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Fruitful Freedom

   “ Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee. O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.” Isaiah 33 : 1 - 2 KJV Freedom from danger and the challenges of life is sweet, but the fruitfulness of the story of freedom is sweeter with privileges and opportunities for the expansion of the kingdom of God. Sometimes, God will carefully orchestrate fruitful freedom by His accommodation of (1) fellowship through frustrations; (2) righteousness from retributions; (3) uprightness in upheavals; (4) integrity amidst iniquities; (5) truth from tribulations; (6) faithfulness amidst frivolity; (7) understanding amidst unrighteousness; and (8) love despite looseness. Therefore, ...
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Fruitful Fitness

  “ Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? ” 2 Corinthians 13 : 5 KJV When the scriptures say elsewhere that bodily exercise profits a little, it alludes to the absence of fruitful fitness in men’s fists. Notwithstanding, fistful fitness requires the use of trainers for effective monitoring of fitness schedules and the assessment of progress. Therefore, “ Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves “ is always a necessity in the school of spiritual exercises for fruitful fitness. And the curriculum for fruitful fitness remains the measure of the residency of Christ through the Holy Spirit in life’s engagements and relationships. A life without consistent evidence of the residency of Christ doesn’t wait for crisis to happen, it’s already an embodiment of crisis. Even when the Christless life fakes fruitfulnes...
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Fruitful Field

  “ Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest? And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 29 : 17 - 19 KJV When a field has stayed futile for so long, it is logical for the field to be treated with disdain and as a complete disappointment. Like Jerusalem would treat Lebanon with pride and arrogance, many people would walk away from purposeful calling, relationship, ministry, and projects on the basis of their carnal assessment of futility. Whereas, the metrics for assessing either fruitfulness or futility are not in the ways of men, but by clear revelation through the words of the Lord. Therefore, fruitfulness is measured by faith and faithfulness to the promises of the...
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Perfect Pleasure

  “ And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong .” 2 Corinthians 12 : 9 - 10 KJV Faith in God shouldn’t really be tied to pleasure, but it is what it is. High standards of living often dictates spiritual calling and dedication; affluence and luxurious lifestyles influence relationships and family commitments. Faith in God and pleasure in opportunities and privileges are not expected to be interrelated, but it is often the driving force in today’s religious circles. Even for those who have established solid relationships with God, God is still often concerned about the focus of their pleasures, between pleasing God and satisfying personal pleasures. For example, Apos...
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Perfect Peace

  “ Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: ” Isaiah 26 : 3 - 4 KJV Peace that is partial tends to promote the absence of troubles, opposition and oppression. Whereas, there can be abundance of this kind of peace with confusion in the mind and constant restlessness. When our sense of peace is derivative of physical structure and material manifests, the system can mortgage the conscience with compromises while creating the artificial provision for partial peace. Perfect peace comes from the heart’s pure relationship with God. Even when the elements move around in chaotic disorderliness, perfect peace makes the heart stay on Him. Therefore, perfect peace is not derived from (1) property prosperity, but in the pureness of peace with God; (2) extravagant entertainment, but in the excellence of endurance; (3) rude riches, but in real righteousness; (4...
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True Transformation

  “ For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works .” 2 Corinthians 11 : 13 - 15 KJV Mimicry is definitely the bedrock of fake transformation. Unfortunately, our churches, Christian homes, and societies are often built on the mimicry of righteous lifestyles, religious obligations, and real practices. Therefore, true transformation requires a change of character beyond  just a change of charisma. Whereas, beyond mimicry is the entire consecration of life, characters and clean communication in the world. Fake transformation can mimic the manners of lifestyle; but God sees beyond the manners of actions. When the motives beyond manners are cleaned, there would be no need for faking righteousness. Instead of get...
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Marvellous Might

  “ For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ” 2 Corinthians 10 : 3 - 5 KJV If the best of might in the world is men’s might, then we would have been limited to the different shades of bullies, oppressions, arrogance, and victimization. Nations with the symbolism of men’s might in the scriptures include Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Midian, etc, with the avalanche of their chariots. Unfortunately, when the weapons of our warfare are limited to men’s might, they are readily wired to scheme against the counsels of God. Pharoah tried his might with imagination against the knowledge of God and he was humbled in the Red Sea. Therefore, no matter the height of human achievements and the sophist...
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