*Truth That Sets Free - The Truth of God*

What is truth? Various generations have had different ways of answering that question. It's a popular belief in today’s culture that truth can be whatever you want it to be. This is the idea that truth is relative and unique to every individual person.

But if everyone lives their own truth, then nobody can truly know which one is right. And if one person’s truth contradicts another person’s truth, one of them must be lying and wrong.

Scripture tells us that there is an objective truth available; a truth that we can live by. Rather than truth being grounded in the individual, it is grounded in something much bigger than ourselves.

Truth is sourced from God.
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe and everything that exists, and the One from whom Truth and beauty come. God’s Word contains the truths that He has spoken to us—so that we might live according to His Truth and His Ways.

Jesus says that His teachings are true because they come from God. He goes on to say that anyone who knows the truth of God will be set free in their life.
*John 8:32 "And ye shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free."*
When we know the truth, we are no longer living according to a lie. God’s Word tells us the Truth and leads us to life. This is why Jesus says that the Truth will set us free. That's when we become truly free to live according to how God designed us to live.

An important part of learning what's true and what isn’t is reading God’s Word. He has spoken to us through His Word, and all that He has spoken is True. When we read and memorize God’s Word, we learn more and more about God.

Let's take some time today to thank God for revealing Himself to us through His Word, and for illuminating our lives with His Truth.


*Prayer For Truth*
Father God, no matter what anyone else says, You are Truth and Your Word is True! We want to live in freedom, not in fear. Show us how to be bold. Lead us out of hiding in darkness to embracing the Light of Your Truth. Thank You Father for showing us the path to freedom. In Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen.

*Steady & Unchanging*

In an ever-changing, always-moving, constantly-shifting world, we can count on the unchanging nature of God.

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the author of Hebrews said it like this:
*“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬*
A title for the three distinct parts, or “Persons” of God, is the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And the Son—Jesus Christ—is the purest reflection of the Father, who never changes.

When we unpack the stunning mystery that is God made flesh in the Person of Jesus Christ, we’ll notice that He said audacious things like: “I and the Father are one,” *(John 10:30*) *“Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father,” (John 14:9)* and, *“Now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world began.” (John‬ ‭17‬:‭5‬),*

John described Jesus as the Word: *“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬).*

God said of Himself, *“I the Lord do not change...” (Malachi 3:6).* This unchanging quality is called the immutability of God. 

From generation to generation, God is the immovable rock where we can firmly plant our faith.

God cannot lie. He cannot be unjust. He’s always good. He’s always faithful. He’s fully perfect. He’s self-sufficient. He’s continuously steady and constant, enduring and everlasting.

If our world has been rocked, or if everything around us seems to be shifting, or if it's challenging to tell what is solid rock and what is shifting sand, we can trust in, count on, and place our hope in Jesus.

He’s not only our righteous Savior, but He’s also our unchanging God.

*Help Us To Imitate Jesus*
Jesus, the world may change—but You won’t. You don’t shift. You don’t unexpectedly change Your mind or leave us. You are trustworthy, steady, and unchanging. Help us to look to You as we go about our daily lives. Help us to always follow Your example. Amen.

*Our Safe Place - Our Rock*

There are hundreds of different names and titles for God throughout Scripture. And since the Psalms are written from various seasons of life, there are many different perspectives of how God acts within those seasons.

*Psalm 18* is written at a time when the author, King David, was delivered from his enemies by God. In this Psalm, David immediately calls God his rock, because God was dependable and stable. There was nothing that could overtake God or move Him. And this truth wasn't just for David alone, but for anyone who relies on God.

When we belong to God, He is a rock and a fortress for us as well. Everything in the world is constantly shifting, but we belong to a God who never changes. He is our protection from things that might seek to harm us.
*Psalm 18:2 ”The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My buckler, and the horn of my Salvation, and my high tower."*
We belong to a God who can protect us throughout our lives. Even if we don’t seem to have physical enemies, we can run to God when life gets difficult. That’s why, like David, our response to God should be filled with praise. We need to remember what God has done—so we can praise Him for who He is. 

Let's take some time today to thank God for how He has led and protected us so far in our life. And if we’re currently in a difficult season, let's run to God and ask Him for help. He is able and willing to be our rock.

