Part 1 - Time to Keep Silence

From Our Pastor's Desk

Ecclesiates 3:1 – “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…a time to keep silence, and a time to speak…”

The plan set forth by the Lord in Joshua 6 certainly illustrates the principle that God’s plan of salvation and deliverance is not a plan that man would design. If Joshua had met with his military advisors, no one would have come up with this unusual plan.

Six days of utter silence & 1 day of deafening shout. The ordinary methods and weapons of warfare like battering rams or scaling ladders or towers were not to be used at all.

A strategy not employed again with other cities, it teaches us that though we have human responsibilities in tearing down the strongholds raised up against the knowledge of God, victory is dependent on two things: God’s power and faith in His instructions. Hebrews 11:30 When God gives instructions, they are detailed and specific.

God wants His instructions carried out accurately and in details. HE gave Israel specific instructions.  Part of the divine instructions is the weapon of silence. I imagined this must be difficult for them.

Millions of people marching around a city without a word, not even a whisper! There were the priests with their trumpets, those with the ark, the armed men and then the rest of the people. They were to be in utter silence.

Even the women & children. For six whole days. This strategy illustrates and teaches us the principle of being silent before God and just resting in Him.

Exodus 14:14 – “The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent…”, in Jesus Name You will have good success this 2017. 

Remain blessed. 

Shalom

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.