Title May 2020

MEMORY OF SIN

 

Colossians 3:12–13
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Why should we forgive those who have wronged us?
Because we ourselves need mercy and forgiveness from our God every day. Many people do not understand the power embedded in forgiveness. The Bible says:

“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” – Luke 6:37

This means that if we do not forgive others, we ourselves will not be forgiven.

Forgiveness is not just for a few hours or days—it is eternal. When someone wrongs you, you must forgive them completely. This means there should never be a day when you hold a grudge against them again. If you forgive someone today, but after a month you recall their wrongs and start to harbor resentment again, the Bible warns that your own past sins—those you had repented of—will be remembered by God.

For example, suppose you once stole something before giving your life to Christ. You may have repented, confessed with tears, and stopped stealing for over ten years. But one day someone steals your phone—perhaps the only phone you owned, which you bought at great cost, and which contained important information. If you then become bitter and harbor resentment in your heart against that thief—even silently without confronting them—then unless you forgive, God will see you as a thief once again.

Ezekiel 18:24
“But if a righteous person turns from their righteousness and commits sin… none of the righteous things they have done will be remembered.”

Even though you may no longer steal, pray regularly, and live a life of faith, in God’s eyes all your previous thefts will be remembered—as though they happened yesterday. If you die in that condition, God will ask why you stole that phone, or cheated that employer, or swindled that person—even if those things happened many years ago.

Now, consider this story carefully:

Matthew 18:21–35

Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”

Then Jesus gave a parable of a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. One man owed him ten thousand talents. Since he could not repay, the king ordered him and his family sold to repay the debt. But the servant begged for mercy, and the king forgave the entire debt.

But this same servant went out and found a fellow servant who owed him a hundred denarii. He seized him and threw him in prison. When the king heard this, he called the first servant “wicked,” and reinstated his debt:

“Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?” (v.33)

“This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” (v.35)

Dear reader, stop wasting your time fighting enemies. Learn to forgive—that’s how you yourself will be forgiven by God the Father.

Who taught you to curse those who wrong you? Don’t you see that such a teaching invites curses upon you too? Whoever hinders you from forgiving—don’t you see they’re leading you to destruction? They’re opening the gate to the fire of hell! Read again verse 35 carefully.

And if you, having read this, still refuse to forgive those who offend you, don’t you see that you’re testifying against yourself—and reminding God of your own sins?

James 2:13
“Judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”

May the Lord grant us understanding and grace to walk in true forgiveness.

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“Feet That Are Quick to Run to Evil Are an Abomination to the Lord”

Proverbs 6:18 – “A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil…”

There are sins that are pre-mediated and those that occur without premeditation.

Premeditated sins are deliberate, requiring planning and conscious steps. They are easier to resist in principle because they do not happen spontaneously—you can see them coming and avoid them. Yet, if committed before God, the punishment is far greater than sins that occur suddenly or without preparation.

Examples of non-premeditated sins include occasional anger, fear, fleeting evil thoughts, or the rare slip of inappropriate words. These are often impulsive, and though still sinful, they do not carry the same calculated intent.

Examples of premeditated sins include any form of sexual immorality (fornication, masturbation, homosexuality, prostitution), drunkenness, abortion, deceit, theft, and similar acts. These sins require a process—a deliberate crossing of moral boundaries. For instance, one cannot say, “I have committed adultery,” without first having met, agreed, and acted intentionally, fully aware that the act is sinful, yet proceeding anyway. Theft and other serious sins operate similarly.

Understand this: in the eyes of God, such sins are not minor, and their removal comes at a high cost. Do not assume you can simply say, “I will repent later.” Repentance is not like taking Panadol for a headache; it is not a quick fix. You cannot repeatedly commit a deliberate sin and expect grace to instantly erase its consequences.

The Bible identifies some sins as “sins leading to death” (1 John 5:16-17). These are deliberate, knowing violations of God’s law. While forgiveness may be granted after deep repentance, the inherent consequences of such sins—spiritual death—remain unless God, in His mercy, intervenes.

Even if you try to hide or rationalize these sins, the deathly consequences are still present because the acts were intentional.

Perhaps today, you are on the verge of committing such sins. Turn back and avoid the danger before it overtakes you. For those who have lived in deliberate sin assuming God’s grace will always cover them, abandon this misconception. With a sincere heart, repent today, and approach your Creator earnestly—He hears your prayers (Psalm 34:17-18).

