Tag: Easter

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Overcoming Grief: Easter Reflections

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There are moments in life when everything appears as though nothing is working. During those times, God works behind the scenes.

Saturday was a silent moment in the disciples’ lives. They had witnessed Jesus’ glorious entry into Jerusalem. They saw what happened at the temple. They had the Lord’s Supper. They saw Jesus being captured, tortured, and crucified. Finally, they saw their master die on the cross. Everyone fled as it was written. “I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of his flock will be scattered” (Matthew 26:31).

The Cross brings Hope

The disciples woke up on Saturday morning to a quieter day. It was a silent moment. Everything they thought they were working for seemed to have stopped. There was no Jesus, no crowd, no miracles, and no words. They wailed in their grief. Meanwhile, their enemies rejoiced. They believed they had stopped a menace in society. What they did not know was that Jesus Christ was working, thereby defeating Satan and his cohorts.

Today, let these words encourage you if you find yourself in a silent moment. God is working behind the scenes. Jesus Christ won, so you can win. I came to declare that you will come out bigger and better than anything you can ever think of. Happy Easter!

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ASK BIG THIS EASTER

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Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?

(Romans 8:32, NLT)

God made all things possible with Jesus Christ. He gave you His Best when you least deserved. The scripture says that God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8. You did not ask for it but He did it anyway.

Now you are His son/daughter and the issue of sin has been dealt with. As you stand before His throne, He welcomes and adores you because He gave His only Son to set you free from the bondage of Satan. He smiles and waits for you to ask for all you need to be fruitful.
A lot of times we spend hours murmuring about trivial things when He expects us to look at the broader picture of Life and the richness of His glory. Look at it this way; someone led you to Elon Musk and all you could talk about was how you think or feel life has not been fair to you. You could spend hours talking about the pains, unfair treatments, disappointments, etc. But does he care about that? Until you make your request(s), he may not know what you want from him and that would be a missed opportunity.

With God, unlike Elon who may have to guess what you wanted, He knows what you want but He wants you to solely trust Him and follow His principle; Ask and it shall be given. He is ready when you are ready. And there could not have been a better time to ASK than Easter when we remember His generosity towards mankind. Be encouraged to make the bold request and watch what He does in Jesus’ Name. God Bless You and Happy Easter.

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No Man Can Curse You

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God is not a man; he will not lie. God is not a human being; his decisions will not change.
If he says he will do something then he will do it. If he makes a promise, then he will do what he promised.

(Numbers 23:19, ERV)

The story about Balak and Balaam is an interesting story that you can relate to your daily affairs. In summary: Balak was intimated by Israel’s successes and out of fear contracted Balaam to curse Israel. He promised to pay huge sum but Balaam was determined to say what God says. The offer was good and it could have changed Balaam’s life yet he couldn’t curse Israel, not because he didn’t want to do it but God continually cautioned him that Israel was His people and they were already blessed. He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

This is interesting because these people were unborn generations in Abraham. Out of one man, God had produced an entire nation…millions of people…spanning over 400 years. Therefore He wasn’t going to allow one man, Balaam, to destroy His precious possession. Thus He intervened for Israel behind their back. Israel had no idea what was happening behind the scenes but The God who Sees all and Knows all turned moments that could have hurt them into opportunity for blessings.

Why is this story important?

Jesus Christ came to die for you. He stamped you with His precious blood to make you God’s precious possession. He was ashamed for you. He was accursed for you. He became poor for you. He was beaten for you. He went through all the unthinkable for you. His goal was that anyone who believes in Him will live a life that is above His on earth. The scripture also says that we are seated with Christ in heavenly places…the highest place of honor. Satan and his demons know this truth. They know that like the children of Israel, you are blessed and can’t be cursed. You are healed and can’t be tormented with sicknesses and diseases. You are rich and not poor. And you are entitled to live the higher life that Jesus Christ brought to earth.

Know this Truth: Just as God had the children of Israel on His mind when He was blessing Abraham, He had you in mind when He sent Jesus Christ to die on the Cross. Because of Jesus Christ, God will always commit to His Word concerning your life.

Sometimes some people may hate you for nothing…O! because of your successes. They may see your progress in life as a threat to their whole being. They may try physically or even consult a medium in order to chase you out. It’s possible that you may be aware of their schemes but one thing is certain. No creation can undo what the Creator has done without His permission. And I can assure you that your enemies will perish with their thoughts if they continue to pursue that impossible mission.

In this Holy Week, let the foundation of your faith be strengthened because Jesus Christ was victorious and His is the Victorious One. He is the #1 Champion Who champions you affairs. The enemy can’t harm as long as you remain under the secret place of the Most High. Finally everything you decide to do shall prosper in Jesus’ Name. Amen