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Ps Rajiv Hubert
Virtues such as love, mercy, forgiveness and kindness are noble and precious. There is a price paid by the giver and freely received by the giver. Learning to hold grace with the highest regard is the key to be blessed by it for generations.
Discover the magistracy and ministry of a man of God as evident in the case of his calling people back to God by exposing their deceptiveness and encouraging them by pointing to God's compassion and covenant faithfulness.
See what the best of men are, when God leaves them to themselves: 1. We mess up 2. Jonah in you must be thrown overboard 3. Preserved because you are reserved - God sees a greater purpose 4. Benefit of affliction 5. Dare not presume but do not despair6
Why is Edom and the nations ripe for ruin? 1. Carnal security a. Self b. Allies and friends
- Idle spectators
- Outright betrayal
How does the ruin of Edom and the nations have any benefit for Judah? 1. Aligning you back to your purpose 2. Preparing you for spontaneous growth and expansion of the gospel and kingdom
Why have these things happened? What went wrong? How do we fix it? Can we, or do we need help? What are the action steps to see good days?
- Suffering: Losses and threats
- Repentance: Fasting and community prayer
- Grace
- Restoration
Areas of faithfulness - without considering the consequence: 1. Spirituality - Defilement through compromise 2. Religiosity - Disciplined prayer life 3. Morality - Distinguished with integrity 4. Legality - Disobeyed the decree for God
God is unimaginably holy and glorious: - He calls a man for his purpose - Judgement of justice - Turning point - Grace in chaos - Plan for restoration - The glory of God returns - The flowing of the gospel river
Can our good deeds outweigh the bad ones and so justify them? Would a life of worship, singing, giving (as important as they are) do away injustice and evil meted out to our fellow men?
There is a call that God gives to everyone to come to Him. Sometimes He calls thru prophetic signs, even allures us because of His great love. We just to respond with a 'Yes, Lord'! So, you're now on the path of blessing!
Many a time the one who is faithful seem to come under attack and loss, but the integrity of heart pays off over time with eternal rewards and influence while on the earth. Ps. Rajiv Hubert
Shine the light through our lives as the wise virgins and stay in a state of being awakened always which is true preparedness - honor and serve Him awaiting His coming.
The messed up lives of the masses, misleading messages of the prophets stirs up the wrath of God, yet the merciful Master's restoration alters the destiny of a Nation.
At a time when there is chaos, confusion, increasing evil, we the people of God can combat the madness that affects us by having bended knees and mended hearts before God.
The celebration of Passover by Israel was symbolic of the redemption brought about by the Lord Jesus. It is significant in today's life.
A lot happens over a whole year. The devil brings hindrances and spirits of deception attempt to lay traps. If you've been through it all but survived, you've certainly won the victory.
The good news of Jesus Christ is a very clear message to be shared to help the hearer know what to believe and what happens if they do so. Baptism is an external expression of one's choice to renounce the sinful world and join the community of God's people.
In order for each believer to function as a disciple of Christ and win souls, we need to be well equipped by the power of the Spirit and the knowledge of the word to lead others.
Sharing the love of Christ is an extremely simple yet a complex task depending on the kind of person (s) one is reaching. It is usually a process - identifying where they are at truly helps in applying the right approach for each stage.
Sharing the love of Christ is an extremely simple yet a complex task depending on the kind of person(s) one is reaching. It is usually a process - identifying where they are at truly helps in applying the right approach for each stage.
It is amazing that most Christians live out their lives without realising that the reason for being alive is so that they can do something for God. They are not alive so that they can build houses and acquire the good things of this world. They are not alive so that they can acquire more money and lay up treasures in this world. We have only one reason to be alive and that is to serve the Saviour who gave up everything for us.
Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
As each one works hard to make both ends meet, we wonder why we run into a loss or a debt or some financial crisis. The Bible prescribes some key principles to be blessed. Hold firmly to these truths. You will be blessed!
Jesus warned the disciples to be watchful and prayerful in the endtimes for God's protection and escape the horror and the wrath and to be with Jesus.
We face many challenges for reasons unknown. Often, they are unseen evil forces at work. When we turn to God in repentance, we experience His holy fire burn up all the fiery darts of the devil, who loses his hold and flees away.
God’s heart and desire for us is to leave behind things that hold us back and to move forward into the realm of the unknown by faith into a promised destiny. It’s time to break out and move with God. Discover how you can take hold of that which has been purposed for you!
If not for Jesus, the agent of creation to break-in into our world, we would have still lived in the darkness of sin and fate. But, now that the power of new creation, Jesus himself, broke-in into our world, we have a new life, light and a relationship with God himself.
God's sovereignty is in full display as God makes all things beautiful in his time. He calls us to be contented in life and assured of the final judgement of all injustice and evil deeds. Thus, we experience his lordship and sovereignty in our lives.
God reigns and rules in the hearts and lives of people. His plans prosper and prevail over all evil plots of men and the devil. We advance forcefully to take hold of souls from the kingdom of darkness.
In life there are many who plot and plan all kinds of crafty things. There are many battles we fight that make us feel terribly weak with a sense of loss. We learn from scriptures that none of the wisdom, insight and plans of evil people will ever prevail because God himself fights our battles. Victory is ours!
God has a glorious destiny for us but many are unable to stay on that path due to familiarity.
The outpouring of the Spirit is one of the greatest experiences the Church and the world gets to experience to tap into the supernatural. One is privileged to be blessed with His presence and power from the time they accept Jesus into their lives receive the blessed Holy Spirit. Receive Him now!
If we forget the past, hold on to the principles for right living, and proceed fearlessly with the faith that God has good works prepared in advance for us to do, we will certainly be well prepared for a glorious future.
There is a wisdom of this world and one of God. The source is God himself. Tapping into that wisdom activates divine principles for true success.
For most church-goers, Christian life is understood to be a Sunday affair. But, there is a clear prescription in scriptures to follow the Master and His teachings and fulfill His Mission.
Live in His presence without vacationing, the purpose of our living will have greater impact when we are continually dwelling in His presence.
Discover your purpose in the light of God's word and ways as you live in this dynamic relationship with Him. He blesses us as we live by His teachings, ultimately to know His ways and make Him known.
God brings us out from oppression to a spacious place, from needs to abundance, from obscurity to prominence, from danger to safety.
In this world of busy schedules, responsibilities, finding time and having the heart to spend quality time in God's presence is a practical challenge. Here is a call to seek His face with undivided attention and grow from strength to strength.
To fear God is to hate evil. A healthy fear of God keeps us from all other fears. When we walk in the fear of God and obey his commands, He delights in us and fulfills our hearts desires.
The planting, growth and success of the gospel kingdom in the world is much profitable for all who believe.
God opens doors for us which sometimes don't seem to be the most exciting. But, the fact remains that He never makes a mistake nor does He intend evil. So, we are simply to walk by faith and witness the miracle that is far beyond our expectation.
False religiosity and such structures are challenged when a person begins a personal relationship with Christ and a inturn powerful transformation. That has a tangible effect among those around.
Anyone led by the Lord will go places even though it may seem to be like going nowhere. Follow the flow of God and you will find the manifest presence of God all the way!
There is great spiritual nourishment in the house of God which results in spiritual vitality which otherwise can never be experienced. This house of God is heterogenous in nature and a place for all spiritual dynamics to be in full manifestation as the Spirit dwells among them.
Anything that attracts - distracts! It takes great amount of grit to steer away from all that grabs our time, energy and life from the most important one - that is, choosing the better part.
For all, future is always one which makes us to become anxious, and terrified about. If there is any hope with which we can carry a brave face and be that brave heart, it is that only hope in God!
If we remain in a dynamic relationship with Christ, we will certainly experience a pruning as the Lord prepares us to be more fruitful!
God's eternal purpose to set apart a people for Himself is entrusted to us. As those commissioned we ought to have a single-minded focus and pursue that purpose as one body in unity.
The one thing that Jesus is building is His community which He has been setting apart from the beginning for all eternity. He has commissioned us to join with Him in this glorious task.
The one thing that Jesus is building is His community which He has been setting apart from the beginning for all eternity. He has commissioned us to join with Him in this glorious task.
The one thing that Jesus is building is His community which He has been setting apart from the beginning for all eternity. He has commissioned us to join with Him in this glorious task.
We are made disciples of Christ and have received the truth of the word of God as treasures in us, and also have new treasures of the Kingdom of God to impart what we have received.
For many, religious routines, rituals and traditions have become dry and tiring activities irrelevant to life. Jesus offers rest from such burdens for us to enjoy a beautiful relationship with Him.
There is a plan and a purpose of God for our lives. He empowers us to live it out for His glory to win the prize He has for us in this world and in eternity.
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Neither faith nor deeds can exist independently. Both are integrated together as one. If one claims to have faith and no outcome as a result, that faith is no faith at all. The authenticity of true faith is found in visible expressions of good deeds!
Going through blind religious routines don't do any favor. Casting away all that God detests from our lives opens the door for God's entry and powerful work in and through us.
A stronghold is a place of safety and hiding from the enemy. God Himself, His name, His mighty acts and the community of His people are strongholds where we can be secure. It's time to run in!
As a king, David recognized God as king over his life. He never failed to praise and worship Him for His goodness. He found great comfort in the hope for His future, all because he continually stayed in His presence.
Salvation is the greatest gift we can enjoy. It's important that we don't cast it away, or drift away from it. Jesus paid the price to set is free from the fear of death and to help us to overcome temptation.
It is no surprise that many miss passing on the blessing to future generations. A lack of knowledge of God, our responsibility and ignoring biblical principles help in not just inheriting but for a perpetual blessing on our generations *perpetual blessing on the generations to come.
While we truly believe and greatly rejoice over what God can do, in staying consistent to His nature there are many more of what is commonly human that He does not or cannot do. That explains His perfection and His unchanging nature.
When God moves the heart of a person, even the heart of stone becomes a heart of flesh. He works powerfully in the inner most parts of a man's heart. Who can resist Him?!
His immense love in action was the cross. A symbol of curse and death became one of blessing and life. For Christ, it was way to save the lost. For the sinner, it is the way to escape the fire.
There is a certain posture in prayer that is acceptable to God which will truly bring answers from Him. Honest prayers from the heart with humility pleases Him. Mere lip service, demanding our rights, or any kind of arm twisting will not work.
The call of Jesus is to make fishers of men. The disciples obeyed and went immediately. He empowered them to exercise authority to do signs and wonders!
No one can ever underestimate the power of prayer. Ask and you will receive is a promise that God is faithful to keep. When we ask for the salvation of people, He saves them. He loves all people to be saved.
In a time when there is an exponential growth in the population, there is a greater need to reach out to people everywhere with the good news. There is a compelling call and a duty that has fallen on every disciple of Christ! Just do it!
Even though we know Jesus and enjoy a personal relationship with Him, sometimes there are several distractions that cause us to get detracted. In such situations, He still calls us back to the table to just love Him and serve Him once again.
A person who has known God and yet takes him for granted is in a dangerous place. God confronts such people to look up to his unconditional love, look inward to introspect and look ahead with the hope to be built up. He desires that all would fear him!
There is a difference in praising God by mere routine but totally different when one realizes the power of His word, His mighty works, His sovereign providence over the world and His personal involvement in our lives. That's a praise that God loves!
In life, one can simply consume the whole time and never think of another person in a greater need. The craving for more and self-centered living can keep us inward focused. Here is a challenge to look beyond yourself and your needs. What would you do about it?
God is love, He desires for all to be in a relationship with Him. If we eliminate the challenges that hinder an intimate relationship with him, and pursue Him wholeheartedly, there are wonderful blessings in store for those who love and seek Him.
Transformation in the mind brings clarity in understanding the will of God in our lives, whereby we fulfil God's eternal plan for our life and live out life with joy and satisfaction
There are many distractions that could keep our focus away from what is eternal. To have a personal relationship with Him is Christ's desire for us. He waits on us!
Strongholds are safe havens from the enemy. People search and find in times of fleeing persecution and danger. When you become a stronghold for God, many will find refuge and safety in their times of desperation!
God desires for everyone to have a clean heart, which is responsive where the Spirit of God can dwell. A sensitive heart toward God opens the door for God's favor in our lives.
Often humility is falsely understood to be a position of giving up on your own individuality. The fact that there is unique identity in the way each one is made gives us the freedom to be ourselves. It's important to build the right perspective to live right and free and also to grant the same to others.
A person in Christ is amply supplied with precious resources for life, has access to His divine nature and escapes corruption. And a constant transformational growth produces a glorious future of effectiveness and productivity.
At the last supper Jesus confers the kingdom to His disciples. A commission given as the Father sent Him. Every believer has been commissioned as a kingdom personnel to function with authority and power!
The events immediately preceding, during and following the triumphal entry of Jesus as recorded by the gospel author Mark show us how Jesus expects our submission as the King of our lives, attributes Lordship to Himself by exercising authority and attests Himself to be the Messiah by saving us from our sins and expecting true fruitfulness in return.
One can be far or near yet outside the kingdom of God. But, the call is to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus, and enter His kingdom and experience the peace, joy and the blessings of the kingdom of God.
While Jesus was on the earth, He visited several households for different purposes. Today, He is calling on us to follow His example by visiting the homes of people who are both known or unknown to us and showing them the love of Jesus, teaching them the whole truth, to bring deliverance in their lives and to lead them to salvation.
God raises critical questions, exposes them to realities, and leads them to take the right steps to draw them back to himself. He continues to love them faithfully and satisfies them with an assurance of great fruitfulness.
God saved us so that we might reflect Him to the people around us. We can garner the characteristics of Jesus that we are called to imitate from the four Gospels. When we inculcate Jesus' teachings in every aspect of our lives, we will be fulfilling God's purpose for our salvation!
God intends for us to recieve His precious Holy Spirit. A gift promised by the Father. The empowerment makes one to experience and function in the supernatural power of God by demonstrating His power. It's to steer away from the natural and move into the supernatural!
We are not unaware of the devil's schemes. God has given us the power to overcome them. You don't have to be defeated. You can extinguish the schemes of the devil. Use the weapons of warfare and claim your victory!
False religiosity, pride, holier than thou attitude and sin hindered the religious people of Jesus' day to experience His visitation and His mighty work in their lives. Blessed are those whose eyes are opened to the truth, for they shall receive more!
His birth, holy life, death and resurrection were supernatural. You can experience the same miracle working power of Christ for which He was born
Darkness is dispelled by light. The smallest ray of light has greater power over the overwhelming magnitude of darkness. When light dawns you step out of darkness instantaneously. It's time to step into the light and walk in the light!
what is common is less valued while anything uncommon is special. When we bind ourselves to the Lord as a belt is wrapped around a waist, we will see God do His works through us which will God the glory by making Him known to the world.
As individuals, families and Churches, we are given the responsibility to live a life worthy and do the will of God. Over a period of time, we need evaluate ourselves in the light of scriptures. Here is such an exercise!
Sin and it's effects blinds the sight of mankind from seeing the greatness of God. Traditions of men and superstitious religious practices blur as well. Spiritual coldness veils the believer. Jesus opens up the eyes of our heart to see Him and experience a reality that we were once blind to.
God does not change with time. His standards and expectations bring rewards and blessings. We obey because we love Him, fear Him and honor Him and His Word!
The master designer of the Church gives guidelines to the formation and establishment of Churches to bring about an impact on the watching world. The community dynamic within the household of God is drawn out from scriptures to be practiced in the 21st century. Thereby we build His Church, His way!
Brokenness is an inevitable process one struggles to go thru. When understood from the Biblical teaching of the jars of clay, there is a greater possibility of experiencing it's glory.
God appoints those who are sensitive to His heart as watchmen who will oversee the welfare of His people and the city thru passionate intercession night and day. They relentlessly keep vigil over the lives of people to guard and preserve them!
A genuine faith in Christ ushers the believer onto life eternal fleeing the consequences of sin. That giant leap assures resurrection to eternal rewards for good life well lived.
There are barriers set up within social, cultural, religious and ethnic structures which need to be broken to build bridges to effectively win people to experience the love of Christ.
There is a paradigm shift needed for anyone who wants to move another level. It begins on the inside before carried out in action. Two areas - moving from hypocrisy to sincerity, and by capturing the hard teaching which is not just impossible to follow but that which is new help propel a person to the next dimension of a rewarding life!
The one who has been destined for greatness often faces many challenges and suffers disgrace because of the many unfulfilled dreams. In this, there is still hope as God who is sovereign over our lives turns the tide at the appointed time as he opens the door of grace and disgrace has it's exit.
While we earnestly, faithfully pursue what has been entrusted to us we fulfill God's expectations and receive His rewards disproportionately.
In telling our next generation God's mighty acts thru our life stories we give God no ordinary praise. We proclaim Him and uphold His praise as He fulfils His promises!
God reveals His expectation of His people as He foretells a grand future. He appeals to the covenant He made, blesses them by sending the Holy Spirit. They spring up and flourish, which causes many to be attracted to Him and His people. This is His plan for you today!!
There is untapped greatness deposited in each person that needs to be released to realize the full potential with which they were created. Learn how you can click open the door that has been shut in front of you. See what happens! The rest will be nothing but a big fat surprise!
Jesus enters the conversation of the disciples, as they were grappling with questions of doubt and fear. He promises them the Holy Spirit who will continue to lead them and they can ask anything in His name to the Father and it will be done. So you can experience that and your joy will be complete.
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had a heritage of building altars every time they received promises from God, even though they had their share of challenges like, their wives were barren, faced famines and moved places, encountered threat to life. They were steadfast in their commitment to God. So build your personal altar and family altar you will have great encounters with God
Prayer is not just a religious routine part of a worship ceremony, but is our lifeline that connects us with God. God promises to answer us publicly for the prayers done in secret behind closed doors.
You have been empowered by God-given authority as a believer on the Lord Jesus Christ. You have the power to trample down over all the power of the devil and nothing will harm you. It's time to win!
The devil has taken captive the souls of man. Learn to bind the strong man and carry off his possessions.
Everyone is welcome into the kingdom of God and have Jesus as their king. This message explains what it is to follow Jesus fully from the call that Jesus Himself gave!
A father's God-given role in a child's is indispensable. They are uniquely positioned to shape their children who will in-turn bring back honor as they accomplish great things in their lives.
When a person comes in contact with God, he encounters fire. It does it's work in a marvelous way. It would burn up bondages and do good. Experience the fire!
Is He only a provider, miracle worker, prophet who will predict your future, your children's future? Yes, He can and He will do all these... Or is He your Savior? What kind of a God were you looking for when you came to him?
Every believer is promised with the gift of the Holy Spirit. There is great power freely given to function in the supernatural realm.
Healing is a manifestation of the power of God to demonstrate His kingdom. So, jump into the kingdom and enjoy the effects of the kingdom.
Every once in a while, we need to be reminded to remember what God has done meaningfully. It unlocks much of the needed wisdom and strength for the now and the tomorrow.
They would follow Jesus but had some challenges which Jesus points out as a cost of following Him. He paid for us to be saved, we need to pay the price to follow Him. The world hated Him, He told us that it will hate us also, therefore there will be constant conflicting situations in out commitments to follow Him. Here is the challenge! Let's Face it!
Riding on the prosperity of evil and wickedness is mischief at the highest level which has the power to destroy oneself. David on the other hand flourishes with the benefits of the oracles and the offerings in the house of God and ultimately triumphs over evil.
We are on God's turf. This is His world. As we commit to faithfully abide by the terms of His covenant, it's consequences apply and we are set to win.
Jesus enlightens us the Truth of Scriptures and commissions us to fulfill his mission by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Ps. Rajiv Hubert explains that our faith is not futile because of the resurrection of Jesus. If the resurrection was not real, there is no hope, no life and no forgiveness of sins.
The purpose of our lives is bigger than the exciting things that happen along the way. We see God's purpose in our lives and follow Him all the way even if it means walking up to the cross.