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.