Rejoice in the Lord Always
Enduring afflictions, either because of your faith or circumstances in life, is part and parcel of your life as a believer. But the most important thing to understand is that through it all, don’t lose hold of Jesus.
Enduring afflictions, either because of your faith or circumstances in life, is part and parcel of your life as a believer. But the most important thing to understand is that through it all, don’t lose hold of Jesus.
You must know that no issue can destabilise your life until you give your mind to it. In fact, God is so intentional about this, so much so that He admonished us in Philippians 4:6 not to be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication. Think about that for a while.
Making prayer the first response when confronted with situations triggers intervention. The words “Peace be still,” uttered by Jesus, carry changing power. Embracing this phrase in prayer becomes a declaration of faith, calming the storms that threaten to overwhelm you.
God is the all-powerful God. There’s nothing too hard for Him. However, He needs your partnership to fulfil His divine mandate for your life well. So don’t be afraid. When you feel like you can’t do that thing God spoke to you about, go back in prayer and draw your strength from Him. He’s with You!
The eternal life Jesus has given you is beyond what you physically have. It’s about knowing Him, so much so that every blessing from Him aids you in enjoying life as you fulfil your divine mandate. Live with Jesus as Your focus.
Blessed one, your purpose can only be discovered in Christ. And the deeper you get to know Jesus as you engage yourself in what you were born to do, the more you’ll be surprised by the many things you can do.
[2] “Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; [3] nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; [4] and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” – 1 Peter 5:2-4 (NKJV)
There are some sufferings you cannot escape in life because they’re designed by God to teach you lessons. But in such circumstances, what do you do, especially when you can’t explain why you’re going through that pain? Your answer is in 1 Peter 4:19.
Go for peace rather than arguments; for you were called unto peace in the body of Christ, not to the world.
As a believer, acknowledge that God’s plan for your life is for your good. He desires to bless you with so much abundance in order to enjoy life as well as be a blessing to others.
Why did God kill Onan for spilling his semen on the floor? You may have asked yourself this question whenever you read that verse. Right? Today, there’s an answer for you in this article.
The insight God has given you to judge situations righteously can only be put to use when you speak. Refuse to let worldly opinions override what God has told you in your mind. If God never fails, His Word will never fail too. Stay faithful to Him.