Daily Encouraged 28th February 2019

Galatians 3.26,27


"For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ."

Dear Friend in Christ, get excited and look at the scripture once again,..... the TRUTH.... the privilege and honour you have through faith in Christ Jesus.
The scripture says that through faith in Christ Jesus, we are sons of God. What an honour to us who were once enemies of God!  Sons of Almighty God! Being son, you are heir of God, and belong to the household of God (Eph2.19)  Being son, you don't plead but ask knowing whatever you ask, the Father will grant; you are also privileged to go into the presence of the Father boldly believing He loves and cares for you.

Scripture also declares that being baptized into Christ, you have put on Christ. Baptized into Christ means, baptised into Christ's death. Get excited, as you are baptized into Christ, "just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, you are also raised with glory and also live with Christ" (Rom6.3,4,7,8)

Therefore, understand and know that as you have faith in Christ Jesus, through this faith,. ... You are son of God, and you have put on Christ, live with Christ. As you believe in this TRUTH, the Spirit of God will enlighten you, you will walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. What a privilege and what an honour!!!  Let this TRUTH sink into your system and treasured in your heart. Meditate on this TRUTH and confess out loud, "I have faith in my Lord, Christ Jesus. I am son of the Almighty God, His heir, joint heir with Christ. I know whatever I ask my Father gives me for He loves and cares for me. I have put on Christ, and I live with Christ. I belong to the household of God, I am supernatural. Being son, I live unto my Father and bring glory to His name."



MARVELOUS! YOU ARE BLESSED... ALMIGHTY GOD IS YOUR FATHER

Daily Faith 28th February 2019

Psalm 100:5
“The Lord is always good. He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation”.

Meditation
Is it really true that God is good all the time? Absolutely, but sometimes we don’t live like we believe it. Like when we’re in pain Or when we’re in conflict Or when we’re depressed Or when we’re worried or stressed out. In times like these, it's hard to see God’s goodness—even when it’s right in front of us! So how can we trust in God’s goodness when we don’t feel it? Choose to believe it! And trust in his Word, which confirms it over and over. Psalm 100:5 says, “The Lord is always good. He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation”. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6

Daily Encouraged 26th February 2019

Romans 10.4

"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes."

Dear Friend in Christ, cheer up to know that as you believe in Christ, you are not under the law. Paul says in Gal3.24,25, "Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we may be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor."  Through the plan of salvation, Heavenly Father has made us, "righteousness of God in Christ."(2Cor5.21) Rom3.28, "a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law."  Word of God cautions us, " being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God."(Rom10.3) Believe what the Word of God says; believe in Christ, have faith in Christ, follow Him and His commands, then you are the righteousness of God in Christ. Never try to establish your righteousness by your work, service, ministry, by which you will be self-righteous; Lord hates such self-righteous people. Rom10.10, "For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation." As you believe in heart, you are righteous; now confess the Word treasured in your heart, into your problems, situations, and you will have salvation. As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."(James2.26) Put the faith you have in your heart into action by confessing, declaring, claiming. Rejoice Friend, you are blessed.
Jn1.16,17, "And of Jesus' fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." Know that grace and truth goes together, you can't separate!

You, having faith in Christ, are under the grace, and have received grace. "Whoever believes on Christ will not be put to shame."(Rom10.11) Therefore refuse to be a failure, do not accept defeat, disgrace, shame.... instead claim the promises of God; align yourself in accordance with the Word of God;  make a firm commitment today as a believer in Christ, live unto God and bring glory to the name of Christ Jesus.

REJOICE FOR YOU ARE THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN CHRIST. LIVE UNTO HIM.🔥🔥

Daily Encouraged 27th February 2019

Romans 8.16,17


"The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God, and if children, then heirs-- heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may be glorified together."


Dear Friend in Christ, just pause for a moment and read the Scripture once again.
You may be having doubt about your standing with God, people around may be taunting you that God is not for you. Are you trusting your personal opinion and opinion of the people around you and building your life? If that is the case, take a shift from your mindset. What you think about yourself, what people opine about you, is irrelevant for what LORD thinks about you is the TRUTH. "The Spirit of God Himself bears witness with your spirit that you are the child of God" What the Spirit of God testifies will stand and not man's testimony. Believe what Spirit says. Whatever may be your situation, whatever people opine about you, be sure that according to the Word of God, you are the child of God Since you are the child of God, Almighty God becomes your Father. As a loving, caring, all powerful and all able One, He is in total control of your life and He will guide, lead, protect, provide and establish you.

The Scripture also says that, "you are heir of God and joint heir with Christ" Can you imagine the depth of this Scripture? You are legal heir of God and joint heir with Christ. As you are a joint heir with Christ, what Christ inherited from God, you also have the same!!! Marvellous!!

The Scripture continues, "if indeed you suffer with Christ, that you may also be glorified together" What an assurance! Whatever persecution you are going through for the sake of Christ, cheer up, Heavenly Father will glorify you. Imagine Almighty God, Creator, Owner of heaven and earth, One who is having all power and authority in heaven and earth is glorifying you.....!!! None can stand before you and no forces, authorities can stop your exaltation; supernatural favour of God shall be upon you. Dear Friend, cheer up, arise and shine.

Forget about your problems, situations, opinion of the people, and now focus on your standing in Christ according to the Word of God. Confess out loud.. "I am the child of God for the Spirit witnesses to my spirit; I am heir of God and joint heir with Christ, whatever sufferings I am going through now, will disappear and my Heavenly Father will lavish His supernatural favour upon me and glorify me together with Christ. I am blessed. I am a success. I am a Victor for LORD God is my loving Father, I will live unto my Father and bring glory to His name."


REJOICE, ENJOY, CELEBRATE, YOUR STATUS IN CHRIST

Daily Faith 27th February 2019

Isaiah 61:3 MSG
"...Give them bouquets of roses instead of ashes..."

