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jnrbayano:
What's the evidence of being born again or "twice" (according to your diction)

There is my 1st concern.

simply answered in the verse...The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God; if you have the seed of God(Holy Spirit) in you, you will know and that is the simple manifestation/evidence of our new birth.

Orunto:
GOOD LECTURES. WELL GIVEN AND VERY WELL RECEIVED. THIS MEANS THAT PEOPLE OF OTHER FAITHS CAN BE BORN AGAIN WHEN OUR OWN CHRIST(ANOBI ISAH IN ISLAM) IS GENEROUS TO GIVE ANY OF THEM THE COMFORTER. OR IS IT NOT POSSIBLE FOR A JUDAIST TO RECEIVE A MESSIAH'S SPIRIT? HOW ABOUT ABRAHAM, MOSES, MOHAMED ETC? WONT THEY GO TO HEAVEN?

everybody can be born again; young, old, male, female, judaist, herbalist,..e.t.c..the only thing is to repent of your sin, confess Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal savior and then receive His seed(Holy Spirit) to guide you into all truth....

patrickdarlins:
y??

because He(Jesus Christ) love you that much...He want you to know Him as you number 1 purpose for living.
Knowing Him is the best thing that can ever happen to som1 in life!

I get saved by accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal saviour; not by works but by believing in His blood that was shed on the cross of calvary for me and by accepting the fact that i was lost and He found me..
in summary, by mouth confession is made unto salvation and by heart, we believe unto righteousness..rom. 10:9-10..

if you ask how i knw/sure of it, it is because the Holy Spirit bear witness within me that i am a son of God every now and then.

An2elect2:
Pls i have a question.

How did you get saved?

[quote
author=5minsmadness post=29806222]A person can cheat once and repent. A serial cheat has made it into a
habit. This is more difficult to break. But you can't condemn the first
to a lifetime of cheating because of the anger towards the habitual
cheater.[/quote]a cheat is a cheat no matter the frequency pls...the only point taken is the 'repenting' part. i believe there should be a place for forgiveness to for a genuine repentant 'cheat' but then he/she should work toward earning the trust of the partner all over again; it may take time!

a cheat will always be a cheat unless there is an 'overall revolutionary change of his/her personality';

..... "Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God."...John 3:3.

Real life begins with a second birthday. If you really want to know whether or not you are really destined to spend eternity with God, answer this question: how many times have you been born? If you've only been born once you're going to die twice. You're going to die physically and you're going to die spiritually. But if you've been born twice, you're only going to die once.Most people have religion, but very few people have ever been Biblically born-again. Unless you are born again, you absolutely cannot go to Heaven (John 3:5).
You were born because God chose to give you physical life. You were born again because God chose to give you spiritual life. Being born again is not making a new start in life, it is receiving a new life to start with. It is the one essential thing you must have if you're going to spend eternity with God. You must be born again!

Simply put, to be “born again” means to have He (Jesus) Who is the beginning born in you.
The reason why you need to be “spiritually” born is because you have never been spiritually born to begin with. So when the Bible speaks of being “born again,” it actually means “born for the second time.” You were born physically into this world, but you were born without the Spirit of God in your soul (spiritually dead). Yes, God created you, but He gave you a freewill to decide for yourself where you will spend eternity.

God never forces anyone to accept Jesus as their Savior. He simply offers a warm invitation to anyone who wants to have their sins forgiven and go to Heaven. Salvation is a free gift (Romans 5:15; 6:23), paid for by the precious blood of Jesus Christ (1st Peter 1:18,19; Revelation 1:5). We must accept God's gift of eternal life or it WILL be forever forfeited when we leave this world (die).

A person cannot understand the Bible without the presence of the Author, and God is the Author. When you become born-again (or born for the second time), God's Holy Spirit comes into your body (1st Corinthians 3:16), never to leave (Hebrews 13:5), and you will begin to understand many new things for the first time in your life...

