Saturday, 25 February 2017

Demystifying Cesare Borgia! The Person of The Christ.

                              Bidemi Olu-Davies
                                  talkin’ ‘bout:

 The Person of “Christ”…

Matthew 10:21

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord  of heaven  and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, rather; for so it seemed good in thy sight. 22. All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. Amen!

Have you ever thought about this? The Person of Jesus Christ! Is He a Person or just a fiction or is He Personified in Cesare Borgia (some say he is “jesus christ” reincarnated) or the rather; is He a Paradigm? The purpose of this writing is to shed light on these and other grey areas of the scriptures by the Power of the Holy Spirit.

I must tell you today folks! The Lord Jesus is known only by those to whom he chooses to reveal Himself to according to the scriptures. I bless God I am one of such privileged ones on the surface of the earth today!
Jesus is not a "Person" per say, neither is reincarnated in any form but a functional Model of Divine Sonship as Personified in the Authorised King James version of the scripture (the Person of the Author of the scriptures), that many may be brought to the exalted level of sonship with the Divine Being; God… the First born among many brethren!

The name or term Jesus Christ is the author of the KJV’s way of conveying the Divine Message of the scriptures through a functional Model to which the individual can relate with as a matter of fact. The term of reference of this Model Jesus Christ is derived from the French expression “je’ suis christo” literally interpreted as “I am (a) king” implying that Jesus Christ is but a pseudonym referring to the Author’s functional Model of  reference; hence Jesus Christ is a functional Model Paradigm Personality; the Son of God Personified in His teachings (the Word made flesh) that many through these Words  and Teachings may come to the level of sonship with the Divine Being because the Word (His teachings) has the power to transform and translate man into the Divine Model; the Image of “Christ”.

I don’t believe in Christianity so called; it is a fabrication of the council of Nicea later known as the Vatican and Christ’s “death” on a “cross” as enunciated in the KJV is a spiritual anecdote.

AT THE CROSS OF CALVARY

Read Psalms 22 (Emphasis: vs 1), 31 (Emphasis vs 5)

The Words the Christ used on “the cross at Calvary” are words of the Psalms written by the patriarch David. David being an embodiment of Divine Sonship himself and the Christ being an offspring of David has to go through what I’d call the birth test which every true son must go through to confirm his roots. This has spiritual dimensions and may it please you to note that the saying “like Father; like Son” holds true here: a spiritual suffering necessary for his chastening. The writer of the King James Bible went through these sufferings and according to the Wisdom available to man at that time is rendered in the verses of the scriptures for the benefit of the believer. The Bible says Christ was afflicted of God not man or the Jews his captors at the time of his sufferings like all of the sufferings of the saints as depicted in the scriptures… I’m going through mine, I must tell you! The Bible says no chastening of the present seemeth to be joyous…

Read Hebrews 12.

It is a spiritual affliction written in a physical model for the reader to appreciate the purpose of suffering (chastening) in the redemption of man. The Christ did not “die” on the “cross” for my sins or yours but an example for you and me of what we are to go through for the redemption of our soul to reach a state of spiritual perfection… the captain of our salvation was made perfect through suffering (a state the Buddhists refer to as the Nirvana). Please note that the torments are spiritual and not physical but painted in a physical picture as depicting the writer on the cross physically with all the torments so called.
Every believer in God must pass through these experiences to Nirvana
Which are as enumerated below:

1. A sense or feeling or burden of a lost world or race

2. A burden that you are the God brought solution to the problem of a lost race or the lost humanity.

3. The attendant blessing of followership among men who believe in you and your “God sent” solutions.

Then:

4. The pain of betrayal in the ranks of your followership.

5. The trial of afflictions of the rulers of the world and the powers of darkness

6. Death to self or on “the cross”; this may cause physical death in some individuals.

7. A glorious resurrection into a perfected spiritual state or Nirvana.

A word about resurrection...

Resurrection can be of 2 kinds either physical resurrection (as exemplified in Christ on the third day) or a spiritual resurrection where enlightened ones would be able to speak with, feel and “see” the spirit of the resurrected one. See Matthew 27 vs 50 – 53 emphasis on verses 52 and 53.
King James passed through all these in a spiritual sense and wrote them in so palpable a manner as to be real to the reader. The Christ of the King James Bible is King James himself! King James “died” and is alive for evermore! Amen!
Angels took King James body to Heaven in a glorious trump in a state of Spiritual Perfection expected of every believer in the King James Bible.
I’m going through my chastening onto a perfect spiritual state, you have to go through yours if it’s your desire to be a partaker of this glorious spiritual state, for life… in the words of a speaker… is but a dressing room for eternity!

Luke 24:44-48

And said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
And said unto them, Thus it is written and thus it behoved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day:
And that the repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
And ye are witnesses of these things.

SHALOM!












All quotes of the Scriptures taken from the Authorized King James Bible. All rights reserved

Sunday, 25 September 2016

FORGIVENESS.


Rev. Olu-Davies Preachin’

                                   FORGIVENESS.


FREE YOURSELF FROM ALL DARKNESS! HE WHO MAKES NO EFFORT TO GRASP THE WORD OF THE LORD ARIGHT BURDENS HIMSELF WITH GUILT!
                                              -Abd-ru-shin@the Grail Message


For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14,15.
Amen!

Forgive and forgive! That’s the maxim repeated over and over by religious zealots! But I want to tell you dear reader that no matter what anybody says, how easy or difficult it is or feels to forgive, God is our perfect example when it comes to forgiveness. The perfect master, the Lord Christ Jesus speaking along these lines said, “if you refuse to forgive your brother his trespasses, your heavenly father will not forgive you also your trespasses”.(Paraphrased.)
But I pose this question to you, will God forgive an unrepentant sinner? Or should one forgive an erring one who has not shown remorse, repented or apologized for the wrong done? My personal take is this,”God will never (being the embodiment of  divine justice) forgive an unrepentant sinner! To secure forgiveness for whatever error or misdemeanor, you must take along in your hands Repentance; no wonder the Bible says,”bring forth fruits meant for repentance. Alright? Let’s quickly analyse the story of the prodigal son as I buttress the above assertions.

Luke 15:11-32

And he said, A certain man had two sons: and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me, And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together , and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat and no man gave unto him. And when he came to himself, he said, “how many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring in his hand; and shoes on his feet: and bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat and be merry: for this,my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

I want you guyz to note the following on the above story from the Dake’s annotated reference Bible:
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           Making a decision to repent is not enough. One must truly repent- being genuine in acts, words, and deeds- to be honored of God or man.

You see?! Repentance is the only key to receive forgiveness from God or man! The prodigal son through genuine repentance reasoned his way to glory, favour and honor!
Shalom!

STRANGE FIRE!

                                               
Rev. Olu-Davies Preachin’…           
                                           
                  STRANGE FIRE!
Bible reference: Numbers 16
Amen!
Leadership positions either in church or outside church commands a certain level of authority, pomp, perks and pageantry that makes it the desire of all and sundry even if by questionable means.
This assertion holds true both in the secular or religious settings in contemporary times ….but brethren!..., there is a price to pay before one can be trusted with a leadership of whatever sort either in the church or secular settings and in God’s economy “no man taketh this honor to himself but to them that it’s given of God”. Trying to attain to leadership positions through rebellion and other dubious means in the church and elsewhere is offering strange fire! I make bold to say; without the requisite calling, anointing and unction the sacrifices of these self appointed leaders is despicable to God and incurs His wrath.
Looking at the rebellion of Korah, Dathan and Abiram and the two hundred and fifty censer bearing false prophets, one would clearly see that they coveted the priestly office of Moses and Aaron. Korah, Dathan  and Abiram were the descendants of Reuben, who being the first born; Moses thought to include them in office of the Priests and to be partakers of the priestly ministry… this in itself is not bad? … huh? But they were moved by envy! En’ by all standards, envy is not a fruit of the Spirit?!... lol!
The ground clave under the rebellious Korah, Dathan and Abiram and they were buried alive while fire came from God’s presence and destroyed the two hundred and fifty  censer bearing false prophets.
I pray your heart be enlightened as God grants you understanding.
Shalom!


Monday, 27 October 2014

New strength for each new day.

                                 NEW STRENGTH FOR EACH NEW DAY.

bread to give him strength, wine to gladden his heart and oil to make his face shine… - The Holy Bible.

Give us this day, our daily bread – Matthew 6 vs 11.

As each day unfolds bringing along its own blessings and challenges, we struggle against inertia on our way to fulfilling destiny. There is a provision for strength for each new day.
This is real in my experience each passing moment of my life as the days turns to weeks, months and years which has caused a revelation of the Lord’s Prayer to well up in my consciousness… Give us this day, our daily bread … with such a profundity that amazes me as I go through life’s struggles. Bread is a source of strength as the scriptures reveals… yesterday’s bread is spent, yesterday’s strength is stale so I need new bread, a new unction, a new strength for today… a new anointing for this new day!
Each new day; folks! We need to ask for fresh bread to supply us with new strength for the day.
The Word of God is the bread of life! Hallelujah! Each blessed morning I turn through the pages of the scripture to find new hope, new strength from its sacred pages to help me face the challenges of the day.
As I go on my knees every blessed morning and pray the Lord’s Prayer, I equally add these words in prayer:

"Lord, I’m beginning this new day with you like never before,
Bring me up on the wings of the spirit unto higher grounds,
Give me a fresh unction, a fresh anointing, a fresh hope for this new day,
And renewed grace to cope with the challenges of today",

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Shalom. God’s Peace!


Rev. Richie Bidemi OLU-DAVIES (Household of David Online church).

Friday, 15 August 2014

Facing tough times and coping with the pressures of life

Facing tough times and coping with the pressures of life
Patience is the necessary ingredient for genius.
                                                                -The Speakers’ quote book

12.And on the morrow when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry;13. and seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find anything thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. 14. And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter forever. And his disciples heard it. Mark 11:12-14.

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves at cross roads where we tend to want to throw in the towel; exhausted, spent, busted and disgusted about life. A time when the daily grind becomes irritating and we become irritable as well. My charge is, “hold on tight and don’t snapp!”
The event in the quoted text happened at the tail end of Jesus’ ministry; precisely a day after the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Three years of trekking the streets of Palestine in the hot desert sun, fagged out and spent... and He knows his time was up!
After feeding the hypocritical multitudes that thronged him daily not for his words or teachings but for the loaves and pieces of fish he gives them for lunch! (Not in any way different from the multitudes that throng the church today. lol!), his patience has been worn to the bones, tasked beyond measure. He was about to snap and he did; cursing the innocent fig tree “for it’s not the time of figs”.
The disciples were not left out either, James and John wanted him to cause fire to fall and devour the Samaritans who rejected him entry into their town! See Luke9vs51-54
If these can happen to the Jesus and his disciples of those days how much more we the disciples of today? No one is exempt from feelings of frustration and exhaustion like the Lord and his disciples of those days experienced for he was 100% man!
We live in a fast tracked world, fast foods and even faster automobiles etc. Once described as the jet age; I’d like to posit; the problems of this age stems from impatience. The Lord lost his patience at the fig tree during a moment of hunger! For I want to believe the Lord could have caused the tree to bring forth fruits if he wills just as Aaron’s rod was caused to blossom and bring forth almonds (an old testament story). See Numbers 17vs1-8.
The Lord snapped! So can you! In His own words “The disciple can only be as the master” but he said “greater things” shall we do; we have the privilege of managing our emotions effectively at such a time as this and what we need is more patience.

The Lord Jesus used his impatience at the fig tree to teach the Apostle Peter the lesson of faith (Mark11:20-23). But there is only one rule to the game when the ride becomes rough--- more and more patience; for patience is the necessary ingredient for genius.

Romans 5vs3-5
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulations worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope; And hope maketh not ashamed because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Shalom.



Rev. Richie ‘Bidemi Olu-Davies@Household of David online church.

Tuesday, 21 January 2014

WHEN LACK BECOMES A BLESSING ...

The Blessedness of lack: when lack becomes a Blessing.

                    References: Matthew 5:3, 6:34 & Psalm 23:3.

              Man is still is in doubt about how to form his prayers.
        -Abd-ru-shin@Ask, and it shall be given unto you [The Grail Message].

I have been through moments of extreme lack … no financial resources to buy or pay for the necessities, little or no food and worn shoes and clothes that needs some change.
In these moments of hunger and turmoil of the heart; there’s only but one thing to do! And that’s to ask! But who? … I brought up myself to hate or detest begging with a passion; the few opportunities I have had to labor for my daily bread with the sweat of my brows had always been the most rewarding of times for me.
It has always been my belief and forever will be that the shortest cut to wealth is the most daunting of labor; in other words, the dint of hard work.
Through moments of lack, I go through intense feelings of anger, resentment and bitterness against the system I’ve found myself in that lacks social security and unemployment benefits for her unemployed. All of them negative feelings never did get me anywhere or result in any good but self inflicted pains; I discovered: a mental attitude of joy in whatever circumstances has always done much more good than harm: the joy of taking lack or abundance with equanimity.

Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Poverty of the spirit is an attitude of: “if riches increase, set not your heart upon them”, of “having food and raiment, let’s be therewith be content”. An attitude that sees the food, drink and clothing as mere sustenance; this side of eternity viz, food and drink to maintain a strong and healthy habitation for the spirit and clothes to cover the body’s nakedness.
Cultivating the above attitudes gives the volition that lack is only momentary and may not last for long; knowing well that “all good and perfect gifts comes from the Creator”. This prompts the soul to look up to the Creator for sustenance resulting in a heart felt prayer as prayer wells up in the (my) heart. Many a times after praying, an idea of who to ask for help, maybe, for the next meal. An: “hello, can I come over to dine with ya?”, “can I get some foodstuffs?” or better still,”can I get some bucks from ya?”.
The fact is: what is it you need at the point of prayer the Creator God has placed within your immediate sphere of influence into someone’s’ hand to bless you with. Sometimes, a call might come through with succour from
someone, an alert on my savings account, a friend sending food or bringing the next meal. Consider this next verse of the Scripture:

Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want (“want” here meaning “crave”).

Rephrased it reads,” the Lord is my shepherd, I shall not crave for anything”
Having our needs met is a pointer to the fact that the Creator has not forsaken His creation. He’s the Good Shepherd! My own Shepherd anyway! I shall not go thirsty, hungry and or famished! Nor walk unclad. God’s plans for a life might span through periods and times of hunger, thirst and deprivation to have a closer walk and get acquainted with God. Remember? …feed me with neither poverty nor riches but with bread convenient for me, lest I be full and forget God…? Yeah!
I’ve been like through 3weeks or more at a stretch surviving on water, my blinds drawn and studying the Scriptures, not ‘cos I want to, but ‘cos there’s no food and then, till food came through! Lol. I lost some weight though! Lol but I’ve turned my spell of lack into an avenue for spiritual rejuvenation; my prayers were more heartfelt because my life depended on it!

Winston Churchill said,” I’m driven to my knees when I know I have nowhere else to go”. (Paraphrased).
God is true, He’s God: the One that has never forsaken the works of His hands and never will.

Lack is no evil, just an avenue for you to familiarize yourself with your source and be wiser with your resources. Paul the Apostle said, “I have learnt in whatever state I am to be therewith content’’. 

Take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow will take care of the things of itself.

Read: Matthew 6TTLV (to the last verse).
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for (1).your life, (2).what you shall eat, or (3). What ye shall drink; nor yet (4). for your body (5). What ye shall put on.

Is not the life more than meat and the body more than raiment? …
My prayer for anyone going through difficult times is: the Lord will come through for you. Amen!

Cheers!




Monday, 30 September 2013

The scope of LifeStyleInterventionSolutions


The scope of LifeStyleInterventionSolutions©

The scope of LifeStyleInterventionSolution© spans the following bounds.
1.Ergonomics
2.Psychodynamics and Stress managemen
3.Time management
4.Mental Health literacy
5.Spiritual Lifestyle Coaching
The above listed lifeskills go along with SelfHelp© as the basic intervention model; so, each would be discussed in relation to the SelfHelp© model.

A few words about SelfHelp©…

SelfHelp© refers to a self applied quasi-psychotherapeutic method employed by the individual to solve his own problems and surmount his own challenges through self analysis; by examining his habits, disposition or attitudes, desires and constraints; in the light of his own perception of reality. I call it “the-man-in-the-mirror” approach to resolving life’s challenges.
Casting a look at your-self in the mirror reveals- “you’re standing face to face with 100% of your life’s problem” – this- subject to the right kind of analysis gives a clue to how it can be resolved. Nature use challenges to make us discern how well equipped we are to enter into the next phase of our existence.
Your challenges needs be resolved by you – in other words you are the best equipped to resolve your challenges – failure of which you may end up in an over-dependency rut; when others help you find solutions to your own challenges. SelfHelp© skillsets© can also be referred to as training for life adjustment; and can be acquired from a skilled LifeCoach© who serves as a crutch till the storm rolls over.
Also SelfHelp© can be a better option when professional help is elusive and as a first aid measure. 

Back to the skillsets of LifeStyleInterventionSolutions©…
·        Ergonomics
This is the scientific study of man at work in relation to his machines and his work environment. Ergonomics, studies functions on the platform of the interplay of reciprocal actions between man, his machines and the environment or workplace. These aims to help create a more productive work schedule achieved with less executive stress per man hour per day. It involves a study of operations research.

·        Psychodynamics and Stress management
This forms the pivot on which LifeStyleInterventions© skillsets© acquisition rests. It can also be referred to as life adjustment training. The following lines capture the idea of psychodynamics and stress management in the light of LifeStyleInterventionSolutions©.
It is known throughout the ages that human circumstances do not remain the same perpetually. They change for better or for worse; and such changes affect personality, lifestyle and reaction with both the physical and social environment”.
-culled from, Book of readings in educational theory and practice. Vol. 1. University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
The “personality”-“lifestyle”-“reaction” dynamics with relevance to the above quoted text within the context of both the physical and social environment is what I call “PSYCHODYNAMICS”.

·        Time Management
Time is the most limited of man’s limitless resources. Man has throughout all epochs of human evolution tried to harness time one way or the other (Joshua needed more time at the battle front at Gibeon! - Bible story); It doesn’t matter who you are; you’ve got just 24hours in a day; no more, no less! How creative you are with these 24-golden boxes spells out your success or failure- determines your level of productivity and it’s in turn what you have at your disposal to turn into personal wealth.

·        Mental Health Literacy
Mental health literacy refers to the individual’s level of awareness about mental health issues. Symptomatic and asymptomatic mental health disorders are so ubiquitous you may not notice you are manifesting one. The probability ratio of any person developing a mental health symptom is 50% in a lifetime! Meaning you or someone close to you might need some form of assistance or the other to get out of a mental rut before or during old age. Mental health literacy is a little bit on the low side in most major countries of the world, mostly because of cultural beliefs and the fear of stigmatization. In our time and age, the importance of mental health literacy cannot be over-emphasized; it should form issues of discussion at adolescent health fora; all that’s needed are texts on psychology and psychiatry and or tutelage by Mental Health professionals. This portends a healthier future for our generation in terms of mental health, where adolescent health would be better safeguarded in these days of adolescent drug abuse, depression, delusions, illicit sex, maladaptive behaviors and other mean vices.

·        Spiritual LifeStyle Coaching
    “WHO defines health as “a state of complete, physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” In most recent times, the definition of health has even been expanded to include spiritual well-being”.
-Culled from M.O OLATAWURA, Psychology and Psychiatry (Lecture series from Ibadan). Spectrum Books Limited. Ibadan.

The underlined text is the emphasis here; there is a yearning for higher knowledge in every man – the desire to be at tune with the forces of nature and at peace with the Supreme Being. Man has invented many religions but has come to know so little of God – the Supreme Being. This has resulted in pronounced mental and emotional upheavals in man’s volatile psyche. Supervised self-study by a skilled LifeCoach© can be a good source of relief.

EPILOGUE
LifeStyleInterventionSolutions© covers almost every area of human endeavour. The acquisition of relevant skills in the above discussed areas would make you indispensable as a LifeCoach© to your community. Begin the process of skill acquisition today through self study and asking relevant questions from relevant professionals in the different areas highlighted above; that was how I started out as a LifeCoach© , and I believe so strongly, with you, we can make our world a better place with SelfHelp© … if you can help yourself; you should be able to help others as well … what you have is all you’ve got to give.
CIAO!