PEACE BE STILL!

May the elements hear the voice of the Master
His Words are alive for ever.
Potent to still the storms


And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm Mark 4:39

Jesus, we declare you Lord. 

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You Rule

- My heart rejoices this Easter season, He is Lord, worthy of worship. Please share with me some adoring words to celebrate Christ My LORD.....

 YOU RULE 

Whatever rages, You rule
Lord of Peace.
Lord of blessedness.
Christ the Conquering King. 

 Ride on Jesus, in Power.
Meek and majestic, greatest in all History.
in Love and Adoration, to you alone we submit.

Your peace, Your strength, Your grace we receive. 

At your feet is the place of strength,

the One whose death was not a finality,

But a life giving beginning-

unto us and victory, though all generations.

Most powerful. The One worthy of worship. 

The Lord and Christ,

Word of God to us given,

Life everlasting to all believing.

Salvation you have bought for all mankind; 

A call to 'Believe and be saved'. 

Even to the uttermost you save,

whoever in you their hope entrust

The heavens and the earth declare your power

Your name is greater than any other

Even in their numbers they can’t compare

With bended knees  shall all, Your Lordship declare

The enemy of our soul preys about

like a roaring lion he seeks to harm

Our faithful shepherd with everlasting arms

in authority declares Peace. Peace, be still!

The powers of the world fade away

Rulers kings have passed away 

You are in that 'Class' all by yourself. You Rule.

The world through you and for you was made

Jesus our Lord, Savior, King and All

May we always be found in you,

Making you known to the world that you own

The price is paid in full, so no one should lose 

the gains of eternity our joyful reality

Amen 

Adebola. Apr 18th 2017

Scripture references

John 1: 3-4, Matt 8:23-27, John 14, Acts 4:12, Phil 2:10, Rom 14:11,

Col 1:16, Psalm 19:1, Matt 28:18, 1Pet 5:8, Eph 1:7, Col1:17, Acts 26:18, Col 2:15, John 11:25, John 10:11-18, Deut 33:27

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Sensitivity Index, WMDs & WMCs

Western Nations, and now Africa and its Nations are getting their own national themed no holds barred reality TV shows where adult content filters into the society. These programmes are rated 18, but in our digital world of 'Upload', 'Download', 'Tag', 'Like' and 'Share', no one can be restrained.. at least not as much as you would have wanted due to online content availability 

Such is the current reality.. immorality and lack of sanctity of values is being showed as contest, fun, and so much enjoyed by most. Even non watchers have become passive followers as information is everywhere- except you've got  the head buried in the sands, you will catch up much or bits of the trend. One should worry about the de-sensitisation this brings on the society, individuals,social values and coming generations.. 

Minds in their formative stages, individuals having moments of confusion or lows can  access these images of  wild parties, sex on impulse and excessive profanity - the only consequence of which is instant celebrity status and massive brand recognition. On Air Personalities continuously invite participants to tell  the 'how', 'what' and 'strategy' employed in the reality house 

Why is the human mind so attracted to these things? One walks into a Salon,Restaurant or other service outlets and the TV is on this Reality programme where contestants are doing mundane things sitting, staring, quarrelling,etc
Producers have added glamour and huge elements of appeal which attract watchers and keep them on for an anticipated 'high point' which most likely will be sexual activity..

Some questions here. Is it possible that at some point in the lives of the actors in these reality shows, there was restraint for the same acts they now carry out?, Is there a new 'Social high' which gives the same effect as controlled substances which totally undresses an individual operating in that social high of all in-born and learned inhibitions?  
I reckon, that de-sensitisation to a level  having no regard for the effects of one's actions and implications on self, others and society at large is some big deal. 

A social or otherwise induced 'high' resonates with the watcher who begins to see the activities portrayed as normal, trendy and acceptable.Some of us even become advocates and apologists for some favourite personality, canvassing support and giving excuses for their actions. Also,due to the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) some people just must keep up with these events to keep up with the gist.. The same flood of de-sensitisation will be at hand

De sentisization will at some point lead to depravity on the part of the watcher who now has some (possibly) recessive desires raised up to an active stage - regular desire to see or put to action what has been seen, and seek new opportunities of doing them -having twisted interpretations of what their 'role models' portrayed. 

Due to massive media attention, if it were possible, those (we) who try to strive for higher/ Godly  standards also will be carried along and away. We need to pray for the heart of Mr. Lot who was plagued daily by the happenings in Sodom. (2 Peter 2:7-8)

I pray for that heart in today's world because our sensitivity index is changing as  new lifestyles have become normal

Sensitivity index is a term I use to describe degree of acceptance or restraint to social trend

For Followers of Christ, our SI level is directly proportional to the degree of acceptance or restraint proposed to such trend by the word of God.

SI α Gods standard on social trend

It is apparent that any trend showed on the big screen may pass as acceptable without a personal check with personal and if you may, Godly values. 

