09-12-2020, 08:45 AM
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER.
FOCUS ON FULFILLING HIS DREAM
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world (1 John 2:15-16).
There’s no doubt, the coming of the Lord is nearer than ever. But the Bible says, “…for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition” (2 Thessalonians 2:3).
The Amplified Classic puts it thus: “…for that day will not come except the apostasy comes first [unless the predicted great falling away of those who have professed to be Christians has come], and the man of lawlessness (sin) is revealed, who is the son of doom (of perdition).”
This means there’d be people who had professed to be Christians, but they’ll fall away from the Faith; there’ll be an apostasy—people giving up their faith in Jesus, by choice.
This is already happening, and the major reason is the cares of this world; the deceitfulness of riches, and the lust for other things. So, what’s God looking at, and how should you walk in these last days? What choices should you make?
His counsel is what we read in our opening verse. Stay in Christ! Focus on the things of the Kingdom, and not on the transient pleasures of this world. Colossians 3:1 captures it beautifully. It says, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”
Focus your energies on fulfilling God’s dream, His vision of Kingdom expansion and world evangelisation. Refuse to be among those clinging to the things of the world, concerned only about their personal gain and comfort. They’ve been conquered by the spirit of the world. Jesus said, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36).
It’s so important that you live your life established in Christ, deeply rooted and founded in Him. Remain steadfast, unmoveable, doing the work of the Lord with joy. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
Dear Father, thank you for calling me with a holy calling, and for granting me the inner strength to live for you. I’m deeply rooted and grounded in Christ; I’ve crucified the flesh with its affections and lusts. My only passion is the expansion of your Kingdom, propagating Christ’s love and His salvation to the ends of the earth. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY
Revelation 3:11-13
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 11:16-33 & Ecclesiastes 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Timothy 1:1-7 & Jeremiah 30
#TALKINGSESSION
KINDLY SAY THESE WORDS OUT LOUD.
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[url=https://www.tumblr.com/blog/affirmationtrain]Dear Heavenly Lord, I am grateful and honoured for the privilege to be a minister of reconciliation. Through me, many are coming to the knowledge of the Gospel of Christ, which You’ve graciously committed to my trust.
My passion for the Gospel is fuelled more than ever before, and I dedicate my all to ensuring that Your righteousness is established in the hearts of men, all around the world.
I am conscious that I am of God, and have overcome the world, because greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.
I am a God-man; one in whom Christ dwells. I am God-inside minded; therefore, I have nothing to fear. I am born of God! I am a world overcomer.
I have overcome the world with its troubles, failures, and darkness; I have overcome every power, every force, and everything that is against me. It doesn’t matter what’s out there in the world;
I have overcome them all because Christ lives in me. I dwell in peace and safety; I am of good cheer because Christ overcame the world for me.
I acknowledge and walk in the reality of my divine life in Christ; who Christ has made me, and all that He’s bequeathed to me.
I reign and rule over circumstances.I refuse and reject anything inconsistent with the life of Christ in me. The evidence of the indwelling presence of Christ is seen in the quality of life I live.
I am living and enjoying the higher life in Christ, and my life is a testimony to those around me that indeed, there’s a higher life in Christ.
Thank You, Lord, for the indestructible and unconquerable life of Christ in me. Everything I am and represent exudes the Christ-life.
I walk in God’s wisdom, and triumphantly fulfil His perfect will, manifesting His virtues and perfections, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Hallelujah!
God bless you
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER.
FOCUS ON FULFILLING HIS DREAM
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world (1 John 2:15-16).
There’s no doubt, the coming of the Lord is nearer than ever. But the Bible says, “…for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition” (2 Thessalonians 2:3).
The Amplified Classic puts it thus: “…for that day will not come except the apostasy comes first [unless the predicted great falling away of those who have professed to be Christians has come], and the man of lawlessness (sin) is revealed, who is the son of doom (of perdition).”
This means there’d be people who had professed to be Christians, but they’ll fall away from the Faith; there’ll be an apostasy—people giving up their faith in Jesus, by choice.
This is already happening, and the major reason is the cares of this world; the deceitfulness of riches, and the lust for other things. So, what’s God looking at, and how should you walk in these last days? What choices should you make?
His counsel is what we read in our opening verse. Stay in Christ! Focus on the things of the Kingdom, and not on the transient pleasures of this world. Colossians 3:1 captures it beautifully. It says, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”
Focus your energies on fulfilling God’s dream, His vision of Kingdom expansion and world evangelisation. Refuse to be among those clinging to the things of the world, concerned only about their personal gain and comfort. They’ve been conquered by the spirit of the world. Jesus said, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36).
It’s so important that you live your life established in Christ, deeply rooted and founded in Him. Remain steadfast, unmoveable, doing the work of the Lord with joy. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
Dear Father, thank you for calling me with a holy calling, and for granting me the inner strength to live for you. I’m deeply rooted and grounded in Christ; I’ve crucified the flesh with its affections and lusts. My only passion is the expansion of your Kingdom, propagating Christ’s love and His salvation to the ends of the earth. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY
Revelation 3:11-13
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Corinthians 11:16-33 & Ecclesiastes 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
1 Timothy 1:1-7 & Jeremiah 30
#TALKINGSESSION
KINDLY SAY THESE WORDS OUT LOUD.
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[url=https://www.tumblr.com/blog/affirmationtrain]Dear Heavenly Lord, I am grateful and honoured for the privilege to be a minister of reconciliation. Through me, many are coming to the knowledge of the Gospel of Christ, which You’ve graciously committed to my trust.
My passion for the Gospel is fuelled more than ever before, and I dedicate my all to ensuring that Your righteousness is established in the hearts of men, all around the world.
I am conscious that I am of God, and have overcome the world, because greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.
I am a God-man; one in whom Christ dwells. I am God-inside minded; therefore, I have nothing to fear. I am born of God! I am a world overcomer.
I have overcome the world with its troubles, failures, and darkness; I have overcome every power, every force, and everything that is against me. It doesn’t matter what’s out there in the world;
I have overcome them all because Christ lives in me. I dwell in peace and safety; I am of good cheer because Christ overcame the world for me.
I acknowledge and walk in the reality of my divine life in Christ; who Christ has made me, and all that He’s bequeathed to me.
I reign and rule over circumstances.I refuse and reject anything inconsistent with the life of Christ in me. The evidence of the indwelling presence of Christ is seen in the quality of life I live.
I am living and enjoying the higher life in Christ, and my life is a testimony to those around me that indeed, there’s a higher life in Christ.
Thank You, Lord, for the indestructible and unconquerable life of Christ in me. Everything I am and represent exudes the Christ-life.
I walk in God’s wisdom, and triumphantly fulfil His perfect will, manifesting His virtues and perfections, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Hallelujah!
God bless you