THE SEXUAL FAST

I saw this nice message that is good for our youths especially
 
Daughter: (Coughs out) Hmmm…It is well o
Mum: (looks up at her, then continues picking her beans) Any gist for momma?
Daughter:( Looks at her) Mum, I think I am not normal anymore…like, I am sick
Mum: (Chuckles) Ojo to’ju ba ri’bi ni bii’wole. Sickiii ke! Why?
Daughter: Because I am over-sensitive. Whenever I see a guy, I have this weird feeling compared to when I meet a girl. Mum, I get worried often times if I would scale through adolescence without defiling myself
Mum: (Laughs) you are afraid?
Daughter: It seems you don’t understand mum. When I see a guy’s bicep, oh my God! If he mistakenly exposes his abs, then I would almost faint, feeling as if I should run into his strong, muscular arms and be cuddled.
Mum: And so? That’s why you are not normal?
Daughter: (Eyes widens) Mum!
Mum: That shows that you are very normal my baby girl
Daughter: I don’t understand ma
Mum: You fasted recently shae?
Daughter: Yes mum. A three-day dry fast
Mum: There was on an occasion that I prepared plantain and fried egg for dinner for the family. How did you feel that day?
Daughter: Mum, it was sensational! As if I had never tasted dodo before. I wanted a bite so bad.
Mum: So, why didn’t you get into the kitchen to get yourself some?
Daughter: Mum, I was fasting
Mum: Nice one! Son, can you hear us from there? Put off the TV please
Son: Ok mum.
Mum: As an adolescent boy or girl, don’t think it weird when you are attracted to an opposite sex. His or her stature or the likes might appeal to you. It shows that you are very normal. You wouldn’t say, you are abnormal because you can perceive the aroma of dodo while you were fasting. Would you?
Both: No mum
Mum: All unmarried people in this world are on a sexual fast or at least, that’s how it was supposed to be. Different dodo, juices, fried fish, chicken; Shawarma and the likes would appeal to them clothed in handsome men and beautiful women of different carriage but block your perception! You are fasting!
Daughter: (nods repeatedly) Hmmm…I am getting it now
Mum: the aroma could be pornography, sexy boys and girls, devilish games and all but be warned, you are what?
Both: Fasting!
Mum: So my daughter, you are as normal as anything. It means all the parts of your body are responding well but the Bible says you should keep your body under!
Daughter: Mum, for real, I can’t thank you enough. I expected you to shout at me and tie your scarves round your waist, stamping your feet on the floor saying ‘Omo yi ti pa mi’ but no! You are trustworthy and I can count on you. And that is why mum is our… (Signals to the boy)
Son: Confidant! (Both laugh)
Daughter: Bro, c’mon chop knuckle (They did)
Mum: (Smiles) Blessed children…very very blessed!
Both: most blessed mother
Mum: But never forget the lesson learnt today…(expects an answer)
Both: We are fasting!
Mum: Yes. The fast would soon be over and your dish of dodo, freshly prepared with well garnished fried egg with a chill bottle of wine would be delivered to you but first, wait! Say, I will wait
Both: I will wait!
Mum: And the Lord will bless you.
Both: Amen (They hug their mother and she blesses them)

Plug In To The Power Of Prayer

The greatest thing anyone can do for God or man is pray." - S.D. Gordon
"Prayer is where the action is." - John Wesley
"Satan does not care how many people read about prayer if only he can keep them from praying."
- Paul E. Billheimer
"Don't pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees." - Corrie ten Boom
"Satan trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his knees." - William Cowper
"I would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach." - Charles Spurgeon
"The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history." - Andrew Murray
"We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties." - Oswald Chambers
"There is no other activity in life so important as that of prayer. Every other activity depends upon prayer for its best efficiency." - M.E. Andross
"He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of the day." - John Bunyan
"I have seen many men work without praying, though I have never seen any good come out of it; but I have never seen a man pray without working." - James Hudson Taylor
"Prayer is not learned in a classroom but in the closet." - E. M. Bounds
"We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and can bring its power down to earth." - Andrew Murray
"Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts." - Mother Teresa
"Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done." - C.S. Lewis
"The more you pray, the less you'll panic. The more you worship, the less you worry. You'll feel more patient and less pressured." - Rick Warren
"I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer." - Martin Luther
"Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work." - Oswald Chambers
"He who kneels the most, stands the best." - D.L. Moody
"I'll always say my prayers...and if God doesn't answer them at once I shall know it's because He's planning something better for me."

SPIRITUAL TRUTH BY OBIOHA VICTOR

A young girl was so discouraged and depressed spiritually that she gave up her job, her spiritual life and she was about to give up her own life! Just then the Lord gave her one reason not to give up. He made her understand that her challenges are stepping stones to greatness. When the pregnant elephant sees that the dog gave birth to its young earlier than the elephant itself..the elephant doesn't worry because it understands that it is pregnant with something bigger, it is carrying a bigger testimony.

So therefore be still during those bad times when you think God is far away. Don't panic or ask yourself why nothing seem to be happening. God wants His name to be glorified. See that challenge as a blessing because it will lift you to your next level. "..Count it all joy when you fall into various trials" (James 1:2). You are pregnant with something bigger and greater.

Be STILL and KNOW that HE IS GOD(Psalms 46:10).
GOD BLESS YOU.

OPEN HEAVENS – Wednesday August 31st 2016

HOW TO OVERCOME FEAR – Wednesday August 31st 2016
Memorise: Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day. Psalms 91:5

Read: Psalms 91:1-9, (KJV)

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

Bible in one year; Jeremiah 7:30-9:26, Psalms 45



MESSAGE

God has a reservoir of power to protect His children each time they are in trouble. This is why there is nothing as good as making God the source of your power. God is the most secure place to keep your life. There are many conflicts in this world, there are many happenings that cause fear but we are sure and confident of our victory through the blood that was shed on the cross of Calvary. God is the one who can deliver us from all the dangers of life when we trust in Him. God is the Secret Place that keeps one from the enemy. I decree into your life; those who want to attack you will fall into destruction in Jesus’ name. Those who put their trust in God have nothing to fear.

As far as God is concerned, fear is not allowed for His children. You cannot have God as your father and live in fear, because the spirit of fear is not part of your destiny as a child of God. Your portion is the spirit of boldness and a sound mind. Shedrach, Meshach and Abednego did not give in to fear because they knew that the God they serve will never let them down and they demonstrated this boldness before the King and all the people by not bowing before the image of the King. They overcame their fear with their conviction in the Almighty God. The King made the furnace seven times hotter, yet they were not afraid, neither did they change their minds, because they knew God will wait for them inside the fiery furnace. For a reader of this devotional, I prophecy into your life; all those arrows that the enemies are throwing in order to put fear into your heart shall lead to your promotion in Jesus’ name. When it appears that you are dropping and about to hit the ground, just remember that His everlasting hand is writing to lift you up.

The children of Israel were afraid of the giants in the land they were to possess. They saw themselves as grasshoppers before the giants because they suddenly forgot that the same God that opened a path for them to cross through the red sea was the same God that wanted them to overrun the land. You need to trust God and never doubt His promises. The moment you doubt God, you are challenging His ability and existence. Those who doubt God usually pay for it and it is not always pleasant. As chicks flee for safety under the wings of the hen, so must we run to the protection of God. There are numerous dangers around, but we know that the God we serve and the power in His Word delivers us from all dangers and fears. As we set our minds on Him, all those things that cause us to worry are taken care of. He will give answers to pressing prayers. He will deliver those who are threatened with different kinds of trouble. He will give you long life by keeping you in perfect health. This is why I want to tell a user of this devotional whose medical report indicates a limited time to live; the Almighty God will change such repor

Rhapsody of Realities. Wednesday, August 31st 2016

Maintain Your Confession Of The Word ·
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned…(Isaiah 43:2).

When you study God’s Word, the economic problems and upheavals in the world today wouldn’t be a surprise to you. The socio-economic conditions in our world today must not dictate the circumstances of our existence. They must not control our faith in the Word of God. The Bible says those who know their God shall be strong and shall do exploits (Daniel 11:32).
As a child of God, the troubles in the world are not set against you. Your prosperity is independent of inflation, economic meltdowns and downturns. You’re not of this world. You’re the seed of Abraham. Refuse to fret or be anxious, for if you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small (Proverbs 24:10). The Lord is your strength. Remain strong in Him and in the power of His might.
Read what He says about you in the times of dryness, scarcity, and crises: "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit" (Jeremiah 17:7-8). Glory to God! Let this be your testimony today and always, because it’s God’s Word concerning you. You’re a victor and a success in Christ Jesus, regardless of the crises and adversities in today’s world.
The darkness isn’t about to go away, for the Bible says, "...behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people"; but the scripture didn’t stop there; it continues, "…but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee" (Isaiah 60:2). In the midst of the darkness, you’ll shine brightly. Actually, the darker the night, the more brightly your light will shine. Therefore, rejoice, because the Lord your God is your prosperity. There’s no failure for you; so there’s no need to fear. Maintain your composure, and your confession of the Word.
Prayer

Dear Father, you’re my refuge and my shield; I put my trust in you alone, knowing that in you I have life and all that I require to live triumphantly to the glory of your Name. I live above the economies and economics of this world; I’m prospering and making progress from glory to glory through the Word, and power of the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

further study: Joshua 1:8-9; Hebrews 13:5 AMP

: Proverbs 5-7 1 Corinthians 15:1-34
: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 Jeremiah 17

New Creation Church devotional. Wednesday, August 31st 2016

God Of The Small Things Too

John 21:9, 12
9Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread... 12Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.”

Like many parents, Wendy and I pray for our daughter Jessica every night before she sleeps. When Jessica was two years old, we decided to pray that her diapers would not overflow during the night. Her diapers not overflowing might be a small thing, but we knew that it would give our little girl a comfortable sleep every night. And after we started praying for this, we noticed that her diapers did not overflow.

That incident made me realize that our God is not just interested in the big things that affect us. He bothers and cares about the minor things that affect us too. There is nothing too insignificant for Him. So don’t be like some religious people who have this idea that God only wants us to bring the big issues to Him, and that He doesn’t want us to bother Him with small issues.

Nothing could be further from the truth. God cares about everything that you experience, from the small ulcer in your mouth to your concerns about the world’s economy. Even when you tell Him about the inconvenience that might arise if the bus is late, He takes note of that too. In fact, when you come to Him often about anything and everything in your daily life, you compliment Him because you are telling Him that He is your Daddy God who watches over you.

Jesus represented the Father’s heart and will when He was on earth. (John 5:19) He cared when His disciples were out at sea the whole night, cold and shivering. He cared when they caught nothing that night. (John 21:3) He cared that they would not have fish to sell. So He gave them a huge catch early the next morning. (John 21:5–6) He knew that they were cold and hungry, so He prepared breakfast for them, served over a fire of coals to keep them warm.

Jesus showed us that God is our loving heavenly Father who cares about the big and small things that happen every day in our lives. Nothing escapes God’s eyes because He loves you!

Rhapsody of Realities. Tuesday, 30th August 2016

Beware Of Evil Communication ·
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Through the Word of God we’re trained and cultured with good manners and godly behaviour, but some people can corrupt your good character through their unwholesome and perverse communication. Evil communication corrupts good manners. Any communication that negates, rejects or challenges the authority of God’s Word is an evil communication. Therefore, beware of such.
The Bible says, "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed" (Proverbs 13:20). Psalm 1:1 says, "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." The wrong company can influence you to do the wrong things.
For instance, the Bible says, "Show respect to the aged; honour the presence of an elder…" (Leviticus 19:32 MSG). Ephesians 6:2 says, "Honour your father and mother." Imagine that you have a friend who says you don’t have to do it. That’ll be an ungodly counsel. The Word says, "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17). But your friend says, "Must you pray all the time?" The Word tells you to not neglect church meetings, but your friend says otherwise. Don’t follow his ungodly counsel, but do the Word always.
In 1 Corinthians 5:11 GNB, the Bible says, "…you should not associate with a person who calls himself a believer but is immoral or greedy or worships idols or is a slanderer or a drunkard or a thief. Don’t even sit down to eat with such a person." It parallels the Spirit’s admonition in Philippians 3:2, to beware of dogs, evil workers, and manipulators. It’s a stern warning from the Lord. When you see an inscription on someone’s gate that reads, "Beware of dogs," they’re warning you of the dogs inside; not the ones outside.
Also, when it says beware of "evil workers," the Greek rendering actually means "mischief makers"; mischievous people. The Bible wouldn’t warn you of such people if they weren’t dangerous. Therefore, if someone, whom you may even respect, tells you something you know isn’t consistent with the Word, you shouldn’t accept it. Be guided by the Word in all you do, and your life will glorify God.
Prayer

Dear Father, I walk in the prearranged paths which you made ready for me before the foundations of the world. I’m guided by your Spirit to walk in wisdom and understanding, filled with the thoughts of righteousness. I’m guided and regulated by the Word, today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

further study: Psalm 1:1; Matthew 5:29-30; Psalm 26:4-5

New Creation Church Devotional. Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Release The Anointing Into Your Situation

Leviticus 2:1
1‘When anyone offers a grain offering to the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour. And he shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it.

The grain offering in the Old Testament speaks of Jesus’ sacrifice, and oil in the Bible speaks of the anointing of the Holy Spirit. So the grain offering of fine flour, which had oil poured on it, speaks of Jesus’ humanity being anointed by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus is fully God. But when He came to earth, He literally emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant. (Philippians 2:7) That is why He needed to be anointed of the Holy Spirit before He could begin His ministry. (John 1:33) Though fully God, He did things by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus was anointed to bring the blessings of God into the lives of people. He first spoke of His anointing when He was preaching in His hometown — “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor...” (Luke 4:18)

Today, Jesus’ anointing has come upon you. (1 John 2:20) The Bible says that “the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you”. (1 John 2:27) But how is this anointing in you released?

My friend, it is when you call upon Jesus’ name. In Song of Solomon 1:3, the virgins, representing the church, love His name, which is like ointment poured forth when spoken. When they called upon His Name, His fragrance was released and the anointing was poured forth.

So when you call upon the name of Jesus, you are releasing His anointing. Call upon His name when you are feeling down and His anointing will lift your spirit up. If you are feeling dry and empty, just say, “Jesus, Jesus.” Before you know it, a river of refreshing will gush forth as His anointing flows. Call upon His name when you need a breakthrough and His anointing will release it to you.

Romans 10:13 says that “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved”. So call on Jesus’ name and watch His anointing release your deliverance, healing, protection and provision, and make you whole!

The FRIENDS OF JESUS YOUTH MINISTRY International Biweekly Soul Bread Volume 7part 18 - Tuesday, August 30 2016.

Topic:
The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ
(Law demands,Grace gives)

Dear friends of Jesus good morning, Today we are looking at another accomplishment of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ-which is the truth that where the law of God made a demand from you,  the GRACE of God gives to you instead. !  Hallelujah.
An example of this is in the scripture below:

 " and one of them, a teacher of the Law, tried to trap him with a question.  “Teacher,” he asked, “which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
(Matthew 22:35-37~GNB).

Now friend, the last verse of the scripture above is a command, that means a demand from the law of God to you. But because of Jesus Christ our Lord, and His perfect sacrifice for us on the Cross, God shows us His unmerited favor by giving you the very thing He required from you.

See it in the scripture below:

"for we know how dearly God loves us, and we feel this warm love everywhere within us because God has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love."
(Romans 5:5b-TLB)

You see that God now pours his own love into your heart by his Holy Spirit he has given you. Therefore, for you who are in Christ Jesus today, Love is your nature-YOU PARTAKE IN THE LOVE-NATURE OF GOD(2nd peter 1:4) ,And so you can easily love God and your neighbor.

I also feel that warm love within me during my personal fellowship with the JESUS. Sometimes i just feel it in my heart.

You cannot love accurately with your own power. Go and see the qualities of a genuine Love in 1st Corinthians 13, meditate well on those qualities and see if you could do it yourself. .no!

 I therefore encourage you to fellowship with JESUS daily, meditate on his love for you also and He will fill you afresh with his spirit too.

You are blessed.

Further Bible Reading:
2nd Peter 1:4
John 16:7
Romans 5:5

Prayer points:
1)Lord Jesus i thank you for the gift of your Spirit to me through my faith in you.
2) Lord Jesus please draw me daily to fellowship with you so i will be filled afresh with the anointing of your Spirit.

Action:
 Meditate well and share with friends on social networks across the globe.

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The Narrow Gate 🌉

The Bible is a book that should be viewed through the lens of grace (the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ). Sometimes as Christians we don’t. We tend to study and give natural meanings to God’s word. Someone once said “A TEXT taking out of its context is a CON”

Luke 13: 23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

Luke 13: 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.    

Luke gives us a good background of the story. Jesus was asked a question by one of the people following him as he was preaching, journeying towards Jerusalem. The man who asked this question was obviously a Jew was yet to put his faith in Jesus Christ. Then Jesus answered him saying

Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

What exactly was Jesus talking about here? Let’s look at two verses of the bible before we continue

John 10: 7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Looking at the scriptures above we discover that Jesus is both the gate and the way to eternal life. Jesus was telling the people who were willing to listen to him, that he is the only way to the father. There is no other way. Many of them were good people, obeying the law of God given through Moses, but Jesus was still saying to them that their obedience couldn’t save them, their sacrifices couldn’t save them, Only Jesus could.

Let’s reason together! How would God allow his blood to be shed just for few people to be saved!
Why would Jesus proclaim himself the savior of the world if only a few people are going to make it to heaven?
The way is narrow because Jesus is the only way, nothing else! Jesus was talking about himself; he was not talking about a route to follow to get to heaven.

Christians have grown with the mentality that the way to heaven is very very narrow (small), hence only a few people will make it to heaven. The bible does not agree with this FACT. Let’s look at the bible for reference.

Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Wow, a multitude that no man could number!!
The way is narrow because there is only one way, Jesus! Have you accepted him today? If you have not, there is no way that you can make heaven!

If you have accepted him, rest in the confidence of his finished work on the cross and let him teach you to walk in the spirit so as to live a sinless life and take you place as a son of God.

Jesus has come to die for the sins of the world so as to give us eternal life with the father. If you have not accepted him, come to him today, he is willing to accept you, he loves you so much, he wants to empower you to reign in this life and in eternal life with the father. Please say this prayer
Dear Jesus, I thank you for dying for my sins and giving me the right to be called a son of God, I believe that you are the Lord and all my sins have been forgiven. Help me to awaken to my righteous nature which you bought for me on the cross so that I will stay away from sin forever. In Jesus Name.

THE GREAT INVITATION – Monday August 29th 2016

Memorise: Come now, and let us reason together saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow: though they be red crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18

Read: Matthew 11:28-30, (KJV)

28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Bible in one year: Jeremiah 3:6-5:13, Psalms 44:9-16



MESSAGE

There are numerous invitations we receive during the course of our lifetime, but there is an invitation that changes the life of a person permanently and that invitation is only found in Jesus. Sometimes, people can invite you to great occasions where you dine and wine with very important people in the society but that does not put an end to the trouble you are going through as an individual. You dine with them, but upon returning to your private closet, you carry your problems again. However, when you respond to the invitation of Jesus, He solves all your problems. This is why you cannot afford to respond inappropriately to this invitation. With this invitation, you come as you are. Present yourself to Him the way you are and let Him turn your life around. This is why the invitation of Jesus is the greatest of all invitations; it is also unique because He has all the power and the resources to turn any situation around. No matter how blessed an individual is, there is a limit to how many people he can help. No matter how buoyant your organisation is, there is no CEO that can employ everyone in a country. Jesus is the only employer who can pay everyone that comes under His government. There is no restriction, it is open to all.

This invitation is to those who live under the stress and turmoil of his world. He wants to deliver them from all their troubles. There are those who have problems with their spiritual life. Jesus is available to release grace and mercy in the state of their spiritual poverty. There are people living under the bondage of emotions and religion, Jesus wants to set them free and deliver them from all their battles both within and without. There are many people who are struggling on the inside. When you see them, they appear alright but they have troubles, fears, worries, anxieties and depression. Jesus is calling you to come to Him. He wants to remove the yoke that the devil and His agents have put on you. He wants to uproot every plant that He has not planted in your life. He wants to deliver you from the burdens of this world that causes frustration and depression. However, you must submit to Him before He can be of help to you.

It does not matter how far you have gone into the world of sin, Jesus is calling you to come. There is no sinner without a future and there is no saint without a past but in Jesus everything becomes new;

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

One finds peace and rest of mind by understanding that his sins are forgiven by the grace of God through the blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross of Calvary, because where there is no shedding of blood there is no remission for sins. You can cast all your worries and anxiety on Jesus; it is part of your redemption right because all those troubles have been exchanged for peace through His death. However, you must know that the glory of God is His holiness. His dwelling is in holiness. His way is holy and the invitation to us is not an invitation to lawlessness but an invitation to holiness.

Key Point

There is no sin that is beyond the redemption at cross.

New Creation Church Devotional. Monday, 29th August

You Are A Son And An Heir Of God

Galatians 4:6–7
6And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” 7Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

Perhaps these questions have been popping into your head lately: “If You are a Christian, why are you sick? If your heavenly Father is so wonderful, why do you have so many problems? Doesn’t your God help you, His child?”

And if you have been tempted to ask, “God, I am Your child. Why is this happening to me?” know that Jesus knows exactly how you feel because 2,000 years ago, the devil played the same trick on Him — “If you are the Son of God...” (Matthew 4:3) You see, the devil’s intention was to make Jesus doubt His Sonship, and the devil wants to do the same thing to you today.

He wants to destroy the Spirit of sonship in you and in the body of believers. He knows that once you really believe that you are a son of God, something happens — you begin to live life as “an heir of God through Christ”.

As a son and an heir of God, you inherit all the blessings of God which Jesus died to give you, including salvation, healing, provision, wholeness, favor, intimacy with God and answered prayers. And Jesus rose from the dead to make sure that what He died to give you, you get. He is alive today to enforce this rich, blood-bought inheritance in your life!

My friend, you are an heir of God through Christ. This means that you are joint heirs with Jesus. (Romans 8:17) So His inheritance is your inheritance too!

What is provision when you are an heir of God? He owns every beast in the forest and the cattle on a thousand hills. (Psalm 50:10) All the diamonds and gold came from Him. What is healing when you are an heir of God? He is your Creator and the very breath of your life.

Beloved, enjoy every bit of your inheritance in Christ, not because you deserve it, but because it was paid for by Jesus’ blood!

Rhapsody of Realities. Monday, August 29th

Be Ruled By The Word ·

For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live (Romans 8:13).

As a child of God, you’re an ambassador of Christ. That’s how He sees you. You’re His representative. That’s why it’s important that your behaviour conforms to the Word. Be ruled by the Word. Don’t live according to your flesh. Don’t be controlled by your emotions. Give no place to carnality in your life. Be spiritually minded. Spend time on the Word and yield yourself to the Holy Spirit to work through you.
Remember, He sees your heart; if you’re hungry for Him; if you’re zealous and passionate for Him and the spread of the Gospel, He’ll see to it that you’re a success in life. So, you’ve got to align yourself with His thoughts. Let nothing stop you from living a life that’s pleasing to the Lord. Let your life be to the praise and glory of the One who called you.
Walk in the Spirit; the Bible says, "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh" (Galatians 5:16). Walking in the Spirit is walking in the Word; living according to God’s Word. As long as you can have bitterness in your heart, you’re not walking in the Spirit; as long as you’re still involved in some worldly, carnal machinations, you’re not walking in the Spirit.
Refuse to be body-ruled. Live beyond the senses, for Christianity is life in the spirit. Don’t live in accordance to how you feel; live in accordance to the Word. You’re not of this world; you’re born of the Word. Jesus said, "I’m from above," and so are you; you’re from above. Therefore, "set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth" (Colossians 3:2). Don’t think, talk, or act like the world. Let the Word of God dominate your thinking and control your life.
Confession
I’m born of the Spirit, and I’m fully yielded to His leading, guidance and control; I don’t fulfil the desires of the flesh. I’m fulfilling God’s perfect will, and living out my destiny in Him. I yield my spirit to Him only, to be instructed and guided in wisdom to please the Lord in all things. Amen.
further study: Galatians 5:22-25; Romans 8:6-9
: Proverbs 1-2 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
: Colossians 4:10-18 Jeremiah 15