Don't give up on God pt3

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TOPIC: DON’T GIVE UP ON GOD! Pt3

Coming up out of a Dead Situation!

John 11:20-23

20 Then Matha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died

22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.

The topic today deals with a real issue, maintaining our faith. Not giving up on God. So many times in our life, we find that we lose hope, but I’m here to tell you today, Don’t give up on God! There is a reason why you’re going through what you’re going through. You may not even realize it, but God is allowing you to go through this thing for a strengthening season. Oh somebody ought to feel this thing with me up in here because God has given me an awesome word.
God wants you to know that the waiting period is almost over and all you have to do is reaffirm your faith in him. Not only that, but he wants you to stand on his word like never before. He said there are doors opening up for you right now, there are yokes that are being broken right now, there are binds that has been made for you that has been released right now! God said he knows that your financial situation is in turmoil right now, and that you’re writing checks that has been bouncing left and right, because you thought the money you were looking for would have been here to cover those expenses…but God said Don’t give up. He said he knows how you’ve labored he knows how you’ve prayed, he knows the sleepless nights that you’ve spent, praying, fasting, crying out to him, kneeling praying, laying prostate! God said HE KNOWS!!!!

LET US PRAY
You will not die in shame, you will fulfill divine destiny in Jesus Name,

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Don't give up pt2

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TOPIC: DON'T GIVE UP Pt2

REASONS WE GIVE UP ON GOD.

The scars of disappointment we’ve had in the past.
We have alternatives.
We are tired.
We forget about Him and His benefits.
When there are troubles, we easily remember what has not happened. We don’t remember what God has done for us.
Psalm 103:2 says, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” For you not to give up on God, you must remember all, and not just some of His benefits.

REASONS WE SHOULD NOT GIVE UP ON GOD.
God is God and not a man. Num 23:19, Job 33:12, Is 46:5.
God’s word is final in all situations. Ps 119:89, 103:5, 147:15, 148:8, Is 55:8-11.
It is the devil’s will, not God’s will, for you to give up.
Your enemy – the devil was not originally designed to defeat you. 1 Pet 5:8, Lk 22:31.

WHAT TO DO SO AS NOT TO GIVE UP?
Fix your gaze on the Lord Jesus. Heb 12:2, Matt 15:21-28.
Hold on to your faith. Don’t be moved by what you see.

Psalm 65:11 says, “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.” So, hold on to God and keep believing. God will pull through for you. God will crown your year with good things and fulfill His every word in your life. Amen.

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In Jesus Name, you shall not be ashamed, your miracle will keep your enemy Mute for life in Jesus Name

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Don't miss your Blessing pt3

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TOPIC: Don't Miss your Blessing pt3

God’s blessings are missed because people procrastinate.
The people began building the Temple 23 days after they arrived back from being in exile.

Too many people hear excellent sermons on TV, the radio and church but fail to respond due to a bad case of procrastination. Forgetting to act is a recipe for disaster in God’s plans.

James wrote, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves." (James 1:22)
When you hear a message from God be sure that you put it into action. Ask God what He wants you to do when you read His word and make plans to put it into practice immediately.

92% of the world is yet to make a decision about Christ as Savior and soon it will be too late. Many people have delayed too long and so have settle for mediocrity bereft of God’s blessings because they failed to act on God’s will when they were young.

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May God continue to guide your steps and reveal his plans of blessing and success to you in Jesus name

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Don't miss your Blessing pt2

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TOPIC: DON'T MISS YOUR BLESSING Pt2

Blessings are missed because people fail to remember God’s will, word and ways. Haggai urged the people in Jerusalem that the work of God was neglected, overlooked and considered as a lower priority their own concerns.

Haggai spoke, "This is what the Lord Almighty says: Consider how things are going for you!... You hoped for rich harvests, but they were poor. That is why the heavens have withheld the dew and the earth has withheld its crops. I have called for a drought to starve both you and your cattle and to ruin everything you have worked so hard to get." (Haggai 1:7-11)

God has the ability to withhold His blessings to the disobedient. Fear the Lord you His saints for to those who fear Him there is no want. The young lions lack and suffer hunger, but they who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing. (Psa 37)

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You shall not lack any good thing in Jesus Name

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Don't miss your Blessing

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TOPIC: Don't miss your Blessing.

