THE LORDS’ PETITION.
The lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in demand. He caused me to incline horizontally on photosynthesized flora. He directs me besides the stationary aqua. He reimburses my soul. He leads me in the passage of moral uprightness for the alphabetic construction of his divine dignity. Yea though I perambulate in the glen of the umbrage of mortality, I shall not be perturbed by any appalling catastrophe. For thou art with me, thy wand and thy crook they minimize my melancholy, thou organizes a table before me in the presence of my foes. You anoint my skull with oil, my chalice overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall precede after me all the earth rotations of my life. And I shall eternalize my habitation in the metropolis of divinity. Amen.
DEESAM
Monday, January 24, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
WORSHIP SERIES SEASON 1: episode 3.
MARKET IN THE CHURCH!
And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the
temple, and overthrew the tables of the money–changers, and the seats of them that sold the
doves; and he saith unto them, It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer:
but ye make it a den of robbers.
(Mat 21:12-13 RV)
These words continue to sound in the church but this time, instead of the people heeding and changing their ways for real ministry to occur, it appears we are deaf to the warnings of God. My father’s house has been turned into a den of thieves. The newest trend in the church is “anointing for sale”. Just as it was in Jerusalem 2000 years ago, it is happening in the house of God in our times too. In those days, doves, sheep, coins and other objects were sold in the temple to worshippers who had come to worship and sacrifice. These days, there are handkerchiefs, bottles of olive oil (sometimes vegetable cooking oil), water, porridge and other items. These are sold for miracles, healing, goodwill and favor. Some “men of God” justify this commerce by tagging it with sanctimonious names like offertory, voluntary contribution and harvest. This is preposterous! How can offertory be the price for miracles? Now there are categories of commercial miracles. You pay the highest price, you get audience with the “man of God”. There are now special sitting places and sometimes special thrones for the highest contributors in the church. If you are a poor church member, then you better find a seat at the back and forget about getting to meet the “man of God” for at least a few months.
Worse still, some ‘men of God” now parade around with bodyguards, full security details and executive entourages. People who need counseling, teaching and advice are turned away for either not being popular enough or rich enough to pay the mandatory “voluntary offertory”. The free gift of God is now cash and carry. We have shut down God’s insurance scheme.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised,
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.
(Luk 4:18-19 RV)
Do we not realize that we are committing a great sin? Don’t we realize God is not pleased?
James 2:1-5, says
My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;
and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;
are ye not divided in your own mind, and become judges with evil thoughts?
Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
The gift of God is free. He gave us His son to set us free from the constrictions and restrictions of sin. He again gave us his spirit to counsel, teach and remind us of his teachings. We did not deserve this gift. He gave freely and commanded us to do same. If anyone asks or seeks to purchase the gift of God with money, the person commits a grave sacrilege.
Remember, the incident between Peter and Simon of Samaria?
Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, saying, give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God.
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.
For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.
And Simon answered and said, Pray ye for me to the Lord, that none of the things which ye have spoken come upon me.
(Act 8:18-24 RV)
These days some “men of God” do not care whether you are right with God or not. So far as your donations are big enough and your offertory is fat enough, you are appointed a deacon of church or an elder. Such sacrilege. Such utter disregard for the things of God. These men of questionable profession are welcomed and exalted in our churches, simply because they give the biggest contributions during fundraisings and harvests. Paul had this to say to Titus.
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;
if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.
For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;
but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, just, holy, temperate;
holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.
(Tit 1:5-9 RV)
But what do we see in the church today. Oh. Father! Have mercy on your children
It is time to rise. Brethren let us arise and shine. We cannot continue to turn the house of our king into a den of robbers.
Finally Jesus says,
He that is unrighteous, let him do unrighteousness still: and he that is filthy, let him be made filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him do righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be made holy still.
Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
(Rev 22:11-14 RV)
May God bless these words in your heart. Amen.
Samuel Tinagyei
17/01/11
And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the
temple, and overthrew the tables of the money–changers, and the seats of them that sold the
doves; and he saith unto them, It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer:
but ye make it a den of robbers.
(Mat 21:12-13 RV)
These words continue to sound in the church but this time, instead of the people heeding and changing their ways for real ministry to occur, it appears we are deaf to the warnings of God. My father’s house has been turned into a den of thieves. The newest trend in the church is “anointing for sale”. Just as it was in Jerusalem 2000 years ago, it is happening in the house of God in our times too. In those days, doves, sheep, coins and other objects were sold in the temple to worshippers who had come to worship and sacrifice. These days, there are handkerchiefs, bottles of olive oil (sometimes vegetable cooking oil), water, porridge and other items. These are sold for miracles, healing, goodwill and favor. Some “men of God” justify this commerce by tagging it with sanctimonious names like offertory, voluntary contribution and harvest. This is preposterous! How can offertory be the price for miracles? Now there are categories of commercial miracles. You pay the highest price, you get audience with the “man of God”. There are now special sitting places and sometimes special thrones for the highest contributors in the church. If you are a poor church member, then you better find a seat at the back and forget about getting to meet the “man of God” for at least a few months.
Worse still, some ‘men of God” now parade around with bodyguards, full security details and executive entourages. People who need counseling, teaching and advice are turned away for either not being popular enough or rich enough to pay the mandatory “voluntary offertory”. The free gift of God is now cash and carry. We have shut down God’s insurance scheme.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised,
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.
(Luk 4:18-19 RV)
Do we not realize that we are committing a great sin? Don’t we realize God is not pleased?
James 2:1-5, says
My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;
and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;
are ye not divided in your own mind, and become judges with evil thoughts?
Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
The gift of God is free. He gave us His son to set us free from the constrictions and restrictions of sin. He again gave us his spirit to counsel, teach and remind us of his teachings. We did not deserve this gift. He gave freely and commanded us to do same. If anyone asks or seeks to purchase the gift of God with money, the person commits a grave sacrilege.
Remember, the incident between Peter and Simon of Samaria?
Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, saying, give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right before God.
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.
For I see that thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.
And Simon answered and said, Pray ye for me to the Lord, that none of the things which ye have spoken come upon me.
(Act 8:18-24 RV)
These days some “men of God” do not care whether you are right with God or not. So far as your donations are big enough and your offertory is fat enough, you are appointed a deacon of church or an elder. Such sacrilege. Such utter disregard for the things of God. These men of questionable profession are welcomed and exalted in our churches, simply because they give the biggest contributions during fundraisings and harvests. Paul had this to say to Titus.
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;
if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.
For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;
but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, just, holy, temperate;
holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.
(Tit 1:5-9 RV)
But what do we see in the church today. Oh. Father! Have mercy on your children
It is time to rise. Brethren let us arise and shine. We cannot continue to turn the house of our king into a den of robbers.
Finally Jesus says,
He that is unrighteous, let him do unrighteousness still: and he that is filthy, let him be made filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him do righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be made holy still.
Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.
Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
(Rev 22:11-14 RV)
May God bless these words in your heart. Amen.
Samuel Tinagyei
17/01/11
Monday, January 10, 2011
WORSHIP SERIES SEASON 1: episode 2.
HOLD ON!
How many times have you asked yourself if you could make it in this life? How many times have you wondered if things will really work out for you? I’m not sure you can easily recall the number of times. Quite often than not, we face uncertainties and difficulties in this life and we tend to lose focus and determination. In addition to loosing focus, we compromise on our standards and often times loose our vision and thus lose out on a brighter future. Unfortunately what we do not realize is that, our futures largely depend on us and we do have control over what happens to us. I am aware that as mortals there certain things we cannot control and thus we need God, to handle those things for us. The rest is by our own actions and inactions. If we make plans and pursue our dreams, we are sure to face failures and roadblocks, but what we need to realize is that, there is always a lesson to be learnt. If we go through difficult times and trials we are being prepared for roles we must play in the future. If we lose battles, we must not lose the lessons. If you come to the end of your rope, do not let go, tie a knot and hold on. Help will definitely come. Do not forget the parable of the mustard seed. Someone said, the big tall mighty oak, was just once a tiny seed that stood its ground. Great men and women are not born, they are made. Have faith and believe in yourself. Always keep in mind that, your attitude determines your altitude in life. Finally, let me leave you with this
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.
—Marianne Williamson
Sam Tinagyei
How many times have you asked yourself if you could make it in this life? How many times have you wondered if things will really work out for you? I’m not sure you can easily recall the number of times. Quite often than not, we face uncertainties and difficulties in this life and we tend to lose focus and determination. In addition to loosing focus, we compromise on our standards and often times loose our vision and thus lose out on a brighter future. Unfortunately what we do not realize is that, our futures largely depend on us and we do have control over what happens to us. I am aware that as mortals there certain things we cannot control and thus we need God, to handle those things for us. The rest is by our own actions and inactions. If we make plans and pursue our dreams, we are sure to face failures and roadblocks, but what we need to realize is that, there is always a lesson to be learnt. If we go through difficult times and trials we are being prepared for roles we must play in the future. If we lose battles, we must not lose the lessons. If you come to the end of your rope, do not let go, tie a knot and hold on. Help will definitely come. Do not forget the parable of the mustard seed. Someone said, the big tall mighty oak, was just once a tiny seed that stood its ground. Great men and women are not born, they are made. Have faith and believe in yourself. Always keep in mind that, your attitude determines your altitude in life. Finally, let me leave you with this
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.
—Marianne Williamson
Sam Tinagyei
Sunday, January 9, 2011
the POET. chapter 1
FOR YOU.
When the leaves begin to fall
When no one seems to stand tall
When you are down on the floor
With no hope at all
When you start asking questions
With no one to give directions
Hope
Then you will see the light
Shining so bright
Chasing away the fright
Making everything alright
It is only then you will realize
That your dreams will only materialize
If you learn to accept
And embrace the concept
That you are destined
Highly esteemed
By the king of glory
And he says don’t worry
Cos he already knows your story
He is the author and finisher
The beginning and the end
Your broken heart, he will mend
A helping hand, he will lend
So hold on and be strong
He will never do you wrong
He will give you a new song
Your life will be long
This is amazing grace
His loving arms that embrace
And takes away disgrace
You see, there is this race
And it is such a craze
But trust in His promises
That what he says, he will do
His love, is all for you.
Sam Tinagyei.
09/01/11
When the leaves begin to fall
When no one seems to stand tall
When you are down on the floor
With no hope at all
When you start asking questions
With no one to give directions
Hope
Then you will see the light
Shining so bright
Chasing away the fright
Making everything alright
It is only then you will realize
That your dreams will only materialize
If you learn to accept
And embrace the concept
That you are destined
Highly esteemed
By the king of glory
And he says don’t worry
Cos he already knows your story
He is the author and finisher
The beginning and the end
Your broken heart, he will mend
A helping hand, he will lend
So hold on and be strong
He will never do you wrong
He will give you a new song
Your life will be long
This is amazing grace
His loving arms that embrace
And takes away disgrace
You see, there is this race
And it is such a craze
But trust in His promises
That what he says, he will do
His love, is all for you.
Sam Tinagyei.
09/01/11
WORSHIP SERIES SEASON 1: episode 1.
GIVE ME TO DRINK.
It was a sunny day, and the woman trudged wearily under the sweltering heat of the midday sun. She was coming from the countryside carrying her pot to fetch water from Jacob’s well. She wouldn’t come in the late afternoon or morning because then she will have to listen to the lewd and snotty remarks of the other women and their children. Yes, she knew she wasn’t the most liked individual in Samaria but although there were a lot of people in the town with checkered pasts, they chose to pick on her every time.
Perhaps if she came to the well in the afternoon, then nobody will be there to bother her. As she waddled wearily under the blazing sun towards the well, she was surprised to see a man sitting by the well. By the nature of his apparel and the manner of his appearance, one could easily see he was a Jew.
What does a Jew want at this well? She thought. As she came closer, she could see the man was very tired and worn out. Well I would just fetch the water and be on my way. I don’t have to talk to him. As she bent down to draw the water from the well, the stranger spoke; Give me to drink.
What? She asked shocked. How do you, being a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria.
The stranger answered and said to her, if you knew the gift of God, and who it is that says to you, Give Me to drink, you would have asked of Him, and He would have given you living water. ……
You see, the woman at the well was fed up and tired with life and love. She had had five husbands and was even then staying with a man who wasn’t her husband. She had been given a raw deal in life, handed a bad check by circumstances. On that day, all she wanted was a pot of water from Jacob’s well to quench her thirst and do a few chores, but when she met the Savior she received rest from her weariness, calmness for her turmoil, serenity for worry, beauty for ashes and strength for weakness.
She was given courage for fear, gladness for mourning and peace for despair.
What is your burden? How bad do you think your sins are? Do you think you are too far away from God to be saved? Are you sure his love is not enough to provide restoration?
Perhaps like the woman at the well, you are seeking for things that cannot satisfy. You might be religious and proud of your heritage as a member of a Christian family or a big church. That is all good, but let me ask you this. Do you feel that deep down there is something missing? Maybe you’ve had various affairs with so many things, put your trust in many others and have consistently been treated with inconsistency. You may have lost all hope or about to. However I present to you the one who gives living water.
He is the only one who knows your past and still loves you. He is the one that knows your situation and still offers forgiveness and restoration with no prejudice. All he asks is for you to offer him a drink. Invite him into your situation right now. Wherever you are reading this, the Holy Spirit is around you. The master wants to fill you with so much joy and peace. A peace that lasts forever. Joy that will cause you to go telling others to come and see the promise keeper, the pain reliever, the one who gives living water.
I believe in miracles. It happened for me and I know it can happen for you too.
Let’s pray this 5-seconds prayer, it works!
Dear Jesus, I know you love me and died for me. I believe that you are the son of God. Please come into my situation and make it right. I give it all to you. Take me and make me whole. I love you. AMEN.
Let’s meet again another time. I want to hear your testimony. God bless you. May he keep you and never let you fall. Stay blessed.
SAM TINAGYEI
It was a sunny day, and the woman trudged wearily under the sweltering heat of the midday sun. She was coming from the countryside carrying her pot to fetch water from Jacob’s well. She wouldn’t come in the late afternoon or morning because then she will have to listen to the lewd and snotty remarks of the other women and their children. Yes, she knew she wasn’t the most liked individual in Samaria but although there were a lot of people in the town with checkered pasts, they chose to pick on her every time.
Perhaps if she came to the well in the afternoon, then nobody will be there to bother her. As she waddled wearily under the blazing sun towards the well, she was surprised to see a man sitting by the well. By the nature of his apparel and the manner of his appearance, one could easily see he was a Jew.
What does a Jew want at this well? She thought. As she came closer, she could see the man was very tired and worn out. Well I would just fetch the water and be on my way. I don’t have to talk to him. As she bent down to draw the water from the well, the stranger spoke; Give me to drink.
What? She asked shocked. How do you, being a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria.
The stranger answered and said to her, if you knew the gift of God, and who it is that says to you, Give Me to drink, you would have asked of Him, and He would have given you living water. ……
You see, the woman at the well was fed up and tired with life and love. She had had five husbands and was even then staying with a man who wasn’t her husband. She had been given a raw deal in life, handed a bad check by circumstances. On that day, all she wanted was a pot of water from Jacob’s well to quench her thirst and do a few chores, but when she met the Savior she received rest from her weariness, calmness for her turmoil, serenity for worry, beauty for ashes and strength for weakness.
She was given courage for fear, gladness for mourning and peace for despair.
What is your burden? How bad do you think your sins are? Do you think you are too far away from God to be saved? Are you sure his love is not enough to provide restoration?
Perhaps like the woman at the well, you are seeking for things that cannot satisfy. You might be religious and proud of your heritage as a member of a Christian family or a big church. That is all good, but let me ask you this. Do you feel that deep down there is something missing? Maybe you’ve had various affairs with so many things, put your trust in many others and have consistently been treated with inconsistency. You may have lost all hope or about to. However I present to you the one who gives living water.
He is the only one who knows your past and still loves you. He is the one that knows your situation and still offers forgiveness and restoration with no prejudice. All he asks is for you to offer him a drink. Invite him into your situation right now. Wherever you are reading this, the Holy Spirit is around you. The master wants to fill you with so much joy and peace. A peace that lasts forever. Joy that will cause you to go telling others to come and see the promise keeper, the pain reliever, the one who gives living water.
I believe in miracles. It happened for me and I know it can happen for you too.
Let’s pray this 5-seconds prayer, it works!
Dear Jesus, I know you love me and died for me. I believe that you are the son of God. Please come into my situation and make it right. I give it all to you. Take me and make me whole. I love you. AMEN.
Let’s meet again another time. I want to hear your testimony. God bless you. May he keep you and never let you fall. Stay blessed.
SAM TINAGYEI
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