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THIS DECEMBER! THIS CHRISTMAS: LOVE IS BORN IN OUR HEARTS!  

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THIS DECEMBER! THIS CHRISTMAS: LOVE IS BORN IN OUR HEARTS!  

“. . . 10 And the angel said unto them, FEAR NOT: for, behold, I bring you GOOD TIDINGS of GREAT JOY, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is BORN THIS DAY in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord . . .” Luke 2:8-24. 

Love is the essence of Christmas. That’s what makes month December a very special month and more so, in a dual essence in context: 

  • It’s a cooling point of all the experience of the other previously held months in the Julian and Gregorian calendar – and as it marks the celebrating and commemorating of the love of God after the various challenging times in the year to most people in respective ways;  
  • And it also marks a refreshing point to take stock, evaluates, synergies and strengthens oneself in order to take on a new stand in the grace of love, especially for the unknown coming year. 

And when each of the spectrums mentioned above becomes an essence that’s built on love, being pursuit by love, being plan by love and being purpose by love, we act knowingly by awakening our Father God of love, to enable Him ensure and assure His love essence to us and through us and to all of mankind for His Kingdom cause. 

And the knowing and understanding of times and reasons for the season, which is about the birth of Christ Jesus, and termed Christmas, a yearly [an annual] celebration and commemoration to enact and authenticate the God’s love in Christ Jesus, and His redemption cause for the good and goodness of all mankind, and event that’s irrespective of class, status, gender, colour, kindred, tongue, nation and people. 

For Jesus loves us as much as the Father God loves us. He’s the expression of the Father God’s love. Hence, His birth, which this December month is accredited to for Christmas, is the birth of love. And we need to have our being experienced the rebirth of love instead of nursing and expressing hatred, wickedness, anger, bitterness, evil and such like depraved state in our hearts – a deprave and inhumane state that’s without God to ensure and assure the presence of love. Know today that God loves you. He loved us so much that He died for the sake of love, and in love, He redeemed us through the sacrifice of His blood on the cross, sealing His love for us forever. 

“I have LOVED you just as the Father has LOVED Me; remain in My LOVE [and do not DOUBT My LOVE for you]” John 15:9/Amplified. 

“And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who LOVED us and WASHED us from our sins in His own blood, [6] and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen” Revelation 1:5-6/NKJV. 

“And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have REDEEMED us to God by Your blood Out of every TRIBE and TONGUE and PEOPLE and NATION, 10 And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall REIGN on the earth” Revelation 5:9-10/NKJV. 

God is love. And for Love and in love He sent Jesus to express His love and nature, and the principles of love to humanity. Jesus came by love, lived by love and died by love and for love. And upon love, as by this December, in this Christmas, love is being celebrated and commemorated in the grace. God’s love in Christ Jesus wasn’t hidden but was demonstrated and showcased while we were yet in sin and are sinners. That’s the awesomeness of love beyond human comprehension. 

“But God DEMONSTRATES His own LOVE toward us, in that while we were STILL sinners, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:8/NKJV. 

“For God so LOVED the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to CONDEMN the world, but that the world THROUGH HIM might be SAVED” John 3:16-17. 

Today, how much do you love God’s WORD? Do you love it as your first, last, and only companion, or do you turn to it after trying your own self-made ways, the opinions of others, or sources like the 1st internet web called World-Wide-Web [WWW], or the 2nd internet web called Social-Media-Web [SMW] or the current 3rd web called the Artificial Intelligence Web alias AI-Web [AIW].  

I want you to know that God’s WORD is built on love, which is far beyond any of the past and present web components we’ve mentioned that consume our world today. If you are never a lover of God’s WORD or one who is skeptical of God’s WORD or one who thinks that God’s word is mystical, know now and today and always, that God’s WORD is none of the characteristics and assumptions mentioned earlier or any such like; for God’s WORD is built of His nature and person, which is love. He is love, and love by definition and love by His WORD. 

And when you love His WORD to obey His WORD from the place of love, you find out that His WORD is not grievous, toastmaster, irksome, oppressive, burdensome and any such like. And those who loves His word, His word, is born in their hearts even as in this December and in this Christmas of the celebration and commemoration of the birth of God’s loves to advance His Kingdom cause for the good and goodness of all mankind in the grace. I employ you to love God’s commands and build up your life in His WORD by love for your graciousness and gracefulness in the grace. 

“And now I COMMEND you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to THE WORD of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His GRACE is able to BUILD you up and to GIVE you the [rightful] inheritance among all those who are SANCTIFIED [that is, among those who are SET APART for God’s purpose—all believers]” Acts 20:32/Amplified. 

“EVERYONE WHO believes (adheres to, trusts, and relies on the fact) that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah) is a born-again child of God; and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one BORN of Him (His offspring). 2 By this we come to know (recognize and understand) that we love the children of God: when we LOVE God and obey His commands (orders, charges)– [when we keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and His teaching]. 3 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]” 1 John 5:1-3/Amplified Classic Edition.  

“If you abide in Me, and My WORDS abide in you, you will ASK what you DESIRE, and it shall be DONE for you. 8 By this My Father is GLORIFIED, that you bear MUCH FRUIT; so you will be My disciples. 9 “As the Father LOVED Me, I also have LOVED you; abide in My LOVE. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My LOVE, just as I have kept My Father’s COMMANDMENTS and ABIDE in His LOVE” John 15:7-10/NKJV. 

Love is an essence to SERVE others by, in the kingdom CAUSE of God. And God only cause all things to work out for the good of those that loves Him and embraces the kingdom PURPOSE of His assignments to them. There are many out there, who wants just God’s BLESSEDNESS in their lives but are unprepared for the kingdom cause and purpose of God. It’s impossible to take God’s love out of His purpose. It’s like cutting off your nose to spite your face. 

God in His nature of love, implants His purpose to work together for the good of all who embraces the spirit of services through love. For the Faith to please God only operates through love. So, to render to God an acceptable service, and a worthy worship, love must be defacto and the process essence to execute under God’s name and person. Hence, in this December and in this Christmas, ensure and assure God’s love, in all manners of services of your efforts, to be divinely accepted as scripturally written: 

“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] CAUSES ALL THINGS to work together [as a plan] for good for those who LOVE God, to those who are called according to His PLAN and PURPOSE” Romans 8:28/Amplified. 

“For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only FAITH ACTIVATED and EXPRESSED and working THROUGH LOVE . . . 13 For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your FREEDOM become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but THROUGH LOVE SERVE and seek the best for one another” Galatians 5:6, 13/Amplified. 

There are secret places and secret things in this world and about the way to live and do life in order to be an overcomer, be triumphant and more than conqueror in 24/7, over this world systems. And it’s only the creator God, that holds the answers to the human questions in the palm of His hands. That’s why no matter all man has achieved in humanity, the insatiable search to get an answer to the questions that had risen out of what man has created remains an illusion no matter the human investments and bodies created to find answers. And it’s because man’s eternal spirited hearts can’t fathom God by its limited wisdom and its eternal spirit quest, it’s only answerable to God and not to man or human creations by the limited wisdom in comparison to the infinite wisdom of the eternal God of love. 

“He has made EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUl in its time. He also has planted ETERNITY in MEN’S HEARTS and MINDS [a DIVINELY IMPLANTED SENSE of a PURPOSE working through the ages which NOTHING under the sun but God ALONE can satisfy], yet so that men CANNOT find out what God has done from the beginning to the end” Ecclesiastes 3:11/Amplified Classic Edition. 

And God has severally by the Scriptures given out His intents to reveal to us His secrets to His children [Amos 3:7; Deuteronomy 29:29; Psalms 25:14; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10]. He knows it’s by that extraordinary and supernaturally means that His children can be distinguished from others in the world. And this enormous secrets places and secret things of God is only REVEALED to those who walk according to the cause of love in Him in them – meaning, those who are willing and ready to do life and live godly lives through love, without buts, ifs, or terms and conditions. God lives and breathes through love, as a nature and as a person. And only let out His secret of eternal realms of love, to those led by the Holy Spirit, who ensures love in the process of doing life and living godly in His grace. That’s what defines the process in the realms of revelation as it’s written: 

“But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has PREPARED for those who LOVE Him.” 10 But God has REVEALED [UNVEILED] them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit SEARCHES all things, yes, the DEEP things of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10/NKJV [Isaiah 64:4; Isaiah 65:17]. 

“The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning” Psalms 25:14/Amplified Classic Edition [John 7:17; John 15:15; Deuteronomy 29:29; Amos 3:7]. 

God gave us a new commandment that’s built on love in Christ Jesus. Hence, in this December and in this Christmas and always, God earnest desires and expectations, is for you to do life and live godly with others through the mirror of love irrespective of whatever. That is the bedrock and hallmark of His commands, and His commands in His commandments are not advice, but a life to be lived in love, intentionally and pragmatically, as a mark of obedience to Him. 

For all the law given in the Old creation Testament is summed up in the New creation Testament in four letters: L-O-V-E. The essence of the New commandments for The New Creation in Christ Jesus is all spelled out in love. The New Creation needs to abide in God’s word in love and abound in love in order to actualise and authenticate the loving friendship of God’s love towards us, as demonstrated in Christ Jesus, just like Father Abraham. 

“As the Father LOVED Me, I also have LOVED you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My LOVE, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My JOY may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. 12 This is My COMMANDMENT, that you LOVE one another as I have loved you. [13] GREATER LOVE has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. 14 You are MY FRIENDS if you do whatever I COMMAND you” John 15:9-14/NKJV. 

“And [so] the Scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed in (adhered to, trusted in, and relied on) God, and this was accounted to him as righteousness (as conformity to God’s will in thought and deed), and he was called God’s friend” James 2:23/Amplified Classic Edition [Genesis 15:6; 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8]. 

“For Christ is the END of the LAW [it leads to Him, and its PURPOSE is FULFILLED in Him], for [granting] RIGHTEOUSNESS to everyone who BELIEVES [in Him as Savior]” Romans 10:4/Amplified. 

God expectations of the believing one of God that has become a New creation, is to be a carrier of God’s DNA of love. It does mean we are expected to love irrespectively and without sentiments, prejudice, and dissimulation. And the idea of NOT LOVING any, makes one a murderer in God’s love definition – for it was while we were yet sinners, that Christ Jesus expressed His love for us unto death [Romans 5:8]. The Scriptures say that even harbouring thought of evil and hatred constitutes being a murderer in the sight of God, who is love. Hence, God expects us as His children with His nature to go about expressing His love nature. Just as a Lion does not give birth to a Goat, why should a born-again child of God live a life that is less than the characteristics of Gods nature of love, that’s lavishly poured and given to them by the seal of the indwelling Holy Spirit within [Romans 5:5]. Hence, in this December, and in this Christmas, take a pure heart to intentionally and pragmatically look through the scriptures in love, as a mirror to ensure love as written: 

“In this the CHILDREN of God and the CHILDREN of the devil are MANIFEST: Whoever DOES NOT PRACTICE RIGHTEOUSNESS is not of God, nor is he who DOES NOT LOVE his brother. 11 For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should LOVE one another, 12 not as Cain who was of the WICKED one and MURDERED his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his works were EVIL and his brothers RIGHTEOUS. 

14 We know that we have PASSED FROM DEATH TO LIFE, because we LOVE the brethren. He who DOES NOT LOVE his brother ABIDES in death. 15 Whoever HATES his brother is a MURDERER, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him” 1 John 3:10-16. 

“You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever murders shall be guilty before the court.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who continues to be angry with his brother or harbors malice against him shall be guilty before the court; and whoever speaks [contemptuously and insultingly] to his brother, ‘Raca (You empty-headed idiot)!’ shall be guilty before the supreme court (Sanhedrin); and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fiery hell. 23 So if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and while there you remember that your brother has something [such as a grievance or legitimate complaint] against you, 24 leave your offering there at the altar and go. First make peace with your brother and then come and present your offering. 25. Come to terms quickly [at the earliest opportunity] with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way [to court], so that your opponent does not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you are thrown into prison. 26 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid the last cent” Matthew 5:21-26/Amplified. [Luke 12:58, 59]; [Ex 20:13; Deut 5:17; 16:18]. 

The highest, hallmark and earnest PRAYERS of every Believers of God, wanting to know God and fulfil His purpose, is to KNOW THE LOVE of God in Christ Jesus, in its WIDTH and LENGTH and DEPTH and HEIGHT. And our God had MADE it possible to us, by the indwelling Holy Spirit that’s given to us. And the Holy Spirit’s presence is to help and enable us to express the eternal-like, divine-like and God-like kind of love that He has lavished and poured into us as His new creation breed. The love of God, that surpasses and transcends the human five senses sensual knowledge and self-made love, that ruins and is ruining the human dignity and persons because of its selfishness and self-centered content and the act of the respects of persons for gains as expressed through sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation. There’s the need to endeavour to know the love of God and own it to do life and live godly in the grace. 

“. . . 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being ROOTED and GROUNDED in LOVE, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the WIDTH and LENGTH and DEPTH and HEIGHT— 19 to KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST which PASSES knowledge; that you may be FILLED with all the FULLNESS of God . . .” Ephesians 3:14-20/NKJV. 

“Now hope does not disappoint, because the LOVE of God has been POURED [LAVISHED] out in our HEARTS [HUMAN SPIRIT] by the Holy Spirit who was GIVEN to us” Romans 5:5/NKJV [Emphasis Mine]. 

Therefore, in this December and in this Christmas, as said that This DAY – being TODAY, let EMMANUEL, The God With Us, who is JESUS THE CHRIST, be BORN – IN YOUR HEARTS. For upon this phrase, in terms that the Month DECEMBER 2025 is Themed: 

JESUS CHRIST OUR EMMANUEL! “Our Saviour and the God With Us” – who is now in us and for us, thus signifies God dwelling [or comes to dwell] with humanity – thereby creates a new passage for a new kind of RELATIONSHIP between us and Him. We lost this FELLOWSHIP in the garden of Eden by Adam; but God in His LOVE at the Birth of JESUS The Christ, RESTORED this awesome FELLOWSHIP to enhance our RELATIONSHIP In Him, in the CAUSE of His REDEMPTION for us in Christ Jesus stead. And because He’s in us by love, and we live to love Him, we’ve become more than conquerors under His love, and nothing can separate us in His love. 

“Who shall separate us from THE LOVE OF CHRIST? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS through him that LOVED us. 38 For I am PERSUADED, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from THE LOVE OF GOD, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:35-39. 

God in humanity is JESUS in name; while CHRIST depicts Him as – the Messiah, the Saviour, the Redeemer and the Holy one of Israel, for His cause on earth for human redemption. We’ve been called into this FELLOWSHIP built and govern by love, that we might enjoy God and the heavens on earth again, so we can say that as He is, so are we in this world and can joyfully ask of His will in our domain on this side of heaven call the earth as it’s written in the Holy Writ of 1 John 4:17, Matthew 6:10. This is the REASON then for the SEASON, the DECEMBER mood that comes along with CHRISTMAS which thus is: 

“The Yearly [Annual] COMMEMORATION And CELEBRATION of God’s LOVE In Christ Jesus And His REDEMPTION CAUSE On EARTH”  

For it’s as we EXPLORE this relationship and fellowship of JESUS The Christ, and as our God EMMANUEL, who is now here and living – IN us, FOR us and WITH us – that is when our PATH OF LIFE is ordered and we can then enjoy to the FULNESS the abounding PLEASURES of God in His grace and BLESSEDNESS forevermore. 

Today as in this Month DECEMBER that prelude the CHRISTMAS season, let us take advantage of the indwelling EMMANUEL – JESUS the Christ, the God with us, that’s born in our hearts to save us, and enjoy continuously, God’s presence in fellowship with us and in our path of life – to keep us thriving, blossoming and glowing with His pleasures in life and godliness. 

Therefore Today, THIS DAY, I pray that Emmanuel comes to be in your life, born in your heart in love this DECEMBER, in this season that preludes Christmas, in Jesus’ name, Amen! 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Beloved, let us [unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves [others] is born of God and knows God [through personal experience]. 8 The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for GOD IS LOVE. [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.] 9 By this the love of God was displayed in us, in that God has sent His [One and] only begotten Son [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind] into the world so that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [that is, the atoning sacrifice, and the satisfying offering] for our sins [fulfilling God’s requirement for justice against sin and placating His wrath]. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us [in this incredible way], we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time. But if we love one another [with unselfish concern], God abides in us, and His love [the love that is His essence abides in us and] is completed and perfected in us. 13 By this we know [with confident assurance] that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given to us His [Holy] Spirit. 14 We [who were with Him in person] have seen and testify [as eye-witnesses] that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses and acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. GOD IS LOVE, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him. 17 In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]. 19 We love, because He first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates (works against) his [Christian] brother he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should also [unselfishly] love his brother and seek the best for him” 1 John 4:7-21/Amplified. 

“For this is the message which you [believers] have heard from the beginning [of your relationship with Christ], that we should [unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another; 12 and not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother [Abel]. And why did he murder him? Because Cain’s deeds were evil, and his brother’s were righteous. 13 Do not be surprised, believers, if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in [spiritual] death. 15 Everyone who hates (works against) his brother [in Christ] is [at heart] a murderer [by God’s standards]; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. 16 By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He [willingly] laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for the believers. 17 But whoever has the world’s goods (adequate resources), and sees his brother in need, but has no compassion for him, how does the love of God live in him? 18 Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love [merely in theory] with word or with tongue [giving lip service to compassion], but in action and in truth [in practice and in sincerity, because practical acts of love are more than words]. 19 By this we will know [without any doubt] that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart and quiet our conscience before Him 20 whenever our heart convicts us [in guilt]; for God is greater than our heart and He knows all things [nothing is hidden from Him because we are in His hands]. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not convict us [of guilt], we have confidence [complete assurance and boldness] before God; 22 and we receive from Him whatever we ask because we [carefully and consistently] keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight [habitually seeking to follow His plan for us]. 23 This is His commandment, that we believe [with personal faith and confident trust] in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and [that we unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, just as He commanded us. 24 The one who habitually keeps His commandments [obeying His word and following His precepts, abides and] remains in Him, and He in him. By this we know and have the proof that He [really] abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us [as a gift]” 1 John 3:11-24/Amplified. 

“You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not murder,’ and ‘Whoever murders shall be guilty before the court.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who continues to be angry with his brother or harbors malice against him shall be guilty before the court; and whoever speaks [contemptuously and insultingly] to his brother, ‘Raca (You empty-headed idiot)!’ shall be guilty before the supreme court (Sanhedrin); and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of the fiery hell. 23 So if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and while there you remember that your brother has something [such as a grievance or legitimate complaint] against you, 24 leave your offering there at the altar and go. First make peace with your brother, and then come and present your offering. 25. Come to terms quickly [at the earliest opportunity] with your opponent at law while you are with him on the way [to court], so that your opponent does not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you are thrown into prison. 26 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, you will not come out of there until you have paid the last cent” Matthew 5:21-26/Amplified. [Luke 12:58, 59]; [Ex 20:13; Deut 5:17; 16:18]. 

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LOVING GOD IN HIS LOVE TERMS: “THE LOVE OF GOD BEYOND KNOWLEDGE” 

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LOVING GOD IN HIS LOVE TERMS: “THE LOVE OF GOD BEYOND KNOWLEDGE” – THE ‘LOVE’ OF THE SIXTH SENSE – CALLED AGAPE! 

There’s THE LOVE OF GOD BEYOND KNOWLEDGE, which operates by FAITH in God’s WORD – it’s called AGAPE LOVE. This love of God is spiritual, likeable, loveable, liveable and practicable; and it’s inspired, revealed and empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit. It’s sustained and maintained by same Holy Spirit, hence it knows no stress, weariness or limited or conditioned by any ‘nesses; as such there’s NO room for selfishness, wickedness, maliciousness and greediness. It’s the love of God that transcends the five senses, called – THE SIXTH SENSE LOVE – THE LOVE BEYOND KNOWLEDGE. 

“And to KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST, which PASSETH (TRANSCENDS, SUPERCEDES, SURPASSES) KNOWLEDGE (Human Senses), that ye might be FILLED with ALL the FULNESS of God” Ephesians 3:19/Emphasis Mine. 

HEREIN ARE FEW THINGS TO NOTE OF THE LOVE OF GOD BEYOND KNOWLEDGE: 

  • Its embodiments are HOPE and FAITH for functionality. 
  • It’s love built on principle, it’s intentional, unconditional and boundless. 
  • It transcends the natural or material worlds of the five senses. 
  • It’s the more excellent way to communicate to God and man in God’s terms. 
  • It enriches all things, transcends culture, religion, colour, tradition, generation and gender. Simply because it’s of God and God is love. 
  • It answers every quest of man, and it’s not fathom by the five senses or limited by it. 

Therefore, this LOVE of God is spiritual, likeable, loveable, liveable and practicable; and it’s inspired, revealed and empowered by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Romans 5:5, 8. 

And as you go about doing life and living godly by God in Christ Jesus, I PRAY that you will come to know and experience this love of God that’s – spiritual, likeable, loveable, liveable, practicable – and way beyond sentiments, prejudice, dissimulation, doctrine, denomination, sectarianism, colour, tongue and such like. The love that inspires, reveals, and empowers.  

Blessed regards in Christ Jesus stead. 

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. 

“And we know that ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to his purpose” Romans 8:28. 

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, THE THINGS which God hath PREPARED for them that LOVE him” 1 Corinthians 2:9. 

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the FAITHFUL WITNESS, and the FIRST BEGOTTEN of the dead, and THE PRINCE of the kings of the earth. Unto him that LOVED us, and WASHED us from our sins in his own blood, 6 and hath MADE us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” Revelation 1:5-6. 

“. . . 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in LOVE, 18 may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 and TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST, WHICH PASSETH KNOWLEDGE, that ye might be FILLED with all the FULNESS of God” Ephesians 3:17-19. 

“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. 

“Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having LOVED his own which were in the world, he LOVED them unto the end . . . 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye LOVE one another; as I have LOVED you, that ye also LOVE one another. 35 BY THIS SHALL ALL MEN KNOW THAT YE ARE MY DISCIPLES, if ye have LOVE one to another” John 13:1, 34-35. 

“As the Father hath LOVED me, so have I LOVED you: CONTINUE YE IN MY LOVE. 10. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall ABIDE IN MY LOVE; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments and ABIDE IN HIS LOVE. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 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 15:9-14. 

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; BUT FAITH WHICH WORKETH BY LOVE . . . 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, BUT BY LOVE SERVE ONE ANOTHER. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in ONE WORD, even in this; Thou shalt LOVE thy neighbour as thyself” Galatians 5:6, 13-14. 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US, in that, while we were YET SINNERS, CHRIST DIED FOR US” Romans 5:5-8. 

“Let LOVE be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10. Be kindly affectioned one to another with BROTHERLY LOVE; in honour preferring one another . . .” Romans 12:9-21. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Corinthians 12:31; 1 Corinthians 13; 1 John 4:7-21. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

IT’S MONTH DECEMBER – THANK YOU FOR YOUR HEALTHY FRIENDSHIP 

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IT’S MONTH DECEMBER – THANK YOU FOR YOUR HEALTHY FRIENDSHIP: ENSURING YOU HAVE A BETTER ENDING OF THE YEAR, AND NOT A BITTER ENDING TASTE! 

“I am CONVINCED and CONFIDENT of this very thing, that He who has BEGUN A GOOD WORK IN YOU will [CONTINUE to] PERFECT and COMPLETE it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]” Philippians 1:6/Amplified. 

It’s my heartfelt love and PRAYERS in the grace, that you have a better ending of the year, and not a bitter ending taste, as you’ve stepped into this month DECEMBER that’s entitled: “JESUS CHRIST OUR EMMANUEL – THE SAVIOUR AND THE GOD WITH US IN THE GRACE!”. 

The Month DECEMBER, as we all know, is the Month TWELVE [12] of the Julian and Gregorian Calendar Months. It happens to be the last in the numerical Monthly count of the yearly numbering. Besides this knowing, there are other indications of the number TWELVE. Herein are few but not limited concept for your perusal: 

  • The number 12 is ubiquitous — it’s the number of months in a year, hours on a clock face and the number of members on a typical court jury. 
  • The number 12 is mentioned often in the New Testament of the Bible, such as Jesus’ selection of twelve [12] Disciples who became Apostles. That choice was deliberate, with each apostle representing to signals one of the 12 tribes of Israel. In most cases, number 12 is actually a representation of authority and perfection. 
  • This number can also represent the CHURCH and FAITH in general. It can also be used as a symbol of divine rule, and the symbol of the perfect government of God. 

More so, the month DECEMBER is a unique month in many ways and respect in terms of been the twelve months mentioned and described above. It’s also a gracious month to enhance the goodness and BLESSEDNESS of the BEAUTY of God’s redemptive work in humanity, as per the Scriptural writ of the month DECEMBER as theme and entitled: 

“Now the BIRTH of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost . . . 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall SAVE his people from their sins . . . 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall CALL his name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, GOD WITH US” Matthew 1:18, 21, 23. 

And by the reason of the entitled theme for month December, I am using this special moment to SALUTE you as a FRIEND to this CROWNING, HAPPY, BLESSED and JESUS CHRIST – OUR EMMANUEL month DECEMBER that’s entitled – the month of enacting “OUR SAVIOUR AND THE GOD WITH US” is the foundation and fundamental to build upon for today and tomorrow and to all eternity. 

And I strongly wish you also in this month DECEMBER, the God’s goodness and abundance, to CROWN the year in this celebration and consummation month of Christmas, and to have BETTER ENDING of the year, and not a BITTER ENDING as written: 

“BETTER is the END of a THING than the BEGINNING thereof: and the PATIENT in spirit is BETTER than the PROUD in spirit. 9. Be not HASTY in thy spirit to be ANGRY: for ANGER RESTETH IN THE BOSOM OF FOOLS. 10 SAY NOT THOU, What is the CAUSE that the FORMER days were BETTER than THESE? for thou dost not ENQUIRE WISELY concerning this” Ecclesiastes 7:8-10. 

“Thou CROWNEST THE YEAR with thy GOODNESS; and thy paths drop FATNESS [ABUNDANCE]. 12 They drop upon the pastures of the WILDERNESS: and the little hills rejoice on every side. 13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing” Psalms 65:11-23/Emphasis Mine. 

In this CONSUMMATION and CROWNING of the year of the Lord – DECEMBER 2025, you need to know that it’s not OVER yet until God says it’s OVER with you and for you, as in this entitled month of JESUS CHRIST OUR EMMANUEL! OUR SAVIOUR AND GOD WITH US ” in the grace. Therefore, don’t postpone and give up, or get angry and get upset, or get worried and close in, or close up and afraid, or to procrastinate to yourself on having a gracious and graceful ending by saying BETTER DAYS OR MONTH IS GONE; for by saying such, thus indicates not a WISE SCRIPTURAL SAYING and STATEMENT of exercise of faith in God’s ability to make it up for you. For having faith in God who is faithful to His promises to you even to the last seconds of the day is very important as written: 

“Let us seize and hold tightly the CONFESSION OF OUR HOPE WITHOUT WAVERING, for He who promised is RELIABLE and TRUSTWORTHY and FAITHFUL [to His word]” Hebrews 10:23/Amplified. 

“FAITHFUL and ABSOLUTELY TRUSTWORTHY is He who is calling you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [He will FULFILL His call by MAKING you holy, GUARDING you, WATCHING over you, and PROTECTING you as His own]” 1 Thessalonians 5:24/Amplified. 

There’s the need to hold forth unto the mystery of the faith and hope, in trusting in God’s faithfulness to His WORD irrespective of your circumstances; this vitality of our faith in the grace, wherein you stand in Him, should be ensured and assured, in order to make the BLESSEDNESS of God, which is of the FAITH in Christ Jesus stead, to become our reality and tangibility as promised.  

“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. 

“HOLDING the MYSTERY OF THE FAITH in a PURE CONSCIENCE” 1 Timothy 3:9. 

I therefore rather ask you as a Believer of God in Christ Jesus stead to SAY to YOURSELF now and always for any dawn day: 

I AM GOING TO HAVE A BETTER ENDING AND NOT A BITTER ENDING WITH JESUS CHRIST MY EMMANUEL, MY SAVIOUR AND THE GOD WITH US IN THE GRACE IN MONTH DECEMBER 2025. 

And More importantly, the knowing and understanding that EMMANUEL means the GOD WITH US, will be COMMEMORATED and CELEBRATED this Month DECEMBER, in order to enact – God’s LOVE for us as expressed in Christ Jesus and His REDEMPTION CAUSE on earth – is an essence that should make you to rise up with me in hope and assurance in the faith, toward an onward and upward trajectory; and to shout out JOYFULLY with an EXCEEDINGLY great joy, by giving an outstanding Hurrah – HALLELUJAH; because you are still here and well and alive to witness and experience the day-in and day-out tangibility of God’s WORD, as it unfolds graciously and gracefully; thus, indicating your PURPOSE in life is still there to fulfil meaningfully by the Holy Spirit within, toward God, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] CAUSES all things to work together [as a PLAN] for GOOD for those who LOVE God, to those who are called according to His PLAN and PURPOSE” Romans 8:28-30/Amplified. 

“In Him also we have RECEIVED an INHERITANCE [a DESTINY—we were claimed by God as His own], having been PREDESTINED (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the PURPOSE of Him who WORKS EVERYTHING in AGREEMENT with the COUNSEL and DESIGN of His will, [12] so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our CONFIDENCE in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory” Ephesians 1:11-12/Amplified. 

“But as it is written, Eye hath not SEEN, nor ear HEARD, Neither have ENTERED into the Heart of man, The things which God hath PREPARED for them that LOVE Him. [10] But God hath REVEALED them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit SEARCHETH ALL THINGS, yea, the DEEP things of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. 

And for me, the Knowing that you’ve been very great in conduct on this FACEBOOK of the social media platforms without hinges as a friend through the days, weeks and months in the YEAR 2025; I just want to say ‘THANK YOU’ too, for being such special mannered human being, and to have being a well behaved individual, without contrasting to the decorum of respect for others, hence I can let you know that: 

GOD LOVES YOU AND CARES ABOUT YOU, AND EVEN SO DO I, IN HIS STEAD IN CHRIST JESUS – SAVIOUR AND LORD. AMEN. 

And it’s my earnest PRAYERS as I am yet Praying that you will end and close the Year 2025 of EMMANUEL MONTH DECEMBER, in a BETTER and STRONGER POSITION, and not in a BITTER and WEAKER POSITION. And you can say AMEN to God’s FAITHFULNESS with me if, and when you believe as said accordingly in Jesus Christ precious name. Amen. 

Therefore, WELCOME FRIENDS, to the CROWNING, HAPPY and BLESSED month of December 2025 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar months, and to the theme: JESUS CHRIST – OUR EMMANUEL, OUR SAVIOUR AND THE GOD WITH US. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“BETTER is the END of a thing than the BEGINNING thereof: and the PATIENT in spirit is BETTER than the PROUD in spirit. 9. Be not HASTY in thy spirit to be ANGRY: for ANGER RESTETH IN THE BOSOM OF FOOLS. 10 SAY not thou, What is the CAUSE that the FORMER days were BETTER than THESE? for thou dost not ENQUIRE WISELY concerning this” Ecclesiastes 7:8-10. 

“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, GOD WITH US” Matthew 1:23. 

“Iron SHARPENETH iron; so a man SHARPENETH the COUNTENANCE of his FRIEND.” Proverbs 27:17. 

“A man that hath FRIENDS must shew himself FRIENDLY: and there is a FRIEND that STICKETH closer than a BROTHER” Proverbs 18:24. 

“Behold, a VIRGIN shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, God with us” Matthew 1:23. 

