Nigeria Is The Second highest HIV infected country in Africa

Nigeria Is The Second highest HIV infected country in Africa

AIDS Health Care Foundation, AHF, has claimed that Nigeria has the second highest burden of HIV, after South Africa.

A release issued on Friday by Kemi Gbadamosi, AHF Senior Manager, also claims that only about 45 percent (about 70 million) of Nigerians are aware of their HIV status.

The release quoted Dr Adetayo Towolawi, the Country Programme Manager of AHF Nigeria, as saying that 45 percent was quite low judging by Nigeria’s population size.

Already, Towolawi said that 3.4 million people were living with the virus in the country, and further observed that achieving an AIDS-free generation was possible if more people knew their status and those found positive placed on treatment.

He disclosed that as part of the AHF’s contribution to Nigeria’s HIV/AIDS response that his organisation had flagged off a testing campaign aimed at reaching 15,000 Nigerians with free HIV test.

Towolawi said the campaign would be held in partnership with state and local government authorities with the target of realising the UNAIDS/AHF global goals on HIV/AIDS.

“ The HIV testing campaign is part of the organisation’s robust prevention activities for the year and a strategic tool in ensuring that more Nigerians know their HIV status.

“ As part of AHF Nigeria’s testing scale up plan, the testing campaign will target Abuja, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Kogi and Nasarawa States.

“In addition to HIV testing, individuals will also have an opportunity to check their blood pressure, receive health and wellness talks among other services.

“In the country, relevant stakeholders and partners are scaling up testing uptake and AHF Nigeria is taking measures to consolidate these efforts and champion community-driven testing outreaches,’’ Towolawi stated.

The statement also quoted Elizabeth Duile, the Prevention Programme Manager of AHF, as saying that the foundation was committed to ensuring the availability of HIV testing services in the country.

Duile said the campaign would provide a platform to educate individuals and communities.

“Ending AIDS starts with a commitment to act and everyone has a responsibility in stopping the spread of the virus.

“ People are often reluctant to test for fear of the result and stigma; today there are mechanisms in place to check stigma and discrimination.

“This will ensure that people living with HIV have access to treatment, care and support,’’ she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest non-profit HIV/AIDS organisation in the world and provides health care to more than 600,000 patients in 36 countries.

AHF Nigeria has been operating in the country since 2011 and has presence in six states.

NAN

BISHOP'S DAUGHTER CONVERTS TO ISLAM

Ogun First Lady Tells How She Converted To Islam

Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Olufunsho Amosun has narrated how she converted from Christianity to Islam after her marriage to the governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

She explained why as a staunch Christian with a bishop as a father, she is married to a Muslim.

In an interview with Vanguard, she said “The first person I told I wanted to get married to a Muslim was my mother. First, she burst into tears and then she asked me whether I had told my dad and I said no and I could see that mischievous smile.

“But, today, my mother and my husband are like the best of friends and, of course, I get my pound of flesh back sometimes when they are joking and she has forgotten! I will say, ‘Eh! Muslim lo fe fe’ (meaning, you want to marry a Muslim).

“When I told my dad, he said, ‘Ah, okay, well, we just have to pray about this one’. But somehow, they hit it off very well. The thing about it is, my husband believes in God. My husband, I will say, is even more religious than me.

“He truly believes in God, he has faith in God that all things are possible and when you see somebody that is so committed and you see that based on his faith; not challenging God, but telling God that ‘I believe in you’ and you see time and time and time again those things manifesting.

“It started from me having faith in his faith. I have faith in his faith, God and that just made it so easy, because I could see that God did not fail him and I know that my husband doesn’t believe in anything else, except God.”

When asked if there was any deliberate attempt from her husband to convert her to Islam, she said, “Not really. But yes!

“I pray the Muslim way because we are a very close-knit family and, in the beginning, I will tell my children, ‘Oya, time to pray’. ‘But mummy how come you are not praying with us?’ ‘Does that mean daddy’s God is not a good God?’ My children will ask me. And that was when I began to give it a thought. It didn’t take much time before I joined them. The rest, as they say, is history but it was not his doing, I just converted, just like that,” Mrs Amosun stated.

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Over 8 Million Nigerians

Over 8 Million Nigerians To Benefit From Half A Trillion Naira .....

Over 8 Million Nigerians To Benefit From Half A Trillion Naira Social Investment 2016 Spending And Palliatives Starting Soon..

*5.5 million school children to be fed for 200 school days in first phase of homegrown school feeding programme

*Over 1.6 million Nigerian traders, market women, men, artisans to receive loans.

*1 million extremely poor and vulnerable Nigerians to receive N60,000 this year in 12 months payments of N5000 each.

All together the federal government would be directly impacting the lives of more than 8 million Nigerians in different social investment 2016 budget spending that would provide succor and be a ready-made palliative to ordinary Nigerians.

This disclosure was made last night by the Senior Special Assistant for Media and Publicity to the President, Mr. Laolu Akande, in an interaction with the press in Abuja.

He gave new details and a breakdown of the interventions and palliatives, some of which he said would be starting in a matter of weeks thus:

1.*the direct payment of N5000 monthly to one million extremely poor Nigerians for 12 months as provided for in the 2016 budget for which N$68.7B has been appropriated.

2*the direct provision of very soft loan -cash for market women, men and traders, including artisans and Agric workers. This would be for a total of 1.76m Nigerians, without the requirement for conventional collateral. Some of the traders will likely get about N60,000. A total sum of N140.3B has already been appropriated for this in the budget

3*payment of between N23,000 to N30,000 per month to 500,000 unemployed graduates who would be trained, paid and deployed to work as volunteer teachers, public health officers and extension service workers among other responsibilities.

-They would also be given electronic devices to empower them technologically both for their assignments and beyond

-similarly 100,000 artisans would also be trained and paid

N191.5B has been set aside for this in the passed budget.

4. At least 5.5 million Nigerian primary school children -ie starting first in 

18 states-three per geopolitical zones-would be fed for 200 school days under the free Homegrown School Feeding Programme.

N93.1B has been appropriated for this in the 2016 budget.

5. 100,000 tertiary students in Science Technology Engineering and Maths-STEM, plus Education will partake in the N5.8B already provided for this education grant in the budget. This payment would also be paid directly to the students.

When added together this year alone, more than 8 million Nigerians would be benefiting from the Social Investment budget.

Akande who works from the Office of the Vice President said the N500B social investment programmes of the Buhari administration is a ready made palliative to lift Nigerians from poverty and economic hardship.

"Long before now the Presidency has made adequate arrangements in the 2016 budget to ensure that Nigerians are lifted from poverty and hardship," the spokesperson stated. 

This will not only assuage the current pains arising from the new fuel pricing regime, but will provide ongoing social safety nets for over 8 million Nigerians this year alone, according to Akande.

He added that this is beside the jobs that would be created by the infrastructural projects that would be restored and the new ones that would soon be taking off.

Said he: "the Buhari presidency is keen to ensure that Nigerians are lifted and that if necessary on an ongoing basis palliatives measures would always been considered to address the conditions of the people."

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL MOTHERS.
Motherhood is a beautiful experience. I am using this medium to wish all mothers including myself happy mothers day. 

email me- rachele20022002@yahoo.com

A LESSON FROM A DEAD WOMAN

Family photos & corpse of Ronke Shonde who was allegedly killed by her husband Lekan Shonde.

This is Ronke Shonde and her husband, Lekan Shonde. She was found dead in her home two days ago. this is a case of violence against women. I ask myself. How long will women continue to be at the receiving end? When you see signs of abuse in your marriage and you complain, your friends and family will tell you to endure it. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Should marriage be enjoyed or endured? if it is to be endured why go into it? I t is time to change our orientation in Africa about abusive relationships. One of the reasons women remain and die in an abusive relationship is because of societal pressures. what would people think of me? but it is time for women to take their destinies in their hands and quit abusive relationships. Though if you are a christian who believes you cannot remarry if your husband is still alive, it is pretty difficult to stay out of sin. It takes a lot of discipline from you as a woman.SHARE YOUR OPINION ON THIS. DO YOU THINK WOMEN SHOULD REMAIN IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGES IN THE NAME OF LOVE?

