YOUR PLACE OF CONDEMNATION IS YOUR RISING POINT – APRIL NEWSLETTER

Topic: YOUR PLACE OF CONDEMNATION IS YOUR RISING POINT

Text: Philippians 2:6-11 (NIV)

6. Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his advantage;
7. rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
8. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross!
9. Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.
10. that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11. and every tongue acknowledges that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

INTRODUCTION
Everyone with a great destiny, mission and vision to be fulfilled tends to face opposition and condemnation.

Throughout history and in the Bible, people that made a remarkable impact faced condemnation from their family, friends, community, and even their home country. Our Lord Jesus Christ experienced similar rejection and condemnation from His people.

Jesus Christ was on the mission of redeeming man from the eternal condemnation orchestrated by the Devil to separate man from the original plan of God for man. This is the central point of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.

Devil tried every means to stop Jesus from not fulfilling this purpose, but he failed and Jesus Christ is exalted above every power on earth and in heaven.

You also will rise from your point of condemnation to new glory in Jesus’ name.

We shall consider some points that would encourage you to strive ahead even amidst condemnation.

• BE STEADFAST IN GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU

• HUMBLE YOURSELF

• SURRENDER TO THE WILL OF
GOD.

1. BE STEADFAST IN GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU
In Philippians 2:6, it was recorded of Jesus Christ that He did not take advantage of His position to confront His enemies.

Many people couldn’t hold on to God’s plan for their lives because of the humiliation and molestations coming from people around them.

There is no way you can escape the opposition from people if you will rise to stardom.

I want to encourage you to be steadfast in the plan of God for you, try to pray, and communicate with the right people that will embrace your mission.

2. HUMBLE YOURSELF
In verse 7, it was said of Jesus Christ that He made Himself nothing and took every nature of a slave.

The scripture says, “Pride goes before destruction…” Some people got lost to the hands of the enemies because of pride.

An egoistic attitude promotes selfishness and the result is humiliation. No matter how sure you are about the plan of God for your life and the opportunities that surround you, the possibility to accomplish the plan of God for your life is hinged on your humility.

Your humility will foster your victory over your enemy.

3. SURRENDER TO THE WILL OF
GOD.
God’s plan for every individual is embedded in His will.

Jesus Christ, while praying on the mount of Gethsemane, surrendered to the will of God.

He prayed to the Father, “If you are willing, let this cup pass over me. Yet not my will, but Thine be done” (Luke 22:41).

The fact is that, it is not always easy to give way to the will of God, but if the will of God is given a chance, the result is always pleasant.

Many people would have succeeded in rising at the point of condemnation, but they find it difficult to surrender to the will of God.

In Philippians 2:10-11, Jesus allowed the will of God, the Father, and He was raised above every human authority and power.

No matter what you are facing right now that seems you are being condemned to nothing and it has made you so depressed, just submit to the will of God and let Him have His way in your life, it’s going to be your turn to be celebrated.

Conclusion:
The particular spot where David was condemned was his rising point. The prison where Joseph was condemned was his lifting point. Esther was a slave and served in the palace together with her uncle, that same place became her rising point. And finally, the cross where Jesus Christ was hung and died became His point of elevation.

The cross is where Jesus Christ settled your case. He said, “It is finished!” I can see you rising from the place of condemnation to the point of celebration. Those who condemn you now will congratulate you!

However, you need Jesus Christ in your life as your Lord and Savior.

Let’s Us Pray:

1. Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your plans for me.

2. Lord, I’m sorry for my wrong attitudes toward Your plans for me.

3. Lord, have mercy on me.

4. My Father and my Lord, lift me beyond limitations.

5. Lord, lift the embargo that has been placed over my life to truncate my lifting.

6. I shall rise to a new glory in Jesus’ name.

7. Every satanic arrow to cage my life on a spot shall cash fire in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen!

John Aderogba for ROPMi.

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KEEP YOUR HOPE ALIVE – MARCH 2022 NEWSLETTER

Topic: KEEP YOUR HOPE ALIVE
Text: Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

INTRODUCTION
What is hope? It is the feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen (online Oxford dictionary).

Hope is an earnest anticipated desire for something so important. I see hope as a vehicle that conveys faith to become reality.

Many who claim to practice faith and believe God for something seemingly got weary and faint at the junction of hope.

The truth is that, hope does not have a good look; hope keeps beauty inside and puts on an ugly face. Just test how deep your faith in God is and be sure if you can sustain the reality of what it’s about to receive. That is why many lost their hope before they get to the field of fulfillment as God designed it for them.

God placed this hope inside of you, and He doesn’t want you to keep it vague.

I shall do justice to this, as some points would be analyzed in this newsletter for you to keep your hope alive.

BE SURE OF WHAT YOU ARE HOPING FOR
So many people’s visions and dreams are being thrown into the trash because they are not sure of the reality of their vision and they do not attach seriousness to it.

You must be sure that a force is driving you into a clear manifestation of your focus in life. That will form the basis of your hope.

Joseph got his dream and or the vision of his life from God, but he encountered various difficulties because he was sure of the fulfilment of his dream.

To keep your hope alive, you must be sure of it.

DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF
Self-limitation is a tool the oppressor (devil) uses to truncate people’s visions and dreams.

You must not allow inferiority complex to overwhelm you if you want to keep your hope alive. No one will believe your dream if you don’t make a move about it.

Many will discourage, frustrate, and humiliate you to the extent of losing your hope.

“Take your eyes off your limitations and focus on the God of all hope, because He’s the One who’s going to bring it to pass in His timing and in His way.” – Victoria Osteen, 12th January, 2022.

WAIT FOR GOD’S INSTRUCTIONS
It is a pity that many don’t cultivate a culture of waiting. Waiting is the standing leg for hope.

For your dream and vision to become reality, you must wait for God’s directions on the steps you must take, people you need to meet, places you need to visit and the right field to establish your dream and vision.

It’s not easy to wait, but hope cannot result in a practicable faith if you don’t wait. The process of waiting is the process of refreshing, renewal of strength and connections.

David said in Psalm 40, “I waited patiently…” It’s best to wait patiently for God’s instructions.

CONCLUSION
The only living hope is Jesus Christ. With Jesus in your life, your hope is alive. If you set your belief in Jesus Christ, He will help you keep your focus, even amidst uncertainty. This hope fuels our faith. It is our responsibility to develop this hope that drives our faith. Hope is from heaven.

Paul prays in Romans 15: “Now, may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace.”

God is faithful, but it is up to us to cultivate this hope that fuels our faith.

Let’s pray…

1. Father, I thank You for Your faithfulness over me.

2. Lord, I am sorry for shifting my focus away from You and wearing my hope.

3. My Father and my Lord, I know with You on my side, I shall stand on mountain top.

4. Every hindrance on my way to fulfil my God-given vision, give way in Jesus Christ’s name.

5. Helper of my destiny from the East, West, South, and North, locate me in Jesus Christ’s name.

6. I shall not give up on my dream, no matter the humiliation and distractions. God is ahead of me and I shall succeed in Jesus Christ’s name.

7. Every arrow of sudden death fired against me not to get to my destination, I command you to backfire in Jesus’ name.

JOHN ADEROGBA for ROPMI.
© 2022.

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ADVENT OF JESUS CHRIST: A CALL TO WORSHIP – December NewsLetter

DECEMBER 2021, Newsletter

Topic: ADVENT OF JESUS CHRIST: A CALL TO WORSHIP

Text: ISAIAH 40:9-11, Luke 2:1-20

Isaiah, 40:9-11
9. Zion, herald of good news,
go up on a high mountain.
Jerusalem, herald of good news,
raise your voice loudly.
Raise it, do not be afraid!
Say to the cities of Judah,
“Here is your God!”
10. See, the Lord God comes with strength, and His power establishes His rule.
His reward is with Him, and His gifts accompany Him.
11. He protects His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them in the fold of His garment.
He gently leads those that are nursing.

INRODUCTION:
The advent season is the preparation for the memorable celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

It begins on the last Sunday of November until the Sunday that precedes Christmas.

Advent (from Latin adventus, “coming”), in the Christian church calendar, the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and also of preparation for the Second Coming of Christ (www.Britannica.com).

The alteration of the garden of Eden by Satan caused man to lose fellowship, communion, and a good relationship with God.

As God sought to restore man to His glory, He fulfilled a promise in Jesus Christ.
There were many prophets sent to make the world aware of God’s intentions, with Isaiah included.

The verse from Isaiah 40 above was not sent just to the Israelites, but to the entire world as a whole as well.

The Advent Season is all about reflecting on how we can prepare our hearts and homes for Christ’s birth in the world as it is today. It is a time for faith communities and families to remember, through prayer, reflections, special music, and good deeds what the true meaning of Jesus’ birth is (www.outlittleroses.org., Dec. 13:2019).

This season is a time to reflect on the promises made to Israel and to the church through Jesus Christ; He has come and will come again.

This is the essence of the Advent season.

Ultimately, we are created to worship God. In worship, we invoke the presence of God, and when done with all your energy, the glory of God will be reflected.

When the wise men saw the Angels, they sensed the glory of God.

In this writing, we shall focus on:
• Glory To A Born King:
A remarkable aspect of Jesus Christ’s birth that has caused rulers and religious leaders to be furious is the fact that no king could be enthroned while a ruling king was still at the seat with his staff.

In the event that the wise men had submitted themselves to worship the Lord, God reflected His glory through the angels and empowered them to break the hard news.

Luke 2: 8-14
8. In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock.
9. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10. But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
11. Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.
12. This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.”
13. Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:
14. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors!

You need to bring up whom you are before God in order that God’s glory can be reflected in your worship, just as wise men did.
Although they were busy people, they created time to let God speak to men through them and to use them as a vessel for communicating the message of heaven.

Let this be a great challenge for you.

• O Come, Let Us Adore Him: ‘Come’ means to call attention to something or to call for someone’s attention. As for this context, it is a call to embrace the one who deserves your paise and services.

Luke 2: 15-16
15. When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
16. They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough.

A group of angels flew to this group of men, and informed them of the divine love being released from Heaven. The wise men didn’t hesitate and they immediately began worshipping God.

What is distracting or keeping you from worshiping your God? Can you please put everything aside so you can worship the King of kings and Lord of lords?

• Worship Christ The Lord:
Matthew 2:11
“Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary, His mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”

A remarkable act of the wise men was that they found time to locate where Jesus Christ was laid to worship Him. Then they offered  Him worship materials as a sign to commemorate His Lordship as the one to reign forever. No one commands them to do so, but they see it as the right thing to do.

If Jesus Christ is so important to you, nobody would compel you to worship Him with all your heart.

Conclusion:
The birth of Jesus Christ has raised controversy around the world. However, the truth is that you can’t worship Him as Lord if you do not believe in His birth and set your heart up for His second coming.

A big worship gathering will take place in Heaven when He returns.

Finally, as a family and as individuals, make time to sing Christmas carols you know and hymns which echo the message of the season to worship Jesus Christ.

WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY SEASON!!!

John Aderogba for ROPMI.

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