Thank you to the Lord fo rour differnets joy and life and expeience in Christ who came poor ,that we may get rich life and salvation in the Holy Spirits very blessed life and living the ligth will shine in us with pleasure and thanskgiving in Jesus name,thanks and bless and pray,your brother in faith,keijo sweden
Good Morning Steve,
A christian friend forwarded me an email with a message you had written I believe back in 2003(below). I just wanted to thank you for the word you spoke in this message, I am always encouraged when I read where God is working in the lives of new and old christians. The world today is changing for the worse unfortunately and the coming of our Lord is growing nearer, Praise God.
God Bless you and the work you are doing spreading the word of God, I hope someday I will have the courage to speak out more than I do now. I would love to have a website to pronounce the word of God and encourage others to email and communicate with each other.
Have a great day.
Steve
Dare To Trust God
Author: Steve Popoola
Once in a while, I have walked into my Branch Manager’s office when the pressure of work has reduced, and had a discussion usually based on issues bordering on scripture and Christian living.
A couple of days ago, our discussion bordered on financial management and how to avoid unnecessary expenses. Along the line, we talked about the actions of some Christians who live perpetually on the charitable deeds of others. She told me how some people would be waiting for her after service asking for some financial assistance or another. I then remembered another friend of mine who told me of a similar experience she had been going through. It is quite unfortunate that sometimes, these people fail to understand that you do not always have the means to assist them.
After our discussion, I traveled many years into my past and remembered my experiences as a young Christian. There were times I went to church hungry, not because I was fasting or left home in a rush that I could not eat, no, I left home hungry because there was nothing to eat. Yet, I would get to church and get lost in the ecstasy of being in the presence of the Lord. I would come out of the service singing praises on an empty stomach with the assurance that all will be well. As I walked home, other church members gaily dressed and in expensive cars would drive past me oblivious of my circumstances.
I never had to approach anyone for help. I had learned when I was young that a man could not so much as lift up a hand to help me except the Lord directs. There were times I even dared the Lord (in a positive sense), by giving the little I had in my pocket, which was probably all I had to pay for my transport fare home, as an offering. Somehow, the Lord would make sure that I got home either by sending someone to take me home or near my home. Time and time again, I have learned that the Lord wants us to trust Him no matter what.
This is not to say that we should not share our needs and troubles with friends and those who are close to us. I do share my troubles and needs with a few friends and in many cases; some of them have even offered help which I gratefully accepted. In accepting their help, I give thanks to the Lord because I know that if the Lord had not moved them to help, no matter how pathetic my situation may be, they may not feel inclined to help and it would be very foolish of me to hold it against them.
My favourite verse in the Bible is Proverbs 3:5,
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
I take this verse of scripture seriously and so should everyone who is called by the name of Christ. This is not to say that I haven’t had problems trusting God over the years, there were times I didn’t understand what He was doing and I wanted to find some other way out but I soon found out that no other way could work except His.
This scripture, thus gave me a direction and focus; in order for my ways to be smooth, I needed to trust Him.
...and so should you.
Pastor Steve,
I give God all the praise for the kind of message He is using you to desseminate to people in this endtime. I pray as you continue too work in His vinyard for the expansion of God's kingdom, you will not die unfulfilled/prematurely, nor lose your soul nor lose the soul of your love onces, nor lose focus. God will continue to uplift you on everyside. He will contend with those that contend with you, ministry/calling and bless those that blesses you.
Where you are going to will never be worse than where you are coming from all the days of your life.
It is well with you in Jesus Name.
Regards,
Sis. Christy Aigboduwa.
hi Steve,
i am a colleague of yours.got your message "watch out for the signs" from Sherry's Inspirational.it was a wonderful message that came to me at this time.
i am happy that this message is coming from one of us.God will continue to bless the work of your hands.
remain blessed.
PRAISE THE LORD : JESUS IS ABLE
Date: April 13, 2009
Beloved in Christ,
Greetings to you in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My name is Jachin Charley, I am 33 years old; I am from Andhra Pradesh, India. We are helping the poor and needy people in our Rustumbada village. Jesus Gospel Ministry started in the year 2006 on September 28. Please pray for our Jesus Gospel Ministry and the poor people in this village. Please tell about us to your friends, relatives, church members. For your reference we are sending some photos. Please click this link to view the Jesus Gospel Ministry photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pastorcharley
Thank you.
Your servant in Jesus Christ,
Pastor Jachin Charley
Phone: +91 9491379834, +91 9440315214
Email:
pastorcharley@ymail.com, jachincharley@yahoo.com, pastorjachin@gmail.com
Thank you so much for the website and words of encouragement. God bless all Guest and believers in the Jesus name.
Wonderful site with valuable, balanced teachings.
May the dear Lord bless all your efforts to reach the world with His Word.
Your website is great.
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement given us through your newsletters. It is only God that can reward you. May fruitfulness, anointing of the Holy Ghost, divine wisdom, knowledge and understanding, finances and all the resources that you so much need be your portion this year 2009. May God bless you all mightily.
I love the website!!!
Congratulations big brother!!
I would like to subscribe, as I find your articles uplifting and helping me in my christian walk. Please keep us the good work .
God Bless
