Abundant Grace Ministries Int'l

There are protocols that must be observed when we come before God so that we can fully access His grace, but a lot of us just “barge” into His presence anytime and just make requests without observing Spiritual protocols and expect to get results. For instance if you seek to see the president of Nigeria, at his residence in Aso Rock, there are protocols that must be observed before and after we see him, some of such protocols includes; booking an appointment and eventually when you are invited, there are certain security clearance that you must undergo and several other rigorous procedures before you can have audience with the president before you can present your request or petition. This is a mere president talk less of the creator of everything. The only true God. With God, we do not have to make any appointment, He has given us access through His Son Jesus, as a matter of fact He wants us to come to Him at anytime. Though God’s protocols are not too much and stringent but there a

Conforming with the world brought about the downfall of lot’s family. Lot was the nephew of Abraham, when he left Abraham with his family and flocks, he pitched his tent towards sodom (Genesis 13:12). This paints a picture of a compromising Christian who because of a situation with a brother or sister or even his local assembly decided to leave and pitch his tent in the world. He eventually became a prisoner of the devil just like lot ended up being taken prisoner in the battles that were fought by the kings of the east against Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 14:12). Instead of learning his lesson, lot became even more conformed to Sodom. By Genesis 19:1, he is sitting in the gate of Sodom i.e. he has become a recognized member of the community. The story of lot ends tragically with the loss that he suffered when God destroyed the two cities because of their sinfulness. Although he survived, his wife turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back longing at Sodom, and his two daughters