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THINGS THAT ANGELS DESIRE TO STUDY

What will that day be like? The day when all the saints will be gathered, the day when the trials of God’s children will end, the day we will meet JESUS face to face, the day the Lord will fully reveal everything He has prepared for us from eternity — our eternal dwelling places. The Bible says these are things even holy angels long to look into and understand.

It is similar to how we long to catch a glimpse of heaven, even just a little. We have been hearing of its beauty since long ago, but have never seen it. In the same way, the angels in heaven long with great desire to witness the wonders that Jesus Christ has prepared for the elect on that day.

Even from where they are, the holy angels sense the greatness of the glory God has prepared for His saints. They know it will be magnificent, but they have not yet seen it in fullness. They understand that the day of God’s redemption of His children is a great day; things that have never been seen or heard will be revealed. This anticipation fills them with eager desire to see what God has planned.

“However, as it is written: ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived the things that God has prepared for those who love Him.’”
(1 Corinthians 2:9)

It is not only the angels who eagerly await this day; all creation longs for it. The Apostle Paul says:

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
(Romans 8:18)

“For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.”
(Romans 8:19)

“For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.”
(Romans 8:20–21)

Currently, we cannot fully describe these things because they have not yet been revealed. But we know one attribute of God: He does not lie. As He said:

“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
(Isaiah 55:9)

We may imagine these things in human terms, but when we see them in reality, we will understand how far God’s plans surpass our imagination.

The day we leave this world will bring joy not only to us and all creation, but also to the angels in heaven. There will be unseen celebration and unmeasurable happiness.

Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, if we meditate quietly on these things, we will not be overly troubled by the trials of life. We will keep our eyes on heaven, disregarding the opinions of the world. We will behold our Savior JESUS CHRIST, patiently waiting for the blessings God has prepared. We will live as pilgrims and travelers here on earth.

“If you call on Him, you will be saved, through faith, and inherit the salvation of your souls. Concerning this salvation, the prophets who predicted the grace that would come to you searched and inquired carefully, trying to understand the time and circumstances revealed by the Spirit of Christ within them, regarding the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.”
(1 Peter 1:9–11, paraphrased)

“It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who preached the gospel by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.”
(1 Peter 1:12)

“Therefore, prepare your minds for action and be sober-minded, setting your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
(1 Peter 1:13)

“As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.”
(1 Peter 1:14)

“But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’”
(1 Peter 1:15–16)

Therefore, strengthen your walk with God. If your life is currently distant from Christ, now is the time to return to Him. While the door of grace remains open, repent fully and begin a new life in the Lord.

Be baptized in the proper way, in the name of JESUS CHRIST, to receive forgiveness of sins, according to Acts 2:38. The Lord will then give you the gift of His Holy Spirit, as He promised. From that moment, you will be among those worthy to witness the glory that will soon be revealed.

We live in the last days — let us remain steadfast in holiness, fellowship, and prayer.

THE LORD BLESS YOU.

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THE PAIN OF BEING ROBBED

 

Revelation 16:15
“Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he who stays awake, and keeps his clothes, lest he walk about naked and people see his shame.”

Have you ever wondered why the Lord Jesus often compares His coming to a thief? Why does the Lord compare Himself to thieves and not to holy people? We know theft is not good, and one of God’s commandments is “YOU SHALL NOT STEAL.” But here the Lord compares Himself to a thief. Why?

There is wisdom even in the ways of the wicked. That is why the Lord said elsewhere to be “wise as serpents.” Serpents have been used by Satan from Eden to now to spread sin. But the Lord told us to be wise as serpents… and He Himself compares Himself to the bronze serpent lifted by Moses in the wilderness.

John 3:14-15
“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up;
That whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”

The Lord also compares Himself to an unjust judge:

Luke 18:1-8
“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, neither regarded man.
And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
Hear what the unjust judge saith.
And shall not God avenge His own elect, which cry day and night unto Him, though He bear long with them?
I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?”

The Lord also teaches us through the parable of the unrighteous steward, who was a thief of his master’s possessions but acted wisely:

Luke 16:1-9
“There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
So he called every one of his lord’s debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.”

The Lord does not use holy people to teach in these examples. He uses wicked people—not to imitate their evil, but to learn their wisdom. The children of this world have wisdom in their ways.

Returning to the example of the thief, the Lord said: “Behold, I come as a thief.” A thief is not good. He comes to steal, but a wise thief acts quietly and subtly, taking what he seeks and leaving. He comes when people are asleep and exhausted. This is the wisdom the Lord will use when He comes to take His church.

He will come when the wheat and tares are separated, when the world forgets God, when the saints appear worthless. This is when Christ will “steal” His people from the world.

These times are dangerous. When the saints seem to be worthless to the world, that is the time of separation. Valuable things are neglected; that is when the thief comes. This is when worldly pleasures, immorality, and drunkenness fill many; that is when Christ invades the house.

No one will know the exact day the Lord takes His people. Afterwards, people will realize some are missing—the valuable saints who preached the good news are gone. Just as one feels the pain of being robbed, so many will feel the pain of being left behind during the Antichrist’s tribulation and the terrifying DAY OF THE LORD. They will mourn, regret, and cry. Their greatest pain will be: “Why did they stay?” They will see their peers in glory while they are left for the lake of fire. They will feel envy and bitter anger. This pain is like being robbed at night. Those left will hate the Lord Jesus, curse Him, and blaspheme Him.

Revelation 16:8-11
“And the fourth poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
And men were scorched with great heat, and they blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues; and they repented not to give Him glory.
And the fifth poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
And they blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores; and repented not of their deeds.”

There will be no chance to repent then. It will be a time of mourning, wailing, and pain. All left-behind people will want to fight against the Lamb and hate Jesus Christ.

If you have been robbed, you know the pain. Many who do not know God spend their lives hating thieves. The Lord warns us about the PAIN coming to all left-behind people and says: “WATCH, I COME QUICKLY.”

Luke 21:34-36
“Take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come upon you unawares.
For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
Watch ye therefore always, and pray, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Matthew 24:42-44
“Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh.”

Watching is not merely staying awake physically; it is spiritual vigilance, living a life of holiness, avoiding sin, and continually learning God’s Word.

The last words of God that close the Bible are the words of the Lord Jesus:

Revelation 22:20-21
“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”

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AWAKENING OF THE SPIRIT

When we read the book of Genesis, the Bible tells us:

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Also, when we read further, the Bible says:

“God is Spirit” (John 4:24).

Thus, in that verse, it is the same as saying, in the beginning,

“The Spirit of God created the heavens and the earth.”

Genesis 1:2 – “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”

Here we see that the Spirit of God worked twice in the creation of the universe. The first work was to create the heavens and the earth, and the second was to come and shape the earth again to fulfill a certain purpose God intended. That purpose is nothing other than to make the earth BEAR FRUIT, no longer remain in a state of emptiness. There is a reason why God left a space between the first creation of the world and the shaping again.

But God briefly reveals this to teach us the principles of His workings. And this same principle God applies to anyone who gives their life to Christ today.

The first step: when a person sincerely, from their heart, decides to give their life to Christ—by repenting and leaving all their sins, and being baptized according to the proper Biblical method—that person is like being created for the first time. The Spirit of God has worked to transform them into a tangible, real being. That person is sealed by the Holy Spirit as a legitimate possession of God. It is God’s work ready for use. But the person is not yet fully complete before Him; they are compared to the earth created by the Holy Spirit, which was in a state of emptiness.

The second step, when the Spirit of God comes upon the person to make them fruitful, is a different process from the first creation. This also applies to someone born again today. Remember, as the Bible says, the Holy Spirit is a promise to all who come to Him and receive Him:

Acts 2:38 – “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”
Acts 2:39 – “The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

This means that anyone who receives Jesus Christ with a determined heart to leave their sinful life and surrender to Him—the same day, the Spirit of God enters to transform their life and make them a new creation. This does not require strength or time, but determination and obedience to all instructions that accompany faith.

However, this does not mean that the Spirit of God comes upon the person fully at the moment of faith. That is another process.

Reading the Bible, we see that our Lord Jesus Christ was filled with the Holy Spirit even while in His mother’s womb, but the Spirit did not come fully upon Him until He reached 30 years old. Likewise, John the Baptist was filled with the Spirit in the womb, but the Spirit guided him publicly many years later. Similarly, the apostles of Jesus received the Holy Spirit after choosing to follow the Lord, leaving all evil ways, family ties, and worldly pursuits. They received the Spirit through baptism, which gave them the strength to endure all trials during their mission with the Lord. But the coming of the Spirit upon them did not happen immediately—it took three and a half years.

The reason is that the act of the Spirit coming upon a person must first be understood by the person; the Spirit does not come without purpose like the first creation. This comes with a specific purpose, and the person must first recognize that purpose, often requiring classes, prayer, and persistence.

The goal is the same as when the Spirit hovered over the earth: to make it FRUITFUL and a place for human life.

Thus, when the Spirit comes upon a believer after being fully prepared, He makes that person a vessel to bear more fruit and serve His people according to God’s plans. This is why, after Jesus was anointed with the Spirit, He began to bring awakening to Israel and the whole world. Likewise, it was so with John the Baptist and the apostles on the day of Pentecost. The Spirit had anointed them to become fruitful vessels for God’s purpose.

Likewise, we must not be satisfied with where we are. Indeed, when we gave our lives to the Lord and were baptized properly, we were sealed with the Spirit, born of the Holy Spirit, and likened to the earth created by God in the beginning. But that is not enough. If we remain the same, we will continue in a state of EMPTINESS.

We must now earnestly seek the Holy Spirit with all our strength, so that He brings life to His church through us, awakens the church, and removes the emptiness present in the world. Daily prayer and persistence are required.

Remember, we are not asking for miracles and signs, but for transformation, as the apostles did when the Spirit came upon them. Even though they performed miracles before Pentecost, the Bible records no conversions until the Spirit came on the church, burning the hearts of people, bringing massive change:

“(More than 3,000 were saved in one day).”

This is the power of awakening we need today.

Follow this testimony; it will teach us.

EVAN ROBERTS
He was born in Wales, Europe, in 1878. A famous preacher known for bringing a great revival in Wales in 1904–1905. Since childhood, he loved attending church and memorizing Bible verses. As a young man, he prayed persistently for over 11 years for revival in Wales. Eventually, God answered his prayers, and the Holy Spirit transformed many hearts. Within nine months, over 150,000 people repented and turned to God. The revival spread to nearby countries.

All this was the result of Evan Roberts’ persistent prayers. Likewise, we must not just claim the Holy Spirit for ourselves but pray for the church and others. God will bring revival through us if we are persistent.

Jesus Himself said:

Luke 11:5 – “Then Jesus said to them, ‘Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,’”
Luke 11:6 – “because a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.’”
Luke 11:7 – “Then the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’”
Luke 11:8 – “I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.”
Luke 11:9 – “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Luke 11:10 – “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
Luke 11:11 – “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?”
Luke 11:12 – “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

Do you see? These verses show that the Holy Spirit is not just a promise for believers, but must be asked for persistently, as Jesus prayed (Hebrews 5:7). He prayed earnestly, and when the Spirit came upon Him, He was anointed above all men in the world and became Jesus Christ. We see how this awakening brought great results even until today.

It is therefore the duty of every Christian who loves their society and wants it saved to pray persistently for the Holy Spirit to bring revival and transformation. Just as the Father gives good gifts to children who ask, He will surely give the Holy Spirit to those who earnestly seek Him.

Luke 18:7 – “And shall not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? Will He keep putting them off?”
Luke 18:8 – “I tell you, He will see that they get justice, and quickly.”

Let us all begin now to pray for people’s salvation with all our energy. The Lord will hear and answer in His time.

God bless you.

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IF THEY KEEP SILENT, THE STONES WILL CRY OUT

 

Luke 19:37-40
“When he came near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen.
Saying, ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord; peace in heaven and glory in the highest.’
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’
And He answered and said to them, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would cry out.’”

In the past, I believed that if I did not do the work of God, then God’s work would stop in my area. That is how I thought for a long time. I believed that when we preach the Gospel, it was as if we were helping God, and without our dedication, many people would not be saved. That is what I was taught.

But I thank God, I came to understand more… that God does not need help for His work, He is not overwhelmed by it, and He does not require assistance from humans. When God created the world and humanity, He did not leave it without plans like we humans do, thinking we are limited by responsibilities that give us headaches until sometimes we give up.

God is not like that. When He created every creature under the sun, He already assigned its place in the world, how much food it would need to live until death, how much air it requires, and so on. All of this God already determined before the creature was even born or existed.

Likewise, for every human born under heaven, the Lord already determined where they would be born, how many years they would live, how much food they would eat, when they would be saved, and when they would die. Therefore, when a person is born, it is as if they simply come to fulfill what has been written.

So no human being can help God with His responsibilities… He Himself carries out His work according to His plan. For example, if He planned for the population of Tanzania to reach 60 million by the end of 2019, whether we like it or not, that number will come! Even if some refuse to have children, it does not stop that number from being reached—God will use others to fill the gap.

Similarly, when it comes to people being saved, the Lord Jesus said:

John 6:44
“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.”

This sentence shows that salvation is for the chosen. Not everyone can receive it. One must first be chosen and then called/drawn to the Lord to follow Him. This means that if a person has not felt any inner pull or prompting to follow or receive the Lord Jesus, they can never believe Him, just as you cannot force a newborn child to speak.

Therefore, if the Lord intends for a certain number of people to follow Him this year in a certain city, perhaps Dar es Salaam, no one can reduce or increase that number, nor can anyone stop His work.

He will raise His people (His servants)—women for men, youth for elders. For example, let’s say 5,000 servants are sent to the city of Dar es Salaam. They are sent to preach the Gospel there. If they are to reap the number of 20 million people intended for eternal life, and that number is reached, their work in that city is complete and they will be sent to another city. But if out of those 5,000, 2,000 are lazy and do not produce results, the Lord will remove that work from them and give it to others. Yet, at the end, the 20 million destined to be saved will still be reached! It will happen regardless. The lazy will be replaced by diligent workers.

So, brothers and sisters, this is not the time to think that God’s work will stop if we (you and I) refuse to carry it out today. That would not be a loss for God, but a loss for us. Our place will be given to others who are diligent, and we will miss the reward in God’s sight that day.

If you refuse today to witness to others about the good news of salvation, do not think you have affected God’s work in any way. God’s work will continue, and those destined to be saved will be saved. The Lord told us to go into the world and preach the Gospel to every creature, not for His benefit, but for ours. We are sent to gain benefit ourselves, not to help Him—He does not need it.

If you refuse to preach the Gospel in your neighborhood, city, or country, God will raise someone else to do it there, and those destined to be saved will still be saved. But you will lose your reward.

Do not think that God needs our help. He does not rely on our resources or efforts. He already has everything; the work He asks us to do is for our benefit, not His.

It is like a wealthy company owner with a successful business and many satisfied employees. If he sees a poor person and out of compassion gives him a job, it is not because he lacks employees, but because he wants to bless the poor person. If the poor person refuses the job, the loss is not to the owner but to the one who refused. The same applies to us in serving our Heavenly Father.

That is why when the Lord Jesus was entering Jerusalem, He told the Pharisees:

Luke 19:39-40
“Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples.’ He answered and said to them, ‘I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would cry out.’”

You see? The Lord wanted to show that God is not lacking in praise. Even if they did not praise Him, the stones themselves would cry out.

As the Apostle Paul also said, by the power of the Spirit:

2 Timothy 2:13
“If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.”

Therefore, knowing this, it is time to serve God with all our strength and talents, understanding it is for our benefit, because that day is coming in the new heavens and new earth where the Lord will show no favoritism. Everyone will have their place based on the talents they used on earth. In the new heavens and new earth, kings and ordinary people alike will have their eternal positions. So we must strive diligently as Paul anticipated.

Revelation 22:10-14
“And he said to me, ‘Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.’
He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; and he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; and he who is holy, let him be holy still.
Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.
I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.
Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and enter through the gates into the city.”

Let us be diligent, serving the Lord in the positions He has placed us, and He will preserve us by His goodness.

May the Lord bless you.

 

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THE GREATEST GIFT

Praise the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Welcome as we study the Word of God together, today focusing on THE GREATEST GIFT. According to the Scriptures in the book of Corinthians:

1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helps, administrations, and varieties of tongues.
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.”

From this passage, we see that the Scriptures indicate that there are great gifts, and among these, there is one that is the greatest of all. Whoever possesses this gift will have a ministry greater than all others.

When we review the list in the passage, the Apostle Paul mentions many gifts: apostles, teachers, miracles, gifts of healing, speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, helps, administrations, prophecy, and others. He mentions many, but he does not specify which is the greatest.

Humanly speaking, one might think among these gifts Paul mentioned, one or two are superior to the others. Some might think the gift of healing is the greatest, others might say apostleship is the greatest, another might say prophecy, or speaking in tongues, etc. Everyone might have their own opinion.

But when Paul says, “earnestly desire the best gifts,” was he referring to one of those gifts mentioned? To understand which is the greatest gift Paul was pointing to, let us read verse 31 again:

1 Corinthians 12:31
“But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.”

Do you see it? He says, “a more excellent way.” In simple terms, Paul meant, “I show you the greatest gift.”

Now, what is this “more excellent way” or the greatest gift Paul was speaking about? Continuing to the next chapter, we find Paul explains the greatest gift we should pursue:

1 Corinthians 13:1-8
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;
bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.”

You see! The Bible says, even if I speak in the tongues of men and angels, if I do not have the gift of LOVE, I am nothing. Even if I have the gift of prophecy, without love it is worthless. Even if I have perfect faith that could move mountains, without the greatest gift of love, I am nothing. All other gifts without love are meaningless.

So the greatest gift Paul was speaking of is LOVE. You may ask, why love and not prophecy, apostleship, tongues, faith, or teaching?

The gift of LOVE is the greatest because it is the gift of God Himself. The Bible says:

1 John 4:8
“He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”

God is not an apostle, evangelist, preacher, or miracle worker; God is LOVE. That is why love is the greatest gift of all.

God did not create us because He is a prophet; He gave us life not because He is a healer; He forgives our sins not because He is an evangelist; He provides for our needs not because He performs miracles. No! God created us, gave us life, saves us, and provides for us because He is LOVE—pure love.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, in this new year, even as we ask God to fulfill many things for us, let us also ask to be like Him, full of LOVE. This love comes through learning God’s Word, learning to love, learning to forgive as He forgave us. Start this year without grudges, without seeking revenge. Let this be your year of love and generosity. Forgive all who hurt you, so that God can also forgive you for all the wrongs you committed last year. Bless others sincerely, and you will be blessed this year. The Bible says, “With the same measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

You are turning a new page—so let your spirit be renewed. Then you will truly know God, and God Himself will love, protect, and preserve you, for He IS LOVE.

It is my prayer that the Lord grants us all this and more in this year. I wish you a blessed New Year 2019. May the Lord protect you, your home, your family, and give you good health from the beginning to the end of this year. May He bless all your endeavors that please Him in the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.

Amen!

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A HEART TURNED TOWARD GOD

2 Chronicles 16:9 (ESV): “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”

When we study the stories of kings in the Bible, we encounter King Asa of Judah. The Scriptures describe him as a king who walked in the path of righteousness and sought to bring his nation into holiness. Asa removed all the male cult prostitutes and idols from the land of Judah, destroying the altars and sacred pillars set up by his ancestors (1 Kings 15:9–15). He was a king whose trust in God was evident in every decision, and God granted him great success.

At one point, Asa discovered that his mother had set up idols and was worshiping foreign gods. Despite her position as queen mother—a highly respected role in that era, where she was customarily seated beside the king—Asa removed her from her position. This was unprecedented in Israel’s history; no other king had dared to humiliate his mother to protect the honor of God. Asa prioritized God’s glory over human respect, showing a heart fully committed to the Lord.

Application: We too are challenged to weigh the advice and influence of others—even parents—against God’s Word. As Asa showed, our allegiance must ultimately be to God (Acts 5:29: “We must obey God rather than human beings!”).

Asa removed all idols from Judah and Benjamin, entering into a covenant with God that he and his people would seek the Lord wholeheartedly, with all their mind and strength. He proclaimed throughout Judah that anyone who would not seek the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, would be put to death without mercy, whether young or old, male or female. This demonstrates the seriousness of committing fully to God and purging evil from our lives.

God was pleased with Asa. He gave him peace from surrounding enemies for a long time, and whenever enemies rose against him, God granted him resounding victory and abundant spoils, increasing his wealth and instilling fear in his adversaries. He strengthened Judah with fortified cities, towers, gates, and walls, ensuring the kingdom’s stability for many years.

However, God, through the prophet Hanani, later warned Asa (2 Chronicles 16:7–9, ESV):

“In the same year Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him: ‘Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped you. Were not the Cushites and Libyans a mighty army with great numbers of chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, he delivered them into your hand. For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing; therefore from now on you will be at war.’”

Despite Asa’s long history of faithfulness, he turned to human alliances instead of continuing to trust God alone. This demonstrates a critical spiritual truth: even a godly life can be marred by moments of reliance on human strength rather than divine power. God desires wholehearted devotion, not partial trust.

Spiritual Lesson for Today:

God’s eyes are searching the earth for hearts fully devoted to Him, ready to demonstrate His power through them. Like Asa, we are called to trust God in every situation (Proverbs 3:5–6).

Do not turn to human solutions or rely on worldly powers for protection or success. Place your complete trust in God, your Creator.

Remove all idols and sin from your life. Anything that hinders your devotion to God must be cut off (1 Corinthians 10:21).

God will honor hearts fully committed to Him, strengthen us in trials, and reveal His power through our obedience.

If you have not yet surrendered your life to God, the door of grace is still open. The blood of Jesus Christ is effective now, offering forgiveness and transformation. Commit your life fully to Christ, repent from sin, and be baptized in the name of Jesus to receive the indwelling Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). As your heart aligns with God’s will, His power will manifest in your life, just as it did for King Asa.

 

 

 

 

 

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HOW DOES THE BLOOD OF JESUS SPEAK BETTER THINGS THAN THAT OF ABEL?

Shalom! Welcome as we study the Word of God together. Today we shall briefly learn about the Blood of Jesus Christ — the most precious blood ever shed. My prayer is that as we go through this message, your understanding of God’s redemptive power through the blood of Jesus will deepen.

In the book of Genesis, we read the story of Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. Abel offered a pleasing sacrifice to God, while Cain’s was rejected because of the state of his heart. Out of jealousy and anger, Cain killed his righteous brother.

Genesis 4:8–12 (NKJV)
Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.
Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”
And He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.”
So now you are cursed from the earth, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand.”

Notice something profound — God did not say “the voice of your brother’s spirit,” but “the voice of your brother’s blood.” This reveals that blood has a voice. Blood speaks — it testifies, it cries out for justice.

Also, God said the blood cried out from the ground, not from heaven. This shows a mysterious connection between blood and the earth. The shedding of innocent blood defiles the land (see Numbers 35:33).

The voice of Abel’s blood cried out for vengeance and judgment — and indeed, Cain was cursed and became a restless wanderer on the earth.

Centuries later, the writer of Hebrews compares the blood of Abel to that of Jesus Christ:

Hebrews 12:24 (NKJV)
“To Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.”

Abel’s blood cried for justice; Jesus’ blood cries for mercy.
Abel’s blood brought a curse; Jesus’ blood brings blessing and forgiveness.
Abel’s blood accused; Jesus’ blood intercedes.

While Abel was righteous and blameless in his offering, Jesus was the sinless Lamb of God, totally innocent, yet crucified by sinful men.

Acts 4:27–28
“For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.”

Yet at the cross, unlike Abel, Jesus did not cry for vengeance. Instead, He prayed:

Luke 23:34
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

And before He gave up His spirit, He declared:

John 19:30 — “It is finished.”

That statement sealed our redemption forever. The voice of His blood continues to cry forgiveness, healing, reconciliation, and new life for all who believe.

The blood of Abel brought a curse upon the land and made Cain a fugitive. But the blood of Jesus broke the curse and opened the way for reconciliation between God and humanity.

Through His blood:

  • We receive forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 1:7)
  • We are justified and made righteous (Romans 5:9)
  • We are reconciled to God (Colossians 1:20)
  • We have bold access to the throne of grace (Hebrews 10:19)
  • We overcome the enemy (Revelation 12:11)

Even today, every blessing we enjoy on earth — the mercy that restrains judgment, the beauty of creation, the grace that still invites sinners to repentance — all exist because the blood of Jesus still speaks from the earth.

It was shed on earth, not in heaven, so that it might redeem and sanctify the earth itself (see Hebrews 9:22–24).

The rain that still falls, the seasons that still turn, and the grace that holds back God’s wrath all testify that the blood still speaks better things.

However, Scripture warns us not to despise this grace. Many live carelessly, enjoying the blessings bought by Christ’s blood yet rejecting His lordship. The writer to the Hebrews gives a solemn warning:

Hebrews 10:26–31
“For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment…
Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?”

It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Therefore, it is time to repent — to turn away from sin, hypocrisy, and worldliness. Whether it is drunkenness, immorality, corruption, lust, pride, or rebellion — all these things silence the voice of grace over your life.

Let the blood of Jesus speak for you today by surrendering your life completely to Him.

Beloved, this is not the time to be lukewarm. The period of grace will not last forever. The day will come when the blood will no longer plead for mercy but will witness in judgment (see Revelation 16:4–6).

Therefore:

“Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2

Repent today. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Be baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins (Acts 2:38). Live a holy life, separated from the world.

Let the blood of Jesus continue to speak better things over your life — blessings instead of curses, peace instead of fear, eternal life instead of death.

The blood of Abel cried for vengeance,
But the blood of Jesus cries for mercy.
Abel’s blood brought a curse to the earth,
But Jesus’ blood brings healing to the nations.

This is the voice of the New Covenant — the voice of mercy, grace, and eternal redemption.

“To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood… to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever.” — Revelation 1:5–6

Surrender to Jesus today and let His blood continue to speak better things on your behalf.
Shalom and God bless you.

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Has Your Mind Been Opened?

Introduction

Many believers today long for a personal, tangible encounter with Jesus — to hear His voice audibly, to see His face, to walk with Him physically. But Scripture reveals something greater than outward experience: the inner revelation of Christ through His Word.

After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to two disciples walking to Emmaus, yet they didn’t recognize Him. Why? Because their spiritual perception was not yet opened — a condition common even among believers today.

Let’s revisit that powerful story — and ask ourselves: Has Jesus opened our minds to understand the Scriptures?

1. The Walk to Emmaus – Jesus Draws Near

📖 Luke 24:13–16 (NIV)

“Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him.”

Jesus didn’t appear with angelic light or divine power — He simply walked with them in the form of a man. They were discussing Him, and where two or three gather in His name, He is present (Matthew 18:20). This shows us that Christ honors spiritual fellowship.

Yet the disciples couldn’t recognize Him — not because He looked different, but because “they were kept from recognizing him.” (v. 16). This signifies that spiritual blindness is not due to lack of information, but lack of divine revelation.

2. Jesus Reveals Himself Through Scripture

📖 Luke 24:25–27 (NIV)

“He said to them, ‘How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?’ And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.”

Notice: Jesus didn’t first reveal Himself physically — He revealed Himself through the Word.

🔎 Theological Insight:
Jesus could have said, “It’s Me! Look at My face!” But He didn’t. Why? Because faith that is grounded in sight is weak (John 20:29). Faith that is grounded in Scripture is lasting and fruitful (Romans 10:17).

Here, Jesus affirms the authority and unity of the Old Testament — showing that from Moses (Torah) to the Prophets, the entire Hebrew Bible points to Himself (cf. John 5:39).

3. Their Hearts Burned Within Them

📖 Luke 24:32 (NIV)

“They asked each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?’”

When Jesus expounds the Word, it ignites spiritual hunger, recognition, and conviction. This inner burning is the witness of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16), stirring believers toward deeper understanding and love for Christ.

4. Recognition Comes Through Fellowship and the Word

📖 Luke 24:30–31 (NIV)

“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.”

It was not sight, but shared communion — centered around the breaking of bread, that opened their eyes. This is deeply symbolic of:

  • The Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:19)
  • The body of Christ given for us
  • The fellowship of believers (Acts 2:42)

Recognition of Christ becomes clear when we share the table with Him and embrace the Word He reveals.

5. Jesus Desires Us to Know Him Through the Word

📖 Luke 24:44–45 (NIV)

“He said to them, ‘This is what I told you while I was still with you: everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.’ Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.”

🔎 Theological Insight:
This moment fulfills Deuteronomy 29:4:
“But to this day the LORD has not given you a mind that understands or eyes that see or ears that hear.”

But now, in Christ, this veil is removed (2 Corinthians 3:14–16). He opens our minds (Greek: dianoigō – “to open thoroughly”) to grasp the full counsel of God revealed in Scripture.

Jesus wants us to understand His person and mission not merely through experiences, but through Scripture. This is why biblical literacy is not optional — it is the foundation of Christian discipleship.

6. The Danger of Seeking Signs Over Scripture

Even after seeing Jesus risen, many disciples still doubted (Luke 24:37–41).
Thomas demanded visible proof (John 20:25), but Jesus responded, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29, NIV)

Even Judas, who lived with Jesus for years, saw His miracles and heard His teachings, still betrayed Him (Luke 22:3–6).
Miracles don’t change hearts — only the Word of God, revealed by the Holy Spirit, can do that (Hebrews 4:12).

7. The Call to Spiritual Fellowship and Bible Study

“Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20 (NIV)
“Let us not give up meeting together… but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” — Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)

Just as the two on the road to Emmaus experienced Christ when walking and talking together about Him, we too encounter Jesus when we engage in Spirit-led Bible study and fellowship. Christ honors gatherings focused on His name and His Word.

Conclusion: Has Jesus Opened Your Mind?

If you find yourself uninterested in reading the Bible — or struggling to understand it — ask Jesus to open your mind, as He did for the disciples.

But remember:

  • He reveals Himself to those who seek Him in His Word, not just in images or emotional experiences.
  • Faith is not built on seeing, but on hearing the Word (Romans 10:17).
  • The true face of Christ is found in the Scriptures (2 Corinthians 4:6).

If Jesus wanted us to follow His image, He would have left us a picture. Instead, He left us the living Word — and the Holy Spirit to illuminate it.

So Ask Yourself Today:

  • Am I seeking Jesus through His face — or through His Word?
  • Do I love the Jesus of the Scriptures?
  • Am I obeying His teachings?
  • Do I fellowship with other believers to seek Him together?
  • Has my heart been stirred by the Scriptures?
  • Has He opened my mind?

A Prayer to Conclude:

“Lord Jesus, open my mind to understand Your Word. Stir my heart as You did for the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Help me to seek You not through feelings or images, but through the living and enduring truth of Scripture. Let my eyes be opened to see You in every page, and my heart burn with love for You. Amen.”

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Eternal Chains of Darkness

Luke 8:30–33 (NIV)

Jesus asked him, “What is your name?”
“Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.
And they begged Jesus repeatedly not to order them to go into the Abyss.
A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. The demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs, and He gave them permission.
When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.

Understanding the Abyss and Eternal Chains

Shalom, beloved of God!

Praise the Lord for another day of life and grace. Today, we reflect on a powerful moment from Jesus’ earthly ministry—His encounter with a man possessed by many demons after crossing the Sea of Galilee.

As we read in Luke 8, the demons were terrified of being sent into the Abyss (Greek: abussos), also referred to as the bottomless pit or hell’s prison. They begged Jesus not to send them there, which shows us an important truth: even demons fear the place God has prepared for their judgment.

Why were they so afraid of the Abyss? Because it is a real, dreadful place of confinement, where some fallen angels and demons are already imprisoned, awaiting the final judgment.

2 Peter 2:4
“For if God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment…”

Jude 1:6
“And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day.”

This tells us that some demons are already locked away in the Abyss, while others still roam the earth under God’s permission. Even the demons that possessed the man in Luke 8 preferred to be cast into pigs rather than go into that prison-like place. That alone shows how terrible the Abyss is.

Why Do Some Demons Still Roam Free?

Not all demons are currently in chains. Some, like Satan and others, still have limited freedom to operate on the earth for a time. But their fate is sealed.

Revelation 20:1–3
“And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. He threw him into the Abyss…”

In the end, even Satan will be locked in the Abyss for 1,000 years. Afterward, he will be released for a short time before his final destruction in the lake of fire.

Where Do Demons Dwell Now?

Demons do not have a resting place on earth. They are restless spirits seeking to enter people.

Matthew 12:43–45
“When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’”

Jesus reveals here that when a demon leaves someone, it wanders through dry, desolate places, symbolizing spiritual barrenness. It finds no peace outside a host. That’s why demons are always seeking to inhabit human bodies—they are in torment without a home.

But when a person opens their heart to Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within them. That person becomes God’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19), and demons have no place there.

Warning Against Making Our Bodies a Dwelling for Evil Spirits

Anyone who continues in unrepented sin—such as idolatry, sexual immorality, witchcraft, and rebellion—is at risk of becoming a dwelling place for demons.

Ephesians 4:27
“Do not give the devil a foothold.”

Galatians 5:19–21
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery… idolatry and witchcraft… those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

A person who allows such sin in their life essentially opens the door for unclean spirits to enter. And if they die in that state, they will join those who are already in the Abyss, awaiting the final judgment.

The Final Judgment: Eternal Fire

Revelation 20:14–15
“Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.”

This is the final destination for the devil, his demons, and all who reject God’s salvation. Even those from ancient times—like the people of Noah’s generation and those of Sodom and Gomorrah—are now being held in chains, awaiting this very judgment.

Jude 1:7
“Just as Sodom and Gomorrah… serve as an example by undergoing the punishment of eternal fire.”

God’s Mercy Is Still Available

In the Old Testament, being possessed by a demon was a death sentence:

Leviticus 20:27
“A man or woman who is a medium or spiritist among you must be put to death.”

But under the New Covenant, Jesus came to set captives free. Anyone can be delivered from demonic bondage by repenting, believing in the gospel, being baptized, and receiving the Holy Spirit.

Final Exhortation

Satan and his demons roam the earth looking for a place to dwell—don’t let it be in you. Make your body a temple of the Holy Spirit by surrendering fully to Jesus. Test every spirit and every teaching (1 John 4:1), and let the Holy Spirit guide your entire life.

If you’ve been blessed by this message, share it with someone else. Let us live watchful, holy lives as we await the return of our Lord.

God bless you.

 
 
 

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Do Not Be Unequally Yoked with Unbelievers

2 Corinthians 6:14 (NKJV) –
“Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?”

Understanding the “Yoke” Metaphor

In Biblical times, a yoke was a wooden frame that joined two animals—typically of the same kind—so they could work together to pull a plow or cart. For this to be effective, the animals had to be similar in size, strength, and nature (e.g., two oxen, not an ox and a donkey).

This agricultural metaphor is used spiritually in 2 Corinthians 6:14 to warn believers about forming close, binding relationships—especially spiritual partnerships or life covenants—with unbelievers. These may include:

  • Marriage (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:39)
  • Business partnerships
  • Deep emotional alliances
  • Shared missions or purposes that affect one’s faith

The Greek word used for “unequally yoked” is heterozygeo, which literally means “to be mismatched or yoked together with one of a different kind.” It implies an incompatibility that hinders both parties.

Does This Mean We Should Avoid Unbelievers Entirely?

No. Jesus Himself ate with tax collectors and sinners (Matthew 9:10–13), and Paul explicitly tells us that isolation from unbelievers would be impossible and unwise:

1 Corinthians 5:9–10 (NKJV) –
“I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. Yet I certainly did not mean with the sexually immoral people of this world… since then you would need to go out of the world.”

What Scripture warns against is spiritual entanglement—a deep bond that can lead to compromise, confusion, or spiritual decline.

The key phrase in 2 Corinthians 6:14 is:

“…do not be unequally yoked… for what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness?”

This refers not to mere interaction, but to partnerships where there is spiritual or moral alignment. You can be friendly without fellowship. You can be loving without compromise.

Old Testament Background: The Law of Unequal Yoking

Deuteronomy 22:10 (NKJV) –
“You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.”

This agricultural law wasn’t just practical—it was symbolic. The ox and the donkey have different gaits, strength levels, and temperaments. Yoking them together would be inefficient and even cruel.

Theologically, this pointed to the need for spiritual purity and separation among God’s people, Israel. Just as they were not to mix seeds or fabrics (Leviticus 19:19), they were to avoid alliances with pagan nations that would turn their hearts from Yahweh.

Likewise, believers today are called to spiritual distinctiveness, not isolation. We are in the world, but not of it (John 17:15–16).

Why Is Unequal Yoking Dangerous?

  1. Prolonged Proximity Leads to Imitation
    Behavior is contagious. The Bible warns us about the power of association:

Proverbs 13:20 (NKJV) –
“He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV) –
“Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits.”

Even without intending to, we often adopt the speech, attitudes, and values of those around us. Prolonged companionship leads to cultural and spiritual osmosis.

  1. The Heart Grows Desensitized Over Time

Hebrews 3:13 (NKJV) –
“But exhort one another daily… lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.”

What once shocked us becomes normal through repetition and exposure. That’s how many believers gradually lose their sensitivity to sin—by growing too comfortable in spiritually unhealthy environments.

  1. Spiritual Confusion and Conflict
    When you are yoked with someone whose values oppose your own, decisions become complicated. Priorities clash. You may find yourself torn between obedience to God and loyalty to that person.

This is especially evident in marriage, which is the clearest form of yoking. Paul exhorts believers not to marry unbelievers:

1 Corinthians 7:39 (NKJV) –
*“…she is at liberty to be married to whom she wishes, *only in the Lord.”

God’s Yoke vs. the World’s Yoke

While we are not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, Christ does invite us into His own yoke:

Matthew 11:29–30 (NKJV) –
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me… For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Jesus yokes us with Himself and with fellow believers, so we can walk in step with His Spirit and with one another.

This is why He sent His disciples out two by two (Mark 6:7). Mutual accountability, encouragement, and shared faith make the yoke effective and life-giving, rather than burdensome.

Practical Application: Examine Your Partnerships

From today, take a serious look at the relationships and partnerships in your life. Ask yourself:

  • Is this relationship drawing me closer to God or pulling me away?
  • Am I influencing them for Christ, or are they influencing me toward compromise?
  • Have I crossed emotional or spiritual boundaries with someone who doesn’t share my faith?

You can love unbelievers. You can serve them, pray for them, and work with them. But you must not yoke yourself to them in a way that endangers your walk with God.

Conclusion: Choose Your Yoke Wisely

Amos 3:3 (NKJV) –
“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?”

God, in His wisdom, has designed us to be influenced by our environment and relationships. That’s why He calls us to intentional separation—not out of arrogance or fear, but out of obedience and spiritual protection.

Let your closest connections—your “yoke-fellows”—be people who are walking in the same spiritual direction as you. People who are submitted to Christ, who will lift you up, hold you accountable, and share your values.

Proverbs 27:17 (NKJV) –
“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”

Be wise. Be discerning. Walk in love—but guard your heart and your spiritual integrity.

Final Prayer:

“Lord, give me wisdom and discernment in my relationships. Help me to love others without compromising my faith. Yoke me with people who draw me closer to You, and give me the courage to walk away from partnerships that threaten my walk with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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