“For unto you is BORN THIS DAY in the city of David a SAVIOUR, which is Christ the Lord” Luke 2:11. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

SIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESS FOR THE COMMON GOOD 

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SIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESS FOR THE COMMON GOOD: IT’S GRACIOUS TO WILL AND PERFORM THE KINDLY WILL! 

“. . . 22 And it came to pass, that the BEGGAR DIED, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: THE RICH MAN ALSO DIED, and was buried. . .” Luke 16:19-31. 

And as the beggars died, so the rich man died also in the scripture context of Luke 16:19-31. Endeavour to read it in full to understand the context appropriately. And neither the beggar nor the rich took anything along while being buried. The rich man couldn’t used his wealth to buy himself from death, because death is inevitable to all; that’s while your goodness today, should speaks for you while alive, not in terms of pity to the have not, but with a sense of being intentional and pragmatic in response to show and live with every given opportunity, the good hearted and spirited act of kindness to others as opportunely shows up before you. 

“Even those who TRUST in and RELY on their WEALTH And BOAST of the ABUNDANCE of their RICHES? 7 None of them can by any means REDEEM [either HIMSELF or] HIS BROTHER, Nor give to God a RANSOM for him— 8 For the RANSOM of his soul is too COSTLY, And he should CEASE trying forever— 9 So that he should LIVE on ETERNALLY, That he should never see the PIT (GRAVE) and undergo decay.” Psalms 49:6-9/Amplified. 

The rich man had every opportunity to show kindness to the have not beggar, not out of pity but out of care, he never did, because he was full of himself. That’s the symptoms of the rich outside Christ Jesus [Luke 18:18-27; 1 Timothy 6:3-6, 9-10; Luke 12:13-21], and what the arrogant and proudly do, as a means to subjugate and control others. The simple spirit, of the little act of kindness was foreign to him. And like the poor needy beggar, he died leaving everything behind him. That’s the most pathetic life to live, when you have an opportunity to be of a great help to the actual needy one, not the entitlement, lazy and slothful and sluggard one’s I mean. 

“Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the COMMON GOOD; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in KITCHEN and WORKPLACE and on the STREETS” Hebrews 13:16/Message Bible. 

The scriptures enjoin us to help for the common good of all, so that there’s no lacking in our midst. Indicating that we should all bear our own burden firstly, but also be ready to bear each other burden, because having today does necessitates that you will always have all the way. And that’s while, when it’s within you, show the simple hearts of kindness, peradventure if you are not in places of having enough the good measures of the good hearted spirit may be shown to you in the grace. Showing simple hearts of kindness must not be done out of pity but out of care.  

“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are SPIRITUAL [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to RESTORE such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. 2 CARRY ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love] . . . 5 For every person will have to bear [with patience] his OWN BURDEN [of faults and shortcomings for which he alone is responsible] . . .10 So then, while we [as individual believers] have the OPPORTUNITY, let us do GOOD TO ALL PEOPLE [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH (born-again believers)” Galatians 6:1-10/Amplified. 

The simple hearts of kindness, sometimes it’s not just about monetary matters always, it could be visitations, rendering business ideas, physical manpower helps, counselling, creating job opportunities for others with your lots instead of storing and hoarding, helping the lonely in bereavement, the abandoned child or children and ophans, empowering the have not for a starts up, intercessory praying along for someone else comforts, helping hands to the elderly, widows and widower’s and many such like. The Scriptures calls it pure [unadulterated] religion. 

“If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren). 27 PURE and UNBLEMISHED religion [as it is expressed in OUTWARD ACTS] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to VISIT and LOOK AFTER the fatherless and the widows in their DISTRESS, and to keep oneself UNCONTAMINATED by the [secular] world” James 1:26-27/Amplified. 

It’s of good spirit to be willing to care. The scriptures enjoin that we do all we can to ensure [perform] it. You don’t have to start big or wish big to make significance. A heart of faithfulness in good will starts up will lead to greater heights in an onward and upward trajectory in the path of goodness to the fellow man. You can make that your willingness becomes a performance today to fulfill the scripture as written: 

“Now therefore PERFORM the doing of it; that as there was a READINESS TO WILL, so there may be a PERFORMANCE also out of that which ye have” 2 Corinthians 8:11. 

I learned to give as God provides in His providence, not because I have it accumulated somewhere, but because I know exactly how it is and feels to have nothing. Do you feel same way or you are off the same attitude of the rich man who wasn’t there to help the beggar in need by his opportunity to help.  

It’s my earnest PRAYERS today that you have a changed hearts to be a vessel of use to show a simple hearted spirit of kindness to those about you without waiting for a special asking when you can see through such need and you are capable to fill the vacuum and help, not out of pity but out of care, and without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation. 

Be blessed in the grace as you make yourself available towards the good and goodness of others irrespective. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the COMMON GOOD; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that take place in KITCHEN and WORKPLACE and on the STREETS” Hebrews 13:16/Message Bible. 

“Now therefore PERFORM the doing of it; that as there was a READINESS TO WILL, so there may be a PERFORMANCE also out of that which ye have” 2 Corinthians 8:11. 

“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the BEGGAR DIED, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the RICH MAN ALSO DIED, and was BURIED; 23 and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house: 28 for I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead” Luke 16:19-31. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

PLAN – PURPOSE – PURSUIT: LIFE IS SIMPLE 

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PLAN – PURPOSE – PURSUIT: LIFE IS SIMPLE – ONLY WHEN YOU PURSUE A PURPOSEFUL PLAN! 

“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes ALL THINGS TO WORK TOGETHER [as a plan] for GOOD for those who LOVE God, to those who are CALLED according to His PLAN and PURPOSE” Romans 8:28/Amplified. 

“The ENTRANCE of thy words GIVETH light [illumination, enlightenment]; It giveth UNDERSTANDING unto the SIMPLE” Psalms 119:130. 

Do you want to pursue something in life without sweat and effortless in the grace? Do you have a plan to go about it? Do you have a purpose that’s embedded by the word of God concerning your plan that will need your pursuit? I am asking you these questions because I know how much, many wants to be a winner otherwise successful in their life endeavours but without acts of process to get there and become it. I have seen over my life time and still counting, the craziness and drive of many wanting to be something which it’s actually possible under God by the reason of our redemption, but they don’t want to go through the PROCESS [PLAN, PURPOSE AND PURSUIT] to become the MASTERY of their earnest desires. And unfortunately, to many of them, they end up crashing while those that survived, compromised their faith for their temporary success that’s without meaningful fulfilment. 

“The PLANS and REFLECTIONS [PREPARATIONS] of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord . . . [3] Commit your WORKS to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], And your PLANS will SUCCEED [if you respond to His will and guidance]. [4] The Lord has made everything for its own PURPOSE, Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil . . . [9] A man’s mind PLANS his way [as he journeys through life], But the Lord directs his steps and ESTABLISHES them” Proverbs 16:1-9/Amplified.  

“The STEPS [PATHS] of a good man are ORDERED by the LORD: And he delighteth in his way” Psalms 37:23. 

“Man’s STEPS [GOINGS] are ORDERED and ORDAINED by the Lord. How then can a man [fully] UNDERSTAND his way? [25] It is a trap for a man to [speak a vow of consecration and] say rashly, “It is holy!” And [not until] afterward consider [whether he can FULFILL it]” Proverbs 20:24-25/Amplified. 

“O Lord, I know that the PATH of [life of] a man is not in himself; It is not within [the limited ability of] man [even one at his best] to choose and direct his steps [in life]” Jeremiah 10:23/Amplified. 

God earnest desires for you, is not just to prosper you but for you to have a good success. Just think about that for a moment. And He’s God, the one that has created you, and He’s the one that had ordered and has ordained the paths and ways of man. He wants you to prosper, to be in health, as your soul prospers, but through the path He had set for you. In the kingdom, there’s a process to achieving good success with God. It’s not just about our willingness to winning in life and godliness in the grace, but about being fulfilled in God through Christ Jesus, purposefully and meaningfully. You will discover that in the grace, life is so much simplified when we have a set process to make our earnest desires to become the reality that’s scriptural set for us. 

