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.

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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.

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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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Is speaking in tongues from God or the devil?

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TOPIC: Is speaking in tongues from God or the devil?

The most important thing you need to know about speaking in tongues is what Jesus said about it, and He did not mince His words in Mark 16:17: "And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues." Jesus declared that tongues is a supernatural sign that can and should accompany everyone who believes in Him. God does not give His children any bad gifts, so we shouldn't fear or ridicule the gift of tongues.

When we talk about tongue, devil too has his tongue, but he is only copying and mimicking Christianity to deceive baby in Christ, demonic tongue are not from God and doesn't carry fire neither does it has the backing of God Almighty

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WHAT MUST I DO TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK IN TONGUES ?

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TOPIC: WHAT MUST I DO TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK IN TONGUES ?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUESTIONS

As from now till next week by God's grace I will be dealing with all the questions that comes to me at the cause of the teaching of speaking in tongues. God bless you all.

As with any spiritual gift we do not have the ability to speak in tongues naturally, but it is one of many special gifts from God – like a tool which He enables us to use so that He is glorified and the church is strengthened.

In 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 the Apostle Paul explains that God gives a variety of different gifts to the church. Nobody has all of them, but everybody is given some.

Most of the gifts are given to build up other Christians, but ‘tongues’ is a gift that encourages the person who speaks unless interpretation is also given so that the church can understand what has been said:

“He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.” 1 Corinthians 14:4-6 (NIV)

Do read 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14 through slowly and carefully to understand the logic of what the apostle Paul is teaching.

There have been some misunderstandings about the use of speaking in tongues. While the early church recognised tongues as a sign that somebody was a believer in Jesus, it does not make a person a Christian, nor does every Christian have that gift. Neither is it the only evidence that someone is filled with the Holy Spirit; because we read that every believer in Christ has the Holy Spirit:

“You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.” Romans 8:9 (NIV)

“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:13-14 (NIV)

Neither are tongues evidence of being ‘super-spiritual’ because it is possible to speak in tongues and not have a heart full of God’s love: 1 Corinthians 13:1 says, “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.” (NIV)

But the Apostle Paul does not despise tongues: “I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.” 1 Corinthians 14:5 (NIV) and also see 1 Corinthians 14:18.

There is nothing you have to do in order to be able to speak in tongues because it is not a human ability! It is a gift that God will give you if it is His will and your desire.

Speaking in tongues is not a right for all Christians. But what is to be expected is that God will graciously give you gifts that He knows will help you to build up His body (the church). It is up to you under the guidance of your church leaders to discover what those God given gifts are. If you eagerly desire the greater gifts and are asking God out of a genuine motivation to glorify Him and build up His church then why would He not equip you for His service?

However if you seek to use gifts for your own ends – gaining a better standing in the church, for example, then you will need to revisit 1 Cor. chapters 13&14. We read there that the greatest gift of all is love. Where love comes first the desire for gifts is to glorify Christ and serve His church:

“Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.” 1 Corinthians 14:1 (NIV)

MAY GOD'S SPIRIT NEVER DEPART FROM US ALL. AMEN
YOURS ISRAEL O ISRAEL
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PROBLEM OF THE INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES AND ITS UNDERSTANDING

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TOPIC: PROBLEM OF THE INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES AND ITS UNDERSTANDING

One of the problems in the church of Corinth was that tongues-speakers were speaking out in the service, exercising their gift of tongues with no interpreter and with no one present who spoke that language.
The result was that the tongues-speaker was commanding attention, but his words were meaningless, since no one could understand him. Paul strongly advised that all use of tongues in the church must be interpreted:

“In the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue” (1 Corinthians 14:19).

There was no benefit to other church members in hearing something they could not understand. Exercising the gift of tongues in church, simply for the sake of showing everyone that you had the gift, was conceited and unprofitable. Paul told the Corinthians that, if two or three tongues-speakers wanted to speak in a meeting, then a spiritually gifted tongues-interpreter must also be present. In fact, “if there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God” (1 Corinthians 14:28).

The temporal nature of the gift of tongues implies that the gift of interpretation of tongues was also of a temporal nature.
If the gift of speaking in tongues were active in the church today,

1. It would be performed in agreement with Scripture.

2. It would be a real and intelligible language (1 Corinthians 14:10).

3. It would be for the purpose of communicating God’s Word to a person of another language (Acts 2:6–12), and

4. It would be done “in a fitting and orderly way” (1 Corinthians 14:40), “for God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people” (1 Corinthians 14:33).

LET US PRAY
Every Demonic Confusing spirit in your life and in your church is hereby silence forever in Jesus Name

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GIFT OF INTERPRETING TONGUES

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TOPIC: GIFT OF INTERPRETING TONGUES

Along with the gift of speaking in tongues is another spiritual gift mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:10—the gift of interpreting tongues. The gift of interpreting tongues is the ability to translate a foreign language into the language of the hearers. The gift of interpreting tongues is a separate gift, but it seems to have been used in conjunction with the gift of speaking in tongues.

The gift of tongues was the supernatural ability to speak a foreign language that the tongues-speaker had never learned. We see this gift in use in Acts 2:4–12, as the Jews in Jerusalem heard the gospel preached in a wide variety of languages. A person with the gift of interpreting tongues, then, could understand what a tongues-speaker was saying even though he did not know the language being spoken.

This lack of prior knowledge of a language is what distinguishes the spiritual gift from the natural gift of being able to understand and speak a variety of languages. The tongues-interpreter would hear the tongues-speaker and then communicate the message to anyone present who could not understand the language.

The goal was that all could understand and benefit from the truth being spoken. According to the apostle Paul, and in agreement with the tongues described in Acts, the gift of tongues was meant to communicate God’s message directly to another person in his or her native language. Of course, if those present could not understand the language being spoken, the tongues were useless—and that’s what made the tongues-interpreter, or tongues-translator, necessary. The goal was the edification of the church (1 Corinthians 14:5, 12).

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May God increase your spiritual gift for Your edification and glorification in Jesus Name

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Is the gift of tongues for today?

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TOPIC: IS THE GIFT OF TONGUES FOR TODAY ?

First Corinthians 13:8 mentions the gift of tongues ceasing, although it connects the ceasing with the arrival of the “perfect” in 1 Corinthians 13:10. Some point to a difference in the tense of the Greek verbs referring to prophecy and knowledge “ceasing” and that of tongues “being ceased” as evidence for tongues ceasing before the arrival of the “perfect.” While possible, this is not explicitly clear from the text.

Some also point to passages such as Isaiah 28:11 and Joel 2:28-29 as evidence that speaking in tongues was a sign of God's oncoming judgment.

First Corinthians 14:22 describes tongues as a “sign to unbelievers.” According to this argument, the gift of tongues was a warning to the Jews that God was going to judge Israel for rejecting Jesus Christ as Messiah.
Therefore, when God did in fact judge Israel (with the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in A.D. 70), the gift of tongues would no longer serve its intended purpose. While this view is possible, the primary purpose of tongues being fulfilled does not necessarily demand its cessation. Scripture does not conclusively assert that the gift of speaking in tongues has ceased.

At the same time, if the gift of speaking in tongues were active in the church today, it would be performed in agreement with Scripture.

1. It would be a real and intelligible language (1 Corinthians 14:10).

2 It would be for the purpose of communicating God's Word with a person of another language (Acts 2:6-12).

3. It would be in agreement with the command God gave through the apostle Paul, “If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God” (1 Corinthians 14:27-28).

4. It would also be in accordance with 1 Corinthians 14:33, “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”
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Gift of speaking in tongues pt1

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TOPIC: GIFT OF SPEAKING IN TONGUES?

We shall be going in this direction this week as one of the reader of IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL ask me this important question about Speaking of tongue.

The first occurrence of speaking in tongues occurred on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2:1-4. The apostles went out and shared the gospel with the crowds, speaking to them in their own languages: “We hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” (Acts 2:11). The Greek word translated tongues literally means “languages.” Therefore, the gift of tongues is speaking in a language a person does not know in order to minister to someone who does speak that language. In 1 Corinthians chapters 12–14, Paul discusses miraculous gifts, saying, “Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?” (1 Corinthians 14:6).

According to the apostle Paul, and in agreement with the tongues described in Acts, speaking in tongues is valuable to the one hearing God’s message in his or her own language, but it is useless to everyone else unless it is interpreted/translated.

A person with the gift of interpreting tongues (1 Corinthians 12:30) could understand what a tongues-speaker was saying even though he did not know the language that was being spoken. The tongues interpreter would then communicate the message of the tongues speaker to everyone else, so all could understand. “For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says” (1 Corinthians 14:13).

Paul’s conclusion regarding tongues that were not interpreted is powerful: “But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue” (1 Corinthians 14:19).
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How to Develop Faith pt5

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TOPIC: HOW TO DEVELOP FAITH Pt5

As we move further in our teaching, if you have been following, we stopped yesterday at point 7.
Let's continue "How to Develop Faith.

8. Speak the WORD. By saying with your mouth you exercise your faith, you hear the Word and you build it into your life. God’s Word is anointed and has power when it is spoken to change the spiritual atmosphere (Joshua 1:8; Romans 10:10). Confession of God’s Word (saying the same thing as God’s word) brings you into the place where the Lord will move to fulfil it (Hebrews 3:1). The angels hearken to the voice of God’s Word (Psalms 103:20)

9. Seek holiness, purity of heart. “Pursue peace with all men, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14).

It is with the heart that man believes (Romans 10:10). To the extent that the heart has uncleanness, unforgiveness and other bad conditions within, the man will lose the spiritual perception of the Lord which enables his heart to believe. Purity and faith feed each other.

Your faith will grow as you put all this points into your daily life

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How to Develop Faith pt4

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TOPIC: HOW TO DEVELOP FAITH Pt4

Continue from yesterday, today I will talk further on two point, I believe God to bless you and interpret his word into your heart better than I wrote for the development of your faith in Jesus Name

6. Develop a life of praise and worship. Praise drives the powers of darkness away and brings the throne of God into your circumstances. Praising God is an act of faith and helps your faith to grow. It is commanded (Hebrews 13:15). Worship is admiring God through the Spirit. If you can perceive who is God, His power, faithfulness and love your trust and faith in Him will grow.

7. Spend as much time as you can with people of faith. The spirit of faith on them will touch your life also (Proverbs 13:20).

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Every unfriendly friend that is attacking your progress and causing set back for you is hereby put to publicly shame render powerless in Jesus Name

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How to Develop Faith pt3

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TOPIC: HOW TO DEVELOP FAITH Pt3

CONTINUE FROM POINT 3

4. Obey God and the conviction of the Holy Spirit. It is as you walk that you gain strength. God will not reveal greater things to you until you are faithful in the things He is showing you NOW. Therefore obedience to the Spirit and what He is showing you through the Word or through your conscience is important in the development of your faith. You cannot have living faith without taking some practical steps of obedience. Act on what God is saying!

5. Give thanks. Give thanks for the results before you see. Don’t complain – that shows you doubt God’s love and God’s answer to your situation. Give thanks in all situations
(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

When you put all this point in mind and in practice in your life you will see your faith growing and things we become easy spiritually as you grow in faith

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Every mountain of frustration and problem before you is level right now in Jesus Name

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How to Develop Faith pt2

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TOPIC: How to Develop Faith pt2

I started to teach us about how to Develop our faith since yesterday of which I gave just one point, today I will tell you two point.
Because without faith we can't do anything, faith is the key to our miracle.
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2. Realise that every believer has been given a measure of faith by God. (Romans 12:3). We just have to use and develop what God has given. We must put it into action.

3. Pray in tongues and be full of the Spirit (Jude 20). We will look at this later. If you have been baptised in the Spirit as the disciples were in the book of Acts, you should pray and praise in tongues often because through this you “edify yourself” (1 Corinthians 14:4) and “build yourself up in your most holy faith”. Praying in tongues is a key to being full of the Spirit. Since faith is a fruit of the Spirit, all things things are related together.

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Every evil forces that is ruling your life may the fire of the holy spirit burn them to ashes in Jesus Name

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Benefits of having faith pt3

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TOPIC: BENEFIT OF HAVING FAITH Pt3

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5. IN PARTICULAR, FAITH IS THE MAJOR KEY FOR AN EFFECTIVE HEALING AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY.

Jesus Christ “the same yesterday, today and forever” lives in the Christian (Hebrews 13:8, Galatians 2:20), and through the Christian wants to reveal the power of salvation to men in a way they can see and feel. In this way, our evangelism concerning the Kingdom of God will not be in talk, but in power (1 Corinthians 4:20).

If God had giving you an assignment in this world faith is needed if not there is bound to be a misleading, this is one of the reason why some people who are in the ministry for the lord turned to do charm to help them self, when they lack faith to make things happen in the name of the Lord.
With faith charm is useless, there is power in having faith in the power of God, there is nothing as "helping God".

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In Jesus Name today, faith will work put your miracle for you

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Benefit of having faith pt2

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TOPIC: BENEFIT OF HAVING FAITH

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3. FAITH BRINGS ALL THE BENEFITS OF SALVATION INTO OUR LIVES
(Ephesians 2:8,9). This includes healing, prosperity, peace, love, joy (1 Peter 1:8), deliverance from demons and the curse, sanctification of the mind and emotions (the salvation of the soul) and any other benefit which the word of God promises to us.