Meditation
Ashes represent what's left over when everything is burned up. These ashes represent your broken dreams, your disappointments, your hurts and your pains. We all have our share of ashes. God wants to give you beauty for ashes, but an exchange must occur. You can't hold on to your ashes and receive something beautiful. You have to lay aside the ashes and accept the bouquets of roses God has for you. If you’re going to see the beauty, you have to shake off the ashes of self-pity. You have to shake off the discouragement. We all have wounds, but He wants you to be the victor, not the victim! Make a decision to let go of the ashes of the past and grasp the "roses" God has for you. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
17 "The poor and needy search for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. But I the LORD will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. 18 I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs. - Isaiah 41:17-18

Daily Faith 26th February 2019

James 4:2
"You lust and don't have. You murder and covet, and can't obtain. You fight and make war. You don't have, because you don't ask."

Meditation
You know that God can do more for you in a moment than you could do for yourself in ten lifetimes. But what if He is waiting on you to participate in the process? You may know exactly what you want God to accomplish in your life and believe that He has the power to do it. The problem is not that the provision isn’t made. The problem is you’re not reaching for the provision and doing what God has asked you to do. God will not answer prayer until you pray. God “will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it” until you are giving (Mal. 3:10). God will not “forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” until we confess our sins (1 John 1:9). But the moment that you do, the moment you reach out to Him in faith believing, suddenly all of heaven and earth begin to move on your behalf because that’s just how much God truly wants to bless you. Take the step that God is asking you to take, and you’ll move in the faith that overcomes the world. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10

Daily Encouraged 25th February 2019

Psalm 139. 5

"You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me"


Dear Friend in Christ, look at the confidence of King David in the LORD. King David was confident that the LORD loves him. That's why He has put a hedge behind and before him. Can you imagine the effect of hedge? When satan asks permission from the LORD to test the faithfulness of Job, Satan says he can't touch him. Satan says, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Have you not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side?"  (Job1.9,10) Because LORD has put an hedge around Job, satan could not touch him. David knew very well, he was protected not because of his army but because of the hedge LORD has put around him. David also knew that he  prospered in every area of his life, as a king in his kingdom, not because of his wisdom but because, "LORD has laid His hand upon him".

In order to have total protection and to prosper, to have good success, the secret is..... LORD should put an hedge around you and He should lay His hand upon you. When can you have this privilege? Only when you put your trust with all your heart in the LORD If you go through the life of King David, you could see,  his unconditional trust in the LORD and he knew His LORD. That's why he could confess, "How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!" (Psa139.17) You can confess this only when you know the LORD, know His heart, know His ways  and believe that "He loves you with an everlasting love" (Jer31.3). Never doubt the love of God for you, never listen to the lie of the devil and get deceived, that God will not do any good to you. Believe, "He has plans for you, not for your destruction, but for your prosperity, peace and future'(Jer29.11)

Friend, spend time meditating the Word, to grow in the knowledge of God and His love and His plans for you. Then you will confidently put your trust in the LORD with all your heart and will enjoy the supernatural provision, protection, and prosperity.

YOU ARE FULLY PROTECTED... YOU ARE BLESSED FOR THE HAND OF THE LORD IS UPON YOU🔥

Daily Faith 25th February 2019

Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you before you were born I set you apart…”

Meditation
You are approved by Almighty God! You are created in His image, and you’re the apple of His eye. You did not choose God, but He chose you, and He is pleased with you—His most precious creation. Notice that verse doesn’t say that God approves you as long as you don’t have any faults, or as long as you don’t make any mistakes. No, God approves you unconditionally. No matter how many weaknesses you may think you have today, no matter how many times you fall in your walk with God, you’ve got to get right back up again and hold your head up high. Don’t allow the enemy to bring strife into your life by deceiving you into thinking that you are not “good enough” for the plan of God. Stand strong in your thoughts about yourself knowing that you have been chosen and approved by Almighty God. Amen!

Scripture of Day
30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. - Isaiah 40:30-31

Daily Encouraged 24th February 2019

Psalm 18.1,2

"I will love You, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

Dear Friend in Christ, hold on to this Word,  even as you step into new week. Whatever may be the situation, problem, anxiety you are going through now, trust in God, believe in His Words of Promises. Scripture gives account of how King David, amidst all types of trials, attacks, expresses his trust in God and not on his wisdom, status, power, kingdom, army, wealth. Why? He knew God and also he knew very well that God loves and cares for him and nothing is impossible for Him. Can you confess this today? King David, servant of God, if he can out loud declare his trust and faith in God, how much you and me? We are washed by the blood of Jesus, redeemed ones, sons of God, heirs of God, joint heirs with Christ, carriers of the glory of God, the Creator God is our Heavenly Father, how boldly we should declare our faith and trust in God! Christ Jesus has called you and me *"friend"*, *"brother"*, *"partner"*. Know who you are, know the *finished work of Christ* and understand what are the privileges benefits you have as believer. Meditate on these. Word of God is the only way, to know this TRUTH. Ignorance of your status, privileges, benefits, makes you to get into fear, and finally to perish. Jn3.16 says, *"whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish."* Heb13.5 says, *"I will never leave you nor forsake you."* Holding your right hand LORD your God says, *"Fear not, I will help you."*(Isa41.13) Know that, *"If God is for you, who can be against you?"*(Rom8.31) Believe the Word of God, understand, acknowledge and confess in faith and your heart will treasure this TRUTH, then whatever situation you are in, whatever problems you are facing, whatever sickness you suffer, you will not meditate on these issues but will declare the Word over your situation, problem, sickness. Once you know the LORD, your status and privileges as believer, you will also declare boldly, *"I love You, O LORD, my Father, my strength. You are my rock and fortress, my deliverer; my trust and hope is in You; You are my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.  I refuse to be defeated, I refuse to fear, I refuse to be sick for I have perfect health and sound mind, I refuse to perish. I am a success, I am blessed, I have fullness of life, I will rejoice in You always for You neither leave me, nor forsake me, You will help me, fight for me and I am always a victor and never a victim. I am a miracle! HALLELUJAH!"*

YOU ARE SPECIAL TREASURE TO THE LORD, REJOICE IN HIM AND HIS GOODNESS ALWAYS.

