You are Chosen 2

 Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

Because you are chosen, God will grant you the grace to always walk in divine wisdom and walking in divine wisdom has great benefits.

The Proceeds of Wisdom and Understanding

The fear of God, the decision to always honor God and do what pleases God is the gateway to wisdom. Joseph for instance refused to play the filthy sinful games of Potiphar’s wife because he feared God. That was his wisdom which eventually took him to the peak of divine purpose. Please read Genesis Chapters 39 to 41 and Deuteronomy Chapter 4 verses 1 to 49.

Wisdom is a by product of understanding and understanding comes from the Word of God – Psalm 119 verse 130, 105, 99 to 100, 104, 144, and 169. It is also the fear of God as stated in Proverbs Chapter 9 verse 10 and Job Chapter 28 verse 28 and the fear of the Lord is to hate evil (Proverbs Chapter 8 verse 13).

Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 13 to 35, Deuteronomy Chapter 4 verses 4 to 10

Length of days in her right hand – verse 16, Proverbs Chapter 10 verse 27, 9 verses 10 to 11.

Riches and honor in her left hand – verse 16, LEVITICUS Chapter 26 verses 3 to 10

Her ways are pleasant – verse 17

All her paths are peace – verse 17, Ezekiel Chapter 34 verses 24 to 31

A tree of life to those who take hold of her – verse 18

Happy are those who retain her – verse 18. The key word here is those who retain her. To be happy, you have to walk in wisdom and understanding at all times all the days of your life. It is not a one off activity but daily.

Life to your soul – verse 22

Grace to your neck – verse 22

You will walk safely – verse 23; Your foot will not stumble.

You will not be afraid when you lie down (verse 24, Leviticus Chapter 26 verses 3 to 8, Ezekiel Chapter 34 verses 24 to 31). Therefore your sleep will be sweet (Leviticus Chapter 26 verse 24, Ezekiel Chapter 34 verses 24 to 31).

You will be at peace with all men; (Romans Chapters 12 verse 18, 9 verses 15 to 18, Matthew Chapter 5 verse 9, and Hebrews Chapter 12 verse 14). Some peacemakers in the Bible include Abigail in 1^st Samuel Chapter 25. She brokered peace between David and Nabal; and stopped David from unnecessary bloodshed.

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Relationships and Success

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Relationships are pivotal to success. However, not all relationships engender success as some relationships actually work against success. The case of Samson and Delilah is a classic example of how certain relationships work against success. Samson was born for great exploits, to keep the Philistines in check so Israel could live in peace and prosper. Samson excelled at this task and no Philistine, not even multitudes of them could tame Samson. Unfortunately, Samson fell in love with what was destined to destroy him. Unknown to Samson, Delilah had no interest in him other than what she stood to gain from the Philistines who had promised her great rewards if she could sell Samson to them. Therefore, because of his ungodly liaison with Delilah, Samson embarked on a self-destructive mission based on his frequent visits to Delilah in Delilah’s house.

Characteristics of Delilah’s house

It is a valley where a person decreases from God’s best. Delilah’s house never brings increase to a man. It is therefore the pit of life. – Proverbs Chapter 6 verse 26, 7 verses 16, 27, Judges Chapter 16 verses 12 to 42.

It is characterized by lies and deception, a deceptive place where people lose grace and God’s unction on their lives because they paid attention to the lies of Delilah.

It is a way to hell and a place of captivity where enemies lie in wait. Unknown to Samson, the Philistines were lying in wait for him right where he thought he was safe with Delilah. Unfortunately, that was where the indefatigable and unusually strong Samson who could not be tamed by any man was captured.

It is a place where a man loses his vision. The eyes of Samson were gouged out and he became blind. But beyond the physical blindness was his loss of vision and unction to function as God would have him function. Please read Judges Chapter 16 verse 21.

It is a place devoid of the presence of God, a place where a man loses strength and purpose. God does not dwell in lies and deception. This calls for caution especially if people you relate with or institutions you partner with do not give a hoot about lies and deception.

It is also a place of defeat – Judges Chapter 16 verse 20. Samson won every battle against the Philistines until he entered Delilah’s valley of loss and began to lose every battle.

It is a place of pain and torture. Samson suffered great pain, torture and humiliation at the hands of the Philistines. He became less of what God designed him to be (Judges Chapter 16 verse 19).

Relationships which drain you of virtue are no go relationships. So also are relationships with ignorant people who refuse to acquire knowledge, who despise knowledge and prefer to live and act in ignorance. You cannot make any progress in life with such people, especially if they are vindictive, superstitious and are in the habit of pulling down structures built by other people. Avoid discussions with anyone who is opposed to your progress and always wishes you evil. If only Samson knew that Delilah wished him evil. He probably would have fled for his life.

Beloved, let go off relationships which do not add value to your life. I also suggest that you pray this prayer.

Father, please help me identify the relationships to hold on to and the ones to let go off in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Thank You for answered prayers Lord in Jesus mighty name, Amen.

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You are Chosen

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

You are chosen, (1^st Peter Chapter 2 verses 9 to 11); a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special person to proclaim the praises of God. Beloved, God’s hand is over your life. God is your refuge and fortress, your strength, your strong tower, your hiding place and sanctuary, your safe place and the only solid rock to stand on.

You are valuable, capable, strong and beautiful, designed to succeed. You will walk and live in divine purpose. You will fulfill divine purpose. You will always operate under God’s faithful covering, divine protection, divine direction, divine provision, divine linking up and divine security.

You will always prosper. The earth ceased to yield its strength to Cain because he spilled his brother’s blood on the earth. That was the reason for Cain’s unfruitful labor and lack of prosperity – bloodshed and murder. The earth had received Abel’s blood and the blood was crying from the earth for justice for Abel against Cain, the murderer. But you will be enriched because you are chosen and washed clean and justified by the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Each time God calls a person or family, it is for the purpose of lifting the family out of poverty into wealth, out of obscurity and insignificance into significance and limelight, and from mediocrity into excellence. And even when a family is already rich, it is to catapult them into great wealth and generational abundance. Examples include Abraham and his descendants particularly King Solomon, the richest and wisest king who ever walked the face of the earth.

Therefore, stop bothering about anyone trying to take over anything that belongs to you. No devil in hell can take what God has for you.

God will satisfy you with longevity which He promises in His word (with long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation. No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; (Isaiah Chapter 54 verse 17, Psalm 91 verses 9 to 16). Therefore, use your time for His highest and best use. The prophetess Anna served God faithfully as an intercessor from her youth even to when she was old so that even in her eighties, she was at the temple on duty for the Lord. She was blessed with the rare privilege of recognizing the Lord Jesus Christ though he was an infant brought for dedication at the temple. Please read Luke Chapter 2 verses 36 to 38. The just and devout Simeon who also saw and recognized the Lord Jesus as an infant was also busy in the service of the Lord even though he was an old man. Please read Luke Chapter 2 verses 25 to 35.

Stop Chasing Shadows 2

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

Do not give up on God. He is faithful. Please read Matthew Chapter 16 verses 16 to 23. Please read 1^st Peter Chapter 5 verse 10. The purpose of suffering is to strengthen and perfect you. Besides, the expectation of the righteous shall not be cut short - Proverbs Chapter 24 verse 14, Haggai Chapters 1 and 2.

Additionally, God Who alone makes all things beautiful in His time promised you and I that the glory of the latter house shall be greater than the former - Haggai Chapter 2 verses 8 to 9; Dry bones shall rise again – Ezekiel Chapter 37; and that He is your exceedingly great reward, not by might nor by power but by My Spirit, says the Lord of Hosts. Therefore, ask and you will receive, pray without ceasing and He will answer you; Matthew Chapter 7 verses 7 to 8, Luke Chapter 11 verses 9 to 10, James Chapter 5 verses 13 to 15. The sweetness of God, God’s sweetness in your life and for your life will be restored in the mighty name of Jesus Christ so that you will become new and truly confident in Christ Jesus to chase after the real substance. 

Job prayed for his friends and the Lord restored his losses. In point of fact, he got twice as much as he had before. Please read Job Chapter 42 verses 10 to 12. Job was a man of prayer who always prayed for his family members and other people around him. It was therefore not difficult to pray for his friends despite the harsh words they used against him in his moment of great difficulty. This also implies that whatever you spend your time doing the most is what will occupy you.

Have the right attitude of faith. Also have right expectations. The woman of Shunem for instance refused to allow her situation to determine her expectations. She believed and expected that her son would be brought back to life by the prophet and God honored her faith. Please read 2^nd Kings Chapter 4 verses 8 to the end. Therefore, expect things to work for your good.

Stop Chasing Shadows

 Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

I have seen people, educated, non-educated fritter time and resources seeking information which they do not need from sources which only serve to confuse them and keep them in an endless circular dance. They consult all kinds of people in their quest for wealth, power, fame and you just name it. Rather than search out God’s will for their lives in the Bible, they focus on what diviners have to say to them. Unfortunately, diviners do not work with the Spirit of God.

This practice referred to as divination is seeking guidance about the future and solutions to life challenges through demons. Please see Isaiah Chapter 8 verses 19 to 20, 1^st Chronicles Chapter 10 verses 13 to 14, 1^st Samuel Chapter 28 verses 5 to 25,(Saul)  2^nd Kings Chapter 1 verses 1 to 17 (Ahaziah),  2^nd Chronicles Chapter 33 verses 6 to 9 (Manasseh).

The most important thing you can do as a Christian is to think and discern by the Holy Spirit of God as to whether what information you have received through those sources is the word of God spoken by a Spirit filled, Spirit led, Spirit controlled child of God; based on the word of God in the Bible or the word of someone who wants to prove that s/he has power with God? Please read Daniel Chapter 9 verse 2.

Do not allow your mental processes to be cluttered with spiritual and mental junk.  This is because what you expose yourself to is what you think about and what you think about is what shapes your attitude, habits, and also informs your decisions and actions. If your mental processes are cluttered with junk, you will become captive to that junk and you will live in spiritual, mental, financial, intellectual captivity. Fortunately, captivity is not of God and is never forever. That is why Jesus Christ came to set the captives free. Please see John 10 verse 10. Jesus Christ led captivity captive so that you can be free of any form of captivity you are in which makes you chase shadows rather than the real substance of life. Please read Ephesians Chapter 4 verse 8. He came to give abundant life. He came to destroy the works of the devil – 1^st John Chapter 3 verse 8, Colossians Chapter 2 verses 14 to 15. He came to set the captives free – Joel Chapter 3 verse 1, Isaiah Chapter 49, 61 verse 1, Luke Chapter 4 verse 18, 1 verse 76 to 79, Matthew Chapter 4 verses 12 to 17, Isaiah Chapter 9 verses 1 to 7; 60 verse 1, Obadiah 20, Psalm 107 verses 10 to 16, to bring deliverance – Joel Chapter 2 verse 32, Obadiah 17.

Additionally, God always takes His people out of captivity enriched and enlarged. Please read Psalm 105 verse 37, Exodus Chapters 3 verses 21 to 22; 11 verses 2 to 3; 12 verses 35 to 36, 2^nd Chronicles Chapter 36 verses 22 to 23, Ezra Chapters 1; 2 verses 68 to 69; 6 verses 7 to 10; 7 verses 11 to 24, Isaiah Chapters 44 verse 28; and 45 verses 1 to 3.

Stop Seeing Giants - FIGHT BACK 2

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

At some point in the history of Israel, they became terrified of the Philistines and lived in fear of them. The Philistines took undue advantage of that fear and harassed and oppressed the Israelites. Quite soon. God raised Samson, a young man who was not intimidated by the size and number of the Philistines. A one man riot army, Samson dealt a huge offensive to the Philistines and killed even more of them at his death. Please read Judges Chapters

Do not quit. Do not be discouraged. Stay put. Keep trying beloved because you can do it. No upward movement is easy. What is easy is a downward movement. When you find life stress free, chances are you are going downhill. Beloved, you also can fight back any opposition on your path to progress and success if you are determined to do so.

The people of Israel sang praises to God and the walls of Jericho came down. The shut gates of Jericho alongside fortified walls which constituted a blockade and barrier to the safe passage and progress of the children of Israel to the Promised Land collapsed by God’s divine intervention.

