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Hi, I'm Greg Durante, Senior Pastor of BND Revival Church. Welcome to my podcasts site. My passion is to reach out to people and save souls by preaching the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. To learn more, visit our website at www.gregdurante.com.
Many of the believers have become lukewarm or distracted today. Many things make one busy. Many priorities have taken the place of the important ones because of urgency. That is why the need for revival has never been greater. Our hearts must cry out for revival for God to restore and rekindle the fire that was once inside of us, erase wordliness, and fill the lack of hunger and passion for Jesus Christ again.
The kind of faith that pleases God is a faith that produces good works. Genuine faith never remains passive. It naturally produces obedience to God, His Word and promises, His love and commandments. If we say we have faith, but do not do what God says to us, then that faith is questionable. Because faith is active and demonstrated by actions or good works that honor and glorify God.
Some of us place a high priority on truth. Others give high regard to grace. Sometimes, we tend to debate which one would rule. And that would cause misunderstandings, because one would rely on truth and the other on grace. After all, we want people to feel ok. But Jesus Christ came full of truth and grace. He exercised both. He didn't diminish truth, and He didn't compromise grace. He came full of both.
Jesus Christ has already defeated the grave, sin, and all the powers of darkness. As Christians, we are not to sit around and wait, but to actively participate by overcoming and prevailing in the spiritual realm, enforcing the verdict that Satan was defeated already and that victory is ours, whatever battle we are facing, because of what Jesus Christ has done on the cross. And this requires engagement and enforcement of the power and authority given to us. We have to continually pray and seek Him, read the Word, and live it; put on the whole armor of God; come to church and be strengthened and strengthen other believers. We are victorious. God has already won. Satan is a defeated foe. In Jesus' name!
The gracious nature of God is a very profound and central theme throughout the Bible. From the very beginning, God showed His goodness and mercy to his chosen people again and again, and then made Himself closer to mankind through Jesus Christ, offering redemption and salvation. And this grace also sustains believers in their spiritual journey and helps them reflect it to others so that they may also know and experience the goodness and graciousness of God.
When you have the gifts and the talents, the resources and blessings, the skills and abilities, given by God, use, develop, and share it to others. Do not let it sit idle. Do not let it benefit just you. Use them for the glory of God. And God will multiply it so that He will be glorified continuously in your life, through those gifts and talents.
Our Father, the endearment we can freely call God because of what Jesus did for us. The closeness of the relationship cannot be denied, compared to the affinity they had in the Old Testament. And to describe our Father with the words we know and ever know is always and forever an understatement. Because nothing can truly describe Him. His greatness, His beauty, His love and mercy. And aren't we glad we are His?
The Bible has given us promises and truths about us being victorious in every battle and crisis in life. There is power and authority in being a child of God. There is wisdom and peace in trusting God. There is hope and eternal life in receiving Christ as our Lord and Saviour. There is joy and gladness in serving the God of all creation. There are blessings to those who are obedient and who diligently seek the Lord. So, get it all, for it is freely available to every Christian believer who dares to take and use it.
In uncertain times, we must remember that we are more than conquerors through Christ. This powerful affirmation tells us that no matter what is happening around us, nothing can outweigh the victory we have in Christ. It serves as a reminder that our identity is not connected with defeat but with triumph, always.
We must be exceedingly glad that we are saved from the punishments of our sins. But this salvation that we have must not rest in us. For we were saved because others might have prayed for us, interceded for us, coached us, or guided us in knowing Christ. We must spread the light we received, which shone in us while we were still in the darkness, wallowing in our sins and unbelief. We are called out of the darkness and have been tasked with going and preaching it. So share this faith. Tell of God's love. Make known the resurrecting power of Jesus Christ to bring someone out of the depths of sin and the punishment of death.
As Christians, we are called to believe in Christ and all that He has done for us. When we share this belief, we must share our faith, and not our doubts. We must not be a stumbling block to fellow believers, and most especially, to unbelievers. So we must spend more time knowing Christ, so we can be confidently assured, from the depths of our hearts, in what we believe in, that the people we talk to will not only listen to our testimony, but will also see the fruits of this belief in all the ways that we do.
Being a Christian does not stop when you have completed a training or program. It does not stop either when you get baptised. It is a day-to-day decision, wherein your faith will be tested by even mundane and ordinary things. And in all of it, we must exercise and portray Christlikeness. The characteristics of Christ when faced with problems must be evident in the ways that we act, speak, and move. Just as the famous acronym is, WWJD, what would Jesus do?
Just as He said that He loved us so much, God didn’t want anything less than the greatest for His children. He didn’t plan and execute everything only for us to fail. We are destined for more. We are destined for greatness. If you feel everything about you is a mess right now, hold on to the promise that your best is at hand, in God’s hands. All the best is being laid out in front of us, though we may not see it because of our problems, but the enemy knows it, so everything feels blocked or hindered. But our Father is our God Almighty. Your greatness is surely at hand.
In a soldier's armour, the helmet is a vital part of survival because it protects the head, where the command center of the whole body is located. If it is damaged, the whole body may be of little to no use. In a Christian perspective, the helmet of salvation protects the believer's mind from the attacks of the enemy. This helps a believer against the attacks and interference of Satan because he usually goes after the mind. Be protected from distortions and denials from Satan. Focus your mind always on things above. Look unto Jesus, the Author and the Finisher of our faith.
We are commanded to magnify and exalt the Lord above our circumstances. And this will be our confidence when we magnify God despite our problems, that He is indeed able to handle every impossible situation. And we will know Him more and more when we trust and obey Him as the Lord and the God of our lives.
Troubles can easily beset any person. The onslaught of problems, especially when it hits close to home, can mess up even the most successful ones. But a man who possesses a delivered and freed soul, mind, and emotions can overcome these because he will be passing them to the Lord in prayer. The freed person now enjoys peace despite the chaos around him as he holds on to the exchange that when you lay down your sorrows and burdens to God, He will give you His yoke, which is light and easy, and all His promises you can now enjoy towards a bright and prosperous future.
We have come to a time where distractions can easily sway our focus from the most important obsession we should cultivate. We can be readily consumed by what we see, feel, and hear in our surroundings. And when we lose that focus, that's when our faith becomes lukewarm. So we must not let this one obsession fade. We should press on towards our devotion to our God. Fix our eyes on Him, listen to His Words, meditate on Scripture, and pray fervently and continuously.
We practice what we preach when we live our lives in reflection of what the Bible says. There should be no distinction about how we live our lives in church, at work, in school, or wherever we go. We must also aim to imitate how Christ lived His life while here on earth.
God in the flesh, that is how Jesus is best described throughout the Bible. When He came to earth, He carried power and authority, mystery and leadership. He is the Son of God. He came from God. He is the all-powerful God!
Have you thought about all the blessings you have experienced before and how God saved you and redeemed your situation, even when you didn't deserve it? He, the God of all the earth and the universe, owes us nothing because He is complete as He is. Yet, He gave us everything, His only, and most loved Son, Jesus Christ, to die and share with us the inheritance He has as the firstborn child of God. Now, with all of its benefits, as a child and co-heir with Christ, what are you doing in exhange of that? How do you thank God who owed you nothing but then gave you His everything?
The Bible said in Numbers 23:19, "God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" What a great comfort that is! Our God is ever true to His Word and His promises to those who believe. We can rely on His Word, which will not change, no matter what. Our promises, assurances, commitment, and even word of honor, when it comes to times of testing, and sometimes just a mere change of circumstances, can be forgotten or changed just for the sake of it. But not God. He is ever true. Ever faithful.
We were saved not just to be saved but to do the will of God in our lives and the lives of other people around us and the people we meet. We are now the instrument of how God's love will flow. And if we are willing and obedient, our labor of love will not be in vain. When we surrender ourselves to God Almighty, He has promised that He will take care of everything for us.
The love of the Father given to us is not meant to just stay within us. It is meant to be shared and spread to as many as we can, because its source is infinite. A closed vessel on one end will fill up and just overflow and may touch those who are nearest, but an open one, from end to end, will become a mighty vessel and instrument of God to the world. Give out love, and it will come back in many forms. In this, they will know that it is the Almighty God working in us and through us.
