THE 23rd PSALM

This is an eye opener; some probably never thought nor looked at this Psalm in this way, even though they say it over and over again.

The Lord is my Shepherd
That’s Relationship!

I shall not want
That’s Supply!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
That’s Rest!

He leadeth me beside the still waters
That’s Refreshment!

He restoreth my soul
That’s Healing!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
That’s Guidance!

For His name sake
That’s Purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
That’s Testing!

I will fear no evil
That’s Protection!

For Thou art with me
That’s Faithfulness!

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
That’s Discipline!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
That’s Hope!

Thou annointest my head with oil
That’s Consecration!

My cup runneth over
That’s Abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
That’s Blessing!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
That’s Security!

Forever
That’s Eternity!

Face it, the Lord is crazy about you.
A good morning to you!

ONE WORD! ONE GOD!

Jesus Belongs To All
Jesus is Jesus of all! Africans should stop acting as if our God will have them go through strenuous spiritual exercises before He will give them what He will without any particular stress give the Western/White people. It’s all about our belief system. I’m not disadvantaged because I’m a black. Romans 10:12 says, ‘For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him.’ Paraphrasing that, I can say,’For there is no difference between the White and the Black: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that upon Him.’
What is your belief system like? In 2014, get into the Word of God for yourself to get your belief system upgraded to the heavenly, so that no pastor or anybody will get you caged anymore. Where the Spirit of the Lord is , there is liberty.
Selah.

by Adebayo Funmi

A GREAT OVERFLOW

You settled in yet? Well! You better be. Cos this year is gonna be great! So buckle up and enjoy the ride.

God has promised us this year for a great overflow 1 Cor 2:9. So hey you cannot be too ready for what’s gonna come your way. I advice you get rid of all flying insects because sooner than later your mouth may just have to stand open a little longer than usual! Aha! With the kind of stuff God has got up His sleeve just for you, you’re sure to be surprised a lot more than usual this year.

Guess What! The Christ-a-Poet Team ain’t lagging behind on this one! This year we would be charting new grounds, coursing new levels of bringing you daily inspirations and though 2013 was a great year, this year promises even more! With God on our side we would be having new authors, audio poetry, short plays and our effective review segment for you curious folk. Also we would have even greater poetry, stories, articles and quotes to keep you sufficiently inspired all through the year. Its our pleasure to have been of service to you in the past year and we can’t thank you enough our faithful followers. YOU ARE THE BEST!

So here’s to a great year ahead of us. Buckle up as we ride this brewing OVERFLOW to heights yet unseen!
WELCOME TO 2014!

God Bless You
Yours-in-Christ
Chief Editor

RUNNING THROUGH THE YEARS…

Running through the years
I stopped to catch my breath
It sweetly seemed so long a race
That I couldn’t see the end of the years
The starting point was simply a memory
Because it had become a physical illusion
Practically, every past distance was erased
And it represented a forgotten place.
The beginning was gone, yet the future remained unseen
I could only but reflect on the past and focus on the future
Because the sudden days were running by…

In all, I craved for a better tomorrow
I noticed that in the panting under the elements of ‘hustle and bustle’
Being beaten by the strokes of discord
And constantly chased by the winds of temptations
All seemingly a part of the unending race.
However,in the heat of the race,I still looked fresh
Slowly and steadily running to my desired prize
When the nights came, I endured the darkness
Praying my way through the evil forces
Patiently waiting for the joy that cometh in the morning…

Honestly, I realised that I am not where I want to be
But at the same time,I’m not where I used to be
For the goodness of my own couldn’t lead me this far
But its only the grace of God that continuously strengthens me
Keeping me in His love that lasts forever..

Life itself is that race that we run either consciously or unconsciously…!
As for me,I will give honour to God for His help through the years
‘Cos when I recall my darkest nights and remember my deepest fears
I know I have a great story to tell…

by
Ebisike Kenneth