*Our Source Of Strength*
Father God, we thank You for being our safe place. You're here for us no matter what we face, and we are forever grateful we can always take refuge in You. Today, help us to come before You humbly and honestly—with complete faith. Give us the courage to surrender our concerns, and to trust You with the results. We invite You to be our source of strength in every area of life. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.

*God's Divine Power In Us*
God has given us what we need to live a life that glorifies Him. He equips believers with His divine power, grace, wisdom and promises to live a life that honors and reflects His goodness through His Holy Spirit.
We do not have to face each day relying only on our own strength. Through knowing Christ, we receive His grace, wisdom, and power to overcome daily challenges and grow in faith.

*2 Peter 1:3 "according as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue:"*
He has equipped us for whatever He calls us to face.

*What God Provides*
Divine Power: He gives us the inner strength to choose what is right.
*The Holy Spirit:* He guides our steps and helps us understand His Truth.
*His Word:* The Bible acts as our clear pathway standard for everyday choices.
*Ways to Glorify Him* Daily Obey His Commands:
Following His teachings to show our love for Him.
*Serve Others:*
Look for the good in people and treat them with kindness.
*Work with Purpose:* Doing our daily tasks with all our hearts, as if working directly for the Lord
*Be Encouraged*
Whenever we don't feel like "enough" let the Word of God remind us that He is all we need.


*A Prayer to Remember God is Enough*
Father God, thank You for giving us everything we need to live a life that honors You. Because of Your Spirit within us, we can have victory over every addiction, fear, or sin that tries to hold us back. Thank You for loving us, providing for us, and empowering us. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
*Wishing you a Blessed September Ahead!*

https://youtube.com/live/tFh8mkzNvio Psalm 102:13 : "You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come."
Zion represents God's people in a time of distress or waiting. The church in Haiti, India, Nigeria, China and in many other places are facing strong persecution. Our prayers can reach where we cannot reach physically. We pray for compassion for the oppressed, and comfort for the helpless in the church. God specifically listens to the cries of the captive, the broken, and the desperate. Kindly join prayer meeting if you can at 8PM West Africa Time.
God Bless!

https://youtube.com/live/gPFv-a0BmA8 It takes a fight to be wounded and it takes submission, surrendering and obedience to be blessed. Why did Jacob wrestle with God all night long and he refuses to let go, He then receives a blessing. Gets a new name and then walks away with a limp.
The answer to this is one of the most profound lessons, I think in the entire Bible. At the end of the day, the story is not really about Jacob wrestling with God. It's so much more than that, It's about God Wrestling with Jacob and before the night is over Jacob's life will be changed forever.
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Blessings!

*The Power of Words*

Words have power.

We use thousands of them every day to communicate. They help us share joy and sadness. They help us learn and grow. We use them to build each other up—or to tear each other down. And yet, we often underestimate the impact of our words.

Are you giving thought to the words you speak over yourself or about others daily? Are they words rooted in doubt, fear, and insecurity, or do they come from the truth, goodness, and security in God’s promises?

In *Psalm 46:1,* the Psalmist makes a powerful declaration of God's truth and promise: *“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”*

And this declaration leads to action in the next verse: *“Therefore we will not fear” (verse 2).*

Our declarations have the power to guide our actions. So what is it that you are declaring? Maybe today, you need the reminder to speak the truth of the words that come from God—our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in trouble *(Psalm 46:1).*

As God's child, we have been given freedom in Christ to choose and use words wisely *(Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29)*

So today, as we remember that God is our refuse and strength, let's choose words of life. May our tongue be an instrument of blessing, as we declare what is true, pure, admirable, and praiseworthy *(Philippians 4:8)*

*Prayer*
Father God, we want to believe Your promises—that You are our refuge and strength. Help us to believe it. Help our trust in You translate into actions. You know what we are up against. And yet, we know that we can face all things with You. When we are weak, You are strong. When we are unsure, You are steady. When we are afraid, You give us courage. Thank You! Amen.

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An open letter to Pa Adeboye from an RCCG member addresses the growing concerns regarding church business practices and the lack of direct accessibility to leadership. This candid discussion explores the tension between traditional ministry values and modern institutional structures within the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Many congregants are seeking transparency on how church resources are managed and why communication channels to the General Overseer remain largely restricted. This video examines the challenges of maintaining a personal connection to leadership in a massive global organization while ensuring accountability remains a top priority for all members.

