Regular
worshipers at the Synagogue, Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Lagos, Nigeria have
come to the understanding that they have "A Sanctuary" that is their
"Arena of Liberty". We hope and pray to return to normal worship
therein soonest. That is a place where people find refuge, protection, healing,
deliverance and justice. They make confessions and they are immune from arrest.
Whether the depth of their freedom is completely clear to those making this
claim is one thing, but once they arrive SCOAN they often understand that they
experience freedom from evil spiritual attacks. They enjoy peace of mind and a
great level of security from fear or anxiety.
This
may be why several people across the globe, watching Emmanuel.tv, ask Prophet
TB Joshua if a Christian can even be sick let alone be attacked by a
coronavirus. Remember in Matthew 4:6 Satan asked Jesus to throw Himself down to
prove that He is the Son of God. At the crucifixion, the robber on the left
(representing the spirit of Satan) similarly asked Jesus to prove Himself as
the Son of God by saving Himself and two robbers. When Christians think like
this they must be careful not to assume that they have arrived in heaven where
there'd be no sickness. Instead, we should come to Jesus like the penitent
thief on the "Right", recognising Jesus, pleading for Jesus' mercy
and seeking refuge. A Christian can't be self-righteous because we are all
saved by grace. In Proverbs 18:10 we read that "The name of the Lord is a
strong tower: the righteous runneth into it and is safe." Hence, at SCOAN's Arena of Liberty, the
strength of the building and its walls are not the measuring parameters of
level security but the name of the Lord Jesus and His presence therein.
Prophet
TB Joshua's teachings and conducts are excellently profoundly accurate, even
when they look simple. It is delusion and false teaching that if you follow
Jesus everything will be trouble-free and without care, without sickness. Jesus
is our rock and fortress in desperate times. SCOAN is resting on the word of
Jesus which says, "Come all who are weary and heavy-laden and I (Jesus)
will give you rest". All who seek
Jesus' shelter, and cling to His to everlasting promises of truth and
unconditional love that never runs dry, find safety and peace.
This
isn't to underestimate the immeasurable protection we enjoy under the name of
Jesus anywhere we are. For example, Taipei 101 is considered one of the safest
and strongest buildings in this modern era. The tower is designed to withstand
typhoons and earthquakes. It is a cultural icon of technology in Taiwan. But
even with all of these features, it pales in comparison to the strength and
security that’s found in the one who abides in the Lord Jesus and His precepts.
When the trials of life come like a tidal wave to consume us we can take refuge
in Jesus. His strength is made perfect in our moment of weakness. He does not
cause the sickness or the storms but He can use them to shape our resolve in
His ability to provide whatever is needed to overcome them. Jesus is our
Saviour and our Lord in all our situations, a very present help in our troubled
times. Emmanuel!!!
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