Religion
Awakening Christ in you
By Chris Ofili
Never has it been so important for us to live consciously of this truth – … CHRIST in you.
In the Bible, our Lord Jesus observed that some people can easily tell changes in weather but can’t discern the signs of time to notice crisis around them and take advantage of the available help. If you look, you notice that both physical and spiritual climate is getting tensed by day – the days are evil. With the current happenings, evil is closing in on all and it appears no one is safe. The devil is constantly on rampage, one needs to awake to these inconvenient truth to fully appreciate the great salvation God intends by His presence in us.
With the understanding of these realities, the writer of the book of *Hebrew* asked: “How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation” Hebrew 2:3. To neglect His presence in you is to sign in for defeats. Biblical records shows that divine presence was what helped Gods people in the Bible to live above the evils of their time. God in His graciousness has given us His presence in CHRIST, to excel!
The hour has indeed come for those who have received Christ to use the power God deposited inside of you to live above the evil of this hour.
It is said, in law that in every general rule there are exceptions.
Not everyone has tasted the fear and panic that came in the wake of the corona virus that is currently ravaging and destroying lives around the world. There are a company of people who by the knowledge of the indwelling Christ were so sure that they are secured.
Recently right in the middle of the deadly pandemic some brothers sent the following message to our WhatsApp group.
Look at the excerpt, dated 14th of April 2020.
Brother Kelvin, wrote:
Hallelujah. Now I see what pastor has been stressing all these years of ministering to us. Churches have shut down and you can’t access your men of God because of the New World Order in motion. Man has changed his beautiful planet Earth and the big question is, what then happens? The answer is found in the preaching of our beloved Pastor Chris Ofili, who has stressed the need to look within us and see the Mighty One living on the inside of us and not in the Buildings built by Men. If there’s anytime for this message to find expression, it is now! Thank you Pastor for your labour of love to inject this message into us.
It was followed by Adebayo’s:
O yes! The hour has come to use the power God deposited inside you! He lives in me!
It is for this reason, I charge every one who have received Christ to: Awaken Christ in you, in line with our mandate to: “Spread the kingdom by Awakening Christ in men,” this is the reason behind strong emphasis on the indwelling Christ, to the extent that sometime back, a sister left
the church, saying” is it only CHRIST IN YOU, pastor can preach! Though she later returned after a supernatural encounter with the power of CHRIST in me.
The point is that our emphasis has been on the indwelling Christ, to the extent that people now enjoy God on their own. It’s now common to hear, them declare: Christ lives in me, headache, get out, and it goes!
Or confess, I can’t carry God and carry sickness too, backache, leave and it will vanish and on and on.
Look at these testimonies for example:
Back Pain Vanish Instantly- in the living room.
I had back Pain last Sunday, it was so severe that, the back pain could have stopped me from going to church that morning . Suddenly, I remembered that CHRIST lives in me, l knelt down and prayed and I said: “back pain get out, Christ lives in me”! The moment I said that, the back pain left me. I received my healing immediately. I give God all the glory! Brother Adebayo
Toothache healed- at the Office
I want to testify of the goodness of the Lord in my life. Not too long ago l had toothache, a Childhood ailment that resurfaces again and again.) I decided that I will get some medication on my way to the office. But when I got around the pharmacy , I forgot. On getting to the office, the toothache became severe and there was no pharmacy nearby where I could to get drugs. So I stayed for a while and decided to read my Bible. As I was reading, l opened to the book of 1John4:4 where it was written that: “… Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.” Then I prayed, that the toothache should go, because CHRIST lives on the inside of me. I thanked God for living inside of me, and as I was thanking God, the toothache left me. I was surprised because I didn’t know how it happened and after a while I asked myself, “will it reoccur or was it really gone.” And indeed it had really gone because it did not come back again till now. As you are reading this testimony, I no longer experience it,. And l want to glorify God for that healing, praise the Lord! – Sis Peace . N. (Culled from the Evidence)
There are wide variety of testimonies, that point to the fact that we are not alone, because these are not testimonies that points to anyone as the doer, but to the greater One within. By the power of the greater One these people can fight their own demon, make progress regardless of opposition’s, because they carry the way maker!
All these are
Possible by the power of His presence, in line with God’s word in Colossians1:27, which said: …CHRIST in you, the hope of glory:
In view of the evils of the day, l admonish you to, Awaken Christ in you! And you will discover that, He still still storms.
If you have received CHRIST, right there where you are, redirect your faith to Christ in you and take whatever miracle you desire.
And again, friend if you have not received Christ as your Lord and savior you can do that now, so that you can share in the joy which many of us now experience. To enjoy the power of His presence, pray: Lord Jesus, l ask that you forgive me my sin, please come into my heart and be my Lord and savior. Thank you for saving me.
Congratulations! As you study God’sb word to feed the Spirit of Christ in you, join believers around the world to redirect your faith to Christ in you to take whatever miracle you desire.
Look at this God’s word:
“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:17, 20.)
His power in us can handle ALL challenges including corona virus.
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Brother Chris Ofili is the senior pastor of Sion Life Channel Ministry. Abuja. Nigeria.
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ALL Glory to Our God!
A group called the Virtuous Women of Delta (VWD) has given the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, a 14-day ultimatum to tender an unreserved apology to Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The group made the demand in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Coordinator, Deaconess Eguolo Oghenekevwe.
In the statement, the group expressed their outrage over Akpabio’s alleged disrespectful behavior towards Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing his actions as sacrilegious according to Delta’s cultural traditions.
The statement read, “We have patiently watched as the Senate President has dragged our sister through the mud. In our tradition, such actions are considered sacrilegious and carry severe consequences.”
The group further emphasized their disapproval of Akpabio’s behavior, particularly his decision to have Mrs. Akpoti-Uduaghan removed from a public space, which they found deeply disrespectful.
“The fact that he had our wife walk out of a public place is enough to make us march to the National Assembly in protest,” they stated.
The group gave Akpabio 14 days to issue an unreserved apology, warning that if he fails to do so, they will be compelled to take action and express their anger in person at the National Assembly.
The controversy stems from previous comments Akpabio made, including the use of inappropriate language referring to a nightclub, despite the fact that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is married to a prominent Delta man.
Akpabio had earlier apologized for his remarks, acknowledging their sacrilegious nature.
“Such words are unacceptable, especially when a married woman is involved. Our men are like lions and will not tolerate such disrespect,” the statement continued.
The Virtuous Women of Delta emphasized that, as Akpabio hails from the same geopolitical zone, he should be aware of the importance of their cultural values and traditions, which cannot be disregarded.
“We politely ask the Senate President to apologize, or face the consequences within the next 14 days,” the group said.
Religion
Sunday Worship Service (16th February, 2025): Topic: The Concept of Love: How to Make the Right Choice
Pastor Kola Oyekale
Verses of God’s promise to us:
Isaiah 30:19 NLT
[19] O people of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries.
Jeremiah 30:19 AMPC
[19] Out of them [city and palace] will come songs of thanksgiving and the voices of those who make merry. And I will multiply them, and they will not be few; I will also glorify them, and they will not be small.
Meaning of Love
There are different dimensions of love
1. Eros Love: Love between man and woman
2. Philia Love: Love between brethren in church
3. Storge Love: Love between family members
4. Agape Love: God’s love. It is a love that has no condition attached to it. This is the love that is in the kingdom. It is the love that flows from the life of God (Zoe).
When the Bible was talking about marriage, God brought in this love.
For this kind of love to be experienced in a relationship or marriage, it has to be deliberate and intentional.
Marriage is a business. A successful marriage does not happen by chance. It is not cheap. If the only thing you carry into marriage is your physical appearance, you will get no result.
If you make wrong choices you will have troubles. Even when you don’t make the wrong choice, there are still troubles you will experience in a marriage relationship.
Factors to Consider When Making the Choice of a Marriage Partner:
1. Be the right person
You cannot be the right person if you do not know yourself. Knowing yourself is crucial to the kind of person you want to marry.
Singleness helps you discover who you are. Knowing yourself helps you know who you can marry.
Most successful single people find their purpose before they get married.
So when you get married, you have a helper who can help you fulfill purpose.
You need a purpose for your life before you can pick a marriage partner.
Do you have the things, qualities and virtues you are seeking in a spouse?
The journey to finding someone is to first find you.
Find yourself first so you can know your value. If you don’t value yourself, you will sell yourself cheap.
To find the right person, be the right person.
Nobody will increase your value except you. The value you put on yourself is your investment. Don’t wait for a man to add value to your life.
2. Choose the right person
There are marriages you must qualify and prepare for before you enter it.
Don’t be desperate when it comes to marriage. Desperation can make you fall into wrong hands.
There is a plan for your life and a choice for your life.
When you identify your purpose, you will know who to choose.
A woman who chases after a man reduces her value.
3. Do and keep doing what is right.
Galatians 6:9 NKJV
[9] And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
When you marry, you will not get all you want, however you should keep on doing the right thing.
Start doing the things you want your spouse to do.
Don’t marry with the mind that you will change your spouse. Nobody has any power to change anybody, only God does.
Song of Solomon 1:16-17 NKJV
[16] Behold, you are handsome, my beloved! Yes, pleasant! Also our bed is green. [17] The beams of our houses are cedar, And our rafters of fir.
The word ’green’ means refreshing, life, a relationship that is renewed, not dirty and not defiled.
There must not be defilement of bed when a relationship starts.
Every relationship must begin and end pure.
The only test you can do before marriage is the test of character not the test of sexual compatibility.
Every relationship begins with Friendship, then Courtship then Marriage.
Believers are encouraged to be friends without ulterior motives.
When you are friends, you can see each other better than when you are in a romantic relationship.
Friendship opens you up to see each other clearly without hiding.
The whole essence of marriage is so that you will produce godly seeds.
Your knowledge of God will help you out in married.
Marriage is an act of faith.
By Pastor Kola Oyekale
God is after making you who he wants you to be. God isn’t so much interested in meeting your needs because your needs can take you away from God. God is concerned with making you align with the purpose of your existence.
God’s primary goal upon your life is to make you who he has destined you to be.
If your purpose doesn’t come to pass, then you are a wasted vessel on earth.
If you have fulfilled your purpose at the end of your life, the angels will salute a man or woman who has lived and fulfilled God’s purpose.
Matthew 9:35 NKJV
[35] Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
You have to be in a place where you are taught.
Matthew 9:36 NKJV
[36] But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.
God doesn’t want you to be confused in life.
A shepherd whose life is not in alignment to God cannot be a blessing to his sheep.
You become a disciple by transformation. God is after discipling people who will be in alignment to his kingdom.
The lesser your knowledge of God, the more prone you are to become a victim of the devil.
Devil loves ignorance. He takes advantage of your ignorance of God and his word.
Matthew 9:37 NKJV
[37] Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.
The blind cannot lead the blind, they will both fall into a pit. You need the knowledge of God and his word to make you able to draw souls to God’s kingdom.
Psalms 1:1-3 NLT
[1] Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. [2] But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. [3] They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
In this year, let your passion for God and trust in his increase.
Pursue God will all your heart and he will make a difference in your life.
Qualities of a Good Shepherd
1. A shepherd sets boundaries.
2. They are trustworthy and reliable.
3. A shepherd makes provision for his sheep. He brings transformation to your life.
4. A good shepherd sacrifices even his life for the sheep.
5. A shepherd invests in the life of the sheep through nurturing, direction, instruction and teaching.
The Holy Spirits influences your thinking. He changed your value system
Prayer: May the Holy Spirit shepherd our lives through his instruction, guidance and mentoring this year in Jesus name.
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