The True Mystery

We tend to like to pick one obscure verse and amplifies it. We want to excite people. We want to mystify the Gospel, especially those in the mystical Christianity. We want to have special and secretive revelations which the Bible does NOT teach.

The Bible says that the greatest mystery has ALREADY been revealed, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Col 1:27). Yes, angels are real. Gold dust, angels' feathers, gemstones, and various phenomenons can be real. But they are not the true revelation revealed by God.

Of the angels He says, “He makes His angels winds, and His ministers a flame of fire.” - Heb 1:7

Then the charismatic, prophetic people like to zoom into the verse above and talk about angels and ministers as a flame of fire.

But the whole context of this passage is neglected. Because the writer was TALKING ABOUT supremacy of CHRIST! The next verse starts with 'BUT'.

But of the Son He says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever..." - Heb 1:8

'BUT' is the comparison! Jesus is GREATER. The focus is on CHRIST alone!

True empowerment is to exalt Christ and nothing else. It's to preach and teach Christ and nothing else. It's to reveal the mystery of what is already revealed ----- Christ IN us, the hope of glory!

This revelation is not secretive, special or mystical. You are not into Gnosticism. You are into the Gospel, which God has graciously and freely given to all to know Him.

Stop hindering and dis-empowering people from knowing who they are in Him.

Your Thinking Affects Your Speaking and Living

Your Thinking Affects Your Speaking and Living

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. - Rom 8:6 NKJV

Another translation, which is more accurate, says, '𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡'. The word 'flesh' in the Greek means 'human nature', 'according to self – i.e. done apart from faith'.

Jesus said to Peter in Matt 16:23, “𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞, 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧! You are a hindrance to Me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐧.”

When we think like humans (human nature), we are actually setting our mind on the things of man. That is the mind of the flesh ----- which is to be carnally minded.

The mind of the flesh is death. This is why Jesus said to Peter, "Get behind Me, satan!" Most people would be extremely offended if you say to them, "Get behind me, satan! You are a hindrance to me!"

Jesus was addressing the spirit behind Peter's mind, as Peter spoke with his human nature. Our words can be influenced by the enemy as we speak out from our own human thinking, which is in the carnal realm where satan operates from.

Sometimes, I would say, "The enemy is speaking through you." And the recipient will get very offended.

When we think like humans, the Bible says that it results in death. Every human thought in a situation is the realm of death.

When we think and speak like human in the area of health, it results in sicknesses. When we think and speak like human in the area of finances, it results in lack. When we think and speak like human in the area of relationships, it results in damage and hurt.

On the contrary, when we think and speak like Christ (spiritually minded), when we think and speak from heaven, when we deliberately think and speak according to the Word, it results in life and peace.

Whichever area we see 'death' in our lives, it is a result of our carnal mind ----- we have been setting our mind on the flesh/human nature.

Repentance is the key. Repentance is not crying, mourning, weeping, praying and asking God for forgiveness. Repentance is changing your mind to start thinking spiritually according to the mind of Christ, which is the Word of God.

When that happens, we will see LIFE and PEACE in that area of our lives.

Crying Out For More Of The Holy Spirit?

 Crying Out For More Of The Holy Spirit?

The practice of crying out for MORE of the Spirit probably started from the modern Pentecostal movements.

The reason for wanting more is to be filled with more, so that more power of God can be demonstrated through the lives. The desire and zeal are honorable, but zeal without knowledge can result in self-righteousness (Rom 10:2-3), which is not good (Prov 19:2).

God honours faith. Because the Kingdom always works by grace through faith. If we cry out for more of His Spirit by faith, His grace supersedes our wrong view of Him and He grants us our heart desires (Ps 37:4).

Wrong theology does not overcome the grace and the goodness of God. It only affects our own living. We begin to see the Christian worldview and other brothers and sisters through the lens of wrong theology.

When we continually practise crying out for more of His Spirit, self-righteousness will find its way into our lives. Because when we experience more power (as a result of 'faith-crying'), we begin to think that others SHOULD cry out more to Him; others are not walking in more power because they are not that hungry for God. And the list goes on.

Yet the Word is the ultimate Authority. There are so many Scriptures on the goodness, grace and finished works of Christ that are consistently CONSISTENT throughout the Bible, where you cannot use your pentecostal experiences to interpret the truths.

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐋𝐘 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. - Titus 3:4-7

'WHOM' He poured out on us RICHLY... ----- referring to the Holy Spirit. There are many passages which establish this truth. God, by His grace and goodness, does NOT withhold His Spirit from us.

To cry out continually for MORE of His Spirit is to misinterpret the nature and the goodness of God. It is as though you have to beg for Him to pour out. We would need to change the verse to 'Whom He poured out on us SPARINGLY'.

The problem does not lie with God giving. He has already done it through Christ. It lies with us believing and receiving (Mark 11:24). Instead of crying out for more, how about changing our mind to thanking Him for the fullness of the Spirit (Col 2:9-10) that He has already poured out into us?

How about praying for wisdom and revelation in the KNOWLEDGE of Him, that the eyes of our understanding be enlightened, that we may know the riches of the glory of His inheritance in us and the exceeding greatness of His power that He put within us (Eph 1:16-21)?

How does this right theology affect our living? We begin to see every believer on the same page. We begin to acknowledge the identity of sonship in every believer. We begin to realise that it is purely by grace through faith (without our own righteousness) that grants us such power from God. We begin to realise that it is all about His Kingdom and not about how anointed we are.

It's time to right our belief and believe rightly.

Holy Spirit Programmed Into You

Just came out of Interweave condo as I was there to conduct viewing for a rental unit.

Approached the two security guards who were sitting down and asked one of them, "You have a problem with your left knee?"

She replied, "Yeah." Ministered and she was healed. Then I released a prophetic word on her.

The other security guard saw what happened and said, "Wah. What about me?"

I said, "Your lower back?" She nodded, "Yes. Sprained twice." I added, "You have an uneven spine. Did anyone tell you that?"

She answered, "Yes. I know that."

Got her to straighten both legs and the left one was longer (due to uneven spine). So I got her colleague to be the witness. She said, "Her left leg is longer."

Ministered and the spine became even and straight (so it appeared as though the right leg grew out). She tested her back and was healed. She quickly added, "I have a digestive issue. Constipate often." So I released healing (and will be back to check on her when I conduct a viewing the next round).

What's the point of this sharing?

You don't need to set up a booth or/and have an outreach event in order to reach out to people.

Your life is an outreach. There are opportunities everywhere you go. 

You reach out AS you go about your daily life.

You reach out during an outreach event.

You reach out on social media platforms.

There is no need to plan or wait for another programme. God in Christ has programmed the Holy Spirit (The Evangelist) into you so that you can manifest His Kingdom where you tread your feet on.

He is Alive and so are you.

When you show up, He shows up

There was an unending queue as people waited patiently for their turn to be read spiritually. People need hope for the present and future.

Two ladies sat down.

We said, "Anna. Does the name mean anything?"

The lady said, "That's my name." We continued, "You have three relationships and they all ended up the same. You didn't want each guy to be the same as the previous one. But you ended up with the same kind of guy who devalued you."

She nodded and went, "That is so accurate." We said, "But there is One who values you. And when you know Him, you will not be seeking for other men to find that value in you."

We turned to the other lady and said, "Do you have strain on your left shoulder?" She said, "Yes. I have cold shoulder."

We said, "You lift it up first and see how far you can go." She did.

Then we released healing. She got completely healed, and said, "Will this last?" We said, "Yes." And proceeded to share our personal healing testimony from an incurable disease.

Then we asked, "How is your relationship with your mum?" She replied, "Not good."

We added, "In fact, there is bitterness. And you have decided that you will never want to be like your mum. But there is going to be a reconcilation between both of you."

She was surprised. We prayed for her and shared Jesus with the two of them.

Next, we had another group who sat down. We told one of the ladies, "We don't really have anything specific for you. Do you have a question that you want to ask us?"

From a very joyful and bubbly countenance, she started sharing and pouring out her burden, and began to cry uncontrollably.

We prayed for her, shared the Gospel with her and invited her to believe in the Kingdom. She told us that she is not ready, which is totally fine.

What's the point of sharing this contrast?

While it is good to give people a divine encounter with God through the prophetic and miracles/healings, the simplicity of your presence can point someone to Jesus, because Christ (His presence) lives in you and through you. 

There is no pressure to do the miraculous because His Presence is sure and marvelous, and He is more zealous to reach the one in front of you than you.

When you show up, He shows up.

P.S: We have no affiliation with Isaiah 45 boutique shop. Just happened to set up the table there because the shop was closed at that hour.

Jesus Is Better

Have you ever heard of people preaching and talking about the angels of God?

Have you heard of testimonies that focus on angels more than Jesus?

Well, there is nothing wrong with angels. They are real. They are angelic beings. They are spirits sent by God to serve and to minister to believers (Heb 1:14; Matt 26:53).

But they are not the focus. Whatever Jesus didn't focus on in the Gospel, we should not focus on, if we truly want to follow Him.

We need major on the major and minor on the minor.

Jesus' focus was preaching and demonstrating the Gospel of the Kingdom. Christ is the Centre of it ALL.

Charles Spurgeon said, "No Christ in your message? Then go home and never preach again until you have something worth preaching."

He said, "Preach you Christ, and Christ, and Christ, and Christ, and nothing but Christ!"

Read the whole of Hebrews

Hebrews says that Jesus is better than angels

Jesus is better than Moses

Jesus is better than the Law

Jesus is better than the patriarchs

Jesus is better than the High Priest

Jesus is better than the Prophets

Jesus is better than the Old Covenant

Jesus is the New and the Better Way

Because Jesus is God, the Supreme Being Above All where all things are held together by the Word of His power

"But wait a minute... I was healed by an angel of God. I saw an angel touching me and ministering to me."

Well, I'm not sure about that. I'm not sure if you are really seeing angels or not, or are simply hallucinating.

"But God said that it was an angel!"

Well God can say all kinds of things until you submit what you hear to the Word of God because the Bible is the ultimate authority.

The Bible says that God sent forth His Word and healed them all.

The Bible says that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

The Bible says that by His stripes we are healed.

Everytime when I read about healings in the Gospel, it was always done by Jesus. Peter said 'It is the name of Jesus... By faith in His name' that heals...' Paul said, "It is the God who made the heavens and the earth and the sea that heals'

He said, "For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." (1 Cor 2:2)

Come on, let's focus on nothing but Jesus. Let's not be bothered by this angel and that angel because even satan disguises himself as an angel of light."

When we focus on who Christ is, we will then be able to walk out the fullness of Christ and the glory that He has put in you.

CONTINUE In The Truths

Abiding in truths does not just stop at what you have learnt and believed in. It's not a 'been-there-done-that' event.

We have to actively CONTINUE (abide, stay, remain) in the truths.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it... - 2 Tim 3:14

Paul taught that. So did John. John taught that multiple times in the epistles that he wrote.

The day when we do not actively continue in truths is the day when we will start straying away.