Blessings are missed because we fail to put God’s purpose, priorities and plans first. Haggai spoke to the people calling them back to God’s values. "Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins?" (Hag. 1:4) Many people fail to realize they are living displeasing lives and so fail to repent of their sins of omission. Whatever is not done out of faith is sin. James writes, "If anyone knows the right thing to do but fails to do it for him it is sin." (James 4:7)

The next time you feel like God can’t use you, just remember...

Noah was a drunk.

Abraham was too old.

Isaac was a daydreamer.

Jacob was a liar.

Leah was ugly.

Joseph was abused.

Moses had a stuttering problem.

Gideon was afraid.

Sampson had long hair and was a womanizer.

Rahab was a prostitute.

Jeremiah and Timothy were too young.

David had an affair and was a murderer.

Elijah was suicidal.

Isaiah preached naked.

Jonah ran from God.

Naomi was a widow.

Job went bankrupt.

John the Baptist ate locusts.

Peter denied Christ.

The Disciples fell asleep while praying.

Martha worried about everything.

Mary Magdalene was, well you know.

The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once.

Zaccheus was too small.

Paul was too religious.

Timothy had an ulcer...

Lazarus was dead!

And God isn’t finished with you yet. You are a vessel He will and can use, if you make yourself available as each of the above did.

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In Jesus Name, you will get to the top of your heart desire

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BREAKING THE YOKE OF POVERTY THROUGH PRAYER pt3

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TOPIC: BREAKING THE YOKE OF POVERTY THROUGH PRAYER pt3

Deuteronomy 1:10-11 KJV
The Lord your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude. [11] (The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are , and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

46. in Jesus name I degree and I declare I shall not be poor and as for me and my generation we chose divine wealth
47. Every sponsored dreams of poverty, by household wickedness against my life, vanish, in Jesus name.
48. Every satanic banker, representing me in the spirit world, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.
49. Every evil bank, established against my destiny, be liquidated by fire, in the name of Jesus.
50. Every Egyptian poverty, I shall see you no more, in the name of Jesus.
51. I command the thunder of God to break into pieces all the satanic arrows of poverty, fired into my life, in Jesus name.
52. Every foundational arrow of poverty, be removed by fire, in the name of Jesus.
53. I paralyze, all the inherited arrows of poverty, in the name of Jesus.
54. Father Lord, shield me against any arrow of poverty, fired against my life, in the name of Jesus.
55. Every cage of poverty, roast to ashes, in the name of Jesus.
56. Every satanic barrier designed to hold me back from my desired portion, break in Jesus name.
57. Every instrument of failure, working against my advancement I command you to fail, in Jesus ame.
58. Let every evil decree working against my potentials, be revoked, in the name of Jesus.
59. I remove by fire, every mark of poverty in my life, in the name of Jesus.
60. My life, my business, reject all marks of poverty, in the name of Jesus.
61. I break lose my future, my finances and my health from the domination of witchcraft powers IJN
62. Every evil hand that carried me when I was a baby, roast by fire, in the name of Jesus.
63. You mountain of debt, program to put me into poverty, be cast away, in the name of Jesus.
64. I recover my placenta from the cage of wicked people, in the name of Jesus.
65. I receive divine direction, in the name of Jesus.
66. O Lord, give me divine revelation, in the name of Jesus.
67. O Lord, let your glory overshadow every work that I do, in the name of Jesus.
68. O God arise, and disgrace every trap of poverty in my family, in the name of Jesus.
69. O God arise, and scatter every trap of poverty in my life, in the name of Jesus
70. Supernatural ideas that generate prosperity locate me today in Jesus name.