“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

It is ONLY through the Precious Word of God that anyone can be born-again. Surely, no one can be born into this world again physically. There is no turning back the hands of time. However, you most certainly can be born again, spiritually, into God's family through the Spirit of Christ... “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his” (Romans 8:9).


Again, being born-again means having He Who is the Beginning (Jesus Christ) born in you.” Revelation 1:8, “I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the Ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” Isn't that beautiful. When a person is born-again, the Spirit of Christ comes to live in that person's body. “Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His” (Romans 8:9b). This birth comes about only through faith in the Son of God.

Today is your day....say yes you Jesus and receive a new life!

to whom it may concern, you dont bribe God with your prayers. your prayer is only an abomination to Him as long as you keep doing those things that dosent glorify Him.

congrats bro....more blessings for you in Jesus name.

naijainstinct:
The worst has finally happened.

...His eye is on the sparrow and i know He is watching over you and your family...i dont know the current situation but be sure that God is ever there for you...shalom!

[quote
author=mcsnup post=29698619]brother, i can't help but say i love you
and my God bless you with wisdom and the strength to stand firm.
@Thugnificen take it from me, i no a man in his mid-30s and he has never
had sex. What you feed your mind is what it processes, and please don't
think that sperm would store in your system till it begins to pose
health problem to you. God has designed your system to let out every
waste, you sweat, urinate, shit and even wet dream...no make anybody
fool you[/quote]amen...and you too.
he need our prayers pls.

[u]You only get one chance in life to build a wonderful, Biblical marriage. It is worth the wait. Don’t squander one of the greatest areas of life by doing your own thing instead of God’s.[u/]
What traits should a woman strive towards to become a godly wife? Here are twelve:
1) A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Modest in Her Dress. Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent. (NIV). (Proverbs 7:10)
By contrast, the ungodly woman's clothing points to herself and her body instead of her Father in Heaven and His holiness. Remember the words of Paul in the New Testament? God emphasizes a beauty of the unseen character. The flesh flaunts the body, God beautifies the spirit. I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes (1 Timothy 2:9, NIV).
2) A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Holy in Her Conduct. Come, let's drink deep of love till morning; let's enjoy ourselves with love! My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey… (Proverbs 7:18 - 29, NIV)

A godly woman fears the Lord. She seeks God's will over the approval of anyone else on earth. Her fear of God makes her aware of the future consequence of her choices. A godly woman avoids any present situation that would be destructive for her future usefulness to God. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, NIV)
3) A Godly Woman Always Seeks to be Truthful in Speech and Motives. With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, With her flattering lips she seduced him. Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks, Till an arrow struck his liver. As a bird hastens to the snare, He did not know it [would cost] his life. (Proverbs 7:21-23,NKJV)
This deceitful woman is an ugly woman because she is self-driven and wants her way. Her words and actions lead the man on a path to destruction. A beautiful woman wears heavenly beauty as God's Word describes it.
4) A Godly Woman Seeks to be Gentle and Quiet. The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. (Proverbs 9:13, NIV) She is loud and defiant, her feet never stay at home (Proverbs 7:11 NIV)
This includes disrespect, hostility, aggressiveness and cunningness. All of these qualities are bad news.
And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. (2 Timothy 2:24, NIV)
Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. (1 Peter 3:4, NIV)
Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror. Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:1-7)

