Bishop Prof. Julius O. Soyinka

WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: YOUR SEASONS OF CELEBRATION AND JUBILATION. All the glory be to God for His faithfulness and mercies over our lives and families. The Lord that kept us alive in good health for nine months, will continually protect us from all evils and grant us all round peace throughout the remaining days and months in this year in Jesus. And as we celebrate 61st year of independence in Nigeria, the Lord will turn our captivity around after the order of Samaria and heal our land in Jesus name. Happy Independence Celebration. The word of the Lord to you this new month of October: 1 Peter 5:8-11  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you per

LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE Study Text: Mathew 5: 14 - 16 Introduction: -         Jesus, after telling us we are the salt, and we need to stay pure so we do not lose our saltiness, also says we are the light of the world. -       Salt has to do with you and the Word and staying pure. Jesus said if we lose our saltiness, we are useless.  Impurities cause us to lose our saltiness. If we stay close to the Word, we will remain pure in relationship with God. -      The light has to do with you showing God to others.  There should be a great light shining from every saint. The Light will allow you to be recognized as a Child of God.  -      We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.       The Picture of a Shining Light 2.        The Purpose of a Shining Light 3.         The Pattern for a Shining Light 1.        The Picture of a Shining Light -     Light is the natural agent that stimulate sight, that is, Light make things visible. Some of the notable characteristics of light in