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The Gospel: The Power of God
Romans 1:16 (KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. There are many things to which we may be ashamed of, our past lives, our current hidden struggles, our unspeakable and unknown thoughts that may be impure in nature, our ancestry, ethnicity, and the list goes on and on. The power of shame is that…
Seek God’s Mind In All Things
Zechariah 2:3 (KJV) And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him…. The call of the scriptures for us to seek God is for our good. Ignorance to God and His ways opens us up to all kinds of negative things. Seeking God must be intentional and heartfelt. We must know and accept the benefits of seeking God because what you don’t value, you are Not Passionate about. Seek God so as…
Repentance by Mercy & Grace
Mark 1:15 (KJV) And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Often when we hear the word “repent”, our minds conceives that it has to do with sin and therefore we think of the concept of repentance as for sinners. Yes, however, the word repent primarily focus on Change of Heart and Perspective. A turning around from one direction to another. It does not only imply to sin.…
Father God: Ever-present!
Jeremiah 3:19 (KJV) But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me. The heart of God is to do you good. The plans of God is for your welfare. His desires are for your ultimate best. He has ever been committed to doing you good. But God desires a…
Victory In Your WORDS!
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. One of the keys to victory in life is the choice of words. It is so critical that Jesus established in Matthew 12 vs. 36 – 37. That it is the basis of justification or condemnation. How we speak and what we speak is important in the health of our relationship. It defines us, oh he is always angry and speaks so angrily people…
Christ: Our Sacrifice!
Romans 8:32 (KJV) He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? The sacrifice ensured that all things are yours. Start believing it and start walking in it. You are a blessed person. Remember, that nothing is greater than the sacrifice of Jesus and it demonstrates your worth before God. The key here is Faith. Believe in who you are and be open to…
God: Our Judge
Amos 5:24 (KJV) But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. God is not only a Father but He is The Judge. Understanding how to appeal to Him as judge is a vital key to Victory. There are things in life that require justice and can only answer to legal adjudication in which case you must approach God with them from the angle of a Judge. Today, look into your life, see if there are…
Don’t Give Room to Offense
Mark 9:42 (KJV) And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. The spirit of offense is a destructive Spirit. It creates limitations and boundaries among brethren. It hinders fellowship and healthy relationships in families and in any organization that it steps into. Therefore, the Bible warns us of allowing the Spirit of offense to enter…
Cry Unto the Lord!
Psalm 42:5-6 (KJV) Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. [6] O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. The psalmist was a man who understood the place of prayer and of sincerity in crying out…
Humility & Reverence to God
1 Peter 3:15-16 (KJV) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: [16] Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. The state of our heart is very important to God. It determines our faith,…
Love not the world
1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Biblical revelation is practical and its requirements are very precise. This is intended by God to allow us make choices that reflects our values and drives in life. The above scripture underscores the need for us not to love the World. It gives us…
The Greatest of these is LOVE.
1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. The Bible presents us with Truth. The Foundation of living is based on Truth. The above scripture underscores three foundations for successful living: Hope, Faith, and Love. Hope is the anchor of life. It sustains you amidst Trails. It is what keeps your Faith alive as the Bible speaks of Abraham in Roman 4 that He hoped against Hope and His Faith…