It is true that no person achieves perfection on this earth. However, there is no such thing as a genuine believer sitting still after he has been saved. A believer must not become comfortable, complacent, lethargic, lazy or begin to think that he is safe and secure forever; therefore, he can sometimes do what he likes and give in to his own desires.
“I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, NIV).
Are you still keeping your eyes on the goal? Are you still pressing on in Christ?
Salvation cannot be earned through efforts and works; rather it is given freely by Jesus. It is only by entering through Jesus, the true Gate that we can experience and enjoy salvation, safety and satisfaction. I am the gate. Those who come in by me will be saved; they will come in and go out and find pasture. (John 10:9|GNB)
I am the gate. Those who come in by me will be saved; they will come in and go out and find pasture. (John 10:9|GNB) Stop trying to get saved, just enter through the Gate which is Jesus and you will experience the love, care and protection of the Good Shepherd.
Stop trying to get saved, just enter through the Gate which is Jesus and you will experience the love, care and protection of the Good Shepherd.
As God’s temple, His habitation through the Spirit, He beckons us to glorify Him in our mortal bodies and our endeavours. God cannot dwell in dirty hearts or bodies.
And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God fives by His Spirit. (Ephesians 2:22. NIV )
If God is building us, it is because He wants to make us fit for His purpose. We can allow God to complete His work in our lives as ‘a due above sins and promote a life of righteousness.
Every man on earth desires joy, not sadness. We all detect sorrow. A joyous heart rejoices and feel good. But joy that is not from Jesus remains transient.
To have a joyous faith, you need a real encounter with Jesus. You need to admit where you have fallen short of God’s expectations.
A Prayer of David. Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. (Psalms 86:1-3KJV)
As you celebrate the newness of God’s faithfulness in life today, may the Lord cause a great shaking in heavens and on earth for your favour. You are blessed.
Oh, that you would come and begin simply to listen to His Word and to ask only the one question: Does He really mean that I should abide in Him? The answer His Word gives is so simple and so sure: By His almighty grace you now are in Him; that same almighty grace will indeed enable you to abide in Him. By faith you became partakers of the initial grace; by that same faith you can enjoy the continuous grace of abiding in Him. Andrew Murray
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. (John 16:4)
Abiding in Christ requires a continuous efforts and improvement.
Singing faith has to do with rejoicing to declare the greatness of God.
Praising and worshiping the Almighty comes from such a faith even when one’s expectation has not been sighted. It is obvious that wherever a singing faith operates, God Himself is provoked to prove that He is God.
Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done this wonderful thing. (Isaiah 44:23, NIV)
You can boost the singing faith in you today. Build up such a faith, regardless of intimidations, lack, storms of life around you, and frustrate the token of liars, make diviners mad and confound the wise.
We all deserve death, which is the ultimate penalty for sin. Everyone will pay for his sin unless he comes to Christ, who has paid the price for our sin with His blood. S. Michael Houdmann.
“If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings. (Jeremiah 26:3|KJV)
Genuine repentance is the key to a divine restoration.
The Christian shoemaker does his duty not by putting little crosses on the shoe, but by making good shoes because God is interested in good craftsmanship”. – Martin Luther.
“And in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority” ( Colossians 2:10, NIV)
Believers must be rooted in faith and discipline in Christ Jesus. It is not sufficient to just know Jesus Christ, every believer must remain and grow in Him.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.(Isaiah 41:10)
There are some enemies we just can’t fight. They are too powerful, too relentless, too overwhelming and we are too weak, too tired, too defeated. What a comfort to know we have a God who fights on our behalf. Valerie Rousseau
The most powerful Jesus, the strength of the weak.
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY Through You we will push down our enemies; through Your name we will trample those who rise up against us. For I will not trust in my bow, nor shall my sword save me. But You have saved us from our enemies, and have put to shame those who hated us. In God we boast all day long, and praise Your name forever.(Psalm 44:5)
PRAYER POINT The Lord will fight all your battles for you and you will have all-round peace. Amen
The Titanic was presumed to be the largest, safest and strongest luxury ship in the world before it embarked on its disastrous maiden voyage in April 1912. All kinds of people were welcomed on the ship for its first voyage.
Titanic
The rich, the famous, the elite, women, children, families and staff of the ship were all happy to be on board. It was billed to be the ship that could not sink, but it did sink on its first journey from Southampton to New York. This was one of the greatest tragedies of all time.
After the ship sank, two lists were presented at the offices of The White Star Company (the company which built the Titanic). The list was simple. It had only two sections: ‘LOST’ and ‘SAVED’. People came to read these lists to find out if their loved ones had survived. Interestingly, before the journey so many things were important. Whether they worked on the ship or were on vacation? Whether they were rich or poor. Whether they were millionaires or peasants. Whether they were stockbrokers or not. Whether they were in first class or economy class. Whether they were men or women. Whether they had a lot of luggage or not.
But after the sinking of the Titanic none of these things mattered anymore. Only one thing mattered- whether they were saved or lost. Dear friend that is how Eternity will be. A time will come when none of the things we have on this earth will matter. A time will come when it will not matter whether you are a man or a woman! A time will come when it will not matter whether you are rich or poor!
What will matter is whether you are ‘LOST’ or ‘SAVED’ on the day you die and meet your creator! GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS TODAY! AND IF YOU ALREADY HAVE,LIVE FOR HIM!!!!
A beautiful 52year old woman, not a widow nor a divorced got married for the first time in her life to an equally handsome 56year old man, single! In God’s programme, there is no lateness, no hopelessness, no time limit! Trust in Him your miracle is on the way! Amen.
“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.(2Cor.4:6 KJV)
When people see your Life Does it reflect the light of Christ Shine’s in you. Or is there some Darkness hidden that stops the light of Christ to Shine in you. Author unknown
Safety is not found in the absence of danger, but in the presence of God. – Author Unknown
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 NIV).
If Christ lives in us, we will rejoice in everything and we will thank and praise the Lord forever- Watchman Nee
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY Who am I, O LORD and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? (1 Chronicles 17:16, NIV).
ACTION POINT Begin to count your blessings, naming them one-by-one, from your cradle to where you are now. Many people of nobler background than you do not have the grace that has been granted you. Repent and be thankful to God who has been so merciful unto you.
“Never lose hope, no matter the size of the mountain confronting you. Your mountain will move as long as you retain your hope in God, because He knows the foundation of every mountain, and can easily uproot them. – EA Adeboye
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20 NIV).
There are no hopeless situations; there are only men who have grown hopeless about them. – Clare Boothe Luce
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence” (Psalm 42:5 NASU).
Don’t look at the judge; it will discourage you many times. Rather, look unto Jesus and you will be encouraged all the time. – Anonymous
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Woman” Jesus said to her “your faith is great. Your request is granted,” and her daughter was instantly healed. (Matthew 15:28, NLT)
PRAYER POINT Is your faith great? Work on your faith so that the Master can commend you too.
Understanding God is necessary, but it is not enough. What is most important is for you to agree with Him. – Unknown
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “He answereth him, and saith, “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you?” (Mark 9:19, KJV)
KEY POINT If Jesus will walk with us and work in us, we must purge our faith of unbelief. It is high time we cried to Jesus to destroy the spirit of unbelief in us.
Living in faith means continually taking risks, stepping out of the familiar into the unfamiliar. – Daniel Lione
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6 KJV)
ACTION POINT We must be conscious of the fact that God really exists and in faith trust the Him to fulfil whatever He has said. And as we do these by faith, we will please God. Trust Him. He can do all things.
Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent. – Marilyn vos Savant
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The Lord will be a light to me” (Micah 7:8 NKJV).
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals. – Henry Ford
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2 NIV).
KEY POINT Keep your hope alive, see Christ in every situation of life.
The Lord is able to direct the path of His children and keep them safe from the clutches of the enemy. The enemy can attempt to overcome God’s children, but God will not allow him.
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. (Psalms 27:4|KJV)
To have God on your side always, decide to dwell in Him all the days of your life and it shall be well with you.
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