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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.  

“Let us HOLD FAST the CONFESSION OF OUR HOPE without WAVERING, for He who promised is faithful” Hebrews 10:23/NKJV. 

“But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. 10 For God is not UNJUST [UNRIGHTEOUS, UNFAITHFUL, UNGRATEFUL] to forget your WORK and LABOR of LOVE which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that each one of you show the SAME DILIGENCE to the FULL ASSURANCE OF HOPE until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through FAITH and PATIENCE inherit the promises” Hebrews 6:9-12/NKJV. 

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: 

“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 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. 

“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 that effective faith is the faith that substantiates in hope (Hebrews 11:1). It’s the faith that works and is effectual, effective, and efficient. 

Key Points 

  • Faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). 
  • Communicate your faith in hope (Hebrews 10:23). 
  • The patience of hope keeps faith thriving in the midst of all odds (Hebrews 6:9-12). 
  • Labour in love to serve in grace (1 Thessalonians 1:2-5). 
  • Faith, hope, and love are interconnected (Romans 5:1-5). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

References Hebrews 11:1, 10:23, 6:9-12; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5; Romans 5:1-5, 4:16-25; and Philemon 4-6, highlighting the importance of faith substantiating in hope. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Effective faith is rooted in hope. 
  • Communicate your faith in hope. 
  • Patience of hope and labour of love are essential for effective faith. 
  • Abraham’s example: against hope, he believed in hope (Romans 4:18-21). 
  • God’s promises are sure; He is faithful to perform (Romans 4:21). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

ABIDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE 

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ABIDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE: THESE ARE ENABLING INGREDIENTS TO LIFE AND GODLY LIVING! 

“And now abide FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, these three; but the GREATEST of these is LOVE” 1 Corinthians 13:13. 

God is good and faithful, true and sure in all His ways. Therefore, don’t give up due to people or circumstances in your present moment. Keep abounding and abased in FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE – these are the enablers that make doing life and living godly worthwhile in these blessed regards in their characteristics in application: 

  1. The Work of FAITH 
  2. The Labour of LOVE and 
  3. The Patience of HOPE. 

These three elements mentioned above, keeps you above the waters of life. It thus means, you don’t just WORK, let it be the WORK of FAITH; and you don’t just LABOUR, let it be the LABOUR of LOVE and you don’t just be PATIENT, let it be the PATIENCE of HOPE. For in due time, your EXPECTATIONS shall be in God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“For SURELY there is an END; and thine EXPECTATION shall NOT be CUT OFF” Proverbs 23:18. 

ABIDING FAITH, LOVE AND HOPE IS AN ENABLING INGREDIENTS TO LIFE AND GODLY LIVING. 

Every grace and blessings in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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.” 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4 

“And now abide FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, these three; but the GREATEST of these is LOVE” 1 Corinthians 13:13. 

“God is FAITHFUL, by whom you were CALLED into the FELLOWSHIP of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:9. 

“For God is not unjust to forget your WORK and LABOUR of LOVE which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of HOPE until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through FAITH and patience inherit the promises” Hebrews 6:10-12. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that faith, hope, and love are enabling ingredients to life and godly living. These three elements keep you above life’s challenges and make living godly worthwhile. 

Key Points 

  • Abide in faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). 
  • God is good and faithful; don’t give up due to people or circumstances. 
  • Keep abounding and abased in faith, hope, and love. 

Apply these elements as: 

  1. Work of faith 
  1. Labour of love 
  1. Patience of hope 

 

These elements keep you above life’s waters. 

Expect God’s grace and blessedness in Christ Jesus (Proverbs 23:18). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

References 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4, 1 Corinthians 1:9, and Hebrews 6:10-12, highlighting the importance of faith, hope, and love in godly living. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Faith, hope, and love are essential for godly living. 
  • Apply these elements in your life through work, labour, and patience. 
  • God is faithful and will fulfil your expectations. 
  • Love is the greatest of these three (1 Corinthians 13:13). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

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

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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 anything, 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 anything, 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 highlights that true faith is not just a mental assent, but a working faith that operates through love and serves others. It’s the faith that works through love and serves by love that is effective and efficient. 

Key Points 

  • Faith that works is the faith that operates through love (Galatians 5:6). 
  • Serving one another in love is key to effective faith communication (Galatians 5:13). 
  • Patience of hope keeps faith thriving, while labouring in love ensures effective faith communication (1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6). 
  • Effective faith is characterised by work of faith, labour of love, and patience of hope (1 Thessalonians 1:3). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

  • References Galatians 5:6, 13; Philemon 1:4-6; and 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5, highlighting the importance of faith working through love and serving others. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Faith without love is ineffective. 
  • Serving others in love is crucial for effective faith communication. 
  • Effective faith is a working faith that operates through love and serves others. 
  • Patience of hope and labouring in love are essential for effective faith. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTUAL FAITH

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THE EFFECTUAL FAITH: THE FAITH THAT WORKS – IS BY ACTING CORRESPONDINGLY ON YOUR BELIEVE OF GOD’S WORD! 

“My son, give ATTENTION to MY WORDS; INCLINE YOUR EAR TO MY SAYINGS. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life” Proverbs 4:20-23/NKJV 

Faith in the WORD or the SAYINGS of God makes all the difference. FAITH is ACTING correspondingly on your BELIEVE on and in the WORD – the SAYINGS of God. FAITH is not BELIEVE and there’s no FAITH at work until you ACT on that which you BELIEVE of God. Meaning NO ACTING ON THE WORD, NO FAITH, hence NO RESULTS! 

Faith is the only legal and vital tender to obtain from the Father God. Any other process or means is illegal, counterfeit and criminal. FAITH IS NOT A DOCTRINE or CREED or DOGMAS or PHILOSOPHY or TRADITION or CULTURE. It’s not an assumption or presumption. It’s ACTING on trust in God’s Word or sayings without an iota of doubt or disbelief. 

If you BELIEVE and don’t ACT on it, you’ve not endorsed FAITH. If you confess or declare as religion enjoins us and you don’t act accordingly, there’s no faith and you receive not from God. You may receive from men, but not from God. 

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s effectual – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the faith communicated in hope. Hence communicate your faith in hope, as it’s written: 

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

Also, the FAITH that WORKS and that’s effectual – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the faith communicated in hope through love as it’s written:  

“. . . But FAITH which WORKS by LOVE” Galatians 5:6. 

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 1:4-6. 

“But without FAITH (acting on what you believe of God’s WORD) it is impossible to PLEASE (receive answers from) Him (God), for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” Hebrews 11:6/Emphasis mine. 

Further Scriptural Read – Hebrews 11:1-3; Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Romans 14:23; Proverbs 4:20-23; 1 Corinthians 13. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that true faith is not just a mental assent or passive belief, but an active trust in God’s Word that leads to action. It’s about acting on what you believe about God’s Word, without doubt or disbelief. 

Key Points 

  • Faith is acting correspondingly on your believe of God’s Word (Proverbs 4:20-23). 
  • Faith is not just believing, it’s acting on what you believe (Hebrews 11:6). 
  • Faith is the only legal and vital tender to obtain from God (Hebrews 11:6). 
  • Faith is not a doctrine, creed, or dogma, but acting on trust in God’s Word. 
  • The faith that works is communicated in hope (Hebrews 11:1) and through love (Galatians 5:6). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

  • References Proverbs 4:20-23, Hebrews 11:1, 6, Galatians 5:6, and Philemon 1:4-6, highlighting the importance of acting on faith, and communicating faith in hope and love. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Faith without action is no faith at all. 
  • Acting on God’s Word is the key to receiving from God. 
  • Faith is effective when communicated in hope and love. 
  • True faith is a vital, active, and effectual force that produces results. 

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

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

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS

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

“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 5:5. 

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL (effective and efficient) is the FAITH that COMMUNICATES in HOPE. 

Hence communicate your FAITH in HOPE. For HOPE takes away shame and reproach off one’s life, because of the LOVE of Christ that genuinely operate in our spirit by the Holy Spirit. 

And the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, while LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 10:35-36. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

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

“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 5:5. 

“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. 

“CAST NOT AWAY therefore your CONFIDENCE, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have NEED OF PATIENCE, that, after ye have DONE THE WILL of God, ye might RECEIVE THE PROMISE . . .” Hebrews 10:35-39. 

SUMMARY: 

The message highlights the importance of effective faith that works, communicated through hope. It emphasises that faith is not just a feeling, but a substance that gives evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). 

Key points: 

  • Effective faith is communicated in hope, which takes away shame and reproach (Romans 5:5). 
  • Hope is fueled by the love of God, shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. 
  • Patience of hope keeps faith thriving amidst odds, while labouring in love to serve (1 Thessalonians 1:3). 
  • Faith, hope, and love are interconnected, and communication of faith becomes effectual through acknowledging God’s work in us (Philemon 4-6). 
  • We are encouraged to hold on to confidence and patience, doing God’s will, to receive the promise (Hebrews 10:35-36). 

