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  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: It’s all in the Word

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: It’s all in the Word

    Read: 2 Timothy 3:10-16

    Meditation verse:

    “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105).

    2 Timothy 3:16 says that “all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is  profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in  righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for  every good work. What this implies is that in the word of God, you can find  solutions, insights, ideas, and answers for anything you are looking for.  

    In the UCB devotional, the author in explaining how the world has been blessed  by God given ideas, gave the example of how a Scottish doctor, James Young  Simpson introduced what he called “artificial sleep” because of reading Genesis  2:21 which says that “and the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam.  His experiment led to the use of anesthesia for surgical operations. Similarly, it  has been suggested by bible scholars that the Wright brothers got the  inspiration to make humans fly in airplanes after they read Isaiah 40:31 which.  says that “…they shall mount up with wings like eagles”.  

    Psalm 119:105 says “your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”. Do  you need a great idea that will impact humanity? Search the scriptures. And as  you do, ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten your understanding and reveal the  mysteries in God’s word.

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Calling the things that are not as though they were

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Calling the things that are not as though they were

    Read: Genesis 1:1-31

    Meditation verse:

    “…in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead  and calls those things which do not exist as though they did” (Romans 4:17).

    Hebrews 1:1-3 says “now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence  of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we  understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things  which are seen were not made of things which are visible”. This is a spiritual  mystery which the physical mind may find difficult to comprehend. In the  physical world, we make stuff with materials that we can see and touch. Not  necessarily so in the spiritual world. You can call things into existence from that  which is invincible to the human eye.  

    In the book of Genesis, the bible records that in the beginning, the earth was  without form and void; darkness was upon the face of the earth. Nothing was  visible to the physical eye. But God saw what the earth could become. He saw  light, dry land, grass, trees, fruits, birds, animals, and man. And then He began  to call them forth into existence. You have the DNA of your Father, and you too  can create according to the working of the Holy Spirit in you.  

    A popular quote is “if you can think it, you can do it”. In order words, if you can  see it with your spiritual eyes, you can create it in the physical world. This is the  powerful concept known as “envisioning”. The power behind it is: “we become  what or receive what we see because the brain wills the body to move towards  what it has seen. The brain captures a picture of what you have seen and creates  a hunger for it within you.  

    Stop waiting the see the evidence with your physical eyes before you believe.  Call forth by faith with your mouth, the things you want to see in your life. Then  believe that you have them, and you will. It’s only a matter of time.

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Life after 50

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Life after 50

    Read: Ephesians 5:15-20

    Meditation verse:

    “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the  time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16).

    “Therefore, do not be unwise but understand what the will of the Lord is. And  do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,  speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and  making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to  God the father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:17-20).  

    The above scripture is an apt description of how live ought to be lived after you  turn 50. There is something significant about the age 50. You have lived the first  half of your life and it is assumed that you have seen it all and done it all. Life  must now be lived on purpose for a purpose. 1 Corinthians 13:11 says, “when I  was a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a  man, I put away childish things”. No sight is more pitiable than a matured person  who is yet to put away childish things. How can you ensure that you are walking  circumspectly and redeeming the time in this season of life? Today’s passage  proffers some answers. 

    Do not be unwise; but redeem the time because the days are evil. Be very  selective of what you do with your time: choose wisely the activities you engage  in, the people you surround yourself with and the environment you spend your  time in. Stay away from activities, people and environments that entice you to  do evil.  

    Understand what the will of the Lord is. You were put on earth for a purpose,  and you will give account of how you accomplished this purpose on the last day.  You must therefore be committed to this purpose. 

    Be filled with the Holy Spirit and not with wine. Make abiding in God’s presence  a lifestyle.  

    Lastly cultivate a habit of gratitude, giving thanks to God for all things and in all  ways.

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: What are your expectations?

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: What are your expectations?

    Read: Proverbs 23:18-19, 10:24

    Meditation verse:

    “For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off” (Proverbs  23:18, KJV).

    Expectation is a strong belief that something will happen or be the case. To  expect something means to regard something as likely to happen. It means to  believe that something or someone will arrive soon. It implies a high degree of  certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning. Synonyms of  “expect” include anticipate, await, look for, hope for, watch for, look forward to  or look ahead to. These definitions imply that when you have an expectation,  you whole body is aligned with it. What you say, how you feel and what you do  should portray the fact that you are expecting something to happen. You cannot  speak words that disregard or disbelieve that expectation. You cannot act in  ways that are contradictory. 

    Proverbs 10:24 says that “the expectation of the righteous will be fulfilled.  Proverbs 23:18 says thine expectation shall not be cut off. What this means is  that as a child of God, what you hope for, eagerly wait for, anticipate, envision, and prepare for, will surely come to pass.  

    The bible highlights the importance of having faith, without entertaining even  the slightest iota of doubt if we expect to receive our requests from God. In  Mathew 21:21, Jesus told His disciples that if they had faith and did not doubt  in their hearts, they could say to the mountain, “be moved and cast into the  sea”, and it will be done. James 1:5-8 says, that if we lack wisdom, we should ask  God, and expect without doubting. It likens the person who doubts to a wave of  the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind, unstable and double minded. And  that the person should not expect to receive anything. 

    Perhaps the reason why your expectation is delayed is that your heart is not yet  fully aligned. Why not do a self-evaluation today. That thing that you desire in  life, are you truly expecting it to happen? What are you saying with your mouth?  What emotions are you feeling? How are you preparing for it? Do your actions  show that you are expectant? When your whole being is aligned to your  expectation, it shall surely come to pass.

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Different but similar

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Different but similar

    Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

    Meditation verse:

    “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God  is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but  with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to  bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).

    Several years ago, I attended an all-women’s career development program at  the Harvard Business School in Boston. Seated in a hall were about forty women  of different Nationalities in different countries and continents. We were asked  to introduce ourselves and share our life’s journeys. As I listened to speaker after  speaker tell their story, I marvelled at how different we looked but how similar  our experiences were. The themes emerging from our stories were alike: “empty  nest experience”, “in need of life partner”, “in need of a fulfilling career”,  “feeling stuck” “no children”, financial constraints”, “marital issues” and the list  went on. We all drew solace and comfort from the knowledge that we were not  alone in our individual struggles. Whatever we were dealing with, someone had  already dealt with or was still dealing with. The knowledge that as different as  we looked, we were actually very similar was really empowering.  

    As I ponder on this, I am reminded of the scripture that says God comforts us in  all our troubles so that we can comfort others with the same comfort wherein  we have been comforted (2 Corinthians 1:4). Our life experiences are hardly for  our own purpose. Your mess is your message to the world. Someone is eagerly  waiting to hear your story so that they can be healed, encouraged, inspired, and  comforted.  

    No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is  faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but  with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to  bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Do not give in to self-pity. Turn your mess into  your message for healing the world and making it a better place.

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Do business till I come

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Do business till I come

    Read: LUKE 19:11-27

    Meditation verse:

    “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name  of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all  things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the  end of the age” (Matt 28: 19-20). 

    Before His departure from earth, Jesus Christ commanded you to do business  for Him until He returns, and He will ask you to give account of your stewardship  at His second coming. “Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes,  will find so doing. Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his  goods. But if that evil servant says in his heart, ‘my master is delaying his coming’  and begins to (do otherwise), the master of that servant will come on a day when  he is not looking for him and at an hour that he is not aware of, and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites” (Mathew 24: 46-51) 

    The business of soul winning is dear to God’s heart and today’s reading is a  beautiful illustration of God’s expectation and reward system in His soul winning  enterprise. Before the nobleman’s departure, he gave each of his ten servants  money and commanded them to trade with it while he was away. All ten  servants but one traded with their money and yielded profit(s). The unprofitable  servant was punished and referred to as a “wicked servant”.  

    God has given you excellent resources; talents, spiritual gifts, money, and time.  He expects you to utilize them in winning souls for Him and expanding His  kingdom. The bible declares that he who wins souls is wise. You must be a  witness for Christ wherever you are and in whatever you do. You are called to  be faithful to this course until Christ comes to take you home, where you will  reign with Him in eternity.

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: IT IS FINISHED

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: IT IS FINISHED

    Read: John 19: 1-42

    Meditation verse:

    “So, when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘it is finished’. And bowing  His head, He gave up His spirit” (John 19:30).

    It was a very sad and hopeless day in Jerusalem on this day over 2000 years ago.  The One whom the Jews believed had come to deliver them from Roman  oppression had just been crucified on a cross between two criminals. The  disciples were in panic mode. Some of them had fled and gone into hiding. Peter  was probably still reeling from guilt as he recalled denying his master three times  and now his master was dead. Mary had just witnessed her beloved son die a  shameful death. One can only imagine the confusion, gloom and dejection that  hung in the air. Darkness seemed to be winning. 

    But the One who hung on the cross knew it was in fulfillment of God’s plan for  the salvation of mankind and that in three days, He would rise again. The entire  human race and not just the Jews were under a much more severe bondage than  the Roman oppression. We were all under the bondage of sin because of the fall  of the first Adam and the price for our freedom was the death of Jesus Christ on  the cross. So, Amid the hopeless of the day, scripture was being fulfilled. The  price for our freedom had just been paid. That’s why the last words of Jesus as  He hung on that old, rugged cross were “it is finished”. What did He mean? He  meant that He had paid it all, there was no more sacrifice left. We were now  free, free from sin, separation from God, sickness, demonic oppression, poverty,  and death. The portal for reconciliation back to God had just been opened. 

