Friday, October 4, 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Glory of this mystery
To them God
chose to make known
how great among the Gentiles
are the riches
of the
glory of this mystery,
which is Christ in you,
the hope of glory.
According to his purpose
And we know that
for those who love God
all things
work together for good,
for those
who are called
according to his purpose
Who gives to all
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,
who gives to all liberally and without reproach,
and it will be given to him.
Will rejoice over you
The Lord your God in your midst,
I give you authority
Behold, I
have given you authority to
tread on serpents and scorpions, and
over all the power
of the enemy,
and
nothing shall hurt you.
Whoever believes in me
Truly, truly, I say to you,
whoever believes in me
will also do the works that I do;
and greater works than these will he do
It is the power
For I am not ashamed of the gospel,
for it is the power of God for salvation
to everyone who believes,
to the Jew first and also to the Greek
but to us
For the word of the cross is folly
to those who are perishing,
but to us who are being saved it is
the power of God
Know God know power
But Jesus answered them,
You are wrong, because you know
neither the Scriptures nor
the power of God
Exceedingly abundantly above all
Now to Him
who is able to
do exceedingly
abundantly above all that we ask or think,
according to the
power that works in us,
to Him be the glory in the church by Christ Jesus
to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Strength and ultimate courage
Strength and ultimate courage
Transformative Impact
Transformative Impact
- Personal Growth: Continual personal and spiritual growth.
- Positive Influence: Making a positive impact on others and society.
Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gifts
- Gifts of the Spirit: Believers receive various spiritual gifts so they can serve the body of Christ.
- Fruit of the Spirit: Manifestation of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Living Hope and Future
Living Hope and Future
- Hope: A living hope for the future, rooted in the promises of God.
- Assurance: Assurance of God's presence and faithfulness throughout life's journey.
Protection and God's Provision
Protection and God's Provision
- Protection: Spiritual protection from all evils and any dangers
- Provision: God's provision for physical, emotional, and spiritual necessities
Assurance of Answered Prayers
Assurance of Answered Prayers
- Effective Prayer: Confidence that God hears and answers prayers.
- Intercessory Power: The ability to pray on behalf of others effectively.
Protection from Danger
Protection from Danger
- Spiritual Armor: Equipped with spiritual armor to withstand all types of evil
- Deliverance: Deliverance from all spiritual oppression and any other types of attacks.
Network and Community Support
Network and Community Support
- Support Network: A strong support network within the church community.
- Accountability: Healthy accountability relationships that foster growth.
Freedom in Worship
Freedom in Worship
- Expressive Worship: Freedom to worship God in spirit and truth.
- Diverse Worship: Experiencing diverse forms of worship and expression.
The ability to Persevere
The ability to Persevere
- Endurance in Trials: Strength to endure and persevere through trials.
- Hope in Suffering: Finding purpose and hope even in times of suffering.
Living with a purpose
Living with a purpose
- Meaningful Life: Living a life filled with meaning and purpose.
- God’s Plan: Understanding and fulfilling God’s specific plan for one’s life.
Empathy and more Compassion
Empathy and more Compassion
- Empathy for Others: Growing in empathy and compassion towards others.
- Acts of Kindness: Engaging in acts of kindness and service.
Hope and Assurance
Hope and Assurance
- Hope in Christ: A confident expectation of God’s promises and future glory.
- Assurance of Salvation: Confidence in eternal security through our yeshuah.
Believers have Identity Renewal
Believers have Identity Renewal
- Child of God: Believers are adopted into God’s family and become His children.
- New Creation: Embracing a new identity in Christ as a new creation.
Freedom from Bondage
Freedom from Bondage
- Freedom from Sin: Believers are set free from the bondage of sin, enabling them to live righteously.
- Freedom from Fear: Through faith in Jesus, believers can overcome fears and anxieties.
Love and A Relationship
Love and A Relationship
- Unconditional Love: Experiencing the unconditional love of God.
- Personal Relationship: A personal relationship with the on Messiah and a deeper connection with God.
Healing and Transformation
Healing and Transformation
- Spiritual Healing: Healing from past hurts, emotional wounds, and spiritual brokenness.
- Transformation: A transformed life marked by positive changes in character and behavior.
Peace and living Joy
Peace aqnd living Joy
- Inner Peace: Jesus offers a peace that surpasses all understanding, even in difficult times.
- Joy: A deep-seated joy that is not dependent on external circumstances.
Salvation and Eternal Life
Salvation and Eternal Life
- Forgiveness of Sins: Believers are forgiven for their sins and receive the grace of God.
- Eternal Life: Assurance of eternal life in Heaven with God.
A choice that blesses
A choice that blesses
We all know life is a series of choices that are made by us and by others.Each choice comes with a cost so why not make a choices that God himself considers as good choices that will lead to a life rich with experiences with God and the interesting journey of knowing him and how he comes through for us who believe in him to save us and do what it takes to protect us from dangers.
A life with Jesus Christ our saviour is a life that God himself blesses and I will mention in details some of the blessings,but a life that is cvharacterized by rejecting God is anything but blessed.
For example we can examine how the chosen people of God and his first fruits known us the jewish people are still paying an expensive price for rejecting Jesus and their unbelief in the one whom God sent has caused them to suffer unneccessarly had they just accepted him.
Although God has not rejected them and his plan for their salvation is still at work and he is fighting withg them and giving them success and confirming his promises that he made to Abraham ,Isaac and Jacob but due to the individual's free will he cannot stop the consequences that comes with disobedience.
Therefore it is crusial to make choices that are good in God's eyes and not society or other individuals who are not walking with God or do no know him or his will.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Gift of Interpretation of Tongues
The Gift of Interpretation of Tongues
The Gift of Interpretation of Tongues enables the understanding and communication of messages spoken in tongues, ensuring they edify the congregation.
Biblical Basis
1 Corinthians 12:10 and 14:13-28 highlight the necessity of interpretation when tongues are spoken publicly, to maintain order and clarity in worship.
Practical Applications
Interpretation can be used in:
- Public Worship: Translating a message spoken in tongues so the entire church can benefit.
- Confirmation: Validating the presence and activity of the Holy Spirit in a service.
- Teaching and Preaching: Providing insights that enhance the understanding of God’s word and work.
Example in Action
During a church service, if someone speaks in tongues and another interprets, the message can bring new understanding and encouragement to the entire congregation, demonstrating the unity ,power and the impact of the Spirit’s work.
The Gift of Discernment
The Gift of Discernment
The Gift of Discernment, or distinguishing between spirits, enables believers to recognize the true nature of spiritual influences, whether divine, human, or demonic.
Biblical Basis
1 Corinthians 12:10 mentions discernment as a spiritual gift. 1 John 4:1 encourages believers to test the spirits to see whether they are from God.
Practical Applications
Discernment can be crucial in:
- Identifying False Teachings: Protecting the Church from deceptive doctrines.
- Spiritual Warfare: Recognizing and combating any demonic influences.
- Guidance: Providing clarity in situations where motives and intentions are unclear.
Example in Action
Paul’s discernment of the spirit in the slave girl at Philippi (Acts 16:16-18) illustrates this gift.
His ability to see the demonic influence led to her deliverance and the spread of the Gospel.