EASTER MESSAGE: ISUAMAWU WELFARE UNION JOS BRANCH FELICITATES WITH HER MEMBERS, OTHER CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL AND THE WORLD, ON EASTER

 

The Isuamawu Welfare Union, Jos Branch, is wishing her members, all other Christian faithful and the World, Happy Easter celebrations.

The Union uses this medium to remind the celebrants of the profound lessons of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the fact especially that He granted those who crucified Him forgiveness.

As you celebrate the 2023 Easter, may you be guided by the exemplary conduct of forgiveness demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Amen! It is the fervent wish and prayer of the ISUAMAWU WELFARE UNION JOS BRANCH that as you celebrate the risen Christ this Easter, you will reflect deeply on the circumstances of His death and seek truthfully from the Almighty father to grant you the heart of Christ, so you can forgive those that have offended you. We draw your attention to the fact that the Almighty, in the Holy Book, the Bible stated that He will forgive our trespasses only as we forgive those who trespass against us.

May the risen Christ whom the World celebrates His resurrection through Easter grant the members of ISUAMAWU WELFARE UNION JOS BRANCH, the Isuamawu community, Nigerians and all citizens of the World the heart to forgive one another, show more love to one another, and work more for one another.

May the Lord Almighty grant the world everlasting Peace. Amen!

PRO Isuamawu Welfare Union Jos

Mr. Paul Ajah

ALWAYS BE IN BLOSSOM

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

Instead you thrill to GOD's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night. You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.

(Psalm 1:2-3, MSG)

Psalm 1:2-3 KJV

[1] But his delight is in the law of the *LORD*; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 

[3] And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

TODAY’S WORD

Today's Scripture says that when you meditate on GOD’s Word day and night, "You're a tree...always in blossom." That's GOD’s dream for your life - that you always have a smile, that you're always in peace, that you're always excited about your future. And, no, it doesn't mean that you'll never have adversities. But in those difficult times, because you have your thoughts fixed on Him, thoughts you've drawn from His Word, deep down there will be a confidence, a knowing that everything is going to be all right. You will know that GOD is still on the throne. He is fighting your battles, and you're not only going to come out, you're going to come out better off than you were before.

When you're in agreement with GOD, the Creator of the universe goes to work. GOD will cause His favor to shine down on you. He will cause you to stand out in your career. He will cause you to be at the right place at the right time, making sure that you succeed.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You that Your plan for my life is that I am always in blossom, that I'm always bearing fresh fruit. Thank You that I can fill my mind with Your Word and know Your thoughts toward me. I believe Your favor is shining down upon me. In *JESUS*' Name, Amen.

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CULTURE: SO STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL

 

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PRANK WENT WRONG 3

To start with, my people were not happy with the situation. Some of them scolded me for playing such an expensive prank on my wife.

Some were angry with my wife for taking the matter to her people without first confronting me.

Some were neutral, while some laughed over it.

At last, we made it to my wife's place.

Messages were sent across and within few minutes, my in-laws were complete.

The meeting began.

One of them stood up to address us. "Our in-laws, you're welcome to our house. Your house of course, because the day you married our daughter, we became one..."

"We are not one", one of the elders interrupted with so much anger in him. "We can never be one. They are our slaves. When our fathers fought the tribal war, we conquered them and made them work for us as slaves. That we gave them our daughter in marriage does not make our houses their houses. Chief Okor sit down if you don't know what to say. A slave and the master can never share the same table. They are slaves, place them where they belong."

That did not go down well with my people. 

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (IMT) ENUGU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ELECTS MAZI DR. AGODI KANU, NEW NATIONAL PRESIDENT

L-R: Mazi Dr. Agodi Kanu. IMT

Alumni National President Elect 

The chances for a planned, meaningful, people oriented, impact driven, and sustainable development agenda for both human and infrastructure growth and advancement; and in a way the opportunity for diversification by the alumni association of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, was created, and widened even, when a very creative, visionary and competent leader, impact oriented and goal driven, Mazi Dr. Agodi Kanu, inherited the mantle of leadership, as the National President of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu.

Reports from the alumni, revealed that the alumni members of the IMT, were unanimous when they canvassed vigorously for the emergence of a leader that will strongly champion her activities, in the bid to refocus, reshape and reposition the alumni association of IMT for increased impact, enhanced visibility, greater involvement and wider participation of the large population of the IMT graduates, who are found in almost all the 36 states of the federation of Nigeria and constitute the membership of the association. 

GLORY TO GLORY

 

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the *LORD*, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the *LORD*. 

(2 Corinthians 3:18, NKJV)

2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the *LORD*, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the *LORD*.

TODAY’S WORD

If you judge your life by something negative that is happening today, you may feel as though GOD has forgotten about you and get discouraged. But the Scripture says that GOD is transforming you from glory to glory, that the path of the righteous gets brighter and brighter. That means He already has a solution to the problem that’s holding you back. He’s already arranged restoration for that loss, a new beginning for that setback, promotion for that injustice. It’s already on the schedule. It’s just a matter of time before you see the light break through to full day. When the lies come saying, “GOD has forgotten about you. It’s never going to work out. You’ve seen your best days,” just say, “No, thanks. This situation may be difficult, it’s not fair, but I know that this is not how my story ends. Favor is in my future, good breaks are headed my way, the right people are tracking me down. GOD is going to bring me out better, transformed, promoted, healthier, and to new levels of my destiny.”

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You that my name is written on Your hands and that it’s impossible for You to forget me. Thank You for the promise that You are transforming me from glory to glory and making my path brighter and brighter. I believe that You are working right now to lift me to another level. In *JESUS*’ Name, Amen.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

Despite *JESUS* instructions, the report of his power spread even faster, and vast crowds came to hear him preach and to be healed of their diseases. But JESUS often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. 

(Luke 5:15-16, NLT)

Luke 5:15-16 KJV

[15] But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. 

[16] And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

TODAY’S WORD

Despite vast crowds coming to hear *JESUS* and to be healed, today’s Scripture says He often left the crowds and went away to rest and pray. I’m sure that means at times there were still many needy people waiting for prayer, disappointed that their needs weren’t met. *JESUS* wasn’t overlooking their needs; He was taking care of Himself. He needed to get away to get quiet and pray so He could be refreshed and restored.

*JESUS* didn’t let other people run His life, and neither should you. There will always be people who need you, somebody who needs rescuing or cheering up. If you try to meet everyone else’s needs, try to keep them fixed, you’ll end up rundown and eventually suffer burnout. Don’t be pressured into doing things that are going to wear you out. If JESUS walked away from people to protect His peace, you need to learn to walk away from things that are stealing your peace.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father, thank You that You have called me to love and help others, but not to try to make them happy or to keep them fixed. Help me to protect my own peace and well-being. I declare that I am not responsible for other people’s happiness. In *JESUS*’ Name, Amen.

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CULTURE: SO STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL 2

 

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PRANK WENT WRONG 2

So this afternoon, I honored my father in-law's call.

I got there in the company of my friend - Stephen. Stephen had been a very good family friend.

After telling him all that transpired, he could not hold himself from laughing out loud.

We got to my wife's place, but the regular rousing welcome was reduced.

I handed my father in-law the drink we bought for him, but he asked me to drop it on the table instead.

"Grandpa is not happy with you," my son tipped me. 

I smiled sheepishly. 

"The boy is right. My kinsmen will soon be here, please exercise patience," my father in-law assured. 

I turned to Stephen and we made eye contact.