7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them.
9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
12 But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them.
13 The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep.
14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.
15 As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.
16 And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.
THE MESSAGE:
Our society today is filled with many hirelings who move about as shepherds; however, they are wolves in sheep’s clothing that devour mercilessly. They own and run Churches and prayer houses in almost every street. However, the foundations of such Churches are very occultic, diabolical and deceptive.
In order to get members, some of them perform fake miracles and do horrible things that are inimical to our faith such as burying human beings at their altars and consulting witches and wizards, magicians and native doctors. Regrettably, some Christians secretly go to them and ultimately get enslaved through false dreams, visions and prophecies that create fears, hatred, and enmity among friends and family members. Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd, the Way, the Truth, the Life and the Resurrection.
He redeemed mankind with His Blood; He knows the sheep and the sheep know Him. He came to give us life, and that, more abundantly (John10:10b). He gave His life for us and He is the only name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12). Therefore, we should not give Satan and his agents any chance to steal, kill and destroy our faith.
Jesus is our Life, chief Shepherd, Shield, Provider, Protector and Shelter; in Him we have our being and lack nothing (Psalm 23:1-2).
Prayer: Dear God, please deliver us from today’s hirelings and wolves in sheep’s clothing in Jesus’ Name.
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him (Psalm 18:30).
One of the things that you have to learn to do, as a Christian, is to take God at His Word and act on His Word. There’re lots of Christians who probably have never been taught to do this. Many, somehow, have learnt to disbelieve God from the experience of their environment. We live in a world where we’re exposed to all kinds of materials and information that tend to instill doubt, fear and unbelief.
For example, when children grow up in an environment where people generally don’t keep to their word, it affects their mentality. Imagine a society where politicians are known to make promises which they never keep; such an environment will breed people who find it difficult to trust, and believe anything. People have increasingly lost faith in words; words have increasingly lost meaning, because not many understand the integrity of words.
But it’s not so with God. His Word has integrity. His Word is infallible; you can stake your life on it. He said in Isaiah 55:10-11, “For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. ” It makes no difference the crisis you might be facing in life; trust, and act on the Word.
Maybe it’s a health situation; the Word guarantees your divine health. There’s no need to cry and beg God for healing; He already gave you something better than healing—His life in you; Christ in you. That’s your right and assurance for divine health. Romans 8:10 says, “…if Christ is in you, although your body be dead because of sin, the Spirit gives it life because of righteousness.”
Train your spirit to trust God and take Him at His Word. Culture yourself to trust and have faith in God’s Word. Accept that whatever He says is true, and then act accordingly. His Word is tried and absolutely dependable. Heaven and earth shall pass away but no Word from God shall be void of power. So, if you want to enjoy a struggle-free life, learn to trust and take God at His Word.
CONFESSION The Word of God is my confidence and final authority; therefore, I refuse to be moved by circumstances of life. I have the results that I desire as the Word of God is mixed with faith in my heart and spoken out of my mouth with authority and boldness. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY: Mark 13:31; Hebrews 4:12 NIV
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 2:1-25 & 2 Samuel 20-21
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Mark 8:1-9 & Numbers 8
Rhapsody of Realities 5th May 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.
Matthew 14:29, ‘And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.’
Matthew 14:29
This one word ‘come’ was spoken by the one who made all things (Jn. 1:3) and it had just as much power in it as the words that were spoken at creation. This is where the power came from for Peter to walk on the water. Likewise, any word spoken to us by God carries in itself the anointing and power it takes to fulfill that word, if we will release it by believing it and acting on it.
We need to not only know God’s power, but the greatness of God’s power, and then the exceeding greatness of God’s power. This exceeding greatness of God’s power is towards us. That means that it is for us and our benefit. Some people get glimpses of God’s power, but very few have the revelation that it is for us and at our disposal. It doesn’t do us any good to believe that God has power if we don’t believe that it will work for us. This great power of God is effectual only for those who believe. We must believe to receive, or if we doubt, we do without.
Despite all the criticism that might be leveled at Peter in this instance, he did walk on the water. There were eleven other disciples in the boat and although they clearly saw Jesus and Peter walking on the water, they still did not participate. One of the important steps in receiving a miracle from God is to leave the security of your natural resources (get out of your boat) and put yourself in the position where there has to be a miracle from God to hold you up. God is no respecter of persons (Rom. 2:11). Any of the disciples could have walked on the water, if they would have asked and gotten out of the boat.
