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September 7, 2025August 22, 2025

What We Get Wrong About Spiritual Warfare

👉 Is everything a demon? Can you really pray away problems? And what does the Bible actually say about fighting spiritual battles?

Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard this:

“It’s not ordinary.”
“You need to pray!”
“There’s something spiritual behind it.”

In Nigeria, if you trip and fall, it’s spiritual.
If NEPA takes light during your favorite show—spiritual.
If you’re single at 30? You guessed it—witchcraft. 🧙🏾‍♀️

But let’s pause and ask:

Are we getting spiritual warfare wrong?

🕵🏽‍♂️ Not Everything Is a Demon

First things first: yes, spiritual warfare is real.
Scripture says:

“We wrestle not against flesh and blood…” – Ephesians 6:12

But let’s not swing the pendulum too far.
Because sometimes:

That headache is from dehydration—not an arrow from the village.
That breakup wasn’t a marine spirit—it was poor communication.
That business failed—not because of curses, but because of bad planning.

👉 Discernment is not the same as paranoia.

We can’t keep blaming demons for what discipline could fix.

🗡️ Spiritual Warfare ≠ Spiritual Laziness

Here’s another mistake:

People think spiritual warfare is only about prayer and fasting.
So, we shout at mountains…
…but we never climb them.

Yes, prayer is powerful.
But so is wisdom, boundaries, therapy, honesty, repentance, accountability.

Fighting spiritually doesn’t mean avoiding reality.
It means engaging with it through the lens of Christ.

Jesus didn’t just pray in the wilderness—He quoted Scripture.
He didn’t just speak in tongues—He told the devil, “It is written.”

That’s spiritual warfare.

⚖️ The Two Extremes

There are two errors when it comes to spiritual warfare:

1. Over-Spiritualizing Everything:
Every setback becomes demonic.
No personal responsibility.
No reflection.
No growth.

2. Ignoring the Battle Entirely:
Thinking everything is physical.
Not praying.
Not fasting.
Not resisting temptation.
Living carelessly, as if the enemy doesn’t exist.

Truth is: spiritual warfare is a both/and, not an either/or.

📖 What the Bible Actually Teaches

Let’s clarify a few things:

✅ Demons are real, but they’re not everywhere.
✅ Prayer is a weapon, but not a substitute for obedience.
✅ Spiritual attacks happen, but so does self-sabotage.
✅ God gives armor, but we still have to wear it.

“Put on the full armor of God…” – Ephesians 6:11
Not “Hang it in your prayer closet for decoration.”

🧠 The Mind Is the Battlefield

A lot of spiritual battles happen in your thoughts.

Condemnation
Fear
Lies
Identity crisis
Doubt

You don’t need a deliverance session—you need renewed thinking.

That’s why Romans 12:2 says:

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

Sometimes, deliverance is not a one-time scream—it’s a daily choice to believe God’s truth.

🙏🏾 How to Fight Right

Know your enemy – It’s not your boss, your mother-in-law, or your ex.
Use your weapons – Prayer, Scripture, praise, fasting, wise counsel.
Stay alert – The enemy thrives on distraction and deception.
Check your heart – Sometimes, the real battle is pride, unforgiveness, or fear.
Walk in obedience – There’s no point fighting darkness while cuddling sin.
Lean on community – You’re not meant to fight alone.
Stand firm – Not everything will disappear immediately. Warfare is a process.

🧨 What We Get Wrong

Myth: All problems are spiritual attacks.
Truth: Some are natural consequences or human error.
Myth: Spiritual warfare is loud prayers only.
Truth: It’s a lifestyle of awareness, discipline, and faith.
Myth: If I pray enough, all problems disappear.
Truth: Some prayers prepare you to endure, not escape.

💬 Final Thoughts

Spiritual warfare is real.
But so is personal growth.
So is responsibility.
So is wise decision-making.

Don’t let the devil become your default excuse.
Don’t fight wrong battles with wrong tools.

Yes, there’s a war going on.
But you don’t fight from fear—you fight from victory.

Because Christ already won.

Now walk in that truth—with eyes open, armor on, and truth in your heart.

August 23, 2025August 22, 2025

What We Get Wrong About Faith

👉 Is faith just about believing hard enough? Can it force God’s hand? And what about doubt—is it always a sin?

Let’s talk, family.

Faith has become a buzzword.
We wear it on t-shirts.
We hashtag it in captions.
We throw it at problems like a magic wand:
“Just have faith!”

But let’s be real…
Some of us have reduced faith to superstition—
Like if we close our eyes tight enough, clench our fists hard enough, and whisper “I believe” 12 times, God will show up on cue.

🥴 Is that faith—or manipulation?

📖 Faith Is Not a Force to Bend God’s Will

Let’s clear this up early:
Faith is not about making God do what we want.
It’s about trusting what He wants—even when we don’t understand it.

Hebrews 11 (a.k.a. the “Faith Hall of Fame”) mentions people who saw walls fall, lions shut up, the dead raised…

But it also mentions those who:

Were tortured
Lived in caves
Were sawn in two 😳

Same faith.
Different outcome.

🤔 Faith ≠ Certainty.

Faith is not about having zero questions.
It’s about trusting God despite the questions.

Even John the Baptist—the one who baptized Jesus—had a moment of doubt in prison.
He sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you really the One?” (Matthew 11:3)

And what did Jesus say?

Not “How dare he doubt.”
But:
“Among those born of women, no one is greater than John.”

💡 So no—doubt is not always sin.
But staying in unbelief without seeking truth? That’s where the problem lies.

🧘‍♀️ Faith Is Not Just Mental Grit

Sometimes we confuse stubborn optimism with biblical faith.

Faith is not just positive vibes.
It’s not “manifesting.”
It’s not “If I believe it enough, it will happen.”

Nope.

Real faith looks like:

Abraham waiting decades for a child—and still trusting.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego saying, “Even if God doesn’t deliver us, we still won’t bow.”
Jesus in Gethsemane saying, “Not my will, but Yours.”

🙏🏽 So What Is Faith, Really?

Let’s strip it back to the core:

Faith is trusting God’s heart, even when you can’t trace His hand.

It’s not a magic ticket.
It’s not an emergency button.
It’s not a spiritual tantrum.

It’s surrender.

🔥 What Faith Is NOT:

Faith is not denial of reality.
Faith is not manipulation of God.
Faith is not blind hope with no substance.

✅ What Faith IS:

Faith is confidence in God’s character.
Faith is obedience in uncertainty.
Faith is peace in chaos.

🚶🏾‍♂️ How Do We Grow Real Faith?

Feed your faith with God’s Word – (Romans 10:17)
👉 Stop surviving on sermon snacks. Eat the Word daily.
Question honestly—but pursue answers.
👉 Don’t fake it. Dig deep.
Surround yourself with real faith-walkers.
👉 You’ll either walk with doubters… or with Daniels.
Obey even when it’s uncomfortable.
👉 Faith is proven when it’s costly.

🗣 Final Words

Faith is not about getting the outcome you want.
It’s about becoming the kind of person who trusts God—regardless of the outcome.

Real faith walks into the fire…
Not because it knows what will happen,
But because it knows Who will be there.

So no—faith isn’t about “believing hard enough.”
It’s about believing deep enough to surrender.
And trusting that God is still good—even if He says no.

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

What We Get Wrong About God’s Will

Is it always a mystery? Do we just sit and wait for signs? Or does God expect us to move in faith?

Let’s be honest:
When many of us say, “I’m just waiting on God’s will,” what we really mean is:

“I’m afraid to make a move.”
“I don’t want to make a mistake.”
“I don’t want to be blamed if this goes south.”
“I want handwriting on the wall, thunder in the sky, and a prophet to call me by name.”

Now, don’t get me wrong—waiting on God is a biblical posture.
But what if sometimes, God is actually waiting on you?

💭 Is God’s Will Always a Mystery?

Let’s dismantle this carefully.

1. God’s will is not always hidden.

We often treat God’s will like a riddle—something only solved after 21 days of dry fasting and a Mount Sinai moment.

But Scripture gives us a lot of clarity:

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)

“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified…”
(1 Thessalonians 4:3)

God’s will includes living righteously, loving others, stewarding our gifts, pursuing justice, walking in humility, etc.

🧭 Translation: You already know 70% of God’s will.
The rest often requires discernment, not delay.

🚶‍♂️ Faith Means Movement

Many Christians are waiting for a “green light from heaven” when God already gave them a compass in Scripture and a guide in the Holy Spirit.

Moses had a burning bush.
Gideon had a fleece.
We have the cross, the Word, and the Holy Spirit.

Do you really need thunder when He’s already spoken?

🛑 The Danger of Over-Spiritualizing Delay

Sometimes “waiting on God” is just:

Fear disguised as faith
Procrastination baptized in Scripture
Indecision hiding behind ‘spiritual sensitivity’

You don’t need a verse to apply for that job, write that book, speak up, or say no.
You need faith, wisdom, and courage.

💡 How to Walk in God’s Will Practically

Here’s a guide:

1. Ask: Is it biblical?
God won’t lead you into anything that contradicts His Word.

2. Check your motive.
Is it about God’s glory or your ego?

3. Seek counsel.
Wise believers can help you discern next steps (Proverbs 11:14).

4. Take a step.
Sometimes you won’t know it’s God’s will until you move—like Abraham, Joseph, Paul, and you.

5. Pray for peace and walk in boldness.
Colossians 3:15 speaks of peace being the “umpire” in your heart.

✋ So… Should We Ever Wait?

Yes.
But waiting should look more like worship + wisdom-building, not laziness and Netflix marathons.

Wait like a soldier waiting to be deployed—not like a tourist stuck in airport delays.

🧎‍♀️ Final Thought

God’s will is not a tightrope. It’s a wide road with guardrails.
You’re not going to “miss it” if your heart is surrendered.
Stop being paralyzed by fear of failure.

Just move—with wisdom, prayer, and obedience.

May 24, 2025May 23, 2025

Why Should Christians Care About the Poor?

Stewardship of Compassion and Social Responsibility

In a world where “hustle culture” is glorified and success is measured by material wealth, it’s easy to overlook the poor. Some people think:

“If they worked harder, they wouldn’t be poor.”
“God helps those who help themselves.”
“I have my own problems to worry about.”

But what does God think about all this?

Should Christians actively care for the poor, or is it just a nice thing to do when we have extra money?

Let’s get into it.

1. God’s Heart for the Poor

If you read the Bible and somehow miss God’s concern for the poor, you might need to read it again.

From Genesis to Revelation, God repeatedly calls His people to care for the weak, defend the oppressed, and provide for those in need.

Here are just a few examples:

Proverbs 19:17 – “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”
Isaiah 1:17 – “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
James 1:27 – “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.”

Caring for the poor isn’t charity. It’s obedience.

It’s not about giving leftovers. It’s about stewarding resources the way God intends.

2. The Poor Aren’t Just “Them”—They’re Us

It’s easy to think of the poor as some distant group of people, but the reality is:

Poverty isn’t just a lack of money—it can be a lack of opportunity, support, or education.
Many people are one financial crisis away from struggling.
Some are born into hard circumstances they didn’t choose.

Jesus Himself was not rich on earth.

He was born in a manger.
He had no home during His ministry.
He relied on the generosity of others.

If Jesus lived humbly and cared for the poor, why should we do any less?

3. Excuses Christians Use to Avoid Helping the Poor

Many Christians say they care about the poor in theory but avoid responsibility in practice.

Here are some common excuses:

A. “The Poor Are Lazy. They Should Work Harder.”

While it’s true that hard work is valuable, it’s also true that:

✔ Some people work hard but earn very little.
✔ Some are trapped in cycles of generational poverty.
✔ Some have disabilities, illnesses, or struggles that limit opportunities.

Not everyone has the same starting point in life.

Jesus didn’t say, “Help only those who deserve it.”
He said, “Love your neighbor.”

B. “I Don’t Have Enough Money to Help.”

Caring for the poor isn’t just about money.

✔ You can give your time—volunteer at shelters, mentor, or support struggling families.
✔ You can use your skills—teach job skills, offer legal help, or train people.
✔ You can be a voice—advocate for policies that help the marginalized.

Compassion is about using whatever you have to make a difference.

C. “God Will Take Care of Them.”

Yes, God provides—but He often provides through people.

What if you are the answer to someone’s prayer?

That single mother struggling to buy food? You could be the one to help.
That unemployed father searching for a job? Your connection could be the breakthrough.
That orphan with no one to care for them? Your kindness could change their future.

God’s provision flows through His people.

4. What Does Stewardship of Compassion Look Like?

Being a good steward isn’t just about managing money—it’s about managing your heart.

✔ Give Freely: Help without expecting anything in return.
✔ Give Wisely: Support initiatives that create long-term impact.
✔ Give Relationally: Don’t just donate—build relationships with those in need.
✔ Give Consistently: Make generosity a lifestyle, not just a holiday activity.

You don’t have to change the whole world.

But you can change someone’s world.

Final Thought: We Are God’s Hands and Feet

The early church stood out because of their radical generosity. They:

Shared everything so that no one lacked (Acts 4:32-35).
Cared for widows and orphans (James 1:27).
Saw the poor as family, not strangers.

Jesus didn’t ignore the poor.
He didn’t just preach at them—He loved them.

And if we are truly His followers, we must do the same.

So, why should Christians care about the poor?

Because God does. And if His heart beats for them, ours should too.

May 23, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Jacob, Laban & You: Why Waiting Too Long Can Cost You More Than You Think

Ever thought about this?
What if Jacob had left Laban’s house the first time he thought about it? 🤔

Maybe there would’ve been no sneaky escape in the dead of night.
No stolen idols hidden under saddles.
No family drama that could power 3 seasons of a Netflix series.

But hey… Jacob waited.
And honestly, so do we.

Let’s talk.

🔄 When You Know It’s Time to Go… But You Stay Anyway

Jacob knew Laban wasn’t good for him.
He said it with his own mouth:

“Your father has cheated me by changing my wages ten times.” (Genesis 31:7)

TEN TIMES, my people. Ten.

But he stayed.
Worked.
Served.
Managed the chaos.
Pretended it was okay.
Maybe hoped it would get better.

Ever done that?

Stayed in a toxic friendship because “they were there for me once”
Stayed in a job that’s sucking the life out of you because “at least I’m getting paid”
Stayed in a church or group that’s clearly spiritually dry because “God put me here, so I must endure”

Sounds noble.

But sometimes, it’s just fear dressed in Christian clothing.

🧠 Why Do We Stay?

Let’s break it down.

Because we fear the unknown
Because we feel obligated
Because we don’t want to offend
Because leaving looks like disloyalty
Because it’s not “that” bad… yet
Because it’s not the Christian thing to do, right?

But listen.
God didn’t call you to be loyal to dysfunction.
You’re called to be faithful to Him.

🚨 The Cost of Delay

So what happened because Jacob delayed?

Family tension
Secret idol smuggling (thanks, Rachel 🙄)
Laban chasing them like it’s a Fast & Furious scene
Paranoia, guilt, anxiety…

Sound familiar?

Delaying obedience can sometimes multiply the consequences.
Comfort is not the same as peace.

🌟 But Here’s the Beautiful Part: God Still Helped Jacob

When Jacob finally moved…
God showed up.
Even though Jacob delayed, God didn’t discard him.

He protected him.
Prospered him.
Prepared him to face Esau.

So yes, maybe Jacob waited too long.

But grace waited too.

And it still does.

💭 What About You?

Is God nudging you out of your own “Laban’s house”?

That job?
That relationship?
That ministry role that’s slowly killing your fire? ||ghen ghen…
That comfort zone that’s become a cage?

Stop waiting for things to fall apart before you move.
Delayed obedience is still disobedience.

Jacob eventually left.
And his story didn’t end in regret—it ended in restoration. But what if he left earlier.

🔚 Final Thought

Don’t just stay because it’s familiar.
Don’t let “endurance” become an excuse for fear.

When God says move, don’t manage dysfunction—obey.

Because you may never know what restoration, healing, or new season is waiting outside Laban’s gate.

Now go pack your bags 🧳

And leave well.

Before you waste another 6years