Blessings to you all I had made it a habit to frequently read Isaiah 53 in my KJV Bible such that for several months the chapter being part of my regular diet in the midst of all other Scriptures I would read or studied or even sermons I would hear in Church meetings. The more I read Isaiah 53, the more I realised that I may have not cleanly understood what Isaiah spoke of. I encourage you to read Isaiah 53 in the King James Version. It is only twelve verses. I believe Jeremiah saw it, spoke of it in chapter 31:31-34 and understood it but he did not give such great detail as Isaiah did. Now please allow me to share other thoughts: I desire to give my thoughts, my suggestions, my ideas concerning the current situation which we know as JESUS has said that it is the beginning of sorrows but the end is not yet – Matthew 24:8. 1. Continue to be on the look out for the new regulations and where possible resist that which may hinder the work of the kingdom of our GOD. Though many of you may not want to be involved in politics (or “the running of the country, which is the people’s affairs”); you need to recognise that your doing or not doing will affect the next generation to come. In the next decade or so, the influence upon the people might be worse and many wicked men (i.e. those who oppose God and HIS Word and HIS laws/commands/statutes) may be sown by the enemy into the running of the people’s affairs. We know that JESUS will soon come but whilst we are on this earth we need to be light in darkness, we need to be the answer of righteousness in wickedness. Some thoughts are as follows for you to discuss with your leaders or to review as leaders if you may have not considered: 2. Let the Church be even more open than ever before. In fact, keep the Church (places of worship and fellowship in the Holy Ghost) be continuously open at any given day. Why? If the Word of God is important and worshipping together is crucial, then let be so. If more wickedness will abound then let the light abound even the more. If the properly arranged places in the homes are not possible to keep open for meetings, then let the main weekly meeting building be in use throughout. Multiple meetings will make possible for the whole people of God to partake in fellowship after they have been kept out of the norm for a long time. Take note that even in the Bible (Acts 2:41-47), after the first three thousand were added to the Church, the Believers gathered daily with the Apostles, so it is not a strange thing to have gatherings/meetings daily. In fact is a stranger thing for the Church to not have meetings daily. 3. Encourage the congregation to continue to have family based meetings of worship and Bible reading/study. 4. Since the governing authorities require the use of sanitisers which might be expensive for some Churches to continuously buy and use frequently. Take note that soap mixed well in water is a very good sanitiser. Mix soap in water and let people rub it onto their hands. Sodium Chloride is also a very good sanitiser, i.e. salt. Mix sufficient salt in water (e.g. 5xspoons in 1xlitre) and let people rub it on their hands. If you are fearful to use anything else than what is sold, then report to the governing authorities and declare that you are using soapy water, or sodium chloride solution (salty water) to sanitise whoever walks in. It is better to use the most cost effective else you find yourself being concerned about the cost of expensive sanitisers which might lead you to being sparing in its use to avoid replenishing the expensive commodity. Spraying 100 hands for every meeting there is might be a lot for those who decide to meet more often or daily. 5. Those who speak in the meetings, let them have face shields so that they might be more clearer and audible when they speak. It is not easy to hear nor understand anyone speaking through a mask or a bandana that is tied around the mouth. 6. Those who usually do video recordings during meetings, rather do audio recordings as some videos might tell you off on certain people or things that you are unaware of which do not comply with the newly regulated church proceedings. Remember that sometimes the people in the meetings may react in a manner you never expected as the Spirit of God brings convictions in the hearts of people. 7. Since the LORD JESUS commands us to love and be kind to one another, in fact to be friendly and social. Being compassionate people, rather encourage people to keep a healthy distance rather than teaching people to distant themselves socially. The goal of what the health department wants is a healthy distance rather than calling it social distance which may be wrongly interpreted by the next generation or “Sunday school children”. This wrong use of English as caused people to argue about having meetings (be Church or any other). The best thing to say is keep a healthy distance in your meetings. By using the English word “healthy” it is easily translated to other languages and it sets the minds of people to focus on the real issue which is “health”, rather than ‘being social’. 