WHEN WE ARE WEAK

Once again the Philistines were at war with Israel. And when David and his men were in the thick of battle, David became weak and exhausted.
(II Samuel 21:15 NLT)

David was a mighty warrior of Israel. God taught his hands to fight and his fingers to war, but he became weak and exhausted. This shows the frailty and limitation of human being no matter how strong and mighty they may be. It is only God that is Almighty, who is never weak.

When David was weak at battlefront, Abisha son of Zurkiah came to rescue him and killed the giant that was about to kill David.

Moses was also on the Mount raising his hands up in prayer in order for Israel to prevail in battle when Israel was fighting the Amalekites. Whenever Moses hands were up Israel prevailed but whenever they were down Israel suffered loss. Moses later became weak and could cope with his hands up. Then Aaron and Hur came to support him. It was through this help that Israel prevailed.

When we see that others are weak in one situation or the other, please, let’s come to their aids. We are to help each other. You don’t know when you, too, will be weak. Everyone has his/her area of weakness.

As we support each other especially in our areas of weakness, God bless us real good.

Quotes of the week

"If you can DREAM it, you can DO it." -- Walt Disney

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing." -- Theodore Roosevelt

"We are what we repeatedly do." -- Aristotle

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment to improve the world." -- Anne Frank

TAKE THAT ACTION

TAKE THAT ACTION


Today is Friday, the second day of the month of November 2007. It begins the first weekend of the month…. A lot of activities, events, and owambe have been lined up to make the weekend splendid. However, I want us to take a look at the past 10 months. ……January through to October ….. What have you achieved? Remember, one of the factors that will determine your level of achievements is the ACTION you take daily. So, I want us to take another look into why me must take action.

"It is good to dream, but it is better to dream and work. Faith is mighty, but action with faith is mightier. Desiring is helpful, but work and desire are invincible." – Thomas Robert Gaines



Now, when we pray to God for direction, we should expect that this answer will include an instruction to act. And we must be willing to act even before we pray. Do you remember, at the wedding in John chapter 2, the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to the waiters “Whatever he tells you to do, do it “ Remember, the waiters obeyed, a miracle occurred. It did! I think that is the secret to miracles –Whatever God says do, do it “. Make that move this week, and God will move on your behalf.


"It doesn't matter what you are thinking or what fear you have, if you just do it. Action is the only thing that matters…. I can see that at the end of my life, I'm going to look back and say, 'Gosh, I wish I had taken more action’." – Diana von Welanetz Wentworth

If you can produce results, you will be recognized any day, anywhere. And to be recognized you need to take action. I want you to consider this; that people judge us by our actions, not by our intentions. The world recognizes us, not for our efforts, but for the results we achieve. So we must be result- oriented. Henry Ford once said “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do. “ In other words, People are not as interested in what you plan to do as much as in what you have done with your plans.

As you step out today, grapple with each hour. Assault every minute. Make hay while the sun shines. Strike while the iron is hot. Today‘s opportunities may not be there tomorrow. Do that thing you have been anxious about. It may indeed be crucial to your destiny. Remember, Action subdues fear.

In John 13: 17, Jesus said; if ye know these things, happy are ye, if you do them”. Knowledge is only potential power. Knowledge that is accurately acted upon is power.


Take that step and God will grant you success today.

You will succeed.

Have a nice weekend.

Best regards!

SETTING/ACHIEVING ANY GOAL FOR 2008

SETTING/ACHIEVING ANY GOAL FOR 2008


As an individual and in my family, the year 2008 has begun already. Many are still waiting for January to come. If you are still waiting for January to come before you start planning for 2008…. Sorry, It may be too late.

Begin to start preparing and planning your goals for the year 2008, NOW. We all have goals that are important to us. They range from quitting laziness, to creating our own businesses, to raising great children. Unfortunately, most of us also have the experience of being unable to reach our goals, of having them always seem just out of reach. We can see them. We want to complete them, but we never quite cross that finish line. Here are some tips that are real and can work for anyone. They will help you reach your goals, every time!

1.Be sure of what you want to achieve. Precisely define the objective.

Exactly what do you want? How do you want it? Measure it, put a number on it. How many pounds do you want to lose? How many dollars do you want to earn? No one can achieve an ambiguous or a fuzzy goal. Be precise.

2.Balance the objective with your purpose and values.

Do you know your purpose on earth? Do you have values? Do you know what you value? You won’t work toward a goal that conflicts with your values or sense of purpose. Make sure your goals are consistent with your religious and moral beliefs, and with other goals that you have. Internal conflict will undermine your performance, every time!

3.Use your words/mouth.

By the words of your mouth you shall be justified or condemned. It’s with your words that you will change your world. Your words will either make you or mar you. A series of positive, powerful, present tense statements that describe the benefits of having your goal and how you’ll feel when you’ve reached it are essential. They should be short, active, exciting, and you will need to write them down and repeat them many times, every day!


4.Put up powerful reasons why you must achieve your goals.

"If you have enough why’s, you’ll find a way." We reach goals that excite us, that stimulate our imaginations. We reach goals that are vital to our health, our family and our future. Find lots of reasons! When it’s important enough, you’ll make it happen.

5.Write your goals and your reasons down!

Any goal that is not written down is yet a goal. Write your goals on file cards every day! There is power, magic and mystery in writing your goals down, it reminds you of your commitment. Put the cards where you’ll see them through the day. Put them on your mirror, or on your desk. Carry them with you and read them, over and over, through the day.

6.Let there be a deadline for all your goals.

Be bold to set a time frame when you must achieve a set goal. Again, have the courage to be exact. Must read a book every month, double your income by the end of this year, and prepare my Sunday sermon by Friday. A goal without a deadline is just a pipe dream! Give yourself the discipline of a date.

7.Share your goals with others.

Share your goals with others. Tell friends and family what you plan to do, and your target date. Most of them will not believe it but never mind. Ask them to hold you accountable and to help you along the way. Knowing your friends are rooting for you is a powerful motivator. Set yourself up for success by making a public commitment to reach your goals on time.

8.Partner or network with others.

One person cannot achieve great goals or dreams. Form synergy with positive people. Collaborate with people that can help you, motivate or inspired you to achieve your goals. High achievers rarely do anything significant by themselves. Get a running partner; make a friendly bet with your spouse to start waking up early, make it a family project to get out of debt. Always have at least one person who totally supports you, and make sure they are part of your campaign. Look for a model.


I want you to try these tips… they will work for you because they work for me. I want you to succeed and you will succeed. If you have any comments please, I will be glad to receive them.

INTERNET OUTREACH SEMINAR

Internet Outreach Coalition For Africa is organising an Internet Outreach Seminar for Christians, Pastors and church leaders.

The seminar is coming up Friday, November 16, 2007 by 9:00am at the Grace's Global Multipurpose Hall, No 9 M.K.O. Abiola Way, beside Vitas Bakery, Ring Road, Ibadan, Nigeria.

It promises to be a good time to learn and be equipped for online evangelism and outreaches.

For your information my humble self (SMB O'Johnson) is one of the speakers at the seminar. I will be pouring out my mind about various Internet commmunication strategies for spreading the good news on the Internet.

For more information or enquiry about the Internet Outreach Seminar, please, contact the organnisers on info@epfgroup.org, +234 08053830136,08033594694,08053258060.

I hope to see you at the venue of the seminar.

Best regards!

Kings & Priests Christian Forum

KINGS & PRIESTS CHRISTIAN FORUM
(Throne Of Grace)
http://www.smb1.blogspot.com/
http://www.kpcc.multiply.com/

…building your spirit, mind and body unto maturity in Christ.


And has made us kings and priests to his GOD and father, to Him be the glory and dominion forever and ever, Amen.
Revelation 1:6

Jesus’ name is far above every name and He’s given it to us to use!
By understanding the authority you have in the name of Jesus and your right as joint heir with Him-you will have the same ability as Jesus.

Kings & Priests Christian Forum is commissioned to train and equip you to become true worshipper- worshipping GOD in truth and spirit, and serving Him with the sincerity of your heart.

KPCF will show you step-by-step how to use the name of Jesus and expect signs and wonders to follow. You’ll get the rock-solid confidence you need in the authority you have in the name of Jesus thereby approaching the Throne Of Grace with boldness-Hebrew 4:6 and going beyond all limitations.

You’ll be divinely and positively equipped and charged to pursue your GOD’s given dreams, visions, and purposes in life with grace, passion, and godly boldness. More also, you’ll discover, unlock, and develop your potentials, gifts, talents, and callings.

If you want to be a true worshipper, an achiever, a change initiator/activator, role model and an authority in your chosen field, profession, family, and what have you. Come to KPCF and uncover the strength that comes from GOD to give you a new and victorious life. You will go beyond religion and enter into most rewarding and fulfilling relationship with GOD.

You will experience GOD’s presence and enjoy the simplicity of the gospel. We are committed to raise a people of Authority, True Worship, Integrity, Character, and Excellence.

Get ready for a Great Destiny!

Shalom!

SMB O’Johnson
http://www.apostle-smb.blogspot.com/
http://www.smb1.faithweb.com/
+234 (0) 805 5076 378, 02-8712251

Take that ACTION NOW!

“Faith without corresponding action is dead “. We are created for action. Action guarantees accomplishment. It is good to dream. But there is time to dream and time to action our dreams. There is a time for everything; a time to dream, and a time for reality. James 2:19

Guys I challenge you to “TAKE ACTION” today.

“Just do it” – Ad slogan for NIKE athletic shoes

“You can’t fulfill your destiny on a theory … it takes work “says John L Mason.

You’ve got to be an executive. An executive is someone who executes his plans, someone who acts. The farmer who dreams of a harvest without planting a seed will harvest thorns. Likewise, striving for success without work, hard work is a waste of time. The Bible says, “In all labour there is profit, but the talk of the lips tends to penury “In other words; everybody can talk, But how many can work? To be an achiever, you must jump out of the spectator’s stand and into the field, to be part of the game, be in “the action field”

Sadly, if you look around us, for every one who dares to work hard on his dreams, to turn them into reality, there are scores of others on the sideline who are experts on how things should be done, you see. There are those who get things done and there are those who talk about doing things. The choice should be obvious to us. Actually work is exciting. It challenges our potentials. It gives us the feeling that our lives are worthwhile and meaningful. I say make the best of today. Turn your dreams into reality.