“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy MOUTH; but thou shalt MEDITATE therein day and night, that thou mayest OBSERVE to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way PROSPEROUS, and then thou shalt have GOOD SUCCESS” Joshua 1:8. 

“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may SUCCEED and PROSPER and be in GOOD HEALTH [PHYSICALLY], just as [I know] your soul PROSPERS [SPIRITUALLY]” 3 John 1:2/Amplified. 

Every genuine believing born of God child in Christ Jesus must know that whatever have NO PROCESS to mastery is a scam and a fraud. God does miracles, but miracles of God are the consequences of His WORD, and are not by wishy-washy dreaming or by magical or sorcery or divining spells, to make it happen overnight, and it’s neither by adulteration and distortion of any form. MASTERY comes through a process – a set plan, purpose and pursuits that creates, innovates, explore, initiates and such like. 

“Do you not know that in a RACE all the RUNNERS run [their very BEST TO WIN], but only one RECEIVES the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! [25] Now every athlete who [goes into training and] COMPETES in the games is DISCIPLINED and EXERCISES SELF-CONTROL in all things. They do it to WIN a CROWN that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. [26] Therefore I do not run without a definite goal; I do not flail around like one beating the air [just shadow boxing]. [27] But [like a boxer] I STRICTLY DISCIPLINE MY BODY and make it my slave, so that, after I have PREACHED [the gospel] to others, I myself will not somehow be DISQUALIFIED [as UNFIT for service]” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27/Amplified. 

The victory to overcome the world’s system of dealings is by Faith. Faith is by the WORD of God. And God’s word is operative by a process that’s built on principles and not by a wishy-washy act of scam and fraud to make it great. And the principles of God embodied His plans, purpose and pursuits for His children. God’s plan is to see you have a hope and a future but within His purpose for the individual and for the collective body in the grace. And God’s word is the source and resource for His plan and purpose to become a reality in pursuit. And by Faith the word becomes operative to overcome the world and its system of operandi. 

“For I know the PLANS and THOUGHTS that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘PLANS for peace and WELL-BEING and not for disaster, to give you a FUTURE and a HOPE” Jeremiah 29:11/Amplified. 

“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 5:4-5. 

In the kingdom, it’s not about the ends that justify the means, but it’s rather the means that justify the ends, this thus means the process determines the effect in the now and for all eternity. Knowing the essence of the life that we have now and the life to come in the grace, we can therefore endeavour [make effort] in all our delights to ensure and be assured that God’s purpose is never undermined in the grace. Hence, when we ensure the need to till to become, that’s to cultivate by the process to earn our earnest desires, we will also get the satisfaction, the meaningful and purposeful fulfilment in our goings and doings.  

“He that TILLETH [CULTIVATED] his land shall be SATISFIED with bread: But he that FOLLOWETH VAIN persons is VOID of understanding” Proverbs 12:11. 

“He that TILLETH [CULTIVATED] his land shall have PLENTY of bread: But he that FOLLOWETH after VAIN persons shall have POVERTY enough. [21] To have respect of persons is not good: For for a PIECE of bread that man will TRANSGRESS. [22] He that HASTETH to be rich hath an EVIL eye, And considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:19-22. 

So, if you desire to win, succeed, prosper, be more than conqueror, be an overcomer and such like, the only likelihood is by the Kingdom process, know today that it’s by the principles of God’s Word and not by a set methods of wishy-washy or by doctrinal liabilities, or by denomination creeds. It’s the word that’s the essence to having a principle and a good purpose to become what you want to be accordingly. 

And it’s by the PLAN – PURPOSE – PURSUIT that makes LIFE SIMPLE, WHEN YOU PURSUE A PURPOSEFUL PLAN in God’s ORDAINED and ORDERED path to bring you to the place of His FULNESS. Let God order your path today. Give Him the opportunity in your life. Enough of the haste, scam and fraud lifestyle as path to become or have something that’s temporary instead of God’s gracious opportunity that has both present and eternal effect in you through processing you along to the expected ends. 

“But the PATH of the JUST [RIGHTEOUS] is as the shining light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day” Proverbs 4:18. 

“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. 

“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that BELIEVETH SHALL NOT MAKE HASTE” Isaiah 28:16. 

You are born to WIN, but to be a WINNER, you have to PLAN to WIN, you have to be PREPARED [PROCESS] to WIN, and you have to EXPECT to WIN, in purpose and pursuit. THINK!  

I pray that you go forth in the process and processing of God’s plan, purpose, and pursuit, becoming all that God has planned for you, and achieving all things together in the grace of our Lord Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“The PLANS and REFLECTIONS of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord . . . 3 COMMIT your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], And your PLANS will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance] . . . 7 When a man’s WAYS please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him . . . 9 A man’s mind PLANS his way [as he journeys through life], But the Lord DIRECTS his STEPS and ESTABLISHES them” Proverbs 16:1, 3, 7, 9/Amplified. 

“For I know the PLANS and THOUGHTS that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘PLANS for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a FUTURE and a HOPE” Jeremiah 29:11/Amplified. 

“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His PLAN and PURPOSE” Romans 8:28/Amplified. 

“. . . 11 In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny—we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the PURPOSE of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory” Ephesians 1:3-12/Amplified. 

“He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this PURPOSE the Son of God was manifested, that he might DESTROY the works of the devil” 1 John 3:8. 

“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this END was I born, and for this CAUSE came I into the world, that I should bear WITNESS unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice” John 18:37. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LOVE DOES HEALS AND KEEPS ONE HEALTHILY ALIVE 

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LOVE DOES HEALS AND KEEPS ONE HEALTHILY ALIVE: APPLY THE LOVE MEDICINAL TODAY BY INCREASING THE DOSAGE! 

“Be ye therefore FOLLOWERS of God, as dear children; 2 and WALK in LOVE, as Christ also hath LOVED us, and hath GIVEN himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a SWEETSMELLING savour” Ephesians 5:1-2. 

“And from Jesus Christ, the FAITHFUL and trustworthy Witness, the Firstborn of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who [always] LOVES us and who [has once for all] FREED us [or WASHED us] from our sins by His own blood (His sacrificial death)— [Psalms 89:27] [6] and FORMED us into a KINGDOM [as His subjects], PRIESTS to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the power and the majesty and the dominion forever and ever. Amen” Revelation 1:5-6/Amplified [Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 61:6]. 

It’s high time you top up and increase your LOVE DOSAGE. God LOVES you – “. . . GO AND DO LIKEWISE” in every circumstances of doing life and living godly. That’s what our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ in humanity told the self-righteous and self-justifying lawyer who questioned Him about the law, specifically the second commandment to love one’s neighbour, which fulfils the essence of the Ten commandments summed up into two as written. 

“And, behold, a CERTAIN LAWYER stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to INHERIT eternal life? 26 He said unto him, what is written in the law? how READEST thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt LOVE the Lord thy God with ALL THY HEART, and with ALL THY SOUL, and with ALL THY STRENGTH, and with ALL THY MIND; and thy NEIGHBOUR as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to JUSTIFY himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? . . . . 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was NEIGHBOUR unto him that fell among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, GO, AND DO THOU LIKEWISE” Luke 10:25-37. 

When you begin to love God in Christ Jesus stead, and love yourself in Him, and love others [neighbours] irrespective and without sentiment, prejudice and dissimulation in every aspect of human relationships, you create a default for a healthy living – knowingly and unknowingly toward God and His Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit, and toward your humanity. 

“Let LOVE be WITHOUT DISSIMULATION [HYPOCRISY]. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with BROTHERLY LOVE; in honour preferring one another” Romans 12:9-10/Emphasis Mine. 

If you think you are struggling, top up your FAITH toward God in Christ Jesus with the love lubricant, and you will experience the graciousness and gracefulness of God’s BLESSEDNESS beyond your wildest imagination. And to top up, it’s by the indwelling Holy Spirit of God, by which our Father God has lavished His love in our hearts to love unreservedly, intentionally and without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation in the grace wherein we stand in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“Now hope does not disappoint, because the LOVE of God has been POURED [LAVISHED] out in our HEARTS [HUMAN SPIRIT] by the Holy Spirit who was GIVEN to us. 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God DEMONSTRATES His own LOVE toward us, in that while WE WERE STILL SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5-8. 

