GOD AND HIS ROYAL FAMILY

First lesson: Hebrews 12:28 “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:” Second lesson: Romans 4:3-4 “For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that worketh is 'the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.” Golden text: Matthew 20:20 “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.” 8.1 The children of God are born Beloved, does man think that the kingdom of God is acquired through violence? Does he also think that the kingdom of God is a strange land where only great people can acquire? Does he believe that God has no family? Now, let it be known that God has a family. The title, "ROYAL" which the worldly kings and queens now claim for their families is derived from God's royal family, the only true royal family. 8.2 Positions already predestined If someone gives you a vision that you will backslide from this fold, do not bother yourself for whatever was written about you stands nothing takes it away. If you are of God's family, no one can take your position, all things are given to man from above, not according to his good works, righteousness, wisdom or power. You are not blessed because of your beauty, academic or spiritual attainment, but because it was so predestined. Recall what our Lord Jesus Christ told the mother of the two sons of Zebedee. He told her that her two sons may drink of His cup and undergo His type of baptism, but to sit with Him on His left and right hand sides in His Father's kingdom is not His decision to make but a prerogative of His Father, because those to be there were already predestined by His Father (Matthew 20:20). Stop struggling and hustling for possessions and position in the kingdom of God, for God has a family. Every person is destined for one thing or the other, be it wealth or rank. You are not elected into any post because you can speak the English language fluently or that you know how to play the game of politics. Those who are of the family of God are born naturally as God's children. The children of God and the family of God were not made but born. The children of God are not introduced through vision or prophecy or by voting. The children of God are born, not made on earth. 8.3 Only children of God hold positions You may be a great visioner yet you may not be called to handle any place. If you are not of the family of God, you cannot be given a position in His kingdom; no matter your wisdom, wealth and, or power. If you know that you are not of God's kingdom, do not worry yourself but be contented with the position you are kept. 8.4 Same in earthly kingdom Now take a look at the position of the Queen of England. Does it mean that there are no other women more educated, beautiful or even taller than her in England? Were there no men to occupy such a position? It may interest you to know that the Queen inherited her position from her family. Put differently, the position of the Queen of England is hereditary. No matter how wealthy, educated, or beautiful you maybe, you cannot assume that position unless you are of that family. In the same way, God has His family. This explains why He often declares at the end of each sermon that those who have ears should hear. Those who have the ears to hear are the children of God and only people of God's family hear and understand His words. See John 8:47. 8.5 Only God's children hear his words All the instructions of God are for His children. God is particularly concerned about His family, hence you have to consolidate your position. Do not allow any person to deceive you with worldly ideas i.e. do not accept what people tell you that if you do one thing or the other God will place you in a certain position. This kingdom is not acquired through works but by destiny. God had predestined all things before the foundations of the world were laid. Now, you are not expected to worry about having faith in Him, for He is the giver and controller of faith. If He wants you to believe Him, He gives you the ability. Everything has already been arranged, No one in the entire world has this idea otherwise, why should mankind not understand God, and or believe in Him? Why should man say that a man cannot be God? You do not know what or who God is which explains the reason why you do not know whether He has a family or not. You do not know what, who and how the Almighty God is. 8.6 Spiritual ignorance of man The problems between the Moslems and Christians emanate from this spiritual ignorance. The Moslems claim to be the real descendants of Abraham and the true worshippers of God (ALLAH). Their claim to be the heirs of Abraham stems from the birth of Ishmael. They are contending that since Abraham slept with Hagar, his wife's maid and she gave birth to Ishmael, that Ishmael is the first son of Abraham. This by natural law of birth and heritage is correct. However, the spiritual law supersedes that of the flesh. 8.7 Abraham and his family Now, Abraham and Sarah, his wife are spiritually of the same parenthood. They are of the same father - God and therefore of God's family. So the promise of God to Abraham about his family was to be fulfilled through the birth of Isaac by Sarah who spiritually were of the same family. Hagar was from Egypt and could not have been from that family of God. If she was not of the family of God, how then could her son or daughter become a child of God? 8.8 Abraham had other children Do you think that Isaac was Abraham's only child? There were others yet, they were not recorded because they were not of God's family. Those were children he begot from concubines. In the case of Isaac, Sarah, his mother and Abraham, his father, were of the same father but different mothers. So he, Isaac was the child of promise for them. Those who go about struggling for things here and there should be warned that such unbecoming attitude does not fetch one any good here. 8.9 The origin of the engagement ring If you like you may establish a hundred churches, several prayer houses or healing homes but what is not for you, cannot be given to you. That was why, when Abraham was about to sleep in the Lord, he ordered his slaves to go to his home town and bring a wife from there for Isaac. He warned them never to take any woman from any 'strange' land for his son, Isaac. That was to say that they should not take any woman from another tribe but his own tribe and family. Abraham's servants conferred with their master, their problems which included their inability to trace his home town. This was due to the fact that Abraham had left his home town for over forty years and had not visited since then. However, Abraham told them that the angel of the Lord would lead them. Abraham's servants were led to Abraham's home town, in fact, his family. When they got there, they first met the destined wife for Isaac - Rebecca at a well, and demanded for water to drink and for their cattles. She obliged them. After drinking, they discovered that it was late in the evening and they needed a place to pass the night. This, they made known to Rebecca and she invited them to her family house where they met her parents. Because of Rebecca's hospitality, Abraham's servants picked interest in her, and in the course of introducing themselves to one another, Abraham's servants realised that Rebecca was Isaac's first cousin, as her father was Abraham's brother. Thus, they quickly revealed their mission to them. They accepted the proposal which was concretized by the engagement ring (a golden ring) which they were given by Abraham. This is the origin, of the engagement ring. And the following day, the servants left with Rebecca as Isaac's wife. It was not an accidental marriage but God's predestinated affair, (Genesis 24:1-51). The same was true of Jacob when he was to take a wife. His mother instructed him to go to his father's land and take a wife. He heeded the advice and ended up marrying a girl from his mother’s family who was of God's family. So, the family of God was also established in his own case. How Jacob ended up marrying two blood ' sisters was a case of circumstance. He had wanted to marry Rachael the second daughter of Laban but the tradition was that, the first daughter must be married before the second. Secondly, the suitor had to work for the father-in-law seven years before he could get the girl. So, at the end of his seven years services, he demanded for the girl, Rachael, to be given to him but a big surprise awaited him. Laban told him that the first seven years was for Leah, the first daughter who, by custom, must first get married. He further told Jacob that, for him to have Rachel, he had to work for another seven years which he did. At the end, the two sisters were given to him for marriage. In fulfilment of her destiny, Rachael gave birth to Joseph, a one-time governor of Egypt, It may interest you to note that as Jacob married Leah and Rachael, one maid each was given to them, making a total of four women who eventually became Jacob's wives. In other words, Jacob married the four women and they all bore children for him. Though Joseph was, not born early, but his growth and power revealed that the children of God are destined. It is written thus: “For I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and forth generation of them that hate me and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandment” (Exodus 20-5-6). Jacob had many other children but those who came from the family of God were Joseph and Benjamin who were both of the same mother Let it be known to you that Rebecca, the mother of Jacob, Elizabeth the mother of John the Baptist and Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ were all of the same family. They are all of God's family and were the greatest among other people. Recall what our Lord Jesus Christ said about John the Baptist that, among all men that are born of women, none is greater than him. He however said that the least in the kingdom of God (referring to Himself) is greater than him (Matthew 11:11) 8.10 God is here, His children are here Do you think that God does not see or know what is happening on earth? Belonging to the family of God is not monetary achievement neither is it achieved by academic excellence but by the divine will of God. This is why it is written in Romans Chapter nine verse sixteen thus: “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth but of God that showeth mercy.” God knows all things and knows those who are His. If you have read the book titled, “Jehovah God in Human Form”, you would have had a deeper understanding of the genealogy of the family of God. You cannot understand it with any worldly knowledge. If you really want to know the way of God, you have to forget about your academic attainment and any mundane philosophy. Were it possible for Satan the devil, to inherit this kingdom, he would have inherited it. He had tried all his powers but it was not destined for him. Now, it has pleased God, the Creator of all things to come and establish His kingdom on earth. There are many mansions in His eternal kingdom, implying that wherever you find yourself, be happy and contented. 8.11 Allow the will of God to prevail When you ask God to give you something, thereby not allowing His will to manifest, you may receive the wrong gift, for everything is predestined. Take the case of the children of Israel when they were led out of the bondage of the Egyptians. They asked Samuel the priest to give them a king. They so disturbed him that he became offended. However, God consoled him and pushed Saul to them as a king. Saul who was not of God's family brutally dealt with the Israelites. Recall that it is written that the sceptre shall not depart from Judah (Genesis 49:8). This shows that the house of Judah is the ruling house of Israel. Jesse happened to come from this house. To show God's displeasure with Saul, the first day he was to lead the Israelites in a war, his garment tore into four parts. This was just during the preliminary preparation for that war, and revealed that he did not live by the ordinances of God. You may need to know that Saul did not enjoy the throne till the end because it was not meant for him. On the other hand, David, who was from the destined house of God enjoyed the kingly throne when he ascended, till the end. God revealed to Samuel to go to the house of Jesse for a king had been chosen from that house for Israel. Samuel went there and related his mission to Jesse, who paraded all his grown up male children but God did not choose any. Since he never imagined how God could take the little David in preference to the grown ups, Jesse told Samuel that he had no more child for presentation. However, Samuel asked whether those were all the male children he had. Jesse replied that the last called David was a mere child who knew nothing but Samuel insisted that he should be brought and once David stepped out, the spirit descended on him. He was there and then, chosen and anointed. Saul was a mundane king, not ordained of God since he did not come from the family of God. He was only reaping from where he did not sow. You must have read how Saul and his sons were killed in one day. (I Samuel 31:1-6). Now you only hear of king David. This is because the house of Saul was wiped away. 8.12 God has a family: He is King of kings, His family members are kings God actually has a family. You can even see that our Lord Jesus Christ came out of the house of David traceable to Jesse from the tribe of Judah. At this juncture, I remember the statement of one lawyer who asked the accusers of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star to leave Leader Olumba Olumba Obu and His work, for if He is of God, He will stand the test of time else He will be rooted up. Anything that does not come from God cannot last. So do not worry yourself about anything on earth. That was why our Lord Jesus Christ said that any tree not planted by His heavenly Father will be uprooted (Matthew 15:13). The Father has come to do just that. He has come to get all alien plants which were not planted by Him swept away. Realize that the kingship position belongs to the Royal Family and no amount of tricks can place you on any throne, God is the King of kings and you, His family member are the kings. Note that there is no type of mundane wisdom or craftiness that can sustain you on any illegal position. So nobody should be disturbed about anything. Recall the statement of our Lord Jesus Christ. Did He not promise to come and take dominion on earth? There is nothing He said which He does not accomplish or which cannot come to fulfillment. This is that eternal kingdom which He promised His people. This is the kingdom of the Almighty God and His Christ. By His coming to the earth and taking dominion over all creations, the world and indeed the entire universe will be in perfect peace. Therefore, do not be afraid neither should you doubt any more. 8.13 Nobody can take your position from you No man or spirit can seize what belongs to you, no matter how hard he tries. Now the churches of the Christendom are dutifully going on their yearly visits to Israel and Mount Sinai. They hope that by going to pray on the very mountain where Christ was transfigured, they would acquire the power and right of sonship of God. They assume that membership of God's family depends on these routine rites. But they have failed woefully! Take Elijah, Samuel and the rest of the patriarchs who reigned in Israel into focus. They were sent by God, yet they were not ordained as kings and so could not reign as such. Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of kings was ordained by God. Who was Joseph of Arimathaea who buried the body of our Lord Jesus Christ? Recall that all His disciples ran away and no person went out for fear of being killed. Yet Joseph of Arimathea went to the authorities and pleaded to bury the body of our Lord Jesus the Christ. He took pains to wrap Him with a clean linen and buried Him in a tomb where no corpse had ever been buried. It was this same Joseph of Arimathea that took the infant Jesus and escaped from Israel when the war to prevent Him from ruling was very fierce. Joseph of Arimathea was of God's family. All that were written about all creations shall come to consummation. Stop praying for one thing or the other but wait for the fulfillment of the promises of God upon His children. Everything that was hidden would be revealed because the Light itself has come. He has come to unfold all hidden things. Any person who does not come from the family of God cannot do good works because God is God. God is equally the truth, life, meekness, love, righteousness, humility and all other virtues. A son therefore must resemble his father. You cannot acquire anything in this kingdom through your wealth or position in the world. 8.14 The glory and kingship of our Lord Jesus Christ Those who claim to be popes, bishops and other dignitaries have ended up not practising God's teachings. What they do is to suppress others and cheat them. This they do because they are not of God's family. They force the children of God to derail from the way of God. They are claiming what they are not. They are not of God's family, This was why the genealogy of our Lord Jesus Christ was prophesied by an angel before His birth. Angel Gabriel did inform Mary that she would bear a son who shall be called Jesus. The son He said, shall be great and shall take the throne of his father, David. His kingship shall be for ever. (Luke 1:30-33). However, when our Lord Jesus Christ came the task before Him was too tough. He therefore could not get physically enthroned. Our Lord Jesus Christ did not worry about such mundane ceremonies of enthronement. It was expedient for the Son of Man to suffer first before He mounts His Father's throne? So when He had completed His assignment, He knew it was time for glory. For that reason, He prayed that the Father should give Him the glory which He preserved for Him before the foundations of the world were laid (John 17:1-5). Now you can understand that all your quarrels and wars, fighting for positions and possessions are in vain, and in fact, out of ignorance. This is the time for all glory and thanks to be given to whom they belong. This is the era of His glory. Why then do human beings complain that the glory is too much? Let it be known to you that there is nothing you can do now to change the situation. First lesson: Hebrews 12:28 “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” 8.15 Be appreciative of God now in our midst Beloved, we have come into this kingdom to show a thankful heart, to glorify and praise God. We have not come to preach or express our wisdom. We have to believe and have faith in Him. Do anything you know can magnify the glory of the living God. We have to express love, peace, mercy and humility. These are the qualities of God's children. As you express your gratitude to God, you are promoting His glory among men. It is for this reason that John the Baptist testified that Christ must increase while he decreases (John 3:27-30). Like John the Baptist, we should rejoice in His arrival. For as many as receive Him and are glad in His visitation, are blessed. They shall all have their joy fulfilled. You must be told that you are not rejoicing in order to enter into the kingdom of God. He has brought the kingdom and had already called you in, free. You are only asked to show appreciation for what He has done. Whatever therefore is done here is out of a thankful heart, explaining why we do not impose levies on members for any reason. You are not called into this kingdom by your wealth, beauty or wisdom. You may be deformed, ugly, short or tall, yet you find yourself here. Once you were destined to enter into this kingdom, you will be called in, no matter your status or stature. Nobody can ever seize what is yours as long as it was destined for you. 8.16 Do not be afraid of anybody except God Do not allow any person's words, vision or prophecy to cause you to backslide or become weak. Some of the visioners are capable of causing a great deal of trouble for a person of little faith. Some visions portray that one is in the prison, whereas this is the kingdom where freedom and liberty abound. So you can see that such spirits are not from the Father. Have I ever made negative pronouncements? How then can one give you a vision of how fire burns your entire family? How can that happen when the Father is alive? Our God is omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient. Therefore nothing can take Him by surprise. Since no wisdom or power is above His, why then should someone threaten you with vision or prophecy? Simply reply such a visioner that we have a kingdom which nothing can shake in heaven or earth. So our job is to rejoice and show a thankful heart to God. Second lesson: Romans 4:3-4 “For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.” 8.17 A settled debt This kingdom is given to us free, just for the fact that we believe in Him. It could be traced to the story of the prodigal son. After wasting the entire wealth handed over to him by his father, he repented. Realising his folly, he asked himself why he should subject himself to such torture when his father's servants were well taken care of. He decided to go back to his father and plead for forgiveness. As he went back, his father saw him from afar and ran to him. He embraced his son, took him home and ordered that he be clothed in fine clothes and a big feast was celebrated for his return (Luke 15: 11-24). 8.18 God is waiting to receive you This is exactly what will happen to all the children of God in this era. Once you turn to God, He is ready to welcome you and endow you with power, position and possession. A time is coming and indeed very soon when all will see what God had planned for His people. The type of joy awaiting the children of God is indescribable. This is the kingdom of God where no one is cheated or discriminated against. Do not mind those who claim to be expecting God from the sky. But you should believe that God is in our midst and therefore rejoice and be happy in singing praises to God always. The so-called church dignitaries and rich people of the world claim to be worshipping the real God who they expect from the clouds. They build houses and cathedrals with gold and other costly materials yet they do not believe in God. They accuse members of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star of worshipping a human being instead of God. Since you are not ashamed of worshipping a man and have implicit faith in God, you are blessed. You will certainly reap the fruits of your labour, because the Almighty God who you are worshipping, who is indwelling you and in whom you believe will provide all your needs and even more. This kingdom has been given to you free but those who claim to be wise in the world will regret. While they are watching the sky, the sunrays will get them blinded. And by the time they will look down, they will not see anything. Abraham did not become the friend of God by watching the sky or by wealth. He became God's friend and father of nations because he had faith in God. So all children of God do have faith in God and are covered by the grace of the Almighty. 8.19 Only God’s children shall be here No one enters into this kingdom except he is a child of God. It is extremely difficult and in fact, impossible for one who is not a destined child of God to believe in God. This is why the worldly people say that Brotherhood of the Cross and Star members are worshipping a human being. Only the children of this kingdom know and believe in their Father. We were not called because of our good works but because we were destined to be here, coupled with the fact that we do have faith in God, the Father. Right now, all those who were unemployed are gainfully employed. Those who were owed are rewarded for everything they do here. Your kneeling down, singing, dancing, and even kowtowing is fully rewarded. Salvation was already written for you and has since come to fulfillment. If anybody should request for money in order that you may gain salvation or entry into this kingdom, do not give. All those who were destined to come in here, gain the entry free. All that is required of you is to believe in God. The unbaptized members of this fold do complain that we are not worthy of this kingdom. We know truly that we are not worthy but it has pleased our Father to call us into His kingdom. Unfortunately, those of them who presume that they are worthy, are not called and so, cannot come. God calls those that He loves. God loves us. 8.20 Know what you say in this kingdom The children of this kingdom are properly schooled. So whether you are preaching, prophesying or giving visions, know what you say, for no child of God can be deceived. You have to take precaution on how you deal with them for it was written of them to know themselves. When one gives a vision that the Father has come with angels to check over people, is one directed by His spirit? Who are those to be checked in the kingdom of God? He did promise to forgive and forget all the sins of His children. That He will teach all of them from the least to the greatest (Hebrews 8: 10-12). This promise is now fulfilled in the children of God. Angels themselves fear, adore and worship God. 8.21 The era of joy This is not the era of war which would warrant some visioners to reveal such in their visions. He has fought His war and conquered all, which explains why He dropped His former name, Jesus indicating that He has completed that assignment on the cross. Now that He is called the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, this is the era of joy, hence all knees must kneel and heads bow, onto Him, for all beings must worship Him. Hebrews 1: 6 states: “And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, and let all the angels of God worship him”. In this case who can challenge you or become a stumbling block to you? This is the kingdom of joy, freedom and liberty. It is only in the world that people are in bondage. There, you have visions of doom and slavery. Here, we are saved by grace, in accordance with God's promise. (John 1:12). Wherever you go, all angels worship you; there is no stumbling block on your way. 8.22 The triune God controls all things The triune God is in full operation in the universe, spiritually, physically and otherwise. There is no external force that can disturb you. The children of God say that this is the long expected time. The angels proclaim that the end of time has come but Satan says there is still much time! Let him fix his time, if he can. This is our time to rejoice with our God in His kingdom. Whatever is your stature or status, nativity or sex is immaterial. As long as you are His, your time to rejoice has come. Bring forth anything that you have as a symbol of joy but if you do not have anything, let your conscience be pure and clear, and live in love with everybody. No matter your state of life and no matter your numerous sins, once you believe in Him, this is your era of joy. You have no problems, for this is the new heaven and new earth wherein dwells righteousness (II Peter 3:13). 8.23 Shun negative visions Why should visioners continue to tell you that witchcraft, ghost, apparition, incubus and the like things are against you? Where do these things exist? And what is it that does not fear and worship God? There is no negativity in this kingdom. Do not listen to those visioners who give you visions of doom. A visioner who reveals a case of an accident for you is telling an imaginary story. This is because no one can successfully plan an accident for you when your Father is omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient. 8.24 No person or entity can harm you Also, when you are told that hired-killers are waiting in a bush or at a corner of a certain street to murder you, do not believe for such stories are false. Neither knife, sword, gun nor any weapon made of man can harm any member of this fold. Such vision are lies and can only successfully frighten the worldly people who do not posses the Holy Spirit. A visioner who gives such visions to Brotherhood of the Cross and Star members is only exhibiting his ignorance. Even Satan and his agents in the world know that no destructive weapon can harm any true Brotherhood member. 8.25 This kingdom is eternal The glory derived from this kingdom is everlasting and this kingdom is an eternal kingdom. All those who believe in God and rejoice with Him shall remain under this great canopy forever. Your state of birth or your status in life cannot influence God's choice over you as His child. Therefore all you have to do is to repent and rejoice in His visitation. 8.26 Hold onto your position This kingdom has in stock everything one can think of. The spiritual, physical and material benefits of this world and even beyond are assembled here. In fact, they are in surplus; just as 'Bian Aneyen Evai Biakpan' sang in their song that there are enough rooms in the kingdom of God. Every person has his own glory and position, so do not bother about another person's position. Rather, hold fast and keep your position well. There are those at the forefront, those behind and those at the left and right, but He knows everyone and calls each person by name till the end of time. However if He had not called you, it would be impossible for you to enter into or inherit this kingdom. 8.27 You come if you are called No one comes in here by wisdom, wealth, power or any type of mundane manipulation. You cannot come in on your own volition but must be called. You only come in by faith in Him which of course, is the resultant effect of your destiny, for only the children of God believe in God, their Father. All those who have striven to forsake sins and those who have tried to do good yet, the ability was not given, are having their desires fulfilled, having developed faith in Him. Once you believe in Him, He takes over your burden and meets your age-long desires. He takes care of you and finally changes you for good. All these, He does free to you. This is the kingdom of love, unity, goodness and joy wherein righteousness dwells. Therefore do not allow any person to deceive you or to frighten you with vision or prophecy. The Father exists in multiple forms; He is overwhelmingly present in all creatures. It follows that nothing evil can harm you. Therefore, know that you are completely free and liberated. What you cannot do, due to the weariness of your flesh, your faith in Him has accomplished same for you. 8.28 This kingdom is unshakeable This is the unshakeable kingdom which cannot be terminated by any force, visible or invisible. Do not therefore believe any false vision. Recall when our Lord Jesus Christ was ministering on earth. A city of the Samaritans once refused Him and His disciples passage to Jerusalem. James and John, in annoyance asked Christ that they be allowed to command fire from above to consume the entire city, but Christ rebuked them and disclosed to them that He came to save lives (Luke 9:51-56). Our Lord Jesus Christ knew that His disciples were in flesh and so reminded them that His era cannot be compared with that of Elijah. I want you to understand that the administration in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is quite different from what man may think. This is because some people do not understand the sensitive nature of this kingdom. Hence, they make all sorts of vain and negative pronouncements. Such are elementary reasoning. God has come to rebuild the demolished places and to reconstruct what was destroyed. He has not come to destroy but to change man to God. The vain statements you make out of ignorance are what cause people to speak ill about God and Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. This is why people infect you with mundane doctrines and elementary visions because of your relationship with other members. If you behave uprightly and truthfully with others, God would be glorified. God is omnipresent, omnipotent andomniscient and so, does not need any help from any quarters to build His kingdom. 8.29 Visioners should be careful I want everybody to take note of this warning. If you are a visioner, do not stand up to say whatever you like. God is not a God of confusion. Do not therefore, confuse or sadden His children with visions of doom. Those visions concerning angels with swords and other weapons to destroy the children of God are not of this kingdom. Such are not directed by the spirit of this kingdom. What are obtainable in this kingdom are love, truth, righteousness, peace and progress. If you were sick, you will be healed. If you were dead, you will be raised unto life. The poor become rich and all crooked ways become straightened up. These are the work of love, which are currently going on in this kingdom. Recall the testimony of one brother, a reverend gentleman who was converted into Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. He testified that one Arch-bishop at Lagos lay in ambush to kill him. I rebuked him and told him that it was a lie. That no person can plan that since he did not commit any offence against the Arch-bishop. On his second visit, he testified that the Arch-bishop received him very warmly. Any person who is truly a Brotherhood of the Cross and Star member and understands this fold cannot fear. If one tells a Brotherhood of the Cross and Star member that ghost or evil spirit is in a house such that no human being can live therein; the Brotherhood member will open such a house and live there in peace. I do not welcome such visions of doom. Visions which say that ghosts are after you, men are watching your steps in order to harm you, armed robbers are coming to attack you etc are false. Do not fear when you are told such tales. Rather tell the visioner that you are ready for all those things. All armed-robbers and ghosts do know that Brotherhood members are above any attack, spiritually or physically. Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is protecting the entire world. Whether one comes here or not, one is being protected. The grace and goodness from Brotherhood is sufficient for all races and creations of God. So let us spread this news of good tidings to the people of the world. Stop going about telling people stories that bother on darkness. Most of those visioners have no bearing with the tenets of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. They are of the worldly spirits. Whenever you visit a necromancer or sorcerer he would say that you are very lucky to have visited his shrine. That you were having few hours to survive because a rival spirit had almost destroyed you. Such things do not occur to members of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. What the necromancer said is a part of his trade in order to get money from you. You may be hundred percent healthy but if you visit a necromancer, he can convince you to even start crying, telling you that you are about to die. All these he says to get money from you. 8.30 We have freedom in this kingdom Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is a place of freedom and joy. We talk of protection, promotion and love. Do not listen to the visioners who are possessed of the mundane spirits of darkness. I have now sent such elementary spirits out of you. 8.31 You are indestructible Brotherhood members are spirited and indestructible and so you have nothing to fear. Apparition, mermaid, witchcraft, ghost, voodoo and the like things do not exist. This is the kingdom that should make you happy and be contented, for all is well with you. Golden text: Matthew 20:20 “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.” 8.32 The chosen ones You have read the text and have assimilated same. Henceforth, I do not want any Brotherhood of the Cross and Star member to indulge in vain talks such as, 'people hate me, people want to kill me and so on'. This should not come either .in your visions or prophecies. Nobody is against you and no one is planning evil against you. You are rather the one worrying yourself. Recall Sister Mart who was given a vision that she should go on ministry work to three stations after which she should celebrate a full feast. This was to act as a sacrifice so that her enemies may be taken away. When the Sister heard this, she retorted that she would not undertake such ministry work neither would she celebrate the feast, for she has no enemies. Up till this day, nothing has happened to her. Going on ministry work and celebrating a feast are good things to do but to do same in order to avert a superficial and superstitious danger is not allowed. There is no truth in such visions and they are not of the spirit of truth which is the spirit in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. Though the visioner may shout and dance in spiritual ecstasy, do not believe if he tells you negative things. 8.33 Do not be deceived One cannot deceive a member of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star anymore. Recall the testimony of Apostle Bro-Bro. A necromancer who the people claim is a renowned occultist boasted before Bro-Bro that heaven and earth are in his palms. However, Bro-Bro being a devotee of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star told him that heaven, earth and all planes of existence are controlled by the Holy Father. The necromancer asked Bro-Bro whether he meant what he said and Bro-Bro confirmed. So to assert his authority, the man told Bro-Bro that rain would drench him that very day,, on his way back to the bethel. However, Bro-Bro refuted that statement. Bro-Bro told him that no single drop of rain water would touch the ground for the next three days. That was the great bet. For while the necromancer boasted that by his powers, rain would fall that same day; Bro-Bro boasted that by his Father's power, rain would not fall for three days. The man rushed into his inner room and brought his fettish and symbols and mystic book. He performed all his rituals to command rain to fall yet the sun was still very bright. Not even rain cloud formed in the sky. He tried everything mystical and diabolical to invoke the angel that controls the rain but all his efforts ended in a terrible fiasco. There was no drop of rain for the three days as commanded by the Brotherhood child - Apostle Bro-Bro. Finally, the man accepted that he has seen a greater power than his. Now, I want everybody to resemble the Father who is here present. Do not fear when you are told that angel or charm will kill you. Have you not read that all angels are commanded to worship the son of God? So, you are free wherever you are, spiritually or physically. The Holy Spirit has taken dominion over all things. If you are a visioner, you have to watch your messages so that you would not clash with the Holy Spirit. There is no death for any person here. So some yisioners should stop telling people to bring white piece of cloth, white basin and other items. They claim that if these things are not brought, such a person would die. I want such visioners to know that such deaths do not exist here. This is the time of joy and peace. The Father is always with you even when you are on ministry work. Right now, the Father is working for those crusaders who are here with Him. This kingdom is destined for those who the Father had chosen from the beginning; you do not acquire it by wealth, wisdom or works. You do not come in by your power, but you were destined to be here and thus, the kingdom is given to you free. Where is Biakpan, Biase, Cross River State or Nigeria that should have merited this glory? This is an indication that He saves us free; out of His divine grace and love. You have to be in peace with all people, purify your mind and do not bear malice against any person and do not indulge in diabolical preparation of any kind. All such things do not have power neither do they exist. They only exist in imagination. Do not commit fornication or adultery for such is not acceptable before God. Those whose aims are on marriage should read Luke 20:34-35, where it is stated that those who are counted worthy of this kingdom neither marry nor are given in marriage. There is nothing called marriage in Brotherhood of the Cross and Star for we are all brothers and sisters, but God permits marriage to protect those lacking in self control for sex. Recall when the disciples of John the Baptist reported to him that the very man who he baptized was baptizing other people. John replied unto them that he had always told them no man can receive anything unless it is given him from above (John 3:26-27). Realize that the disciples were talking about our Lord Jesus Christ, who had been baptized by John the Baptist. The disciples of Jesus Christ were baptizing other people. If it were a mundane affairs, that act would have ended in serious fracas, but it however ended peacefully because John knew the intricacies of the kingdom of God. 8.34 Let things be as God wants I have always told you not to be bothered by what people do or whatsoever happens in this world. Someone may get baptized into Brotherhood of the Cross and Star only to go out and establish his own church. There is nothing wrong in it and it does not call for hatred. Do not even be jealous of such a person but realize that one cannot do anything by one's volition except that which God had destined. Therefore take care of what you say, hear and believe. You have heard the worldly people saying that Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is a Beelzebub organization. They have said that incubus is sent from Brotherhood of the Cross and Star to attack people. Watch out and see what is happening and what shall happen to them because what they are saying is motivated by the type of spirit that possesses them. They are saying all these so that the members of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star would come to their various church and organizations. If you are a spirited child, hold onto the spirit of truth and send packing all the spirits of falsehood. Hold fast to the truth for this is the time of truth. 8.35 The God of reconstruction, the Father is here The Father Himself is dwelling with men to straighten all things and reconstruct them. But for the presence of the Father, would South Africa have had peace? Do you think it is Satan that gave them the peace and freedom? For the past three hundred years, have the South Africans had peace like they are having now? What about the serious peace moves going on between the Israelites, Arabs and Palestinians? Is it as a result of Israel's negotiating capability? Is it not this very God that is responsible for the peace in the Middle East? He is the very one installing peace in all parts of the world. That community called Biakpan had never had real peace. Now, go to Biakpan and you will see real peace there. Is it not this God that is responsible for this? You need to visit Biakpan and behold the type of love that is flourishing there. Do you think Satan is the cause? The Father is the one that is the cause and effect of everything. Before this time every person in Biakpan was on his own, no cooperation, Now what should make you believe stories or visions of doom? Why should you be threatened when you are told that you would be imprisoned? Have you not heard testimonies of people convicted but at Father's pronouncements were discharged and acquitted? Have you not seen or heard of people given termination letters in their places of work, only to be promoted in consonance with Holy Father's pronouncement? All works are done by God. 8.36 We are aborigines of this kingdom Do not go to steal or deceive people so that you may use the proceeds thereof to serve God. You have to use your voice to sing praises unto Him. Do not become ashamed or offended when one person donates a million pounds for the service of God. Do not think that you would be sent away since you cannot donate anything. You are an aborigine of this kingdom. You are in freedom and you were destined to be here before the foundations of the world were laid. Though someone may build several houses or donate billions of dollars in order to take your place; he cannot succeed. Rather, he will continue in his place while you remain here in your own also. There may be millions or billions of white brethren and people from other races in this kingdom yet, every person has his own glory and mansion. So, this is not a place to struggle for possession and, or position. It is the place where love, peace and joy reign. Therefore, hold out the things that promote love, peace, and joy. Always use the telephone number of your Father which you know. Beloved, it is said that a stroke of cane is enough for a wise. Let those who have ears hear what the Holy Spirit has imparted to the world. May God bless His holy words; Amen. THANK YOU FATHER