Nov 15, 2021 |
For we know in part.
“Our present knowledge and our prophecies are but partial, but when love’s perfection arrives, the partial will fade away. When I was a child, I spoke about childish matters, for I saw things like a child and reasoned like a child. But the day came when I matured, and I set aside my childish ways. For now, we see but a faint reflection of riddles and mysteries[ as though reflected in a mirror, but one day we will see face-to-face. My understanding is incomplete now, but one day I will understand everything, just as everything about me has been fully understood.”
1 Corinthians 13:9-12 (TPT)
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
Now we know so little, even with our special gifts, and the preaching of those most gifted is still so poor.
We don’t know everything, and our prophecies are not complete.
Our knowledge is incomplete, and our ability to speak what God has revealed is incomplete.
Are things happening and you don’t understand?
Don’t Despair.
Don’t get confused.
Don’t give up on God.
We pass through certain phases in our lives, and it appears like the dark?
Where are we?
What is going on?
In such moments remember His unfailing Love.
Remember He has said:
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
“I will never leave you, never! And I will not loosen my grip on your life!”
(Hebrews 13:5)
At a time, Elijah thought he was the only Prophet standing for God.
“Last man standing’ Fervent Zealous, persecuted.
Later he got to know 7000 men had already given their all for God too.
Initially, he did not know.
Elisha had such a moment too.
“… Elisha said, “Leave her alone! Don’t you see how sad she is? But the LORD hasn’t told me why.” 2 Kings 4:27 (CEV)
When the woman with the issue of the blood touched Jesus :
He asked who touched me.
He, as Jesus, did not immediately know.
God the Father told Him after the Fact.
This issue, too, when it pleases the Father, you will understand.
Again when Jesus was asked when He would return.
He clearly said that is the prerogative of the Father.
He mandated us to continue to walk in Love and Occupy till He comes.
One day as Paul said in our text.
We will get the complete picture.
Till then,
Remain Steadfast and Unmovable.
He Loves You Unconditionally.
Love Him too, Regardless.
Nov 12, 2021 |
He Was Not The Same as His Brothers.
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2) KJV
Every Christian has heard the story of Joseph.
Joseph was one of Jacob’s sons.
Even though he had a lot of brothers, he was quite different from them. How? Well, Joseph was different from them in the way he spoke.
( Genesis 37:2 KJV).
Joseph was a man of truth.
He was different from his brothers in his clothing.
His father made him a present, a unique tunic.
He was different from his brothers in his vision.
You do remember his dreams, right?
He was not just a dreamer.
God was showing him his future.
Though he didn’t know what his two dreams meant at the time.
His father, too, was a bit upset about his dreams.
He was different from his brothers in the way he was living.
He could have lived a life of sin if he wanted to, but he didn’t.
Even though he was alone with Potiphar’s wife, he still kept his integrity. He was different in his vocation.
Do you know what Pharaoh had to say to Joseph?
He said: “Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.” (Genesis 41:40) KJV
Don’t try to compare with anyone, especially those who are not living a Christian life.
Look to Jesus at all times.
Compare yourself with Him.
Have the desire to be more and more like Him.
Joseph emerged Victorious in all the challenges he faced.
Please watch our previous episode on the life of Joseph.
Some Practical Challenges Resulting in Victories in the Life of Joseph.
https://sunday-class-school.com/some-practical-challenges-resulting-in-the-life-of-joseph/
Application for the Christian life:
Take Jesus as your example to live.
Learn from Jesus.
Follow Him.
Nov 10, 2021 |
God Will Perfect That Which Concerns You.
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2: 13) KJV
When a toddler starts walking, there are some falls, stumbling, and awkward steps, but that child does not give up.
The child tries again and again.
The parents, too, don’t give up.
They cheer and remove the obstacles around the child to enable smooth walking.
Don’t be discouraged by the fumbles that you may have made.
Parents don’t give up on their children at this stage.
God has not and will not give up on you.
You may ask yourself, what have I achieved this week?
Don’t lose hope.
You can make today the best day of this week.
Honestly, look at what has been hindering you and have an action plan to correct it.
Yes, your goal and dreams are attainable.
Rise this day to make it your best!
Application for the Christian life:
God will guide you through life.
He will help and sustain you.
Trust Him.
Nov 8, 2021 |
Praise and Honor God
“It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High.” Ps. 92:1. (KJV).
Praise, Glory, and Honor to God.
That is easy to say.
What prevents You from Doing this All the time?
You Know it is a good thing to do?
Did you notice the good things God has done for you?
He helped you through many situations.
Sometimes You ask: ” Why is my life so complicated?
God can give me everything.
Why is He not?
Do you watch those who seem to receive everything?
They are arrogant, selfish, and loyal only to themselves.
They do not need God, or so they think.
The more challenges you have, the more you will see the power of God.
The more you see what He keeps doing for you:
The closer to Him, you will be.
How close do you want to be to God?
Application to the Christian life:
Be thankful for what God allows in your life.
No matter how you feel.
Praise and Honor Him.
Nov 5, 2021 |
A Kneeling Christian.
“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.” (1 John 5:20) KJV
Christians do pray, but not with enough faith to back up our prayer.
The Word of God and prayer must always be in the right proportion to have a balanced Christian life.
Prayer grasps eternity, and our knowledge of the Son of God, the true God, and an understanding of our being in Him, would assure us of our eternity with Him.
We would equally have the confidence that whatsoever we ask, our desire would not be denied. (see 1 John 5:14-20 KJV)
Let us remind ourselves that to pray.
We must continually confess our sins.
We mean the confession of a believer’s sins.
Be true to yourself before God.
Acknowledge your shortcomings.
Particularly not obeying God completely and totally.
The lost – the unsaved people of the world do not need confession.
First, they need Christ. (1 John 1:19 KJV)
Furthermore, no matter the circumstances of our situation, we must strive to pray in God’s will, even when under tremendous pressure or stress. (Matthew 6:10 KJV; James 4:3 KJV)
We must also exercise faith.
We must not only believe that God can, but that He will.
Faith as we know it believes in what we do not see.
Its reward is seeing that which we believe become a reality.
Let your confidence always be in the Lord.
Concentrate on your God-given vision.
Let your life be a commitment to His course.
Application for the Christian life:
Pray with faith.
Listen to God’s word.
Do the commandments of God.
Be in unity with God and proclaim His mercy.
