Patric
k represents the blessed combination of Physician and Minister, bringing healing not only to the physical body but to the spiritual heart. He currently works as as Hospitalist at MercyOne Des Moines, Iowa. He is the Founder of Patrick Oben Ministries, a teaching ministry that seeks to bring believers into the fullness of the glory of God through conferences, seminars and books.
One of his notable quotes, “the Word of God is the most potent and efficient remedy for all the ailments of humanity” clearly portrays his experience with the Word as a Physician who is familiar with the powers, both natural and supernatural, to mend broken human beings.
He currently lives in Iowa, USA with his wife, Ma Ayuk, and daughters , Michaela & Gabriella. You can reach out to Patrick using the contact us form or send an email to patrick @patrickoben.com.
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I start reading the Bible and in the bible and when I arrive to “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” I’m confused!! Can God be tired?
Good question. First, pleased to know you have taken a step further to read the Bible. It will certainly be a rewarding experience so keep matching on!
Yes, God cannot get tired. You are correct. I will show you here an important Bible study principle to understand early in your journey into the Bible. Words used in the Bible do not have just one meaning. Rest, for example is a word we know that means physical rest from being tired. Whenever you see the word rest, it is important to know exactly what is meant there. So the meaning of words depends on the context in which it is used.
So rest in this verse doesn’t mean God got physically tired. It simple means he ceased or stopped working after accomplishing what He wanted to do.
A similar important Bible study principle is to look for other verses that might help you understand the current verse because it can be difficult sometimes. A similar verse is
“For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.”
Hebrews 4:10 KJV
You can read the entire Hebrews chapter 4 to have a better idea also.
The Lord grant you understanding as you devote time to read the Word.
Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any difficulties along the other or other questions.
Blessings
Patrick
Dear Pastor,
Thank you for your message on the Riches of the Gentiles. I was studying the Word this morning and the Lord led me to several verses until I saw Isaiah 60:11. I have never seen it this way before despite reading it severally. I searched up “riches of the gentiles ” and got to your website and read your message for more clarity. It’s amazing and I’m excited to see how His word is playing out in my life. In vrs1, he said His light will come upon me, and it did. He gave me an idea while driving. Today that idea is manifesting into vrs 11. Thank you for the prayer at the end of the message. Join faith with me to believe that what He has started, He also will perfect!
God bless you and strengthen your ministry.
Anita
Anita, thank you for sharing that exciting testimony with me. I have just prayed for you that the Lord will continue to increase the manifestation of that light in your life! Blessings
Hello Sir ,
Good morning. I perused through your page and specifically the belief of your ministry in the early hours of today. I’m pleased with everything about you and would wish to follow you more keenly in your discipleship training.
I am a Nigerian and a pioneering pastor of missionary based church located at Obudu in Cross River State. I am also a lecturer in Computer Science Dept of Federal College of Education and currently a Ph.D research student. I am a husband of one wife and the marriage is blessed with five children.
Praise the Lord, Ps Walter! You will find everything about our ministry on our website including articles, daily devotionals and weekly live Bible studies. The Lord continues to strengthen you. Blessings
Hello Dr. Oben, I was recently at ORHC the part of July and you came to my room to discharge me but in talking with you I felt you had more compassion and caring than I have ever felt in all my many illnesses. You planted the seeds in my heart and I still think about everything you said and I would truly like to go further with this but I am not able to drive and need assistance with o2 plus my husband is a non believer so I’m not sure which way to go. I have been reading the devotionals and meditating on the healing scrptures, is there anything you can suggest? Thank you, Twyla
Twyla, I do remember you! Thank you for getting in touch. I am pleased to know the seed of God’s Word has triggered a fire in your heart. God’s Word works, and as you commit yourself to it, watch and see results. The Lord will make a way out of this. I will send an email to you. In the meantime, please continue doing what you are doing in seeding your heart with the Word. That is God’s miracle drug for the heart and the body. Please read these articles and devotionals on divine healing here https://patrickoben.com/tag/divine-healing/
I will keep you in prayers and will stay in touch.
Dear Patrick I want to thank you for posting your teach on glory and grace just read the grace cycle and already God is at work revealing Christ to me. God has been showing me truth of the grace all of my walk with Him and this is timely information. I started a Facebook group named grace and truth and post the truth about grace your teaching is giving me a great since of purpose for the group thank you. my God bless and keep you and your wife as we grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus christ.
Thank you Johnnie for your kind feedback. I am thrilled to hear what God is doing in your life. Indeed everything changes when Christ is revealed. You have begun a very exciting journey of knowing Him more. Watch your life transformed as grace is revealed through the Person and Work of Christ one step at a time.
We will be pleased to know what God is doing with your ministry in Grace and Truth, so please do keep us informed. It is our utmost desire to see men and women fall passionately in love with Christ as they come to the revelation of His grace. Feel free to use the articles on our site and let us know if you have any questions or need further clarifications. Remain the blessing