Jul 22, 2020 |
You’re healed! Walk away from your sin.
“What, man?” they asked him. “Who was this man who ordered you to carry something on a Sabbath?” But the healed man couldn’t give them an answer, for he didn’t yet know who it was since Jesus had already slipped away into the crowd. A short time later, Jesus found the man at the temple and said to him, “Look at you now! You’re healed! Walk away from your sin so that nothing worse will happen to you.” John 5:12-14 (TPT)
Maintaining your victory requires you to keep away from sin.
You can not eat your cake and have it.
Remember to keep growing in your prosperity, you have to stay away from the camp of sinners.
“What delight comes to the one who follows God’s ways He won’t walk in step with the wicked, nor share the sinner’s way, nor be found sitting in the scorner’s seat.” Psalm 1:1 (TPT)
“Who will witness to them” I hear you say?
It is your life of victory over sin that is the most effective witness.
Don’t just blend with the crowd.
Let your family members and friends know the Biblical core values you stand for.
Being at peace with people does not mean that you continue to participate in their sin.
Recheck your lifestyle.
Ask the Holy Spirit of God in you to continuously guide you on the correct path of the victorious Christian life.
“But the lovers of God walk on the highway of light, and their way shines brighter and brighter until they bring forth the perfect day.”
Proverbs 4:18 (TPT)
Keeping away from sin guarantees your path of being an overcomer in every area of your life.
“Life is in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation), and in its pathway, there is no death but immortality (perpetual, eternal life)” Proverbs 12:28(AMPC)
Jul 20, 2020 |
So that we don’t repeat their mistakes
“These are all warning markers—danger! —In our history books, written down so that we don’t repeat their mistakes. Our positions in the story are parallel—they at the beginning, we at the end—and we are just as capable of messing it up as they were. Don’t be so naive and self-confident. You’re not exempt. You could fall flat on your face as easily as anyone else. Forget about self-confidence; it’s useless. Cultivate God-confidence.” 1 Corinthians 10:11-12 (MSG)
Sometimes people say experience is the best teacher.
Experience is a teacher, but not always the best teacher.
God’s plan for us is to learn from the Word of God and overcome temptations to make our life more meaningful and purposeful.
There is “nothing new” in what you are going through in life right now that those circumstances and experiences cannot be related to the Bible.
Which Bible Character best personifies what you are going through ?.
What can you learn from that life in the Bible?
The Bible verses above is a reminder to you today to diligently search the Scriptures.
Let the Holy Spirit teach you what to do in your peculiar situation.
“ Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner. If you’re abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It’s the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they’re on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that’s a different matter. But if it’s because you’re a Christian, don’t give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!” 1 Peter4: 12-16(MSG)
God is still at work in your life; therefore, don’t make hasty decisions.
HE says I will never leave nor forsake you.
Stay close to the Word and avoid repeating mistakes!
Jul 17, 2020 |
For you shall go to all to whom I shall send you,
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew [and] approved of you [as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I separated and set you apart, consecrating you; [and] I appointed you as a prophet to the nations….; for you shall go to all to whom I shall send you, and whatever I command you, you shall speak.” Jeremiah 1:5-7 (AMPC)
Are you where he has sent you?
It is not enough to know that God has called you, but are you headed to the place he told you to go?
Have you “changed “what HE sent you to do and what HE specifically told you to do?
Remember Jonah.
Sometimes people genuinely make out a shopping list of what they know they need and headed for the market only to find where the most crowd is in the mall. After buying what appears to be attractive and on sales, they realized that they did not use that scarce resource to purchase and meet their needs.
They followed the crowd.
Are you staying through to your calling and message, or are you doing what is famous and popular?
Sometimes we struggle in the ministry and message because we have drifted from where HE primarily assigned us.
“As a prisoner of the Lord, I plead with you to walk holy, in a way that is suitable to your high rank, given to you in your divine calling.”
Ephesians 4:1(TPT)
Are you in your real place of divine calling?
God’s honor and reward are in what He actually sent you and not where its most appealing to you or where the crowd is.
Are you where he has sent you?
Jul 15, 2020 |
The LORD was pleased with Noah.
“But the LORD was pleased with Noah, and this is the story about him. Noah was the only person who lived right and obeyed God.”
Genesis 6:8-9 (CEV)
What is God’s testimony about you today?
We are living in a world almost akin to when Noah lived.
As God looks down on His children, what is God saying of you?
“When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said, “Now here comes a true son of Israel—an honest man with no hidden motive!” Nathanael was stunned and said, “But you’ve never met me—how do you know anything about me?” Jesus answered, “Nathanael, right before Philip came to you, I saw you sitting under the shade of a fig tree.” John 1:47-48 (TPT)
As you go about your daily life’s assignment like Nathaniel above:
What is Jesus Christ saying about you?
What are your motives for doing all that you are doing?
“So Peter went with them back to Joppa, and upon arriving,… There were many widows standing next to Peter, weeping. One after another showed him the tunics and other garments that Tabitha had made to bless others.” Acts 9:39 (TPT)
Tabitha had good witnesses of her deeds.
Tabitha, like Abraham, became a blessing to others.
What are the people around you showing that you have done?
Like Noah, Nathaniel, Tabitha, and many others.
Let your life count.
What is being said about You?
Jul 13, 2020 |
How to Grow in Faith.
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 (KJV)
For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. ~Hebrews 4:2 (KJV)
We all know that faith comes from hearing the word of God.
We all know when the word of God is working full of power in our lives.
We still cherish the moments when God spoke so wonderfully through His Word.
Do you still enjoy reading His Word ?.
Studying it?
Hearing teachings from His Word?
The Christian life is more than confessing Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior.
It’s not enough to read the word of God.
We need to live in such a way that pleases God daily.
More and become more like Him.
• Look for opportunities to trust God more,
•Believe that He will be on our side, no matter how challenging the situation is.
•Do you really want to grow in faith?
