SALVATION

Salvation! Salvation!! Salvation!!!
What does it mean to be saved, and from what are you to be saved?
Salvation signifies a person's freedom from a tormenting situation, person, or thing.
It could also mean, to be liberated from bondage; to be pulled out from the pit...
However, the definition of salvation can be relative. Why do I say so? Because, everyone can produce his/her own definition owing to the tormenting factor and how he/she got liberated.

There is one great thorn in the flesh of every individual; especially the children of God, who always try to make their path crook.
That is the devil. He is like a lion, roaring and roaming about looking up to someone to devour. Though not God, structure his ways and actions to be like God's.
He tries to manipulate them that are weak and fall prey to his works, even to the attack of the strong and firm in Christ. What a dreadful creature? He can be said to be very intelligent, wise, knowledgeable, and what have you.
He uses all he has to construct his dubious acts against man. Due to this, he is characterized as the greatest enemy of man.

How can we then terminate the manipulations of this adversery? In the eyes of God it is possible, but in the sight of man,it is not. This is why God admonishes us to flee from the devices of the wicked in order to safeguard our lives.
However, it takes the man, filled with the Spirit of God and of the fear of the Lord to resist the deals of the devil. No mortal being, in his own will can fight this enemy; neither can he run away from his manipulations. Because, he has no armor or cover over his life.

A gate of salvation has been opened to all men, with invitation calling on all to enter. Why are you tarrying? Never delay, for it would be too late to say tomorrow. Do you want to be tormented by this wicked man? Or you want to be under his manipulations?
No brethren, don't you make a serious mistake in your lives. Allow the Spirit of God to have its way in your life even as Christ has brought salvation to all men, particularly you through his death.
Let His shout "it is finish" on the cross of Calvary have effect on your life. Enjoy Christ's salvation and experience everlasting peace!!!AMEN.

WHAT IS YOUR INTERPRETATION?

"The child that knows how to wash the hands eats with elders".
This proverb sounds very loud in my ear. It scratches the nerves of my ear and knocks my eardrum.
Anytime I hear someone make the comment, my mind thinks twice, even thrice when quick application is not activated.
To me, this proverb has a lot to it. It can have its literal meaning as it reads, it is only when you can wash your hands properly as a child that elders would allow you to eat with them from the same dish.


Meanwhile, it can also mean that an individual can only do what pertains to adults only when he/she has what it takes to be an adult. Another way of saying; "cut your coat according to your size". How can you have a piece of cloth and after sewing you get an oversized or undersized dress or shirt.Obviously, it would be said that the dress or shirt is not your, though it is your personal clothing.


This proverb as well portrays the ability of responsibility in the light of respect. You have to render your responsibility to a task in this life to be called a success. In the same vain, you must show respect to others for them to express their respect to you. You don't expect a waiter to come to your table at a restaurant with any type of food without your request, so it is with respect.Respectful beings are always honoured for the character they portray; but the disrespectful are normally unattracted to people, they lack the trait of honour from others.


My quest for interpretation of the above proverb landed me to a friend who gave her interpretation as "an individuals ability to express wisdom opens the door for elders/older people to approach him/her when solutions are needed for a problem".
There can be thousands of explainations to the pending wise saying above, with its compass point pointing your direction of understanding. It is prudent that you enquire from others their interpretation to this saying, and compare to your personal understanding. If possible, weigh and choose which is deeply interpreted, but the best thing to do is to keep yours as you add the ideas of others to increase and advance your knowledge.
What is your understanding of this wise saying, and how well have you interpreted it to others even to yourself?!!!

WHAT BEATS MY MIND

How do I fit in the environment I find myself?
How do I cope with the circumstances around me?
How do I solve the indelible problem I'm facing?
How can I mingle with others, especially those at the outskirt of my attitude?
How will I win the hearts of fellow humans?
What will I do to sustain my life?
Why am I looking like this and not like that?
These, and many other 'H' and 'W' questions we ask daily, searching for sources of answers.


Most of us normally outwork our minds, thinking about avenues which are highly sited to the expense of immediate ones for answers to solve the problems of our thoughts.
You know what?!!!
The issues of our thoughts are constructed by ourselves and definately, the solutions must come from us: this entails how we psyche ourselves and minds, and managing our sources of assistance.


What do you think?
Do you think you can cause a problem and wait for another person to solve it for you? I'm very sorry!
The world is full of issues, and each person selects what issue will suit his/her progress as well as growth.
However, you cannot solve a problem without gaining any knowledge about the problem and the wisdom to manoeuvre your way out to solving it. In spite of all odds, the only genuine point to acquire knowledge and wisdom is in Christ Jesus.


Note that, the fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom.Knowing Christ, is like building a foundation not for a house, but for your life's success and growth.
Experience Christ and you will know no problem, because in Christ, though you may face problems,the Spirit man in you takes up the responsibility of solving those problems and generates room for peace, joy and happiness within you in the sight of those problems. This, as time runs by manifest itself in the physical to the knowledge of other men.


Never attempt to let situations of this world have great manipulation of your mind. Especially those of trivial concern to you.
Be focus on your life and the things that will help you grow both in spirit and in reality.But your ultimate focus must be on spiritual things; for to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.