The Lamb of God

They say Mary had a little lamb

They may have stumbled upon the Truth

But hey! Hear John who had no cam;

He made hay while the sun shone forth

Screaming, "Behold, the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world!"

At that sin washing bay, the Son showed up

They say the lion king is majestic

But hey! This King held no walking stick!

He went about doing good and healing the sick!

You may not know His power to rule

But hey! That's just because He came as a lamb!

O! The Lamb of God! That perfect sacrifice!

Who bled and died for the remission of sins!

"He was made to be sin for us, Who knew no sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him"

His jaws and ribs out of joint

His throat parched and lungs ruptured

As though he caught COVID

But hey! It was not '19- He split time into B.C. and A.D.

Face to face with His fiercest enemy,

He paced the length and breadth of Hell,

Mauling darkness limb by limb, for He was no mere lamb at all!

A fierce Lion had emerged, Whose roar blasted the blackness of darkness, sending saints out of captivity

After three days of seeming defeat, He had seized the keys of Death

A new breed sprang forth

With a divine mandate to show forth

The virtues and excellencies of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvellous light!

O! What a Commission!

Hey! Can you hear Him announce, 

"GO YE therefore and make disciples of all nations..."?

Will you tell this Good News?

Will give yourself for the Master's Use?

They say you only live once

But hey! This is your best chance at making Heaven dance!

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"We are not waiting for pandemics to announce what we are doing to make a little show and take some pictures to impress people." -Evangelist Dag

In his address to a global audience of several thousands streaming on various Internet platforms and those listening on air and watching on television, Evangelist Dag Heward-Mills said, "We don't wait for pandemics to look for the poor...even this time, we've sent all the beggars in Accra Mobile Money...because we can't go to them. We look after them every month. We provide social services for them. We provide them with money, because what they need is money and clinic and everything for them...all the time...large numbers of these people and prisoners in Accra. We are not waiting for pandemics to announce what we are doing to make a little show and take some pictures to impress people. That is not what we need. The Church is the main thing. Have you thought of sending...people who are begging on the road side and blind...? We have assembled all of them and registered them. We have registered them ourselves as our own social services and we look after them because they are not looked after by any government. So in this time we are now sending them...because we can't do social interaction...we have sent Mobile Money to all of them. You can call them and ask them. It's not about taking pictures."

The man of God, Bishop Dag, said this at the Global Good Friday Service on Friday, 10th April, 2020. This should definitely be a powerful example and message to others venturing to carry out philanthropic initiatives. As Jesus said, ""Examine your motives to make sure you're not showing off when you do your good deeds, only to be admired by others; otherwise, you will lose the reward of your heavenly Father. So when you give to the poor, don't announce it and make a show of it just to be seen by people, like the hypocrites in the streets and in the marketplace. They've already received their reward! But when you demonstrate generosity, do it with pure motives and without drawing attention to yourself. Give secretly and your Father, who sees all you do, will reward you openly."" (Matthew 6:1-4, The Passion Translation)

The Founder of the UD-OLGC gave a deeply insightful exposé on the reality of hell and the power of the blood of Jesus to save. His message was aptly entitled "Don't Perish!"

Reading from John 3:15,16, which says, "That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life," the man of God taught that God's desire is for none to perish. 

He  explained that the Blood of Jesus brought Jesus from the dead (Hebrews 13:20,21).

Adding, he pointed out that to perish means to be destroyed fully or entirely put out of the way. Perishing means going to hell. Reading from a cluster of portions of Scripture, including Philippians 2:9,10; Ephesians 4:8-10; Revelation 5:2-3,13; Exodus 20:4, Bishop Dag noted that there is indeed a real place known as hell. He indicated that in his lifetime, he knew at least two people who had gone there. Furthermore, he pointed out that there are millions of people under the earth (Numbers 16:30)

Bishop Dag adumbrated six regions of hell as follows:

1. Sheol/Hades (see Matthew 11:23)

Hades is the source of many evil spirits that oppose the Church (Matthew 16:18). This is where the rich man went (Luke 16:23). It's the destination of souls (see Acts 2:27; Revelation 20:13: 1:18)

2. Paradise (see Luke 23:43)

There is a part of hell called paradise, which is a park (see Revelation 2:7)

3. The Pit/Abyss (see Luke 8:30,31; Romans 10:7; Revelation 9:1-4,7,8)

4. Tatarus 

Fallen angels are kept here. (See 2 Peter 2:4,5; Jude 6)

5. Gehenna 

Thus portion was named after a dead valley full of filth. Hypocritical religious people go to Gehenna (see Matthew 5:22,30; Matthew 23:15,33)

6. The lake of fire (see Revelation 20:10,11)

"The Gospel is packaged in simplicity," he said.

Bishop Dag went on, "Live for Jesus and serve Him. Just believe in Him. Give yourself to this glorious mission unreservedly. Only the blood of Jesus saves."

It was indeed a Good Friday!

Do you know this Jesus? Remember, God does not want you to perish! If you want to be saved, let us pray:

"O Lord God, I come to you just as I am- a sinner. I believe today that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe that you sent Him to die on the cross to pay for my sins. And right now, I receive forgiveness for my sins by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. I ask you to wash away my sins with the blood of Jesus. I confess that Jesus is Lord of my life because I believe that you raised Him from the dead. Today, I invite Jesus Christ into my heart to be my Lord and my Saviour. Thank you for saving me. I receive eternal life into my spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen."

Love Covers a Multitude of Sins

One of the ways young people express their love to each other is through songs. Serenading your partner in the cool of the night as the gentle breeze of the oceans blow through your interlaced fingers is simply heartwarming. As that special one's voice caresses your eardrums, you can't help but smile broadly and wish you were together forever. But as you reminisce and sit upon your bed, you can't understand how your partner could have cheated on you...over and over again! After all those moments you shared together! All the candle-lit dinners and moments of intense passion were merely short-lived fantasies. 

How could your partner be so callous after such great kindness you showed, by literally giving your everything away?

Don't we all cheat? You may say you don't but the truth is that you do, every day! Cheating on God! 

Saying "I love You" with your glossy lips while hiding another lover in your closet, is that one too love?

In fact, it is exactly what Jesus was talking about when He echoed the writings of Isaiah the Prophet, saying, "'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.'" (Mark 7:6-7, NLT).

The Word says, "For all have sinned and have come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23). 

Today, many things have taken the place of God in our lives. Our jobs. Our education. Our phones. Our friends. Our money. These things have become idols. They have been enthroned in our hearts, taking our time and attention and sucking the very love we profess to have for Him.

But there's good news: Love covers a multitude of sins! Love does not keep record of wrongs!

God says, "I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. Oh, return to me, for I have paid the price to set you free." (Isaiah 44:22).

He goes on to say, "And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins." (Hebrews 8:12, NLT).

Act fast, for He says, "..."Today when you hear his voice, don't harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled." (Hebrews 3:15, NLT)

The love of God covers a multitude of sins, even your sins! 

Do you believe?

Run to Jesus now, for He says, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28, NLT).

Rely on the Holy Ghost

My mind was taken back to a day in Oakland when some seniors came to my classroom and handed us small pieces of paper on which they had written verses of Scripture. We were three friends who used to attend Day Students' Scripture Union together. These seniors were Executives of the Union and gave us foreknowledge that we would be preaching on the verses they had given us. As a form 1 boy, I didn't give it a second thought, mainly because I was not ready to preach and I did not know how to preach. I had no eloquence whatsoever. 

So the day came and we were supposed to read out the verse and share our understanding of it. I can't even recall whether or not I read the verse before the day...but it's quite interesting that it was from John 16, a chapter popularly referenced when sharing on the Person and the the Work of the Holy Spirit. I asked God for them to skip me and call someone else to read and share his verse, but it seems I was supposed to be called upon that day. 

When the senior called me, I walked up to the lectern, quivering with the small paper they gave me in hand and my Bible. I opened to the portion and read it out. Then I said a few words I can't remember...but I'm definitely sure that I messed up big time. One thing I know about me is this: if I do a presentation and I can't recall anything I said months or years after, then I must have really messed it up. I marched to my seat, thinking to myself, "What was that? I don't even understand what I read out."

As I thought through that experience, I was humbled and grateful to God for His precious Holy Spirit, without Whom nothing in my life would work out well. He has really changed my life...well, there's a lot more to learn and change.

Fast forward to form 3, here I was standing on a stage and preaching the Gospel with boldness to form 1 boys in the main Assembly Hall. When I called for those who wanted to be saved, they came forward in droves to receive Christ. As I reflect on this, I can't help but give the credit to the Holy Spirit, who put His fire in my heart to tell of the love of Jesus!

Today, it is no different. My fear of addressing people about Jesus is gone and I can articulate His message with clarity and joy! The Scriptures are now beautiful to me and I seek to understand more and more, simply because He came into my life and changed everything. No wonder He says you have not been given a Spirit of fear, but of love, of power and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).

The Holy Spirit is the single most indispensable Person for you as a child of God. He's the One called alongside you (John 14:16). Acknowledge Him, recognize Him and rely on Him.

If you have not received the Holy Spirit, this is your opportunity to do so. Jesus said the Father would give the Holy Spirit freely to you if you ask (Luke 11:13). It's time for you to receive a fresh anointing for living unto and serving the Lord.

Let's pray:

"Father, thank You so much for the gift of your Holy Spirit. I'm glad you sent Him to help me in this walk of faith. I acknowledge Him today as my Comforter and I receive Him this moment. Father, please fill me with your Holy Spirit today that I may be a bold witness for Jesus and do your work. I receive utterance to speak with other tongues as your Spirit grants me, in Jesus' Name! Amen!"

She just dey be!

I encountered an immensely gorgeous lady today

Simply put, she dey be

Her skin looked as though she had only been born today

Simply put, she dey be

Her eyes were so clear that I felt like she could see through my frame of clay

Simply put, she dey be

This lady's face was radiant and glowing like the noon day

Simply put, she dey be

As I surveyed at her lovely frame, my mind was blown away

Simply put she dey be

I sat on the couch, contemplating whether or not to ask her on a date

But our eyes met and she stared into mine

There and then, I knew I was fine

For that's what happens when you encounter Revelation!

She just lights up your heart...and you're fine!

She just dey be!

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Random Thoughts

When I was a teenager, our family used to live at Sakumono Estates. At the time, I was in JHS in De Youngster's on the Ring Road Central. So early every dawn, my mum would wake us up to go for our bath and get ready for school, because it was close to an hour's journey. As well, she did not want to risk us getting stuck in traffic.

I remember particularly that I liked to look out the window on my way back from school. As I looked, one thing always caught my eye which I wanted for myself along the Teshie-Nungua road.

They were crafted nicely. Some looked like Mercedes Benzes. Others looked like birds. Still others looked like varied car brands. As I looked each time, my imagination took me to the point where I'd own one of those and literally drive it one day.

I did not really know what they were. In my young teenage mind, this was the perfect vehicle designed for people my age. Looking back, I think to myself, why didn't I consider that none of those 'cars' plied the roads?

Well, one day I blurted out my yearning for that contraption and to my utter amazement, my mum disclosed the most astonishing news to me: they were coffins! Coffins that looked like cars!

All along, I was admiring something meant for the dead! I wanted something that was definitely not designed for me, for I was full of life and vigour and energy and youth and beans!

But I settled for a 'coffin car' because I did not know what it was! Brings to mind the words of Jesus to those grief-stricken women at His grave: Why are you looking for the living among the dead?

Why do we go round in circles all our lives looking at the wrong picture, obsessed by the wrong picture, consumed by the wrong picture? Ignorance!

We keep looking in the wrong place for lasting joy, for lasting peace, for lasting satisfaction.

But Jesus says, "I am the bread of life!"

In other other words, I am your satisfaction!

Oh! That you would realise that Jesus means more than the whole world! That you would recognize that Jesus is everything! You wouldn't look elsewhere for peace! You would look to Him! For by Him were all things made and for Him were all things made!

Jesus is your answer! Trust Him. Believe in Him. Live for Him!

Of course, I can't leave you without these thoughts: Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life...whatsoever things are pure...whatsoever things are of good report...think on these things!

This was also a random thought!

Cheers! Just believe!

I just wanna be HOT!

A Psalm of Consecration, Dedication & Separation

I don't wanna be cold...

No no no no

I don't wanna be lukewarm

No no no no

I just wanna be HOT!

Yes, HOT!

Full of the FIRE of the Holy Ghost

Fervent in Spirit

Walking in the Light of His Word

And piercing through the darkness

I wanna shine brightly for God

With the Truth of His Word

Walking in His Glory

Showing forth His Praise

No no no no

No more cold

No no no no

No more lukewarmness

I don't wanna be spewed

Out of the mouth of the I AM

I wanna be ONLY HOT!

Blazing HOT like the Sun

Yes, the Son of Righteousness!

The Truth makes you FREE

One Sunday evening, an avalanche of disheartening, disturbing, discomfiting thoughts set me in a distraught countenance. I decided to go somewhere (not to preach somewhere) and get some air, reflect, read and have a very open conversation with the Lord about what was bothering me. If possible, I would cry my lungs out until my throat was sore and I had an assurance of my victory.

So I set off, not really knowing where I was going. But I recall telling the Lord to guide me when I was leaving home.

I got on board a bus bound for Circle- which was quite awkward considering the fact that I initially wanted to go to campus. When we got to Circle, I got off the bus and started off towards 'God knows where'.

Then came a dark short man by my side who was muttering under his breath, "I really need God in my life. If only I had a Pastor to pray for me." I thought to myself, "Did he want me to hear that?" So I responded in a mumble, "What's going on in your life?" (Mind you, at this time, our entire conversation was in Twi- which is unusual for me to flow in with strangers).

Then he began, "I hope you won't be offended if I tell you my story."

All this while, we were walking and talking. 

I said, "Go ahead!"

He continued, "I just came out of prison yesterday..."

I asked him, "What took you there?"

He said, "I used to steal goats with some friends. We were caught. One of my friends was killed and I was sent to prison. I have been there for three years two months."

At this point, my mind was racing as to what solution to give this man aside Jesus. But I calmed down and motioned for us to sit down in front of a closed shop.

We sat down and then he narrated how everybody he asked for money saw him as an outcast and an opportunist. He was now realizing that what he really needed was a relationship with God, but he did not know how to begin one.

I shared the Gospel with Him and explained to him how valuable he is to God despite his past errors. I taught Him that Jesus loves him dearly and that it was not too late to identify and fulfil God's call on his life.

The 41-year old then asked, "What must I do now?"

I led him to Christ as we prayed.

Then I shared some basic truths on salvation with him. As I was sharing with him, I sensed the need to minister to him to receive the Holy Spirit. So I told him about the Holy Spirit and then we prayed. I laid my right hand on his head and spoke in other tongues. Immediately, he said, "It is coming but I can't say it." I replied, "Go ahead! Just open your mouth." The ex-convict began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave him utterance. I was amazed! I took my hand off him and watched him- he was still speaking in tongues.

He recounted what happened, saying, "I have goosebumps all over me. It's as though I have been into an air-conditioned room."

I thought to myself, "Wow! This is the refreshing Peter spoke about in the book of Acts." Hallelujah!

I have much more to share concerning his decision to follow Jesus and come to Church but I will pause here. One thing I need from you is this: please help me in prayer for the man. His name is Samuel Nyarko.

One lesson I learned after the incident is this: Look beyond yourself and you will see how needy many others are around you and lend a hand to bring them liberty.

Hope Instead of Mope

Here I was, going to mope

Not knowing I was on my way to give someone hope

After it all, one thing mattered:

No matter how battered,
We have this treasure in earthen vessels

The distress plummeted like missiles
O Lord! How gracious you are!

Your testimony nothing can mar!

I had in mind to go and mope
But I ended up giving someone hope!

No wonder he says, "Be instant in season and out of season!"

For Christ always remains the reason!

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Three Highly Important Spheres of Salvation

"For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]."
(Ephesians 2:10, The Amplified Bible)


Starting a building project or any project for that matter begins with a plan. Building websites requires careful consideration and planning on paper. I recently saw the plan for a house on paper; it looked so detailed and had all the dimensions to the minutest inch. There is then the laying of the foundation, which requires painstaking effort. And then the building comes on top of the foundation. Finally, the owner enters the building to reside in it.

Your salvation is the most important thing in the world because God paid the highest, inestimable and incalculable price for it: the life of His Son Jesus Christ. Understanding and living out this salvation is so vital for every child of God. Salvation is first received by confessing that Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9).

Looking carefully at the analogy of the building, you can identify that salvation can be seen as a building. Your salvation is God's project. That's why you are His workmanship.

I want to share with you three highly important spheres of salvation viz.:

1. You have been saved
2. You are being saved
3. You will be saved

Now, let's typify this with the building:

1. The plan on paper
2. The process of building
3. The completion of the building

Please pay close attention to the following message because it is very key to your vital experience of the life that Christ has made available to us through his death, burial, resurrection, ascension, enthronement and expected return.

First of all, let's have a look at the three parts of the human person. The Bible says, "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 5:23, AMP). As an individual, God created you as a spirit being, possessing a soul and living in a physical body. 

Paralleling these three with the three highly important spheres, you will realize the following:

1. You have been saved- this deals with your spirit.

He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit, (Titus 3:5, AMP)

2. You are being saved- this deals with your soul.

So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21, AMP)

3. You will be saved- this deals with your body.

For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our [immortal, eternal] celestial dwelling, so that by putting it on we will not be found naked. For while we are in this tent, we groan, being burdened [often weighed down, oppressed], not that we want to be unclothed [separated by death from the body], but to be clothed, so that what is mortal [the body] will be swallowed up by life [after the resurrection]. (2 Corinthians 5:1-4, AMP)

So when you were born again, your spirit was saved; your spirit is the real you. The Holy Spirit came to indwell you and make you a new person. After your new birth, a new process of continual growth and transformation began to the end that you would be conformed into the image of Christ. We now eagerly look forward to being clothed with our glorified bodies, just like Jesus! Hallelujah!

At creation, God formed the man's body first (the conceptual framework), then he breathed into him the breath of life. However, we see that the order for the new creation is different: God first regenerated our spirits (the conceptual framework). Right there, we understand that God's salvation is a working from the inside out. God starts His work from your spirit. When you were born again, it was your spirit that was born again. Your spirit needed the quickening power of the Holy Spirit: And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, (Ephesians 2:1, AMP)

I would like to break down the three spheres for you.

YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED

The Bible says that we are the sons of God NOW! (1 John 3:1) It also states that we are like Jesus on earth as He is today (1 John 4:17). Now, that's a very lofty thought! To say that we are like Jesus is to say that we bear His character, power, goodness, love and divinity! And it's utterly true! That's why the fruit of the spirit are in us (Galatians 5:22-23). I once shared a series on the nine features of the recreated human spirit. You see, the Holy Spirit in you is the clearest evidence that you are saved, because He has made your spirit alive unto God. When you were not born again, your spirit was dead unto God, and so you could not respond to God. You were lost. You did not have life in you, even though you were physically alive. But thank God for Jesus! Through His death, resurrection and ascension, you now have access into God's Presence by His Spirit. 

The fruit of the Spirit are features of your heavenly nature. Each of the fruit of the spirit are actually in you. You may protest, "I'm not a gentle person at all." Well, that's because, it's in your spirit, and not in your soul or your body. If it's going to manifest in any of these areas, you would have to put the Word of God to work by doing what it says, speaking it and relying on the Holy Spirit through prayer. Why are so many Christians fearful and enslaved by sin? Simply because they have not seen the reality in their spirits. The Bible says we walk by faith not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). It says that you do not have a spirit of fear! So why are you still scared of witches and the night? You need to believe the Truth! The truth is that you do not a have a Spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7).

There are countless realities that are spoken of concerning you in the Word of God. For example, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]."

Having been born again, you are not a bad person trying to be good; you are a totally new person discovering and manifesting who you are on the inside! That leads me into the second sphere of salvation.

But before I get there, I need you to understand that when Jesus purchased you with His blood, He did not purchase only your spirit. He bought ALL of you. So, He bought the totality of your being: soul, spirit and body!: Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)” (Galatians 3:13) Therefore, ALL of you belongs to Him.

YOU ARE BEING SAVED

Salvation is more than being delivered from going to Hell! It's about our union with Christ and an ongoing eternal relationship with God the Father through the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Every waking day is another opportunity to know God more, become more like Him and turn many to righteousness. "Wait!" you say, "Didn't we see that we are like Him, so how do we then say that we are becoming more like Him." Alright, 2 Corinthians 3:18 puts it perfectly: "And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit."

There is a correlation between this text and James 1:19-25. We are transformed into the image of Christ as we look into the mirror of God, which is His Word. The Word of God is His mirror given to us to have a look at who we are on the inside: His children. You cannot really know your identity in Christ until you see it revealed through the Word of God. This is one of the reasons the Holy Spirit is in your life: to reveal to you the things which are freely given to you by God (1 Corinthians 2:12). 

Recall that we established that the being saved deals with your soul. Thus, it is your soul that is being saved right now. God's overarching passion and obsession right now is to get you to come into the image of Christ: "For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers." (Romans 8:29, AMP)

That's why receiving salvation is not all there is to Christianity. Receiving Christ into your life is not an end in itself. Rather, it's the beginning of an excitingly adventurous relationship with Jesus! It is a journey of faith. You don't receive Christ and just stop there. You must continue in Him: "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say—living lives that lead others away from sin], 7 having been deeply rooted [in Him] and now being continually built up in Him and [becoming increasingly more] established [a]in your faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing in it with gratitude." (Colossians 2:6-7, AMP)

Have you read that you must work our your own salvation with fear and trembling?(Philippians 2:12) Your salvation that has been given to you is a gift that must be explored. You ought to work out what is already inside you. That's why I spoke about the fruit of the spirit. They are inside you but you must develop them. You must put them to work. You must put your faith to work. Use your words to create the life of victory God has already given to you. You cannot live your life anyhow. You have a responsibility to reach out to the lost. You cannot live selfishly, because you have been called to live a life of love.

Here are seven key things that contribute to the salvation of your soul:

1. Abstaining from sensual urges (see 1 Peter 2:11)
2. Receiving the engrafted Word by going to Church (see James 1:19; Ephesians 4:11-16; 2 Corinthians 3:18)
3. Renewing your mind daily with the Word (see Romans 12:2)
4. Fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit through Prayer (see John 15:1-8)
5. Guarding your heart and thinking on the right things (see Proverbs 4:23; Philippians 4:6-8)
6. Set your mind on things above (see Colossians 3:1-5)
7. Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first (see Matthew 6:33)

YOU WILL BE SAVED

When Jesus was raised from the dead, He had a glorified body. We also look forward to being clothed with our glorified bodies at the resurrection. That is when our bodies will be saved from the corruption that is in this world: "...We know that when He comes and is revealed, we will [as His children] be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is [in all His glory]." (1 John 3:2)

The Bible declares, "Now I say this, believers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit nor be part of the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable (mortal) inherit the imperishable (immortal). Listen very carefully, I tell you a mystery [a secret truth decreed by God and previously hidden, but now revealed]; we will not all sleep [in death], but we will all be [completely] changed [wondrously transformed], in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at [the sound of] the last trumpet call. For a trumpet will sound, and the dead [who believed in Christ] will be raised imperishable, and we will be [completely] changed [wondrously transformed]. For this perishable [part of us] must put on the imperishable [nature], and this mortal [part of us that is capable of dying] must put on immortality [which is freedom from death]. And when this perishable puts on the imperishable, and this mortal puts on immortality, then the Scripture will be fulfilled that says, “Death is swallowed up in victory (vanquished forever). O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin [by which it brings death] is the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory [as conquerors] through our Lord Jesus Christ."

(1 Corinthians 15:50-57).

The Intercessor's Pledge: I am a Soldier

I am a soldier

A prayer warrior of the Army of God

The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer

The Holy Bible my code of conduct

Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of warfare

I have been taught by the Holy Spirit,

Trained by experience,

Tried by adversity

And tested by fire

I am a volunteer in this Army and
I am enlisted for eternity

I will either retire in this Army at the rapture or die in this Army

But I will not get out, sell out, be talked out

I am faithful, capable and dependable

If my God needs me, I am there

I am a soldier, a prayer warrior

I am not a baby

I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up or pepped up

I am a soldier, a prayer warrior

I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His Name and building His Kingdom

I am a soldier, a prayer warrior

No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy or give me handouts

I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for or catered to

I am committed

I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn around

I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside

I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit

When Jesus called me into this Army I had nothing

If I end with nothing, I will still come out even!

I will win!

My God will supply all my needs

I am more than a conqueror

I will always triumph

I can do all things through Christ!

I am a soldier, a prayer warrior

Devils cannot defeat me

People cannot disillusion me

Weather cannot weary me

Sickness cannot stop me

Battles cannot beat me

Money cannot buy me

Governments cannot silence me and hell cannot handle me

I am a soldier, a prayer warrior

Even death cannot destroy me

For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield, He will promote me to captain

Then bring me back to rule this world with Him

I am a soldier, a prayer warrior in this army and I'm marching, claiming victory

I will not give up

I will not turn around

I am a soldier, prayer warrior...and God has my back!

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Turning the Poolside Gate into Heaven's Gate

One Saturday evening, I had a meeting at the Legon Poolside with my dear co-labourers, Ministers Emmanuel and Graham and Hylda. Upon ending our meeting, we set out to go and visit some of our sheep before going home. But, I was hesitant to leave when I saw many young people frolicking and excitedly looking into their phone screens in their swim suits. I whispered to the Lord, "Lord, we need to share the Gospel here."

The team saw my slow walking and also slowed down. They turned to me. I looked at them and said, "We need to preach the Gospel to them." They were vacillating, so we went further, but I keep sensing my heart nudging me and saying, "Why did you miss out on that opportunity?"

When we got to the gate of the poolside, we saw another myriad of young people (maybe 15-20 of them) who were gathered round a taxi, some  dancing to the music, others sitting in the taxi and still other drinking whatever it was they were drinking. My concern was, "Are these people saved?" Once again, when I told the team we should minister to them, they were hesitant. 

So we walked a few metres past them and then I turned around, walked straight to them and strangely the first words that came out of my lips as I approached them were, "Lift up your hands!" To date, I still can't fathom why I said that. The music was very loud. But when I said that, they all lifted up their hands. I told them that I had something important to share with them. They all turned to me and listened intently. One of them even told the "DJ" in the taxi to turn off the music so that they listen.

I preached the Gospel to them and did an altar call! It was phenomenal! Many of them lifted up their hands and prayed the prayer of salvation with us. 

We gave them tracts afterwards and took their details. We asked them also take our numbers and to contact us if they needed counselling. It's amazing how we still maintain contact with some of them till date!

I am so glad that we gave Heaven a cause to rejoice that day! 

Never let fear keep you from preaching the Gospel! The Word says you have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind! (2 Timothy 1:7)

...interestingly, they kept their hands up till I finished preaching!

Gloryyyyy!

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Sowing the Seed of the Word

One Thursday morning, me and my faithful companion and co-labourer, Kofi Ghansah, went to Elizabeth Frances Sey Hall to have a dawn broadcast. This was my first time and I did it in response to a Word I heard from the Lord concerning doing dawn broadcasts in the Halls on Legon Campus.

Kofi has the most seraphic voice I have encountered in person. His voice reverberates with the essence of heavenly aura! So he sang and worshipped and oh! how the glory of the Lord filled the quadrangle!

So after his ministration, I began sharing from Hebrews 9:27. I said, "You don't have to die twice." It was utterly glorious as the Gospel was preached and the goodness of the Lord was experienced by the residents in their rooms!

We did an altar call but it seemed that no one came downstairs to receive the Lord; we still prayed the prayer of salvation with them!

I am so delighted that the Lord enabled us to sow the seed of the Word in that fertile ground of students' hearts!

Gloryyyyyy!!!

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Capo

One Thursday evening, I went with one of our shepherds to Evandy (a private hostel in the University of Ghana) to visit a member of UGGLIC. However, the one we went to visit was not there.

When we were entering the hostel, the entrance welcomed us with five young men who were excited and talking aloud, making echoes across the entire hostel. You could hear them even from the gate of the hostel.

So, as we were leaving the hostel, I decided to engage them in a conversation to preach the Gospel to them. At first, they seemed intimidating. But it was after my interaction with them that I experienced what a wonderful group of friends they were.

When I got close to them, I began to choke at the reek of alcohol that was heavy in their midst. I now understood why they were shouting at the tops of their voices! After all, it was one of the evenings of the first week of the semester where they could while it away with some beer! 

One of them even mockingly offered me some Coke.

Well, I did not address the issue of the alcohol at all. All I wanted was for them to know my precious Jesus who died for us and made it possible for us to have a personal relationship with God.