Daily Faith 24th February 2019

Psalm 119:11 NIV
"I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

Meditation
Have you ever heard something that was so profound that you immediately knew it was important? And you told yourself, “I will never forget what I just heard.” Then on your way, you ask yourself, “What did he just say?” The mind has a way of taking information in and doesn’t necessarily forget it or lose it; it just can’t remember where it placed it. David said, “I’m not going to hide God’s Word in the filing cabinets of my mind. I’m going to hide His Word in my heart.” We need to place His Word as a treasure into our heart so that when life becomes overwhelming, we can open the treasure chest and receive what we need. When we’re in a hopeless situation, we will remember God’s Word because it’s our source of hope. When we don’t have the strength to carry on, we will reach into God’s Word because it will give us the power to take the next step. When the world around us is saturated in fear and afraid to move, we will go to the treasure of God’s Word and find courage because we know that we are more than a conqueror through Christ. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction and insight as well. - Proverbs 23:23

Daily Encouraged 23rd February 2019

Colossians 1.11-13

"Giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins"

Dear Friend in Christ, get excited to know who you are and where you are now as. Can you imagine, Heavenly Father has *"qualified you to be partaker of the inheritance of the saints in the light"*? What a supernatural promotion! Whatever you may think of yourself or whatever people opine about you, the Creator of heaven and earth and the One who is having all power and authority in heaven and earth, has qualified you to be partaker; when He has qualified you who can stop?  Believe He has equipped you. Qualified for what? To be partaker, associate with saints to have the inheritance of the Father and to be in the light!!!
Not only that *"Father has delivered you from the power of darkness"* and therefore, power of darkness has no authority over you, no more harassment from the power of darkness, therefore refuse to perish in every area of your life. *"Father has also conveyed you into the kingdom of the Son of His love"* After delivering you from the power of darkness, He has not forgotten you, nor forsaken you, but He has *conveyed* you into the  *"kingdom of His Son, Christ Jesus."* Get excited, Father has placed and established you in the Kingdom of Christ. Through *redemption* Father has delivered you from the slavery of satan and conveyed into His Son's kingdom, to enjoy the inheritance of the saints in the light. No wonder, scripture says, *"if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation"*(2Cor5.17)

Friend, take time now, to meditate on this Word, understand, believe, declare out loud till this TRUTH is treasured in your heart.  Cheer up friend, and declare, *"I  have redemption through the blood of Jesus, and the forgiveness of sins. I am cleansed, forgiven and am now righteous in Christ.*

Let this TRUTH sink into your system and heart and *refuse* to accept the lies of satan. When you *know* that Jesus has forgiven your sins through His blood, Father has delivered you from the power of darkness, you are partaker of the inheritance of the saints in the light, you are now in the Kingdom of Christ, you will never be the same. *"No weapon fashioned against you shall prosper"* (Isa54.17), *"The God of peace will crush satan under your feet."*(Rom16.20)  Thank and praise the Father for His magnanimity towards you, glorify the Lord for redeeming you with His blood. As you will be in this atmosphere of thanking and praising,
Spirit of God will join your spirit and you will get into awesome  worship. As you worship, LORD will be enthroned, you will get revelation from Him, and walk out with fresh supernatural anointing and power. Continue to enjoy this supernatural experience always, and have good success.


REJOICE, HEAVENLY FATHER HAS QUALIFIED YOU TO BE PARTAKER OF  INHERITANCE OF SAINTS. ENJOY THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST JESUS.💐

Daily Faith 23rd February 2019

Psalm 119:11 NIV
"I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

Meditation
Have you ever heard something that was so profound that you immediately knew it was important? And you told yourself, “I will never forget what I just heard.” Then on your way, you ask yourself, “What did he just say?” The mind has a way of taking information in and doesn’t necessarily forget it or lose it; it just can’t remember where it placed it. David said, “I’m not going to hide God’s Word in the filing cabinets of my mind. I’m going to hide His Word in my heart.” We need to place His Word as a treasure into our heart so that when life becomes overwhelming, we can open the treasure chest and receive what we need. When we’re in a hopeless situation, we will remember God’s Word because it’s our source of hope. When we don’t have the strength to carry on, we will reach into God’s Word because it will give us the power to take the next step. When the world around us is saturated in fear and afraid to move, we will go to the treasure of God’s Word and find courage because we know that we are more than a conqueror through Christ. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
13 They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land. - Psalm 25:13

Daily Faith 22nd February 2019

Psalm 5:3
"In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."

Meditation
Our God is a God of "suddenlies!" Suddenly, He breaks an addiction. Suddenly, your health improves. Suddenly, you are given that promotion. When you keep your heart open, expectant and filled with faith, God goes to work. In the same way, Jesus turned the five loaves of bread and two fish into lunch for 5,000 men (Matthew 14:17), God will take your faith in Him and turn it into the provision you need! The enemy's goal is to get you discouraged so you will give up and settle where you are. Don't be deceived! No matter how many disappointments you've encountered, God can turn things around for you in a split second of time! One touch of His favour can suddenly restore relationships! One touch of His goodness can solve that problem you're facing today! Just one touch from Almighty God can instantly change your life! Amen.

Scripture of the day
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. - Psalm 25:5

Daily Encouraged 22nd February 2019

Psalm 27.4

"One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in His temple."

Dear Friend in Christ, read once again this Scripture which specifies the attitude of the heart of a spiritual Christian. While you are meditating on the Word; thanking, praising, worshipping the LORD; attending prayer service or Church service, what is your desire? For religious Christins it's forced duty, fear of God's anger, appreciation of people. But for a spiritual Christian, it's privilege and honour, joyful moment to have fellowship with the LORD, communicate with Him listen to Him. His heart's desire is centred around: to seek the LORD out of love and gratitude, to rejoice in His presence, to enjoy and cherish the LORD, and to seek His counsel. Therefore evey time, he goes through prayer fellowship session, he will be rejuvenated in spirit and strength. "Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength."(Isa40.31) Isa25. 9, "Behold this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us. We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation." The LORD, who is your Father longs to have fellowship with you, to delight in you and rejoice over you.

Dear Friend, if you are not rejoicing and filled with divine peace, confidence after your meditation of the Word, praise and worship, prayer and fellowship personal or in a group, Church, beware, you are sliding away and getting into the road to become religious Christian. Pause for a while, take a conscious decision that from now on every time you are into the above activities, let it not be a ritual, tradition but let it be an experience. The Word of God assures that, "You will seek Me and go and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you."(Jer29.13,14), Jn10.27, "My sheep hear My voice." My friend, when you seek Him with all your heart, you will find Him and He speaks to you.

