Commanded To Be Fruitful

TETELESTIA. - PAID IN FULL! John 19:28,30 KJV After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. [30] When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. The Word, "Finished"(Tetelestai )comes from - teleo, which means “to bring to an end, to complete, to accomplish.” It’s a crucial word because it signifies the successful end to a particular course of action. It’s the word you would use when you make the final payment on a new acquisition. It means “I did exactly what I set out to do.” but in Jesus' case ,it meant " I have done exactly what the Father wants done". But there is more to the meaning of tetelestai. It means all of the above, but it especially applies to the price paid for the sins of the world. Goods only become completely ours when payment has been fully made. The phrase "it is finished" is loaded, a

Happy Mother's Day ! ...AND HIS MOTHER'S NAME WAS... 2 Kings 21:1-2 KJV Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hephzi-bah. [2] And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord , after the abominations of the heathen, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel. 2 Chronicles 26:3-4 KJV Sixteen years old was Uzziah when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. [4] And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord , according to all that his father Amaziah did. All through the records and chronicles of the kings that ruled over Israel and Judah in the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit opens our eyes to see that it was noted "...and his mother's name was... " -1 Kings 14:21,14:31,15:2,15:10,22:42, 2 Kings 8 :26,12:1,14:2,15:2,15:33,.. 21:19...till 2 Chr. 29:1 (in some case

WHO TORE THE VEIL? Matthew 27:50-51 KJV Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; Jesus  being crucified was on the cross, the scriptures recorded that as He cried with a loud voice and gave up the ghost that the veil that separated the Holies where the priests performed sacrifices daily from the Holiest of All where the High Priest had access only once a year (Hebrews.9:7) to atone for his sins and for the sins of the people was torn in two from top to bottom. Now, let's look at this veil  - well,  it's not the kind of veil that brides wear on their wedding day or some kind of face covering mostly worn by women. This Veil translated as screen in Greek is a curtain - 4 inches thick,60ft high, about 30 -40ft wide. One piece of linen cloth woven with Blue, Purple and Scarlet,it is said that it would take at least 300 men

If you've read part 1 of this series, you probably thought - wow! Who wouldn't like this?. God's favour brings a refreshing Proverbs 16:15 KJV In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. Picture this scene. It's a really hot day during the dry season and it hasn't rained in about two weeks. You're standing out in the open, feeling like a human egg on a frying pan, then suddenly, right above you, the sky darkens, the cloud split open, and rain begins to pour right on you. if you can't imagine it, look at this;  Refreshing isn't it?. It was God's favour and wisdom upon Joseph that made Pharaoh install him as governor; Acts 7:10 KJV And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaouh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. It's possible to be ill-favoured but that's not God's plan for His worshipper

Favour everywhere, everyday, with everyone! What  exactly is Favour ? - Favour is being accepted or preferred, to receive approval, support or better treatment. Everyone likes to be favoured or as it were, given preferential treatment ,  a positive advantage, a position above others. In the country of my birth, it is believed that to be disfavoured is a curse. Favour makes things work faster for you, it brings grace, mercy, help, gifts to be deposited to an individual  or group. It's an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual to ease, save or spare. Somewhat of what you would humanly call partiality, but let's look at it from God's perspective. Is it true that some are favoured while some others are not? I discovered from the Bible (The Word of Truth), that anyone and everyone who desires to be favoured can actually be favoured- God is not a respecter  of persons; Acts 10:33-34 KJV Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. N

In the previous article-We started a discussion on "How to know the will of God", lets continue with the other "Hows" 2.The Holy Spirit our guide  The Holy Spirit- Our Guide You and I take tens and sometimes dozens of decisions each day,e.g Should I take a left or a right turn? Should I drive or take a bus? Should I speak or keep quiet? Should I take this route A or route B ? Basically,these may not be spelt out in the Bible, yet we need to take decisions each day,and we all desire them to be right. Jesus knew this,an He said-- And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; (KJV)-John 14:16 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth:for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak:and he will shew you things to come. (KJV)--John 16:13 " Forever" He will be with us,all the time to lead us and guide us to take the r