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IT TAKES UNDERSTANDING TO PROFIT IN THE GRACE

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IT TAKES UNDERSTANDING TO PROFIT IN THE GRACE: GET THE UNDERSTANDING IN ALL YOUR KNOWING AND PASSION! 

“WISDOM is the PRINCIPAL thing; therefore get WISDOM: and with ALL thy getting GET UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 4:7. 

The principle of good success, excellence, and genuine prosperity is built on a process. That’s why whatever happens without a process is a fraud, for even in our redemption, our God, ensures it all works out in a process to and in Christ Jesus, and not by magical appearance. For genuine miracle is a consequence of God’s WORD that’s scripturally activated in a process within the context. Hence, I have always said, and will always say, ‘until you UNDERSTAND whatever you claimed to KNOW or to have KNOWN in any matter of life and godliness, you are not better than the IGNORANT and the UNWISE fool’. For wisdom to succeed, prosper and excel in life is the application of knowledge. And the act of application requires an understanding of the process of the matter in context. So, there’s the need for the understanding to accompany any knowledgeable context, in order for the needed wisdom that attracts divine favours to be in operations. 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING giveth FAVOUR: but the way of TRANSGRESSORS [Ignorant, puff up, fool, disobedient] is HARD [Difficult Challenging, Rough]” Proverbs 13:15/Emphasis Mine. 

Having an idea is good, understanding your idea is another ball game. I have seen the assumed rich fall from the penthouse glory to be a beggar and have seen the one-time poverty-stricken rise to grace from grass. All because the assume rich just landed into wealth by a mere knowledge and zeal without understanding the take and know-how to sustain the position; while the once poverty-stricken took to knowledge know-how along with understanding of the journey, arrives there, lives to sustain it, in spite of all challenges and changes of sphere, in life weather conditions. 

“The man that WANDERETH out of the WAY of UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION (Gathering, Places) of the dead (Unproductive, Foolish, Ignorant)” Proverbs 21:16/Emphasis Mine. 

In the context of discussion, it thus means that: 

  • Knowing your spouse is good, but if you don’t understand each other, there’s going to be a bomb explosion one day. 

 

  • Being educated in a career or trade is good, but not understanding your career or trade will cause you a problem for yourself and to others probably one day. 

 

  • Being a Gospel Minister is a gracious privilege. But not understanding the etiquette of being a Shepherd of looking well over God’s heritage will make you a hypocrite and wolf in sheep clothing. 

 

  • Being a leader or in government or position of making decision is good, but if you lack the understanding for leadership and governance, you will destroy the RESOURCES of such position in terms of – PEOPLE, TIME, EFFORTS [PHYSICAL/MENTAL EXERTION], MATERIAL [EQUIPMENT] and FINANCE under your watch. 
  • More so, a lack of UNDERSTANDING will cause you to always REACT, make EXCUSES and BLAME others for your inadequacy; It will cause you not to take RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY for your actions; and a lack of PURPOSEFUL UNDERSTANDING to achieving meaningful RESULTS. 

In UNDERSTANDING, the PURPOSE of a thing is ACHIEVED with GRACE. A lack of ALL NEEDED UNDERSTANDING makes people live a life without PURPOSE for themselves and others. It’s time to be PRINCIPLED by doing LIFE and LIVING GODLY through UNDERSTANDING in the GRACE wherein we stand to become all that God in Christ Jesus has done in us, is doing in us and through us by His WORD and the blessed HOLY SPIRIT of grace. Amen. 

I know why the difference, the scriptures have an answer in all in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“WISDOM is the PRINCIPAL thing; therefore get WISDOM: and with ALL thy getting GET UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 4:7. 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING giveth FAVOUR: but the way of TRANSGRESSORS (Ignorant, puff up, fool, disobedient) is HARD (Difficult Challenging, Rough)” Proverbs 13:15/Emphasis Mine. 

“The man that WANDERETH out of the WAY of UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION (Gathering, Places) of the dead (Unproductive, Foolish, Ignorant)” Proverbs 21:16/Emphasis Mine. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of UNDERSTANDING in profiting in God’s grace and achieving success in life.  

Key Points: 

  • WISDOM is principal, but understanding is crucial for applying knowledge and achieving success (Proverbs 4:7). 
  • Without understanding, knowledge and passion can lead to failure and difficulties (Proverbs 13:15). 
  • Understanding helps you navigate life, relationships, career, and ministry effectively (Proverbs 21:16). 

Lack of understanding leads to: 

  • Reacting instead of responding 
  • Making excuses and blaming others 
  • Lack of responsibility and accountability 
  • Living without purpose 
  • UNDERSTANDING brings favour, wisdom, and purpose in God’s grace. 

Scriptural Focus: 

  • Proverbs 4:7 – Get wisdom and understanding 
  • Proverbs 13:15 – Good understanding gives favor 
  • Proverbs 21:16 – Wander out of understanding’s way = unproductive 

The message urges believers to seek understanding in all aspects of life to achieve genuine success, excel in God’s grace, and live purposefully. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

PRAYING IN WISDOM

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PRAYING IN WISDOM: GOD WILL ANSWER PURPOSEFULLY! 

The kingdom of God is not either this or that. For our God is a God of order and decency; and He will only COMMEND what He COMMAND. For example, it’s not a case of either PURPOSE or POWER, in reverse, POWER or PURPOSE. PURPOSE speaks of assignment and that you can’t accomplish with God without His enabling gracious POWER; in other words, you can’t crave for God’s gracious POWER for no PURPOSE or ASSIGNMENT. 

This INTENT is applicable whether to your education, career, business, ministry, family, marriage, relationship, finance, leadership, governance and more. This is the reason why many prayers and unnecessary fasting that even accompany some of them are not answered. THERE ARE PURPOSELESS REQUEST – HENCE, HEAVEN CAN’T EMPOWER THEM. THINK. 

So, watch out how you pray; it’s not just enough when a Minister lays hand and pours ointment on you and declare breakthroughs means an end; you need to reconcile matters of GRACE to PURPOSE. Otherwise, after few days or weeks or months, you find yourself back to zero point again and in delusion. Is that God’s will and intent for the New Testament and Covenant Church? I say NO! So, THINK! 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” Jeremiah 33:3. 

“Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come” Psalms 65:1-2. 

“Let all things be done decently and in order” 1 Corinthians 14:40. 

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

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

“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast RECEIVED in the Lord, that thou FULFIL it” Colossians 4:17.  

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of praying with wisdom and purpose, highlighting that God answers prayers that align with His purpose and empower believers to fulfill their assignments. It warns against purposeless prayers and fasting, which are driven by self-seeking motives rather than a genuine desire to serve God’s purpose. 

Key points: 

  • God is a God of order and decency, and He only commends what He commands (1 Corinthians 14:40). 
  • Purpose and power are connected; one cannot accomplish God’s purpose without His enabling power (Jeremiah 33:3, Psalms 65:1-2). 
  • Believers should reconcile their requests with God’s purpose and assignment (Colossians 4:17, John 18:37). 
  • Purposeless requests will not be empowered by Heaven (1 John 3:8). 
  • Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of living a purposeful life, empowered by the Holy Spirit. 

The message encourages believers to think critically about their prayers, ensuring they align with God’s purpose and will. It urges readers to pause and reflect on their prayer life, seeking God’s guidance and empowerment to fulfill their assignments. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

WHEN YOU PRAY – PRAY IN WISDOM

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WHEN YOU PRAY – PRAY IN WISDOM: God Will Only ANSWER To EMPOWER A PURPOSEFUL Demand! 

“Call unto me, and I will ANSWER thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” Jeremiah 33:3. 

The kingdom of God is not wishy-washy or either this or that, in order to appeal to sentiments and self-seeking satisfaction in our circumstances. For our God is a God of ORDER and DECENCY (1 Corinthians 14:40; 1 Timothy 3:15; Titus 1:5); and He will only COMMEND what He COMMAND.  

For example, PRAYER is not a case of demanding from God either of His PURPOSE or His POWER, and in reverse, of His POWER or His PURPOSE. PURPOSE speaks of assignment, opportunity and CAUSE to accomplish while POWER speaks of the ENABLING – ENDOWMENT – to accomplish the assigned PURPOSE; and that means, you can’t accomplish PURPOSE with God, without His gracious enabling – endowment – POWER; also, you can’t crave in PRAYER for God’s gracious and enabling POWER for a no PURPOSE – ASSIGNMENT or CAUSES – for it to accomplish. Therefore, you need to SELAH – PAUSE and THINK. 

And as a child of God, this INTENT of PURPOSEFUL demand of God into your life, is applicable whether is to your – education, career, business, ministry, family, marriage, relationship, finance, leadership, politics, governance and such like more. This is the reason why many so-called – PRAYERS and FASTING – are unwarranted and unnecessary; it’s because they are PURPOSELESSLY driven with the intent of solely seeking POWER or OPPORTUNITY for nothing. God doesn’t ANSWER a – PURPOSELESS REQUEST and POWERLESS DEMAND – no matter the noise and emotional sentiments we endeavour to make of it; this important to note, especially considering how much rigorous devotion of time we claim to be doing sometimes in respect to PRAYERS and FASTING and NIGHT VIGILS; and all these being done or that we do or are doing to accompany such activity or activities, is in order to get an ANSWER and yet are not forth coming or happening as we earnestly request and crave after. 

So, watch out HOW you pray; it’s not just enough when a Minister lays hand and pours ointment on you and declare breakthroughs means an end; you need to reconcile matters of GRACIOUS POWER DEMAND to the accompanying PURPOSE – ASSIGNMENT, for such. Otherwise, after few days or weeks or months, you will find yourself back to zero point again and in delusion as many have called my attention to such matters. Hence, I ask you today – Is that God’s will and intent for the New Testament and His Covenant Church in Christ Jesus? And I say NO and NO! 

It’s only when PURPOSE are right, then the accompanying POWER (the rights, capacity, opportunity) then works TOGETHER for the good of you and to ensure that you have the MEANINGFUL FULFILMENT with God. That’s why we must take heed to God’s assignment in our life and not do a wishy-washy attitude with it if we intend having our altitude of grace by God’s APPROVAL and not man’s APPLAUD – (Colossians 4:17; 2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 2:22; Romans 8:28). 

Our perfect example on matter of the subjects in discussion is in our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. In His humanity, He was graciously LED of the Holy Spirit, meaning it’s not a self-show off to FAST and PRAY as some may do to indicate spiritual classification. He returned with the POWER of the Holy Spirit accompanying the set PURPOSE of God – the empowering or empowerment of the Holy Spirit which He laid out in the synagogue Services immediately for all to bear Him record – Luke 4:1-2, 14, 16-22. He lived through humanity in that CAUSE or PURPOSE and POWER with meaningful fulfillment of God’s intent for humanity. And I can say in His stead, that in same-like scenario, you can do life with God in all phases of your life, be it in – education, career, business, ministry, family, marriage, relationship, finance, leadership, politics, governance and such like. 

Make your PRAYERS count and account for your good – meaningfully and in fulfilment. And PRAYERS can only COUNT and ACCOUNT for one’s own good, when done intentionally and as led by the Holy Spirit and by the WORD, in reconciling POWER demand with PURPOSE from God. 

So, PAUSE and THINK – SELAH! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Call unto me, and I will ANSWER thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” Jeremiah 33:3. 

“Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 2 O thou that HEAREST prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come” Psalms 65:1-2. 

“Let all things be done DECENTLY and in ORDER” 1 Corinthians 14:40. 

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

“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. TO THIS END WAS I BORN, AND FOR THIS CAUSE CAME I INTO THE WORLD, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice” John 18:37. 

“. . . 14 And Jesus returned in THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about . . . 18 The Spirit of the Lord is UPON ME, BECAUSE HE HATH ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised . . .” Luke 4:1-22. 

“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. 

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

“And say to Archippus, TAKE HEED TO THE MINISTRY which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou FULFIL it” Colossians 4:17. 

SUMMARY:  

The message emphasises the importance of praying with purpose and wisdom, highlighting that God only answers prayers that align with His purpose and empower believers to fulfill their assignments. It warns against purposeless prayers and fasting, which are driven by self-seeking motives rather than a genuine desire to serve God’s purpose. 

Key points: 

  • God answers prayers that are purposeful and aligned with His will (Jeremiah 33:3). 
  • Prayers should be driven by a desire to fulfill God’s purpose, not just seeking power or opportunity (1 Corinthians 14:40, 1 Timothy 3:15, Titus 1:5). 
  • Purpose and power are intertwined; one cannot accomplish God’s purpose without His enabling power (Luke 4:1-2, 14, 16-22). 
  • Believers should take heed of God’s assignment in their lives and avoid a wishy-washy attitude (Colossians 4:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 2:22, Romans 8:28). 
  • Jesus Christ is the perfect example of living a purposeful life, empowered by the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:1-22). 
  • Prayers should be intentional, led by the Holy Spirit, and aligned with God’s Word (Psalms 65:1-2). 

The message encourages believers to pause and think about their prayer life, ensuring that their prayers are purposeful and aligned with God’s will. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LIVING FOR A PURPOSE 

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LIVING FOR A PURPOSE: THAT’S WHAT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE WITH GOD IN US IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

“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. 

You can only live a fulfilling life for a purpose, when you know and understand what your worth is, by God in Christ Jesus. [Romans 8:28; Ephesians 1:11; Ecclesiastes 3:1 (1-11)]; and for what you are created and made to be of God in Christ Jesus. 

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast CREATED all things, and for THY PLEASURE they are and were created” Revelations 4:12. 

“For BY HIM were all things CREATED, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: ALL THINGS WERE CREATED BY HIM, AND FOR HIM” Colossians 1:16. 

Some live in a small-minded world that’s full of self; and all they do is talking, oppressing, controlling, dehumanising, and analysing people, hence these groups are small-minded people in worth. While there are some who live with a larger- at -heart mindset – and for them, rather than wasting time on irrelevant matters like the small-minded people, they live beyond walls of difference in SELFLESS LOVE, SELFLESS HOPE and SELFLESS FAITH – reaching out and touching lives for their good and goodness – and are often burning with flames in them for the good CAUSES of God for others with their God-given resources of – TIME, FINANCE, MATERIAL [DEVICE], PEOPLE, EFFORT [SKILLS/TALENTS]. 

And until you come to know, understand and realise that you are created and made purely for the good of God’s PURPOSE and everything about you is of and for God CAUSES, you will be living for self and sentiments in small minds and small worlds. 

“There is a SEASON (A TIME APPOINTED) for everything and a time for every delight and event or PURPOSE under heaven . . . 11 He has MADE everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted ETERNITY [a sense of DIVINE PURPOSE] in the human HEART [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God]—yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 (1-11). 

Therefore, think and change for a good cause and become an agent of greater change, making a difference for the good of others beyond borders; and irrespective of class, gender, colour, culture and tongue. 

Life WORTH is about living – firstly, with a selfless FAITH, HOPE And LOVE – and secondly, toward advancing the Kingdom causes of God – and thirdly, in keeping the Enemy and Cohorts at bay, for the good of others. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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/AMP. 

“In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny—we were claimed by God as His own], having been PREDESTINED (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the PURPOSE of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory” Ephesians 1:11-12/AMP. 

“There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or PURPOSE under heaven . . . 11 He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of DIVINE PURPOSE] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God]—yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 (1-11). 

“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. 

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast CREATED all things, and for THY PLEASURE they are and were created” Revelations 4:12. 

“For BY HIM were all things CREATED, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dom inions, or principalities, or powers: ALL THINGS WERE CREATED BY HIM, AND FOR HIM” Colossians 1:16. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of living for a purpose, as stated in Romans 8:28, “all things work together for good to them that love God, to those who are the CALLED according to his PURPOSE”. It highlights that knowing one’s worth and purpose in Christ Jesus is crucial to living a fulfilling life. 

Key points: 

  • Believers are created and made for God’s purpose and pleasure (Revelations 4:12, Colossians 1:16). 
  • Some people live in a small-minded world focused on self, while others live with a larger-at-heart mindset, demonstrating selfless love, hope, and faith (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11). 
  • To live a purposeful life, one must recognise their creation and destiny in Christ Jesus and align themselves with God’s causes.  
  • Living for a purpose involves having selfless faith, hope, and love, advancing God’s kingdom, and keeping the enemy at bay. 
  • The message encourages believers to think and change, becoming agents of greater change, making a difference for others beyond borders and differences. 

The message cites scriptures to emphasise God’s purpose and plan for believers, urging them to live a life that reflects their worth and purpose in Christ Jesus. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

MONTH MARCH: MONTH TO DARE TO LIVE BY GOD’S ENABLING – POWER AND GRACE! 

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MONTH MARCH: MONTH TO DARE TO LIVE BY GOD’S ENABLING – POWER AND GRACE! 

To dare to live by God’s POWER AND GRACE is toward being earthly useful and heavenly mindful, in order to FUNCTION and BECOME in God’s PURPOSE concerning you – in life and godliness. 

“And with GREAT POWER gave the apostles WITNESS of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and GREAT GRACE was upon them all” Acts 4:33. 

Living in the fulness of God in Christ Jesus stead does not come by accident or coincidence but by the consequence of God’s WORD that’s set in REDEMPTION default-motion, to fulfil His PURPOSE, by His enabling GRACE and POWER, to enact His BLESSEDNESS toward us, in Christ Jesus stead for His PLEASURE. 

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive GLORY and HONOUR and POWER: for thou hast CREATED all things, and for thy PLEASURE they are and were created” Revelation 4:11. 

For we are CREATED and MADE by God’s design as in all creation, for His PLEASURE. Hence all glory, honour and power are of God and for God in Christ Jesus stead as written. 

  • What then is God’s POWER? – It is the enabling of God to FUNCTION and PERFORM in Life and Godliness – toward God’s PURPOSE. 
  • What then is God’s GRACE – The enabling of God to BECOME in Life and Godliness – toward God’s PURPOSE. 

I want you to know full well, that God’s POWER in context, is not magical or a curious acts; and neither is it mystical, occultic nor sorcery or attributes to demonic divination and witchcraft as we do see in many places of gathering, in the name of ‘signs and wonders and miracles’ in quotes. 

Therefore, know for certain that what I am sharing here is about the enabling of God that MAKES and POSITION one with DARING spirit in life, to enable one FUNCTION by God’s Spirit and might, quickening one’s inability and weakness, in order to FULFILL Gods PURPOSE in LIFE and GODLINESS. (Acts 1:8; Zechariah 4:6/Ephesians 6:10, 19; Romans 8:28-30; 2 Peter 1:3-4). 

It’s time to know again that your ABILITIES are IRRELEVANT to God’s ABILITY. And God only needs your AVAILABILITY and not your ABILITY if you must FUNCTION in His stead and BECOME in His stead. That is the exact picture God gave to Apostle Paul for him to genuinely carry His inspiration, revelation and empowerment to write more than anyone, of the New Testament Epistles. 

For Apostle Paul to attain to the excellency of God in Christ Jesus, he considered his human ABILITY as dung in order to FUNCTION by God’s POWER and BECOME by His GRACE – though being a learned Lawyer under Sanhedrin, circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. Philippians 3:4-8. 

To authenticate the essence of God’s POWER and GRACE, each time Apostle Paul tried to use his ABILITY to do God’s Kingdom Business, he was denied over and over again. All he hears from God was – “My GRACE is sufficient to make you BE – BECOME, while My POWER is made mighty in your availability to make you FUNCTIONAL in His PURPOSE. 2 Corinthians 12:9; Ephesians 1:11; Romans 8:28. 

“Each time he said, “My GRACE is all you need. My POWER works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the POWER of Christ can work through me” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT (Emphasis Mine). 

Therefore, if you want God’s POWER to FUNCTION and GRACE to BECOME in God’s PURPOSE, you need to make yourself AVAILABLE on God’s terms and not on yours – for your ABILITY is zero and of no consequence in matters of God, in His GRACE and POWER, and in His BLESSEDNESS, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen! 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“. . . 14 And Jesus returned in the POWER of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about . . .” Luke 4:1-22. 

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

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

“Each time He said, “MY GRACE is all you need. MY POWER works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the POWER of Christ can WORK through me” 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT. 

“And with GREAT POWER gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and GREAT GRACE was upon them all” Acts 4:33. 

“But as many as received him, to them gave he POWER to become the sons of God, even to them that BELIEVE on his name” John 1:12. 

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the POWER of his might . . .19 and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel” Ephesians 6:10, 19. 

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

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED US with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 according as he hath CHOSEN US in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 having PREDESTINATED US unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath MADE US ACCEPTED in the beloved. 7 in whom we have REDEMPTION through his blood, the FORGIVENESS of sins, according to the riches of his grace . . .11 in whom also we have OBTAINED an inheritance, being PREDESTINATED according to the PURPOSE of him who worketh all things after the COUNSEL of his own will” Ephesians 1:3-7, 11. 

“Though I might also have CONFIDENCE in the FLESH (HUMAN – ABILITY, POWER). If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the FLESH (HUMAN – ABILITY, POWER), I more: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; 6 concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, AND DO COUNT THEM but DUNG, that I may win Christ, 9 and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith” Philippians 3:4-8 (Emphasis Mine). 

“And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. 21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? 22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 but their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. 29 And he spake BOLDLY in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. 30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Cæsarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus” Acts 9:20-30. 

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

PREPAREDNESS: MARK OF BEING READY TO RUN! 

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PREPAREDNESS: MARK OF BEING READY TO RUN! 

For an effectual and efficient PREPAREDNESS in the grace, there’s the need to be intentional and pragmatic to “WRITE THE VISION DOWN – MAKE IT PLAIN – “READ BEFORE YOU RUN”; and by a wise and diligent preparation in the Word of grace, through FAITH and PATIENCE, you can then enhance and be delivered to your inheritance. 

BLESSEDNESS. 

SCRIPTURAL READING FOR YOUR THOUGHT. 

“The Lord gave the WORD: great was the company of those that PUBLISHED it”. Psalms 68:11. 

“And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the WORD of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an INHERITANCE among all them which are sanctified” Acts 20:32. 

“For God is not UNRIGHTEOUS to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same DILIGENCE to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 that ye be NOT SLOTHFUL, but followers of them who through FAITH and PATIENCE INHERIT the PROMISES” Hebrews 6:10-12. 

“I will STAND upon my WATCH, and set me upon the tower, and will WATCH to see what he will SAY unto me, and what I shall ANSWER when I am reproved. 2 And the Lord answered me, and said, WRITE the VISION, and MAKE it PLAIN upon TABLES, that he may RUN that READETH it. 3. For the VISION is yet for an APPOINTED TIME, but at the END it shall SPEAK, and not lie: though it TARRY, WAIT for it; because it will SURELY come, it will not tarry. 4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the JUST shall LIVE by his FAITH” Habakkuk 2:1-4. 

“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. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

PLAN – PURPOSE – PURSUIT: LIFE IS SIMPLE 

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PLAN – PURPOSE – PURSUIT: LIFE IS SIMPLE – ONLY WHEN YOU PURSUE A PURPOSEFUL PLAN! 

“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. 

“The ENTRANCE of thy words GIVETH light [illumination, enlightenment]; It giveth UNDERSTANDING unto the SIMPLE” Psalms 119:130. 

Do you want to pursue something in life without sweat and effortless in the grace? Do you have a plan to go about it? Do you have a purpose that’s embedded by the word of God concerning your plan that will need your pursuit? I am asking you these questions because I know how much, many wants to be a winner otherwise successful in their life endeavours but without acts of process to get there and become it. I have seen over my life time and still counting, the craziness and drive of many wanting to be something which it’s actually possible under God by the reason of our redemption, but they don’t want to go through the PROCESS [PLAN, PURPOSE AND PURSUIT] to become the MASTERY of their earnest desires. And unfortunately, to many of them, they end up crashing while those that survived, compromised their faith for their temporary success that’s without meaningful fulfilment. 

“The PLANS and REFLECTIONS [PREPARATIONS] of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord . . . [3] Commit your WORKS to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], And your PLANS will SUCCEED [if you respond to His will and guidance]. [4] The Lord has made everything for its own PURPOSE, Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil . . . [9] A man’s mind PLANS his way [as he journeys through life], But the Lord directs his steps and ESTABLISHES them” Proverbs 16:1-9/Amplified.  

“The STEPS [PATHS] of a good man are ORDERED by the LORD: And he delighteth in his way” Psalms 37:23. 

“Man’s STEPS [GOINGS] are ORDERED and ORDAINED by the Lord. How then can a man [fully] UNDERSTAND his way? [25] It is a trap for a man to [speak a vow of consecration and] say rashly, “It is holy!” And [not until] afterward consider [whether he can FULFILL it]” Proverbs 20:24-25/Amplified. 

“O Lord, I know that the PATH of [life of] a man is not in himself; It is not within [the limited ability of] man [even one at his best] to choose and direct his steps [in life]” Jeremiah 10:23/Amplified. 

God earnest desires for you, is not just to prosper you but for you to have a good success. Just think about that for a moment. And He’s God, the one that has created you, and He’s the one that had ordered and has ordained the paths and ways of man. He wants you to prosper, to be in health, as your soul prospers, but through the path He had set for you. In the kingdom, there’s a process to achieving good success with God. It’s not just about our willingness to winning in life and godliness in the grace, but about being fulfilled in God through Christ Jesus, purposefully and meaningfully. You will discover that in the grace, life is so much simplified when we have a set process to make our earnest desires to become the reality that’s scriptural set for us. 

“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy MOUTH; but thou shalt MEDITATE therein day and night, that thou mayest OBSERVE to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way PROSPEROUS, and then thou shalt have GOOD SUCCESS” Joshua 1:8. 

“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may SUCCEED and PROSPER and be in GOOD HEALTH [PHYSICALLY], just as [I know] your soul PROSPERS [SPIRITUALLY]” 3 John 1:2/Amplified. 

Every genuine believing born of God child in Christ Jesus must know that whatever have NO PROCESS to mastery is a scam and a fraud. God does miracles, but miracles of God are the consequences of His WORD, and are not by wishy-washy dreaming or by magical or sorcery or divining spells, to make it happen overnight, and it’s neither by adulteration and distortion of any form. MASTERY comes through a process – a set plan, purpose and pursuits that creates, innovates, explore, initiates and such like. 

“Do you not know that in a RACE all the RUNNERS run [their very BEST TO WIN], but only one RECEIVES the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! [25] Now every athlete who [goes into training and] COMPETES in the games is DISCIPLINED and EXERCISES SELF-CONTROL in all things. They do it to WIN a CROWN that withers, but we [do it to receive] an imperishable [crown that cannot wither]. [26] Therefore I do not run without a definite goal; I do not flail around like one beating the air [just shadow boxing]. [27] But [like a boxer] I STRICTLY DISCIPLINE MY BODY and make it my slave, so that, after I have PREACHED [the gospel] to others, I myself will not somehow be DISQUALIFIED [as UNFIT for service]” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27/Amplified. 

The victory to overcome the world’s system of dealings is by Faith. Faith is by the WORD of God. And God’s word is operative by a process that’s built on principles and not by a wishy-washy act of scam and fraud to make it great. And the principles of God embodied His plans, purpose and pursuits for His children. God’s plan is to see you have a hope and a future but within His purpose for the individual and for the collective body in the grace. And God’s word is the source and resource for His plan and purpose to become a reality in pursuit. And by Faith the word becomes operative to overcome the world and its system of operandi. 

“For I know the PLANS and THOUGHTS that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘PLANS for peace and WELL-BEING and not for disaster, to give you a FUTURE and a HOPE” Jeremiah 29:11/Amplified. 

“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 5:4-5. 

In the kingdom, it’s not about the ends that justify the means, but it’s rather the means that justify the ends, this thus means the process determines the effect in the now and for all eternity. Knowing the essence of the life that we have now and the life to come in the grace, we can therefore endeavour [make effort] in all our delights to ensure and be assured that God’s purpose is never undermined in the grace. Hence, when we ensure the need to till to become, that’s to cultivate by the process to earn our earnest desires, we will also get the satisfaction, the meaningful and purposeful fulfilment in our goings and doings.  

“He that TILLETH [CULTIVATED] his land shall be SATISFIED with bread: But he that FOLLOWETH VAIN persons is VOID of understanding” Proverbs 12:11. 

“He that TILLETH [CULTIVATED] his land shall have PLENTY of bread: But he that FOLLOWETH after VAIN persons shall have POVERTY enough. [21] To have respect of persons is not good: For for a PIECE of bread that man will TRANSGRESS. [22] He that HASTETH to be rich hath an EVIL eye, And considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:19-22. 

So, if you desire to win, succeed, prosper, be more than conqueror, be an overcomer and such like, the only likelihood is by the Kingdom process, know today that it’s by the principles of God’s Word and not by a set methods of wishy-washy or by doctrinal liabilities, or by denomination creeds. It’s the word that’s the essence to having a principle and a good purpose to become what you want to be accordingly. 

And it’s by the PLAN – PURPOSE – PURSUIT that makes LIFE SIMPLE, WHEN YOU PURSUE A PURPOSEFUL PLAN in God’s ORDAINED and ORDERED path to bring you to the place of His FULNESS. Let God order your path today. Give Him the opportunity in your life. Enough of the haste, scam and fraud lifestyle as path to become or have something that’s temporary instead of God’s gracious opportunity that has both present and eternal effect in you through processing you along to the expected ends. 

“But the PATH of the JUST [RIGHTEOUS] is as the shining light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day” Proverbs 4:18. 

“Thou wilt shew me the PATH of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” Psalms 16:11. 

“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that BELIEVETH SHALL NOT MAKE HASTE” Isaiah 28:16. 

You are born to WIN, but to be a WINNER, you have to PLAN to WIN, you have to be PREPARED [PROCESS] to WIN, and you have to EXPECT to WIN, in purpose and pursuit. THINK!  

I pray that you go forth in the process and processing of God’s plan, purpose, and pursuit, becoming all that God has planned for you, and achieving all things together in the grace of our Lord Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“The PLANS and REFLECTIONS of the heart belong to man, But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord . . . 3 COMMIT your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], And your PLANS will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance] . . . 7 When a man’s WAYS please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him . . . 9 A man’s mind PLANS his way [as he journeys through life], But the Lord DIRECTS his STEPS and ESTABLISHES them” Proverbs 16:1, 3, 7, 9/Amplified. 

“For I know the PLANS and THOUGHTS that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘PLANS for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a FUTURE and a HOPE” Jeremiah 29:11/Amplified. 

“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. 

“. . . 11 In Him also we have received an inheritance [a destiny—we were claimed by God as His own], having been predestined (chosen, appointed beforehand) according to the PURPOSE of Him who works everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory” Ephesians 1:3-12/Amplified. 

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

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

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

KINGDOM EXPLOITS – THE GOSPEL: The Enabling POWER Of God 

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TO BEING EXALTED AND TO BEING HUMBLED – THERE’S GOD’S FACTOR CHECK AND BALANCE: AND IT’S BY THE SPIRIT OF CONTENTMENT! 

“I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now at last you have renewed your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned about me before, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have LEARNED to be CONTENT [and SELF-SUFFICIENT through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] REGARDLESS of my circumstances. 12 I know HOW TO GET ALONG and LIVE HUMBLY [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have LEARNED the secret [of facing life], whether WELL-FED or GOING HUNGRY, whether having an ABUNDANCE or being in NEED. 13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am SELF-SUFFICIENT in Christ’s SUFFICIENCY; I am READY for anything and EQUAL to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] . . . 19 And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every NEED according to His RICHES in glory in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:10-13, 19. 

May I begin by saying that the Believer’s act of having the spirit of CONTENTMENT doesn’t mean STAGNANCY. God wants us to prosper and do well in LIFE and GODLINESS, but not at the expense of our godly lives and purpose, and with His enabling power [endowment and enduement] in the grace. He endows us with His enabling grace to help us fulfill purpose. And for His awesome love towards us, when He finds us in any tendency to derail from faith in the grace, He pulls the plug, not necessarily to harming us but to put us back to order and decency, in a manner that we don’t derail but in check, and we don’t waste His given resources to accomplish His given assignment as we do life and live godly in the grace. [2 Peter 1:1-4; 3 John 1:2; Ephesians 1:3; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Ephesians 1:11-12; Acts 4:30, 33]. 

We can see parallel in our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ while in humanity; and in living to fulfil purpose as being instructed by Father God in advancing the redemption cause of God’s Kingdom and to keeping the devil and cohorts at bay, He was obedient and humble to ensure and assure the assigned purpose was accomplished accordingly [1 John 3:8; John 18:37; Luke 1:1-11, 14, 16-20; Hebrews 5:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11]. 

To ABOUND and to be ABASED is the balancing equation in the grace, for an efficient and effective living, with THE SPIRIT OF CONTENTMENT, to make a meaningful impact in the life of a Purposeful Believer. For our God is not in the business of exalting any who goes about to forget the entrusted mission and purpose on earth; for the believing one of God is empowered with purpose to fulfil on the behalf of the heavens as a representative, otherwise an ambassador in the grace [2 Corinthians 5:17]. 

And in the same scenario as above, God is not out empowering us with purpose and to undermine us to degradation at the same time; He knows His worth in you, and not out to humiliate you, so as to make you hate and regret being His child. He is a good and faithful, true and sure God, whose earnest expectation is that none should perish; and ensuring and assuring us that our expectations of Him will come to fruition in every measure of doing life and living godly in the grace. So, in being ABASED, He’s humbling us to save us from ourselves and the enemy and cohorts that can work against your faith in the grace. For certainly, He has begun a good work of His grace in us, and He’s determined to bring it to reality and fulfilling. Hence, to ABOUND and to be ABASED, His love and cares change not. He’s working out for our good to balance life in the grace with the spirit of contentment.  

“The Lord is NOT SLACK CONCERNING HIS PROMISE, as some men count slackness; but is LONGSUFFERING TO US-WARD, not willing that any should perish, but that ALL should come to REPENTANCE” 2 Peter 3:9. 

“Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long. 18 For surely there is an end; AND THINE EXPECTATION SHALL NOT BE CUT OFF. 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.” Proverbs 23:17-19. 

“My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: 14 so shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, AND THY EXPECTATION SHALL NOT BE CUT OFF” Proverbs 24:13-14. 

“I am CONVINCED and CONFIDENT of this very thing, that He who has BEGUN A GOOD WORK in you will [continue to] PERFECT and COMPLETE it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]” Philippians 1:6/Amplified. 

God’s exaltation of the Believers is of RIGHTEOUSNESS and for RIGHTEOUSNESS, meaning, having the right standing of God, in Christ JESUS in whatever betide us. And in His terms, He does EXALT; and when and while derailing from His terms, it results to SIN and sinful living, thereby creating rooms and avenues for one to become proud and arrogant in behaviours, which reproaches before God – meaning, it humiliates, thereafter brings one down and possibly destroys one, just  as it did to Satan, once called Lucifer. [Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14]. The Believers of God in Christ Jesus, is justified to abound in the grace increasingly, meaning more and more, as one who has been declared righteous to access God in the grace and to have a stand of exaltation, accordingly as written: 

“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. 

“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work” 2 Corinthians 9:8. 

“Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also” 2 Corinthians 8:7. 

God’s grace abounds to bring you through righteousness to a place of exaltation [being exalted] as in these but not limited scriptural writs: 

  •  God’s Righteousness Exalts: Proverbs 14:34. 
  •  God will exalt all with right standing, irrespective: Acts 10:34-35.  
  •  The Kingdom of God is of righteousness and for righteousness: Romans 14:17-18. 
  •  We are to reign in life in the grace through righteousness: Romans 5:17-21. 

I want to reiterate, that there’s the place of being ABASED in the grace, because God doesn’t want to lose you and such measures helps to curtail us; hence while in EXALTED places, He won’t tolerate arrogance and proud behaviour, because as humans, there is the tendency to forget the purpose of His gifting [endowment and enduement] upon us, as it’s often spoken in the mentorship and leadership forum, essentially and especially to the men folks leaders, to see the need to avoid the control and dominance over you, by any of these three letters – MPW [meaning, Money, Power and Women] in your life, in order for you to go far in places with God in the grace: 

  •  M [Money] – Having an excessive Money than you need to function in the grace, can ruin your faith, if you are not disciplined and prudent enough in the grace to understand the reasons for such given custody – for a lack of purpose bring about abuse of usage for the kingdom cause and the good of humanity – [1 Timothy 6:6-10 (1-10)].  
  •  P – [Power] Position of power can ruin your faith where pride and arrogance take hold. Where, instead of being a leader to raise to posterity and enhance the good of others, you become dominant and controlling that people become subjects of subjugation for power [position] drunkenness. Abuse of opportunities given by God results in being abased in the grace for scriptural discipline. [Acts 12:20-24].  
  •  And W – [Women] – There’s tendency to have an unhealthy dealings, meaning abuse of opportunity by men, with the women otherwise female folks; and if there’s no self-discipline for oneself as Job attributes in Job 31:1 and Apostle Paul attributes to live in self-caution and self-examination, in order to attain mastery in accordance to the scripture of 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 and 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; for if one is not discipline, it’s important to know ahead, that you are a dead living man waiting for when it will happen. Know of truth that women [female folks] are not evil or agent of evils; they are God’s creation and are of gracious goodness if you don’t cross your boundaries. They hate to be humiliated and insulted and abused. Their quietness, loyalty, and sobriety must never be taken for stupidity, foolishness, and naivety. If you mess them up, they will zero you down, no matter how much you play the game of dominance and control. 

Herein are some scriptural thoughts but not limited, where opportunities were abused by those given, meaning, they otherwise misappropriated opportunity, instead of being utilised to the advancing of God’s Kingdom intent for the good of humanity as been given with such rare opportunity to exercise but they failed as many do today. This is to caution you when you are abounding in matters of riches and position and such like; for without God’s purpose with the given opportunity any will equally fail too: 

  • When a Believer thinks gain is godliness: 1 Timothy 6:3-10, 17-19. 
  • When enriched as a Ruler/Leader without empathy and humanity: Luke 18:18-30. 
  • When you are selfish and self-centred, and hoard abundance like a fool: Luke 12:13-21. 
  • When as a boundless entitlement waster as the Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-24, 15-31.  
  • When as a learned scholar and spiritual person but can’t fathom the needy as in the Good Samaritan record: Luke 10:25-37 [25-29, 30-37]. 

THE SPIRIT OF CONTENTMENT is God’s wisdom to checkmate the believing one in the grace: So, for our God to balance faith and commitment to our wellbeing in the Kingdom, there’s the safeguard towards the opportunity being given to us, as we do life and life godly in the grace; for an excessive opportunities of being in an EXALTED position otherwise ABOUNDING, there’s the God’s factor to curtail in place, to help the Believer from failing; that guardrail is the spirit of CONTENTMENT, that need to kick in as a defacto except one has gone away from the faith. 

The measure of contentment in our uncontrolled and excessiveness with ABUNDANCE, is to being HUMBLED, meaning to be ABASED. For to being humbled is to help the Believing one of God in Christ Jesus, to evaluate, take stock, and know that, sufficiency in life is of God’s making to self-making. For He is the God of our total supply, the El-Shaddai God, the All-sufficient God, the God that’s MORE than enough. The God that supplies all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus stead and not by the world economy; Apostle Paul acclaimed and testified to God’s supplies in his own experiences, wherein he did recommend accordingly to every believing one of God in Christ Jesus, to follow suit in the grace. Amen. 

  • Father God is the good, great and faithful supplier of our all-sufficiency in Christ Jesus according to His glorious economy and not ours in measures: Philippians 4:19. 

God, by giving us abundance is for a cause and purpose. For in every purpose, He provides power, and the enabling grace to make it fruitful [come to fruition]. The total essence is to serve for the good of others through His kingdom set principles in greatness and exaltation [Galatians 5:13; Matthew 20:20-29]. And unfaithfulness to every little opportunity affects bigger opportunities that may await our progressive onward and upward trajectory with Him in the grace. Hence, it’s imperative that we take note of these factors but not limited: 

  • That Faithfulness – is a hallmark of Stewardship: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2. 
  • That we are CALLED to a FAITHFUL Fellowship as God is: 1 Corinthians 1:9. 
  • That our being FAITHFUL in little opportunity speaks much with God for our EXALTATION and ENTHRONEMENT: Luke 16:10-12. 

I want to remind you again that within the scriptural context of discussion, that to be ABASED is not punishment. It’s not demotion. It’s not degradation. It’s a place of being HUMBLED in the grace in order to get your attention and make you ready and focused, to the next placement with God; for Apostle Paul preparation and enabling to travel and see Caesar and those around him, and to preach the Gospel to such level of people, in such high levels of authority needed something extra. 

And that something extra, becomes the penetrable assets and means, which was built up while Apostle Paul was there in the prison like Joseph of old, to see Pharaoh and be a Prime Minister in EGYPT; Apostle Paul while there in prison, he learnt what it means to be ABASED as he has tested before to ABOUND, thereby ensuring the essence of the spirit of contentment. Not STAGNANCY but an all trusting moment of SOBERNESS and LOWLY being humbled for the next phase, that will enable him to see Caesar. Hence, he could boast of having fought the good fight of faith and fulfilled his called mission on earth, and to be qualified to enter and earn his place and blessedness in the Father’s kingdom in Christ Jesus stead without a shadow of doubt, as written: 

“. . . . 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry [PURPOSE]. 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing” 2 Timothy 4:1-8/Emphasis Mine. 

So, to be ABASED is a call for HUMILITY that leads to EXALTATION in the grace. For there’s a NO place for arrogance and being proudly in hearts and in life, in the kingdom purpose of Father God, and in Christ Jesus’ stead, for any of His children in the grace. Hence, humility is an essence to be ABASED to greatness: 

  • Humility speaks for exaltation: James 4:5-6, 10. 
  • Humility exalts: 1 Peter 5:5-7. 
  • Riches goes with Humility under God: Proverbs 22:4 [Proverbs 15:33; Proverbs 18:12]. 

Therefore, stop thinking that your challenges are always satanic and demonic all the time because of your current challenges. It’s unfortunate to be a new creation in Christ Jesus, meaning, to be in new relationship and fellowship with Father God, while still in relationship with your ex’s, Satan, the devil and cohorts. For in every little thing, you think and talk about your ex’s Satan and cohorts, and as if they are responsible for whatever and involved in your day to day living. 

You call in his name during the causes of almost every PRAYERS for anything. You are becoming too conscious and always answering to the thought-call of your ex’s Satan and cohorts, that will hinder prayers and rob you of staying focused and in concentrations, in your newly found and established relationship with God, which is aimed for you to fulfil purpose with Him – especially in order to know and understand His know-how principles of dealing with you specifically, from the general dealings to all. 

It’s time to be intentional and pragmatic to KEEP AT BAY, YOUR EX’S, I mean Satan and cohorts, so that your new relationship and fellowship with God in Christ Jesus as new creation, might thrive and prosper in the grace. You can’t be in communication and communion with God, and on each occasion your ex’s presence have to be mentioned as if you are entangled and inseparable, while you yet claimed to be in a new dawn of the new creation bond. 

There are no couples on the face of the earth, in any form of relationship, that wants to hear of their other partner talking of their ex’s as a subject in any discussion; such atmosphere of continuous recalling of one’s ex’s in any subject can’t produce any form of a healthy living and peaceful atmosphere in a relationship. That relationship of answering ex’s phone calls and daily mentioning of his presences without check and balance will jeopardise the newly found relationship and there’s no chance it will see the light of the day with time. And will rob any of knowing when God is at work by the challenges about to make a better you in Him. 

You need to live in the consciousness that the newborn has no past, so is the New Creation of God in Christ Jesus. If you understand this, you will end up living daily joyfully, godly and thereby pleasing God in fellowship; and pleasing God in the newfound relationship will help to keep your Ex’s, satan and cohorts at bay. And while your ex’s, who is and the supposedly enemy of your faith will be kept at bay, you can then live free in the spirit of grace, effortlessly and without sweat in the grace and be more bonded with Father God in Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit of freedom from your ex’s. 

Living outside the boxes of your ex’s will deliver you from all the PRAYERS that involves his presence acknowledgement as if he matters MORE to you than your new relationship of God that requires no strange company and any form of indoctrination and sectarian holds on you [2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Corinthians 1:9; Proverbs 16:7; Hebrews 11:6]. 

Today, even now, know that living in your new found relationship and fellowship consciousness doesn’t mean you are not aware of the works and vices of your ex’s, Satan and cohorts activities; just know that he’s not the factor to define your today and tomorrow, hence no more nursing of his distractions. For if you give your ex’s an attention, overtime he will give you directions which will eventually affect you, in enjoying your newfound relationship and fellowship with Father God in Christ Jesus. 

“If you forgive anyone anything, I too forgive [that one]; and what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of [and with the approval of] Christ, [11] to keep Satan from taking advantage of us; for we are not IGNORANT of his SCHEMES [DEVICES]” 2 Corinthians 2:10-11/Amplified. 

It’s time to start looking up to Jesus to enjoy your newly found relationship with Father God through fellowship and then have a new mindset of transformation towards purposeful journey in the kingdom to enable you balance life in the grace without distortion and adulteration by these but not limited: 

  • Looking unto Jesus: Hebrews 12:1-2. 
  • Ensuring the Mind of Christ – Obedience to purpose and humility: Philippians 2:1-11; for we have the mind Christ: 1 Corinthians 2:16.  
  • Learning of the humility principle as a Son in humanity: Hebrews 5:1-11. 

I pray that this writ will be a blessing to you in every aspect, in order to enjoy God’s blessedness in Christ Jesus, and you will experience what it takes and makes to be abased and abound with the spirit of contentment in EXALTATION AND HUMILITY. 

Blessed regards. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. [11] Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be CONTENT. [12] I know both how to be ABASED, and I know how to ABOUND: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. [13] I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me . . . [19] But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:10-13, 19. 

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

“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with HUMILITY: for God RESISTETH THE PROUD, and GIVETH GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. [6] HUMBLE yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may EXALT you in due time: [7] casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” 1 Peter 5:5-7. 

“Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? [6] BUT HE GIVETH MORE GRACE. Wherefore he saith, God RESISTETH THE PROUD, but giveth grace unto the humble. [7] SUBMIT yourselves therefore to God. RESIST the devil, and he will FLEE from you” James 4:5-7. 

“. . . [5] Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: [6] who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: [7] but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. [9] Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: [10] that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; [11] and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” Philippians 2:1-11. 

“. . . [4] And NO MAN TAKETH THIS HONOUR UNTO HIMSELF, but he that is CALLED of God, as was Aaron. [5] So also Christ GLORIFIED NOT HIMSELF to be made an high priest; but He that said unto him, Thou art my Son, Today have I begotten thee. [6] As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchisedec. [7] Who in the DAYS OF HIS FLESH, when he had offered up PRAYERS and SUPPLICATIONS with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; [8] though he were a Son, yet LEARNED He OBEDIENCE by the things which He SUFFERED; [10] called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec” Hebrews 5:1-10. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

ENABLING DILIGENCE IN DOING LIFE

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ENABLING DILIGENCE IN DOING LIFE: BEING STEADFASTLY [BEING SMARTLY] AND CONSISTENTLY CONSISTENT!

“Do you see a man DILIGENT and SKILLFUL in his business? He will STAND before KINGS (HONOUR, GLORY, DIGNITY, CROWN); he will not STAND before OBSCURE (MEAN, UNPRODUCTIVE, FAILED, FAILURE, SLUGGARD) men” Proverbs 22:29 (Emphasis Mine)

Being DILIGENT is to being STEADFAST, being SMART, and being CONSISTENTLY CONSISTENT per time, on any matters in CONTEXT to earn the spotlight that’s so greatly desired. And it’s simply for this – A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS; and when in life application you become inconsistent to the things you do in life, you lose the essence of BECOMING what you ARE and what you are INTENDED to BE in such CONTEXT. It thus happen in everyway in every works of doing life and living godly.

Show me a person who is DILIGENT – steadfast, earnest, consistent, smart, steady and work-focused per time – and believes in his or her doings, I will show the reasons why such has succeeded and or is succeeding and making good success; and why such a person is not surviving or is a survivor, but instead is thriving and accomplishing with results that is meaningful and purposeful in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. God rewards diligence, and it’s a hallmark to have the heavenly outpouring to our earthly affairs.

“But without FAITH it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] BELIEVE that God exists and that He REWARDS those who [EARNESTLY and DILIGENTLY] seek Him” Hebrews 11:6/AMPLIFIED.

I pray you will not intermingle and have your life  interwoven with those who just TALK THE TALK and can’t WALK THE WALK, because they are not DILIGENT to see through their belief to come to reality, while they are desperately in desperation and in haste to become without the path of diligence to walk on their talk.

“And we desire that every one of you do shew the same DILIGENCE to the FULL ASSURANCE of HOPE unto the END: 12 that ye be not SLOTHFUL, but FOLLOWERS of them who through FAITH and PATIENCE INHERIT the PROMISES” Hebrews 6:11-12.

I pray you receive every grace, wisdom and speed in God’s BLESSEDNESS in respect of the context of diligence in God, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen.

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK!

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:

“Do you see a man DILIGENT and SKILLFUL in his business? He will STAND before KINGS (HONOUR, GLORY, DIGNITY, CROWN); he will not STAND before OBSCURE (MEAN, UNPRODUCTIVE, FAILED, FAILURE, SLUGGARD) men” Proverbs 22:29/Emphasis Mine.

“But without FAITH it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] BELIEVE that God exists and that He REWARDS those who [EARNESTLY and DILIGENTLY] seek Him” Hebrews 11:6/AMPLIFIED.

“He that TILLETH [CULTIVATE] HIS LAND SHALL HAVE PLENTY OF BREAD: but he that FOLLOWETH after VAIN persons shall have POVERTY enough. 20 A FAITHFUL man shall ABOUND with blessings: but he that MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT. 21 To have RESPECT of persons is not good: for a PIECE of bread that man will transgress. 22 He that HASTETH TO BE RICH HATH AN EVIL EYE, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” Proverbs 28:19-22.

“He that TILLETH [CULTIVATE] HIS LAND shall be SATISFIED WITH BREAD: but he that FOLLOWETH VAIN persons is VOID of understanding” Proverbs 12:11.

REV. CHUKIE MORSI