Remember, “Feet that are quick to run to evil are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 6:18).

May the Lord bless you abundantly.

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DO NOT MAKE A COVENANT WITH SIN

 

If only Judas had known how severe the outcome would be for the Lord, he would not have dared to betray Him. He simply assumed they would arrest Jesus, rebuke Him for teaching the crowds, intimidate Him a little, and then let Him go. But what happened turned out to be much greater than he expected—they went on to beat Him, mock Him, and ultimately kill the Lord by a shameful and painful death.

Because of the greed for money, he did not realize that he had already been used to fulfill Satan’s purpose. Without eyes to see far ahead, he found himself as a special instrument of the devil. The small fire he lit, thinking it would only burn paper, ended up burning down an entire forest. That’s why, in the end, he regretted what he had done, when he saw that it was only his small kiss that had led the Lord to the cross. When he saw that just thirty pieces of silver had brought about such disgrace and suffering… when he thought the Lord would be taken and then released safely, but in the end, He was stripped and crowned with thorns… It became clear that this was all beyond what they had agreed.

Mark 14:44–46
“Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: ‘The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.’ Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, ‘Rabbi!’ and kissed him. The men seized Jesus and arrested Him.”

Verse 44 says, “lead Him away under guard…” But where they took Him, they went to torture, humiliate, and kill Him—completely contrary to what Judas had expected. And it was all because of entering into a covenant with sin.

In the end, Judas said these words:

Matthew 27:3–5
“When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders. ‘I have sinned,’ he said, ‘for I have betrayed innocent blood.’ ‘What is that to us?’ they replied. ‘That’s your responsibility.’ So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.”

There are a few things we can learn from this… You can sell your salvation for something small, but in the end, you may not realize it could bring about great destruction later. You have already believed in Jesus, but then you give in to the temptation of fornication—so you go and lust after a woman and think to yourself, “I will just repent afterward.” But the day you meet her, someone else sees you and follows you all the way to the house you’re going to, and there you are caught in the act… and pictures are taken and spread on social media… “A certain pastor or believer caught with another man’s wife…” How would you feel that day?

You thought it was just a small fire you had lit, but you didn’t know it would turn into a blaze that would shock the entire city. And it’s the same with every other sin—we may see it as having small consequences here and now… but after committing it, that’s when we realize how big it really is.

Therefore, we must be extra careful with everything. Judas’ example is enough of a lesson for us… Let us be watchful so we don’t also find ourselves deceived by Satan and end up crucifying Christ a second time with shame and suffering. And at the end of the day, we fail even to return to where we left Him.

Hebrews 6:4–6
“It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit… if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to public disgrace.”

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SHOULD WE TRUST THE PROPHECY OF SYLVIA BROWNE?

Recently, a woman named Sylvia Browne gained widespread recognition across the world, even though she passed away in 2013. The attention stems from her book titled “End of Days”, in which she wrote about several end-time prophecies. One of these was a prediction of a respiratory pandemic that would emerge around 2020—now known as COVID-19. She accurately described a severe illness affecting the lungs that would spread globally, then mysteriously vanish, only to reappear ten years later and disappear completely.

However, another of her prophecies, which is the focal point of this message, claims that in the year 3020, strange beings called “vampires” will emerge on Earth. According to her, these will be resurrected humans who survive by drinking human blood and will not be able to withstand sunlight. Eventually, she says, they will be destroyed and life will return to normal. This prediction has led many to reconsider their views on future events.

But have you ever taken time to examine her other prophecies? I’m not writing this to criticize her, but I want you to learn something important by the end of this article. Some of her failed prophecies include:

In 2010, she predicted that Aliens (beings from other planets) would arrive on Earth. This did not happen.

In 2004, she claimed that Osama Bin Laden was already dead, but he was found and killed in 2011.

In one of her books, she wrote that a vaccine for HIV would be discovered in 2005—but that still hasn’t happened.

There are many other predictions we won’t analyze here, because the purpose of this message isn’t to discredit anyone personally, but to help you open your eyes. We must not be swept away by every so-called revelation in these last days.

Let’s go back to her prophecy about the year 3020 and the appearance of vampires. Many have believed this just because her COVID-19 prophecy seemed to come true. Some have even developed the idea that this Earth will continue to exist until the year 3000 and beyond.

However, it is important to understand that even if someone gives a prophecy that comes true, but it contradicts the Word of God, that prophecy must be rejected. The Bible warns us clearly in Deuteronomy 13:1–3:

“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or wonder,

and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’

you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. For the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”

So do not be quick to accept any prophecy just because it happens—test everything by the Word of God.

There are many people who also predicted the coronavirus pandemic in great detail, yet they were not Christians. Even fictional books such as “The Eyes of Darkness” describe a similar virus. You can find many of these on the internet. Also, God can send a true prophet who gives an accurate prophecy—and yet that same person may later instruct people to act against God’s Word. In that case, God Himself is testing the hearts of His people to see if they truly love His truth or not.

“For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24

Nowhere in Scripture is there any prophecy about the coming of vampires or alien beings from other planets. These are scientific imaginations and demonic deceptions that contradict Scripture.

Ecclesiastes 1:9 reminds us:

“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.”

The Bible has already prophesied natural disasters like plagues (pandemics), famines, earthquakes, wars, false prophets, and the Antichrist. These are all scriptural and consistent with the prophetic word. But nowhere does the Bible teach about the resurrection of undead beings that feed on blood. According to Scripture, those who will rise again are the righteous and the wicked—the righteous for eternal life and the wicked for judgment—not to drink blood!

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”John 11:25

“Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.” John 5:28–29

Only Jesus holds the keys to death and Hades—not Satan. Satan cannot resurrect anyone. He lost that authority a long time ago (Revelation 1:18). So ask yourself—who will resurrect these so-called vampires to drink people’s blood? Jesus? It’s an obvious contradiction and a deception.

These are the last days. Anyone telling you that the Earth will remain for another 1,000 years is misleading you. It is a scheme of Satan to convince people that Christ’s return is far off. Yet, the signs Jesus gave us are all being fulfilled. Now is the time to prepare, not to chase after strange revelations. There will be more of these as the days draw closer, and if you’re not grounded in Scripture, you will be misled.

“Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.”

2 Thessalonians 2:3

These are not times of vampires or aliens. The spirit of the Antichrist is already at work.

Repent today. Accept Christ if you have not. Prepare for His second coming.

Shalom.

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HOW MUCH SIN COSTS A PERSON

 

Genesis 47:9 – “So Jacob said to Pharaoh, ‘The days of the years of my pilgrimage are one hundred and thirty years; few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, and they have not attained to the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.’”

There is no sin without a cost. You may wonder why Jacob told Pharaoh that the days of his life on earth had been full of hardship, unlike those of his forefathers.

It was because of the deceit he committed when he lied to his father and took the blessing meant for his brother. Although God’s sovereign plan was at work—pointing to the coming Messiah through Jacob—what Jacob did was still wrong. And that did not exempt him from facing the consequences of his sin.

That’s why, after committing the act, Jacob fled to his uncle. The very mother who had conspired with him in sin became the person he would not see again for the next 20 years. This shows that love based on sinful agreements does not last.

When Jacob reached his uncle Laban’s house and served for seven years to marry Rachel, he was deceived in the same way he had deceived Esau. Laban gave him Leah instead of Rachel. Then Laban told him he would need to work another seven years to have Rachel.

Jacob continued serving for many more years. When he finally returned to Canaan, his children Simeon and Levi tricked and killed innocent people (Genesis 34).

As if that wasn’t enough, his firstborn Reuben betrayed him by sleeping with his concubine.

Worse still, his sons deceived him by making him believe that his beloved son Joseph had been devoured by a wild animal. Jacob wept bitterly and mourned deeply.

So, Jacob’s life became a cycle of deception and being deceived—quite different from Abraham and Isaac’s experiences.

As Scripture says:

Matthew 7:2 – “For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.”

That’s why Jacob confessed that his days had been full of trouble. But in the end, God comforted him through his son Joseph.

Now, that was Jacob—a man blessed by God—yet not exempt from long earthly consequences. Let us ask ourselves: if we continue to live sinful lives filled with injustice, how can we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?

Proverbs 11:31 – “If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!”

These physical punishments point to deeper spiritual ones. Some people believe death is the end and that there are no consequences after this life. But punishment awaits all who reject God.

However, God’s grace is available to shield us from these eternal consequences. This grace comes through Jesus Christ.

If we surrender our lives to Him, He will forgive us, transform us, and make us new. He will erase the debt of sin and the punishments we deserved for abortion, murder, bribery, lies, theft, adultery, fraud, etc. That is the beauty of the new covenant sealed in the blood of Jesus.

