GROW IN GRACE-Chris-Oyakhilome
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever: Amen (2 Peter
3:18).
Grace is the outward reflection of the inner workings of
the power of God in your life. It's of the beauty and influence of the
Holy Spirit, and the Word of God in you, producing acceptability,
advantage, favour, joy, liberality, gift and pleasure. Every Christian
has received grace in abundance (Roman 5:17); but the measure or degree
to which it's seen and reflected through you is dependent on you.
You have the responsibility to see to it that the grace of God
upon your life increases in greater measure. 2 Peter 1:2 shows you how
the grace of God can be multiplied in your life; it's through the
knowledge of God and the Lord Jesus: "Grace and peace be multiplied unto
you through the knowledge of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ." As the
knowledge of God and His Word increases in your life, you'll walk in
increased grace. Your testimony then becomes like that of the Apostles
in the early Church: "And with great power gave the Apostles witness of
the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all"
(Acts 4:33).
The greek word translated "grow" in our opening
verse is "auxano" and it means to give increase to, or enlarge. Notice
that the Bible didn't say for you to pray to God for increase grace ,
rather it shows you how to "enlarge" or "give increase" to the grace
that's already been available to you in Christ. You do this through the
knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
The Greek word for
knowledge in 2Peter 1:2 is "epignosis." It means full knowledge that
transcends, mere awareness; an esoteric knowledge-a discernment or full
understanding of God and of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Recognize, perceive, and become fully acquainted with God and His living
Word- Jesus Christ-and you'll walk in ever-increasing grace. That way,
the grace of God that brings acceptability, advantage, beauty and
excellence will function in you in ever-increasing measure in Jesus
name, Amen!!!
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Tuesday 15 September 2015
THE NATURE OF KINGS
Luke 22:25 says In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’ But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.
Read through Luke 22:1-28 and you will see a deep revelation.
Kings are ordained by God must not be wicked but they must love everyone regardless, especially their enemies. Today, we shall discuss another characteristic of Kings. I hope that this article will open your mind to another level. however, everything depends on how we are led by the Holy Spirit. Sometimes, I feel that we have exhausted a topic and then the Holy Spirit begins to give me several revelations on one single word in His word.
In today’s devotional, we find Jesus discussing with His disciples and telling them the difference between the Kings of this world and those who have been made Kings by God Himself. By the way, I hope you know that He has made us Kings and Priests according to His word and it is not that you begged for it or cried for it. It was just in His own interest and will to make you and I Kings and I think we ought to be grateful for it and that is why I know that the one who has made you and i Kings is the same one who will secure and establish our kingdoms in Jesus name.
Jesus told His disciples how that they are not supposed to behave like the earthly Kings who lord their positions over the people but they are to behave like Kings made by God who do not think of bossing people around but they are servant leaders. I love the word He used by saying that anyone who will be the greatest should take the lowest rank and be like a servant. I read this portion of the Bible many years ago and it has blessed me tremendously as I have seen how that we are supposed to humble ourselves before people and allow God Himself to announce us as great. This is why I do not like announcing myself wherever I go. Anytime I am opportune to travel around the world, I meet so many people who say that I do not usually say much about my achievements and I tell them that it is simply because I have not achieved anything neither have I even started at all. It is important to see ourselves as the people’s servants rather than bosses. I wonder at people who have not achieved anything and wherever they go, you see them making a lot of noise about themselves. I encourage you to become like a servant and see how that God will lift you up.
As one who is privileged to be the Senior Pastor of my church leading thousands of people, I still find it very easy going to church and picking up the broom to sweep whenever it is necessary because I see myself more as a servant leader. I encourage you today to become like a servant leader and let God lift you up. I pray that God will announce you Himself in Jesus name.
Take this action point: Start practicing servant leadership from today.
TODAY’S CONFESSION:
1. I humble myself before the Lord and I am been lifted up by God in Jesus name.
2. The anointing of God’s Spirit is at work in my life and I am therefore producing unusual results in Jesus name.
3. God is using me to lead millions of people around the world and I am fulfilling purpose in Jesus name.
Author: Pastor Sam Oluwatoye
culled from thelordscrew.org
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Hercules have fallen
How can great Hercules fall on the battle field
Indeed,Hercules have fallen and she is crying.
As i sat on the my small box bench, I wept.
I wept because of what has befallen the giant.
You the giant that was once feared by nations,
see what has become of you.
You now lay low on the dust and people that
pass by you just hiss.
Who will free the giant from slavery
Her people tie her round about with
chains of injustice
I weep for you thou great nation divided by waters.
Oh Nigeria,great nation with weeping people
This news must not be heard by neighboring
countries or they will hold parties and jubilate.
Is that what you want thou great giant Arise you the giant of africa,arise.
Arise and take back your place,arise and become strong again.
Take back your place and become stronger again.
It is time to arise and shakes off those chains,
ARISE.
Dipo Olatade.
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