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The Grace of God, according to the scriptures is simply what Jesus Christ came to die, that we may have. The Grace of God is the Spirit of God. The Grace of God is the *Holy Spirit.* Submitting, Surrendering and Yielding to the leading of the Holy Spirit as He directs us to Trust and Obey the Word of God. -As He Convicts us of Sin- To stop doing wrong, stop our disobedience. -As we convicts us of Rigteousness- To do what is right, to obey. As He convicts us of Judgment- Knowing and choosing right from wrong always. God help us all. May we all receive this Good Seed into a Good and Fertile Soil of our Hearts in Jesus name. Amen. |
Behind every problem, is an opportunity for Solution. Dear Laid-off Staff of Skye Bank Rejoice!!! says the Lord. What the enemy thought would depress you, diminish you and destroy you, the Lord says He has made provision for your Salvation, Justification, Redemption and Restoration. How? And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20 Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 Don't focus on your bills, your spouse's impatience, your family responsibilities, your peer pressure, your loans, mortgages. No don't do that, worrying never solves any problem. Also do not see this an the perfect time for a vacation or an additional certification. Please that will come later. This is the perfect time to focus on God and to Learn of Christ and How He does His wonders. This is the time ask yourself, Am I truly a Child of God? Am I living in Grace or Luck and connection? Am I living in Favour or struggle and toiling? This is the time to meet your Helper, Your Comforter, Your Providers Your Healer, Your Lover, Your Lord, Your King, Your Creator, Your God. If you've met Him before, this is the time for intimacy. No more online dating, it's time for intimate love relationship with Christ. Know this, let this keep you going. With God All Things Are Possible! And so It will surely end in Praise!!! He knows all your needs and he wants to be the one to provide them for you without you having to worry about it. The things you're chasing will start chasing you. We tend to think that we're the ones who have been waiting for God, when truly He's the one who has been patiently waiting for us. If only we knew how special we are to Him. 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:31-34 Rejoice and Sing!!! The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance. Psalm 16:6 Grace, Peace, Mercy and Love to you in Jesus name. Amen. |
I saw this somewhere and it is everything we need to know about the Holy Spirit. Topic: THE GRACE OF GOD Bible Text Ephesians 2: 8 ‘ By grace are you saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God’ Grace simply is the Love of God shown to the unlovely; the peace of God given to the restless; the unmerited favor of God. It is the most important concept in the Bible, Christianity and the world in fact. J. Gresham Machen puts it this way; “The very center and core of the whole bible is the doctrine of the grace of God’’ , and indeed he couldn’t have said it better. Grace is about a loving father, His un-coerced initiative and persistent extravagant demonstration of care and favor. For in grace, God gave us nothing less than Himself through His son. Grace is Mercy, not Merit. Grace is the opposite of Karma. Grace is not reaping what you sow, it’s getting what you don’t deserve and not getting what you do deserve! Grace is not only connected to our salvation; indeed, our entire Christian walk is fueled by the Grace of God. For We can do nothing in him or for him that doesn’t ultimately come from his grace. The Bible says, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him” (Philippians 2:13 NLT) . Ultimately, Grace is most needed and best understood in the midst of sin, suffering and brokenness and its benefits are many. For it is by grace that we are; Saved (Eph 2:8-9) , Forgiven (Is 43:25) , Sustained (Philippians 2:13) , Healed (Psalm 147:3) , Liberated (Matthew 11:28-30) , Transformed (Rom 12:2) , Matured (2 Pet 3:18) , Given Ability (Romans 12:6) and Fulfill Purpose (Eph 3:7) to mention a few. God’s grace is real, powerful and ever present in our lives. One may then wonder; how can I receive this Grace in my life? God’s grace is entirely wrapped up in one person: Jesus Christ and only through him can we partake and receive of this grace freely; If only we let him in. Application Study and meditate on scriptures concerning God’s grace to fully understand the measure and dimension of Grace bestowed on us. Confess continuously and walk confidently in God’s grace. Prayer Points Lord I thank you that you have justified me freely by your grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Eph 2:8 Lord I thank you that sin is no longer my master because I am no longer under the law but under grace. Rom 6:14 Lord, I thank you that from your fullness I have received grace upon grace. John 1:16 Confessions. I confess that I am a partaker of the Grace of God through Christ Jesus. I confess that sin is no longer my master because I am no longer under the law but under grace. Therefore, I can approach the throne of grace with confidence to receive mercy and to find grace in my time of need. |