Fortunately, I had some tracts in my bag. So I reached for them to share them among these young men. I smiled at them as I handed them the tracts. I know that I looked awkward to them but something wonderful was taking place right there.

One of them read the title of the tract out loud when he received it, saying, "Satan versus Jesus Christ." Then when I was about to give the final one out to this dear gentleman, he was hesitant and almost declined. I figure that he sensed the conviction of the Holy Spirit. All this while I had not uttered a single word- I was simply smiling at each of them with eyes of love. He looked at me as he stretched out his hand to take the tract and said in Twi, "Look at my state and judge me. Should I take this tract in my state?" I was quiet. He asked the same question again and added, "I know Jesus said we should not judge but I want you to judge me." I still did not talk back. 

Then I drew him aside and told him that the contents of that tract would change his life. He retorted, "Why is it that I am addressing you in Twi and you are speaking English to me? Why is your tract in English. If you go to my hometown, how will you preach the Gospel to the villagers there?"

I told him, "Well, that's why you're here. You'll be my interpreter."

He asked, "Will you take a nine-hour trip to go that far to preach to the people in my hometown?" I said, "Yes, of course. If it's only one person that gets saved as a result of that trip, Heaven will rejoice."

I asked him, "What's your name?"

He said, "Capo!"

He said, "I was destined to be a fetish priest. But I decided not to follow lesser gods because I know that their power cannot be compared to that of God in Heaven. And I am not really worshipping the God in heaven. So right now I am in the middle. I just want to take care of some things and then I will serve him."

I replied, "Capo, do you know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? There is no middle ground when it comes to these matters. You need to decide that you will completely yield your life to Jesus and follow Him for good."

I had to go so I cut the message short and then I mentioned my name to him. Capo's first name was also Samuel! I was excited about that! He was asking for me to come over to his hometown to preach the Gospel. I consented and took his phone number.

I then turned to each of the others and shook hands with them, asking each one's name. Before I left them, they asked for prayer. I prayed for them and the grace of God came upon them like a flood. What a deluge it was!

Glory to God for such an awesome encounter! Through a single interaction, a whole village will be saved. One of the things that amazed me was that Capo offered to pay all expenses for the trip to his hometown. How awesome our God is!

Pray for us!

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Another Love Challenge

One gloriously sunny Tuesday afternoon, I was glad and walked with joyous anticipation as I was getting ready for the second night of the Special Ministers' Conference with Pastor Benny Hinn in Ghana.

I first went to the Linguistics department after two successive lectures to write down my name for an Akan test to help one of the doctors in the department. Thankfully, I did not need to write down my name, I could simply take the test right that moment...so I took the test (which lasted about 30 minutes and earned some money after taking the test).

On my way out I met a dear lady I recognized from previous interaction through preaching the Gospel. So I asked how she was doing and she responded that she was not well. You know, people will often tell you, "I am fine." even if they were depressed. But she plainly confessed that she was not well. I asked her what the problem was. She said it was malaria. There was another lady standing next to her, so I called to her and explained to them about the prayer of agreement and we prayed the prayer of agreement. I knew that once we prayed it was settled, so I was excited with joy in my heart and gave praise to God.

As I kept on with my journey back to the hall, here comes this man smiling at me and reading the inscription on my shirt OUT LOUD, "Salvation is FREE. Come to Jesus."

I immediately recognized him from last semester, and I knew what he was up to. He wanted money. He was carrying a brown envelope and started to recount the same story he told me that day. Do you know what I did?

I stood there and gave him the sternest look I have ever given to any human being. I was not happy with the situation, not because I had to give to him, but because he was wasting his life.

I said to him, "I know you. Last year you told me this same story and now you're telling it to me again. God doesn't want you going around doing this all the time and have people ridiculing you. Please, you cannot afford to waste all the potential God has deposited in you by walking the streets constantly, begging for money."

So I offered him a job.

How?

Well, through the Herbalife programme, people, no matter their educational background, can earn money and break our of poverty.

(Let me add here that the man speaks very good English.)

The truth is that this man was already born again; he just needed to adjust his way of thinking. I told him that the moments and energy he constantly spent walking and begging could be used to sell the products and earn money legally.

I explained the entire business to him and then blessed him with the same cash I earned by taking the Akan test. Then I gave him my card to call me.

The Lord is faithful.

I have constantly confessed the Word of God, that I am a blessing. I am blessed to be a blessing.

I find that sometimes we err by making such confessions of the Word and acting contrarily, because we tend to hoard that which the Lord blesses us with and keep asking him for more. That's selfish...and it's the mentality of the poor.

Remember, "There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it ." (Proverbs 11:24-26).

I will say it again: strike up conversations with those God sends your way who beg you. You may be able to help them in ways huger than you ever imagined.

You're blessed to be a blessing to your world!

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You cannot be a blessing if you're not the Seed of Abraham.

And to be the Seed of Abraham, you need to belong to Christ!

Do you belong to Christ?

