There is a place of greatest wealth and unimaginable luxury and abundance with beautiful mansions that are yours forever.  I speak of mansions built of precious stones that never depreciate or need repairs. I do pray to see you there – someday.

John 14 [1] “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. [2] “In My Father’s house are many mansions;  if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

For Paul, to live was to abide in Christ, knowing Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering – but to die was great gain, for through death – crowns, mansions and glory in Heaven will settle all reproach and accounts in His favour, even as he enters to unsurpassable beauty and wealth.  Perhaps you imagine, you are already a good Church going man, living in wealth with trillions and will live till 150years, having managed every crisis and come up even stronger, healthier – the Bible has a different perspective. Your long period of bliss on earth is described as just a few days full of trouble compared to His eternal wealthy place.

Job 14[1] “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. [2] He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue.

Indeed, not all will die, but the dead will rise first – and the early saints believed so much in this superior resurrection that many of faith refused deliverance.

Hebrews 11 [35] Women received their dead raised to life again. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection.

There is no space ship that will take anyone in this body to this place of greatest wealth.  Even if there were, a body suited for eternity is needed to enjoy the wealth forever. A second in God’s wealthiest place will cause all who enter to wish they had given Him even more, loved Him even more, trusted and believed Him more, sacrificed even more, and been more obedient.  They would all wish they had been martyred and wish they had dedicated their careers, time and talents – for how could we possibly have doubted a God so good and faithful?

All these are for those with salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ and who live a life surrendered to and controlled by Him – not just Church goers. If you have all wealth, assets, health, success, acclaim, happiness, greatness and other things this world offers and Jesus is not Lord and Saviour in your life, then you will be as a fool who conquered most things but got the most important wrong.

Luke 12 [16] Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. [17] “And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ [18] “So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. [19] ‘And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.”’ [20] “But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ [21] “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

You did not heed to a most important teaching of Jesus who said;

Luke 12[29] “And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. [30] “For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. [31] “But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

Can you not see that the natural life, the corruptible body and the best this world offers is already destined to ashes - for all one day perish and the earth will be “burnt up”?

2Peter 3[7] But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. [8]  But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. [9] The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. [10]  But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.

Hebrews 9[27]  And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,

Will this final crisis be only a chariot to usher you into the greatest wealthiest place of all where pain is completely conquered? It could be something to look forward to with earnest expectation…a place of no tensions.

Revelation 21[4] “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

However, without a life surrendered to Jesus Christ, you cannot see the wealthiest place and death begins the greatest negative crisis that continues forever.  If you find you can ignore the invitation Christ gives to you, consider again how this other great crisis was described and the journey down the bottomless valley of hopelessness never to come up again. Is this where you are destined to end up? You do not believe all this of course. But supposing you are wrong…is it worth the risk?

“Heaven is a fairy story for people who are afraid of the dark”  says Stephen Hawking but whose report will you believe?

Isaiah 53 [1]  Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? [2]  For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. [3]  He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

Come to Jesus, today….article largely culled from the book Wealth Out of Ashes by Bode Ososami

The theme With Wings like an Eagles  - Hagin taught a congregation that was in the millions on “Getting ready for God’s promises” that are not with crawlers but with fliers.  Using Joshua as text – the forefathers  of the children of Israel did not enter the promises but their children were once at a threshold of entry…many are at this threshold.

Joshua 3:4… for ye have not passed this way heretofore. [5]  And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.

Joshua told the children of Israel of something they had not seen before explaining that the earlier generation knew of great miracles of old, victories over Pharaoh, mistakes and murmurings…but not the land of promise.  In the promised land, God’s miraculous power surrounds His own …  daily and there are lands to be possessed.  They had more than enough in the blessed land.  Hagin taught that it is time to move into the promises of God … a new thing.  No more wanderings and travelling through an alien land that was not theirs.  Today we have a choice…will we realise the value proposition of a new day and hour casting off the darkness and unbelief of the past?  Indeed, it is time to wake up and get prepared for the promises of God. A video of the teaching is also featured…

We get ready by believing what the Bible says …It is time to believe and walk in faith… seeing with the eyes of faith.  There are divine appointments with God if you are ready, prepared and walking in faith when those appointments come – you can step into the blessing with limitless possibilities in God … this not mere talk but will be seen – Hagin prophesies.

Hagin Jnr. warns that we do not enter into these levels of God by crawling …you need to fly high with God…God is never late…he shows up right on time…It is time to get out of unbelief…it is time to walk in a new faith ..to take new steps of faith with nothing under your feet but the promises.  Begin to make arrangements and spiritual preparations by making sure the word of God is in our hearts and coming out of our mouth. “… The Bible says it – I believe it and therefore that settles it.” There is a new blessing waiting you need to get ready to go into it … with new levels of provision. It will happen the way God said it will…Get ready for a new blessing of God like you have never seen before .. a new day…a new hour … a divine flow available for all those who will get ready for it…

Expounding on the theme of the 57^th Convention With Wings Like an Eagle -. Hagin teaches that those who operate at this level of faith will find themselves entering a new level of God’s promises … and will begin to experience the new things reserved and promised for His children.

(See Video teaching below)

Hagin prayed prayers of healing for the millions who attended the main service on Friday night. The special Friday service featured many other ministers preaching  and praying for the infirmed – including the main plenary session by the General Overseer Pastor E.A. Adeboye.  As the Friday crusade ended with exuberant praise and thanksgiving even as hundreds surrendered their lives to Jesus,  a crippled man began to walk again as he joined others to praise God.

You may want to download other messages (especially those you missed) from RCCG Camp meessages on itunes or watch at Convention website. 

