Why Do You Glory In Mischief?

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON GLORIES IN CHRIST

Reading: Psalm 52:1-9

Psalms 52:1 (KJV)
Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

Most people think of success and accomplishment as goodness, but that is not always so. For instance, a gambler may succeed and become wealthy through gambling, but that does not make it right.

In the account in 1 Samuel 22, Doeg was successful in killing eighty-five priests and their families, something another could not do. Although this was a great success and accomplishment to him, it was evil and wickedness.

Dear friend, be mindful of what you glory in. Do not boast in evil for God to strike you down. Boast in the Lord God whose goodness endures continually. Glory in the Lord, and He shall make you like the green olive tree in the House of God.
Stay blessed. Shalom.

Let's Pray:
Almighty God, faithful are You. Lord, may we never glory in mischief, but in righteousness that we may be established in You forever, in the name of 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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The Fact Of Hell

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON PROCLAIMS JESUS

Topic: 
Reading: Revelation 20:12-15

Revelation 20:14 (KJV)
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

Hell is not fictitious as many people may think it is to put fear in man; it is real. Although, it is not the final destination for sinners unredeemed, those who enter into hell cannot be part of the first resurrection (see Revelation 20:6).

In order not to be a victim of hell, one must have Christ Jesus as Lord and Saviour, thus the need to proclaim Christ. For those who place their trust in reincarnation and do not believe in heaven and hell, think of this: how many times will a person come back to this world to pay for their sins? Also, where will they go after they have paid for their sins?

Jesus Christ is the only sure way to be redeemed of God. Hell is real. Even if there is reincarnation, it does not take away the fact that hell is real. Think wisely. Believe in the Lord Jesus and be saved. Tell the world that Jesus Christ saves, and that hell is a fact.
Shalom.

Let's Pray:
Jehovah Elohim, we worship you. Lord God, we trust in Your Word that is able to save from hell and eternal destruction. Keep us in Your Word as we proclaim Jesus. Amen.

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The Commission Of Jesus

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON PROCLAIMS JESUS

Reading: Matthew 28:19-20

Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

It is one thing to know Jesus Christ, and it is another to make Him known. Proclaiming Christ is a commission given to every believer, not just the apostles of Jesus at His time or just some few.

This commission to believers is a command which every believer and Christian must obey. "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations": this means that there is no restrictions as to where we can make known.

Dearly beloved, we have a mandate to making disciples in our home, work place, community, wherever. However, unless we have known and accepted Christ and we are living the transformed life in Him, we cannot make Him known to others.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray:
Almighty God, be praised. Father, give us the courage to make Christ Jesus known wherever we are. Amen.

Jesus Affirms His Humility

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED LIFE IS MARKED BY HUMILITY

Reading: Matthew 11:27-30

Matthew 11:29 (NIV)
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

No man knows you better than you know yourself. You are the best person to know your strengths and flaws.

Whenever others point something out to you as a weakness or strength, it is based on the angle they are looking from, but it is only you who can best tell whether that is really a weakness or strength. Probably, something else triggers what people see from the outside.

Jesus Christ affirms His humility to teach us that humility is a virtue worth emulation. Can you also affirm your humility? Let this be your motivation to walk in the spirit of humility.
Be blessed always!

Let's Pray:
Almighty God, we adore You. Father, create in us Your humble Spirit that we can affirm our humility as our Lord Jesus did. Amen.

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Humility Is A Beauty

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED LIFE IS MARKED BY HUMILITY

Reading: 1 Peter 3:3-4

1 Peter 3:4 (NIV)
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

It is quite unfortunate that people seek for the beauty that fades away quickly. Outward beauty is good and pleasant to the eye, but it does not last forever. Time and chance fade it away within a moment.

Humility is one of the unfading beauties of life. Instead of fading with time and chance, it becomes more gloomy, thus much cherished with time.

Humility is a beauty, so do not let go. You may not see the beauty now, but with time, it will beautify your life. And when it does, the beauty will never fade away.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray:
Almighty God, we thank You for this unfading beauty of life. Help us walk in a gentle and quiet spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Wear Humility As A Cloth

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED LIFE IS MARKED BY HUMILITY

Reading: Colossians 3:12-13

Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Humility is one of the dresses in God's wardrobe which you can put on. No matter who you are, it will perfectly fit on you.

Wearing humility as a cloth means that you have covered yourself with it, and would not want to go naked by taking it off. It also means that you should let others see your humbleness as the cloth you put on.

Dear friend, cloth is something you do not put away from you, especially in public. Therefore, put on humility as cloth, and wear it wherever you go.
Shalom.

Let's Pray:
Heavenly Father, praise be to Your name. Lord, help us to wear humility as a cloth. Amen.

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Humility Leads To Exaltation

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED LIFE IS MARKED BY HUMILITY

Reading: Proverbs 29:21-23

Proverbs 29:23 (KJV)
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

One of my favourite Sunday School songs is found in James 4:10, which says,
"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up." This song, "He will lift you up" keeps echoing in my head everyone.

Pride has landed many in destruction. Where they were told not to go; what they were told not to do, they kept deaf ears, and this led to their fall.

Although men may oppose you because of your humility and take you for granted, God will honour. It is better to be opposed by men than to be opposed by God; for God opposes the proud (see James 4:6). It is also a dangerous thing to fall into the hands of God, so humble yourself before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
Shalom.

Let's Pray:
Mighty Jehovah, to You belong all power. O Lord, increase in us that we may decrease, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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Humility With God

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED LIFE IS MARKED BY HUMILITY

Reading: Micah 6:6-8

Micah 6:8 (NKJV)
He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?

God does not require much of us, but these three things; justice, love for mercy and humility. Humility is that solid foundation for all other virtues, without which all other virtues of life cannot be fully practiced.

Humility is referred to as meekness and absence of self. It is not about making yourself small or acting as if everyone is better than you are; someone lacking self confidence. It is just that you do not think so highly of yourself.

The Message Bible puts it right, "... And don't take yourself too seriously – take God seriously."  God is not interested in your sacrifices, but that you walk humbly with Him. When you are able to humble yourself before God, your sacrifices and all other Christian virtues will be accepted of Him.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray:
Mighty Jehovah, to You belong all power. O Lord, increase in us that we may decrease, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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The Transformed Life Is Marked By Humility

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED LIFE IS MARKED BY HUMILITY

Reading: Romans 12:16b, c

Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

There are people who see themselves as always right. To them, nothing is possible without them. These are conceited in their eyes with high mindedness. And hardly do they reach the peak of their life.

Humility exalts. Do not confuse humility with lowliness. Everyone can be proud at a time as natural to man, but your ability to give a listening ear, not just to people of same level or higher, but to the lowly determines your humility.

Be humble, dear friend. Greatness is not found in how others are able to serve you, how people bow to you as the world depicts; greatness is found in how you are able to serve those around you in love irrespective of who they are. It takes humility to be a leader who serves. Selah.

Let's Pray:
Almighty Father, be glorified. Lord, create in me a clean heart full of humility; for You give grace to the humble. Amen.

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Be Careful That You Do Not Fall

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON BUILDS UP THE WEAK IN FAITH

Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

1 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV)
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!

Although weakness is part the human race, it should not make you fall from the grace which is in the Lord. If you are sick and do not confront a specialist, you became weaker as the days go by.

"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall" (Proverbs 16:18). Many Christians have become victims of this, so their fall become easier.

Dear friend, know that God is not against you because your are weak, but He will be if you think that you can overcome that weakness by yourself. Jesus Christ, our high priest, knows our weakness, so humble yourself that your weakness do not make you fall. Let Christ bear your weakness.
Stay blessed. Shalom.

Let's Pray:
Immortal, invisible God, Your great name we praise. Lord, help us to watch and pray and on Yourself rely that our weakness do not make us fall, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Endurance In Hope Through Prayer

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON BUILDS UP THE WEAK IN FAITH

Reading: Psalms 69:6-14

Psalms 69:10 (NIV)

When I weep and fast, I must endure scorn;

Weakness brings shame. Weakness brings pain. Weakness brings reproach. When the body is buffeted, people laugh and scorn you.

It takes prayer to endure when there is weakness. It takes the hope in the Lord to pray. Do not give up because of the reproach when you are weak; Jesus passed through it.

Know that the pain, shame and reproach is but for a short time. There will be joy in the morning, so hope in the Lord, pray and you shall endure and prevail over every weakness.

Shalom.

Let's Pray:

Heavenly Father, be glorified. Lord Almighty, be my strength when I am weak, for I hope in You. Amen.

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Watch And Pray

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON BUILDS UP THE WEAK IN FAITH

Reading: Matthew 26:36-41

Matthew 26:41 (NIV)
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

At a point in time, the most perfect man, Jesus Christ, became so weak that He had to pray; "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as You will" (verse 39).

This means that it does not matter how matured you are in the faith, weakness may fall on you. This human body is bound to this earth and subject to weakness, thus when you confront it with things spiritual, it wearies it down and makes it weak.

Beloved friend, keep in mind that everyone may be weak at a point in time, no matter your level of maturity. Therefore, watch and pray that weakness will not overtake you.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray:
Heavenly Father, how awesome and wonderful You are! Dear Lord, may we not faint in our times of weakness, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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Seek The Good Of Others

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON BUILDS UP THE WEAK IN FAITH

Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

1 Corinthians 10:33 (KJV)
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

Everything in the world belongs to Jehovah, our God, and this gives His children the right to enjoy them; for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof (Psalms 24:1a; 1 Cor. 10:26).

Nonetheless, our freedom should never cause others to stumble. It must seek for their good and help to build them up. This is why Paul said that it better to go straight and eat what you want to eat, rather than seeking what others think about it.

Dear one, let us be conscious of what we do, knowing that all things are lawful to us, but all things are not expedient, because not all things edify. Seek the good of others.
Shalom.

Let's Pray
Heavenly Father, to You be all blessing and honour. Fill us up, Holy Spirit, that we will seek the good of others all the time. Amen.

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Try By All Means Possible To Win Some

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON BUILDS UP THE WEAK IN FAITH

Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

1 Corinthians 9:22 (NIV)
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.

The Apostle Paul started by bringing to light the right of the preacher which he did not count as his focus, but the Gospel.

For the sake that he might win as many as possible for Christ, his privileges as a minister of the Gospel did not matter. Today, many focus on the physical gains from the Gospel rather than the souls which are spiritual and eternal.

Beloved friend, be not enticed by the riches in the ministry of the Gospel, but be much enthused about the souls which will be accounted to you. Do everything possible to win some for Christ.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray
We hail Your name, Jehovah, the Self-existent God. Almighty Father, be exalted in us and draw men unto Yourself through us, in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son. Amen.

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Bear One Another's Burden

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON BUILDS UP THE WEAK IN FAITH

Reading: Galatians 6:1-10

Galatians 6:2
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

The law of Christ is no different from the law of Jehovah. In Mark 12:28-31, Jesus Christ sums up God's law in one word, LOVE.

It is obvious that two are better than one as the Bible rightly said. Bearing one another's burden eases the load for an individual and proves our love for one another.

Beloved, we can grow the  body of Christ to a perfect being if only we can bear one another's burden. Love is key. When our love for one another grows, bearing one another's burden will be easier.
Stay blessed

Let's Pray
Praise and honour to Your name, o Most High God. Dear Lord, increase us in love that we may be able to bear others burden, especially the weak, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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The Transformed Person Builds Up The Weak In Faith

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON BUILDS UP THE WEAK IN FAITH

Reading: Romans 15:1-4

Romans 15:2 (NIV)

Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.

Life is a process where at every stage there is someone ahead. Our Christian walk is not just about accommodating the weak, but also building them up.

The KJV of the Bible uses the edification, which means to strengthen and to build up.

As Christians, this is the time we strengthen and build up every Christian to the level of maturity where he or she can stand against the snares and fiery darts of the enemy. It is not the time for despising and division.

Dear friend, do you know someone weak in the faith? Build them up: do not despise them. If we can strengthen and build up the weak, we can form a strong force to resisting the devil in these end times.
Stay blessed.

Let's Pray
Almighty God, we bless Your name. Abba Father, as we grow in Christ, may we never forget to build up the weak in faith. Amen.

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Live And Serve To Please God

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON LIVES FOR THE LORD

Reading: Romans 14:15-18

Romans 14:18 (NKJV)
For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

The secret to having all other things has still not changed from what Jesus said in Matthew 6:33. Pleasing men is part of the other things that will be added after seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

It is obvious that every one wants to be approved of others. However, first choose to serve God. Choose to live for Him.

Let others see you and give glory to God. They may initially want to having nothing to do with you, but they will have everything to do with you in the end. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Shalom.

Let's Pray
Almighty God, be glorified. With my whole life will I seek You, o Lord, my God. Amen.

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Find Out What The Lord Wants And Do It

Theme for the Week: THE TRANSFORMED PERSON LIVES FOR THE LORD

Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17

Ephesians 5:17 (NIV)

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Do you want to live a purposeful and fulfilling life? Then, find out what the Lord wants and do it. Make good use of every opportunity that comes your way.

It does not matter where you are right now or the position you may be holding. Maybe, you are in school or perhaps at the work field. Maybe, you find yourself at home, but have you ask of the will of God concerning you? 

Dear friend, the masses are not always right, so do not follow the masses to sin. Live for the Lord. Get to God in prayer; ask of His Will and follow regardless of what others may say or think of you. Live a purposeful and fulfilling life in the Lord.

Stay blessed.

Let's Pray

Heavenly Father, hallowed be Your name. Lord God, show me Your will that I will follow, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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