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“And he said, take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed.” 2 Kings 13:18 (KJV)

In 2 Kings 13:14, Elisha was sick and about to die. This was the same Elisha who had received double portion of Elijah’s anointing. He performed twice the number of the miracles of Elijah; yet, he was sick and later died. Anointed men of God fall sick too. They pass through the same challenges as others because they did not fall from heaven.

Then Joash the king of Israel came down unto Elisha and wept calling him: “my father, my father.” Israel was in battle with Syria and the King needed direction. So, he came to the man of God. Elisha was not the king’s biological father but the king saw a father figure in him. When you see a father figure in someone, then he can pronounce the father’s blessing over you.

In verse 15, Elisha said, “take the bows and arrows.” Elisha’s instruction did not really make sense, but he obeyed. Then he was asked to put his hand on the bow, and he did. Elisha then put his hands upon the King’s hands. In verse 17, Elisha asked the king to open the window eastward and then Elisha asked him to shoot.

When Elisha asked him to smite the ground, he smote the ground thrice and stopped. Elisha was angry with him and said that the king should have smitten five or six times. Elisha was upset with him because he didn’t tell him to stop but he stopped. Thus, the king had placed a limitation on his victory. He had become casual. You know why? He probably thought he already knew what to do. The worst thing you can do to yourself is to assume that you already know what God will do. One of the things that set David apart from the rest of the kings is that he always inquired of the Lord. He never assumed that he knew every way by which God will function.

Daily Devotional 7th of February 2021: Where is your Zeal and passion?

February 7, 2021 Naomitheboss

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:” Hebrews 10:24. KJV
We live in a generation that is not so enthusiastic about God like before; a very lukewarm generation! It is important, therefore, that we continue charging one another as the dangerous days’ approach. Today, I would like to ask you: Where is your passion? Where is the fire you used to have for the Kingdom business? Where are the things that made you daring and go crazy for God? Where did you drop them? Have you joined the bandwagon of those that say, “let us just take it easy with this God?”

Jesus said in Revelation 3:16: “If you are neither hot nor cold, I will spue you out of my mouth.” (KJV). Some people who used to be on fire for the Lord have become smoke today. You need to check your passion. How excited are you in reading your Bible? How excited are you in waiting to hear what God is going to say next? How excited are you about coming to church? How excited are you about getting involved in spiritual activities?

It is a joy and a blessing to be involved. You never know the capacity you have until you start getting involved. That is what keeps us strong. Probably you are praying for several things and God is trying to bring out something from your life. However, you are limited because the fire is no more burning in you. I have often said that a fly does not perch on a hot pot. If demons are tormenting you and putting obstacles around you, could it be because you are no more zealous?

It is a costly thing to lose your zeal and miss your time of visitation. That can be very expensive. If you lose your zeal, it will affect every area of your life negatively. When God is telling you what to do, you may not be able to hear Him. I pray for you today that you will not lose your zeal and passion for God.

Further Reading: Revelation 3:14-22
Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Leviticus 1-3; Evening- Matthew 24:1-28

Security

A farmer in Omu-aran kwara state was forced to pay N350k in Omu Aran after cows grazing on his farm were found dead.

February 7, 2021 Naomitheboss

farmer was forced to pay N350k in Omu Aran after cows grazing on his farm were found dead.

There are strong indications that herdsmen/farmers crisis is imminent in Omu-Aran Local Government Area of Kwara State as a farmer (name withheld), a septuagenarian, was coerced to pay a group of Fulani herdsmen a sum of N350,000 owing to the death of their cows after grazing on his farmland.

The farmer who brought the case to the foreground narrated to Harmony Times correspondents, on Sunday, that the herdsmen had accused him of poisoning their cows.

The farmer, whose statement was corroborated by his wife, explained that he was working on his farm when a group of herdsmen came to visit him and recounted how their cows had grazed on his farm and were found dead some hours later.

He said “As soon as we got to the farm that very day, my wife came to me that a man wanted to see me. She inquired why he wanted to see me but he insisted on seeing me.

“Shortly after my wife left, they went to meet him at our farm house and they brought her to where I was. When they arrived they told me to come with them and I inquire on the purpose. They were like twenty in number. So, I decided to follow them to where we put our cashew seeds.

“They asked me ‘What did you put here?’ when we got there and they instructed me to dig the ground with my hand. Hesitantly, I dug it and I saw something like ashes. I was questioned on what was in the hole and I responded that I didn’t put anything.

“Thus, they concluded that I put poisonous substance in the cashew and their cows ate it and die. I protested to there claim. They took me to where the remains of their cows are and there is a very long distance between where their cows gave up and my house. Surprisingly, they came with policemen and we were later arrested.

“The following day, the Fulani leaders across suburb communities came to together to discuss about the issue and the resolution, after so many deliberation, was that I should pay a sum of N350,000 in order to avoid being killed in retaliation and I paid part of the money, with the sum of N80,000 left to be paid.”

In his reaction, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, implored the aggrieved to write to the Kwara State Police Command and copy the state government, and expressed optimism that the issue will be resolved after both party are heard.

“Let the aggrieved person write to the Police Command and copy the government. Let him explain his issues. I’m sure they will call the herder to also state their own issue.

“In this herder/farmer issue, I appeal to all of us to please thread softly. Our country is going through a hard time which requires patience, maturity and tact to avoid unpalatable outcome. I beg us to pls be patient. God bless you,” he said.

Meanwhile, Barrister Titilope, the Managing Partner, Akogun Chambers and President, Kwara South Youth Organization had vowed to take the matter up if a petition to the State Police Commissioner is neither responded to nor given utmost and sincere attention.

When the PRO of Omu Aran Development Association was contacted, he said the organization is currently investigating the matter before an official action will be taken.

Politics

Former US president Donald Trump returns to social media after ban on Twitter and Facebook

February 6, 2021 Naomitheboss

Former US president, Donald Trump is back on social media. He came back via his account on Gab, an American alternative social networking service known for its far-right userbase, which includes neo-Nazis, white supremacists, white nationalists and others.

According to Independent UK, Trump in his very first post uploaded his lawyer’s response to demands he testifies at his second impeachment hearing next week.

Trump had resorted to releasing statements from the Office of the Former President after he and his campaign team were removed from the internet by most of the conventional social media platforms.

Part of the lawyers’ response read, “We are in receipt of your latest public relations stunt.”

“Your letter only confirms what is known to everyone: you cannot prove your allegations against the 45th President of the United States, who is now a private citizen. The use of our Constitution to bring a purported impeachment proceeding is much too serious to try to play these games.”

US Congressman Jamie Raskin had written letters to the ex-president, demanding that he appear before or during the trial, subject to cross-examination, pointing to the testimonies of former presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton while in office.

“If you decline this invitation, we reserve any and all rights, including the right to establish at trial that your refusal to testify supports a strong adverse inference regarding your actions (and inaction)” on 6 January, the date of the riots inside the halls of Congress.

Politics

Daily Devotional 6th of Febuary 2021: Always get involved in Kingdom matters.

February 6, 2021 Naomitheboss

“And they brought him to Jesus, and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.” Luke 19:35 (KJV)

When Jesus was going to ride into Jerusalem, He asked his disciples to go find a colt and tell the owner that the Lord had need of it. When they brought the donkey to Jesus, they cast their garments upon it. Everyone got involved. Luke 19:37, says: “And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen” (KJV).

In Matthew’s gospel of this same story, it tells us that the whole city was moved. Those who could bring palm fronds did so. Those who could spread their garments did so and those who could sing raised their voices. The people get involved in one way or the other and then when they came into the city, the whole city was moved.

While in Luke 19:38-39, some were saying: “blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord; peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. Some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto Him, Master, rebuke thy disciples” (KJV), the Pharisees habitually discourage the rest. Whenever God’s people gather together to praise God, there will always be Pharisees who usually want to limit the rest of the multitude from rejoicing. The Pharisees told Jesus to stop the disciples but Jesus said unto them: “…I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out” (Luke 19:40 KJV).

There are stones waiting on the wing to do what you don’t want to do because from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, the name of the Lord shall be praised; there is nothing anyone can do about it. The scripture tells us that the Lord will build His church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Further Reading: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:29-40
Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Exodus 39-40; Evening- Matthew 23:23-39

Religion

Daily Devotional 5th of Febuary 2021: Knowledge is the Key

February 5, 2021 Naomitheboss

”According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that has called us to glory and virtue.” 2 Peter 1:3 (KJV)
Everything you need to succeed in life, everything which pertains to life and godliness has been made available to you in Christ. So, you have no reason to fail. You have been called to a life of glory and virtue and God wants to showcase this glory in every area of your life. His intention is to bless and increase you until His hand is clearly evident in your life. No devil in hell will be able to stop you.
It is clear from the above scripture that the key to obtaining these exceeding great promises is nothing but the knowledge of God and His Word. It is vital for you to understand the place of knowledge if you must be rightly positioned. Paul understood this and said: “and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ” (Philippians 3:8 KJV). In Colossians 1:9-10, Paul prays: “For this cause, we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God” (KJV).

Let me draw your attention to another scripture in Ephesians 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (KJV). Beloved, these spiritual blessings are positioned in Heavenly places. This means they are in the realm of the Spirit. Thus, it’s your responsibility to download them into the realm of the physical where they can be experienced. This requires knowledge. So, you must seek knowledge and go after the truth.

Further Reading: John 8:32, Colossians 1:9-18
Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Exodus 36-38; Evening- Matthew 23:1-22

Religion

Daily Devotional 4th of February 2021: The benefit of staying in felloweship

February 4, 2021 Naomitheboss

“Not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25 (MSG)
There is a blessing you can never receive by staying alone. The scripture tells us that we should not forsake the assemblies of ourselves together, as the manner of some is. When we gather as a church, there is a dimension of blessing that flows among us that can never flow when you are alone. That is why fellowship among us is very important. We may have one or two who are misbehaving; it still does not change the fact that we must fellowship because it is part of our amour. The Scripture declares: “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour” (Ecclesiastes 4:9 KJV).

When the enemy understands that you are not alone, you have brothers and sisters interceding on your behalf, he will back off from you. It is a blessing to have brethren who connect in the realm of the spirit on your behalf to destroy the yoke of darkness. When you belong to the family of God, you belong to a major family that the devil cannot destroy. Jesus said: “…build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18 KJV).

As you go about your assignment, never be afraid. The powers of heaven will fight for you! They will speak for you and silence the voice of your enemies. You are not alone! He has assured us that He will never leave us nor forsake us. The God that you and I serve will honour His Word in your life. He will exceed your imagination. He will open doors for you and make your miracles speak for you. Get ready for an overflow!

Are you believing God for a miracle? Then get ready. God will exceed your expectations! No satanic force will rob you of your joy. Your joy is coming, and it will affect your business, your job, your marriage, finance, academics, health, etc. Nothing will stop it!

Further Reading: Psalm 133:1-3, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Exodus 34-35; Evening- Matthew 22:23-46

Security

Supporters Launch N51.8million Fundraiser For Igboho, Raise N4.8million In 18 Hours

February 4, 2021 Naomitheboss

It’s very obvious that the Yourba race are no longer interested in the County call Nigeria, and they are doing all their possible best to break out of Nigeria and create their own ODUDUWA REGION as a result to the killing, kidnapping, rapping and height of criminal activities by the BORORO and FULANI HERDSMEN.

The supporters of Igboho in diaspora came out in one voice and lunch a fundraising campaign to provide amenities that people will use to provide security for their people in their community. A total sun of 4.8 million was raised in less than 18 hours of the campaign.

Though Sunday Igboho had earlier requested for buses to aid in transporting his men from one place to another, during a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday.

Education, Security

I accept your apology, I am solidly behind you, Ooni Of Ife to Sunday Igboho

February 4, 2021 Naomitheboss

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has accepted the apology tendered by popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho.

Igboho had in virtual meeting tagged: Townhall with Yoruba in Diaspora said the Ooni disappointed the Yoruba people for not telling President Muhammadu Buhari the truth when he met with him.

According to him, “When Ooni met with Buhari over the herdsmen issue, Ooni should have told Buhari the truth but he did not. When Ooni returned, he started tackling me to leave the remaining task to the government to finish. You can imagine that kind of talk?

“Alaafin of Oyo has asked me to meet him over the matter. Alaafin should have been the one invited to meet Buhari but since the Ooni was invited, he should be bold to tell the president the whole truth and make the demands of the Yoruba people known to the president.

“The Ooni disappointed himself. Some politicians are behind Ooni’s latest move. He invited me to his palace but I refused to go. I would have gone if he had represented us well but he did not. I won’t honour any monarch who does not cooperate with me. Enough is enough, the Fulani have done enough.”

However, on Wednesday evening Igboho apologized and noted that he made those remarks, about the first-class king, in the heat of the moment.

In the same vein, Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s palace, Mr Moses Olafare, confirmed that Igboho has been forgiven.

He said: “He (Ooni) has forgiven him as he had tendered an apology via a video clip he produced via social media yesterday evening.

“Before tendering the apology, it was the Olugbon of Ile-igbon that first called and informed Arole Oodua on the phone that he had scolded Sunday on phone on his misdeeds and that, he would soon tender an apology to him on the matter. Sunday Igboho later released a video in which he tendered the apology.

“Even though the way and manner, Sunday behaved was sacrilege to the Oduduwa throne but he has already apologised and I can confirm that Arole Oodua forgiven him, because, there is no perfection in humanity. Sunday is a human being like a normal human being who could misbehave as well”.

He went on: “As the father of all, the Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II remains his father who had even identified with him in the past two weeks he has begun with the struggle and he is still solidly behind him for the liberation of the Yorubas from criminal herdsmen who have adamantly terrorised our land.”

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Security

Tragedy: Decomposed body of a Us Christmas returnee found after N10 million was paid to kidnappers

February 4, 2021 Naomitheboss

A US based Edo Prince, Eloniyo Dennis Abuda, who was kidnapped on his return journey back to the United States, has been killed by kidnappers after his family paid a ransom of N10 million.

Four days after he was kidnapped on Saturday, January 30, 2021, along the Benin-Akure road on his way to Lagos from Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, the decomposing body of Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda was found on Tuesday near the small town of Agbanikaka, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state.

The survivors said that he was shot dead by the kidnappers after he slumped during the forced long march to the bush.

The abductors set the other victims free later after their relatives paid a ransom N10 million.