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David Alabi

@DavidAlabi98

Media & Communication,Blogger,Gospel Minister, Writer, Proof Reader, Love Networking and Traveling.

Lagos, Nigeria Katılım Eylül 2016
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David Alabi
David Alabi@DavidAlabi98·
@Liz_529 Blessings, Sis Lisette, 4 putting forth this scripture reminder in these times when d talk is heavy on 'doubling your hustle ', leaving no room for rest or for the LORD'S input per time thereby making things to appear that all things must be of ourselves.
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Lissette@Liz_529·
Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22
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David Alabi
David Alabi@DavidAlabi98·
@ChristineBrejc1 FATHER, I join together in prayer with my sister Christine for her eldest daughter that your mercy and your grace would step into her situation to bring about joy & peace in her life to the glory & praise of YOUR HOLY name.Amen 🙏🙏. Shalom!
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Christine Brejcha-Beach
Christine Brejcha-Beach@ChristineBrejc1·
My heart is heavy today. Please, would anyone mind praying for me and for my oldest daughter. Thank you…
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David Alabi
David Alabi@DavidAlabi98·
@ChristineBrejc1 Blessings. Thanks for sharing this back story of Stephen's stoning that is not readily seen and highlighted in the course of teaching or preaching about his stoning. More grace from the LORD JESUS CHRIST by HIS HOLY SPIRIT to you. Amen 🙏
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Christine Brejcha-Beach
Christine Brejcha-Beach@ChristineBrejc1·
Sounds Familiar… We all know Stephen was stoned. Almost no one talks about why his vision made them furious. You are standing in the midst of the crowd, looking at this man; Stephen, a faithful deacon. Usually, we just say he preached boldly and was stoned to death for it. But something darker happened in the room of his trail. Lets take a walk back into the room where he was standing trial before the violence started. Stephen is facing religious leaders and public pressure, speaking with an unusual calmness their agitations could not control. That’s what started the friction. It was personal. Many of us can tolerate correction until it challenges our ego; the version of ourselves we’ve worked so hard to build, especially when its exposing something about us we don't want people to know. In Acts, it says they couldn't handle the wisdom and the Spirit Stephen was speaking with. That was their cue to stop and wonder if God was actually trying to tell them something. Instead, they started a smear campaign. They got people to lie and stirred up a mob. The issue wasn't what Stephen was saying anymore, they knew he was right, but they realised that accepting the message would cost them. That’s what happens when we feel exposed. When the truth threatens our reputation or the systems that make us feel safe, we stop asking if something is true and start looking for a way to shut it down. Stephen goes through Israel’s history and points out a pattern; God sends help, and the people fight it. Every single time. His audience knew these stories, but they couldn't stand the thought that they were the villains in the same cycle. Stephen wasn't just giving a history lesson; he was holding up a mirror; revealing the darkness in their hearts. The Bible says they were "cut to the heart." They weren't convicted; they were furious. Being exposed doesn't always make you surrender, it sometimes just makes you very angry, especially if you’ve spent years thinking your religious status equals spiritual safety. Then Stephen looks up, his spiritual eyes are opened and he sees heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God. Take a look at him again and think about that timing. While the council is trying to prove he’s a fraud, heaven is literally standing up for him. While they call him a blasphemer, Jesus welcomes him as a witness. God’s verdict was the exact opposite of theirs. That’s when they snapped, it was just too much. The "God" of the Jews they thought they were protecting against this "Jesus", burst their bubbles big time. They screamed, covered their ears, and dragged him out to kill him. Think about that, they covered their ears. Stephen must have been screaming what he was seeing; he was screaming the truth, but they chose to aggressively shut out the one thing that might actually change them. It’s the last resort of someone who knows the truth but refuses to give in. The real point here isn't just that good people suffer. It’s that pride gets violent when repentance comes across like a threat. People don't always reject the truth because it’s confusing. Often it's because it’s too clear and detailed enough to expose them. But look at how Stephen dies. He's not cursing them. Rather he sounds like Jesus. He asks God to receive his spirit and to show mercy to the people throwing the stones. Even in this chaos and barbarism, God is showing a different way to be human. Stephen stayed peaceful while everyone around him was panicking with hate. Most of us won't ever face an executioner. But we all know what it’s like to feel cornered by the truth. We know the urge to twist the facts, protect ourselves, or treat conviction like a personal attack. You might not pick up a stone, but you know the instinct to silence whatever makes you feel guilty. The crowd didn't just hate Stephen’s words, but the fact that their world was being exposed and collapsing.
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David Alabi
David Alabi@DavidAlabi98·
@ricklgodwin This is a very crucial & highly critical reminder for us of the fact that when we leave our egos untamed by GOD'S word, we are likely to get more shattered & wounded than being attacked by a lion or a bear when wondering unchecked in the wild. ,Tnx Rick.
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Rick Godwin@ricklgodwin·
The most dangerous thing in the wild isn’t a snake or a lion. It’s your own ego. It makes you take un-calculated risks, ignore advice, and think you’re invincible. Stay humble or be humbled!-Bear Grylls
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David Alabi@DavidAlabi98·
@ChristineBrejc1 Blessings. Thanks for sharing this tweet. Joseph's story is brought out from a massively crucial point of view that we need to closely and prayerfully consider and not downplay as we undertake our pilgrimage.
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Christine Brejcha-Beach
Christine Brejcha-Beach@ChristineBrejc1·
If you think Joseph was imprisoned just because he resisted her, read her first sentence. We usually treat this story like a basic lesson on resisting temptation. Joseph runs away, stays honest, and keeps his integrity. That’s all true. But we don’t spend enough time talking about what happens after he does the right thing. You could have ten years of perfect performance reviews. You’re the first one in the office and the last to leave. You’ve built a reputation as someone who doesn’t cut corners. People trust you. Your name commands attention in the room. Then someone with more power decides to tell a different story about you. In a single conversation, your ten-year track record suddenly feels vulnerable. The atmosphere changes. People start looking at you through the lens of an accusation instead of the person they’ve known. You realize something painful; that integrity does not always protect you when the other person controls the narrative. That is the real tension in Genesis 39. The Bible is careful to show how much Potiphar trusted Joseph. He put everything under his authority. Scripture even tells us Joseph was “handsome in form and appearance.” When Potiphar’s wife pursued him day after day, Joseph refused. He spoke from loyalty; “How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” he said. Then he ran, leaving his garment in her hand. But see what happens next She called the men of the house and said, “See, he has brought among us a Hebrew to laugh at us.” She did not say “Joseph.” She did not say “the overseer.” She said, “a Hebrew.” When she spoke to her husband, she repeated it; “The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought among us…” Think about that for a moment… In one sentence, she pulled him out of his position and placed him back in his class. Suddenly he is no longer a trusted manager or faithful servant, just “a Hebrew”; an outsider. The coat in her hand became evidence, and the “Hebrew” label became the lens. When Potiphar heard his wife’s words, scripture says his anger burned. the Bible doesn’t record Joseph saying a single word to defend himself. He didn't argue his case. Genesis 39:20 simply says Potiphar took Joseph and put him into the prison. Now, Egyptian law usually meant execution for this kind of thing. The fact that Joseph only got prison suggests Potiphar might have had doubts, or maybe he was just trying to save face. We are not told. What we are told is that Joseph did everything right and still ended up in a cell. That's a lot to process. He refused, ran, honored God, and he still lost his position and reputation in a single afternoon. Imagine sitting there, the whole thing replaying in his mind; the offer, refusal, shouting, footsteps and anger. You did exactly what God wanted, and instead your reward was a dungeon and a ruined reputation. Nobody is clapping for you. There’s no big "thank you" for your obedience. And you know what, God didn't stop the lie. He didn't strike the woman or burn the house down to prove Joseph was innocent. He let the injustice happen. Only after Joseph is locked away the Bible says, "But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love". Joseph’s story proves that obedience isn't a strategy to get the outcome you want. It is a decision about who you will be when the outcome turns against you. That kind of faith does not look impressive. It looks like waking up in a place you don't deserve to be and refusing to let bitterness take over. You might be looking at your situation, waiting for "the truth" to come out so you can get your life back. but Joseph’s time in prison suggests your identity isn't found in being proven right, but in the fact that God is with you. He doesn't leave when your name is dragged through the mud. When doing the right thing costs you your reputation, who are you if no one ever clears your name? #Christianity #BiblicalTruth #FaithOverFeelings #Injustice #Integrity Ellis Enobun
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