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A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE!

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A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE! 

“Be ye therefore FOLLOWERS of God, as DEAR children; 2 and WALK in LOVE, as Christ also hath LOVED us, and hath given himself for us an OFFERING and a SACRIFICE to God for a SWEETSMELLING SAVOUR” Ephesians 5:1-2. 

God’s love is not only gracious, but a beautiful sweet-smelling savour that’s given to us by the Holy Spirit to share [Romans 5:5]; and it’s the best gift and a more excellent way to express, ensure and assure that God dwells in us [1 Corinthians 12:31]; and it’s the synergy to operate the faith in the grace, in order to be victorious and to be triumphant, over the devil and cohorts of world systems – modus operandi [1 John 5:4-5; Galatians 5:6]. 

I’m strongly emboldened to highly recommend you take a regular DOSE of LOVE by ‘LIVING AND WALKING IN THE LOVE’ of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. Because by love, all things work together for your good to fulfil purpose in the grace [Romans 8:28]. Knowing this, it’s imperative to walk in faith and intentionally INCREASE THE DOSAGE OF LOVE DAILY, in your doing life and living godly in the grace. 

There’s no OVERDOSE in LOVE. Therefore, if you LIVE in the Spirit of LOVE, WALK then to its FULNESS in ALL grace and BLESSEDNESS, by the indwelling Holy Spirit of LOVE that’s given to us and dwells in us to exemplify in Christ Jesus stead. Amen.  

“And HOPE maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is SHED [LAVISHED, SPREAD] abroad in our HEARTS [SPIRIT-BEING] by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE toward us, in that, while we were YET SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5-8. 

It’s high and higher time for you to INCREASE the DOSES of your LOVE in any form of relationship you are into, be it horizontal [linear] or vertical or diagonal, for there’s no harm at all and no side effects, and it’s a beautiful gift given to us to share lavishly to others as we’ve received of God in Christ Jesus stead. And, if you LIVE in the spirit of LOVE, you need to continuously WALK in the spirit of LOVE in order to fully actualise God’s kind of love that’s shed lavishly in our SPIRIT-BEING to offer to others without prejudice, sentiments and dissimulation. 

“For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, BUT ONLY FAITH ACTIVATED AND EXPRESSED AND WORKING THROUGH LOVE . . . 13 For you, my brothers, were called to FREEDOM; only do not let your FREEDOM become an OPPORTUNITY for the SINFUL NATURE (worldliness, selfishness), BUT THROUGH LOVE SERVE AND SEEK THE BEST FOR ONE ANOTHER . . . 16 But I say, WALK habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts] . . . 25 If we [claim to] LIVE by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also WALK by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage—our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit]” Galatians 5:6, 13, 16, 25/Amplified. 

Therefore, apply the LOVE DOSAGE I plead with you – for there’s NO OVERDOSE in LOVE – you need to INCREASE YOUR LOVE DOSAGE now – and SAVE that RELATIONSHIP of yours that you think it’s running out of love fuel. Love is the cure for that curse and fear you are imagining or thinking against your relationship. Increase the love dosage and keep fear at bay. 

“Herein is our LOVE made PERFECT (whole, complete, full, mature), that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 THERE IS NO FEAR IN LOVE; but perfect LOVE casteth out FEAR: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not MADE PERFECT (whole, complete, full, mature) in LOVE” 1 John 4:17-18/Emphasis Mine. 

It’s my PRAYERS, that God’s LOVE becomes your new daily reality as you do life and live godly in the grace to ensure the BLESSEDNESS that love embodies. 

Blessed regards in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because THE LOVE of God is SHED abroad in our hearts (human spirit-being) by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us” Romans 5:5/Emphasis Mine. 

“Love is to be SINCERE and ACTIVE [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good” Romans 12:9/Amplified. 

“For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, BUT ONLY FAITH ACTIVATED AND EXPRESSED AND WORKING THROUGH LOVE . . . 13 For you, my brothers, were called to FREEDOM; only do not let your FREEDOM become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), BUT THROUGH LOVE SERVE AND SEEK THE BEST FOR ONE ANOTHER” Galatians 5:6, 13/Amplified. 

