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IT’S STOCK-TAKING MOMENT – TAKE TIME TO CHILL

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IT’S STOCK-TAKING MOMENT – TAKE TIME TO CHILL: FOR LEISURE IS GOD’S AND IT’S GODLY TOO! 

EBENEZER: Hitherto Has the Lord God HELPED Us – 1 Samuel 7:12. 

LEISURE and REST are good after labour – a diligent work; and labour is the physical and mental exertion of man to earn a gracious reward – in cash and or kind. And one good, gracious and graceful reward of labour – after a DILIGENT workload in the year – is by taking a time out to have a relaxing and leisure moment, outside your norm, especially with your BELOVED, among your CHERISHED friends – just to eat, drink and laugh. 

“And the apostles GATHERED themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had DONE, and what they had TAUGHT. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and REST A WHILE: for there were many coming and going, and they had no LEISURE so much as to EAT” Mark 6:30-31. 

“Go thy way, EAT thy bread with JOY, and DRINK thy wine with a MERRY heart; for God now ACCEPTETH thy works . . . 9 Live JOYFULLY with the wife whom thou LOVEST ALL THE DAYS OF THE LIFE of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, ALL THE DAYS of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun” Ecclesiastes 9:7, 9. 

The essence of STOCK-TAKING MOMENT and TAKING TIME TO CHILL is to have REST and LEISURE as it’s of GOD’S will and it’s GODLY too. For in reality: 

WE LIVE TO EAT AND NOT EAT TO LIVE – FOR LIFE IS WORTH THE LIVING. THEREFORE, THINK. 

It’s a gracious and graceful time to EAT, LAUGH, REFLECT, TAKE STOCK and BELIEVE again for the Days, Weeks, Months and Years ahead. God REWARDS DILIGENCE; and they that are DILIGENT will have a STAND in the MIDST and PLACE of kings – noble, honour and dignity. Proverbs 22:29; Hebrews 11:6. 

And most importantly, STOCK TAKING is a time to review and assess one’s situation and options; and to count, account and share the enabling that will synergise you in PURPOSE; such that you can THRIVE MEANINGFULLY and in FULFILMENT; and to move FORWARD – ONWARDS and UPWARDS – in LIFE and GRACE, and in the abounding love of God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Seest thou a man DILIGENT in his business? he shall STAND before KINGS (HONOUR, DIGNITY); he shall not STAND before mean (OBSCURED, UNPRODUCTIVE) men” Proverbs 22:29 (Emphasis Mine). 

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

“And the apostles GATHERED themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had DONE, and what they had TAUGHT. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and REST A WHILE: for there were many coming and going, and they had no LEISURE so much as to EAT” Mark 6:30-31. 

“There remaineth therefore a REST to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his REST, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us LABOUR therefore to ENTER INTO THAT REST, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief” Hebrews 4:9-11. 

“Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he RESTED on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had RESTED from all his work which God created and made” Genesis 2:1-2. 

“Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to EAT and to DRINK, and to ENJOY the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion” Ecclesiastes 5:18. 

“There is nothing better for a man, than that he should EAT and DRINK, and that he should make his soul ENJOY good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God” Ecclesiastes 2:24. 

“I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to REJOICE, and to do good in his life. 13 And also that every man should EAT and DRINK, and ENJOY the good of all his labour, it is the GIFT of God. 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him” Ecclesiastes 3:12-14. 

“Then I commended MIRTH, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to EAT, and to DRINK, and to be MERRY: for that shall abide with him of his LABOUR the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun” Ecclesiastes 8:15. 

“Go thy way, EAT thy bread with JOY, and DRINK thy wine with a MERRY heart; for God now ACCEPTETH thy works. 8 Let thy GARMENTS be always WHITE; and let thy HEAD lack no OINTMENT. 9 Live JOYFULLY with the wife whom thou LOVEST all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. 10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” Ecclesiastes 9:7-10. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST: When You Are – Being THERE For Your Friends!

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The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST: When You Are – Being THERE For Your Friends! 

The saying goes that a friend in need is a friend indeed. Hence the scripture in same scenario exhorts us to be friendly enough to our friends as written: 

“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother” Proverbs 18:24. 

To authenticate such graciousness and gracefulness in friendship, our Lord and Saviour couldn’t hold back to let the Disciples know that they are more than servants to him, by ushering them to the friendship measure. Hence, he told them such levels of the great mystery of who He’s and what they are to Him in every measure in the love He has with the Father and then shared with them and us today, as written:  

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another” John 15:9-17. 

Beloved, love is at best in the Father God’s hearts, when we show forth the genuine love of God in friendship especially to friends, when it does matters, as Jesus did towards Lazarus and family [Mary and Martha], in the course and cause of His humanity in the Father God’s purpose. [John 11:1-46]. 

May you be blessed in life and grace with the Father God’s hearts best, as you ensure yourself to be assured in His love through friendship and friendliness, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. 6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. 7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judæa again. 8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? 9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. 10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. 11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. 13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. 14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. 15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. 16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. 17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. 18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: 19 and many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. 20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. 23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24 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. 28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. 29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him. 30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him. 31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, 34 and said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. 35 Jesus wept. 36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! 37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. 46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done” John 11:1-46. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

MONTH EMMANUEL 2024

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MONTH EMMANUEL 2024 – WELCOME FRIENDS TO A HAPPY AND BLESSED MONTH DECEMBER: MONTH OF ENACTING – “THE LOVE OF GOD WITH US” – IN CHRIST JESUS!

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

Herein is my special moment to WELCOME you as a FRIEND to this CROWNING, HAPPY, BLESSED and EMMANUEL month DECEMBER that’s entitled – the month of enacting “THE LOVE OF GOD WITH US” – in Christ Jesus, that’s beyond knowledge. And I strongly wish you also – A BETTER ENDING NOT A BITTER ENDING with God’s goodness and abundance to crown the year – in this consummation month DECEMBER 2024 of Month EMMANUEL!

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

In this CONSUMMATION and CROWNING of the year of the Lord – DECEMBER 2024, you need to know that it’s not OVER yet until God says its OVER with and for you, as in this Emmanuel Month as entitled “THE LOVE OF GOD WITH US” – in Christ Jesus. Therefore, don’t postpone and give up, get angry and get upset, get worried and close in, close up and afraid or to procrastinate to yourself on having a gracious and graceful ending by saying BETTER DAYS OR MONTH IS GONE; and by saying that is not a WISE SCRIPTURAL SAYING and STATEMENT of having faith in God who is faithful to His promises to you even to the last seconds of the day as written in Hebrews 1023 and 1 Thessalonians 5:24; and more so, in order to make in the BLESSEDNESS, which is of the FAITH in Christ Jesus stead, wherein you stand in Him come unto tangibility as your reality. [Ecclesiastes 7:8-10; 1 Timothy 3:9, Romans 5:1-2].

I therefore rather ask you as a Believer of God in Christ Jesus stead to SAY to YOURSELF:

I AM GOING TO HAVE A BETTER ENDING AND NOT A BITTER ENDING WITH EMMANUEL MONTH – DECEMBER 2024.

And More importantly, the knowing and understanding that EMMANUEL means the GOD WITH US, will be COMMEMORATED and CELEBRATED this Month DECEMBER, in order to enact – God’s LOVE for us expressed in Christ Jesus and His REDEMPTION CAUSE on earth – is an essence that should make you to jump up with me and shout JOYFULLY with an EXCEEDINGLY great joy, by giving an outstanding Hurrah – HALLELUJAH; because you are still here to witness the day-in and day-out, as it unfolds graciously and gracefully – indicating your PURPOSE in life is still there to fulfil meaningfully for God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. [Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:11-12].

