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EPHESIANS 2:10-22.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good deeds, which God ordained beforehand that we should be active in them.
Therefore remember, that in time past you were Gentiles according to the flesh, called “Uncircumcision” by those who are called “the Circumcision” in the flesh made by hands; that at that time you were without Christ, were shut out from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who at one time were far off are brought near by the blood of Christ.
For he is our peace, who has made the two one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us, by abolishing in his flesh the cause of enmity, that is, the law of commandments with its regulations, so that from the two he might make one new man in himself, and so make peace; and that he might reconcile both to God in one body by the cross, by which he destroyed the enmity. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off, and to those who were near. For through him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
Now therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but are fellow citizens with the saints, and belong to the household of God,
and are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God through the Spirit.
NO MATTER WHAT, NEVER FORGET THAT GOD HAS TAKEN YOU THIS FAR TO ABANDON YOU.
IF YOU MEET GOD WHEN YOU ARE ALIVE YOU MEET A SAVIOUR AND WHEN YOU MEET HIM AFTER DEATH YOU MEET A JUDGE.
Do not love the world, or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world – the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the pride of life – is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passes away, and its desires also; but whoever does the will of God continues on forever.
1 John 2:15-17
TO LOVE GOD IS TO LOVE PEOPLE!
TOTAL SURRENDER TO GOD.
Into your hands
I commit my spirit.
You have redeemed me,
O LORD God of truth.
I have hated those
who have regard for
lying vanities,
and I trust in the LORD.
I will be glad and rejoice
in your mercy,
for you have considered
my trouble;
you have known my soul
in adversities,
And have not delivered me
into the hand of the enemy.
You have set my feet
in a spacious place.
Have mercy on me,
O LORD, for I am in
trouble;
my eye is consumed
with grief,
yes, my soul
and my body.
For my life wastes away
with grief,
and my years with sighing.
My strength fails because of my sin,
and my bones are consumed.
I am an object of reproach
among all my enemies,
but especially among
my neighbours,
and a dread to my acquaintances.
Those who see me outside
run away from me.
I am forgotten like a dead man,
out of mind.
I am like a broken vessel.
For I have heard
the slander of many.
Fear was on every side.
When they took counsel
together against me,
they plotted to take away
my life.
But I have trusted in you,
O LORD.
I have said,
“You are my God”.
My times are in your hands.
Deliver me from the hands
of my enemies,
and from those who
persecute me.
Make your face shine
on your servant.
Save me for your mercies’ sake.
Let me not be ashamed,
O LORD,
for I have called to you.
Let the wicked be ashamed,
and let them
be silent in the grave.
Let lying lips be put
to silence.
They speak bold things
proudly and
contemptuously against
the righteous.
Oh, how great is
your goodness
which you have stored up
for those who fear you,
which you have prepared
for those who trust in you
before the sons of men!
You will hide them
in the secret place of
your presence
from the pride of man.
You will keep them secretly
in a pavilion from the strife
of tongues.
Blessed be the LORD,
for he has shown me
his marvellous kindness
in a strong city.
For I said in my haste,
“I am cut off from
before your eyes”.
Nevertheless you heard
the voice of my supplications
when I cried out to you.
Oh, love the LORD,
all you who are his saints!
For the LORD preserves
the faithful,
but fully pays back the proud.
Be courageous, and he will
strengthen your heart,
all you who hope in the LORD.
Psalms 31:5-24
May the resurrection power be manifest upon your life,family and ministry in this season in Jesus name.
Gaining Knowledge
*“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”*
Hosea 4:6
Among the many things that could possibly destroy mankind like lack of money, lack of prayer or lack of food, God chose to single out knowledge. In this case we are referring to the knowledge of the Word of God. True spiritual freedom comes as we get to know the truth of God’s word.
Jesus Himself said, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). It is not the truth in and of itself that sets you free but the knowledge of the truth. A person who has a knowledge of God’s Word is able to walk in the light. On the other hand someone who is ignorant of the truth is like a person walking down a dirt road at night in pitch darkness. That person will not know that there is a pit ahead of them or if there is a stone to trip up their path.
Psalm 119 literally describes the virtues of the scriptures from A to Z using the equivalent in the Hebrew alphabet. “NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalms 119:105). As you take time to study the Word of God in your daily devotional time, the light of His Word will lighten the path of your life.
ON CHRIST JESUS CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND, ALL OTHER GROUND IS SINKING SAND!
Matthew 7:24-27
POWER IN THE WORD OF GOD.
MATTHEW 22:29
_Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God._
Do you know the Scriptures? Have you asked God to write the Word in the fleshy tablets of your heart? Are you aware of how the spirit realm operates? The Scriptures say that the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light. We Christians have been given the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt us. But more often than not, the enemy ovepowers us because of lack of knowledge. In the kingdom of God, there is a time and a season for everything but many are unaware of the time and seasons they are in. Again, being in the right location where God wants you is also extremely important. The Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. But we have rendered the Word powerless through our culture and traditions.
Mark 7:13
_making the Word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do."_
Know your Scriptures and meditate. Let God open your ears and eyes of understanding and give you the ability to interpret spiritual things.
BENEDICTION
The Lord bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace in Jesus name.
03/01/2024
✝ Isaiah 53:11
"He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities."
03/01/2024
✝ 2 Corinthians 5:19
"To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation."
SOUL WINNING IS THE HEART BEAT OF GOD.
CHOOSE WISELY;
PROVERBS 22:26
_The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray._
It is a time for new beginnings and restoration. Much as you pray and ask God to help you abide in Him and close the gates that need to be closed, open the ones that need to be opened, also consider who your friends are. Choose them carefully because some can ruin you. Here's what the Scriptures say: Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
The reverse is also true if you walk in the counsel of the ungodly and stand in the seat of the scornful you are not blessed and that's putting it mildly. You will not bear fruit neither will you prosper. As you chew on God's Word reflect on what kind of friends you have, those you will be closer to in the New Year and those you will be distant with. Pray that God gives you friends who will draw you closer to Him as you press on towards the mark of the prize of the highcalling.
PRAYER
Father may You reveal to us the true friends that will sharpen us as we sharpen them. May we have genuine and true friends that will also stand by us as we stand by them in Jesus Name.
A new generation is rising – men and women who eat, drink and breathe undiluted grace. They are done with dead works and mixture. For them, it’s grace or nothing.
It's a generation addicted to grace and allergic to religion!.
If you are single it's not a sin to desire God to bless you with a spouse!
COMPLIMENT OF THE SEASON, BEST WISHES TO ALL. LET JESUS CHRIST REIGN IN OUR HEARTS.
BEWARE OF THE COUNSEL OF THE WICKED.
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked; Psa. 1:1, NIV.
King Joash began to reign when he was seven and pleased God because he was taught and trained by Jehoiada the priest. For many years, Joash influenced the people to serve God and they joined him to refurbish the temple. Later, Jehoiada died and the leaders influenced him to abandon God’s temple and worship idols. Zechariah, Jehoiada’s son, challenged the people and Joash ordered that he should be stoned to death! It’s indeed disheartening that wrong influence turned a once-Godly Joash to a devil!
The power of influence cannot be underestimated. The Bible says evil company corrupts good habits. It also warns us against walking in the counsel of the ungodly and sitting in the seat of the scornful. It is better to be alone than to be in the wrong company. We are surrounded by so much negativity and evil but we must stand our ground and say no to negative counsels.
Wrong counsels distract Christians from fulfilling their destinies. The kind of influence you allow in your life can make or mar you. It’s a tragic weakness to allow ungodly counsels to lead you to a tragic fate. Joash could have lived to a good old age but he refused to take his stand for God and right. He was killed and died before his time. Though one starts well in life, it takes rejection of bad influences to end well. So, take time to critically assess your circle of associations today.
The steps of the righteous are ordered by God.
GOD'S MIGHTY DELIVERANCE.
ISAIAH 49:25-26
_But thus says the LORD: "Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, And the prey of the terrible be delivered; For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children. I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, And they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. All flesh shall know That I, the LORD, am your Savior, And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob."_
God is well able to deliver His children and set them free from the enemy's grip. Having said that you too should not be ignorant of the enemy's devices. There is no depth God can not go to save and deliver us. As I elaborate more about dreams, beware and get into prayer and fasting to counter the attack of the enemy.