8. Screening and detecting people is not going to be practical in a Church meeting that does not take the whole day; similar rule as supermarkets should apply. If you are able to do temperature tests then do so but this should be contested because the number of feet per minute is higher or similar to that in the supermarkets which do not do such tests or screenings. Do not misunderstand my thought here. If you have capacity to do it, do it; however, the healthy distancing is a better control than temperature measurements which can be misinterpreted and inaccurate. 9. If you have a kitchen where cutlery is shared, rather keep it locked to avoid any adverse findings should you have the authorities coming to “inspect” the premises. However, if you have good controls over the cutlery used then there is nothing to be concerned about as you will be at peace if it gets to a situation where you are checked. 10. Lastly, I say JESUS has promised to come for HIS people; therefore, let us all keep our focus and hope towards meeting our LORD JESUS. Even when there is this current change world wide, let your heart be not troubled and focus on the right matters – JESUS is coming. The more fighting, rumours of war, signs alluding to a government controlled church, etc. it is all the more reason we ought to walk in the wisdom and leading of God and also to show love and kindness towards all people; knowing that these times are temporary. Have complete trust in God for your situation in the LORD’s vineyard where you labour according to HIS Will. HE will guide you and you end shall be peace even though this little moment may appear irritating or inconveniencing. I pray the LORD keep you in perfect peace and wisdom; and the glorious grace of God will keep all meetings in HIS name safe. “The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God [is] in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see [it.] I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he [was] not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the perfect [man,] and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.” [Psalm 37:34-40]
Blessings, Have you ever noticed that the world today is claiming to be fighting problems in relation to health and poverty? And then from their perspective the problems warrants for more money required to help the sick and more money needed to help the poor. That is what they conclude, more money is required. It is amazing when JESUS asked the disciples to feed the 5000, HE said what have you got.... give to them. Most certainly the sick and the poor need help, what is God saying to you and what do you do? I heard an unbelieving and wicked Government Official from some other country, claiming to be fixing and perfecting God’s creation by either cloning or changing people’s DNA or genetic codes. Shocking neh? Some “clever Scientists” think they will find living creatures in Mars and thus they spend billions of money in lifelong commitment to such research. We live in a world where God has ordained a way for the benefit of all, and then there is the devil who takes opportunity to corrupt and take advantage of the weak. When JESUS was hungry after 40day and 40nights of fasting and prayer, the devil/satan said turn the stone into bread. I suppose, there is a way which may seem right but yet there is the righteous way ordained by God even in troublesome times (be sickness or hunger). I would encourage you to be honest and upright in whichever way you seek bread, knowing that the LORD JEHOVAH will provide for you wheresoever HE has sent you. Now then, it makes one wonder what is the Christian’s lifelong commitment..? What have you, Christian, engaged your lively being to? I was amazed by the South African Chief Justice Mogoeng’s unashamed steadfastness in the faith of CHRIST JESUS. Most Christians in high standing positions are mainly putting much effort to avoid being an offence to the world because of their faith in Christ JESUS. However, it is different with Mogoeng. (I do not know him and so think me not to be carelessly endorsing him; however, his steadfastness is worthy of praise -- do pray for him as he seems to be a true Believer indeed.) Chief Judge message: https://youtu.be/PCvGzH5zhQ was shown on SABC News during April 2020. The amazing matter for me is that the Word of God was preached by a very high Government Official of South Africa and above that it was shown by a Government Television Network, SABC (South African Broadcasting Company). It would certainly be a miracle for such to happen in communist countries like Cuba, China, Vietnam, North Korea, etc. than for a democratic republic country. However, it amazes me for a state owned broadcaster to air a full 30minutes of a Gospel Message because it is NOT a common thing in South Africa, which has been moving backwards when it comes to the Word of GOD (with proofs of the schooling curriculum welcoming the wicked anti-God literature for young students and the hailing of unscientific Archaeological “ancient human remains”). Nevertheless, GOD is mighty to save….. and you are HIS vessels for the saving of many more souls; just do what GOD has given you to do irrespective of which class or position you hold. Keep on trusting our LORD JESUS CHRIST who helps us and our leaders through it all. I hope your mind is yet able to take into heart the Word of God though we bombard you with much to read in the midst of the time when there is much for you to manage. God bless.
