TIME OF POWER

*1.* “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” *2* “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” *3* “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I…

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What are those things you permit to steal your joy? Indeed, there are things, insignificant for that matter, that can rob you of your joy. Various stories about how little things tend to steal people’s joy. A man told me he could not come for Sunday service because he couldn’t locate his preferred shoes in time that Sunday! What? Yes, but don’t you have your own story of how some insignificant “thing” stole your joy? Stop the thieves of joy…

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The apostle Paul knew that worthless things are not to be central to his life. He emphasised that only one thing should be foremost to him.   What was that? Christlikeness and I quote: “But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life].” (Philippians 3:7, AB). So, he…

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*1.* “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” *2* “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” *3* “No, in all these things we…

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Indeed, what you’re up against may look more extensive, more powerful, but when you have God’s Word in your heart, that’s the everlasting edict. His Word is the ordinance that enables you to withstand stronger storms. God’s Word is the decree that empowers you to overcome more enormous challenges. With God’s Word in your heart, you accomplish desires that seem impossible. Now make sure you do your part and keep God’s Word in your heart. For any area you’re struggling…

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Numerous views on why the enemies cannot overpower a believer in Christ Jesus, but I find an additional assertion in this Scripture: “I placed the sand as the boundary for the sea, a perpetual barrier that it cannot pass; though the waves toss, they cannot prevail; though they roar, they cannot pass over it.” (Jeremiah 5:22, ESV). My friend,  Jeremiah 5 says that though the ocean may be a billion times bigger and more potent than the sand, God put…

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*1.* “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” *2* “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” *3* “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!” *4* “The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and…

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How can you have a proper perspective of life if you never find and receive mercy? I was teaching on what the values of addition you got for going to the sanctuary; I quoted Hebrews 4:12; “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Someone then asked, is…

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Friend, have you ever thought of dying? Or you have heard people saying, “it would just be easier to die”? Such a thought could creep in when you don’t live in God’s Word regularly! Listen, such a thought is satanic. It can never be from God! Satan is the liar, a murderer, who always seeks to kill, steal, and destroy; he killed many with murderous thoughts and still uses the same instrument of death today. As for you, you need…

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*1.* “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” *2* “For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. Your restoration is what we pray for.” *3* “The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble bind on strength.” *4* “Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant.”