If I like it it and God dis-approves of it, then I should not do it. We should continuously be on guard, have a resolution and ask God to help our weaknesses 

Isaiah 49:25.... may God save us all from perversions with the coating of Money, Glamour and Fame

May God save our world from the likeable trends which seem to empower us, keep us free spirited..   (with a peek to the event in the garden of Eden) have ability to make one wise-- and likeable BUT are subtle weapons of : 
Mass De-sensitisation WMD, and Mass Corruption WMC

This Resurrection season  brings  reminder that Power is made available for us to be victorious in this world. Jesus says He has overcome the world. We can overcome... We have overcome.

Lets wrap this up with some portion of  Gods word, First 8 verses of  Psalm 119 (which is the subject  of  an ongoing memory challenge among Teenagers in the Church I attend).

9 "Blessed are the undefiled in the way,Who walk in the law of the Lord!

2 
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,Who seek Him with the whole heart!

3 
They also do no iniquity;They walk in His ways.

4 
You have commanded usTo keep Your precepts diligently.

5 
Oh, that my ways were directedTo keep Your statutes!

6  


Then I would not be ashamed,When I look into all Your commandments.

7 
I will praise You with uprightness of heart,When I learn Your righteous judgments.

8 
I will keep Your statutes;Oh, do not forsake me utterly'


My prayer for us all is 

"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ".(1Thess 5: 23) 

Amen


Adebola April 4 2017

Same Sands

It amazing how real the Word of God is. Stories? no, events in the Bible happened on the same lands we live today

Apostle Paul who once was a persecutor of Christians got converted and became the greatest evangelist ever. This Lawyer, Tent-maker, Roman and Jewish Apostle dedicated all he had to ensuring that the love of Christ was shown to many people

Reading about his final journey from Jerusalem to Rome in Acts chapter 27 where he was till his death; we can see locations where he went, islands where he shared the gospel of our Lord Jesus and healed the sick and  raised first generation- congregations of Christians

These places are STILL real places today.

Bible Name	Current Name
Cilicia	Adana,  Turkey
Adria	Adria, Province of Rovigo Italy
Cnidus	Bodrum, Turkey
Adramittium	Burhaniye,  Turkey
Crete	Crete, Greece
Cyprus	Cyprus
Myra	Demre, Turkey
Claudia	Gavdos, Greece
Phenice	Luotro, Greece
Island of Melita	Malta
Puteoli	Pozzolu, Naples
Rhegium	Reggio Calabria, Southern Italy
Syracuse	Syracuse, Italy

These are cities people live today -  digitised, commercial and with modern governments.

Wars have been fought and won, Territories have been conquered and renamed. Powerful men have come and gone, Influences have changed cultures… However it is good to know that bible events happened in our land 

We today, are a part of the then prophecy as we await the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

The right thing for me and everyone today is to get on with  the right side of history.

What will our excuse be for not accepting the gospel when it had been preached from the centre of the world over 2000 years ago?

Many people who indeed are our past generations believed and were saved. Shouldn’t we also?

Do you believe in the Lord Jesus who died for you?

Come to him and be saved

Let us hear from Peter in Chapter 4 of the book of Acts

10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

‘Wise men still seek Jesus’

BolaSalt

MERRY CELEBRATIONS

Merry Celebrations

The whole world is buzzing. There is joy everywhere this season.

No other time is this merry.

Children see gift boxes and exclaim- yes. It’s Christmas!

Is there not a cause?

Of course, because Christ is born!

Only good things prepare your appearing.

Peace and Joy.

The poor have hope, the sick are thankful, and even the hard hearted gives gifts.

Only the spirit of Jesus brings this on.

Goodwill has been declared to all men

The world is blessed

Everyone celebrates.

Only your entrance brings such light into our world.

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!"

The Heaven belches out unreservedly…Peace on earth.  Goodwill to ALL men. To everyone!

Some observe tradition, many do not believe in Him

Still, He stands at the door of the heart and knocks.

Patiently waiting.

Can’t you see?  (He seems to say). Can’t you hear me speaking all around you?

Today if you hear my voice, harden not your heart

How long will your soul contend with me?

I died for you.

I am Lord of all

I am the Way

I am the Truth

I am the Life

I give you Rest

I am the spring of Living Waters

The redemptive work of Christ had been long foretold

He will turn us to light and life. He will deliver us from the darkness of our selfish passions which only seek to destroy us.

He will save us from the bondage of ancient philosophies, spirituality without His power and filthy ragged self-righteousness

Little wonder Isiah declared about us:

 ‘The people who walk in [spiritual] darkness will see a great Light;
they who live in the dark land, the Light will shine on them.

Lord you are Welcome.

Oh Majesty! What Glory.

Ride on Jesus. Ride on in our world in Majesty. From the Heavens rain your peace on your world,

 You created everything there is—nothing exists that You didn’t make.

Only you are worthy

Power and peace will be Your kingdom.
It will continue to grow.

Every knee shall bow in submission at the mention of your name Jesus

Every tongue shall confess your Lordship

The earth shall be filled with your glory as waters cover the sea.

Let your light shine on us

As we throw ourselves at your feet in loving worship,

You lift us up to sit with you in heavenly places

Our Lord. Our Master, Savior and Friend

King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

None else, but Jesus the Christ.

Merry Celebration of His Lordship this Christmas. He is CHRIST, Master And Savior indeed.

Paraphrased Scriptures

1 Chronicles 16:31, Isiah 9:7, John 1:3, Isiah 9:2, John 14:6, Revelations 3:20, Luke 2:14, Revelations 19:16, Mathew 11:28, Philippians 2:10,  Hebrews 3:15, Habakkuk:2:14, Ephesians 2:6

Adebola. Dec 24 2015

REPORTING FOR DUTY

REPORTING FOR DUTY

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These are days we see easily and expressly loyalty, total dedication to national and ideological causes.

Security situations have necessitated call up for many reserves in military formations worldwide. Such calls are impossible to refuse.

There is a call for total obedience, non-emotional, selfless commitment. I dare say self-discounting commitment to uphold integrity of a nation, a cause, an ideology. In assignments of this cause, whilst we understand the best training is given, bonding among colleagues, aerial and other forms of support by other military formations. Even regional cooperation among forces from other Nations.  

As watertight as these issues are, nothing is absolutely guaranteed. Yet, men and women are gallant and proud to do that will further the cause of their regiment- even at the cost of their irreplaceable lives.

We know that a child of God is on assignment in this world.

Christ declared the assignment as he quoted prophet Isiah in Luke 4:18 & 19, saying

The Spirit of the Lord God is on me He has anointed me to The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord

Timothy in 2 Tim 2: 2 asked that the truth of the Kingdom of God be passed on to faithful men for preservation to entire generations.

We are anointed to save, heal, and deliver people from the kingdom of darkness to light. The bible says Today is the of salvation for someone. Who will be the hands and the feet to take that salvation to that person dying and when? The answer is me and you. The time is today.

Christ our Lord taught the prayer in Luke 11:2 and he said unto them, when ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

Let his will be done on this earth. We are going to be the instruments

The call up letter has been sent. Go ye into the world and be witnesses. Wherever in the world you are. Be the witness. Home, work, in transit, and on vacation. Wherever we are, we are 

reporting for duty.

May stones not be raised in my place. May I not be too afraid of the generation to whom the Lord has sent me. May I not discount the power of Heaven backing me up by refusing to share God’s word. Amen

There are many wonderful works God would release at these end times as earlier promised only if the saved will rise up to do the assignment

The dangers if we ignore our call up for assignment are enormous. We put ourselves and generations at risk when we refuse to do the commands of the Lord . It is common knowledge that if soldiers fail to defend their territory, enemy armies will certainly claim their sovereignty and may enslave them and their children

Darkness can be cast upon an entire generation where the children of God fail to arise and do that the Lord has asked them to do. Their generations can be led away subtly or forcefully to lack of faith or a strange faith. May we not be part of the great falling away. Amen

Rewards that would be unearned in heaven because of complacency is also considerable

Quite fearful are pronouncements of our Lord is that the tree that beareth not fruit will be cut off (John 15:2). And that such a one who is neither cold nor hot will be spewed out of God’s mouth (Rev:3:16)

Just thinking about this, if we follow human orders without recourse to our own will

How much more God’s assignment that leads to eternal joy and glory for us.

How much more the gospel that brings Peace and Liberation to Nations

……and having shod your feet with the readiness of the gospel of peace Eph 6:15

God be your strength.

Adebola

Revelations From Genesis: Part A

Thank you for stopping by.
I will be sharing some eternal lessons from The book of Genesis which I call Revelations from Genesis.

Please read and be encouraged to sweeten, heal and transform this earth in the power of the risen Christ. God bless you. Amen
Adebola

Revelations from Genesis:

God does not repent of His Word

From  the garden of Eden story, our loving God would not have wanted to punish Adam and Eve, He however could not repent of His Word. Gen 2:17.. gave the instruction, Gen 3: 16-19.. came judgement. 

We observe the love displayed by making them materials to cover up in  their new fallen dispensation. He loved them, but His word, he wont repent of

In the same vein, God will not repent of the blessings pronounced on us as a consequence of obedience to Him and His Word. Deut 7:12-15, Deut 28:1-14, Josh 1:8

May you and I be resolute (made up in our minds to ) and receive grace to be on the right side of God.  May we also be wise to see our enemy who is working endlessly to derail us, may we not give in to his wiles, but overcome always by the power of  our Lord, the risen Christ.