OVERCOME EVIL BARRIERS WITH MEMORIAL MARKERS


Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 



Matt 26:26-29 TLB “As they were eating, Jesus took a small loaf of bread and blessed it and broke it apart and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take it and eat it, for this is my body."  And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks for it and gave it to them and said, "Each one drink from it,  for this is my blood, sealing the New Covenant. It is poured out to forgive the sins of multitudes. “
John 13:1-15 TLB  “Jesus knew on the evening of Passover Day that it would be his last night on earth before returning to his Father…  So he got up from the supper table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his loins,  poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel he had around him…. You call me 'Master' and 'Lord,' and you do well to say it, for it is true.  And since I, the Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet.  I have given you an example to follow: do as I have done to you”
      A memorial marker is a tool for meditation; it serves as a vehicle to access spiritual gifts . Meditation means to have deep thoughts about a thing and that’s how God’s power is manifested  in our situation , unfortunately the lack of meditation is a great want in our modern Christian  life. In the New Testament, we are enjoined “to meditate"  (Greek ‘promeletao’ ) which means ;to take care beforehand" (Luke 21:14), also "meditate" ( Greek ‘meletao’,  which means"to take care" (1 Tim 4:15) .  From this we understand that all battles are first won in the subconscious (spirit) before they are manifested physically. For example,you cannot be seeing yourself as a failure  every day and expect to be a success.  Therefore, memorial markers are a tool used by believers to change the tide of events given that all physical life originated from the spiritual, thus spiritual virtues are accessed using their physical replica, Rom 1:20 AMP says ” For ever since the creation of the world His invisible nature and attributes, that is, His eternal power and divinity, have been made intelligible and clearly discernible in and through the things that have been made (His handiworks). So [men] are without excuse [altogether without any defense or justification], [Ps 19:1-4.] .”   
    Old Testament memorials include the monument of stones (Joshua4:1-11 God’s deliverance of Israel), Rite of circumcision(Joshua 5:2-7 His commitment to a new generation), Alter at the Jordan (Joshua 22:1-34 His relationship with His people) Feast of the Passover (Joshua 5:10-12 Redemption from bondage ) In the new testament , the Holy Communion is a reminder of the redemption of the born again Christian by which we are liberated from all inhibitions and curses. Thus, we have access to grace for excellence in all areas of life and eternally qualified to partake of the blessings of the saints in Christ. Also the washing of the feet is symbolic of the washing away of past shame, sins and guilt standing against us and freedom to partake of God’s blessings.It shows our humility and willingness to serve one another. 
  A woman once told me that ever since she became a Christian she had never partaken in the Holy communion and feet- washing ; when I demanded to know why ,she said according to her pastor she was too much of a sinner to qualify for these holy sacraments .She claimed to have many boyfriends and though she desired to get married ,she was  haunted by her guilt and was afraid to commit to a relationship
 I replied saying by new testament principles she was more qualified than  her holier- than- thou pastor to partake of the Holy communion because Jesus Christ came for sinners and as long as she sought the lord with all her heart  I would be honoured to be the first minister to serve her the holy communion . She obliged and her feet were washed and her countenance lightened. I told her that these acts are a reminder that her sins have been erased and she stands before God as one who has never sinned. She got freed from the devils lies of guilt and today she is happily married with children, she is enjoying the new life in Christ  
Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive power to prosper , grace and freedom from guilt and condemnation in Jesus name.
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