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the VICTORY that has OVERCOME the world—our FAITH. [5] Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5. 

“And we know that ALL THINGS WORK together for GOOD to those who LOVE God, to those who are the CALLED according to His PURPOSE” Romans 8:28. 

“But earnestly desire the BEST GIFTS. And yet I show you A MORE EXCELLENT WAY” 1 Corinthians 12:31. 

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

LOVE – A MYSTERY OF GRACE 

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LOVE – A MYSTERY OF GRACE: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, UNQUESTIONABLE, UNSPEAKABLE, INCOMPREHENSIBLE AND INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – GIVEN TO US TO SHARE! 

“There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, FOUR WHICH I KNOW NOT: 19 the way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A WOMAN” Proverbs 30:18-19. 

MARRYING THE WOMAN YOU LOVE IS GOOD. BUT LOVING THE WOMAN YOU MARRIED – THAT IS VERY SPECIAL. 

“Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for LOVE IS STRONG AS DEATH; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame. 7 MANY WATERS CANNOT QUENCH LOVE, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned” Songs of Solomon 8:6-7. 

Someone said: 

“A HAPPY MAN MARRIES THE WOMAN HE LOVES – BUT A HAPPIER MAN LOVES THE WOMAN HE MARRIES” – [Isaac Kubvoruno] 

“LOVE – Is the BEAUTIFUL GIFT, given to us to SHARE in grace – and it’s about LOVING GOD, AND LOVING OTHERS AND LOVING YOURSELF IN HIS LOVE. In same scenario, it’s about dating again and again and again . . . and again the one you genuinely and truly LOVE – through the most EXCELLENT WAY which is LOVE WAY, in the GRACIOUS and GRACEFUL act in doing life TOGETHER in Christ Jesus stead. Amen” – [Chukie MORSI Snr]. 

And the greater LOVE involves laying down ones life for the other – let’s make it happen in the grace as we do life and live godly in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 GREATER LOVE hath no man than this, that a man LAY DOWN his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” (John 15:12-14). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

YOU’VE BEING MADE A MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN CHRIST JESUS

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YOU’VE BEING MADE A MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN CHRIST JESUS: THAT’S ONLY MADE POSSIBLE – BY GOD’S LOVE THAT’S EMBEDDED IN US! 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is SHED [SPREAD, POURED] ABROAD [LAVISHLY, ABUNDANTLY] in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us . . . 8 But God COMMENDETH [CLEARLY SHOWS, CLEARLY PROVES] HIS LOVE TOWARD US, in that, while we WERE yet sinners, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

There’s the need today to go back to the basic foundation and fundamental principles of the kingdom of God for the NEW CREATION in Christ Jesus. This is important, in order to advance in God’s cause on earth and to enjoy His BLESSEDNESS. And this is good, especially in our path of doing life and living godly; otherwise, life MATTERS will be an ILLUSION, UNSTEADY and very much FRUSTRATING, even when we have concluded we ARE born of God in Christ Jesus stead. 

And one aspect of the great basic principle of strength to being a MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD, is we knowing we ARE what we ARE by God’s LOVE; and it’s in our LOVE for Him in His principled LOVE definition and not our made up definition – I mean His love and not in our self-made love that’s built on sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation. For in God’s Love, His PURPOSE in us is fulfilled, complete, whole, matured and such like. Hence, there’s the need to stir up our innermost spirit being, as Apostle Paul instructed Timothy, in order to appropriate this basic principle, upon which WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS, in Christ Jesus stead, in Father God. Amen. 2 Timothy 1:6. 

