Walking in the Light

By Joseph Osagie-Osadolo

Walking in the Light is a book to educate one on how to live in this evil-angry world. It gives one the understanding of how the world came about, and how we could manage the situation to fulfilment as we are bound to overcome all temptations and succeed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books on Demand
• Release date: Aug 19, 2015
• ISBN: 9783739257556

Joseph Osagie-Osadolo

The author hails from Benin City, Nigeria. There, he acquired his primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Altogether, he graduated as a Structural Civil Engineer from the reputable Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi. Owing to certain unwarranted and unavoidable circumstances, he left Nigeria for Europe (to be precise Federal Republic of Germany) in the beginning of the last decade of 20th century. Life, being full of ups and downs, he was trapped by immigration laws which kept him dormant (unable to move) for about 18 years. God, who never forsake His loved ones, (even if the world does), sustained him, and made him an evangelist to continue to teach the ‘truth’ of Christ which is lost from this evil-money-conscious world. Finally, may God bless you all as you read (or study) this book and use the elements found in it to walk in the light that will take you to eternity. Though, I love you all; however, God loves you most in Christ Jesus. Amen!

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INTRODUCTION

For everything that happens, there is always a reason or purpose. It has come to the notice of many that they are just living without knowing that their lives have meanings.

Why should a smoker, alcoholic, and a chemical drug user wakes up some day and grumble to the world that he is poor? He has failed to understand that doing the same thing all the time will produce the same results accordingly. Therefore, for him to know that his life is worth an immeasurable value to God and mankind, he has to change to allow God’s will to manifest in his life.

How can we say we want to experience God’s blessings without praying? Even God said: Just as the night watch-men will not sleep until it is dawn, also we should not stop asking from Him until we are established. Please, compare Isaiah 62:6, 7.

Have we ever seen a father giving a snake or scorpion to a child when the child asks for bread? If as cruelty as an earthly father can be so good to give good to his child, then, how is our heavenly Father who has loved us before we were created? Yes, He knows the thoughts He has for me; thoughts of good and not thoughts of evil. He assured me that these good thoughts will take me to His (delightful) end, beyond my expected end. Please, compare Isaiah 49:15; Jeremiah 29:11.

In everything, ask in prayer, supplications, and thanksgivings to God. You will always find if you seek from God. Prayer is the key that connects man to God.

The thief has come to steal, kill and destroy our joy, thereby leaving behind fear of not attaining the life God has planned for us. When Jesus Christ was to ascend to heaven, He said: … I have given you the power and authority to trample the lion, serpent, and scorpions… Please, compare Matthew 28:18-20; John 19:30.

At the mention of Christ’s name, every knee shall bow – that is, all obstacles, disappointments, worries, etc., will be answerable to God’s commands. Then, why are we in fear? Please, compare Philippians 2:10, 11; John 16:33; Isaiah 54:15.

For those who do not believe in the existence of Satan the Devil, there is a lot to learn about the world.

Satan, as an angel is more powerful, as he knows the intents of God more than the ordinary man! He has promised God that he would take over the earth, and deceive man not to discern on the truth of God. Therefore, today, when man does the will of Satan, he will be rewarded with satanic gains. Likewise, man will have God’s blessings when he is adopted and adapted to God’s divine principles. The only enemy to mankind is Satan the Devil.

Because we were created for God’s glory, Satan became jealous, and used his trick of confidence to deceive man. Owing to God’s love to mankind, He sacrificed His beloved Son on the Cross to exterminate the evil atrocities perpetrated by Satan in our lives. And anybody who wants to see the Father should come through Christ. Brethren, the only gift Satan cannot take away from you is the ‘inner strength’ of Christ – the Holy Spirit. When that is lost to the devil, then you are under the influence of his (devil’s) commands.

Because we are created for His glory and in His image, everything He has for us is good. It is man that has evil plans for man. However, when you know God and dwell in His presence, He will create a way when there seems to be no way. Is there anything impossible for God to do? He made the light and darkness; He made calamities and prosperities; poverty and riches; day and night; and so on. All we need is to look unto Him in all our desires. He is there to take us through waters without being drowned, or lead us through fire without being burnt.

My beloved brethren, as you read (or study) this book, you may learn to use the principles you find to walk in the light of God which have no shadow of turning. God bless you in Jesus name, Amen.

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to the Holy Spirit

CHAPTER ONE

THE POWER OF CHANGE

Repent, (think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of God is at hand – Matthew 3:2.

Seek, inquire for, and require the Lord while He may be found [claiming Him by necessity and by right]; call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord; and He will have love, pity, and mercy for him, and to our God, He will multiply to him His abundant pardon – Prophet Isaiah 55:6, 7.

Romans 12:2 says, Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good, acceptable and perfect will of God; even the thing which is good, acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].

WHAT IS CHANGE?

Change, in this respect, is merely a transformation from bad to good. That is to say, changing from what is unacceptable to God (somehow, tolerated by God), to what is required by God. Galatians 6:7 says, "Do