealing the will of God in your life.
Limitless opportunities abound in little responsibilities.
God puts together little actions here and there to make something big out of it for you.
Those little actions, which are not noticeable, pave the way for the fulfillment of great accomplishments.
It is now left for you to identify these great opportunities that abound in the little responsibilities you carry out day by day.
Be painstaking in all you do and take responsibilities with all seriousness. Read Nehemiah 4:14
Be vigilant detractors are everywhere.
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Examine Thyself
- By solomon2day
- On 06/11/2024
- In Update with Solomon
People react to the pressure of events and never to the changes of their character and attitude.
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Make it a duty to examine yourself periodically and spiritually, to determine your closeness to the Lord or distance from Him.
Most Christians live on the surface of life.
Once you expose your heart and life to Jesus Christ, who is the light, then all illusions will be stripped away, and the gate will open for the healing and redeeming power of Christ in your life.
Accepting Christ will give you a direction and make you to know yourself.
Knowing yourself will prevent you from committing sins, while if you don't allow God in you, you will never discover God.
Read Daniel 12:1, John 4:25
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The burden of Parents and Guardians
- By solomon2day
- On 02/11/2024
- In Special Report
The judgment of God shall always come upon parents who fail to bring up their children in the Lord's way.
Indeed, a sizable number of fathers and mothers do very well in guiding other people's children towards the right path, but this is not so for their biological children.
Even though the children of this category of parents are lacking and deficient in several aspects of life, their parents see all the goodness and perfection in them.
Today, most parents have failed to instill moral discipline in their children.
It is imperative for all to care for their vineyards, as they also care for the vineyards of others. Read 2 Kings 16:3
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Achieving your Dreams
- By solomon2day
- On 30/10/2024
- In Special Report
Dreams are planned, pursued, and achieved.
Dreams don't come true on their own unless they are made to happen.
Steps to Take Towards Achieving Your Dreams:
1) Identify a dream
Without doubt, the journey to success starts with a dream. The dreams become a purpose and driving force to the destination.
Once a dream is identified, an individual now has an objective and is purposeful; life becomes meaningful while the journey towards actualizing your dream is on track.
2) Your goals must be realistic ;
It is quite convenient and realistic to set up goals with a six-month and 24-month accomplishment target.
Make a mental vision and evaluation of these goals, and give each of the goals a critical thought.
3) Diligence : Regardless of your desire or aspiration, diligence is a prerequisite. This is the secret behind success. Genuine successes never happen suddenly, accidentally, or by wish.
4)Determination :
Be determined in the pursuit of your dreams. Determination is the inner power embedded in you by God that enables you to defy any form of obstacle.
Without it, success is not certain.
In confronting your challenges, be determined.
5) Opportunities:
Identify opportunities and make good use of them.
In whatever form opportunities come, recognize them and fulfill your dreams. Read Jeremiah 23:28
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Leading by example
- By solomon2day
- On 28/10/2024
- In Special Report
We want our heroes to remain on their pedestals, so that we who aspire to be like them may hope one day to share in the honor and privilege they enjoy.
Jesus Christ's humility shows itself in his readiness to serve us. Ours shows in our readiness to receive His service.
It is said that it is better to give than to receive.
But it is sometimes harder to receive; it puts us in debt to the one who gives and robs us of the pride of being in the position of giving to others. Read Joshua 1:6
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Grace and Knowledge
- By solomon2day
- On 22/10/2024
- In Special Report
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
Hold on to the teaching and commandment of God. When you embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, then you are already with the power of God unto salvation.
It is mandatory that you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ so as to
to be able to ward off false doctrines.
You can only grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ when you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour.
The word Christian means people who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
Therefore, a true believer is a christian you who practices and does the will of God.
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Don't be Discouraged
- By solomon2day
- On 20/10/2024
- In Special Report
Psalm 55-22
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.''
Discouragement is a life threatening state of mind, as it renders an individual vulnerable to attacks by enemies of the soul.
In most situations, discouragment is inevitable in the life of a believer, however, Jesus Christ is the solution.
It destroys the faith of a believer and wrecks havoc on an individual's will power to live.
The enemy always makes use of the weapon of discouragement, but it is left for you to ward off same, by having a mindset devoid of resentment and bitterness.
The devil makes use of discouragement to destroy initiative and render an individual useless and disillusioned. For these reasons, you must be strong in faith and reassure yourself that all things will continue to be good.
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Service
- By solomon2day
- On 13/10/2024
- In Special Report
We want our heroes to remain on their pedestals, so that we who aspire to be like them may hope one day to share in the honor and privilege they enjoy.
Jesus Christ's humility shows itself in his readiness to serve us.
Ours shows our readiness to receive His service.
It is said that it is better to give than to receive.
But it is sometimes harder to receive, it puts us in debt to the one who gives and robs us of the pride of being in the position of giving to others.
Read-Luke 16:13, Joshua 24:15
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The True Vine
- By solomon2day
- On 08/10/2024
- In Special Report
There is no distinction between the vine and its branches. From the moment it emerges from the soil, the vine begins to spread.
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It is its branch.
To belong to Jesus Christ is to be part of the true vine.
For this reason, we can pray in complete confidence, because when our wills are united with his, we will pray as part of the living vine.
The image of Jesus Christ is all about growth, which happens organically, from within the very substance of the vine.
Nourished by the sun, by rain and chemicals which feed it from the soil in which it is planted, the vine forces its way into the light.
We have here an image of growth which gives us a powerful understanding of what it means to belong to Jesus Christ.
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Between Good and Evil
- By solomon2day
- On 07/10/2024
- In Special Report
Avoid sowing evil, it only results in destruction. The word of God brings about happiness and peace. The devil is the enemy in the home, who influences all that is evil.
Husbands killing their wives and wives killing husbands is common place in society today. Why is this so ? The devil has infiltrated several homes. Fathers and mothers no longer bring up their children according to the word of God.
Teach your children the ways of the Lord, so that when they grow up they will not depart from the word of God.
Don't give the devil the opportunity to take over the affairs of your home, build your home on the foundation of the word of God.
2For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
5Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.
11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
12The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
13The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
15Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
16A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
17For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
18The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
19They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
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God hears our murmurings
- By solomon2day
- On 27/09/2024
- In Special Report
We should not give room for our faith to falter, for God our creator will continue to guide and protect us.
He will make provision for all we need.
Exodus 16:1-10
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God brought His people out of Egypt
- By solomon2day
- On 20/09/2024
- In Special Report
The guidance and protection of God led God's people out of Egypt to the promised land. Psalm 136
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
24And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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God delivered His people
- By solomon2day
- On 10/09/2024
- In Special Report
The people were poor and suffered a lot of persecution. But God in His infinite mercy delivered them from the hands of the Egyptians.
Exodus 3:11-22
19And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.
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Pray for God's Deliverance
- By solomon2day
- On 06/09/2024
- In Special Report
Let us be persistent in our prayers for God to deliver us from the ''hands of the oppressors''.
Exodus 3:1-10
3And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.
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Change for the Better
- By solomon2day
- On 04/09/2024
- In Special Report
Our God is able to help us to become better people-responsible, reliable and selfless.
Genesis 45:4-43