This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).
TOPIC: Evangelism Best Practices (Mountain Of Fire and Miracle Ministries, MFM Daily Devotional 5 May 2019)
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Kings 19-20; Luke 23:1-25
FIRE SCRIPTURE: Mark 16:15-18
MEMORY VERSE: “And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” – Romans 10:15
The MESSAGE:
Christ’s final instructions before He returned to heaven was the commission for all Christians to go into the world and spread His gospel; teaching men to fear and obey God, healing the sick, bringing men to salvation and preparing all men for His second coming and the kingdom of God. Every Christian knows that it is his duty to evangelise the world. But how successful are you in bringing people to Christ? It is crystal clear that not everybody can be professional evangelists, missionaries or pastors. It is however said that the life of a Christian does a lot more to win or lose people for Christ than anything else; and this applies also to evangelists, missionaries and pastors, because those who cannot read the Bible to learn about Christ should be able to read about Christ through the life of a Christian.
However, if your success rate in attracting non-believers to Christ is unimpressive, then It is time to review your life and see if you are actually putting people off.
Let us look at some of the things that put non-Christians off Christians:
Hypocrisy: Does your life reflect what you teach about Christ? Are you a forgiving person? Does your heart reflect your external ‘holy’ look? Does your dressing show that you belong to Christ? Do you treat your spouse and children, your tenants, your employees with respect?
Judgemental: Non-Christians detest the way Christians treat them with disdain and are so quick to judge. Christ died for them too! The only way you can attract people to God is through showing love and understanding.
Charity: What is your attitude to the less privileged people around – at church, at home, in your place of work or business, on the streets? Christian charity expects that you share what God has given you with those who do not have and extend a helping hand to those who are less able.
The Golden Rule: Do you do unto others how you would want them to do unto you? Christ says we must love our fellow men as ourselves.
Temperamental: Many Christians are short tempered, moody and grumpy, all in an attempt at displaying their ‘holiness’. What does it cost to be respectful and friendly to all?
Beloved, the world is hurting; Jesus depends on you to humbly lead people to Him so that He can give them rest.
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: JESUS SAYS HE IS WITH YOU, EVEN TO THE END OF THE WORLD. REJOICE!
PROPHETIC WORD: Let the power from on high fall on you to do exploits for your God.
PRAYER POINTS:
MORNING
Saviour of the world, I thank You for Your grace upon my life and the salvation of my soul, in the name of Jesus.
My Saviour and Master, help me to be a living example of Your child, in the name of Jesus.
I refuse to be a deficit to heaven, in the name of Jesus. EVENING
Lord Jesus, help me to trustingly lay my burdens (name them) at Your feet, so that my life can be an inspiration to others, in the name of Jesus.
I cling to the cross of Jesus and wash myself in the blood of the Lamb, so that my life can be pure within and without, in the name of Jesus.
Lord Jesus, be my Model in life, so that I may not compromise no matter the cost, in the name of Jesus.
O Lord, make me a source of blessing to my fellow men, in the name of Jesus.
MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Worldwide)
Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
The degree of the manifestation of your potential is a function of the level of the anointing on your life.
SCRIPTURE: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Acts 10:38
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The degree of the manifestation of your potential is a function of the level of the anointing on your life.
The Presence of God with a man is called the anointing. An anointed man or woman, therefore, carries the palpable and feelable presence of God.
The anointing of God is a difference maker in life and destiny. The anointing of God is what makes a person to matter on the earth; the anointing is responsible for the colouring of life and destiny. The anointing of God on a person is not for show, but for the manifestations of potentials and gifts (Acts 10:38).
Now, why is it important to understand the products of the anointing? It is because understanding determines manifestation; where your understanding stops, there your manifestation ends.
What are the products of the anointing of God?
Let me give you two of them:
i. The Unveiling of Hidden Gifts and Potentials (Luke 3:21-23).
Jesus Christ had great potentials to perform diverse miracles but for thirty years, the potentials could not see the light of day, until the anointing came upon Him (Luke 3:21-23). Beloved, the degree of the manifestation of your potential is a function of the level of the anointing on your life. Higher anointing will produce higher potential.
ii. The Transformation of Life (1 Samuel 10:6).
The anointing brings about a total transformation of life and destiny. When the anointing came upon Saul for instance, he was transformed into another man and began to prophesy. (1 Samuel 10:6).
Now, what is the secret of experiencing and manifesting the anointing?
One of the secrets is total devotion to God (Mark 12:30). Your love for both God and man must be intact if you must experience and manifest the anointing of God. Your heart for God will give you your part in life.
Therefore, make up your mind to love both God and man unconditionally.
REMEMBER THIS: the degree of the manifestation of your potential is a function of the level of the anointing on your life.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Develop a deep sense of devotion for God and love for mankind.
Ask God to anoint you afresh at the place of prayer
PRAYER: O Lord, I ask that You lay Your Hands upon me. Anoint me afresh for Your glory, Lord in Jesus’ Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE PRODUCTS OF GOD’S ANOINTING AND POWER
QUOTE: If you will do for God what you can do for Him, then He will do for you what you cannot do for yourself. Culled from ALABASTER BOX by Dr Becky Paul-Enenche
DAILY READING: Judges 21:1 to Ruth 1:22, John 4:4 to 42, Psalm 105:1 to 15, Proverbs 14:25
AMAZING FACT: Approximately, one person in every three people has an ‘A positive’ blood type.
PROPHETIC DECLARATION/WORD: I prophesy the release of fresh oil upon your life today in Jesus’ Name.
Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities
Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
Key Verse: “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of coveteousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth” (Luke 12:15).
MESSAGE:
Have you ever seen a bird worry about who would pay the rent or mortgage on its nest? Birds do not worry or fret because they have absolute trust in God for their safety and survival. When some concerned persons declare these days that the world has taken hold of the church, they simply mean that such traits as greed and rabid pursuit of fame and wealth, practices of the unregenerate, are now identified with many so-called believers.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the text describes these evils as covetousness and says we should “Take heed” and shun them because “man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
The Lord firmly denounced covetous living. Many in the church today ask for the shadow instead of the substance in the quest for God’s blessings. Christ illustrated the foolish man who laboured much for earthly inheritance without giving much time for God, only to lose his life and the materials heaped up. Consider the plight of ravens and lilies that God readily provides for and take it to heart that those who are God’s crown of creation are of greater value than ravens or lilies. He therefore urged us to reorder our priorities: the kingdom of heaven and its righteousness first and the appropriation of other things will then follow.
Many people are willing to die to attain fame, success and power. In their imagination, success is defined in terms of material acquisition. They eventually die leaving whatever they gained behind and needlessly fall into the inferno of eternal horror. Believers should take a cue from the Lord’s admonition. If you have ruined your life because of the frenetic greed for material acquisition, retrace your steps and make the pursuit of the kingdom of God and His righteousness your utmost priority.
Thought For The Day: Foolishness is contained in making money an idol.
The Bible In One Year: Judges 8-10
DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 5 May 2019 – Living Holy among the Ungodly
1.I worship and adore You, my Father, the holy, righteous and everlasting king of glory. (Click HERE for Open Heaven 5 May 2019)
2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus name.
3.Father, please, grant me grace to live in obedience to Your word, even, in the midst of ungodliness, in Jesus name.
4.Father, please, empower me never to defile myself with the filthy lucre of this world, in Jesus name.
5.Father, please, wear upon me the garment of Your holiness, and give me the grace to live a holy and righteous life, in the midst of this crooked and perverse generation, in Jesus name.
6.Father, empower me to resist pressures to yield to temptation to sin against You, no matter the bait being dangled at me by Satan, in Jesus name.
7.Father, strengthen me to endure persecution and uphold me by Your grace till the end, in Jesus name.
8.Father, let every spirit of greed and covetousness be destroyed in my life; help me to live a life of godliness with contentment, in Jesus name.
9.Father, release upon my life the spirit of complete obedience to Your word, and let every spirit of disobedience, that could take away Your glory from me, be consumed by Your fire, in Jesus name.
10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and uphold him by Your right hand of righteousness till the end, in Jesus name.
11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus name.
12.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name.
13.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.
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Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 5 May 2019 – Living Holy among the Ungodly
Topic: A Blameless Bride [Open Heavens for Teens 5 May 2019]
Memorise: “Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.” – Psalms 73:24
Read: Revelation 22:12
12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Bible In One Year: 1 Kings 10-11, Luke 24:1-35
MESSAGE:
If you are born again, Jesus is your Husband; you have been betrothed to Him. He has paid your dowry and has gone to prepare for your wedding. He is coming very soon to take you home. If you value this, it will affect you conduct and lifestyle. Ephesians 5:27 says:
“That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. “
Anyone who takes this truth to heart and acts accordingly will not be seen misbehaving; such a person will always comport him/herself. They will not be seen fighting, backbiting, or cheating in exams, neither will they be flirting around. You are the wife of the King of kings; your position must reflect in your disposition and conduct every time.
Key Point: Christ is coming for a blameless bride. How blameless are you?
1. When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey.
Chorus:
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
2 Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
3 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.
4 But we never can prove the delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
5 Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.
Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
Topic: Living Holy among the Ungodly (Open Heaven 5 May 2019)
Memorise: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”- Daniel 1:8
Read: Genesis 39:7-12 (KJV)
7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
8 But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.
11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
Bible in One Year: Exodus 1-3, Jeremiah 31:1-14
Open Heaven 5 May 2019 Sunday MESSAGE:
People often cite their environment as the reason why they live a sinful lifestyle, but this is untenable before God. A good number of people who found themselves in ungodly environments still maintain their loyalty to the Holy God, and they will testify against such people on the last day. Indeed, living holy among ungodly people is possible. Joseph is one example of someone who lived a righteous life in the midst of the ungodly. As seen in today’s Bible reading, he lived under the same roof with an ungodly person who happened to be his boss, and yet he kept his integrity. Nowadays, some people who profess to be born again easily give in when pressured by their superiors to do ungodly things at work. They do this either to gain a promotion or because they fear losing their job, forgetting that the Holy Spirit said those who will live godly lives in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (2 Timothy 3:12). They also ignored His admonition in 1 Timothy 6:6 which says:
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
Sadly, in spite of what the Lord said in Mark 10:29-30, many people believe that to be born again is to escape a life that will experience persecutions. For such people, living a holy life is not a possibility.
What is holiness? It is simply obedience to the word of God. When you are obedient to God’s word, you demonstrate faith in Him, and your life will be pleasing in His sight. That is what holiness is all about. It was disobedience that took Adam from a position of glory to labouring under a curse. Take a cue from Joseph who in the face of deadly pressure said in Genesis 39:9:
“…how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Daniel is another person whose life showed that living a godly life in the midst of ungodliness is possible. His actions in today’s memory verse demonstrates that living a holy life is a matter of personal decision. Some people would not want to join the police force because they believe policemen are corrupt. This is not true! You can be a police officer and decide not to be corrupt. Some run away from being accountants so that they are not tempted to falsify figures. How wrong they are! You don’t need to be an accountant before you steal the funds of an organization. A governor who purposes in his heart not to embezzle public funds will maintain his integrity, whereas a messenger could end up stealing cans of coffee in his or her custody. Irrespective of your location, with Christ in you, you can live a holy life and enjoy the promotion that it brings, just like Joseph and David did.
Open Heaven 5 May 2019 Sunday Prayer Point:
Father, grant me grace to live in obedience to your word even in the midst of ungodliness.
Open Heaven 5 May 2019 Sunday Hymn 10: I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
1 I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.
2 The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.
3 Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though- none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.
4 My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.
5 Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back, no turning back.
Open Heaven 5 May 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC. Open Heaven 5 May 2019 Sunday Daily Devotional.
Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:
Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.
If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.
A Promise For You From Bible Promises: [04/MAY/2019]
Topic: Clothed In His Righteousness
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. – 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
The Bible is filled with numerous promises of the ever faithful God and the reality of these promises coming to pass in the lives of those it was given to. The coming of Jesus Christ to the world to die for the sins of man brought perfection to everything God initially created but was deformed by Satan as a result of the fall of man from grace. Man lost his position (given by God) to Satan, but Jesus the grace of God personified came and restored it to man. We were no people to God before but now through the ministry of reconciliation Jesus came to establish, we’re now His people – His treasure.
Now, the Bible says we’re the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. This is awesome to hear and believe. But you see, that Christ has done everything for us does not mean those things will fall upon us like a pack of card, we must deliberately lay hold on what He has done for us and follow all the principles. To those who are in Christ Jesus, we’re clothed in His righteousness, God sees us as righteous through Jesus’ righteousness. We are clothed in Christ righteousness and we must continue to be clothed with Christ, lest we loss our standing with God. To those who are yet to surrender to Jesus, your righteousness is as a filthy rag before God, God sees your sin and will reward you accordingly. Therefore, you must change that self-righteousness (fake) for the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ (original).
Bible Promises Thought: When you play your part, you enjoy all the promises of God concerning your life and family.
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