• Guard and Renew Your Mind (Romans 12:2)

    Your mind is a battlefield.

    Every day, you are exposed to thousands of messages telling you what to believe, what to desire, what success looks like, what happiness should look like, and what you should value.

    Social media.

    Music.

    Movies.

    Friends.

    News.

    Advertisements.

    The people you follow.

    The conversations you have.

    Even the thoughts you repeatedly tell yourself.

    Over time, these things can influence the way you think without you even realizing it.

    That's why the Bible says:

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

    Notice the word:

    Transformed.

    Following Jesus isn't simply about changing your appearance or using Christian language.

    Jesus wants to transform the way you think.

    The way you see yourself.

    The way you see other people.

    The way you respond to temptation.

    The way you handle money.

    The way you define success.

    The way you deal with disappointment.

    The way you make decisions.

    The way you understand your purpose.

    The world constantly tells you:

    “Follow your heart.”

    But Scripture teaches us to allow God to transform our hearts and minds through His truth.

    Not every thought you have deserves to be believed.

    Not every desire should be followed.

    Not every opinion online deserves your attention.

    Not every trend deserves your participation.

    Not every voice deserves influence over your life.

    You need discernment.

    Ask yourself:

    “Is this helping me become more like Christ?”

    That question can change the way you consume content.

    Before watching something, ask.

    Before listening to something repeatedly, ask.

    Before following someone online, ask.

    Before joining a conversation, ask.

    Before accepting a popular opinion, ask:

    “Does this agree with God's truth?”

    This doesn't mean you should hide from the world.

    Jesus called His followers to be lights in the world.

    But being in the world doesn't mean allowing the world's values to control you.

    You can use social media without allowing social media to define your worth.

    You can enjoy entertainment without allowing entertainment to shape your morality.

    You can learn from people without making people your ultimate authority.

    You can be aware of culture without becoming controlled by culture.

    Guard your mind.

    Because what repeatedly enters your mind eventually influences your heart, your words, and your actions.

    If you constantly consume negativity, don't be surprised when negativity begins shaping your outlook.

    If you constantly compare yourself with others, don't be surprised when you become dissatisfied with your own life.

    If you constantly consume materialism, don't be surprised when you begin believing that possessions determine your value.

    If you constantly listen to voices that tell you that you're not enough, don't be surprised when insecurity takes root.

    But the opposite is also true.

    Fill your mind with God's Word.

    Fill your mind with truth.

    Fill your mind with gratitude.

    Fill your mind with encouragement.

    Fill your mind with things that strengthen your faith.

    The more you know God's truth, the easier it becomes to recognize what contradicts it.

    That's why reading Scripture isn't just a religious routine.

    It renews your mind.

    When God's Word says you are created in His image, you don't have to let social media determine your worth.

    When God's Word says you are loved by God, you don't have to chase everyone's approval.

    When God's Word says God is with you, you don't have to allow fear to control every decision.

    When God's Word calls you to forgive, you don't have to allow bitterness to become your identity.

    When God's Word calls you to purity, you don't have to follow every desire.

    When God's Word calls you to serve, you don't have to live only for yourself.

    The battle for your life often begins with the battle for your mind.

    That's why Proverbs 4:23 tells us:

    “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

    Be careful what you allow to take root.

    And when wrong thoughts enter your mind, don't panic.

    A thought appearing in your mind isn't the same as choosing to embrace it.

    Bring it to God.

    Challenge it with Scripture.

    Replace lies with truth.

    Replace fear with faith.

    Replace bitterness with forgiveness.

    Replace comparison with gratitude.

    Replace hopelessness with the promises of God.

    Replace pride with humility.

    Replace selfishness with love.

    This is part of spiritual growth.

    You don't become more like Christ overnight.

    It happens as God continually transforms you.

    Day by day.

    Thought by thought.

    Decision by decision.

    So today, take an honest look at what has been influencing your mind.

    What are you watching?

    What are you listening to?

    Who are you following?

    What conversations are you constantly participating in?

    What thoughts do you repeatedly tell yourself?

    Are these things drawing you closer to Christ—or pulling you away from Him?

    You don't have to keep consuming something simply because everyone else does.

    You don't have to follow every trend.

    You don't have to accept every popular opinion.

    You have permission to say:

    “This isn't good for my spiritual life.”

    Then walk away.

    Your mind is valuable.

    Your heart is valuable.

    Your spiritual life is valuable.

    Protect them.

    And most importantly, give them to God.

    Don't allow the world to shape you more than God's Word does. Let Christ transform you from the inside out.

    Today, choose one unhealthy influence to reduce and one godly influence to increase.

    Spend more time in Scripture.

    Pray.

    Worship.

    Choose wise friendships.

    Consume content that strengthens your faith.

    And ask God to renew your mind.

    What is one thing you need to remove from your mind or replace with God's truth today?

    #RenewYourMind #Romans122 #GuardYourHeart #ChristianMindset #GodsWord #FaithInAction #ChristianYouth #BiblicalTruth #FollowJesus #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
    Guard and Renew Your Mind (Romans 12:2) Your mind is a battlefield. Every day, you are exposed to thousands of messages telling you what to believe, what to desire, what success looks like, what happiness should look like, and what you should value. Social media. Music. Movies. Friends. News. Advertisements. The people you follow. The conversations you have. Even the thoughts you repeatedly tell yourself. Over time, these things can influence the way you think without you even realizing it. That's why the Bible says: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Notice the word: Transformed. Following Jesus isn't simply about changing your appearance or using Christian language. Jesus wants to transform the way you think. The way you see yourself. The way you see other people. The way you respond to temptation. The way you handle money. The way you define success. The way you deal with disappointment. The way you make decisions. The way you understand your purpose. The world constantly tells you: “Follow your heart.” But Scripture teaches us to allow God to transform our hearts and minds through His truth. Not every thought you have deserves to be believed. Not every desire should be followed. Not every opinion online deserves your attention. Not every trend deserves your participation. Not every voice deserves influence over your life. You need discernment. Ask yourself: “Is this helping me become more like Christ?” That question can change the way you consume content. Before watching something, ask. Before listening to something repeatedly, ask. Before following someone online, ask. Before joining a conversation, ask. Before accepting a popular opinion, ask: “Does this agree with God's truth?” This doesn't mean you should hide from the world. Jesus called His followers to be lights in the world. But being in the world doesn't mean allowing the world's values to control you. You can use social media without allowing social media to define your worth. You can enjoy entertainment without allowing entertainment to shape your morality. You can learn from people without making people your ultimate authority. You can be aware of culture without becoming controlled by culture. Guard your mind. Because what repeatedly enters your mind eventually influences your heart, your words, and your actions. If you constantly consume negativity, don't be surprised when negativity begins shaping your outlook. If you constantly compare yourself with others, don't be surprised when you become dissatisfied with your own life. If you constantly consume materialism, don't be surprised when you begin believing that possessions determine your value. If you constantly listen to voices that tell you that you're not enough, don't be surprised when insecurity takes root. But the opposite is also true. Fill your mind with God's Word. Fill your mind with truth. Fill your mind with gratitude. Fill your mind with encouragement. Fill your mind with things that strengthen your faith. The more you know God's truth, the easier it becomes to recognize what contradicts it. That's why reading Scripture isn't just a religious routine. It renews your mind. When God's Word says you are created in His image, you don't have to let social media determine your worth. When God's Word says you are loved by God, you don't have to chase everyone's approval. When God's Word says God is with you, you don't have to allow fear to control every decision. When God's Word calls you to forgive, you don't have to allow bitterness to become your identity. When God's Word calls you to purity, you don't have to follow every desire. When God's Word calls you to serve, you don't have to live only for yourself. The battle for your life often begins with the battle for your mind. That's why Proverbs 4:23 tells us: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Be careful what you allow to take root. And when wrong thoughts enter your mind, don't panic. A thought appearing in your mind isn't the same as choosing to embrace it. Bring it to God. Challenge it with Scripture. Replace lies with truth. Replace fear with faith. Replace bitterness with forgiveness. Replace comparison with gratitude. Replace hopelessness with the promises of God. Replace pride with humility. Replace selfishness with love. This is part of spiritual growth. You don't become more like Christ overnight. It happens as God continually transforms you. Day by day. Thought by thought. Decision by decision. So today, take an honest look at what has been influencing your mind. What are you watching? What are you listening to? Who are you following? What conversations are you constantly participating in? What thoughts do you repeatedly tell yourself? Are these things drawing you closer to Christ—or pulling you away from Him? You don't have to keep consuming something simply because everyone else does. You don't have to follow every trend. You don't have to accept every popular opinion. You have permission to say: “This isn't good for my spiritual life.” Then walk away. Your mind is valuable. Your heart is valuable. Your spiritual life is valuable. Protect them. And most importantly, give them to God. Don't allow the world to shape you more than God's Word does. Let Christ transform you from the inside out. Today, choose one unhealthy influence to reduce and one godly influence to increase. Spend more time in Scripture. Pray. Worship. Choose wise friendships. Consume content that strengthens your faith. And ask God to renew your mind. What is one thing you need to remove from your mind or replace with God's truth today? #RenewYourMind #Romans122 #GuardYourHeart #ChristianMindset #GodsWord #FaithInAction #ChristianYouth #BiblicalTruth #FollowJesus #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
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  • Proverbs 10:9
    He who walks with integrity walks securely,
    But he who perverts his ways will become known. NKJV

