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REDEMPTION DEED – The Greatest Unifying Union 

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REDEMPTION DEED – The Greatest Unifying Union – The Holy COMMUNION: The Bread and The Wine – ENACTING THE PASSOVER! 

“. . . 14 And this day shall be unto you for a MEMORIAL; and ye shall KEEP IT A FEAST to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall KEEP IT A FEAST by an ORDINANCE for ever . . .” Exodus 12:1-51. 

“. . . 25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the NEW TESTAMENT in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in REMEMBRANCE of me. 26 For AS OFTEN AS ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, YE DO SHEW THE LORD’S DEATH TILL HE COME . . .” 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. 

The act of the REDEMPTION DEED of God in Christ Jesus has brought about the greatest unifying union of any kind thereby ENACTING THE PASSOVER. This act is the Holy Communion which embodied – The Bread as the Body of Christ, and The Cup – The Wine, the Blood of Christ being sacrificed for our PASSOVER from death unto life.  

And graciously and gracefully, this REDEMPTION DEED act of grace, bares no Adamic nature in order to authentic the legality and vitality of our REDEMPTION in Christ Jesus. And as it’s powerful and gracious in the physical, so much the more it is in the spiritual. Hence Jesus at the cross said – IT IS FINISHED – meaning an end to Adamic NATURE and EFFECT by the REDEMPTION DEED. Hence the NEW CREATION in Christ Jesus has NO PAST. All things have become NEW – 2 Corinthians 5:17. 

We can now have our lost RELATIONSHIP and FELLOWSHIP with God in Adam reclaimed and restored in the fulness of REDEMPTION. For the Two reasons – RELATIONSHIP and FELLOWSHIP – we can celebrate and commemorate in the Holy Communion that enacts and authenticates the CRUCIFIXION and DEATH, BURIAL and RESURRECTION, ASCENSION and ENTHRONEMENT of Christ Jesus, who is our Saviour-King & Lord. Amen. 

And we celebrate and commemorate Him simply for these: 

  • OUR SIN FORGIVEN, ACQUITTED AND RECEIVED – means Our RELATIONSHIP with God reclaimed and restored. No more sacrifices of the flesh. For we’ve been JUSTIFIED – Romans 5:1-2.  
  • OUR ACCESS ASSURED & GUARANTEED – means Our acts of FELLOWSHIP (COMMUNION) with God reclaimed and restored. No more middle person failing man any more on our behalf – 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Acts 4:12. We’ve been DELIVERED & TRANSLATED – Colossians 1:1-21; Ephesians 1:1-14. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“. . . For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took BREAD: 24 and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my BODY, which is broken for you: this do in REMEMBRANCE of me. 25 After the same manner also he took the CUP, when he had supped, saying, This CUP is the NEW TESTAMENT in my BLOOD: this do ye, as OFT as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as ye EAT this BREAD, and DRINK this CUP, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come . . .” 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34. 

“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and BLESSED it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave THANKS, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 for this is my blood of the NEW TESTAMENT, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom” Matthew 26:26-29. 

Further Scriptural Reading: Hebrews 9:11-16; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 6:41-58; Luke 22:1-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14. Exodus 12. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the significance of the Holy Communion, a unifying union that enacts the Passover, symbolising the redemption deed of God in Christ Jesus. The Bread and Wine represent the Body and Blood of Christ, sacrificed for humanity’s redemption. 

Key points: 

  • The Holy Communion is a memorial feast, instituted by Jesus, to remember His death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and enthronement (Exodus 12:1-51, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34). 
  • The redemption deed has brought about a new creation in Christ Jesus, with no past, and all things becoming new (2 Corinthians 5:17). 
  • The Communion reclaims and restores the lost relationship and fellowship with God, allowing believers to celebrate and commemorate Christ’s sacrifice (Romans 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Acts 4:12). 
  • Through the Communion, believers remember Christ’s body broken and blood shed for sin forgiveness, and celebrate their justification, access to God, and deliverance (1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Matthew 26:26-29). 
  • The message encourages believers to participate in the Holy Communion, embracing its significance and power in their lives. 

The message highlights the importance of understanding the Holy Communion as a symbol of God’s redemption deed and encourages believers to celebrate and commemorate it with gratitude and reverence. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFICACIOUS BLOOD OF THE LAMB: THE DNA OF TRIUMPH! 

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THE EFFICACIOUS BLOOD OF THE LAMB: THE DNA OF TRIUMPH! 

“AND THEY OVERCAME HIM BY THE BLOOD of THE LAMB, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death” Revelation 12:11. 

Thanks to God for the Blood of the Lamb! The scriptures tell us that the Lamb of God is Jesus Christ. He is the one who was slain and who shed His Blood for our triumph and victory in life. The Blood of Jesus is the grand finale to answer and deal with all the issues of life. It is by the Blood of the Lamb in a figure of the Christ that is to come, that the first Church – the Israelites’ – obtained their deliverance from the bondage and rigour of the land of Egypt. And by the Blood of the Lamb effect, they also obtained their prosperity as they obtained their deliverance by the blood of the lamb – Psalm 105:37-38; Exodus 12:29-36. The Blood of the lamb is the verdict, antidote and onslaught that can end the perpetrated works and activities of satan and cohort’s pursuit in the life of all mankind, especially in those where demonic sacrifice and dedications have taken root. 

