STAND

            We have become too insensitive as a people and a nation that we cannot recognise the times and seasons we find ourselves in. Our eyes and ears have become so blind and deafened with so much murmuring, complaining, economic holocaust, Naira devaluation and political Hula-Balu that we cannot read the writings on the wall and take our stand as God’s elect in this age and time for Nigeria. Have we forgotten so soon what Jesus said in Mark 3: 23-25 “A nation or house divided against itself cannot stand” (emphasis mine)? Therefore if we the Son’s and Daughter’s of God that we claim we are cannot whole-heartedly stand and pray for the nation that we also claim we love then Nigeria is heading for great doom.

            Today we want to charge each and every one of us to intercede for the peace of this nation Nigeria just like Nehemiah did for Jerusalem in Neh 1:4-11. Please don’t think that your prayers and fasting for this nation are not important. May we also remind you that Nehemiah was only a cup bearer and not an apostle or a prophet but because he stood in the gap for Jerusalem a whole nation (ONE MAN), through his hands God rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem in Just 52 days and also from a cupbearer Nehemiah became the governor (Neh 6:15 & Neh 8:9). Believe it or not but it doesn’t take God time or effort to rebuild the broken walls, economy and leadership of this nation and also in your life, it only takes one man (male or female) to stand in the gap (Ez 22:30).

Would you be that man or woman that will take the bull by the horn and stand for this Nation Nigeria? Remember that the peace, prosperity, abundance, serenity, good leadership and joy that this nation enjoys you also are a great partaker and beneficiary of them all. Therefore ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS STAND!!!

GOD BLESS YOU!!!    

YES YOU CAN

I know many people don’t make New Year resolutions, but I also know that deep down in our hearts, when a new year comes, we yearn for some kind of change. And it’s not wrong, in fact I think it shows that we all understand that in some way, we are not perfect and we need to change. However, we sometimes forget that change is not easy. It is a constant thing but it’s not an easy thing. Many steps are involved and it takes serious discipline to be able make change happen. But the good news is you can do it.

Queen Esther taught us that in other to change you have to work towards it and disregard what people will say or think. She went into the king’s court when she wasn't supposed to be there. She took a step that changed not only her future, but the future of the entire Jews. She knew it was not an easy thing and believe me, she didn't know if she was going to succeed or fail, but at least she tried and she found favour in the sight of the king (Esther 5:1-8).

We must also understand that when it comes to change, we cannot do it on our own. We need help the help of the Holy Spirit. This is why many people don’t change, we think we can do it on their own but we can't. We need God. That is why Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as ‘The Helper’(John 14:26). We need Him because times will come when our human strength will fail and cannot sustain us, He is the only one that can help us and even when people don’t believe in you, the Holy Spirit will give you comfort.

Remember: Changing to a better you is good. You must take the steps (no easy way). You need help. That help can only come from God (not man). You need to be disciplined. You can do it. YES YOU CAN

God bless you.