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WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD – Pastor L. O. Oladele

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4 years ago

April 5, 2020

WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD – Pastor L. O. Oladele

Text: Exodus 12:13
“And the blood shall be unto you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you”.
Bible ref: Rev. 12:11

The bible says, the entrance of the word of God giveth light and understanding to the simple. As you receive this message and meditate on it, there will be wonderful transformation in your life.

INTRODUCTION
“When I see the blood” was a message from God to the people of Israel in the land of Egypt when they were faced with afflictions and plagues, because God wanted to deliver them from the land of bondage wherein they had been serving for over 400 years. The Lord wanted to set them free and set them free by His Mighty hand.

Children of God, I want to tell you that what is happening in the world now is for the mighty acts and deliverance of God to be known.

God told Moses then, by the hardness of Pharaoh’s heart, the whole world will know I am God. Likewise, the Lord wants the whole world to know that He is God this time around and that is why He has permitted the current pandemic. So I declare that this period shall be for our good, because it will bring miracles and the fear of God. In fact, the hand of God and His miracles are felt better, when people are in difficulty. As the whole world is crying to the Lord today and looking upon God for miracles, there will be signs and wonders and the world will believe that Yes, there is a true God.

God told Pharaoh to let His people go to serve Him but Pharaoh said, No. They would not allow the Israelites to go and serve God. Whatever is hindering us from serving God freely today, God will silence them because the Blood will fight for us.

During this Pandemic which has befallen the world, the Lord is telling us that the only way out of it, and the weapon we will use to overcome Coronavirus is THE BLOOD OF JESUS: the blood that is mighty, the blood that is powerful, the blood that is great, the blood that has been shed once and for all, the blood that can heal, the blood that can protect, the blood that can immune and the blood that can bless, the blood of Jesus.

In this text, it was the occasion of the tenth plague, when the first borns of the Egyptians were to be killed, that God wanted to distinguish between the Israelites and their persecutors. Today, God is calling on those persecuting the church, those persecuting believers, that He will deliver his people with His mighty hand. Therefore, let the persecutors of Christians repent, let all the sinners repent and come to Him, the Lord is merciful, God will receive anyone that comes to Him.

God instructed the Israelites then, to kill a lamb for each house and put the blood at the lintel and door-post. What does this signify? In the Old testament, blood was used as a means of sacrifice for deliverance, reconciling people to God, for victory during wars, and as a means of atoning for the sins of the people (Leviticus 17:11). Blood is so powerful because life is in the blood and there is no remission of sins without shedding of blood. (Hebrews 9:22). In the old testament, killing of animals was a pointer to the blood of Jesus Christ which was shed on the cross of Calvary (Hebrew 9:13-14 & 12:24).

The blood of Jesus is much more powerful than the blood of animals, the blood of animals can’t forgive but the blood of Jesus can forgive sins. There is power in the blood of Jesus; WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD, is therefore referring to the blood of Jesus, it is the blood of new testament.

THE POWER IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS

1. The blood of Jesus was shed once and for all to cover all men at all times (Romans 3:25). The blood was shed over 2000 years ago, it is still potent for the present and future generations, till Christ will come again. So, the blood of Jesus is still powerful today, believe in the blood and you will be delivered.

2. The new covenant was instituted by the blood of Jesus. (Matthew 26:28). The new covenant is the covenant of Salvation and of new life in Christ, the covenant that is above the old covenant of killing animals, the covenant of calling the name of Jesus in Holiness, the covenant of regeneration and grace through Christ.

3. The blood of Jesus brought us nearer to God. We come closer to God by His blood. In Ephesian 2:13, the bible says we are drawn closer to God by the blood. So, the blood is what appeases the Father, that sinners can actually receive forgiveness and favour of God the Father because, the blood has paid for our sins.

4. The blood of Jesus reconciles us to God (Revelation 1:5). By the blood of Jesus, we are set free from all condemnation, sins and consequences of sins.

5. The blood of Jesus gives justification (Romans 5:9). Justification is not only forgiveness of sins but setting aside the penalty and punishment of sins. Jesus has borne all these once and for all on the cross of Calvary, that is why He is saying; Just accept me as your Lord and Saviour, you are covered by the blood, your sins will not be remembered anymore and your punishment will be erased.

6. The blood of Jesus redeems (Ephesians 1:7). We are bought by the blood, the price of redemption paid to buy us back from the slave market of Satan and sin is the blood of Jesus. We are therefore not ours again, but God’s.

7. The blood gives access to the holiest place (Hebrews 10:19). The blood guarantees eternal life, because, the holiest place which we are talking about is the abode of God. So, once you believe in Jesus Christ, your heaven is real.

CONCLUSION
The blood of Jesus is powerful to destroy any sickness, disease and even, Covid-19. The blood of Jesus can set us free, it can immune and protect us, once we are apply the blood of Jesus. I want to tell you that victory today, is won by applying the blood of Jesus. How do you then apply the blood? By the words of your mouths in testimony, by believing in your heart that Jesus is Lord, by claiming His power, by trusting and surrendering yourself to Him.
Revelations 12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death”. What the bible is saying, is that, for the blood to work in you and for you, you need to accept the Lord as your Saviour.

Not only that, you need to correct your ways. You may have been a Christian before but your ways may be wayward, not walking on the right path, this is the period for you to examine yourself, draw nearer to Him and say, Lord I am for you. This is the time to forsake the world and the works therein, to make sure that you are at peace with God. As you do this, you are an overcomer through the blood.

As we keep the stay-at-home rule, sanitizing our hands, keeping social distance and observing all the directives from the government; let us above all, use this weapon that is mightier than what man or government can postulate. Apply the blood of Jesus; pronounce it, declare it, proclaim it in the day and at night upon all your household members, upon your children by names and upon all your problems. Let husbands pronounce it, let wives pronounce it that “By the blood of Jesus, I am healed; I am covered, I am protected, I am set aside from all afflictions, even from Coronavirus. If you use it, do it sincerely and believe in it, I assure you that you are covered and set you free from all afflictions. Moreover, the blood will give you all blessings of life you desire.

In the mighty name of Jesus, you are covered by the Blood of Jesus for all-round protection in Jesus name.
SHALOM!
PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank you Lord for shedding His blood on the cross of Calvary.
2. Declare that you and your household are delivered and set free by the blood of Jesus.
3. “Lord, we sprinkle the blood of Jesus on all our households, and on all living and non-living things in our house”.
4. Lord Jesus, by the blood, we cast out all demons, all evils, especially the evil of Coronavirus, we cast it out far from our domain, it will not reach us and it will not be our portion by the blood of Jesus.

5. We claim your salvation by the blood. We are saved by the blood, and we shall reign with you in eternity by the blood of Jesus. Amen!

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FG to Harness the Digital Economy to Empower Youth

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3 days ago

April 17, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has disclosed that the Federal Government is making efforts to harness the potentials of the digital economy in empowering the youth and creating sustainable jobs.

He made this disclosure in Abuja when he received the participants of the Senior Executive Course 46, 2024 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State who were on study tour to the Ministry.

Mr Olawande said over 50% of the population below the age of 30 have a significant demographic advantage in the digital age.

“Our youths are tech-savvy, innovative and eager to contribute to the country’s economic growth. However, they face numerous challenges including limited access to quality education, skills training and job opportunities.

The digital economy offers a unique opportunity for Nigeria to leapfrog traditional development challenges. With the rise of e-commerce, digital payments and remote work”. “Our youths can assess global markets, skills training and job opportunities like never before,” he added.

According to the Minister, challenges hindering the growth of the digital economy in Nigeria must be addressed.
He explained that to overcome the challenges, the Ministry has implemented initiatives such as digital skills training programs for youths, focusing on areas like software development, data analytics and digital marketing especially in the NYSC.

This, he disclosed is alongside partnering with Galaxy Back Bone to improve infrastructure, Internet connectivity and alternative electricity supply as well as funding opportunities such as grants, loans and venture capital for startups of small businesses with launching of the National Youth Investment Fund.

The Honourable Minister who hinted that the Ministry’ s goal is to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth stated: ” We recognise that sustainable job creation is critical to Nigeria ‘s economic growth and stability”

”I urge you all to join us in this journey to harness the potential of the digital economy for youth empowerment and sustainable job creation in Nigeria.”, he added.

Mr Olawande further said that the opportunities and challenges underscore the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to harness the potential of the digital economy for sustainable development.

The Minister who observed that there is a gap between the Government and the young people expressed his heartfelt desire for the Youths of the nation to feel the Government. He opined that the country has the most intelligent youths in the world.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation from NIPSS, Barrister Nima Salman Mann, mni said they are in the Ministry to research, proffer solutions, recommendations and strategies to help Government chart its course for the the year, with the theme : ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities’.

.She also added that Ministry of Youth Development is very germane to this year’s theme .” We are with the Ministry of Youth to listen to what you are doing to help the youth, how you are doing it, strategic plans and way forward as well as how we can use the digital economy to chart the goal for sustainable job creation,” she concluded.

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