SEX IS SWEET BUT

JUST THINKING:

I feel like having sex
But sex is not what I need
I think I need companionship
But there is no one around me
So my body is reacting,
Sex, sex, sex, sex and sex.
But is that what I really need?
My body was designed in that way
It reacts to sex from time to time
Many have missed it as a result
They gave in to the reaction of their body
They gave their bodies to anyone available
They thought that sex was what they needed
But sex gave them pain, regrets, sickness, complications and so on
Sex is sweet but that is not what I need
I need order
I need discipline
I need to understand what sex is
I need to have knowledge of it
I don't want to react to it
I don't want to give my body to just anyone
I want to know it to enjoy it
I don't want to abuse it
I don't want to sin against God and my body
I don't want to regret it
But I want to enjoy it within its context
By the way, what is the purpose of sex?
I was told sex was for pleasure, reproduction, intimacy, and so on
For that reason,
I will wait to have it at the right time
I will have it within the right context
I will wait to have it with the right person
I will wait to have it as instructed
I don't want to share my destiny with just anyone
I don't want to share my soul with people I don't know
I don't want demons to infiltrate my life
Sex within the right context is great and pleasurable
Sex stolen attracts God's judgement
Stolen waters are sweet
But it destroys the soul, the life and destiny
My soul is precious to me
So I will wait and do it right

DEDICATED TO EVERY YOUNG PERSON OUT THERE.

THE KISS OF DEATH.

JUST THINKING:

The Kiss Of Death is something that causes something else to fail. It could be an action that hinders someone from moving forward. It could also be something, an act or association that ultimately causes ruin,  pain, regrets and so on. It causes one to fail or to be ruined and It could also corrupt good manners, morals, ones upbringing, home training and so. This is why the kiss of death is an action or event that seems good, but is certain to make something else fail.

The Kiss of death was expressed in the bible through a kiss on Jesus' cheek by one of his disciples. This term alludes to the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, who kissed him as a way of identifying him to the soldiers who came to arrest him.  Matthew 26: 47-49 says, "And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great multitude with swords and clubs, came from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him.” Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

Jesus was betrayed by Judas with a kiss. This can happen to anyone. The kiss was a Physical contact and a sign to the soldiers. It can be delivered to us through someone we are very close to or something we do daily. So, the kiss of death could be physical contact like sex and contact with a person with a deadly contagious disease. 

1 Corinthians 15:33 GW says, "Don’t let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people".

The kind of Friends one keeps could be his kiss of death because bad company ruins good manners. Did you know that the kind of friends you have defines who you really are? Relationship, contacts, and association could lead to one's fall. It could be businesss relationships, office relationships, amorous relationship,  partnership, and so on. Not everyone is meant for you and not everything was made for you.

So many people have been robed into  criminal activities just by association. Being guilty by association means that you personally didn't really do something wrong but that people who you are associated with did. You are judged by the company you keep, so you can be viewed as guilty because of your association with wrongdoers. If you spend a large portion of your day at work with slackers who do not do what the boss asks them to do, your boss may dislike because you associate and you are friends with the slackers even though you do your work. By that, you are guilty by association.

Also, One's choice of career, attitude, mindset, the desire for power and to be popular, and the desire to be rich at all costs may be the kiss of death.

1 Timothy 6: 9 says, "But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition".

Finally, it could be an action or event that seems good, but is certain to make something else fail. A job offer could be the kiss of death. A business venture, a love relationship, drug and other addictions could make you fail and destroy you. The beginning could look attractive, interesting, friendly, nice, harmless and so on but it may cost you a lot later on. But, i would say to you that you should be careful so that you don't become the next victim of the kiss of death.

Proverbs 14:12 NKJV says, "There is a way that  seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death".

THERE IS COMFORT FOR YOU.

JUST THINKING :

One time or the other, we all have sought comfort. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, loss of job, loss of money, valuables, and investments, stressful moments, and  loss of a great opportunities, we all have had a fair share of pain, discomforter, insights, wrong accusations, death of a loved one and so on.
However, many people miss it when they are going through this phase of their lives. Some run to friends who may not be able to help them or comfort them. Some of the people we run to even need comfort as much as we do. Some indulge in self pity, habits, activities and even relationships that even worsen their pains. But you and i do not need to go that far because what we are looking for is around and with us.
Isaiah 9: 6 NKJV says "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
For anyone seeking peace, Jesus is the Prince of peace and the peace giver. He is the life changer, way-maker, joy-giver and limit-breaker. If you are grieving, He will give you peace that passes all understanding in the face of all challenges you are going through. Men can comfort you, but some may do that and mock you about it in your absence. Some may give you a helping hand but man's help is limited but true and lasting help comes from God.
Isaiah 50: 7 NKJV says, “For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed".
God's help is what you need. His help doesn't bring disgrace and shame and it will make you stand upright wherever you are and you go. But when some people help you, it may cause you more pain and shame because they may use it against you by telling others and even cursing you with it when anything happens. They may also broadcast it to everyone that they were the ones who helped you when you were down. Oops, that could be painful.
However, One of the ways God will help you is through his Spirit within you. The Holy Spirit will speak words to you that will comfort you. He will instruct you on what to do. He will also direct and reveal things to you. He will comfort you if only you will yield to him and do what He says. Before Jesus died He said He would give us another comforter or helper or advocate who will be with us forever since He will not be here with us physically. But the Holy Spirit will be with and in us whom He will send to us. (John 14: 6, 16:7).
Furthermore, 2 Corinthians 1:3‭-‬4 NKJV says, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God".
God can comfort you by sending people into your life who will help you. He can also comfort you in other ways. But one of the reasons why He comforts you in your trying moments is for you to comfort others when they too are pained. When He comforts you, you will be able to comfort others with the comfort, strength, wisdom, love that He comforted you with. Truly, the comfort of God is really what you need.

EXEGESIS

JUST THINKING:

We would like to invite you to join us at this event of EXEGESIS.

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YOUR WORDS CAN HEAL OR KILL

JUST THINKING:

The sorrow of heart makes one sad.

It makes you look sick though you may be in good health.

It affects your mood, countenance, and attitude.

But a merry heart is like medicine, 

It heals and makes one cheerful,

And it makes one joyful.

But when you are sad, 

You hurt all over.

To be gloomy all the time is a slow death,

It dries up your bones

Sadness and Depression dry your strength 

But to be cheerful keeps you healthy

Choose to be happy despite the trials and offence 

Choose to love despite the hurts

A joyful heart leads to a cheerful countenance 

Happiness makes you smile, 

But sorrow crushes you.

Your joyful or sad mood affects others 

Don't contribute to the pains of others 

Instead, choose to speak life and good words to yourself and others.

Do this despite your situations 

Because pleasant words are like a honeycomb 

They heal the bones,

And they are sweet to the soul.

EMPHASIS: 

Nehemiah 2: 2 ,Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 15:13, Proverbs 16:24 and Proverbs 18: 14.

THE OFFICE IS A GREAT PLACE FOR THE HARVEST

JUST THINKING:

We have been told to go into the world by our Lord and King to preach the gospel but many of us including me do not take it seriously. If someone had not preached the authentic gospel to me, I would not be a Christian today.
Mark 16: 15 -16 says, ‘’And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned’’.
There are various ways of preaching the gospel like the pew evangelism, rural evangelism, street evangelism, internet evangelism and office evangelism. Many prefer the internet evangelism because it covers a large reach of people worldwide. But one thing I have noticed is that everyone including me is a ‘’Christian’’ on the internet but not everyone lives the true life of the believer.
Also, many people prefer the pew evangelism (altar) because they want to be seen and heard that they are loaded and grounded in the scriptures and the revelations of them. While the street evangelism is something that most people do not do because they are ashamed to be seen preaching on the street. Why the deception? You prefer to preach on the ‘’altar’’ and on the internet but you are ashamed to preach on the street because of pride, ‘’what will people think and say of you’’ and maybe because you have some skeletons in your cupboards.
The Office evangelism can be the most effective form of evangelism. You spend at least seventy percent (70%) of your day at the office. You even spend more time with your colleagues than your family everyday but you have not realized that you are directly or indirectly evangelizing to them. Unconsciously, you are making them hate the Christian fate by your actions, attitude and way of life. Most of the people you work with may be sinners and unbelievers. So, if you ‘’think’’ you cannot do street evangelism, then you can as well do the office evangelism.
When you do things excellently and when you are always punctual, you are evangelizing. When you contribute to the goals of the company, you are evangelizing. The way you manage crisis can evangelize to people. If you refuse to be involved in crime or fraudulent activities in the office, Christ is being preached and vice versa. It is not until you preach to someone about Christ in the office before you should realize you are actually doing that. You should know that if you start preaching in the office, you may be sacked. But if an opportunity unfolds itself to preach one on one and not at working hours, that will be a great opportunity to preach Christ.
Romans 2: 24 says, ‘’for the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you, as it is written’’.
However, many of us cannot preach the gospel in our offices because our way of life is even worse than that of the unbelievers in the office. We lie, cheat, conspire against and do wicked things that when we eventually have the opportunity to preach to the people around us, they will prefer be unbelievers and go to hell than to be like us who claim to be Christians, but the most evil and terrible things are perpetuated by us in the office. No wonder the harvest is not being harvested in the office place which could be a great but technical place to evangelize.

PRAYING ACCURATELY

JUST THINKING:

It is not until you pray all through the night before God will hear you. You can choose to pray in the morning, or afternoon or evening. The most important thing is that you pray. The best time or way to pray is to pray. Also, it is not until you visit a prayer mountain, a praying ground and a special place of worship before God can hear and answer your prayers and worship.
John 4:21‭-‬23 says, "Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship him".
You can choose to pray in the toilet, sitting room, in your car, in your house, at break time, in church, and any convenient place and God will hear you. There is also no special time of the day for one to pray. Some will say the best time to pray is at 12 am or 3 am because that is when demons operate. This is not true because the devil operates twenty-four (24) hours a day but God operates much more.
Luke 18:1 NKJVSays, "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 NKJV says, "Pray without ceasing".
God hears you whether you pray in the morning, afternoon or night. So, do not think there is a special time and place that will make your prayers to be heard and answered. There is no pattern or styles to your prayers being heard by him. Whether you shout, jump, throw grenades and role on the floor will not make God hear you. But you should know that God hears your prayers when you pray according to his will and the prayer of a sinner is an abomination to him. However, being watchful or vigilant is a vital key to praying accurately if you are willing to pray.
I Peter 5:8 NKJVsays, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour".