Showing posts with label Pastor Oyewale Abel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pastor Oyewale Abel. Show all posts

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Pastor Oyewale Abel of Abba Father International, Nigeria, West Africa - "The Sinners"

Pastor Oyewale Abel and wife Margaret

The Sinners
Pastor Oyewale Abel 

THE SINNERS (MATTHEW 11:20-30; LUKE 19:1-10; JOHN 3:1-21 )

Sinner means someone who has done something wrong according to the religious or moral law; one involved in immorality. Sin is any form of non-conformity unto or transgression against the law. All have sinned, so also are all expected to return to the Lord to avoid everlasting punishment. The sinner is the one who remains so until the moment.

A. THE READY TO REPENT

"And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house." (The Gospel of Luke

As usual, Jesus was on His itinerary, affecting every life He come across. Then He met the rich chief tax collector who was very eager to meet the Saviour. Jesus saw his eagerness, despite his limitations. He would not allow anything (his sins, stature, or status) to come between them. Though someone had just disappointed Jesus on account of wealth, He would not give up on this ready-to-repent publican. How do you see sinners around you?

"And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down for today I must stay at your house." Abiding in that sinner's house was in tandem with His purpose. Against the people's wish, He offered salvation to Zacchaeus. There was no discrimination on Jesus' part.

"There was a man of the Pharisees, named  Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, "Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher who has come from God, for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him." (John:3:1-2 )

Here is another sinner who come to Jesus by night when He was humanly expected to be resting. He is ready to attend to anyone at any time, no matter when and how he or she comes. He was not moved by unnecessary encomiums but was concerned with the genuine questions from the ready mind. 

He is always ready to attend to your case when you sincerely present your questions and requests. Be willing and obedient. Jesus knew Nicodemus's real need, and would not allow anything, including his encomium, to distract His attention from the ultimate. 

What should our attitude be to sinners that we come across, especially the well-to-do? All sinners must come to Jesus Christ, like newborn babies, regardless of their status. It is the desire of our Lord Jesus Christ to make the sinners the righteousness of God, for that was why He became sin, even though He knew no sin. He is the high priest and advocate for all who would surrender to Him.

My brothers and sisters - run away from sin and not from sinners.

B.THE RECALCITRANT (MATHEW 11:20-30)

"And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day." (The Gospel of Matthew)

Was Jesus cursing? No! They had already cursed themselves by rejecting the Gospel.The magnitude of the miracles done in the city meant nothing to those children of disobedience. Imagine Bethsaida, the home of great people, and where Jesus personally visited, ignoring  His gospel. What a disappointment! They wasted His labours. 

Brothers and sisters, all you lovers of Israel, I hope you are not wasting God's grace. Jesus did not only condemn these stubborn people but also gave the way out by coming to Him, in whom there is immediate and ultimate rest.

As you are reading this message, HAVE YOU FOUND JESUS?

In every race and time, God has not taken lightly to the issue of haughtiness. No one who genuinely seeks the Lord will be cast away. The only place for the finally impenitent is hell. Preachers will not be held guilty if they have done their part in warning the recalcitrant.

May the good God of Israel bless you all, in Jesus' Name.

Shalom,

Pastor Abel Oyewale
Abba Father Fellowship International
Nigeria, West Africa

Nigerian orphans who have lost both parents. Praying with thanksgiving for their Bibles.


Pastor Abel and his church members try to help them as best they can. Please use the DONATE button on the side columns to help or the tab on our Love For His People website above.



Some of the contents sent to Nigeria in October 2017

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Saturday, September 16, 2017

"IF YOU OBEY" - Pastor Oyewale Abel of Abba Father International, Nigeria, West Africa

Pastor Abel with his wife Margaret


IF YOU OBEY

Pastor Abel Oyewale
Abba Father Fellowship International
Nigeria, West Africa


A.God Commands Obedience



"If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all His commands I gave you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth." (Deuteronomy 28:1)

If is a conditional word. The covenantal blessings of God for His people are premised on the condition of obedience. God Commands us to fully obey Him, not turning aside from any of the commands.God expects total, not selective, obedience.

The sin of the Amorites, "But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again for the iniquity of the Amorite." ( Book of Genesis)

The sin of Amorites may have been part of why God dislodged them. Israel, privileged to occupy their place, should have therefore remembered that the only way to remain in the Promised Land was to remain faithful to the covenant-keeping God.

"And the Lord gave unto Israel all the Land which He sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it and dwelt therein." (Book of Joshua)

God gave them possession of the Land as He had promised. Obedience and fidelity would be the best way to reciprocate His kind gesture, and their continued possession of the Land largely depended on this.

The need for obedience also became more evident in the fact that the survivors of those nation among them would continue to be divinely rendered powerless before Israel, as long as the latter adheed strictly and faithfully to Yahweh and His ways.

To all of us - we need to be reminded that the divine favour we enjoy is conditioned on our continued faithfulness to God.  Don't we need such reminders each today? Think of it.

B. GODLY BLESSINGS ON THE OBEDIENT (DEUTERONOMY 28:2-14)

"All these blessings will come upon you and  accompany you if you obey the Lord your God". (Deuteronomy 28:2)

Obedience attracts God's blessings immediately, and as with Abraham, his obedient faith brought him immeasurable blessings. 

As it says in Deuteronomy 28:3, "Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field."

This verse highlighted few of the countless blessings that would attend Israel's faithfulness:

- Blessings on the goings in and out of the obedient
- Divine Security
- Abundant all-round prosperity and countless stay in Promised Land
- Headship in all things

Please remember that all these blessings are premised on their continued obedience to God's commands. God is forever faithful to His word. In fact, He has bound Himself by His word. Why would anyone then think that he or she can enjoy God's blessings without total obedience to His word?

Brothers and sisters, the only way to be happy to the fullest in Jesus is to trust and obey Him without reservations.

May the God of Israel bless everyone reading this message, in Jesus Christ Name.

Shalom,

Pastor Abel Oyewale
Abba Father Fellowship International
Nigeria, West Africa

Nigerian orphans who have lost both parents. 
Pastor Abel and his church members try to help them as best they can.
Please use the DONATE button on the side columns to help.



Help Love For His People keep sending teaching materials free of charge to international pastors, by supporting this ministry. We also send financial support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan monthly. Even a gift of $10 helps. Thank you.

Please donate online safely here, through our website. Click on the DONATE button found in the side columns of Love For His People blog, or the DONATE tab at the top of the blog page.

A USA tax-receipt will be provided for each online gift and check.

Checks can be sent to:

Love For His People, Inc.
P.O. Box 414
Pineville, NC 28134


Saturday, September 9, 2017

The Willing But Unready - Pastor Oyewale Abel of Abba Father International, Nigeria, West Africa

Pastor Abel and wife Margaret

THE WILLING BUT UNREADY
(Mark 10:17-23)

"And when He had gone forth into the way, there came one running, who kneeled to Him, and asked Him, "Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? "(Mark 10:17)

"And Jesus said to Him, 'Why do you call Me good? There is none good but one,. That is God." (Mark 10:18 ).

"Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; take up the cross, and follow Me." (Mark 10:21)

There was that great desire on the part of this rich man to serve. Jesus is not moved by the readiness to serve, stemming from an unsaved heart. Jesus was never carried away by neither this rich young ruler's flattery nor his wealth. How do we feel, individually, corporately, in our programmes, when we see the high and mighty among us, ministers and members, inclusive?

The list of God's rules is endless. What part of the Bible do you obey? By self-righteousness, this man tried to qualify and justify himself, but only Christ's righteousness will guarantee us His Kingdom. Don't rely on self-righteousness.

"Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him. "One thing you lack: go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven and come take up
the cross and follow Me." (Mark 10:21)

Jesus looked at him in his pride, self-deceit and self-justification, yet still LOVED him. Jesus pitied him because He knew his true condition; he lacked salvation. Jesus did not hesitate to tell him what he needed. Not what he wanted to hear. 

What do you tell such people when they come to you?

The man was sad at parting with worldly properties, popularity, position, and pleasure. He went away, ignoring his salvation. Was he even interested in the first place? Salvation messages are not, most times, palatable to hear. Jesus did try to mellow down the Gospel truth to make the rich ruler happy or comfortable, like some of us would do today.

Keep your convictions and do the will of God. Tomorrow may be too late.

It is not enough to observe the law. It is more important to observe the condition of the people
around you and care for them. Let us check our attitude towards the high-class people. Do not be partial in presenting the right Gospel.

May our good God of Israel bless you all in Jesus Christ's Name.

Pastor Abel Oyewale
Abba Father Fellowship International
Nigeria

Nigerian orphans who have lost both parents. 
Pastor Abel and his church members try to help them as best they can.
Please use the DONATE buttons on the side columns to help.






Help Love For His People keep sending teaching materials free of charge to international pastors, by supporting this ministry. We also send financial support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan monthly. Even a gift of $10 helps. Thank you.

Please donate online safely here, through our website. Click on the DONATE button found in the side columns of Love For His People blog, or the DONATE tab at the top of the blog page.

A USA tax-receipt will be provided for each online gift and check.

Checks can be sent to:

Love For His People, Inc.
P.O. Box 414
Pineville, NC 28134


Friday, September 1, 2017

JESUS AND THE SCRIPTURES - Pastor Oyewale Abel Abba FatherInternational Nigeria, West Africa



JESUS AND THE SCRIPTURES

Pastor Oyewale Abel
Abba Father International
Nigeria, West Africa


"And the Jews marveled, saying, "How does this Man know letters, having never studied." (Gospel of John)

Jesus is God's Word, Who gave the words and became the Word incarnate. Some erroneously think that Jesus did not need to study Scripture (Torah).  Instead, He had an undeniably cordial relationship with the Scriptures.

How did Jesus know the will of God that He came to do? 

"For I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of Him that sent me." (Gospel of John)

Being 100% human, other than that He learned it from the Scriptures. 

Was He then a Bible student? What type of Bible did He use?

Jesus devoted greatly to studying Scriptures. Even as a boy, He stayed behind for three days in Jerusalem, sitting, listening and asking questions. And it came to pass, that after three days found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. (Gospel of Luke)

He was a Bible student, despite having divine understanding of the Scriptures.

A powerful Christian is a powerfully anointed Christian. Christ's experience proves this beyond the reasonable doubt. If Jesus had so great a passion to study learn the Scriptures, even as God Himself, who are we to do less? 

Ask yourself.

Try all your best to study your Bible. 

May our God of Israel bless you. Amen.

Pastor Abel Oyewale
Abba Father International Fellowship Nigeria
souls4christ2005@yahoo.com

Pastor Oyewale Abel
Abba Father International



 
 Books for International Pastors
-Love For His People published books sent to them in June 2017



Help Love For His People keep sending teaching materials free of charge to international pastors, by supporting this ministry. We also send financial support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan monthly. Even a gift of $10 helps. Thank you.

Please donate online safely here, through our blog website. You can use the PayPal DONATE button found on the side columns.

A USA tax-receipt will be provided for each online gift and check.

Checks can be sent to:

Love For His People, Inc.
P.O. Box 414
Pineville, NC 28134


 Books for International Pastors

-Love For His People published books sent to them in June 2017

Saturday, August 19, 2017

The Caring Father - Pastor Oyewale Abel of Abba Father International, Nigeria, West Africa

Pastor Oyewale Abel and his wife Margaret

Aug. 19, 2017

Dear friends of Love For His People,

We are excited to introduce to you a new friend of the ministry, Pastor Oyewale Abel from Abba Father International ministry in Nigeria. Through correspondence over the past months, we have come to know and appreciate the work he is doing among the Nigerian believers. His love for Israel is demonstrated in his work and actions.

I have asked Abel to share an occasional word with you so you can read what his church congregation is hearing from him on a weekly basis.

And...he has a worship CD which we hope to share soon!

So please welcome Pastor Abel!

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin
Love For His People, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
USA




    

The Caring Father  

Pastor Oyewale Abel
Abba Father International
Nigeria, West Africa


"And the angel answered and said unto her, the Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you, therefore, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God."

God had the eternal plan of coming to redeem and restore the lost mankind.  He must, therefore, come in a human and uncommon way.  (Heb 2:14-17 )


God the Father wisely and meticulously choose the human mother. (Matthew 1:18)


God introduced Him at the beginning (Matthew 3:14-17); confirmed Him as the journey continued ( Matthew 17:5 ); and raised His Son when all had deserted Him after His death. (Matthew 28 :1,2)


Thank you, Jesus. Thank you, God of Israel.

Pastor Oyewale Abel
Abba Father International





 Books for International Pastors
-Love For His People published books sent to them in June 2017



Help Love For His People keep sending teaching materials free of charge to international pastors, by supporting this ministry. We also send financial support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan monthly. Even a gift of $10 helps. Thank you.

Please donate online safely here, through our website. Click here: I want to bless others.
A USA tax-receipt will be provided for each online gift and check.

Checks can be sent to:

Love For His People, Inc.
P.O. Box 414
Pineville, NC 28134


 Books for International Pastors

-Love For His People published books sent to them in June 2017