    Integrity is not a popular word in our culture anymore, but it is still a powerful one in the Kingdom of God. Solomon does not speak about talent, gifting, influence, or success here. He speaks about how a person walks. That tells us something important. God is not only watching where we arrive, He is watching how we live along the way.

    To walk with integrity means to be whole. The same person in public and in private. The same convictions on Sunday that guide us on Monday. Integrity is not perfection, it is consistency of heart. It is choosing truth even when it costs us something. It is obeying God when no one is applauding.

    The promise attached to integrity is security. That does not mean a life without storms. It means a life that is steady when storms come. A man or woman of integrity does not live in fear of exposure. They are not constantly explaining themselves, covering tracks, or adjusting stories. There is a quiet confidence that comes from knowing you are walking straight before God.

    This kind of security produces peace. Peace of mind. Peace of conscience. Peace in prayer. When your heart is clean, you pray boldly. When your walk is upright, you sleep well. When your words and actions agree, your life has weight and credibility.

    Then Solomon gives the warning. Those who pervert their ways will become known. To pervert means to twist what is straight. It is subtle compromise. Justifying what God has already spoken clearly about. Adjusting truth to fit convenience. It may look hidden for a season, but Scripture is clear. What is twisted will eventually be exposed.

    This is not God being harsh. This is God being faithful. He exposes what destroys us so it does not destroy us forever. Hidden compromise always comes to light, either through correction or consequence.

    The lesson is simple but sobering. Integrity protects you in ways money never can. Reputation can be managed, but character cannot. People may not see your integrity right away, but they will always see the fruit of it in time.

    In a world full of noise, deception, and double standards, God is still calling His people to walk straight. Not loud. Not perfect. Just faithful. Just honest. Just whole.

    Ask yourself today, not how far have I come, but how am I walking? Is my private life aligned with my confession? Am I obeying God where it matters most?

    Choose integrity. Walk uprightly. Trust God with the outcome. Security does not come from hiding. It comes from walking in the light before the Lord.



    Proverbs 10:9 He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. NKJV Integrity is not a popular word in our culture anymore, but it is still a powerful one in the Kingdom of God. Solomon does not speak about talent, gifting, influence, or success here. He speaks about how a person walks. That tells us something important. God is not only watching where we arrive, He is watching how we live along the way. To walk with integrity means to be whole. The same person in public and in private. The same convictions on Sunday that guide us on Monday. Integrity is not perfection, it is consistency of heart. It is choosing truth even when it costs us something. It is obeying God when no one is applauding. The promise attached to integrity is security. That does not mean a life without storms. It means a life that is steady when storms come. A man or woman of integrity does not live in fear of exposure. They are not constantly explaining themselves, covering tracks, or adjusting stories. There is a quiet confidence that comes from knowing you are walking straight before God. This kind of security produces peace. Peace of mind. Peace of conscience. Peace in prayer. When your heart is clean, you pray boldly. When your walk is upright, you sleep well. When your words and actions agree, your life has weight and credibility. Then Solomon gives the warning. Those who pervert their ways will become known. To pervert means to twist what is straight. It is subtle compromise. Justifying what God has already spoken clearly about. Adjusting truth to fit convenience. It may look hidden for a season, but Scripture is clear. What is twisted will eventually be exposed. This is not God being harsh. This is God being faithful. He exposes what destroys us so it does not destroy us forever. Hidden compromise always comes to light, either through correction or consequence. The lesson is simple but sobering. Integrity protects you in ways money never can. Reputation can be managed, but character cannot. People may not see your integrity right away, but they will always see the fruit of it in time. In a world full of noise, deception, and double standards, God is still calling His people to walk straight. Not loud. Not perfect. Just faithful. Just honest. Just whole. Ask yourself today, not how far have I come, but how am I walking? Is my private life aligned with my confession? Am I obeying God where it matters most? Choose integrity. Walk uprightly. Trust God with the outcome. Security does not come from hiding. It comes from walking in the light before the Lord.
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  • The Kitchen Newsletter

    Good day,
    Welcome to The Kitchen, where we explore, prepare and serve the contents in the Body of the Word as the delicacies of God—to create the form of the Father on the earth, to make the earth in His likeness, and to take charge of the economic destinies of nations for God.

    Relax, and let's journey through the scriptures to see the Body of the Word.

    The Word Is More Than Written Letters

    John's experience on the island of Patmos gives us a remarkable starting point.

    He turned to see the voice speaking to him, and what he saw was not merely a written sentence or an abstract idea. He saw Jesus Christ—the living Word of God—in the appearance of a man, with a body.

    John describes His head and hair, His eyes, His feet, His voice, His right hand, His mouth and His face.

    “His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire.”
    Revelation 1:12–17

    This is important.

    The Word of God is not merely letters printed on pages. The Word is a living Person.

    And the Body of this living Word is the image of the invisible God.

    Hebrews tells us:

    “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being.”
    Hebrews 1:3

    Paul similarly describes Christ as:

    “the image of God.”
    2 Corinthians 4:4

    So when we look at the Body of the Word, we are looking at the revelation of the invisible God.

    The invisible God cannot be seen with ordinary physical eyes. But He has made Himself known through the Body of the Word.

    That is why Paul says that God has caused light to shine in our hearts:

    “to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
    2 Corinthians 4:6

    The face represents the person. The body gives us the detailed descriptions through which the Person of the Word is revealed.

    God Is Speaking From the Body of the Word

    There is another dimension here that I find particularly striking.

    Jesus does not merely want His Church to know about Him. He wants His Church to know Him.

    After John saw these things, Jesus said:

    “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.”
    Revelation 1:19

    And Isaiah declares:

    “The hand of the LORD will be made known to his servants.”
    Isaiah 66:14

    The Scriptures testify about the Person of the Word.

    Jesus Himself said:

    “These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.”
    John 5:39

    Therefore, when Scripture gives us a description of the head, hair, eyes, face, hands, feet or mouth of the Word, we should not dismiss those descriptions as insignificant details.

    They are invitations to look deeper.

    The details of the Body of the Word become doors into the knowledge of God.

    This is why the Holy Spirit is so important.

    Jesus said concerning the Spirit of Truth:

    “.....He will take from what is mine and make known to you.”
    John 16:13–15

    And Revelation repeatedly gives us this instruction:

    “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
    Revelation 2:7

    The Spirit takes from Christ and makes Christ known.

    So the revelation of Scripture concerning the Body of the Word is not merely information. It is what the Spirit is saying to the churches.

    THE BODY OF THE WORD IS WHITE LIKE WOOL AND SNOW

    Now let us look at one particular description.

    John says:

    “His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow.”
    Revelation 1:14

    Notice that John is describing the head and hair, but the revelation does not have to stop at the head and hair.

    The description points us toward the description of the whole Person.

    Daniel saw something remarkably similar:

    “His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool.”
    Daniel 7:9

    Then the Song of Solomon gives us another description:

    “His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as the cedars.”
    Song of Solomon 5:15

    Lebanon was known for its majestic mountain ranges and snow.

    The Scriptures are therefore giving us a consistent picture: whiteness, wool, snow, purity.

    Isaiah makes the meaning of this imagery particularly clear:

    “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”
    Isaiah 1:18

    White like snow.

    White like wool.

    The picture is purity.

    Cleanliness.

    Freedom from stain.

    No defect.

    No blemish.

    No corruption.

    So when we see the Body of the Word described as white like wool and white as snow, we are being brought into a revelation of the purity and holiness of God.

    The Body of the Word Is the Standard of Purity

    This has a very practical implication.

    How do we understand God's standard of purity?

    We look at the Body of the Word.

    How do we understand God's holiness?

    We look at the Body of the Word.

    How do we understand what it means for something to be clean before God?

    We look at the Body of the Word.

    The Body of the Word gives us the picture.

    The standard is not created by culture.

    It is not determined by popular opinion.

    It is not defined by whatever happens to be socially acceptable at the moment.

    The standard is the Body of the Word.

    This is why the revelation of the Body of the Word is not merely an interesting theological subject. It confronts the way we think, the way we live, the way we build, the way we govern and even the way we define what is acceptable.

    If Christ is the image of the invisible God, then our understanding of God must ultimately be brought into alignment with the Body of the Word.

    The Body of the Word is the purity of God.

    The Body of the Word is the holiness of God.

    And pursuing the revelation of the Body of the Word is therefore a pursuit of the holiness of God.

    The Psalmist says:

    “Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.”
    Psalm 96:9

    But There Is Something Even More Provocative

    The same Body that is pure is also food.

    Jesus said:

    “I am the bread of life.”
    John 6:35

    And again:

    “I am the living bread that came down from heaven......and this bread is my flesh”
    John 6:51

    Then He makes the statement even more direct:

    “For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.”
    John 6:55

    This gives us an extraordinary picture.

    The Body of the Word is not merely something God wants us to observe.

    It is food.

    And if the Body of the Word is white like wool and white as snow, then we can describe it as clean food.

    The delicacies of God are found in the revelation knowledge of the Body of the Word.

    The Body of the Word is the food.

    The detailed descriptions of the Body are the delicacies.

    The Holy Spirit is the Teacher.

    And the delicacies of the Father bring us into a deeper knowledge of the Father.

    The Table of God

    There is an intriguing Old Testament picture here.

    God instructed Israel:

    “Put the bread of the Presence on this table to be before me at all times.”
    Exodus 25:30

    Jesus identifies Himself as the Bread that came down from heaven.

    The connection is profound: God's table points us toward the Body of the Word as God's food.

    Even the language of the Song of Solomon gives us another picture:

    “And at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, that I have stored up for you.”
    Song of Solomon 7:13


    There are dimensions of Christ that we have not yet adequately explored.

    There are descriptions that we have read without necessarily understanding.

    There are Scriptures we have quoted without asking what Person they are revealing.

    And this is where the unfolding of the Word becomes important.

    “The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”
    Psalm 119:130

    The Body of the Word can be read.

    The Body of the Word can be unfolded.

    And when unfolded, light comes.

    Not merely intellectual information.

    Revelation.

    The knowledge of the Father.

    The Clean Food of God

    This also helps us understand the Old Testament distinction between clean and unclean food.

    Leviticus 11 records God's instructions concerning clean and unclean animals.

    The animals were not simply a collection of arbitrary dietary regulations. Within the larger biblical pattern, they also point toward deeper realities that find their fulfillment in Christ.

    The clean animals—including lambs, sheep, goats and bulls—were repeatedly associated with sacrifice and worship.

    The ultimate reality, however, is Christ - his Body.

    John the Baptist identifies Him as:

    “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
    John 1:29

    And Jesus declares:

    “My flesh is real food.”
    John 6:55

    So the shadow points toward the substance.

    The symbol points toward the Person.

    The animal points toward the Lamb.

    The bread points toward the Bread of Life.

    The descriptions point toward the Body of the Word.

    The Body of the Word is the clean food of God.

    And the delicacies contained within that Body are the detailed revelations through which God makes Himself known.

    What Are We Eating?

    Perhaps this is the question we should leave with today.

    What are you feeding your understanding of God with?

    Opinions?

    Traditions?

    Culture?

    Personal assumptions?

    Or are you allowing the Scriptures to introduce you to the Person of the Word?

    Jesus said the Scriptures testify about Him (John 5:39).

    The Holy Spirit takes what belongs to Christ and makes it known (John 16:13–15).

    The unfolding of the Word gives light (Psalm 119:130).

    And Christ is the exact representation of the invisible God (Hebrews 1:3).

    Therefore, there is a profound invitation before us:

    Come and feed on the Body of the Word.

    Look.

    Read.

    Unfold.

    Ask the Holy Spirit to open the Body of the Word to you.

    Look at the Body of the Word.

    Look at the descriptions.

    Look at its purity.

    Look at its holiness.

    Look at its beauty.

    Look at its members.

    Look at the delicacies contained within it.

    And perhaps what we have called ordinary words are carrying revelations of the Person of Christ that we have not yet tasted.

    The Father wants to make Himself known.

    And He has given us the Body of the Word.

    The Body of the Word is the image of the invisible God.

    The Body of the Word is pure.

    The Body of the Word is holy.

    The Body of the Word is clean food.

    And the revelation of that Body is a delicacy prepared for those who are willing to come to the table.

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    celebrating the Body of the Word

    #foodmoneyshow
    #bodyoftheword
    #moneymarket
    #worldwide
    #churchonline
    The Kitchen Newsletter Good day, Welcome to The Kitchen, where we explore, prepare and serve the contents in the Body of the Word as the delicacies of God—to create the form of the Father on the earth, to make the earth in His likeness, and to take charge of the economic destinies of nations for God. Relax, and let's journey through the scriptures to see the Body of the Word. The Word Is More Than Written Letters John's experience on the island of Patmos gives us a remarkable starting point. He turned to see the voice speaking to him, and what he saw was not merely a written sentence or an abstract idea. He saw Jesus Christ—the living Word of God—in the appearance of a man, with a body. John describes His head and hair, His eyes, His feet, His voice, His right hand, His mouth and His face. “His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire.” Revelation 1:12–17 This is important. The Word of God is not merely letters printed on pages. The Word is a living Person. And the Body of this living Word is the image of the invisible God. Hebrews tells us: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being.” Hebrews 1:3 Paul similarly describes Christ as: “the image of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:4 So when we look at the Body of the Word, we are looking at the revelation of the invisible God. The invisible God cannot be seen with ordinary physical eyes. But He has made Himself known through the Body of the Word. That is why Paul says that God has caused light to shine in our hearts: “to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 The face represents the person. The body gives us the detailed descriptions through which the Person of the Word is revealed. God Is Speaking From the Body of the Word There is another dimension here that I find particularly striking. Jesus does not merely want His Church to know about Him. He wants His Church to know Him. After John saw these things, Jesus said: “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation 1:19 And Isaiah declares: “The hand of the LORD will be made known to his servants.” Isaiah 66:14 The Scriptures testify about the Person of the Word. Jesus Himself said: “These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.” John 5:39 Therefore, when Scripture gives us a description of the head, hair, eyes, face, hands, feet or mouth of the Word, we should not dismiss those descriptions as insignificant details. They are invitations to look deeper. The details of the Body of the Word become doors into the knowledge of God. This is why the Holy Spirit is so important. Jesus said concerning the Spirit of Truth: “.....He will take from what is mine and make known to you.” John 16:13–15 And Revelation repeatedly gives us this instruction: “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Revelation 2:7 The Spirit takes from Christ and makes Christ known. So the revelation of Scripture concerning the Body of the Word is not merely information. It is what the Spirit is saying to the churches. THE BODY OF THE WORD IS WHITE LIKE WOOL AND SNOW Now let us look at one particular description. John says: “His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow.” Revelation 1:14 Notice that John is describing the head and hair, but the revelation does not have to stop at the head and hair. The description points us toward the description of the whole Person. Daniel saw something remarkably similar: “His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool.” Daniel 7:9 Then the Song of Solomon gives us another description: “His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as the cedars.” Song of Solomon 5:15 Lebanon was known for its majestic mountain ranges and snow. The Scriptures are therefore giving us a consistent picture: whiteness, wool, snow, purity. Isaiah makes the meaning of this imagery particularly clear: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 White like snow. White like wool. The picture is purity. Cleanliness. Freedom from stain. No defect. No blemish. No corruption. So when we see the Body of the Word described as white like wool and white as snow, we are being brought into a revelation of the purity and holiness of God. The Body of the Word Is the Standard of Purity This has a very practical implication. How do we understand God's standard of purity? We look at the Body of the Word. How do we understand God's holiness? We look at the Body of the Word. How do we understand what it means for something to be clean before God? We look at the Body of the Word. The Body of the Word gives us the picture. The standard is not created by culture. It is not determined by popular opinion. It is not defined by whatever happens to be socially acceptable at the moment. The standard is the Body of the Word. This is why the revelation of the Body of the Word is not merely an interesting theological subject. It confronts the way we think, the way we live, the way we build, the way we govern and even the way we define what is acceptable. If Christ is the image of the invisible God, then our understanding of God must ultimately be brought into alignment with the Body of the Word. The Body of the Word is the purity of God. The Body of the Word is the holiness of God. And pursuing the revelation of the Body of the Word is therefore a pursuit of the holiness of God. The Psalmist says: “Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.” Psalm 96:9 But There Is Something Even More Provocative The same Body that is pure is also food. Jesus said: “I am the bread of life.” John 6:35 And again: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven......and this bread is my flesh” John 6:51 Then He makes the statement even more direct: “For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink.” John 6:55 This gives us an extraordinary picture. The Body of the Word is not merely something God wants us to observe. It is food. And if the Body of the Word is white like wool and white as snow, then we can describe it as clean food. The delicacies of God are found in the revelation knowledge of the Body of the Word. The Body of the Word is the food. The detailed descriptions of the Body are the delicacies. The Holy Spirit is the Teacher. And the delicacies of the Father bring us into a deeper knowledge of the Father. The Table of God There is an intriguing Old Testament picture here. God instructed Israel: “Put the bread of the Presence on this table to be before me at all times.” Exodus 25:30 Jesus identifies Himself as the Bread that came down from heaven. The connection is profound: God's table points us toward the Body of the Word as God's food. Even the language of the Song of Solomon gives us another picture: “And at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, that I have stored up for you.” Song of Solomon 7:13 There are dimensions of Christ that we have not yet adequately explored. There are descriptions that we have read without necessarily understanding. There are Scriptures we have quoted without asking what Person they are revealing. And this is where the unfolding of the Word becomes important. “The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119:130 The Body of the Word can be read. The Body of the Word can be unfolded. And when unfolded, light comes. Not merely intellectual information. Revelation. The knowledge of the Father. The Clean Food of God This also helps us understand the Old Testament distinction between clean and unclean food. Leviticus 11 records God's instructions concerning clean and unclean animals. The animals were not simply a collection of arbitrary dietary regulations. Within the larger biblical pattern, they also point toward deeper realities that find their fulfillment in Christ. The clean animals—including lambs, sheep, goats and bulls—were repeatedly associated with sacrifice and worship. The ultimate reality, however, is Christ - his Body. John the Baptist identifies Him as: “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 And Jesus declares: “My flesh is real food.” John 6:55 So the shadow points toward the substance. The symbol points toward the Person. The animal points toward the Lamb. The bread points toward the Bread of Life. The descriptions point toward the Body of the Word. The Body of the Word is the clean food of God. And the delicacies contained within that Body are the detailed revelations through which God makes Himself known. What Are We Eating? Perhaps this is the question we should leave with today. What are you feeding your understanding of God with? Opinions? Traditions? Culture? Personal assumptions? Or are you allowing the Scriptures to introduce you to the Person of the Word? Jesus said the Scriptures testify about Him (John 5:39). The Holy Spirit takes what belongs to Christ and makes it known (John 16:13–15). The unfolding of the Word gives light (Psalm 119:130). And Christ is the exact representation of the invisible God (Hebrews 1:3). Therefore, there is a profound invitation before us: Come and feed on the Body of the Word. Look. Read. Unfold. Ask the Holy Spirit to open the Body of the Word to you. Look at the Body of the Word. Look at the descriptions. Look at its purity. Look at its holiness. Look at its beauty. Look at its members. Look at the delicacies contained within it. And perhaps what we have called ordinary words are carrying revelations of the Person of Christ that we have not yet tasted. The Father wants to make Himself known. And He has given us the Body of the Word. The Body of the Word is the image of the invisible God. The Body of the Word is pure. The Body of the Word is holy. The Body of the Word is clean food. And the revelation of that Body is a delicacy prepared for those who are willing to come to the table. Listen to The Kitchen Podcast by Omodolapo Ogunye on Audible, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. Please share and spread the Revelation Knowledge of the Body of the Word. celebrating the Body of the Word #foodmoneyshow #bodyoftheword #moneymarket #worldwide #churchonline
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  • God Sees What Nobody Else Sees (Matthew 6:4)

    Have you ever done something good and nobody noticed?

    You helped someone, but nobody thanked you.

    You worked hard, but someone else received the recognition.

    You prayed for someone privately, but they never knew.

