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The PASSOVER – A MEMORIAL OF REDEMPTION

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The PASSOVER – A MEMORIAL OF REDEMPTION: OUR BLESSED REDEMPTION IS DONE! 

“For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in THE CROSS of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is CRUCIFIED unto me, and I unto the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a NEW CREATURE. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God” Galatians 6:13-16. 

There is this very simple reason to CELEBRATE and COMMEMORATE the crucifixion and death, the burial and resurrection, and the ascension and enthronement, of our risen Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ – it’s for this truth, about our restoration to Dominion that was once lost in EDEN now found by the CROSS for our REDEMPTION. 

“And this day shall be unto you for a MEMORIAL; and ye shall KEEP IT A FEAST to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall KEEP IT A FEAST by an ORDINANCE for ever . . . 17 And ye shall OBSERVE the FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye OBSERVE this day in your generations by an ORDINANCE for ever . . .24 And ye shall OBSERVE this thing for an ORDINANCE to thee and to thy sons for ever. 25 And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the LAND which the Lord will GIVE you, according as he hath PROMISED, that ye shall KEEP this SERVICE. 26 And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, WHAT MEAN YE BY THIS SERVICE? 27 that ye shall say, It is the SACRIFICE of the Lord’s PASSOVER, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and DELIVERED our houses. And the people BOWED the head and WORSHIPPED . . .” Exodus 12:14-28. 

The PASSOVER feast was instituted by God, but first celebrated or observed in Egypt. And it’s done by an act of faith and faithfulness toward God for the deliverance, emancipation and redemption of the Israelites from the horrors and bondages that was in the then Egypt [Hebrews 11:24-29; Exodus 12:1-36]; and to uniquely set apart as a MARKED-out people and to ENACT and AUTHENTICATE His good and goodness toward His people, indicating the deliverance from the bondage of slavery into their promised BLESSEDNESS. 

PASSOVER was a divine contact and ORDINANCE for deliverance, victory, protection, peace, restoration and covenant to set His people free from Egypt, a place of bondage, suffering, death, torture, rigour and absolute hopelessness (Exodus 1:1-22). It was a foreshadow of what Christ has done for us now, as the PASSOVER Lamb sacrifice – crucified – for our REDEMPTION from the clutches and bondage of darkness into His marvellous light (Colossians 1:13-14; Galatians 1:3-5). 

That’s the essence of the communion services that’s been held as often as allowable to be made happen. Jesus’ recall and instituted it again with His disciples. Ensuring that it becomes a MEMORIAL – Memorable. Hence, the PASSOVER is the MEMORIAL of our REDEMPTION. Amen. 

Genuine Bible love can be known. The outworking of genuine Bible love that is known is as enjoined in this Scripture: 

“By this we KNOW love, because He LAID down His life for us. And we also ought to LAY down our lives for the brethren” 1 John 3:16. 

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 GREATER love hath no man than this, that a man LAY DOWN his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” John 15:12-14. 

PASSOVER is expressing the genuine Bible LOVE – Laying your life down for the good of others as Jesus did. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. FOR EVEN CHRIST OUR PASSOVER IS SACRIFICED FOR US: 8 therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth” 1 Corinthians 5:6-8. 

“Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the PASSOVER must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the Passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the PASSOVER with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the Passover. 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer: 16 for I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18 for I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is MY BODY which is given for you: this do in REMEMBRANCE of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the NEW TESTAMENT in MY BLOOD, which is shed for you” Luke 22:7-20. 

“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26 esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. 28 THROUGH FAITH HE KEPT THE PASSOVER, AND THE SPRINKLING OF BLOOD, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned” Exodus 11:24-29. 

Further Scriptural Reading Têxt.: Exodus 12:14-28.; Acts 12:1-4; 1 Corinthians 10:16-18; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; 1 Peter 1:18-21. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is a reflection on the significance of the Passover and its connection to the redemption of believers in Christ Jesus. It highlights the importance of remembering and commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which has brought redemption and deliverance to humanity. 

Key Points: 

  1. Passover: a memorial of redemption: The Passover is a memorial of God’s deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and it foreshadows the redemption of believers in Christ Jesus (Exodus 12:14-28).
  2. Jesus Christ: our Passover Lamb: Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover Lamb, sacrificed for our redemption from sin and its bondage (1 Corinthians 5:6-8).
  3. Redemption is a done deed: Our redemption is a done deed, and we are called to remember and commemorate it (Galatians 6:13-16).
  4. New creation in Christ: Believers are a new creation in Christ, and our redemption is a demonstration of God’s love and goodness (2 Corinthians 5:17-19).
  5. Genuine Bible love: Genuine Bible love is demonstrated by laying down one’s life for others, as Jesus did for us (1 John 3:16, John 15:12-14). 

Scriptural Emphases: 

  • “Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us” (1 Corinthians 5:7). 
  • “This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). 
  • “By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us” (1 John 3:16). 

Call to Action: 

Believers are encouraged to: 

  • Remember and commemorate the Passover and Jesus’ sacrifice for our redemption. 
  • Lay down their lives for others, demonstrating genuine Bible love. 
  • Celebrate and observe the Lord’s Supper, remembering Jesus’ sacrifice and redemption. 
  • Live as a new creation in Christ, reflecting God’s love and goodness. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

YOU ARE REDEEMED AND BLESSED – FROM SIN AND ITS EFFECT

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YOU ARE REDEEMED AND BLESSED – FROM SIN AND ITS EFFECT: POVERTY, SICKNESS AND SPIRITUAL DEATH! 

“BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED us with ALL spiritual BLESSINGS in heavenly places in Christ” Ephesians 1:3. 

Do you know what? I am so spirited, super excited, graciously happy, genuinely rejuvenating and absolutely overwhelmed with unspeakable joy and peace – simply for the daily KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING that – Christ had REDEEMED us from the CURSE of the FALL and the CURSE of the LAW; for the CURSE of the LAW was a consequence and result of the CURSE of the FALL. This makes my intent in Christ Jesus more of a reality, awesomely and amazingly driven to POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS in REDEMPTION. 

Much more, we are REDEEMED from the summed curse EFFECT and STING of SIN: POVERTY, SICKNESS and SPIRITUAL DEATH. When you know and understand this, then your ONLY responsibility is to APPROPRIATE, ENACT to ENSURE it by GRACE through FAITH toward GOD in Christ Jesus stead – Romans 5:1-2. For it is your spiritual – vital and legal RIGHTS and PRIVILEGES in Christ Jesus, to POSSESS YOUR POSSESSIONS in Him. Amen. 

In the OLD TESTAMENT, the BLESSING of God was based on terms of CONDITION – that is, CONDITIONALITY hence it’s of “IF” – Deuteronomy 28: 1-14; but in the NEW TESTAMENT for the NEW CREATION in Christ Jesus, God’s BLESSING is GIVEN, based on the DONE work of Christ Jesus for our REDEMPTION – Ephesian 1:3; Romans 4. 

I am emboldened to say that our REDEMPTION BLESSING – IS A DONE DEED. That’s why your ACT OF FAITH on the BELIEVE of the DONE DEED is all you need to do. Even as Abraham BELIEVED the GOSPEL PREACHED (Galatians 3:6-9) – to Him and he RECEIVED his BLESSEDNESS, so can we RECEIVE ‘WHEN’ we BELIEVE not on the ‘IF’ we BELIEVE- and now we can say also – we BELIEVE to RECEIVE – as it’s written – 2 Corinthians 4:13. Praise God. Hallelujah. Amen. 

“We having the SAME spirit of FAITH, according as it is written, I BELIEVED, and therefore have I SPOKEN; we also BELIEVE, and therefore SPEAK” 2 Corinthians 4:13 

Be BLESSED in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus to thrive in your REDEMPTION. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“We having the SAME spirit of FAITH, according as it is written, I BELIEVED, and therefore have I SPOKEN; we also BELIEVE, and therefore SPEAK” 2 Corinthians 4:13. 

“Therefore being JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, we have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have ACCESS BY FAITH into this GRACE wherein we STAND, and REJOICE in hope of the GLORY of God” Romans 5:1-2. 

“Even as Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was ACCOUNTED to him for RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7. Know ye therefore that they which ARE of FAITH, the SAME are the CHILDREN of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would JUSTIFY the heathen through FAITH, PREACHED before the GOSPEL unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall ALL nations be BLESSED. 9 So then they which be of FAITH ARE BLESSED with FAITHFUL Abraham . . . 13 Christ hath REDEEMED us from the CURSE of the LAW, being made a CURSE for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 that the BLESSING of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might RECEIVE the PROMISE of the Spirit through faith . . . 26 For ye ARE all the CHILDREN of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is NEITHER Jew nor Greek, there is NEITHER bond nor free, there is NEITHER male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and HEIRS according to the PROMISE” Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14., 26-29. 

“And it shall come to pass, IF thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: 2 and all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, IF thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God . . . 9 The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, IF thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways . . . 13 And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; IF that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: . . .” Deuteronomy 28:1-14. 

“BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED us with ALL spiritual BLESSINGS in heavenly places in Christ” Ephesians 1:3. 

“THE BLESSING of the Lord, it MAKETH rich, and he ADDETH no SORROW with it” Proverbs 10:22. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Genesis 3; Genesis 12:1-3; Colossians 1:13-14; Ephesians 1:7-8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Timothy 2:13-15; Deuteronomy 28; Romans 10:9-13; Luke 1:68-75. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is a declaration of the believer’s redemption and blessedness in Christ Jesus. It emphasises that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the fall and the curse of the law, and that we are blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). 

Key Points: 

  1. Redemption from sin and its effects: Christ has redeemed us from sin and its effects, including poverty, sickness, and spiritual death.
  2. Blessedness in Christ: We are blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). 
  3. Faith appropriates redemption: Our responsibility is to appropriate, enact, and ensure our redemption by grace through faith toward God in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:1-2).
  4. Old Testament vs. New Testament blessings: In the Old Testament, blessings were conditional (“if”), but in the New Testament, blessings are given based on the done work of Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:3, Romans 4). 
  5. Redemption is a done deed: Our redemption is a done deed, and our act of faith is to believe and receive it (2 Corinthians 4:13).
  6. Possess your possessions: Believers are encouraged to possess their possessions in Christ Jesus, exercising their spiritual rights and privileges (Ephesians 1:7-8). 

Scriptural Emphases: 

  • “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). 
  • “We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13). 
  • “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us” (Galatians 3:13). 

Call to Action: 

Believers are encouraged to: 

  • Know and understand their redemption in Christ Jesus. 
  • Appropriate and enact their redemption by faith. 
  • Possess their possessions in Christ Jesus.
  • Believe and receive the blessings of God. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

DARE TO – BELIEVE – BELONG – IN ORDER TO BECOME IN THE STEAD 

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DARE TO – BELIEVE – BELONG – IN ORDER TO BECOME IN THE STEAD: FOR NO WORD – NO BELIEVE – NO FAITH – MEANS NO BECOMING! 

“And BLESSED is she that BELIEVED: for there shall be a PERFORMANCE of those things which were told her from the Lord” Luke 1:45. 

In course of time, I have seen how some so-called Believers who just want to wake up in the Christian faith with everything readily ready for them at no cost. There are some who will not take a stand in Christ Jesus, but want to get everything readily ready and available at their disposal at no cost; and while there are some too, who are without a signal of commitment and dedication in the stead, but thinks it’s their entitlement to have anything at no cost. While in another scenario, there are some Believers who wants to wake up on a Church gathering services day, expecting a perfect church services section that’s readily set, with music set, decorations set, message set, reception set, welcoming set, and such like, as may be applicable, with no iota of their input. These are the Believers, so-called, who want to belong but want to have a beautiful atmosphere, and gracious environment to enjoy a good outlook service while they are there without a participatory contribution to the desired outcome. 

“NOT FORSAKING our meeting together [as BELIEVERS for worship and instruction], as is the HABIT of SOME, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching” Hebrews 10:25/Amplified.  

And these set of nonchalant Believers who are less or of no concerns to play a role in the act of BELONGING to their set Church gathering place, which they wish to serve God acceptably and worship Him worthily, are already knowingly and unknowingly hindering their own Blessedness. The concept to see that other Believers, but not them, are to do the needed good setting atmosphere for great gatherings indicates pure ignorance to spiritual understanding; and to watch others working for the common good and goodness that ensures that the environmental demands for great meetings are in place, with everyone participating shows how shortsighted such a group are in the affairs of the Kingdom of God. Everyone in the kingdom is given the measure of faith and grace to enable them participate in the kingdom affairs – and not having one’s hands involved to make good to be done collectively, and with the hearts of BELONGING – it’s already an indicator that such a person or group can’t enjoy the BLESSEDNESS of God in BECOMING in Christ Jesus stead. 

“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath DEALT to every man THE MEASURE OF FAITH” Romans 12:3. 

“But unto every one of us is GIVEN GRACE according to THE MEASURE of the gift of Christ” Ephesians 4:7. 

I want you dear reader to know that the Christian faith stead in Christ Jesus is reachable, lovable, liveable, tangible and touchable in every sense of the Believer’s life. And for each of the Believer’s to enjoy the corporate BLESSEDNESS of BECOMING in the kingdom stead of God, there’s the need to BELIEVE, BELONG in order to BECOME it in life and godliness in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“But as many as RECEIVED him, to them gave he POWER to BECOME the sons of God, even to them that BELIEVE on his name: 13 which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the WORD was made FLESH [HUMAN], and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of GRACE and TRUTH” John 1:12-14/Emphasis Mine. 

And you can’t just BELIEVE in emptiness as a BELIEVER in Christ Jesus, otherwise you are contacting demons and strange spirits of contamination which are contagious in every respect. The Believer’s BELIEVE must be of faith-based on the Holy Scriptural WORD of God, otherwise it’s magic, bondages, sorcery and such like that have kept many in religious circus and religiosity circle, without actualising their blessedness in becoming in Christ Jesus stead. 

Every Believer must come to the knowing and understanding that a NO-scriptural WORD of God as the basis of our stead in Christ Jesus, means a NO FAITH to walk and please God in His BLESSEDNESS to be your reality – and that means you can’t FUNCTION in the grace, and NOT able to ensure and be assured of BECOMING in the receiving of God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“So then FAITH cometh by HEARING, and HEARING by THE WORD of God” Romans 10:17. 

“STUDY and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God APPROVED (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] THE WORD of Truth” 2 Timothy 2:15/AMP Classic Edition. 

It’s therefore time for you to – DARE TO BELIEVE by the scriptural WORD of truth, in order to ensure your FAITH stand in the grace to BECOME by God – and in EVERYWAY in His BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

For many times I have seen Church folks being very skeptical to step up for a full dedication and commitment to God’s WORD – both privately and publicly in the gatherings – towards God’s work in His Church; while yet, they want the FULLNESS of God’s POWER and GRACE to FUNCTION and to BECOME in every way of doing LIFE and living GODLY. And we must all know that God can’t be mocked and be taken for a ride when He wants His people to belong in order to enjoy His BLESSEDNESS in their fellowship. 

“Not FORSAKING or NEGLECTING to ASSEMBLE TOGETHER [as BELIEVERS], as is the HABIT of some people, but ADMONISHING (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching” Hebrews 10:25/AMP Classic Edition. 

And sometimes most of these excuse-givers and absentee Believers give some frivolous reasons that are simply born out of their fear and phobia or that they may lose out if they make such an act of dedication and commitment by belonging in the stead of Christ Jesus. And unfortunately, some of them, with all their act of being skeptical not to belong to the church after being a believer as they believe, had not made much better of themselves, in spite of their despise toward God’s WORD, in not willing to literally obey the instructions by faith; and the knowing of the truth, that believing God and belonging to His Church – the gathering of His redeemed, precious, and chosen people, is there to help all irrespective, to become of God in the blessedness that’s in Christ Jesus. 

“For the [true] LOVE of God is this: that we do His commands [KEEP His ordinances and are mindful of His PRECEPTS and TEACHING]. And these orders of His are not IRKSOME (BURDENSOME, OPPRESSIVE, OR GRIEVOUS). 4 For whatever is born of God is VICTORIOUS over the world; and this is the victory that CONQUERS the world, even our FAITH. 5 Who is it that is victorious over [that conquers] the world but he who BELIEVES that Jesus is the Son of God [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on that fact]?” 1 John 5:3-5/AMP Classic Edition. 

I make BOLD to say that God is GOOD and FAITHFUL, TRUE and SURE to His WORD and will NEVER fail and CAN’T and WON’T begin to FAIL because of YOU. And FAITH is only active to bring about results to FUNCTION and BECOME by the WORD. Faith in Christ Jesus’ stead is of the WORD. FAITH IS NOT A DOCTRINE nor a DOCTRINAL, nor DENOMINATIONAL creed, by-law and religious dogmas that’s just there to be known and applied. 

Faith is the Believer’s in Christ Jesus life access, and their justified essence in grace to stand with God. Faith is ACTING correspondingly on what you believe on God’s WORD. BELIEVE is PASSIVE, while FAITH is ACTIVE. BELIEVE is the CONCEPTION and CONSEQUENCE of what you HEAR of God’s WORD, while FAITH is the action upon that conception and consequence of the hearing, to bring it into reality accordingly. Meaning a NO FAITH, means a NO access and essence for God to reward one’s endeavours to FUNCTION and BECOME in God. 

“Therefore, since we are JUSTIFIED (ACQUITTED, DECLARED RIGHTEOUS, and given a RIGHT STANDING with God) THROUGH FAITH, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). 2 Through Him also we have [our] ACCESS (entrance, introduction) BY FAITH into this GRACE (state of God’s favor) in which we [FIRMLY and SAFELY] STAND. And let us rejoice and exult in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God” Romans 5:1-2/AMP Classic Edition. 

“Now FAITH is the ASSURANCE (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the EVIDENCE of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. 2 For by this [kind of] FAITH the men of old GAINED [DIVINE] APPROVAL. 3 By FAITH [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were FRAMED and CREATED [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by THE WORD of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible . . . 6 But WITHOUT FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE to [WALK with God and] PLEASE Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] BELIEVE that God EXISTS and that He REWARDS those who [earnestly and diligently] SEEK Him” Hebrews 11:1-3, 6/AMP. 

And to FUNCTION and BECOME in God, one needs to ensure that they BELIEVE in Christ Jesus and BELONG to His Church WITHOUT PREJUDICE, SENTIMENTS and DISSIMULATION, and with a daring spirit of truth and not with a fear and phobia, both in doing LIFE and living GODLY. And you can then FUNCTION and BECOME what you BELIEVE upon in God’s WORD of BLESSEDNESS by God’s POWER and GRACE in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

I PRAY YOU DARE TO BELIEVE BY THE WORD, TO ENSURE FAITH, IN ORDER TO BECOME IN LIFE AND GODLY LIVING IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD. AMEN  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But as many as RECEIVED him, to them gave he POWER to BECOME the sons of God, even to them that BELIEVE on his name: 13 which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the WORD was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of GRACE and TRUTH” John 1:12-14. 

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous (irksome, burdensome, taskmaster). 4 For whatsoever is BORN of God OVERCOMES the world: and this is the VICTORY that OVERCOMES the world, even our FAITH. 5 Who is he that OVERCOMES the world, but he that BELIEVES that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:3-5. 

“And when Jesus departed thence, TWO BLIND MEN followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. 28 And when he was come into the house, THE BLIND MEN came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, BELIEVE YE THAT I AM ABLE TO DO THIS? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH BE IT UNTO YOU. 30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it” Matthew 9:27-30. 

“. . . Jesus said unto him, IF THOU CANST BELIEVE, all things are possible to him that BELIEVETH. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I BELIEVE; help thou mine unbelief . . .” Mark 9:23-24. 

“And BLESSED is she that BELIEVED: for there shall be a PERFORMANCE of those things which were told her from the Lord” Luke 1:45. 

“But without FAITH it is impossible to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must BELIEVE that he is, and that he is a REWARDER of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:6. 

“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 BELIEVEST thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 BELIEVE me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else BELIEVE me for the very works’ sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that BELIEVETH on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son” John 14:9-13. 

“For God so LOVED the world, that he GAVE his only begotten Son, that whosoever BELIEVETH in him should NOT PERISH, but have EVERLASTING LIFE. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to CONDEMN the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that BELIEVETH on him is NOT CONDEMNED: but he that BELIEVETH NOT is CONDEMNED ALREADY, because he hath not BELIEVED in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18. 

“And the scripture was FULFILLED which saith, Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was imputed unto him for RIGHTEOUSNESS: and he was called the FRIEND of God” James 2:23. 

“Even as Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was ACCOUNTED to him for RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same ARE the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would JUSTIFY the heathen through faith, PREACHED before the GOSPEL unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be BLESSED. 9 So then they which BE OF FAITH ARE BLESSED with FAITHFUL Abraham . . . 13 Christ hath REDEEMED us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 that the BLESSING of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the PROMISE of the Spirit through faith . . . 26 For ye ARE all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye ARE all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then ARE ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the PROMISE” Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14, 26-29. 

“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall BELIEVE that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, BELIEVE that ye receive them, and ye shall have them” Mark 11:22-24. 

“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, THE WORD OF FAITH, which we PREACH; 9 that if thou shalt CONFESS with thy MOUTH the Lord Jesus, and shalt BELIEVE in thine HEART that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the HEART man BELIEVETH unto righteousness; and with the MOUTH CONFESSION is made unto salvation” Romans 10:8-10. 

“For what saith the scripture? Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was COUNTED unto him for RIGHTEOUSNESS . . . 6 Even as David also describeth the BLESSEDNESS of the man, unto whom God imputeth RIGHTEOUSNESS without works, 7 saying, BLESSED are they whose iniquities are FORGIVEN, and whose sins are COVERED. 8 BLESSED is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9. Cometh this BLESSEDNESS then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that FAITH was RECKONED to Abraham for RIGHTEOUSNESS” Romans 4:3, 6-9. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Romans 4:1-25 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of faith in Christ Jesus and the need for believers to believe, belong, and become in God’s plan. It highlights the consequences of not having faith and the benefits of trusting in God’s Word. 

Key Points: 

  1. Faith is crucial: Faith is the key to becoming and functioning in God’s plan. Without faith, it’s impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).
  2. Believe, belong, become: Believers must believe in Christ Jesus, belong to His Church, and become part of God’s plan to experience His blessedness.
  3. God’s Word is foundation: God’s Word is the foundation of faith, and believers must trust in its truth and promises.
  4. Faith is active: Faith is not just a passive belief but an active trust that brings results and enables believers to function and become in God’s plan.
  5. Consequences of unbelief: Those who don’t believe will miss out on God’s blessedness and face consequences (John 3:16-18).
  6. Examples of faith: Abraham, David, and other biblical figures demonstrated faith and were blessed by God (Romans 4:1-25, Galatians 3:6-9).
  7. Faith brings righteousness: Faith in Christ Jesus brings righteousness and makes believers children of God (Romans 4:3, Galatians 3:26-29). 

Scriptural Emphases: 

  • “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). 
  • “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31). 
  • “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 

Call to Action: 

Believers are encouraged to dare to believe in God’s Word, belong to His Church, and become part of His plan to experience His blessedness and power. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

Be EMBOLDENED To Say NAY [NO] When It Matters

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Be EMBOLDENED To Say NAY [NO] When It Matters: There’s Enabling GRACE For It! 

“For the GRACE of God has appeared that OFFERS SALVATION to all people. 12 It TEACHES us to SAY “NO” to UNGODLINESS and WORLDLY PASSIONS, and to LIVE SELF-CONTROLLED, UPRIGHT and GODLY LIVES in this PRESENT age, 13 while we WAIT for the BLESSED hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good” Titus 2:11-13 NIV/Emphasis Mine. 

We live in a time wherein most people have indebted themselves or found themselves at crossroads because they want to DO God for others, to PLEASE planet earth, and MAKE everyone HAPPY at their inadequacies, to SAVE face from offending and to ENSURE their PRIDE in pain. I say Enough of that COWARDICE ACT of life. 

I am here to let you know that it’s high time to STOP making promises you CAN’T keep so that you can walk with your head up and shoulder high, and on your high heels, in grace and peace of mind. And it’s time to also let you know that it is not a crime or even a sin to say NO to a demand or gesture that wants you to do contrary to your FAITH capacity toward God in Christ Jesus stead; and much more, you don’t need to be daunted when you have to say NO to a demand due to your inability to meet up with the statuesque of others demand and the prevalence in your set environment. Don’t be the people pleaser, be God’s pleaser toward people in order to save your breath, live healthily in an onward and upward trajectory, otherwise when you fault being a people pleaser, you may be gone without remedy. 

You don’t have to put yourself at a crossroad to swear or take an oath to prove your point of ability or inability – for you owe nobody an apology for what you can or cannot. Be truthful to yourself in God and be EMBOLDENED to say NO [NAY], to any unwelcome demand, just as you can say also YES [YEA] – in ALL matters of DOING life; this act to say NO and Yes in your own charged control, will help to enhance your today and tomorrow in doing life and living godly without feeling guilty. 

“But ABOVE ALL THINGS, my brethren, SWEAR NOT, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither BY ANY OTHER OATH: but let your YEA be YEA; and your NAY, NAY; lest ye fall into condemnation” James 5:12/Emphasis Mine. 

Lots of people have ended up in debt in order to – save face, please others for no just cause and to fit into the demands of peers and statuesque of colleagues and friends. Beloved in Christ, we are not in a competitive world with any or yourself to make you belong. You are a child of God and of PURPOSE. Live within your FAITH and PURPOSE capacity. 

It’s a more gracious and graceful sphere, to follow your God’s given PLAN, PURPOSE and PURSUIT in life, if you must find your true HAPPINESS and MEANINGFUL FULFILLMENT in LIFE and GODLINESS. Ensure that you LIVE and DO LIFE as by the prompting of the Lord by His Holy Spirit in you, and through the WORD, in order to live free and be happy to help anywhere you can, without guilt and shame at any point. 

May I enjoin you to know that the Scriptures indicate that the justified in Christ Jesus shall live by their own FAITH in God through Him. So let nobody make you or put you through pressure to be their ANSWER and especially to their so-called DESTINY HELPER; to be the ANSWERS to their PRAYERS when you are not God, knowing you are unable to fit into that shoe as been pressured. Don’t LIVE someone else’s life of FAITH for them – it’s unscriptural. Worst still, is to DO God for them. Our God is a jealous God; He does not share His person and GLORY with any – BE WARN. He’s our HELP and HELPER in all life ramification and not man – so don’t do God to be classed a very good person, for Jesus Christ in humanity even rejected such pressure and acclaimed – ONLY GOD IS GOOD. 

“Behold, God is mine HELPER: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul” Psalms 54:4 

“God is our REFUGE and STRENGTH, a very present HELP in trouble” Psalms 46:1. 

“And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? THERE IS NONE GOOD BUT ONE, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments” Matthew 19:17 [Mark 10:18; Luke 18:19]. 

My point here is that you don’t DO God or be a godfather or an answer for any to end up being INDEBTED at your own detriment. I’m NOT saying you can’t help out people where you can, but should endeavour to say NO without feeling guilty or ashamed in meeting up with someone else’s dear needs, especially when you know you cannot be the answer to meet up for such needs. You need to LIVE by your own FAITH as led by the Holy Spirit through God’s WORD in all capacity of life matters [Habakkuk 2:4]. Live and help within your FAITH and not in any pressure to do anything and become incapacitated for others good. That’s unscriptural. 

“Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: BUT THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY HIS FAITH” Habakkuk 2:4 [Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38]. 

“Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37 But let your COMMUNICATION be, YEA, YEA; NAY, NAY: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil” Matthew 5:36-37/Emphasis Mine. 

Saying NO should not be embarrassing at all just as saying YES should not be either. Don’t take a PARACETAMOL for someone else’s ACHES, otherwise you may start aching for your inadequacy for not been emboldened to have said NAY – NO, when you should have. Help where you could. Fit in where you could. Much more, LIVE AND DO LIFE BY YOUR FAITH. 

Don’t REACT to pressure in anyway by any means; always RESPOND by the WORD in the Holy Spirit that’s GIVEN to you to do LIFE in LOVE by GRACE – Romans 5:5. You are RESPONSIBLE and ACCOUNTABLE on your life decisions. Make goodly choices. 

BE BOLD TO SAY NO – JUST AS YOU CAN SAY YES – LIVE WITHIN YOUR FAITH – DON’T DO GOD FOR ANYTHING OR ANYONE – DO ONLY THE WORD WHILE GOD DO GOD. 

I pray God gives you wisdom in this regard before you find yourself at life crossroads and in guilt not knowing to say NO just as to say YES. 

SELAH – PAUSE and THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING: 

“Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the JUST shall LIVE by HIS FAITH” Habakkuk 2:4 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37 But let your COMMUNICATION be, YEA, YEA; NAY, NAY: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil” Matthew 5:36-37/Emphasis Mine. 

“But ABOVE ALL THINGS, my brethren, SWEAR NOT, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither BY ANY OTHER OATH: but let your YEA be YEA; and your NAY, NAY; lest ye fall into condemnation” James 5:12/Emphasis Mine. 

“For the GRACE of God has appeared that OFFERS SALVATION to all people. 12 It TEACHES us to SAY “NO” to UNGODLINESS and WORLDLY PASSIONS, and to LIVE SELF-CONTROLLED, UPRIGHT and GODLY LIVES in this PRESENT age, 13 while we WAIT for the BLESSED hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good” Titus 2:11-13 NIV/Emphasis Mine/. 

Further Scriptural Reading: Galatians 3:11; Romans 1:16-17; Hebrews 10:23-39; Romans 14:23. Romans 5:1-2. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of living a life guided by faith in God, with a focus on saying “no” when necessary and living within one’s faith capacity. 

Key Points: 

  1. Saying “no” is crucial: It’s not embarrassing to say “no” when you can’t fulfill a request or demand. In fact, it’s necessary for living a godly life (Titus 2:11-13).
  2. Live by your own faith: Don’t try to be someone else’s answer or live someone else’s life of faith. You’re accountable for your own decisions and actions (Habakkuk 2:4).
  3. Be truthful and emboldened: Say “no” or “yes” as led by the Holy Spirit, without feeling guilty or ashamed (Matthew 5:36-37).
  4. Don’t react to pressure: Respond to situations by the Word and in love by grace, rather than reacting to pressure or trying to please others (Romans 5:5).
  5. You’re responsible and accountable: Make good choices and prioritise living a life that honours God. 

The Dangers of People-Pleasing: 

  • Trying to do God for others or being a people-pleaser can lead to debt, guilt, and shame. 
  • It’s unscriptural to live someone else’s life of faith or try to be their answer.  
  • Our God is a jealous God who doesn’t share His glory with anyone (Habakkuk 2:4). 

The Solution: 

  • Live within your faith capacity and prioritise saying “no” when necessary. 
  • Focus on doing God’s Word and living a life guided by the Holy Spirit. 
  • Trust that God is your Helper and Refuge, and He’ll provide what’s needed (Psalms 54:4, 46:1). 

Overall, the message encourages believers to live boldly, truthfully, and faithfully, trusting in God’s guidance and provision. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GOD’S GREATER LOVE 

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GOD’S GREATER LOVE: DELIVERED US AND TRANSLATED US IN CHRIST JESUS!  

  •  God’s Greater Love! What else is greater than this? 

“This is my commandment, That ye LOVE one another, as I have LOVED you. 13 Greater LOVE hath no man than this, that a man LAY DOWN his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” John 15:12-14. 

  •  Delivered and Translated! What else is greater than this? 

“Who hath DELIVERED us from the power of darkness, and hath TRANSLATED us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 in whom we have REDEMPTION through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” Colossians 1:13-14. 

“In WHOM we have REDEMPTION through his BLOOD, the FORGIVENESS of sins, according to the RICHES of his GRACE; 8 wherein he hath ABOUNDED toward us in ALL wisdom and prudence” Ephesians 1:7-8. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

ACTUALISING YOUR REDEMPTION 

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ACTUALISING YOUR REDEMPTION: Through Enhanced FELLOWSHIP (Communion – Common Union) To AUTHENTICATE the RELATIONSHIP! 

To have and be in a RELATIONSHIP is a gracious atmosphere in life. This could be toward or of God in Christ Jesus, family, spouse, friends, work colleagues and such likes. You will notice that though you are in a relationship with all sorts, you are not enjoying the same level of relationship with all. It thus means, it’s not enough to have or be in a RELATIONSHIP until one can actualise it. That is, being able to enact and appropriate it into reality – that’s what makes it functional for you to truly enjoy it. 

In same scenario, having a RELATIONSHIP with God in terms of what He has DONE IN YOU, DONE FOR YOU, DONE WITH YOU and is DOING THROUGH YOU in Christ Jesus is very special. However, until we ACTUALISE this redemption acts and processes in our living life, life will remain a VICIOUS CIRCLE; and unfortunately, that can’t give any the ascribed VICTORY, TRIUMPH and DOMINION in our walk of faith in God. 

Therefore, to enact and appropriate the REDEMPTION done deed by Christ Jesus, in order to POSSESS OUR POSSESSIONS, there’s the need to enhance a healthy FELLOWSHIP (COMMUNION – COMMON UNION) with God. This is the vitality or vital way to strengthen the established RELATIONSHIP with God in our redemption. FELLOWSHIP is the hub, fulcrum, and Centrepiece jigsaw, to make RELATIONSHIP with God or any – to be lively, spirited, and refreshing, with the fulness of unspeakable and indescribable joy and peace. 

And this is an act of FAITH and not of the flesh. 

It’s only through INTIMATE continuous FELLOWSHIP (COMMUNION – COMMON UNION) built on our RELATIONSHIP with God in Christ Jesus, that will enhance us to fully actualise our redemption indeed; outside this knowing and understanding as described already will make one to be an ‘amen’, ‘bless me’ and ‘Halleluia’ only believer instead of an ACHIEVER in all Christ had PAID for one to BE in Him unto God. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“God is faithful, by whom ye were CALLED unto the FELLOWSHIP of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:9 (Emphasis Mine). 

“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there PRAYED (FELLOWSHIP)” Mark 1:35 (Emphasis Mine). 

“And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he PRAYED (FELLOWSHIP), the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering” Luke 9:28-29 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Thou wilt shew me the PATH of LIFE: in thy PRESENCE is fulness of joy; at thy RIGHT HAND there are pleasures for evermore” Psalms 16:11 (Emphasis Mine). 

“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him MUST worship him in spirit and in truth” John 4:23-24 (Emphasis Mine). 

#EhancedFellowship, #Redemption, #April2026, #Relationship, #Fellowship, #Actualise, #RedemptionDeed, #InHisPresence 

Further Scriptural Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:14; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Philemon 6. 

 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of actualising one’s redemption through enhanced FELLOWSHIP (Communion – Common Union) to authenticate one’s relationship with God. 

Key Points: 

  1. Relationship vs. Actualisation: Having a relationship with God is not enough; one must actualise it through fellowship. 
  1. Fellowship is Key: Fellowship is the hub, fulcrum, and centrepiece that makes a relationship with God lively, spirited, and refreshing. 
  1. Redemption in Christ: Believers have a special relationship with God through Christ’s redemption but must enact and appropriate it into reality. 
  1. Vicious Circle to Victory: Without actualizing redemption, life remains a vicious circle; fellowship with God brings victory, triumph, and dominion. 
  1. Faith and Intimacy: Enhanced fellowship with God is an act of faith, requiring intimacy and continuity. 

Call to Action:  

Cultivate a healthy fellowship with God to actualise your redemption and experience the fullness of joy and peace. 

Scriptural Emphases: 

1 Corinthians 1:9 – Called to fellowship with Christ 

Mark 1:35, Luke 9:28-29 – Jesus’ fellowship with God 

John 4:23-24 – Worshiping God in spirit and truth 

Psalms 16:11 – Presence and joy with God 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

HAPPY AND BLESSED RESURRECTION AND ENTHRONEMENT SUNDAY 

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HAPPY AND BLESSED RESURRECTION AND ENTHRONEMENT SUNDAY: HE’S BOTH RISEN AND ENTHRONED FOREVER MORE! 

“Jesus said unto her, I AM THE RESURRECTION, and THE LIFE: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” John 11:25-26. 

He’s Risen! He’s Enthroned!! The Risen Christ, He’s our Salvation and by Him, through Him and in Him, we are RECONCILED to Father God, and our Relationship and Fellowship with Father God that was lost in Adam, are now restored in glory and in virtue, in the grace. Glory to God in Highest and Hallelujah. May His name forever be praised as we celebrate and commemorate Him today, in the now and always. For by Him, we are blessedly assured and ensured. Our REDEMPTION is now certified and sealed.  

“. . . 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne . . . 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who SITS on the THRONE, who LIVES forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who SITS on the THRONE and WORSHIP Him who LIVES forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: 11 “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created” Revelation 4:1-11. 

Our Saviour and Lord Christ Jesus is not just risen, alive and enthroned, He’s the resurrection Himself. And when the resurrection Spirit dwells in you, it makes all the difference. That’s what makes this commemoration awesome and worth celebrating indeed. What about you? 

“There is therefore NOW NO CONDEMNATION to those who ARE in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death . . . 9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. 10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of Him who RAISED Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who RAISED Christ from the dead will also give LIFE to your MORTAL BODIES through His Spirit who dwells in you” Romans 8:1-11. 

Herein are three reasons why you MUST go to a local Church this morning to celebrate and commemorate the risen and enthroned Christ, who is Saviour and Lord and soon coming king: 

  • Our Sin Forgiven – means Our RELATIONSHIP with God restored. No more sacrifices of the flesh. [Romans 5:1-2, 17-21; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Revelation 1:5-6; Revelation 5:9-10; Romans 8:28-30]. 
  • Our Access Guaranteed – means Our acts of FELLOWSHIP (COMMUNION) with God restored. No more middle failing man anymore. [1 Corinthians 1:9; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10] 
  • Our lost BLESSEDNESS and POSITION in Him, is now restored without conditionality in Christ Jesus. [Ephesians 1:3, 20; Ephesians 2:6; Galatians 3:6-9; 13-14, 26-29]. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For there is one God and one MEDIATOR between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus” 1 Timothy 2:5. 

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” Acts 4:12. 

“And WITHOUT CONTROVERSY great is the MYSTERY OF GODLINESS: God was MANIFESTED in the flesh, JUSTIFIED in the Spirit, SEEN by angels, PREACHED among the Gentiles, BELIEVED on in the world, RECEIVED up in glory” 1 Timothy 3:16. 

Further Scriptural Reading: Ephesians 1-2; Colossians 1; Colossians 2; Colossians 3:1-17; Luke 1:68-75; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Matthew 28:6-7; Romans 8:9-11. 

 

SUMMARY: 

The message celebrates the resurrection and enthronement of Christ Jesus, emphasising His victory over death and His current position as Saviour, Lord, and soon coming King. 

Key Points: 

  1. Christ’s Resurrection and Enthronement: Jesus is not just risen, but He’s the Resurrection itself (John 11:25-26). He’s enthroned in heaven, worthy of worship and honour (Revelation 4:1-11).
  2. Restoration in Christ: Through Christ’s resurrection, believers are reconciled to Father God, restoring their relationship and fellowship (Romans 8:1-11). 

Benefits in Christ: 

  • Sin forgiven, relationship with God restored (Romans 5:1-2, 17-21). 
  • Access to God guaranteed, fellowship restored (1 Corinthians 1:9, Romans 8:28). 
  • Blessedness and position in Christ restored without conditionality (Ephesians 1:3, 20; Ephesians 2:6). 

Call to Action:  

Join a local Church to celebrate and commemorate the risen and enthroned Christ, acknowledging His Lordship and soon return. 

Scriptural Emphases: 

  • Jesus is the Resurrection and Life (John 11:25-26). 
  • Believers are in Christ, free from condemnation (Romans 8:1-11). 
  • Christ’s enthronement is a reason for worship and celebration (Revelation 4:1-11). 

The message encourages reflection on the significance of Christ’s resurrection and enthronement, urging believers to gather with others to honour Him. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

TWO DISTINCTION – TO BELIEVE [BELIEVING] IN HIM AND TO BELIEVE [BELIEVING] ON HIM

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TWO DISTINCTION – TO BELIEVE [BELIEVING] IN HIM AND TO BELIEVE [BELIEVING] ON HIM: THE CONTEXT ON HOW YOU CAN BECOME – IN HIM AND ON HIM – IF YOU BELIEVE! 

“. . . Jesus said unto him, IF THOU CANST BELIEVE, all things are possible to him that BELIEVETH. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I BELIEVE; help thou mine UNBELIEF . . .” Mark 9:23-24. 

One great aspect of God’s LOVINGKINDNESS and BLESSEDNESS is that there’s graciousness for everyone seeking Him in Christ Jesus stead. Whether you are pursuing BELIEVING IN HIM or and BELIEVING ON HIM, you can BECOME in Him. It’s just for you to know that you have to BELIEVE to RECEIVE in order to BECOME in His BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

There are two distinct aspects of BELIEVING to RECEIVE from God and BECOME what you believe. BELIEVING ON Him and BELIEVING IN Him are different, yet both are important in God’s REDEMPTION REALITIES. BELIEVING ON Christ Jesus (ON HIS NAME) and BELIEVING IN Christ Jesus (IN HIS NAME) toward the father show God’s graciousness in Christ Jesus. Both are vital for understanding His BLESSEDNESS. Amen. 

  1. THE BELIEVE/BELIEVING ON Christ Jesus [ON HIS NAME] 

    For one to BELIEVE ON Christ Jesus [ON HIS NAME] toward God, is for one to BELIEVE on His WILL to SAVE one as SINNER from the clutches and bondages of sin and sinful living, in order to access and obtain the good and goodness of God, for one’s own SALVATION in HIM. 

    “But as many as RECEIVED Him, to them gave He power to BECOME the sons of God, even to them that BELIEVE ON His name: 13 which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” John 1:12-13. 

    “He that BELIEVETH ON Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not BELIEVED IN the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:18. 

    “. . . 25 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? 31 And they said, BELIEVE ON the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be SAVED, and thy house. 32 And they spake unto him THE WORD of the Lord, and to all that were in his house . . .” Acts 16:30-34. 

    “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever BELIEVETH ON me should not abide in darkness” John 12:46. 

    “And this is his commandment, That we should BELIEVE ON the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment” 1 John 3:23. 

  2. THE BELIEVE/BELIEVING IN CHRIST JESUS [IN HIS NAME]:
    For one to BELIEVE IN Christ Jesus [IN HIS NAME], means to BELIEVE in His ability – the ENABLING POWER in the SERVICE of God, toward the Kingdom’s advance and to keep the enemy at bay. This is about a BELIEVER in Christ Jesus receiving the POWER [CAPACITY, ABILITY, ENABLING] of God for God’s Kingdom services – a sphere wherein the BELIEVING ONE in Christ Jesus exercises [enacts and authenticates] the enabling grace, ensuring and assuring God’s help. This is to receive what it takes to fulfil God’s plan, purpose and pursuit, in life and godliness in the blessedness of Christ Jesus. So, BELIEVING IN or to BELIEVE IN Christ Jesus is about receiving the enabling power as a BELIEVER, to BECOME in God with the needed assurance to ensure His purposeful will for you. 

“Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, in the feast day, many BELIEVED IN His name, when they saw the miracles which He did” John 2:23. 

“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which BELIEVE IN me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea” Matthew 18:6 [Mark 9:42]. 

“Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that BELIEVETH IN me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 and whosoever liveth and BELIEVETH IN me shall never die. BELIEVEST thou this? 27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I BELIEVE that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.” Mark 11:24-26. 

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye BELIEVE IN God, BELIEVE also IN me. . .. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 BELIEVEST thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, He doeth the works. 11 BELIEVE me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else BELIEVE me for the very works’ sake” John 14:1, 9-11. 

“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have BELIEVED IN God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men” Titus 3:8. 

