Austin Ofen-Imu

Believer of the saving grace of Jesus Christ through the atonement of His precious blood. Trust in the Lord and in the power of His might.
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[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

Matthew 5:7 KJV

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

@pastordwl Amen

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

Matthew 5:6 KJV

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

[Living Waters NV @pastordwl]

Among the attitudes Jesus told us to possess was the desire to receive everything the Lord desires to give.

In Matthew 5:6, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”

To hunger and thirst for God isn’t taking a bite and a sip; rather, it’s consuming everything that is of God. It’s a craving to put God first.

In Psalm 34:8, King David said, “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!”

The Prophet Jeremiah described how he devoured God’s word and how it became a blessing in his life.

“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts.” (Jeremiah 15:16)

Therefore, let’s start devouring God’s word, for like physical food, it brings spiritual life, which then directly affects our physical lives.

Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)

My humble thanks to you for posting God’s word. It is so desperately needed in this our time of need. Please, take care, and God bless.

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

Jeremiah 1:19 KJV

And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

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Jeremiah 32:17 KJV

Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

@pastordwl Amen 🙏
God bless you too

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

Matthew 5:3 KJV

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.

[Living Waters NV @pastordwl]

“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” (Psalm 42:11)

This verse is seen several times in Psalm 42 as David pours out his soul to the Lord as He struggles with despair and depression.

We also find the same verse in Psalm 43:5, where we see the full force of what David is doing. Despite everything King David was going through, he often felt that God had cast him off and rejected him.

Yet, deep down in His soul it was a different matter. So, David literally had to talk to His soul, to give his soul a pep talk, reminding Himself of God’s love.

David said to His soul, “For You are the God of my strength … send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your tabernacle. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; and on the harp I will praise You, O God, my God.” (Psalm 43:2a, 3-4)

David, therefore, reassures his soul by knowing that it’s the Lord God who is his strength, truth, and joy, asking and declaring, “Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.” (Psalm 43:5)

Today, if you’re feeling depressed and beside yourself, remind your soul of God’s love for you. Take care, and God bless.

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

@pastordwl Amen 🙏 and you too, Man of God

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

Psalm 42:11 KJV

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

James 1:27 KJV

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

@pastordwl Amen 🙏 and you too

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

John 15:2 KJV

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

[Living Waters NV @pastordwl]

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

(This is a little longer than normal) – I’d like to address this idea of the fear of the Lord, what it means, and then what reveals it to the world.

To fear God isn’t what we normally think of when we hear the word fear; that is, it isn’t to shake and tremble at the evil that may befall us, but rather to fear God is to have a deep sense of reverence and respect for Him. It is to live in a continuous state of awe and wonder at His might, power, holiness, and righteousness, not to mention being totally in awe of His love for us.

Now, this speaks to those who have come to believe and to have a relationship with Him, but on the other side of the coin, the fear of God for those who do not believe becomes trembling in fear because of His coming judgment and eternal death, which is eternal separation from God, something they may not admit but know instinctually in their hearts.

(Now comes the second part) – Here is how we let the world know of this wisdom and understanding. It’s our obedience to His word that reveals this wisdom to the world. As we saw, "fear" denotes a deep respect and awe for God's power and authority, not terror. This concept is rooted in the Hebrew understanding of wisdom, which is not merely intellectual but involves living in accordance with God's will.

And so, it is through our obedience to God’s word that the world gains wisdom. This is evident in Deuteronomy 4:5-6a.

“Surely, I have taught you statutes and judgments … Therefore, be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes.” (Deuteronomy 4:5-6a)

And this wisdom gained from God’s word comes through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit within each believer.

Jesus said, “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth … He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” (John 14:13a, 16:26b)

It’s through obedience to God’s word, which was directed by the Holy Spirit, that we’ll be blessed with the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of God.

Thanks for taking the time to read. It is appreciated. Take care and God bless

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

Isaiah 1:18 KJV

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

[Living Waters NV @pastordwl]

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

(This is a little longer than normal) – I’d like to address this idea of the fear of the Lord, what it means, and then what reveals it to the world.

To fear God isn’t what we normally think of when we hear the word fear; that is, it isn’t to shake and tremble at the evil that may befall us, but rather to fear God is to have a deep sense of reverence and respect for Him. It is to live in a continuous state of awe and wonder at His might, power, holiness, and righteousness, not to mention being totally in awe of His love for us.

Now, this speaks to those who have come to believe and to have a relationship with Him, but on the other side of the coin, the fear of God for those who do not believe becomes trembling in fear because of His coming judgment and eternal death, which is eternal separation from God, something they may not admit but know instinctually in their hearts.

(Now comes the second part) – Here is how we let the world know of this wisdom and understanding. It’s our obedience to His word that reveals this wisdom to the world. As we saw, "fear" denotes a deep respect and awe for God's power and authority, not terror. This concept is rooted in the Hebrew understanding of wisdom, which is not merely intellectual but involves living in accordance with God's will.

And so, it is through our obedience to God’s word that the world gains wisdom. This is evident in Deuteronomy 4:5-6a.

“Surely, I have taught you statutes and judgments … Therefore, be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes.” (Deuteronomy 4:5-6a)

And this wisdom gained from God’s word comes through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit within each believer.

Jesus said, “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth … He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” (John 14:13a, 16:26b)

It’s through obedience to God’s word, which was directed by the Holy Spirit, that we’ll be blessed with the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of God.

Thanks for taking the time to read. It is appreciated. Take care and God bless

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

Proverbs 9:10 KJV

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

@pastordwl Amen 🙏
God be with you always.

[Austin Ofen-Imu @ImuAustin]

Philippians 2:5 KJV

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

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Psalm 121:8 KJV

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth, and even for evermore.