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I will not be wasted

Dec

2

2023

From the Genesis 4 story, we see that: Waste could come from jealousy and anger (Gen. 4:5). Jealousy could develop into enmity. Enmity could arise from within, as Cain and Abel were brothers. Enmity could arise from without, as Peter and King Herod were not related – Acts 12:1-19Pray that God will rescue you from ...

Beyond Restoration

Oct

7

2023

Beyond means ‘MORE THAN’ Restorations mean to ‘bring back to an original state.’ What is to be restored could be a house, someone’s health, wealth, a relationship between a person and another, or between a person and God. The list goes on. When we combine the two words, Beyond Restoration, we can say, ‘bringing back ...

Better Than Before

Oct

7

2023

There is great joy when we receive restoration; A person with cataracts removed from her eyes exhibits the joy of seeing again. Job 1:1 says Job loved God. He was a prayerful and wealthy man. God blessed him on every side, but he had to fight a great battle (Job 1:13-22). We often wonder why ...

The Lord Reigns

Oct

22

2022

Verse 1 of Psalm 97 proclaims that the Lord reigns, so all the earth, even to the farthest coastlands, is expected to be glad and rejoice. Why should we rejoice? We should rejoice in the reign of the Lord, we Saints find comfort, peace, and hope. This is different from the reign of man where ...

Your Identity in Christ

Dec

18

2021

“Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,” – Ephesians 2:19 Definition: Identity is ‘who a person is.’ It is your ‘distinguishing character.’ I know that the word identity is not strange to anyone of us, in that we all live ...

I Will Finish Well

Dec

9

2021

Paul, the Apostle said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...

Letter to the church in Laodicea (Rev. 3:14-22 NIV):

Sep

7

2021

Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. 16)You say, ‘I ...

Letter to the church in Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7-13):

Sep

7

2021

The Philadelphia church received a comforting and encouraging letter from Jesus Christ, because she please Him. Smyrna church is another one that received this type of commendation among all other churches. Philadelphia church was one that pleased the Lord even though she was in an idolatrous environment Who is addressing the church? “… the holy ...

Letter to the church in Sardis (Rev. 3:1-6):

Sep

7

2021

Sardis was a wealthy center of commerce in Asia Minor at that time. The first gold and silver coins were said to have been minted in Sardis. Who is addressing the church? “…him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars…” (vs. 2) Their Deeds/works: “you have a name that you are ...

Letter to the church in Thyatira (Rev. 2:18-29):

Sep

7

2021

With twelve (12) verses, this letter to the church of Thyatira is the longest of the seven written to the churches. Background: A city specialized in dyeing. Lydia, the purple seller (Acts 16:14) came from there and people primarily worshiped the sun god (Apollo) there. Who is addressing the church? The Son of God, whose ...