Whichever distinction you fall into, either as a SINNER needing salvation and a backslider needing restoration or a BELIEVER needing the help of God to live and accomplish His purpose in your life, BELIEVING is the access to RECEIVE in order to BECOME. Hence, you don’t give up or go wearisome or give in to the fear of acceptance in starting or completing your life-given and intended plans, purposes and pursuits, for just to BELIEVE, you can seal the once -for-all, eternity, your BECOMING in GOD, in Christ JESUS. Amen.  

I want you to know full well, that your FAITH can go killing giants even when all things come to a halt, as you keep acting on the WORD to RECEIVE, by the BELIEVE/BELIEVING to BECOME. Meaning, nothing can stop you from BECOMING when you keep your BELIEVING-FAITH alive in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Jesus said, “. . . According to your FAITH be it unto you” Matthew 9:29, that is to – BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE. Hello Friend! you can BECOME what you BELIEVE in context – ON Him or IN Him today.  

May you BECOME in your BELIEVE as you RECEIVE God’s BLESSEDNESS, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And when Jesus departed thence, TWO BLIND MEN FOLLOWED HIM, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. 28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, BELIEVE Ye That I Am Able To Do This? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH BE (BECOME) IT UNTO YOU. 30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it” Matthew 9:27-30/Emphasis Mine. 

“Jesus said to him, “[You say to Me,] ‘If You can?’ ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE for the one who BELIEVES and trusts [in Me]!” Mark 9:23/AMP. 

“But Jesus looked at them and said, “With people [as far as it DEPENDS on them] it is impossible, BUT WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE” Matthew 19:26 [Mark 10:27]/AMP. 

“. . . Jesus said unto him, IF THOU CANST BELIEVE, all things are possible to him that BELIEVETH. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I BELIEVE; help thou mine unbelief . . .” Mark 9:23-24. 

“And BLESSED is she that BELIEVED: for there shall be a PERFORMANCE of those things which were told her from the Lord” Luke 1:45. 

“But without FAITH it is impossible to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must BELIEVE that he is, and that he is a REWARDER of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:6. 

“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 BELIEVEST thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 BELIEVE me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else BELIEVE me for the very works’ sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that BELIEVETH on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son” John 14:9-13. 

“But to as many as did RECEIVE and WELCOME Him, He GAVE the right [the authority, the privilege] to BECOME children of God, that is, to those who BELIEVE in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name— 13 who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified]” John 1:12-13/AMP. 

“But to as many as did RECEIVE and WELCOME Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name— 13 Who owe their birth neither to bloods nor to the will of the flesh [that of physical impulse] nor to the will of man [that of a natural father], but to God. [They are born of God!]” John 1:12-13/AMP Classic Edition. 

“For God so LOVED the world, that he GAVE his only begotten Son, that whosoever BELIEVETH in him should NOT PERISH, but have EVERLASTING LIFE. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to CONDEMN the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that BELIEVETH on him is NOT CONDEMNED: but he that BELIEVETH NOT is CONDEMNED ALREADY, because he hath not BELIEVED in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18. 

“And the scripture was FULFILLED which saith, Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was imputed unto him for RIGHTEOUSNESS: and he was called the FRIEND of God” James 2:23. 

“Even as Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was ACCOUNTED to him for RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same ARE the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would JUSTIFY the heathen through faith, PREACHED before the GOSPEL unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be BLESSED. 9 So then they which BE OF FAITH ARE BLESSED with FAITHFUL Abraham . . . 13 Christ hath REDEEMED us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 that the BLESSING of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the PROMISE of the Spirit through faith . . . 26 For ye ARE all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye ARE all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then ARE ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the PROMISE” Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14, 26-29. 

“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall BELIEVE that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, BELIEVE that ye receive them, and ye shall have them” Mark 11:22-24. 

“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, THE WORD OF FAITH, which we PREACH; 9 that if thou shalt CONFESS with thy MOUTH the Lord Jesus, and shalt BELIEVE in thine HEART that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the HEART man BELIEVETH unto righteousness; and with the MOUTH CONFESSION is made unto salvation” Romans 10:8-10. 

“For what saith the scripture? Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was COUNTED unto him for RIGHTEOUSNESS . . . 6 Even as David also describeth the BLESSEDNESS of the man, unto whom God imputeth RIGHTEOUSNESS without works, 7 saying, BLESSED are they whose iniquities are FORGIVEN, and whose sins are COVERED. 8 BLESSED is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9. Cometh this BLESSEDNESS then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that FAITH was RECKONED to Abraham for RIGHTEOUSNESS” Romans 4:3, 6-9. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Romans 4:1-25 

SUMMARY: 

The message highlights two distinct aspects of believing in Christ Jesus: BELIEVING ON HIM and BELIEVING IN HIM. 

BELIEVING ON CHRIST JESUS (ON HIS NAME) 

  • Focuses on salvation: BELIEVING ON Him leads to salvation from sin and its bondages. 
  • Receiving God’s will to save: BELIEVE ON His will to save you as a sinner. 
  • Scriptures: John 1:12-13, John 3:18, Acts 16:30-34, John 12:46, 1 John 3:23. 

BELIEVING IN CHRIST JESUS (IN HIS NAME) 

  • Focuses on empowerment: BELIEVING IN Him enables you to receive God’s power for Kingdom service. 
  • Receiving enabling power: BELIEVE IN His ability to empower and enable you as a believer. 
  • Scriptures: John 2:23, Matthew 18:6, John 11:25-27, John 14:1, 9-11, Titus 3:8. 

Key Takeaways: 

  • BELIEVING is the access to RECEIVE and BECOME. 
  • BELIEVING ON Him leads to salvation; BELIEVING IN Him leads to empowerment. 
  • Whichever distinction you fall into, BELIEVE to RECEIVE and BECOME.
  • Your faith can overcome giants; keep your BELIEVING-FAITH alive in Christ Jesus. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

BECOMING WHOM AND WHAT YOU BELIEVE 

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BECOMING WHOM AND WHAT YOU BELIEVE: YOU NEED TO BELIEVE TO BECOME IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

“But as many as RECEIVED Him, to them gave He POWER [RIGHTS, ENABLING, ABILITY] TO BECOME the sons of God, even to them that BELIEVE on his name” John 1:12/Emphasis Mine. 

“But what saith it? The WORD is nigh thee, even in thy MOUTH, and in thy HEART [HUMAN SPIRIT-BEING]: that is, THE WORD OF FAITH, which we PREACH; 9 that if thou shalt CONFESS with thy MOUTH the Lord Jesus, and shalt BELIEVE in thine HEART [HUMAN SPIRIT-BEING] that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the HEART [HUMAN SPIRIT-BEING] man BELIEVETH unto righteousness; and with the MOUTH CONFESSION is made unto SALVATION” Romans 10:8-10/Emphasis Mine. 

FAITH is Acting correspondingly on WHAT you BELIEVE on The WORD of GOD. As such, BELIEVE is not FAITH. BELIEVE is passive while FAITH is active. You need to BELIEVE first for FAITH to be ACTIVATED. And FAITH is the currency of exchange and transactions in the Kingdom of God and of His Christ Jesus – our Saviour and Lord. Amen. That’s why your BELIEVE and BELIEVING world is very important to make your FAITH effective and efficient through acknowledging everything God has done in you in redemption in Christ Jesus. 

“That the COMMUNICATION OF THY FAITH may become EFFECTUAL [EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT – PRODUCTIVE, RESULTS-ORIENTED] by the ACKNOWLEDGING of EVERY GOOD THING which is IN you IN [BY REDEMPTION] Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6/Emphasis Mine.  

“For this is the love of God, that we KEEP his COMMANDMENTS: and his commandments are not GRIEVOUS [BURDENSOME, IRKSOME, TASKMASTER]. 4 For whatsoever is born of God OVERCOMETH the world: and this is the VICTORY that OVERCOMETH the world, even our FAITH. 5 WHO is he that OVERCOMETH the WORLD, but he that BELIEVETH that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:3-5. 

You need to know full well that – it’s WHAT you BELIEVE that determines your functionality in the Kingdom and in your ability to OVERCOME life’s challenges. It thus means, you ARE a PRODUCT of your BELIEVING world. And if I may ask you today and right now – What do you BELIEVE IN (ADHERED TO, ACKNOWLEDGED) more? Do you BELIEVE in mere – men, religion, dogmas, creeds, bylaws, traditions, philosophy, rudiments, and tradition of this world…. or God’s scriptural and eternal, authoritative, prevailing, undiluted and unadulterated WORD? You need to know that – YOU ARE WHAT YOU ARE BECAUSE OF WHAT YOU’VE BELIEVED UNTIL NOW. You BECAME saved because you BELIEVED. And you RECEIVE ANSWERS to PRAYERS because of your BELIEVE. BELIEVE and be SAVED. 

“Therefore I say unto you, WHAT THINGS SOEVER ye DESIRE, when ye PRAY, BELIEVE that ye RECEIVE them, and ye shall HAVE [BECOME] them” Mark 11:24/Emphasis Mine. 

“. . . 27 And THE KEEPER OF THE PRISON awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, 30 and brought them out, and said, Sirs, WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? 31 And they said, BELIEVE on the Lord Jesus Christ, AND THOU SHALT BE SAVED, and THY HOUSE. 32 And they spake unto him THE WORD of the Lord, and to all that were in his house . . .” Acts 16:25-34. 

Stop blaming others for where you are. It’s your responsibility and accountability to move forward in FAITH. Your state of being is a result of what you’ve BELIEVED and still BELIEVE. I hereby appeal to you, to look inward for your onward and upward trajectory and leverage in Christ Jesus. DARE to BELIEVE now and again to BECOME your reality in God’s WORD that saves, or you will be living in the sphere of fake, falsehoods, adulteration and counterfeiting – which leads to further bondages overtime. 

WHEN YOU WRONGLY BELIEVE, YOU WILL WRONGLY ACT IN FAITH – BY ACTING IN FATE 

Jesus asked two blind men (Matthew 9:27-30), “what do you BELIEVE?” Their answer made Him say, “Let it be according to your faith.” What they BELIEVED was rooted in WHOM they BELIEVED in. And that triggered and activated their FAITH, and they acted on it. They RECEIVED healing as they ACTED on their BELIEVE. They BECAME WHAT they BELIEVED, because of WHOM they BELIEVED in – God. 

“And when Jesus departed thence, TWO BLIND MEN FOLLOWED HIM, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. 28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, BELIEVE Ye That I Am Able To Do This? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then TOUCHED he their eyes, saying, ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH BE (BECOME) IT UNTO YOU. 30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it” Matthew 9:27-30/Emphasis Mine. 

Is your FAITH born out of what you BELIEVE to BECOME? it’s the only legal and vital tender to PLEASE, SECURE, and RECEIVE heavenly OUTPOURING of grace and BLESSEDNESS; and it’s expedient you check your BELIEVING scripturally before taking any step you consider FAITH in the Kingdom – if you want the heavens to align with your EARTHLY affairs. 

“Now FAITH is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. 2 For by this [kind of] faith the men of old gained [divine] approval. 3 By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible . . . 6 But WITHOUT FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE to [WALK with God and] PLEASE Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] BELIEVE that God exists and that He REWARDS those who [EARNESTLY and DILIGENTLY] seek Him” Hebrews 11:1-3, 6/AMP. 

I plead with you to dare to BELIEVE and be BELIEVING – all things are POSSIBLE to those who BELIEVE – all things are always POSSIBLE with God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen.  

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And when Jesus departed thence, TWO BLIND MEN FOLLOWED HIM, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. 28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, BELIEVE Ye That I Am Able To Do This? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH BE (BECOME) IT UNTO YOU. 30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it” Matthew 9:27-30/Emphasis Mine. 

“But Jesus looked at them and said, “With people [as far as it DEPENDS on them] it is impossible, BUT WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE” Matthew 19:26 [Mark 10:27]/AMP. 

“. . . Jesus said unto him, IF THOU CANST BELIEVE, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE to him that BELIEVETH. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I BELIEVE; help thou mine unbelief . . .” Mark 9:23-24. 

“And BLESSED is she that BELIEVED: for there shall be a PERFORMANCE of those things which were told her from the Lord” Luke 1:45. 

“But without FAITH it is impossible to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must BELIEVE that he is, and that he is a REWARDER of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:6. 

“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 BELIEVEST thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 11 BELIEVE me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else BELIEVE me for the very works’ sake. 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that BELIEVETH on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son” John 14:9-13. 

“For God so LOVED the world, that he GAVE his only begotten Son, that whosoever BELIEVETH in him should NOT PERISH, but have EVERLASTING LIFE. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to CONDEMN the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that BELIEVETH on him is NOT CONDEMNED: but he that BELIEVETH NOT is CONDEMNED ALREADY, because he hath not BELIEVED in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18. 

“And the scripture was FULFILLED which saith, Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was imputed unto him for RIGHTEOUSNESS: and he was called the FRIEND of God” James 2:23. 

“Even as Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was ACCOUNTED to him for RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same ARE the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would JUSTIFY the heathen through faith, PREACHED before the GOSPEL unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be BLESSED. 9 So then they which BE OF FAITH ARE BLESSED with FAITHFUL Abraham . . . 13 Christ hath REDEEMED us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 that the BLESSING of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the PROMISE of the Spirit through faith . . . 26 For ye ARE all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye ARE all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then ARE ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the PROMISE” Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14, 26-29. 

“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall BELIEVE that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, BELIEVE that ye receive them, and ye shall have them” Mark 11:22-24. 

“For what saith the scripture? Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was COUNTED unto him for RIGHTEOUSNESS . . . 6 Even as David also describeth the BLESSEDNESS of the man, unto whom God imputeth RIGHTEOUSNESS without works, 7 saying, BLESSED are they whose iniquities are FORGIVEN, and whose sins are COVERED. 8 BLESSED is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9. Cometh this BLESSEDNESS then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that FAITH was RECKONED to Abraham for RIGHTEOUSNESS” Romans 4:3, 6-9. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Romans 4:1-25  

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of believing in God’s Word to become what God intends. It’s about BELIEVING in God’s power and promises to activate FAITH, which is the currency of the Kingdom of God. 

Key points: 

  • You are a product of your believing world (1 John 5:3-5, Romans 10:8-10). 
  • BELIEVE is passive, while FAITH is active; BELIEVE first, then FAITH is activated (John 1:12, Romans 10:8-10). 
  • What you BELIEVE determines your functionality in the Kingdom and ability to overcome challenges (Matthew 9:27-30, Hebrews 11:1-3, 6). 
  • Check your BELIEVING scripturally to make your FAITH effective (Philemon 1:6, Mark 11:22-24). 
  • BELIEVE in God’s Word to RECEIVE answers to prayers and become what God intends (Mark 11:24, John 14:9-13). 

The message encourages readers to dare to BELIEVE, be BELIEVING, and become what they BELIEVE in Christ Jesus (Matthew 9:27-30, John 1:12, Romans 10:8-10). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI