God's Presence
Since the last posting, my interactions with God has been about the significance of God's presence. God's presence is so multi-faceted that one cannot take it all in at once, it's like electric shock being released in doses that jars, overwhelms and sends one spinning into a different direction. Biblical accounts of God's heavenly throne is always so vivid and complex with a lot of activities going on. It's simply power packed, but inherent in that, is the holiness of God, the awe at which those around his throne bows down and say Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD..
God's presence is still very much the same today and I have seen the demonstration of his power and glory like never before in the past few weeks. Miracles, healings, deliverances like never before are happening all over the world and beyond that, is the call to step out and step up. Stepping out of all that distracts our focus from God and stepping up to be a vessel that God can use to draw all men to him. The power of God has already being released since Pentecost and is very much available for anyone who wants to answer the call.
As I found myself deliberating on this call through last week and wondering if I can be that person who is willing to step out and step up, God confirmed his word during last Sundays worship service when He took over once again. Before we knew it, the pastor had less than 10 mins to preach before the normal closing time. There were prophecies of a move of God all over the world and there was a call for those willing to be obedient and serve! A call for those ready to make use of the power of God for his kingdom and the Glory of his name.
The video below by Jesus Culture (Rooftops) is a song of consecration and surrender and I find it fitting for what all should be doing right now.
Life Story
This story was shared 3 weeks ago on Dunamis TV, I watched a live broadcast of a healing and deliverance service in which I was once again wowed with how God works and brings a turnaround in our lives. The story was shared by a young man ((I will refer to him as John), who was lifted from the dung hill and now seats among princes.
John in search of greener pastures relocated from his village in the Eastern part of Nigeria and went to Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. Due to financial difficulties, John was able to rent his own place, so had to scot with someone. After several months without a job or prospects someone introduced him to Dunamis Church, and his journey of Christian growth began. He purchased books written by the pastor, Dr Paul Enenche, started reading them and applying learnt lessons to his life. After awhile, John had a breakthrough in a job contract that netted him a profit of 1.5million Naira. He went to church, gave thanks, paid his tithe and got his own place of accommodation. Life became easier for him but decided that he needs more knowledge on how to move forward in life.
John went ahead to purchase more books to read among which was '21 uncommon keys to financial overflow' by Dr Paul Enenche. He began to read and digest this book and had an encounter with God. One day,as he read, God made him to remember a key that led to breakthrough for him, it was on some mines in his village. The mines were being run and managed by some Chinese companies for some years. Most of the land were held by families and the Chinese companies had use of the land for digging mines and extracting solid minerals. There was a particular family who had land that initial survey revealed abundance of solid minerals but negotiations between them and the Chinese company broke down despite all efforts and promises made by representatives of the company.
He decided to place a call to his mother in the village in order to gather more information on the current status of the land. John's mother told him nothing was done on the land as the owners had stringent requirements which interested parties fails to meet. This was good news to John and therefore sent his younger brother to meet with the family for negotiations. John sent a prayer request to Pastor Paul, who responded with a text message ' God has made a way'. The message boosted John's faith that with God all things are possible. After a few hours, John received a call from his brother that the representatives of the family wants to meet John face to face if possible the next day, but John declined to travel down to his village due to other business matters he was pursuing. He told his younger brother to enter negotiations with the land owners on his behalf and sent a text to his pastor to update him on what's been happening. Pastor Dr Paul Enenche responded again with God has made it possible.
After a few days, the land owners gave permission to John to use the land for the purpose of mining the solid minerals without requiring a single payment in any form. John went ahead to broker a deal with a Chinese company who had the technical expertise to mine the land. He netted the sum of 200million Naira from the deal. Not only that, other 3 families called him and gave him use of their own land for mining. From the time John earned 1.5million naira to closing the deal on the initial mine, was exactly 30 days! John witnessed a dramatic turnaround all starting from a thirst for God and the wisdom to acquire knowledge.
Glory be to God in the highest.