The modern English name of the bird is derived from the Latin term aquila by way of the French aigle. The Latin aquila may derive from the word aquilo, the Latin version of Greek boreas, or north wind.

Enough of looking up to men or women either at their virtues or their shame –  look up and consider God as the Eagle who emerges with an unstoppable fury, speed and power as the wind.   Surely,  no man but only God could possibly have given the eagle its marvelous abilities. The Lord once explained to Job that the eagle has built “her nest on high” (Job 39:27) at the tops of the very highest trees or cliffs. Men can neither reach nor disturb even his most feeble plans and arrangements  – so much so like the agenda of God for His people… unstoppable.

Unlike many birds, which abandon their nests after their young are hatched, the eagle keeps building upon her old nest, remodelling it, year after year. God has not abandoned you nor will He ever abandon His people. Eagles have wings wonderfully designed wings to soar (gliding with very little wing movement) for long periods of time at incredible speeds over 150 mph  – at altitudes as high as 10,000 feet  - and not tired.

The wisdom and power of this being God created helps us consider greater possibilities in the Creator concerning your situation. Take your eyes off the splendour and depravity of men for a moment and consider God and His awesome deeds reminding us of His unmatchable capabilities.  Reflect on the following passages in scriptures that occurred or are prophesied to occur with lightning speed and unstoppable force  to achieve what no one could stop or even anticipate hindering even in the slightest way …

Genesis 5[24]  And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.

Exodus 14[21]  And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land , and the waters were divided.

I Kings 18[44]  And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot , and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. [45]  And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel. [46]  And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

2 Kings 2[11]  And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

Acts 2[1]  And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2]  And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. [3]  And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. [4]  And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

I Corinthians 15[52]  In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Pastor E. A. Adeboye – General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God writes concerning the 59^th Annual Convention themed “With Wings like an Eagle”…

“ It’s an exciting journey as you prepare to ascend to the top; therefore you need to be focused and let nothing divert your attention or distract you throughout this Convention.  Be determined to enter into a deeper relationship and intimacy with your heavenly Father through fervent prayer, heartfelt worship and meditating on the Word of life.

The benefits of flying high like the eagle are immense; for the just shall live by faith.  This means that you are able to soar above fear, failure, traps and snares of the devil.  It also means that your insight and perception of spiritual matters become very keen …”

Indeed we are in times that many things are happening within and without that cause us sometimes to tremble with wonder…Turn your eyes off these things for a moment and consider Him who makes His saints an amazement against all daunting odds.

RecessionproofChristianlife invites you to be part of the landmark Convention holding from Monday 8^th – Sunday 14^th August, 2011 either online or directly  - please do visit the site on the 59^th RCCG Annual Convention for more details …

You were created for the supernatural … to soar with wings high above the mountains … to excel, fulfil destiny and overcome the challenges of life … and ultimately be with the Master Eagle in His Eternal heights far above the shadows. Let God help you.

Song of Solomon 4 [16]  Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade

Churches in developing economies are stepping up on their role in Social Responsibility Actions. The Apapa Family of Parishes, which includes over a 1000 parishes in Nigeria, Europe and the USA,  is part of The Redeemed Christian Church of God – one of the largest Pentecostal fellowship of Churches – and is making bold moves in Social Responsibility initiatives as it plans this Sunday 5^th June 2011 a special Crusade which merges ideals of Social Responsibility and Holy Ghost Revival.

Pastor E.A. Adeboye will be ministering to hundreds of thousands at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos in Nigeria and over 50,000 hungry poor souls will be fed, clothed and helped to receive a perhaps more practical ministration – alongside the word of God which we pray ushers in a city wide Revival. The theme for the Crusade is “ Leading Change”

A Cancer Screening and Treatment Centre will also be opened as part of several initiatives in the Redeemed Christian Church of God which includes weekly feeding of the poor and hungry, free medical and other services and educational endowments and empowerment programmes for those who urgently need help to get back on their feet.

I John 3[18]  My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

Nigerians – a people blessed with a thirst for God and wealthy natural resources – are praying, as President Jonathan is sworn in for a new four year term of leadership, for a revival that transforms the hearts of men to seek God afresh and see the healing of a nation which over the years has been plagued with mind-boggling corruption, inept leadership, weak governance institutions and an overwhelming decay in infrastructure.

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade the Pastor-in-Charge, speaking for the family of Parishes noted  recently in the Punch Newspapers:

“Our main focus right now is Christian social responsibility because we believe that every organisation has an obligation to give back to the society and over the years, people know churches as organisations collect tithes and apart from some of the big orthodox churches that have done quite a lot in the society, Pentecostal churches, not many of them have been impacting on the society as such. So that is the thrust of the RCCG now, and particularly the Apapa Family. We believe that we should be involved in solving the social needs of the society and in that mode, sharing the love of Christ. So that is the heartbeat of the church right now. We believe that the church as change agent, should take the lead to sensitise and galvanise and challenge our nation’s spiritual, business and political leaders to be new champions of the new Nigeria. …

Through the years, through various programmes by the church, we have impacted various sectors of the society. We’ve done a lot of work in the education sector, but the major initiative is the cancer screening and treatment centre. From the statistics that we have, between 100 and 500 Nigerians are diagnosed every year with all manners of cancer and we believe that is one of the ways our church can contribute to complement what the government is doing. The government can’t do it all alone. The centre will be highly-subsidised and equipped with top of the range equipment. Right now, we have acquired a property in Surulere, it is being refurbished; the equipment are already in and we’re believing God that on June 5, Pastor Adeboye will dedicate the centre. It is going to be a full-fledged diagnostic centre and our plan is that wherever Apapa Family is represented in Nigeria, there will be each of these initiatives that we have started. “

On June 5, 2011, at the Apapa Family EXCEL Crusade in Tafawa Balewa Square, Pastor E.A. Adeboye will minister on the theme “Leading Change”.  As other interest groups traditionally outdo themselves in fawning adulation and undeserved praise singing of status-quo, many observers are praying this leap will also be the advent of a new enlightened advocacy and better positioning for the church in Nigeria as a catalyst for improved governance, leadership accountability and social harmony even as a new chapter in a fledgling democracy unfolds.

