@harvestoreoluwa@YanjuShine This was what Paul meant when he said to the Corinthians church, "Although you may have many teachers, you have just one father in the Lord".
A person may have many teachers but his pastors should ideally be his discipler. That's why the pastor is referred to as a shepherd...
@TundeTASH D (Japan) because (1) The first three nations are in Europe but Japan is in Asia (2) The flag designs of the first three countries involve 3 colours but Japan has 2 colours (3) The colour patterns of the first 3 countries involve 3 stripes but that of Japan does not
Speak the truth always
Satan is the father of lies. Don't act as if he's your dad
Speak the truth always
Jesus is the truth. And He's your surname. Act like it
Stop telling lies. Stop exaggerating, misrepresenting facts and telling half truths. That's Satan's work not yours.
The Word of the Lord Tried Him
When there is a Word over your life, the Word of the Lord tries you. This profound journey, a "Word trial," places you under divine scrutiny—not for condemnation, but to fulfil its redemptive purpose. Often, the Word itself acts as a power of attorney, initiating a ‘trial’ to refine rather than harm, ensuring it accomplishes the intention of God without returning void.
In such moments, many may misinterpret this process as spiritual warfare or generational curses. Take Joseph, for instance. His life trajectory—betrayed by his brothers, cast into a pit, sold into slavery, and later imprisoned—would today be seen as evidence of a family curse. Yet, this was the Word of the Lord testing him, preparing him for a greater purpose. Genesis 39:2 says, “The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man.” Despite his difficult circumstances, God’s presence remained with him.
Jacob’s prophetic words in Genesis 49:22–24 illustrate the strength forged in Joseph through this trial: “Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough by a well; his branches run over the wall. The archers have bitterly grieved him, shot at him, and hated him. But his bow remained in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the Mighty God of Jacob.” These verses depict how, despite adversity, Joseph’s faithfulness bore fruit and fortified him.
Further, Deuteronomy 33:13–16 highlights the blessings Moses pronounced over Joseph’s life: “Blessed of the Lord is his land, with the precious things of heaven, with the dew, and the deep lying beneath… and the favour of Him who dwelt in the bush. Let the blessing come on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him who was separate from his brothers.” This blessing confirms the redemptive purpose fulfilled through his trials and the distinct favour God had upon him.
Finally, Psalm 105:19 speaks to the refining process Joseph underwent: “Until the time that his word came to pass, the word of the Lord tried him.” This wasn’t deliverance he needed; it was God’s Word leading him through a refining path. Ultimately, “The king sent and released him; the ruler of the people let him go free” (Psalm 105:20), showing how God’s Word accomplished its purpose.
Before seeking deliverance, discern if you’re experiencing a Word trial. Sometimes, the Word forces you into redemptive situations that demand not a way out, but a divine verdict. Only then does the Word return fulfilled, having shaped you according to God’s design.
For those who subscribe to the belief that certain ‘legal issues’ stemming from ancient covenants or prior spiritual agreements continue to influence a believer's life post-redemption, it is essential to frame this matter within the broader legal structure of biblical redemption.
Redemption itself is a profoundly legal transaction, with God as the supreme Judge of all (Hebrews 12:23) and Jesus Christ acting as our Advocate (1 John 2:1). In any legal system, including the divine judicial system, justice is based on the satisfaction of legal requirements. Christ, through His sacrificial death and resurrection, fulfilled the legal demands of justice. By offering His life as a ransom, He settled the debt of sin (1 Timothy 2:6), satisfying the claims of divine law. This legal payment is attested to by all involved parties—God, man, and the spiritual realm (Colossians 2:14-15).
In this framework, no legal claim remains against the believer. The apostle Paul asserts in Romans 8:33-34, “Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” Here, Paul establishes that all legal accusations from the accuser have been nullified, as God Himself has rendered a verdict of justification in favour of the saints.
This legal acquittal is grounded in the new covenant, which legally supersedes and annuls all previous covenants and binding agreements (Hebrews 8:6-13). The new covenant provides the framework under which the believer operates, rendering any prior legal claims from ancient covenants or spiritual agreements void. The believer, by virtue of this legal positioning, is now called to enforce the judgements that have been written by divine decree (Psalm 149:9). It is an “honour for all His saints” to execute the judgements written in Scripture, reflecting the legal authority vested in them through Christ.
Moreover, believers are encouraged to petition the divine court, appealing to God as the righteous Judge (Isaiah 33:22), as David did in Psalm 72:1, where he asks for God’s judgements. The execution of these written judgements is part of the believer’s legal responsibility under the new covenant, affirming their legal standing in God’s kingdom.
Thus, any notion of lingering legal issues from the past must be seen in light of the completed legal work of redemption. The accuser's case has been dismissed, and the believer, operating under the authority of the new covenant, is legally empowered to reject any contrary claims. Therefore, the issue at hand is not about ongoing legal battles from prior covenants but rather what the believer understands and enforces regarding their legal rights under the new covenant.
In conclusion, no legal argument can surpass the authority of the new covenant. The believer, as a justified saint, has the legal right and responsibility to execute the judgements written in Scripture, confident in the completed work of Christ. As David prayed for God’s judgements, may you also receive divine rulings today and enforce the legal authority granted to you as part of God’s elect.
The teaching ministry must be approached with humility and caution.
It is never to impress, neither is it to show you have the latest revelation.
People's lives and destiny depend highly on what they learn, unlearn and relearn. 1/2