• The Fleshy Word. 2

    The Kitchen by Omodolapo Ogunye

    What does it really mean to know Jesus Christ?

    This episode of The Kitchen takes that question beyond the familiar language of Scripture, doctrine and biblical stories and introduces a profound premise: Jesus Christ is the living Word of God, and the Body of the Word is the detailed revelation of who He is.

    Drawing from Revelation 1, Colossians 2:9 and other Scriptures, the episode explores the descriptions of Christ's head, eyes, face, hands, feet and voice. These are presented as revelations that help us understand the Person of the Word.

    The central challenge of the episode is compelling: if we want a fuller knowledge of Christ, we must learn to see and understand His Body. Each member carries its own description, function and value, and together they reveal more of the Person of the Word.

    This makes The Fleshy Word. 2 an important continuation of the journey into The Body of the Word. It invites the listener to read Scripture differently—not merely looking for verses to quote, but looking for the detailed revelation of the Person whom the Scriptures reveal.

    I recommend this episode to anyone who wants to go deeper in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Listen carefully, particularly to the way the episode connects the different members of the Body with the identity and attributes of the Word.

    Listen to “The Fleshy Word. 2” on The Kitchen

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    Celebrating The Body of the Word.
    The Fleshy Word. 2 The Kitchen by Omodolapo Ogunye What does it really mean to know Jesus Christ? This episode of The Kitchen takes that question beyond the familiar language of Scripture, doctrine and biblical stories and introduces a profound premise: Jesus Christ is the living Word of God, and the Body of the Word is the detailed revelation of who He is. Drawing from Revelation 1, Colossians 2:9 and other Scriptures, the episode explores the descriptions of Christ's head, eyes, face, hands, feet and voice. These are presented as revelations that help us understand the Person of the Word. The central challenge of the episode is compelling: if we want a fuller knowledge of Christ, we must learn to see and understand His Body. Each member carries its own description, function and value, and together they reveal more of the Person of the Word. This makes The Fleshy Word. 2 an important continuation of the journey into The Body of the Word. It invites the listener to read Scripture differently—not merely looking for verses to quote, but looking for the detailed revelation of the Person whom the Scriptures reveal. I recommend this episode to anyone who wants to go deeper in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Listen carefully, particularly to the way the episode connects the different members of the Body with the identity and attributes of the Word. 🎧 Listen to “The Fleshy Word. 2” on The Kitchen Available on: • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Audible • Deezer Listen to The Kitchen on Acast The Kitchen by Omodolapo Ogunye Celebrating The Body of the Word.
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  • The Kitchen Newsletter

    Good day,
    Welcome to The Kitchen, where we explore, prepare and serve the contents in the Body of the Word as the delicacies of God—to create the form of the Father on the earth, to make the earth in His likeness, and to take charge of the economic destinies of nations for God.

    Relax, and let's journey through the scriptures to see the Body of the Word.

    What if the descriptions of the body of Jesus Christ in Scripture are not merely descriptions of what John or Ezekiel saw—but windows into the invisible God?

    John was on Patmos when he heard a voice behind him. He turned, and what he saw was extraordinary: a figure like the Son of Man, standing among seven golden lampstands. His hair was white like wool, His eyes were like blazing fire, His feet like bronze glowing in a furnace, His voice like rushing waters, and His face like the sun in all its brilliance.

    John did not encounter an idea.

    He encountered a Person.

    He encountered Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, in the appearance of a man and with a body (Revelation 1:1–2, 12–17; Ezekiel 1:26).

    This gives us a remarkable way of reading Scripture: the Body of the Word is a revelation of the invisible God.

    Hebrews 1:3 calls Christ “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being.” Paul similarly speaks of “the light of the knowledge of God’s glory” in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6).

    Therefore, when Scripture describes the eyes, face, feet, voice, garments, or other details of the Word, these descriptions are not empty imagery. They invite us to inquire into the Person they reveal.

    Consider the eyes.

    John says:

    “His eyes were like blazing fire.”
    — Revelation 1:14

    Why blazing fire?

    Hebrews 12:29 tells us, “Our God is a consuming fire.”

    The image therefore takes us beyond the physical description of eyes. It begins to tell us something about the nature, passion, desire and activity of God.

    The Body of the Word becomes a language through which the invisible God makes Himself known.

    And this is where the subject becomes particularly provocative.

    The Father has a hunger.

    We often speak about our hunger for God. But what if Scripture also teaches us to consider the hunger of God?

    Isaiah speaks of the tongue of the Lord as a consuming fire (Isaiah 30:27). Jesus declares:

    “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”
    — John 6:33

    And:

    “I am the bread of life.”
    — John 6:35

    Then He makes the statement even more striking:

    “This bread is my flesh.”
    — John 6:51

    The bread placed continually before God in the tabernacle was called the bread of the Presence (Exodus 25:30).

    So the Body of the Word is not merely something we study. In this revelation, the Body of the Word is the food of God—the object of the Father’s intense desire.

    The dining table becomes a powerful picture.

    Song of Solomon 7:2 speaks of a rounded goblet, blended wine and a mound of wheat. The imagery presents the Body as a place of nourishment and abundance.

    What if our understanding of the Body of the Word is itself part of the Father’s desire?

    What if the question is not merely, “How much do I know about God?”

    But:

    “What does God desire to find in me?”

    This takes us directly to the image of the blazing eyes.

    The eye is described by Jesus as the lamp of the body (Matthew 6:22). The blazing eyes of the Word therefore present another dimension of the Body: the lamp of God.

    A lamp searches.

    A lamp illuminates.

    A lamp reveals what is hidden.

    Psalm 11:5 says that the Lord examines the righteous, while Psalm 14:2 says that He looks down from heaven to see whether there is anyone who understands and seeks Him.

    Notice the connection.

    The blazing eyes are not merely looking at us.

    They are looking for something in us.

    They are looking for understanding.

    The Father is looking for the knowledge of the Body of the Word in the hearts and minds of His people.

    That changes the way we think about revelation.

    Psalm 119:130 says:

    “The unfolding of your words gives light and understanding to the simple.”

    The Word contains depths that must be unfolded.

    And when the details of the Body of the Word are unfolded, they bring light—the revelation knowledge of the Father (Psalm 119:130; 2 Corinthians 4:6).

    This is also why Jesus said:

    “These are the Scriptures that testify about me.”
    — John 5:39

    The Scriptures are not merely information about religious subjects. They testify about a Person.

    The descriptions of the Body of the Word therefore become places of investigation.

    The eyes speak.

    The face speaks.

    The feet speak.

    The garments speak.

    The voice speaks.

    And through these descriptions, we begin to encounter dimensions of the Person of the Word—and consequently dimensions of the Father.

    The emotions of God are also revealed.

    Isaiah 59:17 describes God clothing Himself with zeal “as a cloak.”

    A garment covers and expresses the person wearing it.

    If the garments of God are described through Scripture, and Scripture testifies about the Word, then the imagery of God's garments becomes another doorway into understanding His Person.

    The Body of the Word, therefore, becomes a profound vocabulary for understanding the emotions of God.

    His zeal.

    His longing.

    His desire.

    His hunger.

    His compassion.

    His grief.

    His expectation.

    His pleasure.

    His intensity.

    These are not abstract theological categories. They are dimensions of the Person of God that Scripture progressively reveals.

    And who searches these depths for us?

    The Holy Spirit.

    Jesus says in John 16:13–15 that the Spirit of truth will take what belongs to Christ and make it known to us.

    Paul adds:

    “The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.”
    — 1 Corinthians 2:10

    The Body of the Word is therefore not a closed mystery.

    It is a treasury to be searched.

    The Holy Spirit searches the deep things of God and unfolds them so that we can know the Father more precisely.

    This is why revelation is more than acquiring information.

    Revelation is discovering what is already contained in the Person of the Word.

    And perhaps this explains one of the great spiritual questions of our time:

    Why does God seem to be searching the hearts of His people?

    Because the Father is looking for a place where the Body of theWord can be understood.

    He is looking for hearts that can become tables upon which His food is received.

    He is looking for minds that can accommodate the revelation of His Son.

    He is looking for people who will not merely quote Scripture, but will allow Scripture to reveal the Person of Christ.

    The blazing eyes of the Word are still searching.

    And the question is:

    What are they looking for in us?

    Perhaps the answer is simpler—and more demanding—than we imagined:

    Understanding.

    An understanding of the Body of the Word.

    An understanding of the Father.

    An understanding deep enough to shape how we live, how we build, how we govern, how we work, and ultimately how we participate in the economic destinies of nations.

    The Father wants His form reproduced on the earth through people who have seen, understood and received the revelation of the Body of the Word.

    This is why we must return to Scripture—not merely to read it, but to unfold it.

    Because somewhere within the details is light.

    And somewhere within the light is the knowledge of the Father.

    And somewhere within that knowledge is the revelation of the Person of the Word.

    I am Omodolapo Ogunye.

    Listen to The Kitchen Podcast by Omodolapo Ogunye on Audible, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.

    Please share and spread the Revelation Knowledge of the Body of the Word.

    celebrating the Body of the Word

    #foodmoneyshow
    #bodyoftheword
    #marketplace
    #moneymindset
    #money
    #worldwide
    The Kitchen Newsletter Good day, Welcome to The Kitchen, where we explore, prepare and serve the contents in the Body of the Word as the delicacies of God—to create the form of the Father on the earth, to make the earth in His likeness, and to take charge of the economic destinies of nations for God. Relax, and let's journey through the scriptures to see the Body of the Word. What if the descriptions of the body of Jesus Christ in Scripture are not merely descriptions of what John or Ezekiel saw—but windows into the invisible God? John was on Patmos when he heard a voice behind him. He turned, and what he saw was extraordinary: a figure like the Son of Man, standing among seven golden lampstands. His hair was white like wool, His eyes were like blazing fire, His feet like bronze glowing in a furnace, His voice like rushing waters, and His face like the sun in all its brilliance. John did not encounter an idea. He encountered a Person. He encountered Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, in the appearance of a man and with a body (Revelation 1:1–2, 12–17; Ezekiel 1:26). This gives us a remarkable way of reading Scripture: the Body of the Word is a revelation of the invisible God. Hebrews 1:3 calls Christ “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being.” Paul similarly speaks of “the light of the knowledge of God’s glory” in the face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6). Therefore, when Scripture describes the eyes, face, feet, voice, garments, or other details of the Word, these descriptions are not empty imagery. They invite us to inquire into the Person they reveal. Consider the eyes. John says: “His eyes were like blazing fire.” — Revelation 1:14 Why blazing fire? Hebrews 12:29 tells us, “Our God is a consuming fire.” The image therefore takes us beyond the physical description of eyes. It begins to tell us something about the nature, passion, desire and activity of God. The Body of the Word becomes a language through which the invisible God makes Himself known. And this is where the subject becomes particularly provocative. The Father has a hunger. We often speak about our hunger for God. But what if Scripture also teaches us to consider the hunger of God? Isaiah speaks of the tongue of the Lord as a consuming fire (Isaiah 30:27). Jesus declares: “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” — John 6:33 And: “I am the bread of life.” — John 6:35 Then He makes the statement even more striking: “This bread is my flesh.” — John 6:51 The bread placed continually before God in the tabernacle was called the bread of the Presence (Exodus 25:30). So the Body of the Word is not merely something we study. In this revelation, the Body of the Word is the food of God—the object of the Father’s intense desire. The dining table becomes a powerful picture. Song of Solomon 7:2 speaks of a rounded goblet, blended wine and a mound of wheat. The imagery presents the Body as a place of nourishment and abundance. What if our understanding of the Body of the Word is itself part of the Father’s desire? What if the question is not merely, “How much do I know about God?” But: “What does God desire to find in me?” This takes us directly to the image of the blazing eyes. The eye is described by Jesus as the lamp of the body (Matthew 6:22). The blazing eyes of the Word therefore present another dimension of the Body: the lamp of God. A lamp searches. A lamp illuminates. A lamp reveals what is hidden. Psalm 11:5 says that the Lord examines the righteous, while Psalm 14:2 says that He looks down from heaven to see whether there is anyone who understands and seeks Him. Notice the connection. The blazing eyes are not merely looking at us. They are looking for something in us. They are looking for understanding. The Father is looking for the knowledge of the Body of the Word in the hearts and minds of His people. That changes the way we think about revelation. Psalm 119:130 says: “The unfolding of your words gives light and understanding to the simple.” The Word contains depths that must be unfolded. And when the details of the Body of the Word are unfolded, they bring light—the revelation knowledge of the Father (Psalm 119:130; 2 Corinthians 4:6). This is also why Jesus said: “These are the Scriptures that testify about me.” — John 5:39 The Scriptures are not merely information about religious subjects. They testify about a Person. The descriptions of the Body of the Word therefore become places of investigation. The eyes speak. The face speaks. The feet speak. The garments speak. The voice speaks. And through these descriptions, we begin to encounter dimensions of the Person of the Word—and consequently dimensions of the Father. The emotions of God are also revealed. Isaiah 59:17 describes God clothing Himself with zeal “as a cloak.” A garment covers and expresses the person wearing it. If the garments of God are described through Scripture, and Scripture testifies about the Word, then the imagery of God's garments becomes another doorway into understanding His Person. The Body of the Word, therefore, becomes a profound vocabulary for understanding the emotions of God. His zeal. His longing. His desire. His hunger. His compassion. His grief. His expectation. His pleasure. His intensity. These are not abstract theological categories. They are dimensions of the Person of God that Scripture progressively reveals. And who searches these depths for us? The Holy Spirit. Jesus says in John 16:13–15 that the Spirit of truth will take what belongs to Christ and make it known to us. Paul adds: “The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.” — 1 Corinthians 2:10 The Body of the Word is therefore not a closed mystery. It is a treasury to be searched. The Holy Spirit searches the deep things of God and unfolds them so that we can know the Father more precisely. This is why revelation is more than acquiring information. Revelation is discovering what is already contained in the Person of the Word. And perhaps this explains one of the great spiritual questions of our time: Why does God seem to be searching the hearts of His people? Because the Father is looking for a place where the Body of theWord can be understood. He is looking for hearts that can become tables upon which His food is received. He is looking for minds that can accommodate the revelation of His Son. He is looking for people who will not merely quote Scripture, but will allow Scripture to reveal the Person of Christ. The blazing eyes of the Word are still searching. And the question is: What are they looking for in us? Perhaps the answer is simpler—and more demanding—than we imagined: Understanding. An understanding of the Body of the Word. An understanding of the Father. An understanding deep enough to shape how we live, how we build, how we govern, how we work, and ultimately how we participate in the economic destinies of nations. The Father wants His form reproduced on the earth through people who have seen, understood and received the revelation of the Body of the Word. This is why we must return to Scripture—not merely to read it, but to unfold it. Because somewhere within the details is light. And somewhere within the light is the knowledge of the Father. And somewhere within that knowledge is the revelation of the Person of the Word. I am Omodolapo Ogunye. Listen to The Kitchen Podcast by Omodolapo Ogunye on Audible, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. Please share and spread the Revelation Knowledge of the Body of the Word. celebrating the Body of the Word #foodmoneyshow #bodyoftheword #marketplace #moneymindset #money #worldwide
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  • MONDAY MORNING PRAYER
    “BUT IF NOT!”
    A Faith That Trusts God Regardless of the Outcome!

    Scripture: Daniel 3:17–18 (KJV)
    “If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace... But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods...”

    Heavenly Father, we come before You this Monday morning with hearts still overflowing from the awesome service we experienced yesterday. Thank You for Your presence, Your Word, Your power, and the reminder that You are still God—even when life doesn't turn out the way we expected.
    Lord, as we begin this new week, give us the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They stood before a fiery furnace knowing You were able to deliver them, but their faith wasn't dependent upon whether You did.
    Their declaration was simple but powerful:
    “Our God is able... BUT IF NOT, we still won't bow!”
    Father, give us that kind of faith!
    When the prayer hasn't been answered yet—we will still worship You.
    When the healing hasn't manifested yet—we will still trust You.
    When the financial breakthrough hasn't come yet—we will still praise You.
    When the family situation hasn't changed—we will still believe You.
    When the door doesn't open—we will still serve You.
    When we don't understand what You're doing—we will still declare that You are good!
    Lord, teach us that real faith doesn't say, “I'll trust You if You do what I want.” Real faith says, “God, I know You are able, but even if You choose another way, I will not bow, I will not quit, and I will not turn away from You!”
    Father, some of us may walk into a furnace this week—a difficult conversation, an unexpected problem, pressure on the job, financial concerns, family struggles, disappointment, or circumstances beyond our control.
    But remind us that the furnace does not mean You have abandoned us!
    Daniel 3:25 declares, “Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire... and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.”
    God, meet us in the fire!
    If You don't keep us from it, walk through it with us.
    If You don't immediately remove it, give us strength to endure it.
    If You don't change the situation today, change us while we're standing in it.
    And when we come out, let us come out like those three Hebrew men—not destroyed, not defeated, and not smelling like what we've been through!
    Your Word says in Daniel 3:27 that “the smell of fire had not passed on them.”
    So Father, don't let yesterday's fire contaminate today's attitude. Don't let past disappointments determine this week's expectations. Don't allow bitterness, fear, frustration, or discouragement to follow us into this new day.
    We declare:
    THE FIRE WILL NOT HAVE THE FINAL WORD!
    We may be tested, but we will not bow.
    We may be pressured, but we will not compromise.
    We may be surrounded by flames, but we are not alone.
    We may not understand God's plan, but we trust God's heart.
    Father, cover our families today. Cover our homes, marriages, children, grandchildren, loved ones, churches, pastors, leaders, workplaces, businesses, finances, and every concern we're carrying.
    Go before us on the highways and byways. Protect us from dangers seen and unseen. Give us wisdom in every decision, grace in every conversation, patience in every challenge, and strength for every assignment.
    And Lord, when the enemy whispers, “What if God doesn't do it?”
    Give us enough faith to answer:
    “BUT IF NOT—I STILL TRUST HIM!”
    Because our faith isn't merely in what God can give us—our faith is in who God is!
    You are still Jehovah Jireh—our Provider.
    You are still Jehovah Rapha—our Healer.
    You are still Jehovah Shalom—our Peace.
    You are still our Deliverer, our Keeper, our Refuge, and our Strength!
    So we enter this Monday declaring:
    OUR GOD IS ABLE!
    But even if He doesn't do it the way we expected...
    WE WILL STILL WORSHIP!
    WE WILL STILL SERVE!
    WE WILL STILL PRAISE!
    WE WILL STILL BELIEVE!
    WE WILL STILL STAND!
    Because whether God delivers us from the fire or meets us in the fire, we know one thing for certain:
    WE WILL NEVER WALK THROUGH THE FIRE ALONE!
    Father, let the Word we received yesterday live in us throughout this entire week.
    “BUT IF NOT!”
    Our circumstances will not determine our worship.
    Our disappointments will not destroy our faith.
    Our trials will not make us bow.
    GOD IS ABLE—AND GOD IS STILL GOD!
    In the mighty, matchless, and victorious name of Jesus Christ, we pray.
    AMEN!

    MONDAY Morning Declaration...
    My God is able! But if He chooses another way, I will still trust Him. I will not bow to fear, pressure, doubt, or discouragement. If I have to walk through the fire, I know I will not walk alone. God is with me, God is for me, and my faith will remain standing. BUT IF NOT—I STILL TRUST GOD!
    MONDAY MORNING PRAYER “BUT IF NOT!” A Faith That Trusts God Regardless of the Outcome! Scripture: Daniel 3:17–18 (KJV) “If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace... But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods...” Heavenly Father, we come before You this Monday morning with hearts still overflowing from the awesome service we experienced yesterday. Thank You for Your presence, Your Word, Your power, and the reminder that You are still God—even when life doesn't turn out the way we expected. Lord, as we begin this new week, give us the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They stood before a fiery furnace knowing You were able to deliver them, but their faith wasn't dependent upon whether You did. Their declaration was simple but powerful: “Our God is able... BUT IF NOT, we still won't bow!” Father, give us that kind of faith! When the prayer hasn't been answered yet—we will still worship You. When the healing hasn't manifested yet—we will still trust You. When the financial breakthrough hasn't come yet—we will still praise You. When the family situation hasn't changed—we will still believe You. When the door doesn't open—we will still serve You. When we don't understand what You're doing—we will still declare that You are good! Lord, teach us that real faith doesn't say, “I'll trust You if You do what I want.” Real faith says, “God, I know You are able, but even if You choose another way, I will not bow, I will not quit, and I will not turn away from You!” Father, some of us may walk into a furnace this week—a difficult conversation, an unexpected problem, pressure on the job, financial concerns, family struggles, disappointment, or circumstances beyond our control. But remind us that the furnace does not mean You have abandoned us! Daniel 3:25 declares, “Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire... and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” God, meet us in the fire! If You don't keep us from it, walk through it with us. If You don't immediately remove it, give us strength to endure it. If You don't change the situation today, change us while we're standing in it. And when we come out, let us come out like those three Hebrew men—not destroyed, not defeated, and not smelling like what we've been through! Your Word says in Daniel 3:27 that “the smell of fire had not passed on them.” So Father, don't let yesterday's fire contaminate today's attitude. Don't let past disappointments determine this week's expectations. Don't allow bitterness, fear, frustration, or discouragement to follow us into this new day. We declare: THE FIRE WILL NOT HAVE THE FINAL WORD! We may be tested, but we will not bow. We may be pressured, but we will not compromise. We may be surrounded by flames, but we are not alone. We may not understand God's plan, but we trust God's heart. Father, cover our families today. Cover our homes, marriages, children, grandchildren, loved ones, churches, pastors, leaders, workplaces, businesses, finances, and every concern we're carrying. Go before us on the highways and byways. Protect us from dangers seen and unseen. Give us wisdom in every decision, grace in every conversation, patience in every challenge, and strength for every assignment. And Lord, when the enemy whispers, “What if God doesn't do it?” Give us enough faith to answer: “BUT IF NOT—I STILL TRUST HIM!” Because our faith isn't merely in what God can give us—our faith is in who God is! You are still Jehovah Jireh—our Provider. You are still Jehovah Rapha—our Healer. You are still Jehovah Shalom—our Peace. You are still our Deliverer, our Keeper, our Refuge, and our Strength! So we enter this Monday declaring: OUR GOD IS ABLE! But even if He doesn't do it the way we expected... WE WILL STILL WORSHIP! WE WILL STILL SERVE! WE WILL STILL PRAISE! WE WILL STILL BELIEVE! WE WILL STILL STAND! Because whether God delivers us from the fire or meets us in the fire, we know one thing for certain: WE WILL NEVER WALK THROUGH THE FIRE ALONE! Father, let the Word we received yesterday live in us throughout this entire week. “BUT IF NOT!” Our circumstances will not determine our worship. Our disappointments will not destroy our faith. Our trials will not make us bow. GOD IS ABLE—AND GOD IS STILL GOD! In the mighty, matchless, and victorious name of Jesus Christ, we pray. AMEN! MONDAY Morning Declaration... My God is able! But if He chooses another way, I will still trust Him. I will not bow to fear, pressure, doubt, or discouragement. If I have to walk through the fire, I know I will not walk alone. God is with me, God is for me, and my faith will remain standing. BUT IF NOT—I STILL TRUST GOD!
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  • August 17
    “WHO GOD SAYS I AM”
    I AM BEING MADE NEW EVERY DAY
    2 Corinthians 4:16 (LLV) —
    “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”
    Time
    leaves its marks
    upon all
    of us.
    Bodies
    grow tired.
    Strength
    changes.
    Faces
    show
    the years
    we have lived.
    Things
    we once did
    without thinking
    may someday
    require
    more effort.
    Paul knew
    this reality
    well.
    His body
    carried
    the scars
    of hardship.
    He had endured
    beatings,
    imprisonment,
    hunger,
    weariness,
    and suffering.
    Yet he wrote:
    “We do not
    lose heart.”
    Why?
    Because Paul
    was looking
    at something
    the mirror
    could not show him.
    “Though outwardly
    we are
    wasting away,
    inwardly
    we are being
    renewed
    day by day.”
    There is
    a work
    God is doing
    within us
    that time
    cannot undo.
    The body
    may grow older,
    but faith
    can grow stronger.
    Our steps
    may become slower,
    but our walk
    with God
    can become deeper.
    The world
    may measure life
    by what
    we can still do.
    God sees
    what we
    are becoming.
    More patient.
    More compassionate.
    More trusting.
    More aware
    of His presence.
    More like Christ.
    And notice
    Paul's words:
    “Day by day.”
    God's renewal
    is not reserved
    for dramatic
    spiritual moments.
    It happens
    today.
    And tomorrow.
    And the day
    after that.
    Through prayer.
    Through Scripture.
    Through hardship.
    Through joy.
    Through ordinary
    faithfulness.
    God continues
    His work
    within us.
    There may come
    a season
    when the outward life
    seems to contain
    more losses
    than gains.
    But for the person
    who belongs
    to Christ,
    there is never
    a day
    when God
    has nothing more
    to do.
    Until the day
    we see Him
    face to face,
    He is still
    making us new.
    A new beginning can happen every morning:
    whatever yesterday took from me, God is still renewing something within me today.
    Reflection: Instead of concentrating only on what time has changed or taken away, can I recognize something God has been quietly renewing within me?
    Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that Your work within me continues through every season of life. When I become discouraged by the changes I can see, help me remember the work that cannot be seen. Renew my faith, deepen my love, strengthen my hope, and continue forming Christ within me day by day. May I never lose heart, because You are never finished with me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    August 17 🌿 “WHO GOD SAYS I AM” I AM BEING MADE NEW EVERY DAY 📖 2 Corinthians 4:16 (LLV) — “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” Time leaves its marks upon all of us. Bodies grow tired. Strength changes. Faces show the years we have lived. Things we once did without thinking may someday require more effort. Paul knew this reality well. His body carried the scars of hardship. He had endured beatings, imprisonment, hunger, weariness, and suffering. Yet he wrote: “We do not lose heart.” Why? Because Paul was looking at something the mirror could not show him. “Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” There is a work God is doing within us that time cannot undo. The body may grow older, but faith can grow stronger. Our steps may become slower, but our walk with God can become deeper. The world may measure life by what we can still do. God sees what we are becoming. More patient. More compassionate. More trusting. More aware of His presence. More like Christ. And notice Paul's words: “Day by day.” God's renewal is not reserved for dramatic spiritual moments. It happens today. And tomorrow. And the day after that. Through prayer. Through Scripture. Through hardship. Through joy. Through ordinary faithfulness. God continues His work within us. There may come a season when the outward life seems to contain more losses than gains. But for the person who belongs to Christ, there is never a day when God has nothing more to do. Until the day we see Him face to face, He is still making us new. A new beginning can happen every morning: whatever yesterday took from me, God is still renewing something within me today. Reflection: Instead of concentrating only on what time has changed or taken away, can I recognize something God has been quietly renewing within me? Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that Your work within me continues through every season of life. When I become discouraged by the changes I can see, help me remember the work that cannot be seen. Renew my faith, deepen my love, strengthen my hope, and continue forming Christ within me day by day. May I never lose heart, because You are never finished with me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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  • 17-08-2026

    One Spirit With Him

    Scripture — 1 Corinthians 6:17 (AMP)
    “But the one who is united and joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.”

    What an incredible truth: when you belong to Christ, you are not walking through life alone. You are united with Him.

    The world often tells us to find our identity in what we accomplish, what people think of us, our past, or our circumstances. But God invites us into something far deeper. Through faith in Jesus, we are joined to Him. His presence is not simply something we visit during prayer or church—it is a reality we carry with us every day.

    Being “one spirit with Him” means your relationship with Jesus affects the way you think, speak, choose, love, and live. When you are tempted, He is with you. When you are discouraged, He is with you. When you don't know which way to go, you can turn to Him.

    You don't have to live as though you are separated from God, trying to figure everything out by your own strength. His Spirit is with you, guiding you and drawing you closer to Him.

    Today, remember that your life belongs to Christ. Your body, your mind, your choices, your dreams, and your future can all be surrendered to Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live from your union with Jesus rather than from fear, pressure, or insecurity.

    Prayer
    Father, thank You that through Jesus I am united with You. Help me to remember that I am never alone. Let Your Spirit guide my thoughts, my words, and my decisions today. Teach me to live in a way that honors You and reflects Your love. When I feel weak, remind me that Your presence is with me. I surrender every part of my life to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Today’s Reminder
    I am not alone. I belong to Christ, and I am one spirit with Him. His presence goes with me wherever I go.
    17-08-2026 One Spirit With Him Scripture — 1 Corinthians 6:17 (AMP) “But the one who is united and joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” What an incredible truth: when you belong to Christ, you are not walking through life alone. You are united with Him. The world often tells us to find our identity in what we accomplish, what people think of us, our past, or our circumstances. But God invites us into something far deeper. Through faith in Jesus, we are joined to Him. His presence is not simply something we visit during prayer or church—it is a reality we carry with us every day. Being “one spirit with Him” means your relationship with Jesus affects the way you think, speak, choose, love, and live. When you are tempted, He is with you. When you are discouraged, He is with you. When you don't know which way to go, you can turn to Him. You don't have to live as though you are separated from God, trying to figure everything out by your own strength. His Spirit is with you, guiding you and drawing you closer to Him. Today, remember that your life belongs to Christ. Your body, your mind, your choices, your dreams, and your future can all be surrendered to Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live from your union with Jesus rather than from fear, pressure, or insecurity. Prayer Father, thank You that through Jesus I am united with You. Help me to remember that I am never alone. Let Your Spirit guide my thoughts, my words, and my decisions today. Teach me to live in a way that honors You and reflects Your love. When I feel weak, remind me that Your presence is with me. I surrender every part of my life to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Today’s Reminder I am not alone. I belong to Christ, and I am one spirit with Him. His presence goes with me wherever I go. 🙏✨
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  • Let Jesus shine everywhere.

    #Faith #SpreadLove #Kindness #Lordsbook
    ✨ Let Jesus shine everywhere. #Faith #SpreadLove #Kindness #Lordsbook
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  • Jesus, Your grace claimed me; now Your family and my life welcome others too.
    Jesus, Your grace claimed me; now Your family and my life welcome others too.
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  • Monday, 17th August, 2026

    TITLE: "STRENGTHENED BY GOD'S SPIRIT, NOT BY HUMAN POWER"

    ANCHOR SCRIPTURE(S)

    Ephesians 3:16 (KJV) "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;"

    Zechariah 4:6 (KJV) "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts."

    QUOTE TO REFLECT ON

    "What human strength cannot accomplish, God's Spirit can."

    DAY'S REFLECTION

    Every journey has moments when our natural strength feels insufficient. We may have responsibilities to carry, challenges to overcome, or assignments that seem greater than our ability. At such times, God reminds us that we were never meant to depend entirely on ourselves.

    Paul prayed in Ephesians 3:16 that believers would be "strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man." The inner man refers to our spiritual life—our heart, faith, character, and relationship with God. God does not only strengthen us outwardly; He strengthens us from within so that we can remain faithful even when circumstances are difficult.

    To be strengthened means to receive divine ability, courage, endurance, and spiritual stability. Sometimes God changes the situation; at other times, He strengthens us to stand firmly in the situation until His purpose is accomplished.

    Zechariah 4:6 gives us the same principle: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit." Human might can represent resources, influence, position, or physical strength, while power can represent human ability and effort. These things have their place, but they are not the ultimate source of spiritual victory.

    God was teaching Zerubbabel that the work before him would be accomplished through dependence on the Holy Spirit. Likewise, some assignments in our lives cannot be completed successfully through human effort alone. We need God's direction, strength, wisdom, and enabling grace.

    Life experience teaches us that determination can take us far, but there are situations where determination alone is not enough. When our strength is exhausted, God's strength remains available. When our resources are limited, God's resources are unlimited.

    Therefore, do not face today's responsibilities saying, "I cannot do this." Instead, say, "Lord, strengthen me by Your Spirit." Depend on Him in prayer, surrender your plans to Him, and allow His Spirit to empower you.

    Your victory does not depend solely on how strong you are. It depends on the God who strengthens you.

    MEDITATION SCRIPTURE(S)

    Isaiah 40:29 (KJV) "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."

    Philippians 4:13 (KJV) "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

    LIFE LESSONS (IMPLICATIONS)

    1. God strengthens us from the inside through His Spirit.

    2. Human ability has limits, but God's power has no limits.

    3. Spiritual victory comes through dependence on God, not self-reliance.

    4. Weakness can become an opportunity to experience God's strength.

    5. Prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit are essential for fulfilling God's purposes.

    EVERYDAY ACTION

    Begin today by surrendering your plans to God and asking His Spirit to strengthen and guide you.

    PRAYER

    Heavenly Father, strengthen me by Your Spirit in my inner man. Help me not to depend on human strength alone, but to trust Your power and guidance in everything I do. In Jesus' name, Amen.

    DECLARATION

    I am strengthened by the Spirit of God. I will not depend on human power alone. The Lord gives me strength, wisdom, courage, and grace to fulfil His purpose for my life. Not by might, nor by power, but by His Spirit. Amen.

    Devotion by

    Rev. Frank Fabian Aidoo
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    Monday, 17th August, 2026 TITLE: "STRENGTHENED BY GOD'S SPIRIT, NOT BY HUMAN POWER" ANCHOR SCRIPTURE(S) Ephesians 3:16 (KJV) "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;" Zechariah 4:6 (KJV) "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." QUOTE TO REFLECT ON "What human strength cannot accomplish, God's Spirit can." DAY'S REFLECTION Every journey has moments when our natural strength feels insufficient. We may have responsibilities to carry, challenges to overcome, or assignments that seem greater than our ability. At such times, God reminds us that we were never meant to depend entirely on ourselves. Paul prayed in Ephesians 3:16 that believers would be "strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man." The inner man refers to our spiritual life—our heart, faith, character, and relationship with God. God does not only strengthen us outwardly; He strengthens us from within so that we can remain faithful even when circumstances are difficult. To be strengthened means to receive divine ability, courage, endurance, and spiritual stability. Sometimes God changes the situation; at other times, He strengthens us to stand firmly in the situation until His purpose is accomplished. Zechariah 4:6 gives us the same principle: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit." Human might can represent resources, influence, position, or physical strength, while power can represent human ability and effort. These things have their place, but they are not the ultimate source of spiritual victory. God was teaching Zerubbabel that the work before him would be accomplished through dependence on the Holy Spirit. Likewise, some assignments in our lives cannot be completed successfully through human effort alone. We need God's direction, strength, wisdom, and enabling grace. Life experience teaches us that determination can take us far, but there are situations where determination alone is not enough. When our strength is exhausted, God's strength remains available. When our resources are limited, God's resources are unlimited. Therefore, do not face today's responsibilities saying, "I cannot do this." Instead, say, "Lord, strengthen me by Your Spirit." Depend on Him in prayer, surrender your plans to Him, and allow His Spirit to empower you. Your victory does not depend solely on how strong you are. It depends on the God who strengthens you. MEDITATION SCRIPTURE(S) Isaiah 40:29 (KJV) "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength." Philippians 4:13 (KJV) "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. LIFE LESSONS (IMPLICATIONS) 1. God strengthens us from the inside through His Spirit. 2. Human ability has limits, but God's power has no limits. 3. Spiritual victory comes through dependence on God, not self-reliance. 4. Weakness can become an opportunity to experience God's strength. 5. Prayer and dependence on the Holy Spirit are essential for fulfilling God's purposes. EVERYDAY ACTION Begin today by surrendering your plans to God and asking His Spirit to strengthen and guide you. PRAYER Heavenly Father, strengthen me by Your Spirit in my inner man. Help me not to depend on human strength alone, but to trust Your power and guidance in everything I do. In Jesus' name, Amen. DECLARATION I am strengthened by the Spirit of God. I will not depend on human power alone. The Lord gives me strength, wisdom, courage, and grace to fulfil His purpose for my life. Not by might, nor by power, but by His Spirit. Amen. Devotion by Rev. Frank Fabian Aidoo 📞 +233 544 295 158 Follow us on WhatsApp 👇👇👇 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6EpEqHbFV78wOHgv2P
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  • Your Identity Is in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)

    Who are you?

    It sounds like a simple question.

    But for many people, the answer is shaped by what they have achieved, what others think about them, where they come from, how much money they have, how many followers they have, or even the mistakes they have made.

    We live in a world that constantly tells us to build an identity around something.

    Your career.

    Your appearance.

    Your relationship status.

    Your education.

    Your possessions.

    Your popularity.

    Your success.

    But all of these things can change.

    So what happens when you lose the job?

    When the relationship ends?

    When the opportunity disappears?

    When people stop applauding?

    When you fail?

    If your identity is built entirely on those things, your sense of worth can collapse with them.

    But God offers you something deeper.

    The Bible says:

    “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

    When you place your faith in Jesus, your past no longer has the final word about who you are.

    You are not simply your mistakes.

    You are not your failures.

    You are not the rejection you experienced.

    You are not what someone said about you.

    You are not your worst day.

    In Christ, you are made new.

    This doesn't mean your past never happened.

    It means your past doesn't have to control your future.

    Jesus offers forgiveness.

    He offers restoration.

    He offers a new identity.

    And He gives you a new reason to live.

    Maybe you've been comparing yourself to other people.

    Someone seems more successful.

    Someone looks happier.

    Someone has more opportunities.

    Someone has a bigger platform.

    But comparison can make you forget something important:

    God did not create you to become someone else.

    You don't have to copy another person's journey to have value.

    You don't need everyone's approval to be significant.

    Your worth comes from God.

    And when you understand that, you can stop living desperately for people's applause.

    You can celebrate other people's success without feeling threatened.

    You can accept correction without believing you are worthless.

    You can experience failure without believing your life is over.

    You can walk away from unhealthy relationships without believing you have lost your identity.

    And you can pursue your dreams without making those dreams your god.

    Your career is part of your life.

    Your education is part of your life.

    Your relationships are part of your life.

    Your achievements are part of your story.

    But none of them should become your identity.

    Jesus should.

    If you belong to Christ, your identity begins with Him.

    You are someone who has been offered grace.

    Someone who can receive forgiveness.

    Someone who can grow.

    Someone who can serve.

    Someone who can love.

    Someone who can start again.

    Someone whose life can be used by God.

    And if you have never surrendered your life to Jesus, you can begin today.

    You don't have to clean yourself up first.

    Come to Him honestly.

    Confess your sins.

    Trust Him.

    Receive His grace.

    And begin walking with Him.

    The world may label you by your past.

    Jesus sees what His grace can make you become.

    So stop asking only:

    “What do people think about me?”

    Start asking:

    “Who does God say I am?”

    Let His Word answer that question.

    And let your identity in Christ become stronger than every label the world puts on you.

    You are more than your achievements, more than your failures, and more than people's opinions. In Christ, you can become a new creation.

    What label or past experience do you need to stop allowing to define you?

    #IdentityInChrist #2Corinthians517 #NewCreation #WhoYouAreInChrist #GodsGrace #FaithInAction #ChristianYouth #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
    Your Identity Is in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17) Who are you? It sounds like a simple question. But for many people, the answer is shaped by what they have achieved, what others think about them, where they come from, how much money they have, how many followers they have, or even the mistakes they have made. We live in a world that constantly tells us to build an identity around something. Your career. Your appearance. Your relationship status. Your education. Your possessions. Your popularity. Your success. But all of these things can change. So what happens when you lose the job? When the relationship ends? When the opportunity disappears? When people stop applauding? When you fail? If your identity is built entirely on those things, your sense of worth can collapse with them. But God offers you something deeper. The Bible says: “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” When you place your faith in Jesus, your past no longer has the final word about who you are. You are not simply your mistakes. You are not your failures. You are not the rejection you experienced. You are not what someone said about you. You are not your worst day. In Christ, you are made new. This doesn't mean your past never happened. It means your past doesn't have to control your future. Jesus offers forgiveness. He offers restoration. He offers a new identity. And He gives you a new reason to live. Maybe you've been comparing yourself to other people. Someone seems more successful. Someone looks happier. Someone has more opportunities. Someone has a bigger platform. But comparison can make you forget something important: God did not create you to become someone else. You don't have to copy another person's journey to have value. You don't need everyone's approval to be significant. Your worth comes from God. And when you understand that, you can stop living desperately for people's applause. You can celebrate other people's success without feeling threatened. You can accept correction without believing you are worthless. You can experience failure without believing your life is over. You can walk away from unhealthy relationships without believing you have lost your identity. And you can pursue your dreams without making those dreams your god. Your career is part of your life. Your education is part of your life. Your relationships are part of your life. Your achievements are part of your story. But none of them should become your identity. Jesus should. If you belong to Christ, your identity begins with Him. You are someone who has been offered grace. Someone who can receive forgiveness. Someone who can grow. Someone who can serve. Someone who can love. Someone who can start again. Someone whose life can be used by God. And if you have never surrendered your life to Jesus, you can begin today. You don't have to clean yourself up first. Come to Him honestly. Confess your sins. Trust Him. Receive His grace. And begin walking with Him. The world may label you by your past. Jesus sees what His grace can make you become. So stop asking only: “What do people think about me?” Start asking: “Who does God say I am?” Let His Word answer that question. And let your identity in Christ become stronger than every label the world puts on you. You are more than your achievements, more than your failures, and more than people's opinions. In Christ, you can become a new creation. What label or past experience do you need to stop allowing to define you? #IdentityInChrist #2Corinthians517 #NewCreation #WhoYouAreInChrist #GodsGrace #FaithInAction #ChristianYouth #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
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  • *SEED OF LIFE*
    BUT know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away.
    Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
    • ‭2 Timothy 3:1,2,4,5 & 7

    One of the sins that forms part of the signs of the last days is that professing Christians are lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God... The true follower of Jesus cannot find pleasure in the frivolous, empty conversations of the world-lover... because the latter is merely satisfied with contemplating the religion of Christ, but knows nothing of its saving power. Obedience to the Word of God will lead them to separate themselves from all these things.
    • Radiant Religion, p. 236

    *• A Point to Ponder •*
    Our danger is not merely that sensual pleasure exists, but that it has displaced the transforming power of a living relationship with God.(FrontierOfHopeMinistry)
    *SEED OF LIFE* BUT know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away. Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. • ‭2 Timothy 3:1,2,4,5 & 7 One of the sins that forms part of the signs of the last days is that professing Christians are lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God... The true follower of Jesus cannot find pleasure in the frivolous, empty conversations of the world-lover... because the latter is merely satisfied with contemplating the religion of Christ, but knows nothing of its saving power. Obedience to the Word of God will lead them to separate themselves from all these things. • Radiant Religion, p. 236 *• A Point to Ponder •* Our danger is not merely that sensual pleasure exists, but that it has displaced the transforming power of a living relationship with God.(FrontierOfHopeMinistry)
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