Zerubbabel was despised when he started building the temple. He experienced great opposition from the enemies of Israel who were opposed to the rebuilding of the temple. Please read Ezra Chapter 6 verse 14. But he completed it because he was focused and determined to do so. In essence he developed strong staying skills and fought the opposition with his great determination to succeed despite the fierce opposition.

Stop Seeing Giants - FIGHT BACK

Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

The ten spies saw giants in the land of Canaan and consequently discouraged the Israelites who were close to Canaan to do a detour back to Egypt. That decision kept them in the wilderness for a long time until they passed on. Their children alongside the two spies, Joshua and Caleb who had a different perspective were the ones who entered Canaan. Beloved, the issue of perspectives limited some people and cost a nation a lot.

King Saul and the army of Israel who were prepared to battle the Philistines suddenly developed cold feet because a man described as a giant deployed his size and his mouth to intimidate and oppress them for forty days and forty nights. A heavily mobilized army was cowered and immobilized. Fortunately for King Saul and the army of Israel a teenager who was unskilled in the military saw differently. Though Goliath was physically a giant and had an intimidating stature alongside intimidating talk; teenager David, the son of Jesse saw differently. He saw a spiritual grasshopper that God would deliver into his hands. So David challenged Goliath to a fight in order to put an end to forty days of intimidation and mental oppression. In less than ten minutes, the battle was over with Goliath dead and his country men who had hitherto enjoyed the intimidation taking to flight. A different perspective based on David’s relationship with God gave him victory over Goliath. Please read 1^st Samuel Chapter 17.

Jacob refused to see the barricades Laban consistently placed in his paths as giants. Rather, Jacob saw them as rough terrains which he could creatively navigate to smooth terrains and progress. This probably explains why he did not get into any arguments and fisticuff with Laban. Creatively and strategically, he navigated every one of them to safe haven. He worked extra years to marry Rachel; creatively grew his own flock. Please read Genesis Chapters

Isaac developed staying power to overcome the challenges of wells seizure, envy and strife from the Philistines. Staying power is an inner quality which makes you commit yourself to the actualization of your dreams. It means to be persistent until you win in spite of the difficulties and challenges around you. It is also the ability to see the glorious future through the obstacles on your path irrespective of how insurmountable they appear. Please read Genesis Chapter 26 and Proverbs Chapter 4 verse 14.

Allow God to Introduce You

 Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha

Introductions to individuals, families and institutions are a daily occurrence in life and happen in homes, on the streets, at parties and other events as well as institutions. This explains why who you are introduced to and who introduces you to the person/s you are introduced to matters a lot. This is because the person who introduces you speaks volumes of who you are. If a person of low economic status as well as low social standing introduces you to a person of high economic standing as well as high social status; it is assumed and taken for granted that you are a person of low economic standing and low social status, probably seeking favors from them. But if the reverse is the case, your rating changes and it is assumed that both parties will benefit one another.

Jesus Christ as a person was introduced by God to humanity as Jesus made His way to earth. First, He was introduced by the angel Gabriel speaking as God’s mouthpiece to Mary, the vessel chosen by God to birth Jesus Christ. Secondly. His birth was announced by an angel to the shepherds and quite significant and instructive is that a heavenly host was praising God at that moment. Thirdly, the wise men from the east who had seen His star also announced Him or rather introduced Him in absentia to King Herod. Though that caused a stir that would have resulted in His death, God shielded Him. And at His baptism by John the Baptist, God again introduced Him. The point being made is that Jesus was introduced to humanity by the Creator and Lord of humanity. So He was accorded the respect and honor due Him by those who knew and understood the Person and Lordship of Jesus Christ.

I watched a movie, The Great Gatsby in which Gatsby was introduced to Daisy’s husband by a cousin of Daisy. Daisy’s husband hardly acknowledged the presence of Gatsby. Two reasons – both men did not belong to his economic and social standing.

This speaks of the power of right connections and right associations. You therefore need to leverage right connections and associations. One way of leveraging right connections and right associations is to walk with God.