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Thought For The Day: Believe To Receive (05.05.21)

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 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

(Matthew 21:21-22, NLT)

Words are powerful but they can only be as powerful as the One who utters them. Jesus Christ is the Highest Authority that ever was, is, and would be. Therefore we can ONLY trust His words.

Today, according to His Words, if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.

Better days ahead.
Have a great day!

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IDENTITY CHECK: Do You Know You?

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One challenge in the body of Christ has to do with Identity. That is the realization of who we are and how we are supposed to function. This is serious because it is becoming difficult to distinct a believer from an unbeliever when it comes to dealing with issues about this life.

Do you know YOU?

Scenario: A guy traveled to UK and became citizen through marriage. On record he is British but until he accepts the truth about his new identity, he would never enjoy the healthcare system, and other benefits. He may see people from his native country struggling because they are undocumented citizens. He may interact with them but his identity sets him apart when it comes to what he can do, where he can go, and what he can get in the UK.

  • Reality Check:
    • Jesus said

    “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father”

    (John 14:12, NLT)

    Note what He said “anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater work…”
    May I submit to you that you are more powerful than any superhero you have ever seen or watched.
    Jesus is your STRENGTH and He declared you Victorious before your battle began. You are not ordinary.

  • The Enemy’s Strategy:

    • Satan’s job is simple: He is happy to keep you ignorant about your New Creation Status. Because when you know and accept that the Spirit of I AM lives in you and experience His mighty power, nothing shall be impossible for you.

    Scenario: Someone (undocumented) talked the guy into thinking that he is the same person who came to the UK and he can never be live British because there are many laws in the country. The person talked about how unfair the UK government can be when it comes to breaking laws and how there are many CCTV watching everybody. This undocumented fellow wants to keep the guy from knowing his new identity so that both can be scared about the same events and circumstances.
    The enemy’s strategy is to keep you bound in the old system so that you never really enjoy the benefits you are entitled to.

    My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. (Hosea 4:6, NIV)

  • How to Win

    • There are lots of information about what a person can do once he/she becomes a citizen of a country. Governments spend money on this because they want you to know the benefits of your new identity. They want you to understand the new laws and to live in a way that distinct you from citizens of other countries. It therefore becomes your responsibility to educate yourself and seek for help when necessary.

    This is true about your spiritual journey. Your new nature needs to be fed with information about it’s identity so that you can distinguish yourself from the world. Unbelievers are undocumented citizens in God’s Kingdom and they don’t have access to the Holy Spirit. They don’t have access to the privileges you have and the Grace Factor is impracticable for them.

    Always remember Jesus’ Words that

    I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father”

    (John 14:12, NLT)

    Maybe you can try to answer this question again:

    Do you know YOU?
    Can you think about some things you know about your New Creation Status?

    For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].

    (Ephesians 2:10, AMP)
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    Christmas Is About Possibilities

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    and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them

    (Luke 2:7, NIV)

    Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. Everyone who saw Mary and The Child was happy and gave thanks to God. After 2000 years, We continue to celebrate His joyful entry into the human flesh. But what they didn’t know then, and what some people don’t know today, is that it was an impossible situation from human reasoning or perspective 9 months earlier. Therefore when you think about Christmas, think about how God made the impossible possible.

    • Fast Rewind:
      • Mary was minding her own business when God sent Gabriel to her with this message “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” (Luke 1:30-33, NIV)
      • Mary thought (in my own words) “C’mon! do you know what you are talking about? I am a virgin and virgins don’t conceive till they are married and have sex. This is too good to be true”.
      • In today’s world, it’s rational for a virgin to think wild thoughts when a doctor tells her that she would be pregnant without (sperms from) man.
      • Gabriel’s final words were: “For no word from God will ever fail.” (Luke 1:37, NIV)
      • Mary believed and said “I am the Lord’s servant, may your word to me be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:38, NIV)
    • The Birth of Christ:
      • The word of God came to pass when Mary and Joseph saw the baby coming out. They held the baby, Who was once Spoken Word, in their hands, filled with Joy and all the Glory went back to God.
      • This story has many lessons for us. Chiefly among them is the fact that God is the God of Possibilities. And the Birth of Jesus Christ should always remind us of this attribute of God.
    • Final Words:

    Thus when we talk about the birth of Jesus, it was once an impossible concept (mission, vision, purpose, idea, message, etc) revealed by God to a virgin (human), who believed and allowed herself to be used. She didn’t consult any physician to access the possibilities. She didn’t sleep with Joseph to help God achieve His purpose. Instead she kept it in her heart. she believed that whatever it was that made her stomach big would turn out to be what the angel had said.

    I don’t know the Spoken Word you have received from God in a dream, through His word, or through His servants. It may look impossible but IT’S POSSIBLE. The same Holy Spirit Who came upon Mary for what she thought was impossible to be possible is Living on the inside of you. He is the Power of God. He made The Birth of Christ possible.

    Next time you think about Christmas, look at your dreams and think about possibilities. When you pray to God, through Jesus Christ, think about possibilities. When you think about the resurrection, ascension, and reigning of Jesus Christ, think about possibilities. And be reminded (always) that this God who made all these Possible would ensure that the idea, vision, purpose, or message you have received from Him come to pass. “For no word from God will ever fail.” (Luke 1:37, NIV)