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH WHICH WORKETH BY LOVE . . . 13 For, brethren, ye have been CALLED unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but BY LOVE SERVE ONE ANOTHER. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt LOVE thy neighbour as thyself” Galatians 5:6, 13-14. 

Living and walking in LOVE as God has loved us in Christ Jesus, is all we need earnestly now as a default in order to obtain the leverage over that mountain that tends to stop us in our path of living purposefully and gracefully in the FULNESS of doing life and living godly by God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Be blessed in God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS as you intentionally top up your LOVE dosage in doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Be ye therefore FOLLOWERS of God, as dear children; 2 and WALK in LOVE, as Christ also hath LOVED us, and hath GIVEN himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour” Ephesians 5:1-2. 

“But the END of ALL THINGS is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And ABOVE ALL THINGS have FERVENT LOVE for one another, for “LOVE will cover a MULTITUDE of SINS” 1 Peter 4:7-8. 

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being ROOTED and GROUNDED in LOVE, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and LENGTH and DEPTH and HEIGHT— 19 to KNOW THE LOVE of Christ which PASSES [TRANSCENDS] KNOWLEDGE [MERE SENSUAL KNOWLEDGE]; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” Ephesians 3:17-19/NKJV/MINE EMPHASIS. 

“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. 

“Let LOVE be without DISSIMULATION (HYPOCRISY). Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly AFFECTIONED one to another with BROTHERLY LOVE; in honour PREFERRING one another; 11 not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good” Romans 12:9-21/Emphasis Mine. 

“And, behold, a CERTAIN LAWYER stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to INHERIT eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt LOVE the Lord thy God with ALL THY HEART, and with ALL THY SOUL, and with ALL THY STRENGTH, and with ALL THY MIND; and thy NEIGHBOUR as thyself. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he, willing to JUSTIFY himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34 and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was NEIGHBOUR unto him that fell among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, GO, AND DO THOU LIKEWISE” Luke 10:25-37. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

God’s LOVE Plan: To Give You A HOPEFUL Today 

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God’s LOVE Plan: To Give You A HOPEFUL Today, A GRACIOUS And GRACEFUL Tomorrow! 

“For I KNOW the PLANS I have for you, declares the Lord, PLANS to PROSPER you and not to harm you, PLANS to give you HOPE and a FUTURE” Jeremiah 29:12/NIV. 

God’s PLAN for your Life is REAL, GENUINE and TANGIBLE; and His purposeful PLAN is to give you a hope for today and future for your tomorrow. He’s the God of the now in Christ Jesus, therefore, don’t let any tell you otherwise. Much more, God loves you unconditionally and irrespective of anything – and that’s why you can’t afford to live otherwise or settle for an alternative that’s counterfeit, adulterated, fake or masqueraded, like sectarianism and religiosity. 

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that LOVED us, and WASHED us from our sins in his own blood, 6 and hath MADE us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” Revelation 1:5-6. 

Herein are two thoughts to consider here but not limited: 

  • FIRSTLY – God loves you in spite of whatsoever is going on right now in your life. 
  • SECONDLY – Are you low or beneath in life in your onward and upward trajectory in altitude? You need to know that you are still God’s best, and His intent is to give you a hopeful today and a blessed future in life and godly living; and His grace to make it possible are available and irrevocable. He loves you and cares about you no matter how your day, week, month and year has been, especially this year per se. 

You need to rise up, dust off and tidy up yourself, raise up your head, look upward, adjust your shoulders, shake off your limitations, put on your heels of faith in Christ Jesus and see the dawning of a new you in the eyes of God’s LOVE, to make it good for you now and always. 

Say to yourself, I am God’s best and showcase, and I will not fail, because God has never failed and will not fail, and He won’t begin with me now. Amen! 

I PRAY for God’s enabling grace, wisdom and speed in every way in His BLESSEDNESS to abound the more with you, to advance the Kingdom Cause of God in your life, and to keep the enemy and cohorts at bay, in Christ Jesus stead and precious name. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has BEGUN a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]” Philippians 1:6/Amplified. 

“For I KNOW the PLANS I have for you, declares the Lord, PLANS to PROSPER you and not to harm you, PLANS to give you HOPE and a FUTURE” Jeremiah 29:12/NIV. 

“Let not thine heart ENVY sinners: but be thou in the FEAR of the Lord all the day long. 18 FOR SURELY THERE IS AN END; AND THINE EXPECTATION SHALL NOT BE CUT OFF. 19 Hear thou, my son, and be WISE, and GUIDE thine HEART in the way” Proverbs 23:17-19. 

“My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: 14 so shall the KNOWLEDGE OF WISDOM be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, AND THY EXPECTATION SHALL NOT BE CUT OFF” Proverbs 24:13-14. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LIVE TO FORGIVE – JUSTIFY AND EMBRACE 

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LIVE TO FORGIVE – JUSTIFY AND EMBRACE: IT’S AN ANTIDOTE TO BITTERNESS, WRATH, RANCOUR AND UNANSWERED PRAYERS – APPLY IT TODAY! 

“And WHENEVER you STAND praying, if you have anything AGAINST anyone, FORGIVE him, that your Father in heaven may also FORGIVE you your trespasses. 26 But if you do NOT FORGIVE, neither will your Father in heaven FORGIVE your trespasses” Mark 11:25-26. 

God did not only FORGIVES us our SIN but does forgives us every now and always in our sinful nature shortfalls in Christ Jesus. And to ensure and assure it, He JUSTIFIED us and EMBRACED us that we might have ACCESS in His grace and walk daily before Him in FREEDOM – without shame, fear, torments and condemnation. THINK ABOUT IT! It WORTH everything in doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. That’s why it’s unhealthy to be anchoring for God’s FREEDOM while you allow the former FLESHY-RULE and BODILY-RULE of BITTERNESS, WRATH, RANCOUR and SUCH LIKE, to still play a part in your walk with God. Living in the grace of God has boundaries avoid him in order to protect the FREEDOM that’s embedded in it. 

“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 . . . 5 and hope maketh not ASHAMED; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God COMMENDETH his LOVE toward us, in that, while we were yet SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. 

“It was for this FREEDOM that Christ set us free [completely LIBERATING us]; therefore KEEP STANDING FIRM and do not be SUBJECT again to a YOKE of slavery [which you once removed]” Galatians 5:1/Amplified. 

God in His plight of FORGIVENESS, He called us to a place of FELLOWSHIP to enhance His RELATIONSHIP with us and to ensure that we have a meaningful and fulfilling purpose – that’s enough reason to live daily; more so, gave us freedom by liberating us from the yoke of our old self so that we can live without being ashamed, self-condemnation, feel guilty or embarrassed and any of such like; and it’s because of His lovingkindness that surpasses and transcends all measures of wrong doings against Him, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen [Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:11-12; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10].  

It also means that RESENTING whomever won’t help you. You can’t RESENT the person you INTENTIONALLY PRAY to God about FOR their good and goodness, if you genuinely BELIEVE God for an ANSWER to your prayers; because it’s bondage of lies to say you are praying for someone while holding grudges and bitterness and resentment. It’s not logical to know, that you will be entangled in SELF BONDAGE and BITTERNESS, WRATH, RANCOUR and ANGER when you don’t genuinely PRAY FOR the good and goodness of the person with hope and expectations of God’s answers, but instead you PRAY AGAINST the one you are intending or already RESENTING as the Holy writ enjoined to be unscriptural to the perfect [complete, wholeness, maturity] expectation of God from His children – [Matthew 5:38-48; Matthew 18:15-20]. It’s simply because we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers and spiritual wickedness in the heavenly places. [Ephesians 6:12; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6]. Hence, our priorities must be set alright if we must enjoy our REDEMPTION in Christ Jesus stead. 

Genuine FREEDOM is only possible if you commit to pray for the one that hurts you. You can’t be taking PAIN RELIEVER for another’s ache in BITTERNESS, WRATH and UNANSWERED PRAYERS. So, get out of your high horse and do the scriptural wise thing. 

May God give you the enabling grace in His BLESSEDNESS to live FREE in Christ Jesus stead in every way scripturally Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, LOVE AS BRETHREN, BE PITIFUL, BE COURTEOUS: 9 NOT RENDERING EVIL FOR EVIL, OR RAILING FOR RAILING: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will LOVE LIFE, AND SEE GOOD DAYS, LET HIM REFRAIN HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL, AND HIS LIPS THAT THEY SPEAK NO GUILE: 11 LET HIM ESCHEW EVIL, AND DO GOOD; LET HIM SEEK PEACE, AND ENSUE IT. 12 For the EYES of the Lord are over the RIGHTEOUS, and his EARS ARE OPEN unto their PRAYERS: but the FACE of the Lord is AGAINST them that DO evil” 1 Peter 3:8-12. 

“And WHENEVER you STAND praying, if you have anything AGAINST anyone, FORGIVE him, that your Father in heaven may also FORGIVE you your trespasses. 26 But if you do NOT FORGIVE, neither will your Father in heaven FORGIVE your trespasses” Mark 11:25-26. 

“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 

“Moreover if thy brother shall TRESPASS AGAINST thee, GO and TELL him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast GAINED thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican” Matthew 18:15-17. 

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the CALLED according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did FOREKNOW, he also did PREDESTINATE to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did PREDESTINATE, them he also CALLED: and whom he CALLED, them he also JUSTIFIED: and whom he JUSTIFIED, them he also GLORIFIED” Romans 8: 28-30. 

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

“For we WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD, but AGAINST principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” Ephesians 6:12. 

“For though we WALK IN THE FLESH, we do not WAR AFTER THE FLESH: 4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6 and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled” 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

MARRIAGE – A COVENANT OF GRACE AND BLESSEDNESS 

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MARRIAGE – A COVENANT OF GRACE AND BLESSEDNESS: A CALLING TO INHERIT A BLESSING AND FULFIL GOD’S PURPOSE! 

“Whoso FINDETH a wife FINDETH A GOOD THING, and obtaineth FAVOUR of the Lord” Proverbs 18:22 

Your MARRIAGE is BLESSED and not CURSE – that’s when you see [envision] it from the EYES of the SCRIPTURES and not from the EYES of MAN-MADE TRADITION, SECTARIANISM and DENOMINATIONALISM and such like. For the Scripture says from the beginning that God intentionally BLESSED them – male and female. Marriage is BLESSED and EMPOWERED with divine PURPOSE, and none living within the Scriptural marital stand of God is cursed. It’s your choice to believe God’s word or to allow circumstances and society and others to define your stand in marriage – knowingly and unknowingly. And eventually, you will become whom and what you believe in marital context and content. 

“And God said, Let us MAKE MAN in our image, after our likeness: and let THEM have DOMINION over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God CREATED he him; MALE and FEMALE created he them. 28 And God BLESSED THEM, and God SAID unto them, Be FRUITFUL, and MULTIPLY, and REPLENISH the earth, and SUBDUE it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth” Genesis 1:26-28. 

For marriage is a divine institution of grace; and much more, a CALLING of God in Christ Jesus stead, for all who believe in the divine setting to INHERIT the BLESSING [FAVOUR] of God’s BLESSEDNESS, in Christ Jesus; and the couples, as heirs of God, can share the blessedness of the common grace of life and godliness; and whose PRAYERS are and can be effectual without obstruction and unhindered by any means as they live unreservedly and intentionally in scriptural consciousness. 

“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to KNOWLEDGE, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being HEIRS together of the grace of life; that your PRAYERS be not HINDERED . . . 9 not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise BLESSING; knowing that ye are thereunto CALLED, that ye should INHERIT A BLESSING” 1 Peter 3:7, 9. 

God MADE marriage, as such, only by Him through His WORD it does work to the fulness in life and grace. In God, your marriage is good and blessed and not curse. Get your marriage CONNECTED and SYNCHRONISED with God in Christ Jesus stead and not to religion sectarianism and denominationalism and such like. Begin now to see your marriage and marital relationship from the perspective of God in order to obtain and actualise your promised favour and to inherit your blessed BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“. . . 7 As being HEIRS together of the GRACE of LIFE; that your PRAYERS be not HINDERED. 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, LOVE as BRETHREN, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise BLESSING; knowing that YE ARE thereunto CALLED, that ye should INHERIT a BLESSING. 10 For he that will LOVE life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12 For the EYES of the Lord are over the righteous, and his EARS are open unto their prayers: but the FACE of the Lord is against them that do evil” 1 Peter 3:1-12. 

“SUBMITTING yourselves one to another in the FEAR of God. 22 Wives, SUBMIT yourselves unto your OWN husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. 25 Husbands, LOVE your wives, even as Christ also LOVED the church, and GAVE himself for it; 26 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a GLORIOUS church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband” Ephesians 5:21-33. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

DESPISE NOT YOUR BEGINNING 

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DESPISE NOT YOUR BEGINNING: GREAT AND GREATER HEIGHTS HAD A START UP POINT! 

“Though thy BEGINNING was SMALL, yet thy LATTER END should GREATLY INCREASE” Job 8:7. 

Your DAWN DAY has come – make it count and account for your good and goodness in every way in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. Hence you don’t have to DESPISE YOUR BEGINNING because GREAT and GREATER HEIGHTS always had a START UP POINT. Every mighty flowing river had a start up point. Your greatness is embedded in your start up, therefore enjoy it and celebrate it irrespective. It takes a seed to make a tree that makes the forest. God gives us a baby and not an adult at start. Just as it takes a seed to make a baby that makes a family that makes a community that makes a nation and a society in terms. 

“For who hath DESPISED the DAY of SMALL THINGS? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth” Zechariah 4:10. 

Don’t ever GIVE UP, FAINT, GO WEARY and LOOSE HEARTS in life for anything – no matter how SMALL the size of that your START UP may look like, in human’s view and conditions. And you may possibly be at the edge of your breakthrough and breaking forth into a NEW HEIGHTS and HORIZON in life at this moment, so keep on keeping on in that onward and upward trajectory that you are so ASSURED of God in it in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“WHATSOEVER thy hand FINDETH to DO, DO it with thy MIGHT; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” Ecclesiastes 9:10. 

You need to ensure and assure yourself in your given and assigned trajectory, that you and God are in partnership, and in it together; and you both are great team, and it’s not just for success and excellent story, but of a purposeful, meaningful and fulfilment in life and godly living in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

It’s time to make your new dawn count and account for your good and goodness, in every way, in Christ Jesus. Amen. And in Christ Jesus stead, I see you ATTAIN such onward and upward trajectory heights by God’s enabling grace in His BLESSEDNESS. Amen. 

Therefore, keep that opportunity alive in being consistently consistent in your journey of doing life and living godly as it affects you in any and all of these: Marital, Family, Relationships, Business, Career, Trade, Leadership, Governance, Gospel Ministry, Charitable Cause and such like. 

DESPISE NOT YOUR BEGINNING FOR GREAT AND GREATER HEIGHTS HAD A START UP POINT! 

Blessed regards in all you do to fulfill purpose meaningfully and to ADVANCE God’s CAUSE on earth and to keep the ENEMY and COHORTS at bay, in doing life and living godly by God, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Though thy BEGINNING was SMALL, yet thy LATTER END should GREATLY INCREASE” Job 8:7. 

“For who hath DESPISED the DAY of SMALL THINGS? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth” Zechariah 4:10. 

“WHATSOEVER thy hand FINDETH to DO, DO it with thy MIGHT; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” Ecclesiastes 9:10. 

“Let the WORD of Christ DWELL in you RICHLY in all wisdom; TEACHING and ADMONISHING one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And WHATSOEVER ye do in WORD or DEED, do all in the NAME of the Lord Jesus, GIVING THANKS to God and the Father by him . . . 23 and WHATSOEVER ye DO, DO it HEARTILY, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 KNOWING that of the Lord ye shall RECEIVE the REWARD of the inheritance: for ye SERVE the Lord Christ. 25 But he that DOETH WRONG shall RECEIVE for the WRONG which he hath done: and there is no RESPECT of persons” Colossians 3:16-17, 23-25. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI