#DoYouKnowHim!

#DoYouKnowHim - The knowledge of God and Christ the Messiah is the key to maturity in the faith and our access to all things pertaining to life and godliness. As we increase in our knowledge of the person and works of Jesus Christ, God supplies us with all that we need to live a life worthy of His calling. Understand  that in the Christian faith there is a correlation between knowing right and living right. To used technical words we will say, orthodoxy always leads orthopraxis. That is Authentic doctrine will lead to proper or correct living or practice of the faith. This is the path to maturity and the security of the believer. This is what gives us the confidence and assurance of our salvation. That we know Him and are growing in our knowledge of Him.
How to do this you ask? Personally pray and read His word daily. Then do what the word says you must do. Selah!
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#Forgiven!

#Forgiven - 1 John 1: 8-10! How wonderful is it to know that the Omniscient God choses never to remember our past confessed sins? We are all too familiar with the popular saying "forgive and forget." This phrase best captures how God approaches our confessed sins. But it is not always true for us. We generally say that we can forgive but we'll never to forget. What is unfortunate is that we approach our relationship with God in the same way despite the fact that scripture tells us that
He covers all our sins and remembers them no more. The result of failing to believe scripture on this matter loads us with an insurmountable sense of guilt over our past sins every time we step foot in God's presence. Yet, the Bible says if the son sets you free, you shall be free indeed.
So today my appeal to you is: believe scripture and reject the liar of Satan. Know this, God forgives your iniquity and covers your sins (meaning He remembers them no more).
Be freed in Jesus Name!
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#TheGiftOfLife!

#TheGiftOfLife - God's world, God's rules! For many Rom.6:23 just like the rest of the bible is simply not prescriptive as far as they are concerned because their paradigm of life doesn't include the existence of a benevolent personal God, who has created all things and who has definite expectations on His creation according to His divine purpose.
Since therefore sin is a personal offense against a personal true and living God, reparation of such an offense can only be made on God's terms and not ours. The Christian faith clearly stipulates that our God has made known to us the terms on which we can be reconciled with Him. John 14:6, Acts 4:12.
All that is expected of Humanity is to accept God's  gift to be fully restored in our privileged position of God's stewards and personal representatives here on earth. Today If you hear his voice, do not harden your heart.
The time to come is now! Shalom
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#AllHaveSinned!

#AllHaveSinned - This is simply the reality of our human existence and one of the greatest revelation and realization anyone can come upon. Understand that purpose is intrinsic to existence. In God's created world, man was made to be God's steward here on earth by ruling, subduing and having dominion over all of God's creation according to the pattern and will of God. This would have honored and glorified God and fulfilled our purpose. But our forefather Adam and Eve his wife were deceived by satan in attempting to operate beyond the scope of their purpose. As a result every human being is born with a defective heart condition which seeks after self-glorification and not God's glory, thus violating the very purpose of our existence.
The human heart needs fixing and this cannot be done without prior realization of our brokenness. We all have sinned and are short of God's glory. Amen!
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#EvilvsGood!

#EvilvsGood - We often say "God is good, all the time and that is His nature." That is true! But dear Believers, if we are God's offspring... born not of human will but of God by His Spirit indwelling us, should we not also be good like He is good? And be perfect like our heavenly Father is perfect! Today's scripture is an appeal from Paul not to give room to evil... but overcome it with good. I will comment and say: because we are the good people of a good God... good is the only way we get to overcome. If we want heaven's support and God power to be displayed in our lives... then we will choose good not evil. I pray that God helps you see the truth and empowers you to abide in it.
Shalom!
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#LordHaveMercy!

#LordHaveMercy - If you have never read Psalm 51, I strongly encourage you to make time and read the whole Psalm. It is quite fascinating to note David's spiritual insight on the absolution of sin (i.e: God's mercy and cleansing) in times when the law of Moses prescribed the blood of sheep, goats and other rituals and observances. The law was given to Israel to make them and the rest of the world aware of sin and its final consequences - death. So the observance of the law could only deepen the realization of mankind wretched state and our deepest need for a savior.
In this text David breaks the mold and turn directly to God for the absolution of his sin of adultery. This was made possible because David understood that sin has always been an offense of the human heart against God. As such no amount of animal sacrifices could right the offense of sin against our Holy God. Only a broken Heart and a contrite spirit are good enough to warrant use forgiveness.
So if you have sinned, cry out for mercy to God and you will be cleansed.
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#GodSavingGrace!

#GodSavingGrace - Salvation is the clear immediate context of today's text. The workings of God in us unto saving grace are carried out by God the Holy Spirit as we obediently submit to and apply the truth of the Gospel in our lives. This is the same as working in the Spirit (Galatians 5: 16-17). Clearly then, today's text does not mean that God overrides our free will. No, but in agreement with our human will (when we choose God), God works in us to will and work for his good pleasure, that is our new birthday, our spiritual transformation, our growth in Him and ultimately our glorification when we see Him face to face. This doesn't mean that we are co-authors of our salvation. No, salvation is entirely the work of God. But this work cannot begin, progress and reach its climax without our consent, faith and concious choice to live for Him (Matthew 13: 55-58; Mark 6: 3-6).
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#TheGoodShepherd!

#TheGoodShepherd - These are the words of a shepherd boy turned king-prophet. In Psalm 23, He is equating his relationship with God to that of a shepherd and his sheep. In doing so David is giving us unique insights into the character of God whom he knew so well as an anointed prophet.
Verse 6 tell us that a lifelong walk with Jehovah shall guarantee us Goodness and Mercy because these qualities are essential components of Adonai Shalom, Yahweh, God.
Read Exoďus 33: 17-23.
God is Good! Draw near Him today and experience mercy through an unconditional acceptance as a child (provided that you choose Him the way He chose you). Amen!
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#WhoseGloryAreYouAfter?

#WhoseGloryUAfter ? - Have you ever paused to ask yourself the question to know the ultimate purpose of all your life's pursuits. Paul here is writing to a childish, boastful church where majority of the believers there did everything in pursuit of their own glory. Their pride and boastful attitude didn't limit itself to their secular pursuits. No, they brought these damaging attitudes and competitive spirit in the life of the church, even in their spiritual pursuits. Does this sounds familiar? Yeah! This is the church around the corner, right? This should not be!
If I am to boast I will boast in Christ, I will boast in my weaknesses and I will boast in the grace and mercies of God. Not only at church but in my daily living too. Sole Deo Gloria!
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#ThisIsOurGod!

#ThisIsOurGod - God is an expert at mending hearts because through the crucifixion of His Son Jesus Christ, He has experienced brokenheartedness as both God (the Father turning His back on the Son) and Man (the Jews rejecting Messiah). Psalm 22: 12-21 expresses this reality so vividly.
So if today you have a broken heart, I want you to know that you have a friend in Jesus. Come to Him right now through Scripture and the fellowship with other saints. Yes, the saints, meaning true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ alive today, A.K.A the Church.
As the body of Christ, one of our spiritual missions is to heal the broken heart and bind up the wounded souls with the help of the Holy Spirit. We cannot be part of Christ's body if we are causing brokenheartedness instead of mending and healing the wounded spirits.
Selah!
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#FaithProclamation!

#FaithProclamation - Did you know that this statement of Moses was in response to the people's clamor before He even consulted with God? Because in the next verse we are told that God tells him not to cry out to Him but rather to lead the Israelites forward through the sea, on dry ground.
Even without a word from God, Moses knew God's nature well enough to have the confidence to proclaim the deliverance of his people even before being given the strategy of this battle. The knowledge of God is essential to triumph over adversity. God is a finisher. He has not brought you this far to let you down or let you drown. Hope in God and trust His character in the eye of your storm.
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Selah!

#ReligionVsRelationship!

#ReligionVsRelationship - this is what this text is all about. God offers us a relationship with Himself through the person and ministry of His only begotten Son - The Messiah, Jesus of  Nazareth. His ways and methods are easy, simple, lifegiving, uplifting and never burdensome. Religion on the other hand has always been fallen Humanity's misguided attempts to relate to God and serve Him through a number of rules, regulations and rituals inspired by satan and practiced with fear (not joy), causing heaviness in the mind and hearts of those practicing them.
In your spiritual walk, where would you say you are? In relationship with God or in the religions of men? Come out of them my people! Know the Lord today.
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#TheHumanHeart!

#HumanHeart - The worse advice to give to an unbeliever is "follow your heart."
If the Human Heart without Christ is deceitful above all things, following one's heart will be playing right into the hands of the deceiver - Satan. This has been his strategy - "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law." This satanic rule is translated today into do your own thing (Generation X), be yourself (Millennials), follow your heart (Generation Z).
The result is that iniquity and rebellion against God's law has filled the earth. Everyone everywhere is encouraged to follow their hearts devoid of God! Here lies Humanity biggest problem, sin in our heart. The only remedy to this is Faith in Christ. Come to Jesus and be reconciled with God.
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#LoveIsTheWay!

LoveIsTheWay - Agape! Unconditional love, devoid of all selfish motives and ambitions. A love that continously flows forward and outward like a river because it has an ending source or supply (The Cross of Jesus). We love because He first loved us.
This love does not come naturally to the human heart. Only the regenerated heart is capable of this love.
In the expression of this love is hidden the true power of God to turn the world upside down. This love is the one thing which satan and all his servants cannot imitate or copy because they filled with hate.
Do you know this kind of Love? Come to the unending supplier of this Love and see life in colors!! Can you smell the roses? :)

#StrongInTheLord!

#StrongInTheLord - here is a commendation you and I (believers) really need to hear. This epistle is Paul's effort to keep this local church free from the heresies of their time. Paul shares his doctrinal insights with the Ephesians to avoid them falling into heresy. So the commendation to "Be strong in the Lord...", after the brief exposition on what to believe, is among other things an appeal to the Ephesians to distance themselves from Heresy. Today, the word Heresy seems to have completely disappeared from the Church's lingo because it is considered divisive and intolerant to call someone an heretic. WAKE UP!!! The end times apostasy and great falling away is already here... the truth is frowned up and the lie is celebrated and promoted even by influential "Christian leaders"
When the Son of Man returns, will He find faith on earth?
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#ShowToTell!

#ShowToTell - Wisdom is applied knowledge. Hence, wisdom is better than knowledge. In a Christian's life, wisdom is manifested by our degree of obedience to God's words. This is how we demonstrate that we fear God. It is fine to know that Jesus is Lord, but it is better to live our lives demonstrating that Jesus is Lord. This is the point James is making. The wise person need not to blow their trumpets for all to know that they are wise. In fact if one does that it is usually a sign that there isn't much to seek in them.
Wisdom is a state of being... not a song!
Be wise!
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