Blessings to you all in the glorious name of our LORD JESUS CHRIST; Find attached the message for you to ponder upon.... and I will say that even though you may be bombarded with much think about and consider for your livelihood and what shall become of you in the coming months; just keep on keeping on in the faith of CHRIST JESUS for in CHRIST the LORD there is truth and comfort. And take note that HE said we should not take thought (i.e. serious consideration) of tomorrow; rather let tomorrow be seriously concerned of itself. Enough are the challenges of today. Therefore I encourage you to consider your eternity rather than your tomorrow (which is only 24hours) instead of eternity is everlasting without measure. Matthew 6:34 I say be thankful to GOD for each day you are able to lead or excite one Soul to CHRIST JESUS; we shall continue to see the mercy and provision of GOD our faithful Saviour. Believe me that HE hears the prayers of the Saints as we continue to intercede for our fellow Brethren and the Government officials and the President and the many other people around us. GOD is always good and in control over all people; and never forget that. One little advice: engage yourself in faith filled conversations as it is easy to slip into all the faithless and unbelieving conversations and unwarranted predictions that are not from God but from men. The harvest is plentiful yet we must labour through all sufferings for HIS glory as this is not our home; we are as Strangers and Pilgrims. Keep the faith and shine the light. The attached message has come from the deep concern in my heart and I believe the SPIRIT of GOD is specifically seeking to help us all, as the Church of GOD, to walk right and be ready for HIM who is, who was and who is to come, the ALMIGHTY. The current happenings in this world are a true sign towards the end to come; get ready and know that nothing unclean shall enter the Kingdom of GOD. The Holy Spirit is Holy and HE indwells us to lead us to holiness and greater faith because when JESUS our soon coming King comes, HE wants to find faith. Luke 18:8 Be blessed and keep on trusting and loving JESUS in all you do; knowing that HE is in control of the whole world even when world leaders may be confused and unsure about tomorrow, next year, the economy, the education, the what and what,,,,, JESUS knows all things and HE will always make things work together for the good of those who love the LORD and are the called according to HIS purpose. I pray you shall be fully focused on JESUS and HIS glory without any distractions about the current pestilence events. In fact, be considerate of the work of GOD through those ministries in which GOD has ordained truthful and honest men and women who are not working any secular job but God has indeed chosen them to be fully focused on doing the work of the ministry for the glory of JESUS CHRIST. Show your kindness by providing the necessities for such honest and humble families who have given themselves to serve GOD wholeheartedly. I think it will be a shame for them to scramble for food parcels in the hands of uncaring politicians and in the hands of proud boasters who want to show off their abundance; whereas there are many able Brethren who are able to discreetly keep the Righteous Saints and Ministers of God from begging bread. Loving you all in CHRIST JESUS
Good day and blessings to you all in the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Find attached message for you to ponder upon. Please remember that God is good all the time. Though you are still in a state of not knowing what shall happen with regards to the corona-virus spread and the economical challenges; keep on holding on and understand that you will always be able to adapt to any new situation because is God is so good and HE enables us to conquer. AMEN.
Blessings to you all I felt that the following email which was sent to me end of March 2020 was genuinely sincere with the right intentions for those who truly love to keep themselves in the Word. I do not desire people to read too much of mere books than the BIBLE. Read & Study the BIBLE, and read & analyse the Sermons from preachers you know or have contact to for queries/discussions; then you will grow in knowledge as you faithfully trust JESUS to give you understanding and wisdom over all of HIS Word. This email has then caused me to write a message for you who are in the homes with much more time at your disposal. See the attached 1of2 messages specially for the 'lock-down' period;. and the following 2of2 message will be sent next week Monday as GOD gives wisdom for such. Greetings Brother in Jesus name, I hope that the Lord is still keeping you and your family strong and bonded together. Since we are still left with two more Sundays of not meeting in church, is this not the right time to start giving weekly gospel messages as opposed to monthly gospel messages. Such weekly messages will be part of the supplement to believers as we are missing out in the usual weekly fellowship in church(es). I’m sure that the Lord has trained you enough all this time that you can cope to give out weekly gospel messages to uplift His church in such a time like this. Luckily, your method of communicating meets government requirement of social distancing and is not bound to 100 people and does not need any sanitisers or masks before one receives it. In case this lockdown continues then your weekly / monthly gospel messages will go a long way as a supplement for the church of Jesus Christ and even unbelievers. What a perfect plan of God Almighty. Be blessed in Jesus name. Regards,
Good day The LORD JESUS bless you and keep you in HIS ways; and may you grow more and more closer to HIM who has formed you. I pray you have time for the Monthly Gospel Message in spite of the much television hours that are spent on hearing the next update. Even more desiring that you will not grow weary in reading and studying your Bible (even the KJV Bible if you are English). God bless you
Blessings to you all Find attached the message for you to ponder upon. I trust that God will always grow us in faith and truth as we willingly give our life and time to HIM. God bless you all PS: I have asked a question to you all, please do not be afraid to respond because your answers may just help another Brethren; and sometime it may help you too. I pray you might be bold enough to answer I am thankful to those who have responded thus far. The LORD keep you bold.