5) A Godly Woman Seeks to Care for the Home. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. (Proverbs 31:13, NKJV)
She manages her home well (Titus 2:5.) She loves to tangibly serve others with food and skills. She has a home that is open and hospitable and she is given to ministry to the sick and needy and less fortunate.
6) A Godly Woman Seeks to Serve Others. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. (Proverbs 31:15, 20, NKJV) She has learned the love of Christ for others.
7) A Godly Woman Strives to be a Person Who Can be Trusted. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life (Proverbs 31:11-16).
A Godly Woman Seeks to be Prudent in Financial Matters. She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She makes linen garments and sells [them,] and supplies sashes for the merchants. (Proverbs 31:16, 24, NKJV) She is a saver not a spender. She can see beyond today alone.
9) A Godly Woman Seeks to be a Hard Worker. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. (Proverbs 31:17,19, NKJV) God puts a premium on hard work and so she moves toward it not away. There is no slothfulness, indolence or lack of motivation.
10) A Godly Woman Seeks to Do the Right Thing and Have a Good Reputation. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. (Proverbs 31:23)
Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (1 Timothy 3:7)
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her (Proverbs 31:28).
11) A Godly Woman Seeks to Internalize Biblical Wisdom. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue [is] the law of kindness. (Proverbs 31:26, NKJV). The Word is in her heart and life and so it comes out of her mouth. And when it does it is dressed in the clothes of the Spirit, gentle and kind.
[b]12) A Godly Woman Seeks to Live Out the Secrets of Womanhood.[b/] Strength and honor [are] her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come (Proverbs 31:25, NKJV). The future smiles at her and her children bless her.
Is there any comparison? This kind of woman and daughter is a blessing to all. A builder of the home, family and community.


source; http://www.crosswalk.com/family/marriage/traits-of-a-godly-wife-11577974.html

BED UNDEFILED!

Marriage is honourable with bed undefiled!
It is rewardable with Christ glorified!

But,
What is the honour in marriage
When the two had defiled the bed and proved unfaithful even before the holy pledge?

What is holy in the matrimony
when it's simply a word of irony?
The white garment, where is the beauty
When the wearer walked not in purity?
What is the need of the petals and flower
When the real has been broken and trampled upon over and over?

What is the honey in the moon, (it's just a make-believe)
when the two
had already been to the sun
before the wedding eve?
Where then is the fun?
What is the joy
when the two
had already been secretly joined
on the fleshly altar of pleasure?
The precious pearl has been taken away, what is left to be greatly treasured?

Why the outside face covering? It is hypocrisy at its peak here,
Since inside, the whole had been stripped bare

Shame to you groom!
You lured her into the room
You have shown unfaithfulness, and that instead of truth, you love falsehood!
What should have been a glory, you've turned into a doom!
Bed defiled!
Conscience dying inside!

Shame to you bride!
You cheaply laid down your pride
Why did you not yourself hide
Till he has fulfilled all the holy rights?
You could not wait to fall into his arms
You ran faster than divine plans
That is a terrible thing!
Unbearable because you ought to be the bride of a king
Not a fornicator...a slave of his fleshly passion
Not an abuser...a wild dog controlled by his erection!
You deserve the best, sweet lady
You need not a purposeless man who is loud and lazy!
You need a man whose life has a meaning
A man who makes the most of his living

A man of purpose won't rush you to bed
But would make sure your Pride price is paid
He would wait till the union be joined at the altar
To secure God's Presence would be the main matter
He would add more fire to your kingdom vision and not to have it down-watered!
He will be a builder, a father, a teacher, his acts of wisdom and indepth of knowledge would be like signs and wonders

Before walking down that altar to say I do
Check again his kind of groom
Is he really a groom?
That is, a tender nourisher for the best of you
Is he really a groom?
...a patient care-taker, is he God's choice for you?

Remember, God's choice doesn't break us
Rather, through it we are made, and drawn closer to Jesus!
Are you closer to Jesus in your relationship
Or your would-be draws you away from Him in fellowship
Is he really a groom?
That spells doom!

Bed undefiled
Relationship with Christ still truly intimate
Heart and spirit still purified
Pure motives and good intents
Good conscience and great testimony
Joy and peace inside whether it be down the valley or up the hill
A humble and indeed holy matrimony
These are all for us God's amazing plan and will!

A relationship that weakens your relationship with Jesus does you more harm than good
Is he really a groom?

A relationship that keeps you from giving God a quality time and as a result leaves your soul dry
Is she really a bride?

source; https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=924083260949925&set=a.188472321177693.45735.100000447788457&type=1

bros., the heart of the matter is a matter of the heart....you are been lead, moved by what you occupied your heart with.; that is it with every human. our actions are product of the heart's deliberatn/dicussn, so stop occupying ur heart frm those things that are leading you into sinful thinking...philipians 4:8 says 'finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things"....these are what we should occupy our mind with and not indecent things.

prov. 4:23 also says.."..above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life"..

finally, i need to ask you if you've really knw the person of Jesus...this is different frm been born into a christian home or been religious or holding teneciously to ur doctrine. your striving, struggling, prayer and fasting cant help you @ d long run because the finished work of Christ dont need 'helping' by any1...only trust in that finished work and letting Him will do.
so, check your relationshp with Him first....shalom!

Saint256;
is there any big deal about being a pastors child?......

Like a pastors child did this or did that?.....
If a pastors daughter put on a trousers in some churches u'll see pple complaining...

So is there any big deal about being a pastors child? .....

yes, there is a big deal about it.
if you believe in your parent's ministry and respect them, you should know that they and their family are models for the whole church. it is about living the live your dad/mum are preaching...i.e..to be an example for the congregation in word and deeds. btw., same thing goes to everybody that believe and respect in their parents; it is all about making God and your earthly parents proud.

if whoever vote for buhari is a fool, then whoever vote for your GEJ is wot _______?

[quote
author=braine post=29623673]This is part of the reasons those fish heads live long. .... I will adopt this piece. Thanks op.[/quote]you are most welcome, sir.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (ESV)

One of the common sources of stress is loss. You can lose your job, your health, your money, your reputation, or a loved one.

When people go through loss, there are always two common reactions. One is fear, and the other is grief. Grief is good. Grief is the way we get through the transitions of life. In fact, if you don’t grieve, you get stuck! Grief will not kill you if you let it out.

On the other hand, fear is a bad thing. Not once in the Bible does it say, “Grieve not,” “Sorrow not,” “Weep not,” or “Cry not.” What it does say is “Fear not.” And it says that 365 times! Because grief doesn’t paralyze; fear does.

David says in Psalm 23:4, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (ESV).

Shepherds always carried a rod and a staff to protect their sheep. David knew that, in the same way, God has the tools to protect him, and he trusted him, even in the darkest valleys.

Some of you are going through the valley of the shadow right now — maybe the valley of the shadow of death. It may be the valley of the shadow of debt. It may be the valley of the shadow of conflict. It may be the valley of the shadow of depression. It may be the valley of the shadow of discouragement.

Shadows are scary. Remember how you used to be afraid of shadows when you were lying in bed as a kid? I’ve learned a few things about shadows.

First, shadows can’t hurt you.

Second, shadows are always bigger than the source.

And — here’s the good news — wherever there’s a shadow, there has to be a light. You can’t have a shadow without light. So the key when you’re going through the valley of the shadow is to turn your back on the shadow and look at the light. Because as long as you keep your eyes on the light — Jesus, the light of the world — the shadow won’t scare you.

That’s how you go through the valley of the shadow of death. That’s how you lower your stress. You trust God in the dark valleys, just like David, who prayed, “When I am ready to give up, he knows what I should do” (Psalm 142:3a TEV).

Talk It Over

What are the shadows you’ve recently been facing? Why are they so daunting to you?
How can memorizing Scripture help you face the fears in your life?
Why do you think fear stresses people out?

source; http://rickwarren.org/devotional/english/full-post/the-truth-about-shadows

naijainstinct:
The worst has finally happened.

what happened?

vooks;
Either her or you (and your mum) are foolish
for watching her destroy stuff she never bought. Kick her out and after
3 days dry fast, common sense will come back like a flood.

when i see pple comment like this, i just smh....lyk seriously, you dont knw what they re passing thru...
may God intervene fast in Jesus name.

God will intervene.

this is an urgent matter.., let us chat privately abt it pls...check my signature and letz chat on whatsapp....delay is risky bro.

Tval:
2015 presidential result
3 million votes separated the two candidates.

Gej won after a fierce battle with Gmb.

