Genesis 3:15
“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” (NIV)
The only one foretold to crush the serpent’s (Satan’s) head is the offspring of the woman. This prophecy is found in Genesis 3:15.
This offspring is Jesus Christ, because He alone was born without a human father. We are all offspring of men, since our seed comes from our earthly fathers. But Christ is the seed that came down from heaven, which is why He is called the offspring of the woman.
By His victory over the powers of darkness—through His resurrection from the dead and ascension to heaven—He dealt a mighty blow directly to Satan’s head.
Because of this, humanity has crossed over from death to life.
The good news is that anyone who believes in Him becomes part of that offspring by faith, and so receives the same authority to crush the serpent’s power—until the kingdom of darkness is completely destroyed from the face of the earth.
Galatians 3:29“If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” (NIV)
Luke 10:19“Behold, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” (NIV)
Remember, no other offspring—no African, no European, no Chinese, no Arab, no Jewish clan, no royal family—can truly destroy the powers of darkness. Even if humans unite with tanks and nuclear weapons, they cannot defeat them; instead, they risk becoming prey to those dark powers. Only the offspring of Jesus Christ possess that power.
The question is: How do we crush the serpent’s head?
We do it by continuing to preach. If you sit idle and do not witness the gospel of Christ to sinners, if you neglect the Lord’s harvest field, know this: the “boots” (authority and power) you have been given at your feet are useless unless you use them!
You are giving Satan permission to rejoice in the Lord’s field. The only sure way to quickly drive Satan away is to encounter one sinner and witness to them about salvation.
When the apostles returned from preaching, rejoicing over their victories, Jesus said,
“I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” (Luke 10:18 ESV)
Stand firm. Use your authority well. Continue to crush, truly crush, and destroy the enemy through the gospel.
Not by simply shouting “I crush Satan!” or saying “Leave, Satan!” but by preaching the gospel.
Another way to crush Satan is through prayer and living a holy life, while still preaching the gospel of Christ—this deeply wounds Satan.
Wake up, put on your boots, and go after every thicket in the Lord’s field where the serpents hide. Keep crushing until the good news of the kingdom reaches all the world.
The Lord be with you.
Amen.
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To answer this, it’s important to first understand what the Church is.
The Church is not a building or a specific location; it is the people those called by God, saved by grace, and gathered together with one purpose: to worship and serve Him.
These believers can meet in formal settings, but they can also gather in informal places for worship activities, provided they meet the necessary spiritual criteria.
The early Church gathered in the Temple (a formal place designated for worship), but they also met in homes, along riverbanks, and in classrooms.
Acts 2:46 (NKJV):
“So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.”
Acts 5:42 (NKJV):
“And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.”
As we know, homes were places where many activities occurred. After worship, there might be celebrations or social gatherings, but that did not prevent them from fulfilling God’s intended purposes.
Therefore, it can be acceptable that, if there is no official place yet, worship can take place in school buildings, halls, open fields, or even under trees—as long as unity exists and the intention is Christ. However, there are large churches that have succeeded but still do not have official gathering places… yet the church has been established.
Things to consider include your discretion, the decorum, and the peaceful spiritual environment at that time. If these are present when you gather, then God is with you… it is not a sin.
However, it is wise and better for a church to seek an official place for gathering, one that will be used solely for their worship activities.
Shalom.
Acts 5:16 –
“Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.”
In the Bible, the word “to be offended” or “to be vexed” (in Swahili, kuudhiwa or kuudhi) carries more than one meaning.
The first meaning is the emotional sense of being displeased, angered, or provoked — a reaction of indignation toward wrongdoing or injustice.A good example of this is found in the account of Saul’s persecution of the Church and his encounter with the risen Lord.
Acts 9:3–6 –
“As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’‘Who are you, Lord?’ Saul asked.‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied.‘Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.’”
Here we see that Saul’s violent acts against believers were a direct offense against the Lord Himself.Christ identifies Himself with His Church — meaning, to harm His followers is to harm Him (cf. Matthew 25:40).
Similarly, the Jews were said to have “offended” or “persecuted” Jesus because He healed on the Sabbath — acts that exposed their hardness of heart.
John 5:14–17 –
“Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, ‘See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.’The man went away and told the Jewish leaders that it was Jesus who had made him well.So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began to persecute Him.In His defense Jesus said to them, ‘My Father is always at His work to this very day, and I too am working.’”
However, not every occurrence of “to offend” or “to be vexed” in Scripture means emotional displeasure.In some contexts, it means to be afflicted, tormented, or oppressed.
In Acts 5:16, the word “tormented” (translated from the Greek ochleō, meaning to trouble, harass, or oppress) refers to those suffering under the bondage of evil spirits.
“Crowds gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.”
Thus, in this passage, to be vexed means to be oppressed or tormented by demonic forces.Christ’s power, working through the apostles, liberated those oppressed by Satan, fulfilling what Jesus Himself had declared in Luke 4:18:
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,because He has anointed Meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent Me to proclaim freedom for the prisonersand recovery of sight for the blind,to set the oppressed free.”
A similar expression is found in Revelation 12:13, where Satan, symbolized as the dragon, “persecutes” the woman (a symbol of God’s people):
“When the dragon saw that he had been hurled to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child.”
Here again, to persecute or to vex signifies to inflict suffering and persecution.
Finally, in Matthew 5:10–12, Jesus uses the same concept of being persecuted or vexed — but this time, as a mark of blessedness for His followers:
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you,and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven,for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Ask yourself:
Are you being afflicted or persecuted for righteousness’ sake, or for wrongdoing?
If your suffering is for Christ, then take heart — your reward is great in heaven (1 Peter 4:13–14).But if your afflictions are the result of sin or disobedience, repent today, and receive Jesus Christ, who alone can deliver you from every torment and bring you into His peace.
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28
May the Lord bless you richly.
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Genesis 6:12–13 (ESV)
“And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. And God said to Noah, ‘I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth.’”
Do you see that?One of the key reasons God sent the flood was because “people had corrupted their way upon the earth.”
Your path (or way) in life matters deeply—both to you and to God.When your path becomes corrupted—whether by your own choices or by the influence of others—your purpose and existence lose meaning before God.
Every person has a distinct journey in life. Your path is not the same as someone else’s.But regardless of how different our paths may be, the end of every righteous path should lead to:
Peace,
Joy,
Rest,
Victory,
Reverence for God, and ultimately,
Eternal life.
However, when a person loses direction—walking in the desires of the flesh, sin, rebellion, and disobedience—the end is destruction and judgment.Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The good news is this: No matter how lost or corrupted your path has become, as long as you are alive, you can still make it right before death or before God’s judgment comes.
A great example from the Bible is King Jotham.
2 Chronicles 27:6–9 (ESV)
“So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the Lord his God.Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars and his ways, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David; and Ahaz his son reigned in his place.”
Notice: Jotham’s strength and success came because he prepared and established his ways before the Lord.
Psalm 119:9 (ESV)
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.”
The Word of God (the Bible) is our light and guide.Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
If you want direction in life, you’ll find it in Scripture.The Bible clearly explains how to walk both spiritually and practically in this world.Anyone who reads it with revelation will not lose direction, because within it are divine principles for peace, joy, patience, victory, success, and most importantly, eternal life.
Those who ignore or reject the Word of God place themselves in danger—their path will surely be destroyed.
Jeremiah 26:13 (ESV)
“Now therefore amend your ways and your deeds, and obey the voice of the Lord your God, and the Lord will relent of the disaster that he has pronounced against you.”
Do you desire peace in your life?Then read and obey the Word of God.When Scripture says “do not do this”, obey.When it says “do this”, obey.As you do, your path to peace, joy, and success will become straight—and ultimately, you will walk in eternal life.
Jeremiah 7:3 (ESV)
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place.”
May the Lord help us to walk rightly before Him.
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Genesis 6:11–13“Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, ‘I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth.’”
From a general understanding, oppression (or injustice) is the act of denying someone their rightful due. For example, if money has been entrusted to you and you refuse to return it while having the ability, that is oppression. Similarly, if someone has a right to receive a service or help from you and you withhold it for personal reasons, you are committing injustice. In this sense, oppression is a sin.
However, in the Bible, the meaning of oppression extends far beyond merely denying someone their rights. It includes violence, tyranny, evil, and rebellion.
So, when the word “oppression” is mentioned in Scripture, it carries a broader meaning than what we might commonly understand today. For example, in Genesis 6:11–13, oppression refers to all acts of violence, tyranny, rebellion, and the denial of justice to others. This was the reason God judged the first world with the flood.
Genesis 6:11–13 (NIV):“Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, ‘I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth.’”
Other passages mentioning oppression include:
Psalm 55:9–11 – God sees and acts against the violence of the wicked.
Psalm 82:2 – God judges unjust rulers.
Psalm 119:78, 134 – Upholding justice for the oppressed is a biblical mandate.
Romans 2:8 – God’s judgment awaits those who practice unrighteousness.
Revelation 22:11 – There will come a time when the wicked persist in their oppression.
Have you received Jesus? Or are you still wandering in the oppression of this world? Remember, Scripture says the first world was destroyed by water, but the present world is reserved for fire, for the same sins that corrupted the first world (the time of Noah) still persist.
2 Peter 3:6–7“By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. But the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.”
The Lord Jesus, the Righteous Judge (Psalm 45:7), is coming!
Maranatha!
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Isaiah 61:1–3 (NIV) “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,because the Lord has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captivesand release from darkness for the prisoners,to comfort all who mourn,and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,the oil of joy instead of mourning,and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.They will be called oaks of righteousness,a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.”
Isaiah 61:1–3 (NIV)
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,because the Lord has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captivesand release from darkness for the prisoners,to comfort all who mourn,and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,the oil of joy instead of mourning,and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.They will be called oaks of righteousness,a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.”
In Scripture, ashes symbolize mourning, repentance, destruction, and loss. They represent what remains when fire has consumed everything valuable. In the Old Testament, those in deep sorrow or repentance would sit in ashes or cover themselves with them to express grief and humility before God. Job did this when he lost everything (Job 2:8), and Mordecai tore his clothes and sat in ashes when he heard of the decree against the Jews (Esther 4:1).
But the Lord, through Isaiah, declares a divine exchange — beauty for ashes. The Hebrew word translated as “beauty” is pe’er, meaning a “beautiful headdress” or “crown of glory.” This means God replaces our shame and mourning with dignity, honor, and purpose. He restores what life and sin have destroyed.
Jesus Himself fulfilled this prophecy. In Luke 4:18–21 (NKJV), Jesus read
Isaiah 61 in the synagogue and proclaimed, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Isaiah 61 in the synagogue and proclaimed,
“Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
He is the Anointed One sent to bring spiritual restoration — to lift humanity out of the ashes of sin, despair, and death, and to crown them with eternal life and righteousness. This exchange is not merely emotional healing but the total transformation of a life surrendered to Him.
Throughout the Bible, God specializes in turning ashes into beauty.
Joseph was thrown into prison and forgotten — the ashes of betrayal and rejection — but God exalted him to the throne of Egypt (Genesis 41:39–41).
Peter denied Christ three times, yet through repentance, he was restored and became a foundational leader in the early Church (John 21:15–17).
Ruth, once a grieving widow, became the great-grandmother of King David, part of the lineage of Christ (Ruth 4:13–17).
These examples reveal that no matter how hopeless a situation appears, God can bring forth something glorious from what seems destroyed.
The divine exchange described in Isaiah 61:3 reflects the essence of the Gospel — the great substitution. Christ bore our sins, sorrows, and shame on the cross so that we might receive His righteousness, joy, and peace.
As 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) says, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
As 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) says,
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
This exchange of ashes for beauty is therefore both spiritual and practical — a transformation of the soul that manifests in renewed purpose, peace, and praise.
When Christ redeems a person, He does not merely remove their pain — He gives them a new identity. Believers are called “oaks of righteousness” — strong, deeply rooted, and enduring. This speaks of stability and divine planting. God restores us not only for our sake but so that His glory might be displayed through our lives (Isaiah 61:3b).
This means every testimony of restoration — every life raised from ashes — becomes a living witness of His grace and power.
True restoration begins when one surrenders to Christ. The beauty He offers cannot be found in the world but only in relationship with Him. As
Jesus said in John 15:5 (NIV), “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Jesus said in John 15:5 (NIV),
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
If you are walking through the ashes of brokenness, loss, or sin, know this: Christ is ready to exchange your pain for His peace, your mourning for His joy, and your ashes for His beauty.
If you would like to receive this exchange today, pray from your heart:
“Lord Jesus, I come to You with my ashes — my pain, my failures, and my sins. I believe You died for me and rose again to give me new life. Today, I surrender my life to You. Clothe me with Your righteousness, fill me with Your Spirit, and make my life a testimony of Your beauty. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
May the Lord turn your ashes into beauty, your sorrow into joy, and your mourning into praise.
As Romans 8:28 (NIV) reminds us: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
As Romans 8:28 (NIV) reminds us:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Your ashes today can become your crown tomorrow — if you are in Christ Jesus.
One day, as Jesus was teaching in a certain house, a large crowd gathered there. Suddenly, some people brought a man who was completely paralyzed and could do nothing for himself. They laid him before Jesus, hoping that He would heal him. However, Jesus’ response was different from their expectations. He did not lay hands on the man and tell him to rise and walk. Instead, He said to him,
“Friend, your sins are forgiven.”(Luke 5:17-20)
Luke 5:17-20 (NKJV)[17] Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them.[18] Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed; whom they sought to bring in and lay before Him.[19] And when they could not find how they might bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the housetop and let him down with his bed through the tiling into the midst before Jesus.[20] When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”
The human eye may see healing as a physical miracle, something external, something that can be visibly observed. But in God’s eyes, true healing begins with the forgiveness of sins. Once sins are forgiven, everything else follows.
The forgiveness of sins comes when we believe in Jesus Christ and truly repent. It is in this moment that we receive the forgiveness of our sins and, consequently, the healing of all other areas of our lives.
Colossians 1:13-14 (NKJV)[13] He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love,[14] in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.
Acts 26:18 (NKJV)[18] “to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”
It is astonishing to see how people come to Jesus with their ailments some with physical paralysis, others with the paralysis of their careers, families, or personal lives hoping for healing in the ways they expect. Yet, when they encounter the Gospel of salvation and the message of repentance, they often shy away and run towards prayer and anointing oil, hoping for a quick fix.
Every issue we face whether physical, emotional, financial, or relational has its root in sin. When your life is laid bare before the Lord, and His light shines on it, true healing is found.
Do not run from this truth. Do not seek shortcuts or temporary solutions. First, receive forgiveness for your sins, and everything else will follow. Accept salvation, embrace life, and receive healing. What good is it if you gain the whole world, your health, your peace, and yet in the end, face eternal destruction in hell?
Mark 8:36-37 (NKJV)[36] For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?[37] Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
If you have not yet accepted Christ into your life that is, if you have not received the forgiveness of your sins then the time is now. Reach out to us at the contact number provided for guidance on how to receive Jesus as your Savior.
May the Lord bless you.
Exodus 4:6–7 (ESV) 6 Again, the Lord said to him, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” And he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous like snow. 7 Then God said, “Put your hand back inside your cloak.” So he put his hand back inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, it was restored like the rest of his flesh.
Exodus 4:8 (ESV) “If they will not believe you,” God said, “or listen to the first sign, they may believe the latter sign.”
The main reason Yahweh (the Lord God) caused Moses’ hand to become leprous and then healed it was to demonstrate His divine power to heal a critical message to the Israelites who were suffering under slavery in Egypt. This sign was not only a demonstration of divine power but also a prophetic revelation: that God is the One who has power over sickness, suffering, and all human affliction.
By showing that He could inflict and immediately heal a disease like leprosy a disease that was incurable and highly stigmatized in ancient times God was revealing Himself as “Jehovah Rapha,” the Lord who heals you.
Exodus 15:22–26 (ESV, excerpts) 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water because it was bitter… 25 And he cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a log, and he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet… 26 saying, “If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes… I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer [Hebrew: Yahweh Rapha].”
This miracle of Moses’ leprous hand symbolized more than physical healing; it was a sign of God’s power to restore physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Just as God could turn bitter waters into sweet and a diseased hand into healthy flesh, He can also turn suffering into joy, slavery into freedom, and sin into righteousness.
Even today, God remains unchanging in His nature. He is still Jehovah Rapha the Lord who heals (Malachi 3:6). He desires to heal His people, if they will hear and obey His voice.
This healing, restoring God has now made His greatest act of healing available through His Son, Jesus Christ, who came not only to heal physical diseases but to heal the deepest sickness of all: sin.
Isaiah 53:5 (ESV) “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of God’s healing promise. If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, what are you waiting for? Believe in Him today, and you will be saved and healed.
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Matthew 20:6 (ESV) “And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing. And he said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’”
Matthew 20:6 (ESV)
“And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing. And he said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’”
Jesus told a parable in Matthew 20 that not only described the Kingdom of Heaven but also revealed a powerful truth about our role in God’s mission. The parable describes a landowner who hires laborers for his vineyard at different times throughout the day — early morning, 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., and finally, 5 p.m. (the eleventh hour).
Even with just one hour left in the workday, the master was still hiring.
He found people standing idle and asked a piercing question:“Why do you stand here idle all day?”
In this parable, the landowner represents God, the vineyard represents His Kingdom, and the workers represent believers who are called to serve. The different hours of the day represent different moments in life or history when people are called into ministry.
God is always calling laborers into His harvest field — no matter the time or circumstance.
Jesus said in another place:
Matthew 9:37–38, ESV “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37–38, ESV
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
The problem is not a lack of work — it’s a lack of willing workers.
Some may think, “It’s too late for me to serve God. I’ve wasted too much time.”But the parable teaches that even those who join the work late in the day — the eleventh-hour workers — are still welcome and still rewarded.
God’s grace isn’t bound by time.What matters is your obedience when you hear the call.
Romans 11:29, ESV For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” —
Romans 11:29, ESV
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” —
Here are some of the most common reasons people delay or avoid serving in God’s vineyard — and what Scripture says in response.
Many feel they are not qualified:“I’m too young,” “I’m not educated,” “I don’t know the Bible,” “I’m shy,” “I don’t speak well.”
But God doesn’t call the equipped — He equips the called.
1 Corinthians 1:27, ESV “But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.”
1 Corinthians 1:27, ESV
“But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.”
Look at Moses — he said:
Exodus 4:10 Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent… I am slow of speech and of tongue.”
Exodus 4:10
Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent… I am slow of speech and of tongue.”
But God answered:
Exodus 4:11–12, ESV “Who has made man’s mouth?… Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth.”
Exodus 4:11–12, ESV
“Who has made man’s mouth?… Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth.”
If God can use Moses, He can use you.
Some believers delay ministry, thinking they need a dramatic calling or special moment to serve. But the Great Commission has already been given to all believers:
Matthew 28:19, ESV Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
Matthew 28:19, ESV
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
There is no need to wait for a voice from heaven.The time is now.
“2 Corinthians 6:2, ESV, Behold now is the favorable time; now is the day of salvation.” —
“2 Corinthians 6:2, ESV,
Behold now is the favorable time; now is the day of salvation.” —
You were called the moment you were saved.Don’t wait for permission — you already have it in Christ.
Worries about money, jobs, relationships, or personal security often distract believers from God’s mission.
Jesus warned us about this:
Matthew 13:22, ESV “But the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.”
Matthew 13:22, ESV
“But the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.”
In Haggai’s time, people neglected rebuilding God’s temple to focus on their own homes and lives:
Haggai 1:4, ESV “Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”
Haggai 1:4, ESV
“Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”
Don’t wait until you’re “settled” to serve God. That day may never come.
Matthew 6:33, ESV “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Matthew 6:33, ESV
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Let’s be honest — sometimes the issue is simply lack of motivation.We want results without effort. We prefer comfort over sacrifice.
But serving God costs something. Jesus said:
Luke 9:23, ESV “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
Luke 9:23, ESV
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”
The Gospel does not advance on autopilot. It spreads through intentional prayer, sacrifice, and action.
We are living in the eleventh hour — near the end of the age. There’s no time to waste.
John 9:4, NIV “As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.”
John 9:4, NIV
“As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.”
The church doesn’t just need more listeners — it needs more laborers.
You have something to contribute:A testimony, a gift, a word of encouragement, a prayer.
You may not preach from a pulpit — but you can witness to a neighbor.You may not be a missionary overseas — but you can be one in your workplace, school, or community.
In the parable, all the workers — whether hired in the morning or at the eleventh hour — received the same reward (Matthew 20:10).
God doesn’t reward based on how long you’ve worked, but how faithfully you respond when He calls.
Start with what you know — Share your testimony, a Bible verse, or what you’ve learned in church.
Pray for opportunities to serve and witness.
Join your local church’s ministry or outreach — even small roles matter.
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Corinthians 15:58, ESV “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
Corinthians 15:58, ESV
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
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One afternoon, while walking through a busy marketplace, I noticed a young man suddenly bend over and begin to vomit violently. His face showed deep pain and discomfort, and I was moved with compassion. Anyone who has ever experienced that level of sickness knows how unbearable it feels—it drains your strength and leaves you weak and helpless.
That vivid picture reflects what God feels toward spiritual lukewarmness. When believers live half-committed lives—neither fully surrendered nor completely rebellious—it nauseates Him. This is not a light matter; it reveals how seriously God values spiritual fervor and genuine devotion.
Jesus addressed the same issue in His message to the church in Laodicea:
Revelation 3:15–16, NKJV “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”
Revelation 3:15–16, NKJV
“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”
In the city of Laodicea, the water supply was known for being lukewarm—neither refreshingly cold like that of Colossae nor hot and healing like that of Hierapolis. The believers there mirrored their environment: complacent, self-satisfied, and spiritually indifferent.
Jesus used that physical reality to illustrate a spiritual truth. He detests half-hearted devotion. The Lord would rather have us cold (fully rejecting Him and knowing it) or hot (fully devoted to Him) than comfortably in-between—appearing religious but lacking true passion.
Lukewarm Christianity is deceptivel because it appears moral and active. A person may attend church, serve in ministry, and even use Christian language, yet remain spiritually dead inside. It’s the same hypocrisy Jesus rebuked in the Pharisees when He said:
Matthew 15:8, NIV “These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.”
Matthew 15:8, NIV
“These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.”
A lukewarm believer is religious but not transformed, moral but not holy, busy but not fruitful. They are like the fig tree that had leaves but bore no fruit, which Jesus cursed (Mark 11:13–14). Outwardly impressive, but inwardly barren.
Paul warned Timothy that in the last days, many would “have a form of godliness but deny its power” (2 Timothy 3:5, ESV). That is the essence of lukewarm living—religion without relationship, confession without conversion, and worship without obedience.
Jesus doesn’t just rebuke the Laodiceans; He also offers them a way back:
Revelation 3:18, NKJV “I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.”
Revelation 3:18, NKJV
“I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.”
This represents genuine faith that has been purified through trials (1 Peter 1:7). True spiritual wealth isn’t measured by possessions or success but by faith proven through obedience and endurance.
These symbolize righteousness through Christ. The Laodiceans were “naked,” meaning exposed in their sin. Only the righteousness of Jesus can clothe our spiritual shame (Isaiah 61:10; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
This represents spiritual discernment. They thought they could see, but they were blind to their true condition. The Holy Spirit opens our eyes to see truth, convicting us of sin and guiding us into repentance (John 16:8–13).
Revelation 3:19, NKJV “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.”—
Revelation 3:19, NKJV
“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.”—
Christ’s rebuke is an expression of His love. God disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6). His desire is not to condemn but to awaken us from spiritual sleep. He stands at the door and knocks (Revelation 3:20), longing for renewed fellowship with His people.
Many think that once they confess Jesus as Lord, their journey is complete. But salvation is both a moment and a process. We are justified instantly, but sanctified continually.
Paul wrote:
Philippians 2:12–13, NKJV “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”
Philippians 2:12–13, NKJV
“Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”
A genuine Christian life is marked by growth, change, and spiritual fruit. Jesus said, “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire” (Matthew 7:19). To remain the same year after year without transformation is evidence of spiritual lukewarmness.
Today’s culture makes it easy to live a double life. Many believers maintain a Christian image on Sundays but indulge in worldliness throughout the week.
They post inappropriate content online yet speak of grace and blessings.
They sing gospel songs yet feed their souls with worldly entertainment.
They preach purity but secretly live in sin.
This contradiction deeply grieves the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30). True repentance is not lip service—it’s a complete change of direction (Acts 3:19).
If you’ve recognized lukewarmness in your life, Jesus is still knocking at the door of your heart. His promise remains:
1 John 1:9, KJV “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9, KJV
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Repentance isn’t about emotion—it’s about transformation. It’s turning fully to Christ, surrendering your will, and rekindling the fire of devotion through prayer, the Word, and obedience.
These are the last days. The signs of Christ’s return are unfolding before us, and the Rapture is drawing near. Jesus is coming for a bride that is pure, watchful, and spiritually alert—not one that is lukewarm or compromised.
Matthew 24:44, ESV “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Matthew 24:44, ESV
“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Only those who are spiritually hot—alive in faith and burning in devotion—will be caught up with Him. Those who remain lukewarm will be left behind.
Lord Jesus,I confess that I have not been fully devoted to You. Forgive my lukewarm heart and cleanse me from all compromise. Restore my passion for You and fill me with the fire of Your Holy Spirit. Teach me to live in holiness and truth, and to walk faithfully until You return.In Your precious name I pray, Amen.
Friend, God desires your whole heart, not half of it. Just as lukewarm water is tasteless, a lukewarm Christian is ineffective. But when the fire of the Holy Spirit burns within you, your life becomes a sweet aroma before God (2 Corinthians 2:15).
Let your heart burn again for Christ. Live for Him boldly, walk in purity, and be counted among those who are hot—for only those will see the Lord when He returns in glory.
Romans 12:11, NIV “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
Romans 12:11, NIV
“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”