Pastor Lawrence Speaks

Most of the prayers we offer to God were answered by the mercies of God. Please , this weekend , reflect upon the prayers you have prayed and God has answered and give praise to God.

Some people remained in their status quo because they could not speak out about their challenges. Many died because they kept quiet about I'll health. Desperate challenges need desperate efforts, and until those efforts are exerted, nothing changes. Act now, and speak out loud before it is late.

It is better to repent instantly and be saved than to postpone salvation until you suffer bodily injuries and you are now repenting. God will forgive you for your sins, but the scar of bodily injuries may not be removed throughout life.

For every child of God, strive to ensure that your way pleases the Lord by living holy always. Once this lifestyle is constantly maintained, no enemy can conquer you. Proverbs 16 v 7.

The life of a sinner is horrible . It is full of too many uncertainties. They can be smiling now and in the next 1 hour be inside the gutter due to drunkenness. Tomorrow, he may be in police station in the cell due to fighting in the neighborhood. The best option for sinners is to be saved.

If we can pay close attention to Psalm 1 vs 1-2, surely He will bless and make us a blessing to others.

The bible pronounced blessings on the obedient Christian. Are you obedient? Please go with the mindset of the blessed because God said you are blessed.

Apart from not walking in the way of the ungodly and not standing in the way of sinners; you still need to MEDITATE DAILY IN THE BIBLE in order to fully enjoy God's blessings. Discipline yourself today and begin earnest daily meditation

It is not only the scorners that are committing sin. All those who are sitting with them enjoying the ridiculing statements are also sinners. Please stop making mockery of your fellow brother. Whatever you have, it is by grace and mercy of God.

The believers can be distinguished by the things they do not do, the places they do not go, and the company they do not keep.

Challenges are real. Life battles are sure. When you are face to face with one, where do you go and who counsels you?. Whoever golives you counsel will determine whether you will win or lose in life battles Please be careful.

You are blessed if you are born again Psalm 1 v 1. That is what the Bible says. It does not matter what you do not have now. So, as a born-again child of God, dress, talk, walk, and think like a blessed person. Whatever those who are blessed have that you haven't got will soon begin to manifest.

On earth, we classify people by their material acquisitio'n, academic attainment, racial differences, etc. As for God, HE recognises two personalities- the sinners and the saints. You cannot be either. You can only be one. Which one are you?

The book of Psalms contains the longest book and longest chapters. It also contains the shortest chapter. If you divide the Bible into two, the middle verse of the Bible is in the book of Psalms. It is the most read and most treasured of the Old Testament books by believers. The word praise the Lord occurred 28 times in the bible, of which 24 of it was in the book of Psalms. Please follow us as we begin to exhort daily from this wonderful book.

Are you a believer going through challenging experience? Don't write yourself off. Warn your friends too, not to write you off. Let them wait first and let God be through with you. The end counts.

When your friends offend you, what do you do? Delete their numbers from your phone?, cut off the relationship?, repay them with the evil deeds?. No. You are to look for a way to settle the differences. Never hold bitterness or enmity with your friends whenever they misunderstand you or misinterpreted your intentions.

Whatever God conceives to do, He is unstoppable. So also, His children should be unstoppable if their life pleases Him. I pray for you today that with every good thoughts of yours (written and unwritten) for the remaining part of this year, you shall execute successfully by the unstoppable power of God in Jesus name. Amen.

Any endeavour you venture into without clearer understanding will amount to a fruitless effort. When next you want to do anything, have a clear understanding before you venture into it.

The suffering of the righteous does not call into question the goodness of God. For those who are going through tough challenges, NEVER QUESTION GOD ABOUT HIS ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSE. Rather, pray for grace to endure trials. Your case will end with good testimonies in Jesus name.

Mortals cannot understand everything that happens under the sun, but the Immortal God does. Not even everything about your life, but God knows. Keep on serving Him faithfully, obey the leading of the Holy Spirit. Wherever He has destined you for, you will surely get there.

In Job chapters 38 and 39, God interrogated Job with questions that he could not answer. He was humble and silenced. Can a creature question His Creator? When you face challenges that are beyond your comprehension despite being righteous , rather than question him, worship Him and leave the rest for Him.

Never give up on prayers; God will answer you. Job 38 v 1.

Having a good relationship with God guarantees safety, deliverance, confidence, and courage in life challenges. This could be achieved among others by being born again, reading His words, praying to Him, and obeying His leading always.

God's silence does not mean abandonment. Concerning Abraham, Rachel, Sarah, and Elizabeth; it seems God was silent. At last He spoke, and testimonies followed. I pray for you that God will speak on your behalf and turn your sorrows to joy.

God will ultimately come to all who sincerely and steadfastly call on him ; even if our prayers come from hearts of confusion, doubt, fear or anger ( as in the case of a newly converted soul). He will eventually respond. Keep calling. Do away with sin. Job 38 verse 1.

When next you are requesting anything from God, remember that you should give Him due reverence. Don't dictate to Him, do not imagine who God will use for you and NEVER say " if you don't do it for me...

Mysterious are the ways of God. He works in ways that are unfathomable. He healed Bartimeaus by spoken words, He touched the leper in Mark 2 and healed him, He touched the coffin of widow's son, but for Lazarus, He spoke and he came out of the grave. This God will visit you in a wonderful way beyond your imagination in Jesus name.

Quality service and prompt obedience are the keys to prosperity and contentment in life. If you can render quality service and you are willing to obey Him promptly, then God will release prosperity to you. Job 36 v 11

Can a nursing mother forget to breastfeed her child? . It is impossible. God said that even if it is possible, I will not despise you, I can't forget to care for you.

Counsellors are human. They could give wrong counsel atimes. When next you have received counsel from your counsellor, pray very well for divine approval.

Without making his need known to man, George Muller prayed to God and was supernaturally provided for . He fed the orphans for over 60 years with about $6000 per week. That God will give you seed to sow into His work, the needy, the orphans, the widows, etc. 2 Corinthians 9 v 10.

Let your speech at all times be gracious ( pleasant and winsome), seasoned as it were with salt, so that you may never be at loss to know how you ought to answer anyone who puts a question to you. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not to put them down or cut them out . Colossians 4 v 6 AMP.

The thrice Holy God cannot do anything evil. It is impossible for God to be wicked. He who gave you the sun, moon and stars; the air you breathe for survival, the water you drink. He who forgives your sin and has prepared a home for you above can never be wicked. Trust Him today for your deliverance.

It is good and comely to allow the experienced or the elderly to speak first in any gathering. Even when you are sure that the Spirit of God gave you the right message, you still ought to refrain until it comes to your turn to speak.

When going through life challenges, do not assume that only your friends will come to your rescue. Expect intruders. In these days of advanced technologies, be you a pastor, a medical practitioner, or a lawyer. Whtever your profession, people are watching you even when you did not invite them. I pray that you will not regret your steps in life in the name of Jesus. PRAY FOR DIVINE DIRECTION ALWAYS.

In breaking off from an addicted sin, sometimes, you can do it with an oath. You can prayerfully covenant yourself never to do it again. Until you are determined to stop sinning, sin will never leave you. Cowards can not be born again but only courageous people.

As Christians, we feel hurt when we are in pain. Sometimes, we feel depressed and anxious, and we express it. But as heavenly citizens, we must be consistently holy just like Job. If we maintain our integrity, God will surely reward us. Please do not compromise. God is watching over you.

If 100 people are arrested for sins of fornication and adultery, hardly will you find two blind people among them. You are fornicating because you have eyes. Should you then be blind so as to stop immorality? No. You are the one who will control the door of your eyes. Job 31 v 1.

God's probationary period for the glorification of his children may not be 6 months or one year as in secular jobs. It may take years of preparation. May God give us grace to wait without compromise. Amen.

Death is real. Resurrection is real. But there will be a separate resurrection. Some ( those who are born again) will rise to life and others ( sinners ) to damnation. John 5 v 28-29.

All God's people used to have this experience in life that they prayed, and immediate answers seemed delayed. Note this: NO TRUE FOLLOWER OF THE LORD'S IS EVER REALLY ABANDONED AND NO EARNEST PRAYERS EVER GO UNHEARD.

To be an eye to the blind, a feet to the lame , you need empowerment. As a father to the poor, according to Job, you must be financially empowered. Everybody wishes to be good to their neighbours, but if you are not empowered, it is practically impossible. Pray today for God to empower you so as to be a blessing to others around you.

Opportunity does not come everytime, it is occasional. The true test of your redemption will reflect in your attitude towards your neighbour. When last did you assist any of these categories of people: the widows or widower, the orphans, the blind, lame or the dumb. How about your pastor who labour in the word and doctorine. Start today, love your neighbour as yourself is the Lord's command.

When you are trying to bring back the hand of the time (clock), it's like going back to the irreversible past. Thinking about the past years when you have money, cars, and landed properties, but for ones reason or the other, they are no more. This is bringing sadness to you. Please guard against those thoughts, invite Jesus into your life, and concentrate on your bright future.

To fear the Lord is true wisdom. To have the consciousness of God's presence anywhere and at any place we find ourselves is the divine wisdom. Apply this definition to your life henceforth, and you will be a better Christian.

When you meet anyone who is avoiding bad companions, who is not yielding to temptations, a person who is totally dependent upon God for directions in every area of his life, such persons are people of understanding: you can walk with them. Job 28 v 28

Job was undaunted about his allegiance to God. He said confidently that " though I know that you are the cause of my predicament, but I can not compromise my integrity. Even if you kill me, I will still trust you. " That is the person whose name can not be removed from the book of life. Please be unswerving about your confession of faith in God. Do not allow any trial to change your belief in God.

God is the Almighty. He is perfect in knowledge. He has no beginning, He has no ending. His power has no limits and no boundaries. He is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. He is holy, He is gracious and merciful. PRAISE HIM TODAY AGAIN.

Sing praise songs to God today. Praise Him for His goodness and mercies. Stand and praise Him. Prostrate and praise Him. Exalt the name of the Lord.

Your reaction during trying time will determine whether you still have confidence in God or you have lost it. Avoid transfer aggression. Stop nagging , stop blaming God. You can not understand the reason behind every mishap, but God knows everything. Keep calm, pray to God and keep on believing.

It is the work of the refiner to carefully apply the heat based upon the quality of the metal - for the purer the ore, the greater the heat that can be applied. God will never use impure metal. Because the metal that cannot pass the test of refinement has no value for service. I pray for you that God will give you the needed grace to endure His refining process, and your glory will shine for the world to see. 1 Corinthians 10 v 13.