KINGDOM WISDOM 1: RIGHT CHOICES.

                In life the your choices always matter the most. How? Every decision you make has an impact on your future one way or the other. Choosing to work hard has success as a future. This is an inevitable truth. In John 10:10 Jesus points to us that He has come that we have life and have it more abundantly. Abundant life. A life where you have no worries, no fears and most of all where all your needs are met in a wonderful way called faith. Also in John 14:6 He says to us, Jesus said to him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me. Amen. It's a choice you alone can make, if I could I would make it for you but you have to make it yourself. Choose wisely. God bless you.

Deuteronomy 30:19; I call Heaven and earth to record today against you. I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore, choose life, so that both you and your seed may live. Amen.

THE WORKS OF GOD

Most of the times, we as Christians are caught in the nest of trying so hard to please God our Father. This mostly comes when we are in need of a favor where none else except God can give us. The scenario is repeated in the Word of God.

John 6:28; Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. Amen

                The answer of our glorious Savior even though simple but beholds so much truth. This question comes immediately after Jesus fed them with 5 loaves of bread and 2 pieces of fish. The people had been with Jesus and they were hungry. Jesus performed this miracle to teach them that WHERE THE WORD OF GOD IS, THERE IS ALWAYS PROVISION. Most of the time, we are either so much worried about what is going around us or we are so marveled at the sight of the miracle that we forget that the main thing is being with Jesus. The people might have said, Jesus gave us bread yesterday evening, He is capable of giving us breakfast, lunch and supper so let’s go look for Him again today. They weren't interested in what He had to say to them. We have to focus on what God wants us to tell us, what He wants us to do and what He wants to do in our lives and not what we want God to do for us. After all He says in Isaiah 55:8; For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Amen. The key is looking for God for the right reason. Jesus said THE ONLY WORK OF GOD IS BELIEVING ON WHOM GOD HAS SENT (JESUS). BELIEVING IN THE SAVIOUR OF YOUR SOUL. This is glorious!!! Think a little, if Jesus can save your soul from eternal damnation, won't he save you from harm, from hunger, from poverty? God wants to save us through His only begotten Son Jesus. Why then should we go on about looking for what won't last, why should we go wandering about for futile solutions?

                When we believe in Jesus, we delight in Him, making Him our every thought and desire. After all when you have faith that your friend can do something for you, you give him/her all the time and attention, you listen to the person. It is the same with Jesus. In Matthew 6:33 Jesus says to us, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Amen. Looking for treasure stored up in heaven is the key to what we want. But to look for that treasure, we must look into His Word and believe in it. This is believing in Jesus because He is the Word as John 1:14 puts it And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Amen. Believing in Jesus, the I am, believing in the same Jesus of the time of the Apostles, the same Jesus of yesterday, today and the same Jesus who will remain even unto your descendants as it says in Hebrews 13:8, He will never change!

                The psalmist knew this and that is the reason why he wrote in Psalm 37:4; Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Amen. Believing in Jesus is the only way to work the works of God. Let's go forth today leaving behind what is past, making God our delight through worship, prayer and meditation of His glorious Word. Amen GOD BLESS YOU!!!

THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION

Another season is here with us and I wish you dear friend a happy Easter. We seem to go round this season making merry and this has led Easter over the years to lose some of its core value. We don't even seem to know the true significance of it anymore. What does Easter mean to you and I?

Romans 8:1; Therefore, [there is] now no condemnation (no adjudging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus, {who live [and] walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit.} Amen.

                Let me start with a little storytelling. Once upon a time, Adam our ancestor disobeyed God, corrupted his divine nature and allowed sin to enter this world as Romans 5:12 tells us. Death both spiritually and physically reigned. This made us unacceptable and cast away from the presence of our Father as in Romans 3:23; Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor {and} glory which God bestows {and} receives. 24 [All] are justified {and} made upright {and} in right standing with God, freely {and} gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, 25 Whom God put forward [before the eyes of all] as a mercy seat {and} propitiation by His blood [the cleansing and life-giving sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation, to be received] through faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in His divine forbearance He had passed over {and} ignored former sins without punishment.. Amen. But glory be given to God, through love and grace, Jesus came as our propitiation. He came as our ransom taking our place on the cross to reestablish the bond between God our Father and us. He became sin so His righteousness will be imputed to us as 2 Corinthians 5:21 puts it For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in {and} through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the righteousness of God [what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him, by His goodness]. Amen. WE WHO HAVE BELIEVED IN HIM, IN THE WORK OF THE CROSS HAVE BEEN SET FREE, OUR NATURE HAS BEEN CHANGED, WE ARE RIGHTEOUS, THUS THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION FOR US. Can a righteous person be condemned? No!!! Easter is all about the cross, that transition from a condemned sinner to one without sin, to one righteous, to one free from condemnation.

                Easter isn't just about being happy, it's about knowing what the cross of Jesus did for you. The cross gave us holiness and the chance to call God our father once again. What joy is it to have God, the omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient as our Father and much more know that we have been given abundant life. Jesus confirms this for us in John 10:10 where He says The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have {and} enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). Amen. Easter gives us the chance to celebrate our victory. Hebrews 4:15 tells us that Jesus was tempted in all aspects but never sinned, yet He went to the cross. HIS DEATH BROKE THE POWER OF SIN OVER OUR LIVES. What is holding you back? With the power of the cross, it's broken from your life. You are free!!! What is bothering you? In believing in the work of the cross, that sin was cleansed by the blood of Jesus. This is the victory the cross brought to our lives. GLORY TO GOD!!! Invoke the blood of Jesus. Isaiah 1:18 says Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be like wool. Amen. THE VICTORY HAS ALREADY BEEN GIVEN, IT'S UP TO YOU TAKE HOLD OF IT THROUGH FAITH. DON'T LET ANYONE, DEMON OR ANYTHING CONDEMN YOU, YOU ARE FREE IN JESUS NAME!!!

                It is one thing to be aware of the victory and not partake in it. THE VICTORY IS RESERVED FOR ONLY THE MEMBERS OF GOD'S FAMILY, THOSE WHO CALL GOD, FATHER. The doors to this family are never closed, in fact it's open right now. THE KEY IS TO BELIEVE AND CONFESS. John 1:12 lets us know that But to as many as did receive {and} welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name. Amen. Are you ready my dear one? Don't let the victory pass you by. If you will only believe, if you will only confess, your freedom from condemnation will be accorded to you. If you already are a member of the glorious family, take this period as a reminder that no one can condemn you for you are in Jesus Christ! Let us take the time to really contemplate on the work of the cross that sets us free from condemnation. For this is the true message of Easter. GOD BLESS YOU!!!

EMMANUEL

One wonderful name we can come across in life. Every time I hear this name, it sends me further to the most wonderful name of JESUS. Take the time to think of Matthew 1:23; Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel--which, when translated, means, God with us. Amen.[AMP] GLORY TO GOD!!! EMMANUEL- GOD WITH US!!!

The first part of this prophecy came to pass many years ago, whiles the second part has no time frame. Looking at it we see the Word say God is with us. One wonderful revelation is knowing that Jesus(God) is with you and to know what says Philippians 2:10; That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess {and} acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.[AMP] Before we go further, IT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO ASSURES US OF THE PRESENCE OF JESUS. We can say this because Jesus said in John 14:23; Jesus answered, If a person [really] loves Me, he will keep My word [obey My teaching]; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home (abode, special dwelling place) with him. Amen.[AMP] Where the Word is, the Son(Jesus) is also.

I sometimes marvel at what is happening in this world, the corruption, the wars, the evil, the lies... People keep on asking where Jesus is but Psalm 115:16; The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men. Amen.[KJV] What is happening is our own making. This world has been given to us, so what happens is because of us. As Romans 8:19 further puts it For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. Amen.[KJV] What is happening right now is because of what happened some years back. As the saying goes TO EVERY ACTION, AN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE REACTION. But Glory to God, Jesus came and saved us on the cross taking up the curse placed on us as Galatians 3:3 says. The world awaits the manifestation of the sons of God. That is you beloved if you have received Jesus into your heart. When we received Him, he brought us into His marvelous light. 1 Thessalonians 5:5; Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Amen.[KJV] This because we have His nature. Emmanuel, God with us!!! What I am trying to communicate is that, it is through you beloved that this world can be transformed. YOU ARE GOD'S REPRESENTATIVE HERE ON EARTH! HE LIVES IN YOU! People can feel God's presence through you, by every action you take, by every word you speak. It comes down to the small things we neglect all the time. Just by saying a simple good morning, someone may feel better. Ephesians 4:29 - Ephesians 5:1 To take it a bit further and get you where I believe the Lord wants you, let's see something prophetic that will boost you on your way I strongly believe. Isaiah 49:1; Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; 3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. Amen.[KJV] Beloved, before you were born, He knew you, chose you and He has saved you and cleansed you, He wants to sharpen you in His presence so you impact this world and communicate His will to it. We have been called for His glory. EVERYTHING WE DO, LET'S BE CONSCIOUS AND DO IT FOR THE GLORY OF THE KING OF KINGS.

Let's end this week by saying that AS YOU ARE TRANSFORMED EACH AND EVERYDAY BY THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE WORD OF GOD, SO SHOULD YOUR WORLD CHANGE WITH YOU AND SEE GOD IN YOU! This is because this is the Lord will, that His kingdom descends here on earth. Matthew 6:9. EMMANUEL, GOD WITH US!!! It is my prayer that we live each and every day realizing this and let the whole world knows that God really is with us. God richly bless you. Amen

I AM GOING TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU!!!

This little portion of scripture speaks volumes to my heart. It sets my mind at rest. It assures me of a bright future. Jesus said this to his disciples before he died and rose again, but He is speaking the same thing to us. At times we go through life doubting, frustrated and wondering if there is any good in store for us. Jesus said He is preparing a place for us. You might think of that place as heaven, where you will get to only in the afterlife, buI believe it to mean something else altogether too. God is going to prepare a place for you that you will be so amazed and so overwhelmed when you step into that place. Don’t be bothered when it seems like everything has come to a stop and things are not moving as you want them to; God says “I’m preparing a place for you right now.” 

King David understood and experienced this, so he said in Psalm 18:19 “He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.” The same is true for us. If you are not there now, God has designed a place with you in mind. It is a place of peace, love, joy, hope and prosperity. The Spirit of God is saying to us now, “While you are troubled and anxious about what today is bringing, I have stepped into your future and have prepared it exclusively for you.” All it takes is the patience to hold on even though it seems like time has stopped running. You will walk into the future God has prepared for you! His plans towards us are of good and not of evil. He is preparing a place for you. You might be tempted to live shortsighted and not by faith. Thoughts might barge into your mind deceiving you that everyone but yourself is flying high in life. You might be asking yourself “Why is everything turning bad, what caused the ground to give way under my feet?” These are times when you will have to hold on. Be patient; be faithful; keep moving forward. Let perseverance motivate your actions. Refuse to see what is happening now. Choose to see what God is doing; He is preparing a place for you. 

In Habakkuk 1:5b God says “For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn’t believe even if someone told you about it.” That’s exactly what God will do in your life if you’re faithful and believe. Notice that God didn’t bring David to just any place. He didn’t bring him to a corner neither did He bring him to a crowded or desolated place. HE BROUGHT HIM OUT TO A LARGE PLACE. It was a spacious place, a place of abundance. God is preparing such a place for you. A place big enough to hold all the blessings he is pouring into your life. Prepare to walk into a large place. The reason God speaks His Word then does the work is so we will believe his Word and see his works. Continue to believe him, to trust him, to hold on to his every word. He is preparing a place for you. God will reward you according to how faithful you are to Him. David put it this way: The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness (my conscious integrity and sincerity with Him)(Psalm 18:20). At times it seems like you’re moving at rush hour speed, everything is at a grinding halt. Don’t lose heart and be discouraged; don’t throw in the towel yet. Continue to be faithful to God. Walk in integrity to Him. Know that as you’re doing all this He’s busy preparing the place for you. That is the place of your destiny you were born to be. You will accomplish the very things God purposed for you, go the places He has intended you to and meet the people He wants you to. He’s working all that out now. It’s like God is working behind the scenes. You are the audience and don’t know what is going on, but everything will be shown on the stage of your life soon. 

Choose to believe God. Choose to hang on. You will see his power raise you to new heights and bring you to the place he has prepared for you.