    You remained faithful when walking away would have been easier.

    You chose integrity when nobody would have known if you had compromised.

    Sometimes it can feel discouraging.

    We naturally want to be recognized.

    We want someone to say:

    “Well done.”

    “I appreciate you.”

    “I saw what you did.”

    But Jesus reminds us of something powerful:

    God sees.

    In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches about giving, praying, and serving without doing these things simply to receive recognition from people.

    He reminds us that our heavenly Father sees what is done in secret.

    That means your quiet faithfulness matters.

    The prayer nobody heard matters.

    The kindness nobody noticed matters.

    The sacrifice nobody applauded matters.

    The temptation you resisted when nobody was watching matters.

    The decision to tell the truth when lying would have benefited you matters.

    The time you spent encouraging someone matters.

    The work you do with excellence even when your supervisor isn't watching matters.

    God sees it all.

    We live in a culture that often measures success by visibility.

    How many people saw it?

    How many likes did it receive?

    How many followers did it attract?

    How many people applauded?

    But God's measurement system is different.

    He looks at the heart.

    You can have thousands of people watching you and still have the wrong motives.

    You can also serve quietly with nobody watching and deeply honour God.

    Jesus Himself often withdrew from crowds to pray.

    He wasn't constantly seeking attention.

    He knew His identity came from the Father.

    And that's something we need to learn too.

    You don't have to perform for people when you are secure in God's approval.

    This doesn't mean recognition is always bad.

    Encouragement is good.

    Appreciation is good.

    Celebrating someone's achievement is good.

    But don't allow applause to become the reason you do what is right.

    If people praise you, remain humble.

    If they don't, remain faithful.

    If people notice, thank God.

    If they overlook you, keep going.

    Your reward isn't ultimately determined by people's opinions.

    There may be moments when your work feels invisible.

    A parent caring for a family.

    A student studying late at night.

    A worker doing an honest job.

    A Christian quietly serving at church.

    Someone praying for their family every morning.

    Someone choosing purity in a culture that celebrates compromise.

    Someone forgiving instead of seeking revenge.

    Someone sharing Jesus with a friend who is struggling.

    The world may never know the full story.

    But God does.

    Don't underestimate the power of hidden faithfulness.

    A tree grows from roots that most people never see.

    In the same way, some of the most important things God is doing in your life may be happening beneath the surface.

    Your character is developing.

    Your faith is becoming stronger.

    Your patience is growing.

    Your relationship with God is deepening.

    Your obedience is being tested.

    And one day, the fruit may become visible.

    So don't quit simply because nobody is applauding.

    Don't compromise simply because nobody seems to care.

    Don't stop doing good because someone else received the credit.

    Don't abandon your calling because your work isn't immediately recognized.

    Be faithful.

    Do what is right.

    Serve with the right heart.

    Love people.

    Obey God.

    And leave recognition in His hands.

    Remember Joseph.

    He served faithfully even when he was in prison.

    There was no glamorous platform.

    No crowd cheering for him.

    No obvious evidence that his future would become great.

    But God was with him.

    Eventually, God opened the door at the right time.

    Your current position may not be your final destination.

    Your hidden season may be preparing you for something you cannot see yet.

    So keep planting.

    Keep serving.

    Keep praying.

    Keep learning.

    Keep doing good.

    And don't forget:

    God sees what people don't see.

    Your heavenly Father knows your heart.

    He knows your motives.

    He knows your sacrifices.

    He knows your struggles.

    He knows the battles you fight privately.

    And His approval is worth more than the applause of the world.

    You don't need everyone to notice your faithfulness. You only need to remain faithful to the One who sees everything.

    Today, do one good thing without expecting recognition.

    Help someone.

    Encourage someone.

    Pray for someone.

    Serve quietly.

    Give generously.

    And don't worry about whether anyone notices.

    God sees.

    Are you willing to remain faithful even when nobody is watching or applauding?

    #GodSees #Matthew64 #Faithfulness #ServeGod #GodsApproval #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #ChristianYouth #DoGood #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
    God Sees What Nobody Else Sees (Matthew 6:4) Have you ever done something good and nobody noticed? You helped someone, but nobody thanked you. You worked hard, but someone else received the recognition. You prayed for someone privately, but they never knew. You remained faithful when walking away would have been easier. You chose integrity when nobody would have known if you had compromised. Sometimes it can feel discouraging. We naturally want to be recognized. We want someone to say: “Well done.” “I appreciate you.” “I saw what you did.” But Jesus reminds us of something powerful: God sees. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches about giving, praying, and serving without doing these things simply to receive recognition from people. He reminds us that our heavenly Father sees what is done in secret. That means your quiet faithfulness matters. The prayer nobody heard matters. The kindness nobody noticed matters. The sacrifice nobody applauded matters. The temptation you resisted when nobody was watching matters. The decision to tell the truth when lying would have benefited you matters. The time you spent encouraging someone matters. The work you do with excellence even when your supervisor isn't watching matters. God sees it all. We live in a culture that often measures success by visibility. How many people saw it? How many likes did it receive? How many followers did it attract? How many people applauded? But God's measurement system is different. He looks at the heart. You can have thousands of people watching you and still have the wrong motives. You can also serve quietly with nobody watching and deeply honour God. Jesus Himself often withdrew from crowds to pray. He wasn't constantly seeking attention. He knew His identity came from the Father. And that's something we need to learn too. You don't have to perform for people when you are secure in God's approval. This doesn't mean recognition is always bad. Encouragement is good. Appreciation is good. Celebrating someone's achievement is good. But don't allow applause to become the reason you do what is right. If people praise you, remain humble. If they don't, remain faithful. If people notice, thank God. If they overlook you, keep going. Your reward isn't ultimately determined by people's opinions. There may be moments when your work feels invisible. A parent caring for a family. A student studying late at night. A worker doing an honest job. A Christian quietly serving at church. Someone praying for their family every morning. Someone choosing purity in a culture that celebrates compromise. Someone forgiving instead of seeking revenge. Someone sharing Jesus with a friend who is struggling. The world may never know the full story. But God does. Don't underestimate the power of hidden faithfulness. A tree grows from roots that most people never see. In the same way, some of the most important things God is doing in your life may be happening beneath the surface. Your character is developing. Your faith is becoming stronger. Your patience is growing. Your relationship with God is deepening. Your obedience is being tested. And one day, the fruit may become visible. So don't quit simply because nobody is applauding. Don't compromise simply because nobody seems to care. Don't stop doing good because someone else received the credit. Don't abandon your calling because your work isn't immediately recognized. Be faithful. Do what is right. Serve with the right heart. Love people. Obey God. And leave recognition in His hands. Remember Joseph. He served faithfully even when he was in prison. There was no glamorous platform. No crowd cheering for him. No obvious evidence that his future would become great. But God was with him. Eventually, God opened the door at the right time. Your current position may not be your final destination. Your hidden season may be preparing you for something you cannot see yet. So keep planting. Keep serving. Keep praying. Keep learning. Keep doing good. And don't forget: God sees what people don't see. Your heavenly Father knows your heart. He knows your motives. He knows your sacrifices. He knows your struggles. He knows the battles you fight privately. And His approval is worth more than the applause of the world. You don't need everyone to notice your faithfulness. You only need to remain faithful to the One who sees everything. Today, do one good thing without expecting recognition. Help someone. Encourage someone. Pray for someone. Serve quietly. Give generously. And don't worry about whether anyone notices. God sees. Are you willing to remain faithful even when nobody is watching or applauding? #GodSees #Matthew64 #Faithfulness #ServeGod #GodsApproval #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #ChristianYouth #DoGood #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
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  • *ABUJA AND THE NEW ERA: AN ESCHATOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE GLOBAL ANGLICAN HEADQUARTERS*
    _By Postulant C. O. Oyadosu_

    *INTRODUCTION: NOT JUST GEOGRAPHY, BUT PROPHECY*

    To the glory of God, the announcement on *29 August 2026 in Recife, Brazil*, that the headquarters of the *Global Anglican Communion* will be established in *Abuja, Nigeria*, is more than an administrative decision. It is a prophetic marker.

    While some individuals in their opinion rightly calls for wisdom, humility, and global representation, we must also read this moment through the lens of *Scripture, history, and eschatology*. God is not surprised by geography. He ordains seasons.

    What we are witnessing is not Africa “taking over” Anglicanism. It is the *return of Christianity to its ancient African roots* and the beginning of an *End-Time Revival that will be led from the Global South*.

    *1. CHRISTIANITY IN AFRICA PREDATES EUROPEAN MISSIONS*

    The argument that Anglicanism must remain tied to Canterbury because “that is where it began” overlooks a deeper biblical and historical truth: *Africa was Christian before Europe was*.

    1. *Ethiopia*: The Ethiopian eunuch in *Acts 8:26-39* took the Gospel to Africa in the 1st century. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church traces its roots to the 4th century, with the _Garima Gospels_ and a canon of 81 books preserved for 1600 years.
    2. *North Africa*: Alexandria, Carthage, and Hippo produced giants like Athanasius, Origen, Tertullian, and Augustine. The Nicene Creed was hammered out in North Africa.
    3. *Christianity is not a Western export*. It is an Eastern and African faith that later flourished in Europe.

    Therefore, to locate the Global Anglican headquarters in *Abuja* is not innovation. It is *restoration*. It is God bringing the Communion back to a continent where the faith was planted by the Apostles themselves.

    As *Colossians 3:16* declares for this last Sunday of August: _“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.”_ That Word first dwelt richly in African soil.

    *2. AN ESCHATOLOGICAL READING: THE SHIFT TO THE GLOBAL SOUTH*

    Jesus said in *Matthew 24:14*: _“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”_

    Church historians like Philip Jenkins in _The Next Christendom_ have documented what the Spirit is doing: *The numerical and spiritual centre of Christianity has moved to Africa, Asia, and Latin America.*

    The decision to place the headquarters in *Abuja* fits this eschatological pattern:
    1. *Numerical strength*: Over 60% of active Anglicans today are in Africa. Nigeria alone has more Anglicans than all of UK, US, Canada and Australia combined.
    2. *Doctrinal clarity*: In a season where Western provinces are revising biblical teaching on marriage, life, and authority of Scripture, God is raising up a bastion of biblical orthodoxy in the South.
    3. *Missionary sending*: For 500 years the West sent missionaries to Africa. In this season, Africa is sending missionaries back to Europe, America, and Asia.

    This is not nationalism. This is *fulfillment*. The last shall be first, and the first last. *Mark 10:31*

    *3. WHY ABUJA? WHY NOW? PROPHECY AND REVIVAL*

    Many prophetic voices across Africa for the last 30 years have spoken of an *“End-Time Revival that will start from Nigeria and spread to the nations.”* Nigeria’s Anglican Church has been at the forefront of:
    - Church planting movements
    - Prayer and fasting culture
    - Defense of Scripture under persecution
    - Youth and evangelistic fervour

    The *G26 gathering in Abuja, March 2026*, was not accidental. It was a divine alignment. Abuja, the centrally located capital of the most populous black nation, becomes a *new Upper Room* from where the Spirit will be poured out.

    Just as Jerusalem was the geographic center for the 1st century Church in *Acts 1:8*, *Abuja can be a 21st century center* for a global outpouring — not because Nigeria is superior, but because God chooses weak and unlikely places to shame the wise. *1 Corinthians 1:27*

    *4. ANSWERING THE CONCERNS: INFRASTRUCTURE, GLOBALITY, AND OWNERSHIP*

    Some highly respected Anglican Church fathers in God raised legitimate practical concerns. But eschatology teaches us that *God provides infrastructure for what He ordains*.

    1. *On Infrastructure*: Joseph was sent to Egypt, Daniel to Babylon, and Paul to Rome. God never waits for perfect roads before He moves. As the headquarters grows, God will raise partners, technology, and diaspora Anglicans to build it. The early Church had no “international banking” either.
    2. *On Global Representation*: Yes, leadership must reflect Africa + Asia + Europe + Americas + Pacific. But global representation does not require a Western postcode. With virtual platforms and international flights to Abuja increasing daily, *global access is a matter of will, not geography.*
    3. *On “Looking African”*: The Gospel has always looked like the people who carry it. When it was in Rome it looked Roman. In Canterbury it looked English. In Antioch it looked Middle Eastern. *Let it now look African, and let the world come and see the glory of God in it.* The goal is not to erase culture, but to submit every culture to Christ.

    The headquarters in Abuja will not “own” the Communion. *Christ owns it.* But the location will be a sign that God is doing a new thing. *Isaiah 43:19*

    *5. ABUJA MUST BE MORE THAN AN OFFICE — IT MUST BE AN ALTAR*

    I agree fully with Venerable Dr Jesulola here. If Abuja is to host the headquarters, it must become:
    1. *A Global Anglican Prayer Centre* - 24/7 worship like David’s tabernacle
    2. *An International Theological Institute* - Raising the next generation of orthodox scholars
    3. *A Missionary Training and Sending Base* - For Europe, Asia, and the Americas
    4. *An Archives and Research Library* - To recover African, Ethiopian, and Global South contributions to Anglican theology

    This will silence critics and prove that this is not about pride, but about *mission*.

    *CONCLUSION: THE HEADQUARTERS MAY BE IN ABUJA, BUT THE VISION IS FOR THE WORLD AND FOR THE END*

    Beloved, we are not in a time for timidity. We are in a time for faith.

    The decision to place the Global Anglican Communion headquarters in Abuja is:
    1. *Historical*: Returning to Africa’s ancient Christian roots in Ethiopia and North Africa
    2. *Missional*: Placing leadership where the growth and sacrifice is greatest
    3. *Eschatological*: A sign that God is shifting the centre of global Christianity for the final harvest

    We must reject both Western paternalism and African triumphalism. Instead we must embrace *divine orchestration*.

    *Canterbury will always be our mother.*
    *Abuja can now be our mission outpost for the nations.*

    As we close August and enter September, let us pray:
    _“Lord, let the Word of Christ dwell richly in Abuja. Let this be the start of the End-Time Revival through the Anglican Communion. Let Nigeria serve with humility, and let the whole world see Jesus.”_

    The headquarters may be in Abuja.
    But the fire will reach the whole earth.

    *Amen. Maranatha. Come Lord Jesus.*

    _“Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else... Saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.” – Isaiah 46:9-10_

    Shalom!
    *ABUJA AND THE NEW ERA: AN ESCHATOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE GLOBAL ANGLICAN HEADQUARTERS* _By Postulant C. O. Oyadosu_ *INTRODUCTION: NOT JUST GEOGRAPHY, BUT PROPHECY* To the glory of God, the announcement on *29 August 2026 in Recife, Brazil*, that the headquarters of the *Global Anglican Communion* will be established in *Abuja, Nigeria*, is more than an administrative decision. It is a prophetic marker. While some individuals in their opinion rightly calls for wisdom, humility, and global representation, we must also read this moment through the lens of *Scripture, history, and eschatology*. God is not surprised by geography. He ordains seasons. What we are witnessing is not Africa “taking over” Anglicanism. It is the *return of Christianity to its ancient African roots* and the beginning of an *End-Time Revival that will be led from the Global South*. *1. CHRISTIANITY IN AFRICA PREDATES EUROPEAN MISSIONS* The argument that Anglicanism must remain tied to Canterbury because “that is where it began” overlooks a deeper biblical and historical truth: *Africa was Christian before Europe was*. 1. *Ethiopia*: The Ethiopian eunuch in *Acts 8:26-39* took the Gospel to Africa in the 1st century. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church traces its roots to the 4th century, with the _Garima Gospels_ and a canon of 81 books preserved for 1600 years. 2. *North Africa*: Alexandria, Carthage, and Hippo produced giants like Athanasius, Origen, Tertullian, and Augustine. The Nicene Creed was hammered out in North Africa. 3. *Christianity is not a Western export*. It is an Eastern and African faith that later flourished in Europe. Therefore, to locate the Global Anglican headquarters in *Abuja* is not innovation. It is *restoration*. It is God bringing the Communion back to a continent where the faith was planted by the Apostles themselves. As *Colossians 3:16* declares for this last Sunday of August: _“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.”_ That Word first dwelt richly in African soil. *2. AN ESCHATOLOGICAL READING: THE SHIFT TO THE GLOBAL SOUTH* Jesus said in *Matthew 24:14*: _“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”_ Church historians like Philip Jenkins in _The Next Christendom_ have documented what the Spirit is doing: *The numerical and spiritual centre of Christianity has moved to Africa, Asia, and Latin America.* The decision to place the headquarters in *Abuja* fits this eschatological pattern: 1. *Numerical strength*: Over 60% of active Anglicans today are in Africa. Nigeria alone has more Anglicans than all of UK, US, Canada and Australia combined. 2. *Doctrinal clarity*: In a season where Western provinces are revising biblical teaching on marriage, life, and authority of Scripture, God is raising up a bastion of biblical orthodoxy in the South. 3. *Missionary sending*: For 500 years the West sent missionaries to Africa. In this season, Africa is sending missionaries back to Europe, America, and Asia. This is not nationalism. This is *fulfillment*. The last shall be first, and the first last. *Mark 10:31* *3. WHY ABUJA? WHY NOW? PROPHECY AND REVIVAL* Many prophetic voices across Africa for the last 30 years have spoken of an *“End-Time Revival that will start from Nigeria and spread to the nations.”* Nigeria’s Anglican Church has been at the forefront of: - Church planting movements - Prayer and fasting culture - Defense of Scripture under persecution - Youth and evangelistic fervour The *G26 gathering in Abuja, March 2026*, was not accidental. It was a divine alignment. Abuja, the centrally located capital of the most populous black nation, becomes a *new Upper Room* from where the Spirit will be poured out. Just as Jerusalem was the geographic center for the 1st century Church in *Acts 1:8*, *Abuja can be a 21st century center* for a global outpouring — not because Nigeria is superior, but because God chooses weak and unlikely places to shame the wise. *1 Corinthians 1:27* *4. ANSWERING THE CONCERNS: INFRASTRUCTURE, GLOBALITY, AND OWNERSHIP* Some highly respected Anglican Church fathers in God raised legitimate practical concerns. But eschatology teaches us that *God provides infrastructure for what He ordains*. 1. *On Infrastructure*: Joseph was sent to Egypt, Daniel to Babylon, and Paul to Rome. God never waits for perfect roads before He moves. As the headquarters grows, God will raise partners, technology, and diaspora Anglicans to build it. The early Church had no “international banking” either. 2. *On Global Representation*: Yes, leadership must reflect Africa + Asia + Europe + Americas + Pacific. But global representation does not require a Western postcode. With virtual platforms and international flights to Abuja increasing daily, *global access is a matter of will, not geography.* 3. *On “Looking African”*: The Gospel has always looked like the people who carry it. When it was in Rome it looked Roman. In Canterbury it looked English. In Antioch it looked Middle Eastern. *Let it now look African, and let the world come and see the glory of God in it.* The goal is not to erase culture, but to submit every culture to Christ. The headquarters in Abuja will not “own” the Communion. *Christ owns it.* But the location will be a sign that God is doing a new thing. *Isaiah 43:19* *5. ABUJA MUST BE MORE THAN AN OFFICE — IT MUST BE AN ALTAR* I agree fully with Venerable Dr Jesulola here. If Abuja is to host the headquarters, it must become: 1. *A Global Anglican Prayer Centre* - 24/7 worship like David’s tabernacle 2. *An International Theological Institute* - Raising the next generation of orthodox scholars 3. *A Missionary Training and Sending Base* - For Europe, Asia, and the Americas 4. *An Archives and Research Library* - To recover African, Ethiopian, and Global South contributions to Anglican theology This will silence critics and prove that this is not about pride, but about *mission*. *CONCLUSION: THE HEADQUARTERS MAY BE IN ABUJA, BUT THE VISION IS FOR THE WORLD AND FOR THE END* Beloved, we are not in a time for timidity. We are in a time for faith. The decision to place the Global Anglican Communion headquarters in Abuja is: 1. *Historical*: Returning to Africa’s ancient Christian roots in Ethiopia and North Africa 2. *Missional*: Placing leadership where the growth and sacrifice is greatest 3. *Eschatological*: A sign that God is shifting the centre of global Christianity for the final harvest We must reject both Western paternalism and African triumphalism. Instead we must embrace *divine orchestration*. *Canterbury will always be our mother.* *Abuja can now be our mission outpost for the nations.* As we close August and enter September, let us pray: _“Lord, let the Word of Christ dwell richly in Abuja. Let this be the start of the End-Time Revival through the Anglican Communion. Let Nigeria serve with humility, and let the whole world see Jesus.”_ The headquarters may be in Abuja. But the fire will reach the whole earth. *Amen. Maranatha. Come Lord Jesus.* _“Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else... Saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.” – Isaiah 46:9-10_ Shalom!
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    Are you ready to move beyond a Sunday sermon and build a rock-solid biblical foundation? Join Remnant Bible Academy and transform your study of God's Word.
    100% Free Access: Enjoy full access to all courses at zero cost.
    Learn on Your Schedule: Self-paced learning means no deadlines or pressure—fit deep study right into your busy life.
    Strong Biblical Foundation: Gain a clear, structured understanding of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.
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  • May they never become few.

    May they never become ashamed.

    May their mouths never be shut.

    May they never surrender the ancient landmarks simply because the culture has changed.

    Because truth does not become false because it becomes unpopular.

    And falsehood does not become truth because millions of people applaud it.
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    May they never become few. May they never become ashamed. May their mouths never be shut. May they never surrender the ancient landmarks simply because the culture has changed. Because truth does not become false because it becomes unpopular. And falsehood does not become truth because millions of people applaud it. https://youtu.be/lZcwmkQ3_sI?si=8pPW7jhJeQ2Xe4CV
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  • GREAT CONDOLENCES TO TORO KINGDOM — KING OYO HAS PASSED — AND STRENGTHENING TO MONARCH, MOTHER BEST KEMIGISA, AND ROYAL FAMILY

    To Her Royal Highness Best Kemigisa — Queen Mother —
    To Prime Minister of Toro Kingdom —
    To Royal House, Batebe, Princes, Princesses —
    To All Batoro —

    With heavy broken heart we have heard — Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has gone home — 34 years — Young king who ruled 31 years — Heb 9:27 — It is appointed for men to die once — Ps 146:4 — His spirit departs —

    We send great condolences — Rom 12:15 — Weep with those who weep — Ps 34:18 — LORD is near to those with broken heart — Ps 147:3 — He heals brokenhearted —

    May God strengthen you — Isa 41:10 — Fear not, for I am with you... I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand — 2 Cor 1:3-4 — Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all tribulation

    ABOUT HIS LOVE FOR KING OF KINGS —

    We remember this about our King — Omukama Oyo, proudly declared his relationship with God despite the open criticism. Despite being a king, he knew there was a King of kings that he deeply prayed and dedicated his life to.

    This is greatest testimony —

    Though he had earthly throne Karuziika — He knew there is higher throne — Rev 19:16 — On His robe name written KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS — 1 Tim 6:15 — King of kings and Lord of lords — Dan 2:21 — He removes kings and raises up kings — He humbled — James 4:6 — God resists proud, but gives grace to humble

    Though open criticism came — Culture mocked when king kneels to Jesus — He was not ashamed — Proudly declared relationship with God — Rom 1:16 — I am not ashamed of gospel of Christ — Matt 10:32 — Whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father in heaven — Like 144,000 with Father's Name on forehead — Rev 14:1

    He deeply prayed — Dedicated his life to King of kings — Matt 6:33 — Seek first Kingdom of God — Ps 2:10-12 — Be wise O kings... Kiss Son lest He be angry — Josh 24:15 — As for me and my house, we will serve LORD

    Because of that love — Though body dead — Soul remains Lord's — Rom 14:8 — For if we live, we live to Lord; and if we die, we die to Lord. Therefore whether we live or die, we are Lord's — John 11:25 — I am resurrection and life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live — Rev 14:13 — Blessed are dead who die in Lord — May his soul rest in peace —

    LETTING NEXT KING KNOW — AND ALL TO BELIEVE SAME WAY — JESUS IS LOVE IS GREAT THING TO FILL OUR HEARTS IN THIS LAST DAYS WE LIVING:

    We pray to next King — Heir to throne — Remember love of former King for Jesus — Believe same way —

    This last age — Matt 24:12 — Because lawlessness will abound, love of many will grow cold — But we must keep love hot — Jesus is love is great thing to fill our hearts all —

    1 John 4:8 — He who does not love does not know God, for God is love
    1 John 4:16 — God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him
    1 John 4:19 — We love Him because He first loved us
    Rom 5:5 — Love of God has been poured out in our hearts by Holy Spirit
    1 Cor 13:13 — Now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but greatest of these is love
    John 13:35 — By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another
    John 15:9 — As Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love

    If next King abides in this love — Dedicated life to King of kings — Pray deeply — Proudly declare God despite criticism — Then he will stand like 144,000 — Rev 14:4-5 — not defiled, virgins, follow Lamb wherever He goes, redeemed firstfruits, no deceit in mouth, without fault before throne — Eph 5:27 — glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and without blemish

    Let Toro Kingdom — Norway King Haakon — USA, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Mideast, UK — All kingdoms — Choose love over bloodshed — 1 Pet 4:17 — judgment begins at house of God

    Father, comfort Mother — Strengthen Monarch — Lift next King with same heart for King of kings — Let Jesus love fill Toro hearts in this last days — Let Oyo's testimony ignite many — In Name of Jesus King of kings — Amen.
    GREAT CONDOLENCES TO TORO KINGDOM — KING OYO HAS PASSED — AND STRENGTHENING TO MONARCH, MOTHER BEST KEMIGISA, AND ROYAL FAMILY To Her Royal Highness Best Kemigisa — Queen Mother — To Prime Minister of Toro Kingdom — To Royal House, Batebe, Princes, Princesses — To All Batoro — With heavy broken heart we have heard — Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has gone home — 34 years — Young king who ruled 31 years — Heb 9:27 — It is appointed for men to die once — Ps 146:4 — His spirit departs — We send great condolences — Rom 12:15 — Weep with those who weep — Ps 34:18 — LORD is near to those with broken heart — Ps 147:3 — He heals brokenhearted — May God strengthen you — Isa 41:10 — Fear not, for I am with you... I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand — 2 Cor 1:3-4 — Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all tribulation ABOUT HIS LOVE FOR KING OF KINGS — We remember this about our King — Omukama Oyo, proudly declared his relationship with God despite the open criticism. Despite being a king, he knew there was a King of kings that he deeply prayed and dedicated his life to. This is greatest testimony — Though he had earthly throne Karuziika — He knew there is higher throne — Rev 19:16 — On His robe name written KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS — 1 Tim 6:15 — King of kings and Lord of lords — Dan 2:21 — He removes kings and raises up kings — He humbled — James 4:6 — God resists proud, but gives grace to humble Though open criticism came — Culture mocked when king kneels to Jesus — He was not ashamed — Proudly declared relationship with God — Rom 1:16 — I am not ashamed of gospel of Christ — Matt 10:32 — Whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father in heaven — Like 144,000 with Father's Name on forehead — Rev 14:1 He deeply prayed — Dedicated his life to King of kings — Matt 6:33 — Seek first Kingdom of God — Ps 2:10-12 — Be wise O kings... Kiss Son lest He be angry — Josh 24:15 — As for me and my house, we will serve LORD Because of that love — Though body dead — Soul remains Lord's — Rom 14:8 — For if we live, we live to Lord; and if we die, we die to Lord. Therefore whether we live or die, we are Lord's — John 11:25 — I am resurrection and life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live — Rev 14:13 — Blessed are dead who die in Lord — May his soul rest in peace — 🙏🕊️ LETTING NEXT KING KNOW — AND ALL TO BELIEVE SAME WAY — JESUS IS LOVE IS GREAT THING TO FILL OUR HEARTS IN THIS LAST DAYS WE LIVING: We pray to next King — Heir to throne — Remember love of former King for Jesus — Believe same way — This last age — Matt 24:12 — Because lawlessness will abound, love of many will grow cold — But we must keep love hot — Jesus is love is great thing to fill our hearts all — 1 John 4:8 — He who does not love does not know God, for God is love 1 John 4:16 — God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him 1 John 4:19 — We love Him because He first loved us Rom 5:5 — Love of God has been poured out in our hearts by Holy Spirit 1 Cor 13:13 — Now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but greatest of these is love John 13:35 — By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another John 15:9 — As Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love If next King abides in this love — Dedicated life to King of kings — Pray deeply — Proudly declare God despite criticism — Then he will stand like 144,000 — Rev 14:4-5 — not defiled, virgins, follow Lamb wherever He goes, redeemed firstfruits, no deceit in mouth, without fault before throne — Eph 5:27 — glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and without blemish Let Toro Kingdom — Norway King Haakon — USA, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Mideast, UK — All kingdoms — Choose love over bloodshed — 1 Pet 4:17 — judgment begins at house of God Father, comfort Mother — Strengthen Monarch — Lift next King with same heart for King of kings — Let Jesus love fill Toro hearts in this last days — Let Oyo's testimony ignite many — In Name of Jesus King of kings — Amen.
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  • Malagasy culture in praising God

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    Malagasy culture 🇲🇬 in praising God 🥰 #dance #fyp #praise God
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