MAZEMENT A is a feeling of great surprise or wonder; it is the feeling that accompanies something that is extremely surprising and shocking. When that feeling of surprise comes from the acts of God or with the assistance from God, it is referred to as Divine amazement.

God Himself is amazing. His person, nature and deeds are just too amazing. God also specialises in turning other personalities into amazing objects. In John 9:1-38, Jesus turned the life of a man into huge amazement. The man was over 40 years and had been born blind. In Jewish traditional belief and to some extent even in medicine; an ailment that occurs post-birth still stand a chance to be corrected, but when an ailment like blindness, deafness, dumbness and lameness was already there before birth; the Jews believed that it is irreversible, and it's largely so in medicine also.When this man came in contact with Jesus, he was taken back to Eden for re-creation; Jesus anointed his eyes with mud and asked him to go and wash in Siloam pool. He came back seeing with brand new eyes!The occurrence was so shocking to the Jews and their leaders who have not seen anything like that happened before (John 9:18). The man had to explain himself over and over again, the Pharisees were so amazed that the act actually divided them (John 9:16). The man was so amazed himself, but did not let the Sahendrin council to convince him that Jesus was a false prophet. His parents were also shocked, they however played safe by telling anyone that asked them how it happened to speak to their son directly. Eventually, this amazing act gave glory to God as Jesus rightly has said.In this month of June, God will do amazing works in us and through us. These acts will be surprising to us, to our relations and especially our onlookers. Severally, people will ask us how it happened. We would only be able to say, "It happened so that God might glorify His name". May that be the testimony for us all in Jesus name.

ANY M times God makes promises years before He intends for them to happen. For example, Jesus coming was promised by God as far back as the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:15) and subsequently by the Prophets (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7; Micah 5:2; etc.). The annunciation proper was later made to Mary

by Angel Gabriel when God was ready to fulfil His plan (Lk. 1:26-38). As we were rounding up 2015, God began to tell me what He will do for us in 2016. Some of the things He said:- I have told you before that you will be a City that cannot be hidden; I will begin to fulfil this promise to you from 2016.

FOR INDIVIDUALS1 Some families will trace the beginning of their generational blessings to this year.2. Some will receive help from unexpected sources.3. Grateful hearts will have more causes to be grateful4. For many, the pendulum of life will generally be on the upward swing5. A chosen few will receive blessings so large they can hardly contain them

FOR NIGERIA1. Things are likely to get tougher, before they get better, but things will definitely get better before the year ends.2. What He started last year, He will finish this year, provided we don’t rejoice too soon.

INTERNATIONAL1. Natural disasters, floods, fires, earthquakes, are likely to get progressively worse, until governments realize that these are part of divine judgement against those who have passed unholy laws. If governments will repent of disdaining Christ and His church, He will help them win the fight against terrorism.2. A major war will be averted this year3. A new sexually transmitted diseases will surface.

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- Your light shall no longer be hidden anymore.- This will be your year of exclamations of wonders that will be very audible and well perceived.- Your name shall begin to ring pleasing bells where it matters from now on. - You have been doing your assignment quietly, but I will noise your fame abroad from this year.- As nine symbolizes finality of numbers, my final comment to you at this stage is that I am pleased with you.- You have been weighed and found just. In tough and easy times, you have stood firm. Therefore, I will open the doors of the world to you.- You have passed the test of faithfulness after nine years of steadfastness. Now it's your time to be revealed and shown forth.- The Angel of my presence will introduce you to people you will never have been able to speak to.I am particularly expectant for what God has in store for us in 2016, I am very persuaded that it shall be our most successful and impactful year yet in our history as a group.

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HET world we live is designed by God in such a way that the spiritual controls the physical. For example at creation, whenever God decreed that let this thing be, they happened.

Jesus spoke to a fig tree, the tree responded in the physical.