*Looking Up*

It’s normal, as well as understandable, to spend our time, energy, and attention focusing on the here and now. We’re busy, after all. Sometimes we're preoccupied. And when we stop to really think about it, it’s difficult to perceive something beyond our five senses.

But in his letter to the *Colossians* , Paul encourages his fellow believers to look up:
*“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬*
As we think about Paul’s words and the realities of heaven, here are four things to consider:

- First, heaven isn’t some vague, dream-like state. It’s a real place, with real people, where God is the true King.

- Second, there will come a day when we will all meet God face to face. We will no longer need faith or hope, because that which we’ve hoped for will finally be revealed.

- Third, our troubles and our heartbreaks (and even death itself) are temporary! Scripture tells us that, eventually, God will do away with pain and death and sickness and suffering—forever.

- Lastly (and most importantly), God is still on His Throne, with Jesus beside Him in the place of honor. No matter how crazy, senseless, or heartbreaking the world can seem, we can have confidence knowing that nothing is outside of God’s Sovereign plan.

So when we’re tempted to look around at others or look inward at ourselves, let's look up instead. Heaven is wherever God is, and that’s the truest reality of all.

*A Prayer of Thanks for Eternal Life*
Father God, we realize that eternal life began the moment we accepted Your free gifts of Grace and Salvation. As we follow You, help us to always remember to look up—to have an eternal mindset. Give us the wisdom to be mindful of heaven as we are living here on earth. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.

*The Greatest Commandment*

In *Matthew 22:37,* Jesus said: *"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."*

This verse is a powerful reminder of the greatest commandment, calling us to a wholehearted devotion to God. It challenges us to examine the depth and sincerity of our love for Him, urging us to go beyond following the rules of religious traditions and to cultivate an intimate, all-encompassing relationship with our Creator.

Loving God with all our heart means that our emotions and desires are aligned with His will. It means that we prioritize Him above all else, allowing His love to shape our affections and guide our decisions. When we love God with all our soul, we are committing our very being to Him. Our identity, purpose, and existence are rooted in His love, and we find our true fulfillment in living for His glory.

To love God with all our mind is to engage our intellect in the pursuit of knowing Him more deeply. It involves meditating on His Word, seeking His wisdom, and allowing His Truth to transform our thoughts and perspectives. This holistic love for God is not a one-time event but a daily, intentional choice to surrender every aspect of our lives to Him.

Reflecting on this commandment, we are reminded that our love for God should be evident in every area of our lives. It should influence how we interact with others, how we spend our time, and how we use our resources. As we grow in our love for God, we become more attuned to His presence and more responsive to His leading.

Today, let’s surrender our hearts, souls, and minds to God. Let us seek to deepen our relationships with Him, knowing that as we do, we will experience the fullness of His love and the abundant life He promises. Amen.
*A Prayer To Love God Fully*
Father God, You are worthy of all our love and devotion. You invite us to love You with everything we are- mind, will, and emotions. It’s so easy to become distracted or discouraged, but we want to be completely committed and surrendered to You. Help us to love You fully. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

*Creating a Heart of Gratitude*

One of the most powerful emotions is gratitude. If we can find ways to be thankful and grateful throughout our life, we will find the power and emotional strength to walk through some of life’s hardest seasons.

It's not always easy to find ways to be thankful and grateful. But, one of the things Scripture teaches us throughout the Psalms is that there is always something to be grateful for.

The Psalms teach us various songs and poems for every season of our life. But more than that, they also teach us how to cultivate a heart of gratitude and worship towards God.

We belong to a God who loves us and cares deeply for us. God’s love and goodness will never end. *Psalm 100:5* praises God for these things:
*"For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations."*

Through Psalms like this, we can begin to build a habit of gratitude towards God and all that He has done. We can thank God for what He has done in our lives, what He is currently doing, and what He will do in the future as we follow after Him.

Because God is always good, loving, and faithful, there is always something we can be grateful for—even in the midst of difficult seasons of life.

Let's take a few moments daily to strengthen the habit of gratitude in our life.

- First, we begin by thanking God for who He is: that He is good, faithful, and loving towards us.
- Next, we thank God for all that He has done. Thanking Him for the good things in our life, and that He has walked with us through the hard times.
- Lastly, thankful to God for all He will continue to do in the days and years to come. He is trustworthy!

*Thank God For His GoodNess*
Father God, nothing is impossible for You. You love us even when we are unloveable. You are good to us even when we don’t deserve it. You are kind and compassionate toward us even when we mess up. You show us what faithful love looks like. Thank You for never leaving or forsaking us! Today, remind us of all the ways You have shown up in our life. You are worthy of our worship. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.

*The Most Important Thing*
When Jesus was asked by the religious leaders about the most important commandment, He quoted *Deuteronomy 6:5*. This verse contains one of the key commands in all of Scripture...

*"Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." Deuteronomy 6:5*

We were created to know and to worship God, as well as to make Him known.

Life is full and schedules are busy, but the most important thing is that we love God with everything we've got. If we're successful but don't love God, we’ve missed the most important thing. If we're healthy but don't look to Him, we've still missed it.

God instructed the Israelites in Deuteronomy to constantly keep this command in their hearts and minds. They made physical reminders to help them remember to love God in everything they did. They taught this command to their children as the foundation of all other commands in Scripture.

Let's take some time to consider our life as well. Is loving God our primary motivation? Spending some time thinking about how good and merciful God has been in our life. Maybe we can as well create a physical reminder that we'll see every day—to help focus our thoughts and heart on loving God.

Remember that God loves us more than we could ever imagine. The best motivation to love God is to constantly remember how much He loved us first.

*Prayer Of Obedience*
Father God, we want to love You more than anything else in this world. Help us. Shift our hearts towards You. Refocus our thoughts on You. Empower us to honor You with our actions and words. Teach us what it looks like to offer every part of us—heart, soul, and strength—to You. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
*Have A Blessed Week!*

https://youtube.com/live/ek2V5lpBLGI How Daniel Chapter 3 depicts one world order mandatory religion is a chilling look at the prophetic parallels between ancient Babylon and our modern society. Nebuchadnezzar enforcing a mandatory state religion by commanding all officials and nations to worship a massive golden statue under threat of death. This golden image of Nebuchadnezzar serves as a blueprint for the future global enforcement of worship and state-controlled ideologies. Watch & Pray!
#Daniel3 #EndTimesProphecy #BibleStudy #OneWorldOrder #BiblicalProphecy
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Blessings!

*We Mustn't Have Misplaced Priorities*

The Lord Jesus encourage all His followers to trust in God wholeheartedly, and not follow the pattern of the heathens with misplaced priorities. They seek wrong things.
He further said what should be most important priority for His followers:

*Matthew 6:33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."*

*Meaning of the Verse The Kingdom of God:*
Putting God's rule, will, and purposes at the center of our daily life.

*His Righteousness:* Living by God's standards of goodness and moral truth instead of our own.

*All These Things:* Daily needs like food, water, and clothing that Jesus said people worry about too much.

*How to Apply It*

*Let go of worry:*
Trusting that God knows what we need and will help us.

*Making God our priority:*
Put prayer, kindness, and obedience before money or stress.

*Focusing on daily:*
We must not permit fear of tomorrow ruin our peace right now

*Prayer To Seek God First*
Dear Father in heaven, we thank You for loving us and pursuing a relationship with us. You are everything to us, and we want to seek You first each day. Please be part of every decision, every thought, every word, and every action we have. Our life is Yours, we live and move through You. You are our source of life, and without You, we are nothing. Let Your presence lead us always: Your pillar of clouds in the day time and Your pillars of fire in the night time.
Rather than worrying about how to get what we need, we will seek You and watch You meet our needs.
You are our sufficiency, and in You is our hiding place. Thank You El-Shaddai, the double breasted One.
In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.

*Blessed Sunday!*

*Praising Adonai From Dawn to Dusk*

Close your eyes for a moment. And while you do that, picture this wonderfully diverse planet we call home. (Yes, really.)

Everything that you just imagined—God created all of it. And God created all of us to worship Him.

From north to south and east to west. From bustling cities to slow-paced villages. From lifeless deserts to life-packed forests. From the highest mountains to the farthest oceans.
*“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the Name of the Lord is to be praised!” Psalm 113:3*
The sun “rises” and “sets” on all of us. All people, all languages, all nations. All skin colors, eye colors, and hair colors. All shapes, sizes, and personalities. Rich and poor. Aching hearts and contagious smiles.

An eclectic mix of people from various parts of the world have been praising God from generation to generation—and it continues to happen now. And we know it will never stop.

In *Revelation 7*, John has a vision of a “great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb,” who is Christ. They are serving and worshiping, all day and night.

God’s people—past, present, and future—are a worshiping people. 

We can worship with our songs.
We can worship with our money.
We can worship with our lives.

And one day, when we finally see things clearly, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. But today, we don’t have to wait to worship.

When sunlight streams through our windows, we can worship.
When the evening sky turns orange-ish pink, we can worship.
When we’re in a season of waiting, we can worship.
When we’re in a season of receiving, we can worship.
When our heart is empty and breaking, we can worship.
When our heart is full, we can worship.

*From dawn to dusk, let the Name of the Lord be praised.*

Today, let's begin to think about this verse and consider what compels us to worship God. Then, shift our hearts toward Him and don’t forget to worship Him that sit enthroned upon the circle of the earth.. The One that lives forever.

*Praising God For His Goodness*
Father God, You are good and Your Mercy endures forever. No matter what goes on around us—You are always good. You are worthy of our praises because You are God in eternity past, present and future. You provide for us, strengthen us, deliver us, heal us and redeemed our souls. Even when we don’t see You at work in our lives, that doesn’t change the fact that You are working. There is no one like You. So regardless of what we face today, we will praise You forever! In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.

*Empowered To Love*

Jesus said a lot of things. Beautiful, enlightening, and important things. But there’s one command that sums up how we should live...
*"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34*
When we look at Jesus’ life, how did He live out this love? And how can we model His actions in our own lives?
Love compelled Jesus to give up His privileges. As Creator and Lord, Jesus could've done whatever He wanted. But what He wanted was to temporarily relinquish His rights and even put on human skin—so that we could be made right with God.

Love compelled Jesus to prioritize people:
The woman at the well. The unclean leper.
The woman with the issue of blood.
The despised tax collector.
The desperate centurion.
The thief hanging next to Him on the Cross.
...and many others including you and I.
Jesus didn’t see problems—He saw people.

Love compelled Jesus to serve others. He washed His disciples feet. He went out of His way for the marginalized. He stopped for the sick, weary, and broken. And in the end, He gave His own life. For the long-time sinner and the seemingly put-together person, Jesus died so that we can truly live.

Love compelled Jesus to value truth and grace. In a world where some elevate grace and others prioritize truth, Jesus valued both. He turned over tables when God’s house was turned into a den of thieves, and He showed great compassion to a woman caught in adultery.

If we’re ever unsure about how to love others, let’s look to Jesus as the ultimate example. He selflessly gave up His rights, prioritized people, served others to the point of laying down His life, and valued both truth and grace.

And as we love like He loved, we'll become more like Him.

*A Prayer To Show Love*
Mighty Everlasting Father, we thank You for being the perfect example of love. Some people are more challenging for us to love than others. And yet, You love everyone without condition. Help us to see others through Your eyes. Make us aware of a specific person/people we can shine Your light and love to today. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.

*From Death to Life*

Many of us unfortunately know what it feels like to lose a loved one. And we've longed to have just a few more hours with them here on earth.

*John 11* tells the story of Lazarus—a man who died but, by the power of God through His Son, Jesus Christ, was brought back to life four days later. It was a miracle! What was dead became alive again! And yet, we only know that Lazarus’ physical body was resurrected.

*Romans 6:5 "For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, we shall be also in the likeness of His resurrection. "*

In this passage from Romans, Paul writes about a different type of resurrection—the best kind of resurrection. Unlike Lazarus, Jesus' resurrection wasn't merely physical, but also one of the Spirit. It wasn't temporary, but permanent.

But before Jesus’ resurrection, He willingly faced a painful, slow, emotional death. Jesus died that death for you. He suffered on the Cross for humanity. He bore the weight of all sin and affliction so that we might live with Him forever.

The Bible tells us how this story ends, but on the day that Jesus died, the people who loved Him did not know its end. They mourned, they grieved, they wept. Jesus' death felt final, but it wasn't.

We might have a friend or family member who’s far from God, who doesn’t know the good news that comes after mourning. Or we might be in that same period of uncertainty—feeling like we don’t know the rest of the story. 

When we've been united with Jesus by accepting the truth that He died in our place, as well as His free gift of grace, we can know that we have passed from death to life—forever! Our eternity is secure with Him. We can have joy and hope, and we can share it with others, and should/must share the experience.

*Prayer*

Everlasting Father, You made it possible for us to go from death to life, and to spend eternity with You! We can't fully comprehend or express how amazing that is. We don't deserve this kind of unconditional love, but we are grateful for it and overwhelmed by it. Thank You that this story isn't over, and You will have the final victory over sin and death. Amen!

*Learning to Live Humbly*

Have you ever met an angry Christian?

You may have come across Christians who seem to grumble, complain, or even speak harshly about other people. Maybe we’ve even been that person at times in our own life.

If we're not careful, we can easily become self-righteous within Christianity. After all, we know the truth and others may not. We might see how tempting it can be to look down on others, demean them, or consider them as worse off than ourselves.

But this misses the point of the Gospel of Jesus.

The Gospel tells us that all of us begin at the same starting point. And it’s only by Grace through faith that we come to Salvation and learn the truth about God’s love for us.

That doesn’t make us any better than other Christians! In fact, as Paul says in *Ephesians 4:2,* we should actually be humble and gentle with others, rather than harsh and critical. He says we are to be patient with one another, helping each other in every way possible so we can all grow together.

These ideas aren’t original to Paul. They actually came from how Jesus lived His life. As followers of Jesus, we too should strive to be gentle, humble, and patient with everyone in our lives. Regardless of whether they look or think a different way, every person deserves dignity, patience, and love.

Let's take some time today to consider a few ways that we can grow in patience, humility, and love with others. It could be slowing down long enough for people to know we care, saying something encouraging to someone, or admitting that we’ve made a mistake.

Let's make the decision today to live in humility and grace with others.

*Prayer For Love*
Father God, Your Word inspires us to be humble and gentle; to lead with patience and unconditional love. But we can't live that way without Your help. Teach us how to extend grace and forgiveness to those around us. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.

https://youtube.com/live/TxATKG40wZU "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us" (Ephesians 1:7-8)
Lord Jesus, thank You for paying for my sinful life with Your perfect One. You went to the cross and died. Your blood paid for my freedom from sin. You knew of my sin and yet forgave them.
Kindly join us in thanksgiving for what the Lord did for us all a 8PM West Africa Time.
Blessings!

https://youtube.com/live/O9lbEYNYSjc A redeemer is someone entrusted with securing one’s release from oppression, harm, evil, enslavement, or some other binding obligation. A redeemer restores the lost rights and freedoms of another by avenging any wrongs and paying whatever price is required to set that person free. The role of “Redeemer” is uniquely assigned to Jesus Christ, who rescues believers “from the dominion of darkness” and delivers them into God’s kingdom of light (Colossians 1:13–14). Throughout the Bible, God’s work of redemption points to Jesus as the supreme Redeemer of humanity (Isaiah 63:16). Christ is the fulfillment of Scripture’s redemptive theme (Romans 3:25). #JesusChrist #Redeemer #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Salvation
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Blessings!

*Tears of Faith - Our Tears Are Never Wasted*
Have you ever had your heart broken? Or your dreams shattered? Or had your plans crushed by reality?

That happened to the Jewish people when they were forced to leave their homes and become exiles in a foreign land. Their grief was surely deep and their questions surely plenty, but even their tears couldn’t stop new growth.

Recorded in *Psalm 126,* regarding the time *“when the Lord brought back His exiles to Jerusalem…”*

*“Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭126:5*

Like the Israelites, we might be in a season of unexpected sadness, but joy, fruit, and abundance are waiting on the other side. 

Are we worried about someone in our family? Are we frustrated with someone at work? Are we devastated or numb regarding a situation in our life? Are we baffled by what we see on the news? Is our health failing? Is this season not quite what we’d hoped?

Maybe we truly want to make a difference and we want the people around us to know God, but it’s hard—because we’re trudging forward through tears. 

The great news is, seeds aren’t picky about moisture, and tears can be a catalyst for growth.

Like any good book or movie, there’s conflict before there’s resolution. Like a woman in labor, there’s pain before there’s new life. Like a prisoner, there’s the angst of captivity before there’s the relief of freedom. Like any real farmer knows, there’s dirt and sweat before there’s any kind of harvest.

We don’t always get to choose the environment in which we sow seeds. But regardless, we—people made in the image of God—are called to love Him and love people, to be fruitful and multiply, to go and make disciples, and to trust Him with our grief.

Joy is often preceded by tears, which should give us great hope.

So, let’s continue to do the good work God has put before us. Let’s continue to plant seeds in faith, even through tears. Let’s honor Him as we sow our seeds and trust Him with the harvest.

*A Prayer For Joy In Hard Times*

Father God, it's hard to keep planting seeds when we are discouraged. When we are heartbroken. But we know that You can use all things for Your glory and our good. Once again, we are trusting You. We are surrendering our plans to You—because Your ways are always best. Thank You in advance for the harvest that's to come. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.

*The Sweetness of Patience - Watch & Wait*

Have you ever plucked fruit prematurely?
Perhaps you were drawn in by its vibrant color or sweet scent moving through the air. But when you took the first bite, you realized it lacked the ripeness you anticipated. Everything seemed right at first glance, but there was one missing ingredient…

Time.
Even the simple act of picking fruit can teach us about time and patience:
*"Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You, too, be patient and stand firm because the Lord's coming is near." James 5:7-8*
The author, James, penned these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to a community of new Jewish converts to Christianity, dispersed throughout various regions. These early Christians faced many trials, including persecution and opposition, because of their newfound faith. James’ call to wait patiently and enduring was more than mere words on a page; they were a lifeline of hope and encouragement in the midst of adversity.

And just as those early believers confronted trials, we, too, will encounter challenges and suffering in our Christian journey. And, just like those early believers, we can choose patience—allowing the fruit of the Spirit to ripen within us, no matter the season of life. And when we do, our character will mature, our faith will deepen, and our relationship with God will become sweeter than we could imagine.

Patience always bears the fruit of perseverance and strength, even today and even for us!

*Prayer Of Surrendering*
Everlasting Father, You are the perfect example of patience and Grace. Thank You for being patient with us! We know there are specific areas of our lives where we need to develop more patience—we surrender those areas to You, and asking for Your help. Fill us with hope and wisdom to trust You, especially during challenging times. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
*Blessed Shabbat!*

*Be Strong and Courageous*

When Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthian church, he was writing to believers experiencing intense division.

Power and politics within the church community were causing Christians to stray from Jesus’ teachings and compete with each other. Because of this, the poor were suffering, people were confused about theology, and immorality was being tolerated.

After calling out their mistakes and showing them how to live Spirit-filled lives, Paul summarized his desire for the Corinthians with these words… 

*Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14*

Be on guard…
Paul uses this phrase to remind his friends to keep watch over their lives, their community, and their choices. He knew that if they didn’t stay aware and awake, they wouldn’t notice the lies, tricks, or deceptions the devil was using to infiltrate their community.

Stand firm…
Immorality was a major issue in the Corinthian church. But instead of addressing this problem, Corinthian Christians were tolerating it. So Paul reminded them that they are one body. If one person was allowed to disrespect God, then they were all part of the problem. They needed to learn how to stand firm in their faith so that their ultimate desire would be to please God, not people.

*Be courageous. Be strong…*
In order to resist spiritual attacks, the Corinthians needed to stand strong together. They needed to courageously use their gifts and talents to strengthen their church community and help it grow—even when it seemed counter-cultural and uncomfortable.  

And do everything with love...
In *1 Corinthians 13,* Paul writes that if he could be perfect, do everything right, never sin, and always keep God’s commands—but he didn’t have love, it would mean nothing. Strength, courage, and commitment—none of it matters if God’s love isn’t at the center of everything we think and do.  

If God’s love doesn’t define us, standing firm can become self-righteousness, strength can turn into stubbornness, and courage can become arrogance.  

So, what steps can we take to stand firm in what we believe with strength and courage? As we determine what choices we need to make, let's remember that God fights for us, and His Spirit is with us. He can empower us to boldly share His love.

*Help Us Stay On Guard*
Father God, we need You. You've given us everything we need to live a godly life, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Help us to not waiver in faith. Help us to be on guard against any attacks or lies from the devil. Give us the courage to be strong and stand firm in belief in You, and to live for You daily. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.