The HolySpirit is God's Promise to Abraham fulfilled, also the Promise of Christ fulfilled in our lives. He is the All-encompassing Blessing. He is the Multipurpose Blessing that supplies all blessings. He is the Spiritual Blessing that activates every blessing we need. Blessings of; Salvation Deliverance Liberty Transformation Restoration Protection Good Health Favours Prosperity Long life Eternal life And every blessing we could ever need. We are so blessed to have Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour endure all the Long sufferings, die and resurrect in order to release and provide the Grace of the Holy Spirit into our lives. Can we ever repay Him? We could never earn it? We could never deserve it? Yet He gave it to us *For Free* *What are we? That God is so mindful of us *Let us acknowledge this God. Let us Serve Him, Obey Him, Worship Him and Love Him with all our Hearts, with all our Spirit, Soul and Body. He and only He is worthy of our Time, Resources, Praise, Reverence, Fear, Adoration and all our Love. May the Amazing Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of the Most High God and the Fellowship of the Precious Holy Spirit be with us now and for ever more Amen. |
Why is Speaking in tongues important? It is the gift of the Holy Spirit for our Edification as individuals and as the Body of Christ. Christianity without manifestation of the HolySpirit is like driving a sport car that runs 250mph on a 50mph speed limit road. May the Holy Spirit give is more Grace, Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding as we surrender to Him today in Jesus name. Amen. |
*Mystery of Tongues-* Mystery: What is beyond human reasoning. What is beyond the understanding of the 5 senses. It is given by the Holyspirit. *Access to Mysteries is by;* -Leading of Holy Spirit -Rhema -Praying in Spirit. *Tongues references;* -Origin of one tongue: Genesis 11:1 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. -Origin of different world languages (tongues) for confusion/disunity- Tower of Babel. Genesis 11:6-8 6 And the Lord said, “Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; now nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them. 7 Come, let Us go down and there confuse their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech.” 8 So the Lord scattered them abroad from there over the face of all the earth, and they ceased building the city. Pentecost: All the world languages (tongues) manifested for agreement/unity in one accord. Acts 2:4-6 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. 6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. Tongues: It is a Supernatural phenomenon. *Kinds (And Reasons) of Tongues:* -Known Tongues Of Men: This is for signs to unbelievers for evangelism. Acts 2:7-8 7 Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born? Known tongues of men is not to believers, Prophecy is to believers. 1 Corinthians 14:22 22 Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers but for those who believe. -Unknown Tongues of Angels: This is for Believers. We are releasing Angels, activating Angels to go to work. 1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the *tongues of men and of angels*, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbals. Unknown Tongues is not to men but to God. No one understands this. 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. |
We will start with the Manifestation of the Holyspirit as the Gift of Tongues. The Gift of Tongues is a Mystery revealed and given only by the Holy Spirit. Remember, we walk not by sight but by Faith. What is Faith: Hebrew 11:1, Mark 11:24, John 11:40 Faith: Believing is Seeing and then Receiving. Believe it is real first, then you will begin to see it is real. Only then can you receive and claim it. |
*The Holy Spirit, Our Helper- The Promise Fulfilled.* John 16 1 These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. 3 And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me. 4 But these things I have told you, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them. “And these things I did not say to you at the beginning, because I was with you." *The Work of the Holy Spirit* 5 “But now I go away to Him who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the *Helper* will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. 8 And when He has come, He will *convict the world of sin*, and of *righteousness*, and of *judgment*: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. 12 “I still have many things to say to you, *but you cannot bear them now.* 13 However, when He, the *Spirit of truth*, has come, He will *guide you into all truth*; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and *He will tell you things to come.* 14 He will *glorify Me*, for He will *take of what is Mine and declare it to you.* 15 *All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.* |
Perhaps the most controversial doctrine in the Body of Christ, is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. It is the one doctrine that has often led to disagreement within the church and it is the primary reason for so many church denominations in the world. But why? How come? Why can the Body of Christ not agree on the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit? Why is there difference in the interpretation of the scriptures whenever the Holy Spirit is mentioned. Why is there disagreement over Speaking in Tongues? Praying in the Spirit? Diversities of the Gifts of the Spirit? I urge us to empty our vessels, as we let God Himself give us His Understanding. The Word of God, our Bible is inspired by the HolySpirit, let us let Him and Only Him, Give Us His Interpretation and Understanding. I pray for Grace of Utterance and Grace of Understanding upon us all in Jesus name. Amen. |
Proceesing Word Of The Season Heavenly Father, we come before you to declare of your Glory, your Majesty and Your Great works. We thank You for What You have Done, for What You are Doing and For What You will Do in our Lives today and hence forth, Be Thou exalted Oh Lord In Jesus name. We come before Your Throne of Grace to receive Your Proceeding Word, our Daily Bread today, Heavenly Father, Feed Us, Feed Us with Your Living Bread, that we may not be hungry again in Jesus name. Open our eyes of Understanding, to see Your Glory today in Jesus name. We thank You for we know that you have heard us. In Jesus name, we have prayed. Amen. |
solite3:Truly edifying. Thanks for your wisdom. More Grace to you sir. |
bloodofthelamb:What a testimony. The scripture (The Word) literally called out to you. Philippians 4:6-8 is so profound. |
Sorry for the late reply Sir. I like to wait for God's Utterance for sensitive questions like this but got distracted with other things during the wait. The Fear of God is also quite dimensional. -It is the first and primary sign of Wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 -It is an overwhelming sense of the consciousness, awe and reverence towards God. The kind of fear you would have for an Admired King, Master, Leader. The type of fear/adoration best described in Psalms, Praises and Worship. Genesis 28:17 -It also a type of revelation of Him that is accompanied with weakness and trembling such as the Israelites in the wilderness when the beheld His Glory on the mountain of Sinai. Also as described by the Prophets whenever they beheld His Glory. Revelations 1:17 -It is unlike the type of fear of the world that incapacitates us and makes others constantly live in fear. This Godly fear empowers our weakness before Him to live a victorious life. Making us do things we never could do, attain realms we could never attain, become confident and bold where we would have been timid, shy, ashamed or fearful. Revelations 1:17 I hope this helps to disambiguate the Godly fear from worldly fear. May God give us more Grace and Wisdom in Jesus name. Amen. |
eventtinz:Do not focus on the inconsequentials. The focus is on the salvation gospel, not gender equality. |
eventtinz:Because it is veiled. You will either see it as judgmental. Or you will see it as True Love. That's the work of the Holy Spirit. As an atheist for about 2-3 years until last year that was all I could see in the bible, a judgmental extreme God who placed man on such a pedestal that was impossible, who could never be satisfied. Which was why I eventually lost belief in Him. But now I see Him very differently. I see a Loving Father, Friend, Wife, etc all in the same God. It's a subtle contrast but a major gulf. You just have to believe first, then you will begin to see it. Which is what Faith is. |
Airforce1:Interesting insight. |
eventtinz:As long as you still see the bible as a book written by some people (patriarchs), you are still veiled. Until you start to see it for what it truly is, the Word of God as inspired by the Holy Spirit through saints. It is Life's Manual from the Creator (Manufacturer of Life). I don't know if you ever wished life came with a manual. Voila! |
This post has been taken down by the op due to renewed faith and intent not to mislead anyone. Thank you for your understanding. |
bilms:Well written. Couldn't skip a beat, I mean line.lol |
Airforce1:This is how parents live out their fears and pass it down to their children. If the child has passion and a talent for it why stop her? David failed in his dream to build God a temple, didn't stop Solomon from building it. What if it's God's plan to make her child the next Oscar winner? Our own Lupita Nyong'O? Please study your children to observe their strengths and augment their weaknesses, to know their gifts and passions. Parents should never limit their children but empower them in love, guidance, support and prayers. |
sshyne:You're "sure" of your assumption? What you know absolutely nothing about? Communication builds better when we ask questions instead of make conclusions and forming opinions without facts. That said, I was a radio/media addict. Need I say more? |
elyna:Perhaps if you checked my threads you'll find out that not too long ago, I was an atheist just like you. I believed I was superior to religion. I believed in the power of my mind, positive mental attitude, etc. An atheist truly is superior to religion (in a way) But after Atheism (Apostasy) the next phase should be to become a Proselyte of the Way of Truth ( Following Christ). Not to practise Christianity as a Religion but as a Lifestyle, a personal intimacy. Knowing God through Christ by daily cummunion with the Holy Spirit. I wish I could share more. |
Ioannes:Lol, they're several of them. I was intrigued as well. But truly, they're the ones called Remnants, we, the non-jews are the Gentiles. There's so much I am not at liberty to share, so as to avoid argument or misleading anyone. |
Ioannes:I won't claim to know his story. But last I checked He's a Jew. Jews are blessed. I only pray he's a Jew that believes in Jesus Christ as the Son of God But judging success on the surface by looking at earthly possessions will mislead you. Save your soul first, then the success you're chasing will start chasing you. That's why so many rich and successful celebrities are not fulfilled even with all their possessions and life of luxury. A curious mind should wonder why most of them end up committing suicide. Their soul was not saved and their possessions has a way of completely shutting them from being able to find God if care isn't taken. They keep trying to find their peace and fulfillment every where else except where it is, In Jesus Christ. God help us all. He that has an ear, let him hear. |
Dottore:Unfortunately, they never learn. May God in His infinite mercy, Forgive us all in Jesus name. Amen. |
Mrop:] "He permitted no one to do them wrong; Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes, Saying, “Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.” Psalm 105:14-15 Of a truth, the men of God he bashes don't have to say a word. Heaven fights for them. While his attacks on some false prophets is legit as they're misleading the people, he has also attacked God's true prophets hence his come-uppance. That's why it's better not to even criticize any, let God be the judge. Cos how can you genuinely discern who are God's true prophets? But He's a merciful God. Freeze needs to genuinely ask God for forgiveness and stop critiquing men of God. Rather if He believes He has a calling, why not teach the people the true way to worship God, in spirit and truth? God help us all. |
Lord, give us a new song in Jesus name. Amen. |
desiredhome:Hi Desiredhome Some of your commenters have answered you correctly but you have not listened. You have chosen to stick with your own opinion. Since you've already concluded, why ask the question in the first place? The best thing you can do when you open a thread is to yourself learn from it. Learn from other opinions. Sift through carefully to find sense in it. That once helped me, I hope it helps you too. |
HardMirror:Of course, if you're satisfied and fulfilled with the way things are. |
HardMirror:The truth is I would like a private chat with you. Cos while you see how useless god is, all I will see is how faithful and patient God truly is. He was only trying to teach you faithfulness, humility and stewardship but you weren't patient enough. You needed more discipleship. It's never too late for that. The truth is God never withdraws His gifts once given, He only withdraws His Spirit and Wisdom. Imagine life without those. I was like that not too long ago. Here's my email pls, we should talk more. Pressplay411@gmail.com |
HardMirror:OK. An unanswered prayer. A denied miracle. How did it make you feel? Would you say your ego was bruised? |
HardMirror:Did you know of psycho-physical interaction while performing those miracles? I am asking these questions because I would like to know at what point you decided it wasn't prayer and it wasn't God. |
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