The Quiver 4 Change of Taste: April 2016

Sunday 24 April 2016

#FROM THE ARCHIVE# DO YOU KNOW? // BY:UMURHURHU OGHENOBUKOME SONIA

Vol. 16.4.16

Beloved,

Our Lord Jesus Christ explicitly and unequivocally make us to realize that the Word of God which He proclaim are spirit and life (John 6:63); meaning they never fade nor fail, but for refreshing and renewal daily. It is with this understanding we bring to you again FROM THE ARCHIVE of The Quiver this article (Vol 15.1.1) to refresh the soul of previous readers and enlighten the soul of new ones. God bless you mightily

Shalom

Editor-in-Chief

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Knocking.....

Yes, please a minute! (Opening the door)

Mr. John asked; how may I be of help sir? He replied, I am Stephen, hail from Jordan. Please do you have an idea as to the residence of Mr. Simon?

Mr. Simon is tall, fair in complexion, with gray hair, pointed nose and has the Roman type of feet. He is very quiet; never makes trouble. He loves people who are calm n gentle, but dislike those easily provoked. His wife's name is Jane, and they have four children; Samuel, Moses, Joshua and Martha He has…..... O yes! I get it just as you described, replied Mr. Stephen. Thank you very much, now I know him better

From the illustration above, you will find out that knowing means clear description of something to someone. Clear in such a way that you ‘drive home’ your point so as to easily pass across your message. Thus, pass across knowledge is not complete until the receiver can understand what you are saying.

THE PHYSICAL AND THE SPIRITUAL

Knowing God was derived from the combination of two words; knowing and God. The formal is of the physical since it has to do with our senses; our ability to perceive, recognize as well as to learn something which are subject to physical control. The later which is God is spiritual, for the bible says God is spirit.... (John 4:24). Also our God is present everywhere which is the unique feature of omnipresent; present in heaven and on earth at the same time (Deuteronomy. 4:39, Isaiah 66:1).The darkness shines as light to him (Psalms. 139:11-12) and no one can hide from his spirit (Psalms. 139:7) ,nothing hidden from Him, His spirit searches all these (1Corinthians. 2:10).

God is also omnipotent (the one who can do all things). Nothing is too hard or difficult for him to do. This can be seen from how he created the shapeless, void and formless state of the world to a good one (Genesis 1) He made all things and through him all things were made (Colossians 1:16). He formed us fearfully and wonderfully (Psalms. 139:14), making mankind filled with extraordinary features and qualities because you are created in God's image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). OH! My father! How great you are, lord, no one can fathom your greatness (Psalms 145:3). Even the seas and wave obeys His voice (Luke. 8:24). How mighty you're lord!

God is the all-powerful, He can do anything and no one can question Him (Psalms. 136:6), He removes mountains (Job 9:5). He is beyond the height of stars (Job 22:7) How big and strong is God! It is really good to know you lord! God is limitless, He takes different qualities at different time; He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and last, and in him there is no shadow of turning (James 1:16) Thus, you can't know God if you still remain in your physical state, the physical realm controlled by our self/flesh, which is the sinful nature.

THE SINFUL NATURE

This is your fleshy nature or the carnal nature. It takes emptying ourselves of the physical nature (denying the flesh), crucifying the carnal nature which is liable to sin (Romans 6:6; Galatians 5:19), by putting off the old man (Ephesians. 4:22) and putting on the new (spirit-controlled) man (Ephesians. 4:23-24); being made renewed in our mind (Ephesians. 4:23).This renewal is done by God. He will cleanse us from every stain and purge us from every form of sin through the precious blood of our lord and savior Jesus Christ (Hebrews. 12:22-25); a Priceless possession that money cannot buy, accessible only by believing and accepting Jesus as lord and savior of your life. My dear, are you born again? Have you accepted Jesus as your lord and personal savior? Please, come to him now, open the door of your heart to him, he is waiting (Revelation 3:20). He loves you and died for you and me (For God so loved the world that he gave his only son- Jesus Christ, that whoso ever believe in him shall not perish but have everlasting life (John. 3:16).

Jesus loves you very much and wants to take all your pains away. .For he says, cast all your cares upon me for I cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Please, answer His call today by saying this prayer: Lord Jesus, I come before you today, I acknowledge that am a sinner, I confess, believe and accept you as lord and savior over my life, wash me with your blood that I may be white snow and write my name in the book of life. Thank you Jesus, in Jesus Name, Amen.

Congratulations dear brother and sister, heaven is very happy now, you can really know God now because His spirit is in you now, His spirit will help reveal him to you. Endeavor to join a bible believing church and keep growing in the grace of our lord Jesus Christ.

First publication on: 01/09/2015 at\https://thequiver4changeoftaste.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/do-you-know-by-umurhurhu-oghenobukome-sonia/

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Sunday 10 April 2016

BOOK REVIEW: THE SECRET PLACE // BY: OPOMULO ABIMBOLA N.