The Blood of the Lamb is the flag bearer, banner and signpost that can thwart, divert and end all the fiery darts and works of the enemy of our joy in our FAITH. The Blood of the Lamb is the Highway Code and traffic control board to all that wants to get into your life. It indicates red light and diverts all the satanic and cohorts’ advances and gives green light to all about God concerning you in life and godliness. There is no amber light for standstill; it’s either red to divert or green to welcome in and allow all goodness to go through into your life. 

The Blood of the Lamb – Christ Jesus – is the DNA of your life of TRIUMPH. Where there is No Blood of Christ – There is No TRIUMPH! For whatever is not of the Blood is not of God says the Holy Scriptures. There is power in the Blood. The efficacy of the Blood is what satan and cohorts cannot fathom. It is the final cure for his grip on me and you. The Blood has delivered me and you, set my family and yours free from the grips of satanic bondage. When you daily activate the Blood as your default browser, your daily triumph becomes certain. You need to ensure, insure, secure, and authenticate the vitality and legality of your life, faith and works of your hand by the Blood if you do not want the enemy and his cohorts to encroach into all your life plans, purpose, and pursuit. The Blood is your DNA of TRIUMPH. 

The efficacious Blood of the Lamb – Jesus Christ, is the DNA of TRIUMPH over all – and you should never forget about it now and ever. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: YET NOT THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD, NOR OF THE PRINCES OF THIS WORLD, THAT COME TO NOUGHT: 7 but we speak THE WISDOM of God in a mystery, even the HIDDEN WISDOM, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 WHICH NONE OF THE PRINCES OF THIS WORLD KNEW: FOR HAD THEY KNOWN IT, THEY WOULD NOT HAVE CRUCIFIED THE LORD OF GLORY” 1 Corinthians 2:6-8. 

“For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. AND THE BLOOD SHALL BE TO YOU FOR A TOKEN UPON THE HOUSES WHERE YE ARE: AND WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD, I WILL PASS OVER YOU, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt” Exodus 12:12-13. 

“He brought them forth also with silver and gold: AND THERE WAS NOT ONE FEEBLE PERSON AMONG THEIR TRIBES. Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them” Psalm 105:37-38. 

“AND THEY OVERCAME HIM BY THE BLOOD of THE LAMB, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death” Revelation 12:11. 

“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD, WHICH TAKETH AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me” John 1:29-30. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the power and significance of the Blood of Jesus Christ, referred to as “THE EFFICACIOUS BLOOD OF THE LAMB”. It highlights the Blood’s role in bringing triumph, victory, and deliverance to believers. 

Key points: 

  • The Blood of Jesus is the grand finale that answers and deals with all life’s issues, providing deliverance from bondage and satanic grip (Revelation 12:11, Exodus 12:29-36). 
  • The Blood is the verdict, antidote, and onslaught that ends satanic works and activities, thwarting enemy advances and giving green light to God’s goodness (Psalm 105:37-38).  
  • The Blood is the DNA of triumph, and without it, there is no triumph (1 Corinthians 2:6-8). 
  • Believers are encouraged to daily activate the Blood as their default browser, securing their life, faith, and works, and ensuring daily triumph. 
  • The Blood efficacy is beyond satanic understanding, and it’s the final cure for satanic grip (Exodus 12:12-13). 
  • The message urges believers to remember the power of the Blood and its significance in their lives, citing scriptural references (Revelation 12:11, John 1:29-30). 

The message concludes by emphasising the Blood role in bringing triumph and victory, encouraging believers to rely on its power and efficacy. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LIVING BY THE HIGHER LAW 

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LIVING BY THE HIGHER LAW: THE LAW THAT SETS ONE UP IN GRACE AND MAKES ONE LIVE INDEED IN FREEDOM! 

“There is therefore NOW NO CONDEMNATION to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not WALK according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the LAW of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has MADE me FREE from the LAW of SIN and DEATH” Romans 8:1-2 

In Christ Jesus, No CONDEMNATION means – No CONDEMNATION. GOD is bound by His WORD. NO CONDEMNATION means freedom from self-condemnation, the condemnation of demonic power and cohorts, the condemnation resulting from religion and religiosity, traditional dogmas, self-righteousness, denominational indoctrination, religious finger pointing and more of such like. 

“. . . 10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw NONE but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, WHERE ARE THOSE THINE ACCUSERS? hath no man CONDEMNED thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, NEITHER DO I CONDEMN THEE: GO, and SIN NO MORE” John 8:1-11 

It’s true that by the LAW OF GRAVITY, there’s the downward pulling forces, such that when an object is thrown up, it falls by the gravitational pull. And it’s also true that by the LAW OF UPTHRUST – aircrafts overcome gravitational pull and the ship floats and experiences the buoyancy in water bodies to gain upthrust to move about safely. In same scenario, it’s high time to live FREE, enjoy true FREEDOM indeed that’s in Christ Jesus stead by the HIGHER LAW that overrides the natural laws of limitations and setbacks and failures; and these onward and upward trajectory leverage it, irrespective of your past history of limitations, setbacks, and failures. Once you are in Christ Jesus, your NEW DAY and NEW DAWN path to doing life and living godly has come, in essence, to God’s glory and praise. 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]” Galatians 5:1/AMP. 

“But the PATH of the just (righteous) is like the LIGHT OF DAWN, that SHINES BRIGHTER and BRIGHTER until [it reaches its FULL STRENGTH and GLORY in] the PERFECT [COMPLETE, WHOLE, FULNESS, MATURE] day” Proverbs 4:18/AMP. 

