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Compassion Companions

  “ But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. ” Hebrews 10 : 32 - 35 KJV Companionship on the basis of comfort and convenience is natural. The subject matter here is the comfort and convenience, and nothing is noteworthy about the drive to companionship. It is the reason why partnership, friendship, and marriages often lack commitments; and they fail and fall flat on the test of vision, passion and compassion. Whereas, compassion companions are rare…because “ …after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of affl...
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Peaceful Prosperity

  “ Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good .” Psalm 122 : 6 - 9 KJV The context of peaceful prosperity is consistent with the popular saying that “ those who live in glass houses don’t throw stones ”. It does suggest that without peace and security in the home environment, city institutions, and society, citizens are not truly safe; irrespective of their personal attainment of prosperity and popularity. Therefore, “ pray for the peace of Jerusalem ” is indicative of anyone’s attainment of personal prosperity by praying for public or societal prosperity. And consecration for inner peace and entire sanctification of everyone’s inner being is the most effective pursuit of peaceful prosperity. We can control the sanity of our environment more effectively whe...
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Dreadful Destination

  “ Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.” Ezekiel 18 : 30 - 32 KJV The passionate campaign of the God of Heaven and earth is clear. Dreadful destination is not by commission. Since the fall of man, everyone has sinned and come short of the glory of God. Therefore, the penalty of dreadful destination is strictly by omission. And the Father’s plan of redemption was instituted to bring the passionate campaign of the mercy of God to every doorstep “ Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Cast away from you a...
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Clear Conscience

  “… the Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? ” Hebrews 9 : 8 - 9 , 13 - 14 KJV The summary of the Old Testament consecration and sacrifices for sin is the unblotted guilt of carnal conscience. Even in this New Testament dispensation, we often struggle with several acts of sacrifices and the offering of good gestures to cover up the guilts in our consciences. Whereas, clear conscience remains the fre...
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Righteous Relationships

  “ Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD. ” Ezekiel 14 : 13 - 14 KJV One of the basic foundations of the lack of fairness and the prevalence of injustice in any system is tied to the respect of relationships on class, race, personal beliefs and family ties. Unfortunately, this principle of wrong relationships separates families, friends, and fellowship. People compromise their right sense of justice on the altar of familiarity and favouritism, while wrong people are compelled to suffer unfairly and unjustly. Whereas, the God of Heaven specializes in promoting righteous relationships. For example, God reminded the house of Israel that His relationshi...
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Unstable Understanding

  “ Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: Give me understanding according to thy word. ” Psalm 119 : 169 KJV The use of human senses has been the enemies’ weapon of manipulation from the beginning; and the Devil doesn’t have another tricks. Therefore, “ Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding (Proverbs 3 : 5 )” remains the most reliable admonition for stable Christians in this unstable world. Yes, unstable understanding makes believers to trust the words of kingmakers, powerful politicians, financial moguls, and social influentials above divine revelations. After all, people would want to see the resemblance of classic wardrobes in the appearance of someone who promises the needy a new set of dresses. Unfortunately, there is no stability and steadfastness in what the human eyes can see, and what the human mind can conceive. Faith in the unseen God and trust in His revealed promises doesn’t change with changes in the season of time a...
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Perfect Peace

  “ Great peace have they which love thy law: And nothing shall offend them. ” Psalm 119 : 165 KJV It is true that offences and peace are words and opposite. And if the scriptures say that offences are inevitable, how then can anyone ever experience genuine and great peace? While some people would readily prefer to buy the easy last prayer ‘Rest in Peace ’ as consolation, it is important to know that the experience of the rich man in Jesus Christ’s real life story of Lazarus and the rich man proved that this easy last prayer is fake and unscriptural. Anyone who cannot attain perfect peace before death has lost it forever. Unfortunately, many believers struggle consistently with the true experience of peace at home, workplaces and in our toxic society today because they choose to elevate the words and pronouncements of elements in their world to the level of scriptural revelation or even above the words of God. When Jesus said “ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy lade...
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