God goes before us

Bible Text: Deuteronomy 31:8

Had I known? If someone had informed me....
We almost always wish we knew the future. What is going to happen next. What will be the outcome of this or that action.

Our God is all knowing. He does not only know our past and present but He knows every intricate and infinitesimal bit of our future. God is everywhere even in our future putting things in the right order for our good.

He knew Pharoah and his men will chase after the Israelites, God then prepared a Red Sea to swallow them up. (Exodus 14)  God knew that Haman will hatch a plan to destroy the Jews, He prepared Esther to be in the position to petition the King on behalf of the Jews. (Esther 8)

How amazing is it to have an All-Knowing God who goes before us to prepare and put things in place. Our future is secure. Fear and Doubt have no room in our lives as we trust in this All-Knowing God.

These words spoken to Joshua by Moses, is for us too. The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Deuteronomy 31:8) 

I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.

(Isaiah 45:2)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. All-knowing God take control of my life, go before me and make all my crooked ways straight. 

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Master of the Universe

Bible Text: Colossians 1:15-17

Who is Jesus? is He God?
The debate of the Supremacy of Jesus has been one of utmost concern as the basis of the Christian Faith is rooted on this fact.

The Scriptures holds all the answers on the questions regarding the supremacy of Jesus as the Son of God. The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (Colossians 1:16)

Jesus spoke of Himself as God to the pharisees. This they received with much contempt as Blasphemy as Jesus was claiming himself God.
“Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” (John 8:58)

This Jesus who is knocking at the door of your heart seeking to come in and abide you and make you his own is God Himself. For He and God are one. I and the Father are one (John 10:30)

In Him all things were made and without him nothing was made that has been made. (John 1:4) The universe, are the works of hands. He is the master of the entire universe. (Job 38:4-10)

Without him there is no life for he is the way and the truth and the life. (John 14:6) The air we breathe, the works of his hands. He died that we may have life and all he seeks is for us to accept him into our lives, live for him and give him preeminence over all our affairs.  He wants to let his light shine in us and prepare us for a home above. What do we have to say to this proposal?

MAKE THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE YOUR FRIEND

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Master of the Universe come into my heart and make it your own. Take away all things that draw me away from you.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Soar on Wings Like Eagles

Bible Text: Isaiah 40:31

Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

We often grow weary and tired. Our own strength does not seem to carry us as far as we need to go. Our strength fails us in the face of adversity. Trying times leaves our spirit broken and heavy.

However waiting upon God, Hoping on God, renews our strength. This expectancy in God to deliver us builds our trust in Him. Not only do we have a renewed strength, we have the God-courage to face our situations head on. This is likened to the eagle full of vigour and strength, who uses the pressure of the storm to glide higher into the sky.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

(Isaiah 40:29)

hWhen we put our trust in God, obeying his Word, even when we run we will not grow weary and when we walk we will not be faint. No circumstances will be able to shake us. Life's ups and downs will only be a stepping stone to the great things God has in store for us.  Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. (Psalm 125:1)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. My strength is in you Oh Lord. Renew my strength as i wait on You.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Abraham's blessings are Mine

Bible Text: Galatians 3:13-14

We have heard on so many occasions that Abraham's blessings are ours, but what does this really mean and how do we tap into this anointing to experience these same blessings upon our lives.

First and foremost we have to know the relationship between God and Abraham. Abraham was commanded to move from his country to a place God will show him. The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. (Genesis 12:1)

Abraham heeded to this command and God blessed Him as he had promised. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. (Genesis 12:2-3)  He had a close relationship with God.

These blessings upon Abraham were so much that it could not be contained.   But the land could not support them while they stayed together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to stay together. (Genesis 13:6)

These same blessings are upon us through Jesus Christ. The redemption work of Christ on the cross has bought us sonship and we too have become candidates of Abraham's blessings promised to all his generation.  Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”[a] 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. (Galatians 3:13-14)

As Abraham lived a life blameless before God, heeding to the instructions of God, we too in Christ having been re-born as heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, through our obedience to God and faith in God will enjoy these blessings and many more.

 Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold.

(Genesis 13:2)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Abraham's blessings are mine, I am blessed in the morning, blessed in the evening,blessed in all I do.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Possess your Possession

Bible Text: Joshua 21:43

The promises of God for our lives are many but we seem to miss the mark in living these promises.

God had promised the Israelites a land flowing with milk and honey, one that they will get their rest. After hearing reports of those inhabiting the land, they were afraid and doubted God. They gave Moses this account: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey!Here is its fruit. 28 But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large. We even saw descendants of Anak there. (Numbers 13:27-28)

However Caleb did not see it an impossibility what God had promised. The Nephilim's great size and fortified cities were nothing before an Almighty God. Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.” (Numbers 13:30)

Caleb's faith in God's mighty power set him apart and was the only one aside Joshua to see the promised land.   not one of those who saw my glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness but who disobeyed me and tested me ten times— 23 not one of them will ever see the land I promised on oath to their ancestors. No one who has treated me with contempt will ever see it. 24 But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it. (Numbers 14:22-24)

Possessing God's blessings for our lives comes from our faith in God and this faith comes by hearing the Word of God. A life of constant fellowship with our maker builds our faith in Him, which makes all the impossibilities in our lives possible.

To possess we must first know what is ours to possess. We gain this knowledge by reading and obeying the Word of God. God has so much in store for us but its left for us to believe in Him and live according to his commands.  For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Put to silence all doubts with the power of God and Possess your possession in faith

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. You have great things in store for me. May I possess all these by faith and not doubt you. 

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Refrain from Anger

Bible Text: Psalm 37:8

In anger we tend to do inexplicable things. Things we would never do in a clear mind. Anger when not controlled, leads us to evil. Conflicts and misunderstandings arise from anger that was not able to be controlled.
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;do not fret—it leads only to evil. (Psalm 37)

Situations will always arise that will cause us to be angry. However we should not let the sun set on our anger. Controlling our temper is a kingdom requirement.
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (James 1:19-20)


Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. (Proverbs 29:11)
To better control our anger we have to gain wisdom and this wisdom comes from God. In building a close relationship with God, he shapes and molds us, giving us a new identity in Him. We gain wisdom that builds our character. In this Wisdom, all bad habits and attitudes that are not pleasing to his sight are washed away. We become wise, giving us the ability to bring calm instead of fully satisfying our rage.

We should seek to get rid of anger from our lives. In wisdom we will be able to identify the cause of our anger, situations that cause this anger to come alive, and with God's help we will work on how best to control our anger.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, 

brawling and slander, 

along with every form of malice.

(Ephesians 4:31)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. I come to you today and ask that you give me the wisdom to battle all forms of anger in my life. In all things help me to act wisely and produce the righteousness that you desire.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

The Word of God

Bible Text: Matthew 4:4

We know of the importance of God's Word. However we resort to the Word as a last option when all others have failed us. This should not be case. The Word's role in our lives should be even more crucial than the material things we need.

Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.(Matthew 4:4)

Here was Jesus, hungry, after fasting for forty days and forty nights. Even in that state, Jesus made it clear to the devil that his sustainance is not from any other but from the Word that comes from the mouth of God.

The Word of God is the very core of our existence. 

It is to us a guide. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:109). In order to live and fulfil God's purpose for our lives we have to rely solely on the Word of God for teaching, correcting and training in righteousness. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)


It is the obedience to the Word of God that will keep us away from Sin. (Psalm 119:11). I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Not only should we read this Word but obey that we may know what God wills for us.

This Word of God is Jesus.  The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth (John 1:14). Without Jesus, the Word of God, we have no life. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. 

Through prayer we keep a constant connection with us. His feedback to us on various issues can be found in his Word. This Word is timeless, powerful and works in all our situations. This Word is our sword. As soldiers of God our sword should always be with us. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit,which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:17)

For the word of God is alive and active.