Save this page and come back here after the election.

GEJ cannot win if 3m seperates them coz he wont be having two-third vote needed that way...
this is why some of us believe there will be a run off btw them buh sadly, i dont think INEC is prepared for that.

lol...sowi sir.

Welrez;
Nothing annoys me on Nairaland more than to
see singles commenting on topics meant for the married.

as the married peeps no gree comment nko?

beauty should never be no. 1 on a guy's mind @ ol coz beauty will fail eventually.
good home training, fear of God, wisdom and maturity should be considered b4 beauty and i'm assuring U, if she is your wife, she'll be beautiful to you for sure.

same thing goes to ladies., if he is your husband, he'll be handsome to you for sure....some1 you love, respect and now your bestfrnd(as he/she shld be to you) must certainly look beautiful/handsome to you irrespective of what pple are saying

Heart Attacks and Drinking Warm Water

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This is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after your meal, but about Heart Attacks. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating.
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For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

Common Symptoms Of Heart Attack...
A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive.

the 'trying and struggling and striving' cannot help you overcome the temptatn but a life that truely yield to Christ where you 'old man' is dead indeed and everything is new abt you...

you can contact me through my signature for a personal discusn abt this.

PRISTINEMUSCLES:
But i still believe that since
worrying is part of human's nature, it would be practically impossible
for us not to worry, whether one is a believer/unbeliever.

the issue is not that you wont have issues, challenges and burdens that can make you deprresed and put you in stressed situatn but that anytime you are in sure situatn, let God handle it and do the worry for you by laying it @ His feet; praying it to Him and leave it there.

I'm telling you this from personal experience. anytym i have challenges and i can just talk about it to God, i have an unusual peace and assurance that all is well and resolved because i've allowed Him to handle it for me...matt. 11:28.

[quote author=Kingmee
post=29603650]the reason why the op posted this in religious sectn is for us to see
what God through the bible is saying abt 'worry' nt from the general
worldly picture.

if in 1 peter 5:7, the bible adminish us to cast our worries on Him
because He cares for us..i.e., let Him do the worries while your job is
to pray it to Him....why then do you think you must keep on
worrying?...bro., that is one of the settled case @ calvary; key into
in![/quote]thanks bro.

spicykev ;
very nice one, op

thanks dear.

I've spent an awful lot of time in my life worrying. I've worried about grades in school, job interviews, approaching deadlines and shrinking budgets .
I've worried about first impressions, identity theft and contagious infections. In spite of all the worrying, I'm still alive and well, and all my bills are paid. Over the span of my lifetime, worrying accounts for hours and hours of invaluable time that I'll never get back. So, I have decided that I'd like to spend my time more wisely and more enjoyably. If you're not convinced yet to give up your worrying, here are four biblical reasons not to worry.

1. Worrying Accomplishes Absolutely Nothing.

I don't know about you, but I don't have any time to waste these days. And worrying is a waste of very precious time. Worrying won't help you solve a problem or bring about a solution, so why waste your time and energy on it?

Matthew 6:27-29
Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. (NLT)

2. Worrying Is Not Good for You.

Worrying is destructive to us in many ways. It becomes a mental burden that can even cause us to grow physically sick.

Proverbs 12:25
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. (NLT)

3. Worrying is the Opposite of Trusting God.

The energy that we spend worrying can be put to much better use in prayer. Here's a little formula to remember: Worry replaced by Prayer equals Trust.

Matthew 6:30
And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? (NLT)

Philippians 4:6-7
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (NLT)

4. Worrying Puts Your Focus in the Wrong Direction.

When we keep our eyes focused on God, we remember his love for us and we realize we truly have nothing to worry about. God has a wonderful plan for our lives, and part of that plan includes taking care of us. Even in the difficult times, when it seems like God doesn't care, we can put our trust in the Lord and focus on his kingdom. God will take care of our every need.

Matthew 6:25
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life-whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn't life more than food, and your body more than clothing? (NLT)

Matthew 6:31-33
So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (NLT)

1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT)

source; http://christianity.about.com/od/whatdoesthebiblesay/qt/reasonnot2worry.htm

When God speaks, things change. Everything around you — all of creation — exists because “God said it.” He spoke it all into existence.

God’s Word generates life, creates faith, produces change, frightens the Devil, causes miracles, heals hurts, builds character, transforms circumstances, imparts joy, overcomes adversity, defeats temptation, infuses hope, releases power, cleanses our minds, brings things into being, and guarantees our future forever! We cannot live without the Word of God! Never take it for granted. You should consider it as essential to your life as food.

Job said, “I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread” (Job 23:12 NIV). God’s Word is the spiritual nourishment you must have to fulfill your purpose

The word of God, spoken in faith in the Name of Jesus, has awesome power to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Isaiah 55:10-11 ...[11] so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

•• There is irresistible supernatural power in God's word; it will not return to Him empty.

•• God’s Word will accomplish His desires and purposes.

•• The Word of God has heaven-backed power!

•• When you speak the Word of God, you are tapping into limitless power!

Jeremiah 23:28-29 Let the one who has my word speak it faithfully ... [29] “Is not my word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?”

•• Think of the Word of God as a hammer. Picture it.

•• This hammer can drive home a nail = positive results.

•• This hammer can break down obstacles = overcoming negatives.

•• “SPEAK [God's Word] faithfully” and (1) all kinds of positive things will begin to happen, and (2) all kinds of obstacles and opposition will begin to be broken.

•• Three times Jesus spoke to Satan: “It is WRITTEN!”, and Satan’s schemes were defeated. There is great power in the spoken word of God.

John 11:43-44a When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” [44] The dead man came out...

•• In Genesis “God said, ‘Let there be...’ ” and light; sun, moon, and stars; animals, birds, and fish; and more came into being from God's spoken word.

•• Speak out God’s Word to your "Lazarus":

• “Devil, come out, because you are overcome by the blood of the Lamb.”

• “Cancer, leave this body, because by the wounds of Jesus this child of God was healed.”

• “Finances, come into line, because my God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory.”

John 8:51 I tell you the truth, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.

•• Talk about mighty power in the word of God!

• Keep His Word, and you will “never see death.”

• Not just “know” His Word, but “KEEP” it.

• That word says, “I will raise him up.”

• That word says, “Whosoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

• That word says we shall reign with Him forever.

John 8:31-32, KJV Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; [32] And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

•• His Word will set you FREE!

• “Drugs/alcohol, I don’t need you, because the Son of God has set me free!”

• That addictive behavior — “You have no more control over me, because Jesus has set me free.”

• An uncontrollable habit? — “I am more than a conqueror through Him that loved me.”

John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

•• The Word of God in our hearts is a powerful antidote to sin.

• Temptation comes through the eyes? — “I made a covenant with my eyes.”

• Temptation to pride? — “God exalts the humble.”

• Temptation to the flesh? — “God will with the temptation make a way of escape.”

• Temptation to dishonesty? — Psalm 51:6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts.

Acts 10:44, 46 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.... [46] For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.

•• Speak the Word of God to people to open for them new dimensions in the Holy Spirit.

• Tell people what God’s Word says about the mighty baptism with the Holy Spirit.

• Tell them what the Word of God says about divine healings, prophecy, miracles...

• Tell people from God’s Word to pray for and expect the demonstration of the Holy Ghost and power.

Romans 10:8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming.

•• That centurion in the bible understood this. He asked Jesus to speak that word of faith, and his servant would be healed.

•• Peter understood this. He spoke out: “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you” (condensing several healing Scriptures into five words!).

•• Paul understood the importance of the spoken Word of God: “Timothy, preach the Word!”

•• The all-powerful Word of God — “the word of faith” — “is in YOUR MOUTH” to be spoken.

•• SPEAK God’s Word, and expect the infinite power of that Word to bring forth astounding results.

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