HINDERANCES TO MEETING CHRIST

HAVE YOU MET THE LORD?

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO DIED IN LORD.

Revelation 14.12-13

Death according to nature is inevitable. Everyone as the scripture says were all made from the dust and to the dust everyone shall return. Although, in the entire history of mankind, it has been recorded that only two men did not die, Enoch and Elijah.

Death is the termination of breath from the human body, the extraction of the spirit which gives life and direction to the human body back to its maker "all go to one place. All are from the dust, and to dust all shall return" (Eccl. 3.20).

But it becomes so funny to see people who are not certain about their tomorrow praying for others who are gullible and afraid that they will not die. Revelation is an interesting scripture that depicts the essence of Christianity with its rewards. But then, it appears to be one of the most scary scriptures to study because of its imagery messages from the spiritual to the physical.

To begin with, Revelation 14.12-13 tells us about the saints who have labored for the cause of the gospel, whose blood were spilled all over the earth. Verse 12 speaks of the patience of these saints. Who then are these people?
The scripture says they are people;
Washed by the blood of the Lamb Rev. 1.5
Who endured all the pains - Romans 8.18
Who were faithful with their works - Rev. 14.13
Who will inherit the eternal rest - Rev. 2.10

How did they reach these above listed blessings?

The saints became saints;
Through the new birth - Romans 6.4
By staying in the straight path with obedience to the word of the LORD
By faith in the LORD - Hebrews 11.38

On the whole, this is an urgent matter that needs careful thought as we journey in this world. One of the most important questions we need to ask ourselves is; "What if...?"
"Will I make it...?"
For the scripture says that it is appointed for you and I to die once and after that is judgment (Hebrews 9.27).
What will become of you when you die?
Will you be counted among the blessed who are sleeping in the LORD and will inherit the eternal rest (Hebrews 4.9)?
How about putting your best to come before His Presence Just As You Are if you are thinking you're not gonna make. But if you know, that you are not going to make it to heaven with Christ either by death or ascension, why not make sure this moment by visiting the Church of Christ nigh you or call 07060510595 for further information.

May the LORD help us to live for Him, be patient as those who have gone on before us. Amen!

COMING BEFORE HIS PRESENCE (Contd)

2 Chronicles 7.14-15

COMING BEFORE HIS PRESENCE

2 Chronicles 7.14-15

HEAR US NOW OH LORD!

Psalm 102.1-5

GREATER LOVE...

John 15.13

Today is what the world celebrate as "Valentine" and a lot of people have already made plans for today to express more especially, erotic love which implies that hotels has been booked and clubs tickets has been ordered.

Some people are expecting to receive one gift or the other and to some, today may be their first experience. The question is, what type of love should you celebrate?
Whose love are we to remember?

WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRES OF THEE?

Micah 6.8-9

Everything about the Lord is simple. His requirements are for our own good. His yoke is easy and burden is light. All the Lord has told us is to administer goodness to all, do justice, love kindness and walk with Him in humility.

Have you meet these requirements for your salvation today?

THIS TOO SHALL PASS...

2 Corinthians 4.17-18

- When we walk by the Faith of God — 2 Corinthians 5.7

Do not allow your predicament to suffocate you - 2 Corinthians 4.8-9

Therefore God said, "Be still and know that I am God..." AMEN!!!

SPIRITUAL HEALING

Mark 5.25-34

At some point in our lives, sickness affects us. We may not “be sick” physically, but accountable individuals “get sick” spiritually. The source of spiritual healing is God: have we been “healed”?

1. “Sickness” Takes A Toll On Man. Hospitals are constantly being used to treat those who are sick. The woman in Mark 5:25-34 had suffered for twelve years and continued to get worse.

a) “Spiritual sickness” is by far worse than even the ailment of the woman.

b) Ultimately, the pleasures of sin will given over to the realization of our souls' condemnation (Heb. 11:25; Rom. 6:23).

c) Sin will “cost” more than man will want to “pay” (cf. Cain-Gen. 4:13-14 and Saul-1 Sam. 15:24-29).

2. Healing Is Found In The Lord. The woman trusted so much that she could be healed by the Lord (Mark 5:27-28). Likewise, we should trust that we can be “spiritually healed” by the Lord (John 8:24; 14:6; Acts 4:12). Ultimately, our trust in the Lord should lead us to obey the Gospel (Rom. 1:16; Heb. 5:9).

3. Once “Healed”, Man Can Be At Peace. The woman, who had suffered so long, was now able to have peace (Mark 5:29-34). We, no matter how long we have suffered spiritually, can have peace (Phil. 4:7; 1 John 1:6-7; 5:13; cf. John 14:27).

CONCLUSION
We need not to remain “spiritually sick”! “Healing” awaits those who will obey the voice of the LORD.