Buildng and Sustaining A Relationship With God

Very few people, I mean Christians realize that God is in love with them. It seems kind of weird to say that and harder to accept because it sounds a lot more personal.

Words like fellowship have taken on a religious connotation and we forget the intention is to build a relationship. God wants us to go deeper in Him. This statement is also misunderstood as people just think of laying their hands on God's power.

Ever wonder why Jesus made Himself known to His disciples before talking about power talk less of giving it to them? This is not to say that attaining God's power is wrong. If it was, Jesus would not have asked His disciples to wait for it.

The rich, famous and beautiful often talk of having real friends that will be with them not just because of what they have but who they are. God has power but He is not power.

Building and sustaining a relationship with God is not really hard. It depends on what you are looking for; power, things or Him.

He loves you. Never forget that. Before ever you thought of Him, He had you engraved on His palms with your walls ever before Him. The only reason why you love Him is He loved you first.

Know that you're not alone and more than you want this, He does.

How Big Is Your God

It's a pity that Christians are more aware of the devil and the hierarchies in the kingdom of hell than they are of God. They know the powerful demons and know of all the different demonic activities and even get so scared.

It's meant to be the other way round. The Bible talks about those that name the name of the Lord, telling us that even demons do and tremble. That is how it is meant to be.

This is not to say we should be ignorant of the adversary but that we should not be ignorant of God and His power.

Once, I was telling someone about my interest in a particular post that had to deal with the spiritual lives of people and the person began to tell me of so many demonic activities associated with the post. As she talked, fear began to creep into me.

I stopped her immediately and began to tell her about how big my God is. T continued until the atmosphere changed. As I went on, I could feel the presence of God come on me so strongly. It was awesome.

While you are not ignorant of the devil, be conscious of the power and presence of God. Understand that they may have their authorities but their authorities are not yours. All of that changed when God delivered us from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of His dear son, Colossians 1:13.

Realize who you are, who God made you to be and who He is and walk in this light. Remain strong and informed.

Well...

There is one end to life and all of it's pursuits.
The end which is seemingly the beginning of another.
Yet, the new doesn't start at death of the body but the death of the flesh.

The clamour for zoe all just an illusion.
People finding it hard to see right beyond their noses,
Looking for something right in their midst,
Hoping to get it when it's too late.

Despising it because of it's abundance,
So expensive yet so freely given,
So much in supply yet too scarce to find.
So needed yet so rejected by the ones that need it the most.

We know. I mean, those of us on the inside of this.
We live the life and we know the secret,
That what people want flows in us like rivers,
We beckon on them to have a fair share and allow this to flow in them,
But we're told we're crazy and don't know the way of life,
We're called naive and fit for scorn.

He once told me, "if you see things the way they are, you will do them the way they are to be done."
By that, He was saying, "if you know the paths and where they lead you will walk aright."

This is what we do.
This is what we should.
We arise to the task to let the light shine.
Not just that but to break through the dark,
That all that walk may see,
That there is one way and they should walk in it.

Light nd U

There's something quite particular about light. Darkness does not stop it's shine but makes it more obvious. One of my favorite preachers would say, "no one ever asks 'who turned on the darkness' rather, 'who turned off the light.'" This is because light is the determining factor and not darkness.

You must understand your position. If you do not know who you are, the devil would tell you who you're not. In your life you are the determining factor. If another animal claims to be king in the jungle, it's because the lion has not taken his stand yet. Are you making things happen or letting them. Even if food is put in your mouth, it's your responsibility to swallow.  

Whenever you're ready to take up your authority, it will be waiting for you but always remember, a lion is hardly killed in a fight but most often dies of hunger. No animal tells the lion that it is prey or that it's weaker.

The darkness does not have to give permission to light for it to shine. If there is any dark area in your life, it's probably because you're not ready to turn on the light. You probably don't know where the switch is but one thing I know is this: If you ever want to know your full potential, if you want to fully know yourself, check your manual, the Bible. No one knows a product more than it's manufacturer, not even the product itself.

Little Spices

Sometimes, just a smile is enough.

Sometimes, the slightest comment means much

You may never know how much

You may never tell how far it goes

At the receiving end, I know it once you've touched me

And even if you never do, I'm ever grateful and who knows...

I'll be one more person who'll do anything in your best interest,

One more that's been touched by your love.

Seeing Things The Way They Are

Is it fasting that ENABLES God to answer our prayers? When does fasting become a religious activity? Why do we really fast? Does the Bible say anything about fasting? What does the Bible actually say? Are we commanded to fast? Have you ever searched the Bible for yourself to know firsthand what God actually said?

Do we rely on man (no matter how close they are to God) for everything including our relationship with God? Is that what God wants, another third party to come between the relationship that He bought with His life? Can you answer these questions without bias?

If God was satisfied with having a prophet AS A GO-BETWEEN, without any personal relationship with His people, do you think Jesus really had to come? The Bible tells us God sent His only begotten son because of His love for us so we won't die but have everlasting life. Do you know that in this verse, everlasting life does not refer to living forever as everyone gets to live forever in one of two places? The Bible does not stop at John 3:16 but goes on to say in the last verse of the same chapter that eternal life is knowing God. Do you know God for yourself or is it all about what someone else has said?

Jesus came to remove the go-between, giving His people the opportunity to access Him personally. At His death, the veil in the temple, separating the Holy of Holies from other parts was torn in two. Do you know what that signifies? Are you living in the reality or is it a waste in your life?