Do Not Be Ashamed of The Gospel

Theme for the Week: NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

Reading: Mark 8:34-38

Mark 8:38 (KJV)
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

In today's passage, Jesus Christ gives us two alternatives to choose from. We can be bold to acknowledge now in this life and be acknowledged by Him in eternity; or ashamed to acknowledge Him and He shall also be ashamed to mention us in His Father's glory before the angels.

It is good that you accumulate wealth, but it is best to accumulate wealth in Jesus Christ. Since you will not be ashamed of letting others know your wealth, why are you ashamed to proclaim the gospel of Jesus?

Dear brethren, do not let the pleasure of enjoying what you accumulate here makes you lose focus on eternity. Just us we can talk of our wealth before others, let us also talk of the Gospel of Jesus.
Hallelujah!

Let's Pray:
Heavenly Father, we thank You. Lord, may we be bold to proclaim the gospel wherever You place us, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Proclaim The Salvation of The Lord

Theme for the Week: NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

Reading: Psalms 96:2-4

Psalms 96:2 (NIV)
Sing to the LORD, praise his name; proclaim His salvation day after day.

The salvation of the Lord stands fast and is sure. Nothing can stand in the way of the Lord's salvation, because the LORD God is forever faithful.

Knowing this, we should no more be silent. In the home, at the workplace, on the streets, let us proclaim that the Lord saves.

Let us proclaim that this salvation is for all. As many as may hear our voices, let them come near and taste of the Lord's salvation.
Shalom.

Let's Pray:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your salvation which You have provided for all. O Lord, draw all men to Your salvation in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Twi Version

Bɔ Awurade Nkwagyeɛ Ho Dawuro

Nnawɔtwe Yi Mu Nkasaho: M'ANI NWU ASƐMPA NO HO

Akenkansɛm: Nnwom 96:2-4

Nnwom 96:2 (Asante Twi)
2 Monto dwom mma AWURADE, monhyira ne din, monka ne nkwagyeɛ mfiri da nkɔ da mu.

Awurade nkwagyeɛ yɛ nokorɛ na ɛbɛgyina hɔ. Biribiara nni hɔ a ɛbɛtumi asi Awurade nkwagyeɛ ano kwan, ɛsiane sɛ Awurade Nyankopɔn yɛ nokwarefoɔ.

Mommma yɛrenyɛ komm bio, esiane nea yɛahuna nti.
Wɔ yɛn afie mu, wɔ yɛn adwuma mu, wɔ mmɔnten so, momma yɛnmɔ dawuro sɛ Awurade gye nkwa.

Yɛmmɔ dawuro sɛ saa nkwagyeɛ yi yɛ obiara dea. Na dodoɔ biara a wɔbɛtie yɛnne no, ma wɔmmra mɛsɔ Awurade nkwagyeɛ nhwɛ.
Asomdweɛ nka wo.

Yɛmmɔ Mpaeɛ:
Yɛn Agya a Wowɔ soro, yɛda Woase wɔ Wo nkwagyeɛ a Wode ama obiara. O Awurade, twe nnipa nyinaa bɛn Wo nkwagyeɛ no, wɔ Yesu Kristo din mu. Amen.

Publicly Acknowledging Jesus

Theme for the Week: NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

Reading: Luke 12:8-9

Luke 12:8 (NIV)
I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.

Many people fear to speak of their faith in Jesus, thus deny Him in the process. How? Whenever we engage in an acts hoping that no one will think of us as a Christians, we deny Him.

Also, when we decide to  blend into society, accepting cultures with no Christian values at the expense of our hope in Jesus, and not to stand up for what is right, we deny Him. By these acts, we become silent about our relationship with God, and these gradually make us lose focus on Jesus.

On the other hand, we acknowledge Jesus when we live morally and uprightly, honouring Christ with our lives. When we love others, stand for justice, help those in need, use what we have for God's glory rather than ours, and seek means by which we can share our faith with others, we acknowledge Christ. 

Let us acknowledge Jesus, no matter the circumstances, and He will never deny us before God's angels. Hallelujah!

Let's Pray:
_Heavenly Father, we adore You. LORD God, increase our joy in You and help us acknowledge Your Son, Jesus Christ, at all times. Amen._

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Twi Version 

Gye Yesu To Mu Wɔ Badwa Mu

Nnawɔtwe Yi Mu Nkasaho: M'ANI NWU ASƐMPA NO HO

Akenkansɛm: Luka 12:8-9

Luka 12:8 (Asante Twi)
8 Nso mese mo sɛ: Obiara a ɔbɛbɔ me din nnipa anim no, Onipa Ba no nso bɛbɔ ne din Nyankopɔn abɔfoɔ anim.

Nnipa pii wɔhɔ a wɔpo Yesu, esiane sɛ wɔ suro sɛ wɔbɛka wɔn gyidie ho asɛm. Ɛkwan bɛn so?
Ɛberɛ biara a yɛbɛyɛ adeɛ bi a yɛbɛsusu sɛ obiara nni hɔ a ɔbɛdwene sɛ yɛyɛ Akristofoɔ no, yɛ po no.

Afei nso, sɛ yɛyɛ yɛn adwene sɛ yɛbɛyɛ sɛ wiase yi, na yɛgye amammerɛ a ɛne Kristosom bɔ abura to mu, na sɛ yɛanyinya amma nea ɛtene a, yɛ po yɛn anidaso wɔ Yesu Kristo mu no.
Saa nneɛma a ɛtete saa yi ma yɛyɛ komm wɔ yɛ ne Onyankopɔn ayɔnkofa ho, na nkakrankakra yɛyi yɛn ani firi Yesu so.

Ɛkwan foforɔ so nso, yɛgye Yesu to mu wɔ badwa mu wɔ abrɛ a yɛrebɔ abrabɔ kronkron a ɛtene, na ɛhyɛ Kristo animounyam. Sɛ yɛdɔ afoforɔ, na yɛ gyina ma tenetene, na yɛyɛ wɔn a wɔnni bie no mmoa, na yɛde nea yɛwɔ hyɛ Nyankopɔn animounyam sene sɛ yɛde bɛhyɛ yɛn ho animounyam, na yɛpere sɛ yɛ ne afoforɔ bɛkyɛ yɛn gyidie a, yɛ gye Yesu Kristo to mu wɔ badwa mu.

Momma yɛn gye Yesu nto mu wɔ badwa mu, ɛmfa ho ne sɛ nea ɛneɛma mu teɛ, sɛnea ɛbɛyɛ na ɔno nso mpo yɛn wɔ Nyankopɔn abɔfoɔ anim. Alelluya!

Yɛmmɔ Mpaeɛ:
Yɛn Agya a Wowɔ soro, yɛyi Woayɛ. Awurade Nyankopɔn, yɛserɛ Wo sɛ ma yɛn anigyeɛ wɔ Wo mu no nnɔɔso, na boa yɛn na yɛagye Wo ba, Yesu Kristo ato mu wɔ badwa mu aberɛ nyinaa. Amen.

Monsiesie Mo Ho Mma Adansedie

Nnawɔtwe Yi Mu Nkasaho: M'ANI NWU ASƐMPA NO HO
Akenkansɛm: 1 Petro 3:15-16

1 Petro 3:15 (Asante Twi)
15 Na mommu Awurade Kristo kronkron wɔ mo akoma mu. Nso monsiesie mo ho daa, sɛ mobɛkyerɛ obiara a ɔbisa mo anidasoɔ a ɛwɔ mo mu no aseɛ,

Ɛyɛ ahomete sɛ yɛ bɛka sɛ "gyidie wɔ akoma mu" wɔ abrɛ a yɛntumi mmɔ abrabɔ a ɛfata yɛn gyidie no. Saa ara nti na Akristofoɔ beberee ntumi nnyɛ krado sɛ wɔbɛ bua nsɛmmisa a ɛfa wɔn gyidie wɔ Awurade Yesu Kristo mu no ho.

Sɛ ɛba sɛ yɛreyi nsɛmmisa fa yɛn gyidie ho a, ɛnyɛ sɛ yɛrema yɛn ho so anaasɛ ahantan ntira; na mmom ɛyɛ ɔkwan a yɛrefa so aka nea Yesu ayɛ wɔ yɛn abrabɔ mu. Ɛyɛ aniwuo sɛ obi bɛfrɛ ne ho Kristoni nanso ɔntumi nyi ano wɔ abrɛ a yɛbɛbisa no sɛ "Okristoni ne hwan?"

M'adamfo pa, ɛberɛ aso sɛ yɛ bɛbɔ mmɔden agyina sɛdeɛ ɛfata wɔ abrɛ a yɛnfɛreɛ, na y'apaapaa nokwasɛm no mu pɛpɛɛpɛ.

Aso, woayɛ krado sɛ wobɛnam ɔdwoɔ so aka deɛ nti a wo gye Yesu Kristo die?
Sɛ ɛnte saa dea, ɛnneɛ etwa sɛ wohwɛ wo ho na wo bɔ abrabɔ a ɛfata wo gyidie no; na wo ayɛ krado ayi obiara a ɔbɛbisa wo anidaso wɔ Yesu Kristo mu no ho asɛm.
Woayɛ nhyira.

Yɛmmɔ Mpaeɛ:
Otumfoɔ Nyankopɔn, ayɛyie yɛ Wodea daa. Agya, yɛserɛ Wo sɛ kora yɛn wɔ Wo pɛ mu, na nam Wo Honhom Kronkron so kyerɛkyerɛ yɛn, na ama yɛayɛ krado sɛ yɛbɛdi yɛn gyidie wɔ Yesu Kristo mu no ho adanseɛ. Amen.

English

Be Ready For a Witness

Theme for the Week: NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL

Reading: 1 Peter 3:15-16

1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

The concept that "faith is in the heart" without living an exemplary lifestyle is very annoying. That has made many Christians not prepared to give an answer to their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Answering questions concerning your faith is not being proud or rude; it is a means you can tell about what Christ has done in your life. It is very appalling to see someone called a Christian not being able to tell who a Christian is when asked.

Dear friend, it is high time we awoke from the slumber and studied to show ourselves approved; rightly dividing the word of truth.

Are you prepared to tell someone why you believe in Jesus Christ in meekness?
If not, then check yourself and live a life that will justify the hope you profess; and that you will be ready to answer anyone concerning your hope in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray:
Almighty God, be praised forever. Father, may You keep us in Your will and teach us by Your Spirit that we will be ready for a witness about our faith in Jesus Christ. Amen.

Twi

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Jesus Teaches Response To Our Enemy

Theme for the Week: OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD

Reading: Matthew 5:38-48

Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Jesus teaches a new way of responding to our enemies. To the world, this may be seen as a cheat, since one would feel cheated. As for the Christian, it is called love.

The world is okay to embrace an eye for an eye and a tooth for tooth way of responding to things. As Christians, we must imitate the nature of our Father, which is full of love and mercy. It is in the nature of our Father to bless and not curse; so must we.

All vengeance belongs to God. Therefore, let us not take the position of God, who has the ultimate punishment. Leave everything to God: bless and not curse, and you shall be a blessing.
Stay blessed. Shalom.

Let's Pray:
Almighty God, we thank You. Father, fill me with Your love that I repay no evil for evil, but for good, through Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Our Sufficiency Is Of God

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON GLORIES IN CHRIST

Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

2 Corinthians 3:5 (KJV)
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

It is obvious that you can only boast in either self or in God; it cannot be both. Humility is needed if one could think of God as their sufficiency.

This is what Paul is teaching us here today, because no matter what, your power, wealth and wisdom will be incomplete without God's help. Having known this, we can boast in God; for our sufficiency is of Him.

Dear preacher, do not boast because you are able to preach well:
Dear prophet, do not boast because you can carry out all the gymnastics in prophecy:
Dear miracle worker, please, do not boast because you can wrought all kinds of miracles:
Dear giver, do not boast because you can give abundantly;

Know that without God's help through the Holy Spirit, you cannot be competent even with your talent. Let the lives God impacts through you be your living Epistles. Glory in the Lord; be a witness of Christ and not of self, knowing that our sufficiency is of God.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray:
Almighty God, faithful are You. Father, our sufficiency is of You. May You keep us humble always that we will be competent to take the charge You have given us through Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Glory In The Cross

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON GLORIES IN CHRIST

Reading: Galatians 6:12-16

Galatians 6:14 (NIV)
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Most people want to show off their in life, especially when they can do what others are not able to do. Such people look down on those who are unable to act as them.

There is one thing worth boasting in; the cross of Christ. When you pick up the cross of Christ, you declare that you will henceforth have nothing to do with the pleasures of the world, and you embrace the persecution that comes with it.

Taking up the cross of Christ means separating yourself from the world, although you still live in the world. You no longer engage in things that please you, but those that please God. Be willing to be crucified to the world and boast in the cross of Christ. Selah.

Let's Pray:
Faithful  and true God, You are forever glorified. Lord, may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Amen.

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How Should You Live?

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON GLORIES IN CHRIST

Reading: 1 Peter 4:10-13

1 Peter 4:11 (NIV)
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Do you know that your ability is for the glory of God and for the benefits of others? What God has given you, whether the ability to preach the Word, or to give whether to the poor or for the sake of the ministry, is for His glory.

Nothing should be attributed to self, but God. Man owns nothing by himself; everything was given man of God. Therefore, as people of God, we should live our lives to please Him who has provided us with everything that we have.

Dear friend, hold fast to what God has given you. Use it; do not waste or hide it. Let others have the full benefits of your ability so that they may testify that Christ is in you, and they shall give glory to Jehovah through the Christ they have seen in you.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray:
Abba Father, be praised. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto You, o Lord, my strength. Amen.

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