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A Spirit Of Prayer - Sunday, October 18th .

Pastor Chris

Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

There’s such a thing as a “spirit of prayer”; and by this I’m not describing necessarily a certain angel or spirit whose name is called “prayer”; no. I’m talking about when the Holy Spirit brings an overwhelming atmosphere and influence of prayer into your life such that the urge and need to pray is so uncontrollable that you can’t but pray. That unction rests on you and influences you over a period of time. Prayer becomes all that you think about, and that influence can stay on you for months, a year, or even longer.

This isn’t just something that happens when God chooses to; it’s what you invite, by desire. The Bible says He satisfies the thirsty soul (Psalm 107:9). So, when you’re thirsty for Him, and you begin that fellowship of prayer, it won’t be long before that “spirit of prayer” comes on you, creating a passion and an overwhelming urge for intercession in you. You’d find that you’re constantly praying. Every now and then, the Spirit will draw your heart to His thinking—His motivations, visions, plans and purpose—expressing Himself through you in prayer. How important that is!

During the period that the Holy Spirit does this in you and through you, you’ll just know that something is about to be unleashed; something is about to be birthed.

Glory to God! So, invite that spirit of prayer by plunging yourself into Him; by your strong desire; and effect changes in your life, and in the lives of others.

Prayer...
Dear Lord, I open my heart to you today, to your grace and your love, in fellowship! I trust you to guide and lead me to excel in all things, in faith, knowledge, wisdom, and in all earnestness, and in my love for you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Luke 11:9
And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18, Jeremiah 3-4

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:30-40, 2 Kings 4

Hold Yourself In! - Saturday, October 17th

Pastor Chris

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance… (2 Peter 1:5-6).

"Temperance" is from the Greek word, "egkrateia," which means self-control; the ability to hold oneself in; self-restraint. This is connected to every area of your life, as a child of God, and the beautiful thing is that you don’t have to pray to God to grant you the ability for self-control; it’s one of the fruits of the recreated human spirit.

Our opening scripture clearly lets you know that you’re not "deficient" of self-control, because it uses the verb, "add"; it says you should add temperance to knowledge. You couldn’t add it if you didn’t have it! It’s in your spirit! When a Christian says, "I don’t know why I can’t control myself," he or she has refused to accept the truth of God’s Word. When you received Christ into your life, your spirit was enabled with selfcontrol. Therefore, you must learn to take charge of your life from your spirit!

The Bible says, "He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls" (Proverbs 25:28). Refuse to allow anything get you agitated, fretful or aggravated! Learn the value of patience. In a situation where those around expect you to get into a rage, hold yourself in! Exercise selfrestraint. You can so rule over your spirit that when you’re provoked, you suddenly put up a smile and remain calm.

What if there’re addictions you want to get rid of? Temperance is in you to overcome addictions. The Bible says, "For sin shall not have dominion over you..." (Romans 6:14). Tell yourself, "I won’t do this thing, because sin can’t lord it over me." Don’t talk to the addictions, talk to yourself; talk to your own spirit. That way, you’ll free yourself from anything that’s of the flesh, because you have control from within.

Confession...
I’m not subject to worldly desires, because I have power over sin! I’m temperate, dignified, sound in faith, with my spirit, soul, and body yielded to the Lord as instruments of righteousness for His glory. Halleluiah!

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 9:27
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

romans 8:13
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 13:14
But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 thessalonians 2:1-17 Jeremiah 1-2

2 Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:22-29 2 Kings 3

MrPresident1:
I think the period when black (Negro) soldier-warrior emperors ruled Rome was the millenial reign of Christ.

This was the first resurrection, when they took the kingdom.

Joagbaje:
This choice of language is unecesary. Communicate humbly . just in case you were wrong you can take it with grace .

This is the singular reason I find it difficult to communicate with him!

"Updated" With The Word · Friday, October 16th

Pastor Chris

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).

The Bible says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Let me briefly explain the underlined word, "perfect." In the New Testament, there’re several words translated from different Greek words rendered "perfect." This particular one is translated from the word "artios," which actually means "a freshness in completeness."

For instance, you can say, "completely fresh" or "complete now afresh"; both expressions are akin to the word "updated." It’s like when you say in computer parlance, "I have the latest update or version" of a certain application or software. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is saying that the Christian, through the Scriptures, would have his life "updated" and upgraded all the time. He’d have the latest spiritual information and be in sync with the Spirit, all the time.

Christians who aren’t given to the study of the Word aren’t updated; they’re "old version" Christians. The King James uses the term "perfect," but it means "perfect now"; "fresh," as in right now. The "updated" Christian is the one that’s thoroughly furnished unto all good works, because his knowledge is "complete." In Matthew 13:52, we read that "…every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old."

The "updated" Christian brings out of his treasury both new and old; he’s got the updated and newest information, plus all the old information! God expects you to continually increase your knowledge and understanding of the Word, because "…he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" (Hebrews 11:6).

The underlined clause doesn’t mean looking for God in the literal sense; it means studying the Word to know and discover more about Him. The more you study the Word, the more you discover His nature, and He’ll manifest Himself to you in increasing glory.

Prayer...
Your Word O Lord, is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path! Through your Word, my faith is strengthened and my life is upgraded! The eyes of my understanding are enlightened, and my mind is renewed and elevated to think at your level, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
hosea 6:3
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.

1 timothy 4:15-16
15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. note

16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

1 year bible reading plan : 2 thessalonians 1:1-12 Isaiah 64-66

2 year bible reading plan : John 6:15-21 2 Kings 1-2

Visitor700:
I agree with those who say that the rapture will occur during the tribulation because it corroborate the islamic view

What a reason!

Greatness Is Your Heritage - Thursday, October 15th .

Pastor Chris

And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise (Galatians 3:29).

God told Abraham, “…Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing” (Genesis 12:1-2). And Hebrews 11:8 tells us that “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out….” Abraham obeyed God and inherited the promise!
The promise wasn’t only to Abraham, but to him and his seed, and Christ is that seed. If you belong to Christ, you’re Abraham’s seed and therefore, an heir according to the promise. When you were born again, the seed of greatness was implanted in you—in your spirit. Greatness is your heritage.

It’s like what a lot of people say today about the Jews; they’re inarguably the most successful people on the face of the earth, and that’s a fact. The reason they’re that successful isn’t farfetched; it has to do with who they are; their origin. They’re mindful of their connection to the Abrahamic covenant. The average Jew is conscious of God’s promise to them as a people, and therefore has the mentality that “Come what may, I’m going to be successful.”
Yet, the Bible tells us, “For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly…But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly...” (Romans 2:28-29). That tells you something: The Church is the real chosen breed. Everything that was promised to the Jews of the Old Covenant, and much more, was given to us—the new creation.

The New Testament that we’re a part of is established upon better promises (Hebrews 8:6). So, unlike the children of Israel, whose greatness was preconditioned on their obedience to the Law, we, the new creation in Christ were born great; it’s our heritage in Christ.

Confession...
I belong to Christ; therefore I am Abraham’s seed and an heir according to the promise. The seed of greatness is in my spirit. My life is the testimony of God’s wisdom and righteousness! Christ is exalted and glorified in me today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Genesis 15:5
And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be.

2 Corinthians 5:7
(For we walk by faith, not by sight

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28, Isaiah 61-63

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 22

Image123:
Hmmmmm, good evening. i've been trying as much as lies in me to avoid doctrinal threads recently. Knowledge is good and knowledge of the Truth makes one free. Also though, knowledge puffs off and i find this latter the case oftentimes outside of fellowship. Nonetheless, i'm one for the privilege to share, and i thank my 'inviter' Knowing that maybe one soul somewhere sometime may perhaps be blessed, taught, or instructed, and also in cognizance of the fact that knowledge of correct doctrine doesn't take anyone to Heaven or eternal life. i'd rather be the repented thief on the cross with no braggadocio about the correct views on trinity or tithe or rapture, than have all knowledge and not be prepared to meet the Lord.
That been stated clearly, i am of the leaning that the rapture precedes the Great Tribulation, then the Second Coming. The order of events awaited are Rapture, Great Tribulation, and Second Coming. In summary;
-The rapture is the catching AWAY of believers to meet the Lord IN THE AIR.
-The Great Tribulation is a period of wrath and judgement ON THE EARTH.
-The Second Coming is Jesus the Christ's second COMING to THIS EARTH.
Note that the rapture(or it's idea and teaching if you like) is not a COMING in the sense but an appearance, in a short moment. "this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven."

The Great Tribulation is not eternal judgement, it is not hell fire, it is not annihilation or destruction. The Tribulation is a period ON EARTH, not in hell or gehenna or some place else. Bible students know and believe this. Also, the Israelites seemed to be aware and expectant of some sort of tribulation, haven been several times warned so by the Old Testament prophets. This is evident in John Baptist's assuming preaching.
Mat 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? There was a wrath to come, a tribulation been expected. It was referred to in many OT scriptures and it is on earth, a period of suffering and troubles. Yes, man's days are full of trouble but this one is different, intense and specific.
Isa 13:9 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.
Mat 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
Jer 30:7 Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.

The last passage there refers to the period as a time of Jacob's trouble, but he shall be saved out of it. Jacob/Israel will be saved, and so also will the saints of God.
Rev 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

If the words and promises of Jesus are true and if He is the same yesterday, today and forever, we can be sure that the believers will not pass through the Great tribulation.
2Pe 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

The book of Revelations is clear and to a major extent chronological. It depicts the saints and elders in heaven before God and His throne and His angels while the tribulations and woes and trumpets and vails are going on.
Chapters 1-3 are pre-rapture. Chapter4v1 is highly symbolic of the rapture.
Rev 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.

AFTER THIS, after earth and the overcomings etc, a door is opened in heaven. Saints are there etc. Tribulation begins on earth around chapters 6 to 19. In chapter 19, we see the Second Coming to earth, where the King of kings and Prince of Life comes to earth, defeats the beast and reigns etc till the end of course. i've talked much already. Thanks again.

*Standing Ovation

A masterpiece... Thanks for sharing Bro!

Born Into His Glory - Wednesday, October 14th .

Pastor Chris

And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people (Exodus 13:21-22).

When the children of Israel came out of Egypt, they carried their own atmosphere with them. As they journeyed in the wilderness for forty years, the heat didn’t scorch them by day; neither did they freeze to death in the biting cold at night. At night, they were canopied by a pillar of fire that kept them warm, while a pillar of cloud was present during the day to keep the heat away. That was extraordinary!

The Holy Spirit made this possible for them, and He does the same for us today. When you were born again, you were born into God’s glory, God’s Spiritual clouds; you live there now.

The Bible says, “…if any man be IN CHRIST…” (2 Corinthians 5:17); that’s the place; it’s the environment of glory! Christ is a place and also a person. In Him (Christ), you’ve arrived; you’re at home! Your joy and satisfaction overflow. When you face challenges, others can’t help but wonder how you walk through unscathed. They’re dazzled by how you could be happy, at peace, joyful and exuberant with praise to the Lord in the midst of adversity. It’s because you’re “in Christ”; it’s a peculiar environment, where your joy is independent of circumstances. Blessed be God!

Confession...
I’m a new creation in Christ Jesus, born from above, with the life and nature of the Father. I’m the image and icon of the resurrected Christ; therefore, I live the heavenly life here on earth. I manifest His love, kindness, glory, perfections and graces everywhere, saturating the world with His glory! Halleluiah!

Further Study:
Nehemiah 9:12
Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way wherein they should go.

1 Corinthians 10:1-4
Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18, Isaiah 59-60

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 5:33-47, 1 Kings 21

MrPresident1:
Chairman, when Jesus Christ comes back, in what you call 'rapture', it is all over. Christ will come in the clouds of heaven means Christ will come when the rulership of heaven is overthrown, heaven meaning the leading ruling nations of the earth. Anti-Christ was never away, he was here all along, he held sway whilst Christ was away. Christ is the one with the birthright to rule, the rightful ruler of the earth, for Christ to come back, there has to be an overthrow, and this overthrow will be stoutly resisted by the ruling extant powers, unfortunately, it is a no-battle, Christ will overthrow them. These are the anti-Christ powers, the ruling extant powers that do not want Christ to return.

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vooks:
That is how cultist all tell me

Yeah.. I'm cultist huh... WoF.

Cooooool

Gather the lads, the WoF theorists...y'all give me some cosmic comedy!

Scholar8200:
There is need to differentiate between the Rapture (1 Thess 4:17) and the Coming of Christ to establish the Millenial Reign (Revelations 19:11-13, 20:4-6). Rapture would be pre-tribulation (see Revelations 19:7-10 a description of what the Bride: Raptured church would be doing in Heaven while the Tribulation lasts) while the Coming of Christ to establish the Millenial Reign would be after the Tribulation (Revelations 20 :4-7).
Rapture takes place without a battle, the Coming takes place with a Battle!
Rapture signals the end of the Church age and the commencement of the 70th Week. And we are told in 2 Thessalonians 2 that He Who hinders the antichrist from manifesting would be taken out of the way. Now what will be the essence of leaving the Church on the Earth?

Inability to differentiate Bible references that relate to both events has been a source of confusion and makes many to affierm what may contradict other portions!

I concur with you brother...

Vooks, come and take notes, I kinda don't have energy writing you, especially because of your grammar and semantics.

EMILO2STAY:
this is bullshit , I believe the truth is now becoming clearer that is why u now believe he is coming and every eye will see him unlike when people like u believe and preach christ will return invisible, the bible made it very clear the true believers are going through the great tribulation.

Are you sure you're OK?

Think About The Harvest! - Tuesday, October 13th .

Pastor Chris

And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred (Mark 4:8 ).

When you give to the Lord, don’t do so with the mentality of lack or loss; don’t get in the flesh by “calculating” what’s left over. For instance, if you had ten thousand dollars, and wanted to give God two thousand dollars, don’t start thinking, “But I’ll only have eight thousand dollars left, which might not be enough for all my other expenses!” That’s not kingdom consciousness! Such mentality could hinder your harvest. You should rather ask yourself, “What’s the promise on these two thousand dollars that I’m about to give?”

You could have a thirty-fold return, a sixty-fold return, or a hundred-fold return! So, what you should be thinking about is the harvest. If you had ten, and gave two to the Lord, thirty-fold of that will be sixty. So, that’s sixty, including the extra eight that you still have with you, making sixty-eight! That should be your mentality. That way, you set into motion the miracle-working power of God for a great harvest. It’s a mentality; train yourself in it; be positive and expectant when you give to the Lord.

Interestingly, the promise of a thirty-fold harvest is the least: there’s the sixty, as well as the hundred-fold harvest; it depends on which one your faith can go for. Imagine if you got the sixty-fold return, the total is one hundred and twenty-eight! What about the hundred-fold return? That’ll be two hundred and eight—on the two that you gave, out of ten.

Someone might wonder, “What kind of calculation is that?” It’s Kingdom Mathematics! It’s a mystery to the people of the world, but in the Kingdom, it’s something real and practicable. So, when next you give an offering or a seed to the Lord, do it with Kingdom-consciousness, knowing that you play by a different set of rules.

Think about the promise on your giving. Moreover, there’s a lot more than the immediate financial result. There’re other blessings that God causes to take place in your life that are way beyond money.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for showing me how to experience increase on every side. I have mighty harvests of blessings and miracles today. You’ve made all grace available to me, to have all sufficiency in all things, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Luke 6:38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:1-13, Isaiah 57-58

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 5:28-32, 1 Kings 20

Goshen360:
Why can't nobody mention you? Does your I'd has immunity against anyone mentioning you or calling you out?

He should just stop mentioning me in his posts... Is it too much to ask?

Joagbaje:
For those who believe that rapture is last event can we give bible references on this.

I concur

vooks:
I agree with you man of God,
Pre,mid are escapist theories that are totally unfounded.

The Rapture is the return of Jesus Christ and it is the LAST event

You're kidding, right ?

^^
Stop mentioning me in your posts.

Thanks

vooks:
What is disgusting is peddling false hope and making millions while at it. Catholics shamelessly sold indulgences.

False hope is hope based on falsehood. Are you saying the gospel is unable to make one materially rich, or the blood of Jesus on the cross didn't cover material prosperity?

Nobody complains abo Christians being poor, poverty is is fact of life for both heathens and believers.

Poverty isn't supposed to be in the life of the new creation. Bible said we're complete in Him...why do we have poor believers today? Simple... Lack of knowledge.

He is not teaching them how to prosper bu how to surrender the little they have to him.

You're a liar.

Ever thought it through? If the principles worked, he would sow all he has including t aging jet and reap 100-fold in this life!

No such thing as a hundred fold increase. Read my thread on Midas touch by Kenneth Hagin.

But he does not, instead he wants you pampering him, meeting all his whims

You's a silly comedian.

vooks:
There are rumors and then there are tweets

Why should i?

...because it's not proper in a civil discussion.

This is what I have come to believe..

The angels said to Jesus’ disciples, “...This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”

His coming is imminent. When He comes, “...The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air...” (Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:16,17).

Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years (Rev. 5:10; 20:6).

Joagbaje... Can you expound on the other two, and Leta see whether they be same or totally different.

Cc
Vooks, image123, Olaadegbu, nannymcphee, Trustman

[quote author=Goshen360 post=38900040]

I will stand for the truth even if it's my pastor that preaches error.

You think you know truths... Even when in errors, you don't admit them, you'd rather pounce on others like a scavenger.

Creflo, by that statement made it look as if the ONLY reason why Jesus died is for us to lay hold on FINANCIAL PROSPERITY, WEALTHY LIVING.

Doesn't mean that's what he's saying. Though the post was a bit to the left, few folks will grasp it, the rest, like some here will make a theory and thesis of it.

I'm surprised WinsomeX aka drummaboy and babagnoni haven't resumed plenary in the induction of stuffs into WoF theories they're building.

I do say Christians should be poor

... Is this where you're at now?

but we've talked about this before, scripture prosperity goes beyond just money

Definitely... Jo has said this numerous times, (dare me to fish it out), but y'all have a way of remixing stuffs said here sha.

but these guys keep yapping money money as if money is everything.

Money, after prayers, in the propagation of the gospel is EVERYTHING. Quote me anywhere...

That's why God wants us rich, that's why He is able to make all grace abound toward us; that we, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

... Money answers all things - HRM King Solomon David


Visit Jo's thread about the love of money. Having monies is not an issue, the love for it,is.

vooks:
Gutter brains. When/where did he say this?

I hope you can see the results of your 'brilliance'?


Quit using the word "Negro".... Thanks

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, 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 (Philippians 4:8 ).

Thoughts are powerful. Your thoughts release signals. Have you ever observed that while you may be thinking about something or someone, that person starts thinking about you and possibly shows up? At other times, you may be thinking about calling someone on the phone, and that person starts thinking of hearing from you, or calling you. And sometimes, you could be thinking about a particular thing, even though you’ve not said anything about it, someone near you starts thinking the same thing.

Now if you understand the spirituality of this and the science behind it, you’ll be amazed and become more careful about the thoughts you allow. Don’t allow just any thought in your mind, because thoughts can be transmitted. We all transmit thoughts, and sometimes, we can transmit thoughts into our environment that eventually affect us negatively.

For example, your room could retain your thoughts. Remember, everything in life has intelligence. The things in your room have memory; they receive information from you; and whatever they get from you can remain in the room. You might have heard the term “Walls have ears”; it’s a literal truth, a scientific truth, as well as a proverb. So, in releasing the thoughts on your mind, be very careful because you make something happen; it could either be what you want or what you don’t want. Sure enough, whatever you make happen will be consistent with your state of mind—your thoughts.

