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THE GOSPEL TRUTH – ABOUT THE CHURCH 

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THE GOSPEL TRUTH – ABOUT THE CHURCH: YOU ARE THE CHURCH – THAT GOD IS BUILDING IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

“Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life” Acts 5:20. 

“Churches are not clubs for the perfect. They are clinics for the sick, the wounded and the maimed, where those a bit stronger help those who are still weak. The forgiven forgive. The healed heal. The comforted comfort others. Those who have been picked up pick others up. God bless you” – Reinhard BONNKE, of Blessed Memory. 

The Church gathering otherwise called “The Church”, is the collective home extension of the individual nucleus home respectively. It’s like a fuel filling station and garage for the fuelling and refuelling, the centre for the repair and repairing of the car – and in such places you don’t run the car there after fuelling or repairing but the car’s comes there to get energies and synergy’s before going to take a run on the road of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. And God is building His Church that makes up that gathering in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“. . . 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven . . .” Matthew 16:13-20. 

For the Church is you – the individual, local and universal body of born-again Believers of God in Christ Jesus, filled by the Holy Spirit, living by the instructions of the unadulterated and authoritative WORD of God, and under a Pastoral Shepherd without prejudice. The Church is not a freelance person of freedom without a stand and guild rails, without order and decency, but under the guidance of spiritual leadership of the Holy Spirit. The Church is living and lively, loving and touchable, and it’s also reachable, and the life is liveable and more, as God in Christ Jesus, the head of the Church. The Church is otherwise called THE BODY OF CHRIST which you are a member there to function and not as a structure.  

“. . . 30 for we are MEMBERS of His BODY, of his flesh, and of his bones . . .” Ephesians 5:21-33. 

“. . . 27 Now ye ARE the BODY of Christ, and MEMBERS in particular . . .” 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. 

I pray you won’t be the loosed end Believer’s in Christ Jesus, who is without knowledge and understanding of who you ARE on spiritual settings for the Church of God in Christ Jesus stead; more so, so that you can share in the fullness of the available and given grace that Christ Jesus, the head of the Church, has set out and bestowed for your BLESSEDNESS in Him accordingly. For you ARE His Church that He’s building, and as such the Church is sanctified, cleansed, loved, glorious, holy, without spot, wrinkle, blemish, and a mystery. [Ephesians 5:21-33]. 

“. . . 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 . . . 32 This is a great MYSTERY: but I speak concerning Christ and the church . . .” Ephesians 5:23-32 

Blessed regards in Christ Jesus stead, as you take your place and stands in the grace in doing life and living godly. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Let ALL THINGS be done DECENTLY [APPROPRIATELY] and in ORDER” 1 Corinthians 14:40/Emphasis Mine. 

“Brethren, if a man be OVERTAKEN in a FAULT, ye which are SPIRITUAL, RESTORE such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself . . . 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” Galatians 6:1-10. 

“For I am not ashamed of the GOSPEL of Christ: for it is the POWER of God unto SALVATION to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God REVEALED from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith” Romans 1:16-17. 

“But if any man seem to be CONTENTIOUS, we have no such CUSTOM [PRACTICE], neither the CHURCHES of God” 1 Corinthians 11:16/Emphasis Mine. 

“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 every thing. 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. 

“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? 18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 23 and those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: 25 that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular” 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LET US PRAY – AND NO MATTER HOW YOU PRAY – JUST PRAY 

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LET US PRAY – AND NO MATTER HOW YOU PRAY – JUST PRAY: IT’S OUR REDEMPTION TIMELESS TIMELINE WITH DIVINITY! 

“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY, and NOT TO FAINT [GIVE UP, BE WEARY LOSE HEART] . . .” Luke 18:1-8/Emphasis Mine. 

Herein are reasons but not LIMITED why you can’t afford not praying: 

  • PRAYER IS TO FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD TO ENHANCE THE RELATIONSHIP OF BEING BORN OF HIM IN CHRIST JESUS 
  • PRAYER IS THE BELIEVER’S IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD LIFELINE WITH THE HEAVENLY TIMELESS TIMELINE  
  • PRAYER WORKS – THE CONNECTIVITY OF THE HUMAN TIMED WORLD TO THE TIMELESS ETERNITY OF DIVINITY  
  • PRAYER CHANGES THINGS BEYOND HUMAN. 
  • PRAYER IS REASONING WITH GOD ON ANY SUBJECT IN MATTERS OF DOING LIFE AND LIVING GODLY. 
  • PRAYER BRINGS HEALINGS TO THE SICK EVEN IN THE MIDST OF SICKNESS AND DISEASES AS IN ANY PANDEMIC (When there’s PESTILENCE) 
  • PRAYER BRINGS ANSWERS TO FAILING ECONOMY (When there’s DEVOURING LOCUST) 
  • PRAYER BRINGS CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND INITIATIVE FOR PRODUCTIVITY (When there’s NO RAIN) 
  • PRAYER HEALS THE LAND – GOVERNMENT, GOVERNANCE AND THE GOVERN (When Government is failing THE LAND) 
  • PRAYER IS ASKING THE HEAVENLY PERMISSION AND INTERVENTION IN YOUR EARTHLY AFFAIRS 
  • PRAYER IS THE BELIEVER’S INESCAPABLE, SUPREME AND GLOBAL TASK AS THE AMBASSADOR/REPRESENTATIVES OF CHRIST JESUS TO HUMANITY. 
  • PRAYER IS LIFE – THE BREATH AND BREATHE FOR THE GOD’S CHILD IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD. 
  • PRAYER IS NOT A DOCTRINE, CREED OR RELIGION OR SUCH LIKE . . . BUT THE COMMUNION AND COMMUNICATION DEFAULT OF HUMANITY AND DIVINITY  
  • . . . PRAYER IS MORE THAN WORDS . . . IT’S WORK . . . SPIRITUAL EXERCISE UNLIMITED  

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Come now, and LET US REASON TOGETHER, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” Isaiah 1:18. 

