KEY SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 2:3 KJV” How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;”

Our salvation is real. The prophet Isaiah asked” Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? “Isaiah 53:1God’s arm of deliverance is available to set anyone free from every work and oppression of the devil. Your portion or part is to believe. There is a power of decay and destruction in this world. You don’t have to suffer with the sufferers, in the midst of this great sacrifice Jesus has made for your peace.

Satan is gone on rampage messing the lives of many. Many people do wrong and claim it is the devil. Diseases and all kinds of deprivation has become the lot of many. My question is, should this be the case? There are some who blatantly refuse Christ because of what they call science. Colossians 2:8 KJV “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” .He says don’t allow anyone to take you captive through philosophy, or vain deceit, Don’t allow yourself to be deceived when the evidences about Jesus is so real. It is the very men who walked with him, who saw him go through death and resurrection, who wrote these things about Him. What proves that they were telling the truth? All these men died martyr deaths, that is they died because of what they saw and claimed to be true. No one in his right mind would choose to be killed for what he knew to be a lie. (Please don’t compare this to the Moslems who are killing themselves. They are not claiming they saw something; they were only told and they believed it) I want all those who claim to reject Jesus on intellectual grounds to consider these things critically.

Dear one, the salvation Jesus brought cut across every portion of the earth. Moslems who have created Iron bars to the gospel are getting saved. Most of them share their testimonies of meeting Jesus just like it happened to Paul in Bible days. In the midst of all these evidences how would you escape God’s eternal punishment if you refuse such a great salvation. Isaiah 5:14 KJV “Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it”. Hell is ready to swallow all those who refuse this great salvation. Hell is a horrible, terrible and painful place to go. Don’t harden your heart turn to Jesus today. You can say the following prayer

PRAYER

Dear heavenly father, I accept this great salvation of our Lord Jesus. I repent of my sins and confess Jesus as the Lord of my life.

FURTHER STUDIES

John 1:29 KJV “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world”.

Galatians 1:4 KJV” Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:”

KEY SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:4 KJV” And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?”

The following, is the story of the encounter of Sheikh Ibrahim Oyom’s with the resurrected Christ that led to his conversion to Christ.

As an Islamic teacher he came to hold a program at Dome under the auspices of Dr Sheikh Amin Bonsu of Amen Scientific Herbal Centre. During the course of the program he realized he was feeling very uneasy and could not sleep for a couple of days. Dr Bonsu investigated him for Malaria but found no parasites, yet gave him a malaria treatment all the same. After a week of sleepless night, he felt he must go to Suhum where he lives. He got to Suhum around 12 am and told some of his Moslem friends who were playing cards at that time of the night about his ordeal. They advised him to go see a Mallam He was reluctant, but eventually went. The Mallam said his problem was caused by Dwarfs. The Mallam wrote certain inscriptions in Arabic on a slate, washed it and asked him to swallow the whole washed stuff. He did and was also given some stuff to burn at home so the spirits disturbing him will leave him alone. He went home and did as was instructed.

His uneasiness became worse. As he sat in his room, the room light went out by itself yet there was light all around his room. Instantly he heard someone calling his name from far. Ibrahim, Ibrahim, repent and serve me. He answered that he is a Moslem who prays five times a day and observes all the cardinal teachings of Islam and does not need to repent. . After a short moment of the voice his room was filled with a very bright light. The voice kept speaking to him that he (Ibrahim) has been preaching that the blood of Jesus cannot save, but said it is He Jesus calling him and it was his blood that saves all men. Within that instant there was a screen on the wall showing all that he did against Jesus in the past. The Lord asked him to go to a pastor of the believing ones. Who would pray for him and tell him what to do? The lord led him to the house of the Christ Apostolic Church pastor. The pastor although hesitant at the first instant listened to his story and then prayed for him. After the prayer he felt a great relief and could sleep as a baby.

HE woke up after sometime, finding that he was sleeping at the pastor’s place, asked himself what is he doing at a pastor’s house. He left without notifying the pastor and went to a nearby town to go to the mosque to pray. During the prayer the uneasiness occurred, this time it was hyper active. He was rushed to a hospital and was given a heavy dose of anti-depressant but to no avail. The high dose drug could not put him to sleep. This was to the amazement of the doctor. He finally accepted to go back to the pastor who accepted him and prayed for him again. It was after this incident he decided to stay in Christ and went to a bible school under the auspices of the Christ Apostolic Church Ghana. He is currently the leader of the Converted Muslims Ministry. He takes care of Muslims who are converted but are rejected by families. (If you wish to support his ministry you may call his number 0246267951 Evangelist Abraham OYOM)

Jesus is alive and still reveals Himself to many. Keep sharing his truth to others.

IF you wish to give your life to Jesus after reading this testimony you may pray the following prayer

PRAYER

Lord Jesus you gave your blood to set me free from all my sins and rose up from the grave to justify me. I surrender my life to you today. Thank you, Lord, for saving my life.

FURTHER STUDIES

Hebrews 9:22 KJV” And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission”.

Acts 4:12 KJV “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved”.

KEY SCRIPTURE: Acts 7:60 KJV “And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”

During the stoning of evangelist Stephen, he did not curse them, but prayed for them. I believe the conversion of Paul was an answer to the prayer of Stephen. I will like to share a testimony about praying for the lost and seeing God save them.

Some years ago, I watched a program on Metro TV(Ghana) called Aqeeda. It was an Islamic program that projected Islamic teachings. As I watched I decided to pray for the host. I prayed and said Lord Jesus save this man. I later prayed again and asked the Lord to direct such Muslims who have been saved through my intercessions to our church. On one Sunday morning at church I was informed that a man was looking for me. I went over to see him, and there he narrated his story to me. He said his name was Sheikh Ibrahim Oyom, he used to host that Islamic program called Aqeeda. He had an encounter with Jesus which led to his conversion into Christianity. He also showed me his picture when he used to hold that program, which gave me the assurance that he is the man. He added that in the previous night the Lord gave him the name of our church and directed him to where the church was located. He obeyed and came. (He has a very powerful testimony about how he met the resurrected Jesus. Because of space I would reserve his testimony for tomorrow’s edition of the simple truth) .

My emphases for today is to express how amazing God is. He answers prayers to the details. I prayed and said lord when you save them lead them to me, and the Lord did exactly that. (the Lord did this particular case to assure us of how detailed and truthful He does His things). Never stop praying for the lost. This is what Rev Dr Kwadwo Boateng Bempah, head pastor of Holy Hill Assemblies of God calls prayervagelism. Prayer is a partnership between human and the divine. (Do not stop preaching to the lost as well. There are some cases that the Holy Spirit would intervene like this instant) When we stand in the gap to intercede for people the Lord releases angels into action, who create conditions that lead to the conversion of men. We must understand the heartbeat of God for the lost, so we may cry unto Him to save them. Stop being selfish, to be always praying for your needs alone. Selfishness is a trait of babies. Be concerned about the lost. God wants to save the lost yet His laws does not permit Him to do so until a man calls on Him. He created all things but has given the habitation and dominion of the earth to man (Genesis 1:26–28). Man would have to invite Him to act in the affairs of men before He can do so.

CONFESSION

I am an intercessor for the lost. The Holy Spirit enables me to pray effectively for the lost. As I pray for them, they are converted and saved for heaven.

FURTHER STUDIES

1Timothy 2:1-4. ” I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth”.

KEY SCRIPTURE: John 3:3 KJV “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God”.

The supernatural realm is a reality that many people have yearn to function. Today, most schools have secret cults practicing all kinds of occultic activities. We find posters of Mallams and witchdoctors, fetishes promising good marriages, money power, good luck, breakthrough and every supposedly good thing under the sun. The African political leaders seek for supernatural power to fortify themselves against their enemies and to have influence over the masses. Some of them go through all kinds of horrible rituals to gain this power. Most celebrities also go after these powers so they could rise to stardom. Some false men of God do the same.

What is the source of the power behind these Mallams, cults, witchdoctors, or fetishes etc.?  Satan and his demons are the power working with these people. Lev 20:6 KJV” And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people”. The end of such people is always miserable. Satan is a master deceiver. Anyone who goes for these powers exchanges his or her soul for money, fame, pleasure and what have you? What does it profit a man if he gains all the money, fame and ultimately languishes in hell? Just consider Satan’s terms. Mat 4:9 KJV “And (Satan) saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me”. Satan will not give a dime to you without first taking your surrender to him. He asked the Lord Jesus to first bow down to him.

Dear reader, if you have contacted any of these powers for any help, then note that you have exchanged your soul for that help.

On the flip side there is true supernatural power in Christ. The power available in Christ for a day old Christian, is far superior to every occultic fetish power. Ephesians 1:19 KJV “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,” When you give your life to Jesus, He gives you the power to become a son of God just like Himself. You can cast out any of the spirits working in a fetish, mallam, witchdoctor or what have you? Do not be deceived turn your life to Jesus and become a super human being. Note this :No one who submits to any occultic power can have TRUE PEACE. Their hearts burn with torment and anguish. All those who go after these things have a great void in their heart. Do not let pride keep you from turning to the Lord. You can come into Christ by making the following prayer.

PRAYER

I declare that Jesus is the Lord of my life. I repent of my sins and surrender my life to His rule from this moment.

FURTHER STUDIES

Matthew 28:18 KJV” And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth “.

Psalms 62:11 KJV” God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God”.

KEY SCRIPTURE: John 8:44 NHEB You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and its father.

The Lord Jesus called some people, the devil’s children. I believe most people would not want to be addressed as the devil’s children yet many are. Anyone who is not born again is a child of the devil. No one becomes a child of the devil by choice but you stay a child of the devil by choice. The Bible says all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. King David reveals, in Psalm 51:5 that ” Look, I was brought forth in iniquity. In sin my mother conceived me”. He said I was conceived in iniquity. We inherited this sinful nature from our first parents Adam and Eve. Romans 5:12 ” Therefore, as sin entered into the world through one man, and death through sin; and so, death passed to all people, because all sinned”.

This nature of Satan has given men a very evil heart. Jeremiah 17:9 ” The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it? “Be sincere with yourself, what is the state of your heart. Men get so deceitful that they tend not to trust themselves. Just consider how much men tell lies to one another. Indeed, like begets like. If men are in the nature of the devil then they will demonstrate his nature. The following is a description of the devil’s nature in men. 2Timothy 3:2 “For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy” . Anyone who lives this way would end up in condemnation with the devil. Revelation. 20:10 NHEB ” The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are also. They will be tormented day and night forever and ever”. You don’t have to end up in the lake of fire. Repent today.

As I said from the beginning, to be a child of the devil is never by your choice, but to stay as a child of the devil is definitely by your choice. Our Lord Jesus died for your sins and rose from death to give you a new nature. The Bible is filled with countless appeals from God to forsake sonship to Satan and choose Jesus. Some of these appeals are

 1.Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)

2.Rev 3:20 NHEB ” Look, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.”

3. Isaiah 1:18 KJV “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool”.

In all these cases God gives you an opportunity to change your parents. It is now fully your choice whether you stay as the devil’s child or become a child of God. Which one would you choose? You may pray the following prayer.

PRAYER

Dear Heavenly father I am a sinner I come to you in the name of Jesus. Lord Jesus I forsake my past life and turn to you. I confess Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Thank you for loving and dying for me.

FURTHER STUDIES

Genesis 6:5 KJV” And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”

2 Corinth 5:17 KJV” Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new”.

KEY SCRIPTURE: Luke 18:17 KJV” Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein”.

The kingdom of God in its figurative meaning or interpretation, is the rule of God over a man’s life. When an individual is submissive to the demands of the kingdom of God then is he part of the Kingdom of God. In a similar vein the Lordship of Jesus over a man means he or she acknowledges Jesus as his king. If one does not submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, he is not in the kingdom of God, and therefore he is not a Christian.

Many profess that Jesus is their Lord yet in practice there is nothing to show. Remember what the Lord said:’ not all who say Lord, Lord shall enter into the kingdom of God’. To claim that Jesus is your Lord, is to live to please Him. If Jesus is your lord you will walk in love. Hatred has no place in the heart of the man whom Jesus reigns. Your flesh is not your master any longer. The following is one of the things, that Jesus talked about, when He spoke about morals: Matthew 5:28 KJV “But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Most people don’t just look to lust, but go ahead and commit the act of adultery. The acrimony or strive in many homes is alarming. How can you claim Jesus is your Lord and can’t live at peace with your spouse That Tom and Jerry marriage is a sign, Jesus is not Lord over your life? Repent now.

THIS is your moment to straighten up your life and relationship with the Master. If Jesus is truly Lord, your flesh would cease to dictate to you. There would be an attitude of honoring your partner, even if his or her actions fall short of expected standards. Make Jesus the real Lord and you would be a true child of God. To be a Christian you declare that Jesus is your Lord. Note: To confess He is your Lord and not to make Him Lord in practice and in your actions nullifies the confession you made.

Repent from this moment and really make Jesus Lord over your life indeed.

PRAYER

Heavenly father, I confess that I have lived against your word. I repent from this moment and surrender my life to the Lordship of Jesus. I would live to please His name in all I do.

FURTHER STUDIES

Matthew 7:21 KJV” Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”

Titus 1:16 KJV” They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.”

KEY SCRIPTURE: John 18:39 KJV, but ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the Passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?

In John 18:40, the scriptures read,” Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber”. The Bible said they all in one accord chose Barabbas. The Bible added that Barabbas was a robber. This means he    violently takes from people. The Lord Jesus said in John 10:10 that, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” He brought us life by dying on the cross, yet  men choose the robber. The robber comes to steal, kill and destroy. Who have you chosen? The Savior or the robber?

 Anyone who has not believed in Jesus has chosen the robber. Men have accepted all kinds of things to be lord over them. All these has bred unrest in the souls of people.

 I have encountered certain individuals who say they would not go all out for Jesus. They will just be nominal Christians

This is a deception. Such people are controlled by all kinds of non-scriptural lifestyle. Most of them are ruled by their flesh. They get drunk, are easily angered and what have you? Such people have all kinds of doubts about the Bible and question a lot of actions of faith Please dear reader, if the above description fits your condition then I wish to tell you that you have rejected the Savior and chosen the robber. Do not be deceived, you have either chosen Jesus, or the robber. Nobody chooses the robber and lives a peaceful joyful life. This robber is a cunning master who deceives to enslave. (He is a spirit called Satan)

JESUS comes to set you free. He comes into your life to give His life to you. That is the reason He died for your sins. Reject everything or anything that put Jesus out of total control of your life. Note: The Lord Jesus is in absolute charge of your life or He is not at all. You cannot be partly for Him and partly for another thing. Unfortunately, many are treading on that path. End that life of defeat and let Jesus reign through you today. Jesus keeps healing and blessing lives. He would do same for you. You must decide to let Him become your Lord and Savior today.. This is what the Bible says you must do to be saved. Roman 10:9 KJV” That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved”. Your open confession that Jesus is Lord and to believe in your heart that He died and was raised to life after the third day, establishes your salvation. You may pray the following prayer right now.

PRAYER

Dear heavenly father I surrender my life to the lord Jesus who died for me and rose again to life after three days, I confess that Jesus is Lord of my life. I will lead the rest of my life o serve Him. Amen.

FURTHER STUDIES

Act 4:12 KJV ” Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved”.

Matthew 6:24 KJV” No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon”.

KEY SCRIPTURE: John 18:39 KJV ” But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the Passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?”

During the trial of our Lord Jesus, Pilate the Roman governor over the Jews reminded the Jews about a yearly custom in which one prisoner would be set free at the Passover season.  When he made the announcement, they all in one chorus said they wanted BARABAS the robber. These people were given the option to choose between the Savior of all mankind and a very notorious robber. They all in one unison said give us BARABAS, but for Jesus they shouted crucify Him. These people did not know who this Jesus is, just as most people of our day do not know who Jesus is.

In this life there are only two persons to choose from, the truth and the lie. The light and the darkness. Jesus is the truth; He is the light and He is the way. All the rest are the lie. These people chose a robber and called for the death of the Lord of Lord’s.

What are you doing with Jesus? He is the resurrection and the life. John 11:25 KJV ” Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live”: To choose Jesus is to choose

 resurrection and life. You would live forever. Choose Him today. He is the alpha and omega. Rev 1:8 KJV “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. Jesus himself took away our sicknesses and diseases. Isaiah 53:5 KJV…”……. the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” To choose Jesus is to choose health and healing. Thousands and even millions of people have encountered the great healing and health mercies of our Lord Jesus. Christ. How can you forsake Him and go for something fake.? He is the real healer. I once met a man who could not hear in both ears. I assured Him Jesus would open both ears as I pray for Him. He became expectant and as I prayed for him, the ear popped open and started hearing clearly. Jesus is the same and His life on earth was a constant stream of answering people’s questions or answers.

What is your heart cry at this hour? All that Jesus is would be yours if you would bow your life to Jesus. He died and rose from the dead. You can pray the following prayer

PRAYER

Dear heavenly father, thank you for giving your son Jesus to die for my sins. I give my life to you. I accept Jesus as Lord over my life. I believe He rose up from the grave.

FURTHER STUDIES

John 3:18 KJV” He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God”.

John 3:16 KJV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life”.

KEY SCRIPTURE: John 3:19 KJV “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil”.

The Bible prophesied that in the last days perilous times would come, Why, because men would be lovers of themselves rather than lovers of God. (2nd Timothy 3:1&2.). Our key scripture goes further to say that, this is the condemnation against men, although light has come into the world, yet men loved darkness more than light. Love is a strong emotional condition that drags a person to please ‘what he loves. You become * a slave to what you love for love overwhelms its victims. What would make a man choose darkness over light? It is the power of sin ruling over men.

I could image a cocaine sniffer who realizes the destructive effects of sniffing cocaine yet cannot stop it.  It drains down his whole body. It sucks every pesewa from him yet he loves this very life destroyer. Darkness is the power of evil. It destroys its victims yet they love it. Just imagine physical darkness. The kind of darkness that men have fallen in love with, is not physical but a supernatural entity, (personality) filled with total hatred for man. This shows man is lost and needs a Savior. The love for darkness has produced enemies among ourselves. The greatest enemy of man is not diseases or natural calamities but man, because we love darkness and are ruled by it. Listen to what God says about the human heart.    Jeremiah 17:9 KJV ” The heart (of man) is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”  Just listen to the news headlines and the degree of human atrocities against fellow humans will send cold chills through your veins. Why all these? Because men love darkness more than light. Men are not at peace with themselves. Jesus is the light. Repent and choose Him.

Jesus still transforms the miserable and defeated lives of many who turn to him. There are certain individuals who seem to be making a great life for themselves, yet deep in their hearts, and at their lonely moments, they really know there is a great void in their lives. If there is such a void in your heart, then turn to Jesus. Dear brother or sister, I wish to say to you that this Jesus we are talking about is not a myth. He has transformed millions of people from all shades of life. He loves you dearly. He is closer than your very breath. He is only a prayer or better still a sincere heartfelt request away. Just whisper a prayer saying Lord Jesus I need you to deliver me from darkness. He would instantly respond to that heart cry and save your soul. He would deliver you from the love of darkness which is gradually drawing you into eternal darkness and torment. You can make the following prayer.

PRAYER

Dear heavenly father, I know I am a sinner. I am sorry for my sins. I surrender my life to the Lord Jesus today. Save my soul and be the Lord over my life. I believe you were raised to life after the third day of your crucifixion.

FURTHER STUDIES

2Timothy 3:1&2 KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Jeremiah 17:9 KJV” The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

KEY SCRIPTURE: John 14:27 NET “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be distressed or lacking in courage.”

I wish to ask you this question, do you have peace of mind? This is a state that has eluded a great number of people. I listened to the testimony of a man who went deep into Buddhism making great strides into this religion yet never found true peace. He finally met the king of kings, the prince of peace our Lord Jesus Christ who brought real peace to Him. The world indeed promises a kind of peace yet it has failed woefully to satisfy the heart of anyone who sort for peace the worldly way.

Some have used the mechanical way, that is to practice yoga and meditation, yet the proponents of such practices know very well it is a mirage. It gives a level of inner calmness, yet the real peace of mind and heart eludes you. Some also try psychology yet they could not find true peace. A great number of people have sort for peace by seeking pleasure and amusements but, most of them are living very miserable lives. Some have become drug addicts, womanizers, drunkards and basically chasers of the wind. Why can’t any other way outside Christ bring peace to men. The Bible describes anyone who does not submit to the Lordship of Jesus as the wicked. This is what the word of God says about the wicked. Isa 57:20 & 21 KJV “But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.”

Any attempt at getting peace outside Jesus is the worldly way, and that cannot give you the peace you need. There is no true peace for any man outside Jesus Christ. Outside Jesus, you are like the troubled sea which cannot rest, giving out mire and dirt. The peace Jesus gives is like a military guard over your heart and mind, that keeps it from the constant ranging turbulence in the world. The following description of God’s peace is given by the Amplified Bible. Philippians 4:7 “And God’s peace

which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. This peace mounts a guard over your mind and heart. Nothing in the world can do this for you. If you know peace is a mirage to you then don’t wait any further, surrender your life to Jesus right now.

PRAYER

Dear Heavenly FATHER, my effort at seeking peace on my own terms has failed. I bow my knees to Jesus and surrender my life to Him. I declare that He is the Lord of my life and Savior of my soul.

FURTHER STUDIES

Isaiah 26:3 KJV” Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

Romans 8:6 KJV” For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace”.