Guiding Light Chapel, RCCG

The Present state the Nigerain Church and God’s Plan for the future.

The church in Africa, and especially Nigeria is looking like the devil’s playground, having possessed majority of our so called leaders and fathers of faith. With their higher anointing comes a great deviation from God and his ways.

It seems, there has been a coup d’état on Jesus Christ, the owner of the church has been banished from his own field, and all we have now are charlatans, false prophets and apostles. They give themselves titles that God has not given to them, perform lying wonders, and their tongues are sharp arrows lined with deception and lies hidden under gifts of eloquence and fine speech that sway ignorant and gullible congregants.

The political state of the nation is a mirror of the state of the church as majority of pastors, church leaders, apostles, prophets etc do as they want with no direction. A directionless church we have. How enduring God is, watching as these people desecrate his church, and waiting, sending messages to them for a change of heart.

I am very careful about listening to the so called church leaders and fathers of faith these days. From their words, a discerning mind can see that they have been fatally wounded and cannot continue in the race.

A few of the fathers are coming out to repent of false doctrines and teachings which has led many into damnation, but many of their colleagues are still brazen in their error while they lead their ignorant congregation into doom.

The church has become a gateway to the hades. The serpent has found its way into the sacred altar and many can’t even see through its works. It is only those who know the son that can see through the works of the serpent in these end-time pastors, because they miss truths with errors. Their tongues have been anointed by the lying spirit.

Mathew 24 24 elucidates this, “For there shall arise false christs and false prophets and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”

Paul said in 1 Corinthian 11: 1,” Follow me as I follow Christ.” Meaning you should know when he stops following Christ, evident by his fruits and words. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

The problem with a whole of us is that we don’t know God, we are not even close to him, we don’t understand his ways, so it difficult to see the wolves in sheep’s clothing parading as leaders.
It is not all surprising because proliferation of false prophets is one of the signs of the end. So we are indeed in the end time.

God is angry with and hurt by these leaders. Nigeria was to be the harbinger of the gospel to all nations of the earth as planned by God. But that plan is temporarily hijacked, which explains the horrid state of things in the nation.

Now, bringing it to the basics, who is your pastor and what is he teaching you? Are his teachings taking your gaze away from Christ to perishable things of the fallen world? Or is it just about signs, wonders, prosperity, anointing, and miracles?

Be Careful of their persuasive and deceptive tongues. Becareful of the crowded church. Some of these churches have branches in hades.

They preach half-truths and mix their sermon with false doctrines that profit their pockets. They use fear and guilt to put many ignorant church folks in bondages of slavery. The church has become a gate that admits souls into hades. Be careful of this crazy hunt for perishable things that would not matter in the long run.

Majority of the anointing and prophecies of these people are not from God. How do I know that? Their fruits. Their words. They have deviated from the ancient paths and are taking multitudes down with them.

Now, hear this,

“There is a 5-year schedule on Nigeria that is going on now. There is going to be a 3 years of vengeance, which began on May 23rd, 2020. That explains the reason for the killings and deaths that have become rampart for a while now. It will continue until May 2023. It began in May 23rd, 2020.

Why 23?

The Lord replied. “23 is special because for 23 years, he has been waiting on the leaders, prophets and other chosen instruments in Nigeria and they ignored him. The incessant shedding of blood and killings in Nigeria, which is still on-going now and will continue until 2023.

There is a 6 X 6 prophetic mandate and within these 3 years - May 2020 to May 2023, Nigeria will experience series of turbulence and deaths because God has begun to judge various aspects of the nation. Many names we know now will be taken out of the way.

This message is for leaders of the church, which includes politicians, academicians, business men, believers etc. Scriptures supporting this are: Ecclesiastes Chapter 12: 14 which is a background to what I am saying. He says, “For God will bring every work unto judgement, every secret thing, whether good or evil.” You can also read 1 Peter 4: 14-18, particularly verse 17. says, “Judgment shall begin in the house of God.”

God is ready to take back the glory of his church through vengeance where necessary.

This vision was given by Pastor Gbemiga Olowosoyo, one of the unpopular remnants of the church, and I quote.

"The Lord showed me a vision – I saw a palm tree plantation that was quite large, and peaceful. As I enjoyed the view, suddenly, the bunches began to fall to the ground everywhere. It was so alarming that I began to wonder what was happening."

The Lord replied, “Just watch.” Suddenly, a wind began to blow, and the bunches of palm fruits were swept into a flowing river, and the river swept them away. Then the Lord instructed me to look at the trees again, and I did and discovered that the fruits has been replaced."

The Lord said to me,” The plantation is my church. I am ready to take down the troublesome bunches, of course it will be painful and the oil will be lost. However, the replacement is ready, and the oil shall soon be restored.”

If you are a minister and you did not fall into any of the categories explained, maybe you are one of the people being prepared by God to replace those that will be discarded.

For those who run after being favored by these men, don’t be like Jonathan who stayed too close to Saul and died with him. In the name of empowering you, they might attempt to keep you under their control. Don’t be deceived, only God empowers. No matter how anointed, gifted or talented you may be; if you stay too close to Saul, you will die with him.

Finally, if you live in sin, you don’t belong to God and he will not consider you for his plans. Therefore, deal with those secret sins in your life. And the Lord will help you. God bless Nigeria, God bless and strengthen his church, and God bless you.

I heard the story of an African nation that was in financial ruins. The country was so poor, her people began to leave in droves. They tried many strategies that were abortive.

Then someone suggested they dedicate time to ask God, the one who owns the land, for answers.

They didn't need to pray for long before God revealed the problem and solution. Being the land owner, God is the only one who has facts and figures about the land.

One of the prayer volunteers had a dream of an unquantifiable deposit of gold located in a specific place in the land.

They got miners and headed to the specified location. After several days of testing and analysing, they discovered that there is indeed a huge deposit of gold in the land.

They imported miners from developed nations, investors came from everywhere to support the excavation of these precious stones.

A country perceived to be poor and helpless suddenly came to limelight, and attracted foreign investment, and helps of all kind.

Success and riches is not about principles special gurus teach in a business school. The principles taught by men are good, but will not necessarily make you rich as intended by God. They will only help you manage and sustain the blessing.

Success and prosperity is simply finding out divine secrets about a situation and doing as God told you to do.

As simple as that sounds, it is a process that will take a huge part of your life. But if you commit to the process, no matter how long, success is assured.

After the African country found gold, it took them years to excavate, process, refine and begin to enjoy the proceeds.

Money is good. It is a means to an end as it helps to acquire things that make you happy. With more money, you can help others and alleviate hardship in the life of multitudes.

Most of us are like that nation perceived to be helpless and poor. There is a hidden treasure buried deep within which you are unaware off.

It may be gold, a type of business, silver, frankincense, oil reserve, honey, cashew nuts, inspirations, solutions to problems of man.etc.

The modern man has lost the art of enquiry. When we don't know something, it is only wise to ask. You need to go back to the one that has all the answers and ASK.

Do not leave him until he answers. God will sometimes test your need for answers by hiding for a while. But if you persist in asking without wavering, he will reveal himself and tell you what you need to know. The stubborn widow is a good example of persistent asking.

Many times I do nothing about a situation until I receive clear direction. I learned this after making a whole lot of mistakes that cost me money.

As this year comes to an end, make time to ASK God questions. Go on an enquiry exploration, and not only demon binding exercises. Yes, we will bind demons and cast then out if need be, but there are more other important assignments than casting out and binding demons.

What am I doing wrong?
Where did I miss it?
What do you have me do?
Why are things like this?
What next Lord?
What are you saying about this?
What's your perspective on this?

2023 is just by the corner. You don't have to do everything everyone is doing. You don't have to sign up for every course or training. You don't have jump into the next raving and trending business no matter how unbelievably profitable it is.

There is something in you that you have not discovered. December should not be all about partying, eating and drinking, but a time to CONSIDER, ASK, PONDER, ENQUIRE.

"And the Lord revealed the secret to Joseph in a vision of the night."

Make sure to grab the horns of the altar like Jacob did and don't allow 2022 come to an end without answers.

2nd Coming of Jesus Advent:

"... so Christ, having been offered once and once for all to bear [as a burden] the sins of many, will appear a second time [when he returns to earth], not to deal with sin, but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly and confidently waiting for Him." Hebrews 9:28 AMP

While we wait for His 2nd coming…
..How much longer? What do you do while you wait?

In the earthly realm, we read a book, watch TV, do the laundry, mow the lawn… As Christians, we should build the foundation in the faith, pray continuously in the Spirit, and keep ourselves clothed in the love of God (Jude 20-21).

We are to be as the 5 prudent virgins who kept oil in their flasks with their lamps as they waited for the return of the bridegroom (Matthew 25:4).

So, while you anticipate another celebration of Christ’s birth on earth (Christmas), what will you do as you wait with great expectation for His 2nd coming?

The Secret of Strength and Authority
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I had an experience recently. I became very busy with mundane activities that took me out of the presence of God.

I began to feel the impact days later. Addiction to the phone, reactions of the flesh expressed through anger, body weaknesses, etc.

Then I had a dream that I owe spiritual debts. And that brought me back to God's presence where I had to ask for mercy, help and fresh fire.

Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Strength, authority, provision, direction, solutions, healing, and everything we need to function as required by God is obtained in his presence, in the place of intimacy.

Sometimes, God would close doors and shut me in from the world. I used to think the devil was the one blocking resources from coming my way, but I have arrived at a place of maturity to discover that God is the one behind it and not the devil.

And when such happens, I perceive that he wants me to hide from distractions to seek his face through long prayers. Similar to how he shut the door after Noah had brought in all the animals.

If I succumb to the process, which I have trained myself to do, the period always end in praise with spiritual and physical gifts.

And things I spend time chasing usually always fall into my laps like overripe mangoes, much more than I would have earned by my own wisdom and strength.

The natural result of seeking God's presence is growth in spiritual things. You receive spiritual eyes to see things in God's perspective, you are strengthened to withstand satan when he comes visiting, you glide peacefully when others groan under the weight of current world situations, you live the kingdom life while on earth, and you are strengthened to undertake kingdom assignments that you ordinarily cannot do in your human strength.

Acts 4:13
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.

As the days go by, by and by, as we draw to the time when our Lord shall appear, we who call ourselves God's heirs and lights should deliberately appear in his presence and remain their until we have received all we need to navigate and influence this world for the father.

Character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test. You are always being tested.

God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment, and even the weather!

In my own life, I have noticed that God tests my faith through problems, tests my hope by how I handle possessions, and tests my love through people.

Rick Warren

How To Find Rest and Peace in
a Chaotic World
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We experience anxiety from various sources- happenings in our environment, security fears, financial stresses, health issues and so on.

It is the most natural thing to worry and be anxious, but that is not the nature of kingdom people. We don't worry. We simply don't know how to worry. That may seem to other people like we are laid back and lackadaisical about life, but that is the way our father expect us to live.

I remember sometime back in my life. I experienced some delay in an area of life and my mum was worried because I was not worried.

She thought because I wasn't worried, then I didn't care about the matter. What she didn't know was that I applied an antidote as prescribed by Hebrews 3 : 7- 19.

The writer in Hebrew talked extensively about entering into the rest of God by believing in his promises. He narrated how many in Isreal were destroyed because of unbelief.

They saw the works of God, how he delivered them through the sea, brought water out of the rock, dried great rivers, and yet they douted him.

Vs 17 - But with whom was he grieved? Was it not with them that sinned, whose carcasses fell in the wilderness?

They died in the wilderness and did not get to the promised land because of their unbelief. You see, God hates to be doubted. When you don't believe him, evidenced by your display of anxiety and fear, you tie his hands and make him do nothing about your situation.

Hebrews 4: 2 added. "The gospel was preached to them, but the word did not profit them because they did not miss with with faith. (Paraphrased).

God forbid. God's word is the producer of all we are asking God for - Healing, fruitfulness, prosperity and whatever you need. If we don't believe the word, you can't have those things.

God works in your life to the extent of how you believe him. If you see him as a small little God, then he will appear forth as small and vice versa.

Jesus could not do much for a community he visited because they did not believe him.

Vs 18 - 19-And to whom sware he that they should not enter his rest, but to them that believed not? So they could not enter their rest because of unbelief.

God sees a heart full of unbelief as an evil heart. So whenever you are doubting him, you are EVIL.

Rest is the proof that you believe and have faith in God.

Have you prayed about the matter? Have you located a word in scriptures that you can keep taking to God on the matter? He told us to bring his words back to him and remind him of his promises. Are you standing on his promise on that matter?

Then REST. Relax. That is the best you can do on the matter. You can't play GOD. Let him be God, and you his beloved.

I began a rest challenge by speaking the word, refusing to say the negative and intentionally believing his word irrespective of happenings around.

You can join the challenge also. I expect turnarounds, and miracles to follow as we do this.

Now, enter into your rest.

Exercising in the Spirit

1 Tim 4:8, Message Version
"Exercise daily in God - No spiritual flabbiness please. Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit today and forever.

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As we get older, our bodies change. With age, bones tend to shrink in size and density, weakening them and making them more susceptible to fracture. Muscles generally lose strength, endurance and flexibility — factors that can affect your coordination, stability and balance.

Our skin lose its elasticity as wrinkles begin to appear.

Physical exercises has become an effective way to maintain a healthy weight, maintain your bones and lower your heart disease risk.

Our spirit man also require exercises to keep and be able to survive the daily routine of living in a world such as ours.

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A man wrote in his book, "You need at least 1 hour of speaking in tongues everyday just to maintain your spiritual tempo. This is to ensure you don't walk in the flesh and fall into sin at every opportunity.

He continued. "But if you need God's intervention on difficult situations and ex*****on of big kingdom projects, you will need to go for 3 hours and above in the presence of God."

Winning as a Christian, fulfilling destiny, finishing strong is not for the faint hearted , but for those who are intentional and focused about getting to the finish line.

Imagine the efforts athletes put in their daily practice to participate in a sport event?

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Our race to heaven is a marathon that involves daily exercising in other for us to get to the finishing line.

Remember how you felt when you stop your prayer exercises? When your Bible is not opened for days? It became more difficult to resist that flash of anger, that straying thought of lust, that arrow of depression.

The word and prayer are our vitamins for balance, our drug in times of spiritual, mental and emotional illness, our umbrella in times of the scorching sun, our companion when all are gone, our hope in times of darkness.

What are you waiting for?

Put your exercise tools and shape up.

Don't be a flabby Saint. Start your exercises NOW.