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

“Rejoice evermore. 17 PRAY WITHOUT CEASING. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. 

“Do not be ANXIOUS or WORRIED about anything, but in EVERYTHING [every circumstance and situation] by PRAYER and PETITION with THANKSGIVING, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. 7 And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]” Philippians 4:6-7/Amplified. 

“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY, and NOT TO FAINT [GIVE UP, BE WEARY LOSE HEART]; 2 saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 and there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:1-8/Emphasis Mine. 

“If I shut up heaven that there be NO RAIN, or if I command the LOCUSTS to DEVOUR the land, or if I send PESTILENCE among my people; 14 if my people, which are CALLED by my name, shall HUMBLE themselves, and PRAY, and SEEK my face, and turn from their WICKED ways; then will I HEAR from heaven, and will FORGIVE their sin, and WILL HEAL THEIR LAND. 15 Now mine EYES shall be open, and mine EARS attent unto the PRAYER that is made in this place” 2 Chronicles 7:13-15. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST: When You Feed The Hungry 

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The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST: When You Feed The Hungry, Cloth The Naked And Visit The Sick! 

“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. 

If there’s anything from Father God for us today, it should be that all should be saved and come to the knowledge of salvation. Meaning, all men, should be able to access His lavishly given LOVE that’s shared and endowed in our human hearts by the indwelling Holy Spirit of grace; and this God’s LOVE is readily available for all humanity, and is irrespective and without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation. And one good way of expressing such love of unconditional, intentional and pragmatic LOVE of God in Christ Jesus, as depicted in the Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST, it’s when you FEED the Hungry, CLOTH the Naked and VISIT The Sick, and such like, in their vulnerable state of great need [Matthew 25:31-46]. Take a step today and make a difference with the received LOVE of God in your human spirit, to enrich them with the Father God hearts of love in the grace. 

“Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s LOVE has been ABUNDANTLY POURED OUT WITHIN OUR HEARTS through the Holy Spirit who was GIVEN to us . . . [8] But God clearly SHOWS and PROVES His own LOVE for us, by the fact that while we were STILL SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

“What doth it profits my brethren, though a man say he hath FAITH, and have not WORKS? CAN FAITH SAVE HIM? 15 If a brother or sister be NAKED, and DESTITUTE of DAILY food, 16 and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are NEEDFUL to the body; WHAT DOTH IT PROFIT? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone” James 2:14-17. 

Therefore, know that God’s LOVE in us in Christ Jesus, it’s at its BEST when we intentionally express its essence through us for the good and goodness of others in the light of the scriptures. 

Be blessed in the grace. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath FAITH, and have not WORKS? CAN FAITH SAVE HIM? 15 If a brother or sister be NAKED, and DESTITUTE of DAILY food, 16 and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are NEEDFUL to the body; WHAT DOTH IT PROFIT? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone” James 2:14-17. 

“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was HUNGRY and you gave Me FOOD; I was THIRSTY and you gave Me DRINK; I was a STRANGER and you TOOK Me in; 36 I was NAKED and you CLOTHED Me; I was SICK and you VISITED Me; I was in PRISON and you CAME to Me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You HUNGRY and FEED You, or THIRSTY and give You DRINK? 38 When did we see You a STRANGER and take You in, or NAKED and CLOTHE You? 39 Or when did we see You SICK, or in PRISON, and COME to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ 41 “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; 43 I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, NAKED and you did not CLOTHE Me, SICK and in PRISON and you did not VISIT Me.’ 44 “Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a STRANGER OR NAKED OR SICK OR IN PRISON, AND DID NOT MINISTER TO YOU?’ 45 Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ 46 And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life” Matthew 25:31-46. 

“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. 27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To VISIT THE FATHERLESS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR AFFLICTION, and to keep himself unspotted from the world” James 1:26-27. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST 

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The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST: When You Do BELIEVE And RECEIVE The SAVING GRACE of God In Christ Jesus! 

“BEING BORN AGAIN, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by THE WORD of God, which LIVETH and ABIDETH for ever” 1 Peter 1:23.  

To being born again, it’s the highest of the highest gift of love to receive from the Father God. That’s pure LOVE AT IT’S BEST, when you do BELIEVE and RECEIVE the SAVING GRACE of God in Christ Jesus. 

To being born of God, it’s to being born from above, being born of the nature of God, being born of the person of God, born of the Zoe life, the eternal life, the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus stead. The life, wherein there’s no more condemnation to all that have received His precious love in Christ Jesus, as it’s written: 

“There is therefore NOW NO CONDEMNATION to them which are in Christ Jesus, who WALK not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. [2] For the LAW of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me FREE from the law of sin and death” Romans 8:1-2. 

“And this is LIFE ETERNAL, that they might know thee the ONLY TRUE God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” John 17:3. 

“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” John 17:16 

God loves you irrespective of you accepting it or not. God’s love for you is independence of your status, tongue, tribe, gender and such like. And God’s commended love for you and I, it’s without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation. For while we were yet sinners – in sin, Christ Jesus died for us all in love to ensure our redemption.  

“But God commendeth his LOVE toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8. 

God’s LOVE AT ITS BEST can become your reality when you turn away from sin and satan’s  cohorts, and turn your life and wellbeing towards Father God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

Be blessed as you BELIEVE And RECEIVE The SAVING GRACE of God in Christ Jesus in love. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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. 18 “He who BELIEVES in Him is not CONDEMNED; but he who does not BELIEVE is CONDEMNED already, because he has not BELIEVED in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18. 

“But as many as RECEIVED Him, to them He GAVE the POWER (RIGHT) to BECOME children of God, to those who BELIEVE in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God” John 1:12-13 (Emphasis Mine). 

“And this is the RECORD, that God hath given to us ETERNAL LIFE, and this LIFE is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life” 1 John 5:11-12. 

“Therefore, if ANYONE is in Christ, he is a NEW CREATION; old things have passed away; behold, all things have BECOME new” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV. 

“. . . 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, EXCEPT A MAN BE BORN AGAIN, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, HOW CAN A MAN BE BORN WHEN HE IS OLD? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be BORN of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is BORN of the flesh is flesh; and that which is BORN of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN” John 3:1-7. 

“And there are three that bear WITNESS in earth, THE Spirit, and THE water, and THE blood: and these three agree in one” John 3:8. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

HOW TO DEAL WITH DISPUTABLE MATTERS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH 

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HOW TO DEAL WITH DISPUTABLE MATTERS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH: MATTERS PERTAINING TO LIFE AND GODLINESS IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

“Brethren, if a man be OVERTAKEN IN A FAULT, ye which ARE SPIRITUAL, RESTORE such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. [5] For every man shall BEAR HIS OWN BURDEN” Galatians 6:1-5. 

In our course to fulfil the cause of grace as pertaining to doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus, there are certain misnomer that may arise that are more of human creation than are scriptural in context. That’s the reason Apostle Paul was laying out the scriptural tool to deal with such happenings in Galatians 6:1-5. While it’s appropriate that the individual brethren take personal responsibility and accountability in the principle of the scriptural context for their own maturity, it’s of gracious and graceful importance that those who have a more spiritual sensitivity, capacity and capability, bear the burden of their respective weaker brethren burden. It’s vital for the good of the common faith in the grace, that those, 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, while you carry one another’s burdens; for in  this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ, that is, the law of love – for by so doing, we’ve fulfilled the law of Christ Jesus in the grace in the faith as it’s written: 

“I am giving you a NEW COMMANDMENT, that you LOVE one another. Just as I have LOVED you, so you too are to LOVE one another. [35] By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have LOVE and UNSELFISH concern for one another” John 13:34-35/Amplified. 

So, in relative term, there are certain misnomer that may arise that are more of human creation than are scriptural in context. And some action may create contradictions in the general faith that may affect the individual, local and universal body of Christ Jesus. And the context of contradictory failure is not about what happened, or has happened or is happening but the HOW we go sorting an answers and solutions to enable us to stay in the freedom wherein Christ has made us free in REDEMPTION, without giving the enemy and cohorts the crafty tool and means they crave after, to shame or destroy the testimony of our faith in Christ Jesus stead. It’s the know-how context, that we need to address and be addressing by and by, in ensuring and assuring all that ARE of God in Christ Jesus, can find hope, love and faith in the midst of the misnomer in the grace. That, to ensure there is an opportunity for access to a wholesome foundation of restoration and freedom in the faith, through the grace of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen! 

“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] . . . 6 For [if we ARE] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only FAITH ACTIVATED and EXPRESSED and WORKING through LOVE” Galatians 5:1, 6/Amplified. 

“Therefore, since we have been JUSTIFIED [that is, ACQUITTED of sin, declared blameless before God] by FAITH, [let us grasp the fact that] we have peace with God [and the joy of reconciliation with Him] through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed). 2 Through Him we also have ACCESS by FAITH into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] STAND. Let us rejoice in our hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power]” Romans 5:1-2/Amplified. 

Herein are my takes in SCRIPTURAL CONTEXT for the good and goodness on us, and on how to deal and be dealing with MATTERS that are in dispute and contentious in the Christian faith. These set out principles are SCRIPTURALLY healthy, in order to stay SCRIPTURALLY balance in the CONTEXT of disputes, disputed and contentions amongst us in the Faith, if you must avoid errors and the extremely offs, at all ends of the Christian faith as Jesus caution the sectarianism of His days in humanity. 

“Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR [ERRONEOUS, MISTAKENLY], not KNOWING the scriptures, nor the POWER of God” Matthew 22:29 [Mark 12:24]/Emphasis Mine. 

And I am certainly confident that when you follow the principle’s guidance, which I know are of the Holy Spirit, you can RESOLVE without been in extreme disputes and contention in the Christian FAITH. It has SAVED me severally from day zero of giving myself to do life and godly living in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. So, when dealing with matters of serious contention and dispute, these are the key notes to approach such matters, in order to keep your being in Christ Jesus safe in the FAITH, without hurting yourself or others in Christ Jesus stead: Herein are the three basic PRINCIPLES to apply in all situations and circumstances of disputes and contentions: 

  • IN ESSENTIALS: DO PURSUE UNITY 
  • IN NON – ESSENTIALS: DO ALLOW LIBERTY 
  • IN ALL THINGS: DO ENSURE LOVE – CHARITABLE LOVE CAUSE  

It’s  high time to always seek APPROVAL of God as in JESUS CHRIST stead, and not crave the APPLAUSE of men, which is often rooted in sentiment and prejudice that leads to all manners of false teachings – Acts 2:22; 2 Timothy 2:15. You need to BUILD your FAITH based on God’s WORD, in order to get His APPROVAL in principle and not in sentiments and prejudice and then be free from hypocrisy and sectarianism. For Men APPLAUD legislate and are of sentiments and prejudice and it’s not based on the principle of God’s WORD in Christ Jesus stead. Men APPLAUD are, as seen in among religious zealots and sectarianism, denominational dogmas and creeds, man-made legislative make-belief, traditions sect settings of men by-laws and such like, as seen telegraph in many current situations in the world today. Don’t be entangled with any person in matters, where many thinks that GAINS is equal to GODLINESS and SPIRITUALITY with their disputation and prejudice and sectarianism. [1 Timothy 6:1-6; 1 Timothy 1:3-11]. 

Be WATCHFUL and VIGILANT, lest you be misled by men with titles, status, and gains. Instead, be constantly and fervently LED by the Holy Spirit through the WORD of God, as in Christ Jesus stead, for anything else is religion and man-made make belief and sectarianism. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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]. [John 13:34] [3] For if anyone thinks he is something [special] when [in fact] he is nothing [special except in his own eyes], he deceives himself. [4] But each one must carefully scrutinize his own work [examining his actions, attitudes, and behavior], and then he can have the personal satisfaction and inner joy of doing something commendable without comparing himself to another. [5] For every person will have to BEAR [with patience] his OWN BURDEN [of faults and shortcomings for which he alone is responsible]” Galatians 6:1-5/Amplified. 

“RECEIVE one who is WEAK in the FAITH, but not to DISPUTES over DOUBTFUL things. 2 For one BELIEVES he may EAT all things, but he who is weak EATS only vegetables. 3 Let not him who EATS despise him who does not eat and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has RECEIVED him. 4 Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his OWN MASTER he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is ABLE to make him stand. 5 One person ESTEEMS one day above another; another ESTEEMS every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 He who OBSERVES the day, OBSERVES it to the Lord; and he who DOES NOT OBSERVE the day, to the Lord, he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks. 7 For NONE of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. 9 For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. 10 But why do you JUDGE your brother? Or why do you show CONTEMPT for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written: “As I live, says the Lord, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.” 12 So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. 13 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.14 I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. 15 Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. 16 Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. 19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may EDIFY another. 20 Do not DESTROY the work of God for the SAKE of food. ALL THINGS indeed are PURE, but it is EVIL for the man who EATS with OFFENSE. 21 It is good NEITHER to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother STUMBLES or is OFFENDED or is MADE WEAK. 22 DO YOU HAVE FAITH? Have it to YOURSELF before God. HAPPY is he who DOES NOT CONDEMN HIMSELF in what he APPROVES. 23 But he who DOUBTS is CONDEMNED if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for WHATEVER is not from FAITH is SIN” Romans 14:1-23. 

“Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man APPROVED of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know” Acts 2:22. 

“STUDY to shew thyself APPROVED unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” 2 Timothy 2:15. 

“For as many as are LED by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God” Romans 8:14. 

“. . . 3 If any man TEACH otherwise, and CONSENT not to WHOLESOME words, even the WORDS of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the DOCTRINE which is ACCORDING to GODLINESS; 4 he is PROUD, knowing NOTHING, but DOTING about questions and STRIFES of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, SUPPOSING that GAIN is GODLINESS: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT is GREAT GAIN” 1 Timothy 6:1-6. 

“As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 NEITHER GIVE HEED TO FABLES AND ENDLESS GENEALOGIES, WHICH MINISTER QUESTIONS, RATHER THAN GODLY EDIFYING WHICH IS IN FAITH: SO DO. 5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 6 from WHICH SOME HAVING SWERVED HAVE TURNED ASIDE UNTO VAIN JANGLING; 7 desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 9 knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust” 1 Timothy 1:3-11. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

AFD NOVEMBER 2025

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WELCOME TO MONTH NOVEMBER 2025: MONTH ENTITLED – “THE SPIRIT OF CONTENTMENT” – TO ABOUND AND TO BE ABASED IN THE GRACE!

“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you LACKED OPPORTUNITY. [11] Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be CONTENT: [12] I know how to be ABASED, and I know how to ABOUND. Everywhere and in all things I have LEARNED both to be FULL and to be HUNGRY, both to ABOUND and to SUFFER need. [13] I CAN do ALL THINGS through Christ who STRENGTHENS me” Philippians 4:10-13. 