And herein lies, not limited to, the basic principle to uphold God’s LOVE for us, to MAKE us MORE THAN CONQUERORS in Him, in Christ Jesus stead: 

  • That all things will work together for the good of those who LOVE God in His LOVE for His PURPOSE. Romans 8:28. 
  • And because of God’s LOVE that’s embedded in us to LOVE in His LOVE, we ARE enshrined as the CALLED, FOREKNOWN, JUSTIFIED, PREDESTINED, CONFORMED and GLORIFIED people of God, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. Romans 5:5, 8; Romans 8:28-30 
  • And God REVEALS all things to them that LOVES Him in His LOVE by the Holy Spirit, which is given to us and embedded in us. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Romans 5:5, 8; John 14:16-17. 
  • And God only CHASTISES those He LOVES and cares about, in order to make them BECOME who they OUGHT to be in Him; otherwise, one is a BASTARD and ILLEGITIMATE child in Him, if no chastisement in LOVE. Hebrews 12:5-11. 
  • The LOVE of God in Christ Jesus, TRANSCENDS and SURPASSED the sense knowledge of limitations. Ephesians 3:17-20. 
  • We are INSEPARABLE by God’s LOVE, and we are persuaded by God’s LOVE. Romans 8:35-39. 
  • We are FREE from CONDEMNATION by God’s LOVE. Romans 8:31-34; Romans 8:1-5, 6-17. 
  • We ARE indeed a MORE THAN CONQUERORS through Him that LOVED us. Romans 8:37. 
  • We ARE MADE to be a people that are CHARACTERISED by God’s LOVE in every way of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 5:43-48. 
  • The LOVE of God in Christ Jesus MADE us MORE THAN CONQUERORS over earthly elements of limitations that challenges our FAITH, that tends to SEPARATE us, CONDEMN us, in doing life and living godly in the world. Romans 8:35-39.  

Such elements but not limited are: 

  • Condemnation 
  • Tribulation 
  • Distress 
  • Persecution 
  • Famine 
  • Nakedness 
  • Peril 
  • Sword 
  • Death 
  • Life 
  • Angels 
  • Principalities 
  • Powers 
  • Things present 
  • Things to come 
  • Height 
  • Depth 
  • Any other creature 

I PRAY that you give yourself to LOVE God by walking in His LOVE in Christ Jesus stead, as He has loved us, so that you can comprehend in fullness and totality His love, that TRANSCENDS and SURPASSED the SENSE Knowledge LOVE, that is only within the bonds of how and what you – feel, taste, hear, see and smell. Ephesians 3:17-19. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Romans 8:28. 

WE ARE BEING MADE MORE THAN CONQUERORS IN CHRIST JESUS; IT’S ONLY BEEN MADE POSSIBLE BY GOD’S LOVE THAT’S EMBEDDED IN US. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK!  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And we know that ALL THINGS WORK together for GOOD to them that LOVE God, to them who are the CALLED according to HIS PURPOSE. 29 For whom he did FOREKNOW, he also did PREDESTINATE to be CONFORMED to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did PREDESTINATE, them he also CALLED: and whom he CALLED, them he also JUSTIFIED: and whom he JUSTIFIED, them he also GLORIFIED. 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be FOR us, who can be AGAINST us? 32 He that SPARED not his own Son, but DELIVERED him up for us all, how shall he not with him also FREELY give us ALL things? 33 Who shall LAY any thing to the CHARGE of God’s ELECT? It is God that JUSTIFIETH. 34 Who is he that CONDEMNETH? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is RISEN again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh INTERCESSION for us. 35 Who shall SEPARATE us from the LOVE of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS through him that LOVED us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to SEPARATE us from the LOVE of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:28-39. 

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that LOVE him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. 

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, 18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His LOVE [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the LOVE of Christ which far SURPASSES [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself]” Ephesians 3:17-19 (Amplified). 

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

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

Further Scriptural Reading in Context: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 John 2-5:3; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 5:43-48. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE DIVINE LOVE OF GOD – VERSUS – THE LOVE OF THE FIVE SENSES! 

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THE DIVINE LOVE OF GOD – VERSUS – THE LOVE OF THE FIVE SENSES! 

“Now we have RECEIVED, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. . . 14 But the NATURAL MAN receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED” 1 Corinthians 2:12, 14. 

There’s THE DIVINE LOVE OF GOD, which is of God and God PERSONIFIED; and there’s THE LOVE OF THE FIVE SENSES which results from and it’s about what we SEE, HEAR, TASTE, SMELL and TOUCH/FEEL to know and understand it, in its context. And such sensual or senses love can’t fathom THE DIVINE GOD, and His divinity as THE GOD OF LOVE and LOVE PERSONIFIED. Neither can it be compared by any measure to THE GOD KIND OF DIVINE LOVE irrespective. 

Hence, there’s the need to KNOW The LOVE of Christ, which SURPASSES, SUPERCEDES and TRANSCENDS SENSE KNOWLEDGE; and that’s if you must make sense of God’s default and personified divine LOVE. The divine love of God gives and serves – it’s a GIVING love and serving love, meaning, it does not DEMAND to be loved because the embodiment is love and love personified, and it lavishly gives and serves LOVE unconditionally. And divine love in virtue, is a COMMENDED love because of what Christ Jesus is done for us by His love in our REDEMPTION in Him. 

“For God so loved the world, that he GAVE his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” John 3:16. 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; BECAUSE THE LOVE OF GOD IS SHED ABROAD IN OUR HEARTS by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5: 5-8 

The FIVE SENSES love speaks of the NATURAL – SENSUAL man who operates by material sensory of FEELING/TOUCHING, TASTING, SMELLING, HEARING and SEEING, to make a concise conclusion in order to ensure its definition in love. It tends to demand and fight to be loved; otherwise, it goes into a mood or mode of irreparable returns at some point. 

This FIVE SENSES LOVE requires laboratory test of men for approval, and as such: 

  • It’s limited and 
  • It’s subject to change depending on the public poll of acceptance. 
  • It’s always awaiting all the time for the acknowledging and approval in – friendship, family, work and in places of governance, doing life and such like. 
  • It’s built of and on human selfishness even though it’s not easily acknowledged or spoken of as if it is or not. 
  • It’s based on conditionality in expression 
  • It’s based on sentiments in nearly all its intent. 

And because the five senses love is natural and sensual, it can’t fathom the divine God of love nor God personified in His divine kind of love, hence – LAWS and RULES are made to regulate it with CHANGES in times to suit the human demand and supply. 

And unfortunately, the SENSE love kind, could be deadly when not fully actualised, as many have been disappointed, derailed, depressed, suicidal and some even passed on untimely, when the expected expectations didn’t materialised and or come to fruition. 

Divine Love is Good and is of God. And is lavishly given to all who comes to God in Christ Jesus by the Blessed Holy Spirit that dwells within a born-again child of God. Romans 5:5-8. 

For more on this [free download and not to be printed and sold], follow this link for your perusal: 

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

SELAH-PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Now we have RECEIVED, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. . . 14 But the NATURAL MAN receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED” 1 Corinthians 2:12, 14. 

“. . . 17 So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in LOVE, 18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the WIDTH and LENGTH and HEIGHT and DEPTH of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the LOVE of Christ which far SURPASSES [mere] (SENSE) knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself] . . .” Ephesians 3:14-21. Amplified. Emphasis Mine. 

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath PREPARED for them that LOVE him. 10 But God hath REVEALED them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. 

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

“And hope maketh not ashamed; BECAUSE THE LOVE OF GOD IS SHED ABROAD IN OUR HEARTS by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5-8. 

Further Scriptural Reading: 1 Corinthians 13. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE

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SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE: THE HALLMARK OF PERFECTING YOUR BEING IN JESUS! 

“. . . 15 But SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE [in all things—both our SPEECH and our LIVES expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ. 16 From Him the whole body [the church, in all its various parts], joined and knitted firmly together by what every joint supplies, when each part is working properly, causes the body to grow and mature, building itself up in [UNSELFISH] LOVE” Ephesians 4:11-16/Amplified. 

BEING AUTHENTIC in doing life and living godly in the grace, is a hallmark to the call of grace upon every believer of God in Christ Jesus stead. And SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE, is the earnest HALLMARK of perfecting our being and relationships towards God firstly and other fellow humans that we do life within our day-to-day earthly endeavours, in the grace in Christ Jesus. 

So, SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE is not only by the living but in every medium of communication, be it by the: Spoken, Written, Audio, Video, Graphic and such like. It signals maturity in the grace and in the faith that one upholds the principle of being responsible, being accountable, being honest and of repentance to a fault. This hallmark indicates the status of a GENUINE person to take a stand in leadership. 

“Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; 2 and WALK CONTINUALLY IN LOVE [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also LOVED you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance” Ephesians 5:1-2/Amplified. 

“Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; 2 and WALK CONTINUALLY IN LOVE [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also LOVED you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance” Ephesians 5:1-2/Amplified. 

Speaking the TRUTH in love, gives the ability to return, apologise and undo the wrong with the good – hallmark of genuine path to being authentic and acceptable to all irrespective. 

The resolve to SPEAKING TRUTH IN LOVE – is the medicine that everyone wants but unwilling to swallow. Let’s bring it back and uphold it again in life and grace. To being honest to a fault is a pure medicine for leadership that indicates that repentance works for the good of all in the grace. Our redemption is as authentic as the blood that cleanses us when SPEAKING TRUTH IN LOVE is rooted and grounded in our walk and work with God, in the grace in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is LIGHT and in Him is NO DARKNESS AT ALL. 7 But if we WALK IN THE LIGHT as He is in the LIGHT, we have FELLOWSHIP with one another, and the BLOOD of Jesus Christ His Son CLEANSES us from ALL SIN. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we DECEIVE ourselves, and THE TRUTH IS NOT IN US. 9. If we confess our sins, He is FAITHFUL and JUST to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and HIS WORD IS NOT IN US” 1 John 1:5-10/NKJV. 

Endeavour to listen and learn of God in Christ Jesus, – that being humble and pure in whether you are in spiritual leadership or not – the TRUTH is your medicine – this is very important in our today and tomorrow good and goodness. Our redemption has no place for any that’s not SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE. 

Blessed regards. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; 2 and WALK CONTINUALLY IN LOVE [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also LOVED you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance” Ephesians 5:1-2/Amplified. 

“. . . 15 But SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE [in all things—both our SPEECH and our LIVES expressing His truth], let us grow up in all things into Him [following His example] who is the Head—Christ. 16 From Him the whole body [the church, in all its various parts], joined and knitted firmly together by what every joint supplies, when each part is working properly, causes the body to grow and mature, building itself up in [UNSELFISH] LOVE” Ephesians 4:11-16/Amplified. 

“See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so, we are! For this reason, the world does not know us, because it did not know Him . . . 13 Do not be surprised, believers, if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in [spiritual] death. 15 Everyone who HATES (works against) his brother [in Christ] is [at heart] a murderer [by God’s standards]; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. [Matt 5:21-23] 16 By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He [willingly] laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for the believers . . .” 1 John 3:1-24/Amplified. 

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

“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is LIGHT and in Him is NO DARKNESS AT ALL. 7 But if we WALK IN THE LIGHT as He is in the LIGHT, we have FELLOWSHIP with one another, and the BLOOD of Jesus Christ His Son CLEANSES us from ALL SIN. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we DECEIVE ourselves, and THE TRUTH IS NOT IN US. 9. If we confess our sins, He is FAITHFUL and JUST to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and HIS WORD IS NOT IN US” 1 John 1:5-10/NKJV. 

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

The FAITH That WORKS: OPERATES In LOVE!  

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The FAITH That WORKS: OPERATES In LOVE! 

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

The FAITH that WORKS is found in them that LOVES God. Do you LOVE God? The reason being this: ALL THINGS will always WORK for those who LOVES God as they walk in the Kingdom Cause of God’s PURPOSE for them. Meaning, they are addicted to walk in OBEDIENCE to God’s WORD to win life battles through FAITH (1John 5:3-5). FOR GOD WILL ALWAYS COMMEND WHAT HE COMMAND. 

For FAITH works by LOVE. Until LOVE is enthroned in our hearts, in our day-to-day dealings with God and others, in RELATIONSHIP and FELLOWSHIP – there will always be a struggle in attaining to the FREEDOM we seek. 

For LOVE is the summation of the LAW, and it’s unparalleled to the bondages of bye laws, traditions, oblations, creeds and dogmas of man-made enclaves to reach or please God in Christ Jesus. 

Therefore – SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by LOVE” Galatians 5:6. 

