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Gracious Grounding

  “ that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God .” Ephesians 3 : 16 - 19 KJV The basic principle of earthing or grounding buildings with their foundations is readily instructive. By grounding with copper wires or thunder arrestor, these buildings or valuable installations within the building envelope are spared the havoc of electrical shocks, damages, and destruction due to thunder strikes. Life experiences, exposures, and expectations can sometimes act like thunder strikes; and only those who are securely grounded in the love of Christ can stand straight and strong in moments of emotional shocks, damages, a...
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Gracious Gift

  “ But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬-‭6‬, ‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ There is no controversy on the fact that the greatest gift on earth is grace from God to man - that is God’s righteousness at Christ’s expense. And, the greatest gift on earth from man to man at its best will often want to undermine the power of grace, if unchecked. Therefore, the gracious gift is filled with the GIFT of God, including (G) the goodness of God, and not carelessly framed as the generosity of men; (I) the innocence from God, and not craftily formulated by the intelligence of men; (F) faith in God, and not really facts about God; and (T) the truth about God and godliness; and not ...
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Gracious Glory

  “ that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,” Ephesians 1 : 17 - 19 KJV Without the revelation of the glory reserved for believers, we are bound to settle for less…being faced with the earthly glory in material prosperity, physical beauty, etc. The revelation of the earthly glory makes people misbehave, downplay confidence in conviction, and withdraw their commitment to worthwhile missions. Whereas, the revelation of heavenly glory is possible with constant fellowship with the Lord and meditation on His promises in the secret place of prayer. With the spirit of wisdom and the understanding of the riche...
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Gracious Grants

   “ Let not thine heart envy sinners: But be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. For surely there is an end; And thine expectation shall not be cut off.” Proverbs 23 : 17 - 18 KJV In our highly competitive and performance-driven world, the greedy grants from sinners do readily provoke envy, jealousy, and bitterness. Oftentimes, pay rises, workplace  recommendation, family treat, professional appraisal, etc, would come cheap and clean only for compromisers; and consecrated Christians will be asking questions. It is always important to note that greedy grants are popular because they are usually glamorous, randy, entertaining, exorbitant, dreadful, and yield-enforceable. Whereas, besides appearing like losers, gracious grants require patient perseverance and waiting upon the Lord; while instant gratification will continually be popular among men. Actually, the grants from the throne of grace are focused on the means , rather than just getting distracted by the end...
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Gracious Generation

   “ For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another .” Galatians 5 : 14 - 15 KJV One of the greatest evidence of grace is the expression of unfailing love in all believers’ relationships.  But in reality, “ Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” is easier preached than practiced.  As G.K. Chesterton rightly declared “ The Bible tells us to love our neighbours, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people! ”. Unfortunately, the unthinkable measures of hatred, envy, and bitterness thrive in today’s family circles, fellowship gatherings, and field workers where the mandate of love is mostly expected to be demonstrated. Obviously, the power of grace in the generation of those who claim this dispensation is constantly being queried. What is actually the problem with “ For the grace of God that br...
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Gracious God

     “ Give us help from trouble: For vain is the help of man. Through God we shall do valiantly: For he it is that shall tread down our enemies .” Psalm 108 : 12 - 13 KJV When believers cringe and crash into cowardice before their enemies, they inadvertently admit that their belief in God is pointless, powerless, and painful. Unfortunately, the enemies’ strategy of dispossession has been unchanged from the beginning of time. He has always wanted any man to dismiss human reliability on the inherent power of dominion that has been endowed. That man is possibly able to get something done without depending on the grace and power of God is the fundamental principle of satanic deception. For example, Satan offered Adam and Eve freedom, but they ended up falling from grace and their garden of dominion. And even today, many believers have fallen and they are constantly falling from grace into the gutter of sins, deception and satanic manipulations. Whereas, God has always been su...
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Fruitful Friendship

  “ But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. ” Isaiah 43 : 1 - 2 KJV Friendship and relationships in today’s social media days are built on cash and carry mentality. Little wonder why marriages don’t last….because there is little or no commitment to love by identity. The moment relationships are summed up as “ there’s nothing in it for me to grab ”, the ‘irreconcilable differences ’ clause is triggered in all fruitless friendships. Whereas, friendship with Jesus is built on our identity with Him. “ But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called...
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