doctors complain

Sunday, 8 May 2016

DOCTORS COMPLAIN

There is a recent complaint by doctors in Nigeria, that married women now compete with unmarried girls in commiting abortion. A recent research by Federal Ministry of health, and the African population, reveals that 3 out of 5 married women have had an abortion in Nigeria. This is indeed worrisome. Dr Gbriel Omonaye, a medical practitioner says that there are various reasons women engage in abortion. some of them are, lack of proper contraceptive method, economic hardship and infidelity, whatever reason you have for doing an abortion, just know that the laws of our land are against it and it carries 14 years jail term. Some doctors say the charge as much as N30,000.00 thirty thousand naira to do an abortion. really sad.What do you think?
my email- rachele20022002@yahoo.com

WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY. The world health organization has stressed the need for constant handwashing to avoid infection even as the world celebrates world hand hygiene day today.


EMAIL ME- rachele20022002@yahoo.com

13 women die weekly while giving birth

A UN agency UNFPA has reported that 13 women die weekly while giving birth. This is a case of maternal mortality. Something should be done to check this trend. women should not die while givimg birth. Various governments of the world should take measures to ensure women are alive before and after birth.

JANET JACKSON EXPECTING FIRST CHILD

Micheal Jackson;s younger sister Janet Jackscon is expecting her first child at age 49

AT LAST BUDGET SIGNED

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari today signed the 2016 Budget into law, Thank God

MEN SEE WOMEN 35 AND ABOVE AS DEAD ENGINE

 

Favorite nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda who covered the recent edition of genevive magazine, has revealed that men see women who are 35 years and above as dead engine. She also said she got into her recent marriage because she decided to give love another chance. Now if men who are 35 and above are dead engines, what do we call men who are 35 and above? You will recall that another nollywood acress Clarion Chukwura recently got married in the US at the age of 51. Can we still say older women are dead engines?

Treat herdsmen as insurgents -Bishops

Catholic bishops have told president bhai to treat herdsmen as insurgents. They said this in their meeting with the president at Aso rock villa last night

MEETING WITH BISHOPS

NIGERIAN PRESIDENT MEETS WITH CATHOLIC BISHOPS IN ASO ROCK

Nigeria's  President Muhamadu Buhari last night at about 9.00 pm. Also in attendance was the vice president Yemi Osibajo. I pray that this meeting will discuss religious intolerance in Nigeria among other things. I hear it was a closed door meeting. God Bless Nigeria.

ITS A MAN'S WORLD ISN''T IT?

A SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA THREATENS TO SUE TIWA SAVAGE- FREEZ

latest News reaching us says that a man called O.A.P Freeze on phone,  and introduced himself as a senior advocate of Nigeria, threatening to sue Tiwa savage for tarnishing her husband's image and i ask myself, why is it that women are always at the receiving end? where was the senior advocate when Teebilz was saying all sorts about Tiwa? why didnt he threaten  to sue Teebilz when he came out to say all manner of evil against Tiwa? Why is he taking sides instead of facing reality and cautioning his fellow man for doing the wrong thing? all these questions are beckoning for answers.
Am worried because in Africa? when a marriage breaks up, they say its the woman's fault. This is a clear case of violence against women.
I am not trying to blame anyone here but what am saying is that no one both male and female should take sides in this matter but let us not be quick to call the woman names. It is time to change our orientation. The world belongs to the man and woman.

WOMEN AS CO-BUILDERS

In the face of the present economic realities in the world today, it has become imperative for women to assume the position of a co builder of the family. Women should be given the free hand to do what they want to do by way of income generation for the family. Now answer me. Will you accept to be a full time house wife?

INDECENT DRESSING

The above photograph is a typical example of indecent dressing. ladies your body is very precious to be exposed like this protect it. 
offer a word of advice to this lady please.

INCREASE IN CORPS MEMBERS ALLOWANCE HOW REAL?

 THE FORMER DG OF NYSC RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT THE ALLOWANCES OF NYSC MEMBERS WILL SOON BE INCREASED TO N39,800.00. HOW REALISTIC IS THIS?

WHY DO WOMEN CHEAT ON THEIR HUSBANDS?

2nd May 2016
WHY DO WOMEN CHEAT ON THEIR HUSBANDS?It is generally believed that men are more likely to cheat on their wives than women cheating on their husbands. it is an agelong belief in africa that the man is free to cheat but the woman dares not. this is still part of discrimination against women, which should be looked into. The woman certainly feels bad to see or learn that her husband is in the hands of another woman and so her feelings should be respected.
HERE ARE A FEW REASONS WHY WOMEN CHEAT
1. NEGLIGENCE:
When the woman feels neglected by her husband. some men ignore their wives for days, weeks and even months without having sex with them and sadly, these men have concubines outside their homes. a woman who doesnt have the fear of God will likely cheat.
2. EX-BOYFRIEND
This is one factor that causes problems in marriages. when women refuse to give up old relationships. It makes them cheat. You can solve this problem by cutting off from every relationship with men after marriage. 
I have more to give you. But if you know other reasons why women cheat on their husbands, send me an email on 
rachele20022002@yahoo.com
rachelizuoguonah1@gmail.com

Woman Beats Her Landlord’s Wife To Death In Lagos

Woman Beats Her Landlord’s Wife To Death In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a resident of Shobowale Street in the Alagbado area of the state, Victoria Alaba, for allegedly killing the wife of her landlord during a scuffle.

The deceased, Mrs. Amosa Ogunyemi, had ordered Alaba and other tenants not to wash dirty clothes at one section on the premises because the compound was being messed up.

It was said that the woman ignored the order and was washing on the premises on Saturday when Mrs Ogunyemi approached her and told her to vacate the spot.

According to Punch, Alaba declined the directive, causing an altercation between the two.

A source close to the family told Punch that Alaba, in her 30s, pounced on the deceased and beat her up, but another resident said they engaged in a scuffle during which Ogunyemi gave up the ghost.

It was learnt that the landlord’s wife, who was said to be in her late 50s, was rushed to a hospital in the area, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The source, who declined to mention his name, said, “The landlord’s wife had warned on several occasions that tenants should stop washing clothes at the spot, but Victoria (Alaba) did not listen. On Saturday, she chose to wash her dirty clothes at the spot again. The landlord’s wife walked up to her and told her to leave the spot. She refused and they started exchanging words.

“She pounced on Amosa (Ogunyemi) and pushed her to the ground. The woman became unconscious and was rushed to a nearby hospital, but she died. The tenant has been arrested by policemen from the Alagbado division.”

However, a resident of the area, who identified himself simply as Adamu, said the argument between the two women led to a fight.

“I was not there, but I was told that it was a fight and the woman (Ogunyemi) was overpowered by the tenant. She died in the process,” he added.

Other residents approached by our correspondent, who visited the neighbourhood on Wednesday, refused to speak on the issue.

In the deceased’s residence, a one storeyed-building, some sympathisers gathered under a tent outside, while others were with the husband of the late woman in a living room.

The distraught widower and a relative said the matter had been amicably resolved and called one of the deceased’s children, identified as Kazeem, to speak to our correspondent.

The son told Punch that the family members were not interested in taking any legal action against the suspect, adding that his mother had been buried according to Islamic rites.

He said, “We have resolved the matter and the police have released her corpse to us. We don’t have any comment on how the incident happened. All we are going to say is that everything is settled. Thank you.”

Lagos Police PRO, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the incident in a text message, adding that the suspect was transferred to the State Department of Criminal Investigation, Yaba, for further investigation.

She said, “The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has ordered the case to be transferred to the SDCI for discreet investigation..."

OILLESS OKRA SOUP - GBAGBAFOFO (FITFAM FRIENDLY!)

OILLESS OKRA SOUP - GBAGBAFOFO (FITFAM FRIENDLY!)

Let me tell you an interesting story of how Bobo, my husband fell hopelessly in love with this soup. On my trip to Warri I bought a lot of my Niger Delta Spices and I had to time to visit a restaurant or two to have my favourite soups, I had Gbagbafofo and promised to make it for my family. Oya oh, we reached lagos and Bobo asks what's for dinner, I say Gbagbafofo, he's like "abeg give me Egusi", I tried to encourage him  to go for the Okra but he no gree, so I made two soups, Okra and Egusi. 

I noticed as Tito and I were eating our Okra Bobo's eyes was just entering the plate, after trying to resist he told me he wanted to taste...he was a "goner" after the first swallow of Eba. He said "Whaaaaaat??? and you made me eat Egusi???" Una see me see wahala? Is this not the same guy I begged to eat Okra? Since then this Gbagbafofo has become a weekly soup in my house. 

Gbagbafofo is a marriage of pepper soup and okra-It's delicious when it's cooked fresh and perfect for rainy days like my day today. If you are team fitfam then this soup is for you #oilless ! Get in here! You can check out this Catfish Peppersoup post for a detailed pepper soup recipe. 

INGREDIENTS

Iwo/Ehuru (10) (that's what gives the pepper soup aroma)

Urheri /Uda (2) (you take out the seed and discard)

Umilo/Ulima (2 )

1 Tbs Beletete

Ataiko/Atariko 1/2 tsb (this looks similar to irugeje)

Irugeje (21/2 tsb)

Ground crayfish

Seasoning cubes

Native Salt/ Regular Salt 

Cameroon Pepper

Ata Rodo

Okra Chopped

King Prawns (Optional)

Chicken/Fish/Beef

• In a pot I pour in my chicken broth + chicken and add water enough to cook the soup. 
• Add your ground spices- pepper, ataiko, irugeje, iwo, umilo, gbafilo, crayfish and de-seeded Urheri into the pot as well or the pre-made pepper soup spice...I love this brand and that's what I use on days I don't have energy to grind the spices myself. 
• I add some chopped fresh pepper, I also add some cameroon pepper and crayfish
• I may use Maggi (depending on how much I used in the chicken broth). Don't forget salt for taste (I love using native salt for traditional soups like this but if you have normal salt, use it. Nothing spoil. 
• Cover the pot and allow to cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Now add your prawns, allow cook for 3 minutes.
• Add your chopped okra and beletete. Beletete is optional 
• Within 7 minutes your soup should be ready!
• Serve with Eba or Wheat or Starch or any swallow of your choice. 

Workers Day: FG Declares May 2 Public Holiday

• April 30, 2016

Monday, May 2 has been declared public holiday by the Federal Government to commemorate the 2016 Workers’ Day Celebration.
Disclosing this to pressmen, the Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), in the statement which was released by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Bassey Akpanyung, congratulated Nigerian workers for “their resilience, hard work and commitment to the change mantra of President Muhammadu Buhari, despite current challenges.”
The workers were urged the workers to continue to support President Buhari in his fight against corruption and also in his aim to ensure security of lives and property; stabilize the economy through creation of jobs and diversify of the economy.

Saturday, 30 April 2016

Open Heavens 30 April 2016: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Lord, My Fortress

Topic: The Lord, My Fortress [Saturday 30, April 2016]

Memorise: And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;  – 2 Samuel 22:2

Read: Psalms 91:1-8 (KJV)

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 12-13, Proverbs 17:15-28

MESSAGE:

The experience of the Psalmist concerning divine protection is worthy of study. According to our memory verse for today, he says: “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.” Whoever experiences these attributes of God in his life can be rightly described as the inheritance of the Lord. The psalmist further wrote:

“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” - Psalms 125:1

One point to quickly note is that this Bible verse talks only to those who put their trust in the Lord, not those who have alternatives. David trusted totally in the Lord and he was never disappointed, that's why he had made such statements as this;

“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.” – Psalms 125:2

In other words, the Lord builds walls of protection round about his people. This is ‘food for thought’ for double-minded people who are still in doubt of God’s ability to totally protect. Some people are even afraid of prosperity, because they feel they would be prone to attacks from enemies if they get rich. They obviously do not know that the Almighty God that prospers is the One that protects as well.

“3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence....5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;” - Psalms 91:3, 5

One is thrilled by assurance with which the Psalmist is telling us about the Lord’s protection over His people. David’s experiences, first with the lion and the bear, and later with Goliath, are testimonies that should make a doubter believe that Our God is indeed Jehovah-Nissi.

I assure you that if you put your trust in the Lord, your protection is guaranteed. Our Lord never fails, He watches over his elect so that His name will not be blasphemed. Also, He fights on behalf of his elect so that they may not be discouraged by the battles of life.

My prayer is that the Rock of Ages will continue to protect you and your loved ones in the name of Jesus. However, ensure that you have no other god beside the Almighty God.

Prayer Point: Father, please deliver me from the nets of the fowler in Jesus’ name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.

- See more at: http://www.flatimes.com/2016/04/open-heavens-30-april-2016-saturday-daily-devotional-pastor-adeboye-lord-my-fortress.html#sthash.IUAcazHd.dpuf

Saturday, 30 April 2016

Open Heavens 30 April 2016: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Lord, My Fortress

Topic: The Lord, My Fortress [Saturday 30, April 2016]

Memorise: And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;  – 2 Samuel 22:2

Read: Psalms 91:1-8 (KJV)

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 12-13, Proverbs 17:15-28

MESSAGE:

The experience of the Psalmist concerning divine protection is worthy of study. According to our memory verse for today, he says: “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.” Whoever experiences these attributes of God in his life can be rightly described as the inheritance of the Lord. The psalmist further wrote:

“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” - Psalms 125:1

One point to quickly note is that this Bible verse talks only to those who put their trust in the Lord, not those who have alternatives. David trusted totally in the Lord and he was never disappointed, that's why he had made such statements as this;

“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.” – Psalms 125:2

In other words, the Lord builds walls of protection round about his people. This is ‘food for thought’ for double-minded people who are still in doubt of God’s ability to totally protect. Some people are even afraid of prosperity, because they feel they would be prone to attacks from enemies if they get rich. They obviously do not know that the Almighty God that prospers is the One that protects as well.

“3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence....5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;” - Psalms 91:3, 5

One is thrilled by assurance with which the Psalmist is telling us about the Lord’s protection over His people. David’s experiences, first with the lion and the bear, and later with Goliath, are testimonies that should make a doubter believe that Our God is indeed Jehovah-Nissi.

I assure you that if you put your trust in the Lord, your protection is guaranteed. Our Lord never fails, He watches over his elect so that His name will not be blasphemed. Also, He fights on behalf of his elect so that they may not be discouraged by the battles of life.

My prayer is that the Rock of Ages will continue to protect you and your loved ones in the name of Jesus. However, ensure that you have no other god beside the Almighty God.

Prayer Point: Father, please deliver me from the nets of the fowler in Jesus’ name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.

- See more at: http://www.flatimes.com/2016/04/open-heavens-30-april-2016-saturday-daily-devotional-pastor-adeboye-lord-my-fortress.html#sthash.IUAcazHd.dpuf

Saturday, 30 April 2016

Open Heavens 30 April 2016: Saturday daily devotional by Pastor E. A. Adeboye – The Lord, My Fortress

Topic: The Lord, My Fortress [Saturday 30, April 2016]

Memorise: And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;  – 2 Samuel 22:2

Read: Psalms 91:1-8 (KJV)

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 12-13, Proverbs 17:15-28

MESSAGE:

The experience of the Psalmist concerning divine protection is worthy of study. According to our memory verse for today, he says: “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.” Whoever experiences these attributes of God in his life can be rightly described as the inheritance of the Lord. The psalmist further wrote:

“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” - Psalms 125:1

One point to quickly note is that this Bible verse talks only to those who put their trust in the Lord, not those who have alternatives. David trusted totally in the Lord and he was never disappointed, that's why he had made such statements as this;

“As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.” – Psalms 125:2

In other words, the Lord builds walls of protection round about his people. This is ‘food for thought’ for double-minded people who are still in doubt of God’s ability to totally protect. Some people are even afraid of prosperity, because they feel they would be prone to attacks from enemies if they get rich. They obviously do not know that the Almighty God that prospers is the One that protects as well.

“3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence....5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;” - Psalms 91:3, 5

One is thrilled by assurance with which the Psalmist is telling us about the Lord’s protection over His people. David’s experiences, first with the lion and the bear, and later with Goliath, are testimonies that should make a doubter believe that Our God is indeed Jehovah-Nissi.

I assure you that if you put your trust in the Lord, your protection is guaranteed. Our Lord never fails, He watches over his elect so that His name will not be blasphemed. Also, He fights on behalf of his elect so that they may not be discouraged by the battles of life.

My prayer is that the Rock of Ages will continue to protect you and your loved ones in the name of Jesus. However, ensure that you have no other god beside the Almighty God.

Prayer Point: Father, please deliver me from the nets of the fowler in Jesus’ name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer's Ministries.

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