Make a conscious decision now, to delight in God's Word, rejoice in His presence, talk to Him, listen to Him, and be strengthened in faith and to grow in your spirituality, to set aside every religious activity, thereby to enjoy and cherish quality, awesome time with your LORD God,  your loving Father, always. You will never be the same and will boldly confess as Psalmist decrees, "The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"(Psa27.1)

ENJOY AND CHERISH THE LORD, LONG FOR HIS FELLOWSHIP ALWAYS and CELEBRATE HIS GOODNESS.💐

Daily Encouraged 21th February 2019

Jeremiah 32.27

"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for Me?"

Dear Friend in Christ, get excited, whatever may be the situation you are in today,  the LORD speaks and challenges to you now,.... "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?" Yes He is the LORD and God, nothing is impossible for Him. The Word of God also says, "But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing." (Psa34 10); Eccl3.11, "He has made everything beautiful in its time." The LORD who loves you with His everlasting love, the One who has sacrificed His only begotten Son to redeem you and has graciously given you the privilege to call Him, Abba, Father, has plans for you, for He declares, "I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."(Jer29.11) Believe in His promises. He never thinks evil for you. As a good Father, He has the best plan for you. We get frustrated when our thoughts, plans do not materialize, our wisdom is limited, and with this limited wisdom we plan but our Heavenly Father, knows the end from the beginning. He says, "My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways."(Isa55.8)

Today, whatever may be the situation you are going through, surrender yourself, your family your studies, career, profession, business, ministry, other issues unto the LORD, who has the best plan for you. Psa37.5, "Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." Friend, when we are sick, we meet the Doctor and give him full freedom to take a call. Why? We know he is expert in this area. When we have legal issues, we approach an Advocate and listen to what he says. Why? We know that he is expert in this line. If such is the case, why we don't trust the LORD? We doubt His power and authority;  think that "He is not able to handle my issue," or conclude, "He doesn't love me."  We perish for our lack of knowledge of the LORD. Eph3.20, "Now, He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us." He is all able but it is conditional.... "according to the power that works in us." The power that works in us is "Our faith in Him and His promises." The LORD is not looking for mountain size faith from you, but He says, "If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea.' and it would obey you." (Lk17.6) Whatever little faith you have, when you operate on this faith by speaking, you will have what you are expecting. Make a conscious now to meditate on the Word, understand, believe the Word, so that it will sink into your system and will be treasured in your heart.  By this, you will be strong in faith. As you start confessing, declaring the faith treasured in your heart, you will experience the supernatural. Shift your focus from your problems, lack, failure to the all-powerful, all able LORD and enjoy the goodness of the LORD in every facet of your life, now and always, and bring glory to the loving Father.

REJOICE.... ALMIGHTY GOD, WHO IS YOUR FATHER, LOVES AND CARES FOR YOU AND HE HAS BEST PLANS FOR YOU.💐

Daily Faith 21th February 2019

Psalm 103:14
“[God] knows what we are made of; he remembers that we are dust”

Meditation
Your failures don’t surprise God. He expects them. He knows what we’re made of—because he created us. God won’t stop loving you when you mess up. The central message of the Bible is this: God doesn’t love you because of who you are or what you’ve done but because of who he is and what he has done. God made you. He loves you. It’s settled. You can’t make God love you more. You can’t make God love you less. He loves you just as much on your bad days as he does on your good days. His love is not performance-based. You may have gone to God multiple times for forgiveness on the same issue. Maybe you’re not sure you deserve his love and grace. (You can settle that now. You don’t.) And you’re convinced that God has grown tired of your constant efforts at change. (He hasn’t.). God never tires of a conversation with you. He’s never too busy. No matter how many times you go to him for forgiveness, he’ll be waiting with open arms. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. - 1 Peter 2:17

Daily Encouraged 20th February 2019

Mark 9.23

Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes."

Dear Friend in Christ, listen to what Lord Jesus is telling you and me today, *"If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes."*  Today we are anxious of many things, seek many things, pray, pray and pray, and when we don't get the answer, at times, we doubt the Word of God and even go to the extent of questioning the very existence of God!  Jesus, tells us, getting the answer to our prayers is in our control. Do we really believe? Supernatural things will happen according to the level of faith in which we operate.

How to operate on faith? Jesus says in Mt 12.35, *"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bring forth good things."* We may be praying sincerely, but check what are we confessing in our mouth? Doubt, unbelief? Heb 11.1, *"Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."* Faith is not a process but the substance or essence. When I pray for something, do I see the things coming to pass, or simply pray. Unless and until I visualise the things prayed for, I can not operating on faith,.... and end up with frustration! When David, the shepherd boy encounters giant Goliath, he operates on faith. 1Sam17.46-47, *"This day the LORD will give you into my hand, and I will strike you and take your head from you..... that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.....the LORD does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the LORD's."*  With few little stones and  a sling, Goliath was killed by David.  As David operated on faith and declaring the end  result, LORD intervened, and gave victory to David.

2 Cor1.20, *"All the promises of God in Christ are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us."* Meditate upon this Scripture; in Christ, every promise of God in the Bible, is yes and amen for you! Marvelous!! Believe what the Word of God says, and take time to meditate upon the Word, understand, acknowledge , believe, visualise and confess, thereby treasure this Truth in your heart.

Rom10.17, *"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."* David went on speaking to himself what LORD has done in his life and what He is going to do, so he strengthened himself in the LORD and experienced supernatural. (Read 1Sam17) Today, we have Bible...The Word of God, these are our Heavenly Father's promises to us in Christ, believe, visualise the promises coming to pass, claim them, then you will lead a victorious life, bringing always glory to the Father.

YOU ARE A BELIEVER, KNOW WHO  YOU ARE, PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION........ ENJOY THE SUPERNATURAL.💥

Daily Faith 20th February 2019

Psalm 103:14
“[God] knows what we are made of; he remembers that we are dust”

Meditation
Your failures don’t surprise God. He expects them. He knows what we’re made of—because he created us. God won’t stop loving you when you mess up. The central message of the Bible is this: God doesn’t love you because of who you are or what you’ve done but because of who he is and what he has done. God made you. He loves you. It’s settled. You can’t make God love you more. You can’t make God love you less. He loves you just as much on your bad days as he does on your good days. His love is not performance-based. You may have gone to God multiple times for forgiveness on the same issue. Maybe you’re not sure you deserve his love and grace. (You can settle that now. You don’t.) And you’re convinced that God has grown tired of your constant efforts at change. (He hasn’t.). God never tires of a conversation with you. He’s never too busy. No matter how many times you go to him for forgiveness, he’ll be waiting with open arms. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. - 1 Peter 2:17

Daily Encouraged 19th February 2019

Isaiah 60.22

"A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation. I, the LORD, will hasten it in its time."'

Dear Friend in Christ, the LORD is assuring you and me today that, He will prosper us in every area of our lives and make us strong and powerful. The amazing promise from the LORD is, "I, the LORD, will hasten it in its time." Wait upon the LORD, He will do supernatural, wonderful in your life at the right time.

Isa60.10,  "The sons of foreigners shall build up your walls, and their kings shall minister to you." As the LORD is building you up, you will get help, favour  from the unknown and influential people in power and authority..... amazing favour!

Isa60.14, "Also the sons of those who afflicted you shall come bowing to you,.... and they shall call you the City of the LORD.".The people opposing you, troubling you, working against you, will surrender to you and acknowledge that you belong to the LORD. LORD will touch them and transform them and make them to honour you.

Isa60.20, "The LORD shall be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended." Amazing..... neither the son nor moon will be the source of your light but the Creator of sun and moon, the LORD Himself will be your everlasting light; reveals that you will experience amazing grace and supernatural favour of the LORD always. As LORD is your everlasting light, no more darkness; no more fear, failure, worries, anxieties, sickness, pain, sufferings... As  LORD is your everlasting light, believe in His Word that no more mourning but only rejoicing and rejoicing.

LORD declares that, "you are the branch of His planting, the work of His hands, that He may be glorified."(Isa60.21) Get excited friend, you are not ordinary, connected to the Almighty God; you are work of His hands, and in and through your life LORD God will be glorified. Believe the Word and start meditating on these promises and know and confess out loud that,   "LORD Himself is  my everlasting light, my glory, and His supernatural power is working in and through my life and now on I will experience supernatural in every area of my life; He empowers me to be strong, victorious and prosperous; yes I believe what the Word of God says.... days of my mourning are over, no more darkness in my life, I am connected to my Father, I will never perish but I will enjoy the fullness of life because of the everlasting love, amazing grace, supernatural favour of my Father upon me, and I will live unto Him. Therefore, I refuse to be failure, I am a victor and not a victim. I will arise and shine." Hallelujah.

YOU ARE THE BRANCH OF LORD'S PLANTING... HIGHLY CONNECTED AND HIGHLY BLESSED.

Daily Faith 19th February 2019

Proverbs 3:5 NIV
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;"

Meditation
In the midst of a world where trust can be so difficult, you have every reason to fully trust the God whom you serve with your whole heart. When you see how He gave His only begotten Son to forgive and cleanse sinners, who sets free those who believe in Him and gives them everlasting life, you can declare, “If God is for me, who can be against me?” We should learn that the faster we trust the Lord, the farther we can go. The delay between us receiving His blessing and His willingness to pour it out is the time it takes for us to trust that His promise is true. The less time we spend worrying about what if and what will be, and the less strength we waste in our own effort, the more we are able to accomplish because God’s goodness is being poured out the quicker we trust Him. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. - Matthew 5:8

Daily Encouraged 18th February 2019

1 John 5.13

"These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God."

Dear Friend in Christ, beloved disciple of Christ, Apostle John through this scripture writes to us about our salvation and how to enjoy the joy of salvation in our lives always.
Don't be content that you are saved and have eternal life, but "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling"(Phil 2.12) My friend, you are saved and obtained eternal life by "believing in the name of Son of God, Jesus Christ". How to work out your own salvation ie to enjoy the joy of salvation always? "By continuing to believe in the name of Son of God"
What is meant by believing in the name of Jesus Christ?

You should believe who Jesus Christ is, you should know the "Person of Jesus Christ," what He has done for you and who you are in Christ. You have to not only believe but meditate on it daily and observe so that "you will be conscious of this TRUTH and live in this confidence" Once you are conscious of this Truth, you will overcome temptation to sin, world and you will be confident to face any situation, thereby will be a powerful witness to Christ, by inculcating the nature of Christ in you and by reflecting Christ in and through your life.

🔥Know and believe, Jesus is the only Begotten Son of God, He is God, all things were created by Him and for Him and He is having all power and authority in heaven and on earth. He was dead but risen and now alive forever.(Read Gospel of John, Chapter 1)

🔥Know and believe that He became perfect substitute for you on the cross to redeem you. He has saved you, justified you, reconciled you with the Father and is interceding for you and He has given you His own Spirit to guide and help you.                     

🔥Know and believe, the divine exchange He made for you on the cross and His finished work.     

🔥Know and believe that in Christ, you are righteous, saint, child of God, son of God, heir of God, joint heir with Christ, seed of Abraham, king and priest,........ complete in Him and as He is so are you on the earth. Whatever you ask in His name, Father will give you.

Let this TRUTH sink into your system and treasured in your heart, and be conscious of it, remind yourself of this Truth in times of trials, tribulations, thereby overcome evil, and live unto the Father.


 IN JESUS YOU HAVE LIFE, LIFE IN ABUNDANCE, REJOICE AND BE A WITNESS TO JESUS CHRIST

Daily Faith 18th February 2019

Ephesians 3:17-18
"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ."

Meditation
You may have things in your life that seem dead—a relationship, a business, your health. Jesus would say to you that He has power over death. God’s love can bring that relationship back to life that seems dead to you and take it to an entirely new level. Maybe you feel that you have a “dead-end job,” or maybe you think your life is going nowhere and you have no purpose. Be encouraged today! The same power that raised Jesus from the dead can revitalize your career and put you on a path of success. If you start believing again, God is going to resurrect what you thought was dead. You may have tried and failed, but dreams that you’ve given up on are going to suddenly come back to life. Problems that looked permanent are going to suddenly turn around. God has the final say. He hasn’t changed His mind. Amen!

