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Ayoola Fakeye THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GOD'S PRESENCE   “ By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. ”  Hebrews ‬ ‭ 11:27 ‬ ‭ ‬‬ Moses forsook Egypt, not fearing the king ’ s wrath because he endured. How did He resist Pharoh's stubbornness? Because He saw Him who is invisible. That is faith in its actual definition! Faith is the vision that transcends beyond the sense realm and focuses us solely on Christ. Moses could endure because He saw the invisible presence of God.  It is invisible to the natural eyes yet tangible. The presence of God is not a figment of imagination. It is real and tangible! That is the reason Moses could endure the stubbornness of Pharaoh.   From the above scriptures, I have highlighted three significances of realizing God's presence around us.     1. It raises the soul above the fear of man   2. Equip or inspires the soul with patience in the trials of life   3. ...

    Ayoola Fakeye THE BEAUTY OF GOD'S PRESENCE “ By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. ”  Hebrews 11:27 ‬ ‬‬ It is only by Faith, that is, absolute confidence and reliance on Christ and what he has done, that can make us savor the presence of God. As a believer, the Lord is always with you. That is his eternal promise! Even when you don't feel it, he is right there with you. Although it will take faith for you to be conscious of it and enjoy it (Hebrews 13:5)   Someone once asked me, “Where is God?” My response was,  “ In him, I move, live and have my being. God is where I am. ”  These are not just sensual statements or motivational statements, but faith statements. A man will only utter those statements if his focus is on Christ.   Looking again at Moses ’  decision, the scripture says,  ‘ He forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king ’ . This is precisely what fait...

Ayoola Fakeye THE RICHES IN SUFFERING FOR CHRIST “By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.” Hebrews‬ ‭11:24-26 ‬ ‭‬‬  “The pleasure of sin” refers to having might, influence, fame, and wealth in worldly ways. To have any of these may not be bad in themselves, but if it is your main focus and your goal; or if they are what your attention centers upon, then you cannot choose the reproach of Christ. There are far greater riches that will be enjoyed in identifying with Christ in suffering. Wealth outside Christ may give you enjoyment, but it will be short-lived!  Beloved, there is more in Christ Jesus. There is nothing that can be compared to what Christ gives. Just stay in God's course and wait patiently on Him until He work...