Today is the tomorrow you spoke so much about yesterday. So whatever you boasted of accomplishing yesterday must be acted upon today. Make every minute count.

Friend, there is a door of opportunity open to you today. You must realize that the door of opportunity is marked “PUSH” today, I want you to push.

“One action is more valuable than a thousand good intentions.” John L mason

Think about that. So, take action today. Apply for that job. Be prompt for that interview. Start that part-time course. Go early for that service. Start that business. Begin that special program GOD asked to do. Visit that friend or family members. Tackle that assignment you have been putting aside for some time now, Act now! No time is better than NOW!

You will succeed!

SLOWLY

SLOWLY

Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave's name was Malchus. So Jesus said to Peter, "Put the sword into the sheath; the cup which the Father has given Me, shall I not drink it?" JOHN 18:10, 11


I don't know what it is but you always seem to regret things when you act too quickly. It seems to be better to wait just a little longer to confront that family member. It seems wiser to refrain from calling back that former friend who seems to be gossiping about you. It seems smarter to keep silent during a conversation which is spiraling out of control.

Taking it SLOWLY will solve a lots of problems you are facing now.

I will also take it SLOWLY till next time we meet here. You can let me have your comments!

Yemi Tella's Death, What A Great Loss!

Yemi Tella and the Golden Eaglets went to Korea, they saw and conquered the world. The National & State governments and individual private and corporate organizations lavish them with great gifts. Their victory did not come easy, they fought all the way through to the final.....we all know the story.

Is there any lesson to learn?

Yemi Tella conquered the world with his Golden Eaglets only to die some weeks after this great victory leaving behind the benefits and gains of the victory.

We need to be careful and prayerful about our lives. Some believe that their enemies will not allow them to achieve in Life...... I do not believe in this at all. With GOD you can achieve your goals.

One of the lessons I learnt from Tella's death is that we need to be very careful and be prayerful when we attain success or achieve our goals.

I am not saying Yemi Tella is not careful or prayerful......... We all know he was even ill during the tournament...... Death can come any time.

Yemi Tella has done his own part and he surely be part of Nigeria history.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Shalom!

LET'S HEAR JESUS CHRIST

And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. (Matthew 23:7-9 KJV)

And to be greeted with honor in the marketplaces and to have people call them rabbi. But you are not to be called rabbi (teacher), for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone [in the church] on earth father, for you have one Father, Who is in heaven. (Matthew 23:7-9 AMP)

And when they are in the market, they like to have people greet them as their teachers. But none of you should be called a teacher. You have only one teacher, and all of you are like brothers and sisters. Don't call anyone on earth your father. All of you have the same Father in heaven. (Matthew 23:7-9 CEV)

Jesus reproves the scribes and Pharisees.

The scribes and Pharisees explained the law of Moses, and enforced obedience to it. They are charged with hypocrisy in religion. We can only judge according to outward appearance; but God searches the heart. They made phylacteries. These were scrolls of paper or parchment, wherein were written four paragraphs of the law, to be worn on their foreheads and left arms, Ex 13:2 to 10; 13:11 to 16;
De 6:4 to 9; 11:13 to 21. They made these phylacteries broad, that they might be thought more zealous for the law than others. God appointed the Jews to make fringes upon their garments, Nu 15:38, to remind them of their being a peculiar people; but the Pharisees made them larger than common, as if they were thereby more religious than others. Pride was the darling, reigning
sin of the Pharisees, the sin that most easily beset them, and which our Lord Jesus takes all occasions to speak against. For him that is taught in the word to give respect to him that teaches, is commendable; but for him that teaches, to demand it, to be puffed up with it, is sinful. How much is all this against the spirit of Christianity! The consistent disciple of Christ is pained by being put into chief places. But who that looks around on the visible church, would think this was the spirit required? It is plain that some measure of this antichristian spirit prevails in every religious society, and in every one of our hearts. (Mt 23:13-33)

Spiritual Fathers

It's very important that christian leaders and G.O.s be careful of being called 'BABA'. Our Lord Jesus Christ even cautioned us not to called anyone father.

In the true sense of it, how many fathers are christians having? Wait a minute, dont crucify me..... you will agree with me that all over the places especially in the south-western part of Nigeria, there are many fathers 'Babas'.

General Overseers should be very carefull not to turn themslves into GOD, the real BABA. I heard many christians, oh sorry, many church goers saying when I get to baba, reffering to the G.O. or the prophet, my problems will be over. In the process they are turnnig them into HIGH PLACES. Remember this is an abomination to GOD.

Through this blog, I will be expressing my own thoughts about this subject matters.

Thanks.
..................................................................
a servant of The Most High GOD.

SMB O'Johnson
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