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You are welcome to the April 2024 edition of El Shaddai Heritage!

I believe the peace of God has taken over your souls, and your hope is in God alone, who can not mismanage your life.

God, in His infinite mercy, has kept you and your family from January up till now. You have every reason to give Him thanks. The God that kept you up till now will keep your standing till the end of this year.

Praise the Lord!

Our prophetic focus for the month of April 2024 is LOVE.

Our text is taken from Roman Chapter 5 Verses 5

“…the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”

God created man in His image and after His likeness. God gave man the capacity to be like Him through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

God made the grace to be like Him available to man.

…” My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9

Once you get born again, you are translated into the kingdom of light, you are endowed with the ability to love, you starts seeing people differently, you discover you can extend love to your worst enemy.

In 1 Corinthians chapter 2 verse 16, the Bible says:

“… we have the mind of Christ.”

Anger, bitterness, and malice become a thing of the past because the Bible says:

“I am in them, and you are in me.”
John 17:23

The Holy Spirit takes over your life, He leads you, He directs you. You will discover that if you obey the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit, no matter how foolish and unrealistic they sound, it will always end in your favor.
In Psalms 36 verse 9, the Bible says:

‘…in thy light shall we see light.’

In 1 John 5:19, the Bible says
…”the whole world lieth in wickedness.”

Wickedness connotes darkness.

When you are in Jesus Christ, when you walk with the Holy Spirit, the light of God will shine upon your way because God is light.
Not only that, juicy opportunities will be made available to you because the Bible says in James chapter 1 verses 17, every good and perfect gift comes from God.
Moreover, evil will be far from you, and you will not fall into the pit of life.

The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:8

“…love covers a multitude of sins.”

When you allow God to take over your heart, irrespective of the magnitude of wrong done to you, the love of God in your heart will swallow it up just like death is swallowed up in victory. Anger and bitterness will no longer be able to have a hold on you. These evil personalities will no longer be able to manifest through you because they are in darkness and you dwell in light.

When you walk in love, the kingdom of God becomes your priority.
When you walk in love with Jesus, your greatest desire will be how to get people, your neighbors, delivered from the clutches of satan, which includes salvation.
You will look for every opportunity to tell them about the love of God.

John chapter 21 verse 17 Jesus Christ asked Peter 3 times,
“Do you love me?”

When Peter replied “Yes”
Jesus Christ told him to feed His sheep.

Every believer has a duty and a responsibility to disseminate the love of God.
When you love your neighbor with the love of Jesus Christ, which is unconditional, you are revealing the nature of God to them, thereby endearing them to God.

“Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”
1 John 3:15-17

If you truly and genuiely have the love of God in you, no price will be too high to pay to win your brothers and sisters, including your neighbors, to Jesus. Unforgiveness will not be named with you.

You will be compelled to share the little you have with your brothers and sisters, knowing that God is your provider and that you will not lack any good thing. Psalms 37:25

I pray that the grace to keep walking in love will come upon you today in the name of Jesus.

SHALOM! SHALOM! SHALOM!

You are welcome to the March 2024 edition of El Shaddai Heritage.

I believe we all enjoyed and waxed in the joy of the Lord all through February 2024.

Our prophetic Focus for the month of March 2024 is PEACE!

Our anchor scripture is taken from Isaiah chapter 26 verse 3 and John chapter 14 verse 27

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

In the world, there is a general belief that peace is the absence of conflict, rancor, and misunderstanding.

However, the peace that God gives His people is totally different from the world conception of peace.

Biblical peace goes beyond lack of conflict. It’s a state of rest, a state of completeness, and wholeness.

God’s kind of peace is a state of right relationship with God.
When you serve the Lord according to the dictate of His Word, you will experience the peace of God in your spirit and soul, that, will in turn reflect in your outward appearance which is your body.

In Ephesians Chapter 2 verses 14-19, we are told that Jesus Christ is our Peace.

“…For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;…

You can also read from verse 13 for better understanding.

When Jesus Christ rules and reigns in your heart, you no longer perceive the world the way the people of the world do. Your disposition to the world and the things of the world will reflect the love of God.

