Jesus Christ said He would never leave us or forsake us. What does this mean?
When Jesus died on the cross and then rose from the dead, He spoke to his followers and told them He would never leave them and He would be with them always, even to the end of the world. A few weeks after He rose from the dead, Jesus rose into heaven where He now sits at the right hand of God His Father.
How can He be with us now? Jesus Christ is with us in that He lives spiritually in our hearts, in the hearts of all true believers in Jesus Christ. You cannot see Him because He is here spiritually. Some day we will see Jesus again when He returns to this earth or when we see Him in heaven. But right now, when you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, He comes to live in your heart.
So wherever you go, Jesus Christ is there. He loves you and He hears your prayers in His name. “Christ in us, the hope of glory.” We serve a living Savior and Lord who rose from the dead and now lives in us by the power of His wonderful Holy Spirit. Truly Jesus Christ is with us always, even to the end of the world.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
JESUS son of GOD
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of the world for all who truly receive Him. He also is the world's greatest teacher. When He was on earth 2,000 years ago, He taught us many things.
Here are just a few of Jesus' teachings. He taught us to love even our enemies. Jesus said "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...". He taught us to have faith. "Have faith in God."
He taught us of the greatness of God. "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.". He said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal."
Jesus taught many other things. You can read His teachings in the Bible in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Here are just a few of Jesus' teachings. He taught us to love even our enemies. Jesus said "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...". He taught us to have faith. "Have faith in God."
He taught us of the greatness of God. "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.". He said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal."
Jesus taught many other things. You can read His teachings in the Bible in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Have Faith In God
We are to ask in faith when we pray. Jesus said to His disciples, “Have faith in God....I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe3 that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
God’s Word the Bible is the basis for our faith. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” If God said it, you can believe it. When Adam and Eve were tempted in the garden, the first temptation was “Has God really said...?” The answer to that temptation needs to be “YES GOD HAS SAID.”
We need to seek God and read His Word and learn His will for our lives. Then we need to ask Him to help us have faith. Are you sick? Then pray in faith and ask God to heal you. God may use doctors or medicine, but pray for His healing. Is your child away from God? Ask God to bring your child to Him. You may need patience in faith. Abraham was the “father of faith” in the Bible; he had faith but he waited for many years for the promise. God may answer your prayers right away, or He may ask you to have faith for a while. And God knows what is best, so realize you need to pray always in submission to His will.
When Jesus was tempted, He spoke “It is written” and He quoted the Bible. You and I have the power of the Word of God available to us. So let us take up the shield of faith and the sword of the Word of God, and walk in the love of Jesus Christ. We do not war against people; the way of Christ is love. But we do need to stand strong in faith and trust God that if we pray according to His will, we know that we have the requests that we ask of Him.
God’s Word the Bible is the basis for our faith. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” If God said it, you can believe it. When Adam and Eve were tempted in the garden, the first temptation was “Has God really said...?” The answer to that temptation needs to be “YES GOD HAS SAID.”
We need to seek God and read His Word and learn His will for our lives. Then we need to ask Him to help us have faith. Are you sick? Then pray in faith and ask God to heal you. God may use doctors or medicine, but pray for His healing. Is your child away from God? Ask God to bring your child to Him. You may need patience in faith. Abraham was the “father of faith” in the Bible; he had faith but he waited for many years for the promise. God may answer your prayers right away, or He may ask you to have faith for a while. And God knows what is best, so realize you need to pray always in submission to His will.
When Jesus was tempted, He spoke “It is written” and He quoted the Bible. You and I have the power of the Word of God available to us. So let us take up the shield of faith and the sword of the Word of God, and walk in the love of Jesus Christ. We do not war against people; the way of Christ is love. But we do need to stand strong in faith and trust God that if we pray according to His will, we know that we have the requests that we ask of Him.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Rejoice Always
Rejoice in the Lord always; I will say it again: Rejoice!” The Apostle Paul wrote these words when he was in prison for serving Jesus.
How can we rejoice, or be happy in Jesus, always? How could the Apostle Paul write “rejoice” when he was in a Roman prison?
he key to this is our happiness must be found in Jesus Christ and in Him alone. If our happiness comes from material things, then if those material things are gone we are no longer happy. But if your happiness and joy come from God, then God will never leave us or forsake us. One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is joy; and this joy is not dependant on our circumstances.
What has God done for you? God has sent His wonderful Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross so we could...be forgiven! Go to heaven! Become His sons and daughters! Have the gift of eternal life! Have the gift of His presence to help us overcome sin here on this earth! How great is the love of God for us. God is with us always, in good times and in bad.
How can we rejoice, or be happy in Jesus, always? How could the Apostle Paul write “rejoice” when he was in a Roman prison?
he key to this is our happiness must be found in Jesus Christ and in Him alone. If our happiness comes from material things, then if those material things are gone we are no longer happy. But if your happiness and joy come from God, then God will never leave us or forsake us. One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is joy; and this joy is not dependant on our circumstances.
What has God done for you? God has sent His wonderful Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross so we could...be forgiven! Go to heaven! Become His sons and daughters! Have the gift of eternal life! Have the gift of His presence to help us overcome sin here on this earth! How great is the love of God for us. God is with us always, in good times and in bad.
Rejoice in the Lord
“Rejoice in the Lord always; I will say it again: Rejoice!” The Apostle Paul wrote these words when he was in prison for serving Jesus.
How can we rejoice, or be happy in Jesus, always? How could the Apostle Paul write “rejoice” when he was in a Roman prison?
he key to this is our happiness must be found in Jesus Christ and in Him alone. If our happiness comes from material things, then if those material things are gone we are no longer happy. But if your happiness and joy come from God, then God will never leave us or forsake us. One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is joy; and this joy is not dependant on our circumstances.
What has God done for you? God has sent His wonderful Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross so we could...be forgiven! Go to heaven! Become His sons and daughters! Have the gift of eternal life! Have the gift of His presence to help us overcome sin here on this earth! How great is the love of God for us. God is with us always, in good times and in bad.
So, this week, let us pray that God will Help us to rejoice in Him always!
How can we rejoice, or be happy in Jesus, always? How could the Apostle Paul write “rejoice” when he was in a Roman prison?
he key to this is our happiness must be found in Jesus Christ and in Him alone. If our happiness comes from material things, then if those material things are gone we are no longer happy. But if your happiness and joy come from God, then God will never leave us or forsake us. One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is joy; and this joy is not dependant on our circumstances.
What has God done for you? God has sent His wonderful Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross so we could...be forgiven! Go to heaven! Become His sons and daughters! Have the gift of eternal life! Have the gift of His presence to help us overcome sin here on this earth! How great is the love of God for us. God is with us always, in good times and in bad.
So, this week, let us pray that God will Help us to rejoice in Him always!
Monday, August 16, 2010
GOD LOVE YOU
We all need God's love and forgiveness. God loves us so much that He sent His one and only Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. The word "forgive" means to release, to let go of. God releases us from the punishment for our sins when we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
How can you share God's love and forgiveness with others? You can ask God to give you His love for others. Maybe there is someone who has wronged you or hurt you, and you have a right to be angry with them. God sends His rain on the just and the unjust. Ask Him to give you love for this person, even though they have hurt you. As God has forgiven you, you can forgive them. Ask God to help you release your anger and hurt and to pray for blessing even on your enemies.
We may feel we do not deserve God's love, and that is true -- we are sinners and we deserve to be punished by God. But God in His great love and mercy is willing to extend His forgiveness to us -- to call us His sons and daughters. Heaven will be a wonderful place. God's love and mercy and forgiveness will reign; and we as Christians will be full of His love and mercy to others. Let's ask God to help us show His love and forgiveness right here, right now on earth.
How can you share God's love and forgiveness with others? You can ask God to give you His love for others. Maybe there is someone who has wronged you or hurt you, and you have a right to be angry with them. God sends His rain on the just and the unjust. Ask Him to give you love for this person, even though they have hurt you. As God has forgiven you, you can forgive them. Ask God to help you release your anger and hurt and to pray for blessing even on your enemies.
We may feel we do not deserve God's love, and that is true -- we are sinners and we deserve to be punished by God. But God in His great love and mercy is willing to extend His forgiveness to us -- to call us His sons and daughters. Heaven will be a wonderful place. God's love and mercy and forgiveness will reign; and we as Christians will be full of His love and mercy to others. Let's ask God to help us show His love and forgiveness right here, right now on earth.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Highest Place
Every man born into this world is supposed to set at least a goal for him/her, and set out modalities to achieve it. In the course of achieving your goals, you may become famous or not. Whatever it cost you, it is all about achieving that which gives you fulfillment as a person.
An achieved goal may also lift you to the so called place of honor, respect and satisfaction. And this is where I long to be – highest place, a place of dignity, recognition, excitement and high esteem. For this reason over the years I have been pondering on step to take that will catapult me to this highest place. I thought of going into politics and become a world politicians like Abraham Lincoln. I’ve also thought of becoming neurosurgeon and saving lives, like Ben Carson. I’ve also thought of becoming an international preacher, all in quest to reach the highest place.
I know that I am not the only person searching for this recognition. It is everybody’s dream, even infants, I have a friend who determine to build a world class airport before he is 30, what about jane, who has planned to be an astronaut at 19? These are just a few of the ambitious people like me. Of course, everyone is allowed to set realistic goals, but must be ready to achieve them.
However, I got to know the high place in the life after some series of research I call it the “highest of the highest place”. It might not be the place you are thinking of. It is not the Nigerian Aso Rock, nor is the US White House or the Queen’s Throne.
The highest place to be is the feet of the almighty. In His presence there is liberty. This is the greater honor and higher calling; a place where you get protection, happiness and success; a place where you behold the glory of the Almighty and obtain mercy; a place where every yokes are destroyed and broken heart are mended; a place where you get everything you need in life and beyond.
As we go on achieving our goal in life, let us always aspire to be in the highest place, meditating on His Word, rendering quality worship and preaching the good news. This is the highest place, and I will be glad to meet you there.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
GIVE AND TAKE
Almost everyone prays to God for one things or the other every time at everywhere. Many will embark on fasting and other religions activities as a way of getting God’s attention of grant their desires on time. Though, I have nothing against such efforts but you should know God is not difficult or far away from you. If you can grant Him your attention you will surely get it.
Life is joint venture between men and God: we are in a partnership with our maker. He is the principal while men are the subordinates. If you are dealing with senior colleagues or principal partners, you must carry out your obligation first before expecting him/her to do the final exercise. If you can give your God total devotion, attention and commitment he will grant you your hearth desired with speed. Many people know how to request without finding how and what to give, that is the reason why they are not getting what they request for.
God need those He will send to feed the poor, cloth the naked, help the weak, house the homeless, care orphan the aged. He has needs of those that will teach others the truth for them to change to living righteously and Godly. Let God use you for he will not come down to carry out any of these functions but does them through human agents. That is, those that will make themselves available for his use, be one of them by making yourself available for Him. Choose to do all you can to touch the lives around you and God will not keep quiet on your matter.
Expect a change in your situation; once you make yourself God’s own person to meet people’s needs, you needs shall be automatically met. God will visit you with blessing today.
Life is joint venture between men and God: we are in a partnership with our maker. He is the principal while men are the subordinates. If you are dealing with senior colleagues or principal partners, you must carry out your obligation first before expecting him/her to do the final exercise. If you can give your God total devotion, attention and commitment he will grant you your hearth desired with speed. Many people know how to request without finding how and what to give, that is the reason why they are not getting what they request for.
God need those He will send to feed the poor, cloth the naked, help the weak, house the homeless, care orphan the aged. He has needs of those that will teach others the truth for them to change to living righteously and Godly. Let God use you for he will not come down to carry out any of these functions but does them through human agents. That is, those that will make themselves available for his use, be one of them by making yourself available for Him. Choose to do all you can to touch the lives around you and God will not keep quiet on your matter.
Expect a change in your situation; once you make yourself God’s own person to meet people’s needs, you needs shall be automatically met. God will visit you with blessing today.
REFUSE POVERTY
Agree or refuse to remain poor. Been born from poor background is not enough for you to live in abject poverty. Your background must not keep you permanently on the ground of poverty. Know that no one is born poor, every one in life is born the same; from the king on the throne, the president in the president villa to the beggar on the street. Every one was conceived of woman for nine months and delivered the usual way. No one’s blood has poverty gene. What is different however is our circumstances of birth; the environment and the parentage.
The good news therefore is; you can work to change your circumstances and situation in life, no condition is permanent. I have seen those born into affluence, which mismanage the wealth and became poor and I have seen those born into little or nothing but with sheer determination, hard work and divine assistance change the course of their history. Poverty is not genetic, it is in the mind.
To change your course history, you must hate the status quo. Until you hate the present status the ‘new you’ will not emerge. If you love the way you are, the things you do, how you do them and the result you get you have automatically shut the door against improvement. To hate the status quo is to say “I am more than this”. Know that the enemy of best is good, if you keep thinking and saying this is good enough, then your best will not emerge. While you should be happy whit what you have, you must not be satisfied the way
The good news therefore is; you can work to change your circumstances and situation in life, no condition is permanent. I have seen those born into affluence, which mismanage the wealth and became poor and I have seen those born into little or nothing but with sheer determination, hard work and divine assistance change the course of their history. Poverty is not genetic, it is in the mind.
To change your course history, you must hate the status quo. Until you hate the present status the ‘new you’ will not emerge. If you love the way you are, the things you do, how you do them and the result you get you have automatically shut the door against improvement. To hate the status quo is to say “I am more than this”. Know that the enemy of best is good, if you keep thinking and saying this is good enough, then your best will not emerge. While you should be happy whit what you have, you must not be satisfied the way
Friday, April 16, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
How To Receive Your Affiliate Cheques/Checks In Nigeria
I get asked a lot from Nigerians who are just starting out affiliate marketing. How do I receive my affiliate cheques here in Nigeria? We all know Nigeria has a bad reputation when it comes to online business, and so many of these companies try to avoid us as much as possible.
While there are many ways to receive your affiliate cheques here in Nigeria, there’s one method (Graphcard) which I’ve had success with, and have proven to be very easy and cheap for beginning affiliates in Nigeria.
Besides helping you to receive and clear your cheques, they also give you a personalized US address with which you can use for your registrations with the various affiliate networks you work with.
Graphcard offers you a personalized virtual US address not just for affiliate marketers, but also for individuals who want to buy and ship items from the US.
Here’s How To Get A US Address And Start Receiving Your Affiliate Cheques With Graphcard:
1. Sign Up For A Free Personal Account With Graphcard.
graphcard signupFirst you need to sign up with them, choose your country and the account type (Personal-Buy online), complete the rest of the form by following the instructions carefully.
2. Getting Your US Address.
This is not free, Graphcard charges $4.99 for any month you make use of your personalized US address to receive your affiliate cheques.
To set this up, you’ll need $5 for the setup, and another $4.99 for your first month.
3. Funding Your Graphcard Account With VTN.
vtnBefore you can request for a virtual US address, you need to have some funds in your account for the processing, and the simplest way you can fund your Graphcard account is by making use of their sister site at VTN. Open another account with them using the same details (not compulsory) you used when opening your Graphcard account.
Adding funds to your VTN account is simple, log on to your account, at the left navigation menu, click on the “List of Banks to Add Funds” link to get their Nigerian bank account details.
After payment has been made, log on back to their website, at the left navigation menu again, locate and click “Confirm Bank Deposit”, fill the form with the transaction details which you can find on the deposit slip you paid with, and your account should be funded within 24hrs, if not less.
4. Fund Your Graphcard Account.
As soon as your VTN is funded, log on back to your graphcard account, click on the “Add Funds” link at the top of the menu, this will take you to a page, click on the VTN link that shows up, follow the instructions and your Graphcard account will be funded immediately in dollars.
5. Get Your US Address.
Log on to your account if you’ve not already, then click on the “Get a us address” link boldly displayed on top of your account, choose the lowest plan which is either silver or bronze. Follow the rest of the instructions, and your US address will be registered and emailed to you within 24hrs. Even if you don’t get an email from them (which is highly unlikely), log on to your account, and you’ll see your address boldly displayed for you on the top of the page.
You can use this address to register with the various affiliate network you work with. Once your payment is ready, your cheque will be mailed to Graphcard (LFR Communications, Inc.) who will then help you clear it and credit your account accordingly.
6. How To Withdraw Your Money From Graphcard.
They offer different options for these, you can either request for a bank wire if you have a domiciliary account with GTBank, or request for a western union money transfer to be collected at any designated bank, or request fund to be paid back into your VTN account which you can easily cash in your local bank account.
To do any of these, log on to your account, and click on the “Withdraw Funds” link on top of the page, choose the option that best suits your need, follow the rest of the instructions to get your money.
Please Note: I don’t own, and neither am I an affiliate of either Graphcard or VTN. Infact the owners of Graphcard & VTN do not even know who David osajie is, at least as of this writing. They are lucky to be getting this promotional (well, in a way) article.
If you enjoyed this post, drop a comment to let me know how far it goes, but most importantly subscribe to my RSS Feeds (if you haven’t already), to get notified immediately I publish other top notch posts on this blog.
While there are many ways to receive your affiliate cheques here in Nigeria, there’s one method (Graphcard) which I’ve had success with, and have proven to be very easy and cheap for beginning affiliates in Nigeria.
Besides helping you to receive and clear your cheques, they also give you a personalized US address with which you can use for your registrations with the various affiliate networks you work with.
Graphcard offers you a personalized virtual US address not just for affiliate marketers, but also for individuals who want to buy and ship items from the US.
Here’s How To Get A US Address And Start Receiving Your Affiliate Cheques With Graphcard:
1. Sign Up For A Free Personal Account With Graphcard.
graphcard signupFirst you need to sign up with them, choose your country and the account type (Personal-Buy online), complete the rest of the form by following the instructions carefully.
2. Getting Your US Address.
This is not free, Graphcard charges $4.99 for any month you make use of your personalized US address to receive your affiliate cheques.
To set this up, you’ll need $5 for the setup, and another $4.99 for your first month.
3. Funding Your Graphcard Account With VTN.
vtnBefore you can request for a virtual US address, you need to have some funds in your account for the processing, and the simplest way you can fund your Graphcard account is by making use of their sister site at VTN. Open another account with them using the same details (not compulsory) you used when opening your Graphcard account.
Adding funds to your VTN account is simple, log on to your account, at the left navigation menu, click on the “List of Banks to Add Funds” link to get their Nigerian bank account details.
After payment has been made, log on back to their website, at the left navigation menu again, locate and click “Confirm Bank Deposit”, fill the form with the transaction details which you can find on the deposit slip you paid with, and your account should be funded within 24hrs, if not less.
4. Fund Your Graphcard Account.
As soon as your VTN is funded, log on back to your graphcard account, click on the “Add Funds” link at the top of the menu, this will take you to a page, click on the VTN link that shows up, follow the instructions and your Graphcard account will be funded immediately in dollars.
5. Get Your US Address.
Log on to your account if you’ve not already, then click on the “Get a us address” link boldly displayed on top of your account, choose the lowest plan which is either silver or bronze. Follow the rest of the instructions, and your US address will be registered and emailed to you within 24hrs. Even if you don’t get an email from them (which is highly unlikely), log on to your account, and you’ll see your address boldly displayed for you on the top of the page.
You can use this address to register with the various affiliate network you work with. Once your payment is ready, your cheque will be mailed to Graphcard (LFR Communications, Inc.) who will then help you clear it and credit your account accordingly.
6. How To Withdraw Your Money From Graphcard.
They offer different options for these, you can either request for a bank wire if you have a domiciliary account with GTBank, or request for a western union money transfer to be collected at any designated bank, or request fund to be paid back into your VTN account which you can easily cash in your local bank account.
To do any of these, log on to your account, and click on the “Withdraw Funds” link on top of the page, choose the option that best suits your need, follow the rest of the instructions to get your money.
Please Note: I don’t own, and neither am I an affiliate of either Graphcard or VTN. Infact the owners of Graphcard & VTN do not even know who David osajie is, at least as of this writing. They are lucky to be getting this promotional (well, in a way) article.
If you enjoyed this post, drop a comment to let me know how far it goes, but most importantly subscribe to my RSS Feeds (if you haven’t already), to get notified immediately I publish other top notch posts on this blog.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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