Sam Kputu writes below on Prominence or Importance … we may be prominent but just irrelevant or an outright nuisance.

In fact, some of the parts that seem weakest and least important are really the most necessary. And the parts we regard as less honourable are those we clothe with the greatest care. So we carefully protect from the eyes of others those parts that should not be seen, while other parts do not require this special care. So God has put the body together in such a way that extra honour and care are given to those parts that have less dignity – 1Corinthians 12:22-24

‘’In this life, there are elephants and there are ants, there are eagles and there are chicks’’, the preacher said. ‘’To be a star and shine for God, you must give up your ant mentality for an elephant’s, your chicken mentality for an eagle’s’’The crowd clapped and yelled hallelujahs, some standing on their feet. The preacher had just stroked a salient human desire for prominence and recognition; and this because we so often equate prominence with importance, and the headlines with the frontlines. With God, this is not often so, ‘’… In fact, some of the parts that seem weakest and least important are really the most necessary…’’ (1 Corinthians 12:22)

In the movie industry as in car racing, and indeed many other sports, there is always a back up team working behind the scenes. Many times the headlines belong to those in front of the cameras, but you ask those involved and they will tell you how critical the back up team or backlines were. This is also so true of the Christian life and ministry. So often, we regard the ‘’great men or women of God’’ as those ones who grab the headlines (sometimes for the wrong reasons) and those who attract the celebrities and cameras, yet our scripture of meditation today says, ‘’…. And the parts we regard as less honourable are those we clothe with the greatest care. So we carefully protect from the eyes of others those parts that should not be seen…’’ (1Corinthians 12:23)

Two accounts in the Bible serve to bring out this truth to me; in Exodus 17, the Amalekites attacked Israel, Moses asks Joshua to take an army and go down the valley to battle while he went up the mountain to pray. The Bible records that this battle against the Amalekites was decided, not by the soldiers in the frontlines but by Moses, Aaron and Hur in the background.

Another account is in Romans chapter 16, the ministry of Paul the Apostle; there are at least thirty (30) names Paul acknowledged as people who helped his ministry among the Romans, but how often do we hear of Epenetus, Andronicus, Aristobulus or Junia? Yet these were some of the many who laboured in the background to make Paul’s ministry the glory and success that it was. And heaven holds a record of them.

Are you labouring faithfully in the background and somehow feeling or being made to feel unimportant? May be you are one of those silent but effective intercessors behind a ‘’great man or woman of God’’? Or you may be a faithful, sacrificial contributor to a great mission and kingdom cause but you never get a mentioned in the newsletters? Or perhaps you are effectively building God’s kingdom in some suburb or by-way of society and there is the temptation to move to the highways of society in order to attract the headlines? Do not yield to such a temptation. Bloom where God has planted you.

Remember friend, that in God’s kingdom, prominence does not necessarily equate to importance, and the frontlines do not always make the headlines.

Remain faithful.

Sam Kputu

This is not the kind of famine that kills everybody or flushes everybody out. This kind of famine simply brings a spate of suffering . . . a difficult but endurable hardship allowed of God to test the faithfulness of God’s man, especially those whom He is considering for glory and leadership. He sends this kind of famine to find out who will hold on to God’s promise, stay put and be true to God’s commandments in the face of hardship or who will leave in search of relief, comfort and convenience outside of the will of God.

And it comes to all of God’s people in one shade or the other. There was a famine in the days of Abraham, there was another famine in the days of his son Isaac and there was yet another famine in the days of his grandson Jacob. All three encountered their different season of suffering, hardship and difficulty and all three responded differently. This period of suffering or hardship you are going through is not strange neither are you strange for going through it. It’s your own time of famine and how you respond determines your future.

Concurrently, in the time of these famines, God normally allows for there to be food, pleasures and convenience in a nearby land of disobedience. When this kind of famine comes to Israel, there’s always corn in a nearby Moab or Egypt. In order to be a real test of individual faithfulness, God never fails to leave a “tree of good and evil” within reach of his beloved man that is only made “out of boundaries” by clear instructions and commandments. Elimelech decided to take the easy way out, so he packed his bags and baggage, picked up his wife and two boys and headed out for the country of Moab.

This decision not to endure the famine was borne out of an individual’s response to endurable hardship; a selfish, self-seeking expedition. “I’m checking out, whatever happens to everyone left behind is their business, this is my chance to escape and have a breath of fresh air!”

Whatever be the cause of the famine, either of national punishment for forsaking the Lord or just the normal seasonal and cyclic phases of famine and plenty, it never lasts forever. God will soon visit His people in sending them Bread. God never punishes His people to the extent of extinction, he never forgets to remember mercy! If we endure and walk with the Lord, we will still prosper in the land though it be a time of famine.

So, there was a Boaz!, a near kinsman, a contemporary . . . . who remained behind in God’s Bethlehem Juda. He endured the hardship, “roughed the suffering” and continued planting in famine. The result? He became “a mighty man of wealth” in the same land from where Elimelech ran.

The decision to run was personal, it was individual even though he could have been influenced. It was “a certain man” that went to sojourn, it was “he” and “his” wife and “his” two sons. It was his decision. It is a man that takes the decisions for the family, it is a man that takes the lead, it is a man that determines the future and destiny of his household. That is usually the case, that is the way God ordained it.

Unfortunately, it is never “he” alone that bears the repercussion of “his” decision. Many times, his wife, his sons, his posterity . . . . all partake of the fruit of a man’s wrong decision or indecision. In the end, Elimelech lost it all . . . his life, his two sons – his two opportunities of perpetuating his lineage and becoming famous in Israel. Only his wife escaped the cataclysm and returned to tell the tale of woe.

I don’t think you should take that journey! Whatever it is, if it is in response to a sense of being squeezed and choked by economic hardship or some other environmental hardship. I don’t think you should change your job, if it is only for greener pastures sake! I don’t think you should pack out of your husband’s house or abscond and leave the household simply because some pressure have come to which you have no answer.  I don’t think it will augur well in the end, if you leave the man of God you were posted to serve under while waiting for when the Lord will visit you. Don’t leave that Church, no matter the hostility of the Pastor!  Don’t leave your duty post because there’s a famine!
Famines are short-lived, it will soon be over. God will soon visit you and send you corn and wine and you will eventually dip your foot in butter! Think of tomorrow, think of posterity, think of your testimony!

(By Gbile Akanni – Originally posted in www. Livingseed.org  ”An Individual response to hardship”)

Beloved of God, stop, think and pray! Things  are about to change. The Recession will soon be over.  it will soon be over.

There are many lessons yet to be revealed and great mysteries locked in the powerful narration of the death and resurrection of Christ.  Old and New Testament scriptures point to the awesome resurrection power in Christ Jesus and unstoppable triumphs available in Christ for the saints.

For instance a shadow of the merciful restoration that defies death and the grave occurred when a  dead man is revived as his corpse is tossed into a tomb and touches a dead prophet as wicked invading Moabites passed. Indeed all glory must go to God and God alone who is in perfect and complete control always… as we pray.

2Kings 13 [20]  And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year. [21]  And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men ; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha: and when the man was let down, and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet.

I pray not to be as the two disciples on the way of Emmaus with no understanding of the reality of Christ’s resurrection and the implications for glorious victory – also called doubting fools by Jesus Christ.

Luke 24[25]  Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: [26]  Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?

There are 3 sets of points for prayers we can take to the throne of grace and mercy to obtain our victories in His will – based on meditation on scriptures describing the events following His death. As we die to the world and the world dies to us we can equally experience the inheritance of glory reserved for the saints crucified in Christ.

Matthew 27 [52]  And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, [53]  And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

1.The closed graves opening (v.52)…represent huge and massive stones that seal unfortunate circumstances (corpses) from public access.  The grave is the place where dead situations are firmly sealed up as unpleasant decomposition progresses – soon to be forgotten as others get on with their lives.

Prayer: Father, where there is no way out in my situation…let your resurrection power make a way.  Unseal what men have sealed. Remove all spiritual and physical obstacles to the miracle needed for my restoration.  Let every stench of reproach receive a fresh reviving breeze of the Holy Ghost and be changed to an aroma of beautiful testimony. Amen.

2.The bodies of the saints include the body of Joseph (v.52)…who wisely begged that his bones be not allowed to remain in the beautiful and luxurious crypts of Egypt centuries before. Exodus 13 [19]  And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.

Prayer: Father, in your mercy…give me grace to be repositioned in the right location (released from the doubts and deceptions of worldliness ) that your resurrection power may reach and touch all my dead situations … Let me arise from slumber and all forms of paralysis and begin to soar again like an eagle on the wings of the Holy Spirit. Amen

3.The saints came out of the grave walking to the Holy City and seen by many (v.53)… Even if the saints were now arisen, they still needed to come out of the grave to a destined unlimited space above principalities, powers … to be seated with Christ in heavenly places.

Ephesians 2[6] And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Prayer: Father, let the power of resurrection bring me out of all earth bound limitations placed on my life.  Let me arise above all wicked principalities and oppression of all earthly powers…to be seated with Christ and reigning with Him in heavenly places.  Lord let me begin to shun other journeys and to rediscover and walk the narrow path leading to Heaven.  Lord, do not let me be restored unto a path that will lead me to perdition.  There is no wealth, popularity, honour or restoration that is worth ending up eventually in hell fire and leading others astray.  Help me O Lord to be a true witness to millions of your unstoppable power that reverses the irreversible that many souls all over the world may come to know you by the testimony of your work of restoration in my life.  Amen

May the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, our strength, helper and our redeemer … O Lord, we need your divine assistance. Help us. Amen

Socially responsible investing or Corporate Social Responsibility also known as sustainable, socially-conscious, or ethical investing and approaches, describe alternative ways to maximize both financial return and social good for peoples and nations. Typical areas will include the environment, social justice, and corporate governance. An area that has become more compelling – more so in recent times and linked possibly to unrests all over the globe is Poverty Eradication. This is not just about donations to poor nations but rather helping them get back on their feet …in a sustainable economic model that works for them in the medium to long term.

Acts 3 [6]  Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

The Peruvian society made some progress in this regard when in the 80s, after battling for years with terrorism, averted crisis by focusing on bringing the impoverished and the poor “into the system” i.e. working at eliminating extralegal societies through a revamp of their governance approach.

Fresh thinking and investment is needed to realign the governance of most developing countries to progressively eliminate these extralegal arms by integrating them into the formal legal structures and revisiting institutional arrangements to help the less advantaged segments emerge as a meaningful part of society – still fully recognising their educational and traditional limitations.

Deuteronomy 15 [11] For the poor shall never cease out of the land…

One of the reasons for the continued poverty of a large proportion of the rural population is that the system not only does not work for them, but works against them. To cope with this situation, these poor but hard working and entrepreneurial people create their own extra-judicial systems to survive out of the system. These systems add up to a complex but powerful “extra-legal” form which in many cases is more real to those who believe this is their only means of survival. For example, many people who live, own and survive on a piece of land through traditional family/community arrangements do not hold the title to that land/property. Hence they do not get the usual benefits like loans and registration of their business. Disputes are always easy to stir up and reliance on oral and community traditions make them even more vulnerable. In order to survive, they are forced to create their own rules, and live within their own system and forge strong but subtle underground and extralegal alliances to protect their interests. They have their own system on how to manage licenses, how to get married, how to raise a family, how to enforce their contracts. In most developing countries, the extra-legal society can represent the majority of the country.  In Peru 98% of all businesses were extra-legal. They constructed most buildings, managed almost all of public transportation.  Some would call these the informal sector.

Eugen Huber created a single legal system in Switzerland. He made the law simple enough for common people to understand. He went to the grassroots to find out what people understood to be the truth i.e. what they believed in. He created a bottom up process. The wealth owned collectively by poor people is huge, but is very fragmented. The solution was to amend the laws from inside, and to make the elites understand that changing this situation will reduce terrorism, create and open up vast markets within the country itself. Revisions on systems related to property rights, access to capital, and capability to reach external markets now allowed poor people to generate wealth.

One observes a misguided conclusion that the poor are looking for democracy … and that the crises in the Middle-East or in any dictatorship will be solved mainly by a supply of the right dose of democracy…But what we continue to see is that democracy is only a tool that works with other frameworks and which will be resisted if there is cause to suspect (rightly or wrongly) that other trusted safety nets will be upset one way or another …This is where religion becomes a culprit.

The voice of religion steps into the gap often where the existing government “compassion” models fail.  Many drift into the social and economic umbrella provided by faith groups who readily see these gaps as opportunities to recruit zealots who eventually imbibe the belief structures of their “helpers” … sometimes unfortunately graduating into misguided instruments of terror. This answers the confusion of many who seek to understand how a people that are not religious go to war (apparently) under a religious banner.  The common denominator that points at the solution to the puzzle are the huge segments of poverty, social disaffection and despair of an oppressed populace mostly disenfranchised and not seeing a system working for them…highly vulnerable to manipulation.

America and Europe will applaud every time an election is free and fair and a western-type democracy is force-fitted on a people…and then wonders why the tensions. But what is needed for sustainable peace is not always another Oxford trained democrat but perhaps new simpler legal and governance models that integrate the poor into the economy, banks for the poor, simple legal structures that allow the poor and traditional citizenry to have basic property rights, access to capital and access to capital which work for simple people with little education. If the governments do not offer these alternative models, then underground structures will do so and this is what feeds the natural demand for Hamas and other ”Brotherhood”  organisations that are more trusted (by their own people) than the formal government bureaucracies. The tensions in nations can be an opportunity for new wealth by adaptations to capture or integrate the extralegal segments of societies now delinked from the mainstream of their economy … perhaps someday making extra-legalism, which sooner or later sometimes will degenerate into terrorism, more of an extraneous irrelevance. (Pls see related articles for more context below)

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The outlook is positive though fears of a future dip again into recession still persist and though companies are richer than in prior years – they will not be spending as generously as they used to.  The best tips for success could be as follows:

1. Know/perfect what you are good at and remain in your area of strength – find where you excel/add value to others (where you can differentiate your product offering) and have developed cost advantages and continue to compete based on a lower cost excellent value strategy … moderation will remain the king of values in 2011. Frills will not sell.
2. Stock prices are coming up … but these are yet to be proven as sustainable jumps.  Look beyond the numbers to understand why prices are coming up.  Well run companies with nimble structures that understand how to flex their costs to adjust to seasons are probably going to be winners.  Spot and stick to the winners and invest prudently.  Use simple investment plans you understand with a low-risk grow-rich-slowly vision.
3. Many still project that real estate prices will still go further down before they rebound again. If you have spare cash you will not need in the medium term…it may be a good time to get an excellent deal on Real estate but be careful and get professional help.  Do not borrow to purchase real-estate …though banks will be more generous to target good credit customers.
4. Online web-based creativity will continue to be rewarded although more charlatans will flock to this arena. Increase in expendable income will push a lot of expenditure into this space.  This is a no-brainer…web-based services are cheap and positioned for the mass-market with little barriers to entry and almost limitless reach even as infrastructure for the internet continues to improve globally.  The greatest gains in 2011 will perhaps be in this sector as a new army of internet entrepreneur warriors emerge.
5. Maintain personal prudence –i.e.  Putting off purchases, eschew debt, save more…and watch your eating and physical habits to enhance health.  Spend much less than you earn.  Consolidate new financial habits and disciplines you imbibed in 2010…such as using a financial worksheet to project and plan expenditures and track net worth movements over the short/medium term.

Following are some of my favourite finance scriptures for meditation and some balance …so please be prayerful and watchful.

Psalm 37[16]  A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

Deuterenomy 28[12]  The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

Ecclesiastes 5[12]  The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep. [13]  There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely , riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.

Genesis 26[12]  Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.

II Kings 8[1]  Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, Arise, and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the LORD hath called for a famine; and it shall also come upon the land seven years.

There are special blessings reserved for those who have made themselves special to God.  This confirms once again that God treats us the way we treat Him.  How are you treating God today?  When a seven year famine was coming upon the land, Prophet Elisha saw many people but singled out the Shunammite woman for that piece of information.  Not only that He guided her away to other lands without famine.  If you are close to God, He will guide you away from danger.  One thing we learn is that God has a solution recipe for every famine.  In Kings 17:1-16, after self-inflicted famine, God asked Elijah to leave for the place He had arranged for him to be provided for.  God always has a place of refuge in times of famine.  Sometimes that place may be outside the area affected by famine but at other times it is within the famine-ravished land, as in the case of Isaac in Genesis 26:1-16.

Isaac thought of escaping to Egypt to avoid the famine but God warned him to stay there and sow.  He obeyed and got so great a harvest that he became the envy of the Philistines.  When he had become prosperous and enlarged, Gerar could no longer contain him.  Apart from a secure location, there are things you can do to escape famine.  Quite a lot of people travel out searching for greener pastures.  Many Nigerians in Nigeria are living better lives than some who left these shores hoping to escape the hard times.  Even in your profession, trade or business, if you are precious to God, He will warn you of imminent storms and give you the recipes to apply. Cultivate a working and lasting relationship with the Lord and you will access relevant information that could affect your today or tomorrow.  Remember God is the original haven from famine.

Famines affect people differently.  While the majority may be experiencing its worst times, a minority may be experiencing its best moments. (Pastor E.A. Adeboye)

Culled from “Open Heavens –Daily Devotional   14 February 2010” by  Pastor E.A. Adeboye  who is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. 

 Sin is sin and merits punishment, whether you acknowledge it or not…Martin Luther

 “If I am afraid to speak the truth, lest I lose affection, or lest the one concerned should say, “You do not understand,” or because I fear to lose my reputation for kindness; if I put my own good name before the other’s highest good, then I know nothing of Calvary love.” ‘IF’ by Amy Carmichael

Bode

A new lifestyle of moderation is evolving. Recently Yahoo Finance reported in a recent article 17 Ways Consumers are Changing  by Rick Newman…to present a new world of moderation and frugality.  Some have speculated that when things improve the consumer will go back to lavish consumption but consumer watchers believe this new culture will linger longer than many expect. I wrote a blog post The Post–Recession World and High Growth Business opportunities on the new world and ideas for businesses to consider to embrace the new realities in which I suggested “…The more discerning, sophisticated, frugal consumer will have more options and power…”

The word “Success” is also being redefined – writes Rick Newman in his article. Also more than ever before materialism is being shunned and viewed with suspicion. Another recent news caught my attention on how the luxury royal caribbean cruise liner seen at the Haiti port immediately attracted critical remarks…even as we hear another magnitude-6.1 temblor shakes buildings and sends screaming people running into the streets.

No doubt there is also a new interest in spiritual things out of fear and realization that many creeds seem to have failed and previous metrics of performance found unreliable. Also as digitalization consumerises faith – there are new evangelism opportunities but also serious threats…

Like never before it is time to bring the Lord into the equation of our ministry, business and lifestyle. The Lord cannot be a consultant, adviser or just a helper to achieve what we want or endorse our “ improved” ways.  He is King and He wants to reign as He opens new doors to those who seek, honor and fear Him.

I have listed an update of new opportunities…remember you can start small … and it is not about making more money …

Potential Opportunities/niches to consider…

1.   Low cost Food and Agriculture solutions
2.   Employment bureau/Human capital engineering/Re-education services
3.   Security Intelligence and corporate safety
4.   Low end residential real estate solutions
5.   Outsourcing services/Equipment Rentals/Leasing services
6.   Customer Market insight / Data consulting services
7.   E-business Markets leveraging new channels i.e. webs/blogs/social media
8.   Government Consulting/regulatory support/Public sector support services
9.   Recycling of waste / Used goods merchandising
10.   Community facilitation/volunteering management/support
11.   Home/Personal Finance consulting (Debt-free consulting)
12.   Alternative media solutions ( “responsible” audiovisual/radio/web/TV)

 

Isaiah 11[2] And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; [3]  And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears…

Surrender your life to Jesus and let Him reign in you.
 

Bode

January 1, 2010 – The New Year rolls in like any other day … another day that God has made for us to rejoice and be glad. We thank God for His mercies that we are still here to be of some service to Him who created us for His pleasure.  We especially thank God for the abortion of the attempt to blow up the aircraft bound for Detroit on the day we remember the birth of Christ.  May we witness more of His divine protection this year.

The Recession is said to be progressively receding and while there already are unusual pockets of turnaround – most indicators, like unemployment, tend to be lagging and will take more time to reverse in our favour. We can expect the second half of 2010 to be better than the first. 

While reflecting on the word of God I discovered some unusual scenarios of blessing I thought could encourage someone at the onset of the year – even in the uncertain times.

II Samuel 6:1-9. David was in fear and discouragement over his mistakes and the bitter consequences he was reaping.  He was a great King who loved the Lord and meant well in seeking to bring the Ark (symbolising the presence of the Lord ) into the City of David.  But in doing so, he contrived a creative, modern and no doubt more exciting approach. God was incensed…soon Uzzah, who generously but naively lent a helping hand, was dead and David was confused…not knowing what next to do.