 Sharper than any double-edged sword,

 it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;

 it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

(Hebrews 4:12)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Your Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. May I never be found with this sword you have given me. 

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Day and hour Unknown

Bible Text: Matthew 24:36-51

This world is going to end one day. The signs of this end have been made known by Jesus:  Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.  All these are the beginning of birth pains. (Matthew 24:7-8)

Jesus' second coming is the much awaited event and only the father in Heaven knows of the day and hour, not even the angels nor the Son. How then can we prepared for this day as in the words of Jesus: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. (Matthew 24:42) 

We must first surrender our lives to Jesus, invite him to come and make your heart his home. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. (Revelation 3:20) 

We must make a conscious effort to let go off the sins that separates us from Him, and live for him in all our ways through obedience to his Word. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2)

Let your life be a witness to others in as much as you speak to others about Jesus. Freely you have received, freely give. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)

But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Help me Lord to watch and wait for your second coming, take away all things that will keep me away from you. May I be your witness to the whole world, speaking of your goodness to all nations. 

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

More Blessed to Give

Bible Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16

It is more blessed to give than to receive. Quite an irony but these are the words of Jesus. It may seem that the giver is losing something and the receiver is gaining the gifted item but here lies the case where Jesus says the giver is more blessed.

The woman at Zarephath had to use her last supplies, a handful of flour and a little olive oil, to serve Elijah. Even in her situation she was commanded to give.

When we give we do not only obey God's command to give but we trust in God's provision. It is God who gave what we have and when we give to meet a need we will never lack as our Provider, God, will never run out of supplies to keep providing for us.  For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the land.’ (1 Kings 17:14)


When our hands are always open to give those same hands will be open for God's abundant blessings.
Whether it is our money, time, love we give generously and from our hearts, without expecting anything in return, God will surely bless us.

The woman at Zarephath was blessed with an unlimited supply of flour and oil. Her little flour and oil, if she had refused to give it out to Elijah, will not have seen her through the famine. Her act of giving her last in obedience to the word of God, made room for God's blessings upon her life. God, the Great Provider, provided for she and her son.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Let my heart and hands be open to give. 

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

God is working even Now!

Bible Text: Exodus 14:21

The Red Sea in front and Pharaoh and his army behind, The Israelites did not have much of a choice. There was no means of escape, only God could save them from this.

God through Moses brought deliverance to the Israelites. All through that night God caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind: And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. (Exodus 14:21)

All through that night God was working. The Israelites' situation seemed hopeless. How could they be saved from Pharaoh and a sea that would swallow them up once they dared stepped into it. God had a plan. He made a way, a dry land out of a mighty bursting sea. and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.(v21) 

However things may seem. God is working. His ways are not your ways. He knows what he is doing. That strong east wind that needs to blow over the Red Sea is being commanded to do so even now. God is working even now! All you have to do is to believe and put your trust in him.

God is working; He's still working

God is working even now

Though we often don't know just how

God is working, He's still working

God is working even now.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Help me Lord to be still and wait for your deliverance for I know you are working even Now!

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

I have Overcome the World

Bible Text: John 16:16-33

When we watch the news headlines, it is full of grief upon grief. Bombs, Stabbings, Kidnappings, Civil wars and many other terrifying happenings. 

This should not come as a surprise to us for Jesus spoke of such things. In this world you will have trouble. (John 16:33 b) 

The Good news however is that Jesus has overcome the world. The world would give us trouble but we should not be gloomy and hopeless. Jesus says we should be of good cheer, we should be happy irrespective of the many sorrows the world dishes out to us: I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:33)

He overcame the world by his sacrifice on the cross and has secured eternity for us in Heaven with him. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)

Jesus' final words on the cross "It is Finished"  signifies the completion of his task to bring us full freedom from sin, the World, and an eternity in Heaven. With this in mind, we should heed to the words of Jesus, and be of good cheer, by putting our trust in him whilst patiently waiting for His Second Coming.

Be of good cheer for I have overcome the worl

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. As I patiently wait for you, help me to lean on you in all things so that your hope will be keep me going.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!