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lilmax:
Think before action, posting this is stupidity

Thanks by the way

bigtt76:
In as much as it sounded funny, exposing him to millions through Nairaland is not the best thing. Bed wetting is not a crime and nd should not be so portrayed. Rather you should find a way of easing him out of that. Please take down the video and nd desist from such in the future. God bless you as you heed to this.

Why can't you see the comedy in it? ... I never castigated him for bedwetting, stop playing righteous. ... Ummm, The video stays up.

Not sure you watched it though

God bless you too.

shaiba:
I don die for laugh, tears still pouring out my eyes....

kai see smartness, lawyer sef go confuse. Abeg keep this video for am wella, when he finish university give as birthday gift.

I choked with laughter when he said "God".... Kids are wonderful set of folks.

Click and watch the hilarious video below, of my question and answer session with my kid bro (not blood related).

He 'bedwetted' , and gave a very funny excuse for that... Including the fact that he did not even know where he slept last night.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJx_nF8rai0


Enjoy

Click and watch the hilarious video below, of my question and answer session with my kid bro (not blood related).

He bedwetted, and gave a very funny excuse for that... Including the fact that he did not even know where he slept last night.


My 'kid bro' and I...:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJx_nF8rai0


Enjoy

sportsmaster:
Did you read the Jesus spoke in Parables
Matt13:34:- all these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables:and without a parable spake he not unto them.
Vs35

then read Psalm78:2.
Jesus speaks in parables most of the time.

either its a parable or not.
there was a message in it.

Was He talking to the Jews about Jews or about Gentiles? If Jews, were they obligated to give?...

A Yes or no will be just fine.

The Love Law - Sunday, August 23rd .

Pastor Chris

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed (James 1:25).

Many have interpreted what Apostle James said in the above verse from a religious perspective, thinking that the perfect law of liberty means "a law that makes men free." No law was given to make us free. We were born free!

When you were born again, you weren't set free. "But didn't Jesus say, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free?" ' you might want to ask.
Now, it's important to understand the teachings of Jesus to the Jews and His teachings to the Church; He said that to the Jews. That verse doesn't say, "the truth shall SET you free," but that "the truth shall MAKE you free." What this means is that you'll experience what has already happened; the freedom that has already taken place. When you know and apply the truth of God's Word in any area, you experience the resultant blessing and liberation from that particular bondage or ignorance, as it were. Yet, this teaching was to the Jews.

James wasn't talking about a law that makes the Christian free, because once you're born again you're born free in Christ. You weren't set free from Satan or from anything that hurts or binds; you were given a new life that never existed before. You became a new creation, superior to Satan. The Living Bible puts it rightly; it says, "But if anyone keeps looking steadily into God's law for free men..." (James 1:25). That's the meaning of the law of liberty. God's perfect law of liberty is the love law.

1 Timothy 1:9 says, "Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers." Does this mean we're without law? Yes, but we're not without "law" to God.

Jesus said in John 13:34, " new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." That's our law, which in reality isn't a law, but our way of life. It's natural for us to walk in love as Christians, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost (Romans 5:5).

Prayer...
Blessed Father, thank you for your love that's been shed abroad in my heart by the Holy Spirit. Your love is expressed and revealed through me to the world today, in my words and in my actions, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 13:8 CEV
Love never fails! Everyone who prophesies will stop, and unknown languages will no longer be spoken. All that we know will be forgotten.

1 John 5:2-3 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13,
Psalms 120-127

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 18:18-27, 1 Samuel 10

sportsmaster:
Luke 12:16 And he spake a parable unto
them, saying, The ground of a certain richman brought forth plentifully:
Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou
fool, this night thy soul shall be required
of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
Luke 12:21 So is he that layeth up
treasure for himself, and is not rich
toward God.

Let me just pretend I didn't notice the bold... Besides that, all Jews were obligated to give... Why are you so sure this one didn't?

Also

Luke 16:19 There was a certain rich man,
which was clothed in purple and fine
linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

Luke 16:20 And there was a certain
beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

Luke 16:21 And desiring to be fed with
the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

He wasn't giver.

Hilarious.

Also


Mark 10:21 Then Jesus beholding him
loved him, and said unto him, One thing
thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever
thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou
shalt have treasure in heaven: and come,
take up the cross, and follow me.


Mark 10:22 And he was sad at that saying,
and went away grieved: for he had great
possessions.

He sure wasn't a giver

Was he a Jew?

.these men were not givers and yet they were rich.i posted it in the OP

deborah777:
also now there is published blog by rev Anita herself at www.pastoranita.org about abuse and how to gain your life back after it. I personally had fallen in love with her blog as it is so her and as i was missing her ror articles.

I thought as much...

vooks:
This is confusion on stilts.
Luke 19:1-2 Zaccheus was a rich man well before he met Christ what was he giving?

Luke 19:8
And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

I really have tried avoiding you... Zac was a giver, smarty.

Step outside scriptures and tell me whether ONLY givers are rich. You probably work for a pagan boss

I've really tried to avoid you.. But, let me just drop this...

Bill Gates, for example, is an atheist, he's done so much philanthropy around the world,.. That's God's permissible will.. . God's principles of giving and receiving is for all.. Bill, however cannot cast out devils or heal the sick... Etc... Now, can you please stop quoting me?

Scholar8200:
He that will receive Life must surrender his life that his life may be hid/swallowed up with Christ(Who is The Life 1John1:2)in God!

For whoever is bent on saving his [temporal] life [his comfort and security here] shall lose it [eternal life]; and whoever loses his life [his comfort and security here] for My sake shall find it [life everlasting].
Matthew 16:25 AMP

We give our lives to Christ when we surrender to His Lordship and Control. This is a very necessary part if we are to be truly saved. Remember Paul when he encountered Christ,"Lord What wilt thou have me to do":that's the language of surrender.

9 And, [His completed experience] making Him perfectly [equipped], He became the Author and Source of eternal salvation to all those who give heed and obey Him,
Hebrews 5:9

Also in Romans 10:9 talks of confessing with the mouth the LORD Jesus, suggesting that the faith in God's raising Him from the dead must be backed by a surrendering to, and confessing Him as your Lord.

https://www.reactiongifs.com/r/msy.gif

God bless you for the above bold... I hope some folks take notes... Cheers

sportsmaster:
@Gombs.
Gal2:20:-
Paul is not saying he gave his life to Christ here.

See confusion.

What he is saying is that Christ lives in him.and he(Paul) lives by the faith of the Son of God.

Christ lives in Him...is different from he gave his heart to Christ abi?... Oya, clap for yourself.

What Paul was saying was that His life isn't his anymore... Simple.

Where is vooks,scholar8200,jiggaz.?i need ur comment concerning what Gombs is saying here.
Cc Bingbagbo

Calling for backups huh?


... You'd need more that backup o

sportsmaster:
@Gombs
people giving themselves to the Lord was used only once in scripture.
2cor8:5:-.
it was not used for salvation,
it was used for service/commitment or better still CONSECRATION.

See yourself?
Proverbs 23:26
My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

Is this consecration? Who was talking here?

Stop saying "giving my heart to God" is wrong.

sportsmaster:
I enough space nau.I put enough paragraphs.

I didn't mean punctuations

firstly Know that,Giving in any form be it tithes,offerring,first fruits,seeds is not and never a pre-requisite to God's blessings.

Well, I never said giving is the only requisite for God's blessings... But however, giving is the only principle for receiving form God in the bible. Hence, give and it shall be given unto you

Can you point any successful man in the Bible that never gave?

Matt5:45 God makes his sun to rise on the evil and good,He sends his rain on the just and unjust.

God blesses the believer and the unbeliever materially.

No doubt... That's GOD'S PERMISSIBLE will... Ever heard of God's perfect will? It's for the believers ONLY.

So your giving is not a ticket to God's blessing. i explained it clearly in the Post about Giving,You did not read through it well.

Your post was, as usual, misconstrued. Don't blame me if I didn't get it.... And yes, giving is one of the ways of God's blessings, ask king David.

Your theology amazes me,How do you mis-read scriptures like this.i explained it in the post.Go and reread

Your stiff neckedness amazes me.

What happens at the point of Salvation?
1)Did you give your life to Christ or
2)You received the Life of Christ?

I accepted the sacrifice of Jesus, and declared Him Lord of my life, and believed the God raised Him from the dead... I exchanged my life for His... Because He's already taken my place... I just made it official, by signing the dotted lines.

Why don't you start a thread about this? I'm not saying, receiving Jesus into my life is a wrong construct, I'm saying you saying "giving my life to Jesus" is wrong, is a farce.

sportsmaster:
cc jagoon,jiggaz,ayoku777,gombs,An2elect.

When would you learn to organise your threads?

I can't make a head or tail about your writings, perhaps a summary?

Thanks

.. On second thought, when Jesus said "Give and IT SHALL be given unto you".. Notice the Capitalised term (that's a sovereign declaration by the almighty, not a promise) ... Are you suggesting He being metaphorical or using a hyperbole?

The fact Paul lacked in course of his duties does not mean he was poor. Same way folks claim Jesus was poor. See this link for further information

https://www.nairaland.com/1957135/midas-touch-balanced-approach-biblical#27289013

Givers never lack, and because I have no cash in my pocket does not mean I'm broke or poor. My bible says, if the cloud be full of rain..... Go search out that scripture.

.. Secondly, the term giving one's heart to Christ is not wrong a statement as you'd have us believe. Paul write,... Oh, what a wonderful verse this is

Gal 2:20 KJV
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

What he's saying there is that His life is no longer his, in other words, he's given it away to Christ. Why? Because it's a choice. If I give you my car, do I still tell you what to do with it? If I give my life to Christ, it's no longer mine, meaning I live for Him... I no longer live for myself.

No wonder the bible says that they which receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness... Shall reign in this life by Christ Jesus (Romans 5:17)...

The above bold is a choice, because some have heard of this grace and rejected it, some will... They refused to accept the sacrifice of Jesus... They refused to give their hearts/life to the master... Hence they have no righteousness, because there's no salvation to start with.

When you believe that Jesus is Lord of your life, and confess it with your mouth, and believe that God raised Him from the dead... What you did was surrender your life to His rulership, you gave yourself away, so that He can use you. YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE TO HIM, hence, it's no longer yours. Gal 2:20

No need creating a mountain out of an ant hill.

He’s Excited About You - Saturday, 22th August, 2015
Pastor Chris

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love,he will joy over thee with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).

Did you know that God is excited about you? You need to take some time today to meditate on that. Some people only think of God’s wrath. They believe He’s always mad at them. They’ve been raised to think that God is only concerned about sin, and because there’s so much sin in the world, He’s mad at everybody; no! He’s not that way. God isn’t concerned about sin as many think. He was concerned about sin, and His concern about it made Him send Jesus.

When Jesus died on the cross, the problem of sin was dealt with forever. Therefore, for the believer in Christ, sin is no longer a problem. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ brought an end to sin and ushered you into the life of righteousness: “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21). So you see, God is not mad at you; He settled the sin-problem in, and through, Jesus Christ and said,“…sin shall not have dominion over you…” (Romans 6:14).

What you need to do is to trust His righteousness; trust what Jesus came to do! You’re the fruit, the result of Christ’s redemptive work. Accept and receive His righteousness into your spirit, and live continually in His glory and grace, knowing that He’s not mad at you, but excited about you. 2 Corinthians 5:19 says,“To wit,that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” This lets you know the mind of God. He’s not even mad at the sinner, let alone you that are born again!

Therefore, get excited about God, because He’s excited about you.

Confession...
I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus; sin has no power over me. My heavenly Father rejoices over me with singing, and I bring him joy and gladness today,pleasing him in all things! I'm his crown and Pearl of great value. I'm his outstretched arm of love,joy and righteousness to the world! glory to God!

FURTHER STUDY:

Psalm 89:15-17
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord , in the light of thy countenance. [16] In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. [17] For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.

Job 8:20-21
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man , neither will he help the evil doers: [21] Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing.

Psalm 97:11-12
Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. [12] Rejoice in the Lord , ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians 7:1-40, Psalms 119:113-176

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:9-17, 1 Samuel 9

Use paragraphs please

Working The Word - Friday, August 21st

Pastor Chris

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).

Our opening scripture lets us know the power, infallibility, and immutability of God's Word. The Word produces results when you believe, confess, and act upon it as truth.

For example, 2 Corinthians 2:14 says, "Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place." This means no matter what comes your way, insist that you're triumphant always, and in all things; stand your grounds in faith —against all odds— maintaining that you're a victor in Christ Jesus.

Some Christians have the notion that "Whatever will be, will be"; and they're wrong. God didn't leave us at the mercy of the devil or the circumstances of life. He didn't leave things to chance. Not once did He tell us in the Scriptures, "Whatever will be, will be." That's what the devil would rather have people think, so they won't have to do anything about their situation. But we're smarter than that! We're Word practitioners. We act the Word.

God gave us His Word to live by, and to use in creating our glorious and triumphant lives. So, it's your responsibility to use the Word; to work the Word. Philippians 2:12 says, "...work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." This was what Abraham did. In Genesis 17:5, the Lord said to him, "Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee."

At this time, Abraham was nearly a hundred years old, and didn't have any child, but he believed and acted on the Word (Read Romans 4:17-21)! He didn't stagger at the promise of God, through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God!

The change you desire in your finances, health and family is dependent on you, not God. Act on the Word. Insist that there's going to be only one outcome: what the Word says!

Confession...
I'm recording notable victories and achievements this year, being my year of triumph! I make manifest the savour of God's knowledge in every place, reigning with Christ, and bringing Him glory today, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study: ||
2 Corinthians 2:14
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. |
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Isaiah 55:10-11
For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
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Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20, Psalms 119-112

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 18:1-8,
1 Samuel 7-8

An Awesome Personality - Thursday, August 20th .

Pastor Chris

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you (John 14:26).

The Holy Spirit is the one sent by the Father to go along with you in life's journey, and His aim is to make you an absolute success in everything. So, getting to know the person of the Holy Spirit, and taking advantage of His ministry in your life is very vital. You can't enjoy rich and intimate relationship with someone you don't know. Likewise, until you know the Holy Spirit and understand His ministry and work in your life, you can't walk with Him.

Except you walk closely with the Holy Spirit, you can't achieve success God's way; you may have human success, but that doesn't count before God. True success is according to God's standard and definition. True success is by the Spirit. So, learning about Him, learning about His ministry in your life —and how to fellowship with Him— should be a life's journey.

This is so because the more you learn of Him, the more you want to learn of Him. You just never get enough! Always, you want more and more of that wonderful glory of His indwelling and abiding presence, and it gets better all the time. He's the awesomely infinite personality of wisdom. With Him, life is an enjoyable, endless stream of blessings. He's not boring at all; He's full of diversity, exciting and most wonderful.

When people say life is boring, it's obvious they don't know the Holy Spirit; they're not in a rich fellowship with Him. Through fellowship with Him, you can even tell His emotions and mannerisms; you can tell how He behaves and how He thinks.

Remember, He's the author of the Scriptures. There's nothing in the Word of God that He doesn't know. He's the best teacher, and He gave us the written Word of God so we can know Him, His works and His Kingdom.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the glorious union and the privilege of constant fellowship with your Spirit. As I walk in union with Him, I experience your manifold wisdom, supernatural blessings, and revelation of your Word. I live above sickness, poverty, failure, death, defeat, and destruction, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study: ||
1 Corinthians 12:3
Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

Philemon 1:6
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Psalms 117-118

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 17:31-37, 1 Samuel 5-6

Activating The Power - August 19th .

Pastor Chris

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord... (Ephesians 5:18-20).

Activating the power of God and getting yourself stirred in the Holy Ghost is important for every Christian. Acts 1:8 says, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you..."; meaning that everyone who's born again and has received the Holy Spirit has received power. Though the power is in you, it may not be active on its own.

The one who wants to receive from God must activate the power of God for himself or herself through faith. Paul told Timothy to stir up the gift of God in him (2 Timothy 1:6), he was referring to the power of the Holy Spirit, which can be dormant in your spirit unless you activate it.

You're responsible for activating His power in you. When you pray in tongues, you stir up that power. Another way to experience the release of the power of God in your life is by declaring God's Word. For example, when you declare, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me"; "I'm the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus"; "The Lord is the strength of my life"; it won't be long before you're filled with the Spirit.

You can turn the power on whenever you choose —whenever you are— by speaking in tongues, and declaring the Word with boldness. Stir up that power right now; declare the Word with faith, speaking in tongues as well. Before long, your spirit will be activated and the glory of God will be revealed through you.

