This may seem contrary to what many believe, but let me explain with biblical examples. The Bible has revealed to us that God can get angry (Num. 32:10), can laugh (Psalms 2:4), and can be sorry (Gen. 6:6), among other feelings highlighted in the Bible. Therefore, I believe God can be impressed. Before I delve into real-life characters in the scripture who impressed God, it's worthwhile to note that impressing God isn't something we do religiously; it's a natural flow from an intimate relationship with God.

Our first example will be David. He thought of doing something special for God, not with the intention to impress Him, but as an act of his passion and love for God. David decided to build a temple. When God became aware of David's intention, He instructed the prophet to go and meet David, saying, 'Wherever I have moved with all the children of Israel, did I ever say to any of their leaders whom I commanded to shepherd my people, "Why have you not built me a house of cedar?"' (2Sam. 7:7).

Due to this great affection towards God, God was impressed, and He made the greatest covenant He could ever make with a man. God said, 'In the past, I sent judges to lead my people, but evil people gave them many troubles. That will not happen now. I am giving you peace from all of your enemies. I promise that I will make your family a family of kings. When your life is finished, you will die and be buried with your ancestors. But then I will make one of your own children become the king. He will build a house for my name, and I will make his kingdom strong forever. I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he sins, I will use other people to punish him. They will be my whips. But I will never stop loving him. I will continue to be loyal to him. I took away my love and kindness from Saul. I pushed Saul away when I turned to you. Your family of kings will continue—you can depend on that! For you, your kingdom will continue forever! Your throne will stand forever!' (2 Samuel 7:10-16)

What a great promise that transcends generations! This happened because David loved God so much that his love impressed God. Once again, you can't impress God by wanting to impress Him religiously; it flows from a natural and intimate relationship and genuine love for God. There are some things that only love will show you and compel you to do. One of which is how to impress your lover (Either God or Man). We will continue tomorrow with another important example.

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The practice of attending church and engaging in worship is considered important for many Christians. While there is no specific biblical command that explicitly states that Christians must attend church, there are several reasons why it is encouraged and seen as beneficial. Here are a few points to consider:

Fellowship and community: The church provides a place for believers to gather together, support one another, and build meaningful relationships. In Hebrews 10:24-25, it says, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another."

Worship and praise: Corporate worship allows Christians to express their love and gratitude to God collectively. It is a time to honor and glorify Him as a community. Psalm 95:1-2 says, "Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."

Instruction and teaching: Church services often include sermons and teachings based on the Bible. These messages provide spiritual guidance, biblical knowledge, and practical applications for living out the Christian faith. Acts 2:42 describes the early Christians: "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

Accountability and growth: Regular church attendance helps Christians stay accountable in their spiritual journey. It provides opportunities for growth, discipleship, and the development of spiritual gifts. Ephesians 4:11-12 states, "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up."

While attending church is encouraged, it is important to note that one's relationship with God is not solely dependent on attending a physical church building. It is impotant to maintain a strong personal relationship with God through prayer, reading the Bible, and engaging in spiritual practices.

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The concept of why God sent Jesus to die for our sins is at the core of Christian belief. According to Christian theology, God sent Jesus to die on the cross as a sacrifice for humanity's sins, in order to reconcile humanity to Himself and to provide a path for eternal salvation.

The idea of sin is central to this concept. Sin is defined as any action or thought that goes against the will of God. As humans, we are all sinful and fall short of God's perfect standards. In the Old Testament, the Jewish people were required to offer animal sacrifices as a way of atoning for their sins. However, these sacrifices were only temporary and did not provide a permanent solution for sin.

In the New Testament, God sent His son Jesus to be the ultimate sacrifice for sin. Jesus, who was fully God and fully human, lived a sinless life and willingly took on the punishment for our sins by dying on the cross. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus provided a way for us to be reconciled to God and to have eternal life.

The reason God sent Jesus to die for our sins is rooted in His love for us. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." God knew that we could not save ourselves from sin, and so He provided a way for us to be saved through His Son.

Jesus' death on the cross also demonstrated the extent of God's love and grace. Despite our sinfulness and rebellion against Him, God was willing to sacrifice His own Son in order to provide a way for us to be saved. This act of love and grace is a powerful reminder of God's character and His desire to be in relationship with us.

In conclusion, God sent Jesus to die for our sins as a demonstration of His love and grace, and to provide a way for us to be reconciled to Him and to have eternal life. Through Jesus' sacrifice, we can experience forgiveness and freedom from sin, and have a personal relationship with God.

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To receive the gift of tongues alongside baptism of the Holy Spirit, see this video. It will help you.

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One of the greatest gifts a man can possess is the ability to perceive the worth of what He has. Many people today have traded what they have for what they want and regretted the massive loss at the end of the trade. We often focus on what we want and forget what we have, which is a dangerous thing to do. Let’s look at an example

“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.”
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Eve had the best environment and everything possible. But because she overlooked what she had and started longing for what she didn’t have. She lost what she had, and that was a great price to pay.

This is not a message to make you complacent and lack vision. But a message to help you know that even though you may want some things to change, even though you may want some things at all costs. But remember, there are many countless things that are so valuable and worthy in your life that you can’t afford to trade for what you want. Don’t trade your health for money, don’t trade your family for your business, and most importantly, don’t trade your relationship with God for anything.

Many things are working than what is not. Many things you have now are worth more than whatever it is you may want. Don’t suffer loss. Trust God, and be grateful always.

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God is more interested in who we become than what we want- This is the one truth that has brought many into dis-alignment with God. We pray to God to get some things, and we think getting them is all we ever need. However, God intends that we become who He has made us to be. When God originally created man, He created Him in His image and likeness. And because of that image and likeness, man could behave just like God and get God’s kind of results. Everything we want is on the other side of becoming who God wants us to become.

What we have or possess in life is more of a reflection of who we are, especially in the kingdom of God. And God may sometimes overlook our cries and comfort to make us into what He wants. God’s word compares God to a potter who smashes the clay, trim and refines in the fire to bring a custom beauty out of the clay. God hasn’t forgotten any of us. He is building us into a human of His choice through the experiences and situations in our lives. And if we allow God to build us, we will become the best version of ourselves, and we will surely have everything we desire and want.

And even in dire situations, God can use anything to build us up. God may not have brought you into some conditions and circumstances, and you may have been praying to get out to no avail. Don’t give up, no matter how messy; trust God. God will give you the grace to come through, and when you come out, you won’t be an ordinary man but a man who has overcome. And also an overcomer who is an example to lead others out of that hell. God is more interested in who we become, and He is on that mission of building us day by day.