Also, the celestial controls the terrestrial. For example, the saga that Job went through was as a result of two celestial beings having a debate about Job spirituality (Job 1:6-22).

His fate on earth was been determined in the heavenlies. Sabeans - oxen, Fire - sheep, Chaldean - camel, Wind - children. Job that was so full became empty suddenly because his life was been remote controlled negatively in the heavenlies.

If anyone is ignorant of this design, such a person will be prone to suffer and be cheated in life. Today we want to address one area by which the enemy cheats God's people unknowingly; it is in the area of their star.

Unknown to most of us is the simple truth that we all have our individual stars. Because of certain cosmic and supernatural factors, some people stars will appear bright; others dull, while others will not appear at all.

The resultant effect of this is that one's life on Earth as it relates to one's fame, fortune, success, etc., is directly related to how bright, visible and consistent their star shines in the sky.

The bible did not keep us in the dark regarding this subject even though it's

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Your Star Shall Attain Recognition

God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform;He plants His footsteps in the seaAnd rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable minesOf never failing skillHe treasures up His bright designsAnd works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;The clouds ye so much dreadAre big with mercy and shall breakIn blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,But trust Him for His grace;Behind a frowning providenceHe hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,Unfolding every hour;The bud may have a bitter taste,But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to errAnd scan His work in vain;God is His own interpreter,And He will make it plain.

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a mystery. Jesus life and destiny was a good example. Jesus was born King of the Jews, more than that He was born to be Kings of kings. To that effect, His star was expected to be indeed visible.

There are people that have the powers to read stars. They are able to tell what a person will be from seeing their star in the sky or by looking at the person and connection them to their star. In this category are prophets, seers, wise men, astrologers, dividers, sorcerers, necromancers, soothsayers, etc.

Most of the time, these people would have seen someone's star when the person was still young, and depending on their disposition to the fellow, they might decide to celebrate the star of fight against it.

Most importantly though, when one become of age, it is important to take responsibility of the welfare of one's star as it relates to its brightness and continuance, as this will invariably affect one's importance and recognition in life.In Mt. 2:1-12, the bible tells us how wise men came to Jerusalem looking for Baby Jesus because they saw His star from the East - Babylon, Persia, China!

It's shocking how these people could understand someone's particular and its movements. But because it was a kingly star, they mistakenly thought he would be born in the palace at Jerusalem. If they had not jumped into conclusion, they would have seen that the star was not to stay at Jerusalem.

Note that this is not a parable of Jesus. It was an actual occurrence. The significance of the star could be viewed from the action of King Herod and his people. They understood the implication of that star. All stars in the sky maybe the same to you and I, but to someone knowledgeable in celestial bodies, stars speak volumes.King Herod asked when the star appeared, that was he ordered the killing of males children Nader two years of age. It is possible that your star might have been sighted at your birth; it shall be for positive recognition in Jesus name.

The intent of the wise men that saw Jesus star was to worship Him. They wanted to celebrate Him, give Him gifts and were delighted and joyous to see His star and Himself. - May those that see your star be delighted at seeing and yourself in Jesus name.

The opening part of a sermon delivered by Pastor Samuel OBAFAIYE, on May 29th 2016. For full version of the sermon please visit - http://rccgleeds.org.uk/june-2016-theme-divine-amazement/

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Some of them are: Bro Ebenezer Asoore; Sister Adewunmi Odesola; Sister Chavwe Akoroda; Brother Gbadebo Mojib; Sister Yewande Akinfenwa; Brother Tayo Owolabi; Sister Tonye Otabor; Bro Olayemi Williams; Sister Elaine Lafortune; Sister Maguy Temuna; Sister Lizzy Ovie; Bro Kunle Akanbi; Bro Adeyemi Obideyi; Sister Olubukola Ajayi; Bro Damilola Owohunwa and Bro Adebayo Daniel.

May God be gracious to you all; bless you and make His face to shine upon you all in Jesus name.

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