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You only one life to live. After that, the judgment.

If you don't accept the free gift of salvation which is in Christ alone, you will end up in the burning hell.

Please, give your life to Christ and save yourself from the coming wrath of God.

Steep:
First, the Bible is clear that salvation is by grace through faith and not of the individual.
God does it so that no man can boast.


Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.


Some attributes repentance to be works that are necessary to be saved, however, repentance is necessary but it is not work,. Repentance simply means a change of heart.

If you wanted to do something, and later decide not to do it, you have just repented.

For a man to have accepted the salvation of Jesus Christ he had already repented.

The gospel is clear and simple, we all have all sinned and can do nothing at to save our self from damnation but God has given us Jesus who died for us, so our sins can be written off and we should have eternal life.

If we acknowledge that truly we have sinned and are condemned through it and that only the Lord Jesus can save us, we have just repented.
Then if we believe in Jesus as our saviour this is faith in Jesus.

You see that repentance and faith goes together and that repentance is not not work at all just the acknowledgment of one's sinfulness and turning to the saviour.

The theif on the cross acknowledge the truth about his sinfulness, he realised that his only hope was Jesus, psalm 51.

eternal life is a gift but people must know why they need this gift, they must realise the truth about themselves in the eyes of God, so that they can genuinely accept the saviour.

False teachers either try to prevent people to know their sinful state before God or they try to make people believe there is something they can do for themselves rather than faith only in Christ.
The result of this is that people do not put their trust in christ and remain condemned.

Good works comes as a result of salvation not the other way round.
Because salvation is so easy, everyone could be saved, it is not by confession of sins, not by penance, not by restitution, nor by alms giving or any other works, it simply faith in Jesus, the dumb can be saved, the deaf could be saved, the old could be saved, the children could be saved, the educated, uneducated, rich, poor everyone could be saved thanks to the simplicity of the gospel.

.Ephesians 1:12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

You are very correct. Salvation is obtained purely on the platform of grace.

You are not saved by good works but you are saved unto good works.

If after you are saved, you deny God in good works, you have invariably nullify your salvation.

This is why Jesus said he will spue the church of the Laodiceans out of his mouth because they were lukewarm.

Saturday, April 8th.

Exposition on the Book of Revelation - 8 (Letters to The Seven Churches in Asia Minor).

"And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead." (Revelation 3:1).

The opening text is the introduction to the fifth letter which Jesus wrote to the church in Sardis. Let's look at the rendering of the opening text in the New English Translation. It reads; "To the angel of the church in Sardis write the following: “This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: ‘I know your deeds, that you have a reputation that you are alive, but in reality you are dead." (Revelation 3:1, New English Translation).

Our Lord Jesus unveiled the true state of the church in Sardis in the opening text. While the church still think that they are alive, Jesus let them know that they are actually dead. And in verse 2 of the same chapter, he said; "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God." (Revelation 3:2).

The church was cautioned to strengthen the things that are about to die. And Jesus said they were found wanting in their works. Furthermore, he said; "Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee." (Revelation 3:3).

When Jesus said that he will come as a thief in the night, in this context, he meant death taking your soul when you least expect it. And so many believers have died in their errors without repenting. Don't let it happen to you. If there is anything you know that you are doing that is sinful, repent quickly and avoid God's righteous judgment.

However, he commended a few of them who have kept their garments clean and promised that they will be counted worthy to walk with him in white - Revelation 3:4. He concluded the letter thus; "He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. "(Revelation 3:5-6).

Notice verse 5 says that he will not blot out their names from the book of life. It therefore means that names can be blotted out. This is another proof that there is no such thing as once saved, always saved. So, serve God with reverence and true holiness. Keep your garments clean always. Repent of every wrong act before Jesus will visit you like a thief in the night.

Prayer: Holy Father, I give you thanks for your mercy and goodness towards me. I thank you also for the salvation of my soul. I ask for your mercy in areas I am found wanting in my walk with you. Let the blood of the lamb cleanse me from all sins so I can be counted worthy to stand before you blameless in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Ephesians 5:26-27, 1st Thessalonians 2:12.

