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GOSPEL CORNER: BELOVED, CHOOSE TO PRIORITIZE THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD WHEREVER YOU ARE.

30/10/23

David is a wonderful example of smeone who talked to the Lord and practiced His presence all the time. Even as a young teenager taking care of his father’s sheep in the fields, he would be singing psalms and hymns to the Lord and playing his harp.

In 1 Samuel 16, the Bible records that King Saul was very unsettled, and his servants told him that he was being troubled by a distressing spirit. They then advised him to bring David before him to play the harp for him, saying that evil spirits departed when David played the harp.

One of the servants gave a glowing description of David as someone “who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a handsome person; and the LORD is with him.” Do you know why David could cause Saul to become refreshed just by playing his harp? Do you know why David could have such accolades heaped upon him? I believe that the key is in the last part of the verse: “the LORD is with him.”

A few years after Wendy and I got married, an incident happened that I will never forget. I was on my way home one day and I had stepped into a cramped elevator. A group of ladies squeezed into the same elevator with me and their perfumes were overpowering!

Anyway, almost dizzy from near-suffocation, I got home and greeted Wendy with a kiss. She looked at me and remarked that she smelled a familiar female fragrance on me. To clear the air (literally), I told her about my encounter earlier with the ladies in the elevator. And that’s why, my friend, it’s so important to have trust in your marriage!

I am sure that you have experienced something similar before. Have you ever been in a room filled with cigarette smoke? You may not smoke, but your hair and clothes will smell of smoke even after you have left the room.

In the same way, you cannot be in the presence of the Lord without His glory, His majesty, His beauty, His power, His love, and His peace rubbing off on you. You begin to “smell” like Jesus, be powerful like Him, and be filled with peace like Him!

No wonder Acts 4:13 records this about Peter and John: “Now when they [the rulers and elders of Israel] saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.”

Beloved, choose to prioritize the presence of the Lord wherever you are. You will experience the undeniable evidence of His presence in your life.

PRESIDENT TINUBU’S TRIBUTE TO IYALODE OF YOURUBA LAND ALABA LAWSON

29/10/23

PRESS RELEASE

SHINA JO

President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Iyalode Alaba Lawson, MFR.

The President described Chief Lawson as an enterprising, courageous, astute, and distinguished Business woman and leader.

“Iyalode Lawson epitomised enterprise, brilliance, and ingenuity. Her death is a very painful loss. May the Almighty God grant her eternal rest,” the President said.

Iyalode Lawson was the former President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).

Alaba Lawson died in the early Hours of Saturday Morning in her Residence at Abeokuta,Ogun State, South West Nigeria.

Special Adviser to the President

(Media and Publicity)

October 28, 2023

BREAKING: SENATE PRESIDENT AKPABIO ELECTED INTO GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION

PRESS RELEASE

29/10/23

SHINA JO

Nigeria ‘s Senate President and Leader of Nigeria’s delegation to the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly in Angola,God’s will Akpabio has been elected into the Executive Committee of the global parliamentary body.

The is coming after the position was last Occupied by a Nigerian in 1964.The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is a global organization of National Parliaments founded in 1889, and dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue.

The IPU facilitates parliamentary diplomacy and empowers Parliaments and Parliamentarians to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development around the World.

According to a statement by the Special Assistant (Media/Communication) to the Senate President, Anietie Ekong , Senator Akpabio, was overwhelmingly voted for by delegates across the world to emerge as an Executive Committee member of the Parliamentary Union with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland for a three year mandate

The 147th IPU Assembly was held in Luanda, Angola, from 21st to 27th October 2023 and hosted by the National Assembly of Angola.

The Union in the week long Assembly deliberated upon important issues affecting Nations across the World and considered actions to strengthen trust between people and governance structures, to make public institutions more effective, accountable representative and to better equip parliaments to address the multiple interconnected geo-political, economic and environmental crises facing the World.

GOSPEL CORNER: IN THE MEANTIME, WE WILL SEE THE WORLD GETTING DARKER AND DARKER. BUT AS BELIEVERS, WE DO NOT NEED TO LIVE IN FEAR. (John 17:16).