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PRAYER AGAINST JEZEBEL SPIRIT IN YOU AND IN THE CHURCH Pt 3

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TOPIC: PRAYER AGAINST JEZEBEL SPIRIT IN YOU AND IN THE CHURCH
Pt 3

This is part 3 of our prayer week. Continue the prayer in your family and congregation for your church and pastors

Revelation 18:20-22
Pray for a strong rejoicing over her “It is the key to God’s vengeance being released upon the spirit of Jezebel”.

Pray against the assignment of Jezebel to defile senior leaders.

Pray that God will deliver every aspect of our praise, worship, music and sound from the subtlety of Jezebel.

Pray that our assignment to build as craftsmen will be free from the influence of Jezebel. In Jesus Name

Revelation 18:6-8
We decree that God will add double to her according to her works in Jesus Name
Decree torment, sorrow and widowhood is the portion of Jezebel.
Decree plagues of death, mourning and famine is the portion of Jezebel in Jesus Name

Revelation 18:23-24
Pray against assignments of sorcery that causes deception within the congregation
In Jesus Name

Pray against the assignment of Jezebel that causes accidents, calamities to come upon the leaders and saints in Jesus Name

I Kings 21:21; II Kings 10:7
Pray that God will bring calamity and misfortune upon Jezebel, Ahab and their seed through the prophetic mantle upon the house in Jesus Name.

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PRAYER AGAINST JEZEBEL SPIRIT IN YOU AND IN THE CHURCH Pt 2

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TOPIC: PRAYER AGAINST JEZEBEL SPIRIT IN YOU AND IN THE CHURCH
Pt 2

Welcome to day 2 of our PRAYER WEEK
Read all the Bible references holistically as you pray for your self and the church of God where you worship, and your Shepherd.

I Kings 21:4, 7 Jezebel conspires to steal the inheritance of the godly.

Pray against every pressure tactic and assignment that would drive you to surrender your inheritance through seduction in Jesus Name.

I Kings 21:1 Jezebel using slander as a device to destroy local churches and believers alike.

Pray against the tongue of Jezebel that seeks to destroy your worship center (church) and believers alike. Decree a divine ripping upon the tongue of Jezebel in Jesus Name

I Kings 21:7 Assignment to send sons of Belial to release rumors, accusations to destroy reputation of ministries.

Pray that the words of the sons of Belial will ricochet and turn against them in Jesus name.

I Kings 21:25 Jezebel stirs up others to work wickedness through seduction, rumors, manipulation and lies.

Pray against the influence of Jezebel to operate evil works and wickedness through seduction, rumors and manipulation in your family, church and gathering in Jesus Name

Revelation 2:20-23 Jezebel loves the prophetic ministries, loves to control doctrine to seduce God’s servants to fornication.

Pray against all seducing spirits of Jezebel to control doctrine and deter the prophetic ministries. Decree death upon the children, offspring and fruit of Jezebel in Jesus Name

Pray against the influence of Jezebel that creates an atmosphere for Idolatry in Jesus Name.

Pray for God to cast Jezebel into a bed of great tribulation and kill her seed with death in Jesus Name

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PRAYER AGAINST JEZEBEL SPIRIT IN YOU AND IN THE CHURCH Pt 1

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TOPIC, PRAYER AGAINST JEZEBEL SPIRIT IN YOU AND IN THE CHURCH
Pt 1

This week we are turning our morning meal to a prayer section,
I encourage you to find time to pray this following prayer for your self and your spiritual leader

(I Kings 21:20)

Pray that God will further expose the assignment of Jezebel and Ahab that causes believers to sell themselves to work evil in the house of the Lord.

Pray for prophetic judgments to be released against the spirit of Jezebel.

Pray against the spirit of Jezebel that will cause us to provoke God to anger.

Pray against spirits of lust, fornication, adultery and sexual sin that works through Jezebel.

Pray against spirits of idolatry, witchcraft and occult activity and practitioner that works through Jezebel assigned against the house.

Pray against spirits of abortion, kidnapping, child murder and destruction to our seed that works through Jezebel.

Pray against economic failure, melt down and ruin that is connected to the merchants of Jezebel.

Pray against false teachings, false doctrine, error and spirits of deception that works with Jezebel.

Pray against spirits of religion, hypocrisy and pretence that works through Jezebel.

Pray for God to unmask, unveil and uncover every hiding place of Jezebel in believers.

Pray for the spirit of Jehu to come upon believers to resist the seduction of Jezebel.

(Micah 5:12) Pray against divination, false prophesy, prophetic manipulation and seduction that works through Jezebel.

Pray against demoniac inspired dreams, visions and revelation of the night that comes from the spirit of Jezebel.

(Revelation 2:23)

Pray against spirits of infirmity, sickness and death that works with Jezebel.

Pray against passiveness, weakness and spiritual impotence that works with Jezebel.

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Ask and you shall receive pt3

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TOPIC: ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE Pt3

God will always give us good things. Our job is to understand what is good, so that we know what to ask for. The natural mind cannot understand this. But, when we offer ourselves as “a living sacrifice” and are transformed by the renewing of our minds, then we “will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romans 12:1–2). Then, asking for what we need in faith, we will have all we need for life and godliness and fullness of joy (John 16:24).

The biblical instruction concerning prayer is that we pray for the good things that we truly need, according to the will of God, in the authority of Jesus Christ, PERSISTENTLY (see Luke 18:1),
UNSELFISHLY (see James 4:3), and in
FAITH (see James 1:6).

In Matthew 21:22 Jesus again emphasizes faith: “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Those who truly believe God will witness the amazing, infinite power of God. However, comparing Scripture with Scripture, we know that the asking must be done within the will of God. Part of having faith is acceding to God’s plan as best. If we ask for healing, and that is the best thing for us, we should not doubt that God will heal us. If He does not heal, then not being healed is a necessary part of a larger plan—one that is ultimately for our good.

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Every difficulty in your life to get to your hight of glory is remove in Jesus Name

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Ask and you shall receive Pt2

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TOPIC: ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE PT2

We have another condition to the promise of “ask and receive” in John 14:14, “You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” Here, Jesus does not promise His disciples anything and everything they want; rather, He instructs them to ask “in my name.” To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray on the basis of Jesus’ authority, but it also involves praying according to the will of God, for the will of God is what Jesus always did (John 6:38). This truth is stated explicitly in 1 John 5:14, “If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” Our requests must be congruent with the will of God.

The promise of “ask and receive,” even with its conditions, can never disappoint. There is no chance of things we need not being in God’s will. He promises to supply what we need when we “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Of course, what we want is not always what we need. If what we want is not in God’s will, then we really don’t want to receive it. God knows what is good for us and is faithful and loving to say “no” to selfish and foolish prayers, no matter how much we want what we’re asking for.

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In Jesus Name, God will not ignore your cry for help, when you call he will answer you and attend to your needs.

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Ask and you shall receive?

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TOPIC: Ask and you shall receive'?

Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete” in John 16:24.
Similar statements are found in Matthew 7:7; 21:22; Mark 11:24; Luke 11:9; and John 15:7. Is this a blanket promise with no conditions?

If we ask for food worth of billions of Naira delivered to our door, is God obligated to give it to us? Or are Jesus’ words to be understood in light of other revelation?

If we assume that “ask and you will receive” means “ask for anything you want and I’ll give it to you,” then we have turned the Lord into a cosmic genie who serves our every whim. This is the problem of prosperity gospel and word of faith teachings.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that whoever asks receives, whoever seeks finds, and whoever knocks will find an open door (Matthew 7:7–8). But with this and all other verses we must examine the context.
Jesus goes on to say that God will not fail to give His children good things (verse 11). So, this is one condition to the promise of “ask and receive”: what we ask for must be GOOD in God’s estimation. God will give advantageous gifts to His children; He will not give us bad or injurious things, no matter how much we clamor for them. The best example of a good gift is the Holy Spirit, according to Luke 11:13.

We begin to see a two-fold purpose of prayer—to increase our understanding of what God calls “good” and to cultivate a desire in us for what is good.

Our prayers to God are not unlike our requests of men. Our prayers are based in a relationship, as Jesus points out in Matthew 7:8. If a child asks his father for something the father knows to be hurtful, the request is denied. The child may be frustrated and unhappy when he doesn’t get what he asked for, but he should trust his father. Conversely, when the child asks for something that the father knows is beneficial, the father will provide it eagerly because he loves his child.

LET US PRAY
In Jesus Name, this week, God will give you a good gift that will favour you for the rest of your life.

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How can I have my prayers answered by God?

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TOPIC: How can I have my prayers answered by God?

Many people believe answered prayer is God granting a prayer request that is offered to Him. If a prayer request is not granted, it is understood as an “unanswered” prayer. However, this is an incorrect understanding of prayer. God answers every prayer that is lifted to Him. Sometimes God answers “no” or “wait.” God only promises to grant our prayers when we ask according to His will. “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him” (1 John 5:14-15).

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY ACCORDING TO GOD'S WILL?
Praying according to God’s will is praying for things that honor and glorify God and/or praying for what the Bible clearly reveals God’s will to be. If we pray for something that is not honoring to God or not God’s will for our lives, God will not give what we ask for. How can we know what God’s will is? God promises to give us wisdom when we ask for it. James 1:5 proclaims, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”

A good place to start is 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24, which outlines many things that are God’s will for us. The better we understand God’s Word, the better we will know what to pray for (John 15:7). The better we know what to pray for, the more often God will answer “yes” to our requests.

LET US PRAY
This new week, God will send an angel to you in human form to deliver the answer to your prayer for you in Jesus name

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Overcoming the fear of death — Spiritual steps

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TOPIC: Overcoming the fear of death — Spiritual steps

These are all steps to keep up responsibilities or maintain a measure of control in the worldly realm, but they don’t get to the meat of the matter. The most important thing to remember regarding death is the truth about life. You love your family and care for them, but God loves them more. You may worry about your earthly legacy, but God’s more concerned with a kingdom perspective. All the paperwork in the world won’t bring the peace of mind of one simple action: abide.

In the middle of living this life, with these people, in this world, it’s difficult to keep in mind that this is just a temporary condition, and not a very good one at that.

First John 2:15–17 says, “Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.” How we remember this is by abiding (1 John 2:24). Staying in the truth of His Word, believing what He says about us and the world around us, will give us the proper perspective regarding this life and the one we will receive.

When we are able to keep that kingdom perspective, we’ll be able to fulfill
1 John 3:1–2: “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.”

It will be so evident that we do not belong in this world that others will see it, too. We will so take ownership of our position as children of God that we will actively seek the day we can be like Christ and see Him as He is.

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In Jesus Name, whatever is giving you joy and your source of blessing shall not be taken away from you in Jesus name,

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OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF DEATH — PRACTICAL STEPS

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TOPIC: OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF DEATH — PRACTICAL STEPS

In continuation of our previous teaching on How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
I want to talk on the practical step and physical of overcoming fear of death

Many people believe they shouldn’t die because they have too much to live for. Often, this means they have responsibilities and unfinished business that wouldn’t be taken care of if they were gone. But having people and things you are responsible for won’t keep you from dying if it’s your time. Doing what you can to make sure they’re seen to can alleviate fear.

If you have a business or children or other dependents, consider their care. Decide who will take over your role and work with that person to come up with a plan. Look into a will or a trust. Make sure all of your necessary paperwork is organized and easy to find. Reconcile broken relationships before you’re unable to. But don’t live for dying. There’s a difference between taking reasonable steps and obsessing.

OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF DEATH — PHYSICAL STEPS
If you have strong feelings about what you want to happen to you should you become incapacitated, express them now. It’s entirely possible that during the course of an illness or injury, you’ll lose control over the situation and be unable to make your wishes known. Get a living will. Let those closest to you know what you want—or at least tell them where it’s written down. Choose someone you trust to be authorized to make decisions for you should you become unable.

LET US PRAY
Whatever evil programme is design to end your life is hereby turn to give you long life and prosperity in good health in Jesus Name

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How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying? Pt3

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TOPIC: How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?

CONTINUE FROM YESTERDAY...

FEAR FOR THOSE LEFT BEHIND

The Christian view of death is “separation.” Ultimate death is separation from God. With physical death, we will be separated from our loved ones on Earth for a time. If they are also Christians, we know that the separation will be a short blink of an eye compared to the eternity we’ll spend with them in heaven. If they are not Christians, that will not be the case. Our commission, then, becomes to use this time together to talk to them about where they will go when they die. Ultimately, however, the decision rests with them. Just as God gives them the room to choose, we must also.

FEAR OF THE ACT OF DYING

Few of us know how we will die. Quick and painless, in our sleep, a long, drawn-out illness—the mystery of it, the inability to prepare, can be frightening. If we do know, if we’ve been diagnosed with a terminal illness, it can still be scary.

But it is only a moment. A moment nearly everyone has gone through or will go through. And, when that moment is over, we can claim Philippians 3:20–21: “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.”

Often, being informed and actively participating can help assuage fear. You can take steps to prepare yourself and those around you.

LET US PRAY
Every messenger of death around you is cast out of your life in Jesus Name

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How can you overcome the fear of death? How can you stop being scared of dying?,( Pt 2)

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TOPIC: How can you overcome the fear of death? How can you stop being scared of dying?,( Pt 2)

CONTINUE FROM YESTERDAY

FEAR OF LOSS OF CONTROL
By the time humans reach adulthood, they have a pretty good idea how to interact with the world around them. They know how to find what they need, get to where they want to be, and interact with others in a way that fulfills their intent.

Many though, even those who profess a trust in God, are so fearful of not getting what they need that they feel they have no choice but to manipulate their surroundings and the people around them to their benefit. We have all met men and women who abuse and grasp out of fear. They don’t trust God to provide for their needs, so they take care of things themselves. They don’t trust others to give them consideration, so they demand what they think they need.

How much more they must fear the loss of control upon their deaths. As Jesus said to Peter, describing how he would die, “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to gird yourself and walk wherever you wished; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will gird you, and bring you where you do not wish to go” (John 21:18).

Before Peter got this warning, he denied Jesus out of fear. Directly after the warning, he reacted by demanding to know how John was going to die. But after Jesus returned to heaven, Peter took the gift of the Holy Spirit and became a new person—one whose passion for Christ’s message far out-stripped his need to control his surroundings (Acts 5:17–42).
The Holy Spirit alone gave him the strength to face whatever challenges he might face.

CONTINUE TOMMOROW

LET US PRAY
May God give you strength and power to overcome all challenges on your way in Jesus Name

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How can you overcome the fear of death? How can you stop being scared of dying?

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TOPIC: How can you overcome the fear of death? How can you stop being scared of dying?

Even the most secure, devout believer can have occasions when he fears death. It is hard-wired into our systems to avoid death. And death was not an original part of God’s plan for His creation. We were made to be whole and holy, living in paradise in communion with Him. The introduction of death was a necessary response to the admittance of sin into the world. It is a grace that we die. If we didn’t, we would have to live in a sinful world for all eternity.

Knowing that in your head doesn’t necessarily counteract the visceral reaction to the thought of your own mortality. The fragility of our physical bodies and the sudden cessation of life are violent reminders of our lack of control in a large, dangerous world. We do have a great hope, that He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). And He did go to prepare a place for us so that we can join Him (John 14:2). But it might help to consider the more immediate, practical considerations we’re faced with.

Beginning with, what is the actual fear? There are several aspects of death that can potentially cause fear. Fortunately, God has an answer for each of them.

FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
What exactly does it feel like to die? What can you see as your life leaves your physical body? How will it come about? Is it anything like people have reported—a bright light? A group of relatives?

No one knows for certain what it feels like, but the Bible does describe what happens. Second Corinthians 5:6–8 and Philippians 1:23 say that when we leave our body, we are at home with the Lord. What a reassuring thought! We will stay in this state until Christ comes and resurrects the believers (1 Corinthians 15:20–22; 6:14) when we will be given a new, glorified body.
CONTINUE TOMORROW...

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You will not die untimely, you will fulfill your destiny in Jesus Name

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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.

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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.”

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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