#WordforToday 13 September 2018 Manuscript of a good life

Imagine a child coming to you and asking; "please tell me when I grow up how can I have good life?"  What would you say to mentor that child?
 
Apostle Paul gave a wonderful guide in Romans 12:9-21. We can surely say this is the manuscript of a christian life that IS a good life. How many can you tick off as yes I do or yes I am. 

Let love be without hypocrisy,
Abhor what is evil,
Cling to what is good,
Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love,
In honor giving preference to one another, 
Not lagging in diligence, 
Fervent in spirit, 
Serving the Lord;
Rejoicing in hope, 
Patient in tribulation, 
Continuing steadfastly in prayer; 
Distributing to the needs of the saints, 
Given to hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; 
Bless and do not curse.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Be of the same mind toward one another.
Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble.
Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil.
Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

A tall order worth reflecting on eh?

‭‭#Prayer for Today

Almighty Father, in the name of Yeshua Jesus, give me the grace to live such good life.  Amen

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I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
 #AdeolaAkintoye ©

#WordforToday 12 Sept 2018 Which tribe are you?

 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.” John 17:20

I was listening to a preaching about the body of Christ. The preacher was using the analogy of the tribes of Israel; why there are many denominations in the Christendom. She said the denominations can be liken to the tribes of Israel. It’s still one nation but with many tribes (twelve or thirteen with Joseph's two sons counted).

As I listened I thought - hmm interesting perspective, which tribe would I choose.  Of course you get it house of Judah! How about you?

We learnt from the bible; there was one family with twelve siblings that became a nation. They were meant to be one nation. Later, because of backsliding of the leader - Solomon the one nation became two (Southern kingdom or Kingdom of Judah and the northern kingdom or kingdom of Israel).

Biblical history told us that the northern slide into apostasy and they never found their way back to the True Elohim, eventually went into gentile slavery; assimilated and they never returned from captivity. However the smaller kingdom stayed true to their God, even when they backslide (don’t we all): they found their way back through repentance. They too eventually went into captivity but their remnant returned to the promise land.

Now, if church denominations are like the tribes of Israel, which one would you like to belong to? Those with the remnant or those that became lost because of idolatry?

Jesus Christ prayed for His disciples and those that come to believe in Him through their testimonies, that they may be one as He and His Father are one. It is only in unity there is perfection and evidence of the faith that we share. Not belonging to a tribe! We are one body in Christ Jesus.

‭‭#Prayer for Today

Almighty Father, in the name of Yeshua Jesus, I pray for Your Church that we may be one, as You, Father, are in Yeshua and He in You; that we also may be one in You and Him, That the world may believe that You sent Your Son Yeshua And the glory which You gave Him will be ours. That we may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Yeshua and have loved us as You have loved Him. Amen

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I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
 #AdeolaAkintoye ©

#WordforToday 11 September 2018 Imitate me? Please do not!

Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. I Corinthians 11:1 NKJV
 
As I was studying the word of Elohim a few days ago I got to this verse and...a pause in my spirit.

Uh! Imitate me as I imitate Christ? Whoa. Who dare say that in this generation?

I imagined seated in Church on a Sunday and the Pastor said "Imitate me as I imitate Christ." I know the first thought that would cross my mind would be; why would I imitate you and not Christ - directly? Yes I can learn from you but Jesus is the standard not man.

That aside, how many of us can make that statement boldly with confidence and in truth like Apostle Paul? What made him confident that everything in and about him was like Christ? I'm sure a study of his life justify this statement. In my life, after Jesus, he is my inspiration for this christian journey.

We have many genuine ministers of the gospel, many that will never claim to be perfect as Jesus Christ, they continue to work out their faith with fear and trembling. Those that try to replace Christ in the heart of people are on a very slippery slop to idolatry.

I am ever mindful of self exaltation, it opens the door to the spirit of pride and idolatry. My priority is to point people to Yeshua Jesus not myself. I am still work-in-progress; working out my faith with fear and trembling, daily disciplining the flesh. I do not want to transfer my weaknesses to others, look unto Yeshua only.

Let no one put you on a pedestal, an elevated position you might not be able to maintain in this earthly flesh.

Point people to Christ. Do not become god to people.

Imitate only Yeshua. Do not let any humankind become god in your life.

 #PrayerforToday

Almighty Father Elohim. Thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank You for giving me the grace to to work our my faith with fear and trembling. May I never take Your place in the heart of any human being. Help me to preach Christ and Him alone.  In the name of Yeshua our saviour. Amen.

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
 #AdeolaAkintoye ©

#WordforToday 10 September 2018 It's me or my flesh

But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. I Corinthians 9:27 NKJV

Many people are struggling with the flesh, things that we do not want to do but we do. Things that we know are not right yet we still do. The desire of the flesh is very powerful.

It is the flesh that brings many a mighty man or woman of God down.

It is the flesh that makes humankind dilute the word of God to suit their desires.

Adultery, murder, deceit, theft any kind of sin or evil finds its root in the flesh - gratification of selfish desires.

Every child of Elohim must diligently discipline their flesh and bring it under subjection. You can control the desires of your flesh by not giving in to it - sheer will power for regular fasting, praying without ceasing and healthy lifestyle.

We can do it by the grace of Yeshua. If not the alternative is not bear thinking about. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. (Romans 8:13 NKJV ).

The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. Make the decision to start today.

#PrayerforToday

Almighty Father Elohim. Thank You for the gift of my salvation. Thank You for giving me the grace to crucify the flesh. Help me to continually discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. In the name of Yeshua our saviour. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
 #AdeolaAkintoye ©