The message urges believers to communicate their faith in hope, demonstrating love and serving others, resulting in a thriving and effective faith 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

HOLDING FORTH UNTO FAITH 

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HOLDING FORTH UNTO FAITH: FOR YOU ARE – “GOD’S BATTLE AXE AND WEAPONS OF WAR”! 

There are LIFE BATTLES, knowingly or unknowingly. And these BATTLES are real for everyone. But the greatest life battle is the BATTLE for your FAITH in Christ. And there’s an ENEMY and CHORTS fighting daily, going to and fro, roaring aggressively, looking for any avenue to devour your FAITH in Christ. 

You need to know the ENEMY and COHORTS know that if they get hold of your FAITH, EVERYTHING about you will be DEVOURED. 

Your FAITH in Christ Jesus is the VICTORY and TRIUMPH that overcomes the WORLD’S SYSTEM – that’s controlled by the ENEMY and COHORTS against your wellbeing.  When they attack, their PRIMARY aim isn’t your MONEY, FAMILY, CAREER, RELATIONSHIP, BUSINESS or MINISTRY. It’s to make you DENY, GIVE UP, and QUIT on your FAITH. Why? because your FAITH is the divinely instilled DEFAULT MECHANISM that ENACTS your REDEMPTION, letting you live life in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. 

We are enjoined to HOLD ON FAITH to FIGHT a GOOD FIGHT of FAITH in life BATTLES. So, BUILD UP your most Holy FAITH in Christ Jesus by constantly affirming and enacting your GRACE stands in REDEMPTION. It’s a way to PREPARE for daily CHALLENGES and BATTLES. By effectually exercising your rights and privileges in Christ Jesus, you will rule and reign in DOMINION IN REDEMPTION in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH-PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. 9 But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.] 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be]” 1 Peter 5:8-10 (Amplified). 

“The HORSE is PREPARED for the DAY of BATTLE, But deliverance and victory belong to the Lord” Proverbs 21:31. 

“This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest WAR a GOOD WARFARE; 19 HOLDING FAITH, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning FAITH have made shipwreck: 20 of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme” 1 Timothy 1:18-20. 

“FIGHT the GOOD FIGHT of FAITH, lay HOLD on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses” 1 Timothy 6:12. 

“For everyone born of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is the VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [continuing, persistent] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God]. 5 Who is the one who is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world? It is the one who believes and recognizes the fact that Jesus is the Son of God” 1 John 5:4-5 (Amplified). 

Further Scriptural Reading: Jeremiah 51:20-23; Jeremiah 12:5; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 1 Corinthians 15:57-58; Romans 8:35-39. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is a call to believers to hold on to their faith in Christ Jesus, emphasising its importance in overcoming life’s battles and achieving victory. It highlights the enemy’s primary aim to devour faith, which is the divinely instilled mechanism that enacts redemption and enables believers to live in God’s blessedness. 

Key points include: 

  • Life battles are real, but the greatest battle is for faith in Christ. 
  • The enemy targets faith, knowing that if it’s devoured, everything else will be lost. 
  • Faith in Christ is the victory that overcomes the world’s system. 
  • The enemy’s attacks on money, family, career, etc., are secondary; the primary aim is to make believers deny, give up, or quit their faith. 
  • Believers are enjoined to hold on to faith, build it up, and exercise their rights and privileges in Christ to reign in dominion. 
  • Scriptural references (1 Peter 5:8-10, Proverbs 21:31, 1 Timothy 1:18-20, etc.) support the importance of faith, vigilance, and perseverance in spiritual battles. 

The message encourages readers to prioritise faith, prepare for battles, and trust in God’s deliverance and victory. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE GIVING OF – THANKS AND PRAYERS AND REMEMBRANCE – FOR OTHERS 

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THE GIVING OF – THANKS AND PRAYERS AND REMEMBRANCE – FOR OTHERS: IT’S IN THE KNOWING THAT YOUR – WORK, LABOUR AND PATIENCE – ARE NOT IN VAIN! 

As Believers in Christ Jesus, we’ve got sufficient cause to remain STEADFAST, UNMOVEABLE and ABOUNDING in God’s Kingdom cause, keeping the enemy and cohorts at bay, avoiding labouring in vain, in path of doing life and living godly in the Lord. More importantly, as we keep on keeping on, labouring on the gracious and graceful rewarding kingdom purpose for us, fulfilling the given assignment meaningfully, in Christ Jesus – as it’s written: 

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye STEDFAST, UNMOVEABLE, always ABOUNDING in the WORK of the Lord, forasmuch as ye KNOW that your LABOUR is not in VAIN in the Lord” 1 Corinthians 15:58. 

