Elixir of Life!

I just finished the movie "dying with the king" and I must say kudos goes to the Mike Bamiloye clan. That aside, I wept like  baby, and I will proceed to explain why. I was already sensing that feeling that arises in you, when you see the power of God at work. I saw the lady 'Fadekemi' and her friends praying for 'Alade', and immediately recollected that there is nothing like the prayer covering given to us believers. The point at which I broke down and wept however, was where 'Fadekemi' was in the shrine, and her ropes came undone, one would expect her to dash out, but she made a makeshift cross using the very ropes that held her bound. This is symbolic, i don't know if i am the only one that sees the connection with the fact that when we come to the cross, our chains come undone and are nailed to that old rugged tree. The thought that followed close on the heels of this thought was what a comfort the sight of the cross is to the travel-weary and discouraged child. In her fear, once she had the cross in sight and in hand, she went ahead to wreck havoc on that representation of the kingdom of darkness, so also as believers we have the authority to do the same once we come to the cross. If we keep our eyes fixed on Christ and keep His word in our hand and heart, we can do exploits as it is written in Daniel 11:32b, those who know their God shall be strong and shall do exploits. The clencher for me was the hospital scene, hence the title elixir of life: 'Alade' was on the sick bed, in pain, and at the point of death, but then MY GOD...The great physician stepped in with the assurance that all would be well, then HE gave him of His blood, that sweet elixir of life, and LIFE began to flow. I am desiring to be drunk on this elixir, to be so steeped in its' sweetness, that all of me reflects HIM. Indeed Galatians 2:20 says it all, the life which i now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me, and gave himself for me. I would definitely tag the movie a must watch, and as usual i close out with a song from Chris Tomlin. Enjoy!

Tye Tribbett - "Son Of Man" featuring Mali Music (Part 1)

A choice to make

Depression is a choice. Strange way to begin a post isn't it? well not everyone can make that choice, true, but in certain situations you can allow yourself to either be weighed down, or lifted. I choose to be like the eagle who rises on the wings of the storm allowing it to carry him to greater heights. What is the cause of this seemingly long winded musing. Well I've been in a situation for the past six months, and it has been a heavy burden. It of course is complicated, and relationship related, but that's a story for another day. The point I'm trying to get across, is that despite the weepy, short-fused, dreary days, I had to have a heart to heart talk with myself.

Me: Sweetie we can't go on like this, what's the way out of this black hole?
Me: well, let me think about this, you know the one called LOVE don't you? the one who willingly gave Himself up for you? the One who loves you with that I Corinthians 13 love?
Me: yes I do... :-)
Me: Okay, problem solved, take it to Him and let Him ease the pain, take His beauty for your ashes, and His dancing for your mourning.

So I did. Why wouldn't I? I do give great advice after all!

Called on purpose for a purpose

How can it be? but why me? can't I simply help from the sidelines? isn't my day to day study enough? Does my Sunday to Sunday fellowship not take care of whatever obligations? the answer was a resounding no. The said conversation went a little something like this:

Me: I have neither the time, drive or desire to get my hands all dirty, why can't the things I'm doing now satisfy you?
Him: I was also quite busy with a lot on my mind, but I saw you, and my heart went out to you, I had to do something about your sorry state. I took time off, to become like you, to understand you and your reasoning. To fully grasp your strengths and weaknesses, all of this i did on purpose. Not because it was convenient, far from it, but because I love you.
Me: But you know me, I am not the boldest or strongest, am not even charismatic, how am I to reach out and help?
Him: Do you know what it is to be alone, to struggle with flesh, with the emotions that threaten to overwhelm?
Me: Yes, those are all familiar areas, you know this, since you helped me overcome them.
Him: Well, all I ask is that you show others that are like you were, the way out. It's something you are equipped to do already. I called you on purpose, yes, don't let it surprise you, and it's because you can serve this purpose. So who shall we send?
Me: (quite timidly) if you promise to go with me, then i am willing to go. I am able, because i have you on the inside.

We all, are called on purpose to serve a purpose, He knows our weaknesses and our strengths, and He wants us to use them for His glory. In season and out of season, remember Christian, to seek not yet repose...watch and pray. The opportunities abound by which we can spread His love to those hungering after it. I am speaking to myself first and foremost here. Grace and peace.

New Layout / Design

Thanks to my darling friend, Asta, who redid my blog page after I tried moving over to Wordpress! That site was really terrible. Asta couldn't even use CSS/HTML codes to adjust anything without paying a fee! It's unheard of! Thus, she came back to my blogger blog and revamped the whole thing. How do you like it now!?

Like That

Tie this in to the post JUST IN...God speaks even through songs!!!!!!!!!!!

Just in

Well here i am reading bio-chem, and listening to Lecrae in the background. Then it hit me as the words of the song kinda filtered in, that sex has become that tool, that the enemy uses to make us violate God’s habitation. As i pondered on it, the holy spirit by inspiration dropped in my heart this scenario.

I live in a rented apartment, and believe you me, i take very good care of it, because the landlord will be back when i vacate it, to inspect it, and see if there are any damages. Now if i want my deposit back, i must take care of this house, ensure i clean it regularly, keep the furniture in excellent shape, and ensure that it is in as a condition as when i got it. This body that houses my spirit and soul, is likewise rented from my MAKER, and i will be returning it to him, so why then do i feel i can violate it, and get away with it. Sex outside marriage is not within HIS tenets, and i signed that agreement when i accepted CHRIST as my Lord and Savior, so i must uphold, a holy walk, both spiritually and physically. My body is HIS temple, and he will not dwell in a house that’s filthy….Hmmm, definitely food for serious thought yes?

New Understanding

So i was studying the book of proverbs the other day, and saw where the wise man said, “…get wisdom, and with it get understanding.” it made no sense to me until i looked at Ecclesiastes, where the preacher said that “in much wisdom is grief…” It may sound like a conundrum, but I’ve come to see reason, wisdom on its own, without understanding, can lead to utter chaos, and confusion. When, where and how am i to apply wisdom, if i do not get understanding to go alongside it. So new motive, get as much  understanding as i possibly can, so as to avoid grief. First rule. Speak less, and listen more. Well till i come this way again…cheers