4. FAITH IS A SPIRITUAL FORCE THROUGH WHICH OUR MINISTRY FOR CHRIST BECOMES EFFECTIVE.
(Mark 11:23; Matthew 17:19,20). Faith is a major key to ministry success. It brings to you what you need for your ministry, and by imparting it to others through your life and your ministry of God’s Word, you enable them to receive the blessings of God’s grace mentioned above.

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May God increase your faith to obtain you miracle in Jesus Name

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We need hope for the future

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TOPIC: WE NEED HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.

If the Lord tarried we all shall go through the experience of Death.. You can stay away from Church, you can fail to read your Bible, you can say no to the Holy Ghost, you can reject Christ’s offer of Salvation. But there is one agent and officer of God that you cannot put off. The Angel of Death will claim us all. When God sends him to write the "END" to life, you cannot push him away. You cannot say "Come back tomorrow or next week." You are powerless against the Death Angel. Hebrews 9::27, says, "It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this is the judgment."

When the doctors and nurses cannot help you, "Jesus is all that you need". You can have Him on your side when you need Him most. He said, "I will never leave us nor forsake us.

He will be with us even when we walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. He is the King and Conqueror of Death; so there is no fear for the Christian who has Jesus on their side.

As Christians we may have very little in this world, But we are rich in Hope. And that Hope is free for the asking. Jesus says, "Put your trust in Me." He will forgive us for the past. He will help and guide us through our present life. He will give us Hope for the Future.

"JESUS IS ALL THAT YOU NEED"

Peter tells us in my text that the choice of Salvation is not optional! For he said, "Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou are the words to eternal life." Only Jesus can give us Salvation. Acts 4:12 says, "Neither is there salvatio in any other; for there in none other Name under Heaven, given among men, whereby we must be saved." Salvation comes only from God and Jesus was God in the Flesh.

The salvation question is already settled. Peter said, "Thou hast the words." We must go to Jesus Christ for the Blessed Assurance and Security. St John 10:27-29 says, My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them to me, is greater that all. And no man is able to pluck them out of my father’s hand."

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In Jesus Name Hell will not be your end, you shall surely make Heaven in Jesus Name

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We need strength and guidance for our present life

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TOPIC: WE NEED STRENGTH AND GUIDANCE FOR OUR PRESENT LIFE.

Some people go to Fortune-Teller for guidance; some call the Physic Network; some write to newpaper columnist for Hyroscopes and some consult their friends. Now we all are human and no human being can give us perfect guidance. No one knows what tomorrow may bring; no one can look into the future.

But the Holy Bible tells, us where to seek guidance. James 1:5 says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and unbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Jesus knows our Past, our Present, and our Future. There is no uncertainty in Him. He sees the end from the beginning to the end. There is nothing that come upon us that is not known to Him. And because He knows all about us He can help us.

Before a person is converted he has temptation on every side; together with sorrow and heartaches. After conversion you may still have these things, but there is a difference now. Before conversion you we all alone as you faced these things; after conversion you have someone to help you. The Lord Jesus Christ. He is all that you need!

Whatever you need today, Jesus is ready to supply it. Jesus is alive. He is real. He can help us when life problem become too complexed and life burden become too heavy.

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May God take care of everything that is giving you problem and may God make you smile for victory in Jesus Name

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We need forgiveness for our past

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TOPIC: WE NEED FORGIVENESS FOR OUR PAST.

As we look over our past we all can see one sin after another along the way. If nothing is done about our sin, we would forever be separated from the presence of God and would be thrown into an eternal hell.

Sin is like a great rock tied around our neck, pulling us down into the depth of the sea. Only Christ can cut the rope that is cause us to drown; only Christ can rescue us from destruction and death. Sin is like a cloud between us and God. Only Christ can melt that cloud and enable us to see the face of God.

Jesus was in Capernaum, preaching in a certain house, when four men went out and brought a sick man and placed him before Jesus.

Jesus said to the sick man....."Thy sins are forgiven thee" Mark2:5. The crowd began to murmur and someone said, "That Blasphemy, only God can do that, only God can forgive sin. But Jesus was God in the Flesh and the power to forgive sin was invested in Him. To prove this point He healed the man and sent him on his way.

