Of God and Mankind

Proverbs 4:20-22 (AMPC) “ My son, attend to my words; consent and submit to my sayings.   21  Let them not depart from your sight; keep them in the center of your heart.   22  For they are life to those who find them, healing and health to all their flesh.”   Dear people of God, because of the high poverty rate in the world, more than half of the world’s population lack access to essential health care services. This is according to a December 2017 report of the World Health Organization (WHO) on its website.   Given the rising costs of goods and services all over the world, this grave health deficit situation could not have changed much in 2021 coupled with the financially devastating effects of the covid-19 pandemic.   Despite the best human efforts at providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aimed at delivering essential health care to more people all over the world without additional financial burden on them, the task of achieving the ove...

Exodus 22:22-24 (AMPC) “ You shall not afflict any widow or fatherless child.   23 If you afflict them in any way and they cry at all to Me, I will surely hear their cry;   24 And My wrath shall burn; I will kill you with the sword, and your wives shall be widows and your children fatherless.”   Dear people of God, the Nigerian public sector at every level from leadership to the workers at the lowest echelon is filled with individuals of seared or dead consciences who do not care about a person’s condition but are willing to profit even from someone’s tragedy.   Why do I state this?   On Friday November 12, 2021, I escorted an in-law who was recently bereaved of her spouse to an office to process her late husband’s pension funds contribution.   What I heard there was very irritating to say the least.   The officer handling the task took his time to explain to us about the legalized corruption ongoing at the National Pension Commission (PENCOM...

2 Chronicles 7:14-15 (AMPC) “ If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. 15 Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer offered in this place.” Dear people of God, I have observed online how many people respond quickly to messages pronouncing blessing and prayers on them. However, the responses are much fewer when it comes to admonition on proper Christian conduct expected of everyone who professes Christ Jesus as their Saviour and Lord. God Almighty and Father of my Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ has offered all human beings eternal salvation on a platter of gold, FREE of any charge; however, Jesus Christ Himself paid a heavy price for all humans to have this FREE salvation. The Bible has record of a number of people and all His people God promised to bless BUT there is always ...

John 3:3 (AMPC)  “Jesus answered him, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, that unless a person is born again (anew, from above), he cannot ever see (know, be acquainted with, and experience) the kingdom of God.”   Dear people of God, in today’s world many people accomplish many feats and for varied reasons – some for fame, some for money, some for self-fulfilment and some to prove a point to someone or a group of people.   These feats are usually accomplished in different areas of human endeavour – culture, arts, sciences, creativity, philosophy, experimentation, exploration, and adventure.   While these areas of human endeavour are important for life here on earth and even for the future, rarely do we see humans pursue what is the most important activity in this life, which is preparation for the life hereafter.   Of all the areas of accomplishment in this world, only one is of significance as far as God is concerned, which is what the Lord Jesus Christ sta...

Luke 10:38-42 (NKJV) “ Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His Word.    40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.”   41And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”   Dear people of God, in life we are focused on many activities as we navigate this world.   In church especially during special occasions, members are assigned different tasks that they must ensure is executed properly for the success of the program.   While all activities are important, there is that one that ...

Revelation 3:19-20 (AMPC) “ Those whom I [dearly and tenderly] love, I tell their faults and convict and convince and reprove and chasten [I discipline and instruct them]. So be enthusiastic and in earnest and burning with zeal and repent [changing your mind and attitude]. [Prov. 3:12.]   20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears and listens to and heeds My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will eat with him, and he [will eat] with Me.”   Dear people of God, it is not every comment or advice one must listen to because anyone can give advice, but the right advice must have qualities or attributes attached to it, which is the basis of today’s message.   If someone gives advice, the first question you would expect to ask is, why should I listen to this advice and what benefit do I stand to gain from it?   Now, I want to introduce you to a Being called Jesus Christ and why you MUST listen to Him.  ...

Mark 13:35-36 (AMPC) “ Therefore watch (give strict attention, be cautious and alert), for you do not know when the Master of the house is coming–in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrowing, or in the morning–   36 [Watch, I say] lest He come suddenly and unexpectedly and find you asleep.”   Dear people of God, today’s main Holy Bible text is about the Lord Jesus Christ’s warning to everyone and Christians in particular not to be spiritually asleep when He returns to take His children in Rapture, an event that is imminent.   Since the beginning of the year 2021, the number of persons I have either met or known personally who have died is 10, with 5 of them in total in the month of October 2021 alone including a close friend’s father.   Since I was born, I have never had such shocking experience in any one year and so you can just imagine how surprising this was for me.   It’s not that it is a scary experience, or that it frightens me but it is a...