Do not “eat the bread of sorrows”
There are many reasons why God’s beloved might live a difficult life and eat the bread of sorrows. Some do it to take care of their families, for others because they are still on a journey of self-discovery
An effective prayer life so powerful to change your life
Our prayer does not change or make God better, it betters us and our lives. If you have been facing many Egyptians that have made your life difficult, then it’s time for a change, and this change can come by effective prayer if you are willing to push for the manifestation of God’s power in your life.
Living a life of triumph in Christ
Whenever you think about triumph in life, this is something that only happens after one has overcome something that opposes progress in life. After Adam and Eve sinned against God and were banished from the garden of Eden, life became difficult for mankind, Genesis 3:1-6. It became so difficult that God chose to send us a saviour through Jesus Christ, to restore our once close relationship with God. And this he intended to do for all mankind to be saved from the tragedies of life. This was not the only thing that happened to us as a gift from God. After Jesus came and died for our sins and resurrected. He conquered the grave so that we would also conquer in life. God never intended for our lives to be difficult, but that we could begin to enjoy a relationship with Him and in Him, starting here on earth. Despite the fall of mankind, Jesus overcame the cross, and we overcame with Him and this is why in this life we can overcome all things because the one who lives in us also did. “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” Colossians 2:15 NIV The word of God assures us that the Christian life is a triumphant life. Even when you don’t see it or when it does not always look like it in certain situations and circumstances, your life in Christ is a triumphal procession. 2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV states it emphatically; “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” What does triumph in life mean for God’s children? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines triumph as: 1. a victory or conquest by or as if by military force, 2. a notable success the party was a triumph, and 3. The joy or exultation of victory or success Therefore when the word says, always and in every place it means all the time and in all situations. In physical places, geographical places, social places, emotional places, and even the spiritual realms we triumph in Christ. We do not pray as though we need to triumph, but we should hold a conscious effort that it is one of the benefits of being in Christ. Problems gravitate towards their solution. You wield the solution over challenges in life that will come from many places. However, there are three different sources where challenges can come from: 1. The world. 2. Our flesh.3. The devil. Challenges can come from the world because we are in this world as Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Despite the troubles of the world, we are encouraged to take heart because He overcame this world for us. in light of this we triumph always and in every place. In another place in the bible, we are assured of overwhelming victory because of Jesus Christ in our lives. “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.” Romans 8:37-38 Our flesh can be a hindrance to us allowing the Holy Spirit to flow in and through us easily such that we may experience the greatness of God’s power as we do our God-given assignments. It can stop us from sharing the word of God, the fragrance of His Knowledge, which is stated in 2 Corinthians 2:14. This is the reason why the word of God teaches us how to fast, in order that we may put the flesh under subjection. 1 Corinthians 9:27. Challenges from the flesh will not work if we believe and hold thought to the victory we have obtained through Christ, and that we continue to obtain each and every day. We are told to have no confidence in the flesh Philippians 3:1-4 NIV but to always know that by the spirit that is how we continue to obtain victory each day. The flesh was crucified on the cross with Jesus, and now, For in him we live, and move, and have our being… Acts 17:28. Thank God the devil is defeated, because a major part of the challenges in this world came through his temptations on Eve in the garden of Eden, to go against the ways of God. We should never be afraid of the devil. He is defeated. Jesus told us to cast out devils and to resist him and he will flea from us. “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” Mark 16:17-18 We have the authority to do this because Jesus Christ gave us the authority that He had from heaven and left it with us so that our life would be a continuous life of triumph, read Matthew 28. The next time you pray, fast, declare God’s word against circumstances, understand that being in Christ gives us victory over the devil and his schemes also. God Bless Further study: What truly happened at the fall of man? Book to read: The Power Of The Word Of God: His word prospers delivers, heals, and blesses.
The Holy Spirit is God’s Answer for Getting Direction In Life
God’s spirit is God’s answer. In any situation, God’s spirit is his answer. From the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, note that the whole earth was covered in darkness. It was a chaotic mass. But the spirit of God hovered over all this chaos. There is hope for all people because God has given us His spirit. He is available for us to enjoy, whilst He lives inside of us. The following few scriptures elaborate on this fact. Acts 2:17, “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your.” Acts 2:4 “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Isaiah 32:14-15 “Because the palaces shall be forsaken; the multitude of the city shall be left; the forts and towers shall be for dens forever, a joy of wild asses, a pasture of flocks; Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness is a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.” Jude 1:24 “To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy.” The God’s Spirit will present you faultless. He keeps you from falling. I cannot go to hell or miss my way because He presents me in the presence of his glory. Have confidence in Jesus Christ and you will be able to There are questions you cannot even ask your friend, spouse, or pastor. But the Holy Spirit hears and answers all your questions. And He does so from his word. This is why praying in the spirit is so important. Praying in other tongues. Another way is when the holy spirit is given as the word of God is shared with you. That’s one way how the spirit is poured out. Deuteronomy 32: 1-3 KJV: Listen, you heavens, and I will speak; hear, you earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. How is the Holy Spirit God’s answer? As the word of God comes to you, you are receiving the holy spirit outpouring. His words fall on us like dew and dew causes life to bud. No wonder Jesus said, “the words that I speak unto you they are spirit and life”. As you are reading His word, God’s Spirit fills your being. And you pray in the spirit to open and be guided by the holy spirit. Remember as Peter spoke they received an outpouring and spoke in other tongues. While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. Acts 10:44 This is how you get direction in life. You expose yourself to the word and speak in other tongues. This activates answers and you get direction. What better way can you get direction than from the master Jesus himself? Desire the leading of the spirit of God and you will never go wrong in life. You can build your life with the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit, you can never feel overwhelmed “In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 NLT When we are caught in the crevices of life and don’t know how to get out, we know our trust and dependency on God assures us success. Nothing will overwhelm you when you rely on God. He says, ‘When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through the fire, you will not be burnt; the hard trials that come will not hurt you. ‘ Isaiah 43:2. We can only do so much and go so far on our own. However, trusting in God and relying on Him who He is faithful, allows Him to do what He does best. God bless
1 reason behind celebrating Christmas and why you should
As most of the world celebrates this holiday as probably just another holiday. It is not just a holiday, but a special day that you can celebrate as a significant event in your life. Christmas is really about Jesus Christ and God’s love for you.
Don’t let satan control your mind
One of the greatest warfares people will fight in this world and in their life is warfare with information. Information that comes into you and goes out of you. Everything that happens is a result of the manipulation of information, and hence the manipulation of people’s minds and I’ve learned that the highest form of deliverance you can ever get is that of getting rid of wrong forms of information that control my mind.
See it the way God sees it
God sees and judges situations based on an eternal plan that He has for each and every one of us. It could be in your career, marriage, business, family, country, or even the world at large. Everything that happens in our lives, does not happen for one reason or the other, it happens for many reasons that fit together into God’s eternal plan for mankind.
Don’t force things, do life with the help of God
When you want to accomplish something in your life, it is important you determine how you will accomplish it. If you believe in God, and Jesus is your lord and saviour then whatever you try to do, needs to be by the power of the Spiritual life that you now have inside you. If you don’t believe in Him, then I am afraid life will always be difficult or you.
Legendary Faith
God wants us to live by faith, always having hope for what we believe in even when we do not see it because Jesus is the author and finisher of our Faith. If Jesus is your Lord and Saviour then, you have conquered.
Your response matters Part 2: Facing Trials by Faith
Your response to any test at any level or season in your life matters. The response matters because it determines your positioning during and after the test.
