There is no stagnation in life without a cause. Where there is no rain there will be stagnation, fruitfulness, struggles and unprofitability; but when one comes under God’s rain, it will usher you into strong realm of flowing in prosperity, wisdom, understanding and knowledge – sorrow free and God given wealth. ‘The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich and He added no sorrow with it. – Prov. 10:22.

Overflowing is the desire of God for all His children but then individuals have to work towards making it happen and certain principles are required to be followed amongst others:

Access to Right information

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make ye free”- John 8:32. One make things happen when one is well informed or have information about it. Noah in his days positioned himself for right information; this helped him to avert destruction from his household. It is the right divine information that sets one for miraculous, that opens one up for heavens rain. Revealed truth and correct information put into your hand the keys to the kingdom’s treasury.

Until the first things are given attention to, every other thing could be mixed up. God told Joshua in Joshua 1:8- “This book of law shall not depart out of thy mouth but thou shall meditate day and night, thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein, for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous and then thou shall have good success.” Holy Bible becomes source of right information.

Get yourself into the Ark of Safety

“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blothed out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord”. – Act. 3:19. And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons’ wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood. Gen. 7:7

Until you are saved, you are not safe. Unless your life is anchored on Jesus, you will be drowning in the sea of life instead of overflowing. For the god of this world (satan) has a lot of hidden destructive agenda for you if your life is not secured in the Lord.

God did not build the ark for Noah but He (God) gave him information about the ark. Noah made his choice and built the ark of salvation but then God at a point was involved because He (God) shut them in by Himself to prove that HE was involved and that HE approved of their safety and salvation – Gen. 7:16.

You must think God’s thought

“For as he thinketh in his heart so is he… ”Prov. 23:7. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in good health, even as thy soul prospereth. III John 2.

You are what you think. Man’s thought has a way of moulding his destiny. God has access to man through the mind as well as the devil. Destructive negative thoughts are as inhibitive as creative thoughts are lifting. Until one learns to think the thought of God, one can’t enjoy His abundant provisions.

God’s thoughts are made known to man by God HIMSELF to avoid doubts for example:

Jeremiah 29:11 -“For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Isaiah 14:24 -“The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.

God’s thought are positive and good, so condition your thought, life and way of life in line with God’s word if you want to overflow in His promises.

To be continued. Maranatha

 Deacon Wole Bodunde

The burial ceremony of the Father of Brother Chris Umolu will hold in Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria.

Details will be announced later.

God has added a baby girl to the family of Brother and Sister Taiwo Ajayi.

The dates for the relevant ceremonies will be announced later

Vacancy exists in Pay and Digital Satellite TV firm for Front Desk Female receptionist.

Interested persons should apply using the Apply for an announced Job menu option under the Resources menu

100 Days Prayer and Fasting continues tomorrow from 12 midnight to 6pm daily.

Pastor Bukola Aleshiloye will be ministering from 6.00pm in RCCG Miracle Centre from Monday (10th February 2014) to Wednesday (12th February 2014).

Please, you are requested to attend.

Next week Sunday (16th February 2014) is a breakthrough service. It is a service you can’t afford to miss. The guest minister is Pastor Abiodun Adeleke

In this season of love, and to teach our children how to show Godly Love to one another, there will be exchange of gifts among the children on 16th February 2014.

Therefore, parents are to give gifts to their children to share

Vacancy exists for an accountant in a retail store for book keeping records

Interested persons should apply using the Apply for an announced Job menu option under the Resources menu

The following families sent their letters of appreciation:

• Mr and Mrs Bamisaiye-oni for the burial ceremony of the father of Mrs Bamisaiye-oni.
• Brother and Sister Akhigbe for the naming ceremony of their baby.
• Brother and Sister Ogunade for the naming ceremony of their baby.

“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids (Pr. 6:25)

The heart is a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the blood vessels to various parts of the body by repeated and rhythmic contractions. It is found in all animals with a circulatory system, which includes the vertebrates.  The average human heart, beating at 72 beats per minute, will beat approximately 2.5 billion times during an average 66 year lifespan, and pumps approximately 4.7-5.7 litres of blood per minute. It weighs approximately 250 to 300 grams (9 to 11 oz) in females and 300 to 350 grams (11 to 12 oz) in males.

In as much as the heart is the most important part of man—for out of it are the issues of life—it would be natural to expect that Satan, when he intended to do mischief to manhood, would be sure to make his strongest and most perpetual attacks upon the heart. The heart is very sensitive and processes information very fast therefore must be guided jealously.

The present generation seems to be groaning under the yoke of all kinds of iniquities.  A man’s eyes see a woman’s beauty in a second. Thus far there is no sin. But three sinful stages follow that are a prelude to adultery or fornication. The eyes linger and move to fascination with the details of her beauty, the heart moves from nobly admiring to hungrily desiring her, and the soul becomes willing to the invitation of her eyes. Here are the three steps to hell!

The depraved heart of man is polygamous. It is never content. The other woman is always more desirable, just as the forbidden fruit in Eden exceeded all others in appeal. The unknown is always presumed superior to the familiar. Fallen man is vulnerable to a beautiful woman, as the pleasure she embodies exceeds any other in this life. Therefore, wise men must rule their eyes and heart to resist her dangerous beauty and wiles.

Solomon and his wife wanted to save their son from adultery (Pr 6:20-35). Here he gives rules, consequences, and warnings to protect his son from this heinous and horrible sin. Wise men will consider these things day and night (Pr 6:21-23), lest they destroy their estate, reputation, and soul by succumbing to her beauty and sinful ways (Pr 6:24-35).

Sin follows a simple course. Every man has lusts. When those lusts are given an object and allowed to consider it, they will powerfully entice the man. The lusts plan the sin, and the man executes it. Then the sin brings painful consequences and eventual death. These are the real facts of life that every young man should be taught (James 1:13-16).

The appeal of an attractive woman is incredibly powerful. It destroyed the sons of God and brought the Flood (Gen 6:2), and it took David down in seconds (II Sam 11:2). No woman can fully understand the instantaneous draw a beautiful woman has on the soul of a man through his eyes. It is an overpowering object of desire, unless he is walking in the Spirit and ruling his spirit. So Christian women must dress modestly (I Tim 2:9-10).

Man! When you see a beautiful woman, and you will, do not let your heart obey your lusts to fantasize about how much you want her and how happy she could make you. You must not think on her details in your heart. It is acceptable to say, “That is a beautiful woman,” like when viewing a house, car, or garden. But it is unacceptable to think, “I love those curves, and without clothes, she would give pleasure I have never had before.”

The eyes are windows of the soul; they can sometimes express more than words can tell. Solomon knew of their power (Song 4:9). Immodest women paint their faces to accent their eyes, as did Jezebel (II Kgs 9:30). Wanton eyes are the tools of whores (Is 3:16). When a woman uses her eyes to flatter a man and offer herself intimately to him, the most discreet and powerful enticement a man will ever face, the trap is complete. So, Christian women must maintain a look of shamefacedness and sobriety (I Tim 2:9-10).

What are the cures for her beauty and eyelids? Remember the three steps to hell, and provide a defense against each. There is much wisdom here. Solomon had 700 wives, princesses, and 300 concubines. Through wide experience, and exceptional understanding from God, he knew more about women and their dangers than you and your counselors.

First, avoid seeing a beautiful woman and moving to fascination with her by reducing your exposure to only the necessary. Take precautions against encountering beautiful women, especially acquaintances. This cure includes colleagues, neighbors, or church members. Jesus said you should be willing to cut off your right hand to avoid her (Matt 5:27-30; Rom 13:14). When you feel the rising heat due to a desirable woman, get away quickly while your visual impression is still noble admiration and virtuous appreciation.

Second, keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life, so it will not recall the images of her beauty and cause you to play with them by fantasy (Pr 4:23). Fill your heart with wisdom, righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come (Acts 14:25). Think about Jesus Christ, heaven, Scripture, and prayer (Phil 3:20; Col 3:2). Daily activities must include self-examination, repentance, and confession (Ps 139:23-24). Remind yourself of the terrible consequences of sexual sins (Pr 5:1-14). Renew the covenant with your eyes (Job 31:1).

Finally, to avoid her invitations, reject casual social interaction and eye-to-eye contact. The price is too high, the danger too great. Every man knows which women tempt him, and they cannot be his social companions or correspondents. And this warning includes both looks and conversations. Remember that phones, BBM, Facebook, email etc. can also carry seduction.

The man who has excited his lusts to a feverish pitch with pornography, unhindered fantasies, or other lascivious practices will not stand a chance. His body and mind craves the first opportunity. The rules of this proverb are too late; the burning desire for sexual satisfaction turns even average women into objects of lustful desire (II Pet 2:14). If they are weak or wanton, he will go down as certainly as sheep go down to the slaughter.

Christian woman, take heed to covering yourself and limit your casual conversation with men, especially if you are attractive. You will never understand the pain and trouble you cause by your physical presence and friendliness. Stay at home; love your husband; dress modestly, hide your eyes; talk to women; hold your children; be merciful and virtuous!

The warning here also applies to the whorish Church of Rome and her harlot daughters (Rev 17:1-6). They seductively adorn their exteriors to attract men, while covering the base deceit and fraud of their doctrine. They use their wiles to seduce the simple, without telling them of the hell to come. They appear attractive and are forward in their invitations, but they are the enemies of Christ. Come out of her, my people (Rev 18:4).

Dcn. Mike Ben

Thank you.