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Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Wednesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Express His Life And Nature Everywhere

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:23-24).

Life & Biography of Pa S. G. Elton

Pa Elton, as he was affectionately called, left his native country, England, to come to Nigeria in March 1937, in response to a divine call to be a missionary to Ilesha. Since that time right up to his home call 50 years later, Pa Elton was always at the centre of revival, playing one key role or the other. He discipled a lot of the men who led and still lead the Pentecostal revival in Nigeria. He was part of the on-going revival at Ilesha (Spearheaded by Apostle Joseph Babalola). In the 60's he provided a platform for international evangelists like Gordon Lindsay, T.L. Osborne and others seeking to carry out evangelistic work in Nigeria.

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is a Nigerian and the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide.
Pastor Adeboye has a PhD in applied mathematics from the University of Lagos, and worked as a lecturer in mathematics at the universities of Lagos and Ilorin. After joining the RCCG, he began working to translate the sermons of its then Pastor and founder, Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi, from Yoruba into English.

Kenneth Erwin Hagin was an influential American Charismatic preacher born on August 20, 1917 in McKinney, Texas to the family of Lillie Viola Drake Hagin and Jess Hagin. He was so small and lifeless that the doctor thought that he was stillborn.

Pastor Poju Oyemade is a senior Pastor of the Covenant Christian Center and today, 7 February is his wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife, Toyin Poju-Oyemade.

‘He made him a coat of many colours.’ Genesis 37:3

God gave Joseph a dream of future greatness - one in which his brothers would bow down to him. But when he announced his dream, his brothers hatched a plan to kill him. And to make things worse his father ‘loved Joseph more than all his children…and he made him a coat of many colours’. Try to see it from Joseph’s brothers’ perspective: ‘How come he gets special treatment? What’s wrong with us?’ There are important lessons here:

Memorise: He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. Psalm 113:9

Nigeria spent so much money on me to ensure I can take an academic look at my environment and nation and proffer solutions to perceived problems as a Biologist. I have never been shy and will never be shy of voicing an opinion that will deepen our nation's search for sustainability.

Tuesday Rhapsody Of Realities - Treasures In The Midst Of Adversities

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries (1 Corinthians 16:8-9).

Dr Osahon Enabulele, the vice-president of the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA), said it was a "national shame" that Mr Buhari had gone to the UK when Nigeria had many competent ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists, as well as a National Ear Centre.

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has said he would be "strongly opposed" to US President Donald Trump addressing the Houses of Parliament during his state visit to the UK.

Mr Bercow told MPs "opposition to racism and sexism" were "hugely important considerations".
He was applauded by SNP MPs after his comments.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo has insisted that he is not under any pressure to resign.

Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi is the Founder & General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry (also known as Deeper Life Bible Church), with its international headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. He is mostly renowned for his teachings on Salvation from sin, biblical holiness of life and supernatural healing.

A #IstandwithNigeria protester in Lagos gave this very unique definition of Democracy in Nigeria. Watch the video below.

The massive nationwide protest against the federal government today February, 6 was announced by music star 2baba Idibia. The protest was earlier championed by the musician but on Saturday, February 4; he released a video saying he was cancelling the protest due to security concern.

Cameroon came from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling, edgy final.
Substitute Vincent Aboubakar swept in the winner two minutes from time, flicking the ball over defender Ali Gabr and thumping it home.

‘Make every effort to add to your faith…self-control.’ 2 Peter 1:5-6

If you’ve the faith to believe, the moment you pray for salvation you receive it. It doesn’t work that way with self-control. Yes, you should pray for it, but Peter writes, ‘Make every effort to add to your faith…self-control.’ It only becomes a reality when you ‘make every effort’ to practise it daily. And here are three areas in life that will test you:

Memorise: For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. Psalm 75:6

“No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.” -Abraham Lincoln

Monday Rhapsody Of Realities - Memorising Scriptures Is Good Spiritual Exercise

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success (Joshua 1:8).

Buhari is incapable, he should resign now - Nigerians react to president's vacation extension

Nigerians have reacted to the emerging report that President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly of his desire to extend his vacation citing medical reasons.

Buhari Extends Return To Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors.

The merits of the Square Mile should lead Europe to offer a “reasonable” deal on Brexit, according to Germany's finance minister.

Federal Judge James Robart halted the ban after questioning the constitutionality of the President's controversial executive order, which blocks citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US and all refugees.

If Jesus is precious to you, you will not be able to keep your good news to yourself. You will be whispering it into your child’s ear. You will be telling it to your husband. You will be earnestly imparting it to your friend. Without the charms of eloquence you will be more than eloquent: your heart will speak, and your eyes will flash as you talk of His sweet love.

Memorise: And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. Mark 11:22

‘May the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another.’ 1 Thessalonians 3:12

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest (Joshua 1:9).

Manchester United stand to lose £85million if they fail to reach the Champions League.
The Old Trafford giants would see their record-breaking £750m kit deal with adidas cut by 30 per cent, a loss of £22.5m.

US reverses travel ban over court ruling

The US authorities have rolled back a controversial travel ban on people from seven mainly Muslim countries after a judge suspended it. The state department said it was reversing the cancellations of visas, 60,000 of which were revoked after President Donald Trump's order.

James Onanefe Ibori, the former governor of Delta state, arrived Nigeria in the early hours of Saturday, February 4, after serving a 13 year jail term for fraud slammed on him by a court in the United Kingdom. Ibori has also said he will be back to continue his suspended political career.

Memorise: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

‘And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that…maketh a lie.’ Revelation 21:27

When it comes to telling the truth, here are two stories:

And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest. And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger... (Leviticus 19:9-10).

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'Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.' Proverbs 12:25

Why do we find it easier to be a critic than a cheerleader?

Memorise: In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1st Thessalonians 5:18

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reach forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13-14).

Brexit Plan Published In Government White Paper

The government has published an official policy document setting out its Brexit plans. The White Paper lays out the government's 12 "principles" including migration control and "taking control of our own laws".

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin (1 John 1:7).

You might think you're smart when you get out of college, but I suggest that the real education is only just the beginning.

In an Amish kitchen in Bird-in-Hand, Pa., in the heart of Dutch country, I saw a sign I’ll never forget: “Too soon old, too late smart.” When I saw it, I thought it was memorable but hardly meaningful. I was 21. Now the words are meaningful, but I can barely remember the farmhouse. I am 69.

Let me tell you a true story I heard. There was a pastor whose young child was diagnosed with cancer. The day his boy was scheduled for an operation, this father cried out to God, “God, I’m almost 30 years old, but my boy is only about three months old. Why don’t you just take some years off my life and give them to my boy?”

Memorise: If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:25

‘Judge not, that you be not judged.’ Matthew 7:1

Brexit: MPs overwhelmingly back Article 50 bill

MPs have voted by a majority of 384 to allow Prime Minister Theresa May to get Brexit negotiations under way.

Not less than 83 Nigerians were deported from the United Kingdom. The deportees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, early morning of Wednesday, February 1. Among those deported are residents whose documents had expired and prisoners who have almost completed their prison term.

A Zimbabwean pastor’s wife, has accused her husband of starving her of s*x since 2010. The woman who could not hold her emotions anymore when she appeared in court accused her husband Petros Tshuma, a pastor with Zion Grace International, of deliberating not sleeping with her for 7 years.

‘We shall be like him.’ 1 John 3:2

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth (Luke 12:15).

Everyone loves receiving a new month greeting! As the new month begins; may you live in health and achieve all your daily targets. May this month be better than all of the previous months.

This month, open your mind to possibilities. You’ll be amazed by what you are capable of achieving. You can do it. Happy New Month to you.

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