Be Wise!

 Scripture: 

Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Looking around the world today, one sees the evidence of foolishness and you wonder how did the world become so foolish?

Scripture says in Psalm 14:1, The fool says in his heart, that there's no God. That's the foundation of foolishness. When a people decide to live a life without God at the center, and also believe that they were created by the universe or they don't believe in the existence of God, that's the height of chronic deception!

That's why humans can engage in dehumanizing acts like murder, terrorism, kidnapping, prostitution, occultism, witchcraft, and all manner of evil and wickedness! It's really alarming how some people have degenerated into uncanny acts of evil. 

 But the Bible says in Proverbs 9:10, The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. This is the antidote to the foolishness and foolish acts we see around us!

When we surrender to God and His word, and walk in fear of Him, that is reverential fear, we are signing up for divine wisdom. Fear also gives way to knowledge, and finally understanding of who our God is, and understanding of God's will for our lives. 

So, I admonish us to become wise today, by walking in the fear of the LORD and seeking His Face by prayer, praise and worship; and constant study and meditation of, and on His Word. And as we continue to do this, we begin to know Him deeply and understanding becomes inevitable. When one fears God, he or she abides by His word and principles, foolishness can and will have no place in them.

There are several examples in the Bible which attests to this fact. King Solomon was one of them. See 1Kings 3:3-14. Scripture records that Solomon loved the LORD, and God endowed him with His wisdom so much so, that he became the wisest king that ever lived in his time!

There's also an invitation to all who lack wisdom. The Bible says in James 1:5,  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. If you need wisdom in every or any area of your life right now, you can approach God's Throne of Grace, and it will be given to you liberally.

Prayer 

Dear Father in Heaven, 

I come to you with my request for wisdom. Please help me to walk in fear and reverence of You and Your Almightiness.

I am aware that without You, I can become very foolish according to Your Word which says, The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. And so, I ask that You endow me with Your wisdom as I walk and live in reverential fear of You in Jesus' Matchless Name, I pray, Amen.

Casting Your Care Upon The Lord

 Scripture:

1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

This scripture is an invitation to all who are weary, tired, fed up with certain situations or conditions of their life, and really just don't know what else to do anymore. And when you have reached your wits end and don't know what to do, then that's when God steps into the situation.

God wants to heal, protect, save and deliver you from life's chaos and troubles. He wants you to know, that He knows you by your name; He cares deeply about you and your wounds. He wants to heal your mind, soul and body. He wants you to be aware that He sees every tear you have ever cried; every pain you have felt pierce your heart, and every injustice you have had to go through in life.

He cares deeply about the times you had no food to eat, or when you had to sacrifice for others to get ahead inspite of little or nothing. He is aware, and He wants to heal and restore you right at this moment, as we speak.

The Bible says in Psalm 121:1-2, I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help, My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. 

This is truth and fact at the same time. God has never been deaf, or far from hearing those who call upon Him. And He is never far from anyone who trusts in Him. I can attest to this, because I  too, I'm a living testimony of God's Mighty Help and Care! 

So, as we reflect on this message today, let us roll over our burdens unto the LORD, no matter how many they are, and let us  cast our care upon Him,  because He really cares!

Prayer 

Father LORD in heaven, 

I come to you today trusting in your Love and Care for my life and destiny. I believe your Word in Matthew 11:28-30, when your Son Jesus Christ said, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

LORD, let this truth resonate in my heart and mind, as I continually cast all my care and burdens upon you in Jesus' Name, I pray, Amen

Salvation Is Necessary

 Scripture 

John 3:16:

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The above scripture attests to the fact that anyone who believes in the Son of God, Jesus Christ, the Messiah, will be saved. Jesus himself declared in the next verse 17, For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

And that is precisely what Jesus did when he went to the cross and shed his blood for our redemption and the remission of our sins. He didn't come to condemn us rather he came so that by laying down his life for his sheep, we might be eternally delivered from the consequences of our sinful actions which initially led us to an eternal separation from God our Maker and Creator.

Jesus goes further to say in John 10:17-18,  Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. 

Romans 10:9-10 puts it further this way, That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

God loves us and wants everyone saved and that is why He sent His Son, Jesus to rescue us from sin, death and hell. Jesus willingly gave up everything in heaven above and came down to earth to lay down His life for you and I. We will never know and understand the pain He went through on that cross to save us, but we can accept His Love and the Life He went through hell to give us!

The question is, will you accept Him into your heart today?

Prayer 

If you're ready to make Jesus the Lord of your life and accept Him into your heart, please say this prayer:

Father in heaven, 

Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die for me and save me from my sins, by dying on the cross at Calvary, and shedding his precious blood for my redemption.

Your word says in Romans 10:9-10, That if I confess Jesus as my Lord and believe in my heart that you raised him from the dead, I shall be saved.

I confess Jesus as my Lord and Saviour, and I strongly believe that You raised Him from the dead. Wash me clean with your precious blood that you shed on the cross, and please come into my heart to stay forever, in the matchless Name of Jesus, Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer of salvation, look for a Bible believing church, and please attend church services so you can be built up with God's Word, so you can grow in grace and faith.

