The Importance Of Repentance
on August 31st, 2024
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." - Acts 3:19   We discussed yesterday that if you want God’s mercy, and for Him to use you in a mighty way, then repentance is vitally important. But what is repentance? Repentance is not merely saying sorry; it's a heartfelt turning away from sin and a decisive turning toward God. ...  Read More
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Greater Than Our Sin
on August 30th, 2024
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." - Lamentations 3:22-23   Have you ever felt the weight of your mistakes bearing down on you, making you question if God could still love you? It's a common struggle among believers who have stumbled in their journey. Yet, the truth remains: God's mercy is greater...  Read More
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Undermining God’s Best
on August 29th, 2024
"Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit." - Psalm 32:1-2   Is there a sin having its way in your life? Let me tell you, that sin promises pleasure but in the end, it delivers pain. It whispers freedom but brings bondage. Above all, sin undermines God's best for ...  Read More
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Turn Back To God Now
on August 28th, 2024
"Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." - James 4:14   Life is unpredictable. We often live as if we have all the time in the world, planning for the future and pursuing our dreams. Yet, James reminds us that our lives are fragile and fleeting, like a mist that appears briefly and then disappears. I...  Read More
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God Wants the Best for You
on August 27th, 2024
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11   As humans, we often dream big dreams and set ambitious goals for ourselves. We strive for success, happiness, and fulfillment in various aspects of our lives—career, relationships, health, and personal achievements. It's natural to desire gre...  Read More
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Securing Your Future
on August 26th, 2024
"The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him." - Ephesians 1:14   In Ephesians 1:14, Paul describes the Holy Spirit as not only sealing us but also securing us. The Holy Spirit serves as God's pledge, guaranteeing our inheritance and securing our future as His childr...  Read More
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Authority And Ownership
on August 25th, 2024
"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit." - Ephesians 1:13   When God seals us with the Holy Spirit, it signifies not only our authenticity but also our authority and ownership in Christ. Firstly, the seal of the Holy Spirit signifies authority. In ancient times, a king's seal on a decree made ...  Read More
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Sealed With Authenticity
on August 24th, 2024
"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit." - Ephesians 1:13   In the ancient world, a seal on a document was more than just a mark; it was a symbol of authenticity and authority. When a letter or decree had the seal of a king or a ruler, it carried the weight of that authority, ensuring that its...  Read More
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Empowered by the Holy Spirit
on August 23rd, 2024
"In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory." - Ephesians 1:13-14   The Holy Spirit, often misunderstood and sometimes reduced to mere emotions or outward expressions, plays a pivotal role in the ...  Read More
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A Way Out
on August 22nd, 2024
"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13   Do you feel like you are stuck in a situation, unable to see a way out? Perhaps it's a habit you can't break, a relationship that's causing mor...  Read More
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Limitless Access to God’s Power
on August 21st, 2024
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-21   Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the tasks ahead, uncertain of how to accomplish what God has laid on your heart? Maybe you've wrestled with doubts abo...  Read More
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Power Available to You
on August 20th, 2024
"...and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places." - Ephesians 1:19-20   In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul emphasizes the immeasurable greatness of the power available to believers. This power, he explains, is...  Read More
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Anticipating Our Heavenly Reward
on August 19th, 2024
"In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will." - Ephesians 1:11   When we give our lives to Christ, we receive multiple blessings: redemption, reconciliation, revelation of God's will, and the responsibility to live for Him. Yet, there's more—God promises us an inheritance. This inheritanc...  Read More
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Blessed with Responsibility
on August 18th, 2024
"...making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth." - Ephesians 1:8-10   As we continue to look into Ephesians 1:8-10, we uncover not only the blessings of redemption, reconciliation, and revelation but also the blessing of responsibility. God do...  Read More
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Blessed with Revelation
on August 17th, 2024
"...making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth." - Ephesians 1:8-10   As believers, we not only have the blessings of redemption and reconciliation but thirdly, In Ephesians 1:8-10, Paul reveals another important blessing we receive through Ch...  Read More
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Reconciled Through Christ
on August 16th, 2024
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace," - Ephesians 1:7   God's blessings through His Son, Jesus Christ, extend beyond redemption—they include reconciliation. Ephesians 1:7 assures us that "in Him we have...the forgiveness of our trespasses." When Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross, He not only paid the price for ou...  Read More
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Redeemed And Set Free
on August 15th, 2024
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace," - Ephesians 1:   The concept of redemption is central to understanding our relationship with God through Jesus Christ. In Ephesians 1:7, Paul reminds us that "in him [Christ] we have redemption through his blood." This statement carries serious significance—it speaks of a transac...  Read More
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Spiritual Blessings
on August 14th, 2024
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places," - Ephesians 1:3   Many people struggle with the idea of counting their blessings, especially when the world defines blessings in material terms—big houses, nice cars, and lavish lifestyles. It's easy to equate blessings with what we can see and touch. But tru...  Read More
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