Preschoolers Sing ‘Jesus Loves Me’ as Tornado Rips off Roof… and Everyone Survives
A preschool director in Kentucky helped calm her students during a tornado by leading them in “Jesus Loves Me” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.”
The twister ripped the roof off the building, but everyone survived.
Michelle Rushing, the director of Mt. Zion Baptist Day Care in McCracken County, told the West Kentucky Star that after she learned of a tornado warning on March 14 at 9:10 a.m., she immediately moved her 40 students to a safer area.
She could hear the tornado destroying the church’s building. She led the children in songs like “Jesus Loves Me” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” according to the West Kentucky Star.
McCracken County Sheriff Matt Carter credited God for the preschoolers’ survival.
“The almighty hand of God has provided safety to our community,” Carter told the West Kentucky Star. “The destruction path is approximately five miles long. There are approximately three homes that are devastated but no injuries, and also there is approximately a half dozen other homes that have sustained minor to moderate damage.
“This could have been an extremely high fatality rate,” Carter added, “and we’re very fortunate and blessed to only report one minor injury.”
Wes Conner, senior pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, said the congregation will recover.
Pastor Allen Gobi’s church, Family of Jesus and its 25 members have been meeting there since December 2018.
It is one of 38,000 churches across the state overseen by The Synod of Pentecostal Churches.
The pastor has told Christian charity Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) that he had been “harassed” by police to obtain permission to conduct prayer meetings or face closure.
The threat was carried out on 24th March went ten police officers arrived as the prayer meeting was about to begin at 9:30am.
Pastor Gobi was taken to a police station where he was forced to sign a written admission that he had no permission to conduct prayer meetings in the property.
The charity was informed by local sources that the Hindu Munnani (Hindu Front) had submitted a petition to the police to take action against the church.
Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state famed for its Hindu temples, has seen a surge of targeted attacks by local Hindu extremist groups against people holding prayer meetings.
Nehemiah Christie, Director of Legislation & Regulations at the Synod of Pentecostal Churches in Tamil Nadu, said in a statement: “It is sad to see police officers whose duty is to uphold the Indian Constitution acting in a biased and discriminatory way.
“Their failure to uphold the rule of law emboldens the local fringe groups to target the Christian’s right to worship. We are shocked to hear that…
Christian Leaders Warn About Dangers of Yoga, Commend Practice of Meditation
A recent study showed that the number of Americans practicing yoga and mindfulness meditation grew at a steady pace over the last few years.
The study, released by the National Center for Health Statistics, found the percentage of Americans practicing yoga grew from 9.5% in 2012 to 14.3% in 2017. In addition, while only 4.1% of Americans practiced meditation in 2012, the number in 2017 stood at 14.2%.
Many Christians view yoga as nothing more than a way to get into good shape, but some Christian leaders have warned that yoga has spiritual roots Christians cannot ignore. Last fall, Pastor James Lindell of James River Church in Ozark, MO set off a firestorm by telling Christians that they are opening themselves to demonic power through yoga.
According to CBN News, he told his congregation, “Every single body position has a meaning.” Then he added, “Let me say this, yoga positions were not designed by your local fitness instructor. They were designed and they were created with demonic intent to open you up to demonic power. Because Hinduism is demonic.”
In a 2015 episode of “Ask Pastor John,” pastor and theologian John Piper warned that the roots of yoga are radically different than the roots of Christianity. He said that it is “profoundly in those roots antithetical to a Christian understanding of God and the way he works in the world.” He…
Fr Williams Kaura Abba, coordinator of the Coalition against Kajuru Killings, said in a report sent to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN): “Following [Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai’s recent] re-election, over 500 rampaging Fulani terrorists left in their trail blood, death and sorrow.”
His warning comes amid reports that up to 130 Christians in a Southern Kaduna region have been killed within six weeks.
Explaining to Premier what else the priest had revealed, Citra Abbott from ACN said: “There was a huge demonstration in Abuja last week, and [Fr Kaura] has called for government led inquiry into the killings. And he very, very clearly has even accused the Kaduna state governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, of colluding in the attacks.”
“It was quite interesting how the most recent spate of attacks came following an announcement [El-Rufai] made about the recovery of certain Fulani herdsmen bodies.
“And [El-Rufa] suggested that the local Christian communities are responsible. As yet, there have been no bodies produced and there has been no government investigation into these so called killings.
“But what did happen after he made that announcement was there was a huge reprisal, there was a huge attack from Fulani herdsmen on the local communities.”
The priest said the second wave of attacks came after Governor El-Rufai announced on national television the…
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works (John 14:10).
The Lord Jesus, when He walked the earth, walked in union with the Father, and was constantly mindful of the Father’s indwelling and abiding presence. When He said in the verse above, “…the Father that dwelleth in me…,” He was referring to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. He’s not just an influence or a mysterious wind, as some people think. He’s the Father that lives in you! He’s not far away.
Become conscious that you’re not alone; you’re in the Father, and the Father is in you. You’re one with Him. 1 Corinthians 6:17 talks about your inseparable union with the Father: “…he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” This is the reason you can enjoy rich fellowship with Him, and walk in union with Him. Jesus came to make our glorious union and fellowship with the Father possible.
There’s no need to try to reach out to God as though He were far away; He’s in you, and you’re in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “…if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature….” You came into Him (Christ) by the New Birth. So, you’re in Him now. Then in Colossians 1:27, we read that He’s in you; Christ is in you. Thus, like Jesus, you’re in the Father, and the Father is in you through the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah!
The Holy Spirit is in you to reveal God’s blessings to you, and teach you how to walk in them. Recognise His ministry in your life, and there’ll be no fear, no worries, and no darkness in your life. With Him, you’re a victor and a success forever.
PRAYER Blessed Holy Spirit, thank you for transporting me into my place of divine inheritance, to fulfil my destiny in the Lord. You cause me to reign in righteousness, and experience peace, prosperity, divine health, and a glorious fellowship with you; for these and more, I’m grateful. Your indwelling presence has made me more than a man, causing your glory to be revealed always through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: John 14:16-17; Philippians 2:13; Colossians 1:26-27
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 6:17-49 & Deuteronomy 31-32
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 26:1-13 & Exodus 35
Rhapsody of Realities 26th March 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.
Trump Was Not Involved in Russian Interference, Mueller Report Says
Robert Mueller submitted his Special Counsel report this weekend which found that President Trump did not conspire or coordinate with Russians who interfered in the 2016 Presidential election.
According to the Associated Press, after two years of investigating President Trump, attorney and former FBI director Robert S. Mueller found that neither President Trump nor anyone related to his campaign participated in the interference by Russia in the 2016 Presidential election. The report has yet to be released to the public, but United States Attorney General William Barr released a letter on Sunday in which he summarized the report.
According to Barr’s statement, the investigation “did not establish that members of the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities.”
The report, however, did not clear President Trump of accusations of obstructing the Mueller investigation. According to Barr’s letter, the Special Counsel report laid out evidence of obstruction “on both sides of the question” and left “unresolved what the Special Counsel views as ‘difficult issues’ of law and fact concerning whether the President’s actions and intent could be viewed as obstruction”
The letter continued noting that “The Special Counsel therefore did not draw a conclusion – one way or the other – as to whether…
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke about the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul during a live interview aired by the Turkish broadcaster, TGRT on Sunday.
In comments translated by the English newspaper Daily Sabah, he said: “This is not unlikely. We might even change its name to Ayasofya Mosque.”
Following the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul, the landmark was turned from a Greek Orthodox church into a mosque in 1453. Islamic features were subsequently added, including several minarets.
Five hundred years later, Turkey’s secular founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk transformed the site into a museum in 1935. Attracting millions of tourists every year, it is one of Turkey’s most popular tourist attractions.
BREAKING — Erdogan says Hagia Sophia might be re-converted to a mosque from the current museum status after elections so it could be visited free of charge by everyone pic.twitter.com/Sgf2hmQTKn
Calls for the Turkish government to turn the iconic building back into a mosque have grown during recent years.
The idea returned under the spotlight when reports emerged that the perpetrator of recent mosque shootings in New Zealand left a manifesto saying the Hagia Sophia would be “free of minarets”.
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PROPHETIC SERVICE – 24TH MARCH 2019 ANCHOR SCRIPTURE(S): PROVERBS 4:18; 10:22 MESSAGE TOPIC: STABILIZING AND MULTIPLYING THE BLESSING
PROVERBS 4:18; 10:22 – “4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.” KJV
SERVICE OBJECTIVE: Understanding what it entails to stabilise in the Blessing and then multiply the Blessing of God in our lives.
There are many children of God today who don’t know what it means to dwell in the Blessing of God.
Many experience seasons of good times and then return to seasons of scarcity and shortage.
God is a God of principles and when you follow the principles of God, you experience the products of God.
When you follow His secrets, you experience His success.
Fasting and prayer can make you a spiritual giant but it is not one of the laws for financial authority. It is possible to have financial dominion and spiritual audacity together if the various laws are applied.
WHAT TO DO TO BE STABLE AND MULTIPLY IN THE BLESSING:
1. Uphold the practice of the Tithe
FACTS ON THE TITHE:
a. The Tithe was revealed before the law of Moses was given (Gen. 14:18-20— 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. 19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: 20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.)
b. The Tithe was commanded by the law of Moses (Lev. 27:30)
c. The Tithe was upheld by the prophets (Mal. 3:8-10)
d. The Tithe was commended by the Master Jesus (Matt. 23:23)
e. The Tithe was validated by the Apostles as a practice recognised in Heaven (Heb. 7:7-8)
The payment of Tithes is not for the benefit of the Church or of the pastor
WHAT THE ACTION OF THE TITHE COMMUNICATES:
i. Tithing is the action of putting God first in our resources (Matt. 6:33)
ii. Tithing is the action that confirms our understanding of God’s ownership of all things (Ps. 24:1; Acts 17:28)
iii. Tithing is the action that confirms our faithful stewardship of God’s resources in our care (Matt. 22:20-21)
iv. Tithing is the action that confirms our mastery of money (Matt. 6:24; Luke 16:13)
v. Tithing is the action that confirms our understanding of the Covenant of supernatural supplies (Gen. 8:20-22; Deut. 8:18; 16:17)
When a man does not give towards God, no prayer or fasting can make him receive anything
THE IMPACT OF THE TITHE:
1. The Tithe is the Blessing Covenant activator and connector (Gen. 14:18-20)
2. The Tithe gives supernatural access to Heaven’s economy (Mal. 3:10)
It moves you to the realm of existence beyond the limitations of earthly economy
3. The Tithe grants Divine insurance for the resources of the practitioner (Mal. 3:11)
As a tither, you are not permitted to be a victim of permanent losses.
4. The Tithe opens the Heavens for the irrigation of the works of the hands and the seeds of the earth (Mal. 3:10-12)
To give without tithing is like planting in dry ground.
5. The Tithe opens the Heavens for the rain of Divine resources (Mal.3:8-10)
Divine resources refer to – Divine wisdom, favour, strength, presence and direction
COUNSEL:
Take the time to understand the Tithe
Embrace the practice with deep understanding and faith (Heb. 4:2)
Attack the practice tirelessly (Gal. 6:9)
What we do occasionally don’t bring results, it is what we do persistently and tirelessly that bring results.
PRAYERS
Father, I receive Divine wisdom, Divine favour, Divine strength, Divine Presence and Divine direction, in Jesus’ Name.
Father, I receive the grace for consistency in the practice of the Tithe, in Jesus’ Name
PRAYER FOR THE MILITARY AND PARAMILITARY
PRAYER FOCUS:
Use them as point of contact for the stability and serenity of Nigeria
That God will preserve the lives of the men and women of the military and paramilitary
Making demands on justice and equity in this sector and rule in the fear of the Lord
Father, we commit the armed forces, the paramilitary and defence corps of Nigeria into Your hands. Visit our Nation through the forces and establish peace, tranquillity and serenity in our Nation Lord, in Jesus’ Name.
Father, preserve Your children in the armed forces, military and paramilitary forces, they shall not be wasted in the hands of wicked people, criminals and insurgents, in Jesus’ Name.
Father, in our Nation, we ask that justice and equity shall prevail in the forces, in Jesus’ Name.
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND PARAMILITARY:
I prophesy your distinction!
Your life shall not be wasted in the hands of wicked people
I declare justice and equity in the forces
None of the forces of destruction shall prevail in our Nation in Jesus’ Name!
All those fighting and protecting this Nation in the field, you shall not be wasted!
MINISTRATION PRAYER:
In the Name of Jesus, every deposit in my life that my Father in Heaven has not planted, you are uprooted! GO!
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
I prophesy to you today, whatever you came here with that is not working well, it is working now!
Everything that is dead in your life or that has stopped moving, I declare they are rising and moving now!
Every affliction you came here with leaves you alone and returns back to hell
The celebration you are experiencing now shall follow you from the church to your house and beyond!
Celebration shall never depart from your life!
Everywhere your resources are tied, systems are put under pressure to release what is yours.
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The couple, who will later fly to Cuba, have been touring five Commonwealth Caribbean realms and were greeted by Bishop Michael Maxwell of the Anglican Diocese of Barbados.
Charles shared a few words with Bishop Maxwell before a fanfare announced the arrival of the royals to the parishioners sitting in the pews.
The prince and duchess were joined by a number of their entourage who sat in the seats behind the couple.
The service was staged for Charles and Camilla, who were featured in the prayers as were the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.
Bishop Maxwell asked God to “endue them with thy Holy Spirit, enrich them with thy heavenly grace, prosper them with all happiness and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom…”
Charles and Camilla were bid farewell from Barbados by a ceremonial guard of honour.
The prince acknowledged the troops formed in three lines in front of him and stood still as the national anthem was played.
The couple then walked up the stairs of RAF Voyager before heading inside.
Meanwhile, the British Embassy in Havana has described the royal visit to Cuba as “a historic moment”.
It tweeted: “Everything is ready for today when TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrive in #Cuba for the first official #RoyalVisitCuba.
The former foreign secretary told Theresa May to “channel the spirit of Moses” as he argued she should drop her Brexit agreement and embrace a no-deal scenario if the terms cannot be changed.
Writing in the Daily Telegraph, he said: “If she cannot give that evidence of change – she should drop the deal, and go back to Brussels, and simply set out the terms that so many on both sides – remainers and leavers – now believe are sensible.
“Extend the implementation period to the end of 2021 if necessary; use it to negotiate a free-trade deal; pay the fee, but come out of the EU now – without the backstop.
I don’t think Boris has really read Exodus. Moses murdered an Egyptian, got short shrift from Pharaoh, spent forty years in the wilderness during which some of his people bowed down before the golden calf and had to he given new commandments.
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