Prof Krish

Topic: Moving in the strength of God

Text: Judges 6: 14

Movement is an integral phenomenon on the life of man. God is concerned about movement that he gave a mandate to be fruitful and multiply. It is impossible to fulfill this mandate without change in position. In Exodus 3, it is evident that Moses was commissioned with a mandate to "go". Our Lord Jesus emphasize this in Matthew 28 when he commissioned man. If we must make the best use of 2026, then we must move in the strength of the Lord.

Someone is thinking, how can I move effectively when situation are not palatable, how can I move when inflation, insecurity joblessness and several lots are the order of the day. The answer is found in Judges 6:13 Gedion asked question from the angel of the Lord, "If the Lord had been with us why then have the enemies outsmarted us?" You may have asked similar questions and may be asking such again. Listen, God is not interested in your stories or questions for being afraid, all he wanted is for you to take the bull by the head, face your challenges and move on.

As you are reading this write up, reflect on your life, you have journeyed through life challenges and have come this far. You are already looking into the 330 days ahead in 2026 and asking how would you survive the challenges ahead. I have goodnews for you, "Go in the strength of the Lord " To be continued on why should you move ahead........

Gideon a powerful soldier could not defend his nation because he was scared, he received the word "Go in this strength of yours" received the strength to journey through this year

The 12th month, the last month in a year, it is the true month of a greater revival as the birth of the Messiah, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords and the savior of the world is remembered. The spirit of believers at this time is lifted up. On this note, because of the Lord's great love you are not consumed for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning and great is the Lord's faithfulness. Remember to remain steadfast in the Lord and his presence will not depart from you this month and forever. Happy New month

PROGRESSIVE CHRIST MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL OGBOMOSO
C/O REV ABRAHAM ODUNTAN

WRITTEN BY PASTOR OLUWAFEMI ABRAHAM

TOPIC: SUFFERING UNKNOWN TROUBLE (3)
TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 1:1-10

IGNORANCE: A FACTOR TO SUFFERING UNKNOWN TROUBLE VS 4 – 7
Unknown troubles are challenges suffered by people to which our devotion to God sometimes would not stop. Reading from the book of Samuel, it is revealed that a devotee can be a victim of circumstance. Don’t misquote me, sin, pride, ignorance, negligence and other of such lifestyle are major reasons why people suffer challenges however this do not overrule the fact that people suffer unknown troubles. The number of years and reasons why people suffer varies from one person to another but one things is important, there is victory in Jesus.
In my search for knowledge, I was made to understand that a man is allowed to marry more than one wife if he will be able love and treat them equally. Humanly speaking we know this might be difficult or impossible. This was the case of Elkanah and his family. He loved Hannah more than Peninnah. The reason for this lifestyle was not disclosed but this led to the trouble the wives suffered from. To affirm this, verse 4 and 5 assert that Elknah would give portions to Peninnah and her children and double portions to Hannah while going for worship “because he loved her”. Considering the statement he loved her we will ask what is Peninnah’s offence? James 2:1 answer this, do not show partiality … This opens our eyes to the fact that there was partiality in the family of Elkanah which is against God’s wish.
In response to Elkanah’s lifestyle, God responded in verse 5 and 6, He gave Peninnah children and shut the womb of Hannah. What a consolation we would say. Hannah has the love but no child, Peninnah suffered loneliness and loveless marriage but has children (Elders would understand this “a wife with children owns the husband in case of storm”). Excuse me, Hannah was barren for years because of Elkanah’s ignorance. An sure if Elkanah had knew he was the cause of Hannah’s predicament he would have repented and love the wives equally. Am sure lots are of the view that Peninnah was the cause of Hannah’s predicament because she do mock her (6 and 7) but I am telling you that Peninnah was only an instrument to worsen Hannah’s predicament.
Someone is asking why should we be reading about a man’s family who made himself vulnerable to circumstance around him. I am pleased to make you know that so much of the trouble in the world today is because of partiality and ignorance. I am not overruling the fact that serious minded people are rewarded while unserious people are stagnant but am referring to situation whereby people who worth certain rights are denied deliberately when others are granted. Mothers, fathers, employers, teachers, people in authority and everyone, I have a question for you how are you treating those around you? Are you giving them equal rights and benefits when necessary or you are allowing sentiments and partiality to overwhelm you. Remember that Peninnah has nothing to do with Hannah’s predicament (as stated in the scripture) but God himself took up the battle and fought Hannah himself. So many people are not progressing today because others are denied social amenities wrongly because of them. Rather than calling on equality they are enjoying partiality and God is promoting the unloved ones living the loved ones to suffer troubles. This can go on for so many years until there will be divine intervention or adjustment.

To be continued………………. Let’s ponder on this, what do you think is the way forward?

PRAYER
Say this prayer, I repent from all form of partiality causing someone to weep, I break lose from all form of partiality causing my stagnation and trouble.

I pray for someone, the Lord will give you insight to see and understand the cause of your long trouble which seem unconquered, people thought that Peninnah was the cause of Hannah’s predicament not knowing that Hannah was ignorantly caging herself accepting unconditional love, I pray for you that the Lord will give you grace to let go of whatever is causing God’s hands in your life in Jesus Name. You will celebrate and God’s name alone will be glorified in your life. Say a word of appreciation to God.

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