WHERE COMES YOUR HELP?

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:15-17 (ESV)

There is help for all Christians who keep the commandments of God. If you genuinely trust, obey, and believe in Jesus, he promises us the gift of the Holy Spirit, which the world cannot comprehend, yet He exist. The Holy Spirit reveals the truth unto us. It reveals the mysteries of God to us who believe in Him. It is ever present with us in the absence of Jesus, who came in the form of a human being. Jesus does not want to leave his children as orphans that is why he promised us the Helper, to empower us, to cheer us on this heavenly journey on earth, to encourage us when we are down, to make us bold to speak forth his word, to help us make godly plans, and many more.

The Holy Spirit can only dwell in believers in Christ. Are you weak and heavy laden? Ask the Holy Spirit to come and strengthen you. Are you being persecuted because of your faith in Christ? Do not be discouraged, the Holy Spirit is there to encourage you and to give you the right words to say to your persecutors. The Holy Spirit is there to function on your behalf but you need to invite Him into your life and allow Him to take control of you. You will then "know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you."

LAUNCH OUT AND DO EXPLOITS

The hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel. (1 Kings 18:46, KJV)


Then the LORD gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab's chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.      (1 Kings 18:46, New Living Translation)


The month of October is soon coming to an end. You may have succeeded or failed at some things. The enemy may have pursued you for far too long and you may have succumbed to some of his vices and fallen into his traps. But there is still hope for you! The hand of the Lord is still upon you to fight and take back what the cankerworm has eaten and to capture what belongs to you.

You can only do this if you wait upon the Lord like Elijah did. The Lord will renew your strength like that of the eagle and you shall mount up with wings like that of the eagle. You will run and not be weary; you shall walk and not faint. 

 "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run , and not be weary ; and they shall walk , and not faint ." (Isaiah 40:31, KJV)

I pray that, just like Elijah, the hand of God shall be upon you and you  shall recover every blessing the enemy has withheld from you and your family. It is the hand of the Lord that makes the difference. The storm is over, the famine is over, the wait is over, go and recover your blessings in Jesus Christ!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISES

Regular exercise helps improve the overall health. These benefits include:

• Stronger muscles
• Stronger bones
• Stronger joints
• Improved immune system with reduced risk of infectious diseases
• Reduced risk of pre-mature death
• Reduced risk of heart disease
• Improved psychological well-being
• Improved memory
• Improved weight loss management and reduced risk of obesity
• Lowering of cholesterol
• Reduced risk of certain cancers
• Lowering of blood pressure
• Reduced risk of stress-related disorders

WRESTLE WITH THE LORD IN PRAYERS

Genesis 32:22-29 (KJV)
22 The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 He took them and sent them across the stream, and everything else that he had. 24 And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day.25 When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26 Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” 27 And he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28 Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.” 29 Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 

Jacob was supposed to face his brother Esau the next day to ask for forgiveness and to make restitution for having stolen his brother's birth right. He had sent his children and wives over the river to go ahead of him in preparation to meet his brother. He didn't know what would come out of this, whether his brother would forgive him or not, so he decided to stay behind to consult God in prayer. During his prayers, an angel from the Lord wrestled with him. What does this mean? It means that Jacob was praying fervently with agony, pain, and uncertainty in his mind. He needed answers for the task ahead of him was great. He felt his prayers was being hindered so he kept going and would not let go until he had heard from God. We have to go to God with our supplications in fervency and groaning in spirit. Hosea 12:4 describes it best,  "Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us." Jacob wrestled with his mind, body, and soul. He felt the tiredness and weakness in his body (corporal wrestling) yet his spirit would not give up until he had a clear response from the Lord. This is spiritual wresting. Spiritual wrestling involve vigorous acting of faith and holy desire. When you wrestle with God in faith you find him just as Jacob found him in Bethel. Never give up when you pray and feel God has not provided the answer. Keep praying! Great wrestlers never give up until they win. 

Jacob won the wrestling match in prayer so he received the reward of his struggle, "Spiritual and physical blessings." His name was changed forever just because of one act of faith. “Jacob,” the supplanter, cheat and skimmer, was now to be called "Israel." He was now to be celebrated, not for craft and artful management, but for true valor. He was crowned to be a prince with God, a name greater than those of the great men of the earth.He knew God will provide him the answer to his prayers so he prevailed and travailed in it. Job knew this as well so in all his struggles and tribulations, he said, " Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me." Job 23:6(KJV)

Go to God in fervent prayers and He will answer you no matter your requests!

AN APPOINTMENT WITH GOD

"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." Hebrews 9:27

We all have just one chance to live on this earth no matter your age, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or creed. We have been given the same number of hours per day, days per week, and weeks per year to use as we deem appropriate. Some choose to use it wisely, while others use it foolishly. Some knowing act foolishly out of ignorance but others have full knowledge of what they are doing. God expects us to be wise in the use of our lives on this earth. He always gives us the daily opportunity to live aright for him. Because of His love for us, He sent His only son, Jesus Christ, to come down in the flesh to come and die for our sins. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His ONLY Begotten Son, that whosoever, believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life."

If you do not have Jesus in your life, you are condemn to hell and eternal fire burning with brimstone. But when you are saved by master Jesus, you have eternal life; life that continues forever and ever in the heavenly abode. Where is your heart today? Are you for Jesus or for Satan. Only Jesus can save! There is no other name given under heaven whereby you can be saved.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)

Who is the Lord of your life?

It is appointed unto man, once to die and after this there is judgment. The judgment will desire where you spend eternity. Are you going to HEAVEN or HELL? I pray that today, you would choose HEAVEN! 

How can you be saved? It is very simple yet difficult for many! 

• Acknowledge that you have sinned and fallen short of God's glory.
• Repent of your sins.
• Ask God for forgiveness of your sins.
• Believe that Jesus can save you and ask Him to take control of your life.
• Decide that you will no more go back to your sins but will live a Holy life for Jesus.

I hope to see you in HEAVEN if you follow these steps. Stay blessed!

WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD IN THE STORMS OF LIFE?

1.      Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?

      We have an anchor that keeps the soul
      Stedfast and sure while the billows roll,
      Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
      Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.

2	It is safely moored, ’twill the storm withstand, For ’tis well secured by the Savior’s hand; And the cables passed from His heart to mine, Can defy the blast, through strength divine.
3	It will firmly hold in the straits of fear, When the breakers have told the reef is near; Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, Not an angry wave shall our bark o’er flow.
4	It will surely hold in the floods of death, When the waters cold chill our latest breath; On the rising tide it can never fail, While our hopes abide within the veil. Apostle Paul says in Romans 8:35-39: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written ,  For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.   Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded , that neither death, nor life, nor angels,  nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present , nor things to come , Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  How constant are you in your walk with the Lord? If Christ is for you, who can be against us? Keep up the faith and remain strong in the Lord.

GOD IS OUR REFUGE

"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation." Psalm 91

The is no fear for those who live in righteousness and holiness. This is the secret place of the most high. It is the place of sinlessness, the "Holy of Holies". When you dwell in holiness, you have nothing to fear because you are pleasing the Lord in every way. You abide under His protective powers and He ensures that no harm befalls you. He becomes your shield and defender because you have surrounded your life to Him. Adam and Eve went out of the covering of the Almighty by their disobedience, so they realized that they were naked. They became vulnerable to the wiles and works of the devil. As you make up your mind to live in righteousness today, you will live in peace and not worry about events around you because you are under God's protection. God is love and all those who love him must desire to abide under His shadow of righteousness. Make God your habitation today and He shall supply all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus.