The Word of God – Part 3

Meditate the word of God Ps. 1:2-3 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

I’m inspired by the fact that the word works. When you meditate on God’s word, you’ll be like a tree planted by the riverside. As there is a curse wrapped up in the wicked man's mercies, so there is a blessing concealed in the righteous man's crosses, losses, and sorrows.  The trials of the saint are a divine husbandry, by which he grows and brings forth abundant fruit.

3 Jn. 2 “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers” (WEB).

It is expected of a child of God to fill his mind with God’s word. Prosperity is not an issue of the flesh, it is of the soul. 

A shrink soul makes for a shrink life. An ignorant soul makes for an ignorant life. So you have to guard against what enters into your mind.

 Poverty is a function of a poor soul. A man is not poor because he did not go to school but because he is ignorant. So go for knowledge today – the knowledge of the word of God.

Pro. 18:1 “Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”

When you meditate on God’s word, you are rubbing your little mind with God’s great mind. Meditation on God’s word helps you keep God’s commandments and in turn gives you good success.

Ps. 1:2-3 “…and on his law he meditates day and night…He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”

  

When you meditate on God’s word you’ll not miss your season, your leaves will not wither and whatsoever you do will prosper.

When you speak the word of God, angels go on errand. To succeed as a believer, you must learn to speak God’s word.

Jn. 12:49 “For I have not spoken on my own authority; the Father who sent me has himself given me commandment what to say and what to speak.”

Jesus did not speak his own words; he spoke God’s word. He spoke the words he heard his father speak. Child of God learn to speak God’s word. The word of God is what you need for signs. It is what you need for a victorious Christian life. “…and the Lord working with them confirming the word with signs following.” Mr. 16:20

I pray that the power in the word of God will mount pressure on your challenges and give you victory. It will give you good success. More  grace.

Prayer of Salvation

Are you born again? Have you received Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior? If your answer is no, please recite this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I’m a sinner. Please forgive every sin I have committed in word, thought and deed. I confess that you are the son of God and I believe that you came in the flesh, died and rose again from the dead. I implore you to come into my life and be my Lord and personal Savior. Thank you because I am born again.”

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THE WORD OF GOD - PART 2

Commitment to the Word of God

Ps.119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

Naturally, we need a lamp when it is dark to be able to see. In the same vein, we need a lamp (the word of God) as we sojourn through the dark world of sin and trouble.

As we make our New Year resolutions, how I wish we include commitment to the word of God.

We need to commit ourselves to the study of the word of God. 

We need to commit ourselves to teaching and living the word of God. 

When we do that, the word becomes a lamp unto our feet and the murky waters of life will not overwhelm us.

2Tim.2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God…”

I wish that we give ourselves to studying God’s word. No man sees God anywhere but he has given us his word to guide us – so our commitment to the word determines our success as believers.

Understanding God’s word makes us live victoriously on earth and prepares us for eternity with Christ.

2Pet. 3 “… his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him…”

Everything you’ll need in your life is in you. Everything you’ll need to live a godly life is in you. They were deposited in you at rebirth.

Lack of commitment to the word is responsible for human misbehavior.

Listen, it’s possible to acquire wealth without ritual murder. It’s possible to be a millionaire without pushing drug. 

It’s possible to be rich without embezzlement. 

When you allow God’s word to direct your decisions, you’ll prosper righteously. He said “…seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Mt. 6:33)  

Commitment to the word will require us to deliberately create time for the word. Compare the time we spend on our Smart phones per day and the time we read our Bibles. Some Christians open their Bibles only on Sundays in the church. They have no time to study the word. Some spend their time playing games, charting with friends and browsing the internet. They have no time for the word of God.

Remember that our approval depends on studying the word.

Commitment to the word will require us to buy study Bibles. We need Bibles that have study materials such as commentaries, concordance, interlinear, maps and dictionary.

In as much as we appreciate the convenience that electronic gadgets afford, we should not allow them to override our interest in studying the word. Rather, we should use them as aids to study and evangelize the word.

Mastery of God’s word is mastery of life issues. Make a plan to read the whole Bible in the year 2014 and let it form part of your testimonies come January 2015. It will reshape your life, increase your discipline and earn you an approval. May the power that is in the word work in your lives.

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We wish you and your loved ones Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. If your plans are yet to come through know that God has a better plan for you.  - Anointed Gospel Messages Crew

The Word Of God – Part 1

The integrity of God’s word 2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

Apostle Paul is telling us here that the written word of God (supposedly the Old Testament) is given by the inspiration of God. It‘s not the contrivance of any man's knowledge. It was revealed to men by God through his spirit.  

It is profitable for doctrine and instruction;

- Teaching us what to know and believe in order to          have salvation.

- Teaching us about God, Christ and ourselves.

-  It is good for reproof of error and false doctrines.

-  It is good for correction of sin and evil manners and also for instruction in righteousness, directing us on how to lead a holy and righteous life, according to the will of God.

When a man receives God’s word by faith, it is able to make him perfect and ready for good works. It is able to equip the ministers of Christ with knowledge, faith, and holiness making them fit for their work and duty as Christians and as ministers. The scripture is sufficient to lead a man to salvation. It is infallible having been inspired by God.

  

Acts 14:3 “Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.”

When you speak the word of God with boldness, he confirms his word with signs and wonders - you encounter breakthrough.

The three Hebrew children (Shedrach, Meshack and Abednego) told King Nebuchadnezer “…our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king” (Dan. 3:17).

Indeed God delivered them from the fiery furnace. What do you think gave them the boldness to boast before King Nebuchadnezer and the princes of Babylon?

God had promised through the prophet Isaiah. “…when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” (Is. 43:2c)

Jesus overcame the Devil by quoting the word of God to him: “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Mt. 4:4)

The Devil cannot withstand the word of God.  

The church is not demonstrating much miracles today because the children of God are not boasting in the name of the Lord their God. I encourage you child of God: Boast in his name, speak his word and celebrate your breakthrough. God bless you.

The exit of a Legend

 

We at the Anointed Messages Blog join all well meaning people in the world to bid farewell to our great patriot Nelson Mandela. He stood for peace, justice and the dignity of man. We will all miss him. 
RIP great Patriot.

Overcoming the Spirit Of Fear

Mt. 14:24-30 “But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou; bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me”.

It was the fourth watch in the night, Jesus was not in the boat. The wind was boisterous and suddenly they saw a man walking towards them on top of the water. They have not seen man walk on water before, so they thought it was a ghost. Naturally they should be afraid.

Knowing that it was Jesus, allayed their fears and increased their confidence, at least the Master has come.

Fear is an unpleasant and awful strong feeling aroused by anticipation of danger, evil, loss, pain etc. It paralyzes the needed effort to do something.

Vs. 30: ‘But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink…” Peter was afraid – this second fear was caused by Satan to stop Peter from walking on water. This is a dangerous type of fear that Christians should abhor.

Supposing Peter succeeded in walking to Jesus on water, it would have been a major breakthrough for humanity. It is probable that man should have been walking on water.

When you are about to have a breakthrough, you should watch out for diverse suggestions and oppositions. You should be careful with the voices you hear so that you do not follow the voice of the devil.

Are you ready to embark on that project – it has stayed long on the drawing board, go ahead and do it. Its time to write that book, sing that song and do that painting. Start it today. With God on your side, you’ll cross every sea that comes your way.

Remember! Never magnify a problem above your God. Victory is ahead of you.