When you know you are in Christ Jesus, it thus indicates a much more HIGHER LAWS is in operations in you. The HIGHER LAW – is the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus that dwells in you – and it gives one freedom for an onward and upward trajectory to gain leverage from the law of sin and death, which includes all forms of bondages, fears, condemnations, such like and more. [Romans 8:1-2]. 

It’s my earnest PRAYER that you take advantage of the NEW CREATION of God in Christ Jesus, and live to enjoy daily the freedom that God has offered you in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. [2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Galatians 6:14-16]. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“There is therefore NOW NO CONDEMNATION to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the LAW of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has MADE me free from the LAW of sin and death” Romans 8:1-2. 

“And they that are Christ’s have CRUCIFIED the FLESH with the AFFECTIONS and LUSTS. 25 If we LIVE in the Spirit, let us also WALK in the Spirit” Galatians 5:24-25. 

“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to TRIUMPH in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place” 2 Corinthians 2:14. 

“As he spake these words, many BELIEVED on him. 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which BELIEVED on him, If ye CONTINUE IN MY WORD, then are ye MY DISCIPLES INDEED; 32 and ye shall KNOW THE TRUTH, and THE TRUTH shall MAKE you FREE” John 8:30-32. 

“But ye are NOT in the FLESH, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is NONE of his. 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead DWELL in you, he that RAISED up Christ from the dead shall also QUICKEN your MORTAL BODIES by his Spirit that DWELLETH in you” Romans 8:9-11. 

“Forasmuch then as the children are PARTAKERS of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise TOOK PART OF THE SAME; that through DEATH he might DESTROY him that had the POWER of death, that is, the devil; 15 and DELIVER them who through FEAR of DEATH were all their LIFETIME SUBJECT to BONDAGE” Hebrews 2:14-15. 

“GRACE be to you and PEACE from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who GAVE himself for our SINS, that he might DELIVER us from this PRESENT evil world, according to the WILL of God and our Father: 5 to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” Galatians 1:3-5. 

“Therefore, if ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, he is a NEW CREATION; old things have passed away; behold, ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not [a]imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are AMBASSADORS for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might BECOME the righteousness of God in Him” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21/NKJV. 

“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by [a]whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a NEW CREATION. 16 And as many as WALK ACCORDING TO THIS RULE, PEACE and MERCY be upon them, and upon the Israel of God” Galatians 6:14-16/NKJV. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the concept of living by the “Higher Law” of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus, which sets believers free from condemnation, sin, and death (Romans 8:1-2). This Higher Law overrides the natural laws of limitations, setbacks, and failures, enabling believers to live in freedom, triumph, and victory. 

Key points: 

  • In Christ Jesus, there is no condemnation, meaning freedom from self-condemnation, demonic condemnation, and religious condemnation (John 8:1-11, Romans 8:1-2).  
  • The Higher Law of the Spirit of life gives believers freedom from the law of sin and death, including bondages, fears, and limitations (Romans 8:1-2).  
  • Believers are new creations in Christ Jesus, and their new day and new dawn path to living godly has come (2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Galatians 6:14-16). 
  • To live in this freedom, believers must walk according to the Spirit, crucify the flesh, and continue in God’s Word (Galatians 5:24-25, John 8:30-32). 
  • The Higher Law enables believers to overcome gravitational pulls of sin and limitations, just like aircraft overcome gravity and ships experience buoyancy in water (Romans 8:1-2).  
  • Believers are ambassadors of Christ, reconciled to God, and empowered to live in triumph and victory (2 Corinthians 5:17-21). 

The message encourages believers to take advantage of their new creation in Christ Jesus and live in the freedom, peace, and mercy that God has offered them. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

ENSURING AN ENDURING POSSESSIONS IN REDEMPTION 

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ENSURING AN ENDURING POSSESSIONS IN REDEMPTION: THE NEEDFUL ACTS TO MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN THE BLESSEDNESS! 

“And WINE that maketh GLAD the heart of man, and OIL to make his face to SHINE, and BREAD which STRENGTHENETH man’s heart” Psalms 104:15. 

“The BLESSING of the Lord, it MAKETH RICH, and he ADDETH NO SORROW with it” Proverbs 10:22. 

In REDEMPTION, we are BLESSED of God in Christ Jesus. The essence of God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus is to ensure that in our assured redemption, that we can be able to: live a meaningful, purposeful and Fulfilling life and more; and to also live WITHOUT Sorrow, Regret and Mishaps.  

And it’s one thing to be BLESSED of God in Christ Jesus, it’s another thing to KNOW that you’ve been BLESSED in order to enact and authenticate it into a daily reality in life and godliness in Christ Jesus; and it’s another thing also to know the how to MAINTAIN and SUSTAIN the BLESSEDNESS of being BLESSED in REDEMPTION without sorrow and regrets and such like accordingly.  

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

“The BLESSING of the Lord, it MAKETH RICH, and he ADDETH NO SORROW with it” Proverbs 10:22. 

And to be BLESSED, means to be EMPOWERED with the ENABLING of God’s good and goodness, graciousness and gracefulness in order to – SUCCEED, EXCEL, ACHIEVE, BECOME, CREATE, INITIATE, EXPLORE and INNOVATE, in Christ Jesus stead. It thus means that the BLESSING of God in ESSENCE – is not PHYSICAL in terms of – [Car, property, Finance and such like; but it’s SPIRITUAL] – and it’s the endowed enabling of God received in our REDEMPTION in Christ Jesus – and that’s what helps one in grace to acquire or bring into reality and tangibility, the physical things we do need to enhance life in grace, such as – Car, Property, Finance and such like. 