Always, the Lord says to us, “Fear not!” It’s because if you allow thoughts of fear, they’ll affect you negatively and cripple your faith; fear will stop the power of God from flowing in your direction. So, discipline your mind and use it correctly. Think happy and excellent thoughts. When negative thoughts come to you—thoughts of discomfort, frustration, depression, anger, lack, etc.—refuse them! Say, “No!” Then, utter words of faith, gratitude, and praise to the Lord instead.

You can use your mind to channel good things in your direction, and prevent the wrong things from happening. Study our opening verse again and meditate on the kind of thoughts you should have and transmit.

Transmit The Right Thoughts - Monday, October 12th .

Pastor Chris

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there 6be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8 ).

Thoughts are powerful. Your thoughts release signals. Have you ever observed that while you may be thinking about something or someone, that person starts thinking about you and possibly shows up? At other times, you may be thinking about calling someone on the phone, and that person starts thinking of hearing from you, or calling you. And sometimes, you could be thinking about a particular thing, even though you’ve not said anything about it, someone near you starts thinking the same thing.

Now if you understand the spirituality of this and the science behind it, you’ll be amazed and become more careful about the thoughts you allow. Don’t allow just any thought in your mind, because thoughts can be transmitted. We all transmit thoughts, and sometimes, we can transmit thoughts into our environment that eventually affect us negatively.

For example, your room could retain your thoughts. Remember, everything in life has intelligence. The things in your room have memory; they receive information from you; and whatever they get from you can remain in the room. You might have heard the term “Walls have ears”; it’s a literal truth, a scientific truth, as well as a proverb. So, in releasing the thoughts on your mind, be very careful because you make something happen; it could either be what you want or what you don’t want. Sure enough, whatever you make happen will be consistent with your state of mind—your thoughts.

Always, the Lord says to us, “Fear not!” It’s because if you allow thoughts of fear, they’ll affect you negatively and cripple your faith; fear will stop the power of God from flowing in your direction. So, discipline your mind and use it correctly. Think happy and excellent thoughts. When negative thoughts come to you—thoughts of discomfort, frustration, depression, anger, lack, etc.—refuse them! Say, “No!” Then, utter words of faith, gratitude, and praise to the Lord instead.

You can use your mind to channel good things in your direction, and prevent the wrong things from happening. Study our opening verse again and meditate on the kind of thoughts you should have and transmit.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for your Word that has the ability to produce your thoughts in me—thoughts of abundance, strength, victory, success, faith and the good life. As I study and meditate on your Word, my mind is renewed, transformed and metamorphosed; positioned for the higher life of success, glory and unending victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Luke 6:45
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians 1-2:1-16, Isaiah 54-56

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 5:19-27, 1 Kings 19

Knowledge Makes The Difference - Sunday, October 11th .

Pastor Chris

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee… (Hosea 4:6).

Many years ago, Malaria was dreaded as a deadly disease, because it was said to have no cure. If somebody contracted it, it was like a death sentence. Many missionaries from Europe who came to Africa contracted it, and didn’t survive. But because man discovered the cure, when one is infected with Malaria, it’s no longer dreaded as a terminal ailment. It was the same with Tuberculosis: those who were infected had to be quarantined or ostracized. But when man discovered the cure, it ended the fear of Tuberculosis.

Man fears what he has no knowledge of. Once he understands it, the fear is gone. The mystery is taken away once knowledge arrives. It’s the same thing with the matters of faith. When we don’t understand how to apply our faith in a given situation, we become skeptical, judgmental, afraid, and unbelieving. But once we understand how it works, the confusion is removed, the mystery is taken away.

All you need is the knowledge of God’s Word so you can put the Word to work. Once you have the accurate knowledge of the Word, nothing in this life will mystify or discomfit you; no matter what the problem is, you just know that you’ll come out victoriously.

Those who don’t know the Word are the ones who get overwhelmed by trouble and defeated by the crises of life. Get to know the Word. Have an insatiable appetite for God’s Word. Hosea 6:3 says, “Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord….” Getting the knowledge of God’s Word is one of the most important things you can do for yourself; that’s what will put you over in life, and keep you on the offensive, against the adversary.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for filling me with the knowledge of your Word in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Nothing is a mystery to me, because as I meditate on your Word, the Holy Spirit unveils spiritual realities to me, enlightening the eyes of my understanding to know and apprehend my inheritance in Christ! I live triumphantly because I live by the knowledge of your Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
2 Peter 1:2-3
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

Proverbs 11:9
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Colossians 4:2-18, Isaiah 52-53

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 5:10-18, 1 Kings 17-18

Have A Simplicity To Your Life - Saturday, October 10th .

Pastor Chris

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee (Hebrews 13:5).

There’s something every child of God needs to understand: we’re not all at the same level at the same time. At a point in time, there may be things someone else can afford that you may not be able to afford at that stage of your life. There’s no need to keep fighting yourself and trying by all means to get those things. Have a simplicity to your life. Never stretch yourself to do things that are actually “beyond you” at the moment, just because you want to identify with a certain group.

For example, there’re people who want their children to be in certain schools just for the simple reason that they want to “measure up”; meanwhile, they may not be able to afford the fees at the time. They put themselves under undue pressure, struggling to keep up, just to be like someone else. Don’t stretch yourself too thin financially, because you’re doing things you shouldn’t be doing at the moment. That’s not so wise. Don’t place yourself under that kind of pressure. Make your life easier.

If you want to measure your life by looking at others, you could be frustrated. Follow the guidance of God’s Spirit. There’s a time for everything; what you may not be able to afford today, leave it for next time. Be content with what you have.

The word, “conversation” in our opening verse actually means “manner of life,” or “way of life.” Don’t indulge in an extravagant lifestyle just because you want others to think “you’ve arrived.” Be modest. Don’t crave something that belongs to other people, because God can do for you whatever you require Him to do for you. He’s your satisfaction. Have faith in Him; trust Him, and your life will be glorious.

Confession...
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits! He’s crowned me with loving-kindness and tender mercies; and satisfied me with good things! My life is free of struggles, because the Lord is my satisfaction! He’s all I crave, and I’m guided and propelled by His wisdom always. Amen.

Further Study:
1 Timothy 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Luke 12:15
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Colossians 3:1-4:1, Isaiah 50-51

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 5:1-9, 1 Kings 16

Then Ahab brought it into the open: Will you join me in attacking Ramoth Gilead? Jehoshaphat said, You bet. I’m with you all the way; you can count on me and my troops. Then Jehoshaphat said, But before you do anything, ask GOD for guidance (2 Chronicles 18:3-4 MSG).

The fight of faith is the only legitimate fight for the believer; and it’s not a fight with people. So, never fight or get into strife with anyone over anything. Fighting with people is a wrong fight. Sometimes, it might seem just to “fight” for something or a cause, but seek the Lord’s guidance.

For example, King Ahab was ready to fight hard to reclaim a land he believed rightfully belonged to him, and requested Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, to go with him to the battle. However, Jehoshaphat responded to him wisely and said, “…before you do anything, ask GOD for guidance.”

If you think you’ve been defrauded or cheated by a fellow brother or sister, as you resolve to take up the matter, remember the scriptures. 1 Corinthians 6:7 says, “Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do you not rather take wrong? Why do you not rather suffer yourself to be defrauded?” Live the higher life; don’t strive with people. Like Ahab, many people fight for different “Ramothgileads” today, without listening to the Lord. Don’t function that way.

The Lord has already established you on the Rock, Christ Jesus, and no weapon fashioned against you can prosper. It doesn’t matter who’s against you; they can’t take away from you that which God has given you. You’re not like everybody else. You’re different, and can never be disadvantaged.

Consider Abraham: when he had what could have been a land dispute with his nephew, Lot, he resolved it without any altercation. Abraham, with a heavenly consciousness, said to his nephew, “...let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren” (Genesis 13: 8 ). That’s the way heavenly men talk. They don’t think they might have a disadvantage. That’s the way you should think, and when you do, you wouldn’t need to fight anyone for anything.

Don’t “Fight” Anyone - Friday, October 9th .

Pastor Chris

Then Ahab brought it into the open: Will you join me in attacking Ramoth Gilead? Jehoshaphat said, You bet. I’m with you all the way; you can count on me and my troops. Then Jehoshaphat said, But before you do anything, ask GOD for guidance (2 Chronicles 18:3-4 MSG).

The fight of faith is the only legitimate fight for the believer; and it’s not a fight with people. So, never fight or get into strife with anyone over anything. Fighting with people is a wrong fight. Sometimes, it might seem just to “fight” for something or a cause, but seek the Lord’s guidance.

For example, King Ahab was ready to fight hard to reclaim a land he believed rightfully belonged to him, and requested Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, to go with him to the battle. However, Jehoshaphat responded to him wisely and said, “…before you do anything, ask GOD for guidance.”

If you think you’ve been defrauded or cheated by a fellow brother or sister, as you resolve to take up the matter, remember the scriptures. 1 Corinthians 6:7 says, “Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do you not rather take wrong? Why do you not rather suffer yourself to be defrauded?” Live the higher life; don’t strive with people. Like Ahab, many people fight for different “Ramothgileads” today, without listening to the Lord. Don’t function that way.

The Lord has already established you on the Rock, Christ Jesus, and no weapon fashioned against you can prosper. It doesn’t matter who’s against you; they can’t take away from you that which God has given you. You’re not like everybody else. You’re different, and can never be disadvantaged.

Consider Abraham: when he had what could have been a land dispute with his nephew, Lot, he resolved it without any altercation. Abraham, with a heavenly consciousness, said to his nephew, “...let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren” (Genesis 13:8 ). That’s the way heavenly men talk. They don’t think they might have a disadvantage. That’s the way you should think, and when you do, you wouldn’t need to fight anyone for anything.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for your Word, and the Holy Spirit that guides me in the path of truth and your perfect will always. I’m confident that my desires are established, because they’re in accordance to your will, and all things will always work together for my good, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Colossians 2:6-23, Isaiah 48-49

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 4:43-54, 1 Kings 15

Goshen360:
I thought you knew what you're talking about. ... . I said that to pinpoint your usage of that verse saying Christ was preaching prosperity gospel because that verse said he went about preaching the gospel to the poor and since we both agreed he wasn't going around dashing people, the poor money. Apparently, the poor in that verse are people without the gospel but you keep going in circles. Stop using scriptures to say what you want to say, let scriptures speak for themselves.

Really?

what about 2 Corinthians 8:9?

well, they were not having the gospel, that's why they were poor in the first place...Jesus seeded them with The Word, which is able to make them rich?...no?

Joagbaje:
Alms giving to the needy is a principle . Jesus actualy gave alms and we ought to do it as a kidgdom principle .



, John 13:29 (KJV)
29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him. . . that he should give something to the poor.

Acts 20:35 (KJV)
remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.Thats not what it's for our sake that we do it But that's not whay

Paul had often admonished that we remember the poor. So we do such for our own fruit of righteousness

But that's not what will bring the poor out of poverty . He's still poor being a beggar. The bible say a man who doesn't work shouldn't eat. We demonstrate and exercise ourselves in love by alms giving as well as other forms of giving the bible talks about .

Spot on.... Very correct.

Goshen however wants me to believe the preaching Jesus did was dashing monies to the poor!

Goshen360:
You, go sidon some where joor. But he wasn't giving the talakas money naw, was he? He was sent to and was preaching to them - That explains the poor they were. Simple! If you have other meaning, say so or we forget about this. ..I've made my point clear.

The above bold brings me back to the question you seem to be incapable of answering...

What was He preaching to them?