Under God, and in the name of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, and by the enabling Holy Spirit of inspiration, revelation and empowerment, I graciously WELCOME you to Month NOVEMBER. The month entitled: “THE SPIRIT OF CONTENTMENT” – TO ABOUND AND TO BE ABASED IN THE GRACE, which is coined from the scriptural context of Philippians 4:10-13 and along with other scriptures that will be used in time to address the theme in course of this month by the grace of God. So, watch out and follow suit to ensure you have full knowledge and understanding in the entire context of the theme in the grace. 

For we live in a generation and dispensations of Believer’s who in the name of PROSPERITY eluding to materialism, are almost in the lost of the guardrails and boundaries they ought to do life and live godly in the grace. And our beloved Apostle Paul who have obtained all the abounding disposition of grace upon his life, could eventually find himself to end up in prison, and yet, he still maintains the composition of his ENDUEMENT and ENDOWMENTS in the grace; and from there he was able to write this concise epistle notes out of the place of being humbled, otherwise being abased, for the cause of the Gospel. What an indicator to every Believer’s to know how to balance life with God, in order to live a purposeful, meaningful and fulfilling life in the grace. That’s the essence of the welcome into this trinity experience of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, sphere of the spirit contentment as Jesus was humbled in humanity to enable Him become the author and finisher of our eternal SALVATION in the grace as written: 

“Wherefore seeing we also are COMPASSED about with so GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, let us LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, and THE SIN which doth so EASILY BESET US, and let us RUN with PATIENCE the race that is set before us, [2] LOOKING unto Jesus the AUTHOR and FINISHER of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him ENDURED the cross, DESPISING THE SHAME, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God” Hebrews 12:1-2. 

“So also Christ glorified not Himself to be made an high priest; but He that said unto him, Thou art my Son, Today have I begotten thee. [6] As He saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchisedec. [7] Who in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto Him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that He feared; [8] though He were a Son, yet learned He OBEDIENCE by the things which He SUFFERED; [9] and being made PERFECT, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him; [10] called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec” Hebrews 5:5-10. 

“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.  

[6] who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: [7] but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a Servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] and being found in fashion as a man, He HUMBLED himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. [9] Wherefore God also hath HIGHLY EXALTED Him, and given Him a Name which is above every name: [10] that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; [11] and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” Philippians 2:4-11. 

For to be “ABASED” is in the present tense and means in some context to be in a state of degradation. And to “ABOUND” means to be in overflow, and at times it conveys the idea of extreme wealth or abundance, as to say, to be highly successful in whatever context of attribution. However, in the Scriptural context of the Bible, to be “ABASED” means to be humbled, brought low, or degraded, often as a consequence of pride [being proudly] or disobedience to specific scriptural instructions of God; and it’s the opposite of being exalted and being lifted up or uplifted; and the concept by the scriptural context is summarised by the principle that those who exalt themselves will be abased, while those who humble themselves will be exalted. The writ of Philippians 4:13-19 by Apostle Paul is to describe his ability to be content in any situation, including TIMES OF NEED and HUNGER as per his TIMES OF ABUNDANCE AND BEING HIGHLY SUFFICIENT AND SUCCESSFUL. 

Knowing now to be “ABASED” and “ABOUND” comes from the biblical verse Philippians 4:12-13, which refers and indicates the concept of learning to LIVE CONTENTEDLY as a Believer in Christ Jesus, in both in times of NEED and PLENTY, what manner of person are you setting yourself to become in the grace. For to be ABASED means to learn to live with less, which involves taming desires, avoiding excess, and appreciating what you have through practicing the spirit of contentment and discipline in the grace. And in the same scenario, to ABOUND in context as mean to have more, involves living with gratitude, practicing wise stewardship, and being disciplined with resources, rather than being wasteful or prideful in the grace.  

And the month of NOVEMBER as any other DAWN months in the Julian and Gregorian calendar year, is crucial and important in the cause of the numbering of our days under the Sun. This is in order to fulfil PURPOSE by God, in Christ Jesus stead, as the scriptures but not limited, enjoined in Colossians 4:17 and Romans 8:28 and Ephesians 1: 11… And it thus re-echoes and reminds me as in other DAWN months, of some important matters and thoughts in the year as described in the settings being laid within context as in other writ; and also, with the knowing that it’s God who makes things to be, in each passing days, weeks and months, and He is the one who crowns the year [our year, your year], with His GOODNESS and ABUNDANCE, in all that pertains to doing LIFE and living GODLY by God in Christ Jesus stead as it’s written: 

“This is THE DAY [WEEK, MONTH, YEAR] which the Lord hath MADE; we will REJOICE and be GLAD in it” Psalms 118:24/Emphasis Mine. 

“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 65:11-13/Emphasis Mine. 

Therefore, my acronyms to month November, can be summed in these context as done in many other times: 

  • FIRSTLY, that the month NOVEMBER is the eleventh and penultimate month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars, the fourth and last of four months to have a length of 30 days and the fifth and last of five months to have a length of fewer than 31 days. And it is the last month of fall in the Northern Hemisphere of the world while in the southern half, it is the last month of spring in count. 
  • SECONDLY, that the month of NOVEMBER is the third of the four months with the “BER” endings – SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, and DecemBER. This signifies the eleventh hour month to the closing month of the year that will usher in another DAWN year; and for me as an example, it helps me as matter of principle in diligence, prudence and productivity toward ensuring a meaningful and purposeful fulfilment in the closure of the dawn year by the eleventh hour month; and to evaluate what the year has been and what I need to make up that’s lacking within and without, in order to end up strong, stronger and strongly in the current dawn year; and to take stock of the outstanding testimonies in God’s graciousness, gracefulness and blessedness toward me and family, ministry and all I care about which includes you that’s reading this writ right now, in the course of doing life and living godly, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 
  • And THIRDLY, the Month NOVEMBER been the ELEVEN months of the year; it assured my thoughts toward engaging with the benefits of a TEAM spirit, when you consider the ELEVEN PERSONS in the making of a FOOTBALL TEAM. Thus, indicating the needs to work together with others, in a common purpose with a team spirit in order to achieve common results as a team knowing the implications of being a lone life person, being exposed to dangers and helplessness, and being vulnerable to be preyed upon by the enemy and cohorts of faith in the grace. This is important, irrespective of the quality of the personality of the individual player’s terms that are involved. The aim is to see the need to achieve results together and collectively, as a team rather than as an individual lone person with innumerable opportunity of engaging with others for massive creativity, exploring, innovation and such like. 

Therefore, I WELCOME you specially and specifically to NOVEMBER 2025, which is entitled for you and I to ensure the – “THE SPIRIT OF CONTENTMENT” – TO ABOUND AND TO BE ABASED IN THE GRACE; Knowing and understanding this concept and context, will keep you steady in the faith, because it assures that you are God’s and Christ Ambassador in the grace, and whatever you are abounded with, should be measured to ensure when you are humbled to Abased dispositions, you remain steadily and steadfastly in the faith which unfortunately, many can’t handle. 

And through the month, by God’s inspiring, revealing, and empowering grace, I will hopefully be measuring up the various segments to the Month theme.  

Blessed regards in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now at last you have renewed your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned about me before, but you had no opportunity to show it. [11] Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. [12] I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need. [13] I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]  

[19] And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:10-14, 19/Amplified. 

“If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; [4] he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, [5] perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. [6] But GODLINESS with CONTENTMENT is great gain. [8] And having FOOD and RAIMENT let us be therewith CONTENT” 1 Timothy 6:3-8. 

“Let your CONVERSATION [CONDUCT, BEHAVIOUR] be without covetousness; and be CONTENT with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. [6] So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my Helper, and I will not fear What man shall do unto me” Hebrews 13:5-6. 

“Although the fig tree shall NOT BLOSSOM, Neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, And the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, And there shall be no herd in the stalls: [18] Yet I will REJOICE in the LORD, I will JOY in the God of my salvation. [19] The LORD God is my STRENGTH, And he will make my FEET like HINDS’ FEET, And He will make me to walk upon mine HIGH PLACES. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments” Habakkuk 3:17-19. 

“HUMBLE yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may EXALT you in due time: [7] casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. [8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: [9] whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. [10] But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have SUFFERED a while, make you PERFECT, STABLISH, STRENGTHEN, SETTLE you. [11] To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” 1 Peter 5:6-11. 

“So also Christ glorified not Himself to be made an high priest; but He that said unto him, Thou art my Son, Today have I begotten thee. [6] As He saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchisedec. [7] Who in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto Him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that He feared; [8] though He were a Son, yet learned He OBEDIENCE by the things which He SUFFERED; [9] and being made PERFECT, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him; [10] called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec” Hebrews 5:5-10. 

“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.  

[6] who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: [7] but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a Servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] and being found in fashion as a man, He HUMBLED himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. [9] Wherefore God also hath HIGHLY EXALTED Him, and given Him a Name which is above every name: [10] that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; [11] and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” Philippians 2:4-11. 

“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. [25] Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? [26] Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? [27] Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? [28] And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: [29] and yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. [30] Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? [31] Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat?” or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? [32] (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. [33] But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. [34] Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” Matthew 6:24-34. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

DID YOU SAY YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN 

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DID YOU SAY YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN: I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE BORN OF GOD AS CALLED! 

“And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they ASSEMBLED themselves with the church, and TAUGHT much people. And the DISCIPLES were called CHRISTIANS first in Antioch” Acts 11:26. 

A CHRISTIAN you say you ARE? Know then that you ARE born of God and you ARE God’s vehicle and vessel of change, in changing and influencing lives and making an effectual difference for the good of others, for God in Christ Jesus stead. And your being born of God means then you ARE Christ FOLLOWER, SOLDIER of Christ, Christ WITNESS, MISSIONARY and AMBASSADOR of God in Christ Jesus stead. You can ARISE today and let it be that you are living for who you ARE of God in Christ Jesus stead not just what you are nicknamed as you take on the challenges of the faith in the grace. 

