It may interest you to know that one
of our own Kingsley Obiefule has by the special grace of God written a book
which he titled “TRIUMPH
IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS” he tried explaining that people
this days cannot wait on the plan
of the creator they become so impatient in
that they want everything to be done now forgetting that there is an appointed
time for everything.
However the Organized Press Crew of
PFM met him and He has this to say.
EXCERPT: We live in
challenging times- no doubt about that. The church today has raised people who
cannot wait on the plan of God. These Christians believe everything must be
now, fast and quick. It is now the case that instead of setting the pattern for
the world, the world has now set a pattern for us. Part of the things preachers
say today make people believe that God is Santa Claus, and that His function is
to give you whatever you want, whenever you want it and how ever you want it.
This is not the truth. In other to balance the old mindset that Christians have
in church ( the one in which they think that spirituality is measured by
suffering and poverty), some preachers have gone to the extent in cajoling
members into believing that their commitment to God is evident in the amount of
wealth at their disposal. In other words, your faith is questionable if there
is no Naira or Dollar to show for it. You cannot exclude or include someone
from faith on the basis of their temporary situation. There is nothing wrong
with prosperity at all. However, some Christians have not only misconceived it
but have corrupted the church with this misconception. These Christians today
are more inclined to delivering ‘feel-good’ messages or counsels while they
fail to prepare those in their charge for the real world. As a result, some of
us have been robbed of the understanding that faith is not an exemption ticket
from tragedy and challenges. Many of us have been struck with amazement to find
out that after we have claimed, believed, prophesied and even read success
tips, there are troubles persisting in our lives. But then, you must understand
that you do not claim you have faith until you have had something to overcome.
This is because real faith is proven in the furnace of trial - in the
University of Adversity. With this you can prove to yourself and the rest of
the world that you believe God. This is not because things went smooth, but
because you went through some hard stuff and maintained your integrity with
God. Irrespective of your social status, race, denomination, academic
qualification, your faith must be tested. No one will escape the ‘Processing
Room’ of God. Beloved, we all go through challenges but it is our mindset that
makes all the difference. Thanks
Wonderful!!!
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