#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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