Confession...
The Lord is my light and my salvation; He's the strength of my life! He's with me like a mighty One; therefore, no weapon fashioned against me prospers. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage. I go out with joy and I'm led forth with peace; my steps are ordered of the Lord. Joy, health, peace, prosperity and the good life are my heritage in Christ! Blessed be the Lord forever!

Further Study:
Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

1 Corinthians 2:4-5 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21, Psalms 113-116

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 17:20-30, 1 Samuel 4

The Administrator Of God's Blessings - Tuesday, August 18th .

Pastor Chris

The Spirit Himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together (Romans 8:16-17).

The Holy Spirit is the administrator of God's riches. God has blessed you and made you a joint heir with Christ (Romans 8:17); all things are yours (1 Corinthians 3:21). You have everything that God has ordained for you to have, but for you to vitally experience all the blessings that are yours in Christ Jesus, you must be acquainted with the Holy Spirit —the administrator of your inheritance. 1 Corinthians 2:12 says, "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God."

Consider this: a man passes on and bequeaths his wonderful inheritance to his son. However, the will stating the inheritance is in the hands of the administrator, whom the son doesn't know. There's no way he can enjoy the wealth given to him by his father, even though his name is on it, if he never gets to meet the administrator. Likewise, until you know the Holy Spirit, though you have blessings untold in Christ, you'll be unable to enjoy them.

Life in its fullness, peace, righteousness, divine healing and health, prosperity, forgiveness, fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ —these and more are God's glorious blessings given to you to enjoy freely. The Holy Spirit came to reveal these blessings to you, and teach you how to walk in them. Take advantage of His ministry in your life; have a deep and personal relationship with Him, and He'll take off the limits, and transport you into your divine inheritance, which God ordained for you before the foundation of the world!

Prayer...
Blessed Father, thank you for making it possible for me to receive the Holy Spirit, the greatest blessing anyone could ever receive. Now I know I will never walk in darkness, because the Holy Spirit reveals to me all that you've freely given to me in Christ Jesus, teaching me to walk in the glorious blessings of the Kingdom, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
John 14:16 AMP
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever

2 Peter 1:3
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:

2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, Psalms 109-112

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 17:11-19, 1 Samuel 3

Interesting...

Meanwhile,

*notice his smile

The Epitome Of His Righteousness -

Monday, August 17th .

Pastor Chris

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Notice carefully the choice of words, as inspired by the Spirit in our opening verse: Christ Jesus was made sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him! This is much more than being justified or made righteous by faith; rather, it means that we've become the very expression of His righteousness, and proof of His equity!

This is Christianity. This is the Gospel. We're the expression of His goodness; the expression of His grace! We're His outstretched hand of blessing to the world. No wonder He said to Abraham, "I will bless you and make you a blessing." The promise to Abraham has been fulfilled in us in Christ Jesus. Think about it: Abraham became God's blessing to the world, meaning that if God wanted to bless someone, he brought Abraham their way.

Now, that's what He's made us as well. We're the expression of His personality; everything the Father is, and represents, is expressed in and through us. The Lord Jesus made a profound statement when He said, "...he that hath seen me hath seen the Father..." (John 14:9). In John 10:30, He also said, "I and my Father are one." He expressed the will and nature of the Father. He's described for us in Hebrews 1:3 as the express image of the Father; the perfect imprint and ultimate icon of God; and we're exactly like Him.

1 John 4:17 says, "as He is, so are we in this world." So, like Jesus, we're the expression of the will and character of God. That's righteousness: it's the expression of the will and nature of God. Romans 5:17 says, "...they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." Which means you've been endowed with the ability to manifest, and express the will and nature of the Father everywhere: in every situation, in every event, and in every matter. Blessed be God!

Prayer...
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for making Christ Jesus, who knew no sin, to be sin for me that I might become the expression of your righteousness, gifted with the ability to manifest and express your will and nature in all things, unveiling your goodness and excellence, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Romans 3:21-22
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Romans 5:17-18
For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Psalms 107-108

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 17:1-10,
1 Samuel 2

Beholding Yourself In God's Mirror-Sunday, August 16th .

Pastor Chris

And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another...(2 Corinthians 3:18 AMP).

When you study the Word of God, you're actually looking into the mirror of God. Our opening verse tells us that what you see in the mirror of God as you "look" (study the Word), is the glory of God. It means that as you steadfastly behold the glory of God, in the Word of God, you're metamorphosed; changed into the glory that you see in the Word. O, how powerful this is!

The Word of God mirrors you; it shows you your identity, origin, and heritage in Christ Jesus. When I preach the Gospel and teach others the Word, I hold God's mirror to them so they can see themselves in the Word, know who they are, as well as their rights and abilities in Christ! The one who came to church thinking he's unworthy and undeserving of God's love suddenly sees that he's loved of God. The one who thought he was a condemned sinner suddenly discovers that he's been made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. That's the power of God's Word; not only does it show you who you are, it also imparts to you the ability to live accordingly.

It reminds me of a certain young man who had lost his mind, but was brought to one of our meetings. As the Word of God was taught, the anointing came on him and he was restored to his right mind. When I noticed, I called out to him and asked him his name, and he responded intelligently; something he hadn't been able to do for many years, prior to that time. More than a year later, I saw him, and asked him how he was doing. He said, "I'm doing very well; I even got a job now."

See yourself the way God sees you in His Word, and act accordingly. The Word says you're the righteousness of God —accept it, and live accordingly. Keep studying and listening to the Word of God, for the more you do, the more you're transfigured to become the glory that you see in the Word.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me the ability to see the glorious realities in your Word, thus, seeing who I am and what you've called and made me. I declare that by your Spirit, limitations, troubles, diseases and pains, are passed away, and all things are new. I've received a brand new life of victory, strength and courage, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
James 1:23-24 GNB
If you listen to the word, but do not put it into practice you are like people who look in a mirror and see themselves as they are. 24 They take a good look at themselves and then go away and at once forget what they look like.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31, Psalms 104-106

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Samuel 1

emperormero:
Mercy Lord!!!!!














& @ OP, It's Agofure not aghofure

Rubbish

tobechi74:
All pastors are fake

Oya, Mr How-to-know-fake-pastors... Come and explain.

uracefriend:
God bless your hearts!

Amen sir

He's Not Far Away! - Saturday, August 15th .

Pastor Chris

Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works (John 14:10).

The Lord Jesus, when He walked the earth, walked in union with the Father, and was constantly mindful of the Father's indwelling and abiding presence. When He said in the above verse, "...the Father that dwelleth in me..." He was referring to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. He's not just an influence or a mysterious wind, as some people think. He's the Father that lives in you! He's not far away.

Become conscious that you're not alone; you're in the Father, and the Father is in you! You're one with Him. 1 Corinthians 6:17 talks about your inseparable union with the Father: "he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit." This is the reason you can enjoy rich fellowship with Him, and walk in union with Him.

There's no need to try to reach out to Him, "crying out" as though He were far away and might not hear you. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation." You came into Christ by the new birth. So, you're in Him now. Christ in you, is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). Thus, like Jesus, when He said, "I am in the Father, and the Father is in me" (John 14:11), you also are in the Father, and the Father is in you! Halleluiah!

That means no more fears; no more worries; no more darkness, confusion or uncertainty about the future! The One who is all knowing and all-powerful, lives in you! No wonder He says in 1 John 4:4, "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."

Prayer...
Dear Holy Spirit, thank you for taking residence in me, walking in, with, and through me! Your indwelling and abiding presence has made me a master
in life. Thank you for the glory of your presence in my life, and the resultant transformation from glory to glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Philippians 2:13
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Romans 16:1-27, Psalms 102-103

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 16:13-18, Ruth 3-4

just4now:
l seldom respond to ignorant but for sake of believers yawning for truth not to be swayed by evil comments. Likewise, l concur you take pleasure in desolation of innocent believers perhaps you are numb to recent events in the world.
lf you find fault with the write-up why not debate it after exhaustive investigation to counter my claims with evidences rather than display your ignominy..Prov 19:27
Nevertheless my assertions are for spiritual inclined believers not for infants or mockers. Wisdom says whip is for the back of fools. Until you learn the hard way before you learn anything. No comment.

Debate what? He seeks attention, no need debating... You're new here no doubt, I've seen your likes.. No need beating a dead horse ... Cheers

Annunaki:
Obviously your pastor is a fake pastor hope you are preparing seeds for your burnt church building

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Your silliness is factory fitted, ... How does your post above relate to my post and the OP?