• ๐„๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก
    “๐˜ž๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜Ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ;
    ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ.”

    We live in a world obsessed with leaving a legacy—businesses, books, organizations, and achievements. Yet the greatest legacy is not what bears our name, but truth faithfully passed to another generation. The question is not whether we know the truth—but whether we are entrusting it to others who will carry it forward. True legacy is investing in others’ faith, not just our own accomplishments.

    Paul writes in ๐Ÿ•ฎ ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ ๐Ÿ:๐Ÿ: “๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜บ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด, ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ, ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ.” Paul is giving a charge to Timothy to entrust the truth to faithful men, and they would teach others. Biblical ministry is not a dead end—it is a chain of faithful hands passing the truth onward, multiplying the Gospel through generations.

    A torch is not lit to be hidden in a drawer. Its purpose is to be carried forward, lighting the way for others. So it is with the truth of God's Word. We are not spiritual warehouses, storing truth on our shelves while others remain in darkness. What God has entrusted to us was never meant to stop with us.

    Scripture teaches discipleship through multiplication: “๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ, ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ” (๐Ÿ ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ ๐Ÿ:๐Ÿ). “๐˜Ž๐˜ฐ ๐˜บ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด” (๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฐ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–:๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—). “๐˜๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด… ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด” (๐„๐ฉ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ’:๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ๐Ÿ). Disciples are not made by addition alone, but by multiplication—passing the Word through faithful hands to reach the ends of the world.

    But investing in others requires patience. People do not mature overnight. A gardener does not plant a seed and expect fruit by sunset. Do not abandon the seed because the harvest is not visible yet. Teaching, correcting, encouraging, praying, and walking alongside believers may seem slow, but faithful investment shapes lives for eternity. We are called not just to gather listeners but to develop faithful followers of Christ.

    Before calling us to entrust truth, Christ entrusted it to us. He “๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ, ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ” (๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ:๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ“). Now, as stewards, we do not keep truth to ourselves but pass it on. This truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ (๐Ÿ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“:๐Ÿ‘–๐Ÿ’). Paul entrusted it to Timothy, and Timothy to others—the Gospel came to us through faithful witnesses, and it must not stop with us.

    The call to invest in others is a divine mission impacting generations. Are you ready to pass on faith’s legacy? Do not be a spiritual warehouse storing truth that never leaves your shelves. You need Christ not just for knowledge, but to acknowledge that you are called to be a faithful steward of what He entrusts. Receive the truth. Live it. Entrust it. Multiply the faith. One faithful life can influence many more.

    ๐๐ซ๐š๐ฒ๐ž๐ซ: Heavenly Father, thank You for entrusting us with the truth of Your Word. Forgive us for hoarding what You have called us to share. Teach us to invest faithfully in others, to multiply faithful believers, and to carry the Gospel forward until Christ returns. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

    Remember, a dose of God’s Word a day will keep you going all day!
    ๐€๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐†๐จ๐...
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    ๐„๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก โœ๏ธ “๐˜ž๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜Ž๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต ๐˜ถ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ; ๐˜Œ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ.” We live in a world obsessed with leaving a legacy—businesses, books, organizations, and achievements. Yet the greatest legacy is not what bears our name, but truth faithfully passed to another generation. The question is not whether we know the truth—but whether we are entrusting it to others who will carry it forward. True legacy is investing in others’ faith, not just our own accomplishments. Paul writes in ๐Ÿ•ฎ ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ ๐Ÿ:๐Ÿ: “๐˜ˆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜บ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด, ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ, ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ.” Paul is giving a charge to Timothy to entrust the truth to faithful men, and they would teach others. Biblical ministry is not a dead end—it is a chain of faithful hands passing the truth onward, multiplying the Gospel through generations. A torch is not lit to be hidden in a drawer. Its purpose is to be carried forward, lighting the way for others. So it is with the truth of God's Word. We are not spiritual warehouses, storing truth on our shelves while others remain in darkness. What God has entrusted to us was never meant to stop with us. Scripture teaches discipleship through multiplication: “๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ง๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ง๐˜ถ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ, ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ” (๐Ÿ ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ฒ ๐Ÿ:๐Ÿ). “๐˜Ž๐˜ฐ ๐˜บ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด” (๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฐ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–:๐Ÿ๐Ÿ—). “๐˜๐˜ฆ ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด… ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด” (๐„๐ฉ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ’:๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ๐Ÿ). Disciples are not made by addition alone, but by multiplication—passing the Word through faithful hands to reach the ends of the world. But investing in others requires patience. People do not mature overnight. A gardener does not plant a seed and expect fruit by sunset. Do not abandon the seed because the harvest is not visible yet. Teaching, correcting, encouraging, praying, and walking alongside believers may seem slow, but faithful investment shapes lives for eternity. We are called not just to gather listeners but to develop faithful followers of Christ. Before calling us to entrust truth, Christ entrusted it to us. He “๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ, ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ” (๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ค ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ:๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ“). Now, as stewards, we do not keep truth to ourselves but pass it on. This truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ (๐Ÿ ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“:๐Ÿ‘–๐Ÿ’). Paul entrusted it to Timothy, and Timothy to others—the Gospel came to us through faithful witnesses, and it must not stop with us. The call to invest in others is a divine mission impacting generations. Are you ready to pass on faith’s legacy? Do not be a spiritual warehouse storing truth that never leaves your shelves. You need Christ not just for knowledge, but to acknowledge that you are called to be a faithful steward of what He entrusts. Receive the truth. Live it. Entrust it. Multiply the faith. One faithful life can influence many more. ๐๐ซ๐š๐ฒ๐ž๐ซ: Heavenly Father, thank You for entrusting us with the truth of Your Word. Forgive us for hoarding what You have called us to share. Teach us to invest faithfully in others, to multiply faithful believers, and to carry the Gospel forward until Christ returns. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Remember, a dose of God’s Word a day will keep you going all day! ๐€๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐†๐จ๐... _____________________________________________________ All scripture references were taken from the KJV Bible. Thank you for allowing this ministry to be a part of your day… If my posts speak to your heart, you may be blessed by the full devotional series created for deeper reflection and journaling: ๐Ÿ‘‰ FREE FlipBook Previews: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ae17998766.html ๐Ÿ“š Also available now on Amazon (Kindle & Paperback) โœจ Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! https://www.amazon.com/author/dennislastimoso Also, just in case you need a reliable, dedicated online Bible Study Tool, I created one for you. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Try it here for FREE, anytime at your hand: https://www.baptistry.app Your support helps us continue this ministry, edifying the believers around the world. May God bless you more abundantly…
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  • Why does a Christian need to cultivate Biblical discernment?
    Three reasons why you need Biblical discernment:

    Sometimes you hear the right voice (a believer) say the wrong thing. When this happens, if you exercise Biblical discernment, then you’ll understand that the person simply mis-spoke. We’re all human and we all make mistakes. Mis-stating something doesn’t make someone a bad person. It simply means that they’re human…like you.
    Sometimes you hear the wrong voice (a non-believer) say the right thing. When this happens, if you exercise Biblical discernment, then you’ll understand that the person didn’t say the right thing to help you; they said what they said to try to mislead you because…
    The wrong voice NEVER says the right thing for the right reason.
    Now that I’ve stirred up a hornets nest, let me make some clarifications.

    The insights I’ve shared in this post only apply to true Christians - followers of Jesus - who live the way they live to glorify God and point people to the Savior, Jesus Christ. And just to be perfectly clear: Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. In fact, He’s the only Savior, which means that there is NO way to connect to God the Father apart from Jesus.
    The Biblical discernment I’m referring to is developed over time by making God’s Word (the Bible) a priority, along with praying regularly and fellowshipping regularly with other believers. Biblical discernment is NOT available to unbelievers. So if you want Biblical discernment, but you have not yet surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus, then your next step is to do what the Bible tells us we have to do to connect with the Father through Jesus:
    Believe in God the Father and in His only Son, Jesus Christ.
    Confess that Jesus is Lord and that the Father raised Him from the dead.
    Repent of your sin (your wrongdoing - we’ve all done wrong).
    Surrender control of your life to Jesus, who will then become the Lord of your life.
    Accept by faith the forgiveness that God offers freely through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.
    Believe that you are now justified before God (put in right-standing with God), and that He’s forgiven you of EVERY wrong thing you’ve ever done.
    Believe God’s Holy Spirit is now living in you (that’s a mystery, but it’s true), and purpose in your heart to live as God intends, with the help of His Spirit.
    Learn to enjoy being in God’s “forever family”, and share with others what’s happened to you. Discover God’s gifts to you, and then use them to make a difference in the lives of other people. Become an ambassador for Jesus! Tell everyone you meet about how He’s changed your life and given you a purpose (a reason for living).
    I hope these insights inspire & motivate you to open yourself up to all that God is and all that He has for you! God bless!
    Why does a Christian need to cultivate Biblical discernment? Three reasons why you need Biblical discernment: Sometimes you hear the right voice (a believer) say the wrong thing. When this happens, if you exercise Biblical discernment, then you’ll understand that the person simply mis-spoke. We’re all human and we all make mistakes. Mis-stating something doesn’t make someone a bad person. It simply means that they’re human…like you. Sometimes you hear the wrong voice (a non-believer) say the right thing. When this happens, if you exercise Biblical discernment, then you’ll understand that the person didn’t say the right thing to help you; they said what they said to try to mislead you because… The wrong voice NEVER says the right thing for the right reason. Now that I’ve stirred up a hornets nest, let me make some clarifications. The insights I’ve shared in this post only apply to true Christians - followers of Jesus - who live the way they live to glorify God and point people to the Savior, Jesus Christ. And just to be perfectly clear: Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. In fact, He’s the only Savior, which means that there is NO way to connect to God the Father apart from Jesus. The Biblical discernment I’m referring to is developed over time by making God’s Word (the Bible) a priority, along with praying regularly and fellowshipping regularly with other believers. Biblical discernment is NOT available to unbelievers. So if you want Biblical discernment, but you have not yet surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus, then your next step is to do what the Bible tells us we have to do to connect with the Father through Jesus: Believe in God the Father and in His only Son, Jesus Christ. Confess that Jesus is Lord and that the Father raised Him from the dead. Repent of your sin (your wrongdoing - we’ve all done wrong). Surrender control of your life to Jesus, who will then become the Lord of your life. Accept by faith the forgiveness that God offers freely through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Believe that you are now justified before God (put in right-standing with God), and that He’s forgiven you of EVERY wrong thing you’ve ever done. Believe God’s Holy Spirit is now living in you (that’s a mystery, but it’s true), and purpose in your heart to live as God intends, with the help of His Spirit. Learn to enjoy being in God’s “forever family”, and share with others what’s happened to you. Discover God’s gifts to you, and then use them to make a difference in the lives of other people. Become an ambassador for Jesus! Tell everyone you meet about how He’s changed your life and given you a purpose (a reason for living). I hope these insights inspire & motivate you to open yourself up to all that God is and all that He has for you! God bless!
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  • โ€œFor the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.โ€
    โ€ญโ€ญPsalmโ€ฌ โ€ญ100โ€ฌ:โ€ญ5โ€ฌ โ€ญESVโ€ฌโ€ฌ
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    โ€œFor the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.โ€ โ€ญโ€ญPsalmโ€ฌ โ€ญ100โ€ฌ:โ€ญ5โ€ฌ โ€ญESVโ€ฌโ€ฌ https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.100.5.ESV
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  • Matthew 22:11-14 NIV โ€œBut when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. He asked, โ€˜How did you get in here without wedding clothes, friend?โ€™ The man was speechless. โ€œThen the king told the attendants, โ€˜Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.โ€™ โ€œFor many are invited, but few are chosen.โ€

    God morning and praise God. I hope you are blessed and having a great morning.

    Long ago in the East, a host of a banquet would provide special garments to his invited guests. These were to his own honor and pride. He would therefore expect all his invited guests to be in that specific attire. Do you think he would allow them who refused to be in his probably expensive, clean and beautiful attire to remain in the banquet? Won't that be a great dishonor to him having spent alot only for someone to participate wearing his or her own garment of choice?

    Jesus Christ uses this to illustrate how it will be for those who accepted Him but wants to do it under their own terms. Those who want to remain in sin but also in Christ. Those who accepted the Gospel but have willingly refused to be transformed by it. They want to be luke warm, not cold not hot. They want to love Jesus by their own lips whilst their actions shows otherwise. Those who have refused to bear fruit of Spirit but instead are bearing fruits of flesh.

    In another place the Bible describes them this way Romans 1:21 NIV "For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. "

    Gospel is tranformartive but to those who genuinely accept it and from henceforth take-up their cross and follow Jesus. You cannot tell us you belong to Jesus but also to your old sinful nature. You cannot belong to light and darkness at the same time. Gospel is nothing about mingling with crowd but rather a deep personal relationship with God. It is about true repentance, faith and submission to the ways of God. It is nothing about following your church traditions and what not but rather a deep relationship of submission and obedience to God.

    The end of those that are lukewarm is clear. They will be cast out of God's presence at the judgement day. Matthew 7:23 NIV Then I will tell them plainly, โ€˜I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!โ€™ Brethren, be among the chosen not just those who accepted invitation. It'll be very painful if you wasted all your time lying on salvation. Make it true today through true and genuine repentance and it's tranformartive power.

    God loves you, have a blessed day. Shalom.
    Matthew 22:11-14 NIV โ€œBut when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. He asked, โ€˜How did you get in here without wedding clothes, friend?โ€™ The man was speechless. โ€œThen the king told the attendants, โ€˜Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.โ€™ โ€œFor many are invited, but few are chosen.โ€ God morning and praise God. I hope you are blessed and having a great morning. Long ago in the East, a host of a banquet would provide special garments to his invited guests. These were to his own honor and pride. He would therefore expect all his invited guests to be in that specific attire. Do you think he would allow them who refused to be in his probably expensive, clean and beautiful attire to remain in the banquet? Won't that be a great dishonor to him having spent alot only for someone to participate wearing his or her own garment of choice? Jesus Christ uses this to illustrate how it will be for those who accepted Him but wants to do it under their own terms. Those who want to remain in sin but also in Christ. Those who accepted the Gospel but have willingly refused to be transformed by it. They want to be luke warm, not cold not hot. They want to love Jesus by their own lips whilst their actions shows otherwise. Those who have refused to bear fruit of Spirit but instead are bearing fruits of flesh. In another place the Bible describes them this way Romans 1:21 NIV "For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. " Gospel is tranformartive but to those who genuinely accept it and from henceforth take-up their cross and follow Jesus. You cannot tell us you belong to Jesus but also to your old sinful nature. You cannot belong to light and darkness at the same time. Gospel is nothing about mingling with crowd but rather a deep personal relationship with God. It is about true repentance, faith and submission to the ways of God. It is nothing about following your church traditions and what not but rather a deep relationship of submission and obedience to God. The end of those that are lukewarm is clear. They will be cast out of God's presence at the judgement day. Matthew 7:23 NIV Then I will tell them plainly, โ€˜I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!โ€™ Brethren, be among the chosen not just those who accepted invitation. It'll be very painful if you wasted all your time lying on salvation. Make it true today through true and genuine repentance and it's tranformartive power. God loves you, have a blessed day. Shalom.
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  • Hello, my name is Jeff, and I have a very compelling story to tell, along with some valuable insights to help fuel your walk. We’re all on a journey which requires fuel. What’s yours? Mine is God’s Word, the Bible. If you’re a fellow believer, then the insights I share could prove to be some of the most practical & useful that you’d find anywhere. If you’re not a believer, then feel free to explore my LORD'S BOOK space and find encouragement for your journey.
    Hello, my name is Jeff, and I have a very compelling story to tell, along with some valuable insights to help fuel your walk. We’re all on a journey which requires fuel. What’s yours? Mine is God’s Word, the Bible. If you’re a fellow believer, then the insights I share could prove to be some of the most practical & useful that you’d find anywhere. If you’re not a believer, then feel free to explore my LORD'S BOOK space and find encouragement for your journey.
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  • Take time for the Word today.

    Today’s readings: 2 Kings 23–24 & Ephesians 1. Open your Bible, spend time in the Scriptures themselves, and let God’s Word deepen your understanding of His truth and who you are in Christ.

    #DailyBibleReading #OpenYourBible #StudyTheWord #ScriptureForToday #FaithJourney #GodsWord #BibleTime #WalkWithGod
    ๐Ÿ“– Take time for the Word today. Today’s readings: 2 Kings 23–24 & Ephesians 1. Open your Bible, spend time in the Scriptures themselves, and let God’s Word deepen your understanding of His truth and who you are in Christ. ๐Ÿ™โœจ #DailyBibleReading #OpenYourBible #StudyTheWord #ScriptureForToday #FaithJourney #GodsWord #BibleTime #WalkWithGod
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  • Human beings are not each otherโ€™s enemiesโ€ฆ then who is humanityโ€™s true enemy?

    In our lives, there are people who speak against us, hurt us, deceive us, or oppose us. Because of this, we may think, โ€œThis person is my enemy.โ€

    But the Bible reveals a deeper spiritual truth.

    Ephesians 6:12 says:

    โ€œFor our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world, and spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.โ€

    What is Satanโ€™s purpose?

    He wants to create hatred, jealousy, conflict, unforgiveness, and division between people.

    Because if you see another human being as your enemy, you may begin to hate that person.

    But when you understand this spiritual truth, you can say:

    โ€œI will not hate this person; I will pray for them, and I will not give Satanโ€™s work a place in my life.โ€

    What did Jesus teach?

    โ€œLove your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.โ€
    โ€” Matthew 5:44

    Therefore, our battle is not about defeating people; it is about refusing to fall for Satanโ€™s deception.

    Our weapon is not hatredโ€”it is love.
    Our weapon is not revengeโ€”it is forgiveness.
    Our weapon is not fearโ€”it is faith.
    Our weapon is not violence against peopleโ€”it is Godโ€™s Word and prayer.

    Remember:

    Do not consider human beings your enemies.
    Recognize the work of Satan.
    Stand firm in Godโ€™s truth.
    And pray even for those who have hurt you.

    Because Christ has not called us to conquer people, but to overcome darkness with the light.

    #JesusChrist #SpiritualWarfare #BibleTruth #Prayer
    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Human beings are not each otherโ€™s enemiesโ€ฆ then who is humanityโ€™s true enemy? ๐Ÿ˜ˆโš”๏ธ In our lives, there are people who speak against us, hurt us, deceive us, or oppose us. Because of this, we may think, โ€œThis person is my enemy.โ€ But the Bible reveals a deeper spiritual truth. ๐Ÿ“– Ephesians 6:12 says: โ€œFor our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world, and spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.โ€ ๐Ÿ˜ˆ What is Satanโ€™s purpose? He wants to create hatred, jealousy, conflict, unforgiveness, and division between people. Because if you see another human being as your enemy, you may begin to hate that person. But when you understand this spiritual truth, you can say: โ€œI will not hate this person; I will pray for them, and I will not give Satanโ€™s work a place in my life.โ€ ๐Ÿ™ โœ๏ธ What did Jesus teach? โ€œLove your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.โ€ โ€” Matthew 5:44 ๐Ÿ”ฅ Therefore, our battle is not about defeating people; it is about refusing to fall for Satanโ€™s deception. Our weapon is not hatredโ€”it is love. โค๏ธ Our weapon is not revengeโ€”it is forgiveness. Our weapon is not fearโ€”it is faith. Our weapon is not violence against peopleโ€”it is Godโ€™s Word and prayer. ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Remember: Do not consider human beings your enemies. Recognize the work of Satan. Stand firm in Godโ€™s truth. And pray even for those who have hurt you. Because Christ has not called us to conquer people, but to overcome darkness with the light. โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ #JesusChrist #SpiritualWarfare #BibleTruth #Prayer
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  • MFM 2026 SEVENTY DAYS PRAYER & FASTING
    PRAYER BATTLE (7)

    SECTION 3: I KNOW MY REDEEMER LIVETH

    SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 3

    CONFESSION: Job 19:25-26: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:


    DAY 4 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)
    BREAK BY 2PM [Local Time]

    THE BIBLE IN 70 DAYS
    Day 24: 2 Kings 25:12 - 1 Chronicles 11:4

    DEVOTIONAL SONGS
    PRAISE AND WORSHIP

    PRAYER OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING (To be said daily)

    PRAYER POINTS:

    85. I possess the unused inheritance and portion of signs and wonders of my ministry and calling, in the name of Jesus.

    86. O Lord, give me my personal Pentecost, in the name of Jesus.

    87. I withdraw the name of my children from the book of death, in Jesus' name.

    88. You the spirits of anger and nagging in my life, I separate myself from you, in the name of Jesus.

    89. I reject the spirits of heaviness and dizziness, in the name of Jesus.

    90. Power of sin that wants to destroy my glory, lose your grip over my glory, in the name of Jesus.

    91. I denounce the spirit of greediness sent to destroy my glory, in Jesus' name.

    92. Arrow of confusion programmed against my divine assignment, backfire, in the name of Jesus.

    93. Every power holding my assignment in captivity, release it now by fire, in the name of Jesus.

    94. Satanic confederacy against my assignment, scatter by fire, in Jesus' name.

    95. Every spirit of "beginning again", release me and jump out by fire, in the name of Jesus.

    96. Yoke of circular movement in my assignment to my generation, be broken, in the name of Jesus.

    97. I refuse to remain where I have fallen, in the name of Jesus.

    98. Altar of darkness seeking my head, be dismantled, in the name of Jesus.

    99. Stronghold of satanic delay in my life, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus.

    100. I will not lose my firstborn's birthright, in the name of Jesus.

    101. My life will not stink in the nostrils of the Almighty, in the name of Jesus.

    102. My glory will not become rotten, in the name of Jesus.

    103. The light of my life will not become dim, in the name of Jesus.

    104. Strange hands, scattering my finances, be paralysed, in the name of Jesus.

    105. Everything I am doing that is devouring my finances, I receive grace to know it and change, in the name of Jesus.

    106. I reject inherited and acquired hardship, in the name of Jesus.

    107. Every power sitting on my finances, die by fire, in the name of Jesus.

    108. Every strange altar attacking my finances, catch fire, in the name of Jesus.

    109. My finances, receive the spirit of revival and be revived, in the name of Jesus.

    110. Arrow of demonic debts, jump out of my life by fire, in the name of Jesus.

    111. Every satanic parasite in my foundation, be wasted, in the name of Jesus.

    112. Lord, empower my tongue with authority, in the name of Jesus.

    Daily Confessions:

    By the power in the blood of Jesus, the fuel of my problems shall dry up, in the name of Jesus. The foundation stones of my life shall be washed in the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus. Every power continuously waging war against my testimony shall fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.

    SECTION SONGS

    You are the Lord
    That is Your name
    You will never share Your glory with anyone
    You will never share Your glory with anybody

    Almighty God
    That is Your name

    You are God from beginning to the end
    There's no place for argument
    You are God all by Yourself

    Elohim (2x)
    Jehovah, You are God
    Elohim (2x)
    Jehovah, You are God


    ยฉ2026 SEVENTY DAYS PRAYER & FASTING PROGRAMME is published by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide)

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    MFM 2026 SEVENTY DAYS PRAYER & FASTING PRAYER BATTLE (7) SECTION 3: I KNOW MY REDEEMER LIVETH SCRIPTURE READING: Philippians 3 CONFESSION: Job 19:25-26: For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: DAY 4 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026) BREAK BY 2PM [Local Time] THE BIBLE IN 70 DAYS Day 24: 2 Kings 25:12 - 1 Chronicles 11:4 DEVOTIONAL SONGS PRAISE AND WORSHIP PRAYER OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING (To be said daily) PRAYER POINTS: 85. I possess the unused inheritance and portion of signs and wonders of my ministry and calling, in the name of Jesus. 86. O Lord, give me my personal Pentecost, in the name of Jesus. 87. I withdraw the name of my children from the book of death, in Jesus' name. 88. You the spirits of anger and nagging in my life, I separate myself from you, in the name of Jesus. 89. I reject the spirits of heaviness and dizziness, in the name of Jesus. 90. Power of sin that wants to destroy my glory, lose your grip over my glory, in the name of Jesus. 91. I denounce the spirit of greediness sent to destroy my glory, in Jesus' name. 92. Arrow of confusion programmed against my divine assignment, backfire, in the name of Jesus. 93. Every power holding my assignment in captivity, release it now by fire, in the name of Jesus. 94. Satanic confederacy against my assignment, scatter by fire, in Jesus' name. 95. Every spirit of "beginning again", release me and jump out by fire, in the name of Jesus. 96. Yoke of circular movement in my assignment to my generation, be broken, in the name of Jesus. 97. I refuse to remain where I have fallen, in the name of Jesus. 98. Altar of darkness seeking my head, be dismantled, in the name of Jesus. 99. Stronghold of satanic delay in my life, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus. 100. I will not lose my firstborn's birthright, in the name of Jesus. 101. My life will not stink in the nostrils of the Almighty, in the name of Jesus. 102. My glory will not become rotten, in the name of Jesus. 103. The light of my life will not become dim, in the name of Jesus. 104. Strange hands, scattering my finances, be paralysed, in the name of Jesus. 105. Everything I am doing that is devouring my finances, I receive grace to know it and change, in the name of Jesus. 106. I reject inherited and acquired hardship, in the name of Jesus. 107. Every power sitting on my finances, die by fire, in the name of Jesus. 108. Every strange altar attacking my finances, catch fire, in the name of Jesus. 109. My finances, receive the spirit of revival and be revived, in the name of Jesus. 110. Arrow of demonic debts, jump out of my life by fire, in the name of Jesus. 111. Every satanic parasite in my foundation, be wasted, in the name of Jesus. 112. Lord, empower my tongue with authority, in the name of Jesus. Daily Confessions: By the power in the blood of Jesus, the fuel of my problems shall dry up, in the name of Jesus. The foundation stones of my life shall be washed in the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus. Every power continuously waging war against my testimony shall fall down and die, in the name of Jesus. SECTION SONGS You are the Lord That is Your name You will never share Your glory with anyone You will never share Your glory with anybody Almighty God That is Your name You are God from beginning to the end There's no place for argument You are God all by Yourself Elohim (2x) Jehovah, You are God Elohim (2x) Jehovah, You are God ยฉ2026 SEVENTY DAYS PRAYER & FASTING PROGRAMME is published by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide) https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8Bf3wLikgIIimGNy2j
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  • โ€œWhy then, if these books for children must be retained, as they will be, should not the Bible regain the place it once held as a school book? Its morals are pure, its examples captivating and noble. The reverence for the sacred book that is thus early impressed lasts long; and probably, if not impressed in infancy, never takes firm hold of the mind. One consideration more is important. In no book is there so good English, so pure and so elegant; and by teaching all the same book, they will speak alike, and the Bible will justly remain the standard of language as well as of faith. A barbarous provincial jargon will be banished, and taste, corrupted by pompous Johnsonian affectation, will be restored.โ€
    ~ Fisher Ames, Essay on School Books, First Published in the Palladium, January 1801
    โ€œWhy then, if these books for children must be retained, as they will be, should not the Bible regain the place it once held as a school book? Its morals are pure, its examples captivating and noble. The reverence for the sacred book that is thus early impressed lasts long; and probably, if not impressed in infancy, never takes firm hold of the mind. One consideration more is important. In no book is there so good English, so pure and so elegant; and by teaching all the same book, they will speak alike, and the Bible will justly remain the standard of language as well as of faith. A barbarous provincial jargon will be banished, and taste, corrupted by pompous Johnsonian affectation, will be restored.โ€ ~ Fisher Ames, Essay on School Books, First Published in the Palladium, January 1801
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  • Our BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWER for today is............................

    According to Acts 21:13, where was Paul prepared to suffer for the name of the Lord Jesus?

    The Answer: B. Jerusalem

    #LordsbookDailys #DailyBibleTrivia #BibleQuiz #BibleTriviaAnswer
    Our BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWER for today is............................๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฅ โ“According to Acts 21:13, where was Paul prepared to suffer for the name of the Lord Jesus? โžก๏ธ The Answer: B. Jerusalem #LordsbookDailys #DailyBibleTrivia #BibleQuiz #BibleTriviaAnswer
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