    John 3:16-19 says “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten  Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the  world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned;  but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed  in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that  the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light,  because their deeds were evil. 

    Have you accepted this light? Have you asked Jesus to come into your heart?  Today is a good day to do so. It is finished, refuse to remain under the bondage  of sin.

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Do not keep silent

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Do not keep silent

    Read: Numbers 27:1-11

    Meditation verse:

    “Why should our father’s name disappear from his clan because he had no son?  Give us property among our father’s relatives.” (Numbers 27:4).

    Today’s reading highlights the first case of gender discrimination in the bible.  Zelophehad belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. He had four  daughters, Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah and Tirzah but no son. When he died,  his daughters could not inherit his properties because the laws of the land at  that time permitted only sons as heirs.  

    Zelophehad’s daughters decided to speak truth to power. They stood before  Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole assembly at the entrance  to the tent of meeting and said, “Our father died in the wilderness. He was not  among Korah’s followers, who banded together against the Lord, but he died for  his own sin and left no sons. Why should our father’s name disappear from his  clan because he had no son? Give us property among our father’s relatives”. So,  Moses brought their case before the Lord, and the Lord said to him, “What  Zelophehad’s daughters are saying is right. You must certainly give them  property as an inheritance among their father’s relatives and give their father’s  inheritance to them” (Numbers 27:2-6). God changed the laws of the land,  because four young women refused to keep silent in the face of injustice.  

    Do not be afraid to challenge the status quo when you see injustice and  discrimination, especially when it concerns a vulnerable group. Proverbs 31:8-9  says, “speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves, for the right of  all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor  and needy” (NIV).

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: He will never leave you

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: He will never leave you

    Read: Psalm 34:1-22

    Meditation verse:

    “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them  all.” (Psalm 34:19).

    The story is told of a construction worker named Jim who was such a passionate  lover of Jesus Christ. Every day at work during his lunch break at 12 noon, he  would go to a quiet place in the construction site to pray whilst the other  workers proceeded to have lunch and chat with one another loudly. And he  would always begin with “hello Jesus, this is Jim”. One morning there was an  accident at the construction site, Jim was badly injured, and he was rushed to  the hospital. At exactly 12noon, as Jim lay on the hospital bed, he heard a voice  say, “hello Jim, this is Jesus”. Jim could not keep his appointment with Jesus at  his corner in the construction site by 12 noon, so Jesus came to him to keep the  appointment at the same time.  

    If you draw near to God, He will draw near to you (James 4:8). If you seek Him  with all your heart, you will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). God rewards those who  diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). We are not promised a life free of troubles,  so do not think that God is far away from you anytime you are in a difficult  situation. John 16:33 says “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good  cheer, I have overcome the world.” And Isaiah 43:2 says, “When you pass  through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not  overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall  the flame scorch you”. 

    “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as have a  contrite spirit” (Psalm 34:19). He will meet you at your point of need. Today, He  will meet you right where you are.

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.

  • [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Have a long-term focus for that vision

    [Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Have a long-term focus for that vision

    Read: HABAKKUK 2:2-4

    Meditation verse:

    “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it  will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not  tarry” (Habakkuk 2:3).

    A vision is a desired picture of the future. Bridging the gap between where you  are now and where you desire to be will require dedication, commitment, hard  work, intentional action, and relentless pursuit in the face of hopelessness. Achieving anything worthwhile requires effort and time. Building a business,  realising that dream, or fulfilling that vision will not happen overnight. Unless  you adopt a long-term mindset or focus, you will get discouraged and give up.  Visions are not for the faint-hearted. 

    Nehemiah 4:6 shows how the walls were rebuilt till all of it reached half its  height, in the face of opposition from Sanballat and Tobiah, because the people  worked with all their heart. You must put your all into accomplishing your vision,  otherwise it may never become a reality. Sometimes you may need to keep  working at it for years, without seeing any results or fruits. You must continue  to demonstrate passion and devotion to what God has called you to do. 

    Life operates in a cyclical manner. When you plant a seed, it is buried under the  ground, you cannot see it. However, this does not mean that nothing is going on  underneath. In the fulness of time, the little seed springs up and begins to  bloom. Your seed of greatness has been planted and you are being processed. 

    Your vison will get born in God’s time. In the meantime, adopt a long-term focus  and keep doing what you are doing. Immerse your vision in prayers, praying  about the processes. Do not go elsewhere, do not speak negatively. God is at  work behind the scenes of your life. Wait for Him. Your vision is for an appointed  time, and it will speak!

     

    IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

    For Prayers and Counseling email rockteachingministry@gmail.com

    or call +2348155525555

    For more enquiries, visit: www.rockteachingministry.org.