The Benefits of the Cross of Christ

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The Psalmist enumerated why a child of God should bless the name of God and praise Him with all that is within him. Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.  Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits —  who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.  Psalm 103: 1 -5
The Bible reveals that all men were sold into the hand of the devil. He consequently turned the blessings of God against the man created to replenish the earth.
The devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship me." Luke 4: 9
However, on the cross of Calvary, Jesus humiliated the devil and his cohorts when he broke the chain of the prisons to set us free. He shouted IT IS FINISHED! On the third day He rose from the grave to declare
   , "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."  Matthew 28: 18 -20
If there is any reason why we need to celebrate, it is the fact that we are under new regime who has all authority, power, command and willingness to save, secure and sustain us through all ages.
There is nothing you can give that is too much. You need to offer Him your best beginning with your life and all within your reach.
As you do so, more no other covenant can hold your destiny to ransom. You are on your way to the top in Jesus name.

Be Steadfast Part 2

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Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah had all opportunities to enjoy the delicious food of the king of Babylon, but they chose to deny themselves and identified with the God of the Jews. With their stance in faith, they stood the risk of horrible death in the furnace. However, they were ready to die for the sake of the eternal glory rather than temporal riches and comfort. The Bible says, “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.  He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.  By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible.” Hebrews 11: 24 -27 Beloved, our faith can only be genuine if in the face of afflictions and troubles we remain steadfast. Your situation is never an excuse for indulgences. Do not shrink when the tide is tough, you shall surely rise above the tempest in Jesus name.

The wicked king of Babylon decreed that Daniel and other two Hebrews be thrown into

the furnace. The three declared, “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up" Daniel 3: 17 -18. There are many professing Christians who denied their faith just to avoid political persecution. Their godfathers in politics are dictating how they share what belongs to the people who elected them into offices. Few privileged leaders treat their followers as slaves. The welfare of the people is never in their mind. God Almighty who is the supreme Judge will one day rise to defend the poor, helpless and weak masses just as He did in the days of Daniel.

It is not only those in high echelon that are betraying their faith. What of students in schools today who throw away their moral value just for the sake of admission, promotion, fame and mundane things? Others may bow to the Nebuchardiezzars of our generation, but my beloved, don’t allow yourself to be rubishe along with them. The Lord shall defend you in the heat of our modern day corruption in Jesus name.

Be Steadfast

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During the reign of Jehoakim the king of Judah, prominent people were taken captive in the nation. Daniel and other precious young men were carried away by the wicked kings of Egypt and Babylon Empires. The Bible says, “Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring in some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians.” Daniel1:3-4; Isaiah 39:7; 2kings 20:18. All enemies targeting our prominence and our prominent people or children to ruin shall fail in Jesus name... 

Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah remained steadfast in their faith, prayer and integrity in the face of afflictions. No matter how terrible your environment might be, God will single you out for favour in Jesus name.