A Hubby With Inspiration

Dear All,

The Temple of Praise Blog has the priviledge of sharing with everyone Sister Annette's Hubby.

The link below has some lovely pictures with words that help you appreciate the beauty and awesomeness of God from the perspective of Sister Annette.

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God bless you.

Patrick

ANYTIME YOU ARE READY, GOD STARTS COUNTING

Brother Godwin

Beloved,

Scripture Reading: At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision (Daniel 9:23).Let me say this right away: we have been waiting for God for miracles and breakthrough in several areas of our lives but God is waiting for us to set the process that brings the miracles or breakthroughs to manifestation. Paul writing in 1 Corinthians 12:10 said that we have been given the gift of the working of miracles.  Note that it did not say the “gift of waiting for miracles” which appears to be the gift that many Christians in our time have. Jesus speaking to the disciples (which means speaking to you and I) said, “And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:7-8). Now did you notice who Jesus told to do all those miracles? The people he sent and empowered.  Take a moment to think about this! This is why the scripture says that the manifestation of the spirit is give to every man (1 Corinthians 12:17). Friend, you have been given the gift of working of miracles; not waiting for miracles. This is the reason John and Peter told the lame man at the beautiful gate that they had his healing (Acts 3: 1-9). You and I are the hope of humanity. We are the hope of our community and our environment. The whole creature is waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God (Romans 8:19). Hey! Now are we the sons of God (1 John 3:2). Hallelujah! The point is this, God is ready anytime you are ready; be it in your finances, your health, your family or anything that concerns you. Moses had the rod but was expecting God to divide the sea. God told him “Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea”(Exodus 14:15-16). It our responsibility to use what God has given us to ease our lives. God is not going to do that for us. True!
In Daniel chapter 9, as soon as Daniel decided to pray, God sent the answer to the prayer he has barely prayed. So it was essentially in Daniel’s hand when God would fulfill his desires. When the prodigal son chose to return home, the father was already waiting for him for “when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). The question is; who determined when the prodigal son’s suffering ended? The prodigal son of course! God is not holding anything from us. God’s divine power has ALREADY given us all things that will make us live for him and enjoy life (2 Peter 1:3-4).  You and I choose the one we wish to have and when we wish to have them. God speaking in Malachi 3:7 declared,”return unto me and I will return unto you”. Christians would want to create the impression that it is all in God’s hand. No, it is not. It is in my hand and your hand.
One may ask, “I have prayed and fasted but my desires have not been fulfilled”.  You know what, you are probably right. It is has not physically manifested because you just said it has not been fulfilled…..and you shall have whatever you say. When do you know that what you have prayed for has been fulfilled? The answer is clear in 1 John 5:14-15 “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:  And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him”. You know that you have your desires as soon as you have prayed according to the word of God (which is the will of God). You don’t know that you have it when you see it physically. No, that is not what the Bible says.
Joshua asked the Israelites, “How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you”(Joshua 18:3)? Jesus asked the disciples, “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you?”  (Mark 9:19). How long are we going to wait before we step into where God wants us to be? How long? Hear this:  “I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Friend the time is now. God is not going to get bigger tomorrow. He is not going to get more powerful tomorrow so that he would be able to help you. No. All that needed to be done has been done. The remaining thing that needs to be done is in your hand and in my hand. The just does not live because he is just. He lives by his faith (Habakkuk 2:4). If we refused to use what have been freely given to us, we will continue to suffer in the mist of plenty. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation" (Hebrews 2:3)? I am persuaded of better things concerning you.
Psalms 1:3 says you determine your season. Joshua 1:8 says you shall make your way prosperous. Proverbs 24:13-14 says when you have found the word, and eaten it as honey,  your expectation shall be fulfilled. Isaiah 66:8 says that as soon as Zion travails it brings forth her fruits. Friend, it is not in God’s hands. It is in your hand and in my hand. Thank God that in our time, the prince of persia CANNOT prevent our answers from reaching us because we pray in the name to which every knee bows (Philippians 2:9-11, Isaiah 45:23). Hallelujah!
You have your Bible, study the scriptures here and more to find out for yourself.
Never forget this: anytime you are ready, God starts counting

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OUR GOD REIGNS

By Brother Godwin

Beloved,

Scripture Reading: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid (Matthew 14:27).

I wish to begin by thanking everyone for their support and prayers during the celebration of my father life. Your prayers, visits and gifts were very much appreciated. I have known for some time now: who ever receives me, receives a reward. Yours would not elude you in the name of Jesus Christ. Everything went on very well. To God alone be all the glory.
In the story in Matthew 14: 22-32, although Jesus had sent his disciples to cross over, when he noticed that the wind was contrary to their movement, he walked on the water to go and help them. Jesus walked on the water to get to them because that was the fastest way to reach them. Friend, God will do anything necessary, including creating additional miracles in order to be there when you need help. He is a present help in the time of need (Psalms 46: 1). The truth is this: if what you are asking God does not exist, God would create one. Hear this Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:19). God is ready to do a brand new thing for you: something that would amaze you when you know the details. Amen!
Note that although the wind was contrary, it did not sink the ship. The wind could not sink the ship because Jesus had told them to cross over. They were in the centre of God’s will. Friend, God’s will is for you to have a job. He will not allow anybody to sack you until another provision have been made for you. See that job as your inheritance (because the earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, Psalms 24:1) because your inheritance by God’s program should be forever (Psalms 37:18-19). This means you determine when you leave. Stop imagining who hates you and who does not. Do not join colleague who are expert commentators. No, don’t join them. There is a way for you, and that way is in God; in God’s word.
Then Peter walked on the sea. Not only was Peter riding on the wave of miracle, he was an instant miracle himself. Note that the wind was still contrary while Peter was inside the ship. The wind was still contrary when he chose to step out of the ship, straight into water. He knew he was stepping into water. Of course water was water, even if the wind was still, and yet he chose to take that step of faith. Peter took the step based on the word of Jesus Christ. Friend, you can generate a miracle based on God’s word. I mean concerning any area of your life, you can stand on the revealed word and watch things turn to your favor. A long time ago, I was demoted on a job I felt I was doing well. I discussed with my wife Gloria, and we agreed that based on Proverbs 4:18, it was an error to accept that lower position. It was just a matter of time (a very short time) before things turned to my favor. Hallelujah! His word, revealed to your heart is a sure foundation.  How I wish many of us would begin to take conscious efforts based on God’s word. The more I read the scriptures and compare them with the songs we sing and the way we pray, the more it appears to me that we are expecting God to do what he has given into our hands. For instance, Matthew 10:8 read Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. This suggests they had control over the healing of the sick. Was that not what Peter and John demonstrated when they told the lame man Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk (Acts 3:6-7). You and I carry the miracle working rod, the word of God. We need to put it to work (Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 45:11).
Then Peter beginning to sink. First note that Peter did not sink; he was beginning to sink. There was no way he could sink because Jesus was there. Friend Jesus is with you.  Once your trust is in him, God will make up for your mistakes (2 Corinthians 12:9). But wait a minute. What made Peter to begin to sink? He removed his eyes from Jesus and began to see the wind. The wind was there before he stepped out of the ship. Now tell me, do people walk on water when the weather is calm? This means that the wind has nothing whatsoever to do with Peter’s miracle or lack of it. Don’t let the enemy to deceive you that your survival is in the hands of any man (Hebrew 13:5-6). Every good and every perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17). Stop making Peter’s mistake. Remove your eyes from market reports and news. Stop watching analysis of the economic crisis. You are from above where the economy does not fail (John 17: 14, 16). Fix your eyes on the Word of God. Read it aloud to yourself, confess it and act based on it.
No matter what the issue is, our God reigns and he has put you and I in control.
Learn to take control!