The Abundant Life In Christ Jesus

 Scripture 

John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

These were the words of Jesus as he spoke to his disciples in the temple. He wanted them to grasp the fact that he had come to earth for the sake of restoring the eternal (Zoe) life of God that the first man, Adam lost in the Garden of Eden at the beginning of creation.

The first man lost to the devil by disobeying God's instruction as he ate the forbidden fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of good and evil. And by doing so, he handed over his authority to the enemy and died. Although, he didn't die immediately in the physical sense, spiritually he died instantly, as his sin separated him from God.

But thanks be unto God who has given us the victory (over sin, death, hell and the grave), through our Lord Jesus Christ. See 1 Corinthians 15:57.

By the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have been given back our eternal life. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except by me. See John 14:6. 

We have been reconciled back to the Father as we believe in the Son, Jesus Christ and receive His abundant life.

Prayer 

Father LORD, thank you for your revelation through your word to me today. I walk in this consciousness that I am not only redeemed by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, but I have also received the abundant life in Him.

I am therefore victorious in all things and at all times in every circumstance. Thank you for your mercies and grace in Jesus Name, I pray, Amen.

Peace In Trying Times

 Scripture:

John 16:33

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world, ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Every day around the world, tribulation seems to take it's toll and most people even some believers in Christ Jesus have unresolved questions in their hearts as to whether the events leading up to the rapture of the church are actually here.

Despite the terror in these last days, we as Christians already have the answer in the above scripture. Jesus left these words to his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion, " but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world". In other words, Jesus Christ has assured them that even if He had to die on that cross, with His resurrection he has overcome the world and it's systems. 

Jesus wasn't just speaking to His disciples alone, but prophetically and futuristically, He spoke these words to all who were going to believe in His death and resurrection, and by believing in Him were going to become children of God.

Therefore, as Christians, we have nothing to fear because we have been assured of God's love, Providence and protection until He returns back to the earth for His Bride- The Church!

Prayer 

Father LORD, we come to you just as we are, trusting in your love, peace and protection for our lives. We know that your Word says, You will never leave us nor forsake us. 

Thank you forever more for this assurance of Your manifold presence in our lives daily, helping us to walk in victory always as we continue to uphold Your Word in our lives in Jesus Name, Amen. 

Authority in The Name of Jesus Christ!

Scripture:

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

The above scripture attests to the truth of the potency of the power of God domiciled in the Name ofJesus.

The Word of God says in Philippians 2:10-11, That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow of things in heaven, and things in the earth, things under the earth; And that every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

That's how powerful the Name of Jesus Christ is. Also, Jesus said to His disciples just before his crucifixion in John 16:23, And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

The Name of Jesus is so powerful that He went unto say in Mark 16:17-18, And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues ; They shall take up serpents ; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

So, whatever you need today, even right at this moment, you can have by faith in the Name of Jesus! Whether it's salvation for your soul, healing for your body; deliverance from all forms of oppression, breakthrough in your business, career, finances, and academics, you can have it by faith, if you ask the Father in the Name of His Son, Jesus Christ. It's that simple! 

God will meet you and your family at the point of your needs as you pray, believe and receive in the Name of Jesus, Amen.

Prayer 

Father, I come to you with faith as small as a mustard seed. Thank You for Your Word for me today, and as I act on Your Word by faith, I receive my breakthroughs and testimonies in the Name of Jesus, Amen.

How Not To Live In Fear

 Scripture:

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Right now, the whole world is steeped in fear and this has paralyzed a lot of people as we speak. And others, actually live in fear; that is literally walk in total fear because of the state  the world is in right now. In every city, town, and  region on every continent, natural and man made disasters are looming large. 

But this isn't the case with believers who have their life anchored on Jesus Christ and His Word. The truth is, Christians have this advantage over non-believers or lukewarm believers, because a person who lives by God's word has his or her faith charged up daily by God's word. In other words, the faith and confidence of the believer is constantly vibrant as he or she makes the habit of reading and studying the Word of God.

Scripture says in Romans 10:17, So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. Constant exposure to God's word either by hearing or reading will in no doubt boost your faith. And where faith abounds, the darkness of fear has no place to dwell in your heart, mind and life.

The potency of God's Word has the ability to dispel any form of darkness and that includes fear! It delivers, heals, restores and emboldens you to walk by faith and not by sight. 

And so the antidote to fear is consistent hearing of God's Word either through audio listening or reading the Bible on a daily basis. Before long, you actually begin to feel strong, and be strengthened from the inside out. 

Proverbs 28:1 says, The wicked flees when no one pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a Lion. This is truth, and this truth can become your reality once you become an avid hearer of God's Word.

Prayer

Father Lord, I come to You and acknowledge You as my Lord and Saviour. Please help me to become an avid hearer and student of your Word, so I can build my faith and be bold as a Lion, and not be fearful as your Word says. I ask this in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Amen.