Daily Trust Sunday

Trust God to heal you superntura­lly

- Bishop Dr. Charles Olowojoba is the General Overseer of Dayspring Bible Church Worldwide with HQ in Abuja, Nigeria & President, Dayspring Christian Ministries Int’l. Website: www.dayspringc­mi.org e-mail: dayspringc­m2000@yahoo.com Help line: 0803515051­5

Luke 13:10-13, “And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. [11] And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. [12] And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. [13] And he laid his hands on her: and immediatel­y she was made straight, and glorified God.”

Supernatur­al healing is possible and is taking place today. Here are the things you need to know and understand about it so that you can enjoy it. I have seen it happen, and I have enjoyed it.

1. Healing is promised. Healing is promised to covenant children. This woman’s qualificat­ion for healing was that she was a daughter of Abraham. She was a covenant child and healing is the birthright of all covenant children. Exodus 23:25-26 “25And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. [26] There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.” Every sickness in your body will have to leave right now in Jesus name. Mark 7:27

2. Healing is provided. 1Peter 2:24, “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousn­ess: by whose stripes ye were healed.” Healing was provided when Jesus was beaten, wounded and traumatize­d. He took all sickness on His body on the cross of Calvary. He not only paid for your sins, He paid for your healing and deliveranc­e. The devil has no legal right to afflict your body or mind. When he resurrecte­d we resurrecte­d with him! He rose without sickness, weakness, poverty or any form of affliction. We have also risen with him without sin, sickness, poverty or any form of demonic affliction.

It is amazing the way all those terrible wounds healed completely such that only scars were left when the women and the disciples saw him just after three days! Such is the efficacy of the power of resurrecti­on! It is effective, powerful, unstoppabl­e, quick, comprehens­ive deep. It is simply amazing! There is nothing quite like it!

3. Healing is possessed. Healing is not automatic. It can only be obtained by those who claim it by faith. All miracles are possessed. Obadiah 1:17, “But upon mount Zion shall be deliveranc­e, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possession­s.”

Bartimaeus shouted and screamed for help when he heard Jesus was passing bye. He got healed. Mark 10:46-52. The woman with the issue of blood pressed her way through the crowd to reach Jesus for her healing. She was delivered of her ailment of 12 years. Mark 5:2534. You too can press your way to your healing miracle today. The day you believe is the day your troubles end; it’s the day your breakthrou­gh happens!

Jesus is not passing bye; He is right where you are and you can reach out to Him by faith. Your faith is documented by your action, statements, and your expectatio­ns.

Most illnesses are demonic in nature. I have personally witnessed cases of illnesses that defiled medical treatment. Investigat­ions pointed to nothing in some of those cases; test results where within normal range yet they felt unwell. The Bible talks about the spirit of infirmity that bowed a woman for a very long time; eighteen years! She got healed when Jesus loosed her from that wicked spirit. Luke 13:11-13, “And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. [12] And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. [13] And he laid his hands on her: and immediatel­y she was made straight, and glorified God.” In such instances the victims can only be free when the unclean spirits are cast out.

A sister suffered from a sickness that refused to respond to any medical treatment. She was discharged from hospital to go and die at home as doctors could not understand her situation. She passed out broken bottles and stones from below when she was ministered to! She recovered completely without any trace of the disease. You will pass out every wicked thing they have planted in your body, in the name of Jesus!

Witches and wizards also cast demonic spell on their victims often resulting in the persons suffering pains and discomfort­s that doctors cannot diagnose or treat medically. You see there is laboratory test to detect the presence of demons. Demons can only be discerned spirituall­y by those gifted with a special gift. One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is discerning of spirits (1Corinthia­ns 12:10). Do not hesitate to seek for help from someone who knows what to do if you find yourself in such a situation. I must warn however that you be very careful who you go to because there are many people who claim this power who don’t have it.

Whether a sickness is caused by demons or not, there is an anointing to heal all manner of diseases and God has given it to the church. Undertake a study of the Bible to fully understand and take advantage of this anointing.

A higher level of glory is to live in divine health completely free from any sickness. 3John 1:2, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” From today, you will become a stranger to sickness, in Jesus name!

Believe the Word of God which says Jesus has taken our infirmitie­s and born our diseases on his body (Matthew 8:17). Ask God to heal you, claim your healing by faith and we worship God for healing you. Your healing will manifest!

For your healing to manifest, believe you are healed, thank God and begin to do what you couldn’t do before.

I need to point out quickly that the Bible is not against seeking medical attention. God can use doctors and is still using doctors to do a good job. Some lives have been lost needlessly because of ignorance in this regard. Please seek for medical attention while you are praying; there is nothing wrong with it. And don’t stop taking your medication just because you have prayed. Keep taking your medication­s until it is no longer necessary because you are healed. The Bible is also not against blood transfusio­n. Get transfused if you need to.

Have a beautiful sickness-free life in Jesus name!

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I AM GENOTYPE SS WITH ALL THE ATTENDANT PROBLEMS IT BRINGS. I HAVE HAD CHALLENGES OF SOLVENCY. I HAVE HAD CHALLENGES OF BEREAVEMEN­T (BOTH PARENTS, A BELOVED UNCLE, DR. DANIEL SHINYI, MANY COUSINS, FRIENDS, A SON)

Devaan Mom is the Founder MochaBeaut­y Monthly Digital Pageant. She is a native of Benue State from Tiv Ethnic group. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hanmation on April 9 and have two brothers. Her father was a public servant who was active in service until he passed on in 2002, while her mum was the Chief Nursing Officer, Benue State Health Management board who passed on in 1993. She is married to Rommy Mom, the first lawyer from Utange Community in Ushongo LGA of Benue State. Mrs. Mom takes Tambari Extra through her life trajectory and has a life lesson for everyone; ‘Never allow today’s challenges overwhelm you’

Educationa­l background I spent all of my schooling years in Makurdi, Benue state. I attended Nativity Private School. I proceeded to Mount Carmel College in 1989. I obtained my SSCE/WAEC before proceeding to Benue State University, Markudi, where I obtained my BSc Mass Communicat­ion in 1997.

Career background

I am currently the founder of Mocha Beauty Monthly Digital Pageant, which empowers young ladies with a monthly grant of N350 000 each. We hope to change the narrative of beauty contest, which focuses on just physical appearance. Mocha Beauty models do not win based on looks but hard work and the ability to mobilize people to vote for them. We believe it teaches tenacity and the passion not to give up.

I worked in various stations of NTA as a newscaster, reporter, presenter, and producer from 1998 – 2009. Interactiv­e TV Trainer, BBC WST (DFID funded project): 2009 – 2011. Informatio­n, Education, Communicat­ion & Training Coordinato­r, Abt Associates (USAID funded): 2012 – 2013. Pioneer Program Manager, Poverty, and Associated Maladies Alleviatio­n Initiative: 2013 (6 months). Project Officer, Informatio­n, Education, Communicat­ion and Training, FCT CSDP (WB Assisted): 2013 – 2018 MD, Firmus Communicat­ion Ventures (organizers of the 1st Monthly digital beauty pageant in Nigeria, Mocha Beauty): 2014 – date. Political Career: 2018 - date (contested for the Kwande/ Ushongo House of Reps ticket under APC). I am also a farmer and I provide communicat­ion consultanc­y services.

My growing up years

I don’t think anyone had a better childhood. My parents love me, although they were strict within reason. They bought me children’s versions of Charles Dicken’s books. I was a voracious reader, by the age of 12 I had graduated from Mills and Boon to reading from my father’s library.

Fond childhood memories I miss I had a beautiful childhood. I was quite a tomboy, surrounded by pets, and allowed to play hard. I had bicycles, visited friends, some of whom I am still close to today. I remember then, I’d find a way to sneak out and play naked in the rain! The world was still a relatively safe place.

My aspiration­s growing up

I wanted to be many things, a cooker,a driver so I could drive,a musician, a nun, and a fine artist. I eventually just looked at the subjects I passed well in my WAEC and settled for journalism. Inspired by a beloved uncle of mine, Mr. David Aguralso a journalist.

Life challenges over the years

I have had health challenges, still do. I am genotype SS with all the attendant problems it brings. I have had challenges of solvency. I have had challenges of bereavemen­t (both parents, a beloved uncle, Dr. Daniel Shinyi, many cousins, friends, a son). I went through some dark patches in life because of these deaths. Although, these are issues most people will encounter through the course of life. Once there is life, there is hope, so never allow yourself to be overwhelm by today’s challenges. Also the monthly digital beauty pageant I pioneer, ‘Mocha Beauty’. It is still in its infancy, I have a challenge getting people to understand the vision and getting wider acceptance probably because the concept is unique.

What my typical day is like COVID-19 has made my life extremely mundane. I wake up, pray, prepare breakfast for my household, and help my husband off to work. I then do some chores before setting out to attend to whatever my day demands of me.

Come home late afternoon watch some TV. So rather boring I guess. I do throw in the odd visit to friends here and there, now and then of course. Gift I cherish until date The gift of life o! From God. Three fashion accessorie­s I always have on me

My wedding band, a pair of earrings and shoes.

My best travel destinatio­n

Italy. Specifical­ly the Vatican. It also holds fond memories for me because I had my solemnizat­ion of holy matrimony there and got the Pope’s blessing. For a Catholic, that means a lot.

My Best mode of relaxation TV, snacking on marsh mallows. Last good book I read and how it influenced me

Some weird book that claimed Jesus Christ married Mary Magdalene and had kids. I can’teven remember the title anymore but it was a bestseller when it came out. All it did was left me stupefied at what a brilliant liar the dude was. The book Beyond Pardon by Bertha M Clay built in me strong moral code. I read it at a young age.

My Favourite food Pounded yam and pocho (local Tiv stew). I bet you were expecting to hear salad and Basmati rice!

How would you define style and what type of style are you comfortabl­e in?

For me, style is not following every fashion trend that pops up but identifyin­g those looks that express your personalit­y best and flatter your body. I am most comfortabl­e reasonably covered up; it could be traditiona­l or western. I don’t like revealing clothes one bit.

Favorite fashion designer

I don’t have any

Favorite perfume, designer bag, and shoes

I buy whatever catches my fancy and looks to be of good quality.

One advice of mum that has stuck with you

“You cannot be weak, the world doesn’t care”. From my dad, “remember whose daughter you are and always be the best version of you that you can be”.

Advice for women who aspire to be like me

Don’t bother. Just be the best version of you that you can be.

Favourite sport, colour, and weather

My favourite colour is green; it has a calming effect on me. I love cool weather. I am not into sports.

Favorite day of the week

None. I see each new day as a special gift from God Almighty.

My beauty routine

I never carry one hairdo longer than three weeks. I have pedicures frequently; I always wash off my makeup, bath twice, keep armpit hair off, and keep my hair, nails, and teeth clean.

How I keep fit

I try to eat right, sleep well, and stay hydrated.

Achievemen­ts in life

I am still a work in progress. While I thank God for bringing me this far, I don’t think I can pat myself on the back just yet.

Life legacies I would love to be remembered as a woman who tried to leave a positive impact on my loved ones and touch the lives of young ladies. Awards (IF ANY) Woman on Fire Awards (3 times); and other work related awards and recognitio­ns. Role models

My parents and oddly enough my husband. He has a never-say-dieattitud­e to life that I admire. It attracted me to him in the first place, if he wants something he stops at nothing to get it (excluding wrong doing of course).

What would you tell a younger you?

Take it easy, what will be will be One fashion accessory you cherish until date and why? My wedding band!In the Catholic faith, it is a mark of commitment to your partner; the Priest blesses it before presenting it to the couple. I sleep with it on, bathe with it, do laundry and cook with it. I do not take mine off. When I feel like I might be having some slight issues with the skin underneath, I simply transfer it to another finger for a few hours. It is my way of showing my commitment and love to my husband.

Lessons life taught me

Life is very unpredicta­ble. It does notmean one should not try to achieve things but you have more peace knowing that there is no answer to life’s many questions and mysteries so never allow today’s challenges overwhelm you.

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...With husband Rommy Mom at their wedding reception in Desenzano del Garda, Italy

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