So, run to the cross today if you haven’t yet been saved. Repent of your sins, be baptized, have your sins forgiven, and receive the Holy Spirit—who will remain with you until the day of the Rapture.

Acts 2:38 – “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

May the Lord bless you richly.

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In John 1:21, who is “that prophet” the Jews were asking about?

In John 1:19–21 (NIV), a group of Jewish priests and Levites were sent from Jerusalem to question John the Baptist. The passage says:

“Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, ‘I am not the Messiah.’ They asked him, ‘Then who are you? Are you Elijah?’ He said, ‘I am not.’ ‘Are you the Prophet?’ He answered, ‘No.’”
(John 1:19–21, NIV)

They asked him three important questions:

  1. Are you the Messiah?
  2. Are you Elijah?
  3. Are you the Prophet?

John denies all three titles. The first two are clear: he is not the Messiah (Christ), nor Elijah (who was expected to return according to Malachi 4:5–6). But the third question—“Are you the Prophet?”—raises the key issue: Who is “the Prophet” being referred to?

Understanding “The Prophet” in John 1:21

To understand this term, we need to go back to Deuteronomy 18:15–18 (NIV), where Moses said:

“The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.”
(Deut. 18:15, NIV)

This was a Messianic prophecy—God promised to raise a prophet “like Moses”, someone who would speak God’s words with divine authority. The Jewish people took this prophecy seriously and were expecting this prophet to come. Over time, some came to believe this “Prophet” might be a separate figure from the Messiah or Elijah. That’s why they asked John three separate questions.

The New Testament Confirms “The Prophet” Is Jesus

The New Testament confirms that Jesus is the fulfillment of this prophecy. In Acts 3:22–23 (NIV), the apostle Peter says:

“For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people.’”
(Acts 3:22–23, NIV)

Peter makes it crystal clear: Jesus is the prophet Moses spoke about. He is not one of many—He is the Prophet, the Messiah, and the Son of God all in one.

So, when John the Baptist was asked, “Are you that prophet?” he rightly said “No,” because Jesus was the fulfillment of that prophecy, not him.

Misinterpretations: Was “That Prophet” Referring to Muhammad?

Some claim that the phrase “that prophet” in John 1:21 refers to Muhammad. This interpretation is not biblically supported.

Biblical Context.                             

  The passage clearly distinguishes “that prophet” from John the Baptist and from Elijah, but it also ties to Moses’ prophecy in Deuteronomy. As already shown, the New Testament declares Jesus, not Muhammad, as the fulfillment.

Jesus as the Final Revelation:

The New Testament teaches that Jesus is the final and complete revelation of God.

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…”
(Hebrews 1:1–2, NIV)

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
(Revelation 22:13, NIV)

There is no room for a future prophet with new revelation. Any prophet or teacher after Christ must point back to Jesus, not claim new divine authority apart from Him.

Why Did the Jews Expect More than One Figure?

During the first century, there was a lot of confusion and speculation among the Jews due to the 400-year prophetic silence following the prophet Malachi. Many were expecting the return of:

  • The Messiah — The promised deliverer (Isaiah 9:6–7)
  • Elijah — As prophesied in Malachi 4:5–6
  • “The Prophet” — From Deuteronomy 18:15

Some even expected the resurrection or return of Old Testament prophets like Jeremiah or Isaiah. This is evident in passages such as:

  • Matthew 16:13–14 (NIV):

    “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

  • Luke 9:7–8 (NIV):

    “But when Herod heard this, he said, ‘John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!’ Some were saying Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life.”

This confusion explains why the Jewish leaders asked John the Baptist if he was the Messiah, Elijah, or “the Prophet.”

Final Conclusion

John the Baptist was not “that prophet.” He was the forerunner of the Lord, the voice in the wilderness (Isaiah 40:3), preparing the way for Jesus Christ.

The Prophet that Moses spoke about is Jesus, not Muhammad or anyone else. Jesus is:

  • The Prophet like Moses (Deut. 18:15, Acts 3:22)
  • The Messiah, the Christ (John 4:25–26)
  • The Son of God (John 1:34)
  • The final and complete Word from God (Hebrews 1:1–2)

Therefore, we are not waiting for another prophet or revelation. All truth and salvation are found in Jesus Christ alone.

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
(Acts 4:12, NIV)

May the Lord bless you with deeper understanding and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ — the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

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DO NOT FEAR JEZEBEL.

 

When God gives a person a task to do, and that person becomes fearful of the enemies of his faith or delays to act, then his place is given to someone else. One of the many reasons that cause a person to lose their position in ministry is FEAR.

Fear of the enemies of your faith, fear of what might happen if you preach against the systems of the enemy, the devil… what will happen if you destroy and expose the works of the devil? What will happen if I insult the works of the enemy, as David did? What if I disgrace the works of witchcraft? Fear of going to preach in rural areas because of fear of the witches there, fear of declaring the name of Jesus in places where there are demonic powers, etc. This kind of fear has severe spiritual consequences.

In the Bible, we learn of a man called Elijah, who was given the task of cleansing Israel and removing Baal from among the people of God. But in the end, he was overcome by fear and ran away from the mission…

If you are a student of the Bible, you are surely familiar with the story of Prophet Elijah, how he killed the 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah — a total of 850 (1 Kings 18:16–40). This was a huge number that Elijah eliminated, which led to a significant reduction of Baal’s priests in Israel and, therefore, greatly reduced the evil in the land. These priests were hired by a woman named Jezebel from Lebanon to introduce foreign gods into the holy nation of God.

These Baal prophets practiced witchcraft and led all of Israel astray. Even when they were contending with Elijah to bring fire down on the sacrifice, it’s not that they didn’t have that ability — that kind of magical fire was a minor witchcraft feat for them. That’s why they had the courage to accept Elijah’s challenge. But because there is no witchcraft that can overpower the Living God’s might, they suddenly found themselves unable to produce their magical fire on the altar that day…

Something that had previously not been difficult for them to do.

So these were witches employed by Jezebel, who was then queen of Israel. (2 Kings 9:22)

But even though Elijah reduced the number of sorcerers in Israel, they were not all eliminated. Some were far away, and others remained in Samaria. Most of all, Jezebel herself, who had hired them, was still alive.

Thus, although Elijah reduced the abominations in Israel greatly, he had not yet removed the root. God intended that he uproot all of it and cleanse the whole land of Israel. But because of Jezebel’s threats to kill him, he feared and fled to save his life. Elijah ran to Horeb out of fear of Jezebel and asked God to take his life. So out of fear, he asked God to terminate his ministry. And God removed that ministry and gave it to three others to complete — HAZAEL, ELISHA, and JEHU.

1 Kings 19:15–17
15 The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram.
16 Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet.
17 Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu.”

Now the Word of God had to be fulfilled through Hazael, Elisha, and Jehu — that the wickedness of Baal and his priests and his founders be removed from Israel by the hands of these three men. The deeds of Elisha and Hazael are recorded in Scripture. But today, let us look closely at this last person called JEHU and how he completed God’s purpose fully.

Jehu was anointed by Elijah himself to become king over Israel. Though he was not perfect, God gave him greater courage than Elijah. Where Elijah feared Jezebel and fled, Jehu went straight to Jezebel’s royal palace and removed her from the throne so she could be executed. And not only that — he killed all the remaining prophets of Baal in one day, even more than the number Elijah killed on Mount Carmel. And he removed the god called Baal from the land of Israel, and after that, the children of Israel never worshiped Baal again.

2 Kings 10:18–28
18 Then Jehu gathered all the people together and said to them, “Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu will serve him much.
19 Now summon all the prophets of Baal, all his servants and all his priests. See that no one is missing, because I am going to hold a great sacrifice for Baal. Anyone who fails to come will no longer live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the worshipers of Baal.
20 Jehu said, “Call an assembly in honor of Baal.” So they proclaimed it.
21 Then he sent word throughout Israel, and all the worshipers of Baal came. Not one stayed away. They crowded into the temple of Baal until it was full from one end to the other.
22 And Jehu said to the keeper of the wardrobe, “Bring robes for all the worshipers of Baal.” So he brought out robes for them.
23 Then Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rekab went into the temple of Baal. Jehu said to the worshipers of Baal, “Look around and see that no one who serves the Lord is here with you—only worshipers of Baal.”
24 So they went in to make sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had posted eighty men outside with this warning: “If one of you lets any of the men I am placing in your hands escape, it will be your life for his life.”
25 As soon as Jehu had finished making the burnt offering, he ordered the guards and officers: “Go in and kill them; let no one escape.” So they cut them down with the sword. The guards and officers threw the bodies out and then entered the inner shrine of the temple of Baal.
26 They brought out the sacred stone of the temple of Baal and burned it.
27 They demolished the sacred stone of Baal and tore down the temple of Baal, and people have used it for a latrine to this day.
28 So Jehu destroyed Baal worship in Israel.

