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Omega Power Ministries (OPM), one of the fastest- growing churches in Port-Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, has opened a restaurant for provision of free meals to the destitute in the oil-rich city.

Its general overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, said the gesture was to fight hunger and poverty in the land.

Chinyere said he has borne the desire to feed the less-privileged long before the ministry came into existence.

He recalled the desire came while eating in a restaurant years ago in Lagos and a middle-aged mother came to collect remnants for her children.

“I was touched when the restaurant owner came in and accosted the woman for taking away the waste meals to which she replied it was because her husband was out of job and she needed to feed her children for them to stay alive,” he recollected.

Chinyere said the encounter left a lasting impression on him on how small a meal can save an entire family.

“I vowed that whenever God establishes me, I will provide food for the poor,” he disclosed.

The restaurant located at Rukpoku axis of Port Harcourt will provide free meals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The cleric assured that the scheme will be sustained through the church’s financial contribution, saying similar humanitarian programmes of higher magnitude are being executed by the Church.

The vision, he said, is to commission similar restaurants in all local governments in Nigeria.

This, he stated, is because “so many people you see walking on the road just need a square meal to be able to move to the next level.

“There are also so many unemployed graduates who are very hungry and cannot afford a meal for themselves, but with the OPM free restaurant such people can come in and eat free of charge.”

One of the beneficiaries, Mr. Agorondu Woke, pledged the donation of a goat to the project on behalf of the Community Development Association (CDA) of the area.

He also assured the project will be protected from vandalisation.

When Jesus rose again from the dead that was a complete turn-around for the entire human race.  That was a great thing that has changed the whole world permanently. Jesus Christ actually died on the cross.  The Bible makes that very clear.  But on the third day, He was raised back to life, never to die again, King of kings, and Lord of lords.

He died for the sin of all mankind – mine and yours (II Corinthians 5:21). He was made a curse for us that we may become truly blessed (Galatians 3:13-14). He, by the grace of God, tasted death for all mankind, so that we may partake of God’s everlasting life (Hebrews 2:9). He defeated Satan completely on the cross and gave victory to everyone who believes in Him (Hebrews 2:14–15). He conquered death.  He conquered the grave.  He conquered sin that opened the door to free us from all our woes, and made it possible for everyone who believes in Him to be free indeed (John 8:36).

That indeed is a glorious turn-around for all human race.  And you can partake of that victory from this day.  The Bible makes it clear that if God did not spare His only Son but gave Him up for us all, then, there is nothing else that God cannot do for us.  In Christ Jesus, therefore, all things are possible for you.  Only believe (Romans 8:32).

EXPERIENCE GREAT THINGS

You can experience God’s great mercy in your life, like David did (I Kings 3:6). You can enjoy God’s great goodness, which He has laid up for those that fear Him (Psalm 31:19). You can experience God’s great faithfulness as He brings His great promises to pass in your life, fulfilling His great plans for you (I Corinthians 1:9). God’s great grace can rest mightily upon your life in such a way that other people shall know that you are a carrier of uncommon grace (Acts 4:33). You can become a partaker of God’s great wisdom, as a gift from heaven.  That was the hallmark of Solomon, and it reflected in all that he did.

GOD CAN MAKE YOU GREAT

God can bless the work of your hand and make you great indeed. God can put His mighty hand upon you and use you greatly for His glory. God can bless your seed, your children, so they can be mighty upon the earth.  This is part of His covenant of blessing to those who fear Him.

His seed shall be mighty upon the earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed (Psalm 112:2).

You can become a great man in the sight of God and men.  You can become a mighty man of honour, a mighty man of wealth.  And this is not a factor of your gender, race, age, education, background or experience, environment or location.  It is not even in the hands of other men.  It is between you and God, even though He will use other men for you (Isaiah 58:14).

GOD CAN INCREASE YOUR GREATNESS

No matter how great you have become and the dimension of grace you have enjoyed, God still has something better for you.  He can still increase your greatness, and comfort you on every side.  The psalmist prayed that prayer, and he experienced it in reality.  You can pray it too and see God perform it in your life (Psalm 71:21)

Now then, what is that great thing you want the Lord to do for you?  What is that great turn-around you want the Lord to give to you?  Can you be definite and specific about it?  Jesus needed to ask from Bartimaeus what he wanted, in spite of Bartimaeus’ visible blindness.  It is what you desire in prayer by faith that God will give to you (Mark 11:24).

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Glorious passover is the theme of the anniversary celebration of Divine Grace Ministries a.k.a solution ground, Ikeja Lagos this year.

It commences on March 26 with a musical concert from 7pm.

The grand finale comes up on March 31 with celebration service at 8am to 3pm.

Those expected to minister include Don Moen, Rev. Joshua Talena, Apostle Vernon Amakhol, Bishop Ugo Wems, Lionel Petersion (South-African), Uche Ndukwe (Liberation Time) and Esther Adeola (Ebo-Ope).

Comedians expected are Holly Mallam, Gordons, Charles B.Yaw and Mike Light Child, among others.

Success in life is a life-long adventure, as no one actually graduates from the school of success. The amazing thing about success is that we all, whether white or black, educated or illiterate, have equal opportunities to either succeed or fail in life.

Everybody knows what he or she is looking for. Ask any man in his right mind, and he will tell you that he wants to become successful. The problem is that most people do not know what success looks like, so they never find it. But a reasonable search begins with a detailed description. Because of the wrong description of success, many have been searching for it in futility.

What is success?

Success is not possessions. Most people mistake success for possessions. They think one is successful when one has houses, lands, cars, etc. Possession is not a correct description of success. Jesus said a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of things he possesses (Luke 12:15).

For instance, money is not an accurate description of success, as many moneybags in town are abject failures, having failed in their families, careers and communities.

Success is not by position. Some people also think success is defined by the position one holds. For instance, until recently, coup planning and execution was the order of the day by the armed forces of some African nations, because the coup planners mistook position for success. You can see that success is not by position.

“So, what is the description of true success?,” you may ask. True success is accomplished stewardship towards God and men, serving God’s purpose and promoting mankind’s welfare here on earth (Luke 22:25-27).

Note that the Bible is the greatest Book ever written on the subject of success. Its values are trans-generational. Every striking success begins with access to God’s Word (Joshua 1:8). What the Word does is to show you what you must do to turn your frustration to celebration, your stagnation to outstanding success and breakthroughs.

Recognize that success delivers on laws. These laws are what I call, the Biblical laws of success. We walk by common sense, we run by principles and we fly by instructions. Joshua 1:8 says: This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night…observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

You have to do what the law says, before you can command good success. No one will ever command success, without embracing all God’s commandments. Then only will He set you up on high above the nations of the earth (Deuteronomy 28:1). In exploring the Biblical laws of success, let me show you the foundational law.

What is this foundational law?

“The law of love: The love of God in the heart of man is the anchor law of success (Matthew 22:36-44). That is what makes it foundational. If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalms 11:3). That means, prophecies are even fulfilled on that platform. Prophecies are fulfilled to the level of your love for God. That’s the anchor law of success, not using God, but loving God. Just show me a true lover of God, and I will show you another global phenomenon in the making.

Outstanding success is the heritage of only the anointed, selfless and unreserved lovers of Christ. The things you are looking for are right there beside you; all you need to do is to submit to the right choice. For instance, my heartbeat for God is my greatest asset. Please understand that you need a heart for God, to make real marks on earth. Outstanding success is your birthright, but the love of God is the gateway to experiencing the fullness of that right.

Some Anointed Lovers Of God In Scriptures:

•Joseph: Joseph, the lover of God, became Joseph the king. Joseph the prisoner, became Joseph the Prime Minister in Egypt. He was challenged, but he came out a success (Genesis 41:41-42).

The doors of destiny can never be closed against a true lover. A true lover of Jesus will emerge a highflyer, the weight of enmity notwithstanding.

•Job: Job, the lover of God, became Job the business king. He was the greatest of all men in the business world, in his days (Job 1:1-3). Job said: Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him… (Job 13:15). He would let go of anything, except God!

A true heart for God qualifies you to make a great mark on the earth. The love of God is immune to failure; it is failure-proof. So, in the school of success, the law of love is the foundational law. That is the anchor law that makes all others to work. Anything you love more than God has placed a limit on your destiny. Anything you love more than God, makes you an idolater.

Friend, the grace to have a heart for God is the privilege of children of God. You become a child of God as you confess your sins and accept Jesus as your Saviour and Lord. You can be His child now, if you have not been, by saying this prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. I cannot help myself. Forgive me of my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Deliver me from sin and satan, to serve the Living God. Today, Lord Jesus, I accept You as my Lord and Saviour. Thank You, for saving me! Now I know, I am born again!

I will continue with this teaching next week.

Every exploit in life is a product of knowledge. For further reading, you can get my books – Exploring The Secrets Of Success, Success Strategies and Success Buttons.

I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have three services on Sundays, holding at 6.30 a.m, 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. respectively.

I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with us through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaan Land, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 7747546-8; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org