Christ Our Wisdom and Power Ministries

1 Cor 1: 24, 30 .... Jesus Christ is our Wisdom, Power, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption

You are here: Home / Archives for Light of God

Light of God

Bible & Prayer Nuggets

by Leave a Comment

WISDOM SERIES: WISDOM OF THE CROSS (III)

 

[Bible Nuggets 1031 Heb 12:2-4]

 

Heb 12:2-4

 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

 4Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

 

Who do you want to emulate? Behold the glory of Jesus. That is the way you truly live and become reconciled to God. The more of Jesus we have in us, the more of God’s glory you have. Jesus stripped himself of all the glories of heaven to dwell among us to redeem man; hence no one can regard his situation as hopeless. This is why for example suicide is wrong which is common in North America because Jesus has paid it all. Look unto Jesus the author and finisher of your faith.  If you see someone who is suicidal, tell them “Look unto Jesus and live”.

 

Jesus testifying of himself and the cross before him said in John 3:14 -16

 

14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness; even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

 15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

 

 

Typology of the Cross by Moses

Moses made a typology of the cross, the victory of the cross over the serpent that had bitten any person who sinned in the camp of the children of Israel in the wilderness. Adam and Eve were “bitten” by the serpent the day they fell and became subject to the law of sin and death.  That old serpent, the devil the bible says will finally be destroyed someday by the wrath of God in Hell Fire. Lets read the account of how Moses saved the those children of Israel who looked by faith on the remedy he provided for their sins.

 

Num 21:8-9

8And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.

  9And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.

 

The children of Israel had murmured to Moses for lack of bread and water.

 

5And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? for there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loatheth this light bread.

 

They did not lack bread and water. They only had unbelief that they lacked. They should have trusted God as long as they see Moses holding the staff of authority and power. That staff could make anything in the wilderness. They were walking through the valleys and plains of the shadow of death because they actually had enemies lined up ob the way to the promise land.

 

No matter what we are going through in terms of our physical need, God’s provision is abundant to supply. Remove your eyes from the problem and look at the word of God

 

Psalm 23 v4

4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Phil 4:19

19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

 

They missed the point because Jesus is the bread of life as we connect this with the other 2 scripture Num 21:8-9, John 3:14-16 and John 6:35

 

35And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

The water represents the holy spirit John 7:38

 38He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

 

Earlier, the people murmured for water Numbers 20v1-4

 

1Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.

 2And there was no water for the congregation: and they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron.

 3And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the LORD!

 4And why have ye brought up the congregation of the LORD into this wilderness, that we and our cattle should die there?

 

Moses in anger (the meekest man on the earth from scripture) struck the rock twice to get water for them for which God was displeased with him and he did not allow Moses to enter the promise land:

 

Num 20:7-13

 

7And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

 8Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt

 

 

 

bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the congregation and their beasts drink.

 9And Moses took the rod from before the LORD, as he commanded him.

 10And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?

 11And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.

 12And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.

 13This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them.

 

Moses unbelief was what he was punished for. Its like the best athlete in a relay race not allowed to see the finish line or a general seconding his duty in a marathon battle and recalled to base early.

Moses was not ‘forgiven’ because water represents the Holy Spirit

Jesus describing sin against the Holy Spirit says

 

Mark 3:29

29But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation. 

 

Moses was in danger of eternal damnation. Michael the archangel had to wrestle for his soul and told him the Lord rebuked thee.

 

Jude 1: 9

9Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

 

So it is with us today God is displeased with anyone who grieves the Holy Spirit. Eph 4:30

 

30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

 

Prayer Points

1.     Lord Jesus, I look unto you. Thank you for making me to pass from death to life in Jesus Name.

2.     Satan, there is no controversy. Jesus is Lord. Everyone you are holding captive. I command you to release them from the bondage of sin. I break the yoke you have put on them in Jesus Name.

 

 

 

 

 

Bible Nuggets & Prayer of Faith

by Leave a Comment

WISDOM SERIES: WISDOM OF THE CROSS (II)

 

[Bible Nuggets 1021 John 1:  v1-4; v14]

 

Ref: WISDOM OF THE CROSS (I) –  Bible Nugget 0409

                                                      [2 Corinthians 5:19]

 

God Incarnate

For the best provision for man’s redemption, He gave of himself to break the power of sin and release us from bondage, alike to if David was not willing to sacrifice his life to get his family back from the Amalekite, the enemy will not return them back to David on his own accord. Satan will not release you except the chord of bondage is broken by the blood of Jesus. Jesus sacrificed his life to redeem us back to God. This is foolishness to the natural mind. Read the account in John 1, where the bible states it in plain language, that The word became flesh.

 

John 1:  v1-4; v14

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

 2 The same was in the beginning with God.

 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

——-

14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

 

Today God’s promise to everyman is that though you sin be as scalet they can be as white as snow if we  confess and forsake them [Isaiah 1: 18].  The word of God reveals to us who Jesus is. That is the authentic source. Do not live by hearsay. Dig into the word of God and find the truth for yourself. If you want salvation, healing, deliverance, promotion, etc you find it in the word. This is the honey dimension of the word.

 

[Psalm 19: 7-11]

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

 

Prayer of Faith 

1.     Let your word bring light and life to my spirit and soul in Jesus Name. Wash me clean, spirit, soul and body by the water of your word in Jesus Name.

 

2.     Lord, give me spiritual appetite for your word. Make your word, dearest to my soul. Let me desire your word than silver or gold and make it sweater to me than honey in the honeycomb in Jesus Name. Amen.

Living Bread Nuggets

by Leave a Comment

SWEET MEDITATIONS

 [Living Bread Nugget 0801]

  Psalm 104:33-34 [KJV] 

 33I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

 34My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

 

Songs and praises to God keep the regenerated mind in tune with the heavenly choir of angels and departed saints that renders praises to God day and night. Let your mind be that dynamo generating praises to God all the time as long as you still have breath in you.

 

Prayer Point

1.      Oh Lord, make my innermost being a continual well spring of praises and fill my heart with sweet meditations of your presence in Jesus Name.

2.   I will not murmur. I will not grudge. Oh Lord, let my heart be a generator of songs and praises. You heart, make feasts of songs and praises to God always in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

Bible Study

by Leave a Comment

BIBLE STUDY 0701: THE VOICE OF GOD [PART II]

 

HEAR FROM GOD AND GROW

 

Text: Genesis 32

 

Introduction: Hearing from God is better as a firsthand experience than a second hand experience. By firsthand experience I mean hearing from God yourself. By second hand experience, I mean hearing from God through another person, e.g. a pastor, prophet, etc. When you begin to hear from God you begin to grow. All Christian can and should hear the voice of God. If you do not hear from God your spiritual life will be stunted.

 

The Experience of Jacob

 

Gen 32: v28; v30

 

28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

 

30And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.

 

There is no way you will not remember something happened to you after meeting the Almighty. Jacob had this experience and his life was changed forever. Before this experience, he was known as a deceiver, his days were full of evil and these early years experience shortened his lifespan compared to his grandfather Abraham and his father Isaac [Gen 47:9]. Twenty years earlier in Gen 28, running from his brother Esau whom he had deceived for the birthright, he slept and put his head on a rock. He saw in a dream, angels ascending and descending from heaven. He saw the LORD and God reassured him of the Abrahamic covenant. He lived a hard life with his uncle in Haran. But for the children whom God blessed him with in Haran, he did not have anything to show for his sojourn in Haran.  In this second encounter with the Almighty, he fought with the angel until the breaking of dawn, and when the angel saw the importunity of Jacob, he touched the hollow of Jacob’s thigh, dislocated the joint which made him to limp for the rest of his life.  He prevailed as a prince with God and man.  Hearing from God is the right of every Christian saved by the blood of Jesus. It is not for spiritual giants alone.

 

Jesus said; “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow me.” John 10:27. Also, read John 10:4-6

 

God wants us to communication with him no matter how you think you are busy or you draw up a schedule that completely choke your time that so that you have no room for daily fellowship with God. This is the sin in the developed world when you have to crowd your time with work or work-related schedule and no time for God.

Every believer has a spiritual capacity to know God and hear God.

 

Heb 8:10-11 

10For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:

 11And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.

 

The Battlefield of the Mind

The untrained mind is bombarded by different thoughts. It is like a busy market. You might ask, how do I hear from God? For a Christian whose mind has been tempered or controlled by the Holy Spirit, God speaks to your spirit-man not your brain. The mind is in the soul –realm, and God does not speak to your soul, he speaks to your spirit.

 

Proverbs 20:27 

 

27The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

 

You need to switch off your brain rationalizing the things of God to hear clearly from God. The natural mind cannot receive the  things of God because they are spiritually discerned. You need to be ultra-sensitive to the voice and command of the Holy Spirit to receive the best from God.

 

1 Corinthians 2: 9-16

9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

 10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

 11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

 12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

 13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

 14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

 15But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

 16For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

 

CONCLUSION

We have established from this study that hearing from God can be one big encounter the first time you hear it like Jacob had or it can be a daily occurrence for guidance like Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow me.” John 10:27.  You need to train your ears to hear his voice and do not allow the things of the world to make you deaf from hearing God’s voice. If the enemy shouts into your ear, allow the voice of God to shout louder to drown the voice of the enemy. Continue to meditate on heavenly things. This is the battlefield of the mild, and victory is yours in Jesus Name.

 

 

 

Living Bread Nuggets

by Leave a Comment

MY HELPER IS BIGGER THAN THE BIGGEST

 

 

Living Bread Nugget 0613

 

Have you ever asked for a helper when you are in need of one? Please try mine.

 

 

ISAIAH 43: 1- 2

 

1But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

 2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

 

 

Prayer Point

 

1.                        Lord, thank you for being there for me always. Thank you for not allowing the circumstances and issues of life to overwhelm me in Jesus Name.

 

2.                        Lord thank you for your mighty wings of protection. Lord brood over me and protect me as the eagle protects her young in the mighty Name of Jesus.

Bible & Prayer Nuggets 0607

by Leave a Comment

GOD’S GLORY MUST SHOW

 

Author: Esther Agbi

 

Bible Nugget 0607 [Isaiah 40:5, KJV]

 

And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it altogether, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken it.

 

Glory is something that is to be desired by everyone, no matter your status in society. Glory can be described as something that brings honor, renowned fame, magnificence and great beauty (Canadian oxford dictionary). Some people have children, homes or objects that bring glory to them. This reminds me of a co-worker who, during Christmas period drives a long way just to see a house adorned with beautiful Christmas lights, before coming to work. It gives her joy, she said. Glory definitely brings joy.

 

King Solomon must have been so proud and joyful when people came from all over just to see his magnificence. When queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon’s wisdom, and the house that he has built,…..there was no more spirit in her. [1 king 10 v 5]

 

Glory cannot be fully described. The queen of Sheba attested to it. She said, of king Solomon, not half of what I see was told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceeds the fame which I heard [1King 10 v7]. If man’s glory is so breath-taking, how much more the glory of the Father. Something that is glorious can not be hidden. It must show. People must talk about it far and wide.

 

When Moses came down from the mountain, after God gave him the Ten Commandments, The people could not look at him because his face was radiating the glory of God. Moses spent time with God, his presence robbed off on Moses.

 

The disciples spent time with Jesus all through his ministry on earth, and his presence robbed off on them. The more time we spend with God, the more his presence and glory will reflect in our lives. The lord shall beautify your life with his glory and beauty in Jesus Name.

 

Prayer Points 0607

 

  1. Help me Lord to release myself unto the Holy Spirit that your glory may rob off on me.
  2. Let your glory on my life speak on it’s own accord in Jesus Name.