Scripture of the day
15 Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth. - Malachi 2 :15

Daily Encouraged 17th February 2019

Joel 2.23

"Be glad and rejoice in the LORD your God; for He has given you the former rain faithfully, and He will cause the rain to come down for you---the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month."

Dear Friend in Christ, as you step into new week,  LORD God declares to you today that whatever you have lost thus far spiritually, emotionally, physically and materially, He will restore to you and there will be overflowing prosperity in your life. Fear not, be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done marvelous things! (Joel2.21) He also promises that, You will have no lack, you will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has dealt wondrously with you; you shall never be put to shame. You will know that I am in midst of you. (Joel2.26,27)

LORD your God will restore you everything you have lost, prosper you beyond your imagination, restore honour and glory to you and He Himself will be in your midst. He has declared that He will give the former rain and the latter rain in the same month. Supernatural! What a privilege and honour!! All these things will happen when we examine ourselves, confess our sins and turn to Him with total repentance and surrender.  Turn to Me with all your heart. Return to your LORD your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm (Joel 2.12,13)

Dear Friend, trust in the LORD and His kindness and mercy..... turn to Him with repentance and surrender. Overcome the spirit of pride and self-righteousness. 1Pet5.6,7 "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you" Now is the time in your life to experience a shift for good. Don't wait or try to reason out or justify yourself,.... surrender yourselves to your Creator, LORD and God, who also is your Father and enjoy the supernatural blessings in every area of your life. As you turn to Him, "He will do a new thing. He will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."(Isa43.19) LORD will bring total turnaround for good in your life, believe Him and His Promises. Stop analysing your past, stop thinking about your future with your own understanding. Instead, you have a Father, who is in heaven, His eyes are upon you always; He watches over you; He loves you with His everlasting love; therefore cast your burden on Him for He cares for you. He will never reject repented heart and broken spirit.(Psa51.17) Reconcile with your Father, hunger and thirst to have His fellowship, live unto Him; then you will make your way prosperous and have good success.

EXAMINE YOURSELF, CONFESS, REPENT... TURN TO THE LORD, REJOICE IN HIS GOODNESS.

Author: Alexander FD Rodrigues

Daily Encouraged 16th February 2019

Psalms 46.1,2

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore I will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea."

Dear Friend in Christ, get excited to know that, LORD God loves and cares for you. The Psalmist confesses that whatever may be the situation, issues, problems around him, he will not fear. The confidence and boldness of the Psalmist is because of his faith and trust in his Creator. Friend, don't get worked up about the mountain like problems around you instead focus on your Creator, your LORD, your Father.  Psa 46.10, "Be still, and know that I am God." When you are anxious, agitated, worried, disturbed about the situations around you, your focus is always on those issues troubling you, and will make you to indulge in imagining all negative things and you will have no time for God. That's why Word of God says, "Be still"; relax, ignore the situation around you and shift your focus on God and His goodness. Isa30.15, "In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength." Return to God and His Word; believe Him and His Word, surrender completely to God (rest in God), you shall be saved from your situation. As you meditate on God and His Word, peace of God will fill you; instead of fear, anxiety, you will have confidence; enable you to strengthen yourself in the LORD. As you put your trust in God and in His Word, you will be confident that God is your refuge and strength and you will be confident that He will surely help you. When LORD God, Creator of heaven and earth, One who is having all power and authority in heaven and on earth, the One who loves you with His everlasting love, the One who sacrificed His Son to redeem you, the One who has adopted you as son in Christ, filled you with every spiritual blessings in heavenly places, and gave you the privilege to be His heir, joint heir with His Son, Christ, . ..is your refuge and strength, you will surely excel in every area of your life. Trusting the LORD and His Word, refuse to be defeated, refuse to be failure, refuse to be anxious of anything, instead declare out loud, "Almighty, All-Powerful God is my refuge, He is my strength, my help comes from Him, I will not be afraid of any situation for nothing is impossible with my LORD, I am blessed and will make my way prosperous and have good success. I know my LORD loves me with His everlasting love, He will lavish His amazing grace and supernatural favour upon me. All praise and glory to my Heavenly Father in Jesus' name."

YOU ARE STRONG IN THE LORD.... ENJOY AND CHERISH THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD.

Daily Word 16th February 2019

Jeremiah 31:3
"...I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness, I have drawn you."

Meditation
God tells you in His Word that He has always loved you and will always love you—a love that is truly eternal and unending. Nothing can ever separate you from His love, and there is nothing you can do to make Him love you more and nothing you can do to make Him love you any less. His love is truly amazing! Human love can be powerful and faithful, but it still falls short of the perfect love God has for you. It has been said that you can't out-give God, and that's true of love as well! First Corinthians 13 is a wonderful chapter because it gives a glimpse into God's love, which never fails. All the loves on the earth either fall away or fail from time to time, but not God's perfect love. That is a wonderful thing to know and something to model your own love and life after. Amen!

Scripture of the day
89 Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. - Psalm 119:89

Daily Word 15th February 2019

Lamentations 3:25
"The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him."

Meditation
Even when you are busy, you can choose to be patient. Nobody really likes to wait around for something to happen, especially if it's something they really want to see come to pass. But God says that people who trust in Him need to wait on Him. Waiting is hard, but here's the good part: waiting on God is not like waiting on anyone else in your life because God never fails to keep His Word! If you're asking God for something right now or hoping that He will fulfill your dreams, just keep praying and holding on. Don't give up on God. If it's not happening on your timetable, remind yourself, “God knows what He is doing. He has my best interest at heart. I wouldn’t be having this delay unless God had a very good reason for it.” Rest assured that it will be in God's perfect timing. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." - Isaiah 40:8

Daily Encouraged 15th February 2019

1 John 5.11

"And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son."

Dear Friend in Christ, know the testimony according to the Word of God, about you, the born again one.... God has given you eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Wow! Marvelous!  Believe in this testimony. Know that, to every born again,  Father has given the eternal life, the life in His Son, Christ. Such being the case why believers lead defeated life? Believers believe that they are saved but are not conscious of this TRUTH that they have life in Christ. Coll 3.3 says, "For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." ; Eph2.5, "When we were dead in trespasses, God has made us alive together with Christ."; Coll 2.10, "You are complete in Christ, who is the head of all principality and power." Know this TRUTH, believe, acknowledge, claim and declare this TRUTH, so that this will get into your system and treasured in your heart. As your spirit and soul is filled with this TRUTH,  you will be conscious of this TRUTH.   Once you are conscious that you have life with Christ, you are complete in Christ, you will think, speak and do like Christ; and you will not entertain anything against this TRUTH. As your life is with Christ, you will resist and defeat Satan and refuse to accommodate sickness in your body for your life is with Christ; therefore you have perfect health and sound mind. You will refuse to be defeated, you will refuse poverty, lack,  you will refuse failure as you are rich in Christ and more than conqueror in Christ,...... As you are complete in Christ, who is the head of all power and principality, you too have the same power and authority; exercise the power and authority you have in Christ, be blessed and be a blessing.
Friend, believe what the Word of God declares about you, and not what you think of yourself and what people speak about you; for Word of God is the Truth", and "you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."(Jn8.32) As you stand on this faith that your life is with Christ, and you are complete in Christ, you will make your way prosperous and have good success. Be conscious that your life is with Christ and you are complete in Christ. As Christ lives unto God, the Father, you too live unto God, the Father and be a powerful witness to Christ, by exercising the power and authority you have in Christ, bring glory to the Father in and through your life.

REJOICE AND CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE WITH CHRIST JESUS.

Author: Alexander FD Rodrigues 

Daily Encouraged 14th February 2019

John 15.15

"No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what the master is doing but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you."

Dear Friend, even as Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world, get excited to know we have a Valentine, Christ Jesus! Though He was King of kings, Lord of lords, Creator of heaven and earth, having all power and authority in heaven and earth, He loves you and me so much that, He has accepted you and me .... friend!

Jn10.14,15, "I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so, I know the Father, and I lay down My life for the sheep."

Dear Friend, know how much Christ loves you. He not only calls you friend, He knows you in and out; and He is your good shepherd, your guide, provider, protector. He has not only said that He will lay down His life for you, but when the fullness of time had come, He became a perfect substitute for you on the cross and redeemed you and made you son of Almighty God. He declared, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."(Heb13.5); "I am with you always, even to the end of the age."(Mt28.20) Pause for a moment, and meditate on these Scriptures. Can any friend, assure, perform this. Impossible! Book of Revelation says, "we are the bride and Christ is the Bridegroom" (Rev19.7-9) Wow! Unbelievable! You may think today that you are ordinary, not loved, cared, and people around you neglect you; get excited, to know that you have been chosen by the creator of heaven and earth, as His loving bride!  You have the Best Valentine, Christ Jesus. Even after His death to redeem you, He has not left you orphan but abiding in you in the form of Helper, Holy Spirit.(Jn14.16-18)  Amazing thing is, He is concerned of you even after your life in this world. Jn14.1-3, "He is preparing a mansion in His Father's house, once it is ready, He Himself will come again, to receive you to Himself, that where He is, there you may be also." Wow! What a marvelous relationship you and I have as friend and bride with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ of Nazareth!!!!

How you and I can be His friends? Jn15.14, "You are My friends if you do whatever I command you." Friend, today take a conscious decision to read, meditate on the Word of God, which are commands of Christ Jesus, understand them, believe them, follow and obey them. Let's not get decieved by only hearing the Word and not practicing the Word.(James 1.22-25) Word of God cautions us, "For as body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."(James 2.26)

Eph5.27, 28, we as bride of the Bridegroom, Christ Jesus,  "should be sanctified, cleansed with the washing of the water and the word....not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing that we should be holy without blemish." Before the marriage, every bride is excited and prepares herself to present herself as the best....same way let's sanctify ourselves, led by the Spirit, leading a life according to the Word, and to keep ourselves holy and blameless which is the beauty of the bride.

Let's be loving, faithful friends/spouses of our Eternal Friend and Bridegroom, Christ Jesus, live unto Him, and be His witnesses and glorify the Father in and through our lives.

GET EXCITED, YOUR VALENTINE, CHRIST JESUS DELIGHTS IN YOU AND REJOICES OVER YOU.

Author: Alexander FD Rodrigues 

Daily Word 14th February 2019

2 Timothy 2:6
"And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor."


In farming, the seed always precedes the harvest—and that's true in our lives as well. In other words, if you want to reap happiness, then you have to sow seeds by making other people happy. If you want to reap financial blessings, you have to sow financially. If you want to reap friendships, you have to be a good friend first. Sowing seed is not just a one-time effort, it’s an important part of everyday life. Instead of focusing on your need, worrying about how it’s going to work out and living frustrated, look for ways you can sow a seed. Be more seed-oriented than need-oriented. Can you give an encouraging word to someone who’s down? Is there someone you can pray for? Are you investing quality time with your loved ones? If you'll dare to sow a seed in your time of need, God will do more than you can ask or think! Amen!

Scripture of the day
8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. - James 4:8

Daily Word 13th February 2019

1 Samuel 16:7 AMP
But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."

Meditation
The day the prophet Samuel came to anoint one of Jesse’s sons for the throne, David’s family sent him out to the field. They didn’t see in David what God saw. David was overlooked and ignored until God reminded Samuel that man’s opinions do not determine one’s destiny. God Almighty is the One who ordained us. God Almighty is the One who says that when He begins a good work in us, He will be faithful to complete it. God Almighty is the One who makes the least one suddenly ascend to be the greatest. Don’t let the small-minded perspective of others around you become your limitation. Believe in your life what David believed in his life: “The Lord is on my side. God loves me, and He has chosen me. Nothing is too difficult for the Lord whom I serve. No giant is too big that God and I cannot take down. No valley is too great that God and I cannot walk through. No night is too dark that His Word will not be a lamp to my feet.” Amen!

Scripture of Day
73 Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. - Psalm 119:73

Daily Word 12th February 2019

1 John 3:17
"But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?"

Meditation
Everywhere you go these days, people are hurting and discouraged; many have made mistakes; their lives are in a mess. They need to feel God’s compassion and His unconditional love. Is your heart of compassion open to them? Do you take time to make a difference in others' lives? God has given you a heart of compassion, but you must decide to keep it open and allow the love of God to flow through you to those around you. In order to experience God's abundant life, you must keep your focus on helping other people. Don't allow the enemy to keep you so busy that you overlook the needs of those around you. Make a decision to show God's love and goodness wherever you go. Be on the lookout for people you can bless. Go out of your way to show God's compassion, and as you do, you will rise higher and experience the best plan God has for your life! Amen.

Scripture of the Day
29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." - Matthew 11:29-30

Daily Word 11th February 2019

1 John 3:17
"But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?"

Meditation
Everywhere you go these days, people are hurting and discouraged; many have made mistakes; their lives are in a mess. They need to feel God’s compassion and His unconditional love. Is your heart of compassion open to them? Do you take time to make a difference in others' lives? God has given you a heart of compassion, but you must decide to keep it open and allow the love of God to flow through you to those around you. In order to experience God's abundant life, you must keep your focus on helping other people. Don't allow the enemy to keep you so busy that you overlook the needs of those around you. Make a decision to show God's love and goodness wherever you go. Be on the lookout for people you can bless. Go out of your way to show God's compassion, and as you do, you will rise higher and experience the best plan God has for your life! Amen.

Scripture of the Day

8 he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people's disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. - Isaiah 25:8

Daily Word 9th February 2019

Lamentations 3:22-23
"Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning..."

Meditation
You may have made a lot of mistakes, but the good news is, you don't have to carry that around with you. That's part of what the Scripture means when it says that God's mercies are new every morning. God's mercy and forgiveness are available to you every day. His compassions never fail. He makes a fresh new batch every single morning. Do you know why? Because He knew you were going to use up all that He made yesterday! That means that as soon as you call on Him and repent and change your ways, God pours out Hiscompassion and forgiveness. Simply open your heart and receive it. Do you feel like there's something between you and God right now? Take a moment and call on His faithfulness. Call on His mercy. Ask for His forgiveness. Don’t carry around yesterday’s mistakes any longer. Let Him refresh and restore your soul right now. Praise Him and thank Him for the work He is doing in your life and enjoy a fresh, new beginning today! Amen.

Scripture of the Day

19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. - Ephesians 3:19

Daily Word 8th February 2019

Romans 4:20
"But he did not doubt or waver in unbelief concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God."

Meditation
God promised Abraham that he would be the father of many nations—that his heirs would outnumber the stars in the sky. Abraham waited twenty years to see his promise. I'm sure there were many times he thought, "I must not have heard God right. It's never going to happen. Besides, I'm too old to have a child." But the Bible says, "He grew strong in faith by giving praise and thanksgiving to God." Instead of complaining, I can hear him saying, "Father, I want to thank You that You are at work in my life. Even though this looks impossible, I know You always finish what You start. Thank You that my child is on the way." Praise is a supernatural force that causes you to stand strong in faith even when your thoughts or circumstances are coming against the truth. All throughout the day, thank God in advance for what He's going to do. When you do, just like Abraham, you will be empowered by faith to see the fulfilment of the promise! Amen.

Scripture of the Day
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. - Proverbs 4:23

Daily Word 7th February 2019

Matthew10:30
"And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered."

Meditation
We hear all the time that nothing is too big for God. But have you ever thought that a problem was too small for God? Are there things in your life that you haven't prayed about simply because you thought it didn't matter to God? Every detail of your life is important to God. He knows the very number of hairs you have on your head! That's pretty amazing to think about. If He keeps track of every hair that falls from your head, surely He cares about the things that you care about. He wants to be involved in every area of your life—not just the big things, but the small things, too. Don't wait until you have a major crisis to pray, and don't hold back. You’re not inconveniencing God. You’re the apple of His eye. Open your heart and talk to Him about everything because nothing is too small for Him! Amen.

Scripture of the Day
6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. - 1 John 2:6

Daily Word 6th February 2019

Psalm 118:24 ESV
"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Meditation
Joy is a tough word to pinpoint and define. Many people describe joy as an emotion or feeling that comes over you in a great and shining moment. Sometimes joy is just the opposite of being sad, but hopefully, it's much more than that to you. Joy is not the same as happiness because joy is what God has put in your heart while happiness is a temporary mood that can come and go based on your circumstances. And joy is not dependent on what’s happening around you; joy is deep down within you, a calm delight. You’re at peace; you’re content. The Bible talks about the kind of overflowing joy that rises up from deep within your heart because of what God has done for you. He keeps that spring full and flowing, which is why you can choose to live in joy today, tomorrow and every day after. Joy like this is contagious, and the world is looking for it. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. - Micah 6:8

Daily Word 5th February 2019

Romans 12:21
"Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Meditation
God says we overcome evil with good, but what does that look like in the daily life of a believer? One way we overcome evil is by loving the unlovable. It’s easy to be good to people who are good to us. But the real test is how you treat those who have done you wrong. The unlovable could be a coworker who left you out of a meeting, the friend who wasn’t there when you needed them, or your family member who treated you ungodly. You don’t overcome disrespect with more disrespect, or overcome insult with insult, or overcome shouting with more shouting. You do it by staying on the high road and being good to those who don’t deserve it. You’re saying, “God, I may not understand it. It wasn’t fair, but I choose to forgive them, knowing You are my vindicator.” When you stay on the high road, you remain respectful, you stay in peace, and that’s when the goodness of God will overcome. Amen!

Scripture of the Day
19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. - Romans 14:19

Daily Word 4th January 2019

Philippians 4:19 KJV
And my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Meditation
Today’s Scripture doesn’t say, “My God shall give me what I want.” It says that He’ll supply all my needs. I need a Savior. I need someone to wash sin out of my life. I need a scapegoat who can bear the guilt of my transgressions and iniquity and die in substitution of what I deserve. I don’t get what I want. But thank God, He loves us so much that He gives us the sacrifice we need. You might not know what you want in your life today, but know that if you need something, Jesus Christ is all-sufficient. Jesus Christ is El Shaddai. He is a way maker. He is a yoke and bondage breaker. He is the Prince of Peace who can soothe your tormented mind. He is the provider who can open up the windows of heaven and shower you with blessings that you cannot contain. He is the healer who can touch a sick body and make it strong again. He is the banner in battle who will give you victory when defeat looks imminent. Stop begging God for what you want and start praising God that He has supplied your every need according to His riches in glory! Amen.

Scripture of Day
14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation." Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky - Philippians 2:14-15