Paid!!!

Paid for in full.
Your sins have been paid for. Yes, all of it. God did not just pronounce you forgiven but made the required payment for your sin(s).
Every man(generic) wants to be responsible for their actions. You want to pay for your offence and wrongs - it's just the way man is wired. This explains the desire to work for the forgiveness of our sins and why we run from God when we do not think we can pay for it. It explains why we are eager to pay for services or goods we purchase or incur with pride and chicken out when incapable. You are happy when you have something in it to boast about.
Jesus was the ultimate payment for your sin(s). His death on the cross was the requirement to satisfy the demand of justice. His death was the sacrifice, the only sacrifice that could pay for your "sinfulness" and pride. His blood was satisfactory and paid for it in full (everything - past, present and future). His death was once, the payment for your sin(s) was once and It covers eternity.
The way you graciously accept and appreciate the payment for you groceries, meal, ticket, bus fare etc when you are incapable of the payment and someone you know or least expect just shows up and pays in full is the response required... Accept what Jesus Christ did for you on the cross - He paid for all your sin and you should have a clear conscience about it.

"When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation.
He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.
The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean.
How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!" - Hebrews 9:11-14
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"But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God... because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy." - Hebrews 10: 12-14

Relax my friend, your sins have been paid for in Christ's death.. nothing you did or can do earned it. It is simply grace... God's Riches At Christ Expense. Embrace it and live confidently in Him.

A Christian and Recession.

A Christian and Recession.


Hello everyone. Good day. I pray for the remaining days in year 2017 to be favourable for you and all yours. Amen.
I feel I should lend a voice to the issue of recession in Nigeria since it is a hard biting experience across the land. My perspective to the matter is not technical as I believe a lot of people have proffered solutions that can and will definitely take us out of it. My perspective is the response the believer in Christ Jesus(Christian) should have.
There is no country immune to recession and this is caused by several reasons such as bad leadership, wrong economic plans, climate change, war etc. I guess we all have an idea of what has caused this recession for the nation.
Cases of recession are seen in the bible at different times and dispensations . They are referred to as Famine or drought. Some where announced as coming, some were punishment for disobedience. Some had national plans to go through it and some had no God influence at top level to deal with it. As it is we cannot confidently say 'this is the specific word or plan God has instructed' like He did with Egypt through Joseph. So while the economic team is working hard to work things out, these are the things the Christian should do:
- set your eyes on the Lord.
Paul said ' I am able to do all things through Him  who strengthens me.'-Philippians:13(HCSB). He understood the Lord was able to take him through the time of plenty and lack so he keeps a focus on the Lord who will take him through. Focus on the Lord not the lack. His strength will take you through it.

- Make adjustments and be content.
This is an offshoot of the above in which the believer learns to adjust in whatever situation life is serving. Paul's position according to Philippians 4:11b-12(HCSB) was 'for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.  I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot.  In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content — whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need.' simply saying be content with what the Lord supplies and not be greedy or covetous for what is not yours. Being content does not equate to being complacent. It means while you keep working, you are thankful for what the Lord has given you and put it to proper use.

- look out for others. 
This may be giving service or financial support to one another. The primary objective of the believer is to love. The easiest way to portray love is through giving. The reason you have what you have is to distribute to others such that when we are all committed to this(sharing of our gains) 'nobody has too little or too much.'
...at the present time your surplus is available for their need, so their abundance may also become available for our need, so there may be equality.  As it has been written:The person who gathered much did not have too much,and the person who gathered little did not have too little-2Cor 8:14-15(HCSB).
This is not for the affluent alone but for everyone(rich or poor). Remember 'it is more blessed to give than to receive'.

- Be set, look out Opportunities will come. 
It is a scriptural truth that as you abound in the grace of giving, the Lord will make you increase in righteousness and supply seed to your store.
And God is able  to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.  ... Now the One who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. -2Cor9:8-10(HCSB).
Do not allow the recession rob you off the blessedness of giving.
Without a doubt, the Christian community can go through any recession and come out better. The church community is built to support one another. I supply what I have to meet your need, you supply what you have to meet another's need. Every one acting as a channel of distribution of the Lord’s supply.
The believer has obtained mercy and should show mercy, has been loved and should show love. It is not time to brag about how much you have stored up or how business has grown but time to share. Give a meal, foodstuffs, a lift, health care, clothes, car etc. Nothing is too much or too little as long as a need is met to support someone else and of a willing heart giving out of one's possession.

On a final note, I did not include two things we will readily expect to be on the list above. They are Prayer and Work. These two things are generally considered to be top but the reason I omitted them is because they are supposed to be a regular way for the believer.
As a Christian you are supposed to be devoted to prayer. You are to pray actively and diligently as a child of God. Your prayer should not be dependent on happenings around you but should be hinged on the relationship you have with God through Jesus Christ. Simply put, you should 'Pray without ceasing'. That is the pattern of the believer with respect to prayer.
Work is part of the believer's life and should be done as service to God not to man. Your work should stand out among every other who hasn't met the Lord. You commit to your work like one giving account to the Lord because you definitely will.
Everyone who has come to Christ should responsibly shine as light in this season called recession. Allow God use you to be a supply to possible areas in other people.

Please drop your comments and feel free to share.
Thank you.