WEAPON OF WAR SHALL PERISH: Rev. Babatunde E. Ajibola

In the book of Ecclesiastes 9:11, it is written that the race is not for the swift, nor the battle to the strong. In Ps.i27:1-2, it is also written that except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: and except the Lord keep the city. the watchman wake watching in vain.
It is being reported that North Korea has conducted yet another nuclear test which is said to be more powerful than the one it carried out in 2006. The move which has continuously motivate great concern among nations is seen as a threat to world peace.
North Korea like every other nations of the world is presumably trying to make her position known as to how much she is feeling concern for her own safety and to join in the nuclear race so as to earn respect respect among nations and to feel secured within her territory. This is the mentality of all nations of the world and there seems to be a tint of hypocracy in the manner in which the so called powerful nations of the world are reacting against North Korea adamancy. It is not to say that I am in support of what North Korea is up to. I am not in support of the other nations of the world that have stockpiled weapons of war and at the same time want other nations of te world not to follow suite.
Japan has condemned North Korea, in like manner Obama and Gordon Brown of Britain has joined their voice in condemning North Korea. I wish to say tht there is no nation of the world that should have the exclusive right to stockpile weapons of war as the entire peace loving community of the world are calling for peace. We should know for sure that one day there shall always be a falling and the weapon of war shall always perish.
It is not enough to condemn North Korea but that every Nation of the world should shed the ambition to join the list of powerful nations in order to bully one another and to flex muscles.
The nations of the world should start to learn to say; "Some trust in chariots and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand up right."Ps.20:7-8
The name of the Lord is a strong tower and the righteous nations shall run into it and feel safe.
It is not enough for nations to sit wit one another to sign treaty of peace and agreement to dismantle the weapon of war only to go back and solidify their arsenal of weapons of war.
To the nations it will be appropriate to say as Paul writes in the book of Romans 3:9-18 "What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;
As it is written, THERE IS NONE RIGHTEOUS, NO NOT ONE:
THERE IS NONE THAT UNDERSTANDETH, THERE IS NONE SEEKETH AFTER GOD.
THEY HAVE ALL GONE OUT OF THE WAY, THEY ARE TOGETHER BECOME UNPROFITABLE; THERE IS NONE THAT DOETH GOOD, NO, NOT ONE.
THEIR THROAT IS AN OPENSEPULCHRE; WITH THEIR TOGUES THEY HAVE USED DECEIT; THE POISON OF ASPS IS UNDER THEIR LIPS:
WHOSE MOUTH IS FULL OF CURSING AND BITTERNESS:
THEIR FEET ARE SWIFT TO SHED BLOOD:
DESTRUCTION AND MISTERY ARE IN THEIR WAYS:
AND THE WAY OF PEACE HAVE THEY NOT KNOWN:
THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES."
For these reasons the Lord God the creator of heaven and earth and that knows the spirit of man that is in him will take over the kingdom of this world and give it to the Son and His Saints that He may rule the people and break all the imagery of idols with the iron rod. His kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom of peace and everything both in heaven and earth shall be under His footstool.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Councellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to other it, and to establish it with judgement and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the LORDOF HOSTS WILL PERFORM THIS."Is.9:6-7

THE CHOICE OF AN EX-PRESIDENT

Not all that glitters can be gold and the love of money is said to be the root of all evils. For this reason the bible passage asked the question that of what need is it for a man or woman to gain the entire world and lose his or her soul. Many have placed their entire hope in life on the riches they have accumulate and the struggle to occupy the highest office in their community end up being a snare that takes away every source of life away from them. It is therefore better to serve with honesty than to allow the enlarged desire of man drive us beyond what is best for our joy and peace of mind. The story below just let us to know that money cant buy it all. If we know the Lord and allow His principles of Hiis Kingdom guide us, we can recite as in Psalm 16:5-6 "The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage."

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SEOUL, South Korea – Embattled former President Roh Moo-hyun — a reformist shamed by a corruption scandal that tarnished his image as a "clean" politician — jumped to his death while hiking in the mountains behind his rural home in southern South Korea, his lawyer said. He was 62.

Roh was hiking in the village of Bongha when he threw himself off a steep cliff around 6:40 a.m. Saturday (2340 GMT Friday), lawyer Moon Jae-in told reporters in the city of Busan. In a suicide note left for his family, Roh said life was "difficult" and apologized for making "too many people suffer," a TV report said.

He was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead from a head injury around 9:30 a.m. (0030 GMT), Busan National University Hospital said.

The apparent suicide — the first by a modern South Korean leader — shocked the nation. South Koreans huddled around TV screens at Seoul's main train station and elsewhere watching broadcasts of the news.

"I was utterly shocked," said Chun Soon-im, 63, of Seoul. "They say 'hate the sin but not the sinner,' and that's how I feel. The investigation must continue and we must get to the truth, but I cannot help feeling sorry for the man and those left behind."

Roh, a self-taught former human rights lawyer who lifted himself out of poverty to reach the nation's highest office, prided himself on his clean record in a country with a long history of corruption. He served as president from 2003 to 2008.

But he and his family have been ensnared in recent weeks in a burgeoning bribery scandal.

Last month, state prosecutors questioned Roh for some 13 hours about allegations that he accepted more than $6 million in bribes from a South Korean businessman while in office — accusations that deeply shamed him.

"I have no face to show to the people. I am sorry for disappointing you," an emotional Roh said April 30 before speaking to prosecutors.

He denied the allegations against him during questioning, prosecution spokesman Cho Eun-sok said.

Roh had acknowledged that local shoe manufacturer Park Yeon-cha gave his wife $1 million, but suggested it was not a bribe. He also said he was aware Park gave $5 million to another relative but said he thought it was an investment. Prosecutors suspect the $6 million was eventually conveyed to Roh.

Several of Roh's former aides and associates have also been investigated on suspicion of taking money from Park, who was indicted in December on separate bribery and tax evasion charges. Roh's elder brother was sentenced last week to four years in prison in a separate bribery scandal.

Justice Minister Kim Kyung-han, expressing "surprise and grief," said in a statement that the monthslong investigation of Roh would be closed.

President Lee Myung-bak called Roh's death "sad and tragic," and said it was "truly hard to believe," presidential spokesman Lee Dong-kwan said.

Benita Ferrero-Waldner, external relations commissioner for the European Union, said an EU delegation was entering the presidential Blue House for a summit with Lee when they heard the "very sad news."

Roh — who after leaving office moved back to his hometown of Gimhae, some 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of Seoul — had gone for an early walk in the mountains behind his house. He was accompanied by a security guard, Busan police said.

Partway up, Roh hurled himself off a steep cliff known as Owl's Rock about 400 feet (100 meters) high, the Yonhap news agency said. Police said they were still investigating the circumstances of Roh's death.

His lawyer confirmed that Roh left a "brief" suicide note for his family. Investigators have not seen the note, a Busan police official said. He did not give his name, citing department policy.

MBC television reported that Roh's note said he wanted to be cremated and a small gravestone erected in his neighborhood.

His death by apparent suicide was a tragic end for a man who was the son of farmers and never attended college, but managed to pass the bar exam in 1975 by teaching himself law.

Roh built a reputation as a lawyer defending students accused of sedition under South Korea's previous military-backed administrations. He was once arrested and his law license suspended for supporting an outlawed labor protest.

His political career began with his election as a liberal lawmaker to the National Assembly in 1988.

His ascension to the presidency came after a surprise 2002 election win on a campaign pledge not to "kowtow" to the United States, a pledge that resonated with young voters.

He maintained predecessor President Kim Dae-jung's "sunshine policy" of offering North Korea aid as way to facilitate reconciliation, holding a summit in Pyongyang with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in 2007, the second such meeting between leaders of the two countries that technically remain at war.

Though criticized as standoffish and divisive by some, he was praised by others as a candid leader who showed concern for the underprivileged and fought against corruption. Roh was the first South Korean president with an Internet-based fan club.

But in 2004, Roh called on the public to vote for candidates from his Uri Party — a violation of political neutrality laws. The move prompted lawmakers to vote for his impeachment, making him the first South Korean president to be impeached. He was reinstated following a two-month suspension after a court ruled against the impeachment.

"He shocked us twice — first, by betraying our trust in him as the keeper of justice when it was revealed that he'd received the illegitimate money. Now, in showing that he was not even responsible enough to face the consequences of his action," said Kim Hye-jung, 35, of Seoul. "As a supporter of the values he stood for, I feel greatly let down."

Roh is survived by his wife, Kwon Yang-sook, and two children. Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.

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WILL THERE BE A LASTING PEACE: Rev.Babatunde Ezekiel Ajibola

We should all begin to ask ourselves what exactly is the root of the problem in the Middle East. Is it deeper than what we have as our point of references. Is the solution going to come from human initiatives, be it political or religion. Is the Pope's visit anything near the solution. One reliable source from which we can get the clue is the Bible. First of all, could we say of this Pope's visit to the Middle East as that spoken about in the book of Isaiah 52 verse 10;"How beautiful upon the mountain are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good,that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" Definitely no! Why? Because the Pope is not taking the gospel to the Middle East but politics. However, when the Prince of Peace, our Lord Jesus Christ that has purchased the Kingdom by the shedding of His shall come, He shall establish the reign of peace on the earth. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,Counsellor, The Mighty God,The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgement and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.Isaiah 9:6-7

POPE TOUR OF MIDDLE EAST

ROME - Pope Benedict has set off for the Middle East on a self-proclaimed pilgrimage of peace.

Benedict's plane took off from Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport Friday morning, bound for Jordan. It is the first stop of a weeklong trip that will also take him to Israel and the Palestinian territories. The Jordan stop is Benedict's first visit as pope to an Arab country and he will meet with Muslim religious leaders in Amman.

Jordan's powerful Muslim Brotherhood has demanded that Benedict apologize for his September 2006 speech in which he linked the Prophet Muhammad to violence.

The pope has already said he was "deeply sorry" over the reaction to his speech and that the passage he quoted did not reflect his own opinion.

FLYING WITHOUT WINGS

I have been away now for two months and on a busy schedule hence I have not been able to make new posting on this blog. However I am delighted to be back and to acquint my readers with what I have been up to. I left the United Kingdom for Nigeria and on my way back during the six hours flight I took time to take some pictures with the use of my handset camera. I had the advantage of sitting alone eith the sit next to me vacant in the economy class that in which I travelled. I guessed the lady that was to share the no 62 sit with me vanished after making a phone call. I suspected she was moved to a higher class by one of the cabin crew or someone in
the best position to do so. That put me at an advantage to move freely and satisfy myself in the things that I enjoyed doing. I took the advantage of available facilities to make the journey exciting. You know what we all think in our mind each time we fly. The possibility of a plane crash mixed with the thoughts of safe landing and happy reunion with love ones.
As a Christian I always believe that such misfortune as being involved in a plane crash should not be my portion. To get reassured, a constant recertation of "the Lord is my Shepherd" Psalm 23. gives me the confidence that I am secured. I washed the film titled "Australia" and couple of others. I took some photograph of the thick clouds below seizing the advantage of sitting by the window. I always sit by the windows each time I fly. I always demand for it and I always get it if they are still available. I dedicated the vacant seat by me to the Lord and I am very sure He was there sitting with me. The flight was smooth and the Air Bus aircraft crused well. Thank God. We landed at heathtrow airport at exactly 5.00pm. It was a sunny day and it was delightful flying on the Virgin Atlanti airline. Now that I am back my blogs are coming alive again. Follow me.