You Have Done This Thing

By Sunday L. Fwa

This study considers what is arguably the most harrowing and heartrending account in the Bible: Gods call to Abraham to sacrifice his only son out of obedience to the will of God. Drawing upon the depth of insights in this passage, author Sunday Leonard Fwa traces how God granted His greatest commendation to Abraham, a man who performed the supreme act of obedience. Fwa then explores the path toward experiencing Gods commendations and the blessings that come when one sacrifices, gives to others, lives by faith, practices obedience, engages in acts of service, forgives others, and remains immersed in prayer and Gods Word.

Each of the nine chapters in this study addresses an element of the life of faith. The discussions remain deeply rooted in the Scripturesboth Old and New Testamentswhile touching the challenges and concerns that face Christians living amid the worlds distractions and temptations. Examples from the ministries of House on the Rock Church, rooted in Nigeria, provide illustrations applying these insights to daily life and ministry.

If you have a deep sense that God has a purpose for your life, that He wants to give meaning to your days, and that His calling may lead you to follow Jesus Christ, you can find the powerful and energizing guidance you need to live in obedience to the will of God and thereby receive His abundant blessings.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jul 27, 2016
• ISBN: 9781490895208

Sunday L. Fwa

Sunday L. Fwa is a Motivator, Servant, and Pastor with the House on the Rock (River of Life) in Jos, Nigeria. A chartered marketer, and a member of the Global Business roundtable (GBR) . Fwa is currently serving as the chairman on board of Malamala Pharmacy and Stores Ltd. He and his wife Justina have three children: Michelle, Malaika, and Michael.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 07/25/2016

Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1 Altar and Sacrifice

Chapter 2 Vow

Chapter 3 Obedience

Chapter 4 Faith

Chapter 5 Giving

Chapter 6 Prayer

Chapter 7 Service

Chapter 8 The Word

Chapter 9 Forgiveness

Conclusion

Appreciation

Feedback

To Justina, my wife and best friend.

Never have I felt more complete in life than when I first met you. Never again shall I feel so alone, for you have fulfilled my heart and soul with love. Your love has completed the circle of family, friendship, and faith. My love for you is endless.

To Michelle, Malaika and Michael, our children.

Words can’t get it all. You inspire me to be a better dad. You are my strength and virtue. You are graced to accomplish your purposes. I see virtue in all of you which your generation cannot do without. I love and appreciate you.

Acknowledgements

To God that inspires, edifies, and reveals hidden treasures from earthen vessels, be honor, worship, and glory.

To my Pastors and Fathers, Rev. Akila Yusuf and Pastor Promise Ejim, thank you. By you I was brought out, preserved, and prospered. This book is possible because of the privileges of eating from your table.

To my wife Justina and children, Michelle, Malaika, and Michael, you kept telling me throughout the duration of this work that I can do it, indeed, we did it. Thank you for believing in me. I love you.

A book like this depended greatly on the expert skills and knowledge of my editors: Prof. S.K. Fwa, mni, Vice Chancellor, Birgham University, Abuja, Nigeria. Barr. First Baba Isa, Pastor Pusonam Yiri, President, Tasks Workers Ministries; Pastor (Mrs) Rhoda Gyang, Executive Director, Leadership Institute, Jos and Former Deputy Registrar, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. Mr Dave Afiyo. Others are, Mrs Gloria Benjamin, Department of English, University of Jos; Mrs J. S. Fwa; Barrister (Mrs) Margret Friday Okoh, Miss Eva Udenyi, Mr Desmond Kuba, and pastor Joshua E. Kallamu.

I must mention your names Elijah, Hafsat, and Fidelis Dangana, for your efforts in typing and working on this book.

To my late parents, Leonard and Miriam Fwa, you deserve endless thanks for those prayers and training, which have formed part of my knowledge in writing this book. Though you have gone, this book is set as a memorial for you.

I must give it to you, my Brothers and Sisters: Prof. S. K. Fwa, mni; Paul and Peter L. Fwa, (the twins) Moses L. Fwa, Bini, Rahab, Charity, Pusam, Hira, Enam. Thank you for your support in all ramifications.

To my In-laws, may God continue to bless you. You completed the circle of this wonderful family.

I am not alone, I am surrounded by great and mighty minds: pastors, fathers, mothers, friends, cousins, nephews, and staff, I feel protected around you. Thank you.

I cannot forget you Okoh Friday Okoh, and Barr. Danpollo Cheese, my friends, and fellow laborers in the vineyard. Thank you for standing by me.

To you the reader, you are the reason why I wrote this book. May God bless you with His abundance, Amen.

My love and appreciation goes to CrossBooks Publishing, a division of lifeway. Your commitment and unalloyed assistance has brought this book to lime line.

Finally, my gratitude goes to God’s Ecclesia, The House on the Rock worldwide, and the set man, Pastor Paul Adefarasin. May God continue to help you raise men and women that will be useful to this generation.

Foreword

Many are called but few are chosen!

A great reason why the world is in a quagmire of existence, despite its statistics of varying degrees and respects. A significant portion of its component, is unable to unbundle the mystery of life, the meaning of life, and grasping a graphic view of the path of desire to fulfilment.

Life was never intended to be an illusion, and neither a misnomer. Navigating our life’s boat through the fierce winds and seas of vicissitudes of life, is an ever daunting task. Challenging as it may, it’s a course of life all and sundry must need travel as the only validity of being counted amongst the living.

But in a world of endless challenges, complimented by endless ideas and solutions, titrating unique remedies that both soothe and suit our peculiar environment, is a goal every being must attain in our bid and quest for fulfilling purpose.

Sunday L. Fwa has gleaned and penned down by these lines or book, and has provided an elaborate arsenal to all who seek meaningful living in all areas of life. He has also generously furnished us with time-tested truths, standards, and tools for successful life adventure. You need more than nugget to make it through life, as life is not a dress rehearsal, but a full mortal combat. The ditches on both sides of the road of life are littered with the shattered dreams of the simpletons, the naïve, and the unbelieving. You cannot afford to be at the bottom of the food chain of this life, whereas you were created for the top of it.

As I live life, I get to realize daily, that life is not unfair to anybody, but whereas some chose to take their destinies into their hands, fighting, and bleeding their way to the top; others sit back guessing, watching, and waiting for their fantasies to turn into realities. Your decision to have this book in your hand is your sure step toward having your dreams come true, and as such, I counsel you not to let this book go until you’ve juiced out its content into your soul to quench the thirst of your search for answers to life’s puzzle.

Chapter by chapter, line upon line, precept upon precept, Fwa, as a wise master builder, has laid out bare the blue print to joy, peace, and significance to which any avid reader and explorer to life’s riches will find easy to use.

Let me get out of your way, so you can delve into your journey of transformation and glory. Take a deep breath, spread out the wings of your expectation, and with all your God-given faculties, and make the leap of a lifetime into the sea of possibilities. See you at the top!

Rev. Akila Yusuf

Introduction

Welcome to ‘This Thing.’ This publication couldn’t have come in any better time than now. I sincerely ask for your commitment throughout this rewarding journey. God is so kind to breath His breathe upon this book to bless you.

Friend, I want you to know that, we are special beings created by God in His image for His pleasure; blessed and endowed with abilities to live in full capacity for the purpose of our creator. Any man that considers himself the poorest being on earth, will see that he can at least breath in and out, sleep, and wake up, and also enjoy the same sun and moon, light and darkness together with those he thinks are richer. Therefore, the conclusion of the matter is that, man is a blessed being, and this is by the grace of God.

But why are we living in want of many things, or does God really care about our situations? If He does, why can’t He open the flood gates of heaven, and rain down His abundance on us? Well, this book has answered these questions, and many more. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His plans