WHAT HAPPEN AFTER DEATH?

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TOPIC: WHAT HAPPEN AFTER DEATH?

Continue from yesterday I gave us what happen to us as a believer after death. Let's continue to second point what happen to the unbeliever

For those who do not receive Jesus Christ as Savior, death means everlasting punishment. However, similar to the destiny of believers, unbelievers also seem to be sent immediately to a temporary holding place, to await their final resurrection, judgment, and eternal destiny.
Luke 16:22-23 describes a rich man being tormented immediately after death.

Revelation 20:11-15 describes all the unbelieving dead being resurrected, judged at the great white throne, and then being cast into the lake of fire. Unbelievers, then, are not sent to hell (the lake of fire) immediately after death, but rather are in a temporary realm of judgment and condemnation.

However, even though unbelievers are not instantly sent to the lake of fire, their immediate fate after death is not a pleasant one.
The rich man cried out, “I am in agony in this fire” (Luke 16:24).

Therefore, after death, a person resides in a “temporary” heaven or hell. After this temporary realm, at the final resurrection, a person’s eternal destiny will not change. The precise “location” of that eternal destiny is what changes.
Believers will ultimately be granted entrance into the new heavens and new earth (Revelation 21:1).
Unbelievers will ultimately be sent to the lake of fire (Revelation 20:11-15).

These are the final, eternal destinations of all people—based entirely on whether or not they had trusted Jesus Christ alone for salvation (Matthew 25:46; John 3:36).

You still have a chance today to chose your eternal destination. John 14:6 KJV
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 3:16-18 KJV
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. [17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. [18] He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

LET US PRAY
In Jesus Name, you will not end your life in Hell Fire. You will make heaven.

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The final judgment pt2

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TOPIC THE FINAL JUDGMENT Pt2

Continue from yesterday...
As God the Son, Jesus Christ will be the judge (John 5:22). All unbelievers will be judged by Christ at the “great white throne,” and they will be punished according to the works they have done. The Bible is very clear that unbelievers are storing up wrath against themselves (Romans 2:5) and that God will “give to each person according to what he has done” (Romans 2:6). (Believers will also be judged, at a different judgment called the “judgment seat of Christ” (Romans 14:10), but since Christ’s righteousness has been imputed to us and our names are written in the Book of Life, we will be rewarded, not punished, according to our deeds.)

At the final judgment the fate of the unsaved will be in the hands of the omniscient God who will judge everyone according to his soul’s condition.

For now, our fate is in our own hands. The end of our soul’s journey will be either in an eternal heaven or in an eternal hell (Matthew 25:46).
We must choose where we will be by accepting or rejecting the sacrifice of Christ on our behalf, and we y 16hhyb end. After death, there is no longer a choice, and our fate is to stand before the throne of God, where everything will be open and naked before Him (Hebrews 4:13).

Romans 2:6 declares that God “will give to each person according to what he has done.”

LET US PRAY
In Jesus Name, you and me will not end it in Hell, God will cloth us with his righteousness.

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THE FINAL JUDGMENT

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TOPIC: The final judgment

The first thing to understand about the final judgment is that it cannot be avoided. Regardless of how we may choose to interpret prophecy on the end times, we are told that “it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). We all have a divine appointment with our Creator. The apostle John recorded some details of the final judgment:

“And I saw a great white throne, and Him sitting on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And a place was not found for them. And I saw the dead, the small and the great, stand before God. And books were opened, and another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead in it. And death and hell delivered up the dead in them. And each one of them was judged according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the Lake of Fire. This is the second death. And if anyone was not found having been written in the Book of Life, he was cast into the Lake of Fire” (Revelation 20:11-15).

This remarkable passage introduces to us the final judgment—the end of human history and the beginning of the eternal state. We can be sure of this: no mistakes will be made in our hearings because we will be judged by a perfect God (Matthew 5:48; 1 John 1:5). This will manifest itself in many undeniable proofs.

