Who Is Jesus?

May 31, 2019 | 0 comments

Who Is Jesus?
 “And he is before all things, and by him, all things consist.  And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.” (Colossians 1:17, 18) KJV
“Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” (Matthew 8:27) 
“The Jewish religious leaders and the religious scholars whispered objections among themselves. “Who does this man think he is to speak such blasphemy? Only God can forgive sins. Does he think he is God?” (Luke 5:21) TPT
 Just mention His name and some people will bow in worship while others lash out in hatred and anger. 
Who is Jesus to you?
 Ask this question to the blind man, the lame man, the leper, the deaf man, the Samaritan woman, those who were hungry, those who were thirsty, those who were sick, and those who were lost.
All of these people would have something to say about “Who Jesus is?”
Who is Jesus to You?

“Lord, help me!”

May 29, 2019 | 0 comments

“Lord, help me!”
“Then Jesus left and went north into the non-Jewish region of Lebanon. He encountered there a Canaanite woman who screamed out to him, “Lord, Son of David, show mercy to me! My daughter is horribly afflicted by a demon that torments her.” But Jesus never answered her. So his disciples said to him, “Why do you ignore this woman who is crying out to us?” Jesus said, “I’ve only been sent to the lost sheep of Israel.” But she came and bowed down before him and said, “Lord, help me!” Jesus responded, “It’s not right for a man to take bread from his children and throw it out to the dogs.” “You’re right, Lord,” she replied. “But even puppies get to eat the crumbs that fall from the prince’s table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Dear woman, your faith is strong! What you desire will be done for you.” And at that very moment, her daughter was instantly set free from demonic torment.” Matthew 15:21-28  (TPT)
The woman in the text knew she had a problem.
She knew Only Jesus can Save
Obstacles were between her and the solution that she needed desperately.
She focused only on the truth.
She persisted and ignored the distractions.
Are you experiencing discouragement from other church members?
The disciples asked Jesus to send her away!!!
Don’t quit on God regardless of how those who appear close to God are treating you now.
God came through for her.
Hannah knew God was her only solution (1 Samuel 1)
Her rival pestered and mocked her.
Elkanah, the husband, offered palliatives.
She insisted and focused only on the solution.
Eli, the priest, mocked her.
She remained resolute.
She got her Samuel.
What are you asking from God today?
See beyond all the challenges and detours around your faith and prayer life.
Shake them off and don’t let Go
The Lord Jesus will help You. 

One Day at a Time

May 27, 2019 | 0 comments

One Day at a Time
“So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God’s kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.” Matthew‬ ‭6:33-34‬ ‭TPT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
Many believers struggle because they cannot see the total and complete picture of their lives
God does not give you the whole picture of everything about your life in one sitting or vision
The Christian faith is a daily journey of faith in Him that has called you.
Joseph had a dream of the endpoint.
He had to trust God daily to live out his purposeful life.
David was anointed three times and had to wait seven more years before eventually settling to reign and rule in Jerusalem.
(1Samuel 16:13; 2Samuel 2:4 & 2 Samuel 5:3)
Jesus Christ grew daily in stature and wisdom increasing in favor with man and God.
(Luke 2:40 &Luke 2:52)
Trust God daily.
As you obey God daily, diligently, and depending on Him, you will hear his voice of direction.
“IF YOU will listen diligently to the voice of the Lord your God, being watchful to do all His commandments which I command you this day, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.” Deuteronomy‬ ‭28:1‬ ‭AMPC‬‬‬‬
Apply yourself faithfully today what you have been assigned to do.
One day at a time

One Day at a Time
Song by Merle Haggard

”  I’m only human I’m just a man
Help me to believe in what I could be and all that I am
Show me the stairway that I have to climb
Lord for my sake teach me to take one day at a time
One day at a time sweet Jesus that’s all I’m asking from you
Give me the strength to do every day what I have to do
Yesterday’s gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time

Do you remember when you walked among men
Well Jesus you know if you’re looking below it’s worse now than then
Pushing and shoving crowding my mind
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time
One day at a time sweet Jesus that’s all I’m asking from you
Give me the strength to do every day what I have to do
Yesterday’s gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
Yes just for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.”
Songwriters: Damon Albarn / Robert Delnaja

He appeared to us, his chosen witnesses.

May 24, 2019 | 0 comments

He appeared to us, his chosen witnesses.
“but God raised him from the dead three days later, allowing him to be seen openly. He didn’t appear to everyone, but he appeared to us, his chosen witnesses. He actually ate and drank with us after he rose from the dead! ” Acts 10:40-41 (TPT)
God is always manifesting Himself to those who are His and love Him unconditionally. 
As it was in the early days, God still daily works with the ones who put Him as the first priority in their lives.
Do you love Him to appear to you?
“As to what remains] henceforth there is laid up for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me and recompense me on that [great] day—and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved and yearned for and welcomed His appearing (His return).” 2 Timothy 4:8 (AMPC)
Live your life daily in His righteousness.
Remain pure.
“And everyone who has this hope [resting] on Him cleanses (purifies) himself just as He is pure (chaste, undefiled, guiltless).” 1 John 3:3 (AMPC)
You desire to see Him manifest more and more in all aspects of your life?.
Love Him more. 
You desire to see His Kingdom come to pass in every area of your purposeful life?
Be Kingdom minded. 
“Manifest your kingdom realm, and cause your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth, just as it is fulfilled in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 (TPT)
Live your life today, expecting Him to show up in what you have totally surrendered to Him. 

The Egyptians pursued them

May 22, 2019 | 0 comments

The Egyptians pursued them

“The Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh and his horsemen and his army, and overtook them encamped at the [Red] Sea by Pi-hahiroth, in front of Baal-zephon. When Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked up, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them; and the Israelites were exceedingly frightened and cried out to the Lord.” Exodus 14: 9-11

Earlier in Chapter 12 verse 31, we read “He called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, get out from among my people, both you and the Israelites; and go, serve the Lord, as you said.” However, just in chapter 14, we see Pharaoh changed his mind and pursued the Israelites again.

Whenever God set you free on any issue, it’s the characteristic of the enemy to come back and attempt to recapture you again.

Don’t panic like the children of Israelites initially did, keep to your freedom and don’t desire the “pleasure” of slavery again.  

Confess positively the victory God has given to you.

In the Garden of Eden, the enemy came to challenge the freedom God gave Adam and Eve by sowing doubt into them that they were really not free as they thought they were and in the bid to prove their freedom they actually lost the privilege.

He repeated the same trick on the Lord Jesus Christ again to test the deity and loyalty of the Savior, but thanks to the victory of the WORD Jesus spoke and consolidated the victory HE has over the enemy.

What victory has the Lord given you and the enemy is pursuing like Pharaoh to take back from you?

Moses listened to God and was able to be ultimately victorious.

Jesus was also victorious in all the temptations Satan tempted HIM.

Don’t doubt your victory, even when you see a red sea ahead and the Egyptian army behind you. 

Stay faithful to your confession of faith.

The enemy pursuing you will perish in the red sea, just like the Egyptians that pursued them died.

( First Posted 16th October 2017 by DESTINY EMPOWERMENT)