In GOD We Live....

John 1:3 The Word is the source of life. He was at the beginning and nothing was made without Him. ...Nothing was made that has been made without Him (the Word) He was at the beginning and nothing was made without Him. ...Nothing was made that has been made without Him (the Word) In Him was Life. This implies that without Him there is no life. It is His light that gives light to men. We are in darkness without light. Same way we live in darkness until we have the Word in our lives. It is the Word that gives light to our lives. When the light (the Word) shines in our lives, darkness cannot overcome it! Ref: John 1:2-5

At the start of a journey (business, career, family, relationship, etc.) Let God direct/instruct you at the outset And you keep going in the direction He is leading you When you meet with obstacles and challenges, You have two choices; Turn to God or Turn back on the way If you turn to God; He gives you grace to face and overcome the challenges or instructs you on what to do next, That way you have assurance in His guidance But if you choose to turn back, without God’s instruction You return to where you were without His assurance or a hope for what is next For without Him, you can do nothing Let your living, moving and being be in Him Therefore, endeavour to get the assurance of God’s guidance in all you do. The children of Israel wished they remained in Egypt Even contemplated returning to Egypt if they could when they encountered the red sea and wilderness experiences, But God’s will to take them to the promise land prevailed over their thoughts and desires Let’s God’s will prev...

Being fruitful makes you a RULER makes every being God has created to have AUTHORITY and BE IN CONTROL of everything God has created. Every human creature has the mandate to RULE, be in authority and to be in charge over all the earth. Are you exercising your God-given mandate? Or you are looking for the power and authority you have been given at creation? Genesis 1:26; Then God said, ..... to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth ... Genesis 1:28 God blessed them and said to them....; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground."

Heaven is real and Hell is real. This World we are in we come to an end one day and JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOMEDAY SOON for his own (his believers and followers). We all need to be ready when HE COMES BACK.

The mandate of God for your live is to be FRUITFUL. Genesis 1:28a (New International Version) God blessed them and said to them, "Be FRUITFUL and increase in number;.... Being fruitful means bring forth your kind or type. What kind are you? Are you godly or evil, heaven-focused or worldly, proud or humble, diligent or lazy, loving or resentful, a builder or a destroyer, an encouraging or discouraging, optimistic or pessimistic? Our example is God... Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness... (Genesis 1:26a) We are to increase the number of our kind.

When we allow the Spirit of God to move over every difficult situation and areas of our lives, His Word comes forth ".....LET THERE BE LIGHT", and He brings situation that has been chaotic, turbulent, dark and without form to an end. What is that situation you have had difficulty with or that has appeared impossible to surmount? Today, the spirit of God move over them all and we decree in the Name of Jesus...LET THERE BE LIGHT! Genesis 1: 2b-3 And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

The WORD is the HOLY BIBLE   1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of THE WORD, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation. That means, the WORD is for our SPIRITUAL GROWTH. And if you spend time with God to study the Word and Do what is written in the Word You will begin to RADIATE GOD'S GLORY Exodus 34:29 ”When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD.”

A new beginning is launched when God steps into a situation. It's the dawn of a new day, a new life, a new beginning once the presence of God is there and we allow the move of His Spirit. A new day breaks when the dark night is over; It doesn't matter how formless or scattered things have been It does not matter how empty or void or non-existing life has been It doesn't matter how utterly dark it has been in there or out there... Each of those is now WAS because now I feel the move of His Spirit and declare... GOD IS HERE AND MY NEW DAY HAS JUST BEGUN, IN JESUS NAME. AMEN! Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning GOD created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth WAS FORMLESS and EMPTY, DARKNESS was over the surface of the deep, and the SPIRIT OF GOD was hovering over the waters

  Just as you eat daily to nourish your body You need to READ and STUDY the WORD of GOD daily Just that it is recommended that we eat Balanced diet It is also advisable to STUDY every part of the WORD OF GOD; the HOLY BIBLE 2Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works

Just as you eat daily to nourish your body You need to READ and STUDY the WORD of GOD daily Just that it is recommended that we eat Balanced diet It is also advisable to STUDY every part of the WORD OF GOD; the HOLY BIBLE 2Tim. 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

When you get BORN AGAIN you experience a SPIRITUAL REBIRTH YOU are called OUT OF DARKNESS into GOD'S MARVELOUS LIGHT YOU are BIRTH into a NEW FAMILY; the FAMILY OF GOD YOU are now a MEMBER OF GOD'S FAMILY YOU are now a CHILD OF GOD YOU are a NEW BABY in GOD'S FAMILY Like a NEW BABY, you need to be nourished with milk for healthy growth That milk in spiritual terms is the TRUE, UNDILUTED WORD OF GOD The WORD OF GOD is what you NEED GROW IN GOD'S FAMILY.

Celebrate your NEW BIRTH. Luke 15:7 English Standard Version Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Note the date you took the decision to repent and be BORN AGAIN; that is your spiritual REBIRTH date. A number of us didn't know we should note the date but it's good to know.

Another element of True Worship is doing good (BEING KIND) and sharing with others (GIVING). Your worship of God is not complete without your kindness and giving. What is the depth of your kindness and your giving? Hebrews 13:16 ...And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Another offering true worship requires is PRAISE. If you are a true worshipper your mouth must be filled with praise... That is the fruit of your lips. Our praise is not praise of men, but professing God's Name through Jesus. It's a sacrifice because it something we do in and out of season; when the situation is convenient and when it is not. Praising God is not what we do only when we are happy or have new testimonies. It's part of our True Worship. Therefore, for True Worship add your Sacrifice of Praise. Hebrews 13:15 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a SACRIFICE OF PRAISE —the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.

Another sacrifice God acceptable to God is our BROKEN & CONTRITE HEART. Psalm 51:17, NLT: "The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God." A broken spirit is crushed, downcast, sorrowful, remorseful or humbled for the wrong actions taken or sins committed and willing to genuinely repent. God wants us to have a humble spirit, the willingness to change and reverence Him. Psalm 34:18; The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit” Good News Translation Isaiah 66:2 “I myself created the whole universe! I am pleased with those who are HUMBLE and REPENTANT, who fear me and obey me." Remember God does not take pleasure in the death of a sinner. He wants us all to change. Ezekiel 33:11 God help us all in Jesus Name.

Now you & I know that our BODY is to be presented as a LIVING SACRIFICE to GOD. Why is your/my BODY important to GOD? 1. It is the temple of the Holy Spirit. When we receive the Holy Spirit, He dwells in us. We therefore cannot defile His dwelling. 2. God now owns your/my body because you & I have been bought with a price- the blood of JESUS. 3. We are to honour God with our body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

You are starting a NEW LIFE, OLD THINGS (life of SIN) are pass away. 2 Corinthians 5:17 New International Version Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! New Living Translation This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

Don't let the devil stain your spiritual garment, run away from sin.... FLEE

If you have sinned, God is ready to forgive you if you repent, ask for forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 New International Version If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Now I understand why the devil strive tirelessly and contend with us at that level using those fleshy desires to target our BODY. Such that if we fall for those temptations, we get contaminated - we SMELL and are no longer PLEASING & ACCEPTABLE until the BLOOD OF JESUS atones or speaks mercy for us. 2 Timothy 2:22a New Living Translation Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.

In worship, there is sacrifice/offering. Our most acceptable offering to God is not our money. That is the least, we place focus on. What is our greatest OFFERING/SACRFICE to GOD? It is OUR BODY. In what form? As a LIVING SACRIFICE....HOLY & PLEASING TO HIM. ROMANS 12:1; Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your BODIES as a LIVING SACRIFICE, holy and pleasing to God—this is your TRUE and PROPER and WORSHIP. How well do you keep, protect, manage or present your body to keep it LIVING, HOLY and ACCEPTABLE to GOD?

The message of today is in the lyrics of this song. Credit: Lara George; We will all end our Christian walk well, strong and VICTORIOUS in Jesus Name. https://youtu.be/2_1CyA7iDuY

  Our believing or accepting Christ as our Lord and saviour is not just for what we will gain here on earth (blessings, protection, promotion, marriage, children, etc) but most importantly for LIFE IN ETERNITY. Let our focus not be moved from the ultimate goal...HEAVEN! "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, but lose his soul?" -Mark 8:36” If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are of all people most to be pitied. 1 Corinthians 15:19 We will finish well, strong and VICTORIOUS in Jesus Name.

Feel free to share your experience, we are here to learn and help each other walk this walk and end strong, well and victorious in Jesus Name

You are given POWER OF OF NEW IDENTITY John 1:12 King James Version But as many as received him (Jesus), to them gave he POWER TO BECOME SONS OF GOD, even to them that believe on his name: Darby Bible Translation But as many as received him, to them gave he the RIGHT TO BECOME CHILDREN OF GOD, to those that believe on his name; Now you have the POWER/RIGHT to become A CHILD or SON OF GOD.

We CONFESS OUR SINS to RECEIVE MERCY (FORGIVENESS). Proverb 28:13 New Living Translation People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. 1 John 1:8,9 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we CONFESS our sins, he is faithful and just and will FORGIVE us OUR SINS and PURITY US from all unrighteousness (SINS).

John 3:16 New International Version (NIV) For GOD so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (JESUS), that WHOSOEVER BELIEVES in HIM shall not perish but have ETERNAL LIFE (instead of ETERNAL DEATH, HELL).

Now that you are BORN AGAIN, your standard is Jesus Christ. By standard I mean who you measure or compare yourself with is JESUS CHRIST. Why? 1. He is our righteousness. That means a true reflection of holiness and glory of God. 2. In him is no variableness or shadow of turning. That means, he does not change. Hebrews 12:1-2 'Let us lay aside every weight, the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH...

REPENTANCE means IRONUPIWADA (Yoruba) It means to have a good thought, then deciding to have a change of behaviour or lifestyle. REPENTANCE is a point where we make a U-TURN away from darkness (the devil) to LIGHT (Jesus). REPENTANCE is turning from UNBELIEF to BELIEVING IN CHRIST.