My first understanding of the word ‘CHRISTIAN’ as to becoming a Christian is to understand that: 

  • It is a nickname given to those who are followers, witness and Missionary of Christ as in the book of Acts epistles. Acts 11:26; Acts 26:27-29; 1 Peter 4:15-17. 
  • And when you take the word CHRIST out of the word CHRISTIAN, you are left with ‘IAN’. And ‘IAN’ means to me – ‘I AM NOTHING’. Meaning, one is of no WORTH, but ONLY in WORTH, because of Christ in you and you in Him. Otherwise, it’s religion, sectarianism, dogmas and religious bondage and tradition of men. 

Christ Jesus NEVER called His own born of God children the term – Christian, instead He called us as in scriptural context – DISCIPLE, FOLLOWER, SOLDIER, WITNESS, MISSIONARY and AMBASSADOR of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

The word Christian is an illusion that has been purported for too long that what it designated then at the first use toward followers of Christ Jesus is not what it does indicates and represents to many people today. Many claim to be Christians because they found themselves in one religious Church while they live contrary to the context of the Gospel of God in Christ Jesus stead, but when there’s a trial of their faith in Christ Jesus, they will almost deny their acclaimed faith. 

“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. 16 Yet if any man suffer as a CHRISTIAN, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?” 1 Peter 4:15-17. 

Are you just called a Christian, or you are indeed a – DISCIPLE, FOLLOWER, SOLDIER, WITNESS, MISSIONARY and an AMBASSADOR of God in Christ Jesus stead. It’s your choice to align yourself today for your reality as you do life and living godly in God in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the DISCIPLES were called CHRISTIANS first in Antioch” Acts 11:26. 

“King Agrippa, BELIEVEST thou the prophets? I know that thou BELIEVEST. 28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou PERSUADEST me to be a CHRISTIAN. 29 And Paul said, I WOULD TO GOD, THAT NOT ONLY THOU, BUT ALSO ALL THAT HEAR ME THIS DAY, were both ALMOST, and ALTOGETHER such as I AM, except these bonds” Acts 26:27-29. 

“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. 16 Yet if any man suffer as a CHRISTIAN, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?” 1 Peter 4:15-17. 

“Now then we are AMBASSADORS for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us . . .” 2 Corinthians 5:20. 

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be WITNESSES unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth” Acts 1:8. 

“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that WARRETH entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a SOLDIER” 2 Timothy 2:1-4. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-20; Acts 8:1-8. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD: YOU ARE GOD’S BEST!   

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IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD: YOU ARE GOD’S BEST! 

“That the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the ACKNOWLEDGING of EVERY GOOD THING which is IN you IN Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6. 

Don’t think or live less than what God is done, is doing and will do in you in Christ Jesus – for you are God’s BEST knowingly and unknowingly. 

For you are the reason while the earth was made. Henceforth, you need to keep COMMUNICATING your FAITH effectually, with shoulders high, head up and on your high heels of faith in grace in Christ Jesus stead. Isaiah 45:11-12; Psalms 8:4-8. 

When God made all things He created, He said, they were GOOD but when He made man, the them – male and female, He said, they were VERY GOOD, meaning, He’s very BEST, hence you are God’s BEST irrespective. Speak well to live well, think well of yourself, and walk the walk of who you ARE in Christ Jesus stead; and not what religion, tradition, denomination, sectarian settings wants to make you be or purport you to be to suit their limitations of your WORTH in Christ Jesus. You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a PECULIAR person, set to show forth the praises of God that has delivered you and taken you out of the dark and darkness of this world into His Marvelous light of glory and virtue. 

I pray that you will start up now living in the SCRIPTURAL consciousness of who you are in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But ye are a CHOSEN generation, a ROYAL priesthood, an HOLY nation, a PECULIAR people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath CALLED you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 which in time past were NOT a people, but are NOW the people of God: which had NOT obtained mercy, but NOW have obtained mercy” 1 Peter 2:9-10. 

“Giving thanks to the Father, who has QUALIFIED us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light. 13 For He has RESCUED [DELIVERED] us and has DRAWN us to Himself from the DOMINION of darkness, and has TRANSFERRED [TRANSLATED] us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have REDEMPTION [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the FORGIVENESS of our sins [and the CANCELLATION of sins’ penalty]” Colossians 1:12-14/Amplified. 

“That the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the ACKNOWLEDGING of EVERY GOOD THING which is IN YOU in Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6. 

“Thus saith the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 I HAVE MADE THE EARTH, AND CREATED MAN UPON IT: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded” Isaiah 45:11-12. 

“What is MAN, that thou art MINDFUL OF HIM? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 For thou hast MADE HIM a little lower than the angels and hast CROWNED him with glory and honour. 6 Thou MADEST him to have DOMINION OVER THE WORKS OF THY HANDS; thou hast PUT ALL THINGS UNDER HIS FEET . . .” Psalms 8:4-8. 

“And God said, let us make MAN in our image, after our likeness . . . 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 . . . 30 And God saw everything that he had MADE, and, behold, it was VERY GOOD. . .” Genesis 1:26-31. 

“He has MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL in its time. Also, He has put ETERNITY in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end” Ecclesiastes 11:3. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LIVING FOR THE GOSPEL CAUSE – GOD IS FAITHFUL 

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LIVING FOR THE GOSPEL CAUSE – GOD IS FAITHFUL: HIS PROMISES STANDS ASSURED IN HIS PURPOSE! 

