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Works Befitting Repentance

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Acts 26:20(b) “…..and then to the Gentiles that they should repent, turn to God and do works befitting repentance”.

Paul the apostle in his chain was totally committed to his call to spread the gospel and establish churches throughout the known world.

He lived what he wrote that “for me to live is Christ, to die is gain” (Phil 1:21).

Works befitting repentance indicates that a true relationship with God will result in a Godly life-style. We are not saved by our own good works but salvation by grace will certainly change us.

As Christians, we are expected to live like Christians. Our conducts, responses has to befit repentance. Paul said in 1 Cor 11:1 “imitate me just as I imitate Christ”. Phil 1:27 also says “let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ”.

Through the help of the Holy Spirit, we can be Christ-like and true representatives of Him. Asking God to help us to be like Jesus in our conducts, speech, thoughts should be part of our daily prayers.

What attributes would you like to see in your life or the lives of your Christian neighbours?

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These are “wise words” to you today. God bless.

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Steadfastness- A requirement for bountiful harvest

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Steadfastness- meaning steady, firmly loyal, constant is a major attribute required for soul winning.

Let us look at the lives of the early apostles in the book of acts.

Acts 2:42 “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship in the breaking of bread and in prayers.”

Acts 2:46 “So continuing daily with one accord in the temple………..

Result- Acts 2:47(b) “and the Lord added to the church daily, those who were being saved.”

After being empowered by the Holy Spirit, the early apostles were steadfast (constant) in prayers and in evangelism and the Lord added unto them daily.

Our Lord Jesus Christ in Luke 22:39 was steadfast in prayers and in doing the will of the father and the result is what we are enjoying today.

Steadfastness is therefore a major key to a bountiful harvest. Making our calling and election sure requires steadfastness.

What has God called you to do? That little step that you have taken towards it has not been overlooked by Him but He requires you to be steadfast. Not discouraged or put off by lack of physical results.

The early church leaders were steadfast in praying for miracles (Acts 4:30), seeing them not as random, occasional events but as worthy evidences of God’s anointing continually glorifying Christ through the church.

In conclusion, let us not grow weary in well doing for we shall reap in due season if we faint not. (Gal 6:9)

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There is a queue out there!

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“For [even the whole] creation (all nature) waits expectantly and longs earnestly for God’s sons to be made known [waits for the revealing, the disclosing of their sonship] – Romans 8:19 

 Who are they waiting for? Answer: The sons of God, 

Question: …and who are the sons of God? Answer: Romans 8:11 -“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God”. 

 The bible makes it clear that anyone that is still obeying the carnal nature is not at peace with God. It therefore follows that you must be led by His Spirit before you can be classed as a son of God. 

 How do we know we are led by His Spirit?

Answer: By His fruits. The fruits of the Spirit Friends let us not be deceived. There is one thing God is looking for and it is His likeness in every one of us. 

We can’t be effectively used of God to deliver signs and wonders if we do not have an array of the fruits of the Spirit. They are the power source of an anointed child of God. The anointing can run dry and make men fall from grace to grass, but if the fruits have been well cultivated, they can lubricate the anointed for an entire life span and guarantee a place in heaven. 

We all know that “Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father Who is in heaven” Matt 7:21 .. and we all know that “Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name”? 

The Spirit of God teaches us and helps us to do the will of God; that is His ministry. To refuse His leading and promptings is a serious mistake. 

Are you led by the Spirit? Are you a son of God? Rate yourself, how many or what % of the following is operating in your life, with all sincerity: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness (Humility), Self-Control (self-Restraint).

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By Adeola Oguntoyinbo (www.mountaintoppraise.co.uk)

 

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Regrets or Contentment

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Looking back into my life, I wondered how my life would have been if I had not accepted Jesus Christ at the age I did.

It would have been a life of:

No meaning

No direction

No purpose

No hope

No anchor

I honestly sat down and thought about my experiences since I got saved.  Like counting my blessings and naming them one after the other.

1 Thes 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Going down the memory lane….. I remember…

The way God had given me directions on core decisions in my life. If I did not know God, I might have made mistakes and planned my life like in James 4:13-15 without directions, meaning or purpose.

