Seek The Kingdom Of God As A Lifestyle

 

How often are you to seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness? Truly, some Christians see seeking God and doing His will as a task. And as long as they see it that way, they will always find it burdensome to obey. Yet, the Lord says that His commandments are not grievous (1 John 5:3). The post emphasizes that we are to seek the Kingdom of God as a lifestyle.

 

For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain - Philippians 1:21 (NKJV).

 

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me - Matthew 16:24 (NLT).

 

There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death - Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV).

Introduction

Christianity is not a religion per se, it's a way of life; it's living as Christ did on earth. And the Lord's way of life was what gave Him victory over the enemy and success in His mission on earth. As such living like Christ will surely give you victory over the enemy and success in life. And Jesus is the one who said we should seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and every other thing will be added to us. Therefore seeking God's kingdom should be our lifestyle.

Why A Lifestyle

As a child of God, to live is to live for Christ. So, every minute we spend on earth is to do things that will always please the Lord. Also, as followers of Jesus, we're to give up our own way to follow His way. And the truth remains that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. So, we can never miss the way following Him. And any way outside Christ may seem to be the way, but the end is the way of death. Read more...

The Importance of Prayer In The New Year.

 

Do you have a success plan for the New Year? What important steps are you taking towards achieving your goals? The fulfillment of your plans largely will depend on the steps you will take from now on. This post states the importance of prayer in your pursuit of success in the year.

 

Pray without ceasing – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV)

 

So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.” – Mark 9:29 (NKJV)

 

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places – Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV).

Introduction

Every believing Christian ought to be very fervent in prayer if he is to be successful in life.

 

A man of God said that where we are today is a result of prayers we prayed or didn’t pray yesterday, and where we will be tomorrow will be a result of prayers we will pray or not pray today.

 

Prayer is so important that God said we should pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Also, the apostles emphasized the place of prayer in any success plan by giving themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word. This they did rather than concerning themselves with the issues of serving the table (Acts 6:2-4).

The Example Of Christ

Also, our Lord Jesus buttressed the importance of prayer in a believing Christian’s life by His own prayer life. Though very busy serving God, the father, He always would go away from the people to go and pray. Many times He prayed all night, for example when He was to choose His twelve disciples, He prayed all night before doing so (Luke 6:12-16). Furthermore, Jesus told us that there are certain issues that will not just go away except with prayer and fasting (Mark 9:29). This makes prayer an important key in dealing with the issues of life. Read more...

O Lord! A Word For The Year.

Lord, what are you saying to me for this year? Do you have an idea of what this year has in store for you? There are voices and words everywhere but God's voice and words make a great difference. This post tells you to hear God's word for the year.

 

I will stand on my watch, and set me on the tower, and will watch to see what he will say to me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved - Habakkuk 2:1 (KJV)

 

I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace to his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly - Psalm 85:8 (KJV)

 

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beats the air - 1 Corinthians 9:26 (KJV)

Introduction

Everyone has spoken a word to you concerning this year: your spouse, parents, children, pastor, boss, biz partner, colleague, and neighbour. But have you heard from God? Do you have a word for the year from God?

 

God's word will always override the words of men anytime and anywhere if you believe it. But how will you believe it if you don't know it? God surely has a word for you this year; they are thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

 

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope - Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV).

God's Word Is Sure

People may have spoken good or bad words to you but God's word shall stand, (Isaiah 14:24). This is why you need to receive God's word so you can uphold it above every other word you may hear or have heard. Read more...

Plan And Prepare For The New Year

 

What desires for the year do you have presently? How are you preparing for the year? Many times people end up regretting at the end of the year, but this shouldn't be. You can secure your New Year long before it hits up. This post encourages you not to flow with the New Year carelessly as in other years, but to plan and prepare for the New Year.

 

And thus you shall eat it: with a belt on your waist, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. So you shall eat it in haste. It is the LORD’s Passover - Exodus 12:11 (NKJV).

 

And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry - Matthew 4:2 (NKJV). Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region - Luke 4:14 (NKJV).

Introduction

Your preparation determines your speed and how far you will go in possessing all that is ordained for you in the New Year. And what you do with your today determines what your tomorrow will be. So, YOU are the determining factor of your future. Surely, God is constant; He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever - Hebrews 13:8.

Preparation Is Important

When God wanted to move the Israelites to the Promised Land, He instructed them to eat the Passover meal in a haste. And they were all dressed, ready to go (Exodus 12:11). This, I believe is symbolic. Therefore, you are to be all prepared and in a haste to possess entirely what God has promised you in His word or personally. Read more...

The Best Entrance To A New Year

 

There are many gates to the New Year, which one have you decided to use? People, things, and circumstances often determine the decisions or the steps people take in life. However, none of the above can force you to choose their way, you are the one to finally make the decision and implement it. This post tells you the best entrance to the New Year.

 

There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death – Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV).

 

And He said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts – Revelation 21:6 (NKJV).

 

Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it – Matthew 7:13-14 (NKJV).

 

Introduction

There are many wide-open gates to the New Year. These include the ungrateful gate, the murmuring and complaining gate, the offence gate, the frustrated gate, the depressed gate, the disappointed gate, etc. However, there is also the narrow gate of praise and thanksgiving. so, which one are you going to go through into the New Year?

 

You may have ‘genuine reasons’ why you should go through one of the wide gates, but is it the best entrance to use? Truly, they may seem right to you, but the end is the way of destruction and death (Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 7:13). Though the narrow gate of praise and thanksgiving may be difficult considering your genuine reasons, it leads to life (Matthew 7:14). So, be among the few who will find it. Read more...

 

Celebration! Reflection! Celebration!

 

Glory in the highest and peace to you!

It is Christmas celebration time Again!

 

Our Saviour, Child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day.

To save us all from our sins.

Hallelujah!

But then, what has the birth of Jesus birth in your heart?

How many people have you given birth to into the kingdom of God?

Questions for us to answer as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus this year.

Praise God!

The good news:

The birth of Jesus brought glory, grace, mercy, reconciliation, peace, and blessings.

These shall be your portion this season in Jesus name.

God bless you.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

 

Jesus is Lord!

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How To Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness

 

It's one thing to know why you should seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. And yet, another thing to know how to do so. However, the good news is that the Lord cannot ask us to do what is impossible. So, this post tells us how to seek first the Lord's kingdom.

 

Introduction

Many Christians find it difficult to put God first in their lives. This is because they haven't learned how to do so. And the scripture says that we can do nothing without Christ. And another scripture says that it's not by our power or might but by the Spirit of God that we can do anything. Therefore, the Lord will work in you to do His will.

 

I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing - John 15:5 (NKJV).

 

So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts - Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV).

 

For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure - Philippians 2:13 (NKJV).

 

How To Seek First The Kingdom Of God And His Righteousness

1. Be Born again - empowered by the Holy Spirit

 

The first place to start is to give your life to Jesus and make Him your Saviour and the Lord of your life. This is what it means to be born again. And it's important you do this first because you can't seek the kingdom of God when you're in the devil's kingdom. Also, when you receive Christ, you receive the Holy Spirit too, who empowers you to do the will of God.

 

Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” - John 3:3, 5 (NKJV). Read more...