the watcher

Hebrews 4:13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Someone once said: "it takes a man who has been through fire to bring you out of fire" Through the old testament, after the fall of man, we see a God who seems far away from man, it was as if man could never be able to please Him. Man had to beware of His presence, His ark, His temple etc Hebrews 12:20&21 (For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart: And so terrible was the sight, [that] Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:) So prayer was made uncertainly, worship given in fear and deeds done legalistically. Then God came into the world and dwelt with man for thirty three years. He went through all man had to go through as a sojourner on earth. Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be to...

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. As we join other believers to worship, pray and study God's word, let us remember the reason we gather. The originator of our union. Christ Jesus. He promised that two is enough to provoke His presence, that bond that allows us manifest His glory. Whatever it is that would want to take away His dominance must be resisted, it must be all about Him. Thus even as we overlook the shortcomings of man yet we never condone sin, filth or laziness, but encourage God's love, faithfulness and accountability. There is a conduct for the house of God. Selah 1Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Remember that all things will still come under Christ. Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in on...

Proverbs 4:25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. One of the greatest frustrations in life is trying to be what you were never anointed to be. From creation we can see that God created man with purpose and commanded him to have dominion over all other things He created on earth. He asked him to fill the earth. When man decided to stick to one area and with one purpose, their language had to be changed so that they may disperse and fulfil each one's purpose joining forces with those with like minds. Thus diversity is not evil. Though the enemy could ploy with it to cause discord, hatred and wars. Selah! Every man has his path, and it will be unfair to expect everyone to be the same, God does not expect that. Even in the sharing of the gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:7&11 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.  But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will....

1Chronicles 29:11 Thine, O LORD, [is] the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all [that is] in the heaven and in the earth [is thine]; thine [is] the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. Psalms 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, [are] thy wonderful works [which] thou hast done, and thy thoughts [which are] to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: [if] I would declare and speak [of them], they are more than can be numbered. Jesus did not say that we will never face trials. Every believer at one point or another would face challenges. However we ought to at those times focus on His goodness to us. Have you tried writing down things the Lord has done for you since the year started, if you do,  you would definitely run out of ink. Each time we see someone else face difficulty, we should remember that it could have been us, yet the Lord keeps us. Till we leave this earth, we would have times of need. Times when we w...

Ephesians 3:9 And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: The salvation we received was not just a solution to man's err and falling away from God but a divine purpose which has been hid in God, that even the enemy could do nothing about: Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. 1 Peter 1:20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Ephesians 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: God sees us through Christ, thus when we come to Christ we come into God's light and become relevant. Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained ...

1Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. The enemy goes around like a roaring lion seeking whom to devour. You don't have to look for him, that is what his job is, to make you fail. (How foolish then to look for him, or make yourself vulnerable. Selah) If Eve knew this, she wouldn't have easily given him room, discussing matters, you don't have to have that discussion. God had already concluded that the fruit was not to be eaten. If you open up discussion on it you make your self vulnerable to deception! One thing is certain, every believer faces these challenges in different degrees and varying forms thus we should never feel we are alone in this. Remember what Jesus said: John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the ...

Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. We have looked at unnecessary battles, battles we have no business involving ourselves in, however there are battles every believer must fight and the beauty of it is that Christ has already won the victory. We understand that the battles we face as believers are not of the flesh but spiritual, we are thus wise enough not to dwell much on physical armour but the armour of the spirit. How much fortified do we think we are if we girdle ourselves with physical armour to go forth to face the enemy. David understood this when he went to meet the threat against the army of Israel (Goliath): 1Samuel 17:45 Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. So we as believers know that the wea...

1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you]. For God our difficult times is meant to bring us into a new glory. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose. Therefore we should: 2Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. As long as we live here on earth there will be times when the storm would rage. When things may not look as we want it to. When our faith is challenged. Let us be reminded that nothing stands to be accepted as true or as what it is, till it has passed its own test. Everyone even Christ Jesus went through the tests. The examination leads to a promotion. 1Peter 1:7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to p...

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. Most of the battles believers fight are self created and most times illusions of the mind, created by traditional sentiments, hatred of others and ignorance. Is it that we do not fight, NO! However the battle is not carnal. Even the drive for wealth could become a battle that leave believers wounded. 1Timothy 6:9-10 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. One of the greatest created battle results from "unforgiveness" and thus frictions are created. Luke 17:3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass agains...

John 14:6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. One thing is obvious we cannot close down all religions or even the sects that do not believe in God, no. They will keep existing through time, however through time the truth must stand secure. Thus instead of wasting time with those who do not believe we seek those who will and encourage those who do. 2Chronicles 20:6 and said: "O LORD God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no one is able to withstand You? One thing is certain, that in all that man has done and will do, the focus will be on the Alpha and the Omega. Be they believers, non-believers and even atheists it is all around the fact that it all begins with and ends with God. The reference point is always God, that He is , or He is not. That He wants it this way or He wants it that way. That...

1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with [them] according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Love. A very powerful word. It is not just about a feeling, it is as I used to tell my wife before marriage "A DECISION". Thus, it is active, it follows with action. Let us see agape as God showed it. John 3:16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. So that is why Paul taught by the Spirit: Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; When you love you give, you cater for your own. Ephesians 5:28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. When we ...

1 Peter 3:4 But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. Most times it is a wonder the life believers live. The question is "whose example do we follow? * the word of God * movies * books * celebrities * writers * parents * experience * friends * peers and even now church members. We know that we could be great ministers and leaders in church, the secular world, business or even in politics and yet have destroyed and disjointed homes. We must understand that while we were unmarried we remain noncommittal, however the moment we do, we have a life commitment which we must stick to.  (God help us) So as you persuade people to marry.. .  do have it in mind. . . "YOU WILL NOT MAKE THE MARRIAGE WORK FOR THEM!" Hmmm So now you are married, as a wife, what is expected of "ME"? No matter what position you hold here or there, no matter your finan...

Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. As we work and fulfil our purpose, we must not get carried away and forget the character we possess, our nature by the Spirit. "Who birth us into the nature of His Spirit". Our service must be with good character, unless we do not want the reward. Romans 12:6-8 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. It is the flesh that resisted us from serving with the character of the Spirit. We can never get enough reminder of our nature: Ephesians 5:9-10 (For the fruit of the Spirit [i...