#Wordfortheweek 2019 Week 9 #Antiquity for life

Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.” I Corinthians‬ ‭10:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Many times, I have heard, even from Christians how the bible can be contradictory. Some have even questioned the ancient nature of the word, its applicability to life today. The bible is seen as an ancient relic that needs to be updated to suit life today. Isn’t it our life that should be reflecting the timeless wisdom in that ancient book!

Apostle Paul in his letter to the saints in Corinthians was reminding them about real life events of their ancestors. Their lives were examples to teach us what to do and what not to do. We, in this present age are privileged to have the bible that teaches us wisdom, knowledge and understanding of the heart and mind of Elohim God concerning His creation.

The argument between whether the Old Testament and its laws are still relevant now there is a New Testament, as far as I am concerned, is a cop out from taking responsibility and being accountable. Those laws whilst we are not under them but grace, actually helps us to understand the mind of God concerning many issues. What God says do not do in the Old Testament cannot be ignored in the New. He is unchangeable. He is eternal. He is not man that should lie nor son of man that should repent. What is an abomination to Him in times past is still abomination to Him in the present and
future.

Do not let the world blind you to the timeless nuggets in the word of God. Do not cover your eyes again with the veil that Christ took away.

As you read the bible, let it be to teach and guide you, admonish and encourage you. Let us learn what to do and not do from the lives of these ‘ancient’ ones.

#prayerfortheweek
Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my life and salvation. Open my eyes of understanding concerning Your words in Christ Jesus. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ). Spend this week to meditate on the passage and take relevant step to live out your faith.

#AdeolaAkintoye ©
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#Wordfortheweek 2019 Week 8 Power of #will

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 NKJV

The bible is filled with nuggets of wisdom for living. Sometimes though I read a verse and I wonder how do I do that?

I do understand that believers depend on grace and are empowered by the Holy Spirit. However between these two and the actual act, there is something in between. I have come to realise this something is ‘will’. It is the will to do that helps you connect grace and the act.

Let’s take something simple as not lying. It takes will to actually not lie no matter the consequence. You know what to do and do it not because the will is missing.

Despite all the preaching we get in Church, a person will not be transformed if they do not have the will to take the necessary actions. When you have vision of where you want to get to, it is your will to get there that will keep you moving towards it.

We are commanded to abound in love. If we wait to feel love we shall wait forever. You have to will yourself to love people irrespective. It is a decision.

When we talk about people who are strong willed, they do not give up easily. They are determined to achieve their objective and reach their goal. In our Christian walk, we have to be strong willed - in living out our faith, transforming our lives inside out and being an ambassador of the Kingdom of Elohim God.

The will to do something or be someone is a decision taken and a determination to see it through.

Sure, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you but do you have the will to see it through?

#prayerfortheweek
Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my life and salvation. May I live to do Your will in the name of Yeshua Christ Jesus. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ). Spend this week to meditate on the passage and take relevant step to live out your faith.

#AdeolaAkintoye ©
#ajourneytospiritualmaturity‬‬‬‬

#Wordfortheweek 2019 Week 7 #Tearsofjoy

For unto us a Child is born,...Isaiah 9:6

This week I attended the wedding of a beautiful young lady who is like a daughter to me, in fact I call her my adopted daughter. Throughout the ceremony, I had tears in my eyes. Tears of joy of the beautiful thing Elohim has done in her life. Tears of sadness that our little girl has grown up.

I looked at my three daughters, one day soon it would be their turn; with bucket load of tears, I am sure each time. It is a new phase of life for us all.

It took me back to when a child is born, the joy, the anxiety, the hope, the fear for the child and for the parent. The ups and downs, the tears, the hugs, the love and sometimes dislike - for actions. Most of all in many families the love is a constant through it all.

There were many prophetic declarations concerning the birth of Jesus Christ. The purpose of His life was set out before He was born. It was only after His death that understanding was gained concerning what had been prophesied.

As a child of 12 years old he was very clear about His purpose on earth, one that His mother nurtured and encouraged. By the end of His life it was purpose fulfilled.

May we have revelation concerning our children's purpose and help them to fulfil it without selfishness.

#prayerfortheweek
Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my life and salvation. Thank You for the gift of children - biological, adopted and spiritual. I pray that each one of them will fulfil their redemptive purpose on earth. Teach me to parent them as You would in the name of Yeshua Christ Jesus. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ). Spend this week to meditate on the passage and take relevant step to live out your faith.

#AdeolaAkintoye ©

#ajourneytospiritualmaturity‬‬‬‬

#Wordfortheweek 2019 Week 6 #Self-Assessment

“But let a man examine himself. For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.” I Corinthians‬ ‭11:28, 31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The above statement was said by Paul in the context of eating the Lord's Supper unworthily. The consequences of which were weakness, sickness and even death.  By doing a critical self- assessment before eating it, we would be able to see where we need to repent and ask for forgiveness. This attitude is also relevant for our walk with God and relationship with people - doing a regular stock take of our character, attitudes and works against the standards God has set in His word.

The reality is, if you don't assess yourself there are many who will do it for you, uninvited. Some will do it with the right heart but many will do it to pull you down and destroy you. People's lives have been shattered, confidence battered and reputation destroyed because of wrong judgement.

Self-assessment is not self-judgement. The latter results in negative feelings like anxiety, anger or depression. Whereas self-assessment is looking at oneself in order to assess ones ability, actions and performance; understanding yourself and using this knowledge for self-enhancement.

It is useful to take stock of where you are against where you are going - what you have achieved against your goals; your manifested character against God's standard. It is not about self-patting but self-awareness, continuously checking that you are still on the right path; proactively taking corrective action rather than waiting for mistakes to happen. It is not that mistake would never happen but understanding your-self and being deliberate about your actions based on the word of God will help you to avoid making too many mistakes in life.

Self-assessment helps to keep you humble, knowing you are not perfect but a human being with flaws as well as strengths. A humble heart will see the gap between his human self and the perfection of Jesus, and will be like Paul “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.” Philippians‬ ‭3:12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

A person that puts himself under objective self-assessment will be able to take corrective action before it is too late. There would be little else for others to judge that you are not already aware of.

#Prayerfortheweek
Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my life and salvation. Give me the grace to always examine myself against Your words and standards. May I not fall short of Your glory in any area of my life. In the name of Yeshua Christ Jesus. Amen

I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ). Spend this week to meditate on the passage and take relevant step to live out your faith.

#AdeolaAkintoye ©
#ajourneytospiritualmaturity‬‬‬‬