The church cannot forgive sin! The Priest cannot forgive sin! The preacher cannot forgive sin. Only God can forgive sin and Jesus was God in the Flesh.

John tells us that only the Blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God can cleanse us from all sin. 1 John 1:7. And because of that cleansing we are able to reign with God and Jesus in Heaven. Jesus’s Blood was sufficient enough for us. Jesus is all that we need.

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May God cleans all ugly past that is causing problem for your present life in Jesus Name

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Jesus is all that you need

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TOPIC: JESUS IS ALL THAT YOU NEED

St John 6:66-69

"From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me."

One day the Apostle Paul looked out upon life. And he thought about all of the problems that we have. He thought about all of the troubles that we go through. He thought about all of the burden that we bear. And he then said, "Who is sufficient for these things?

2 Corinthian 2:16.

There is only one answer to this question. No human being, no matter how great they are, can meet every need in our life. But there is one who can meet our every need. His name is Jesus Christ. He is a n Adequate and all-sufficient Savior. He can meet our every need in life. In Him and with His help we can face up to life and all of its problems.

Our text today take place just after Jesus had fed the five thousand. He had proven that He could meet man’s physical needs. Now the crowds began to gather around Him. They cared nothing about Him, but just for what He could do for them.

They were not interesting in Him as a Savior, they simply wanted something for nothing. So Jesus preached a sermon to them; a sermon in which He appealed for them to surrender their lives; a sermon in which He demanded that they give instead of receive.

They were willing to follow Him as long as He was feeding them and requiring nothing in return. But when He began to tell them what would be required and expected of them if they continued to follow Him; the great crowd turned away and went back to the world. It’s the same way Today.

Let a pastor or preacher preach about the free grace of God; let him tell of all that a man receive as a Christian; let him tell of Heaven and the joy in the bye and bye, and men will follow Him and call him a great preacher.

But let him call upon people to forsake the world and follow Jesus; let him ask for money for the work of Gospel; let him ask them to go out into the highways and hedges to witness for Christ and the majority will turn their backs and walk away.

It is easy for some people to say "AMEN" when the preacher speaks about what Christ gives us, but they are strangely silent when he speaks of what we should give Christ or the Preacher.

Muzzle not the ox that thread the corn. And elder that rule well is due doubt honor. If you give a prophet a drink when he’s thirty you will receive a prophet reward in return.

Yes, as the crowd began to leave Jesus sadly turned to His disciples and said, "Will you also go away? And bold Peter who often say the wrong things, said the right thing this time. He said, "Lord to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words to eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou are the Christ, the Son of the Living God! John 6:68-69

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In Jesus Name all your worries and problems will be solve and you shall laugh last in Jesus Name

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Appreciate God's Mercy

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TOPIC: APPRECIATE GOD'S MERCY

Indeed, if God were to mark sin, who can stand?
The Bible says "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)

There is an accuser of the brethren who accuses us day and night before our Heavenly Father, so that God will reign judgement on us and not visit us with mercy (Revelation 12:10).
Luke 13:4 says "Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?" So many people have done terrible things and should have died in their sins, but their being alive today is only by the mercies of God.

Many people don't deserve the wealth God has given them, or the healing and deliverance God has bestowed upon them. In Acts Chapter 5, we see that just one lie told by Ananias and Sapphira led to their instant death. They were not candidates of God's mercy.
You are alive today because the mercy of God has kept you. Thank God for His mercy upon your life but don't take it for granted.

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Where you have been forsaking, useless and abandoned to die mercy will find you and give you a ground shaking testimony in Jesus Name

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Mercy overlooked

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TOPIC: MERCY OVERLOOK

Paul (formerly known as Saul): God wanted to use Paul, but the law through Prophet Ananias protested because Paul had been persecuting and killing Christians; and compelling them to blaspheme (Acts 26:11).
Paul didn't deserve to become an Apostle of Jesus but God showed him mercy, and told Ananias He would use Paul and visit him with mercy (Acts 9:13-15).

Jacob: He was a trickster who didn't deserve the mercy of God. He was a liar, he consciously did everything wrong. In Genesis 32:10, he said "I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands." Jacob knew he was not worthy of God's mercy.

Whichever way you too has thought you didn't deserve Gods mercy because of your past, I want you to know that everyone deserve God's mercy inasmuch as you acknowledge Jesus as your lord and savior,

LET US PRAY
No matter how bad and worsen your past must has been, mercy of God will rewrite your story and make your life meaningfully great and jealously productive in Jesus Name

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