Holiness and righteousness are more than just a state of being; they are a way of life. It is a continuous, conscious effort to choose what is right in God's sight. Our daily routines must honor our God. It is a pursuit we must actively engage in to draw closer to God. And to attain this, we must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, allowing His life to flow through our lives.
There are things we would want to change about ourselves, by ourselves, but cannot do it on our own. That kind of power to change comes only from God. Read His Word. Stand on His promises. Do not waver. God is not a man that He should lie, the Bible says. There is peace and freedom in His presence, even in the midst of the storm.
Arise and shine! As much as morning is not very welcome to a night owl, because our natural tendency, as not a morning person, is to draw the curtain of the sunlight, drown in the darkness, back to sleep. The same is true in the spiritual. We tend to draw back, but when we welcome the light of the dawn, we cannot miss the beautiful sunrise and the life waiting for us. Wake up and experience the fullness of the life that God, our Father has promised to each of His children.
We all face challenges and difficulties in our lives, but let us remember this one important and profound truth: that we are never alone in these struggles because we always have Christ on our side. We can always rely on His power and strength. And all we have to do, is trust Him.
We are called differently from other people. We have been chosen and marked the moment we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. And the Bible says, let us be holy as our Father in heaven is holy. Yes, in this world, many are the influences and things that might affect our walk, but God gave us Jesus to be our greatest example of living in the midst of trials and problems in life that might pull us to the dark side. And not only an example but a Helper, too, in the Holy Spirit.
Proverbs said that our tongue has the power of life and death, meaning, whatever we say, we will receive if we believe. Our mind processes first what we will say. So let us fill our minds with the Word of God. Fill it up with His promises of good things and of abundant life and healing, of blessings and peace, and love. And then let it go forth out of your mouth, believing that it will happen, spreading goodness and blessings, for surely it will, as He has also promised that His Word will never return to Him without accomplishing first what it's supposed to do.
Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness in high places. The advancements of the Kingdom are greatly and heavily opposed by the kingdom of darkness. Therefore, force is necessary to obtain what is rightfully ours. It is not about physical force but spiritual force, where faith must be so determined and aggressive to take all the promises of God and exercise the power and authority given to us.
God, our Father, only wants us to live a full and blessed life. He has promises in His Word about it. Even when the world around us contradicts what we should believe, just keep believing and pressing on. Renew your mind and align it with His Word. He has even sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, for us to live a blessed, full, and abundant life. Trust that He's got the whole world, even you, in His loving hands.
Jesus, being our Shepherd, means that we consider Him as the "Shepherd of our souls" or the keeper of our souls. When we let Him lead our lives, we will have everything we need because the "Shepherd" will be watching over every detail of his flock's whole well-being, leading them to safety and abundance.
God’s love for us, His children of the promise, is not just a promise for the good times but also a refuge and source of strength during our darkest days. And to know that He generously gives it all the time, secures our souls that we are really never alone in whatever situations we are in.
Jesus, being full of grace and truth, as what John 1:14 says, embodies the attributes of God, and how God keeps His promises. Jesus Christ's appearance is proof that God is a loving Father, whose love to us is steadfast yet also guided by a standard of righteousness.
Being a Christian is not limited to personal improvement and maturation alone. We are called to share what we have discovered and accepted when we received Jesus Christ into our lives. We have to step in and know that we have been instructed to go and pursue that goal until the end.
The Bible says that if we abide in Him, that is, by His Word, He will abide in us. And His Word helps us, builds us, and strengthens us in the everyday life we face. We can hold on to hope despite all the negativities happening around us because His Word also brings us peace. Get near to God. Read the Bible. Trust, and it shall definitely happen.
We have all the power and authority given to us through Jesus Christ. We only have to stand on it and believe, not by ourselves, but by the power of the Holy Spirit in us. All things are possible to those who believe. It will be the Holy Spirit's power that will turn the situation around according to God's will.
As Christians, we believe in this profound truth that Jesus Christ brings us victory over our sin. It is one of the greatest comforts we find in our faith. We have this hope that, whatever challenges we may face in life, no matter how many times we fail in our walk of faith or how many times our faith falters amid adversity, Jesus will never fail or falter. He is our victory!
If you have heard the meaning of each letter of the word "Bible", given by people, they said that it stands for basic instructions before leaving earth. Therefore, there are directions to follow. There is work to do.
More than being united, Jesus prayed that believers would become one, moving and witnessing so that others might see the hand of God in everything we do. This requires maturity and humility in our spiritual walk so we can have space for others to grow. To forgive and bear one another and attract God's glory and presence.
Do not waste your time mastering the things of the earth. Yes, it is good, but if it's already taking a toll on you, you may be having the wrong priorities. Put God first. Let the Holy Spirit work in you and with you. You'll see, everything will fall into place. You won't have to exert effort more than you can give because it will be the Holy Spirit's power that will turn things in your favor. The Bible said, looking unto God, the Author and the Finisher of our faith. He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.
We have been given the power and authority when we accepted Christ. Here are six of the powers we have that were mentioned in this podcast. The power of the cross, the power of His resurrection, the power of His blood, the power of His Word, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the power of His name. We have the freedom to use these as much as we believe. Use these and share the faith.
The Bible, in 2 Timothy 1:7, clearly states that we have been given the gift of the Spirit of power. Therefore, we do not have to stay in fear. What we have is the capability that God has given us to influence others or direct the course of events in our lives or others' lives. It is with us always. We may momentarily get caught up and be overwhelmed by the onslaught of problems, but that power is always with us.
Be free from everything that's holding you back from experiencing the abundant life that God promises to us. His light is shining already on and in us. His power backs us up in every way and every season of our lives. Let go and let God!
We have been given the power and the authority in the name of Jesus to do miracles. It is one of the pieces of evidence that God is working in us, making us a living testimony for others to believe in Jesus as well. Let us live in this truth, that the One who is in us is greater than the one who is in the world.
There is nothing in this world that is more powerful than a Christian living in a lifestyle of worship, aided by the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling in the believer. This is reflected in his actions and words, as well as in every little thing he does. Serving God is briefly summarized in that. Serving God is not just about mere presence and actions, but more importantly, it is led and instructed by the Holy Spirit, and that is when we can say that we are serving God in spirit and truth.
There are many things in the world that can overthrow our confidence. A simple act or gesture can make or break our day, and perhaps, some major life decisions, too. We sometimes tend to think that there are no ways to break through; thus, we begin to get stuck in defeat mode. But, one look at the Savior, one word of surrender and repentance, can turn the tide. Let's get our focus on God when things overwhelm us. No waves are too high when our Savior walks on water. No mountains are too lofty when it's only His footstool. No storm is strong enough not to obey the voice of the Creator. Take authority and claim the victory!
The Bible says in Psalm 90:2, "Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God." This verse talks about how God stays the same from the very beginning, even til the end. And that, along with that, are His characteristics. His goodness, His grace, His faithfulness, and all the other attributes. His Word and His promises stand, even when things around us seem to fall apart, because His faithfulness does not depend on man, or events, or circumstances in our life, but in Him only. He will do that which He has promised because He honors His Word greatly.
A gift is a freely given item given to someone whom the giver believes is worthy to receive it. God deemed us worthy to receive the greatest gift of salvation through Christ, though we have failed to believe in Him many times. He just asks us to receive and believe Jesus Christ, the greatest gift, which connects us again to God, having paid the ultimate price that forever sealed us as children of God, giving us more than salvation, but peace, blessings, joy, and love.
Just like the old Christmas carol, which talks about the many wonderful things about Christ, perhaps the most excellent response is to adore Him altogether. Just think about the Son of God, seated at the right hand of the Father, who once left His majestic abode to live with us, humans, one of just the many creations of God, and then teaching us, healing us, making us whole, dying for us on the cross, all done unselfishly so that we may be called again as children of God. Imagine that with all His glory in heaven, He was despised at the cross until death and redeemed us from condemnation to eternal punishment in hell, unto His eternal glory in heaven. That is why the only suiting and most excellent response is to come and adore Him.
During His lifetime on earth, Jesus never missed a beat of His Father's will. Why? because He is always in communication with His Father. There was no clock or watch during his time, but His prayer time must have been so intense and long that it would reflect in the miracles He performed each day. He makes prayer His focus. As followers of Christ, we must apply and observe this characteristic of Jesus to make prayer our main business. So when we face troubles and problems in this world, we know what to do and whom we can run to.
We cannot control situations in life. There are ups and downs, lefts and rights, and forward and backward stances. What we can control is how we will react. But it's not always easy to stay on a good path. That's why we need something to get a grasp on. That's where faith comes in. And when a household, in Christians, this means, the church family, operates in faith in God, nothing can stand against its members. Operating in faith means loving one another, lifting one another in prayer, protecting against false teachers, leading like how Jesus leads His followers, etc. As long as Christ is in the center, everything will be in place and in perspective.
The blood of the Lamb, the meek and lowly in heart disposition, of the One who shed it, for the redemption of our sins, is still continuously cleansing us from all sins and has forever granted us eternal life, to those who will believe and receive. Its power has also given us access to the throne of God so that we can live there forever. There is now no condemnation, in the powerful blood of Jesus Christ.
The Word of God is alive and active. And God Himself is not a man that He should lie. He is faithful and true. If you can think of all the times He saved you, provided for you, protected you, and lifted you, know that He will do it repeatedly because He loves us that much. Be fully convinced that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.
The fullness of the Holy Spirit means that we obey what he says. We will not have our way. It means that we are fully surrendered to His cause. We may ask, or doubt a bit, but eventually, will carry out His tasks for us. And in obedience, faith grows and matures, because, in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, we can experience miracles and breakthroughs which no man can do.
When faced with persecution and troubles, the easiest way is to retaliate especially when the ego is touched. But, it was when we became a weapon for the enemy, for we allowed ourselves to give in to the plan of the evil one. Hard as it may seem, fighting battles with and in love, is always a win-win for both sides. Carry love as a weapon always, it may not be the toughest or the strongest or even the sharpest, but it is the most powerful of all that can melt down a hardened heart.
Is there anything hard to do for God? He can do it because He is the living God. There is nothing impossible for Him. We can think out of the box but there will come a time when our mind will limit us because it is, limited. But not God, who created all things, the universe, and everything in it. We cannot even fathom what lies beyond the galaxies and the darkness beyond, but not God, the Creator. He is able to do anything because He is that all-powerful.
Enlarge your tent. Tear down old walls and build new ones. Make room for more space for God to move, and then move. God has prepared greater things for you. See beyond what you see around you now. There is far more to it. God is waiting on the other side of your problems with your reward. Press on. Take faith along.
God does what He pleases. And what pleases God is to bless His children and make His plans come forth. But we must make an effort to let Him do it in our lives. We must obey, trust, love, and worship Him because when He is lifted high in our lives, we make a way for Him to do His good plans for us.
Jesus Christ is undoubtedly the Son of God. Even here on Earth, He displayed compelling and significant evidence that He is God. Though some say He is a prophet or a teacher, His miracles alone cannot argue His divine nature. The Bible also, talks about Him, even in the beginning and end.
For God to sanctify you is for you to be set apart. When God blesses you, He wants you to trust Him only, even amid unbelievable circumstances and situations. Trust His Word. Trust His promises. That in the middle of trials, there will be an answer. That in the darkness, there is light. That in lack, there is fullness. That in every negative situation, there is something that God has prepared. Because His Word said that when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. God will make a way and make the crooked path straight.
We may be hard-pressed on every side, but problems and trials are normal. The good thing is that we have the Word of God and prayer as our weapons. Soaking in these puts one in a better position to shield and wield his attack. The anointing we will receive will prepare us to be our best in the battle.
Everyone experiences the same trials and problems while here on earth. It may not be at the same time or circumstances, but still, nothing is new under the sun, just as the wise man told us in the book of Proverbs. But the confidence of the Christians lies in the everlasting truth that there is also nothing in this world that can separate us from the love of God. This truth, once believed and applied, just as any truth on earth is, will free any man from doubts, worries, troubles, and anxieties. And there are so many truths in His Word and in His promises, that will keep us grounded, standing steadily, amidst the turbulence and chaos, life may bring.
Accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior makes Him the Lord and Savior of our lives and a Shepherd who guides, cares, protects, leads, watches over, and tends to us. He is also the Bishop of our souls, who advises, teaches, and mentors us about the Word of God and the will of the Father. We have someone we can follow in Jesus, who will always give whatever we need to strengthen our walk of faith.
Go! The God Almighty has given us this command. We have been saved not just to sulk and preserve ourselves but to go and share the good news we have received. We have been given the command and the assurance that He will be with us even to the ends of the earth. God is looking for willing vessels to let His power, provision, grace, mercy, love, salvation, presence, peace, and glory to cover the earth. So let us go, and spread the freely given gifts of the goodness of God here and now.
As one family in Christ, we must exercise the ability to pray for one another. And not just to pray but to aspire for the best for our brethren. Because God prepared the best for us, we must learn not to focus too much on ourselves but lift one another so that people may see the huge difference between people coming from every walk of life and walking on the same path in faith.
When we were born again, we took on a new identity in Christ. Our old selves were gone. We are now ambassadors of Christ. We represent Him in every place we go, all the time because Christ is now living in us. And people should see Him through us, not just in our words but also in our actions. We must make every effort to make Him known, just as we have known Him when we had an encounter with Him through the people or circumstances we met.
A household of faith is maintained and sustained by God. When you make Jesus the center of your family, everything falls into place. The foundation is firm and stable, so storms of life, trials, and problems cannot and will not destroy the household. It may come, but the household will be more than ready to triumph. Put Jesus in the center and see the difference.
The book of James wants to convey that we should also be doers of the Word and not just hearers. We cannot learn fully a thing if we haven't done it yet. In school, theories are tested in the laboratory. Swimming is not learned by acquaintance. And muscles are not built sitting down. So is faith. We cannot learn much of what God wants us to be by just sitting in the church pew once a week, maybe one or two hours, listening. God wants us to apply it once we stand after the Message was brought forth
In all that we do and say, let it reflect and give the glory back to God. We have the strength, the will, and the drive to do everything we do because God has given us the chance, the breath, and the life so we can do it. If we were to count every second of our breath just as many times we have to be thankful to God, we are in great debt. Give back the glory to God always. It is He who wills us to move, and breath, and live, in the very first place.
Believe! It is one of the things required to gain salvation freely, as given to us by God. If you have seen the universe and all in it, you will know that there is a Creator greater than all you see with your eye. He does not have to defend Himself because His creations can attest to His power and nature. There are numerous things, seen by the naked eye or not, which can serve as clear evidence of a great God, so that at the end of the day, no one will have an excuse to not believe in Him.
Regardless of where you are today, if you believe and belong to God, you are a child of God and a citizen of His Kingdom. And to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God means that we may be living in the physical world but our focus is not on this world but on eternal things, of things God is doing and His plans for us. So whatever happens around us, we know that God is in control of the lives of His citizens, wherever they are.
There is no denying that there is no better place than in the presence of God, especially when you're in trouble. To be with God and truly know who He is, is to be assured of the good things that will happen no matter the circumstances because He holds our future. We might not see it for the time being, but definitely, it is secured and will come to pass.
We have been given a potent tool against the enemy, prayer, in the name of Jesus. It is our ready access to the throne of God for mercy, favor, blessing, healing, and all things good. Let us always involve ourselves in intense prayers for our requests and intercessions so the supernatural can move in our lives and this world.
Problems and setbacks in life are part of life itself. To never have experienced such means never learning something. So, these problems, setbacks, trials, disappointments, difficulties, blows, misfortunes, impediments, troubles, delays, obstacles, whatever they may be called, may put us down or may launch us higher. With God, these are all opportunities to stir up a hunger in us to seek Him more, to find Him more, and to know Him more, to rest and regain our strength.
We are called to be like Christ. Have you ever wondered why, some people, despite having everything, still are not satisfied? Because we have replaced the important with the necessary. The Bible says, seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you. See Him, His face, His life. And even though you walk life with problems thrown upon you every step of the way, just like Christ, you will not be shaken up because each step you take is always on solid ground.
God's love wants us to be with Him. But sin separated us. Nevertheless, His great love made a way through Jesus Christ. And now it is Jesus' prayer that we would believe Him as the way, the truth and the life. Jesus is always interceding for us, even now. Praying for us to be like Him, to follow His example, to trust only in the Father, and therefore, inherit the inheritance assigned to us from the very beginning.
But for the obedience of Jesus Christ on the cross, we would not be saved and redeemed. It is only by Jesus that we can come boldly to the Father. The greatest gift we receive, freely, that is salvation, which comes with a promise of eternal life, a gift worth more than anything on earth could offer. So how could you not serve your King Jesus, who made you free from everything that would hold eternal life for you?
The promises of God, His Word, are all yes and amen. When you agree and have faith that it will be done so, it will be done so. Because our God is a God of covenant. He is the other part of the covenant. All you have to do is agree and have faith, and it will be done so.
With the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, we have been redeemed. And we are made co-heirs with Jesus. He said, what He did, we can do also. We have been given, too, the power and the authority in Jesus Christ. Don't let the devil tell you so.
What's inside of you will eventually show on the outside. No matter how we cover up whatever is needed to cover up, it will find its way out. So fill your life with God's Words, so that when tragedy or trial or problems seem to be knocking you off of your feet, even if you stumble and fall, you'll spill what you have inside. God's Words, His promises, His life, His goodness and faithfulness. You spill because you are full of it and is overflowing. You cannot spill anything from an empty cup. So fill it up. Read the Bible and pray for understanding.
We may be experiencing hardships in our lives. But God said in 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body." We have hope, that at the end of it all, there is One who is waiting for us, cheering for us, believing in us.
For we are saved by grace through faith. It's all about the grace of God, that we triumph over every problem, that we conquer every mountain, that we move from strength to strength and from glory to glory. In there, our faith develops, growing ever bigger and deeper as we trust that God holds everything about our life in His hands, where grace also is ever present, abounding and overflowing. And when these two meet, the grace of God and our faith, supernatural will be evident in our lives.
By acknowledging our dependence on God, we also acknowledge His sovereignty and guidance in our lives. We do not let our efforts or our plans take the lead in our lives. We wait for His instructions and therefore, we gain this sense of independence from what the world normally does. To the world now, we may look very independent but as Christians, we understand that we are guided by God's power which is beyond our own understanding.
As much as we say that we know ourselves and we know what we need, we sometimes are blindsided by the situation we have at hand. And there are a lot of factors we have to consider but in the height of the problem or situation, we neglect some important aspects we should focus on. That is why, Christians who pray, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is a powerful offensive and defensive force against life's troubles. Why? Because the Holy Spirit is in him and the Holy Spirit, who knows the will of God in your life, will tell you what and how to pray for in your life's situation. So pray, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Worshipping God is not about the songs, the music, the stage, or the singers, nor the building and the structure, nor the pastors and the preachers. It's a matter of the heart, directed by the truths in the Bible. It's not about the ceremony or the program. It's about a real passion and desire for God, and knowing all about Him and more, by worshipping with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
When God created us, He prepared first all the things we will need. And with that also comes the best gift of all, eternity. And though we have sinned and turned our back away from Him over and over again, still this gift is available for those who would aspire for it. Always and always will be, eternity is what the Lord wants for us, to be with Him. Believe, and you will receive.
Our blessings and miracles are just a prayer away. In the very beginning, before God created humankind, He created first the things that mankind needs. He has prepared everything first before He put us in it. He knows everything and definitely, He knows us very very well, because He created us. If we believe and obey Him, all the things He planned out for us, we will experience. Have faith! Take faith! And take it to the next level. We move from glory to glory, strength to strength. Fix your eyes on Jesus. He is the Author and the Finisher of our faith!
The Bible says in Hebrews 10:35-36, "So don’t lose your confidence. It will bring you a great reward. You need endurance so that after you have done what God wants you to do, you can receive what he has promised." We are commanded to not lose hope, confidence, and trust in our God. For He who promised shall do it. Don't lose it. For God has never lost His trust in you. He loves us that much to continue trusting in us after all.
The promise of God is because of His great love for us. That great love, that would not let us fall into the trap of sin, instead, would give us always a way out through Jesus Christ. This love, also promises a great life, because that has been always the plan of God for His beloved children. So hold on to it. The great love of God and the promise of a great life is yours.
Our God is a loving father and He will never interfere with you unless you let Him. That's how much He loves us that He gives us that much freedom. Nevertheless, as the Bible says, He will never leave us nor forsake us. So when trouble comes, He's there, just waiting for you to ask for Him. And you're reaching out to Him touches His heart more than you'll ever imagine because that's just how He is.
If we do the will of our Father in heaven, prepare to be amazed because His plans are so much better. We can plan our future, and do our own thing to achieve whatever our goals in life are, but sometimes, these all lead to exhaustion because change in this world is inevitable. When change comes all of a sudden, coping with it may drain your energy and lose focus on everything. But when we focus on God and His will, we only have one thing to maintain, our eyes on Him. And He will do the rest. We will not have to worry about anything because it all rests on His hand now.
God has never planned any bad or destructive things for His children. The Bible said that all His plans for us are good and for our good. If we are experiencing troubles and hindrances, we might be taking a different route other than God prepared for us. Nevertheless, just as He had planned our redemption a long time ago, our destiny of a good and full life still lies ahead of us, if we believe and get a hold of it today.
Jesus made the greatest example of how to live according to the will of His Father. Therefore, as co-heirs and children of God, we should imitate Christ. We have to live our lives as good examples to other people. We are like walking Bibles, they may not read it for now, but they must see it in our lives.
He will leave the 99 to find the lost one. Every time. All the time. He is our Saviour, Redeemer. He will always guide and protect, just as a shepherd is to his flock, so He will and more.
There's nothing that our God can't do. He does impossible things. He is supernatural, above and beyond what we can think of. Believe in Him and see the wonderful things He will do to your life as He uses it, and the lives of everyone you influence with your faith in Him.
Jesus' power and authority resides in those who have accepted Him as the Lord and Saviour of their life. Therefore, His life, which is of abundance, peace, fullness, joy, healing, restoration, and revival, will be made manifest in that life that is surrendered to Him. And must not be just contained but continuously overflowing for all to experience.
God does not look at the outside appearance of a person but looks at the heart. And a true worshipper of God hides in his heart the Words of the Father. And those who love and obey God, when he calls on Him in prayer, He hear because God knows that this person reveres His Word and is truly worshipping Him in spite of it all.
The Lord said that if we seek Him, we will find Him, if we seek Him with all of our heart. Not half-hearted but with our whole heart. And this means putting aside ourselves and making the center of our lives His will, prioritizing what He wants for us to do.
The Holy Spirit is living inside us when we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour of our life. It is like we have this dynamic and awesome power and authority within us because of our identity in Christ. When we let the Holy Spirit work in us, we will not get weary, dry, or burn out, because it is not us but the Holy Spirit who is at work and is empowering us to do all the work of God.
We are saved to share the salvation we have, which we got for free. When we accept Christ, we are given the task, as well as the authority, to be His ambassador of peace and love in this world. It is not about us but about Jesus now. Carry this thought all throughout your day and exercise it regularly. Start with your family, relatives, friends, co-workers, and colleagues. Spread it out!
There is power in prayer. It has been recorded even in the ancient Bible time stories, that there is truly power in prayer. Allow God to move in your situation through prayer and watch it not only turn around for you but in such a miraculous way that no man can boast. Not only in your personal life but in others as well. Pray over your life, your family, your country, and the whole world. Speak life and God's promises, and believe.
A spiritual breakthrough will happen if you let the Holy Spirit lead you in whatever circumstance you may be in. Great and amazing things will take place in all aspects of your life because the power of God is so encompassing and intense, that most of the time, you'll feel you are being taken out of your comfort zone to be thrown into something so miraculous and unheard of it will leave you staggering over the results. That is how miracles begin.
We cannot be at our full potential apart from God. We will be having a hard time realizing our real purpose in life when we are apart from the One who created us. And as Christians, we cannot realize the many wonderful things we can do apart from God, and we cannot bear fruits, just as He has said in His Word, that we as the branches and Him as the vine, apart from Him, there's nothing we can ever do. But with Him, everything will be possible, even the most impossible for us.
God's wonder-working power works only when the vessels He chooses also choose to be used. That's who we are. We are saved not only for ourselves but also to influence others. To let them also hear the Good News we heard, to experience the goodness and faithfulness of the God we serve. So choose to be a useful instrument in the hands of God, for His glory and honor alone.
No matter what is happening around us, there is this assurance of joy in everything. We have this hope that never dies. The hope that transcends to eternity because we have been given the promise when we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. So we walk here on earth, confidently, because our confidence is not in who we are, but Who is with us.
As Christians, we cannot deny the miraculous and supernatural favor and hand of God working in our lives. And although we are not spared the heartbreaks, broken dreams, and lives, yet there is peace and hope that replaces these negative thoughts almost immediately. That is how great our God is, who can do all these things and more for us, if we let Him. We only have to open up and obey, and be amazed at His greatness expressed through our lives.
We have been saved not just for ourselves, but for others, too. We have known Good News because someone prayed for us, because someone shared it with us, because someone has cared for our souls. We have been given this gift freely, and now that we have it, it is now our duty to share it with others. We are chosen and appointed to go.
To give back the praise and thanksgiving is as to worship Him in everything He is. We will have this hole in our hearts always when we put other things in place of the most important thing, the first thing we should seek. It is the air we breathe. The reason we live. Seek Him first, and everything will fall into place.
Oh, to befilled with the fullness of God! To be aware of His presence and character. His holiness and His love. God wants us to be filled with his fullness, individually, and as the Church of Christ.
Yes, be full of Jesus!
Have you ever felt that in spite of all the accomplishments and achievements you got in life, there is still that small void in your heart that seemed to get bigger and bigger the more you sought recognition? Or when you feel overwhelmed that you feel so small that the world could just swallow you in? Fill yourself up with Jesus, then. Feed on His Words. Get close to Him in prayer. Know Him intimately by meditation. And these things, and all the other things will fall into place when He's at the center of it all.
The Lord our God, He is beyond time and space. He has already planned everything and His Word says that all of His plans are for our own good. He also said, that what He has for us, his children who believed, is for abundant life. Trust His timing. We may experience rough roads of trials and problems along the way but He has already gone before us. You may not always feel Him in those moments but He promised that He is with us and for us. Trust His time. For in His time, it will all be beautiful.
It is an undeniable fact for a Christian that the power behind the cross and the resurrection is the greatest manifestation of the love of God towards man, and that love transcends through time, no respecter of gender and age, and encompasses all, those who believed. And it happened. It did. And we can go back again and again to that cross and again and again, strengthen our faith knowing that a Saviour that for us in exchange for that place. Just think about it, it could've been us..
Jesus Christ, the image of the invisible God, the prophesied Messiah, the Saviour of the world, has and always has been a very compassionate Lord. All throughout His days on earth, He has always practiced and presented Himself worthy a savior to save the world, He never misses a beat on the prophecies about Him and continued to live out the commands of His Father in heaven, even unto death. What a knowledge it is to know how greatly He holds us in His thought.
Whatever and wherever you are in your life right now, may it be a good time or bad, always know that God will never abandon His children. And especially during great trials, there we can find His glory working through the chaos and reaching for us. And there, in the midst of the mess, with the help and power of the Holy Spirit in us, we find ourselves living out our true identity as a child of God, an heir of His kingdom, and co-heirs with Christ.
We have this promise from our Abba Father, according to His Word. That we have this full life and abundant life in Him. And only in Him. Apart from Him, it will not happen. Because we live in this world where suffering abounds, but in Him, grace overflows, negating everything else that would stop and hinder the blessings He has for us.
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Colossians 1:16. Everything in this world is all about Him. You are created for Him alone. It takes courage to acknowledge it and to surrender to the fact that everything is all about God Himself, as shown simply by His creations, because human nature dictates otherwise, and sometimes defies this principle.
It is a true Christian's duty to make Jesus known to people. We should be the light carrier and glory bearer of Hm. We must learn to always stand in the truth no matter what the circumstances dictate. We are His representatives. We are His ambassadors.
How hard it is to believe when everything's laid out on the table for us? God is not like man that lies. If you can trust your friend with your life, then why not try trusting God also. You'll not lose anything but everything to gain if you just believe.
Have you ever wondered why you kept on thinking of the how's and why's of life if you would do this and that, and everything else you see and would want to experience but still, no joy, afterwards? Maybe, you were made for more. There is more to life than what we see and hear, and feel. And that more, is a life lived in God's will.
Jesus. History revolves around Him. He who was, who is and is to come. Even the days are counted based on His life and death. With all these things, need more to say that He should be the top priority of all and in all? Let Christ Jesus lead you.
Our God is a great God, there's no doubt about it. Who can create the whole world, or the universe itself, if not for a God greater than the universe? Take Him out of the box of your thinking and you'll see the mighty wonders He did and can do. He is great and He is so good to His children.
Would you believe that God can turn things around us in our favor if we just obey and believe? Yes, He can! The world may have other plans for you, but God has greater plans. He is good and He listens to us even our most silent prayer of the heart. Favor is what He gives when we delight always and just for Him.
You may not believe it because of the things going on around you right now, but God, our Father in heaven, plans only the best for His children. Earthly parents would want to have their child having all the best, then what more of our Heavenly Father? Just believe and receive it.
We may live in the natural here on earth but Jesus said, once we believed in Him, we are now partakers of the Kingdom. Therefore, if He can do wonders and miracles, we can also, too, because we are now children of God through Christ Jesus. Hence, signs and wonders follow those who believe, just as the Bible says.
When you've gone through troubles that were so out of your league but you surprisingly overcame it all, you'll be left wondering how did you prevail. But then again, you'll just shake your head and be resigned to the fact that it's not you but God! You are labeled an overcomer not because of what you did but how God intervened. Because, if not for God, nothing will come about.
Everyone is precious in the sight of God. So if you have a heart for the souls of people around you, you have the heartbeat of the Father. And He said that those people who walk their calling to share and spread the Good News have their rewards in heaven. And that reward is a reward that never tarnishes nor breaks. Those people are collecting treasures in heaven that are far more precious than anything in the world. And that is a very wise decision. Why? Because treasures on earth fade. It can help a man for a moment but still fades because everything is temporary here. Ever wonder why it makes you feel light and happy when you have helped a stranger the best way you can?
Just as He had promised, the gift that was given when we made Christ our King and Saviour, is the Holy Spirit. He is with us and within, teaching, exhorting, and comforting. Rest in the fact that we are sealed with Him, and that nothing can defeat us, nor conquer us because we are ever on the winning side with Him.
Miracle, as the word means, is out of the ordinary, and that's where our God resides. So, in those endeavors that are just possible for you, little will He move, because you know deep inside you that you can do it. But once it becomes impossible for you, God steps in, when you let Him. And that is no big thing for Him because the impossible is His expertise. So if you want God to move and let His expertise be displayed in your life, then venture into the impossible.
Learn how to replace your sorrow and pain with joy and thanksgiving. Know how God fights for you and see you through, through every battle and problems you are facing. He is indeed our exceeding joy. In Him we have our victory, our reward.
God is always much closer than we could ever imagine. For those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour, the Holy Spirit is now dwelling in them. But, in the noises of the world barraging our everyday lives, we sometimes tend to get engulfed in a myriad of sounds, that even our own voices are drowned out. But if we take a stop and look for Jesus, rest assured He will be found as He has promised. Then, you'll see that He hears you when you call. And that there are also times He calls, but you were so busy. So listen closely, and you'll hear Him in every creature He has made.
Don't lose your focus on the Lord. Don't let your eyes get fixed on things that are temporary. Keep it glued on Jesus. Let Him be your priority. Let Him be your most important consideration of the day, in whatever you do and the decisions you'll be making, in your speaking and thinking, even in the waking and in the evening when you sleep. Let Him take the lead.
Maturity comes when we can let go of things we cannot control, and leave it all into the hands of the All-Knowing Father God. For only at that moment, that everything will fall perfectly into their respective places. Only at that moment, we can say that He makes everything good and perfect, when we have surrendered and let Him take the lead.
Let God use you. Let God be magnified through you. Because with men using you, you will get tired eventually. You will benefit but it will come with a price. But when you let God use you, He will take care of everything else that concerns you. And He knows, surely He knows what you need the most because He is the one who created you. So let Him use you today, and discover that with Him, you can do impossible things.
Have you ever thought about how much you are loved by our Heavenly Father? No? Then think about it now. He has preserved you from the time you were conceived in your mother's womb. And until now, you are still alive because He has still greater plans for you. He also gave Jesus to intercede for you, pray for you, give you everything He has inherited so you can have it all. God, our ever-loving Father, is preserving you until He comes back because He loves you that much.
In this ever-changing world, Jesus is the solid ground on which we must anchor ourselves. He is that rock when you hit the bottom. He is already there even before you recognize you have fallen way down. Because He promised us that He will never leave nor forsake us. He is our defense, surrounding us on every side. Our very present help in times of need.
The power that resurrected Jesus from the dead is what we have now since we are now one with Jesus. And that power has no limit to what it can do if we believe in the impossible, and see to the supernatural, just as Jesus did on that third day.
There is no other name that can save except the name of Jesus. No other name can stand against it because it possesses immense power and authority over everything that we would ever think of ruling over us, His children. And the glory of the Lord? As it is the ability of God to create miracles, therefore, the supernatural is our reality. Though we live in this world, we are not of this world, as the Bible says, because we have The Name, and the presence and glory of God in our lives, if we believe in Jesus.
God is so merciful and kind that even in our dirtiest state, He would choose us and save us. That in our deepest pain, He will not leave us nor forsake us. That in our weakest, He would give us His strength. That in our need, when nobody and no else could, He will be our very present help. That's how real, how deep, how wide His love for us is
If earthly fathers or mothers want only the best for their children, what more of our heavenly Father think of us? Because we are now counted as children of God, we are heirs to the magnitude of the blessings bestowed upon Jesus, if we just believe in Him. God always wants the best for us. He created the world even before He created us. He has all we need before we even ask. Just ask the Father in the name of His Son, Jesus, and it will be given you.
Nothing and no one beats the goodness and love of our Father in Heaven. What more could you ask for when He is the Source? We have nothing to worry about, or think about, or fear or be anxious about, nor get worked up, stressed out, or get in a state of panic. If we could only understand the depth and height and width of His immense love, that He wants to work with you and through you, people around you will see and feel and know our God, and will glorify Him also. Enjoy His goodness and rewards of obedience today.
Words are powerful. It can either make or break a person, even yourself. So be careful in your utterances for our words can command blessing or destruction. Speak always of the goodness of God and the promises He has for you found in His Word and praise Him in spite of, and you will definitely taste and see His faithfulness and goodness manifesting.
We can access the Throne of Grace because of the Blood of the Lamb. We have the power and authority because of it and our testimony. We have it so we can pray directly to our Father in heaven because we are covered by the precious blood of Jesus. Justified and sanctified, we can now call to our Father to save us and send prosperity to us. Yes, we have that great access of resources because of Jesus.
Let's be always mindful that we do our daily work from the perspective of the Word of God. Let us always believe that God is on our side, that we are protected and favored and we are strong and rich in Him. Let's be watchful and responsive to that around us. That whatever happens, we will be obedient and will seek His Word first and foremost.
The Bible tells us to seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added unto us. Therefore, all the things we need, God already made available for us. Hence, there will be no need to fret or worry about the future. He wants us to enjoy the present, the gift of today, because everything is already prepared. Though there are times our eyes seemed a bit cloudy because of problems, frustrations and trials, lets turn our eyes to our Father in heaven for He knows what the future for us holds. Be reassured of His Word that He is the Author and Finisher of our faith. It is always a great day to live with Jesus everyday!
Worrying, fretting, doubting.. it all brings discomfort and takes away peace. If we all learn and embrace the Word of God that in Him, we move, we live, and have our being, all these will not have any room in our lives. Patiently waiting on the Lord and trusting that He knows what's going on gives peace and comfort, in the heart and the mind. Patience, therefore, is one of the greatest characteristics of a Christian because it tests the confidence of his faith in the Word of God.
Prayer is like breathing to a Christian. A man of God once said, when you don't feel like praying, then pray the hardest. Because when you don't feel like praying, then maybe your flesh is taking over you. Therefore, watch and be vigilant always, that we will not fall into temptations and of sin of neglect of prayer in our lives. Pray now, pray always!
For our God is a God who restores, replenishes, refreshes, renews, revives, because He can. Because He is the Eternal Source of everything good; of love, of life, of blessings, of healing and breakthroughs, of miracles and favor and grace and mercy. Be restored. Nothing can take that promise of God from you. Nothing can separate you from His love.
If the world tells you otherwise that you are above and not beneath, remember His Word and promises to you. If it tells you, you are forgotten, tell it you are the head, says your Father in heaven. Stand firm upon His words and promises to you since the One who gave it has no chances of ever forgetting it.
Do not lose hope even in the darkest situation. Do not let circumstances bring you down. Do not let what you see around you affect and diminish your love and faith towards our God. Remember that our Heavenly Father always has our backs because He has a promise to us. And that stands forever.
We have the power and authority given by God through His Words and His promises. It's up to us to exercise its immense strength over every circumstance in our lives. And God would be very glad to see you putting it in action, in destroying the works of the enemy, speaking blessings, restoration, healing and revival to everyone and therefore, populating heaven with souls. Use it mightily over every plan of the enemy and see victory because He has already won it for you.
Our Heavenly Father already bestowed blessings upon blessings in our lives. All we need to do is realize it and be a good steward of these blessings and gifts freely given to us. Let it manifest in your lives and make people around you, witnesses, of the goodness of our Lord in your lives until they can no longer stand it and they will also believe.
The glory of God is His ability to do miracles in your life if you believe. Experience it and you will never be the same again. For His glory and excellency is certain as the sun rises and sets down, so are your answers to your prayers and the miracles in your trials when you believe. And the extraordinary and the supernatural will be following you.
Continue in your walk of faith. Never lose sight of the guiding hands of the Holy Spirit for it is only with the Holy Spirit that we will triumph over every problem and circumstance in life. It's only with Him that we can overcome everything that life throws at us. Only with Him that we can be unshaken and undaunted.
Yes, we are highly favored! God has chosen us from the very beginning. He has already made ways for us to be redeemed from sin. He even gave us the Holy Spirit so we are marked for grace, blessings, mercy, love, wealth, health, favor! So do not doubt that you are special in God's eyes. Believe you are!
You might be looking at yourself in a way that makes you feel small and insignificant. But remember, even in the very beginning, when God created us, it was very good that He said. Very good in His sight. Yes, we are! But not because of who we are in this world, but who we are in Him.
Being a father requires a lot of courage because this means, there'd be these small people, your children who would look up to you. But just as our Father in heaven regularly displays His love and affection to His dear children, it is not that difficult now to do so to become a role model. Look up to God and see how He's doing it.
Do not think of yourselves as small and unimportant because our Heavenly Father never thought of us that way when He created us. We are made for big things, for wonderful things, for the miraculous and the supernatural. Though the world and everything around us seemed unlikely, remember, we are not of this world. So think big!
The fear of the Lord makes us safe from the consequences of sin and disobedience. Thus, it protects us from harm and affliction. Because we fear the Lord, we show reverence to Him and to His laws, thereby escaping death which is the ultimate penalty for sin.
What do you value most? What do you desire most? Whatever it is, that is your treasure. Listen on as your treasure is revealed. Make sure it is of God's for nothing is ever worth comparing to what God has for us. You can never be mistaken once you put Him at the top of everything.
In the middle of a battle, in the middle of scarcity, in the middle of loneliness, we are never alone because God has a promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Our God is a good God. He is true to His Words even today. Learn more about His goodness as you listen to this podcast.
We have in us, as children of the Most High God, the power and authority to overcome and be victorious because of what Jesus did on the cross. We are reunited again with our Creator, our Abba Father, in spite of all the doubts and sins we have before, all because of what Jesus did on the cross. And that is grace. Learn how to use that power of grace wisely and triumphantly by listening to this podcast.
There is no greater blessing than the blessing from God. The Bible says, it maketh one rich, and there is no sorrow to it. Because God, our loving father, only wants the best for us, His children. So do not doubt His blessing upon you. Cling to His promises for it is true. We have the Holy Spirit as evidence that we are co-heirs with Christ.
We are born in this world once. We have a beginning but unsure of our ending because of sin, unless we invite Jesus in. Then we will have that secured future waiting for us. A good and definite one, from here to eternity And yes, only through Jesus because He is the only way to the Father.
With Christ, we are victorious in every battle because He has already won it for us. Let us go and grab the spoils of the war. Let us be bold enough to conquer that inheritance. Learn and be equipped as you listen today to His Words and promises to His beloved children.
We have been given power and authority by God. It is now up to us to exercise it and manifest this promise in our lives. We have to confess and believe in this for it is so written by an Almighty God. Who is our Father. Who is also the King of Kings. And we are His children, so we have that inherent tile and its accompanying power in us. Command blessings into your lives and destroy the works of darkness around you. We have power and authority in Christ our Lord.
Let the world know that we are followers of Christ by loving our brethren. Strengthen our brothers and sisters in Christ through prayer and faith in Jesus Christ. Let them be witnesses of the faith that which we profess through our action towards our fellow believers in Christ. Let there be difference in us among the crowds.
We love him because He first loved us. Even during our filthiest and dirtiest and lowest times, His love wrapped around us and took our identity in it. Then why neglect it and exchange it for something less valuable. Christ has paid far greater price than anyone or anything for you into this world.
When we were baptized into the family of God, we became His children. Though He may sometimes let us go through storms of life, He hasn't left our side, because He has a promise. And as He had promised the blessing to Abraham, He has also given it to us who believe. All things, and especially His children, are precious in His sight and are protected, and held safe and secured and blessed in His hands, no matter what is happening around.
With the Holy Spirit in your life, you can never go wrong. No matter what is up against you, or what is going on around you, there is a great Helper that is closer to you than you can ever think of. So build up your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Listen to Him and fill your heart and mind with things about God.
Strengthen up your faith shields and edify yourself and others in the walk of faith. Know how to battle life's struggles intelligently and efficiently by knowing how and when to attack the enemy's camps with the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Knowing these elements, your defenses will be strong.
God always has the best plans for us. Even from the very beginning, He has already seen your bright future ahead. So don't waste time thinking about what could've been. Just believe. If you can believe that there will be a sunrise tomorrow, then believe your good future in the hands of our Father in heaven. After all, He's the one who has orchestrated that beautiful sunrise from the beginning of time. Go soar!
Because of what God promised to His children, we have this confidence that nothing can separate us from His love. We are joyful because we know that there is a good Father in heaven looking over us, watching us, listening to us, and caring and loving us. The One who is mighty and most powerful of all is on our side. And He holds our future in His mighty hands.
Do not forget that God always got you. He has the best for you and prepared great things ahead of you. Look around for His glorious hands working to save, secure, heal, protect and bless you in all your ways. Acknowledge His presence and give thanks. His promises are true. He will never leave nor forsake you. He's got you wherever you are. Just believe!
There might perhaps be many things happening around us. Changes we never knew coming around, catching us unaware, pulling us out of our comfort zones. But there is a confidence promised, especially to those whose focus is on the Lord. He holds the future in His hands. He knows us more than we knew ourselves. So we fix our eyes on Jesus, like an anchor, as the world around us changes, and there in that place, we can never be moved or shaken.
God already prepared a full life ahead of us, in spite of the problems and obstacles thrown on our path by our enemies. And He has also given us the freedom to choose, whether we stay in His will in spite of, or venture out and seek our own. It is our choice. But once we surrendered to God, He will lovingly redirect our paths to Him and the blessed life He has planned out for us.
Whatever you've been going through, remember it. Both the good times and the bad because you will see that the hands of GOD are always right in the midst of it to those whose hope and trust is in Him. He promised that He will never leave nor forsake us, in good times and especially in the bad times. Remember, and realize that the goodness of our Father in heaven is so real and profound to us if we just see beyond our feelings.
We are not saved just to sit down and watch other people go by their lives. If it weren't for people who love Jesus, we will not be saved because we will not have a chance to hear the Gospel and salvation. It is now imperative for us to share it with others who might need a little boost of hope in this ever-changing world. Share Jesus to others. You will definitely not run short of Him because He is infinite.
As the Scripture says, Jesus is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. His power is ever-present in our lives. The Holy Spirit's role in the Christian life is still as it is. God's calling for us never changes, as well as His love. We have been given these wonderful opportunities to have such powerful allies in this world, in every time and season. Let us, therefore, recognize these gifts freely given by none other than the Creator Himself.
Have there been any distractions from your daily devotions, or reading your Bible, or in your quiet time with the Lord? Recognize it and give it to God. And continue steadfastly in our walk of faith until the end. He will be with you always. Listen on and see the rewards of the faithful.
To let the Holy Spirit lead you in your walk of faith is a truly rewarding experience. It may seem hard and perhaps, you may go to a phase where you may not be able to see the end of the tunnel. But there will always be a reassurance that someone is there with you wherever you go, and when impossible seemed to be looming, there came the miraculous. Listen on, and learn how to triumph when you let the Holy Spirit work through you.
In the minutest thing, will have profound effect in our lives. The littlest task left undone, may create ripple effect on other task at hand. So before diving in to your everyday living, do not forget to pray and ask God to lead you along your day.
Because great is the faithfulness of our God, we can always rely in His protection over us no matter what is happening around us. His eyes are always on His children and as He has promised in His Word, weapons may be formed but it won't prosper.
Whatever the circumstances around you dictate, what's inside you will always prevail. You can choose faith or fear. It boils down to your decision on what to make out of your life. And when you choose Jesus Christ, and He living in you, you'll never lose out. There'll be a peace inside you that is so comfortable amidst the chaos outside of you. He will always finish what He has started in you as He has promised, so long as you obey.
If serving an earthly king gains a reward on your part, what more when you serve the King of kings? For great is our God and greatly to be praised. All of the creation points towards His greatness, His power, and authority, His dominion and excellence, His majesty and beauty. Serve Him and your reward will be of greater value than any other reward you will get here on earth, life eternal with the King of kings.
The eyes of the Lord are constantly watching and searching the earth for people with a heart to call His own. Do not let an opportunity pass by without being unforgettable in His sight. In spite and even in the midst of your problems and adversities, you can be remarkable and notable in the eyes of God. Listen and learn. Have faith and stand firm.
Who do you wake up for? Sounds familiar, right? Have you considered your answer? Now, if God is not in the top list, consider then your ways. As the Scripture says, Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all, yes all, will be added to you.
God's plan for you is always the best for you for He never plans to harm you. He has always been a good, good Father to us all, that He even embraced and loved us in those times when we were still unlovable. His plans for you are good, and it will always will be.
No matter what you think of yourself, when God's presence is with you, the impossible becomes possible. Greatness is achievable. And when you believe, the supernatural will come naturally in your life. The presence of God will carry out unimaginable blessings in your life. Believe and receive it, in Jesus' name!
For we are not given the spirit of fear, the Bible said. And it is true indeed. Because we have the Holy Spirit, we can do things in the miraculous and the supernatural. Believe and speak out the resurrection power of Christ in you and let the people see the glorious hand of God working in our lives.
The promises of the God in His Word will always come to life in the life of those who believe. Though it will tarry, or circumstances may not say so, it will come to pass. God will never withhold the good things He has prepared for His children. Receive and just believe that it is coming for you today.
God's plan for each and every one of us is all for our good. Believe that no matter what is going on around you, His plans for you will not change, even if what surrounds you speaks of differently. Remember that God is not like a man that He should lie. So all His good plans for you, through His Word, will come to life this year.
You can never be on the losing side with God because He has already won every battle for you. All you have to do is to stand your ground, faith unmoving, eyes focused on Jesus, who is the Author and the Finisher of our faith. You are undefeated and unconquerable in Christ. Believe all the good plans God has promised to those who will only believe. All others else are lies of the enemy.
Believe in the truth that it is god who created. And He knows and cares for you more than you think you do. And that He wants all the best for you. And that He loves you so much. Now would you not want to live and experience it?
The glory of God is His power to make things possible, to make miracles. This is our heritage as children of God who believes, that whatever may surround us, or weapons may form against us, it will not triumph at all, for His power and authority exceeds them all.
God wants to us to experience the best of all that He has prepared for us. He has not lack anything in giving to us just as He prepared first the world before we were created in this world. Know that He wants us to prosper, in all things, in everything, lacking nothing of His goodness and love. Let us walk in that generosity of the Father's heart to us and spread it to whomever we encounter, because it will never end, it will never lack, it will just flow like a river that will never end.
Love God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind, that's what the Bible says. And with that promise comes blessings after blessings. If we make God our priority, He will take care of the rest of what we care for. And mind you, when God takes care of you, you will have nothing to worry about, ever.
Every man needs to have somehow a sense of direction. In this ever changing world, some play on their own and got stuck up in a maze because there is no one looking after them. But God gave us an ever-present help in times of need. He is Jesus, our Good Shepherd, who prays and intercedes for us. Likewise, we must also pray for one another just as He has commanded us to love one another, just as He loves us.
The Holy Spirit’s power that manifested its authority multiple times in the Bible is actually accessible today. Though it may come with challenges, for it will not be revealed but in moments of weakness, yet those who will be willing to be used and be obedient to God’s commands, they will partake the best of the land, and will move from glory to glory and from strength to strength.
Where does your help come from? Is it from your family? Your job maybe? Or your someone close to you? Are they stable enough to weather any storm? The Bible gave us the most definite, and most confident answer of 'em all. My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and earth. Therefore, hope in God, and you will not be put to shame.
Live your life as a wonder to many, because you are delivered and liberated by an Almighty God. You are so loved that the Father only has good plans for you. Believe that you will experience it and then, let it manifest through your faith in His promises.
God has given us a promise that we can experience the best if we are just to be willing and obedient. But this will take brokenness and selflessness. Become able to by listening on and discovering the fullness of the reward of being willing and obedient to the Lord our God.
Learn and understand how is it possible to reign with Jesus in this life. Get the keys and the wisdom on how to do it. Know how prayer and stewardship over what God has given you, relates to the dominion and authority you already have.
For we know that every good and perfect gift comes from our God, the Father, we cannot boast of anything. It is all from Him and for Him. We do exploits and miracles because God is with us. It is the Holy Spirit that is at work.
Would you change the way you do the things you do when you know there is someone watching you? Perhaps you will, especially when you know that that someone is God Himself. Live and serve for His glory alone and you will see and experience how far-reaching His love can go for you. It can totally turn the tables around, in your favor.
We often move and live and breathe in this world through our senses. We make plans and decisions by what we see and feel. That we often forgot that we are not of this world because we are of God’s. That when trouble comes, we can come to God. And that is faith, to come to God and believe in Him that He is rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. And that faith, when exercised, pleases our Lord most.
As long as we focus on God, the joy of the Lord will be our strength. It will carry us over from glory to glory, from strength to strength. Listen on and discover, that our physical body may experience hardships but our spirit will not. Be then strengthened in your inner man.
Experience the fullness of the favor of God. Though you may feel inadequate and undeserving of it, God lavishly pours it out on His children who believes His promises. Have confidence in His unmerited favor in your life. Keep pressing on. Keep going.
Tired and burned out? Perhaps, you’ve been working yourself out and running around here and there. Rest in the Lord. And He will give you everything. Trust in Him, and you will not be wanting anything. For all throughout the Bible, those who have trusted in the Lord were taken care of and provided for. He is all we need.
Be great in the sight of Christ. Not by your achievements, or riches, or fame, but by the number of people you have brought to Christ by your life testimonies and your faith.
Want to experience miracles and breakthroughs? Fret no more. God does want that also for you, and all of His children. He wants you to understand that more than you do. Because God loves you so much. Listen now and discover the keys to release God’s powerful love for you, His child.
Whenever you find yourself in the middle of temptations, tests and trials, rest assured that it is not your final fate. As the Word of God says, you are established and fixed to be fruitful and to prosper in every aspect of your life.
Practice trusting in the Lord in everything that you do and carry on no matter what may happen, for in due time, you will experience receiving those things which you entrusted to the Lord, and the continuity of the Lord’s blessings.
If we can only realize and believe the truth that we all have been given these power and authorities by God, He can do all those things we asked for, exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we can ever think or imagine. Give God the liberty to work in you.
To each one who believes that the Lord is our helper, in times of trouble and danger, great confidence will he manifest. The Lord will be everything we need, in every time, in everywhere, and whatever the circumstances are in. So we can sit back and marvel how He will make a way out of no way at all.
Know that everything was prepared for you by our Father in heaven. Because of what Jesus did on the cross, we also have overcome. It was already done for you. Enlarge your mindset, increase your expectation and build up your faith on God.
Would you want to be covered with the glory of God? Bring it on your life by actively practicing being the salt and the light of this world. Carry it out wherever you go.
Why do we have to practice and activate our faith? Because we face different challenges everyday. Because conflicts may arise without a warning. Continue believing what you believe. Continue praising, giving thanks, and standing on the promises of God in your life by confessing it with your mouth. Press on!
In times of defeat, setback, loss and downfall, God is there. Let the power of the Lord work in you, and not your own. Do not waste your own strength and energy fixing things. Give Him the permission to move in your life and believe that His plans for you are all good.
We have already been given the power and authority, over all the power of the enemy. Stand on this, whenever you face problems in your daily walk with the Lord, and exercise it to the utmost, for the One who walks with you is the Source of it all.
Remove doubts in your mind when it is God who has chosen you to do it. For unbelief will just block your way to your blessings. Remember, just always believe.
God himself showed us first how to love, even when we are unlovely. He has given His only begotten Son because of love. And that love will show the world to whom we belong especially when we share and express it to others.
Experiencing lack? Having success but still not enough? The Bible says to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Work not for your own provision, but all for the glory of God. And the God that sees you, who is the Source of every good thing, will reward you, beyond your imagination.
Desire that God will be pleased with you, in your manner of speaking and of doing, and you will not have to worry or be afraid of anything. Let all that you do and say give glory to God alone.
Does fear control you? Then acquaint yourselves with the company of the Holy Spirit and rest in the love of God, and you shall be established as you go through life.
Do not let ignorance rob you of the rewards of salvation. Recognize and get hold of its tremendous effects in your life as a Christian.
Learn how to discern the voice of the Lord our God and experience victory over every trials coming your way as you listen to it through His written Word.
Know how important the grace of God is in our lives, for it is only by His grace alone that we can overcome each problems. And this grace, will also strengthen us and make us prosper in everything that we do.
Know what is the good work of God so that in spite of the responsibility of doing, joy is still guaranteed. For we may encounter hardships while doing, but if we just believe, and obey diligently, we will prevail, for the glory of God.
Our Lord is unchanging. He is the same, yesterday, and today, and forever, as is His provision of love, faithfulness and grace to those who believe.
Begin to comprehend how the anointing brings about significantly wonderful moments of restoration and revival in your life and the lives of other people around you.