Hope:-I wake up every day not afraid of death because He has conquered death Heb 2:14-15 also I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord (Psalm 118:17).

I remember how he had shown me things about my life before they happened and I thought, “What a privilege!” (Amos 3:7)

I remember the many blessings in my life and I rejoice exceedingly.

I remember when I was knocked down by a car on the zebra crossing at a high speed and came out without a broken bone and then I remember psalm121:8. He is my anchor.

I remember……. much more than I have shared with you.

Choosing to serve God for me is a life of NO REGRETS BUT CONTENTMENT.

You must have similar experiences in your walk with God. Maybe you are not even a Christian but have felt God in your life or situation. “A certain day” experience.

Please share them with me and others that would visit this site by adding your comments to this blog now!

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Good Success

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I remember as a little girl, my father introduced a reward system to help me achieve good grades in my academics. He would give money if I was 1st – 3rd positions in his subjects of interest. This motivated me a lot and from the beginning of each term, I would get really serious with those subjects. I would think about how to improve on them all through the term and I always looked forward to my reward at the end of the term.

All through the bible, success is always contingent on obedience to God’s words. This is God’s own reward system to motivate us. Let us look at this popular bible verse.

Joshua 1:8 “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success.”

I would define “good success” for better understanding. The dictionary meaning of Good is having suitable or desirable qualities, promoting health, welfare or happiness.

Success is prosperous progress, achievement or termination, prosperity, attainment of wealth, influence or acclaim.

Joshua 1:8 promises good success but it is dependent on active recitation, a respeaking of God’s words, deep consideration, reflection upon God’s words and commands and doing them.

There are so many of God’s commands in the bible with promises dependent on obedience to His words.

Let us look at the “good success” written command in Matt 28:19-20. I’ll break this down.

  1.     Tell people about God.
  2.     Teach and disciple those you have reached with the gospel so they can have a healthy walk with God.
  3.    Those discipled can then disciple others.

According to verse 20, God will be with us all through this task and always. Also it is a written command of God and if obeyed according to Joshua 1:8, there is a promise of good success.

Do you know other written commands of God with promises?  Obeying them gives good success (Joshua 1:8).Please share them with me and others that would visit this site by adding your comments to this blog.

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The kingdom-minded believer

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These past few days, I have been faced with situations and experiences involving believers. I have thought, prayed and I have asked myself this question:

Where does my heart lie?

Amidst the struggles, ups and downs, challenges, fun, excitement life has got to offer, where does my heart really lie?

Matthew 6:21 “for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

In teaching kingdom life and principles, Jesus leads his followers to think, live and pray that his kingdom come to our entire planet (Matthew 6:10).

His parable illustrated the kingdom’s global expansion (Matthew 13:33)

As His disciples began to minister, He told them to preach everywhere, “the kingdom of God is at hand.”

Then before his ascension, He gave the greatest commission (Matthew 28:18-20).

It is obvious that the kingdom of God was priority in the life of Jesus.  Agree?

So who is the kingdom-minded believer?

Without complicating things, let’s bring this to our everyday life. Then we can search our hearts. Like me, ask yourself the question: where does my heart lie?

Here are some pointers, food for thoughts, questions or whatever you would like to call this.

  1. When you wake up in the morning, what is the first thing you usually do?
  2. How often do you pray this verse of the bible (Matthew 6:10)? “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
  3. When last did you ask God for opportunity to witness to someone?
  4. How much of your time, money or support do you give into kingdom work?
  5. How about fellow believers? Can you call yourself a true brother or sister?

This would be a very long list if I was to continue. I have chosen to stop here but I have left the rest of the page for you to add on.

Add your comments, more pointers or attributes of a kingdom-minded believer. You can never tell who your point would bless.

In conclusion, Matthew 6:20-21 says “but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Make a new year’s resolution. Witness to an unbeliever this month.

These are wise words to you today.

“I HAVE GOT MORE ATTRIBUTES OF A KINGDOM-MINDED BELIEVER.” PLEASE ADD YOUR COMMENTS TO THIS BLOG NOW!!!!!!

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