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NURTURING THE EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES IN OTHERS

Philippians  2:3-4 says “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” In nurturing the exceptional qualities resident in others, we are reminded of how essential it is to help others grow, achieve their goals, and live more fulfilling lives. When we take the time to encourage others in ways that help in strengthening their deterministic abilities while sharing insights which makes them to confidently develop their talents and that of those around us, we not only empower them but also create a stronger and more productive community. One of the most essential aspects of nurturing the exceptional qualities resident in others is to focus on what these people are already good at, especially when it is in consonance with the Will of God, and helping in making them enjoy doing them. For instance, if someone is talented or gifted in c...

DEALING WITH GOD'S NAUSEATION

It is no secret that God is rich in mercy and gracious to all penitent hearts, loving to rest forgiveness upon the sinner. However, there is also another side to God’s demeanour that is not often spoken of by many, and that is His nausea and disgust towards Sin. It is crucial that as Christians, we not only understand this aspect of God but also learn how to deal with it proportionately.  Revelation 3:16 warns us that “because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” This verse reveals that God’s disgust towards sin and its consequences is so strong that He would rather reject those who are living in sin completely than pamper erring individuals. Therefore, it is essential that believers learn to live a life that is well pleasing in His sight and avoid the things that make Him nauseous. One of the first steps in dealing with God’s nausea is to understand what Sin is. According to the Holy Bible, Sin is the act of transgressing the instructions...

THE IMMUTABILITY OF GOD'S SAVING PILLAR OF TRUTH

The immutability of God has made the personification of His TRUTH, a stabilization that has outlived the traditions of men.  This stabilized Truth of His, remains the solid foundation upon which the fundamentals of Christian theology stands. By referring to the Immutability of God, we make deliberate efforts to discuss His undefiled nature of Holiness. The Holy Bible teaches that Jesus Christ(The express image of God) is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He has not changed and the fact that he paid the price of man's redemption has not made Him the orchestrator of his doom. Man's doom is mainly orchestrated by submitting to ungodly imaginations stirred up by the Devil. When this is meditated upon, it tends to sway mankind off the path the leads to eternal life. This onerous task of saving mankind from Sin which God assigned to Jesus Christ was discharged elaborately on the cross of Calvary, where His blood was shed for the remission of the Sins of many. Thi...

THE DYNAMISM OF GOD'S UBIQUITOUS PRESENCE

The ubiquity of God’s presence is a dynamic and profound reality that is discovered in the pages of the Holy Bible. It is a reality that is often taken for granted by many but is the foundational truth for every believer nursing the hope of seeing God at the end of life here on Earth. The King James Version of the Holy Bible frequently makes reference to God’s Omnipresence, describing it as a characteristic of His nature, whose whole, cannot be apprehended by human senses. It is a reality that is true even from the beginning of time and will persist throughout eternity. God’s ubiquitous Presence is first revealed in Genesis 1:1, which states that “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” This simple yet profound statement, presents God as the foundational cause of all things. It suggests that the universe that we inhabit is saturated with the presence of God. In Psalm 139:7-12, the Psalmist writes: “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy pr...

ENHANCED FAITH FOR RECEIVING GOD'S BEST

Faith is the key to receiving God’s best. The Holy Bible in Hebrews 11:6, says that without faith, it is impossible to please God (KJV). As believers, we must have an unwavering confidence in God and believe that He is able to do anything. We must trust in His promises and have faith that He will fulfill them. In John 15:7, Jesus said, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” This means that if we truly trust and believe in God, we can ask for anything and it will be granted to us. However, to be a beneficiary to this, we must first have an intimate relationship with God. Having an intimate relationship with God entails, possessing Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal Saviour. Psalm 145:8-9 says, “The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” It is only after accommodating Him within the confines of your heart as ...

THE POWER OF GOD'S UNFOLDING MAGNITUDE

The power of God's unfolding magnitude is a topic of great interest and reflection for believers in Christ. Studying the Holy Bible reveals the vastness and immeasurable nature of God's Power in a very uncanny way but praying to Him about the knowledge provided during such study, through Jesus Christ's name, makes the exercise a fruitful one that demonstrates His creative abilities which brings to light unprecedented miracles thereby making known His redemptive plan. In the book of Genesis, we see the power of God in the creation account. Just as The Holy Bible declares that God created everything from nothing, He still holds such Power to evoke a transformation in your life as a gentle and soul searching reader that you are in today's world. His Power is so great that His Word alone can conjure into existence both things you desire and those things He deems fit for your benefit. You must also remember that, this Word of His brought everything into existence. Genesis 1:...

RUNNING THE HEAVENLY RACE AS A QUALIFIED BELIEVER

Ecclesiastes  9:11 states “... that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all”. It is clear as the word of God reveals, that running the heavenly race does not require the acquisition of a skill in a selected profession neither is the understanding of wealth and its efficient utilization, the prerequisite for advancement of this journey. In the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 1, it is written, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Running the race mentioned in this verse is not the same as running a physical race. Rather, it is the means by which a qualified believer can enter into the heavenly Kingdom of God to dwell in his glory that never ...