Heralds Digest

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/1jn.1.8.nkjv The contest for the truth started at the Garden of Eden, when man was made to doubt the sincerity of his fellowship with God. It was the genesis of man’s depravity and the beginning of deception or the concept of the populous relative truth. Even the consummation of God’s redemption plan, the problem of insincerity still prevents the heart of man from acknowledging the depravity of sin - which is the very first step towards assessing the mercy of God. Man would rather play the religion of fellowship rather than partake in the righteousness from fellowship. And the tabernacle of God in man is reserved as the tent of deception and the denial of the original purpose of God. Whereas, the moment the heart is able to acknowledge the depravity of his sinfulness, he is quickly able to accept the deliverance from the hold of sin through the blood ...

“Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless” ‭‭II Peter‬ ‭ 3:14 ‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/2pe.3.14.nkjv   Just like the consistent wearing of wedding ring do not necessarily keep desperate admirers away from encouraging the defilement of marriage vows, a Christian needs more than the display of religious activities and attachment to keep distractions away from the desire to abide in Christ. Unfortunately, the attraction to our inevitable social engagements, entertainment, and exploration, in the simplest of social environments always come in the shades of defiling spot and blame. Therefore, the veteran follower of Christ admonished Christians to be “diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless”. It implies that without personal diligence, believers may just be found in Christ (religious). Without being the beneficiary of His perfect peace (relationship), waiters are merel...

“knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation.”” ‭‭II Peter‬ ‭3:3-4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/2pe.3.3-4.nkjv While the major revealed signs of the last days attract devastation and destruction, the promised intelligence and increase in knowledge are employed to provide solutions and coping strategies. Unfortunately, the balance of the dynamics from both ends provides scoffers with a support for the conspiracy theory of common creativity. Even with the obvious signs of the last days in the air, scoffers still say “Where is the promise of His coming? For...all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation”. While the intelligence and the wisdom in man may provide for the needs of man through hard work; God’s word is all that is needed to create heaven, earth, al...

“For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ...Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;” ‭‭II Peter‬ ‭1:8, 10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/2pe.1.8,10.nkjv   The closing hours of a man’s life should normally reveal if a cunningly devised fable has been pursued as faith. Unfortunately, it is always risky for anyone to delay the hope for a saving faith to the delicate moments at the dying bed. And there are numerous examples of those who have mistakenly wasted their lives on wrong belief systems. Whereas, with careful reflection on proven conviction at the closing hours, Apostle Peter showed brethren that fruitful faith only start with the faithfulness of God, but it is not sustainable without the faithfulness of man. Therefore, the best way to be sure of your possession of a fruitful faith is by the dilig...

“My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD —how long?...I am weary with my groaning; All night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭6:3, 6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/psa.6.3,6.nkjv   Without prejudice to the pain and discomfort of the troubled time experienced by the Psalmist, the revelation of his fellowship with the LORD at such moments of distress is noteworthy. Invariably, the indispensable experiences of troubled time in life is not the same as the coming troublous times awaiting those who will miss the glorious rapture of God’s Saints. And for those who are troubled by the challenges of this life, frustrated delay in the fulfillment of God’s promises, and the troubling activities of wicked people, all-night swimming of bed and the tearful drenching of couch cannot prevent the eventual shinning of the coming day. So when the heart cry out in troubled time “OLORD —how long?”, there is always an inner joy of an intimate fellowship ...

“Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” ‭‭I John‬ ‭3:21-22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/1jn.3.21-22.nkjv In anticipation of the gradual global ease of lockdown towards a long-awaited passport pass across international boarders, travellers should expect stricter measures and requirements in boarder control. Security checks on carry-on luggage are expected to be compounded by frustrating infection checks on checked-in passengers. Notwithstanding, no matter the level of sophistication in human scrutiny, obtaining a passport pass into terrestrial territories is still subject to compromises, compared with the drive to obtain the portal pass into celestial territories. When the scriptures say “Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God”, it implies that God’s portal pass is subject to purity o...

“Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began...to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭ 16:25 , 27‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/114/rom.16.25,27.nkjv   When life presents an accomplished icon in career and professional services, we quickly think about the sweet guidance of his mentor, or the enduring support of his partner and family, and the friendly cooperation of his associates. Sometimes, a particularly concerned support within the linkages may be tempted to boast about the indispensability of his help towards the celebrated establishment in life. And the self-acclaimed potentate can even aim at a contest with the Omnipotent power of the Creator of heaven and earth, as regards establishing a desired breakthrough in life. Whereas, it was needful for Apostle Paul to remind the brethren about the fact that t...