And for me, the Knowing that you’ve been very great on this FACEBOOK of the social media platforms without hinges as a friend through the days, weeks and months in the YEAR 2024, I just wants to say ‘THANK YOU’ too for being such special mannered and well behaved individual without contrast to the decorum of respect for others and to let you know that:

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

And it’s my earnest PRAYERS as I am yet Praying that you will end and close the Year 2024 of EMMANUEL MONTH DECEMBER, in a – BETTER and STRONGER POSITION, and not in a BITTER and WEAKER POSITION. And you can Say AMEN to God’s FAITHFULNESS with me if and when you believe as said accordingly in Jesus Christ precious name. Amen.

THEREFORE, WELCOME FRIENDS TO THE CROWNING, HAPPY, BLESSED AND EMMANUEL MONTH  OF ENACTING “THE LOVE OF GOD WITH US” – IN CHRIST JESUS – AND I AM WISHING YOU – A BETTER ENDING NOT A BITTER ENDING – IN THIS MONTH DECEMBER 2024!

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST

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The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST: When You Are – Being THERE For Your Friends!

The saying goes that a friend in need is a friend indeed. Hence the scripture in the same scenario exhorts us to be friendly enough to our friends as written:

“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother” Proverbs 18:24.

To authenticate such graciousness and gracefulness in friendship, our Lord and Saviour couldn’t hold back to let the Disciples know that they are more than servants to him, by ushering them to the friendship measure. Hence he told them such levels of the great mystery of who He’s and what they are to Him in every measure in the love He has with the Father and then shared with them and us today, as written:

“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another” John 15:9-17.

Beloved, love is at best in the Father God’s hearts, when we show forth the genuine love of God in friendship especially to friends, when it does matters, as Jesus did towards Lazarus and family [Mary and Martha], in the course and cause of His humanity in the Father God’s purpose. [John 11:1-46].

May you be blessed in life and grace with the Father God’s hearts best, as you ensure yourself to be assured in His love through friendship and friendliness, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.  2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)  3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.  4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.  5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.  6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. 7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judæa again.  8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?  9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.  10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.  11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.  12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.  13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.  14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.  15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.  16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. 17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.  18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:  19 and many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.  20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.  21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.  22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.  23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.  24 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. 28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.  29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.  30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.  31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.  33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,  34 and said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.  35 Jesus wept.  36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!  37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.  39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.  40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?  41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.  42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.  43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.  44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.  46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done” John 11:1-46.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

FAMILY WISDOM NUGGET

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FAMILY WISDOM NUGGET – DO SPEAK GRACIOUSLY AND GRACEFULLY WELL AND WHOLE TO YOUR FAMILY: MAKE GOD’S GOOD HAPPEN TO YOU AND OTHERS IN THE FAMILY ON EACH PASSING DAY!

“And all bare HIM (JESUS) witness, and wondered at the GRACIOUS WORDS WHICH PROCEEDED OUT OF HIS MOUTH. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?” Luke 4:22 (Emphasis Mine).

Life is surely a beautiful and lovely creation of God for all to enjoy the essence and worth; and the knowing that this life is short and timed for mortals, makes it an essence and worth the reason why none should be mean and obscure to each others about it. Life is like a mist that appears in the morning, soonest it’s gone as the sun sets.

“. . . 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. FOR WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? It is even a VAPOUR, that APPEARETH for a little time, and then VANISHETH away . . .” James 4:13-17.

Therefore, do speak forth always – graciously and gracefully toward yourself and others, especially immediate family members – it makes the essence of living well and whole; it’s all about living free in grace and living lively and lovely. Living graciously and gracefully, it’s about SOWING living words of life into situations and circumstances. This is not about being POSITIVE speaking or thinking, it’s about using SCRIPTURAL INSTRUCTIONS to define your life in WORDS and DEEDS, in the midst of a hate and evil world’s by what God has done in us by Christ Jesus, to deliver us for now and to always deliver us in this present evil world. Amen!

“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.

Make today to be someone else in the family good and special day by speaking wellness and wholeness to them and their circumstances even in the midst of unwarranted climate and atmosphere of wickedness and earnest ourge and ease to revenge.

Make today their God day of grace, mercy and love because it’s God’s day for you and them to rejoice and be glad in it. For what you make happen for others good, God will surely make happen to you and all in the family as you make His WORD possible in practice.

If you do not have any gracious, graceful and awesome words to speak to someone and their circumstances, it’s best to zip your lips up rather than being NEGATIVE, MEAN and OBSCURE in words on the day that the Lord God had MADE for the good of ALL.

It’s a day and time to SPEAK WELL and WHOLE to your SPOUSE, CHILDREN, PARENTS and HOUSEHOLD; as it’s often said and widely known that CHARITY begins at home (family), you can extend this gesture to your neighbours, employees, employers, colleague’s, in-laws, friend’s and even to the hungry and thirsty enemy’s. Do you mean ENEMY’S also? YES. It’s all about PLEASING God in His word as may be expected and demands of you, in order to become His complete and wholesome child. Speak WELL and WHOLE to them for your own good in Christ Jesus, as the scriptures enjoined.

“When a man’s ways PLEASE the Lord, he MAKETH even his ENEMIES to be at PEACE with him” Proverbs 16:7.

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

“And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: FOR WHATSOEVER IS NOT OF FAITH IS SIN” Romans 14:23.

“For IN Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, BUT FAITH WORKING THROUGH LOVE” Galatians 5:6 NKJV.

Never stop speaking graciously and gracefully to yourself and others – it’s a LIFE MEDICINE TO HEALTHY LIVING. It’s time to make your lips creates a loveable likeable and liveable atmosphere that you would love to see and enjoy with others. Create a magnetic field of graciousnesss and gracefulness with the WORD about your WORLDS of doing life and living godly.

ENJOY YOUR DAY IN GOD’S GRACE AND BLESSEDNESS IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD. AMEN.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“And all bare HIM (JESUS) witness, and wondered at the GRACIOUS WORDS WHICH PROCEEDED OUT OF HIS MOUTH. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?” Luke 4:22 (Emphasis Mine).

“That Christ may DWELL in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to COMPREHEND with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST WHICH PASSES (TRANSCENDS) KNOWLEDGE (FIVE SENSES); that you may be filled with all the FULLNESS of God” Ephesians 3:17-19 (Emphasis Mine).

“SAY ye to the RIGHTEOUS, that it shall be WELL with him: for they shall eat the FRUIT of their doings” Isaiah 3:10.

“A man’s belly shall be SATISFIED with the FRUIT of his MOUTH; and with the INCREASE of his LIPS shall he be FILLED. 21 Death and life are in the power of the TONGUE: and they that love it shall EAT THE FRUIT thereof” Proverbs 18:20-21.

“This is the DAY which the Lord hath MADE; we will REJOICE and be GLAD in it” Psalms 118:24.

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, BLESS them that curse you, do GOOD to them that hate you, and PRAY for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye SALUTE your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” Matthew 5:43-48.

“A man’s BELLY shall be SATISFIED with the FRUIT OF HIS MOUTH; and with the INCREASE of HIS LIPS SHALL HE BE FILLED. 21 DEATH and LIFE are in the POWER OF THE TONGUE: and they that LOVE it shall EAT THE FRUIT thereof” Proverbs 18:20-21.

“Finally, brethren, WHATSOEVER things are true, WHATSOEVER things are honest, WHATSOEVER things are just, WHATSOEVER things are pure, WHATSOEVER things are lovely, WHATSOEVER things are of good report; if there be any VIRTUE, and if there be any PRAISE, THINK on these things” Philippians 4:8.

“If thine ENEMY be HUNGRY, GIVE him bread to eat; and if he be THIRSTY, GIVE him WATER to drink: 22 for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee” Proverbs 25:21-22.

“LET LOVE BE WITHOUT DISSIMULATION (HYPOCRISY). Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another . . .17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live PEACEABLY with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 THEREFORE IF THINE ENEMY HUNGER, FEED HIM; IF HE THIRST, GIVE HIM DRINK: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be NOT OVERCOME of evil, but OVERCOME evil with good” Romans 12:9-21 Emphasis Mine.

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not GRIEVOUS (BURDENSOME, TASKMASTER, IRKSOME). 4 For whatsoever is born of God OVERCOMETH the world: and this is the VICTORY that OVERCOMETH the world, even our FAITH. 5 Who is he that OVERCOMETH the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:3-5 (Emphasis Mine).

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

IT’S STOCK-TAKING MOMENT – TAKE TIME TO CHILL

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IT’S STOCK-TAKING MOMENT – TAKE TIME TO CHILL: FOR LEISURE IS GOD’S AND IT’S GODLY TOO!

EBENEZER: Hitherto Has The Lord God HELPED Us – 1 Samuel 7:12.

LEISURE and REST are good after labour – a diligent work; and labour is the physical and mental exertion of man to earn a gracious reward – in cash and or kind. And one good, gracious and graceful reward of labour – after a DILIGENT workloads in the year – is by taking a time out to have a relaxing and leisure moment, outside your norm, especially with your BELOVED, among your CHERISHED friends – just to eat, drink and laugh.

“And the apostles GATHERED themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had DONE, and what they had TAUGHT. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and REST A WHILE: for there were many coming and going, and they had no LEISURE so much as to EAT” Mark 6:30-31.

“Go thy way, EAT thy bread with JOY, and DRINK thy wine with a MERRY heart; for God now ACCEPTETH thy works . . . 9 Live JOYFULLY with the wife whom thou LOVEST ALL THE DAYS OF THE LIFE of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, ALL THE DAYS of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun” Ecclesiastes 9:7, 9.

The essence of STOCK-TAKING MOMENT and TAKING TIME TO CHILL is to have REST and LEISURE as it’s of GOD’S will and it’s GODLY too. For in reality:

WE LIVE TO EAT AND NOT EAT TO LIVE – FOR LIFE IS WORTH THE LIVING. THEREFORE, THINK.

It’s a gracious and graceful time to EAT, LAUGH, REFLECT, TAKE STOCK and BELIEVE again for the Days, Weeks, Months and Years ahead. God REWARDS DILIGENCE; and they that are DILIGENT will have a STAND in the MIDST and PLACE of kings – noble,  honour and dignity. Proverbs 22:29; Hebrews 11:6.

And most importantly, STOCK TAKING is a time to review and assess one’s situation and options; and to count, account and share the enabling that will synergise you in PURPOSE; such that you can THRIVE MEANINGFULLY and in FULFILMENT; and to move FORWARD –  ONWARDS and UPWARDS – in LIFE and GRACE, and in the abounding love of God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead.

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“Seest thou a man DILIGENT in his business? he shall STAND before KINGS (HONOUR, DIGNITY); he shall not STAND before mean (OBSCURED, UNPRODUCTIVE) men” Proverbs 22:29 (Emphasis Mine).

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

“And the apostles GATHERED themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had DONE, and what they had TAUGHT. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and REST A WHILE: for there were many coming and going, and they had no LEISURE so much as to EAT” Mark 6:30-31.

“There remaineth therefore a REST to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his REST, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us LABOUR therefore to ENTER INTO THAT REST, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief” Hebrews 4:9-11.

“Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he RESTED on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had RESTED from all his work which God created and made” Genesis 2:1-2.

“Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to EAT and to DRINK, and to ENJOY the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion” Ecclesiastes 5:18.

“There is nothing better for a man, than that he should EAT and DRINK, and that he should make his soul ENJOY good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God” Ecclesiastes 2:24.

“I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to REJOICE, and to do good in his life. 13 And also that every man should EAT and DRINK, and ENJOY the good of all his labour, it is the GIFT of God. 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him” Ecclesiastes 3:12-14.

“Then I commended MIRTH, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to EAT, and to DRINK, and to be MERRY: for that shall abide with him of his LABOUR the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun” Ecclesiastes 8:15.

“Go thy way, EAT thy bread with JOY, and DRINK thy wine with a MERRY heart; for God now ACCEPTETH thy works. 8 Let thy GARMENTS be always WHITE; and let thy HEAD lack no OINTMENT. 9 Live JOYFULLY with the wife whom thou LOVEST all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. 10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest” Ecclesiastes 9:7-10.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

AFD DECEMBER 2023 EDITION

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WELCOME FRIENDS TO A HAPPY AND BLESSED – EMMANUEL MONTH: MONTH OF ENACTING – “THE LOVE OF GOD BEYOND KNOWLEDGE” – IN CHRIST JESUS!

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

Herein is my WELCOME moment to you as a FRIEND to the HAPPY, BLESSED and EMMANUEL month – the month of enacting “THE LOVE OF GOD” in Christ Jesus beyond knowledge. And I strongly wish you – A BETTER ENDING NOT A BITTER ENDING – in this consummation month DECEMBER 2023.

In this CONSUMMATION Month – DECEMBER 2023, it’s not OVER yet until God says its OVER with and for you. Therefore, don’t postpone and give up, get angry and get upset, get worried and close in, close up and afraid or PROCRASTINATE to your gracious and graceful ending by saying BETTER DAYS OR MONTH IS GONE; that is not a WISE SCRIPTURAL SAYING and STATEMENT to make in the BLESSEDNESS, which is of the FAITH in Christ Jesus stead, wherein you stand in Him. Ecclesiastes 7:8-10; 1 Timothy 3:9, Romans 5:1-2.

Therefore, SAY TO YOURSELF:

I AM GOING TO HAVE A BETTER ENDING AND NOT A BITTER ENDING WITH DECEMBER 2023.

And More importantly, the KNOWING that EMMANUEL – God With Us, will be COMMEMORATED and CELEBRATED this Month DECEMBER, in order to express – God’s LOVE in Christ Jesus and His REDEMPTION CAUSE on earth – should make you to jump up with me and shout JOYFULLY with an EXCEEDINGLY great joy, by giving an outstanding Hurrah – HALLELUJAH; because you are still here to witness the day in and day out, as it unfolds graciously and gracefully – indicating your PURPOSE in life is still there. Amen. Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:11.

And for me, the Knowing that you’ve been very great on this FACEBOOK of the social media platforms without hinges as a friend through the days, weeks and months in the YEAR 2023, I just wants to say ‘THANK YOU’ for being special and to let you know that:

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

I am Praying that you will end and close the Year 2023 by MONTH DECEMBER in a – BETTER and STRONGER POSITION, and not in a BITTER and WEAKER POSITION. Say AMEN to God’s FAITHFULNESS with me if and when you believe as said accordingly.

THEREFORE, WELCOME FRIENDS TO THE HAPPY, BLESSED AND EMMANUEL MONTH  OF ENACTING THE LOVE OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS – AND I AM WISHING YOU – A BETTER ENDING NOT A BITTER ENDING – IN THIS MONTH DECEMBER 2023!

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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REV. CHUKIE MORSI

WELCOME FRIENDS TO A HAPPY AND BLESSED – EMMANUEL MONTH

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WELCOME FRIENDS TO A HAPPY AND BLESSED – EMMANUEL MONTH: MONTH OF ENACTING – “THE LOVE OF GOD BEYOND KNOWLEDGE” – IN CHRIST JESUS!

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

Herein is my WELCOME moment to you as a FRIEND to the HAPPY, BLESSED and EMMANUEL month – the month of enacting “THE LOVE OF GOD” in Christ Jesus beyond knowledge. And I strongly wish you – A BETTER ENDING NOT A BITTER ENDING – in this consummation month DECEMBER 2023.

In this CONSUMMATION Month – DECEMBER 2023, it’s not OVER yet until God says its OVER with and for you. Therefore, don’t postpone and give up, get angry and get upset, get worried and close in, close up and afraid or PROCRASTINATE to your gracious and graceful ending by saying BETTER DAYS OR MONTH IS GONE; that is not a WISE SCRIPTURAL SAYING and STATEMENT to make in the BLESSEDNESS, which is of the FAITH in Christ Jesus stead, wherein you stand in Him. Ecclesiastes 7:8-10; 1 Timothy 3:9, Romans 5:1-2.

Therefore, SAY TO YOURSELF:

I AM GOING TO HAVE A BETTER ENDING AND NOT A BITTER ENDING WITH DECEMBER 2023.

And More importantly, the KNOWING that EMMANUEL – God With Us, will be COMMEMORATED and CELEBRATED this Month DECEMBER, in order to express – God’s LOVE in Christ Jesus and His REDEMPTION CAUSE on earth – should make you to jump up with me and shout JOYFULLY with an EXCEEDINGLY great joy, by giving an outstanding Hurrah – HALLELUJAH; because you are still here to witness the day in and day out, as it unfolds graciously and gracefully – indicating your PURPOSE in life is still there. Amen. Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:11.

And for me, the Knowing that you’ve been very great on this FACEBOOK of the social media platforms without hinges as a friend through the days, weeks and months in the YEAR 2023, I just wants to say ‘THANK YOU’ for being special and to let you know that:

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

I am Praying that you will end and close the Year 2023 by MONTH DECEMBER in a – BETTER and STRONGER POSITION, and not in a BITTER and WEAKER POSITION. Say AMEN to God’s FAITHFULNESS with me if and when you believe as said accordingly.

THEREFORE, WELCOME FRIENDS TO THE HAPPY, BLESSED AND EMMANUEL MONTH  OF ENACTING THE LOVE OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS – AND I AM WISHING YOU – A BETTER ENDING NOT A BITTER ENDING – IN THIS MONTH DECEMBER 2023!

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST

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The Father’s Heart – LOVE AT ITS BEST: When You Are – Being THERE For Your Friends!

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.  2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)  3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.  4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.  5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.  6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. 7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judæa again.  8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?  9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.  10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.  11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.  12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.  13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.  14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.  15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.  16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. 17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.  18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:  19 and many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.  20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.  21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.  22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.  23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.  24 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. 28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.  29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.  30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.  31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.  33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,  34 and said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.  35 Jesus wept.  36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!  37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.  39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.  40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?  41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.  42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.  43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.  44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.  46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done” John 11:1-46.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

FAMILY WISDOM NUGGET

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FAMILY WISDOM NUGGET – DO SPEAK GRACIOUSLY AND GRACEFULLY WELL AND WHOLE TO YOUR FAMILY: MAKE GOD’S GOOD HAPPEN TO YOU AND OTHERS IN THE FAMILY ON EACH PASSING DAY!

“And all bare HIM (JESUS) witness, and wondered at the GRACIOUS WORDS WHICH PROCEEDED OUT OF HIS MOUTH. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?” Luke 4:22 (Emphasis Mine).

Life is surely a beautiful and lovely creation of God for all to enjoy the essence and worth; and the knowing that this life is short and timed for mortals, makes it an essence and worth the reason why none should be mean and obscure to each others about it. Life is like a mist that appears in the morning, soonest it’s gone as the sun sets.

“. . . 14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. FOR WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? It is even a VAPOUR, that APPEARETH for a little time, and then VANISHETH away . . .” James 4:13-17.

Therefore, do speak forth always – graciously and gracefully toward yourself and others, especially immediate family members – it makes the essence of living well and whole; it’s all about living free in grace and living lively and lovely. Living graciously and gracefully, it’s about SOWING living words of life into situations and circumstances. This is not about being POSITIVE speaking or thinking, it’s about using SCRIPTURAL INSTRUCTIONS to define your life in WORDS and DEEDS, in the midst of a hate and evil world’s by what God has done in us by Christ Jesus, to deliver us for now and to always deliver us in this present evil world. Amen!

“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.

Make today to be someone else in the family good and special day by speaking wellness and wholeness to them and their circumstances even in the midst of unwarranted climate and atmosphere of wickedness and earnest ourge and ease to revenge.

Make today their God day of grace, mercy and love because it’s God’s day for you and them to rejoice and be glad in it. For what you make happen for others good, God will surely make happen to you and all in the family as you make His WORD possible in practice.

If you do not have any gracious, graceful and awesome words to speak to someone and their circumstances, it’s best to zip your lips up rather than being NEGATIVE, MEAN and OBSCURE in words on the day that the Lord God had MADE for the good of ALL.

It’s a day and time to SPEAK WELL and WHOLE to your SPOUSE, CHILDREN, PARENTS and HOUSEHOLD; as it’s often said and widely known that CHARITY begins at home (family), you can extend this gesture to your neighbours, employees, employers, colleague’s, in-laws, friend’s and even to the hungry and thirsty enemy’s. Do you mean ENEMY’S also? YES. It’s all about PLEASING God in His word as may be expected and demands of you, in order to become His complete and wholesome child. Speak WELL and WHOLE to them for your own good in Christ Jesus, as the scriptures enjoined.

“When a man’s ways PLEASE the Lord, he MAKETH even his ENEMIES to be at PEACE with him” Proverbs 16:7.

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

“And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: FOR WHATSOEVER IS NOT OF FAITH IS SIN” Romans 14:23.

“For IN Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, BUT FAITH WORKING THROUGH LOVE” Galatians 5:6 NKJV.

Never stop speaking graciously and gracefully  to yourself and others – it’s a LIFE MEDICINE TO HEALTHY LIVING. It’s time to make your lips creates a loveable likeable and liveable atmosphere that you would love to see and enjoy with others. Create a magnetic field of graciousnesss and gracefulness with the WORD about your WORLDS of doing life and living godly.

ENJOY YOUR DAY IN GOD’S GRACE AND BLESSEDNESS IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD. AMEN.

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“And all bare HIM (JESUS) witness, and wondered at the GRACIOUS WORDS WHICH PROCEEDED OUT OF HIS MOUTH. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?” Luke 4:22 (Emphasis Mine).

“That Christ may DWELL in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to COMPREHEND with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST WHICH PASSES (TRANSCENDS) KNOWLEDGE (FIVE SENSES); that you may be filled with all the FULLNESS of God” Ephesians 3:17-19 (Emphasis Mine).

“SAY ye to the RIGHTEOUS, that it shall be WELL with him: for they shall eat the FRUIT of their doings” Isaiah 3:10.

“A man’s belly shall be SATISFIED with the FRUIT of his MOUTH; and with the INCREASE of his LIPS shall he be FILLED. 21 Death and life are in the power of the TONGUE: and they that love it shall EAT THE FRUIT thereof” Proverbs 18:20-21.

“This is the DAY which the Lord hath MADE; we will REJOICE and be GLAD in it” Psalms 118:24.

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, BLESS them that curse you, do GOOD to them that hate you, and PRAY for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye SALUTE your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” Matthew 5:43-48.

“A man’s BELLY shall be SATISFIED with the FRUIT OF HIS MOUTH; and with the INCREASE of HIS LIPS SHALL HE BE FILLED. 21 DEATH and LIFE are in the POWER OF THE TONGUE: and they that LOVE it shall EAT THE FRUIT thereof” Proverbs 18:20-21.

“Finally, brethren, WHATSOEVER things are true, WHATSOEVER things are honest, WHATSOEVER things are just, WHATSOEVER things are pure, WHATSOEVER things are lovely, WHATSOEVER things are of good report; if there be any VIRTUE, and if there be any PRAISE, THINK on these things” Philippians 4:8.

“If thine ENEMY be HUNGRY, GIVE him bread to eat; and if he be THIRSTY, GIVE him WATER to drink: 22 for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee” Proverbs 25:21-22.

“LET LOVE BE WITHOUT DISSIMULATION (HYPOCRISY). Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another . . .17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live PEACEABLY with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 THEREFORE IF THINE ENEMY HUNGER, FEED HIM; IF HE THIRST, GIVE HIM DRINK: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be NOT OVERCOME of evil, but OVERCOME evil with good” Romans 12:9-21 Emphasis Mine.

“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not GRIEVOUS (BURDENSOME, TASKMASTER, IRKSOME). 4 For whatsoever is born of God OVERCOMETH the world: and this is the VICTORY that OVERCOMETH the world, even our FAITH. 5 Who is he that OVERCOMETH the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:3-5 (Emphasis Mine).


REV. CHUKIE MORSI