DO YOU KNOW GOD`S PLAN?

 Do You Know God’s Plan? 

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”  Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)

As a child of God, you need to be informed about God’s plan for your life. Knowing God’s plan gives you a sense of direction to work with Him in fulfilling it (Proverbs 11:9). Lacking the knowledge of His plan leads to unnecessary struggles and suffering (Hosea 4:6). Beloved, He has indicated in the opening scripture that His plan for your life is to give you the peace that you need, and secondly to bring you to an expected end. The expected end is a lovely future and fulfillment. If the plan you have for your own life is different from the plan that God has for you, it will be difficult for you to achieve it. That is why it is important to find out what God has laid down for you. As a child of God, God is your father and as earthly fathers plan for their children so does God plan for His children (Matthew 23:9). Ask God for the plan He has laid down for you and He will tell you. He will speak to you through His Word, in your dream, by the Holy Spirit, etc. After you have found it, pursue it to the end. It is only His plan for you that will give you the peace, gladness, and prosperity that you desire. Praise the Lord! Be an overcomer!

Prayer Point: My loving Father, thank You for being a good Father to me. I now know You have a perfect plan for me. Please reveal Your thoughts and plan for me so that it will be easier to work with You in bringing it to pass in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Were you blessed by today's message? Kindly go to the comment section and share your comments, and testimonies. Let's also know your challenges so that we can pray for you.

BELIEVE YOU ARE A NEW CREEATION!

 Believe You Are A New Creation! 

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

The moment you become born again, you are no longer seen as a candidate of the world. You become a new creation, born into the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:13). Your old nature of sin is taken away and your candidature of hell is taken away. You now become a candidate of heaven and a partaker of the Holy Spirit, who is the seal of your faith (Ephesians 1:13). It is something that happens spiritually because God is a Spirit (John 4:24). Thus, you must believe what God says about you and walk in it. Beloved, believing that you are a new creation catapults you into the life of Christ. Since you are now a new creation, your language and the way you think are very important. Your thought and speech should be governed by the Holy Scriptures (Philippians 4:8). Know who you are as a child of God in His Word and only follow and declare His Word concerning your life no matter the prevailing circumstances. As you do say them in faith, your life will move from glory to glory. Hallelujah!

Prayer Point: My dear heavenly Father, thank You for making me a new creation. Thus, my past of sin, disease, disgrace, worldly philosophy, and every reproach is taken away. As You lead and guide me by Your Word and Your Spirit, I will only think of Your Word, say what Your Word says I am, and do what Your Word says I should do to continually shine for You in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Were you blessed by today's message? Kindly go to the comment section and share your comments, and testimonies. Let's also know your challenges so that we can pray for you.

GOD IS THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE OF THE BELIEVER!

 EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

TUESSDAY MARCH 02, 2021.

SUBJECT : GOD IS THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE OF THE BELIEVER!

Memory verse: "But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption." (First Corinthians 1 vs 30.)

READ: Galatians 2 vs 20; Colossians 2 vs 9 - 10:

Galatians 2:20: I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."

Colossians 2:9: For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 

2:10: and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. 

INTIMATION:

God is the fountain of life of the believers because He is the strength of our life. He is the source of, and the reason for our personal and living relationship with Christ. Our union and identification with Christ results in our having God's wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2 vs 3), possessing right standing—righteousness—with God (Second Corinthians 5 vs 21), being sanctified (First Thessalonians 3 vs 3 -7), and having the penalty of our sins paid by Jesus—redemption (Mark 10 vs 45).

God is our ability. He is the Author and Finisher of our faith. We are partakers of His divine nature. His wisdom is given to us in Christ without measure, so we can safely say He is our ability. Jesus told His disciples, to wait in the city of Jerusalem until they are endued with power from on high (Luke 24 vs 49). The word "power" comes from the Greek word "dunamis." Some translations call it "ability." They were to tarry in Jerusalem until they received the ability of God.

In the new birth, we have become one with Christ, and His experiences are ours. Christian life began when, in unity with Christ, we died to our old life (See Romans 6 vs 5 - 11). And yet the focus of Christianity is not on dying but on living. Because we have been crucified with Christ, we have also been raised with Him (Romans 6 vs 5). Legally, we have been reconciled with God (Second Corinthians 5 vs 19) and are free to grow in Christ’s likeness (Romans 8 vs 29). And in our daily life, we have Christ’s resurrection power as we continue to fight sin (Ephesians 1 vs 19 - 20). We are no longer alone, for Christ lives in us—He is our power for living and our hope for the future (Colossians 1 vs 27).

Christ has come into the believer in His fullness; with all His completeness. The limitless One has come into the believer to take over. He gave His ability, His completeness. Now, we can understand John 1 vs 16 that says, "Of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace." 

All that the believer requires is to be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. When we have spiritual wisdom and understanding, we will walk worthily of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, bearing fruit unto every good work and continually increasing in this exact, and perfect knowledge of God, strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power. (See Colossians 1 vs 9 - 13).

This new light has given us a new responsibility in the prayer life. We can understand now why He said, "Come boldly unto the Throne of Grace" (Hebrews 4 vs 16), that is into the Throne Room where He and the Father are seated together. You are not to come as a servant or a slave, but you are to come as a lover, a son. 

Now, prayer of course, is not going to be what it was before we knew who we were in Christ, and what our privileges are. Prayer is coming boldly in the Throne Room, in fellowship with our Father and the Son—our first born among many brethren, and putting Him into remembrance of His promises—His Word, contending together with Him, and stating our case clearly to obtain His promises (Isaiah 43 vs 26).

Now, the believer should boldly go to sit with Him in the Council room, call His attention to His or her needs, and also present the needs of the brethren who are sitting in the darkness of sense knowledge. While such brethren pray for faith and seek for power, as a believer you ought to know that you are a child, beloved; that you have your place in the Father's presence.

Prayer: Abba Father, I will ever remain grateful for the privilege of my sonship with You, I pray that You may endue me with spirit of wisdom and revelation of the knowledge of You, and my eyes of understanding being continually enlightened that I may know the hope of a Your calling, and the riches of the glory of Your inheritance in me, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed, Amen.

PRAISE THE LORD!

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?

 What Are Your Expectations? 

“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:18 (KJV)

The children of God have many expectations as they live in the kingdom of God. In fact, before a person is born again, he or she is full of many expectations about this new life in Christ. The opening scripture wants to assure us that there is an end or fulfillment of the expectations we have in Him. No wonder His Word said He will do abundantly above what we ask or think according to the power that is at work in us (Ephesians 3:20). Beloved, what we need to know is that we may have many expectations of God but not all these expectations can be fulfilled. The only ones that can be fulfilled are the ones that have their basis in the Word of God. In other words, look for the Holy Scriptures that have answers to your expectations, believe them, and keep declaring them on a daily basis so that the Holy Spirit can work on them. Just as the farmer plants and waits patiently for the harvest, we must also wait patiently as we keep declaring the Word, and the expectations will be fulfilled. Remember how God worked with the Holy Spirit during creation and emulate Him. When He said let there be light, the Holy Spirit acts on the Word to bring light (Genesis 1:2–3). Beloved, learn to walk with the Holy Spirit in fellowship every day and He will bring your declarations to pass. Hallelujah! Glory to Jesus Christ!

Prayer Point: My dear heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness. Even when I’m faithless, You remain faithful. Continually lead and guide me by Your Spirit to search for all the scriptures that have answers to my challenges and needs; keep declaring them in faith till they are fulfilled in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Were you blessed by today's message? Kindly go to the comment section and share your comments, and testimonies. Let's also know your challenges so that we can pray for you.

May your expectations for this month of March turn to miracles and testimonies in Jesus Name.

FINDING THE KEY TO THE DOOR OF OUR DESTINY!

 EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

MONDAY MARCH 01, 2021.

SUBJECT : FINDING THE KEY TO THE DOOR OF OUR DESTINY!

Memory verse: "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” (First Peter 2 vs 9.)

READ: Ephesians 1 vs 17 - 19: 

1:17: That God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,

1:18: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

1:19: and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.

INTIMATION:

A person’s life is like a large house, full of stories and experiences. There are various levels and rooms reserved for certain seasons of life, each one unique in style, complex in design and purpose. Within each house are many doors that open and close throughout the course of its existence. Some are easier to open than others. Some require a little prying. Some are best left closed forever. Others, however, require a key. The door to your destiny is one that requires a key—one that can seem very difficult to find. It cannot be created instantly or reproduced in any way. It cannot be bought with money, although it does come at a price. 

The believer’s true life is embodied in our relationship, and fellowship with God, and His begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Although, people often base the reality of their lives on their self-conceptualized accomplishments, but our relationship with God and His Son Jesus Christ is far more important than our jobs, successes, wealth, or knowledge. Here lies the key to your destiny. We have been chosen by God Himself as His very own. The undeniable truth is that your value comes from being one of God’s children—sons and daughters of God, heirs of the kingdom, and joint heirs with His Son, Jesus Christ, who is the firstborn among many brethren (Romans 8 vs 29). 

Many Christ-followers wander through their houses—their lives—never able to open the door to their destiny because they simply do not know their true identity in Christ; not being able to find the key to the door of their destiny. Although people ask themselves what their purpose in this world is, they rarely live out the answer. 

To find the key to the door of the house of your destiny, and knowing your true identity in Christ requires first and foremost that you know Him—the Key Molder, and Possessor personally. As cliché as it sounds, it is the truth! How can one really know himself or herself without first intimately knowing the One who created him in her? He created you for a purpose which only Him can determine. It’s a known fact that the manufacturer of any product has a purpose in mind, and only the manufacturer can give the facts of its purpose. Our journey to knowing ourselves begins with knowing God’s nature and character. He is the One who carefully molds the key of destiny by revealing Himself in your life as you pursue Him. As you grow in your knowledge of Him, three significant things begin to take place:

1. Knowing Him causes you to know what He says about you. If you truly desire to know what the Lord says about your destiny and identity, dive into His Word! 2. Knowing Him reveals your authority in Him; knowing the person He has divinely called you to be sets the precedence for understanding and operating in His authority. 3. Knowing Him gives you eternal perspective, especially when you wholeheartedly understand the fact that you will spend eternity with Him!

The wisdom and revelation of the knowledge of these three things will cause you to obtain the ever-desired key to the door of your destiny. I truly believe that in this time of history—in a season of worldly chaos and profound self-anonymity—the Lord is calling His Bride to know her true identity and to live out her purpose, effectively advancing the Kingdom of God here on earth as it is in heaven.

Prayer: Abba Father, impart me with the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You, the eyes of my understanding being enlightened; that I may know the hope of Your calling, and the riches of the glory of Your inheritance in me that believe, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed, Amen.

PRAISE THE LORD!

HOW WELLL DO YOU KNOW HIM?

 How Well Do You Know Him? 

“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” Philippians 3:10 (KJV)

It is said that knowledge is power. What it means is that the amount of accurate information you have leads to your total deliverance if it is used appropriately. Beloved, when you lack the knowledge of God’s Word, you are bound to perish, which is likely to affect your children as well (Hosea 4:6). Apostle Paul, even though he was called by Jesus Christ and saw Him face to face, still wanted to know Jesus better (Acts 9:3–6). It presupposes that there is something new to learn from Jesus Christ every day. As a child of God, you cannot claim you know the totality of Jesus Christ and therefore are content with that knowledge. Jesus Christ is God and the knowledge of Him has no end (John 10:30). There is more to know about Jesus Christ even if you have seen Him face to face. Know Him intimately on daily basis through the Word of God; know Him through His sufferings; know His power of resurrection; have revelation knowledge of Him so that even if it comes to dying for Him, you may do so with joy just like Apostle Paul and the rest of the Apostles. Praise the Lord! Be conscious of His knowledge!

Prayer Point: My dear Lord Jesus Christ, I love You for sacrificing Your life for me. I want to know You intimately every day. Please lead and guide me by Your Spirit to know and understand You, share the gospel with my fellow human beings, and also sacrifice my life, time, and other resources for You. Amen!

Were you blessed by today's message? Kindly go to the comment section and share your comments, and testimonies. Let's also know your challenges so that we can pray for you.

GOD’S REQUIREMENTS OF US IN COMPANIONSHIP WITH HIM!

 EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2021.

SUBJECT : GOD’S REQUIREMENTS OF US IN COMPANIONSHIP WITH HIM!

Memory verse: "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 walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6 vs  8.)

READ: Psalm 101 vs 3 - 7:

101:3: I will not set nothing wicked before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.

101:4: A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will not know wickedness.

101:5: Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, him I will not endure.

101:6: My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He who walks in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

101:7: He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house; He who tells lies shall not continue in my presence.

INTIMATION:

God is ready to teach us, to let us be with Him, to be a true and faithful companion, if we will seek such a relationship. God tells us the manner in which we are to walk with Him. Companions come in all sizes and shapes and for various reasons. A dog can be your companion, an elderly person can hire a companion to accompany him or her. You can even pick up a hitchhiker and have him be your companion for a long stretch of driving. But we will examine a very specific kind of companion: the teacher-mentor, which is God's kind of companionship.

Four areas are major ingredient for a relationship that would be described as a companionship. These areas are: (1) Agreement (2) Experience (3) Conversation (4) Learning. These ingredients are required in our companionship with God.

God defines the first one: "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" (Amos 3 vs 3) So agreement is the first requirement. You have to want to spend time together with God, and we know this is the desire of His heart. He tells us in many different ways in the Word that He desires to be with us.

Second, you would share experiences together because you are together by definition. One of the special privileges we have as believers is sharing our heart with God, and in turn learning more about His heart toward us and others. We get to see His overwhelming goodness, infinite patience, unchanging love, and unending mercies as we read the Bible—His "Code of Conduct," and "Owner's Manual" to us. The Holy Spirit makes the Word come alive in our hearts and points things out from it that are specifically for us and our situation. 

The third ingredient is conversation. There should be conversation between you and God. Not just one way, but rather an exchange of ideas from both parties. Think of your own experience. When you have been with someone who monopolizes the conversation, or who does not let you talk but only wants you to listen, you feel uneasy, dominated, and useless in the conversation. You may feel you are only a listening board, and your opinion matters little since it is rarely sought.

Sometimes we are guilty of doing this to God: We rush into His presence with our "want" list and then, in essence, after presenting our requests and/or complaints, we close the time with "In Jesus' name, Amen." No time to hear His input, no time to seek His advice. Only a time to "dump" on Him. Yes, Peter advises us in First Peter 5 vs 7 to give the Lord all our burdens and cares. Surely, we are to present our anxieties to Him, but then, we are to wait for His response.

The fourth ingredient is learning. A relationship that culminates into companionship entails learning from superior partner. As we spend time with God, our relationship allows us to learn about Him, about ourselves, and about others. We come to appreciate Him more as we get to know Him better. We become more relaxed in His presence as we now are His companion.

We understand ourselves better; our strengths and weaknesses, how to overcome them, why we do things the way we do, how to change our negatives responses, and the likes. We also learn much about others and how better to interact with them, showing forth all the fruit of the Spirit.

Somebody will quickly ask, 'How do we hear from God or learn from Him?' A classical illustration is made with a product you bought from the store. The manufacturer is in Germany, but has included a manual in the package to enable you study and know more about the product and how to use and/or operate it. The same is true of our relationship with God. He has given us His 'Code of Conduct," and owner's Manual'—the "Bible" for our study. In it God speaks and you hear from and learn about Him. As the spiritual relationship develops, God can speak to you in a vision, an audible voice or even through others in such relationship with Him.

Prayer: Abba Father, You are my faithful companion, and has promised to be with m till the end of age. Thank You Lord for fighting my unseen battles, and giving me victory. Help me to walk humbly with You at all times, in Jesus' Name I have prayed, Amen. 

PRAISE THE LORD!