From this story, we learn that if it had not been for Elijah’s fear of Jezebel, God would have completed the entire mission through his hands… Because this Jezebel, whom Elijah feared, Jehu killed easily without even using a sword or weapon. He simply commanded people to seize her and throw her out the window. Just like that! (2 Kings 9:30–35)

And we too should not fear the enemy, the devil, and his threats in fulfilling God’s purpose. The enemies of our faith are many and they have terrifying threats… but we should not listen to their threats.

It does not require swords or clubs to bring down Jezebel — just a command! Just as Jehu did. And for us, it does not require armies or complicated strategies to remove the enemy, the devil, from before us. It only requires a command! You speak, and Jezebel falls.

So do not fear the witch doctor in your neighborhood, do not fear the witches in your village, do not fear the politician before you, do not fear anything that exalts itself before you and threatens your faith or your ministry. Just focus on fulfilling God’s purpose.

Zechariah 4:6
“So he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”

May the Lord bless you.

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WHAT DOES THE BIBLE INSTRUCT US TO DO IN THESE EVIL TIMES

Ephesians 5:15-18

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,

16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.”

At the end of verse 18, the Bible tells us “but be filled with the Spirit.” This is a continuous instruction. Now remember, when Apostle Paul was speaking to the church in Ephesus, he knew very well that they had already received the Holy Spirit since the time they believed, which is why it was called the great church of Ephesus. But that didn’t make Paul think they had “arrived.” Instead, he urged them day after day to be filled with the Spirit because he knew the Spirit can be quenched in a person, and likewise, He can increase or decrease depending on how alert or careless one is in their salvation.

Even we, Christians of these present days — which are far more wicked than the days of the Ephesian church — it is not enough to merely say “I’m saved” or “I received the Holy Spirit,” while our relationship with God remains unclear. That cannot take us to heaven. Rather, we must be filled with the Holy Spirit day after day until the day of the Rapture finds us.

Because if we ignore this matter, we will be like the foolish virgins we read about in Matthew 25 who were waiting for their Lord but didn’t have enough oil to last until the moment of meeting Him. As a result, when the hour came for their Lord to appear, they suddenly realized their lamps were going out… and while they went to buy more, the bridegroom had already arrived and taken those who were ready into the wedding feast. The others who returned found the door shut. Their effort in waiting for the Lord was wasted. Even though they were also virgins — saved people waiting patiently for the Lord — because they neglected the crucial matter of oil in their vessels, they missed the banquet.

Oil is always symbolic of the Holy Spirit. When we first receive the Holy Spirit at the time of salvation, we receive just enough oil to light the lamp for the journey. But if we become content with only that, we won’t get far.

Brethren, to survive this deeply evil generation, we must continually be filled with the Holy Spirit.

You might ask: What should I do to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit can continue to fill us through at least four major practices:

 

1. Through Prayer

Luke 11:13

“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,

how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

 

If you are a person who prays and resists laziness in prayer — committing at least an hour a day — your spiritual oil will increase, and the Holy Spirit will have greater room to govern your life day by day.

 

2. Through Diligent Study of the Word of God

The Word is the food for a person’s spiritual life. If you are not diligent in studying the Word of God, in seeking the matters of life, do not assume the Holy Spirit will have room to teach you anything. God dwells in His Word (His voice is His Word).

If you are saved but feel lazy to study the Bible, then know the Spirit of God has already been quenched in you for a long time. And when the Rapture comes, you’ll be among the foolish virgins.

 

3. By Staying Away from Sin

Sin is always attractive, but its end is destruction. When we tolerate sin in our lives, we hide God’s face from us, and as a result, the Holy Spirit is quenched or departs completely from within us.

Isaiah 59:2

“But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.”

 

4. By Sharing the Good News

When you teach others, the Holy Spirit also teaches you. When you open the treasures of the Word of Life to others, the Holy Spirit finds room to reveal more to you and to use you to save His people. Because you are doing His work, He is obligated to keep filling you with His Spirit so you can continue in His service.

 

Therefore, let us not settle for our current spiritual state, hiding behind the phrase “I am saved.”

We must ask ourselves:

Do we have enough oil to last until the Lord’s return?

If not, then now is the time to trim our lamps — to ensure that every single day, the Holy Spirit has space in our lives. So that on that unknown day which will come suddenly, we can be assured that we won’t miss the Rapture.

Be blessed.

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