Lovilla:
My married sister kept complaining how thier house help is about to bring her marriage to the mud.

She said her husband is no longer giving her attention like before just few months the maid arrived.

The maid is taking over her marriage slowly, as her husband only eats food prepared by the house girl.

She has been crying all day.
She said she has tried everything possible to chase the girl away but her husband always kicks against it.

She is afraid of loosing her marriage.

Please, what must she do?

It's time women should know that hiring a house maid is as good as bringing in a second wife. So, it's better to avoid it. And most of the time, they are preferred to the wife because stolen meat is always sweeter. Besides, they are younger in age.

Only lazy wives agree to hire an house maid.

The same goes for house boys. They do the job when oga is away from home especially if he is the traveling type.

So, couples should be wise and plan their homes without them. Instead get a relative to assist and also train.

Meanwhile, the only way out is to insist she is sacked. Otherwise, she is a second wife.

OLAADEGBU:
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works? Do we contribute our works along with our faith for salvation?

Salvation is obtained purely on the platform of grace alone - Ephesians 2:8-9.

But the process of preserving your salvation requires the twin effort of grace and work.

We are not saved because of our good works but we are saved to do good works.

If after you receive salvation and you are not involved in good works, you invariably nullify your salvation and make yourself a misfit for the kingdom of heaven.

Another example of failed parenting. Train up your child or children in the ways of the Lord so that when they are grown up, they will not depart from it.

May God have mercy on children born into ungodly family. May God help them find the light which is in Jesus alone.

Friday, April 7th.

Exposition on the Book of Revelation - 7 (Letters to The Seven Churches in Asia Minor).

"And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass."(Revelation 2:18).

Yesterday, we began to discuss the letter of Jesus to the church in Thyatira. We mentioned how Christ expressed his displeasure to the church for permitting Jezebel, a self acclaimed prophetess to teach and seduce God's servant to commit fornication. And she was thus judged.

In the latter part of the letter, Jesus said; "But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden." (Revelation 2:24).

Jesus exempted those who rejected the demonic doctrine of Jezebel from punishment. It matters what you believe and who you listen to. That a man of God is well packaged and speaks queens English doesn't make his doctrine right. Find out the truth in God's word for yourself through deligent Bible study. Don't swallow everything you hear from the pulpit hook line and sinker.

Christ also exempted those who have not known the depth of Satan. The depth of Satan obviously refers to his secrets unveiled to those initiated into occultic practices. We have quite a few people who profess to know Christ but are into deep occultic practices. This shouldn't be. You can't serve two masters at the same time. You can't be a partakers of the Lord's table and of the devil's table.

He concluded his letter to them saying; "But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning starHe that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. "(Revelation 2:25-29).

The kingdom of this world will one day become the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour and we will reign with him on earth. The phrase, 'give power over the nations' refers to positions of leadership such as Presidents, Governors etc that will be committed to our trust depending on your present faithfulness and commitment to his work. So, serve the Lord with zeal and faithfully. Payday is coming. Your labour will not be in vain.

Prayer: Everlasting Father, I worship you in the beauty of holiness. I thank you for your manifold wisdom and righteous ways. Grant me the grace I need to keep the fire burning and my light shining till the end in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Ephesians 4:14, Hebrews 13:9, 1st Timothy 4:1.

Mirakle69:
The earlier you start acclimitizing and getting used to Crypto and Cryptocurrency the better for you.

The future is Crypto!

They are all scam. They lift you up and bring you down when you least expect. Go do something meaningful with your life.

Thursday, April 6th.

Exposition on the Book of Revelation - 6 (Letters to The Seven Churches in Asia Minor).

"And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass."(Revelation 2:18).

The fourth letter Jesus wrote to the churches in Asia Minor was written to the church in Thyatira. The opening text described Jesus as one whose eyes are like flame of fire and his feet like fine brass. The description of his eyes unveils how stern his judgment will be. On that day, you will not hear him say, forgive them for they know not what they are doing '. He is coming for judgment and he certainly won't put on a smiling face. So, ensure that you are not found wanting on that day.

