Month: August 2020

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4 (KJV)

Being heaven conscious makes one ready at all times for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Heaven is the ultimate eternal reward for the upright in Christ, thus missing it leads to eternal disappointment.

The opening scripture gives us a picture of the wonderful events in heaven. It is a place of real perfection, where there is no decay, death, sorrow, or pain. It is also good to know that the former things, that is, things associated with decay, death, sorrow, pain, disappointments, and everything associated with sin, have passed away.

Dear beloved, are you conscious of heaven? Being conscious of heaven in our decisions, choices, and everything we do makes us ready for the rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ Jesus.

This consciousness is needed for us to focus on our God-given assignment and to finish it to the glory of His name (John 4:34, 19:28–30).

Prayer Point : Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your timely word. Please make me conscious always about heaven that I may focus on the assignment you’ve given me and finish it to the glory of your name, in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Psalms 119:46-48 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
v.47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.
v. 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.

Introduction
Let me begin by saying that faith is at the centre of Christian life. Faith plays significant role in our spiritual growth and development. The Bible declares in Hebrews 11:1 that “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. Also Romans 10:17 stated that “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”.

What does it mean to declare ones Faith in God?
To declare ones faith in God simply means acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior. Apostle Paul admonished us in Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved”.
Declaring one’s faith in God also means declaring the truth overs errors, trespasses and other involvement in worldly practices. Declaring faith in God is to speak fearlessly and courageously about the goodness and Gospel of Jesus Christ. That is the more reason why Apostle Paul declared in Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek”.

These declarations are actions of faith and complete trust in God. The psalmist in chapter 119:46 says “I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed”. This statement identified David declaring his faith in God.

The fundamental question
How often do you declare your faith in God? Do you testify God’s goodness in your life?
Therefore, declaring faith in God is also declaring the word of God.

When one testifies the goodness of God, you are proclaiming the word of God to people as a result of your previous meditations of the the word of God.
So as a child of God, how often do you meditate on the word of God? The scripture is very resolute in 1 Timothy 4:15-16 which says “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee”. Also Psalms 119:48 says “My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes”.

Some people meditate on the word of God but are ashamed of declaring it. These group of people need revival because they are spiritually deformed. This is negating the divine command give to us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20 which says “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen”.

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ warned in Mark 8:38 that “Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels”.

So why are people still ashamed in declaring the word of God?

1. They still conform to this world as against the admonition given in Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God”.
2. People still fellowship with darkness as against the admonition given in Ephesians 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them”.
3. People do not have the mind of Christ as against the admonition given in Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus”:
4. They are filled with the works of the flesh as recorded in Galatians 5:19-21.
5. They still belong to the synagogue of Satan as recorded in Revelation 2:9 “I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan”. And also Revelation 3:9 says “Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee”.
6. Prayer
   Almighty and everlasting Father, empower me to declare my faith in you always in the areas of my life, my family, my job, my business, my ministry and every aspect of my life in Jesus Mighty Name Amen.
7. Almighty God, let your word empower me with spirit of discernment to identify and differentiate between good and evil in Jesus Mighty Name Amen

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

This is a question that will enthrone our mindset into activities that impact positivity in our environment. Is your light shining in your living place, place of work, professional setting, church, family, community and the society at large?

The scripture under consideration says let your light so shine before men, so that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Are people seeing your good works? Are people glorifying God for your sake?

If people see you as confussionist in the environment, if you are a trouble maker, if you fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness, if you are always seeking the down fall of your colleagues, if you pretend to be a friend but damages behind, then your light is dim and need to brighten up.

Light is very good. It enables us to see in darkness, it dispels darkness, and it also enables green plants to grow. Thus it is not surprising that Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. He is the source of light (John 1:4).

He makes every person who believes in Him the light of the world (Matthew 4:14). Dear beloved, if you are born again, you are the light of the world. This presupposes that the world is dark and full of sin and wickedness.

Thus you must make a difference for Christ Jesus for the world to see, follow, and come to Christ Jesus. Shine so bright in doing good, righteousness, and holiness. Be a good example in studying, exercising, and teaching the Word of God, and many lives will be transformed, giving glory to the Most High. Keep shining as a child of God.

Prayer Point : Dear heavenly Father, thank you for making me the light of the world. I promise to shine brightly in conduct and in preaching Jesus Christ to as many people as you lead me to, in Jesus’ name. Amen!