Prof Ben Onyeukwu IDENTIFIABILITY OF PRAYER

IDENTIFIABILITY 

OF PRAYER:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

   Prayer is DIVINELY designed for identifiable persons, animals, places or things, that require it. In other words, prayer targets specific, animate or inanimate objects, which the person(s) who pray(s) must aim at, for  desired results. Biblically speaking, there is nothing like random shooting of the arrows of prayer, which anybody can claim by chance. This is why the Apostle Paul could say, "brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved", just as the Prophet Samuel specified Israel, for prayer, when he said,..."far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you"....

   The cited scriptural references, and a host of others littered everywhere in GOD'S WORD, readily cast a clear shadows on the randomization of prayers, which many unscrupulous preachers aimlessly shoot out as firecrackers, on social and mainstream media platforms, which they believe people could claim, by just saying amen, is not just stupid, but an unconscious bastardization of the holy principles of prayer.

   In prayer, we talk to GOD, and expect HIM to answer. Certainly, the LORD identifies the particulars of everyone who prays, as well as the request they make for themselves or for other people. This means that GOD takes records of every prayer, and determines when, and how to answer them. So, the idea which seems to portray certain individuals as having the power to invade or open the TREASURE HOUSE of the Kingdom of GOD, and in turn, distribute the valuables at will, is a demonically inspired act of falsehood, and spiritual criminality taken too far. 

   Worthy of note, is that GOD desires specificity in prayer. HE needs to know one who prays, as well as the persons, places, animals or things one is praying for. In furtherance, the LORD requires identifiable prayer points, for identifiable persons who desire identifiable answers to their prayers. Therefore, it is always correct to pray, or ask someone to pray for you, on a specific prayer requests, but always wrong to have a poor, or nonchalant attitude to prayer, yet with the unholy readiness to say amen, in an effort to claim the answers to the prayers offered to GOD, for those who had long waited for them.

   In conclusion, please, note that prayers are requests from individuals to GOD, for self, or for other individuals who have specific addresses for the delivery of the answers to the prayers, and so, GOD does not send answers to prayers, to those who are not identifiable with specific addresses, as HE equally has no business sending answers to prayers to those who the prayers were not prayed for. So, random prayer for anybody, is prayer for nobody, and those who pray such prayers, or say amen to them, on social media or elsewhere, are but "Prayer Robbers" on the Highway of prayers. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Romans 10:1 and Samuel 12:23)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu YOU ARE A DESTINY HELPER

YOU ARE A
DESTINY HELPER:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   The biblical expression,..."in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." simply shows that anyone connected to the "Abrahamic Faith," which Christianity is the major offshoot, is a source of blessing to others. This equally implies that christians and adherents of every other religion linked to  Abraham are destiny helpers, which GOD desires to use for the spread of His Blessings to all the families of the earth.
   Note, particularly, that everybody is ahead of somebody, and so, stands the chance of becoming somebody's destiny helper. But, the irony is that, some folks always pray that GOD sends them destiny helpers, yet are not willing to offer themselves to becoming other people's destiny helpers.
   However, in the spirit of brotherhood, this message advocates that the rich pastors should serve as destiny helpers to the less-privileged ones, just as wealthy brothers and sisters in the Christian Faith, are expected to play the same role, to members of the human society, irrespective of their religion or ethnicity, who are in need of help. Also, politicians and people in positions of trust, should indeed become destiny helpers, as the general public are called upon to always become destiny helpers, to those they are economically ahead of, whenever they are spotted.
  Yes, if the blessings of the LORD must evenly get to others, we must be willing to allow ourselves to become other people's destiny helpers, as the concept of "GOD helps those who help themselves, is never the spirit of the "Abrahamic Covenant". For, GOD helps those who help others.
   In conclusion, always bear in mind that, "he who has pity on the poor, or anyone one is economically ahead of, lends to the LORD, and He will pay back what he has given". In other words, those who help the less-privileged in society, will always get a payback from the LORD. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Genesis 12:1-3 and Proverbs 19:17).

Prof Ben Onyeukwu THE GUISE OF TOUCH NOT MY ANOINTED

THE GUISE OF "TOUCH
NOT MY ANOINTED":

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   The Scripture,..."touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm", has become a point of cover-up for certain notorious preachers, who deliberately disregard ethical values, in the discharge of their ministerial duties. Such morally bankrupt Gospel Ministers are often drawn into outrageous anger, whenever they are corrected of their unbecoming behaviour, which clearly, tarnishes the image of CHRIST and his Church.
   In fact, these wolves in sheep clothing, at the slightest provocation, are known for appealing to the scriptures that seem to invoke fire from heaven against their offenders, as if they were called to destroy human souls, instead of saving them. But, the Apostle Peter, was  different, when the Apostle Paul, who was a junior minister, reproved him of falling short of the ethical standards of the Gospel, which almost destroyed the faith of some members and ministers of the Church.  In this case, the Apostle Peter did not appeal to his "seniority" or "anointing", but was calm, in humble acknowledgement of his moral pitfalls.
   Likewise, JESUS CHRIST, our living example, prepared HIMSELF for the fact of the unprintable insults which people would rain on HIM, at certain stage in HIS MINISTRY, as He said to them, "you will surely say this proverb to Me, "Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard you did in Capernaum, do also here in your country". Also, JESUS CHRIST did not draw down fire from Heaven, when,..."the chief priests, mocked HIM, with the scribes and elders, said, "He saved others, but cannot save Himself,  If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him". And, even when HE was accused of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebub, HE did not curse anybody, but cautioned them against the blasphemy of the HOLY SPIRIT, after admonishing them.
   Having cited the above, it becomes believable that, the "kill and bury" preachers under review, may not have been called to the genuine experience of repentance, before rushing into the pulpit ministry, probably for prestige or material gains. Equally, this Gospel Treatise, is not a License to the unruly individuals who take delight in abusing and accusing men of GOD, who they have no right to judge.
   In conclusion, please, be informed that, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, is not the basis for arrogance or wickedness, as no person, no matter how highly placed, has the right to judge any servant of GOD, just as the Holy Scripture queries, "who are you to judge another man's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand". REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See Psalms 105:15, Matthew 12:22-32; 27:41-42, Galatians 2:11-14, Luke 4:23 and Romans 14:4)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu HERE ARE AM I, SEND ME

HERE ARE AM I,
SEND ME:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   The Prophet Isaiah's encounter with the LORD sets out the requirements for every generation of those called, or  would become Ministers of GOD. The prophet voiced out his first encounter when he said, "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one cried to another and said: "Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!"
   The cited Scripture shows that the LORD revealed to Isaiah the splendor of his glory and character which HE can never compromise. The LORD is HOLY, and anyone who must work with HIM, or become his minister, must be uncompromisingly holy, as HE has nothing to do with anyone, no matter how highly placed, who plays around with the filth of sin in whatever guise. Here, the ethical code, for the clergy or layman, remains, "be holy, for I AM holy"
   In furtherance, a credible source cites that, the awful vision of the Divine Majesty overwhelmed the prophet with a sense of his own vileness. Thus, he exclaimed, "Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts." This equally reveals the unworthiness of anyone called, or would be called to serve in GOD'S vineyard. Isaiah's acknowledgement of his hypocrisy and sinful nature, brought him to the point of DIVINE cleansing, which every preacher or minister of the Gospel of CHRIST requires. To this end, it becomes obvious that, pretentious and sanctimonious lifestyle will never offer a chance for DIVINE calling.
   Having stressed the above, Isaiah was finally cleansed to make him suitable for his sacred assignment, as he said, "Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: "Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged." This, undisputably shows that before GOD sends anyone into the field of the gospel or ministry, HE definitely would sanctify or consecrate them, to make them suitable.
   In conclusion, this Gospel piece stands out as a pointer that, those truly called and sent by GOD must carry the credentials of DIVINE encounter, which results in the revelation of  His PERSON and GLORY, as well as a sense of their human unworthiness, cleansing, and a sense of a personal calling into the ministry, as anything short of the aforementioned, makes one's ministerial claims doubtful. PLEASE, EXAMINE YOURSELF! (See Isaiah 6:1-8).

   

Prof Ben Onyeukwu WORKERS OF INIQUITY

WORKERS OF INIQUITY:

   Without mincing words, the Holy Scripture clearly declares that, "there is no darkness nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves". This simply reveals that, those who deliberately deviate from what is right, and move into gross injustice, sin and wickedness, will inescapably be punished by GOD, here, or hereafter.

   By way of explanation,  workers of iniquity are strictly those who openly display good works, in church and society, but have secret evil intentions.  They often portray public religious self-identity, which they are not willing to attain.

   Biblically speaking, these heartless folks, will on the judgement day, say to JESUS CHRIST, our BLESSED SAVIOUR, LORD, "we ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets. But He will say, "I tell you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity".

   For your information, "there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, for workers of iniquity, when Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, will assemble with the prophets of GOD in Heaven, to enjoy the eternal blessings of the Kingdom. 

   In conclusion, please, be aware that, It is a joy for the just to do justice, as destruction will definitely come to the workers of iniquity. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL!

(See Job 34:22, Proverbs 21:15 and Luke 13:25-28,).

   

   

Prof Ben Onyeukwu PREACHERS OF THE PEOPLE

PREACHERS OF
THE PEOPLE:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu

   By way of explanation, the topic under review, is employed to accommodate all those who wear religious titles as, apostles, pastors, evangelists, prophets, teachers, bishops, and a host of others, whose common duty is to proclaim the WORD of GOD, but have compromised the tenets of their faith and calling, which undoubtedly reshaped them into becoming men-pleasers. The message equally points to those who were self-called into the gospel ministry, or were appointed by certain calibre of people, who they preach to please, for material gains.
   In keeping with the above, the Apostle Paul remarks that, ..."the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves (false) teachers, and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables".
   No doubt, the cited Scripture truly pictures today's world, where too many preachers have turned the Gospel of CHRIST into licentious and money making ventures, and have either hired themselves out to religious groups, or have been raised and engaged by people, who are no longer comfortable with sound biblical teachings, but only want messages that gratify their fleshly desires.
   The present day scenario, definitely, showcases a disturbing multitude of preachers, whose stock-in-trade is to render unholy motivational messages to the admiration and applause of the people, who no longer endure sound doctrines. 
   Biblically speaking, such a conscienceless category of preachers, who preach to please the carnally minded individuals, who blindly praise and admire them, are fingered by JESUS CHRIST, when HE said, "woe to you when all men speak well of you, For so did their fathers to the false prophets", just as the Apostle Paul, in a hearty rejection of men-pleasing attitude, asks,..."do I seek to please men? For, if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of CHRIST".
   In conclusion, let every modern preacher of the Gospel, by this, be informed or reminded that, JESUS CHRIST says, "whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven", as HE warms in the Book of Revelation that,... "everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life"...REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL! (See 2 Timothy 4:3, Galatians 1:10 Matthew 5:19, Luke 6:26 and Revelation 22:18-19)

Prof Ben Onyeukwu THE CALLING OF THE MIDWIFE

THE CALLING OF 

THE MIDWIFE:

By Prof Ben Onyeukwu 

  By way of introduction, it may be an eye-opener to certain individuals that, midwifery is not just a medical profession, but GOD'S ministry instituted in the medical profession. It is the oldest ministry in human history, just as the midwife is the first minister appointed by GOD for both ministerial and medical services in hospitals and maternity homes. 

   The midwife, who is GOD'S Minister in the medical profession, is the first person that ministers in prayer to GOD, in the labour-room for the safe delivery of the child, and equally the first to thank GOD in prayer, when the child is finally born. 

   Before birth, the midwife, like the pastor, takes care of the child in the womb through antenatal services, as a way of equipping the child for a successful and healthy delivery into the world, just as a pastor takes care of the soul of the believer in preparatory for the kingdom of Heaven. This demonstrates the fact that the midwife shoulders a sacred and noble responsibility the must not be abused. 

   But, regrettably, certain midwives are fingered today, in despicable behaviour of child- switching and sales in hospitals and maternity homes., while many others work in baby factories, where they breed and sale babies for rituals and other wicked purposes. It is equally common knowledge that child traffickers heavily rely on some criminal midwives for the sales and supplies of innocent babies from unsuspecting parents, who repose unflinching trust on them. What a breech of trust, and crime against GOD and humanity!

   Having stressed the above, the present day midwives, should do well in following the footsteps of the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and puah, who played godly roles, when the King of Egypt said to them, "When you do the duties of a midwife for the Hebrew women, and see them on the birthstools, if it is a son, then you shall kill him; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live. But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive....

   In conclusion, today's midwives should take to heart that, every breech of GOD'S WORD in their places of service are divinely recorded, and will definitely serve as the menu for their judgement, now, and in the world to come. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL!(See Exodus 1:15-21).