It will be easier for you to sow love where there is hatred when your neighbor offends you, it will be easy to forgive them, it will be easier to share the little you have with your neighbor, when you see something that will be beneficial to your neighbor, you don’t hide it.
You will be able to replace discord with harmony.

Peace is not in the future. It is not something you hope and expect to achieve someday.
The peace of God is being poured out to us every day. Irrespective of how bad and difficult your situation may be, the love of Jesus is still being released in your direction.

As believers in Christ, our lives are eternal. The devil and his kingdom do not have the final say over our lives.

“And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.”
Colossians 1:20

The peace that God gives to This people is not man made.

Peace is a fruit of the Spirit.
Galatians 5:22

Jesus Christ is the source of our peace.
Romans 5:1
When it appears nothing is working, if your salvation is intact, you will not lose your peace.

Once you hold unto Jesus trusting that He can not mismanage your life, your peace will be intact, the presence of God around you will be unshakable. Once, the presence of God in your life in unhampered, you can be sure that the enemy will not prevail, you can be sure of restoration, you can be sure of God’s favour and abundant supply.

“Of the increase of his government and peace, there shall be no end…“
Isaiah 9:7

We need to understand that we do not belong to this world. We are ambassadors of Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:20
Our lives are being controlled by the kingdom of God. In the kingdom of God, peace is unlimited, and peace is unrestricted.
When we believe and move around with this mentality, we will discover that indeed, all things are possible.
Luke 1:37

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls…“
Matthew 11:28-29

God wants us to have peace in 3 major arrears of our lives:

1. Peace With The Lord.
   Jesus Christ is our peace. Romans 5:1
   When you were dead in your sin, Jesus Christ came in the flesh, died for you on the cross, and reconciled you with the Father. No man can enjoy real peace, unless he is truly born again. Without connecting to Christ, you can not get to God. When you reconcile with God, you will be able to fellowship with Him. Ephesians 2:14, Romans 5:10, 1 John 1:3
2. Peace With Your Neighbor.
   It is through Jesus Christ that you are truly able to be at peace with your neighbor. It is Jesus Christ that brings you together and connects you with your Christian neighbors for fellowship.
   God empowers you to be peacemakers, to be at peace with your friends and even those who hate you. Colossians 1:19-20
   1 John 1:9, Ephesians 4:3
3. Peace With Ourselves.
   Through Jesus Christ, you become a new creation. Through Jesus Christ, you are made whole and complete in God. When you face trials and tribulations, Jesus Christ, your peace on the inside keeps you together. Jesus Christ is your peace.
   Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5: 23-24.

Except you are truly born again, you can not experience the peace of God. John 16:33

Praise The Lord.

I pray that the peace of God that passes all understanding will continue to keep your spirit, soul, and body in the name of Jesus.

SHALOM! SHALOM! SHALOM!

OUTREACH TO ORPHANAGE

Opening Prayer
Praise And Worship
Prayer 1
Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank you for your divine protection over me and my family from January 2023 to December 2023, thank you for supplying our needs, thank you for fighting our battles, thank you for bringing us to the end of December 203, thank you for all you are doing through Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ.

“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:”
Psalms 103:1-2
Prayer 2
Father, in the name of Jesus, as this year 2023 is going to an end, I command all the blessings that God has released into my life that has not manifested to begin to manifest now, let people begin to remember me and my children for good in the name of Jesus.

“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.”
Psalms 68:19
Prayer 3
In the name of Jesus, I decree year 2023, as you are coming to an end you will not swallow me, you will not swallow my children, you will not swallow any of my love ones, we shall see your end in the name of Jesus.

“With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.”
Psalms 91:16

TEACHING SERIES
FOCUS: PRAISE

Our Spiritual focus for the month of December 2023 is Praise.

“Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.“
Psalms 149:2-4

God specifically commands His children to give Him thanks.
God commands us to sing praises to Him because of the magnitude of glory praising Him brings into our lives.

“Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.“
Psalms 67 verse 5-6

It’s not every praise that is acceptable to God.
God accepts praises that come from a joyful heart.

“Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart…;
Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies…“
Deuteronomy 28:47-48

BENEFITS OF PRAISING GOD
1 . It endears you to God.
2 . It shows that you appreciate the goodness of God in your life.

3. It creates divine presence.
4. It brings God into your situation.
5. It creates an atmosphere for God to fight your battles.
6. You enjoy divine favour.
7. Obstacles are supernaturally cleared off your path.
8. Good things come your way.
9. People love you without knowing why.
10. You enjoy divine health.
11. You live in prosperity.
12. You live to a good old age.
13. Your children prosper.
14. You become a friend of God.
    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES
    Psalms 136, Psalm 103, Psalms 149: 6-9, 2 Chronicles 20:22-24, Psalms 71:8, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Chronicles 19:9, Jeremiah 20:13.

OUTREACH TO WIDOWS

Opening Prayer
Praise And Worship
Prayer 1
Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank you for your divine protection over me and my family from January 2023 to December 2023, thank you for supplying our needs, thank you for fighting our battles, thank you for bringing us to the end of December 203, thank you for all you are doing through Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ.

“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:”
Psalms 103:1-2
Prayer 2
Father, in the name of Jesus, as this year 2023 is going to an end, I command all the blessings that God has released into my life that has not manifested to begin to manifest now, let people begin to remember me and my children for good in the name of Jesus.

“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.”
Psalms 68:19
Prayer 3
In the name of Jesus, I decree year 2023, as you are coming to an end you will not swallow me, you will not swallow my children, you will not swallow any of my love ones, we shall see your end in the name of Jesus.

“With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.”
Psalms 91:16

TEACHING SERIES
FOCUS: PRAISE

Our Spiritual focus for the month of December 2023 is Praise.

“Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.“
Psalms 149:2-4

God specifically commands His children to give Him thanks.
God commands us to sing praises to Him because of the magnitude of glory praising Him brings into our lives.

“Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.“
Psalms 67 verse 5-6

It’s not every praise that is acceptable to God.
God accepts praises that come from a joyful heart.

“Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart…;
Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies…“
Deuteronomy 28:47-48

BENEFITS OF PRAISING GOD
1 . It endears you to God.
2 . It shows that you appreciate the goodness of God in your life.

3. It creates divine presence.
4. It brings God into your situation.
5. It creates an atmosphere for God to fight your battles.
6. You enjoy divine favour.
7. Obstacles are supernaturally cleared off your path.
8. Good things come your way.
9. People love you without knowing why.
10. You enjoy divine health.
11. You live in prosperity.
12. You live to a good old age.
13. Your children prosper.
14. You become a friend of God.
    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES
    Psalms 136, Psalm 103, Psalms 149: 6-9, 2 Chronicles 20:22-24, Psalms 71:8, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Chronicles 19:9, Jeremiah 20:13.

WISDOM

According to the Oxford Dictionary wisdom is the quantity of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment, the quality of being wise.
Wisdom is a virtue that isn’t innate but can only be acquired through experiences. Anyone interested in trying new things and reflecting on the process can gain wisdom. By learning as much as you can analyzing your experiences and putting your knowledge to the test, you can become a wiser person.

1 Corinthians 1:30

But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and sanctification and redemption.
For a child of God, God made Christ wisdom for us.

James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God that giveth to all men library and upbraided not and it shall be given him.

A study Bible explains this verse as follows: “Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles, such exercises are sent from God’s love, and trials in the duty will brighten our graces now and our crown at last. We are encouraged to take care in times of trial that patience and not passion, is set to work in us; whatever is said or done, let patience have the saying and doing of it. When the work of patience is complete, it will furnish all that is necessary for our Christians’ race and welfare, we shall not pray so much for the removal of affliction, ask for wisdom to make the right use of it. And who does not want wisdom to guide him under trial both in regulating his own spirit and in managing his affairs? Here is something in answer to every discouraging turn of the mind, when we go to God under a sense of our own weakness and folly, if after all, any should say, this may be the case with some but I fear I shall not succeed’, the promise is, ‘To any that asked it shall be given. A mind that has single and prevailing regard for its spiritual and internal interest, and that keeps steady in its purposes for God, will grow wise by afflictions, will continue fervent in devotion, and rise above trial and opposition. When our faith has second causes, there will be unsteadiness in our minds and actions. This may not always expose men to contempt in the world, but such waste cannot please God. No condition of life is such as hinder rejoicing in God. Those low degree may rejoice if they are exalted to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom of God, and the rich may rejoice in humbling providence, that leads to a humble and lowly disposition of mind. Worldly wealth is a withering thing. Then, let him that is rich rejoice in the grace of God which makes and keeps him humble, and in the trials and exercises which teach him to seek happiness in and from God, not from perishing in enjoyment.

