THE VEIL HAS BEEN TORN...ENTER IN!
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"And at once, the curtain (veil) of the Sanctuary of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook and the rocks were split..." (Matthew 27:51). This detail given in Matthew's version of the account of the crucifixion of Jesus is so simply described but is of such epic proportions as it opens up a totally new way for us to enter into the abundant life Jesus said He came to bring (John 10:10).
In the beginning, we are told of the intimate fellowship that man enjoyed with God, and how they walked in the beautiful garden together, naming animals. But we know how man sinned, in eating the forbidden fruit which brought the separation between man and God. God had to cast man out of the garden. Sin was the big problem that destroyed the fellowship and relationship man and God were supposed to enjoy. Sin is wilfully going against the will of God. It erects a barrier that keeps us from entering into all God has for us, putting a wedge between God and His creation.
To help man understand the impact of sin, God gave Moses the commandments. During this time, man worshipped God by bringing sacrifices through a human priest who would offer the same sacrifices over and over, but it was not really able to remove the sin that separated man from God (Hebrews 10:11). Fellowshipping with the Lord was far removed from the intimate walk it had once been in the garden. Beyond the veil in the worship tent was the Holy of Holies (Exodus 26:31-33). This held the golden altar of incense and the Ark of the Covenant. Inside the Ark were the two stone tablets on which the commandments were written (Hebrews 9:4). Only the high priest dared enter once a year, with a bell tied to his garment so that if anything happened to him, they would drag him out.
But God had made a plan to deal with sin. God's plan to reconcile us back to relationship with Himself involved Jesus, fully God and fully man, coming to earth. He was the only person to live without sin and He chose to go to death on the cross and pay the price, for my sins and yours. (Isaiah 53:5). It was at this point that the veil of separation in the temple tore, signifying the fact that new access to God was available through Jesus Christ's blood that had been shed, thus restoring the ability to enjoy a relationship. The old covenant was based on the people's ability to obey. The new covenant was based on Jesus's ability to obey, and God had now made a new covenant with us, which involved imprinting His laws on our minds (Hebrews 8:10-13).
So what do we do with all this? Do we go forth into relationship with the One who has just given us access into the Holy of Holies where Father God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are waiting for us? Let us no longer stay back in legalism, deception, fear and distrust. Our Saviour Jesus Christ of Nazareth is alive and wants an intimate, passionate relationship with us. God desires a relationship of love. The essence of love is that it is shared. This implies that you give and receive love. Father God is the Source. He wants us to open ourselves up to receive His love and as you receive it, you then respond to Him by giving Him your heart in love.
In 2 Corinthians 3:14 we are told that when the Law is read, a veil lies over the hearts and minds of some people. Many are still in this place, but let us press in past old barriers and right into the Throne room, for Christ shed His blood that we would give Father pleasure by entering into His Presence. Where have you positioned yourself? Are you in the outer court or outside the gate? He is looking for those who will enter into the secret place so He hears your voice (Song of Solomon 2:14).
Be real, don't settle for a form of religion without power. Spend time in His Presence and give Him pleasure. The veil has been torn. Jesus paid for this. Love always demands a response, so let us give our hearts of love over to Father God.
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We have been blessed so much by attending the previous Voice Of Apostles (VOA) Conferences. The next one is scheduled to hold from October 16 to 19 at Lancaster, PA, USA. Some of the Guest Speakers ministering at the conference are Dr. Randy Clark, Dr. Tom Jones, Bill Johnson, Bishop Joseph Garlington, PhD, Leif Hetland... For more information, please visit
www.voa2018.com
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Lapis Lazuli Ministries invites you to another Healing Workshop
We are pleased to announce we will be hosting another Healing Workshop on
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Monday 20th of August (6:00pm),
Monday 27th of August (6:00pm)
Saturday 1st of September (Activation Session)
Monday 3rd of September (6:00pm) and
Monday 10th of September, 2018 (6:00pm)
(Note: it is important to attend all five sessions including the activation session.)
One of the purpose of the Healing Workshop is to learn a more intentional approach to contending in the area of physical healing.
There seems to be an increase in the enemies' attacks on our physical bodies.
Please prayerful consider if you are called to be a part of training up healing ministering teams in churches, who will give Father God no rest, until disease bows to the name of Jesus.
If you would like to learn about enforcing the authority and power that Jesus died for us all to walk in, please register for this Healing Workshop on 07034371401/ 09063901916 or send a mail to [email protected]. To cover the cost for this healing workshop N2, 500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Naira) will be charged. Kindly prioritize it and invite your friends and church members.
The spaces are few. We look forward to seeing you.
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May the Lord continue to uphold and preserve us all.
God's blessings,
Femi and Mina Bajomo
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- We keep getting lots of testimonies so please join us in thanking Father God for the great and mighty healings, miracles, salvations, renewals and so much more that happened at the last Kingdom Empowerment Conference held in both Abuja and Lagos.
- We continue to pray for the release of Leah, and that she is not harmed in anyway.
- We pray for the elections coming up in Nigeria, that they will be free and fair. We ask Father God to choose our leaders for us.
- We pray for the growing unity in the Church in Nigeria...that Father God will increase this bond of love and peace we have seen, and that He will bless and keep all who are pursuing to see this aspect of His kingdom established in Nigeria.
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17. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
18. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
19. that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not [a]imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
20. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.
21. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
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3rd Floor Maku House,
109 Awolowo Road,
South West Ikoyi,
Lagos, Nigeria.
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Co-Labouring with the Lord: Experiencing the Miraculous
by Dr. Mina Bajomo
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Called To Reign
by Leif Hetland
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Authority From GOD
by Randy Clark
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