VISION INTRODUCTION Vision is the revelation of God’s purpose and plan for a person, a people, a generation, or even an entire nation. It is not ambition. It is not wishful thinking. It is not mere goal-setting. Vision is divine direction birthed by divine encounter. According to Habakkuk 2:2-3 (NKJV): “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” This reveals a key truth: NO TRUE VISION SPEAKS AT THE BEGINNING; IT ONLY SPEAKS AT THE END. WHAT IS VISION? Vision is the spiritual insight into God’s intended outcome for a life. It is not self-initiated but God-initiated. It is the mental and spiritual picture of your future that propels you with energy, courage, and resilience. Vision is what gives life direction, focus, and purpose. Without it, people live by reaction instead of intention. Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” True vision is born out of divine fellowship. It is not created in the boardroom but received in the secret place. Vision is not what you want to do for God, but what God wants to do through you. It is the blueprint of heaven deposited in your spirit, commanding your alignment and action. KEY FACTS ABOUT VISION 1. TRUE VISION SPEAKS AT THE END, NOT AT THE BEGINNING When vision first arrives, it often looks ordinary, confusing, or even unrealistic. It rarely comes with applause or clarity. In fact, it often invites criticism, mockery, and rejection. Just like Joseph’s dreams, vision is usually ridiculed before it is respected. In the beginning, it may appear dormant or unachievable. But in the end, it speaks loudly and clearly. Vision is validated by manifestation, not excitement. 2. VISION REQUIRES PROCESSING Before vision speaks, it processes. The one who receives vision must be processed to match the weight of what God has revealed. Moses had the vision to deliver Israel, but spent 40 years in the wilderness being prepared. Paul encountered Jesus and then spent years in Arabia being equipped. God will never place a heavy vision on an unprocessed vessel. Between revelation and manifestation is preparation. 3. VISION THRIVES ON CHARACTER, NOT JUST CHARISMA It is not enough to carry power gifts like prophecy, tongues, healing, or discernment. These are important but not sufficient for the fulfillment of vision. The gifts may attract attention, but it is the fruit of the Spirit that sustains destiny. According to Galatians 5:22-23, the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are the attributes that preserve the vessel and stabilize the journey. Many have received genuine visions from God but failed in character and collapsed in the process. Patience and long-suffering are especially critical because vision is a marathon, not a sprint. Without endurance, discouragement will abort destiny. 4. VISION REQUIRES TIME AND SEASONAL DISCERNMENT Vision is time-sensitive. No matter how accurate a vision is, if you try to manifest it outside of divine timing, it will fail. The power of vision lies in alignment with God’s schedule. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Misjudging seasons leads to premature exposure and failure. Vision must be walked out step by step, stage by stage. Just as a baby must crawl before walking, vision must mature before manifestation. Each season comes with its test. There is a season of silence, of rejection, of formation, and of visibility. You must discern them all. 5. VISION ATTRACTS ADVERSITY Every true vision will face opposition. In fact, opposition is one of the strongest validations that your vision is divine. Satan will not fight what is not a threat. Nehemiah’s vision to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem was opposed from every side. Jesus' mission was challenged from infancy to the cross. If your vision is truly of God, expect resistance—but also expect divine backing. Opposition is not a sign of failure but a test of commitment. Many faint in the day of adversity because their strength is small. Visionaries must be battle-tested, able to withstand storms, delays, betrayals, and discouragement. 6. VISION REQUIRES DISCIPLINE AND FOCUS Distraction is one of the deadliest enemies of vision. Many start strong but lose focus. Like Peter walking on water, they allow the winds of life to shift their eyes from the Master to the mess. Vision demands saying no to many good things to stay with the God-thing. It also requires the discipline of time, resources, and relationships. Not every opportunity is a divine instruction. You must guard your heart, your circle, and your energy. Vision flourishes in environments of purity and clarity. 7. VISION REQUIRES COURAGE AND RESILIENCE Vision will often demand that you walk alone. The early stages of vision may require loneliness, rejection, and misunderstanding. Noah built an ark with no rain in sight. Abraham walked to an unknown land. These men were sustained by vision, not applause. If you cannot endure the loneliness of vision, you will never enjoy the reward of vision. You must believe what God told you even when no one else sees it. Hebrews 10:36 says, “You have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise.” 8. VISION SEEKS TRANSFORMATION, NOT JUST ATTRACTION A true vision will not just aim to make you popular or successful; it will aim to make others better, to improve society, and to advance God’s kingdom. Vision is bigger than self. It is redemptive. It serves others. It adds value. If your vision doesn’t stretch beyond you, it is ambition, not vision. STAGES OF A VISION 1. REVELATION – God reveals His purpose. 2. INSTRUCTION – Specific steps are given. 3. SEPARATION – You are separated from what limits you. 4. PREPARATION – You are trained and refined. 5. OPPOSITION – You are tested and resisted. 6. MANIFESTATION – Vision begins to produce fruit. 7. MULTIPLICATION – Vision spreads and multiplies in others. QUALITIES OF A VISIONARY Sensitive to divine instructions Emotionally stable and spiritually rooted Bold in the face of opposition Willing to endure delays and rejections Able to discern seasons and transitions Passionate about impact, not applause Willing to submit to process and authority Consistent in faith, regardless of results CONCLUSION Vision is not a one-time encounter—it is a lifelong journey. It is God's plan being worked out through your life in stages. Vision is fragile in the beginning but becomes powerful at the end. The end speaks, not the beginning. It is not how it looks now, but how it will be when God is done. Don’t abort your vision because of delay. Don’t discard it because of opposition. Don’t disobey because of pressure. What God has shown you will come to pass—if you stay faithful. Ecclesiastes 7:8 (NIV) says, “The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.” Vision is not about speed, but about staying in sync with God. Those who wait on the Lord will not be ashamed. The vision will speak—at the end.

CHARLES PONZI. Any day you hear of "Ponzi scheme", just remember it was named after the Italian-born con artist Charles Ponzi. This was as far back as the 1920s. Also, anytime you hear of robbing Peter to pay Paul, remember it is the working style of any Ponzi scheme. If they promise you a 50% return on any amount you invest, if they ever pay you, just know that it is the money of a later investor that was used to pay you. If you invest in a Ponzi scheme and expect a return with interest, what you are indirectly implying is that you are waiting for when they will take the money of another to pay you. The problem here is that you do not want to know how the next person to whom his or her money was used to pay you will also be paid. For every Ponzi, those who organized it and their so-called victims are the same, only that they operate in different degrees. They are all self-centred, hungry for quick and easy money and they are fueled by greed. We can argue that some people are not very educated and may not know that it is a Ponzi. But I say, if you invest 1 million naira with the belief to get double of it in two weeks or invest 100k and get 200k in one week and you are excited instead of being suspicious, then, it is not education that is the problem, it is your crude greed manifesting itself because even educated people fall for it. So, I do not feel for anyone who has lost money in any Ponzi. You have the craze for quick money which they will get from other people to give you. The one who scammed you also has the craze for quick money which he will get from you and other people. Both of you are the same. One just outsmarted the other. Aside from all these, there is a lesson for all of us. One thing that drives the Ponzi scheme is testimony. It is the same thing they say in religious parlance: prophecy with instant solution. It is that sort of testimony that removes hard work from you and still promises that you will reap big. All they need is for some people to go out and tell others that "e dey work". This testimony will lure others to come and invest. Then, when you come, they will be kind enough to pay you so that you will go out and testify that "it worked for me." This is how they keep expanding until they are ready to also take your own money. Friends, there are some testimonies that should not move you. Once they are devoid of hard work and simple reasoning, avoid them. I know we mostly do things or buy things from reviews or testimonies of others, but some testimonies are just meant to test you with money. This is why only greedy people fall big for any Ponzi scheme because they easily allow money to test them. Happy Easter #copied

The prophecy of my greatest hero is being fulfilled today, and Gowon watches helplessly as his people are being slaughtered by his former friends and co-conspirators. I hope they rise to their feet and defend their land. Be that as it may, Igboland and Ndi-Igbo shall be saved. In this regard, the need to find the murderous enemies before they find us cannot be overstated. Agwo di na akirika. And you don't wait until it slithers into your bedroom. As it concerns the dreadful plot of the Fulani against the natives of the West African geography called Nigeria today, the intelligence of Igbo intelligentsia then and now remains accurate. See less

