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Is There a Shortcut to Reaching Higher Levels of Spiritual Maturity?

Life in the physical world often carries deep spiritual lessons. That is why the Lord Jesus frequently used earthly examples and parables to teach people the hidden mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:34–35).

In society, for someone to be called a professor or an academic doctor, they must spend many years in school, possess extensive knowledge, and gain experience through long-term research. In short, it is impossible to be called a doctor (academically) without undergoing higher education.

However, there is another kind of doctorate known as an honorary doctorate. This is often awarded to a person who has made a significant contribution to society. Such a person may receive the title even without formal academic training.

The Same Principle Applies Spiritually

In the spiritual life, the same concept applies. It is possible for someone to become a teacher, a person of great spiritual maturity, even surpassing their spiritual fathers, pastors, bishops, or elders in understanding and discernment.

How is this possible?

The following Scripture gives us the answer:

Psalm 119:99–100

“I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your testimonies are my meditation.
I understand more than the elders,
for I keep your precepts.” (ESV)

When you reflect on these verses, you will notice something remarkable:
The speaker is a student, yet he boldly declares that he has more understanding than his teachers. He has not graduated from their oversight—he is still under them—but his spiritual understanding has surpassed theirs. Though young in age, his discernment exceeds that of the elders.

How did this happen?

Was it because he studied more books than others?
Was it because he had a special natural gift?
No.

He explains clearly:

  • “Your testimonies are my meditation”

  • “I keep your precepts”

The True Shortcut to Spiritual Maturity

This is the secret:
Day and night, he meditates on TRUTH—the Word of God—and intentionally practices it in his daily life. He does not only know the Word; he lives it. He avoids sin and aligns his life with God’s commandments.

This is what matures a person spiritually faster than anything else—faster than:

  • Accumulating a lot of information

  • Receiving many revelations

  • Preaching frequently

  • Teaching often

A person may have deep knowledge, be a powerful teacher, or even a highly influential apostle, yet still fall short of a student who sincerely strives to live according to the Word of God.

Jesus Himself emphasized this principle:

Matthew 7:24

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

How God Identifies His True Spiritual Teachers

This is how God recognizes His spiritual instructors:
Not by titles, not by popularity, not by the abundance of revelations—but by the fear of the Lord.

The ability to fear God is greater than all other forms of spiritual achievement. Even if someone lacks other forms of recognition—knowledge, eloquence, or influence—if they truly fear God, they have gone very far spiritually.

This is because the Bible teaches that there is no end to the pursuit of knowledge, but the fear of God surpasses all learning.

Ecclesiastes 12:12–13

“Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.
Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the duty of all mankind.” (NIV)

Final Exhortation

Let us invest all our strength in living the Word of God, not merely knowing it.
May the grace of God help us to walk in obedience.

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What Did the Unclean Animals Represent? (Acts 10:9-15).

 

What Did the Unclean Animals Represent? (Acts 10:9-15)

Question: What did the sheet containing the unclean animals, which the Apostle Peter saw descending from heaven in Acts 10:9-15, symbolize?

Answer: Let’s take a closer look.

Acts 10:9-15
“On the following day, as they were traveling and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray around noon.

10 He became very hungry and wanted something to eat, but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance.

11 He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners,

12 containing all kinds of four-footed animals, reptiles, and birds.

13 Then a voice came to him, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’

14 But Peter said, ‘By no means, Lord; I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.’

15 The voice spoke to him a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’”

In this vision, the unclean animals represented Gentile people, who were originally considered unclean in God’s sight and could not inherit His promises or participate in His service.

Through this vision, God was showing Peter that the Gentiles were no longer unclean and that he should not hesitate to bring them the Gospel.

In short, the unclean animals symbolized unclean people from the Gentiles. But how can we be sure? Let’s look at Acts 10:14-15 and 10:28.

