Apostle Joel Obuobisa

God Will Fight for You

Learn to exercise patience (Hebrews 10:36), and know that God fights your battles for you (Exodus 14:8-24). Remember, what you control is your love for God (Romans 8:28), and not circumstances. So decide to love God with all your heart, and see Him fight your battles for you.

God Will Make A Way

Just as Apostle Paul endured sufferings (2 Corinthians 1:3-9), you too must be resolute, and decide to trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5-6).  You might experience disappointments along the way in life, but know that God always makes a way. Be patient with God, and continue to have faith in Him, for He will bring you to that expected end.

Little Acts Great Rewards

1.You have to qualify for a reward- Hebrews 11:6
2.God rewards with things we cannot give ourselves, Proverbs 19:14,Exodus 23:25
3.Some of the rewards from God:
    God can reward with good children
    God rewards us with a prudent wife,Proverbs 19:14
    A good husband is a reward from God,Colossians 3:16-25
    Good health is also from God, Exodus 23:25, 3 John 1:2
4. God does not see as man sees,  outward appearance but looks into our hearts, 1 Sam 16:7-22
 

What You Will Accomplish Through The Sufferings Of Christ IV

Enduring a contradiction of sinners is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ
Enduring accusations is an accomplishment if the sufferings of Christ
Surviving hatred is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ
Surviving envy is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ - Matt 15:10
Enduring rejection by man is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ
Sacrificing - it is required to release power into your life
2 kings 3:22-

What You Will Accomplish Through The Sufferings Of Christ III

8. Enduring a contradiction of sinners is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ Heb 12:3
Contradiction of sinners is when you reap evil for the good things you do
Christ ask, for which of the good works do ye seek to kill me?.
God wants us to look at the example of Christ when we encounter such lest we be wearied
Ephesians 6:5-8
9. Enduring accusations is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. Mark 15:3
10. Enduring hatred is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ Mark 15:4
John 15:25
11. Enduring envy is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ
Mark 15:10
12. Enduring rejection from men is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. - John 18:40

What You Will Accomplish Through The Sufferings of Christ II

6. Enduring sorrow is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. Matthew 26:38

- 1 Peter 2:19 - we can expect to suffer for no wrong done and it is an accomplishment in the eyes of the LORD.

- Luke 1:5-

- Zecharia and Elizabeth were blameless but had no child.

- when it was time for Him to burn incense innthe house of the LORD, he went and did it.

7. Enduring abandonment is an accomplishment of thesufferings of Christ. Matthew 27:74

- 1 Peter 2:20-25 - Just as we were redeemed through Christ's sufferings, we should suffer willingly for others also to be bettered.

What You Wiill Accomplish Through The Sufferings of Christ

1. Enduring temptations is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. Luke 4:1-2, Matthew 27:42 2. Enduring pressure is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. Luke 12:50, 2 Corinthians 1:8 3. Enduring betrayal is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. Matthew 26:21 4. Enduring long hours of prayer is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. Matthew 26:39 5. Enduring sleepless nights is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. Matthew 26:40 6. Enduring sorrow is an accomplishment of the sufferings of Christ. Matthew 26:38

Why God Wants Us To Experience Suffering III

9. God wants you to experience suffering so that you follow the example of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:21

10. God wants you to experience suffering so that the power of sin will be broken in your life. 1 Peter 4:1

11. God want you to experience suffering because it proves that you are a good Christian. 1 Timothy 4:10

12. God wants you to experience suffering because it goes along with your specific calling. 2 Timothy 1:11

13. God wants you to experience suffering for the sake of righteousness. 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:15-16

14. God wants you to experience suffering because Christians must suffer affliction rather than enjoying the pleasures of sin for a season. Hebrews 11:24-25

Why God Wants Us To Experience Suffering II

We continue on the reasons why God would have us experience suffering:

7. God wants us to experience suffering so that we become humble.

Job 41:34

Deuteronomy 8:2

8. God wants us to experience suffering because He wants us to be tested or proved.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Why God Wants Us To Experience Suffering I

It is easy to accept faith when it is about the things we like and the impossible being done for us. Hebrews 11:1-16 is about this. Then also some suffered and lost by the same faith and because of the faith, and especially from v35

Reasons Why God Wants Us To Suffer:
1. It pleases Him. Isaiah 53:10 it pleased the LORD to bride Him: He hath put Him to brief
2. Because it makes you perfect Hebrews 2:10
3. Because it makes you obedient. Hebrews 5:8
4. It brings us closer to Christ Phil 3:10
5. Because of the glory that will follow you Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 1:11, 1 Peter 4:13
6. So that you play your part in completing the sufferings of Christ Colossians 1:24