He said to the church in his letter; " I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first." (Revelation 2:19). The emphasis on works was such that it was mentioned twice. Please, don't joke with your God's given assignment. You will give account of it on that day.

He however expressed his disappointment on certain aspects of their Christian walk. Thus, he said; "Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols." (Revelation 2:20).

There was gross sexual immorality in the church which they permitted. But it was a self acclaimed prophetess who was used as an instrument of darkness. She lured other men of God to commit fornication and eat things sacrificed in idols.

However, God in his mercy gave her space of time to repent but she didn't. God judged her saying; "Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works."(Revelation 2:22-23).

God's judgment on Jezebel affirms the fact that there is no such thing as eternal security. Grace does not cover your sin. You must repent of every wrong act if you don't want to be judged by God. And the scripture says that; "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." (Hebrews 10:33). Tomorrow, we will continue with the moral lessons we can get from this fourth letter.

Prayer: Dear Father, thank you for the sweet night rest and the opportunity to witness a new day. Be thou exalted above all else and let your glory fill the earth. I ask for grace to keep the faith till the end and remain faithful to the responsibility committed to my trust in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: 1st Corinthians 6:18, Acts 15:28-29.

Why can't they use the money and fix our refineries instead? And petroleum products prices will automatically drop.

Who do us?

It seems our leaders just went to school and left their brains behind.

Or they are doing it for selfish gains.

Wednesday, April 5th.

Exposition on the Book of Revelation - 5 (Letters to The Seven Churches in Asia Minor).

"And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges." (Revelation 2:12).

The church in Pergamous was the third recipient of the letters Jesus wrote to the seven churches in Asia Minor. And he said unto them; "I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth."(Revelation 2:13).

Just like it was in the first two letters we have discussed, the first thing Jesus addressed here is also their works. Please, don't play light on your commitment in your local church. You will give account to the Lord when you stand before his judgment seat on judgment day.

In addition, he said that Satan had his seat there. In other words, Pergamous was one of Satan's operational headquarters on earth. This signifies the strong presence of evil power in that region. Though, Satan moves to and from the face of the earth, there are territories he exerts strong influence, operates from and also holds his meetings there in the realm of the spirit. In spite of Satanic presence, our Lord Jesus commended them for holding on to their faith.

However he said; "...I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate." (Revelation 2:14-15).

Doctrines of Balaam simply refers to teachings that lures God's children to commit immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols thus making them vulnerable to demonic attacks and afflictions. Balaam is also greedy. And this is what most of our churches have turned into. They do most of the things they do just to extort the people of God.

The doctrine of the Nicolaitans is similar. Their doctrines was compromising in nature. It makes believers comfortable in practicing gross sexual immoral acts and idolatry in the church. It's similar to those who preach today that grace has covered you no matter what you do. This is a lie from the pit of hell. And our Lord Jesus condemned such teachings. He thus urged them to repent quickly otherwise he will fight against them with the sword of his mouth - Revelation 2:16.

He ended the letter with a promise which reads; "... To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it." (Revelation 2:17). The early part of this verse reads; "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches..." (Revelation 2:17a). So, what he said to the church in Pergamous, he says to all.

Prayer: Glorious Father, I give you all the glory due to your name. I thank you for yet another beautiful day. I reject every form of doctrine that is not founded on Christ. I receive grace to live my life to please you always in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Ephesians 5:5, 1st Timothy 1:10, 4:1.

Tuesday, April 4th.

Exposition on the Book of Revelation - 4.
(Letters to The Seven Churches in Asia Minor).

"And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan."(Revelation 2:8-9).

The second letter our Lord Jesus wrote to the seven churches in Asia Minor was written to the church in Smyrna. The first thing Jesus acknowledged was their works just like he did in his letter to the church in Ephesus. This points to the emphasis Christ places on works. You should therefore take your divine assignment seriously.

He also acknowledged their tribulations and physical poverty. However, he said they were rich by the yardstick of heaven. In addition, he pointed out those who blasphem by saying that they are Jews when they actually belong to the synagogue of Satan.

It's not different from what is happening today. They are so many ministers parading themselves as servants of God when they are actually wolves in sheep's clothing. So, be warned. Most of these ministers draw large crowds by the fake miracles they perform. You are not supposed to seek for miracles. You are the one who should be preforming the miracles.

In verse 10, he continued; "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." (Revelation 2:10).

The verse above certainly will unsettle some believers who think that the Christian race is a troubled free race. It's actually the opposite. Our Lord Jesus affirmed this truth when he said; "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."(John 16:33).

The passage also unveiled that it's not everyone that God will deliver from certain tribulation. He said that some of them will be thrown into prison and some will be killed. He added that those affected should be faithful unto death. It means that there are those who are ordained to be martyred. And a great reward awaits anyone who willingly permits himself to be martyred. But if the assignment God gave to you is yet to be accomplished, God will not permit you to be martyred.

Notice, the church in Smyrna was not rebuked for any specific error. Verse 11 concludes the letter to the church in Smyrna and it reads; "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death."(Revelation 2:11).

There is a second death. The this will happen immediately after the great white throne judgment. Those whose names are not found written in the book of life will be cast into the Lake of fire. The scripture says that this is the second death - Revelation 20:14. They will be tormented day and night for the rest of their lives. The only way to escape it is to be born again and serve God with reverence and fear.

Prayer: Dear Father, I thank you for your mercy and grace. You are worthy to be praised and adored. I ask for more grace this glorious day to overcome the temptations and trials you permit to happen to me. I commit my day into your hands trusting you to orchestrate my footsteps in the way of peace, progress and prosperity in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: 1st Thessalonians 3:2-4, 1st Peter 1:7.

Muslim Muslim ticket is a religious war. One of them was caught on video saying that it's a jihad.

Tinubu has a criminal record with regards to the drug issue.

He was caught on tape asking his party agents to snatch and run away with it at all cost affirming his criminal nature.

He declared a false age which is another criminal act.

No one is making noise about all these.

Monday, April 3rd.

Exposition on the Book of Revelation - 3 (Letters to The Seven Churches in Asia Minor).

"Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast LEFT THY FIRST LOVE. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent."(Revelation 2:4-5).

Yesterday, we said that Jesus acknowledged the works and labour of the Ephesians church. However he rebuked them as contained in the opening verses. He said that they have left their first love and urged them to repent otherwise, he will remove their candlestick out of its place.

What does it mean to leave your first love? It simply means drawing back in your commitment to whatever you are doing. This is what happens to so many believers. In the early days of their Christian conversion, they are always in every church services, always punctual, participate in soul winning activities and always willing to support the church financially. But after a while, they start skipping services, shift sitting positions gradually from front seat to back sit and hardly respond anymore to soul winning activities. And in most cases, they stop attending church services altogether and even quit the faith.

Never allow it to happen you. It's a dangerous spiritual state you shouldn't be found. Jesus warned everyone in this state to repent otherwise your light will be put out. And when your light is put out, life becomes a struggle and the glory of God upon your life will gradually disappears.

Jesus however commended them for hating the deeds of the Nicolaitans. The Nicolaitans is a sect that believe in the teachings of Deacon Nicolas who was among the seven chosen in Acts 6 to resolve the conflict in the early church between the Grecian and the Hebrews Christians about daily food ministration. Nicolas was a pagan before he converted to Judaism and then to Christianity. He taught a compromising message that permitted his followers to practice idolatry in Christianity.

Some Christians are like the Nicolaitans. They profess to know God and at the same time visit evil altars. You cannot be a partaker of the Lord's table and that of the devil at the same time. There is no communion between light and darkness.

Our Lord Jesus ended his letter to the church in Ephesus thus; "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the SPIRIT SAITH UNTO THE CHURCHES; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God." (Revelation 2:7).

Temptations will come and challenges of life are also there to distract you from serving God. There are also friends and family members who will attempt to introduce you to visit evil altars for solutions. Some churches are also evil altars in disguise. It is your responsibility to weather the storm and overcome these temptations so it won't sway you away from the faith. Don't quit the Christian faith no matter what. Repent and do the things you used to do for the Lord if you have left your first love.

Prayer: Lord God, you are worthy of my praise and adoration. Have mercy on me in ways and manners I have left my first love in my walk with you. I ask for grace and wisdom to overcome every form of temptations and distractions that is designed to draw me away from my commitment in your vineyard in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Hebrews 10:38-39, 1st Corinthians 15:58.

Sunday, April 2nd.

Exposition on the Book of Revelation - 2 (Letters to The Seven Churches in Asia Minor).

"Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks."(Revelation 2:1).

According to the World History Encyclopedia, Ancient Asia Minor is a geographic region located in the south-western part of Asia comprising most of present-day Turkey. It was in this region Apostle Paul carried out his missionary work and planted churches. And these are the churches that our Lord Jesus wrote letters to.

The first church that he first addressed is the church of Ephesus. The city of Ephesus was one of the largest city in Asia Minor given to idolatry. The city worshipped a goddess known as Diana. But Apostle Paul did great works in that city for the space of about two years such that the scripture said; "So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed." (Acts 19:20).

And it was in that city Apostle Paul had one of the greatest opposition to his missionary work. The opposition was so strong that Apostle Paul said that, "If after the manner of men I have FOUGHT WITH BEASTS AT EPHESUS, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die." (1st Corinthians 15:32).

No wonder it was the first city a letter was addressed to by our Lord Jesus. And it was delivered to the angel of the church of Ephesus. The angel in this context refers to the Pastor or Bishop placed over the congregation in that region. This shows how much God values his servants.

He said to them; "I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted." (Ephesians 2:2-3).

From the passage above, we can see that the first issue addressed was their works and their labour. Their works represents specific duties they carried out while their labour refers to the effort or energy they put in accomplishing their assigned duties.

It's true that you are not saved by good works but you are saved unto good works - Ephesians 2:10. Every child of God must have at least a specific duty in the house of God and carry it out with all of his or her heart and might. You will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ to give account of the responsibility committed to your trust. Those who have nonchalant attitude in their commitment might be disqualified on that day. Tomorrow, we will look at other moral lessons we can draw from this first letter.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I bless your glorious name this beautiful day. And I am glad for counting me worthy to serve in your vineyard. I ask for more grace to serve you in an acceptable manner and fulfill my ministry in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Colossians 1:10, 2nd Timothy 2:21, Titus 2:14.

Yes I have seen God before and below is what he looks like.

The god in the bible and in the quran is one and the same. It is an alpha draconian, of the reptilian species; an old race of reptilian humanoids that have ruled the earth for thousands of years.

I am sure it looks so much like your biological father. This I have seen.

Saturday, April 1st.

Exposition on the Book of Revelation - 1.

"The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John." (Revelation 1:1).

The book of Revelation is the last book of the Bible. It was given to John the beloved when he was banished to the Isle of Patmos after a few attempts to kill him failed. The opening text says that the things revealed to John by our Lord Jesus must shortly come to pass. There is a blessing to those who read and keep the words of the prophecies contained therein - Revelation 1:3.

John was commanded to present what is revealed to him in this book to the seven churches in Asia - Revelation 1:11. Notice, he didn't ask John to deliver the letters to the nation of Israel who are actually God's chosen nation. This is because Israel rejected Christ and this opened up the door of salvation for the Gentiles. So, right now, God's dealing with the children of Israel is temporarily suspended.

We are living in the times of the Gentiles.
His dealing with the children of Israel will resume after God is through with the present church age which is made up of the Gentiles. Thus, Apostle Paul wrote; "For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in." (Romans 11:25).

Verse 5 of Chapter one unveils some of Jesus personality. It says that Jesus is the faithful witness, the first begotten from the dead and the prince of the kings of the earth. The phrase 'first begotten from the dead' means that Jesus is the first that was born again from spiritual death unto eternal life.

And verse 7 says; "Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen." No religious leader of any known world religion promised its adherents that he will come back. But Jesus during his earthly ministry gave us assurance that he is coming back. And he reaffirmed it in the revelation he showed to John the beloved.

And he will certainly come back. If the powers of hell could not stop him from rising from the grave, the wicked spirits in the heavenly realms can't stop him from descending. And this event will happen at the end of the seven years tribulation period the Jews will go through. It should be noted that the second coming of Christ is not the same as the rapture of the church which could happen any moment from now.

All the notable events of the future unveiled in the Book of Revelation should cause us to serve God with reverence and fear. These events will our focus in the course of this study. However, from tomorrow, we will first begin to unlock the moral lessons in the letters Jesus wrote to the seven churches in Asia.

Further Study: John 14:1-3, 2nd Thessalonians 2:1-4, Acts 1:9-11.

Gambling is a bad habit. Avoid it as much as possible. You can have durable riches with gambling.

Friday, March 31st.

Fight the Good Fight of Faith - 7.

"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses." (1st Timothy 6:12).

Yesterday, we emphasized the need for us to love the brethren. And we are supposed to love them the way Jesus loved us. Those who neglect brotherly love stands the results risk of being disqualified from the heavenly race. We will throw more light on this subject of brotherly love today. Remember that we said that any effort you make to ensure you don't lose your salvation is tagged 'a good fight of faith'.

Our Lord Jesus put forth a parable, known as the parable of the sheep and goat to illustrate the danger of neglecting brotherly love and the blessings that awaits those who do it. He said; "When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left."(Matthew 25:31-33).

He will tell the sheep on the right; "...Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me."(Matthew 25:34-36).

And the sheep (righteous) asked when they did all these to him. And he answered, "...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."(Matthew 25:40).

"Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not."(Matthew 25:41-43).

The goats protested and asked for a witness. And the King said; "...Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me."(Matthew 25:45).
So, don't neglect brotherly love if you don't want to be classified as a goat on judgment day. Put smiles on the faces of the needy brethren by giving generously to them. Whatever you give will always come back to you in multiple proportion. Remember, givers don't lack and the scripture says that it's more blessed to give than to receive.

Prayer: Dear Father, I worship you in the beauty of holiness. And, I thank you for the entrance of your word that illuminates my understanding. I ask for grace to always show mercy to those in needs especially my brethren. As I do, I know that you will multiply the seed I sow and increase my capacity to give in the mighty name of Jesus.

Further Study: Deuteronomy 15:7-11, Isaiah 58:7-11.

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Thursday, March 30th.

Fight the Good Fight of Faith - 6.

"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses." (1st Timothy 6:12).

The list of things that can ruin our journey of faith to the kingdom of heaven are inexhaustive. But we will attempt to address one more thing that could make you miss heaven. It's your attitude towards the love you have for the brethren.

Our Lord Jesus let us know that the real evidence that you are his disciples is unveiled in the love you show to your brethren. Thus, he said; "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." (John 13:34-35).

John the beloved also wrote; "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." (1st John 4:7-. Notice verse 8:says that if you don't walk in love, you don't know God.

So, it doesn't matter if you have built cathedral singularly or you are the highest giver in your local church, if you neglect to help the poor brethren in your midst, you make yourself a misfit for the kingdom of heaven.

The new commandment of love Jesus gave us is different from the commandment of love in the Old Testament which says that we should love our neighbour as ourselves. But Jesus said that we should love the brethren the way he loved us. How did Jesus loved us? He laid down his life for us.

In other words, you don't help your brethren out of convenience. It must be done in sacrifice. Even if you have to liquidate an asset to help your brethren in need, do it. This is why our Lord Jesus told the young rich ruler; "...SELL WHATSOEVER THOU HAST, and give to the poor..."(Mark 10:21). On another occasion, he said to his disciples; "SELL THAT YE HAVE, AND GIVE ALMS, provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth." (Luke 12:33).

Liquidating an asset to help the poor doesn't make you poor. Rather, it opens up the door to greater riches. After the young rich ruler who was told to liquidate all his assets went away sad, our Lord Jesus said to his disciples; "Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, BUT HE SHALL RECEIVE AN HUNDREDFOLD NOW in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life."(Mark 10:29-30).

Jesus was actually showing the young rich ruler the way to true wealth but he missed the opportunity. Whatever you give away from your heart to help your brethren will come back to you in hundredfold measure.

So, don't be hesitant in giving to the needy whenever you have the opportunity to do it. Do it in sacrifice even if you have to sell an asset. The early church practiced it on two recorded occasions. It's the heart cry of our Lord Jesus to the church. The church should teach this message often. Your fight of faith is meaningless if you neglect brotherly love cause it could stand against you on judgment day.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank you for your loving kindness towards me. You gave up your only Son just to save me. I ask for grace to help the needy brethren in our midst from the much you have blessed me. I commit my day into your mighty hands trusting you for protection, provision and deliverance from all forms of evil in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Acts 2:44-47, 4:34-37, 1st John 3:14-18, 1st Timothy 6:17-19.

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Wednesday, March 29th.

Fight the Good Fight of Faith - 5.

"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses." (1st Timothy 6:12).

The scripture says that the just shall live by faith. Faith is only way to appropriate God's promises in your life. But so many professing believers are so engrossed in how they can possess their possessions through the principle of faith and in the process make themselves a misfit for the kingdom of heaven.

It’s on this background that Apostle Paul wrote a letter to Timothy to fight the good fight of faith. He told him to lay hold on eternal life. And he used money as an example of how many people make shipwreck of their faith.
In addition to money, we have mentioned three other things that can ruin your Christian testimony. They are idolatry, hatred and anger. Today we will deal with strife and envy. We have to discuss both subject together as they are like conjoined twins which is difficult to separate.

Where there is envy, there is also bound to be strife and the converse is also true. Envy can be defined as an ill feeling about someone who seems to be doing better than you or is in a more favoured position. And most of the time, you wish it was the other way round. While strife though very broad in its application can be defined as unhealthy competition, disharmony, contention, or quarrel.

They are about the worst works of the flesh that causes division and confusion in the church. Thus, it is written; "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work." (James 3:16). As such the scripture cautions against them in so many passages of the Scripture. Apostle Paul in one of his letters wrote; "Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, NOT IN STRIFE AND ENVYING." (Romans 13:13).

You must make effort to get rid of them if you don't want to be disqualified from the heavenly race. Just as Apostle Paul warned the church in Galatia; "...that they which do such things SHALL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD." (Galatians 5:21).

One sure way to overcome these vices is to walk in love. The scripture says that love is kind, patient, not selfish, does not envy, not arrogant and does not hurt others - 1st Corinthians 13:4-5, Romans 13:10. The whole commandments of God is hinged on love."...let us therefore cast off the works of darkness[which includes envy and strife], and let us put on the armour of light [by consciously walking in love]."(Romans 13:12, Emphasis mine).

Prayer: Merciful and Gracious God, I am grateful for the opportunity to be called your son. And I thank you for the opportunity to be a part of my local church. Have mercy on me in manners and ways I have walked in envy and strife. I ask for grace to walk in love towards the brethren and reject every form of envy and strife in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: 1st Corinthians 3:3, 2nd Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 5:26.

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I went to GTbank last week Friday, i was asked to write ✍️ any amount i want, I taught they were joking, I requested for 500,000.00 thousand naira, to my greatest surprise' it was given to me 🤸💃👍

They did the same in PH that same weekend but those who went today said there is a very low limit. I am yet to confirm the limit. I think it's just to make Labour to change their minds on their planned protest and it worked.

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