Dipo Tepede.POeT

On the issue of expecting instanteneous miracles from heaven i'm a little skeptical in that regards JESUS spoke about some demons that would require fasting and prayers to rebuke,emphatically, the ways of GOD is definitely not the ways of man,man by the reason of nature desires spontaneity in expectancies,but i tell you what is not a magician but a miracle worker and wonder,and i simply believe miracles or healings undertakes processes the time frame is left to be dictated by the Author and finisher of our faith,it could be instantly or it could be a little lengthier,the fundamental on the issue of miracles should be embedded in FAITH.a preacher once said people wondered why he spent the most minimal time on prayers during service however inevitable miracles were always the resultant,he quickly pointed out how he spent rigorous hours in prayers prior to his service.In regard to rules,in retrospect man by reason of the fact that he wants things done in the most suitable and soothing way would navigate unfavourable or preferrably challenging subjects towards comfortability,this is as comprehensible as ABC for a kindergarten.GOD says the just shall live by faith not by rules but guess what the above stated phrase is a simple guideline that can also be quoted as a rule towards which the JUST is expected to live,imperatively rules are expected to guide and avoid derailing,a substantial percentage of the content of the bible is rule based,»DO, BELIEVE (TRUST) and EXPECT» no complication simply follow what he says and lets see what he does afterwards.Abraham did not get the complete blessing package because he simply did not DO as he was told; not until LOT was disconnected from him then and then did he start experiencing the promises.Sir, GOD is a principled GOD and yet misterious,ultimately lets pray he shows us his ways,MOSES,DAVID,ABRAHAM,PAUL knew his WAYS but the children of isreal knew his WORK.

@all,
To start with, Dipo, you have actually made me read your article twice and evrybody else's comments i have read thrice. When i was younger,i thought being a christian was just enough, then as i grew older, i realised that i had plenty of work to do to make it. And now, your insight about living right and it not being enough. It makes me acknowlegde the fact that i am just a «babe» and i have so much to learn. Keep this up and thank you all.

@Dipo,did u click on the link @funmilayo posted???u should.i actually think its not a misconception that all it takes to please God is to live right.i believe very deeply in my heart that religion is a way of life and for you to live life,u have to live by certain rules.the only way i believe one can make the kingdom of God is by followin God's own laid down rules.maybe u are referring to manmade rules wen u just say rules but consciously or unconsciously we all follow rules.really u need to go to dat link to understand more of it.
dat is why all d prophets came to earth.Christ didnt come to abolish any rule or law,he came to fulfill it.My dear,u wont even identify ur purpose if u dont follow some of God's rules......................dunno if i made so much sense to you.click on dat link 1st and lemme know what u think

To be honest I am trying to digest all that you have written and I'm not entirely sure where I stand with your take on how we should view being 'born again'. However in regards to the answer to prayers taking time versus the instantaenous affect of evil...I feel your point but I don't think the depiction you cited is always way off the mark. God is not a genie to be manipulated. Yes He'll answer prayers but the result and manifestation might not be instant. Jesus rebuked His disciples not for praying hard but for their lack of faith. However the devil seeks to deceive and encourage all our selfish desires and anything that'll keep us out of the Kingdom. So seemingly instant response to anything a person with evil intentions wants is el diablo's Modus Op to a T.

I think I'll come back to this one, need to stew over it a bit.

Shalom, Tolita.

@Olajuwon,
you put it quite succintly.
He did not come to abolish the Law.
http://biblebrowser.com/matthew/5-17.htm

@Dipo,what if this rules are God's rules??meaning something as simple as God says «Love ur neighbour as urself....».that is jus a simple example.dont u tink God wants us to live by certain rules?his rules!dats why we have his books to guide us i think.

Concise and very very true.

Just to let you know I visit your site everyday.

Keep up the good works and God bless

Great piece, Dipo.
Full of insights, you have writen from the Spirit and not the letter of the word.

Nice comments Mr. Lewis, am happy we have bible scholars in the house with revelational insights into spiritual matters.

We can make our lives, places of work and homes indeed the kingdom of God
so that its full benefits- the aboundant life spoken of by Jesus Christ, can be ours.
More insights and power to your elbow brothers!