Blessed day to you all Find attached the Monthly Gospel Message for your consideration and encouragement in CHRIST JESUS our LORD. Throughout the recent months I have learned and realised that many things which we hold important may not be so important but we ought to be cautious in all we desire so that we keep our God and Lord where HE rightly ought to be in our lives; i.e. JESUS is most IMPORTANT. Look at how Agur desired such profound and simple things: to be away from vanity and lies; to have neither poverty nor riches; to be fed with food convenient for him (i.e. just enough and fitting for the his need, not over and above the need). Most of us would surely desire riches because the system of the world has gotten us to think that riches make life convenient (i.e. of little trouble, little effort)...... but be cautious, it just might be a snare to your soul and thus lead you on towards the wrong Way. PS: this email battled to go last night and battled to go this morning; and once again I believe the crucial message from the Spirit of God is confirmed with Sunday meetings - our heart attitude should be that of understanding that we belong to CHRSIT JESUS and thus we should not be seeking what is outside the will of God and we should understand that if we have said YES to JESUS then we must follow through with all that HE lays forth for us instead of wanting things our way and dictating to HIM what we want (which is usually what is convenient - easy going). "this is just my paraphrased summary of the apex of the message to preached to me - though I have not a good summary, I just had to slot it in between what was already typed before my network freezes again" “Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Two [things] have I required of thee; deny me [them] not before I die: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny [thee,] and say, Who [is] the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God [in vain.]” [Proverbs 30:5-9]
Hello and blessings to you all This month is too great because I have two messages for us all; is that not a double portion of blessing...? I believe it is. I pray the LORD keep you safe throughout the ending of yet another year. Please be a blessing to those around. Hey, let me tell you an open obvious secret: December month is different from all other months because of......? ...............because of......... because of....... ....because of.....JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth our LORD and God. Did you know that the atheists know this but they will refuse to believe in JESUS. Here is another one..... we count years and say 400BC (where BC is ........? come on now....? BC is Before CHRIST); and AD is......? this is exciting.....? AD is Anno Domini .... which means .... "in the year of the LORD" and so we count 50AD, 300AD even 2019AD and 2020AD which means in the year 2019 of the LORD. So now when you celebrate 2020 you are celebrating 2020AD which is the year 2020 of the LORD....... do you know which LORD.....? it is JESUS CHRIST the LORD. Even the Atheists celebrate the year of the LORD JESUS CHRIST but they say they are Atheists. Come on; let us not be ashamed to say "CHRISTmas" and even to say "the year of 2020 of JESUS CHRIST" - --- now go on and celebrate JESUS in a godly manner. I know that there are many of you who desire understanding as well as to learn new English words. So I have added a few more. You may forget meanings as days go by; but what I usually do to ensure that a few remain in remembrance I use them where I possibly can. Behove - it is right and necessary to. [refer to Hebrews 2:17; Luke 24:46]. (ii) Host God of - an army. Nought also spelt as naught - nothing; to set at nought - not to care about. [Proverbs 1:25 & 20:14] GOD and/or LORD in uppercases - represents the YHVH or YHWH; Yehovah/Jehovah or (Yahweh) Rend (past tense is Rent) - to divide by force or pull violently. (ii) Render - to give. Suffer - to allow; to tolerate; (commonly: to experience pain/difficulty). (ii) Wrought - made; done. Sojourn - to stay in a place other than one’s home for a time. (ii) Ere; Erred - to commit error. Reproach - blaming someone (not angrily but sadly) in a way that shows disappointment/disapproval. Gave up the ghost - to die or to pass on. (ii) Slow Bellies - lazy & unsatisfied glutton [Titus 1:12] Eye of a needle - (metaphor) a very narrow opening/passage. Selah - a pause or an interlude. Straine at a gnat and swallow a camel - to fuss about small unimportant matters while ignoring more serious matters. (gnat is a mosquito; straine is to make violent action or clasp tightly in the hand).
