STEPHEN JOHN

I just published a blog on Sunday, and now I'm back with another. Please read this because it is important and applies to everyone. I was getting ready for evening prayers after finishing my office work. I received a phone call from a brother who was sharing his story with me. He has been married for 30 years and is now considering divorcing his wife and living separately. And it was at that point that the Holy Spirit inspired me to write this article. Please take the time to read and be blessed. When couples get married, they hold each other's hands, and it would be even better if they continued to hold each other's hands throughout their marriage. We all make vows at the wedding ceremony in God's presence and in front of men, to stay together, whether in difficult or good times, but do we keep them? Why is marriage called "holy matrimony"? God is Holy and HE created man and woman in His own image. Now He is uniting these two individuals as a couple...

What are you doing with your 'now' ? Are you squandering your time or putting it to good use? The wise will make the most of the time they have and prepare for the future, whilst the unwise will only think of temporary pleasure and be pleased with it, completely ignoring the future. We've all heard the adage, "what we sow, we reap." What are the seeds you're planting? Remember that later will always come, and you will reap the rewards of your current efforts. Why am I bringing this up? You will wind up somewhere other than heaven if you do not embrace Jesus as your personal savior  now . The Bible claims that there is far too much agony there (hell), and that the worm does not die and the fire does not go out. See Mark 9:48 I'd like to tell you about an incident that may pique your interest in getting saved. My friend's father would occasionally attend church, but he was never a regular. He used to go to church only when he was having a p...

Here is the second blog on Wisdom, as promised. Please read my earlier blog on this topic if you haven't already. This is a follow-up to my previous blog. To do justice and serve the people, King Solomon sought God's wisdom and knowledge. The bible is such a wonderful book that it also covers all of the specifics of prayer requests. The narrative appears in the Bible twice, in 2 Chronicles 1 and 1 King 3 . It's crucial if anything is addressed twice. God wants us to pay attention to this story and to Solomon's speech. 2 Chronicles 1:10 mentions wisdom and knowledge, and 1 King 3:9 makes a similar statement, but from a different angle. Let us analyze this in today's post. He had asked for a heart of understanding ( 1 King 3:9) . An understanding heart is a heart that listens to God's voice. When you listen to God's voice, you will be more empathic toward people and patient when listening to their issues. You can only do justice to your citizens if you...

What were your plans or goals for 2021? What were you able to accomplish? To be honest, being healthy is what we all hoped for in 2021, right? Are you straying from the path you've mapped out for yourself? Don't worry, this article will assist you in getting back on track. Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand ( John 6:1-14) The Feeding of the 5,000 is also known as the "miracle of the five loaves and two fish". According to the Gospel of John, Jesus fed a crowd with five loaves and two fish supplied by a boy. This miracle is also mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Lessons that we can learn from this narrative are: Take a seat on the ground (in Christ) . Yes, we must sit at the feet of the Lord. Things will move in your life only if you rest and wait on God. Enough with the frantic pace of life; it does no one any good. In the hands of Jesus, when you place your little that you have, it is blessed. Placing yourself in Christ is the first step. Sub...

I know I'm supposed to post Part 2 of my previous article titled 'wisdom and knowledge,' but who can stop divine intervention?  I had a revelation, so I'm sharing it. Today is the 22nd of July. 22/7 Pi provides us a one-of-a-kind value, and we all know how important Pi is in mathematics and science. We can learn something from the number 22/7. We may have 22 major problems in our lives (both professional and personal), but if we pray about them every day (7 days a week), we will quickly overcome them and evolve into a more mature and distinctive person. Consider the biblical account below. Please take the time to read through the entire tale. Joshua 6:1-4 (KJV) Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. 3 And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go roun...

2 Chronicles 1:10 (KJV) Give me now wisdom and knowledge , that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great? This is a topic on which I'd want to write two posts. It's impossible to cover everything in one blog article. So keep an eye out for the second post on the same topic. What should we do if we get a promotion? Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge. We can take a cue from King Solomon, who asked for wisdom and knowledge. It is wise to seek Wisdom and knowledge in order to excel in your new role. Our God has left us such wonderful stories in the Bible to use in our daily lives. He is a practical God; he does not only teach us theoretically, but also wants us to apply what we learn. I like how he began his prayer by acknowledging that the people he is about to rule are a large number of people who belong to God. We should present our needs to God, but first and foremost, we should thank him for what he has given ...

  Psalm 103:1-2 (KJV) 1.       Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2.       Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Yes, let us 'bless the Lord.' Let us always give thanks to the Lord. It is a great honor to be able to say the most precious name in the world, "Jesus." The Psalmist insists on blessing the Lord physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Praise be to his holy name. The heavenly beings constantly praise the most-high God who sits on the throne in heaven. They exclaim, "Holy, holy, holy," and never stop worshipping him. If you comprehend that God loves you unconditionally, you will respond by singing his praises all of the time. The Lord sacrificed everything to save you, and once you realize this, you will worship him with all your heart and soul. Blessing the Lord has such a powerful effect that it will begin to flow benefits into your life...