HEAVEN'S MAXIMUM ASSIGNMENT.

Centre verse (Revelation 19:5)." And a voice came out of the throne, saying, praise our God,all ye servants and ye that fear him,both small and great " TEXT:REVELATION 19:1-5. Edwards Jonathan was one of the chief Employments of heaven, who was offering a thanksgiving message in seventeen centuries on a topic " Praise," he took his reference under consideration from Revelation 14:2:" And I heard a voice from heaven as the voice of many waters,and as the voice of a great thunder,and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps." He taught on the importance of praise to God as we are on this earth. John the beloved mentions that he heard a great voice of many people in heaven singing and praising God. He also had a revelation on the nature of God's judgement. It is simple that God has no double standard. The pattern He judged evil doers in the days gone by is the similar way He will handle people who live sinful lifestyle even today. Unlike the wailing,anguish and gnashing of teeth that will be the inheritance of sinners in hell,Christians who will be faithful and endure till the end will wear the crown of life which Christ the righteous judge prepared for those that love Him. They will be no more suffering; their activities will be the offering of songs of praise to their Lord and Deliverer. The text under our study equally stated that it is righteousness through Christ that qualify those who want to be included in the happy throne in heaven. It is educative to note that every category of persons will be involved in the maximum engagement of praising the Lord. The young and the aged,the small and the great will all be included in singing praises to the Almighty without the difficulty of learning the fundamentals and rudiments of music. Beloved, have a reflections on your hope of been in the numbers of the holy congregation which offers everlasting praise daily and adoration to God. Fixing a relationship with Him through Christ Jesus is the only option available for man. REMEMBER THIS: Praise is comely for the upright. Further Bible verses: Psalm 134:1,11:18.

MORTIFY PRAYER TO GOD FOR PEOPLE.

Centre verse (John 12:19)."The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold the world is gone after him." TEXT: JOHN 12:12-22. One among the greatest privileges Christians enjoy is the unlimited access into the presence of the Almighty, the creator of heaven and earth and everything therein. Prayer of praise, petition or intercession bring divine presence. Our text today is concentrating on the mortify prayer to God by Moses the man of God,when the children of Israel rebelled against God. The mind of God was to terminate them from existence but Moses prayed on their behalf. Moses the man of God rejected the position of God to disinherited them and make him greater and mightier nation than they. Moses begged with God,asking him to pardon the people, depending on the characteristics of God's love, patience, long suffering, forgiveness and mercy. God honoured the humble prayer of Moses(Numbers 14:20). Intercessory prayer has healed diseases, saved sinners,raised the death and suspended plagues. God is looking for intercessors today who will take a stand between Him and crowd of sinners that qualify for judgement so that they can obtain His mercy and forgiveness in the similar way Israelites did. God is still looking for another Paul the apostle who will labour in prayer for the conversion of souls and also that Christians " be firm and complete in all the will of God." God is still seeking Christ- like intercessors who will pray for the likes of Peter so that their faith will not fail. God gave freedom to Jews from ultimately death and destruction when Esther prayed. How frequently do you intercede for your dear nation, leaders,local church, family, neighbours and also your enemy? You can begin today and start to see the effect of sincere and passionate prayer to God in the activities of men. REMEMBER THIS: Prayer is the heart's earnest desire,mentioned or unexpressed. Further Bible verses: John 11:47,48.

SORROWFUL TERMINATION OF REJECTERS.

Centre verse (Isaiah 14:25)"Yet thou shall be brought down to hell,to the side of the pit. " TEXT: ISAIAH 14:12-15. A gloomy end is waiting for all who reject Christ Jesus as the Lord and make self the Lord of their lives. The declaration of Psalm 12:3,4, "The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips,and the tongue that speaketh proud things: who have said,with our tongue we will prevail; our lips are our own: who is the lord to us!" If you have this type of mind,character and language, you are endangering yourself and putting your destiny in peril. In our reference chapter, Lucifer for example, rejected the lordship of the Almighty and wanted to make himself lord; he wanted to exalt himself above the LORD. He found himself in a disgrace and damnation. The children of Israel had the same believe when they told prophet Jeremiah "As for the word thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD,we will not hearken unto thee. But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth,to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her,as we have done,we and our fathers,our kings and our princes, in the city of Judah,and in the street of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals,and were well,and saw no evil." They got the damning verdict,... " because of the evil of your doings, and because of the damnations which ye have committed: therefore, is your land a desolation... ( Jeremiah 44:22). Therefore, the end of all who make self Lord, denying and refusing the lordship of Christ, is always mark by sadness and desolation. This is why you must choose the path of wisdom this day by allowing Him to be your Saviour, Shepherd and Lord. Give Him an opportunity to lead you through life. You will be glad you did! REMEMBER THIS: You will be glad if you allow Christ Jesus be your Saviour, Shepherd and Lord. Further Bible verse: Matthew 11:23.

DISTRACT NOT AN ORDAINED OF GOD.

Centre verse: (1 kings 13:5)." The altar also was rent,and the ashes poured out from the altar,according to the sign which the man of God had given by the word of the LORD" TEXT 1KINGS 13:1-6. If we are very careful enough to comprehend a bit,the dealings of God with man,there have been occurrences showing that God is jealous over his righteous and faithful sons and daughters. Any time He sends message to His children, He back up them and ensures their security. In out text for today's consideration, we are faced with the story of an Idolatrous king of Israel, Jeroboam. The reason God honoured him and made him king of the ten tribes of Israel was a means of tormenting the sons of David for Solomon's sin,he entertained  idolatry and rewarded God with his disobedience and stubbornness. God being merciful and loving Father, still gave him an opportunity to amend his ways by sending a young and fearless prophet out of Judah to condemn idolatry so as to prophesy the coming of Josiah, a righteous king who will stand up against idolatry in the land. Yet intoxicated with power, Jeroboam moved to harm the young prophet but the unfailing power of God struck his hand at the same time with paralysis which made him lost the use of his hand. What a regality of God's promise to His servant and a severe warning to evil doers. "He allowed no one to oppress them...Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm" Psalm 105:14,15(NIV). This promise is as sure as it is true today. As Christian and God's instruments for drawing sinners back home and preaching against operations, injustice, evils all around us and wickedness, we are not suppose to be afraid because He that is with us is greater and mightier than the devils in the world. God will not allow any evil personalities or any demon to hurt us as we are in the root of His will. Jubiliate,because the protection of God is sure over His Children. REMEMBER THIS: There is no fear for those who delight doing God's will. Further Bible verses: James 5:16,Exodus 8:8.

NO TIME FOR YOU.

Centre verse:(2Corintians 6:2" ...Behold,now is the acceptable time;behold, now is the day of salvation" TEXT 2 CORINTIANS 6:1-8."Are you chicken- hearted ,Sam? When have you start paying attention to this? No Sam,no! I can't leave you senseless. You are moving no way. In fact,I've had enough. I can't withstand this. Up! let's get out here!" the words came out from Rosemary's mouth in an angry rich. She rose from her seat, held Samuel's right arm and pulled him towards the exit. Ordinarily, Samuel and Rosemary would have selected marble- arc hotel for some moment of sinful pleasures. But reluctantly, for reasons they couldn't understand, they concluded to attend an open- air Fellowship that was being held in the city by a well known international evangelist. Although they had heard so much about the miracles occurring there,they neglected such miracles. So that fateful day,they agreed to go and witness things themselves. At least,this would credit some new dimension to their fun,they imagined. When they got to the venue, they located a suitable place in the crowd from where they were sure to have a clear view of every activities in the place. But story took another dimension that evening when the evangelist made an altar call at the end of the message. He preached about God and His love for man and about Christ, His only begotten son,who shed His precious blood to deliver humanity from everlasting doom. The message melted Samuel's heart,he was totally broken. In his brokenness, he went to answered the call for repentance, but  Rosemary would have none of it. She prevailed on him and prevented him from getting there properly. As she pulled her towards their car,that was parked across the road,she continued scolding him,Samuel, how could you be so pliable! How dare you! Have you easily forgotten the reason we came here?for fun! Nothing else. She apart out in utter disgust. "We are leaving immediately! In fact,give me the car key,i'm going ". Samuel who had been silent all this while, dropped the key sheepishly, without explaining what was happening to him. Rosemary boiling with anger,moved into the car,turned the ignition, and whisked her partner away from the meeting; away from the mercy and saving grace of God. They hadn't got far from the venue when they had fatal accident. Unfortunately Samuel died instantly. Rosemary was admitted to the ICU of a nearby hospital with serious injuries to her head and spinal cord. While on the bed the words of the evangelist came back to her faintly: Now is the salvation time turn to God; tomorrow may be too late.." Tears run down her chicks. She tried to pray,at that moment, her breath became too heavy. She breathed rapidly and then,she died. Death had come for her too. Don't delay any longer,tomorrow may be too late. Give your life to Jesus without reservation for is doing us good. REMEMBER THIS: You can't repent too soon because you don't know how soon it may be too late." Further Bible verse: Hebrews 3:8.

ENTERTAIN NO MALICE.

Centre verse: (1Peter 2:1)."Wherefore laying aside all malice,and all guile and hypocrisies and envies and all evil speaking" TEXT 1PETER 2:1-3. There are two types of love namely vertical and horizontal love. The vertical love deals with our love to the Supreme being (Almighty); horizontal love is the love to our neighbours. A neighbour is defined as " an individual who lives close to you or near you"( by Advanced learner's Dictionary). But Christ Jesus in the Bible explains a neighbour as one who is in need of your assistance. Human beings are surrounded by many other people either in their workplaces or communities who are parading in sin or helpless situation,and thereby require help. It is disappointing that,most of this persons do not use this opportunity to display right neighbourliness. Stop malice, hypocrisy, deception,envy and evil speaking towards your neighbours. Always show kindness, loving, helpful and compassionate to them,whomsoever they may be,either friends or colleagues. Support those in need of you financial, material and spiritual help. Witness to your neighbours who are still living in sin and bring them to Christ. Bearing in mind that good neighbourliness is a treasure to high eternal virtue. REMEMBER THIS: Be kind,loving, helpful. Further Bible verse: Luke 10::30-37.

INQUISITIVENESS NOT ENOUGH.

Centre verse: (John 12:19)." The Pharisees said among themselves, perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? Behold, the world is gone after him" TEXT: JOHN 12:12-22. A young person who was moving with friends, on one Christian festival periods, move towards a hill near their church called"Galilee " to look for Christ Jesus everywhere but could not see Him. They came back disappointed only to realise few years after that God is a spiritual being and people who worship Him,have to do it in spirit and truth. Our reference centres on the triumphal entry of Christ Jesus when He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey during the feast of Pentecost. People who were moving on the street with branches of Palm tree were shouting Hosanna, blessed is the king of Israel! His disciples did not comprehend the spiritual importance of the event. This occurred as it was prophesied in the book of Zechariah the prophet. Religious proselytes from Greeks had initially requested to see our Lord Jesus by involving Philip when they saw the divine power and popularity of Jesus. Because of triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Pharisees were angry having protested of His fame. They were totally disappointed in their curiosity to stop His ministry. Group of persons who may like to oppose Christ will fail woefully. It was so unfortunate that, the people who cried Hosanna to the son of David were the same group who cried crucified Him few days later. The only thing that can celebrate Christ is genuine salvation experience and faithfulness to follow Him till the very end,not promotion, provision, miracle of healings and deliverance. Christian therefore, should follow deeper experiences of holy living and commitment to walk with Jesus till the end. REMEMBER THIS: Walking by sight is a limitation to divine revelation. Further Bible verse: John 11:47,48.