There’s the need and cause in Christ Jesus, for us as the reborn of God, to always give THANKS, PRAYERS, and REMEMBRANCE on the behalf of others, as Apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians. This is important and for the essence of these three gracious and graceful vitality acts of good deeds, as you do life and live godly in the Lord God, to fulfil purpose in His Kingdom advancement, and to keep the enemy and cohorts at bay. These vitality acts are as written in the holy writ: 

“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” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4/Emphasis Mine 

And from the above scripture, in respect to the essence of GIVING THANKS, the act of PRAYERS and the cause for REMEMBRANCE, we can deduce the following in context: 

  • The (Your) Work of Faith 
  • The (Your) Labour of Love 
  • The (Your) Patience of Hope 

You need to give THANKS to God always for you and others around you, as you take each passing day step – to advance the CAUSE of God’s Kingdom Business and to keep the enemy and cohorts at bay. It’s a gracious and graceful synergy to keep one focused as God’s ambassador and representative on this side of the heavenly realm in the midst of challenging and difficult times. 

Except otherwise, you then need to ponder about them and measure yourself in the light of the scripture if you are indeed standing sure on the gracious and graceful Kingdom acts of the Lord God. And otherwise, awake from your slumbering and backsliding state and get back on your feet again, while it’s day, when you need to work and walk in the grace that WORTHTY of REMEMBERANCE. And know that every grace and speed will be yours again in the Lord. 

I pray you have a blessed, gracious and graceful day, today in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SOME SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4/Emphasis Mine. 

“And now abideth FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, these three; but the greatest of these is Love” 1 Corinthians 13:13 (Emphasis Mine). 

“For God is not UNJUST (UNRIGHTEOUS, UNFAITHFUL) so as to forget your WORK and the LOVE which you have SHOWN for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do. 11 And we desire for each one of you to show the same DILIGENCE [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full ASSURANCE of hope until the end, 12 so that you will not be [spiritually] SLUGGISH (SLOTHFUL), but [will instead be] IMITATORS (FOLLOWERS) of those who through FAITH [lean on God with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in His power] and by PATIENT endurance [even when suffering] are [now] INHERITING the promises” Hebrews 6:10-12 Amplified (Emphasis Mine). 

“. . . 12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of UNBELIEF, in departing from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be HARDENED through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made PARTAKERS of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence STEDFAST unto the end; 15 while it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, HARDEN not your hearts, as in the provocation” Hebrews 3:7-15. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

PUBLISHING THE WORD: ABOUNDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE! 

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PUBLISHING THE WORD: ABOUNDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE! 

“Oh that my words were now WRITTEN! oh that they were PRINTED in a BOOK! 24 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!” Job 19:23-24. 

“The Lord GAVE THE WORD: Great was the company of those that PUBLISHED it” Psalms 68:11. 

Thanks to God for His graciousness and gracefulness in the publishing of the AFD MONTHLY TEACHING and now the AFD FEBRUARY EDITION Entitled – “ABOUNDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE”. It’s our relentless and selfless mandate toward – Publishing this month teaching edition that’s themed- ABOUNDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE which is a concept in line with our context of MINISTERING The WORD . . . REDEEMING The WORLD from the CHAINS of SIN and EFFECT: POVERTY, SICKNESS and SPIRITUAL DEATH. For not only was my heart inditing the good thing to publish, but the ointment of a ready writer was available by the grace that has been poured upon me to make it all happen. All the glory to our God in this grace in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“My heart is INDITING a good matter: I SPEAK of the things which I have MADE touching the king: MY TONGUE IS THE PEN OF A READY WRITER. 2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: GRACE IS POURED INTO THY LIPS: therefore, God hath BLESSED thee for ever” Psalms 45:1-2. 

What a profound and resounding TEACHING publication in this edition of the February month of VALENTINE’S. It’s awesomely loaded with gracious writ to make a LIVING WORTH, in everything that pertains to life and godliness, through the mirror of ABOUNDING IN FAITH HOPE AND LOVE. The choicest graces to give the enabling speed to one’s life endeavours in Christ Jesus stead, Amen. 

And for more details for your perusal on this subject [free download and not to be printed for sale], follow this link: 

 https://www.42ndgenerationfoundation.com/…/AFD-February… 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING ON CONTEXT: 

“And I will GIVE you pastors according to mine heart, which shall FEED you with KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING” Jeremiah 3:15. 

“The Lord GAVE THE WORD: Great was the company of those that PUBLISHED it” Psalms 68:11. 

“Oh that my words were now WRITTEN! oh that they were PRINTED in a BOOK! 24 That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!” Job 19:23-24. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI