Fear of God Does Not Mean Being Afraid of God (3) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will conclude the three-part series on the seemingly bewildering concept of fear. How can fear be bad and good at the same tiime? Inherently, fear is what we pray against. At the same time, the Bible encourages us to embrace fear. Proverbs 9:10 pointedly tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Confusing, isn’t it? It is true that fear can creep up on us when we least expect it. Sure, there’s fear we can expect when we…
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Fear of God Does Not Mean Being Afraid of God (2) By Babatunde Olugboji We started a series of fears last week, as we delve into the seemingly confusing concept of fear. While fear appears to be a bad thing, the Bible at the same time calls on us to fear: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10) But before we dive into the good news the Bible has about our fears and the fear of God, it is worth noticing how anxious our culture has become. Seeing where our society is at this moment…
Fear of God Does Not Mean Being Afraid of God By Babatunde Olugboji Fear could be a confusing concept. The Bible calls on us to fear. And it may be strange to even some believers that we are called to fear God. The Bible says in Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” In the New Testament, Jesus describes the unrighteous judge as one “who neither feared God nor respected man” (Luke 18:2). And Apostle Paul writes, “Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear…
A Party of Failed Men By Ben Chiadika I am yet to see that man who has not dropped the ball somewhere. Even the holiest of men when you look at their lives closely you will find a weakness, a drawback, a place where they proved the sages right, that all men at best, are still men. But what separates great men from the rest of us is not that they don’t fail, it’s not that they don’t have flaws, the truth is some of them display certain flaws that make you wonder why the divine bothers to use them.…
Inquires From God, Not Friends By Babatunde Olugboji For many believers, taking an important decision often comes down to picking up the phone and checking with friends and family, seeking advice on the best course of action. Even on big decisions like who to marry, what course to study in the university, what career to pursue, or which house to buy or build, talking to friends and family often comes before checking with God. We turn to God when we are in trouble, when the advice of friends and family turns out to be unhelpful. Have you asked yourself why…
Understanding The Lord’s Prayer (2) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, as we conclude our examination of The Lord’s prayer in Matthew 6, we will highlight the key phrases in this mode of prayer, using the structure of a letter to have a good understanding of this important prayer. The essential parts of a letter are the date, address, introduction, its body and conclusion, including identifying yourself as the writer and sender of the letter. Have you noticed that the first 3 phrases of The Lord’s prayer (Hallowed be Your name; Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth, as…
GCC Sets For National Ministers Conference in Lagos Gospel Church of Christ (GCC) Worldwide with it’s national headquarters in Lagos will be having her annual National Ministers Conference (GCC-NMC 2022) with the theme: Earnestly Contending For The Faith, beginning from Tuesday 15 – Thursday 17 February, 2022 at the church international headquarters, 40, Dada Onijama Street, Awodi-Ora Estate, Apapa, Lagos. Speaking on the 3 days ministers conference that will feature seminar and workshop on issues of interest, including special prayer for the nation, Nigeria and her leadership. The deputy Head of Mission, Bishop Sam Oniekoro said, the 2022 ministers conference…
We Are To Invest And Prepare Our Children For Future Challenges -Pastor Femi Adebayo The president of Club Abraham International, a nondenominational fellowship of developing man value, character and godliness, Pastor Femi Adebayo has challenged parents to invest and prepare their children for the future challenges. In a release made available to Providence by Club Abraham International on their coming 2022 Annual All Men Prophetic Gathering, Pastor Adebayo stated that, “it is our responsibility to prepare our children to take on future challenges with knowledge, integrity and courage. That is why investing in and preparing for the future now is…
Why Tinubu Can’t Be Nigeria President -Ituah Ighodalo The Senior Pastor of Trinity House, Lagos, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, has said a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu can never become the President of Nigeria. According to Mediaroomhub, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, a close ally of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, opined that the astute politician is simply ambitious and not ready to offer anything to Nigerians. “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is my personal friend, as a person, I love him very much, he has been very kind to me, he is a good man, but leadership today in Nigeria…
Pastor Wole Oladiyun Advises Nigerian Youth Against Money Rituals and Crime The Senior Pastor of the Christ LivingSpring Apostolic Ministry (CLAM), Omole, Lagos, Pastor Wole Oladiyun, has called on Nigerian youths to desist from every ungodly act and sacrilegious, like cybercrime, armed robbery, kidnapping and killing for money-making rituals. Pastor Oladiyun, made the call in Lagos during a CLAM’s mid-week service and frowned at the rising cases of violent crimes involving teenagers and youths, stating that crime is never the solution to problems of unemployment. “There is a time to plant, and a time to harvest. Success in life is…