Some of the most destructive category of dreams is:
Seeing dead relatives, corpses in the dream, worse is when they speak to you and you answer back. Some people think they are speaking to their dead relatives, those are actually 'impersonating spirits' they are demons using your relative's faces.
Eating meat, eating food in the dream. This could cause satanic bo***ge because you enter into covenants and can be initiated through eating meat. Be very careful when you have this dream.
Waking up with unexplained marks or cuts on your body.
Carrying loads
Having s*xual relations in the dream
Being shot in the dream
Walking barefoot and being naked
Going back to school or to a place you left long ago
Doing exams and never completing, or lateness in exam room or lost pen, or going to a wrong exam room, or doing the wrong exam watch out
Being shaved in the dream
These are just a few eye openers. I have heard many people waking up jubilating because they had meat or chicken in the dream, having s*x with their spouse either alive or dead in the dream. Not knowing their destinies are under serious attack.
PRAYER
Father help us to always be discerning and alert and to know Your voice when You are warning us. May we put on the full armor of God in Jesus Name.
Amen.
But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are lost. In their case, the god of this present world has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, would not shine into them. For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
*C͟o͟n͟f͟l͟i͟c͟t͟ M͟a͟n͟a͟g͟e͟m͟e͟n͟t͟ S͟k͟i͟l͟l͟*
A man *milking a cow* was *kicked by the cow* and in *an attempt* to *kick the animal back* in *revenge*, he slipped and *lost the bucket of milk* he already got.
*M͟o͟r͟a͟l͟ l͟e͟s͟s͟o͟n͟s͟:*
● We need to learn that *seeking revenge* could cause *more harm than good.*
● If the man *had left without bothering to kick the cow back,* he would have *gained a bucket of milk.*
● There is *a bucket of milk in our hands*.
It may be *a high position* we have laboured to attain, *a friendship* we have built for years, *marriage, job, health, baby etc, you have been praying for*. Seeking *revenge may lead to loss* of any of these.
● *Just forgive,* let go and *move on* so that greater things will *not be lost*.
● Is it not even ridiculous that the *man tried to kick the cow back* instead of *running with his bucket of milk?*
● Let us *look around us*, there are cows that will kick us by deliberately *hurting us daily or at any given opportunity* when we are trying to achieve our dreams in life.
● They want us to *kick them back* so that *our buckets of milk will be empty.*
We are to *be wise of the devices and ploys* of the enemy of our glorious destiny.
*Just forgive. Let go and move on* so that *greater things will not be lost*.
May the Almighty GOD give you *the wisdom, and understanding to be wiser than the evil ones* and *guide you against loss of any kind*. Be cool, calm and calculated.... *God is control.*🙏🙏
ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH EASE .
GOD DOES HARD THINGS
JEREMIAH 32:26-27
_Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah saying, "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?_
When you are overwhelmed by life's issues God knows and He sees. When you are about to give up, He sees. Just so you know the Scriptures say: But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you cannot stand up against it. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it. Every one goes through their fair share of trials, but your attitude towards it either drains you or strengthens you. With Jesus on your side, it is guaranteed that you will come out victorious. He is the God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for Him? May your focus be on Jesus, only He is our source of hope, the solid Rock on which we stand. God will never leave not forsake you, He is with you through it all. You are overcomers in Christ Jesus, take comfort in knowing that He is with you, He never left and He will see you through it all
PRAYER
Father You are the Alpha and Omega, the God of all flesh and nothing is too hard for You. May You show up in anything spoken or unspoken issues that we are dealing with in Jesus Name.
May God richly bless you.
SEASON OF TRANSITIONING
JOSHUA 1:1-2
_After the death of Moses the LORD's servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' assistant. He said, "Now that my servant Moses is dead, you must lead my people across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them._
It was a time for transitioning and Joshua could have chosen to be afraid of taking on the assignment. Undertaking new responsibilities is an uphill task and he knew his predecessor's strengths and he may have compared and contrasted. When you are stretching you could choose either fear or faith. Faith comes when you remember the Word God gave you. "I will be with you, I will not leave nor forsake you'. Some people are fearful like Aaron and start making excuses like they are not eloquent speakers, whatever your fear is you have to conquer it with the Word of God. Otherwise your season will pass you by because you are choosing to walk in doubt and unbelief. This Word is being emphasized because the season to enlarge is here but many are still walking in fear and doubt. Are you one of them? While you are waiting are you murmuring are you obedient? New heights will come with greater responsibility and challenges. Are you scared? Will you choose fear or faith?
PRAYER
Father may we believe and not doubt. While we are transiting may we be diligent in studying the Word and seeking Your will in everything we do in Jesus Name.
Amen.
JOHN 16: 2
They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time is coming when whoever kills you will think that he is doing God a service.
LET'S PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM ( ISRAEL)
A good name is more
to be desired than great riches,
and loving favour rather
than silver and gold.
The rich and poor have this in common:
the LORD is the maker of them all.
An understanding man
foresees disaster and hides himself,
but the simple pass on, and are punished.
By humility and the fear
of the LORD are riches and
honour and life.
Thorns and snares are
in the way of the perverse;
he who guards his soul will be far
from them.
Proverbs 22:1-5
LOVE ; THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW.
ROMANS 13: 8-14 hi
Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another. For he who loves others has fulfilled the Law. For the commandments, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, You shall not covet, and any other commandment there may be, are summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself”. Love does no harm to a neighbour, so love is the fulfilling of the Law.
And do that, knowing the present time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep. for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Let us, therefore, cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk decently, as in the daylight, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in s*xual immorality and unbridled lust, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfil its cravings.
John 16:21
_A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world._
It is extremely important to know the season we are in and act accordingly. This is the month of completion and finality. It is the birthing season, God will finish every good thing that He started in you. Yours is to decree and declare until it comes to pass. Prepare for birthing, get ready for what you are praying for. Be focused so the enemy does not distract you from your season. No blessing will be miscarried in Jesus Name. God does things in patterns and there are meanings of numbers and colors. Make sure you do not miss any divine message. Be prayerful and vigilant so you usher in your new season victoriously. The Scriptures say
Isa.66:9
_Shall I bring to the time of birth, and not cause delivery?" says the LORD. "Shall I who cause delivery shut up the womb?" says your God._
Pray that God helps you birth your blessings this season, but upon Mount Zion there shall be deliverance, And there shall be holiness; The house of Jacob (put your name instead of Jacob) shall possess their possessions in Jesus Name.
*PRAYER*
Father as Your Word says "upon Mount Zion there shall be deliverance. May we birth our blessings in Jesus name
Amen.
RUN IN TO JESUS AND REMAIN IN;
Proverbs 18:10
The Name of the Lord ( JESUS) is a Strong Tower and the righteous runs INTO it, and is safe.
In these troubled times we are living in,there is a need to run INTO Jesus and remain there, only then we shall be safe.Outside Jesus Christ there is no safety.
Rev 22: 14-16
Blessed are they that do His commandments,that they may have right to the tree of life ,and may enter in through the gates in to the city.
For without ( outside) are dogs,sorcerer's,and whoremongers,and murderers,and Idolators and whosoever loves and makes a lie.
I Jesus have sent Mine Angel to testify unto you these things in the Churches. I AM the Root and the Offspring of David and the Bright and Morning Star.
Verse 14 ; Any one desiring protection MUST seek to remain obedient to God, to have the right to the tree of life and may enter through the gates in to the city. This eternity with Him in absence of all the attacks, diseases and every manner of evil.
By God's grace and our determination we shall make it in Jesus name. Amen.
Happy Sunday worship service ❤️
Isaiah 49:24-26
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?
But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
God is very much concerned about His children to deliver us even when it's through our own mistakes we entered in to captivity. Not only us but also our children shall be delivered and restored.
Any one whose children have strayed away from the ways of God there is hope. Keep telling God about them , claim them back.
It doesn't matter how strong is the enemy, situation, He is capable to deliver us.
Never give up.
My God will meet all my needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians4:19