POOR GIRL WAS FIXING HER MAKEUP IN A CAR WINDOW UNAWARE SOMEONE WAS WATCHING Mara stood by the roadside, squinting into the tinted window of a sleek black car. Her reflection stared back, smudged and tired. She dabbed on cheap lipstick and patted her cracked powder compact, trying to look presentable before catching the bus home. She had just finished cleaning offices downtown—her part-time job barely paid enough to survive, but she managed. #stargt She didn’t care whose car it was. It was just a mirror to her. But what she didn’t know was that someone was inside. Liam sat silently in the back seat, watching her with curious eyes. A billionaire known for his ruthless business deals and cold demeanor, he wasn’t easily impressed. But there was something about this girl. The way she pouted at her reflection, the determined strokes of her lipstick, the innocence in her eyes. She had no idea someone was watching… and that someone was him. As she adjusted her scarf and stepped back, Mara caught a strange movement in the glass. Her heart skipped. She leaned closer—and froze. A man was inside, staring right at her. “Oh my God…” she gasped, stumbling back. “I’m so sorry!” She turned quickly to leave, mortified. But then she heard a deep, calm voice behind her. “Hey, you. What’s your name?” Mara paused. No rich man had ever spoken to her like that before—without mockery or pity. She clutched her worn-out handbag, unsure what to do. “…Mara,” she replied, voice barely above a whisper. Liam stepped out of the car, tall and commanding. His eyes studied her like she was a puzzle. “Do you always use strangers’ cars as mirrors?” he asked, the hint of a smirk on his lips. Her face flushed, but she lifted her chin. “Only when I can’t afford a real one.” That confidence… unexpected, unpolished. It made Liam smile for the first time in days. He reached into his jacket and pulled out a sleek business card, handing it to her. “You’re bold. I like that. Come work for me.” Mara blinked at the card, stunned. Was this a prank? “W-Work? As what?” “My personal assistant.” She stared at him, speechless. Was he serious? What did a billionaire want with a girl who cleaned floors for a living? But Liam was already leaning against his car like he had all the time in the world. That night, Mara didn’t sleep. The card sat on her small table, almost glowing. Her entire world had shifted with a single sentence. The next morning, she called the number. Liam’s assistant answered instantly. “Mr. Liam asked me to expect your call. Can you come to the office today?” Her heart pounded. She walked into Liam’s company—towering glass walls, sharp-dressed workers, luxury dripping from every corner. And there she was, in her only clean dress, shoes that had seen better days. When she entered his office, Liam didn’t look surprised. “I want you as my personal assistant,” he repeated, calmly. “I-I don’t have any qualifications,” she stammered. “I’m not hiring a degree,” he said, leaning forward. “I’m hiring honesty. Loyalty. Boldness. Things you showed me without even trying.” Mara swallowed hard. “Unless…” Liam added with a teasing smile, “you’d prefer to keep fixing makeup on random car windows forever?” Her lips parted, but no words came out. All she knew was—her life was about to change. And it all began with a little makeup and the wrong window. 🚨 Missed an Episode? Don't Worry! 🚨 Follow Me for more stories! ✨ To be continued… #africanfolktales #storytime #culture #africanstories #moralstories #folktales #folklore #folk #africanstorytellerafricantales #tales #africanfolklore #nigerianfolktales #africanfolktalesbyada #africanhistory #africanheritage #prophecy #viralvideo #viralvideos #viralshorts #trending #trend #trendingvideo #story #Storytelling

Don't kill yourself when it looks like the prophecy on your life is too slow incoming to pass! Don't ruin yourself when it looks like the expectations that you have of yourself, or that God or people have of you is too slow in coming topass God does not manufacture greatness hurriedly He does not manufacture great things in a hurry! Adam was created last; not that he was the least of all of creation but because hewas too important to be created first! God's men and women are prepared inhideouts and in the secret! And they are not prepared hurriedly. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER UNTIL YOU HAVE BEING

EVIL MEN HAS STARTED MAKING PLANS ON HOW THEY WILL CRUCIFY JESUS. VERY SOON THEY WILL BEGIN TO SEE WRONGS IN WHATEVER HE DOES,BUT THEY NEVER KNEW HE WAS JUST FULFILL THE PROPHECY NOT JUST BEEN CALM HE HAS THE POWER TO DO ALL THINGS BUT NEGLECTED ALL HIS ACCUSERS FOR LOVE OF HUMANITY

Davido’s well-being and that of other musicians has occupied the minds of fans after a prophetess shared a prophecy about how one of them would die. Video in comments. Photos: @davido, @apataayerayecschurch / IG

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s Prophecies and Nigeria’s Current Realities Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has long been a controversial figure in Nigerian politics. Love him or hate him, his words and warnings over the years have had a profound impact, particularly among his followers. Many of his past statements, once dismissed as conspiracy theories or alarmist rhetoric, appear eerily accurate in light of Nigeria’s current situation. 1. Insecurity and the Rise of Banditry One of Kanu’s most striking warnings was his prediction of Nigeria’s descent into widespread insecurity. He repeatedly cautioned that terrorism, banditry, and herdsmen attacks would escalate if unchecked. Fast forward to today, and Nigeria is grappling with a security crisis of unprecedented proportions. From Boko Haram in the Northeast to armed bandits in the Northwest and killer herdsmen in the South, the nation is in turmoil. Even Abuja, the federal capital, is not spared from kidnappings and violent attacks. 2. Economic Collapse and Hardship Kanu had often spoken about an impending economic crisis in Nigeria, warning that bad governance, corruption, and poor leadership would lead to severe economic hardship. Today, Nigeria’s inflation rate is at an all-time high, the naira has depreciated significantly, fuel prices have skyrocketed, and unemployment continues to rise. Millions of Nigerians struggle daily with the cost of living, a situation that validates his warnings about the consequences of poor governance. 3. Political Instability and the Struggle for Power Another prophecy that seems to be manifesting is Nigeria’s deepening political instability. Kanu predicted that Nigeria’s political structure would become more chaotic as ethnic and regional divisions intensify. Today, the country is more polarized than ever, with calls for secession from different groups, electoral controversies, and a lack of trust in the government. The 2023 elections, marred by allegations of fraud and manipulation, only deepened the nation’s divide. 4. The Alleged Identity Controversy of Buhari Perhaps one of Kanu’s most controversial claims was his insistence that Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, had been replaced by an imposter, whom he identified as ‘Jubril from Sudan.’ While this claim was widely dismissed by government officials and critics, it fueled speculation and debates about Buhari’s health and public appearances. Whether or not one believes in this theory, the secrecy surrounding Buhari’s medical travels and long absences from the country made the claim resonate with many Nigerians. 5. The Marginalization of the South-East Kanu has consistently spoken about the marginalization of the Igbo people in Nigeria. Today, many Igbos feel politically sidelined, especially after the 2023 elections, where Peter Obi, the candidate with strong Igbo backing, was controversially defeated. The continued military operations in the South-East, the detention of Kanu himself, and the economic neglect of the region further confirm the long-standing grievances he has championed. Conclusion While opinions on Nnamdi Kanu remain divided, it is undeniable that many of his warnings about Nigeria’s future have come true. From insecurity to economic hardship and political instability, the country is experiencing the very crises he predicted. Whether one sees him as a prophet, a revolutionary, or a rebel, history is proving that his words were not mere rhetoric but reflections of a deeper reality within Nigeria. The question now is: Will Nigeria heed the warnings and address these issues, or will the country continue its downward spiral?

𝗗𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 When God has given you a word of prophecy about your life, He takes you through a season of preparation to empower you so that the prophetic word comes to pass. Gold has to go through a purification (refining) process so that it becomes pure gold, free from impurities. God prepares you so that any character in you that is inconsistent with His nature would die. For example, pride, anger, envy, jealousy, and lust would die, allowing you to fully express the character of God, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The process of preparation is characterized by waiting on God, spending time studying the word of God, praying, and experiencing pain. The process of preparation is not an easy one, but it's worth it. Child of God, don't neglect your season of preparation. Don't give up, stay focused on what God is doing in your life. Follow Mefor Zenny #christianwriter

"Who is that woman holding your breakthrough and said nothing good will come your way. I raise up my hand to heaven to make a prophetic declaration into your life, to your children, to your work, Everything that belongs to you, your Glory, Star, Virtues, progress, Wealth Children, Business, promotion, Marriage, etc that the wicked one has swallowed, before sunset today I repeat before sunset today recover everythings back in the name of Jesus Christ Jesus I repeat it again 🔥I don't know how it going to happen but for those who says Amen I prophecy into your life today you will encounter wonders in every area of your life today before month ends you will go up and never go down in Jesus mighty name. Amen

It's Time for Our Bedtime Stories🤩🔥 Sundiata: The Lion Who Could Not Crawl.💪 (The West African Legend) 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 In the great empire of Mali, a prophecy spoke of a king who would rise from weakness to become the greatest ruler of all time. That child was Sundiata Keita, but when he was born, he was weak-so weak that he could not walk. The people whispered, and his father’s enemies mocked him. "How can a crawling boy be a king?" they laughed. His stepmother, jealous of his destiny, banished his mother and him into exile. But Sundiata did not despair. He trained his mind and body, growing stronger in the shadows. One fateful day, as Mali crumbled under the rule of a cruel sorcerer-king, Sundiata returned. With warriors who believed in him, he faced the tyrant in battle. The battle shook the earth. Sundiata, once the boy who could not even crawl, fought like a lion. With courage and wisdom, he defeated the sorcerer-king and reclaimed Mali, leading it into a golden age of peace and prosperity. From weakness to greatness, Sundiata became the Lion King of Mali, proving that destiny bows only to those who never give up. Moral Lesson: True strength is not in how you start but in how you rise.

THIS IS HOW SATAN WANTS TO STOP YOU FROM GETTING READY FOR THE RETURN OF JESUS…. As you follow Jesus, God works in your life daily to make you conform to His will. This divine work has a single, central goal. JUST ONE GOAL. This goal is NOT to make you happy in this world. It is NOT to make you rich in this world. It is NOT to make you great in this world. It is NOT even to make you comfortable in the world. Rather, God’s GOAL is to BRING YOUR LIFE IN THIS WORLD TO AN END! And to replace that life WITH THE LIFE OF HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST. The reason for this is simple. God has a standard of perfection that He wants mankind to meet (Matt 5:48). However, there’s no way that you (or, any man) can ever meet this standard of perfection that will please the heart of God. Fortunately, this standard has been fully met in Christ. And God wants to transfer that perfection to you. To achieve this goal, here is what God does. He simply crucifies your old life, and INTEGRATES YOU INTO THE LIFE OF CHRIST, thereby turning you into a brand NEW CREATURE entirely (2 Cor 5:17). In this way, you become ONE with Christ. Such that when God sees you, He sees His Son reflected in you. This is what greatly pleases the heart of God - today, tomorrow, and for all eternity. This integration of your life into the life of Christ is crucial for your journey to eternity. This is why Jesus strongly urged believers to ABIDE IN HIM, warning that ANY man that does not abide in Him will be gathered, cast into the fire, and BURNED (John 15:6). A believer that does not fully understand this truth, and embrace its implications firmly, can never, ever be ready for the return of the Lord. Today, as mankind approaches the end of The Age, and the coming judgment, God is gathering ALL that will be saved into His Son, Jesus Christ. However, standing resolutely and viciously against this divine plan is what the Bible calls ‘SELF’. SELF is the nature that mankind inherited from Satan because of the fall in the Garden of Eden. Since the fall, SELF has ALWAYS sought to replace God in the heart of man. This SELF is at the foundation of EVERYTHING that man is, and man possesses – his mind, his intellect, his wisdom, his glory, his plans, his purpose, his possessions, his accomplishments, his enjoyment, his relationships, his standing in the society, and so on. In the way it operates, SELF functions as Satan’s remote control in the heart of a man. That is, if Satan wants a man to do anything, or to possess anything, he comes to that man (and also controls that man) through SELF. It is for this reason that Jesus presents DENYING SELF as the very first step in following Him. This is recorded for us in Luke 9:23, “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himSELF….” We must never forget this: SELF and Christ can never, ever dwell in the same heart! Thus, until a man DENIES SELF, he cannot take up his cross daily to follow Jesus, as God demands. Now, here is a bizarre fact of life. Generally speaking, man does not really want to deny SELF! This is because too much is at stake. For example, to deny SELF is to LOSE YOUR IDENTITY IN THE WORLD. To become a nonentity as far as the world is concerned. Of course, nobody wants to be seen as a nonentity in the world! This is why man wants to desperately cling to SELF - even when a part of him may strongly desire to follow Jesus. As mentioned earlier, this is completely impossible. This is the grim lesson that the Bible teaches us through the story of the rich, young ruler in Mark 10:17-23. The man loved Jesus dearly, even running in the street to catch up with Him. And verse 21 of this passage records that Jesus loved him too. But, neither the love of the man for Jesus, nor the love of Jesus for the man, could alter the impossibility of having Jesus and SELF in the same heart. The man left in sorrow. That’s the power of SELF! In the end-time that we live in today, the danger posed to mankind by SELF becomes even more complex. And dangerous. Writing about the end-time, Paul, the Apostle, wrote: “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be LOVERS OF SELF…. (2 Tim 3:1-2). What this means is clear. It means in the end-time, man will INEXPLICABLY find it much more difficult to RESIST SELF! Man would just instinctively LOVE SELF, OBEY SELF, and FOLLOW SELF. This is how Satan’s ability to control mankind will reach its peak in the end-time that we live in today. This ugly, sad reality does NOT exclude the church of today!!! In fact, the prophecy quoted above was written in the context of the church generally. To confirm this prophecy that was written over 2,000 years ago, we only need to look at how CARNALITY is thriving in the church of today! This is not the only prophecy that fore-shadowed the sorry state of the church in the end-time. Here is a direct prophecy from the Lord Himself, “And because iniquity shall abound, THE LOVE OF MANY shall wax cold.” (Matt 24:12) Paul also prophesied ‘A FALLING AWAY’ from Christ in the end-time (2 Thess 2:3). And, of course, Jesus made it clear that when He returns, He’d BARELY find faith on earth! (Luke 18:8). Apart from these dire warnings about the state of the church in the end-time, any believer that has a bit of discernment knows very, very clearly that SELF is ruling the church of today! Not Jesus Christ. Without any shame, the false teachers of today (usually called ‘men of God’) openly use SELF to attract and keep men in what they call ‘churches’. Have you not observed that the BIGGEST and RICHEST churches today are those that appeal most passionately to the SELF element in man? They attract men with the promise of wealth. With the promise of prominence in the world. Greatness in the world. Happiness in the world. Peace in the world. Satisfaction in the world. And so on. One thing you’ll barely EVER hear them preach PASSIONATELY is the message of The Cross!!! This is because, to preach The Cross, you have to, first of all, preach that men should DENY SELF. Clearly, preaching the denial of SELF in this AGE OF SELF will be very, very bad for church business! As church business today ranks highly among the fastest-growing industries in the world. In contrast, please see how the Apostles of Christ were radically challenging their hearers with the message of The Cross, as they took the Gospel of Christ from church to church, and from nation to nation. “But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been CRUCIFIED TO ME, AND I TO THE WORLD.” (Gal 6:14). Also, please see – Acts 14:22, 1 Cor 1:18, 2:1, Phil 3:18, Gal 2:20, etc. This is because the apostles of old knew that unless believers are made conformable to the death of Christ by God through The Cross, the life of Christ can neither TRULY manifest nor grow in such believers. Never! In these days, the failure to consistently preach The Cross is responsible for the lukewarm and blind state of the church of today. Do you remember the testimony of the lukewarm church in Laodicea, in Revelation 3:14-22? Here’s verse 17, “For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing….” SELF! SELF!! SELF!!! Today, would MOST of our churches not rejoice and dance heartily at such a wonderful ‘testimony’? But, Jesus, seeing beyond the façade of the glitter of that church pronounced them, “… wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked”. Words that aptly describe the church of today! For the experience of the church in Laodicea was recorded as a cryptic warning for the end-time church. Friends, as prophesied, this is where we are today - even as the second coming of Jesus approaches rapidly. The situation will definitely NOT improve! Certainly not in these days that Satan has captured the hearts and destiny of mankind by constraining men to be ‘LOVERS OF SELF’. Again, this is WHY Jesus will barely find faith on earth when He returns (Luke 18:8). For the raging OCEAN OF SELF would have swept MOST believers away. Into perdition. This is why the few believers that will survive this end-time onslaught of Satan would have to live RADICALLY AWAY from what men call Christianity today. Away from what they call ‘church’. Away from their doctrines. Away from their lifestyles. Such believers would have to cultivate the grace to hear DIRECTLY from God in this end-time. To hear, as Jesus knocks quietly on the door of their hearts for DIRECT personal fellowship with Him. This is what Jesus meant by “… I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me” in Revelation 3:20. Only a handful will hear that gentle knock. Of that number, only a very few will actually open to Him. And, that’s because THE CROSS (along with its suffering and shame) await ALL believers that dare to separate themselves and open the door for Christ in these dark days. May you and I be counted among those FAITHFUL FEW. Amen. Thanks for reading, God bless you. #JustAskGod# #HeThatHasAnEar#