29/10/23

Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler. Not “maybe” or “sometimes,” but an unqualified “surely.” Not a conditional “He might” but a definitive “He shall.” What blessed assurance we have that our God will deliver us from the snare of the fowler!

The Bible depicts the devil as a fowler. A fowler is a professional bird catcher. He lays traps and carefully conceals them so that he can ambush unsuspecting birds. The Bible also depicts the devil as a thief and murderer who comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).

What we need to understand is that the world we live in is a fallen world. Adam committed high treason and gave the keys of this world to the devil. Because of what Adam did, the devil is the ruler of this world. The apostle Paul calls him “the prince of the power of the air” (Eph. 2:2).

That is why as long as the devil is still the ruler of this world, the world will continue to get darker and darker and there will continue to be accidents, sicknesses, calamities, tragedies, and deaths.

But we can rejoice in the knowledge that the devil’s lease on this world is quickly running out. Apostle Paul also tells us that our Lord Jesus is coming back and all His enemies will be humbled or put under His feet, with death as the last enemy to be destroyed (1 Cor. 15:26).

In the meantime, we will see the world getting darker and darker. But as believers, we do not need to live in fear. Our trust is in our Lord Jesus. We are in this world, but we are not of this world (John 17:16).

There is a very real and active fowler that is setting up snares. Even as I write this, I’m reading and hearing reports of bombs going off, shootings, a commercial airplane crashing upon landing, and viral outbreaks in different parts of the world.

In the natural, this can be extremely disheartening. But don’t forget that we have a Savior who is even more real, and He has promised to deliver us from the snare of the fowler and from perilous pestilences.

The bottom-line is, we need to realize how much we need our Savior and His protection daily. We need to involve the Lord Jesus in our lives every day. Only He can deliver us and keep us safe!

ARISE WOMEN CONFERENCE 2023 : A CALL FOR WOMEN TO EMBRACE DIGITAL INNOVATIONS & DOMINATE THEIR WORLD

28/10/23

DANIELS OG

The Trinity Towers of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God Victoria Island Lagos State South West Nigeria was filled to Capacity on Saturday with People who came from all Over The world to Witness the 15th Edition of Arise Women Conference.

With the theme “Step Up” The Convener Dr Siju Iluyomade and others Speakers Urged the woman to be bold and not succumb to Sociatal Stereotypes if they want to actualize their full Potentials.

The Event was a total package with Prayer and Worship Sessions to heal broken homes, Marriages and addiction to negative habits and satanic strong hold.

There were also different cultural Display By Some traditional dancers from Nigeria and Indian.

Issues of women health with particular reference to fibroid Operations and reasons for the Poor Survival rate came to the fore with calls for an improvement in the Nation’s health care System.

There were also free Medical interventions for Women.

High Point of the Event was the Presentation of Okiki Shagy,A Robot designed by Students of the Federal Government Girls College Sagamu.

Women from different walks of life, Home and Abroad were fully represented at the Conference.

Several Lives have been impacted Positively by Dr Siju Iluyomade through the Women Arise Conference touching over Ten Aspects of the SDG Goals

IYALODE ALABA LAWSON PASSES ON @ 72

28/10/23

PRESS RELEASE

BENEDICT TD

Alaba Lawson,The Iyalode of Yorubaland has Passed On at the age Of 72 Years

According to A statement by the Media Adviser to the Deceased Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji,Alaba Lawson died at her Abeokuta residence in the early hours of Saturday,28th October 2023

Alaba Lawson, a business magnate, Entrepreneur and Educationist, was until her death the Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland, Past President of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ABEOCCIMA) and NACCIMA.

Her corpse has been deposited at a Private mortuary.

DON’T CANCEL OUT GOD’S BLESSING WITH LIMITED THINKING. KEEP BELIEVING AND DOING THE RIGHT THING. YOUR TIME IS COMING. AS WITH ISAAC, GOD IS GOING TO SHOW OUT IN YOUR LIFE.

28/10/23

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
Today’s Word

Today’s Scripture
He had so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.
Genesis 26:14, NIV

Even in a Famine
At a time when there was a severe famine in the land, Isaac had planted crops and reaped a hundredfold, “because the Lord had blessed him.” He became so wealthy and successful that his Philistine neighbors looked on with envy.

God wants to bless you in such a way that others are envious, so that they want what you have. There is a blessing on your life that will cause things to happen that defy the odds, to where you stand out, people take notice that there’s something different about you. When they’re struggling, you’re succeeding. When they’re complaining, you’re praising. When they’re worried, you’re in peace. You’re an example of God’s goodness. You’re not barely getting by, but blessed in such a way that you can be a blessing to others. You’re not only accomplishing your dreams, seeing overflow, setting new standards, but you’re helping others rise higher.

Don’t cancel out God’s blessing with limited thinking. Keep believing and doing the right thing. Your time is coming. As with Isaac, God is going to show out in your life.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for the promise of Your blessing on my life that is supernatural. I believe that You will multiply me even in the midst of famine and make me an example of Your goodness to others. I am going to keep doing the right thing and expecting You to show out in my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

SECTION TWO

Jesus gives you His shalom to set you up for success in life. You cannot be a success in your marriage, family, and career when you are crippled and paralyzed with fear.

Today, as you are reading this, I believe with all my heart that Jesus has already begun a work in your heart to liberate you from all your fears, whatever they may be. They may be the fear of failure, the fear of success, the fear of people’s opinions of you, or even the fear that God is not with you.

All the fears that you are experiencing in your life today began with an untruth, a lie that you have somehow believed. Perhaps you have believed that God is angry and displeased with you, and that His presence is far from you.

That’s why the Bible says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.”

This scripture tells us that when you begin to have a revelation that God loves you perfectly (not because of what you have accomplished, but because of what Jesus has accomplished for you), that revelation of the unmerited favor of Jesus will cast out every fear, every lie, every anxiety, every doubt, and every worry that God is against you. The more you have a revelation of Jesus and how He has made you perfect, the more you will free yourself to receive His complete shalom and succeed in life!

My friend, know that as a believer in Jesus Christ, you have absolute peace with God. The new covenant of grace is also known as the covenant of peace. Today, you stand upon the righteousness of Jesus and not your own. Today, because of Jesus, God says this to you: “I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke [condemn] you. For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed” (Isa. 54:9–10).

God is on your side. Jesus’ shalom is on your side to make you a success in life. All of heaven’s resources are on your side.

Even if you are caught in the midst of a storm right now, just think of the picture of the eagle chicks sleeping soundly in spite of the storm, nestled under the wings of their mother, their protector and provider. And may the shalom of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:7). Go in this peace, my friend, and rest upon His shalom!

GOSPEL CORNER: YOU DON’T NEED THEM TO BELIEVE IN YOU. BE RESPECTFUL, BUT BE DEAF TO THEIR UNBELIEF.

27/10/23

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
TODAY’S WORD

Today’s Scripture
What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it?
Romans 3:3, NASB

BE DEAF TO UNBELIEF
Sometimes we’re longing for a family member to believe in us and cheer us on or for a friend to encourage us, but it’s just the opposite. There will be people who are close to you who don’t think you can accomplish what God put in your heart. You have to say as Paul did, “So what if they don’t believe? I love them, but I’m going to be deaf to their unbelief.” These are tests we have to pass. You don’t need them to believe in you. Be respectful, but be deaf to their unbelief. The quicker you get rid of it, the better you’ll be. If you dwell on it, it will become a lie that infects your thinking. You can’t play defeat in your mind and have victory. You can’t think sickness and have health. You can’t dwell on thoughts of lack and have abundance.

The way you keep the infection out is by dwelling on what God says about you: “You are strong, talented, and valuable. Your future is bright. Your dreams are on the way.”

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
“Father, thank You that I can take control of my thought life and stop allowing negative thoughts to enter. Thank You that I can be deaf to the unbelief that comes my way from the people in my life. Help me to be respectful, but help me to get rid of any lies before they infect my thinking. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

SECTION TWO

When you change the way you see yourself and God, you will see changes in your negative circumstances.

A lady from Tennessee discovered this when she was about to give up on her failing graphic design business. Around that time, she was given my book, Destined to Reign, which completely changed the way she saw herself and her career.

