From Our Pastor's Desk - November is Our Month of God's Perfect Timing

Welcome to this Our New Month of God’s Perfect Timing, in Jesus name. God has a fixed time for everything. Eccl.3:1—"For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven" God plans His time and keeps to it. God is a Master Planner.

John Maxwell concurs with Solomon in his “Law of Timing” that there is a time/season for everything.

We are beings of times and seasons. Whoever controls our times & seasons controls our destiny.

Time is essential to our lives. We plan our lives based on time. But with all this planning, & “time management” we are left, most times, “waiting”.
We wait on life; we wait on God for answers to prayers, for healing, promotion, relationships, etc. And nothing is more irritating to us than waiting. Why should we be waiting? The answer lies in God’s perfect timing. He is never early or late.

God will bring the right persons & right things into our lives at His right time. We should always believe that. If they are not there, God isn't finished yet! 

We should not doubt, resist, or resent God’s timing when it doesn’t correlate with our plans, or desires.  This month of God’s Perfect Timing, and beyond, God will order our times and seasons in Jesus name.

He will make ALL things beautiful for us, in His time, in Jesus Name.
Amen.

Attracting God's Backing

By Pastor 'Deji Adewale

Just because some of us are saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit, that doesn’t mean we are exempted from trouble times.

John 16:33 & Psalms 34:19 both imply trouble times for the righteous, but God did not stop there. He gave the assurance that we are alone, helpless & hopeless. He has our backs.

When a person says they has your back; it means they are there to help you out, they will watch out and take care of the things you're likely to miss, that they are a second set of eyes and hands for you.

That you shouldn’t worry about a thing, they’d take care of everything, and they got you covered.

If you’ve ever found yourself in the midst of trouble, problems, unfavorable circumstances, alone, no help, difficult dilemmas, and messed up moments…when hell & havoc comes your way, know this & hold fast to it with all your faith and might, God’s got your back.

But to attract God’s backing, there are some practical steps one will need to take, first and most important of which is to confess Jesus as Lord & Saviour, and give one’s life to unreservedly to Him.
You will have good success this 2017.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.

Peace Like a River

By: Pastor Dr. Oladotun Reju

John 14:27 - “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid”.

Peace means rest, safety, good health, quietness, prosperity. Peace is being calm and having no troubles what so ever, even in the midst of chaos or storm.

Peace is truce, ceasefire, treaty, armistice, pacification, conciliation, cessation of hostilities, rest, stillness, calmness.  All the listed meanings of peace can never be experienced in life except God is involved.

It is only the peace of God that can allow someone to live in trouble times and with the threat of persecution all around.  Peace from above is available but only to those that are close to God and put their trust in Him.

Psalms 9:10  And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Psalms 125:1  They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

Psalms 18:30  As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

Know that “storms without God will break you. Storms with God will make you” From this moment onward you will begin to enjoy peace – physical peace, financial peace, spiritual peace, all-round peace, in Jesus Name.

You will have good success this 2017.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.

Peace of the Puzzle

By Master Rilwan Daniel Olunlade

Peace is being calm and having no troubles what so ever.  There can be no room for jealousy, envy, bad temper, selfishness, or pride in a soul filled with peace, for all these things are disturbing factors in the heart.

Our sense of peace comes from God. In the Scriptures, we are told not to be anxious or fearful, but rather to trust in God and His Word. Proverbs 3:5 says  “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding”.

As much as we want we should try not to feel anxious about the things that weighs heavy on our hearts because it will quickly fade away with the Lord in our lives.  John 14:27 says “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. The world cannot give you peace, only the Lord can.



God promises to “keep in perfect peace all who trust in [Him], all whose thoughts are fixed on Him. How perfect is God’s peace you might ask.

Well, God’s peace is perfect in QUALITY. It is not an imperfect peace. It is the peace that calms you down even when things are rough.  God’s peace is perfect in QUANTITY. It meets our exact needs.

God’s peace is perfect in CONSTANCY. It is permanent and forever for as long as we live.

You will have good success this 2017.

Remain blessed.  Shalom.

...But by His Spirit

By: Pastor 'Deji Adewale

Zechariah 4:6 - “This is the word of the LORD unto Ze-rubba-bel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”

Two cases.  One in Judges 19 & 20. The tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin and demanded the culprits of some dastardly act of gang-rape & murder to be handed over to them for appropriate judgment, so as to put away evil from Israel.

But rather, the children of Benjamin defiantly mobilized for war against the children of Israel.

Three times the children of Israel sought counsel from God about going to war against the tribe of Benjamin and three times God gave them a go-ahead.

However, they got different results. And another in 1st King 20:1-21. Ben-hadad, the king of Syria, gathered his entire host together against the extremely idolatrous king Ahab and his evil wife, Jezebel.

In spite of Ahab’s dastardly sins, not only did God send a message of hope to the idolatrous King Ahab, He actually delivered on His promise by giving King Ahab an unexpected resounding victory over that great enemy host.

We win, succeed, excel, breakthrough or prosper, surely, not by our own might or power, but by the working of God’s precious Spirit inside of us.

So next time you encounter a problem, face challenges or sense a battle around you, remember Zechariah 4:6. Halleluyah.

You will have good success this 2017.

Remain blessed.

Shalom.

April, Our Month of Focus On The Family

From Our Pastor's Desk.

Welcome to this our new Month of Focus on the Family, in Jesus name.

God established the family as the most basic unit of the society. He blessed and told the first family to multiply, replenish and subdue the earth - Genesis 1:28.

This was God’s first instruction to man. They were created to form family relationships.

This stated purpose of God in creation indicates that He considers a godly family of utmost priority in the world.

A Household/Family is the primary group or unit consisting of a man and a woman. If God wills, children could be added. Gen. 2:18 – “The LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet”


A Family could also be a group or related things. E.g. The church,, we are a family and we are one through Jesus Christ.  Godliness is from the word eusebeia, which means “the fear or reverence of God”. Thus, a godly family is a family that is well devoted to and well pleasing to the Lord.

This month, as we focus on the Family, God will grant us grace & make our families (and church family) faithful to Him in all respects. Our homes will have great and solid marriages, conducive for raising godly children.

A family that would be a great example for others to imitate and follow, in Jesus Name.

AMEN.

The Fruits of Righteousness

By Sis Toyin Ogundare

With the grace of the Holy Spirit being a guide, we are able to obtain grace.

This grace extends from God to us to enable us be more like Him in truth and in actions. We become fortified, Like our savior Jesus Christ to overcome all earthly limitations.

We are given the desire to love others as the Lord loves us and from there stem other Fruits the Spirit grants to help aide us towards God's vision for Christendom.

Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Proverbs 21:21  Not only do we begin to bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit; our characteristics begin to mimic a Godly expectation.

We draw nearer to purity. The path to truth becomes easy terrain to tread over. The Holy Spirit Himself takes over our environments as a result of our just lifestyle. As a result, not only do we meet the demand of God the Father to tarry in His holiness as we await Christ, but we too inhabit the Earth in a pre-set setting of being acceptable in the eyes of our Father.

May the same governance of the Spirit that has been salvaging us from going astray always keep us in alignment to complete our mission in Jesus name.

You will have good success this 2017.

Remain blessed.
Shalom

In Jesus Name, Amen

By Pastor 'Deji Adewale

Jesus loves names. He has many names.

In John 10:7 He said I am the Door.
In John 10:11 He says I am the Good Shepherd.
In John 11:25 He said I am the Resurrection and the Life.
In John 14:6 He says I am the Way the Truth and the Life.
In  Isaiah 9:6, His Father called Him Wonderful,  Counselor, Mighty God, Ever-lasting Father,  and Prince of peace.

In Revelation 1:8 He  said I am the Alpha, the  Omega, the Beginning, the Ending, the One  who is, the One who was, the One who is to  come, the Almighty.
Philippians 2: 9-11 “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father”

Any prayer said, however fiery, bring fire out of your mouth…if you don’t close “in Jesus Name”, it’s a waste of precious time. And we say “Amen” after a prayer closed in His Name.

Amen, is another name of Jesus – Revelation 3:14; and is also a word we all know and say regularly, regardless of what language we speak. It is the most universal of all words.

Listen to someone pray in German, Korean, French, Portuguese or Spanish, and they’ll end their prayer with “Amen.” The use of this word began in the Old Testament; the Hebrew means, “to confirm or to make firm”.. It says “So be it”; “So it is”; “So shall it be”… It carries the weight of approval, support, acknowledgment and affirmation. Amen conveys firmness and certainty.