IN GENERAL: 

“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. 

“Let us HOLD FAST the PROFESSION of our FAITH without wavering; for he is FAITHFUL that promised” Hebrews 10:23. 

IN CHRIST JESUS: 

“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. 

FOR ME AS IN APOSTLE PAUL: 

“Beside those things that are without, that which COMETH upon me DAILY, the CARE of all the churches” 2 Corinthians 11:28. 

“Yea, so have I STRIVED to PREACH the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon ANOTHER man’s FOUNDATION” Romans 15:20. 

“GO, STAND and SPEAK in the temple to the people ALL the WORDS of this LIFE” Acts 5:20 

“And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 5 not that we are SUFFICIENT of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our SUFFICIENCY is of God; 6 who also hath MADE us able MINISTERS of the NEW TESTAMENT; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life” 2 Corinthians 3:4-6. 

“For God, who COMMANDED the light to shine out of darkness, hath SHINED in our hearts, to give the light of the KNOWLEDGE of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” 2 Corinthians 4:6. 

BE TRANSFORMED – GRAB A COPY: THE BOOK – THE REALM OF REVELATION 

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BE TRANSFORMED – GRAB A COPY: THE BOOK – THE REALM OF REVELATION – Living Beyond Doctrines And Man-Made Make Believe, Traditional Dogmas And Philosophical Rudiments! 

“. . . 9 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 2:1-16/Emphasis Mine. 

There are too much INFORMATION and less TRANSFORMATION, and this is a result of the lack of REVELATION – Insights and foresights. For the HOLY WRIT was not meant to be for just a mere INFORMATION but for the TRANSFORMATION unto PERFECTION – MATURITY, WHOLENESS, COMPLETENESS and FULFILMENT – in Christ Jesus stead – 2 Timothy 3:14-17. The lack of REVELATION keeps people out of illumination – insights and foresights – of God’s enabling. Apostle Paul was a man of not only of inspiration but also of revelation in the empowerment of the gracious ministry committed into his hands – hence he could literary say anything that’s of the mystery [hidden truth] of God in Christ Jesus stead and heaven will accord him with an amen.  

“But I certify you, brethren, that the GOSPEL which was PREACHED OF ME IS NOT AFTER MAN. 12 FOR I NEITHER RECEIVED IT OF MAn, NEITHER WAS I TAUGHT IT, BUT BY THE REVELATION of Jesus Christ . . .15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, 16 to REVEAL his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood . . .” Galatians 1:11-24. 

The Book – THE REALM OF REVELATION – answers the quests. Do yourself a favour and get a copy to emancipation from religion, doctrinal bondage, sectarianism, traditional and denominational dogmas and creeds, and other religious perverts, adulteration, religiosity and such like. Selah! 

It’s your time for the REVELATION SENSE – the SIXTH SENSE, the sense beyond the COMMON SENSE of the FIVE SENSES: The SENSES of – Seeing, Hearing, Touching/Feeling, Tasting and Smelling. 

“Therefore LEAVING the PRINCIPLES of the DOCTRINE of Christ, LET US GO ON UNTO PERFECTION [WHOLENESS, COMPLETENESS, FULNESS and MATURITY]; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit” Hebrews 6:1-3/Emphasis Mine. 

You need to DO LIFE and LIVE GODLY by REVELATION SENSE in order to ENACT and APPROPRIATE in essence the FULNESS of the BLESSEDNESS in the HEAVENLY PLACES made available for us in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURALTHOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“. . . 9 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 2:1-16/Emphasis Mine. 

“. . . 16 And Simon Peter ANSWERED and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus ANSWERED and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for FLESH and BLOOD hath not REVEALED it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven . . .” Matthew 16:13-20. 

“But I certify you, brethren, that the GOSPEL which was PREACHED OF ME IS NOT AFTER MAN. 12 FOR I NEITHER RECEIVED IT OF MAn, NEITHER WAS I TAUGHT IT, BUT BY THE REVELATION of Jesus Christ . . .15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, 16 to REVEAL his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood . . .” Galatians 1:11-24. 

“Therefore LEAVING the PRINCIPLES of the DOCTRINE of Christ, LET US GO ON UNTO PERFECTION [WHOLENESS, COMPLETENESS, FULNESS and MATURITY]; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit” Hebrews 6:1-3/Emphasis Mine. 

“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 and that from a child thou hast known the HOLY SCRIPTURES, which are able to make thee Wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 that the man of God may be PERFECT [MATURITY, WHOLENESS, COMPLETENESS and FULFILMENT], THROUGHLY FURNISHED UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS” 2 Timothy 3:14-17/Emphasis Mine. 

“Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, 2 Why do thy disciples TRANSGRESS the TRADITION of the elders? . . . 5 But ye say, whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; 6 and honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye MADE the COMMANDMENT of God of NONE EFFECT by your TRADITION” Matthew 15:1-2, 5-6/Emphasis Mine. 

“You, therefore, will be perfect [growing into SPIRITUAL MATURITY both in mind and character, actively integrating godly values into your daily life], as your heavenly Father is perfect” Matthew 5:48/Amplified. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Deuteronomy 29:29; Amos 3:7; Psalms 25:14 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI