Breath of Power - Week 04/05

Week 4: January 24 - 30, 2005

CHEER UP!

Key Passage: Matthew 9: 2, 6-8

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace {and} confidence. In the world you have tribulation {and} trials {and} distress {and} frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]" Amp.

Many years ago in Mid-Western Nigeria, a white missionary visited a small village church. He was a fervent preacher of the word of God. Tragedy struck in the village with the sudden death of a baby boy who was dedicated to God at the church the previous Sunday. The villagers were so shocked by the incident that they decided not to bury the baby until the missionary arrived. They had heard him preach that Jesus Christ rose from the dead, and that faith in him could bring back the dead to life; so they believed that if he prayed, the baby would live again. They waited to no avail.

Suddenly they saw, coming on a bicycle, the boy who attended to the missionary. A joyous uproar welcomed him. The people believed that even though the missionary had not come, his boy could raise the baby. When the boy saw the situation on ground he was scared, since he had never prayed for the sick, not to talk of raising the dead. But because of the overwhelming expectation of the crowd and their great faith, he picked up courage, knelt beside the baby and prayed. He then got up, jumped back on his bicycle and rode away, not being certain of what would happen. Then, the incredible happened: the baby rose up alive; and the joy in the village was unspeakable.

There is a lot that could happen if believers would learn to approach God in faith. Many people seek God with a defeatist attitude thinking that by reason of their sulking and weeping, God will have pity on them and grant their requests. However, we must know that God is not moved by pity but by faith. Where faith is found, miracle is expected.

In today’s passage, some people had a big problem. Their friend was paralyzed and needed healing from Jesus. They went through a lot of problems to bring him to Jesus, and their faith and perseverance paid off. Jesus seeing their faith said to the man, “Cheer up, your sins are forgiven you”. The Jewish religious officials present questioned Jesus’ authority to forgive sins; and Jesus, overlooking their religious bigotry said to the man, “Rise up, pick up your bed and go home”; and the man did and was made whole.

The Lord is saying to you today to cheer up, stand steadfast in faith and expect God’s miracle in your life.

Pray, Lord, grant me the faith and courage to believe you for great things; use me to do exploit for Your glory.

Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi



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	Week 4: January 24 - 30, 2005 CHEER UP! Key Passage: Matthew 9: 2, 6-8 "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace {and} confidence. In the world you have tribulation {and} trials {and} distress {and} frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]" Amp. Many years ago in Mid-Western Nigeria, a white missionary visited a small village church. He was a fervent preacher of the word of God. Tragedy struck in the village with the sudden death of a baby boy who was dedicated to God at the church the previous Sunday. The villagers were so shocked by the incident that they decided not to bury the baby until the missionary arrived. They had heard him preach that Jesus Christ rose from the dead, and that faith in him could bring back the dead to life; so they believed that if he prayed, the baby would live again. They waited to no avail. Suddenly they saw, coming on a bicycle, the boy who attended to the missionary. A joyous uproar welcomed him. The people believed that even though the missionary had not come, his boy could raise the baby. When the boy saw the situation on ground he was scared, since he had never prayed for the sick, not to talk of raising the dead. But because of the overwhelming expectation of the crowd and their great faith, he picked up courage, knelt beside the baby and prayed. He then got up, jumped back on his bicycle and rode away, not being certain of what would happen. Then, the incredible happened: the baby rose up alive; and the joy in the village was unspeakable. There is a lot that could happen if believers would learn to approach God in faith. Many people seek God with a defeatist attitude thinking that by reason of their sulking and weeping, God will have pity on them and grant their requests. However, we must know that God is not moved by pity but by faith. Where faith is found, miracle is expected. In today’s passage, some people had a big problem. Their friend was paralyzed and needed healing from Jesus. They went through a lot of problems to bring him to Jesus, and their faith and perseverance paid off. Jesus seeing their faith said to the man, “Cheer up, your sins are forgiven you”. The Jewish religious officials present questioned Jesus’ authority to forgive sins; and Jesus, overlooking their religious bigotry said to the man, “Rise up, pick up your bed and go home”; and the man did and was made whole. The Lord is saying to you today to cheer up, stand steadfast in faith and expect God’s miracle in your life. Pray, Lord, grant me the faith and courage to believe you for great things; use me to do exploit for Your glory. Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi

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