Acts 10:14-15
“But Peter said, ‘By no means, Lord; I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.’
15 Again, a voice spoke to him, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’”

 

Acts 10:28
“He said to them, ‘You know that it is unlawful for a Jewish man to associate with or visit anyone of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.’”

Clearly, Peter received a revelation from the Holy Spirit: the unclean animals represented people whom the Jews had considered unclean before God—that is, the Gentiles, including Cornelius and his household.

This shows that in God’s grace, there is no favoritism. No one is excluded, whether Jew or Gentile.

Galatians 3:28
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

It’s also worth noting that the animals themselves were now considered clean. In the New Covenant, there is no longer a prohibition against eating animals that were once forbidden in the Old Covenant. They were only symbolic of people. In short, the animals represented humanity, not literal impurity.

May the Lord help us understand this truth.

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For We Know in Part, and We Prophesy in Part.

 

For We Know in Part, and We Prophesy in Part

1 Corinthians 13:9–10

“For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away.”

The Bible gives us clear direction for our lives and teaches us how to understand God and the way He works in us. As a child of God, it is important to know what God has enabled you to understand—and what He has not yet chosen to reveal.

Many believers read this passage without reflecting on it deeply. As a result, they live frustrated and troubled lives, assuming that God is silent or that He does not answer prayers.

The Holy Spirit teaches us an important truth: we were not meant to know everything in this present life. You were not created to live on earth with complete knowledge of all things.

Instead, God reveals things to us in part. Think of it like watching a movie trailer. The trailer gives you clues and glimpses, but you do not see the entire story until the movie is fully revealed. In the same way, the full picture will only be known when we cross over to eternity.

This principle applies to every area of life. When you ask God to reveal a matter to you—to show you what is happening, what will happen, or what your future holds—do not expect Him to give you every detail. He will not show you everything step by step: today this, tomorrow that, next year this, next week that. God does not work that way.

He reveals small portions—enough to guide you, but not the entire picture. These pieces form a direction, not a complete map, because we are given knowledge only in part.

If you are a prophet and God shows you something, speak only what has been revealed to you. Do not add your own assumptions, timelines, or interpretations. When you go beyond what God has shown, you risk confusing yourself and misleading others. No matter how anointed you are, you cannot know everything, and you cannot be shown everything.

This is what happened to John the Baptist. He had his own expectations and understanding, and when things did not unfold as he imagined, he began to doubt—even though he himself had testified that Jesus was the Christ.

Consider this example: a prophet sees a vision of a woman carrying a baby boy. Wanting to appear highly prophetic, he adds his own narrative: “The Lord says you will soon give birth to a son. Prepare his clothes, pray for him, and bring a thanksgiving offering.”

Yet God may not have been speaking about physical childbirth at all. He may have been showing that the woman would be blessed to care for orphans or become a spiritual mother—using the image of carrying a child.

The woman then places her hope in having a biological child. Years pass, no child is born, and the prophet is later labeled a false prophet. But the problem was not that God lied—it was that the prophet went beyond the measure of revelation given to him.

If he had simply said, “This is what the Lord has shown me. Beyond this, I do not know. God will reveal the meaning to you in His time,” that would have been sufficient. The woman would have had space to pray, reflect, and later recognize the fulfillment when it came.

The same is true in your own life. When you ask God to confirm something, you will often receive only partial information—a sign, a symbol, or a gentle prompting.

When that happens, do not stress over trying to see the whole picture. Take the step you are able to take, and trust that the Lord will walk with you.

So what should we do?

Live by faith.

God did not create us to live by sight, but by faith.

Everything we do must be done in faith, because we do not yet have full understanding of all things.

Even in evangelism, you cannot wait for God to reveal the name of the street, the person you will meet, what they are wearing, and their name before you go. If you wait for that level of detail, you will wait forever.

Instead, you move by faith—trusting the promise:
“I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
And as you go, God leads you to the person He has prepared among many others.

So remember this: we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

That is why Scripture concludes:

1 Corinthians 13:12

“For now we see through a glass, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”

Walk by faith. When guidance, prophecy, or direction comes in small portions, that is often your signal to act—not to wait endlessly for more information.

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What Does “Buu/Mabuu” Mean in the Bible?

 

What Does “Buu/Mabuu” Mean in the Bible?

In the Bible, the word “buu” refers to a corpse or a decaying body. Whenever you come across this term, it points to death, decay, or a grave.

For example:

Job 17:14 – “If I have called destruction my father, and the worm my mother, and my sister…”

Here, “buu” refers to the grave. Job is expressing that, in his suffering, death and decay felt closer to him than even his family—his father, mother, and sister. Just as family is closest to a person, Job felt that death was now intimately near him.

Another example is:

Job 25:6 – “How much less a mortal, who is only a maggot—human, who is merely a worm!”

This passage emphasizes that humans, without God, are like corpses—subject to decay and impermanence.

You can also see this word in:

  • Exodus 16:20, 24

  • Deuteronomy 28:39

  • Job 7:5

In some places, the Bible directly refers to decay or worms (Isaiah 66:24).

This is the reality for every person who lives without God. No matter how healthy, wealthy, powerful, or educated someone is, without Jesus Christ, they remain like a corpse—destined to die and face eternal separation from God.

But there is hope! Those who are saved through Jesus, even if they die, will live again. On the day of resurrection, their bodies will be transformed into glorious, immortal bodies, and they will live with Christ forever in heaven.

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Understanding the Power of Jesus’ Blood Before the Crucifixion.

 

Understanding the Power of Jesus’ Blood Before the Crucifixion

Shalom! Welcome as we reflect on the Word of God.

It is well-known that Christ shed His blood at Golgotha, when nails pierced His hands and feet and His body endured countless blows. Through that blood, we receive forgiveness of sins and redemption for our souls.

However, the Bible shows that Jesus’ blood did not first begin to flow at the Cross. It began earlier—while He was praying on the Mount of Olives with His disciples.

But how did it flow? Not in the usual way, but through His sweat.

Luke 22:44: “And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.”

The key question is: why did this happen during prayer? Words alone are not always enough to reach the Father; blood speaks louder than words. So, the blood that flowed while Jesus prayed spoke more powerfully than words ever could.

We see a similar example in the story of Abel. After Abel was killed, his blood cried out from the ground. Though he had died, his blood spoke to God and called for justice (see Genesis 4:10). God heard it and brought judgment on Cain, the one who killed him.

In the same way, Jesus’ prayers, accompanied by the blood that flowed on the earth before His crucifixion, spoke powerfully. That is why angels came to strengthen Him afterward. The blood of Jesus speaks even better things than Abel’s blood.

Hebrews 12:24: “…and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.”

When we pray with an understanding of the revelation in Jesus’ blood, our prayers become powerful. When we know and believe that His blood is being poured out for us as we pray, it speaks more effectively than our words.

But if we are outside the faith, that blood cannot speak on our behalf. To activate its power in our lives, we must first believe in Jesus Christ, repent of our sins, and be baptized in water and the Holy Spirit. From that moment onward, the blood begins to speak blessings for us, giving us the power to overcome Satan.

Revelation 12:10-11:
“I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, ‘Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ, for the accuser of our brothers has been hurled down, who accuses them before our God day and night.’
They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”

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“MIMI NDIMI” SABA.

“I AM” – Seven Times

 

“I AM” – Seven Times

The Bible calls us to truly know the Son of God, JESUS CHRIST. To know Him deeply is to experience transformation in our walk, worship, and relationship with God.

Ephesians 4:13says

“Until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.”

This verse highlights the ultimate goal of the Christian life: growing in knowledge of Christ, not merely in intellectual understanding, but in experiential relationship, which leads to spiritual maturity and Christlikeness.

Today, we explore how JESUS introduced Himself seven times in the Gospel of John as “I AM” – a title with profound theological meaning, echoing God’s self-identification in Exodus 3:14 (“I AM WHO I AM”). Each “I AM” reveals an essential aspect of His divine nature and mission.

1. I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE

John 6:35 (ESV): “

Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.’”

Theological insight: Physical bread sustains temporal life, but JESUS sustains eternal life. By calling Himself the Bread of Life, He signals that true satisfaction for the soul comes only through union with Him. Participation in this Bread is a call to faith, dependence, and communion with Christ. Eucharistic theology later builds on this imagery, understanding Christ as the spiritual sustenance for believers.

2. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

John 8:12 (ESV):

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’”

Theological insight: Light represents truth, purity, guidance, and God’s presence. To follow Jesus is to live under divine illumination, seeing the world from God’s perspective rather than the darkness of sin and ignorance. Theologically, this also prefigures the new creation and sanctification, where believers are called to reflect God’s light (Matthew 5:14–16).

3. I AM THE GATE FOR THE SHEEP

John 10:7 (ESV):

“So Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep.’”

Theological insight: In ancient Israel, sheep were vulnerable and required protection. The gate metaphor emphasizes access and security. JESUS is the exclusive way to salvation (cf. John 10:9), providing entrance into God’s kingdom and protection from spiritual danger. Only through Him do we experience true security in God’s care.

4. I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD

John 10:11 (ESV):

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

Theological insight: This highlights Christ’s sacrificial love and divine providence. Shepherd imagery was central to Israelite understanding of God (Psalm 23). Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life, prefiguring the atoning work of the cross and showing the personal care of God for each believer.

5. I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE

John 11:25 (ESV): “

Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.’”

Theological insight: Jesus does not merely give life; He is life itself. His resurrection power transforms death into eternal life for believers. This statement anticipates His own resurrection (John 20) and assures all who trust Him of the hope of eternal life, a foundational tenet of Christian eschatology.

6. I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE

John 14:6 (ESV):

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’”

Theological insight: Salvation is not found in philosophy, religion, or works, but in a person: Jesus Christ. The “way” affirms access to God, the “truth” affirms God’s revealed reality in Christ, and the “life” affirms eternal communion with God. This verse is central to Christology, emphasizing the uniqueness of Christ as the exclusive mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5).

7. I AM THE TRUE VINE

John 15:1 (ESV):

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.”

Theological insight: Spiritual vitality comes from abiding in Christ. The vine imagery stresses dependence, fruitfulness, and unity with Christ. Without Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). This teaches both sanctification and discipleship: as believers remain in Christ, their lives bear eternal fruit for God’s glory.

Reflection:

Have you welcomed JESUS, the Source of eternal life, into your heart? Or are you still wandering after the ways of the world? Today is the day to change direction. Walk with JESUS, the Good Shepherd, the Bread of Life, and the Light of the World, and experience the fullness of life He offers.

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Walking with Burial Cloths – How Does It Feel?

 

Walking with Burial Cloths – How Does It Feel?

John 11:44

“The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, ‘Unbind him, and let him go.’”

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, I want us to learn an important lesson from the story of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead.

As we know, Lazarus had died, was buried, and had already begun to decay. But when Jesus arrived at the tomb, He performed an incredible miracle—He brought Lazarus back to life.

When Lazarus came out of the tomb, he was completely alive and well. Yet, Jesus did not stop there. He gave a clear instruction: “Unbind him, and let him go.” This shows us that resurrection—new life—is not enough on its own. True freedom requires being unbound.

Even after Lazarus was raised, the burial cloths that bound his hands, feet, and face were still on him. These cloths symbolized the old life he had left behind, and he could not move freely until they were removed.

What does this mean for us?
Salvation is like resurrection. When we believe in Jesus, we are spiritually alive, raised from the dead. But many Christians continue to carry “grave clothes” from their old life—habits, fears, resentments, and weaknesses. These old patterns hold us back until we allow ourselves to be unbound.

Those burial cloths—covering the hands, feet, and face—are like spider webs. They prevent movement, vision, and freedom. Many believers, even after salvation, still struggle with pain, jealousy, anger, bitterness, fear, and worry. They cannot move forward because they refuse to be unbound.

Jesus said: “Unbind him, and let him go.” He did not say, “Unbind yourself.” Freedom often requires accepting help and guidance.

This is why God established the Church:

  • To provide pastors and spiritual mentors who will feed, guide, and nurture us until we grow and mature.

  • To help us live in fellowship, because trying to live the Christian life alone is like walking with burial cloths still wrapped around you.

God expects us to bear fruit after salvation. There are responsibilities and works for every believer. But if our hands, feet, and faces are still bound by old habits, how can we fulfill His purpose?

To be truly free:

  • Accept teaching and correction.

  • Accept prayer and guidance.

  • Accept fellowship with other believers.

  • Read the Word, pray, and serve together.

These actions help us be unbound. Salvation alone is not enough to produce lasting spiritual fruit if we try to walk alone, still carrying the chains of our old life.

Sometimes, even our dreams and visions cannot be fulfilled because our feet are still bound—we cannot move forward. Fear the “burial cloths” as much as you fear death.

If you notice behaviors or habits that conflict with your new life in Christ, now is the time to deal with them. Obey, follow guidance, and take responsibility for working out your salvation. Every believer has a role in this process.

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“Is it right for God’s people to use the names of animals to call (refer to) others?”

Question:
Is it appropriate for God’s people to call others by animal names? For example, saying, “Hey hyena, come here,” like how Jesus referred to Herod as a “fox” in Luke 13:32.

Answer:
In the Bible, we see people being called by various animal names, such as “wolves” (Matthew 7:15), “sheep” (John 10:27), and “serpents” (Matthew 13:34). Other animal names used include “fox,” “dove,” “pig,” “lion,” and “goat.”

It’s important to understand the context and intent behind these names. These terms were not meant as insults, mockery, or disrespect. Rather, they were used to describe a person’s character or behavior accurately.

For example, when Jesus called Herod a “fox,” He did not intend to insult or demean him. Instead, He was pointing out Herod’s cunning and predatory nature—like a fox that sneaks around and preys on smaller animals. This was evident even at the time of Jesus’ birth when Herod sought to kill Him (Luke 13:32).

So, if someone is described in such a way because of their behavior, it is not a curse or insult according to the Bible.

However, when people use animal names to insult, mock, or show disrespect driven by hatred or anger, that is forbidden in Scripture and is sinful.

For instance, saying, “Hey hyena, come here,” clearly reveals anger, disrespect, or hatred behind the words.

Consider these verses:

Ephesians 4:29 (NIV):
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

Colossians 3:8 (ESV):
“But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.”

Matthew 5:22 (ESV):
“But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.”

Therefore, guard your tongue. Always consider the intention behind every word you speak.

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CRYING OUT TOUCHES MY HEART

Biblical crying refers to deep distress, tears, or sorrow that continue over a long time without proper resolution or intervention. But it’s not just tears—prolonged sorrow or even sinful joy expressed before God without being laid down is also called crying out.

Now, sins that produce such crying out are different from ordinary sins because they pile up and deeply grieve God’s heart. Their punishment is very severe, as shown in various stories throughout the Scriptures.

We will look at five (5) types of crying out mentioned in the Bible. Perhaps you have been one of the causes of such cries. So repent early, before disaster strikes.

1) The Cry of the Laborers

James 5:1-6 (ESV)
“Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last days. Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. You have lived on the earth in luxury and in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered the righteous person. He does not resist you.”

Verse 4 says: “Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you…”

This is the cry of all workers—meaning employees everywhere.

The truth is, many employers exploit their workers by withholding fair wages or overworking them while paying them poorly, aiming to enrich themselves.

This is very serious because even if workers don’t speak up or aren’t seen, God hears their cry from below. The end for such employers will be terrible—their wealth will be consumed like the rich man Lazarus.

Make sure to pay your employees what they deserve—not just in companies or organizations but even if you employ a helper at home, gardener, or cleaner. Give them their due on time so that the Lord won’t ruin what you have. Their cries are powerful before God.

2) The Cry of Innocent Blood

We see in the story of Cain, who thought everything was over after killing his brother. But God revealed the spiritual reality: his brother’s blood was crying out from the ground. Cain’s punishment was severe—cursed and rejected by the earth.

Genesis 4:10-13 (NIV)
“The Lord said, ‘What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground. Now you are under a curse and driven from the ground, which opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. When you work the ground, it will no longer yield its crops for you. You will be a restless wanderer on the earth.’ Cain said to the Lord, ‘My punishment is more than I can bear.’”

Never kill or incite innocent bloodshed.

3) The Cry of the Oppressed

The Israelites were enslaved and oppressed in Egypt. They cried out to God, and He heard their cries.

Exodus 3:7-9 (NIV)
“The Lord said, ‘I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them… Now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them.’”

The result was Egypt losing everything, suffering for a long time, including many deaths. Never oppress anyone—whether your wife, stepchild, in-law, servant, orphan, widow, or the poor.

Don’t allow this, because their cries reach God, and you will be in trouble.

4) The Cry of the Righteous (Saints in Distress)

Revelation 6:9-10 (ESV)
“When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, ‘How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?’”

The suffering of the saints is even more grievous than any other group crying to God. God gathers their cries, part of which is poured out on earth (Revelation 16:4-7), but most of the judgment happens after this life.

Never mistreat God’s people, oppress, shame, or harm them—because God quickly hears their cries.

5) The Cry (Rejoicing) of the Wicked

The pleasures and sinful acts that people engage in, thinking that’s what life is, are actually a great cry reaching God’s heart, saying, “Why don’t you destroy us?” This was the case with Sodom and Gomorrah.

Genesis 18:20-21 (NIV)
“Then the Lord said, ‘The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me.’”

This danger is widespread now—sins like homosexuality and debauchery, luxury, drunkenness, and reckless living rapidly bring God’s judgment. And as we know, these are the end times; one of these days God’s judgment will fall on the earth.

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Are you certain that if Christ returns today, you will go with Him?

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THE TESTIMONY OF ACTIONS IS GREATER THAN THAT OF WORDS

Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome as we study the Bible—God’s Word, which is the lamp and the light for our path (Psalm 119:105).

Words can affirm something, but actions speak far louder. Let us learn from the Lord Jesus, who demonstrated more through His works than through His words.

When John the Baptist sent his disciples to ask Jesus whether He was truly the One to come or if they should expect another, Jesus did not simply answer, “Yes, I am He.” Instead, He told them to go back and report what they saw: the lame walking, the blind seeing…

Matthew 11:2–5 (ESV)
“Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’ And Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.’”

Do you see? Christ did not use words to prove who He was—His works spoke for Him. His deeds testified about His identity, not only in this instance but everywhere He went.

John 10:24–25 (ESV)
“So the Jews gathered around Him and said to Him, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.’ Jesus answered them, ‘I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me.’”

Notice this: it was the works—the actions—of Jesus that bore witness to Him.
So how should we testify? Through our words, or through our actions?
Surely, our actions carry far more weight than our speech.

We will be known as Christians by our deeds, not merely by our words. We will be recognized as servants of God by our conduct, not by empty talk. We are shown to be truthful through our actions, not through what we say alone.

If you say you have experienced a change of heart, the evidence of that transformation will be seen in your outward life. If your character is renewed, you can no longer continue stealing, or cursing, or dressing immodestly, or committing sexual sin. The proof of inward change is outward behavior—not just words.

Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Let us therefore work diligently to let our actions speak louder than our words.

May the Lord Jesus help us.

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