She said, “My mindset about myself, and more importantly, how much God loves me through Jesus Christ, began to change. I began to believe and see that Jesus is my success, that it’s not my career that makes me a success . . . Within two months, I began to see my business turn around. Six months down the road, business is booming—I am receiving royalties each month that I never dreamed I would get!”

Beloved, believe that you are greatly, immeasurably loved by your Father in heaven, and you can’t help but see His goodness in your life!

IRREGULAR MIGRATION: FG WELCOMES 108 NIGERIAN MIGRANTS FROM NIGER REPUBLIC

DANIELS OG

27/10/23

PRESS RELEASE

In a compelling display of a coordinated, all-of-government approach, the Federal Government has successfully facilitated the return of 108 Nigerian migrants who were stranded in Niger Republic.

This humanitarian effort was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Nigerian mission in Niamey and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The Group which consist of 32 Males, 29 Females, 44 Children, and 3 infants, were onboard the IOM-chartered flight from Niger recieved on Monday, October 23rd, 2023, at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

The Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Honourable Aliyu Tijani Ahmed, was represented by Mr. Alexander Oturu, the Southwest Zonal Coordinator.

Mr. Oturu emphasized that the integration of the returnees into various Government Programs and the reintegration Programs of the UN Migration Agency, IOM, aligns with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

This commitment ensures that the Migrants receive the necessary support and opportunities to rebuild their lives.

Upon their arrival, the Migrants were transported to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency camp, where a tripartite agreement between NCFRMI, IOM, and LASEMA provides temporary shelter for the returnees. Furthermore, onward transportation allowances will be provided to assist them in reaching their final destinations.

The composition of the group consisted of 32 males, 29 females, 44 children, and 3 infants, all of whom were onboard the IOM-chartered flight from Niger.

To streamline the process, officers from the NCFRMI and the Nigerian Immigration Service thoroughly profiled the migrants. Additionally, several agencies like Port Health, FAAN, Federal Ministry of Labour, National Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Child Protection Network, and Web of Hearts Foundation were present to provide assistance.

The Federal Government’s commitment to the safe return and integration of Nigerian Migrants showcases its dedication to addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable citizens. This collective effort signifies a step forward in promoting social cohesion, humanitarian values, and the well-being of all Nigerians.

GOSPEL CORNER****HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT* PEOPLE

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
TODAY’S WORD

26/10/23

Today’s Scripture
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21, NIV

*Dealing with Difficult People

You’ll always have someone in your life who is difficult and gets on your nerves. It might be a jealous coworker, a rude neighbor, or a critical relative. How you handle difficult people will determine how high you go. If you treat them the way they treat you, you’ll get stuck. If they’re disrespectful, and you’re disrespectful back, that will keep you from going further.

The apostle Paul says that we overcome evil with good. You never overcome disrespect with more disrespect. You never get ahead by doing to others what they do to you. That’s a test of your character. God is seeing what He can trust you with. Will you stay on the high road, overlook the insult, and be kind in your response? You only have so much emotional energy each day for your dreams, to pursue your goals, to enjoy your family. It wastes a lot of energy to get upset, to live offended, to think about what they said, to try to straighten them out. Don’t spend it on things that don’t matter.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
“Father, thank You that in every way possible Jesus overcame evil by doing good. Thank You that I can stay on the high road and overcome evil by doing good as well. Help me to stay respectful in all of my conversations and every situation and to walk away when necessary. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

SECTION TWO

God is a good God. He is a God of love. But we will never know how much God loves us until we know how much He loves Jesus, because He gave us Jesus, His beloved Son.

Do you remember the story of Abraham in Genesis 22? Abraham’s heart must have been broken when he led his one and only promised son, Isaac, up Mount Moriah to be sacrificed. But in the end, Isaac did not have to die because God provided a substitute—a ram.

The ram caught in the thicket was really a picture of Jesus, who would one day be arrested, and led up Mount Calvary to be crucified in our place for our sins.

My friend, God so loved His Son, but He so loved you too, that He was willing to give up His Son for you. That’s how much He loves you! And if God was willing to give you heaven’s best—Jesus—do you think that He will withhold anything good from you?