You will have good success this 2017.
Remain blessed. Shalom.

The God of Perfection

John 19:28-30 – “After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put  it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had  received the vinegar, he said, It is finished:  and he bowed his head, and gave up the  ghost” It is finished."

Christ's work as Mediator is done. This  means that everything needed for our salvation has now been accomplished  perfectly. Nothing more is  needed. No other sacrifice is  required.

If only I  believe in  Jesus than nothing is  lacking for my salvation. "It is finished." Jesus has accomplished our salvation. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, we can contribute to His work of redemption done on our behalf.

Friend, what sort of work has the Lord started in you? At what point are you now in the program of God for your life? It is the Lord’s will to continue to work on you until He has perfected all of your situations.

How far are you willing to allow Him to go in one area or the other in your life? You should note that if all you desire is an improvement, the Master will not violate your wishes. What are you out for this year - mere improvement or perfection?

May your life receive the Lord’s second touch, a touch of perfection. You will have good success this 2017.

Remain blessed.

Shalom.

Happy New Year - From Our Pastor's Desk

By: Pastor 'Deji Adewale

January 2017 Our Month of Divine Perfection.

Welcome to this our new Month of Divine Perfection, in Jesus name.

Perfect means being complete, & without defect or blemish. Precisely accurate or exact. Flawless.

Psalms 138:8 – “The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me...” This is God’s promise to YOU, as a heavenly-minded believer that everything concerning you will be perfected, complete without any flaw. It is God Himself that promised, not you, not your Pastor, not your parents, husband/wife, not by your works, strength, gifts, talents, power, intellect, wisdom, not by your logic.

It is the Lord who has begun the good work within you; it is He who has carried it on; & it is He that will complete & perfect all that concerns you. The Lord also intends to perfect you. Yes, YOU! Not only the things concerning you, but also you, yourself.

The Psalmist says in Psalms 18:32 – “It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect” God desires that your character be perfect, your relationship with Him be perfect.

In this Month of Divine Perfection,  He will most assuredly, beyond a doubt, bring to perfection your faith, your character.  He will perfect His purpose in your life. He will perfect your calling;

He will perfect your future. He will perfect His promises concerning you. He will perfect your spirit, body and soul.  Be blessed this month.

You shall be “…perfect and entire, wanting nothing”, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Joy as a Weapon

By Pastor 'Deji Adewale


JOY is an effective weapon. It can destroy fear, anxiety, discouragement, loneliness,
timidity, and reveal the glory of the Lord!

Though some people use the terms happiness and joy interchangeably, there is a vast difference in their meaning. Both cause a pleasant emotional response, but the former relies entirely upon circumstance.

As soon as difficulty arises and pain intrudes, a person ceases to be happy. On the other hand, joy is a gift from God that enables believers to find hope and peace—even when life seemingly falls apart.

If you are a follower of Jesus but lack gladness, take a moment to remember who Christ
is and who you are in Him. To begin with, you are saved eternally, and your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. The love of almighty God is unconditional, and His indwelling Spirit will
never abandon you. He understands everything that you face and
promises to provide for your needs.

When you stop to consider the amazing blessings that are yours in Christ, gratitude will likely overwhelm you. Sadness concerning circumstances may still endure, but the joy of the Lord will
carry you through even the deepest pain Nehemiah said unto the people in Nehemiah 8:9-10 - “…This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength”

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.

Forget Not His Benefits

By Pastor 'Deji Adewale

Psalms 68:19  Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.

Psalms 103:-
1 – “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2  Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3  Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth  all thy diseases;
4  Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who  crowneth thee with lovingkindness  and tender mercies;
5  Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that  thy youth is renewed like the eagle's”

The word  “Bless” here means  “to speak well of, or to  utter an appreciation.” God is worthy of our gratitude, adoration, appreciation, thanks, and our highest praises.

Forget not all His benefits unto you. Have you counted up your benefits lately? Your benefits from the Lord?

Do you realize how much you have?

And not just material possessions but in every way. We are blessed by God in many ways!
Every good and perfect gift is from above!

We sometimes forget the gracious hand that blesses us every day with choice bounties!  All the benefits of God are there for you to enjoy. It’s up to you to establish them firmly in your heart so you can forget them not!

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed. Shalom.

November to Remember #N2R

By Deacon Ike Mbila

Beloved, in this our month of November to Remember the first thing that came to my mind was what will God be doing for me this November 2016 that will be worthy of remembrance.

I also thought of what I could do for God that will be worthy of mention in this month of November 2016, worthy of remem-brance like the woman with the Alabaster Box - Mark 14:9.

I researched the concept of Remembrance in the Bible and noted that God never really forgot anyone that HE suddenly would have the need to remember them....Mathew 28:20, Isaiah 41:10  and  Isaiah 49:15-16 rather when God remembers us it is for a divine and memorable blessing that lasts forever.

I also found out that there are many people in the Bible and many things in the Bible that God remembered like Joseph (Gen 41:38-45), David (Psalm 132:1), Noah (Gen 8:1), Hannah (1 Sam 1:19),  Rachel (Gen 30:22), His covenant (Exodus 2:24) etc.  

Brethren it takes remembrance from God to allow plenty testimo-nies from us that encourages God’s children that in turn glorifies God’s Name. God will always remember us in Jesus Name.

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.
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God Remembered Noah

By Bro 'Tunde Medeiros

Genesis 8:1 – “And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the
cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged”

God remembered Noah, resulting in Him moving promptly to action by drying up
the flood of judgment. All the animals and his family that were with him were remembered.

For Noah’s sake, all those identified with him were kept safe from the ongoing calamities and disasters, and the water of stagnation was made to dry up. Since God in His faithfulness remembers us, we must also remember Him through our faith.

Most times when God is busy doing His work in our lives, we feel He has forgotten about us, and He has broken His promises. At that moment, we feel like a child that his/her parents have abandoned. But the good news is that God never abandons His children.

Your prayers, services, and sacrifice shall provoke your remembrance in the court of heaven as it did for Noah. Be expectant for when you are remembered by God, no human can forget you.

Having said all that, the big question is; after God remembers us, do we remember Him?

You will have good success this 2016.

Remain blessed.

Shalom.


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Believe His Prophets & You'll Prosper

By Pastor Joyce Waterman
Jersey city Council Woman at Large

2nd Chronicles 20:20 the word of God says “…if you believe in God you will be established, if you believe His prophet you will prosper”.  And in Hosea 12:13 the bible says that “it is by prophet that God delivered Israel out of Egypt and it is by another prophet that Israel was preserved” When you handle anointing properly you will prosper, you will be preserved.

Numbers16:1-35 shows us an interesting account. Some people gathered themselves together  against Moses. The leader of the rebellious  group was called Korah and his immediate col- league was Dathan and Abi-ram. They said to  Moses, “are you the only elder in this  town?” You hear from God we also hear from  God. Is this ministry your family business?

You Moses, you are the prophet, your elder  brother Aaron you made him  priest, your sister Miriam, you  ask her to lead the choir; you  want to turn the church to family business. But humble and  gentle Moses said I am not the one doing it, God sent me to do it.

Ha!, God has sent us too, they said. Then Moses said in that case let God decide.  And God said gather people together and those who are on your side let them stay on your side and those people who are on the side of the other, let them stay at their side.

Suddenly the ground opened and swallowed the rebels.  If you respect divine anointing you will prosper, if you mishandle divine anointing, the price can be very high. “…if you believe in God you will be established, if you believe His prophet you will prosper”.

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.

The Importance of Bridling our Tongue

By Sis Amaka Medeiros

Digging Deep Service | RCCG Dominion Mercy Seat

Text :- James 3:8-9

The Tongue 

This is the movable organ in the floor of the mouth in humans that functions in eating, tasting and speaking. It has been said that the "tongue" is one of the most exercised muscles of our body. It has also been estimated that in a typical week, the average person will speak enough words to fill a 500 page book! 

The Bible makes us to understand that:-

The Tongue is powerful. It has a power so great it is capable of producing life or death depending on how it is used. Proverbs 18:21

For the Christian, the use of  the tongue must be a matter of careful forethought and discipline. James 3:5-6, James 1:26. It is deception for any of us to think that Jesus can be be Lord over our life without becoming Lord over our Tongue. The bridle is a leather harness and bit placed in a horse's mouth to control it. In the same manner, Christians must allow the Holy Spirit to bridle their tongues and bring restraints to their words. 

"Speech is an index of the mind" therefore, much can be said of a person's character  by the way he uses his tongue, for Jesus said in a Matthew 12;34 that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." 

Sins of the Tongue

As Christians we steer clear of the more obvious sins but don't practice that same diligence in bringing our Tongue under the Lord's subjection. 

The lying tongue 

A lying tongue is a misuse of a deadly weapon. Proverbs 25:18, john 8:44 

The Flattering Tongue

Flattery is a sin of the Tongue, it's a form of lying. Psalm 5:9

Hypocritical Tongue 

They use their tongues to sing praises and blessings to God and turn around to use same to speak evil of one another. James 3:9-10

The proud tongue

These types of Christians are so full of themselves Psalm 12:3-4

The Boasting Tongue

Glorifying oneself and speaking of oneself with pride. James 3:5, Galatians 5:26

If you must boast, you are encouraged to boast in the Lord Jeremiah 8:23-24

The overused Tongue

Some Christians talk too much Ecclesiastes 5:3 says that " a fool's voice is known by multitude of words"'

The Swift Tongue

Some are guilty of speaking too swiftly when they really need to wait before saying anything Proverbs 18:13

The Backbiting Tongue 

Backbiters use their tongue against you when you are not present. A backbiter would rather talk about the preacher than to the preacher.  Proverbs 6:19

The Talebearing Tongue

Talebearing runs contrary to Christian edification. Proverbs 18:8

The Cursing tongue

A great number of professing Christians curse regularly. James 3:10-11

The Piercing tongue

Proverbs 12:18. The Bible commands Christians in Colossians 4:6 to have their speech dominated by grace. 

The Silent tongue 

A silent tongue is a sinful tongue because we have been commanded to speak up and with was for the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 1:8. We, as Christians have an obligation to tell others about Christ.

Why Should We Bridle Our Tongue

1.  Our words have power - Proverbs 18:21

2.  We will be judged by our words - Matthew:-      12:36-37

3.  When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise - Proverbs    10:19

4. The world is watching us - Titus 2:8, 2 Timothy 4:12 

Taming the tongue

James 3:8. The  Tongue can only be tamed by the grace of God. Psalm 141:3 When we surrender our weakness in the area of our tongue to the lord, then can we have His strength to bridle it. 

Take your weaknesses to God

If you realize that your tongue is out of control , you need to allow God to change the attitude of your heart and your mouth, so they can be pleasing to him. Psalm 19:14. His grace and mercy is available for all manner of sins that we confess to Him. 1 John 1:9, but we must also forsake them Proverbs 28:13. 

Take up the sword of the spirit 

We need to arm ourselves with the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17. The more Word we put inside us, the more Word will come out of our mouths. Luke 6:45

Chose your words carefully

Words have power. They can hurt and they can bless. We need to pay attention to every word and phrase that come out of our mouth. Our words have supernatural power—power that changes circumstances and shapes destinies.

Watch your thoughts

In order to control our Tongue, we must first control our thoughts. Right and wrong thinking is the the basis for controlling our words. That is why the enemy bombards our mind with evil thoughts. 2 Corinthians 10:5 . We need to get our minds thinking scripturally. 

Commendable uses of the tongue

Let us consider some right ways to use the Tongue. 

The praising Tongue 

A Christian should use his tongue for praise and thanksgiving to God. Hebrew 13:15, Psalm 34:1

The Gracious Tongue

A christian should use his tongue to edify. With our words, we have the power to bring healing and encouragement to others. We can purposely order our conversations and speak carefully chosen words of God that will not only produce victory in our own lives but in the lives of others as well. It is our privilege and responsibility as Christians to speak forth positive life-giving words in a world immersed in negativity Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 16:24

The praying Tongue

A christian should use his tongue for prayers. Paul tell us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to pray without ceasing. 

The preaching Tongue

The Christian should use his tongue to preach the gospel. It is the responsibility of ever Christian to teach people to believe and obey the gospel of Christ, and also to help restore the erring brethren. 

Conclusion 

Let us be mindful of what we say and how we say it and make a pledge unto the Lord to speak right. The words of our mouth have control over our lives, whether we like it or not or whether we believe it or not. Like a rudder controls the direction of a ship, your tongue controls the direction of your life. God made man to be steward not only over the earth but over our own mouth as well. We are our own prophets. What we say today impacts our tomorrow. 

Finally, the delivery of our word must also be honoring to God exemplary before the world. To be an example "in word" involves our choice of words, the content of our words and the delivery of our words. "For I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned"  Matthew 12:36-37

Appreciating their Efforts

By Deaconess Oluchi Mfon

1st Thessalonians 5:12-13— "“And we beseech you brethren to know them which labour among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.

And be at peace among yourselves". Appreciation  builds relationship, people cannot know you  appreciate them if you do not tell them how  important they are to you.

When you compliment people it build lasting relationship and  help people know they are valued.  Remember your  leaders/ministers who first  taught you the word of God Hebrews 13:7—”Remember  them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation” Think of all the good that has come from their lives and stop finding faults.

Several ways to show them our appreciation: speak loving words, remember them in your prayers daily, supporting the ministry financially as Apostle Paul emphasized in 1 Corinthians 9:4-10. As believers when we do not treat the ministers God has given the church with honor, how can we say we honor God?

Let’s appreciate their efforts, and many including the heavens will appreciate you too. God bless you.

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.

Are You a Waiter?

By Pastor 'Deji Adewale

Isaiah 40:31  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

I want to look at this from another perspective. The perspective of waiters at a restaurant (server), not those waiting for something to come or happen and doing nothing. A waiter  serves. It is those who stoop to serve that will  rise to lead.

Waiters are the  customer service arm of the food and beverage industry – literally, with the trays of  food and drinks they carry from kitchen  to customers’ tables.  They take or-ders, convey them to the  kitchen and deliver the completed dish to the table.

They also clean the dining area and respond to customer queries. Just like ministers who stand as go-between God & His people. They minister to God on behalf of His children; and minister to God’s children on His behalf.

The alternative terms “waitperson” and “server” are becoming increasingly popular. Waiters are responsible for ensuring the continued satisfaction of customers at a restaurant, answering questions and bringing food.

Jesus' example of servanthood couldn't be truer than in a restaurant. Successful leadership begins with commitment to servanthood. Accredited servants always end as acclaimed leaders. Will you serve as one of God’s waiters?

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom

Motivating our Ministers

By Pastor 'Deji Adewale
RCCG Dominion Mercy Seat

An attitude of gratitude enables us to see and acknowledge the fact that we are blessed. An attitude of gratitude will drive us to action. See the account of the 10 lepers in Luke 17:11-19. Verses 15-16 showed worship, thanks, appreciation by just one out of ten, which motivated Jesus to do more, reach deeper in His  bounty of good gifts, to not only  cleanse the one leper but also  make him whole.

Believe  it or not, appreciation is one of  the most powerful forces on earth.  Nobody can resist the power of  appreciation; not even God. Noah in Genesis 8:20-22 offered  to God after the  flood, “…

And the  Lord smelled a sweet savour; and the Lord said in his heart…” No matter who you are or what you do, cultivate the habit of celebrating people and making them feel appreciated every time they are with you. Always celebrate your boss, your employees, your pastor, your congregation, your clients, your spouse, your children and your friends.

Nobody loves to be merely tolerated. Everybody loves to be celebrated. Irrespective of status, treat everybody like a king.  Listen to this quote by William Arthur: “Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, motivate me, appreciate me, and I will NEVER forget you” That’s why this month, we appreciate our Ministers.

You will have good success this 2016.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.

Conveyors of God's Truth

By Sis Christabelle Unobe

 Truth: God has given us the rights of sonship and has called us into fellowship with His son- Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:9,1 John3:1-2. 

The devil wants to us believe otherwise. He paints a brisk mentality of the life God wants us to lead through fear, sin and afflicting our bodies with sicknesses  and diseases.  God wants us to live a  life of excellence, health and all around  well-being. 

The devil understands that  an effective way to keep the children of  God from enjoying God’s  truth is to keep the believer  out of the knowledge of  his/her personality in Christ.   We cannot lead what we  don’t know, speak or act. 

So he tries to keep the knowledge of the truth of God’s word out of our lives and keep us perpetually in bondage and sin. Satan is the accuser of the brethren-Rev.12:10 . When we lead a life of sin, we cannot enjoy the benefits of God to divine health, prosperity, excellence and longevity. When we go against God’s word, we lose all rights and protection  and are open to darts from the adversary-the devil.  Ecclesiastes 10:8.

You will have good success in 2016

Remain blessed

Shalom