The knowing of the above difference, in terms of what the blessing of God is, and is not, helps to ensure and assure how the BLESSEDNESS of redemption becomes real and tangible, and makes our perspective and perception in prayers more connected to the HOW things of God do work for us from the SPIRITUAL to the PHYSICAL in MANIFESTATIONS and TANGIBILITY, and how we can unreservedly and uncompromisingly do LIFE and GODLINESS with God in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

And to ensure an assured know-how, maintenance and sustenance of the BLESSEDNESS, one need to possess, meaning, not to lack any of the three ingredients that ensures the acts of doing LIFE and living GODLY; these acts in essence helps to make all things in grace to come into fruition – reality and tangibility – as in the Holy writs: 

“And WINE that maketh GLAD the heart of man, and OIL to make his face to SHINE, and BREAD which STRENGTHENETH man’s heart” Psalms 104:15. 

“Yea, the Lord will ANSWER and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you CORN, and WINE, and OIL, and ye shall be SATISFIED therewith: and I will no more make you a REPROACH among the heathen” Joel 2:19. 

The three INGREDIENTS from the Holy writs to help ensure the assured durability through knowing to maintaining and sustaining the blessedness of God in the grace are: 

  • The WINE – Speaks of The HOLY SPIRIT: The WINE will gladden one’s hearts – the human spirit being 
  • The OIL – Speaks of The ANOINTING: The OIL will cause one’s face to shine and radiate the glorious presence of God’s ENDOWMENT and ENDUEMENT in one’s being.  
  • The BREAD – Speaks of The WORD: The BREAD will STRENGTHEN one’s heart – the human spirit being, to meet the demands of doing life and living godly of God in Christ Jesus. 

And when the above mentioned three endowments and enduement abide and abound in our day–to- day living, then doing LIFE and GODLINESS are done [enacted and authenticated] in grace with ease and in leisure, satisfaction, and purpose, which will result in the meaningful fulfilment we so much desire – way over, above and beyond the limiting elements of – stress, depression, pain , hurt, pressure, fear, complex and such like that hunt us. 

IT’S TIME TO ENSURE YOUR ASSURED REDEMPTION DEED IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD BY THE THREE NEEDFULS AS MENTIONED 

Know today that it’s one thing to be BLESSED – and it’s another thing to KNOW you’ve been BLESSED – and it’s another thing to MAINTAIN and SUSTAIN being BLESSED in REDEMPTION by God, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

I pray you make time today and even now, to crave for these enabling to be a part of your day-to-day living in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

Be BLESSED! 

SELAH – PAUSE And Think! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And WINE that maketh GLAD the heart of man, and OIL to make his face to SHINE, and BREAD which STRENGTHENETH man’s heart” Psalms 104:15. 

“Yea, the Lord will ANSWER and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you CORN, and WINE, and OIL, and ye shall be SATISFIED therewith: and I will no more make you a REPROACH among the heathen” Joel 2:19. 

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

“The BLESSING of the Lord, it MAKETH RICH, and he ADDETH NO SORROW with it” Proverbs 10:22. 

“Let thy GARMENTS be ALWAYS WHITE; and let thy HEAD lack no OINTMENT” Ecclesiastes 9:8. 

Further Scriptural Reading: 2 Peters 1:2-4; Ecclesiastes 9:8; Acts 2:1-21. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of understanding and possessing the blessedness of God in redemption, which is not just about physical blessings but spiritual empowerment. The blessedness of God enables believers to live a meaningful, purposeful, and fulfilling life without sorrow, regret, and mishaps. 

Key points: 

  • The blessedness of God is not just physical but spiritual, enabling believers to succeed, excel, achieve, and innovate in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:3, Proverbs 10:22).  
  • To maintain and sustain the blessedness, believers need to possess three key ingredients: the Wine (Holy Spirit), Oil (Anointing), and Bread (Word) (Psalms 104:15, Joel 2:19). 

These ingredients help believers to: 

  • Gladden their hearts (Holy Spirit) 
  • Shine with God’s presence (Anointing) 
  • Strengthen their hearts (Word) 

When these ingredients abide and abound, believers can live a life of ease, satisfaction, and purpose, overcoming stress, depression, and other limiting elements. 

Believers are encouraged to crave and possess these enabling elements in their day-to-day living, knowing they are blessed and empowered in Christ Jesus. 

The message emphasises the importance of knowing, maintaining, and sustaining the blessedness of God, and encourages believers to pause and reflect on their redemption deed in Christ Jesus. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFICACIOUS BLOOD OF THE LAMB 

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THE EFFICACIOUS BLOOD OF THE LAMB: HAS POSITIONED US FOR TRIUMPH! 

“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to TRIUMPH in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place” 2 Corinthians 2:14. 

“. . . 15 and having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, TRIUMPHING over them in it” Colossians 2:6-15. 

The blood of Christ is the ANTIDOTE and ONSLAUGHT to all the problems which affect your wellbeing – be it spiritual, physical, marital, emotional, financial, moral, mental health etc. Our God wants us to live a triumphant life from the PLACE – POSITION – He has made us to be in Him. That is, for us to reign and to rule in power and dominion on the ground of what Christ has DONE in and FOR us; and not from our SITUATIONS and CIRCUMSTANCES as we most times do and want God’s BLESSEDNESS in it. Our God will make all things beautiful for your situation when you stay in the POSITION wherein Christ has made you free in Him. Psalm 48:1-2; Romans 5:1-2; 5-8; 17-21. 

The heroes of FAITH referred to in Hebrews chapter eleven, all overcame and triumphed by their faith testimony on the precious blood of the lamb which was slain for their redemption as well as ours from the foundation of the world as it’s written of them: 

“And all that dwell upon the earth shall WORSHIP him . . . the LAMB slain from the FOUNDATION of the world” Revelation 13:8b. 

They triumphed by their steadfast – unwavering – faith in and from the PLACE or POSITION in which their victory came – The blood of the Lamb. 

“And they OVERCAME him by THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death” Revelation 12:11. 

Therefore, see yourself from the position God has placed you in victory and triumph, and not from your place of defeat and failures. You ARE MORE THAN what you think you ARE in humanity when you have faith in what God, through His word in the redemption deed of Christ, speaks concerning you in Him. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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. 

“That the communication (DECLARATION, SHARING, PROCLAMATION FELLOWSHIP) of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6. 

“And hath RAISED US up together, and MADE US SIT together in HEAVENLY PLACES in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 2:6. 

“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 which he wrought in Christ, when he RAISED HIM from the dead, and SET HIM AT HIS OWN RIGHT HAND in the HEAVENLY PLACES, 21 far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come” Ephesians 1:19-21. 

“BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED US with all spiritual blessings in HEAVENLY PLACES in Christ” Ephesians 1:3. 

“As ye have therefore RECEIVED Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are COMPLETE in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 11 in whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12 buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 and having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, TRIUMPHING over them in it” Colossians 2:6-15. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the power of the efficacious blood of the Lamb, which has positioned us for triumph in Christ Jesus. According to 2 Corinthians 2:14 and Colossians 2:6-15, we are caused to triumph in Christ, and the blood of Christ is the antidote to all problems affecting our wellbeing. 

Key points: 

  • The blood of Christ has positioned us for triumph and victory (2 Corinthians 2:14, Colossians 2:6-15).  
  • We should see ourselves from God’s perspective, in victory and triumph, not from our place of defeat and failures.  
  • We are more than what we think we are in humanity when we have faith in God’s word (Romans 5:1-2, Ephesians 1:3, 19-21). 
  • The heroes of faith in Hebrews chapter eleven overcame and triumphed by their faith in the precious blood of the Lamb (Revelation 13:8b, Revelation 12:11). 
  • We are justified by faith and have access to God’s grace, where we stand and rejoice in hope of God’s glory (Romans 5:1-2).  
  • We are complete in Christ, seated with Him in heavenly places, and have all spiritual blessings (Ephesians 1:3, 19-21, Colossians 2:6-15). 

The message encourages believers to: 

  • See themselves from God’s perspective, in victory and triumph. 
  • Have faith in God’s word and the redemption deed of Christ. 
  • Stand in the position God has placed them, in Christ Jesus. 
  • Rejoice in hope of God’s glory and declare God’s goodness. 

Ultimately, the message is one of empowerment and encouragement, reminding believers of their position in Christ and the triumph they have through His blood 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE ESSENCE – THE NEED TO BELIEVE/BELIEVING IN THE FAITH

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THE ESSENCE – THE NEED TO BELIEVE/BELIEVING IN THE FAITH: IN ORDER TO BECOME WHOM AND WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN THE FAITH IN THE STEAD OF CHRIST JESUS. 

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

The scripture gives an open check to all to come and RECEIVE Christ Jesus in their life in order to BECOME the sons of God. And this is accredited on the basis of the essence to see the need to BELIEVE in Him. For in Christ Jesus stead lies only the basis of the Faith to usher in any to BECOME the sons of God; and sons of God here indicates a non-gender, a basis of having the power [enabling, ability, capacity] to enact and authenticate authoritatively the rights and privileges in the redemption of God in Christ Jesus stead – STAND IN THE FAITH. Hence, there’s the need to BECOME WHOM and to BECOME WHAT you BELIEVE IN THE FAITH in the stead of Christ Jesus. [Romans 5:1-2]. And to have one BECOME WHOM and WHAT one BELIEVES of God in Christ Jesus stead is paramount IN THE FAITH as exemplified in the Matthew 9:27-30 scriptural context: 

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

Jesus saying to the blind men – “ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH BE IT UNTO YOU”, thus means in essence to BECOME “WHAT” YOU BELIEVE FOR AND “WHOM” YOU BELIEVE TO MAKE IT HAPPEN to you, regardless and irrespective, and without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation by God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Therefore, know and understand these contexts in scripture terms and use: 

  1. BECOME WHOM YOU BELIEVE – [John 1:12-14, 17].
  2. BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE – [Matthew 9:28-29 (27-31)]. 

TWO DISTINCTION – TO BELIEVE ON HIM AND TO BELIEVE IN HIM: 

There is two-mark Distinctions in respect to BELIEVE/BELIEVING in order to RECEIVE of God to BECOME what you believe and whom you believe. There’s the BELIEVING ON Him and the BELIEVING IN Him. You need to know that, to BELIEVE ON HIM and to BELIEVE IN Him, for the BLESSEDNESS of Him in this context, speaks of God’s graciousness that’s expressed and being expressed in Christ Jesus. In other words, BELIEVING ON Christ Jesus [ON HIS NAME] and BELIEVING IN Christ Jesus [IN HIS NAME] toward the Father God, is not the same but are both important in our REDEMPTION REALITIES of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

TO BELIEVE/BELIEVING ON Christ Jesus [ON HIS NAME]: 

For one to BELIEVE ON Christ Jesus [ON HIS NAME] toward God, is for one to BELIEVE on His WILL to SAVE one as SINNER from the clutches and bondages of sin and sinful living, in order to access and obtain the good and goodness of God, for one’s own SALVATION in HIM. [1 John 3:23; John 1:12-13; John 3:18; Acts 16:30-34; John 12:46; 1 John 3:23]. 

 [b] TO BELIEVE/BELIEVING IN CHRIST JESUS [IN HIS NAME]: 

For one to BELIEVE IN Christ Jesus [IN HIS NAME], thus means to believe in His ability – the ENABLING POWER in the SERVICE of the Kingdom to advance and to keep the enemy at bay; this is about and toward a BELIEVER receiving the POWER of God for God’s Kingdom services – a sphere, wherein the Believing one, is depending and looking up [enacting and authenticating] for the help of God, in order to receive what it takes to fulfil God’s plan, purpose and pursuit, in life and godliness. [John 2:23; Matthew 18:6 (Mark 9:42); Mark 11:24-26; John 14:1, 9-11; Titus 3:8]. 

THE ESSENCES [ESSENTIALS] TO BELIEVE AND BELIEVING: 

  1. It HELPS to differentiate from Satan the devils and the cohort’s kind of trembling believe – [James 2:19].
  2. It HELPS to access the kingdom of God – have eternal life and to avoid condemnation/damnation – [John 3:16-18; Mark 16:15-16 (1 John 5:11-12; John 17:3; Acts 20:29-21)].
  3. It HELPS to ensure and assure to the basis of faith to operate by the WORD – [Romans 10:8-10, 17].
  4. It HELPS the Believer’s to access their complete salvation and to be accompanied by signs and wonders that happen by the WORD – [Mark 16:15-20].
  5. It HELPS to give the Believer’s in Christ Jesus, the access to the baptism of the Holy Spirit – [John 7:37-39; Acts 19:1-7 [Luke 24:49; Acts 1:5-8; Acts 10:44-48].
  6. It HELPS to come to God in Christ Jesus and to ensure the faith that pleases God is set in motion for God’s reward – [Hebrews 11:6]. 
  7. It HELPS to give one the enabling opportunity to hold unto the promise of God and to help ensuring that the promises of God come to one’s reality also – [Romans 4:16-25; Galatians 3:6-9].
  8. It HELPS to ensure and assure the basis for the preaching of the Gospel without – [Romans 10:14-17].
  9. It HELPS to ensure and assure the result-oriented PRAYERS in the Believer’s stand in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. Matthew 21:22; Mark 11:20-24.
  10. It thus HELPS in so many and such like way – that pertains to life and godliness on this note but not limited: Wherever and whenever the MATTERS of FAITH is mentioned in the Bible, always have in mind, that BELIEVE and BELIEVING is at work even if it’s not mentioned directly and literally and in silence. For God does nothing without a believe and believing hearts to ensure and assure His word operates unhindered for results. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further Scriptural Reading Text: Romans 4:1-25 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of believing in Jesus Christ to become who and what you believe in the faith. According to John 1:12-13, receiving Jesus gives us power to become sons of God, born of God, not of flesh or human will. 

Key points: 

  • Believing in Jesus Christ is crucial to becoming a son of God and accessing God’s promises (John 1:12-13, Romans 5:1-2). 
  • There’s a distinction between believing “on” Jesus (for salvation) and believing “in” Jesus (for empowerment and service) (John 3:18, John 2:23). 
  • Believing in Jesus enables us to access complete salvation, signs and wonders, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Mark 16:15-20, John 7:37-39). 
  • Faith is essential for receiving God’s promises, operating in God’s Word, and experiencing result-oriented prayers (Romans 4:16-25, Matthew 21:22). 
  • We become who and what we believe in the faith; believing is key to God’s power and grace in our lives (Matthew 9:27-30). 

The message encourages believers to: 

  • Believe in Jesus Christ for salvation and empowerment  
  • Understand the distinction between believing “on” and “in” Jesus 
  • Access God’s promises and power through faith 
  • Become who and what they believe in the faith 

Ultimately, the message is about the importance of faith and believing in Jesus Christ to experience God’s power, grace, and promises 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GOD GIVES [SHINES] LIGHT OUT OF THE MIDST OF DARKNESS 

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GOD GIVES [SHINES] LIGHT OUT OF THE MIDST OF DARKNESS: GOD DOES NOT GIVE [SHINES] LIGHT UPON DARKNESS! 

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I AM THE LIGHT of the world: he that FOLLOWETH me shall NOT WALK IN DARKNESS, but shall have the LIGHT OF LIFE” John 8:12. 

The beauty of our REDEMPTION is that light has TRIUMPH over darkness. And Jesus is our light and lighthouse indeed. And in Him, we can walk in the light of God, in Christ Jesus, in our redemption in Him. God is not saying He will shine LIGHT upon our darkness or in our darkness but will bring FORTH light OUT OF OUR DARKNESS as He did in our redemption through Christ Jesus; much more as He did in creation wherein DARKNESS beseech the EARTH. The Consequence of that darkness made the earth to be without form and void. But God abhors darkness, hence He ordered light to shine fourth OUT OF THAT DARKNESS. And light came FORTH. And light is superior to any level of darkness, for darkness can NEVER comprehend, overtake, overpower or breakdown any form or levels of light. 

“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. 

