(The key to identifying causes and effects)
I know some of you are wondering why despite the different efforts in several quarters and by various individuals, groups, organizations, churches, and governments to make the world better and not bitter, instead things are getting worse. As I was pondering about the state of the world this morning, one fact came to mind, "humanity is operating in different spheres by their own manmade principles and systems of doing things and not the one God ordained. That is the cause behind the unfortunate state of affairs in the church as well as in the world.
Some mechanics are able to change the original system of a car or an appliance, and it will still function, but not with the quality and potency of the original system put in place by the manufacturer.
Everything in existence has a "system" of operation as defined and designed by the Almighty. Understanding the actual governing principles and operational systems of things is part of what Christ meant when he said, "you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." The truth as we know refers to the person of Christ, but it's also inclusive of the understanding of life's governing principles and operational systems. When we are ignorant of life's governing principles and operational systems, we won't be able to recognize the cause of our problems and how to fix the things deteriorating in our personal lives, societies, and nations.
I believe in prayers, and I live a life of prayers, but the notion that prayer is the answer to all human plight is ignorance on fire. You can't pray and change society or nation where there is a deliberate violation of God's original principles and system of operation. To such a society or nation, it is not a matter of if it will collapse, but when it will collapse. Most of our nations and societies will sooner or later hit the rocks, we can pray as much as we can, but if the people refuse to walk in the principles of God and his established system of doing things, even God won't be able to help them.
Some twenty years back, I was praying for a pastor I loved so much for a breakthrough in his ministry. And, one night, I had a vision where Christ was standing with the pastor on the pulpit, giving him advice on how to move to another level in ministry, but the pastor refused to follow the master's instruction. In fact, I heard him saying to the Lord, "this is not how we do it in our church." Did you hear that? A pastor telling the Lord, "this is not how we do it in our church." So, who is the head of that Church, Christ or the pastor? I will leave that to you people to debate about.
After that revelation, the Lord told me to pray for other things, not for that Pastor because he has made up his mind to follow his own ways and not God's ways. Listen! Before you fast and pray for someone or a nation, try to find out the cause of their "wahala." If it is a matter of principles violated, you better advice the person or people involved to return to the right principles and operational system. Any other solution out of this is cosmetic and won't last. I have a lot to say on this subject, but let's call it a day and hope for another opportunity to share more light on this crucial subject. DrBenard Etta
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