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Why you need to hear from God before moving

One Saturday evening, the Lord blessed me with a rare opportunity to behold a motor accident happening right in front of me...but by His grace I was unscathed! Glory to God!

This is what happened:

I was about to cross the road at the 37 roundabout. Here came from my left a huge black pickup (the unusual kind...I think it was a Tundra).

The car was being driven at an incredibly top speed. It so happened that the driver crossed the red light at that speed.

Now, the unfortunate thing is that lights were green for cars coming from the road the goes across the Tundra's lane. And so as this Tundra was speeding, a Corolla was also taking a turn around the round about.

They collided and strangely the Tundra got more damaged than the Corolla, which was actually still on its way to its destination after the incident.

Nonetheless, the Tundra was pushed off the road over a ledge and hit some pillars that were on the ledge. The Tundra really got damaged.

How sad!

As I watched what happened, I decided not take another glance and crossed the road on my way to board a bus to campus.

The moment I got on board the bus, the Lord whispered a Scripture to me which served to show me that the accident I saw was a parable. He gave me Proverbs 19:21 which says, "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord , that shall stand."

Here are some observations from the accident:

# The driver had gotten to crossroads. He was required to stop but he did not. How many times have you rushed into things simply because you were so excited at the thought of the seemingly beautiful future ahead that you did not consider the consequences of your decisions?

# The cars represent our destinies. The driver of the Tundra obviously had a more sophisticated car which doubtless was more expensive. I realized that he/she was on his/her way somewhere and the driver of the Corolla was on his/her way somewhere, too. We may have different assignments but we all have One glorious destiny: to become like Jesus.

That rash decision taken would wreck his car, requiring time, resources and the ability to recover from injury that may have been caused.

In the same vein, sometimes one rash decision may cause you to have to get stuck at one point in your life along time to solve problems that could have been avoided and you may in turn wreck someone else's life.

Where will your current "love" relationship lead you? I feel for someone reading this that one wrong decision you made in gratifying your sexual desires have landed you in circumstances you don't like. But the Lord says fear not! For He does not condemn you. He loves you more even now; return to Him today.

You see, there is another point worth noting about this accident. I think the driver was speeding probably because he/she was distracted by a phone call or a conversation with another person in the car. How often we get distracted and swayed from our core calling. We get involved in other things (which may not necessarily be bad but will doubtless not enable us to fulfil God's plan for us). God's instruction to you is simple: seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.

Don't allow the temporary cares of this life to lead you into rushing into things you must not get involved in.

In essence, the accident I witnessed taught me to;

# Focus on Jesus

# Listen to Him only

# Not be distracted by things other than my assignment on earth

# Live only for His glory, making decisions based on His Word and the counsel of His Spirit.

Remember, "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord , that shall stand." (Proverbs 19:21).

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Today, you have the opportunity to receive salvation through the Name of Jesus Christ. Nothing in this life satisfies like Jesus does!

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. (Psalm 34:8)

Do you have Him?

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. (1 John 5:12).

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Epitome of Faith Unfeigned

While we look not at the things which are seen but at the things which are not seen

For the things which are seen are temporal

But the things that are not seen are eternal

You shall say unto this mountain, Move from hence to yonder place and it shall obey you

And whatsoever you shall say shall come to pass

That has been your life all these years

Making things happen by the Holy Ghost

With a solid foundation of faith unfeigned

You exude love

You express the supernatural

Your countenance releases joy into our lives

Daddy, we thank God for choosing you before the world began to liberate us

To lead us into our destiny

To give us a reason to dream again

To stir us up to take a hold of God's garment

Bishop Matthew Addae-Mensah, we, your offspring, are evidence of your labour of love, your work of faith and your patience of hope.

Be strengthened with increased grace, calmed by multiplied peace and filled with joy unspeakable and full of glory!

With great power, you will witness of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ across the nations of the world, and great grace will be upon us all.

I love Daddy!

I celebrate you!

I honour you!

I salute you!

"There are no hopeless situations; there are only men who have grown hopeless about them."

by John C. Maxwell

"There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off."
Proverbs 23:18 (NIV)

One of the greatest gifts leaders can give to those around them is hope. Never underestimate its power. Winston Churchill was once asked by a reporter what his country's greatest weapon was against Hitler's Nazi regime. Without pausing for a moment, he said: "It was what England's greatest weapon has always been - hope."

People will continue working, struggling, and trying if they have hope. Hope lifts people's morale. It improves their self-image. It re-energizes them. It raises their expectations. It is the leader's job to hold hope high, to instill it in the people he leads. Our people will have hope only if we give it to them. And we will have hope to give if we maintain the right attitude.

Marshall Foch was a hero in the Battle of Verdun. He observed, "There are no hopeless situations; there are only men who have grown hopeless about them." Maintaining hope comes from seeing the potential in every situation and staying positive, despite the circumstances.
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What you just read is a snippet from John C. Maxwell's 'Developing the Leaders around you.'
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