Vol. 16.4.15

“……..I want to reveal to you the truth that the prophet saw. I desire to release my deeper revelation to my church. I have made all mankind because I desire companionship. That is the purpose of every man and woman on earth. Enoch discovered that his life was satisfying as long as he enjoyed communion with me (God)”. (Chapter 6, page 67).

Title: The Secret Place (Passionately Pursuing His Presence)

Author: DR. DALE A. FIFE ISSN: 10:88368-715-1

Publisher: Whitaker House Date of Publication: November, 2001

Language: English Foreworded by: Bishop Joseph Garlinglon

Availability: Reputable Christian bookshops and online at www.amazon.com

Affordability: very affordable

What a beautiful and wonderful experience, as I journeyed with Dr. Dale Fife in this book, in his journey of intimacy with God the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Every chapter opened released an electron flux into my spiritual system. My heart cries and yearns for more of God, to abide in His presence and never leave again. I found out that there is no place I will rather be than God’s secret place, to draw deeper from the well of His presence. The spirit of the lord engulfed me and I cried out Lord! Your church, this is what your church needs.

The body of Christ needs to thirst for the presence of God, to draw incredible insight from the depth of God’s wisdom. The author stressed the point that all believers everywhere should thirst for God’s intimacy; the body of Christ must be bound together with a common vision (Chapter13, pg179) which is to make ready people prepared for the Lord’s coming (Luke 1:17). Christ needs to be fully formed in the church (Colossians 1:25-29). He wants every man complete in him, a church without blemish or wrinkles. Obviously, the church is so engross in their affairs, yet all activities and aim seems so trivial and insignificant. They often resume their normal routine, neglecting the incredible treasures beyond it, which is exhorting one another (Hebrews 10:19-25). According to the author (Chapter 13 page 184-185), the Lord said this is how His church ought to function.

In chapter 12, (page: 167-169), the author described the church as a house of hospitality. Pastors tending to workers, gathering groups of people together at numerous places for encouragement and instruction. Teachers join the Pastors, impacting wisdom and understanding to the people. Cooperating with each other. Every person has a gift and calling from God (1 Corinthians 12:11). This ministry should be used to build and restore the church of God (Romans 12:6-8)

In Chapter 10, Dr. Fife through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit pointed out clearly that all form of ‘religion’ must be swept away in the body of Christ, it has sought to kill God's Spirit and flow, and it has impeded the flow of God’s presence. Religion is the trap set by the devil against the church for her to be stocked in the forest of deception. He described the forest of deceptions are the philosophies and the great ideas of mankind (Theology). Many dwelling places (church) have been fashioned by the hands of men. (Genesis 11:1-9). People built altars and worship this theological concept and never moved on to walk with God closely. (2 Corinthians 11:1-4). Many of Gods children have been deceived even by the very elect. (Matthew 6:23). Adam and Eve sought the truth outside God and they were trapped in the forest of deception. They sacrificed intimacy with God for knowledge and hide away from Him. It cost them their life; since then, death entered the world but thank God for Jesus that bought us life and more in abundance. There is a cordial relationship between sin and deception (1John 1:5-10). It is of importance that every sin committed must be quickly confessed. Forest of deception is a place every child of God must pass through (tribulations and trials) but getting through it depends on our intimacy with God and the level of dwelling in His presence.

Reading the mind of the author under Holy Spirit inspiration, intimacy with God starts with communication. (Chapter15, page 201-203). More of God’s word is a crucial aspect of closeness with God. (John 5: 39; 6:63; 68). Quoting the author, ‘so many people have tasted only from the well. "My son don’t be like those who come out and have their thirst quenched for the moment, draw deep, come further down the depth of my heart. (Romans 11:33, Ephesians 3:16-19). Oh my son I long to speak with all my children, how I desire to tell them of my love and mercy. There is an eternal river of my presence still available to those who will come and drink’.

Are you desperate to be in His presence? Are you longing for His presence? Intimacy with God is the next step in your spiritual journey and the key is opening your heart to taste of God’s presence and you’ll be hungry for more. The secret place (Passionately pursuing His presence) is the book that not only teaches but brings you into another realm of spirituality in which you draw from the well of deeper revelation from Gods presence.

Why not hurry and get your own copy and be filled with and in God’s presence

About Author

Dr. Dale Arthur Fife is a gifted pastor, author, teacher, and musician with an insatiable passion for intimacy with God. His zeal for the Lord has led him on an incredible journey from his first pastorate of a small rural church in a coal-mining town outside of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the cofounding of a large multiracial inner-city church in Pittsburgh. His wisdom, maturity, and genuine spiritual concern for others have caused many to regard him as a ‘spiritual father’ in the Lord. He has also authored, Spirit Mind, Light Giver and The Hidden Kingdom.

(Courtesy:http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Place-Dale-Fife-ebook/dp/B006QMLXIY/ref=sr_1_3_twi_kin_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1460327350&sr=1-3&keywords=the+secret+place)

Review Authored by:

Opomulo Abimbola (abimbolaopomulo@gmail.com)