Jun 17, 2020 |
He is the Alpha and Omega
“I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph’s own hand will close your eyes.” Genesis 46:4 (NIV)
God has always been the beginning and the end.
Whatsoever HE starts, HE ultimately brings it to a successful conclusion.
When Israel was in a challenging situation of the continuity of his purposeful life, God appeared to him and reassured him that he would go with him, abide with him, and be with him till his very end.
Where are you on your purposeful life today?
God is speaking to you again today that HE that has started the good work will surely bring it to a logical and fruitful conclusion.
“Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; besides me, there is no God.
Isaiah 44:6 (KJV)
Through Prophet Isaiah above, HE is again assuring you that :
HE has started with you.
HE is involved with you in the process.
NO one else but HIM alone is God that finishes successfully what HE starts.
“I pray with great faith for you, because I’m fully convinced that the One who began this glorious work in you will faithfully continue the process of maturing you and will put his finishing touches to it until the unveiling of our Lord Jesus Christ!” Philippians 1:6 (TPT)
Be encouraged today that the projects of life that HE has started with you will surely be gloriously finished with His wisdom and guidance.
“Even as you grow old and your hair turns gray,
I’ll keep carrying you!
I am your Maker and your Caregiver.
I will carry you and be your Savior.” Isaiah 46:4 (TPT)
Whatever He Commissions gets Completed
Did HE call you?
HE will surely be with you, guide, sustain, provide the resources all the way.
I am the Aleph and the Tav the First and the Last, the Beginning and the Completion.” Revelation 22:13 (TPT)
Jun 15, 2020 |
Demas has deserted me for love of this present world
“For Demas has deserted me for love of this present world and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens [has gone] to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.”
2 Timothy 4:10 (AMPC)
Demas started well.
He was introduced as one of the co-workers of Paul.
“and so does Mark, Aristarchus, Demas,[and Luke, my companions in this ministry.” Philemon 24
Paul tells us, “Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas send you greetings.” Colossians 4:14,
What made Demas make a U-turn?
“He loved this present world.”
“For he loves his own life.”
“loves the things of this world so much.”
“Demas, chasing fads, went off.”
The same old strategy that satan used on Eve in the garden of Eden.
Deception.
It confused and deceived Eve to give away the complete wholesome package she already had in God.
Jesus said I have come to give you an abundance of life not only in this world but in the one to come.
What would Demas desert God for?
“For even if you were to gain all the wealth and power of this world with everything it could offer you—at the cost of your own life—what good would that be? And what could be more valuable to you than your own soul?” Matthew 16:26 (TPT)
He fell for the lie and abandoned the ministry.
Don’t be like Demas.
Don’t give up on God.
He is ever faithful.
You that is standing firm look for a Demas around you and encourage them with the truth.
Restore them in love.
Don’t gossip about Demas in prayer points.
Do all you can to win them back to God.
This is not the time to show off that you are a “better Christian.”
Jun 10, 2020 |
Be free from using perverse words, no matter what!
“Avoid dishonest speech and pretentious words. Be free from using perverse words, no matter what!” Proverbs 4:24(TPT)
No matter the provocation do not use perverse words.
Say only things that will edify and build up your hearers.
“Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts. Don’t talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip. Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions. Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you. Look neither right nor left; leave evil in the dust.” Proverbs 4:4(MSG)
No doubletalk.
No Careless banter
No white lies
No gossip.
Use your mouth to praise God at all times.
“ My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless (affectionately and gratefully praise) His holy name forever and ever.”
Psalm 145:21
Remember again that your words are to give life and healings.
“Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words.
For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.”
Proverbs 16:24(TPT)
“What this adds up to, then, is this: no more lies, no more pretense. Tell your neighbor the truth. In Christ’s body, we’re all connected to each other, after all. When you lie to others, you end up lying to yourself.” Ephesians 4:25(MSG)
When you tell lies, you are living in self-deception.
Watch what proceeds from your mouth.
Jun 8, 2020 |
I am speaking beautiful, life-giving words.
“Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words.
For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits” Proverbs 16:24 (TPT)
What type of words comes out of you?
God has put the power in you the ability to speak life and death.
“Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences.” Proverbs 18:21 (TPT)
As you look around your dominion area, what kind of words are you saying?
In the beginning:
“And God said,”
HE created and gave life to the world.
You are created in His image.
Be like Him in the manner you speak.
Much more, the Holy Spirit now lives inside of you.
You can speak to the challenges around you, and it will obey you.
“Listen to the truth I speak to you: If someone says to this mountain with great faith and having no doubt, ‘Mountain, be lifted up and thrown into the midst of the sea,’[b] and believes that what he says will happen, it will be done.” Mark 11:23 (TPT)
Emulate God in bringing life and health to the world around you.
“Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.”
Proverbs 16:24 (TLB)
What are you speaking about?
Jun 5, 2020 |
I will restore or replace for you the years that the locust has eaten.
“And I will restore or replace for you the years that the locust has eaten—the hopping locust, the stripping locust, and the crawling locust, … And you shall eat in plenty and be satisfied and praise the name of the Lord, your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you. And My people shall never be put to shame.” Joel 2:25-26 (AMPC)
It may appear that events and incidents you did not plan for nor anticipate has derailed your expectations.
Sometimes it looks like your prayers have not been answered the way you expected.
God is assuring you today that He will restore.
Don’t lose your faith in His ability to deliver what HE has promised.
Keep your Hope alive.
“Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.” Zechariah 9:12 (NIV)
Keep Praising HIM.
However, to experience this restoration promise, you must forgive all those who have offended you, including your very self.
Yes, forgive yourself and reposition yourself with expectations from Him.
“And if you see him going the wrong direction, cry out and correct him. If there is true repentance on his part, forgive him. No matter how many times in one day your brother sins against you and says, ‘I’m sorry; I am changing; forgive me,’ you need to forgive him each and every time.”
Luke 17:3-4 (TPT)
Have you lost so much?
“Even though you’ve let us sink down with trials and troubles, I know you will revive us again, lifting us up from the dust of death. Give us even more greatness than before. Turn and comfort us once again.”
Psalm 70:20-21(TPT)
Your greatness will be more than before.
He did it for Job.
He has done it for many more.
Yours is not an exception.
Yes, He will restore.
Jun 3, 2020 |
Let everyone give all their praise, and thanks to the Lord!
“Let everyone give all their praise and thanks to the Lord!
Here’s why—he’s better than anyone could ever imagine.
Yes, he’s always loving and kind, and his faithful love never ends.
So, go ahead—let everyone know it! Tell the world how he broke through and delivered you from the power of darkness and has gathered us together from all over the world. He has set us free to be his very own!”
Psalm 107:1-3(TPT)
Take time today to give endless praises and thanks to the Lord.
Why?
God is better than anyone could ever imagine.
God is good; his love endures forever.
God is so good! His love never runs out.
There are many many more reasons why you should Praise Him.
So, go ahead—let everyone know it!
Share with someone today some of the unusual things God did for you.
Yes, your Testimony of His Goodness will encourage and strengthen another believer today.
“…Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how good he has been to you.” Mark 5:19(CEV)
In these challenging times, people need to hear your encouraging testimony.
“Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why you’re living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy” 1 Peter 3:15(MSG)
Tell someone an encouraging testimony about God today.