Importance of Wisdom:

Proverbs 19:20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Those who would be wise in their latter end, must be taught a rule when young.

James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated full of mercy and good fruits , without partiality and without hypocrisy.
Verse 13 says:
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? Let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

The above verses show the difference between men’s pretending to be wise and their being really so. He who thinks well, or he who talks well, is not wise in the sense of the Scripture if he does not leave and act well. True wisdom may be know by the meekness of the spirit and temper. Those who live malice, envy and contention, live in confusion and are liable to be proved and hurried to any evil work. Such wisdom comes not down from above but springs up from earthly principles, acts on earthly principles, acts on earthly motives, and is intent on serving earthly purposes. Those who are lifted up with such wisdom described by the apostle James, are near to their Christian love described by apostle Paul and both are so described that every man may fully prove the reality of his attainment in them. It has no disguise or deceit. It cannot fall in with those managements the world counts wise, which are crafty and guileful, but it is sincere, and open, and steady, and uniform, and consistent with itself. May the purity, peace gentleness, teachableness, and mercy, shown in all our actions and the fruits of righteousness abounding in our lives, prove that God has bestowed upon us this excellent gift.

Colossians 2:2-3

That their heart might be comforted being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father and of Christ. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 10:10
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength; but wisdom is profitable to direct.

Therefore , to proceed to success, to execute quicker, we need wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13-15
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies, nothing you desire can compare with her.

Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver.
The above versus emphasizes on the importance of wisdom in one’s life.

In conclusion;
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Fools are persons who have no true wisdom who follow their own devices without regard to reasons, or reverence for God. Children are reasonable creatures and when we tell them what they must do we must tell them why. But they are corrupt and willful, therefore, with the instruction there is need of a low. Let divine truths and commands be to us most honorable, let us value them, and then they shall be so to us. Obey not to walk with sinners.
Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom. Proverbs 4:7

You are welcome to the October 2023 edition of El Shaddai Heritage!!!

I believe you had a wonderful time in God’s presence in September knowing that God answers every prayer you make.
Praise The Lord!

Our Focus for the month of October 2023 is
Divine Health

It is important and significant that you understand that sickness is not from God.

Sickness and disease is from the devil no matter how you see it. John 10:10

The Bible says what God wishes for His children above every other thing is that they live in health

God does not punish or try his people with sickness.

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3 John 1:2

The devil capitalizes on the ignorance of Christians to afflict them. The devil even lies to people that they are being afflicted because of their sins.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge:..“
Hosea 4:6

Once you get born again you become a child of God.

‘But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:“
John 1:12

The Bible makes us to understand that God is a good God. Psalms 100:5

Let’s take a quick scenario, if your child or your loved one disobeyed you or offended you, subsequently he or she falls sick, in terrible shape and you happen to be the only one that has access to the relief, he or she pleads with you passionately to please help him… Will you because of his offence watch him suffer?

Talking about human beings, God said

“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.”
Isaiah 15: 15-16

God loves us beyond our wildest imagination. He made His only begotten son to die for us, for our sins so we can have eternal life, so we can be saved from the manifestation of the work of the devil, so we can be free from sickness and disease.

In Galatians 3: 13-14, The Bible says:
‘Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is everyone that hangeth on a tree:
That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.“

In Isaiah 53: 4-3, the Bible says
“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: …
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed.“

When Jesus Christ died on the cross, He took away everything that causes and generates sickness, if you feel sickness and pain in your body, it is not real, you might feel the pain and weakness but the truth is that the enemy is taking advantage of your ignorance, you can decide to walk out of that sickness in the name of Jesus. All you need is a bold step of faith.
You can command that demon of sickness to depart from you in the name of Jesus and it will leave immediately. You might feel the impact of the sickness after the demon departs but it’s only a matter of time, your system will surely return to normal.

One of the principal tool of the devil is fear.
The Bible says in 2nd Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.“

The devil makes people believe that divine health is not real, at times he convinces them that divine health is for some class or group of people.
In John 3:16
The Bible says:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

In Romans 10:13 The Bible says:
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.“

God does not discriminate. Once you call upon Him, He will answer.

Why does God want us to live in divine health?

1. At the beginning, God did not intend for us to live in sickness. When God created Adam, sickness could not access him until after the fall. Genesis 3:17-19
2. When we live in health, we display the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
   Colossians 2:14-15
3. To show His love for us.
   1 John 3:1 Why should I live in divine health
4. We should live in divine health because God did not create our bodies for sicknesses and diseases.
5. When we live in divine health, we manifest the glory of God.
6. When we live in divine health, we are separated from darkness.
7. When we live in divine health, we are a true reflection of the finished work at Calgary.
8. Another reason is that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit not the temple of the devil, you should therefore not permit sickness, disease, and weakness in your body. How Do I live in Divine Health?
   i. The first step towards living in divine health is accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour. You must be born again.
   2 Corinthians 5:17
9. Study The Word of God. The Word of God is light, as the light of God enters your spirit consistently, darkness will not be able to build a stronghold in your life. John 1:5
10. Prayer. When you communicate with God, you radiate the presence of God, and no sickness can stand in His presence. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
11. By being constant in the house of God and regular in fellowship. Obadiah 1:17, Matthew 18:20, Hebrews 12: 22-24
12. By resisting the demon of sickness. The Bible says in James 4:7 that when you resist the devil, he will definitely flee from you.
13. By engaging in evangelism, when you propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ, God will keep you healthy so you can win more souls. Proverbs 13:17b

You are blessed!

See you next month in Jesus’ name.

SHALOM! SHALOM! SHALOM!

You are welcome to the Month of August Edition of El Shaddai Heritage

Our focus for the month of August is, CONSECRATION.

Introduction

The word “consecration” according to Webster Merriam dictionary is an act of ceremonial sanctification or a state of being consecrated. Biblically, consecration means to be set apart, separated and made hallowed for holy use. It could also be described as the act of keeping oneself from unholy, unrighteous, and unclean acts for the purpose of being used by God; the purpose of consecration is to make us Holy and fit for service. On different occasions, God demanded from His people (Exodus 19;6 … and ye shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation), the Israelites, the priests, and Levites, in the old testament that they should consecrate themselves before they could minister to  Him. Furthermore, we also have instances in the bible where definite steps were taken by individuals to stand out for God and refuse to  be defiled as the case was with Daniel in Daniel 1:8 

In the same vein, in this dispensation of grace, through our Lord Jesus Christ, God’s standard has not changed and will never change for anyone who is a Christian/disciple and enlisted to minister in His vineyard. Moreso that we believers are being referred to as a “ Royal Priesthood…” in 1 Peter 2:9. Any service rendered to God MUST come from a human vessel that has been consecrated/ sanctified.

Let me mention that the words “consecration” and “sanctification” are used interchangeably in the Holy Scriptures to mean the same thing. In Leviticus 20: 7 God said to his people” Sanctify yourself therefore and be ye holy , for I am the LORD your God”.

In light of the above, consecration can be both external and internal. In the old testament, the emphasis on external appearance to depict consecration was intended to distinguish the Priests from others, the bible says that everything we read in the old testament is a shadow of things to come. For example, in Exodus chapter 28:3 God instructed Moses “And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garment to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office …”. They were also to be consecrated by the pouring of the anointing oil, eating of consecrated food, and keeping of other laws Exodus 28:41 and 29:9, 29 & 33

 However, in the new testament and dispensation of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is more of the internal or inner consecration of the heart, in other words, it starts from inside to outside.  Our Lord Jesus Christ explained to his disciple that it is not what goes inside that defiles or makes a man unclean, but what becomes from with within…;

Examples of instances or cases that God demanded consecration

1.  Samson other and Samuel- Judges 13:2-5… And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shall conceive, and bear a son, 4) now, therefore, beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing; … and he(Samson) shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines
2. Moses demanded that the people of God be consecrated as instructed by God in Exodus 32:29

Consecration in the dispensation of grace through our Lord Jesus Christ

Read the following scriptures:

Matthew 5:11-18 “ Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man”… ,

Romans 13:14’ But clothe yourself with the lord Jesus Christ (The messiah), and make no provisions for(indulging) the flesh ( put a stop to thinking about the evil craving …)

The following are steps, attitudes, and conduct of persons who have received the call unto salvation and service of the lord;

1. The new birth experience of being born again is the very first crucial step to entering into consecration because a new heart is given to us at this point. Read Ezekiel 36:26 “A new heart also will I give you , and a new spirit will I put within you…” Ezekiel 11:19  John 3:16, Isaiah
2. Put to death the old man that has been crucified and purge ourselves of the works of the sinful nature to make us useful vessels in God’s hand, Galatians 2:20
3.  Separation from the world and its way of doing things, 2 Corinthians 6:17 “ wherefore come out from among them , and touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you”
4. Renewal of our mind through the consistent fellowship with the word of God,  Romans 12-1-2, Ephesians 5:26, 1 John 1: 1-3
5. Being filled with the Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18, Acts 9:17
6. Obedience to God’s commandments is key to the consecration of any human vessel that God would use.

Consequences of rendering service without consecration

Whatever service is rendered unto God from a life that is not consistently consecrated or sanctified is unacceptable and making heaven is bleak. 2 Corinthians 6:17

Conclusion: Considering the above scriptures, whatever category you belong to in the mandate of this Mission; widows, orphans and less privileged, or ministers in his vineyard, the consecration of your life is not optional.

Written By: Pastor Taiwo Ojo

Happy New Year!
You are welcome to the January 2023 edition of El Shhadai Heritage!

I hope your holiday was restful and full of festivities. The Lord that brought you into year 2023 will protect and defend you all throughout the year and open His good treasure unto you in Jesus name!

God is a good God. He said in His Word that He will never leave or forsake you. God has not changed and He will never change. His Words are yeah and Amen!

Our Focus for January 2023 is Thanksgiving!

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.“
Psalms 100: 4-5

In Psalms 24 verses 1, we are made to understand that the earth and the fullness thereof belong to God.

God is the one that rounds off the year, He brings each year to a close.
“Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.“
Psalms 65:11

In the book of Revelation, we understand that God almighty is the beginning and the end, He is the first and the last

“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”
Revelation 22:13

So, God is the one that opens the year and brings it to an end.

We are therefore privileged to be a partaker and to be alive in this new year.
We owe God thanks for His unfailing love and mercy over our lives.
Irrespective of the negative situation you went through last year, God did not abandon you nor has He forgotten you.

In the book of Ecclesiastics, we are made to understand that there is a time and a season to everything under heaven.

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:“
Ecclesiastics 3:1

There is nothing you need in this world that God has not made provision for but there is a time allocated for the manifestation of that blessing.

While you are waiting for your expectation to manifest, God expects you to give Him thanks.

In the book of Proverbs, the Bible says,
“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.“
Proverbs 28:18

The truth is, as long as you remain committed to Jesus Christ, obeying him, the enemy can not have the final say over your life, it’s impossible.

The Bible makes us understand that with the help of the Holy Spirit, we will always overcome any challenge that comes our way.

“So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.”
Isaiah 59:19

You might be going through a situation that you do not understand but I encourage you to see the larger picture through the eyes of Jesus.

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews chapter 12 verse 2

Look at the case of Ruth in the Bible.
Friends, family members, and acquaintances must have mocked her, people might have said negative and unpleasant things about her. Her entrance into her husband’s family brought doom and disaster to that once-happy family.
It was after her marriage that her father-in-law died, subsequently, her husband died and his only brother also died.
When Ruth chose to go with her mother-in-law to her country, a lot of people must have thought she had lost her mind.
It was as if Ruth knew God had a plan and kept following her mother-in-law who she knows is the road map, the direction to her destination, the guide to her glorious future.
After following God through her mother-in-law, Ruth became the great, great grandmother of Jesus Christ.
There is no how you will trace the genealogy of Jesus Christ without mentioning Ruth.

God has the complete and perfect picture of your future in His hand, all you need to do is trust Him.
Give Him thanks continually

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.“
Hebrews chapter 13:5

In 1 Thessalonians we are told,
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.“
1 Thessalonians 5:18

Giving thanks to God continually and in all things.

SHALOM! SHALOM! SHALOM!

OUTREACH TO ORPHANAGE

Prayer 1
Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank you for your mercy, for your divine protection over me and my family from January 2022 up till now, thank you for bringing us into the month of August 2022. Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank you for all you are doing through Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ.

“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 107:1
Prayer 2
Father, in the name of Jesus, let this month of August be the beginning of good things in my life. Let every desire of the wicked over my life and the life of my children be frustrated in Jesus’ name. I command everything in my life preventing me from being committed to God to catch fire now in the name of Jesus. Father, give me the grace to be committed to you in the name of Jesus.

“Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.“
Psalms 27:7
Prayer 3
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask for your divine protection over all the coordinators in Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ. Father, increase and enlarge Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ in the mighty name of Jesus.

“When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.“
Psalms 105:13-15

TEACHING SERIES
FOCUS: CONSECRATION
Our focus for the month of August 2022 is Consecration.

Consecration means dedicating yourself to God. It means setting yourself aside for Jesus. It means abstaining from things, events, activities, occasions, places that has the ability to defile and adulterate your Christian journey.
It means deliberately staying away from things, people, activities that has the capacity to gradually draw you away from God.
It means refusing to be polluted by the evils of this world.
It means living a holy life.

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20

Benefits of Consecration

1. Your needs will be supernaturally met.
   Psalms 84:11
2. The enemy will have no access to you because your life is hidden in Christ Jesus.
   Colossians 3:3
3. You will develop an unusual thirst for the things of God.
   Psalms 42:1-2
4. You will become a friend of God.
   Genesis 18:17
5. You have access to the secret of men. 2 Kings 6: 11-12
6. Your spiritual senses are developed. Acts 10:11
7. You become a mystery. John 3:8
   Additional Materials
   August 2022 Edition of El Shaddai Heritage.
   Matthew 16:25, John 12:24, John 14:12, Philippians 1:21

OUTREACH TO WIDOWS

Prayer 1
Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank you for your mercy, for your divine protection over me and my family from January 2022 up till now, thank you for bringing us into the month of August 2022. Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank you for all you are doing through Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ.

“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 107:1
Prayer 2
Father, in the name of Jesus, let this month of August be the beginning of good things in my life. Let every desire of the wicked over my life and the life of my children be frustrated in Jesus’ name. I command everything in my life preventing me from being committed to God to catch fire now in the name of Jesus. Father, give me the grace to be committed to you in the name of Jesus.

“Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.“
Psalms 27:7
Prayer 3
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask for your divine protection over all the coordinators in Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ. Father, increase and enlarge Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ in the mighty name of Jesus.

“When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.“
Psalms 105:13-15

TEACHING SERIES
FOCUS: CONSECRATION
Our focus for the month of August 2022 is Consecration.

Consecration means dedicating yourself to God. It means setting yourself aside for Jesus. It means abstaining from things, events, activities, occasions, places that has the ability to defile and adulterate your Christian journey.
It means deliberately staying away from things, people, activities that has the capacity to gradually draw you away from God.
It means refusing to be polluted by the evils of this world.
It means living a holy life.

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20

Benefits of Consecration

1. Your needs will be supernaturally met.
   Psalms 84:11
2. The enemy will have no access to you because your life is hidden in Christ Jesus.
   Colossians 3:3
3. You will develop an unusual thirst for the things of God.
   Psalms 42:1-2
4. You will become a friend of God.
   Genesis 18:17
5. You have access to the secret of men. 2 Kings 6: 11-12
6. Your spiritual senses are developed. Acts 10:11
7. You become a mystery. John 3:8
   Additional Materials
   August 2022 Edition of El Shaddai Heritage.
   Matthew 16:25, John 12:24, John 14:12, Philippians 1:21