Monday 30 April 2018

#WordforToday 30 April 2018 The first after the last (1)


Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” Acts 3:6



The first miracle that was done after the disciples were baptized with the Holy Spirit was one of the first evidence of the outworking of the power of God in them. The spoken word of faith in the name of Jesus Christ and a lame man from birth was made whole in his legs. Whoa!

The story told in Acts chapter 3 gives us an insight and understanding of this miracle. The Apostles and in fact the believers at that time devoted themselves and their time in prayer and preaching the good news of Jesus. They met daily in the Upper Room and the temple. They were devoted and dedicated to the work of the ministry. 

On this miracle day, Peter and John were going to the temple at the hour of prayer. Prayer is one of the most important aspect of our Christian journey. Although, we know Elohim is THERE, it is a time we are directly connected to Him, in His Presence because we are talking to and with Him. It is also the time our faith is strengthened, we are spiritually energized and receive the power to function in this dark and crooked world.

A certain lame man from his mother’s womb, over forty years old (Acts 4:22) who was laid daily at the gate of the temple begging for alms stretched out his hand to the two Apostles as they were walking up the temple steps. I can imagine this scene, because it is similar to that which I saw when I was growing up. By my parents’ church in Lagos were beggars - the lame who half lay and half sit by the entrance. Their withered legs stretched out under them, propping themselves with a stick. Their money bowl by their side, calling out to passer-by for some coins. How many times have we passed by or maybe for conscience sake we throw a few coins into the bowl and then walk on by?

That day, the lame man got the attention of these men of Jehovah. It was his day of deliverance from his bondage. He called out and was heard. Sometimes keeping quiet is not the right action to our problems. If he had kept quiet they would have walked past and he would have missed his miracle, but he called out for help. It was not pride time. He was not fearful of ridicule. He asked for help. We too must never be afraid or shy to ask for help when we need it.

Peter fixed his eyes on him and told him to look at them. They were not rich. They were not educated. But they had something greater. Another lesson for us; we must keep our eyes on the author of our salvation. I remember when Peter was walking on water, the minute he took his eyes off Jesus he started to sink.

The lame man had to fix his eyes on Peter and John who were representatives of Yeshua. He could not be distracted from getting his miracle by looking at other passer-by and asking for alms.

In our Christian journey, we must keep our eyes firmly on Yeshua Jesus. Let us not get distracted with other solutions and options apart from Jesus.

This lame man gave them his attention. He was expectant – though he was expecting alms. In our relationship with Christ, we must be full of expectation, believing that all He said He would do, He will do.

This expectation and the mercy of Christ got him his miracle.

To be continued.

#PrayerforToday 30 April 2018
Everlasting Father, May I not miss my time of miracle. May I be ready in faith and through a prayed up life to be a vessel for miracle, signs and wonders. May I keep my eyes focused on Christ and not be distracted by what is going on around me or my problems. In the Mighty name of Jesus, Amen,


It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day ‭‭John‬ ‭6:40‬ ‭NKJV


I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©

Sunday 29 April 2018

#WordforToday 25th April 2018 No Fake



Life is full of mysteries. Everyday brings its own mysteries. 

It is one thing to say you are a Christian and actually be one.
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t is one thing to go to Church every Sunday and another to live out church.

It is one thing to quote and pray bible passages, it is another to demonstrate the word of God.

It is one thing to call the name of Jesus. It is another to show Jesus by your lifestyle.


#Prayerfortoday
Almighty Father give me the grace not to be a fake. In Jesus name. Amen



It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day ‭‭John‬ ‭6:40‬ ‭NKJV


I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©

#WordforToday 24 April 2018 Grow Up



When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
I Corinthians 13:11 NKJV

I was really impressed and inspired recently when my eldest daughter sent me a text asking, "In what area of my life do you feel I may need a little work or guidance?"

Wow I thought, my baby girl has grown to be an inspiration. I told her asking for feedback is one of the evidence of a self-aware leader and she must be ready to take whatever she gets with a thick skin. Because really good and constructive feedback might be (very) painful. And there will be the temptation to self-defend and make excuses. But if she can take it, reflect on it and learn from it, she will be better for it.

Not many people would willingly seek feedback about their character. It might mean confronting their weaknesses. It is easier to focus on other people's or blame others for our own shortcomings.

Now, it is very easy to always blame someone else for many things that is not going well in our life, in the community, even in the world.

Blame game is a sign of childishness and immaturity. An adult take responsibility for their action and inaction. A child always blame someone else even when caught red-handed.

As a Christian, it is time to grow up and put away childish things. If you think you are perfect, just ask others for a feedback. You will be surprised.


#PrayerforToday
Give me the grace Jehovah, to put away childish things. In Jesus name. Amen.
PS: Blessed birthday baby girl.

It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day ‭‭John‬ ‭6:40‬ ‭NKJV

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).



#WordforToday 23 April 2018 You knew me


Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.
Psalms 139:16 NKJV
You can learn lessons from other people's life. But don't use other people's life as a formula for yours. You are unique.

You were a vision in the mind of Yahweh. He saw YOU even before you were formed. He had a picture of YOU. Then He moulded you perfectly to His vision.
He created You as His masterpiece. Wonderfully and beautifully crafted in your mothers womb. Every day of your life inscribed in His book of life. Authentic. One of a kind. A masterpiece.

Believe it. And live it. Stop trying to live other people's life.

#PrayerforToday
Adonai my LORD thank You for creating me by Your vision. I step out into Your plan for my life in Jesus name. Amen.

Adeola Akintoye (c)2018

Thursday 12 April 2018

#WordforToday 12 April 2018 A journey to spiritual maturity

https://leolearning.com/2015/07/consider-entire-learning-journey/


1. Understand, acknowledge and accept your new identity in Christ.  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; (2 Cor 5:17). Many people are unaware of the divine power they carry. Many cannot comprehend it. Many find it difficult to accept it. What you can’t see, touch, smell or taste is difficult to accept. It's only when some people feel the physical manifestation of the Holy Spirit that they can accept that God is.

2. Transform your mind; your thoughts, beliefs, mind-set  (Romans 12:2). And bring every thought under the obedience of Jesus Christ. Develop the skill (or habit) -  whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things (Philippians 4:8 NIV). The mind is devil’s gateway to your soul. If he can get you to believe the lies, see yourself with human eyes not God-eyes, operate with your five senses rather than with the Holy Spirit; then you are letting him win over your life.

3. Walk in the Holy Spirit and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. This will take you out of your comfort zone. It will make you operate at the level of supernatural not natural. You will start seeing Kingdom pattern nor world ways. You will be rebuked, mocked, called over-spiritual and many more.

4. Ready to die for the gospel of Jesus. Now this is the ultimate. Many have fallen off the wagon because of fear. This is the litmus test of your discipleship


#PrayerforToday 12 April 2018

Help oh Lord to grow into spiritual maturity. Let me move from the milk of your word to solid food. Help me to seek Your Kingdom first and its righteousness.

It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day ‭‭John‬ ‭6:40‬ ‭NKJV


I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©

Wednesday 11 April 2018

#WordforToday 11 April 2018 The high and mighty

“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”” Luke‬ ‭18:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬



It is amazing how the teachings of Christ is contrary to the world. What the world expects is completely opposite what Jesus says is the Kingdom culture.

Humankind glory in the accumulation of material things, the accreditation in scholarly achievements, the demonstration of power - position, wealth. Even in the Christendom, titles (Apostle, Pastor, Prophet, Bishop etc.) are sources of exaltation than the gospel of Jesus.

The Pharisee was a keeper of the law to the mi-nute detail. As a Christian, it is thus easy to become enthralled with our religiosity and fool ourselves with self-justification. Who are you trying to impress with self-exaltation? Let your works speak for itself and let your words glorify God.

No matter how many boxes you tick right; or how God is using. you, remember God resists the proud and give grace to the humble.

Be mindful and alert to the Holy Spirit in you. Stop exalting yourself and lift up Jesus. Walk in the #HolySpirit and stop being led by your five senses.

#PrayerforToday 11 April 2018
Almighty Father, in the name of my Lord Jesus, I reject every spirit of self-justification. I will not glory in earthly things but will be mindful of heavenly things. Help me to remain humble because You resist the proud and give grace to the humble. Give me the grace to be a carrier of Kingdom Culture in every area of my life. Amen


It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day ‭‭John‬ ‭6:40‬ ‭NKJV

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©

Tuesday 10 April 2018

#WordforToday 10 April 2018 Too spiritual?

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23 NKJV

I am always surprised when those who profess to be Christian chastised you for being 'too spiritual'. I wonder what that looks like. 

Oxford definition of spiritual is relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things. As Christians, our relationship with Elohim is through our spirit because Elohim is Spirit and those who worship Him must do so in spirit and truth. Being spiritual, to me is thus relating through our human spirit which is connected with the Almighty. 


https://andrewroebert.wordpress.com/
Being spiritual is not just any spirituality - as there are many such which is not of the true God Elohim. Being spiritual for a Christian is about being led by the Holy Spirit not your flesh.

With Elohim you are either for Him or not; in or out; black or white; hot or cold. There is no middle way.

For a people set apart, led by the Holy Spirit, being spiritual is business as usual. We are meant to see everything in this world through spiritual lens not our flesh. There is danger in compartmentalizing God in your life - putting Him in the Sunday box; the problem scenario; the convenient times and not in every detail of our life.

The Word of Elohim says He delights in every detail of our life; every mi-nute detail. So why would we limit His presence to certain areas or times? Are we telling Him not to bother because we can handle things on our own.

Of course spiritual things manifest in the physical. We have to do physical acts being led by the Holy Spirit. Our victory and success in life as a child of God is dependent on our relationship with God.

I would rather be over-spiritual (if there is any such thing) than un-spiritual as a professed child of the Almighty Jehovah.


Remember your faith is spiritual. The love of God is spiritual. The grace of God is spiritual. And God is Spirit. Those who worship Him will do so in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Not in flesh.


Next time you want to accuse someone of being too spiritual, pause and think like Jesus.



#Prayerfortoday 10 April 2018

Almighty Father Thank You for giving us Your Holy Spirit as our helper. Give me abundance grace to walk in the Spirit, that I may not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another. May I be led by Your Spirit for I am not under the law but Your grace. May my life manifest the fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. In the name of Yeshua Christ Jesus. Amen.

It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day ‭‭John‬ ‭6:40‬ ‭NKJV


I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©

Monday 9 April 2018

#WordforToday 09 April 2018 Short in stature but tall wisdom

And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. Luke 19:3 NKJV

Spiritual maturity insights from Luke chapter 19 verses 1 - 9


http://www.ebibleteacher.com/chalmers/zacchaeus.html
Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, there  was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. This man had material wealth. He was at the top of his profession - not just an ordinary tax collector but a chief tax collector.

And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. Despite his wealth, his position he knew there was something missing in his life. He would have heard about Jesus - how he was changing lives; the blind seeing, the lame walking, how mute spoke with understanding, demons cast out, even sins forgiven. He wanted to physically see this Jesus but he was limited, by his stature with the throng of people around Jesus. How many of us want to see Jesus but are limited by our circumstances, situation, location - natural or self-made. How we react is dependent on how desperate we are. And Zaccheus was a desperate man. I like him. He did not use his position or wealth - by holding a feast and inviting  Jesus to dinner. What did he do?

So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Jesus, for He was going to pass that way. The rich man ran as fast as his short legs could carry him, undignified and without care of how it looks. He saw a tree and he climbed it. Surely not a sight to behold for someone rich with an important position in the society. But he didn't care. He had a mission to see Jesus. Oh the joy of seeing Jesus. He did not mind what people would say. He wanted to see Jesus. How passionate are you about seeing Jesus. Is your position or  wealth preventing you from doing whatever it takes to see Him?

And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.”  Zacchaeus
http://www.redeemingriches.com/2009/11/08/money-jesus-zacchaeus-generosity/
got more than he expected. He just wanted a sight but he got full attention and a visitation. Glory Hallelujah. Jesus sees our heart. How desperate is your heart for Him? Is it enough to make Him stop and visit with you? I can imagine Zacchaeus' joy. He would have laid out the  best dishes, cooked the fattest of lamb, the most expensive wine - after all he was loaded.


So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, “He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.”  Thank goodness, Jesus came for us sinners. He came to seek us and save us.

Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.” 
This verse says a lot about the character of this man. He had compassion. He was a man of integrity. He gave to the poor makes four-fold restitution even before his encounter with Jesus. His heart and character were in line with Kingdom standard. He was also a humble man - it takes humility to make restitution in my opinion. He could boldly challenged those that called him a sinner. I wonder how many of them could say the same like him.

No wonder Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham;  for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” 
Luke 19:1‭-‬10 NKJV .

This story inspired me to check my heart, the work of my hand, the depth of my determination to see Jesus; not letting any limitation in my life be an hindrance to running the race and seeing Jesus. I am encouraged that Jesus came to save me and through Him become a son of the Father.

How about you?

#PrayerforToday 09 April 2018
Almighty Father, Help me to check my heart, the work of my hand, that I may not be found wanting in Your Kingdom. Help me not to let any limitation in my life be an hindrance to running the race and seeing Jesus. Let my enemy not find anything in my life that will bring reproach to Your holy name. In the name of Jesus I have prayed Amen


It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day ‭‭John‬ ‭6:40‬ ‭NKJV

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©





Wednesday 4 April 2018

#WordforToday 04 April 2018 Someone who knows you

Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. 4  For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. Psalm 139:1-4

After eating of the fruit from the forbidden tree, Adam and Eve hid from God when they heard Him in the garden of Eden. The shame of their nakedness made them feel unworthy to stand in the presence of God.

How many of us are the same? The work of our hand, the thoughts in our heart is enough to drive us to try and hide from God. It is difficult to fully comprehend the depth, the height, the width of the love that God has for us. 

http://www.larrymoyer.com/articles/why-does-god-seem-so-absent/
We carry the shame, the guilt, the self-deprecation; and find it difficult to accept the loving grace of the Father. This is why many Christian keep going back into sin. They do not believe that they can ever live a holy life, and would not bother to try. It is easier to keep praying for forgiveness after the fact, than believe and act on that belief.

You know what, there is nothing about you that is hidden from God. He knows everything; your strengths, you weaknesses, your guilt, your shame. Yet He is willing to accept you with all the flaws and blemish; He wants to take off the filthy rag, wash you clean with the blood of Jesus, cloth you with pure white spotless garment of holiness, And, give you a helper - the Holy Spirit to help you stay holy.

Your response is up to you. Accept or reject. The decision you make is the most important one of your life.

It is the will of the everlasting Father that you may have everlasting life through Jesus. See Him in the Holy Scriptures, believe in Him and He will raise you up on the last day ‭‭John‬ ‭6:40‬ ‭NKJV

#PrayerforToday 04 April 2018

Almighty Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, thank You for the gift of my salvation. Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off.  You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it  You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©


Tuesday 3 April 2018

#WordforToday 03 April 2018 The best gift ever

“The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭24:1-5‬ ‭KJV‬‬

We just celebrated commemoration of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ - the world call it Easter. As I reflected on the reason for the death of Jesus, I was once again humbled by the depth of the love of the Almighty God.

Because God is holy, only those who are holy can come into and abide in his presence.  Who can ascend into the hill of the Lord? He who has a clean hands and a pure heart. There is no one in this earth who can claim to have a clean hand and pure heart in all things. No-one. Our sinful flesh is inherited from the fall of the first man. It does not matter what we do, how much we try, our flesh still lust after its own.

But God gave us Jesus

God knew we can’t be holy by our-self. It is not possible. The only way was to send His son, to come in the image of humanity and live a sinless life so that we can have access to the power to live with clean hands and pure heart. What manner of love is this?

By and through and in Jesus, we are approved to ascend into the hill of the LORD.

What do you have to do? Give your life to Him. Live in Him. And be determined to continue in Him.


#PrayerforToday 03 April 2018

Almighty Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank You for loving me so much Thank You for the gift of Your Son Jesus. Give me the grace to live with a clean hand and pure heart all the days of my life. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©

Monday 2 April 2018

#WordforToday 02 April 2018 Hands outstretched empty


..And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:25)

I have come to the realisation and acceptance that humankind by default love to receive (more) than give. I’m not talking about money only.


http://www.sharefaith.com/image/outstretched-hand-clipart.html

A new born baby is given milk (breast or formula) and learn to cry when s/he wants it;

A toddler stretches the hand more often than not to be given something;

A child expects to receive from their parent or careers...for their needs; gifts from aunties/uncles/family;

A teenager wants to receive love from others;

An adult wants to receive from the world around them;

Note every sphere of life, the complaint is always more about what others are doing to you (receiving) than what you are doing to others (giving).

From now onward, before you complain about what others have done/not done, take a pause and ask yourself - ‘What have I given to others?’ After-all it is more blessed to give than to receive.


https://www.beinspirational.co.uk/ks2-giving-and-receiving/