First, God will be perfectly just and fair (Acts 10:34; Galatians 3:28).
Second, God cannot be deceived (Galatians 6:7).
Third, God cannot be swayed by any prejudices, excuses or lies (Luke 14:16-24).

God is calling you to repent and serve him whole heartedly, you have a choice to choose now where you will end your journey, a time will come when you won't have a choice anymore.

CONTINUE TOMORROW

LET US PRAY
In Jesus Name, you will be spiritually empowered, and to serve God will be easy for you in Jesus name. God bless you

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The Crown of life

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TOPIC The Crown of Life

Revelation 2:10“Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”

This crown is for all believers, but is especially dear to those who endure sufferings, who bravely confront persecution for Jesus, even to the point of death.

In Scripture the word “life” is often used to show a relationship that is right with God. It was Jesus who said, “I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). Just as things such as air, food, and water are vital for our physical lives, Jesus provides us what is required for our spiritual lives. He is the One who provides “living water.” He is the “bread of life” (John 4:10, 6:35). We know that our earthly lives will end. But we have the amazing promise that comes only to those who come to God through Jesus: “And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life” (1 John 2:25).

James tells us that this crown of life is for all those who love God (James 1:12).
The question then is how do we demonstrate our love for God? The apostle John answers this for us: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome” (1 John 5:3).

As His children we must keep His commandments, obeying Him, always remaining faithful. So, as we endure the inevitable trials, pains, heartaches, and tribulations—as long as we live—may we ever move forward, always “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2) and receive the crown of life that awaits us.

LET US PRAY
May you overcome all trial, tribulations and trouble of life in Jesus Name, you will smile at the end

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The Crown of Righteousness

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TOPIC: The Crown of Righteousness

2 Timothy 4:8
“Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”

We inherit this crown through the righteousness of Christ which is what gives us a right to it, and without which it cannot be obtained. Because it is obtained and possessed in a righteous way, and not by force and deceit as earthly crowns sometimes are, it is an everlasting crown, promised to all who love the Lord and eagerly wait for His return.

Through our enduring the discouragements, persecutions, sufferings, or even death, we know assuredly our reward is with Christ in eternity (Philippians 3:20).

This crown is not for those who depend upon their own sense of righteousness or of their own works. Such an attitude breeds only arrogance and pride, not a longing, a fervent desire to be with the Lord.

LET US PRAY
May the love of God Cover all your multitude of sins and open way of righteousness for you to obtain mercy for blessing in Jesus Name

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The imperishable crown 👑

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TOPIC: THE IMPERISHABLE CROWN

Yesterday I started a new topic of morning meal with us about our reward and we should not be weary, nor faint on our Christian journey in life because there is a reward for us if we are faithful.
Today I want to start mentioning the reward. Lets starts with imperishable crown. Hallelujah...
This is the Victor's Crown - for those who Disciplined their Bodies, and brought their Bodies unto Subjection— and had Self-control. If you want to win this crown then discipline yourself in all worldly things, in eaten, drinking, wearing, going, visiting, discussing, purchasing, using, attaining, and in all things of life discipline yourself.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate [disciplined] in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown” (NKJV).

All things on this earth are subject to decay and will perish. Jesus urges us to not store our treasures on earth “where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19). This is analogous to what Paul was saying about that wreath of leaves that was soon to turn brittle and fall apart. But not so the heavenly crown;

faithful endurance wins a heavenly reward which is “an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you (1 Peter 1:3-5).

LET US PRAY
In Jesus Name I declare you a winner, you will not disappoint God and you will not miss your appointed time. Amen

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DON'T GIVE UP ON FAITH. THERE IS A REWARD FOR YOU

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TOPIC: DON'T GIVE UP ON FAITH. THERE IS A REWARD FOR YOU

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 KJV
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. [25] And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. [26] I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: [27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

There are five heavenly crowns mentioned in the New Testament that will be awarded to believers. They are the imperishable crown, the crown of rejoicing, the crown of righteousness, the crown of glory, and the crown of life.

The Greek word translated “crown” is stephanos (the source for the name Stephen the martyr) and means “a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally.” Used during the ancient Greek games, it referred to a wreath or garland of leaves placed on a victor’s head as a reward for winning an athletic contest.

As such, this word is used figuratively in the New Testament of the rewards of heaven God promises those who are faithful. Paul’s passage in 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 best defines for us how these crowns are awarded.

God require of me and you to be faithful in our dealings here on earth and in our assignment,
Ask yourself, am I faithful in my calling? The only thing that make us not faithful is because of what we are facing and our lack and want, but God will surely reward us if we endure to the end and live a life of contentment

LET US PRAY
You will overcome all your temptation and you will make it to the prosperity state of life in Jesus Name and you will not miss heaven.

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Power gift

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TOPIC : Power Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 KJV
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. [5] And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. [6] And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. [7] But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. [8] For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; [9] To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; [10] To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: [11] But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

... CONTINUE FROM YESTERDAY MEAL

FAITH - This is not the faith that is measured to every believer, nor is it "saving faith." This is special, supernatural faith given by the Spirit to receive miracles or to believe God for miracles.

HEALING - This is supernatural healing, beyond natural means, given by the Spirit.

MIRACLES - This is the supernatural suspension of the natural laws, or an intervention by the Holy Spirit into the laws of nature.

REVELATION GIFTS
Word of Wisdom - This is supernatural knowledge applied in a godly or correct way. One commentary describes it as "insight into doctrinal truth."

WORD OF KNOWLEDGE - This is supernatural knowledge of facts and information that can only be revealed by God for the purpose of applying doctrinal truth.

DISCERNING OF SPIRITS - This is the supernatural ability to distinguish between spirits such as good and evil, truthful or deceiving, prophetic versus satanic.

Romans 12:6-9 KJV
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; [7] Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; [8] Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. [9] Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

LET US PRAY
May God reveal your spiritual gift to you and may it uplift you for his glory in Jesus name

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Understanding Spiritual gift pt2

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TOPIC : Understanding Spiritual gift pt2

Continue from yesterday
Evangelist - An evangelist is called to be a witness for Jesus Christ. He works for the local church to bring people into the body of Christ where they can be discipled. He may evangelize through music, drama, preaching, and other creative ways. He is the "middle finger," the tallest one who stands out in the crowd. Evangelists draw a lot of attention, but they are called to serve the local body.

Pastor - The pastor is the shepherd of the people. A true shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The pastor is the "ring finger." He is married to the church; called to stay, oversee, nurture and guide.

Teacher - The teacher and the pastor are often a shared office, but not always. The teacher lays the foundation and is concerned with detail and accuracy. He delights in research to validate truth. The teacher is the "pinky finger." Though seemingly small and insignificant, he is designed specifically for digging into tight, dark places, shinning light and picking apart the Word of truth.

Discover your place in the lord and be useful in his vineyard, when you work faithfully with any of this five, you are automatically a sharer and a partners in kingdom assignment, but you can't do this unless you first discovered your place in all of this so as not to start and get tire as some does.

LET US PRAY
In Jesus Name you will not lose your place in God.

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Understanding Spiritual Gifts in the Bible pt1

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TOPIC: Understanding Spiritual Gifts in the Bible pt1

The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture:

Romans 12:6-8
1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 28-31
Ephesians 4:7-13
1 Peter 4:10

IDENTIFYING SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Although a great deal of disagreement exists between denominations, most Bible scholars classify the spiritual gifts into three categories: Ministry Gifts, Manifestation Gifts, and Motivational Gifts.

WHAT ARE THE MINISTRY GIFTS ?
The ministry gifts serve to reveal the plan of God.

They are characteristic of a full-time office or calling, rather than a gift that can function in and through any believer. The ministry gifts were once presented to me through a five finger illustration that I've never forgotten:

APOSTLE -
An apostle establishes and builds churches; he's a church planter. An apostle may function in many or all of the ministry gifts. He is the "thumb," the strongest of all of the fingers, able to touch every finger.

PROPHET -
Prophet in the Greek means to "forth tell" in the sense of speaking for another. A prophet functions as God's mouth piece, speaking forth God's Word. The prophet is the "index finger," or pointer finger. He points to the future and points out sin.
.. Continue tomorrow

LET US PRAY
May all the gift God has given you to be great start manifesting in your life for your greatness in Jesus Name.

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Spiritual gift

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TOPIC: SPIRITUAL GIFT

Spiritual gifts are a source of much controversy and confusion among believers. This is a sad commentary, as these gifts are meant to be graces from God for the edification of the church.

Even today, as in the early church, the misuse and misunderstanding of spiritual gifts can bring divisionsplitting up, rather than building upin the church. This series of morning meal seeks to avoid the controversies and simply explore what the Bible says about spiritual gifts.

WHAT ARE THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS?

In 1 Corinthians 12, we learn that spiritual gifts are given to God's people by the Holy Spirit for "the common good." Verse 11 says the gifts are given according to God's sovereign will ("as he determines"). Ephesians 4:12 tells us these gifts are given to prepare God's people for service and for building up the body of Christ.

The term "spiritual gifts" comes from the Greek words charismata (gifts) and pneumatika (spirits). They are the plural forms of charisma, meaning "expression of grace," and pneumatikon meaning "expression of Spirit."

While there are different kinds of gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4), generally speaking, spiritual gifts are God-given graces (special abilities, offices, or manifestations) meant for works of service, to benefit and build up the body of Christ as a whole.

If you claim you have spiritual gift and your church never benefit from your gift it's not good enough you have to change today.

LET US PRAY
May you be a solution for the world in Jesus Name

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What are people saying when they pray in tongues?

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TOPIC: What are people saying when they pray in tongues?

The Bible reveals five main things that happen when believers pray in tongues:

1. They are speaking directly to God. 1 Corinthians 14:2, "For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit." Tongues is an intimate and direct line of communication with God.

2. They are declaring God's wonders. Acts 2:11, "We hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" Far from being nonsense, when we pray in tongues we are actually declaring the wonders and mysteries and majesty of God. How could that possibly be a bad thing?

3. They are praising God. Acts 10:46, "For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God." Even if we don't understand what we are saying when we speak in tongues, we are praising God in the Spirit (1 Cor. 14:16).

4. They are edifying themselves. 1 Cor. 14:4, "He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church." Praying in tongues is like a spiritual workout—it builds you up and makes you stronger spiritually.

5. The Holy Spirit is praying through them, declaring God's will. Romans 8:26-27, "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express...because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will." Praying in the Spirit will bring revelation and insight into God's will for your life.

If you do not believe in the gift of tongues or have had a bad experience with the charismatic movement, I encourage you to study the Scriptures with an open mind. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth about tongues to you.

If you desire the gift of tongues, pray for it in faith until you receive it. Jesus said in Luke 11:13, "How much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?" Sometimes we have to ask and keep on asking, seek and keep on seeking, and knock and keep on knocking until we receive our answer to prayer.

If you already have the gift of tongues, use it every day. In 1 Cor. 14:18, Paul boasted about how often he prayed in tongues: "I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you." Tongues is a real language, and as with any language, you have to use it in order to increase your fluency and vocabulary.

Are there excesses and abuse with the use of the gift of tongues? Yes, of course, and they need to be corrected, but don't throw out the baby with the bath water by rejecting the gift of tongues altogether. Let us take the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Cor. 14:39 to heart: "Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues"

MAY THE IMMEASURABLE BLESSING OF GOD ABIDE WITH YOU IN JESUS NAME. AMEN

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