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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.
Psalm 111:10
Hebrews 4:16 NKJ “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Let me ask you: When you are wrestling over a tough decision, whom do you consult? When things start going in the wrong direction at work, where do you turn? When the kids are driving you crazy, the bills pour in, the relationship starts to sour, or the medical test comes back positive, what do you do? A lot of us seek counsel from a friend. Many will consult the wisdom of the world. Brethren, there is nothing wrong with any of those options. But allow me to share with you the first thing you should do. Whatever your question, your pain, or your challenge, take it to God in prayer. The phrase “O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear”, is from a hymn. That hymn encourages us to take all our worries and anxieties to God in prayers; as we often bear needless pain when we neglect to turn over troubles, fears, and worries to God, who holds our future in His hands. Prayer is not about formulas, rituals, impressive words, or flowing oratory; prayer is about touching the heart of the Father! Hebrews 4:16 is meant to describe our prayer life: drawing near to God’s throne of grace, boldly, to receive mercy, find grace, and help in time of need. Do not be afraid to talk to the Lord Jesus (your High Priest) about anything. Not only does He understand, but He knows how to help you so you can overcome and have victory. Remember, Jesus loves you enough to die for you. And He also ever lives to intercede for you. So Jesus not only understands what you face, but He is able and willing to help you.
PROVERBS 9:10 NKJ 10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, “
The fear of God is being eroded in the World today and sadly too in the church, and with it comes chaos, ungodliness, wars, and disregard for sanctity of human life. When the Bible refers to the “fear of the Lord,” it means having a deep respect, reverence and awe for God’s power and authority. Rather than causing someone to be afraid of God, a proper “fear of the Lord” leads one to love, to respect, and to honor Him. It is usually referring to an attitude of reverence and respect, not outright terror. The fear of God drives away the fear of everything else (Matthew 10:28), and conquers the tormenting fear from Satan. ISAIAH 8:13 NLT “Do not fear anything except the LORD Almighty. He alone is the Holy One. If you fear him, you need fear nothing else.” We fear God first not because of anything He can do to us but just because of who He is: a loving Father. Yet, God is all-knowing and powerful beyond our imagination, so we should not think we can rebel against God and get away with it, either. God’s way is perfect (Psalm 18:30), so when we disrespect God’s wisdom and go another way, we are destined to fail. The fear of the Lord is beneficial to us: Proverbs 14:27 “The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.” Proverbs 19:23 “The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.” Psalm 25:14 “The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.” Anyone who does not fear God is headed to destruction. Fear the Lord!
Proverbs 18:10 NLT “The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.”
It seems like we are living in a world that is out of control, doesn’t it? Every time we turn on the news or check the headlines, we see another crisis, hear about another controversy, or read about another tragedy. As believers, regardless of the terrible circumstances in our world, we are not without hope. God has laid out a plan of protection for us. There is something important we must do: we should expect God’s protection, and thank Him for it. However, we must remember that we receive from God only by faith. So if we do not believe God will protect us, we are, in effect, hindering God’s protection. So we need to feed our faith on the promises in the Bible concerning God’s protection for His people. In Isaiah 54:17 the Bible says “No weapon that has been made to be used against you will succeed.” Luke 10:19 declares “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Psalm 34:7 NIV: “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” Then we also need to express our faith in thanks to God every day for His protection. The ninety-first Psalm can help us do this. I recommend you make it personal and speak it often. God can protect us, whenever, wherever, and in whatever situation!
Philippians 3:13 “…. forgetting those things which are behind ……”
Everyone has a past. But not everyone is living in victory over their past. The greatest hold of the past over our lives is guilt, condemnation and unforgiveness. I believe the cure is to repent, forgive ourselves, forgive others and move in the new life that Jesus has provided. The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ has made provision for a break from our past and made a way for a new life. “Therefore, if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold the fresh and new has come!” (2Corinthians 5:17 AMP). The moment you are born again, the past no longer has any power over you, except the power you give to it. You can break the cycle of dominion of the past over your life. God does not consult your past in order to determine your future. Our past was buried with Christ and His resurrection brought newness of life (Galatians 2:20). The whole purpose of redemption is to free us from our past. As long as we hold on to the past, we will be wandering in the wilderness; not able to get to the promise land. Jesus Christ wants you to break the power of your past, today.
Welcome… our extended Victory Royal Church family, to our second quarter newsletter. In this issue, we will share with you our members’ favorite; “Word Of Encouragement” as well as highlight select significant events that have happened since our last newsletter. So now family, onward with our continued journey of “PREACHING THE GOSPEL & PREPARING THE PEOPLE.”
He is Not Here!
Matthew 28:6 KJV “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
On the morning of Jesus’ resurrection, the angel uttered these words to Mary Magdalene and the “other” Mary who was with her: He is not here, for he has risen. No, of course the Lord Jesus Christ is not on the cross. He is also not in the grave. He was raised from the dead and he is now in heaven, sitting on the right hand of God (Colossians 3:1). He is set on the right hand of the throne of Majesty in the heavens, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come (Hebrews 8:1, Ephesians 1:20-21).
This is a hope-filled statement. Our hope is not in the crumbling world system, but rather in the One who defeated death for us and will return to take us home for eternity! Hallelujah! Jesus Christ is alive forevermore (Revelation 1:18). But is He alive in you? Is Christ’s light shining through you and visible around you so much that darkness cannot stand your presence? Is Christ’s life being lived through you so that men can see and experience His good works through you? Can He manifest His power through you in tangible ways? Is Christ’s love being expressed through you so you can love the unlovable; that you can look into people and have compassion on them instead of looking down on people and despising them?
Jesus Christ is alive. But can you show with proof that He is alive in you? That is the critical question you and I need to answer as we celebrate His resurrection.
VRC Workers Leadership Training
This transformational training seminar to empower kingdom workers was hosted onsite on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The guest speaker was author and Pastor, Dr Sunday Omotosho, a graduate of Christ For The Nations Institute, Dallas Baptist University and Oral Roberts University.
His message focused on Servant Leadership. This means serving wherever you find yourself. Ministry is about service and your lifestyle should reflect Christian principles in everything you do.
Night Vigil
Every 1st Friday of each month, the church engages in a powerful prayer vigil from 10pm -12am. This event seeks to spiritually empower the congregation to grow their faith and tear down strongholds while contending for victory. There is a specific theme each month which is girded by a scripture reference.
Diversity Day
Held on April 16, 2023, this annual event seeks to highlight different cultures in keeping with VRC’s mission as a multiracial church where everyone is welcome regardless of language, color or culture. A myriad of diverse cuisine and traditional attire were on display. The salient point of Reverend Joan Adeku’s sermon that day was that there is a need for UNITY in the body of Christ.
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We wish for you a blessed and prosperous year, and our next quarterly edition is scheduled for August 2023.
2 Corinthians 4:4 KJV “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”
The Bible refers to Satan as the “god” of this age or world system. This world, in its organized rebellion against God and its default to sin, has a “god” who holds sway over people (2 Corinthians 4:4). Here, “this world” literally means “this age” The phrase “spirit of this age” is used by Christians to refer to certain attitudes and values in society. It is used to describe the worldly path that is away from redemption and speeding toward destruction. In these last days we see very graphically the manifestation of the operation of this spirit, globally. Therefore, “the spirit of the age” is a devil-inspired outlook to life. The spirit manifests as spirit of disobedience to parents and authorities, addiction to sexual immorality, drugs, alcohol, and other substances, irreverence, and rebellion. There has been a gradual intensifying of anger, hostility, and unimaginable appetite for evil. These patterns are predicted in 2 Timothy 3:1-4. The operation of this spirit is seen and felt all over the world but more pronounced in the Western culture. As Christians, how should we respond to the menace of the “spirit of this age”? First, as the light of the world and salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13-14), we must let our light shine bright and we should not lose our saltiness. Our lifestyle should portray who we are in Christ. Second, we must engage in relentless, effectual, fervent prayers until the works of darkness is destroyed in our homes and society. Third, we must continue in evangelism and preaching the truth in love to sinners, until their darkened mind is flooded with light.