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the EARTH was WITHOUT FORM, AND VOID; and DARKNESS was UPON the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be LIGHT: and there was light. 4 And God saw the LIGHT, that it was good: and God divided the light from the DARKNESS. 5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day” Genesis 1:1-5. 

And by God’s eternal WORD, you can emancipate yourself with God’s light to brighten up your life from any form and void of darkness. For God’s word is a lamp (insight) unto our feet and a light (foresight) unto our path of doing life. And the entrance of God’s WORD into our being brightens up our life daily with understanding.  

“Thy WORD is a LAMP unto my FEET, and a LIGHT unto my PATH . . . 130 The ENTRANCE of thy WORDS giveth LIGHT; it giveth UNDERSTANDING unto the simple” Psalms 119:105, 130. 

“In the beginning was THE WORD, and THE WORD was with God, and THE WORD was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the LIGHT SHINETH IN DARKNESS; and the DARKNESS COMPREHENDED IT NOT” John 1:1-5. 

And by Jesus in you, who is the LIGHT in you, the path of you, the JUSTIFIED and RIGHTEOUS person in Christ Jesus, can now shine brighter and brighter until your day is dawn with God in LIFE and GODLINESS in the grace. For He is the fountain of life, and in His light, we shine out His light to illuminate the world out of darkness in the grace of redemption. 

“But the PATH OF THE JUST is as the SHINING LIGHT, that SHINETH MORE AND MORE unto the perfect day” Proverbs 4:18. 

“For with You is the FOUNTAIN of life [the fountain of life-giving water]; In Your LIGHT we SEE light” Psalms 36:9/Amplified. 

“You ARE the LIGHT of [Christ to] the world. A city set on a hill CANNOT be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives LIGHT to all who ARE in the house. 16 Let your light SHINE before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] GLORIFY your Father who is in heaven” Matthew 5:14-16/Amplified. 

I pray that you SHINE FORTH IN THE LIGHT of God’s GRACE in you, which is Christ and of Christ out of EVERY NOTABLE DARKNESS you are locked down with at this very moment, in Jesus precious name. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Ye ARE the LIGHT of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your LIGHT so SHINE before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” Matthew 5:14–16. 

“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. 

“Thy WORD is a LAMP unto my FEET, and a LIGHT unto my PATH . . . 130 The ENTRANCE of thy WORDS giveth LIGHT; it giveth UNDERSTANDING unto the simple” Psalms 119:105, 130. 

“But the PATH OF THE JUST is as the SHINING LIGHT, that SHINETH MORE AND MORE unto the perfect day” Proverbs 4:18. 

“In the beginning was THE WORD, and THE WORD was with God, and THE WORD was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the LIGHT SHINETH IN DARKNESS; and the DARKNESS COMPREHENDED IT NOT” John 1:1-5. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that God shines light out of darkness, not upon it. Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, and through Him, we can shine His light to illuminate the world. The beauty of redemption is that light has triumphed over darkness. 

Key points: 

  • God brings light out of darkness, as seen in creation (Genesis 1:1-5) and redemption (2 Corinthians 4:6). 
  • Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, and we are called to follow Him and shine His light (John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16). 
  • God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, giving us understanding and insight (Psalms 119:105, 130). 
  • As believers, we are the light of the world, and our light should shine before men to glorify God (Matthew 5:14-16). 
  • Darkness cannot comprehend or overpower light, and we can overcome darkness through Jesus Christ (John 1:1-5). 

The message encourages believers to: 

  • Emancipate themselves with God’s light to brighten up their lives from darkness. 
  • Shine forth in the light of God’s grace, which is Christ and of Christ. 
  • Trust in God’s Word to give them light and understanding. 

Ultimately, the message is one of hope and empowerment, encouraging believers to shine the light of Christ in a dark world 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE! 

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE! 

“Now FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1. 

The FAITH that works and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that SUBSTANTIATES in HOPE. Hence COMMUNICATE your FAITH in HOPE.  

And by the PATIENCE of HOPE, you can keep FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, as you LABOUR in LOVE to SERVE in GRACE. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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” Romans 5:1-5. 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 FOR OUR GOSPEL CAME NOT UNTO YOU IN WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“Therefore it is of FAITH, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18. WHO AGAINST HOPE BELIEVED IN HOPE, THAT HE MIGHT BECOME THE FATHER OF MANY NATIONS; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 AND BEING NOT WEAK IN FAITH, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was STRONG IN FAITH, giving glory to God; 21 and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform . . .” Romans 4:16-25. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of effective faith that works, which is substantiated in hope. According to Hebrews 11:1, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The faith that is effective and efficient is the one that is rooted in hope and demonstrated through love and action. 

Key points: 

  • Faith is not just a feeling, but a substance that gives reality to our hopes (Hebrews 11:1). 
  • Effective faith is communicated through our words and actions and is fueled by hope and love (Philemon 4-6). 
  • Patience in hope enables us to keep faith thriving despite challenges and odds (Romans 5:1-5). 
  • Abraham’s example shows us that faith against hope, believing in hope, and being strong in faith leads to powerful outcomes (Romans 4:16-25). 
  • Our faith should be evident in our work, labour of love, and patience of hope (1 Thessalonians 1:2-5). 

The message encourages believers to: 

  • Communicate their faith in hope 
  • Labour in love to serve in grace 
  • Keep faith thriving through patience in hope 
  • Trust in God’s promises and be strong in faith 

The ultimate goal is to have an effective faith that works, demonstrating the reality of our hope in Christ Jesus 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

FUNDAY – WORK AND PLAY

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FUNDAY – WORK AND PLAY: CYCLING VIBES WITH THE YOUNG CREW @ BRISTOL CYCLING CENTER! 

“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and EXERCISE [TRAINING] thyself rather unto GODLINESS. 8. For BODILY EXERCISE [TRAINING] PROFITETH little: but GODLINESS is PROFITABLE unto all things, having PROMISE of the life that now is, and of that which is to come” 1 Timothy 4:7-8/Emphasis Mine. 

It’s a PHYSICAL THERAPY Moment – For Physical EXERCISE [TRAINING] and bodily TRAINING is profitable too. It’s a healthy FUNDAY. CRAVE FOR A HEALTHY LIVING? Then Park the car, take a walk, ride a bike and do something different from the norm. Give your spirit being house – your BODY, a meaningful and health care to ENSURE its PURPOSE as the temple of the Holy Spirit; it keeps your being always SPIRITED. A sickened body for any reason will make one DISPIRITED in the inner being functionality. Life is only worth living when you take responsibility and accountability to make your life healthily meaningful. 

“But have NOTHING to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, DISCIPLINE yourself for the PURPOSE of GODLINESS [keeping yourself SPIRITUALLY FIT]. 8 For PHYSICAL TRAINING is of some VALUE, but GODLINESS (SPIRITUAL TRAINING) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come” 1 Timothy 4:7-8/Amplified. 

For Jesus Christ INCREASED in four dimensions: Wisdom [Mental Education], Physique [Physical/Bodily Health], Favour – Spiritual [Godly toward God] and Social [Relationship with mankind]. And His PHYSIQUE in humanity enabled Him to be everywhere most times He chooses except while on Boat and Assess. Yeah – Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ do not only have His physical wellbeing checked, but He also took a time off holiday leisure with His disciples to ensure they are whole in ministry – spirit, soul and body. In essence, our living example Saviour and Lord, gave attention to His physical wellbeing in humanity. 

“And Jesus INCREASED in WISDOM and STATURE, and in FAVOUR with God and man” Luke 2:52. 

“And the very God of peace sanctify you WHOLLY [COMPLETELY]; and I pray God your WHOLE [COMPLETELY] spirit and soul and body be PRESERVED [MAINTAINED] blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 5:23. 

“The apostles [who had been sent out on a mission] gathered together with Jesus and told Him everything that they had DONE and TAUGHT. 31 He said to them, “COME AWAY BY YOURSELVES TO A SECLUDED PLACE AND REST A LITTLE WHILE”—for there were many [people who were continually] coming and going, and they COULD NOT EVEN FIND TIME TO EAT. 32 And they went away by themselves in the boat to a secluded place” Mark 6:30-32/Amplified. 

Therefore, don’t be thinking you are so spiritual or more spiritual than Jesus Christ was in humanity. Your spirit being lives in your body, look after it healthily as Christ Jesus did to keep you living healthily. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and EXERCISE [TRAINING] thyself rather unto GODLINESS. 8. For BODILY EXERCISE [TRAINING] PROFITETH little: but GODLINESS is PROFITABLE unto all things, having PROMISE of the life that now is, and of that which is to come” 1 Timothy 4:7-8/Emphasis Mine. 

“And the very God of peace sanctify you WHOLLY; and I pray God your WHOLE spirit and soul and BODY be PRESERVED blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 5:23. 

“WHAT? know ye not that your BODY is the TEMPLE of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore GLORIFY God in YOUR BODY, and in your spirit, which ARE God’s” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. 

“And Jesus INCREASED in wisdom and STATURE (PHYSIQUE), and in favour with God and man” Luke 2:52. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of taking care of one’s physical body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. It encourages believers to prioritise physical exercise and healthy living, citing Jesus Christ’s example of increasing in wisdom, stature (physique), and favour with God and man (Luke 2:52). 

Key points: 

  • Physical exercise has value, though godliness (spiritual training) is more profitable (1 Timothy 4:7-8). 
  • Jesus Christ, our example, took care of His physical wellbeing and took time off for rest and leisure with His disciples (Mark 6:30-32). 
  • Believers should discipline themselves for godliness and prioritise physical health to maintain a healthy spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). 
  • The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should glorify God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 

The message encourages a balanced approach to life, combining spiritual growth with physical wellbeing, and invites readers to pause and reflect on their priorities 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI 

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE AND SERVES BY LOVE! 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which WORKS 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” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that WORKS through LOVE and SERVES by LOVE. 

While the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, it’s LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE one another that ensures EFFECTIVE FAITH communication in our walk with God. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 remembering without ceasing your WORK OF FAITH, AND LABOUR OF LOVE, AND PATIENCE OF HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which works 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” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 11:1. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that effective faith is one that works through love and serves by love. It’s not just about professing faith but demonstrating it through actions of love and service (Galatians 5:6, 13). 

Key points: 

  • Faith that works and is effectual is fueled by love, serving others, and putting faith into action. 
  • Patience of hope keeps faith thriving, while labouring in love ensures effective faith communication (1 Thessalonians 1:3, Philemon 1:4-6). 
  • Faith, hope, and love are interconnected; love is the driving force behind effective faith (1 Corinthians 13:13). 
  • Believers are called to liberty, but to use it to serve others in love, not to indulge the flesh (Galatians 5:13). 

The message encourages believers to demonstrate their faith through love and service, making their faith effective and efficient 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI