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Edwin Ogenio says, we must trust God to help us show love to those we do not feel love for, since Godly love is not something we feel, but something we do. In order to become perfect in this area of our lives, or in other words become like Jesus Christ, we need to allow God to groom us in character, holiness, maturity, and love. This is a process, just as we expect behaviors to develop in people, from baby-stage to a child, to teenager and adult. How fast we grow in unconditionally loving others, depends on our stage of spiritual development, believes Edwin Ogenio.
Edwin Ogenio believes that becoming perfect in love for everybody, does not mean that we will not fail at times, but that we are willing to admit our wrong doings, and continue to allow God to correct, heal, restore, and mature us. We then learn more and more how to tap into, and receive God’s love for ourselves and our neighbor! Edwin Ogenio says that our neighbor is anyone of any race or social background who is in need, and love means acting to meet the person’s need. There is never a good reason for refusing to help.Another aspect of loving your neighbor is that we should not lie or be critical to each other, because it disrupts unity, as it creates conflicts and destroys trust, adds Edwin Ogenio. Edwin Ogenio believes, we need to examine our attitudes and actions toward others; our neighbor. Do we build people up, instead of tearing them down by criticizing and condemning them? Saying something positive and beneficial to others, will cure us from constant fault-finding in them, and increase our ability to obey God’s law of love! In conclusion Edwin Ogenio adds, let us finish with a powerful saying that comes directly from the mouth of Jesus Himself:
Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matt 7:12 NLT
Thursday February 28th, 2008 in Edwin Ogenio | No comments »
Edwin Ogenio’s experience over the last years is that many are longing and looking for the kind of lifestyle these believer had. The world is tired of organized religion without genuine love and power. Onlookers want to see TRUTH manifesting through Christians, like it says in John 13:35 “By this all will know that you are My disciples if you have love for one another.”
Edwin Ogenio says that a great example of how the church has become is found in the book of Revelations where God exhorts and confronts the loveless church: “I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. I know you don’t tolerate evil people. You have examined the claims of those who say they are apostles but are not. You have discovered they are liars. You have patiently suffered for me without quitting. But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen from your first love! Turn back to me again and work as you did at first.”
Rev 2:2-5 NLT
Edwin Ogenio: This is in contrast to the faithful church in Revelation 3:9 where God says about the people: “Look! I will force those who belong to Satan – those liars who say they are Jews but are not – to come and bow down at your feet. They will acknowledge that you are the ones I love.”
Rev 3:9 NLT
Edwin Ogenio believes, it is because of our genuine love and faithful commitment to God and to one another that even unbelievers will be attracted and ultimately will worship the Lord. Edwin Ogenio cites: “There are three things that will endure – faith, hope, and love – and the greatest of these is love.” 1. Cor 13:13 NLT
Wednesday February 20th, 2008 in Edwin Ogenio | No comments »
Edwin Ogenio: «There is a saying, that Hollywood stands for the breaking of marriages, however it is the divorce rate among Christians that is on an all time high. Unfortunately it also includes pastors and ministers.” The reason for all of this, Edwin Ogenio believes, is not only a broken society, which produces broken relationships, but also a lack of knowledge concerning the real meaning of marriage and what it stands for.
“My people are being destroyed for lack of knowledge.”
Hosea 6:4 NKJV
Edwin Ogenio reminds: “God Himself said that He hates divorce. (See Mal 2:16) “. Based on his own personal experience and the experience in counseling many couples over the years, Edwin Ogenio wants to give you a perspective tour on this issue.
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him: male and female He created them.” Gen 1:27 NKJV
Edwin Ogenio explains: “In other words the union of a man and a woman is a reflection of God Himself. To be more specific, a Christian marriage is a reflection of Jesus Christ and the church. It is therefore clear that God’s intention from the very beginning was that we would be in a heterosexual, monogamous marriage.”Edwin Ogenio: “You can read explanation in Matt 19:5-6 NLT: This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. Since they are no longer two but one, let no one separates them, for God has joined them together.”
Let Edwin Ogenio discusses some of the wrong reasons or motives why people get married:
1. Loneliness or solitude – having a great need to be with somebody or otherwise not feeling complete.
2. Out of guilt, pity or feeling sorry for. You are not at peace, but feel obligated into committing, even fearing that you might miss God’s will, since the partner or family continuously confirm that the relationship is meant to be or ordained by God.
3. Because of age – getting older and desperate to have your own family.
4. Pressure from the family – they look forward to having grand children.
5. Impulsive love – being overly in love and consumed or obsessed with the other person.
6. Single parent with Children – in need of a mom or dad. The man or woman becomes a replacement for a missing parent.
7. For the sake of looking good and successful, even in ministry because of an inferiority complex and a low self-esteem.
Edwin Ogenio says: “The desire to be loved, to be ’special’ to someone is inherent to the human condition. God who created us knows exactly how to fulfill that need. Having this knowledge will make us understand that marriage won’t solve loneliness, one’s deepest emotional needs, unhealthy sexual desires or life’s difficulties. Marriage itself does not hold people together, but godly commitment does. “Many couples go into their marriage without a proper preparation and understanding. There are the ingredients, Edwin Ogenio believes, that are needed for a successful marriage such as emotional stability, maturity and flexibility. Functioning well together is difficult when one of the partners is for instance easily rejected, compares self to others, holds on to offenses, is overly insecure, suffers from bi-polar disorder, has a borderline personality, is co-dependant, is being controlled by parents, has anger issues, is dominating/controlling or has a great need for constant affirmation. These issues require the appropriate counseling.
Note by Edwin Ogenio: The focus of those who are offended is to guard their rights and personal relationships carefully. Their energy is consumed with making sure no future injuries will occur. If we don’t risk being hurt we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us. True love never seeks its’ own, but offended people become more and more self-seeking and self-contained.
Thursday January 31st, 2008 in Edwin Ogenio | No comments »
Reverend Edwin Ogenio has an apostolic prophetic calling. Edwin Ogenio has established churches and ministries in Europe and the U.S. since 1988, which includes cities such as Houston, Texas, and Hollywood, California.
Reverend Edwin Ogenio has been powerfully instrumental in impacting those in our society with self-destructive lifestyles, including drug addiction and prostitution, to change, and live productive lives.
During the past 17 years, many lives and marriages have been restored, and families healed, through Edwin Ogenio’s biblical and spiritual counseling. Hundreds of homeless have been fed, troubled youth have been helped, and many have been ministered to, prayed for, and encouraged. Many give testimonies of a radically changed life by the power of Jesus Christ.
In addition, Reverend Edwin Ogenio is and anointed singer, workship leader, and teacher. Edwin Ogenio has trained and developed leadership for ministries and churches, recorded two worship albums: “Prescription” and “Perfume”. Edwin Ogenio hosted the weekly ‘The Original God’ TV talk show in Houston, TX, and radio shows in Europe and the U.S. Edwin Ogenio also organized Christian music shoes and festivals in Europe, Houston, TX, San Diego, CA, and Hollywood, CA.
Alongside of preaching in churches all over the United States and operating in the prophetic and healing gift, Edwin Ogenio and his wife Sophia has a heart to minister to those in the Fashion and Designer World in New York City, with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
For more information about Edwin Ogenio: EdwinOgenio.com
Saturday January 26th, 2008 in Edwin Ogenio | No comments »
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With the emphasis on “for God has joined them together”, Edwin Ogenio believes that what God puts together in a covenant between Him and the man and woman, no one is able to separate.
Edwin Ogenio believes that this year is the year of the Prophet. God is pouring out His Spirit and is using His Prophets to speak to people, as He always has done. Many times the understanding of the prophetic world is what separate or unite Christians. It is almost like speaking two different languages when we are not one in the same Spirit.
In Edwin Ogenio’s experience, once you have tasted the unusual and controversial and awesome life in the prophetic realm, there is no turning back. The life in the prophetic is characterized by judging by the Spirit and not the flesh. Christians are being challenged into a life of the unlimited supernatural; a place where things many times don’t seem to make sense in the natural world, but perfect sense in the Spirit. Edwin Onegio believes, it is the time to leave religious traditions behind and surrender to a life of faith; a fruitful life that includes persecution and yet having supernatural peace.
“Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus, will suffer persecution.” “It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.” 2. Tim. 3:12, 17 NLT.
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Thursday January 24th, 2008 in Edwin Ogenio | No comments »
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Edwin Ogenio believes that this word will be of a tremendous blessing and encouragement to you. Edwin Ogenio prays that you humbly allow God to speak and minister to you in the areas of your life that He points out, in order for Him to remove those obstacles that hinder the flow of His blessings.”We desperately need God’s help!” – says Edwin Ogenio.
It seems to Edwin Ogenio that God many times allows our financial flow to be stopped, in order to get our full attention. It’s His way of saying: “I’ve got something you need to take care of, in order for Me and you, to move on to the next level of My glory and blessings.”
Let Edwin Ogenio gives you some examples. Could it be that God is saying any of the following points to you?
1. Could it be that God is saying, you are living in unforgiveness and bitterness, or that you are discontent, unthankful, and always worrying about having enough money and complaining about your life’s circumstances? You just don’t seem to have the faith that God can help you, and you are even upset with Him. This manifests in your doubtful and unbelieving speech.
Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I assure you that you can say to this mountain, ‘May God lift you up and throw you into the sea,’ and your command will be obeyed. All that’s required is that you really believe and do not doubt in your heart. Listen to me! You can pray for anything, and if you believe, you will have it. But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Mark 11:22-25 NLT
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life,… Phil 2:14-16 NKJV
So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is at the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 1 Tim 6:8-10 NLT
Since I know it is all for Christ’s good, I am quite content with my weaknesses and with insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Cor 12:9-10 NLT
But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:14-18 NKJV
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7 NLT
2. Maybe God is allowing your finances to dry up, in order to make you understand, that He wants to move you to another place or situation, where He can bless you like He did to the prophet Elijah.
The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he drank from the brook. And it happened after a while that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” 1 Kings 17:6-9 NKJV
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Monday November 12th, 2007 in Edwin Ogenio | No comments »