IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD 1

It is a profound and critical message that every child of God must always be conscious of, we must be aware of who we are, our identity, the citizens of which nation we are, our customs, principles and way of life.
When we examine and meditate on what the scriptures teaches about how a child of God should live, we would realize that we are strangers (sojourners) here on earth and hence must preserve our identity and character while we are here and not allow the way of life of this world to corrupt us.
Looking at the Hall of Fame of Faith written in the book of Hebrews 11 from verse 13, God was trying to pass across the special attributes of these men and women of faith, the consciousness they had that helped them through their stay and journey
All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what were promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. Obviously people who say such things are looking forward to a country they call their own. If they had longed for the country they came from, they could have gone back but they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them .
They realized that they were foreigners so they didn't behave like the people of the world neither did they imbibe their way of life , culture or language, they didn't long for their formal way of life or practices (i.e what was obtainable in the former country). Also, as children of God, we must leave behind our former ways of life, what is obtainable in the kingdom of darkness should no longer be desirable to us because we have changed citizenship but rather long for all that God has made available for us in His kingdom. We are no longer in darkness hence our ways of life should not be linked to darkness.
We are the light of the world. The city that is set upon the hill that cannot be hid. This shouldn't be just in words only but also in action.
                         ...to be continued

When you are faced with difficulties and challenges, do not look at how seemingly big they are but look up to the Big God that surmounts big mountains and challenges and you will receive miracle

OUR HIGH PRIEST

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to understand and sympathize and have a shared feeling with our weaknesses and infirmities and liabilities to the assaults of temptation but one who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning. Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy(for our failures) and find grace to help in good time  for every need (appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it.
                                Hebrews 4:15-16

For we have an high priest who has gone ahead of us and we should emulate him and let him be an example to us in regards to every aspect if our lives. Jesus has gone through whatever we may be going through even that which we will still go through yet without sinning and because he was able to do this, he is also ready to help as many that wants to be like Him. The requirement is coming boldly irrespective of what has happened, irrespective of the failures in time past to the throne of Grace.  It is an open call to where mercy flow and He is ready to those who sincerely desire to receive grace and mercy.
You might have failed at critical points in life and the devil is already suggesting to you to give up, our High Priest says he has not given up on you. Out of that hopeless situation, he is ready to turn it into a testimony, it doesn't matter how deplorable it may be now.
Christ gives hope to the hopeless and He is always ready to save those who call to him with a sincere heart and acknowledge that they cannot help themselves and will allow him to be in charge.
He is ready to change your story today. Call upon him now.

HEART OF THE FATHER 5

Put off concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness
                           Ephesians 4:22-24 (KJV)

My brethren count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of you faith produces patience.
                             JAMES 1:2-3

THE ANOINTING

The proof that a man is anointed is not just in the laying on of hands and people falling under the anointing. The anointing of the Holy Ghost should not be limited to that. The anointing is bestowed for specific purposes not for a show or display.
When a man is anointed he is endowed by the Spirit with the ability to produce results that a natural man can never get no matter how much he tries or labours. God does not want the anointing in the  life of His children to remain at the potential level but should begin to reflect in all areas of life.
The anointing is giving for Kingdom business and should be directed as such. God is not a waster of resources he expects results from us. The anointing is to make a difference and we must indeed be different.
We should not struggle to get things done and carry out the father's Assignment.

ALL FOR ME

He gave his life for me what a wondrous thing.
Though not easy, he went through it all because of me
He did not think of the consequences though he knew them all when he took the decision
He endured the cross just because of me.
Wondrous love
I can't tell it all
He set me free
He gave me life
He gave me joy
Words cannot express this great sacrifice
The Lamb of God was crucified
The devil was confused
Alas, my victory was bought
He purchased it with his blood
I am free
Free indeed
Free from death
Never to die again
He gave me eternal life - His very life
I rejoice in this victory
The victory Christ bought for me
It cost him all he had
He left his glory and splendour just because of me
He was beaten
He went through the shame
ALL FOR ME