FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS TRINICY: What spiritual habits and disciplines do you follow on a daily basis? IMMANUEL: In the morning, I pray, do my morning devotion and quiet time, makes sure I pray at least two hours within the day then i do my evening devotion and quiet time before I sleep TRINICY: Out of all God’s attributes, which one amazes you most? Why? IMMANUEL: Love. I think love surpasses all things. It exposes God's vulnerability. Because of love, He offered His only begotten son for mankind. He had to suffer emotional trauma even as His son went through physical torture. Because of love, Jesus laid down His life for us. John 15:13 describes this torture and pain as greater love and I think that is super amazing TRINICY: Who led you to Christ? Who are you leading or hope to lead to Christ? IMMANUEL: A preacher had been invited to my high school. On that day, he preached about God's Love. After his sermon, he made an alter call. Before I realised, I was at the alter ready to give my life to Christ. I can't remember the name of the preacher. It was in 2010. Today, many lives and souls have been won for God through Christ. The many missions, weekend challenge and series of evangelism both in Ghana and Kenya has seen more than hundreds of people coming to Christ. All glory and honour to Him who makes the increase after we plant TRINICY: What primary talents and gift(s) has God given you? How are you using them for the kingdom? IMMANUEL: For talent, I love singing but I do this only in my room. It doesn't move outside my room but I do sing more than any other thing. For gifts, Intercession, Evangelism and Preaching has been my backbone. These major gifts have reconciled many souls back to God through Christ. Its Christ not I. TRINICY: Which person from the Bible do you resonate with the most? Why? IMMANUEL: King David. He was a singer(Musician), a priest, prophet and a king. I see these qualities in me every time I read about him. The most favoured of God. A man of good heart. He had every right to kill Saul but he never did. He was quick to seek for forgiveness of sins and always acknowledged where God took him from and where he was. He spoke many deep mysteries that our minds still cant fathom in these present times. I see myself in him in all these attributes. Though weak, he still tried not to miss his mark in his service to his generation. I believe I possess these qualities. Even more deeper qualities I cant speak of because of time. TRINICY: What social issue do you care most about? Why? IMMANUEL: Justice for all. Matters concerning social and economic well-being for all individuals in a community has been my topmost priority. I hate to rob Peter to pay Paul. This may be so because there is no partiality in God TRINICY-RELATED QUESTIONS TRINICY: What does being a Christian mean to you? Why Are you a Christian? IMMANUEL: To me, being a christian means allowing Christ to be the sole decision maker in your life so that you can reflect his attributes and personality to those who have not experienced him TRINICY: What does being a Conservative mean to you? Why Are you a Conservative? IMMANUEL: I am a conservative christian. By that, I mean I believe in our Lord Jesus Christ and I have no iota of disbelief in his commandments and principles. Hence, I follow his precepts without doubt whatsoever. Like a soldier follows the instruction to the latter, so do I imitate Christ to the latter even though he has given me freewill. TRINICY: What has your experience been like as a Conservative Christian on and/or off campus? IMMANUEL: Here in Africa, It has been amazing. It is always a joy to meet, share and speak about Christ every time without any prejudice. It has been simply wonderful. TRINICY: What were your first thoughts when you heard about TRINICY? IMMANUEL: My first thought was a question. 'Does it project God?'. That was my first thought. TRINICY: What book(s) do you recommend conservative Christians read to help strengthen their faith in a secular and/or liberal setting? IMMANUEL: The Bible. The Believers Authority by Kenneth E. Hagin. Gods 360 agenda for mankind by Dr. Myles Munroe. Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. TRINICY: What advice or resource would you offer to fellow conservative Christians today? IMMANUEL: Download sermons by Apostle Joshua Selman from YouTube for a life changing encounter OTHER QUESTIONS TRINICY: What is an interesting/unusual fact most people don’t know about you? IMMANUEL: I don't do politics but I do share my opinions on certain societal issues that have political inclinations, especially on Facebook. TRINICY: What passion or dream keeps you up at night or wakes you up in the morning? IMMANUEL: To reveal Christ to the dying world. TRINICY: If Jesus were physically here now, what would you want to ask Him or talk about? IMMANUEL: If Grace is all that the present day 'Grace Preachers' talk about, then what will be the criteria on the judgement day? TRINICY: What are the three greatest life lessons you’ve learned thus far? IMMANUEL: 1.There is always a source to everything. Anything you feel has no source has its root in God. 2. Treat every one equally even when there is no need. 3. If all of your life experiences can be explained by man, then that is the evidence that God is not with you TRINICY: Which Christian song best connects with you? IMMANUEL: I love the local Ghanaian worship songs that have the keyboard strings as the rhythm. It connects me more. TRINICY: What legacy do you want to leave as a Christian? IMMANUEL: To see Christ formed in every mankind TRINICY: Which teacher has impacted you most? How? IMMANUEL: Archbishop Duncan Williams and Apostle Joshua Selman. Growing up, they have been exposing me more to the Truth as I journey on in my christian faith TRINICY: What is your life verse? Why? IMMANUEL: Psalm 27:4 and Romans 8:18. They keep me moving. These verses touch every aspect of my life TRINICY: What is the most difficult thing for you about being a Christian? IMMANUEL: Being faithful to the end. It is difficult, yet achievable. WE WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE MORE CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIANS ON TRINICY. If you know of other conservative Christians on or off campus we could feature, please email us at [email protected].
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Many believers desire to do the wonderful things Jesus did while He was on earth. We desire to do even greater things than He did but have we known Him enough to walk in His dimension of revelation? We desire to know Him more but we have spent little or no time sitting at His feet in order to learn from Him. We have faced so many battles and we’ve been trying to fix it on our own but if we had brought it before the feet of Jesus, all our messes would have been turned into blessings. A recent study by the Centre for Bible Engagement polled 40,000 from the general population in the U.S.A. from the ages of 8 to 80 reveals, and found that those who study the Bible four times a week stand a chance of reducing anger issues by 32 percent; bitterness in relationships/marriage 40 percent; alcoholism 57 percent; feeling spiritually stagnant 60 percent; and viewing pornography 61 percent. Meanwhile, sharing your faith and discipling others jumped to 200 and 230 percent, respectively. In Luke 8:27-29, scripture recounts how a demon-possessed man cried out with a loud voice and fell at His feet when he saw Jesus. That demon-possessed man was filled with sleepless nights and murder attempts but, as soon as he met Jesus, he found rest in Him. In verse 35 of the same chapter, those who knew him found him sane at the feet of Jesus. There was no hope for this poor, wretched man until he fell at the feet of Jesus. At the feet of Jesus, is a place of rest. Luke 7:37-38 tells us of a woman who came to Jesus with a broken and contrite heart. Though she was a sinner, she received instant pardon. She stood at the feet of Jesus behind Him weeping. She began to wash His feet with her tears and wiped His feet with her hair and kissed His feet, anointing them with a precious oil. It doesn’t matter the depth of your sins, at His feet, there is pardon and restoration. In Matthew 9:12, Jesus said, they that are whole need no physician but they that are sick. There is pardon and restoration awaiting your repentance. Jesus came for the lost and He’s ever ready to receive you. At His feet is a place of pardon and restoration. Run to Him now! Great multitudes came to Him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others. They laid them at the feet of Jesus and He healed them all, (Matthew 15:30). There is no better place to receive your healing/miracle than at His feet. He is our great healer. By His stripes we were healed. Verse 31 tells us that the multitude glorified God. Jesus’ healing power has not diminished over these 2000 plus years. He is still the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He can heal you today, so run to Him and sit by His feet because this is a place of healing and miracles. In Mark 5:22-23, Jairus runs to the feet of Jesus with a prayer request. No wonder Jesus Himself says in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me all ye who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." You can come and lay all your burdens at His feet. There is no hopeless prayer at the feet of Jesus. At the feet of Jesus is a place of prayer. Sincerely lay all your burdens, problems, and issues of life at His feet through prayer, and He will show up mightily in the midst of your storm. Luke 10:39 says, “And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard His word." At the feet of Jesus is a place of learning. We must stay at His feet. It is when we stray on our own that we lose our compass. If we would be sincere enough to stay at His feet, we would walk in His newness of life.
PRAYER Lord Jesus, help us to sit at Your feet in all situations. When the storm tides lift and the cables strain, teach us to run to Your feet because that is the place where all our needs can be met. Amen! WANT TO SUBMIT A DEVOTIONAL? If you are interested in writing devotionals for TRINICY, please email us at [email protected]. We would love to hear from faithful servants of the Kingdom who have the desire and talent to communicate the word of God in a way that is relevant to our conservative Christian students, scholars, staff, and supporters!
By Immanuel Kwesi Arthur | TRINICY.org “Take the world, but give me Jesus, sweetest comfort of my soul; with my Saviour watching over me, I can sing though billows roll” – Ascend the Hill In Romans 1:20-22, Paul explains that God manifested Himself to man through His created things but man never found the need to glorify Him as God. Man became vain in his imaginations making his heart darkened. God still saw the need to reconcile man back to Himself by revealing Himself to man through His prophets but this too proved futile. Hebrews 1:1-3 says that God in many times and in diverse manners spoke to man by His prophets but has in these last days spoken to man by His Son, Jesus. God had to present someone who is His replica (express image of His person) so that man could clearly see God. God knew man was saying, ‘Give me Jesus!’ and God had no option than to give Him to us. Today, believers enjoy free access, truth, and eternal life because we have Jesus. The song "Take the World, But Give Me Jesus" by Ascend the Hill speaks volumes about the Son of God. This song reminds the world that Jesus is the Ultimate. If we would give ourselves holistically to Him and believe that He is always watching over us, we can happily sing though the billows roll. Who then is Jesus? He can be summarized to be the height and depth of mercy; the length and breadth of love; the fullness of redemption and the pledge of endless life. He showed mercy when the two blind men sitting by the way side cried for mercy (Matthew 20:30-34). He heard the cry of the ten lepers and cleansed them (Luke 17:12-14). John recounts that there is no greater love than what Jesus did by laying down His life for us (John 15:13). Jesus is the length and breadth of love. He is the fullness of redemption and He pledges of endless life above. He came for a reconciliation and He confidently crowned it with eternal life. Boldly, Jesus said, ‘In My Father’s house are many dwelling places, if it were not so, I would have told you…’ (John 14:2). Outside Jesus Christ there is nothing, but with Him there is everything. If you have no proper relationship with Jesus Christ, just cry out to Him. He is all we need to have our needs met. PRAYER Precious Father, thank You for giving Your Son to me. If my situation ever becomes unbearable, remind me of Jesus whom You have given me. Remind me of His presence in my life because He is all I need to have my needs met. Help me to better appreciate Him by inviting Him in all things I do. Amen. WANT TO SUBMIT A DEVOTIONAL?
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