How many bad situations have we brought upon ourselves through well meaning “creative disobedience” … a term that best describes our contemporary and “more correct” and practical interpretations of the word of God in a modern and enlightened era?  Has the Recession not been a consequence of unprecedented consumption and greed coupled with uncontrolled desire for gains fueled by self-serving Bible interpretations? We embraced shortcuts and discarded eternal truths for the poisonous but more easy to digest leaven of mammon.  A fearful David goes back to the scrolls…possibly ridiculed … just as today many mock the clinging or returning to old landmarks that served Paul, Peter and the early saints even up to the 1800s.  But David also needs help – someone reliable somewhere needs to house the Ark – now percieved as a fearful piece of furniture.  HELP WANTED … and no one is applying.

Matthew 5 [5]  Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Obededom (meaning servant) is a meek Philistine in exile but now so loyal to David that he is circumcised in adult age and conscripted to be a storekeeper, musician, gateman, porter, servant (I Chronicles 15: 16-21 & 24-25) and perhaps any other odd job David wanted done.  Amongst 600 other Gittites that came with David from Gath – a fiercely loyal band of strangers (2 Samuel 15:13-23). It does not take David long to identify the best person to hold the Ark – someone tested who was so meek and would not so No – even at great personal risk – the Ark had already demonstrated sensitivity to Philistines (I Samuel 5). Previous experience with the Ark suggested this could be a dangerous assignment (I Samuel 6 ;19-20) – Indeed 50,070 men of Bethshemesh died just for peeping curiously into the Ark.

I Chronicles 13[13]  So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite. [14]  And the ark of God remained with the family of Obededom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had.

But…for the next 3 months, blessings were storming on a meek , willing, obedient and loyal Obededom at the same time when David was afraid, confused, crying to God, seeking answers and consulting elders in enlightened forums to debate truths that were meant to be simply obeyed and not argued.

Occasionally a perplexed and confused David must have enquired if Obededom was still alive…but instead he gathers that unusual blessings are raining on the House of Obededom the Gittite… a Philistine.

David at last repents and corrects his ways and gets priests ( not professionals and performers) to carry the Ark on their shoulders – as God commanded…and with joyful praise out of the house of Obededom.

This year someone will be unusually blessed…even in the early months of 2010. I will humbly advise all to return to ponder over the commanded word of God. These are commandments and not suggestions awaiting informed considerations.  In the year of the King of kings – some well intended approaches may prove suicidal …

Hebrews 12[2]  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Ecclesiastes 5:[10]  He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.

Lord help us this year to worship, obey and serve you as you want to be served and like never before …and may sorrow be far from us and our joy be full.

Amen

We can learn from the example of Isaac on how to respond to some of the challenges and come out even stronger in tough periods.  There  was a famine which was the closest thing to a meltdown in Bible times…a time of agricultural disaster.  What can we learn from Isaac? Read the entire chapter of Genesis 26.  Some excerpts follow:

Genesis 26 [12]  Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. [13]  And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: [14]  For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him. [15]  For all the wells which his father’s servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with earth. [16]  And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we. [17]  And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.

1. Do not go down to Egypt – trust in the Lord of the covenant.  Egypt symbolizes willingness to get wealth by any means, in other words the ways of the world. We are greatlytempted to abandon righteousness and do whatever we think is necessary to survive – a great mistake made by many Christians today.  If we are willing to listen to God, who is acutely aware of our condition, He will direct us just as He directed Isaac to “ dwell where I tell you to dwell” ( verse 3).  God’s admonitions against depending on Egypt echoes through scripture to His chosen people Israel. 

Isaiah 30[1]Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: [2]  That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! [3]  Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.

2. Do not be afraid to sow in the famine.  This is a tough act of faith that perhaps is the only way to establish to God that you truly believe the rains are in His hands and He is your source and has riches in glory to bless you. Many imagine they have no choice but to consume their seed in famine – but this only guarantees a future destruction.  Others mock the scriptures on sowing as only a deception to rob the already disadvantaged.  But this was Isaac’s main lever in the land of famine … and soon we are told he waxed great. Pray concerning your seed and always look to God for harvest and no man.

3. Do not underestimate God’s ability and grace over you. Isaac, out of fear, resorted to deception (Gen 26 :6-10) because he was afraid that his wife’s beauty would make him a target of the envious.  Trust God and work hard, and do not be fearful of success making you a target.  Base your actions on the fear of God alone and not the fear of man. Beware of being tempted to resort to deception… and if you have done this, go to God and repent. God was merciful to Isaac. Many err in this area. Do not lean on your own understanding.  God can take care of you.

4. Do not strive with men, even if your success makes you a  target for strife as it typically can in times of general difficulty.  This is perhaps one of the most difficult things to learn.  if  you truly trust God, you will know that prosperity is determined by Him. Isaac was forced to move because of His prosperity.  He would dig wells and others will show up to claim the fruit of His hardwork.  Amazingly instead of fighting  them, he simply moved on and started again elsewhere.  Eventually, his enemies could not resist his success and they came to make peace with him because God’s favour on his life was evident to all.  Instead of obsessing about those (real and imagined) who are out to stop your progress, concentrate on serving God and obeying his voice. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood”.  Learn to release issues and matters and not get locked in strife i.e. by moving on knowing God knows best.  This is not cowardice but often requires greater courage. Do not defend yourself or attempt to prove yourself…this can be a subtle idolatory.  Let God prove you and advertise your innocence – though this often takes a very much longer process.

5. Do not use your success to settle scores.  Isaac could have repaid the people of Gerar in kind for their bad behaviour towards him.  Instead he accepted their peace offer and even hosted them to a feast.  Alas, during hardship, some people you trusted may wrong you or disappoint you.  Do not respond in kind when you are now successful and thriving, even if they do not see or acknowledge their fault.  Paul said “do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good” and “render to no man evil for evil”.

Most of us have not done as well as Isaac.  It is well … still go to God even if like a prodigal son.  Remember, it is not by our power nor is it by might but by His Spirit so let His Holy Spirit have His way.  Walking in your own strength is a sure recipe to fall – eventually…and remember to give all glory to God.

Bode

Pastor E.A. Adeboye declared it at the last Holy Ghost service –  ”The Recession is over!”.  He will be delighted to see all of you, have you hook up by internet  and indeed cordially invites and welcomes you to be part of Holy Ghost Congress 2009 -  Dec 14th -19th.  We thank the Lord for all He has done in your lives, families, work, churches and nations since the last Congress.  We give Him all the glory for His faithfulness, protection, provisions and travelling mercies over the past one year.

The Holy Ghost Congress, marked for six days from the second Monday in December, has brought fresh impetus to the celebration of the best ever gift to mankind – salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Like the maiden edition in December, 1998 the programme draws large crowds numbering in the millions who gather for worship, scriptural expositions, intercessions and special ministrations.  The 1998 event, then a one day affair held on the sprawling expanse of beach beside the Lagos-Epe Express way in South West Nigeria was reported to have had over four million worshippers making it the single largest gathering of its kind at that time…

Connect via Internet to Congress

The theme of the Congress is  OUR GOD REIGNS!  From seeing earthly kings and presidents, we should have a good idea of what it means to reign. When the King of kings and the Lord of lords Himself reigns, it is a different matter altogether.  The Bible show us some pictures of what happens when the King of Glory reigns.  

Do you want Him to reign in your life? Very well.  All you need to do is to pay attention to Him. Prayerfully and meditatively attend all the morning, afternoon and evening sessions.  As the King of kings, He may choose to intervene in your situation at any time.  Your part is to be ready and available.  Be expectant.  This is going to be an unforgettable Congress.  Just let Him reign in your life and as you come in faith, you will go home testifying.  Praise and worship Him for what He has already done and for what He will do.  I welcome you to be part of the Holy Ghost Congress 2009 in the mighty name of Jesus!

Welcome address by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

Holy Ghost Congress 2009 Programme

Further information on the Congress and the Church may be found at www.rccg.org.

The businesses that keep growing have had to imbibe new ways of working. Perhaps the most important is their attitude to numbers. Numbers must be well managed i.e. the financial positions are reviewed every fortnight/monthly with up-to-date cash flow statements, income/expenditure analysis and analysis of debtors/creditors etc. You must have a good financials person to support you.  In Part I, I introduced a 3-stage model for growing in Recession.  Adapting your systems for growth (stage 3) involves leveraging the areas discussed in this post effectively.  See diagram below.

Keep an eye on cash flow

Many have learnt to be their own accountants, just by taking an interest in their numbers. Understand how cash comes in and goes out and why. The growing companies project their positions over at least a 6 month – 1 year period and regularly monitor their performance against these projections…even as they update their projections. If your business offers credit, then there must be a working credit control process that manages and guides this activity – strictly.

Banking and investments management must also be professional and based on well set policies that protect your liquidity and flexibility.  Clean up your credit and if possible minimise your lending.  Lending will in future tend to be more expensive as banks upgrade their due diligence. Select your bank only after a well balanced and regularly updated analysis of their balance sheet – watching out for changes in their risk assets and proportion of un-performing assets compared to peers.  These are often openly available information. Attend a course on basic accounting for non-accountants if you really mean to bullet-proof your business and know the vital signs for your business.

Invest in Marketing

Learn how to remain visible to your target market.  You need to raise your brand awareness.  Most people are quiet at this time and so you can gain recognition for much less expenditure.  Use this opportunity to gain the mind of your potential clients.  Also invest in sales training for your team.  Relearn the values, needs and product features of competitors’ offerings.  Explore new channels like the web which enables many to improve their return on marketing investments by cutting off the middleman.  High Growth businesses have a talented sales force that remain motivated trained, up-to-date and equipped to go and sell.

Use Technology – don’t allow technology to use you

Today there is a vast array of technology and software marketed at businesses. Businesses that keep growing invest in Technology with a clearly defined purpose i.e. to:

• Lower costs and increase competitiveness
• Drive innovation that translates to new value
• Improve customer satisfaction
• Enable smooth connections with suppliers, customers, staff and partners
• Provide key management information to facilitate decision making.

Technology does not have to be expensive.  Get help to explore various options and be cost effective.  Do not invest in Technology to impress your market.  No one really cares about your technology.  What matters is what the technology delivers.

Conclusion

Someone said “Recession may after all be the mother of invention…” In the 1930s depression, it was innovation that created the new star businesses despite the crash.  Consumers are not averse to buying – instead they are looking for new answers and not the previous propositions we are set to offer.   Pray that God will reveal these new answers to you.

A global survey recently conducted showed that Entrepreneurs still see much potential in today’s economy and are planning for growth. Most still see growth as their top priority item. Finally, remain positive and excited about the future as you see all the opportunities waiting for the entrepreneur.

But of course remember, the spiritual will always drive the physical…the unseen produces the seen.  Read WEALTH OUT OF ASHES to appreciate some of the spiritual dimensions that are shaping the creation of wealth.

Haggai 2 [8]  The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.

Deut 8[17]  And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. [18]  But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

When the Recovery comes, this time do not forget the source.  It was never you. Remember God.  The wealth is to establish His Kingdom.

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Have a blessed day.  Amen.

Bode Ososami