Heralds Digest

The management of the recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus and the resulting panic in North America is highly commendable. Although some still refused to get mobilized for the vaccination, many residents are now confident that they are duly immunized against possible infection by the virus. The danger of virus infection start with the destabilization of the body system; and without care, the breakdown of the system can result into death. Likely, without infection, human relationship remain a perfect reflection of love and fellowship. Most good intentions are reversed due to ill-reception of previous interaction and fellowship with people. And without proper verification, cordial relationship breaks down. However, commitment of every good character to God is the proper way of immunization against infection. The keeping of one's soul is mostly influenced by the commitment to doing good to others, no matter the exposure and experience in relationships.

Without reference to a specific legal system, judicial proceedings may become complicated. Even within a state, there are different levels of laws and statutes regulating different activities among various systems. However, the major rule of every law is fairness. Suffering for generally acceptable good behavior is considered unfair within human justice system; but if in the will of God, divine justice says " ..it is better. ". The divine justice system is not only fair, it displays the love of God toward both contending parties. The sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ on Roman Cross is justice alienated in human legal system, but it is both fair and perfect in God's legal system. It brings promotion to the Son of God; and salvation to the enemies of God. Through suffering for righteousness' sake, God's heralds must hold on their trust in the righteous judgment of the Lord. If both warring parties are won in every judicial proceedings, all agents of wickedness will...

Without the legal system, it would be difficult to control the conducts of people within any particular system. Generally, people will hide under the interpretation of the law in order to predict every cause and effect of their actions in relationship with others. But in God's economy, all actions of man brings blessing, at the end, to all His children. Although in human consideration, revenge of ill-conceived actions may seem appropriate; it is a reflection of believer's misunderstanding of their calling. Being called unto blessing suggest that no action of man can ever lead to curse or evil. All things work together to perfect the good plan of God for His children. God's children are good and peaceful work of His amazing grace; so their works can never bring evil to fellow believers. The right perspective of God's call unto blessing will only lead every child of God to bless others; and be sincerely grateful to others for every cause and effect of their actions. The d...

The cost of makeups and breakup are not extravagant to celebrity couples who have profited so much from outward adornment. Designers make almost everything they wear, drive, live and fly in. But these ornaments and decorations are not produced without huge investment of highly skilled labour and exotic materials. Inward adornment also has huge cost implications, but most times, unappreciated by all who must be beautified. This is the sharpening of a winsome character; and, anyway, character shines out of the deepest of darkness. People, and not properties, as priceless tools in the hands of the Maker, makes people. Otherwise, people are marred and made irrelevant. Submission to the decoration of hidden ornament produces incorruptible beauty; the desired return of heavenly investment. When words appear to fail in bringing the desired change in people, the winsome beauty of hidden ornament cannot fail. Therefore, making efforts to reinvest in inward self-adornment is more profitable than...

Orderliness on earth is the reflection of the heavenly host in submission to the One who sits on the throne. However, the master of disorderliness, the Devil, knows how to defy authorities; and also teach all his subjects the same. Disorderliness is the description of a state where the will of God is defied. Every man that is dragged into this environment is made to operate in disobedience. No matter the setting (home, church, workplace, society, government, etc.), God expects all His children to submit to the constituted authorities. Disorderliness is highly contagious; it spreads through systems without notice. Expression of love with careful isolation from disorderliness can provide practical treatment to those under the infection. " Honour all people, but trust not their institutions ", " Love the brotherhood, but treat their infections ", and " Fear God, and trust His instructions " are the counsels of God for all His heralds. Segregated orderliness ...

Especially for public servants, the skill of earning public approval is vital to acceptable performance. This skill is however difficult to manage for those who would not compromise their stand for righteousness. There are many acceptable standards for approval syndrome; and these standards would guarantee public commendation, if continuous access to the presence of God is not a priority. However, public approval is not consistent with time. The same party that issued an approval may turn around with disapproval without a justifiable cause. Divine approval takes time before recognition; but it endures with time. The only challenge in waiting for this kind of approval is the grace to be consistent. It is difficult to endure the disapproval of men, when holding on unto the leading of the Spirit in doing good works. However, if only the glory of God is a priority, public opinion will be consistently jettisoned. The comprehensive achievements in this outgoing year can only be measured on t...

Without a clearly defined and consistent concept underlining residency, there may be a vague benefit to the status of a citizen, when compared with those who do not have citizenship status. Apart from status change, citizenship changes the level of access to wealth, information, and protection. However, there are numerous customized rights and privileges, depending on citizen's pursuit in life. Likewise as heavenly citizens (those who have been redeemed from darkness into the kingdom of God), the essence of praises are not always evident from prevailing circumstances. Privileged access to the throne of God classifies all heavenly citizenship as potential decision makers. Ruling of nations and kingdoms is one of the rights of those who are qualified to lift up holy hands. Unfortunately, most rulers worry about problems when they are expected to provide solution, by using the power vested upon them. Heavenly citizens are not expected to be victims of circumstances; they are made to b...