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Beware! Nobody knows the exact time or day of the coming of the Lord

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Beware! Nobody knows the exact time or day of the coming of the Lord

Living Aware

…I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art
dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are
ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast,
and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee
as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee
Revelation 3:1b-3

The church of Sardis says they are alive, but they are dead. They have
an outward form and a profession, but that is all they have. There is
no power. There is nothing real about it whatsoever. This is a church that has moved from what God wanted it be and has become just a church
of forms, customs, show, and religion.

Nobody knows the exact time or day of the coming of the Lord. But note
that here He says that they wouldn’t even know what season or hour it
was. In other words, this church has moved so far away from any
revelation or understanding of the Spirit that they don’t even know
that it is the last days and that the return of the Lord is nigh. They
are just moving through their days, totally blind to all spiritual
truth and understanding.

Prayer for Today

Father,
I open my eyes and my heart to listen, to watch for Your ways. Thank
You for the faithfulness of those who bring me Your truth. I hear and
hold fast to You. In Jesus Christ Name, Amen!

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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You can overcome that temptation. You can stand out

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You can overcome that temptation. You can stand out

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. James 1:14

In his letter to the church in Sardis, after stating their terrible state, the Lord stated that there were a few of them who were undefiled who would walk with Him. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. Revelation 3:4

As horrible as Sardis was, there were a few people who held on to their faith in Christ. One revelation you need to hold unto from this is that: Your faith in Christ can triumph even in the most sinful era ever possible to man. No matter the temptations or levels of corruption around you; no matter the pressure you are faced with; if you hold on to your faith in Christ, you will be a victor. This also shows that when many fall in the midst of trials, temptations and pressure, it is not because the grace of God has grown weaker or that God has become powerless or unfaithful to His promises, but because the one in the middle of it all chooses to give in to sin. You are the only one that can separate yourself from His love, not the contrary forces.

This was also the submission of Paul in Romans 8:35-39. He says he is persuaded that nothing can separate us from Christ. What is separating you from His love today? Is that excuse acceptable by God? If your excuse for wanting to join your peers, co-workers, co-students, or other people in your community to violate God’s Word is in Paul’s list, then you have no excuse. Today, it is common place for pastors to sleep with church members and pretend as if all is well. Even if all pastors fall victim to this practice, you should not be one of them. Like a prominent man of God wrote: “Others may but I cannot” . you can be different. You can stand out for good! You can be among the faithful few in your family, neighbourhood, community or nation.

DON’T GIVE UP YOUR FAITH EVEN FOR A SECOND! STAY IN CHRIST!

The excuse you give for failing God is the exhibit satan needs to nail you.

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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