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

“Owe no man any thing, but to LOVE one another: FOR HE THAT LOVETH ANOTHER HATH FULFILLED THE LAW. 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 10 LOVE worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore LOVE is the FULFILLING OF THE LAW” Romans 13:8-10. 

“For God so LOVED the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” John 3:16. 

“Now the end of the commandment is CHARITY (LOVE) out of a PURE heart, and of a GOOD conscience, and of FAITH unfeigned” 1 Timothy 1:5. 

“This is my commandment, That ye LOVE one another, as I have LOVED you. 13 Greater LOVE hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” John 15:12-14. 

“Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having LOVED his own which were in the world, he LOVED them unto the end . . . 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye LOVE one another; as I have LOVED you, that ye also LOVE one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have LOVE one to another” John 13:1, 34-35. 

“For this is the LOVE of God, that we keep his COMMANDMENTS: and his commandments are not GRIEVOUS (BURDENSOME TASKMASTER IRKSOME)” 1 John 5:3. 

“And he answering said, Thou shalt LOVE the Lord thy God with all thy HEART, and with all thy SOUL, and with all thy STRENGTH, and with all thy MIND; and thy NEIGHBOUR as thyself” Luke 10:27. 

Further Scriptural Meditation: 1 Corinthians 13. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

BEING CHRIST’S AMBASSADOR IN LOVE 

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BEING CHRIST’S AMBASSADOR IN LOVE: TO ENSURE THAT THE EARTH IS FILLED – WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND GLORY OF THE LORD! 

“But as truly as I Live, all the earth shall be FILLED with the GLORY of the Lord” Numbers 14:21. 

“For the EARTH shall be FILLED with the KNOWLEDGE of the GLORY of the Lord, as the waters COVER the sea” Habakkuk 2:14. 

One of the key missions of any visionary ambassador is to fulfil the assigned context of the sending nation to the stationed nation where he/she is serving as a representative [Messenger]. 

 Otherwise, such an ambassador’s misnomer and behaviour may lead to being declared with A PERSONA NON GRATA, meaning a person whose no longer welcome or deemed qualified to represent their sending nation in the host nation. 

And the scripture called such messenger [representative, ambassador] with A PERSONA NON GRATA, a wicked one [bad representative], in not serving worthily to FULFILL the assigned concept and perception of the sending nation as commission [assigned]. And as always, when declared a PERSONA NON GRATA, there’s bound to be a trouble [mischief] for such bad representative [ambassador], while the good and faithful ambassador that BEAR WITNESS of trust will enjoy a healthy and rewarding relationship with the sending nation [country]. And I now ask – which are you today?  

“A WICKED MESSENGER [REPRESENTATIVE] falleth into MISCHIEF [TROUBLE]: but a FAITHFUL AMBASSADOR is HEALTH” Proverbs 13:17. 

And for us as to being CHRIST’S AMBASSADOR in love, our visionary mission upon which we are empowered of God to serve in Christ Jesus, is purely to BEAR WITNESS, thereby ensuring that the GOSPEL reaches unto the ends of the earth unhindered, and for the good and goodness of all mankind and not for a few; and we are to BEAR WITNESS from our home first, which is our Jerusalem] of being a representative, and then to the ends of the earth [Judah, Samaria, etc.] beyond walls and borders. It’s of no worth going about to BEAR WITNESS as CHRIST’S AMBASSADOR to the world while you can’t live out fully to be one at home with the KNOWLEDGE and GLORY of God in virtues in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“Now then we are AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God” 2 Corinthians 5:20. 

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

“For so hath the Lord COMMANDED us, saying, I have SET thee to be a LIGHT of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for SALVATION unto the ENDS OF THE EARTH” Acts 13:47. 

“And this GOSPEL of the kingdom shall be PREACHED in all the world for a WITNESS unto ALL NATIONS; and then shall the end come” Matthew 24:14. 

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a WITNESS, to BEAR WITNESS of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was NOT that LIGHT, but was sent to BEAR WITNESS of that LIGHT” John 1:6-8 

Even our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ was on earth to BEAR WITNESS of the Father God to humanity. Hence, He lived for a CAUSE [PURPOSE] – [John 18:37; 1 John 3:8]; and for such loyalty of service to please the Father God unreservedly, He was highly commended by the Father. He knew the implications of what it means to be an ambassador, a representative of the sending nation or country [Heaven] – [Matthew 25:14-30], without jeopardising the trust and faith been lavishly given to any to serve in such regards. 

“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this CAUSE came I into the world, that I should BEAR WITNESS unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice” John 18:37 [1 John 3:8]. 

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

“Wherefore God also hath HIGHLY EXALTED Him, and GIVEN Him a NAME which is ABOVE EVERY NAME: 10 that at the NAME of Jesus every KNEE should BOW, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 and that every TONGUE should CONFESS that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” Philippians 2:9-11. 

And the essence of being able to BEAR WITNESS is to be a true and genuine carrier of the mission which is to ensure that from your domain to the ends of the earth, that the KNOWLEDGE and GLORY of God FILLED up every hearts and minds in order to secure them from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of our God in Christ Jesus stead.  

“But as truly as I Live, all the earth shall be FILLED with the GLORY of the Lord” Numbers 14:21 

“For the EARTH shall be FILLED with the KNOWLEDGE of the GLORY of the Lord, as the waters COVER the sea” Habakkuk 2:14. 

“Who hath DELIVERED us from the POWER of darkness, and hath TRANSLATED us into the KINGDOM of his dear Son: 14 in whom we have REDEMPTION through his blood, even the FORGIVENESS of sins” Colossians 1:13-14. 

I therefore challenge you today, to fan into flame the spirit within to give you the synergy that you need to fulfil the kingdom mandate upon your life in fulfilling purpose meaningfully, and that is, to ensure that from the rising of the sun to the going down, that all who comes through your way have opportunity to be filled with the knowledge and glory of God without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation.  

Blessed regards. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But as truly as I Live, all the earth shall be FILLED with the GLORY of the Lord” Numbers 14:21. 

“For the EARTH shall be FILLED with the KNOWLEDGE of the GLORY of the Lord, as the waters COVER the sea” Habakkuk 2:14. 

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

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

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

“Wherefore God also hath HIGHLY EXALTED Him, and GIVEN Him a NAME which is ABOVE EVERY NAME: 10 that at the NAME of Jesus every KNEE should BOW, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 and that every TONGUE should CONFESS that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” Philippians 2:9-11. 

“Who hath DELIVERED us from the POWER of darkness, and hath TRANSLATED us into the KINGDOM of his dear Son: 14 in whom we have REDEMPTION through his blood, even the FORGIVENESS of sins” Colossians 1:13-14. 

“Now then we are AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God” 2 Corinthians 5:20. 

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

“For so hath the Lord COMMANDED us, saying, I have SET thee to be a LIGHT of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for SALVATION unto the ENDS OF THE EARTH” Acts 13:47. 

“And this GOSPEL of the kingdom shall be PREACHED in all the world for a WITNESS unto ALL NATIONS; and then shall the end come” Matthew 24:14. 

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a WITNESS, to BEAR WITNESS of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was NOT that LIGHT but was sent to BEAR WITNESS of that LIGHT” John 1:6-8. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST JESUS

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GOD’S LOVE IN CHRIST JESUS: GOD’S LOVE ENHANCES EARTHLY USEFULNESS AND HEAVENLY MINDEDNESS!  

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because THE LOVE of God is SHED [LAVISHED] abroad in our HEARTS [SPIRIT-BEING] by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us . . . 8 But God commendeth His LOVE toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

Talking about GOD’S LOVE! Here is a didactic sense of measure, such that we don’t just say we just have love, but we can go onward to LIVE in LOVE and to WALK in LOVE, with the knowing that LOVE is of God; and LOVE is the lubricant for our New Creation life in Christ Jesus, and for human relationships to all of mankind. Upon this knowledge and understanding, we can OCCUPY in the grace as Christ Ambassador in God, until He returns, by “BEING EARTHLY USEFUL and HEAVENLY MINDED”. 

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] ROOTED and [securely] GROUNDED in love, 18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the WIDTH and LENGTH and HEIGHT and DEPTH of His LOVE [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the LOVE of Christ which far SURPASSES [MERE] KNOWLEDGE [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the FULLNESS of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself]” Ephesians 3:17-19/Amplified. 

Love in scriptural perspective is an ATTITUDE, a deliberate and intentional choice, an exercise of the will, a choice of life, and it’s not just a mere feeling, it is an expression of the nature and personality of God. It is spiritual, divinely inspired and embedded in the very hearts of all God’s human creation, and more importantly in the very nature of the redeemed child of God. Hence, it’s not a doctrine, creed, or dogmas or tradition or sectarianism. It outlived generation because it’s timeless and it’s of God and God’s. For God is love as written: 

“Beloved, let us LOVE one another: for LOVE is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; FOR GOD IS LOVE. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins . . . 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is NO FEAR IN LOVE; but PERFECT LOVE casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made PERFECT IN LOVE” 1 John 4:7–10, 16-18. 

And LOVE is the given blessedness of Father God by the Holy Spirit to the Believing one in Christ Jesus, and it’s a FRUIT and not a GIFT. FRUITS are GROWN while GIFTS are IMPARTED. Genuine Bible love – Agape – is born and it’s a product of the Holy Spirit that indwells in us in the grace – [Romans 5:5, 8; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9]. 

Let’s consider the love in diversity for a clearer understanding of the kind of love being implied in this context. 

DEFINING THE THREE KINDS OF LOVE: 

  1. PHILEO: Grk [of the soul] – Love relationship in family – between parent and child. The Family kind of love. It also embodied love relationship towards friends and colleagues. It means to be fond of; it is based on FEELINGS and not on PRINCIPLE. It’s never used of man’s love to or for God. This is a human or natural kind of love. [Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Genesis 8:19; Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21]. This kind of love is, however, essential and crucial for a family bonding and wellbeing. 
  2. EROS: Grk [of the Physical body] – Sexual love; purely reserved for the married – within the bond of marriage. It’s based on PHYSICAL ATTRACTION. It’s neither for fornication nor adultery. Lust and immoral desires have gotten some into it, hence there’s a great act of PERVERSION in our societies today – and we are paying hugely for the consequences across the board. [Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 7:1-9; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20]. 
  3. AGAPE: Grk [of the spirit] – God kind of love; unconditional, limitless, divine, spiritual. It transcends race, gender, generation, culture, family, physical, personal [self] etc. 1 Corinthians 13. It’s built on PRINCIPLE. Agape love even helps to ensure, STRENGTHEN and MAINTAIN the Phileo and Eros kind of love in all life endeavours. Agape love is based on PRINCIPLE – be it towards things or people. 

Notably, the PHILEO OR EROS kinds of Love need to be controlled by AGAPE kind of love or else it will hinder our fellowship with God and lead to SIN acts. [E.g. EROS – 1 Corinthians 13:5; PHILEO – 1 Samuel 2:22-36]. 

Let’s not just say we have love, let’s LIVE and WALK IN LOVE, for love is of the Spirit – Romans 5:5. 

IT’S TIME TO LIVE AND WALK IN LOVE. LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN. FOR THE CHARGE IS TO OCCUPY IN GOD’S LOVE TILL HE COMES – FOR LOVE ENHANCES EARTHLY USEFULNESS AND HEAVENLY MINDEDNESS. 

Be blessed in life and grace in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“If we LIVE in the Spirit, let us also WALK in the Spirit” Galatians 5:25. 

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

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being ROOTED and GROUNDED IN LOVE, 18 may be able to COMPREHEND with all saints what is the BREADTH, and LENGTH, and DEPTH, and HEIGHT; 19 and to KNOW THE LOVE OF Christ, which PASSETH (TRANSCENDS, SURPASSED) KNOWLEDGE (SENSE), that ye might be FILLED with all the FULNESS of God” Ephesians 3:17-19. 

“But the FRUIT of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law” Galatians 5:22-23/NKJV  

“For the FRUIT of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth” Ephesians 5:9/NKJV. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI