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God is Absolute Truth

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God is Absolute Truth

A Young Radical

“The Word Of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword….it exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God.” (Hebrews 4:12-13)

Many years ago, I was speaking at a large university. A young radical student, who was the head of the Communist Party on campus, confronted me. He railed at me, because I was encouraging students to follow Christ.

Rather than argue, I invited him to come to our home for dinner. After dessert I said, “I want to read something to you from the Bible.” He reacted with obvious irritation. “I have read the Bible from cover to cover,” he exclaimed. “It’s a ridiculous book. It’s filled with contradictions, lies and myths.”

I replied, “If you don’t mind, I will read it anyway.”

I read to him from John, chapter 1: “Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is Himself God. He created everything there is — nothing exists that He didn’t make. Eternal life is in Him, and this life gives light to all mankind …” (The Living Bible)

When I concluded reading, he said, “Let me see that.” He read it thoughtfully, then handed the Bible back to me without comment.

Then I turned to Colossians, Chapter 1, which records, “Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God….” (The Living Bible)

He was very sober. After reading a couple of other passages, he was obviously very moved. His entire countenance had changed.

Later, as he stood to leave, I asked him if he would sign our guest book. He penned these words, which I shall never forget: “The night of decision,” a decision to follow Christ.

Your View of God Really Matters …

When someone asks you if you believe if Jesus really is the only way to God, do you duck, argue or do you read (or quote) them Jesus’ very own words from the Bible? Who has greater credibility: you or Jesus? Today, let Jesus speak through you.

What More Does God Say?

Hebrews 4:12-13; Isaiah 55:9-11; Isaiah 40:8; Philippians 1:15-18

Because God is absolute truth, I will believe what He says and live accordingly

Culled from: DiscoverGod.com

May the LORD bless Nigeria, American and Israel and take care of us; May the LORD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!

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But unto every one is given according to the measure of the gift of Christ (Ephesians 4:7)

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But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ (Ephesians 4:7)

You have special abilities!

The Living Bible translation renders the opening scripture this way “However, Christ has given each of us special abilities; whatever He wants us to have out of His rich storehouse of gifts.”  I like that term, “Special abilities,” for it lets us know that there’s not single one of God’s children that is lacking in ability. You may never have thought about the fact that God has given you special abilities, but let it dawn on you today that there’s special abilities in you which came into your life when you were born again and received the Holy Spirit.

The Bible says “But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you”. (Acts 1:8 AMP). What you need do is recognize and agree with what the Word says; tell yourself “God has given me special abilities, and I’m putting these abilities to work in my life.” Remember that God doesn’t have a duplicate of you; He has deposited in you gifts and abilities that set you apart and make you do things in a unique way. What a wonderful blessing! You can express the beauty of God from your spirit in a way that no one else can.

Never look at yourself and think there’s nothing special about you; don’t compare yourself with someone else. God has given you special abilities and it’s up to you to let them show, and make impact in the kingdom of God.

CONFESSION

I thank You Father for depositing within my spirit, special abilities according to the measure of the gift of Christ. No task or endeavour is beyond me for I have in me the grace and supernatural ability I require for every task, in Jesus Christ Name I pray! Amen!

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May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

 

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Blessed Are The Pure In Heart For They Shall See God

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BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD

The Bible says the “The pure in heart” are blessed and they
shall “see God”. But what does it mean to be “Pure in heart?” reading this
scripture from the Living Bible makes it clearer: “A person of pure heart sees goodness and purity in everything; but a
person whose own heart is evil and untrusting find evil in everything, for his
dirty mind and rebellious heart colour all he sees and hears” (Titus 1:15).
Thus the “Pure in heart” is the one who sees God in everything! He lives on the
positive side of life – he believes the best of everyone and everything he
sees.

The one who isn’t pure in heart, however, is “Mr Suspicious”;
he sees things from the negative perspective and is a perpetual fault-finder. Such
folks always have something negative to say about others because they don’t
look at them with the eyes of the Spirit; they don’t see them through God’s
eyes. That’s unlike the guy who is pure in heart; he looks at people from the
perspective of the Spirit and sees God in them! He looks beyond their faults
and sees the beauty of God in them.

When you’re pure in heart, others may think you’re naïve,
but you’re not. You’re acting like Jesus, who didn’t condemn the woman caught
in the act of adultery (John 8:3-11). Of course, Jesus didn’t agree with the
woman’s lifestyle but He saw the good in her. He saw what she could become,
thus asked her to go and sin no more (John 8:11). See the God-side of life
always, for that’s the way your Heavenly Father is!

PRAYER

Dear Heavenly Father,
thank You for making me pure in heart, and teaching me to see the good and
positive side of those around me! I ask that You help me see things from Your
perspective, and I declare by faith that I’m pure and innocent in heart, just
as You are, in Jesus Christ Name I pray! Amen!

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May Our God The Almighty prosper Nigeria
and Israel and defend us from all our enemies in Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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