[Ukemeobong Michael]

Amen! We agree together in faith that it all works out for good. Quick recovery and restoration of strength to her, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Great word! I just read this scripture today and its amazing how strong it. If we ask believers which fruit of the spirit they like, I think many won’t go for patience or long-suffering😃. However, the secret to great faith is patience according to the scripture in James 1:2. The lack of it is why some believers expect quick breakthrough/deliverance/prosperity/ even quick faith in our times. Also some will leave the church at the slightest discipline/ provocation, delay in answer to prayer or perhaps a challenging time because they can’t endure being chastised or waiting on God’s development process. Patience is not gotten by prayer but by going through tough times successfully.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Amen! May I not be self-absorbed but look out to meet the needs of others.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you Line Carly for your sincere and thoughtful response. I like it when you spoke about personal devotion being a daily exercise and experience we all need to do and have. It resonates we our current study. I couldn’t agree more. It could be challenging just like any exercise involves doing things outside our comfort zone but then the more we do it, the easier it gets until it becomes our habit. Keep up the good work!

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you Blandine for the reminder. It is our prayer everyday that the wind of the Holy Spirit will cause hunger in the hearts of men for the Kingdom business and raise labourers for the plenteous harvest.Amen

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Amen! is what I can say to purposeful living. Thank you@purposefaith for sharing in such a simple yet powerful way. What stands out for me in fulfilling divine purpose is that it can be a lonely path many times because the vision is like a pregnancy, which changes your perspective and lifestyle. Things you used to do like everyone else now change. Even your friends and companions change because you are now incompatible. The vision can even make some people hate you for not being like them anymore. I see why God called Abraham away from his family and country to a new place. Every vision will bring you out to a new place by faith.

Personally, I am becoming more selective and specific in what I get involved with, even if it is in the name of God. All things may be good to do but not all are advantageous or will bring me God’s reward. One of my greatest prayers is to be efficient in the use of God’s grace in those areas He wants me to and not just where people applaud me the most. Stay on course with the vision by faith.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

There is so much darkness with deception and seduction of the wrong information around us in today’s woke world. People almost can’t clearly see right from wrong. Some just want to be politically correct. Our role is to dispel the darkness by Continuous speaking of the truth standing together to breakdown the walls of misinformation against God’s word. The light shines in darkness and the darkness cannot comprehend it.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

There is so much darkness with deception and seduction of the wrong information around us in today’s woke world. People almost can’t clearly see right from wrong. Some just want to be politically correct. Our role is to dispel the darkness by Continuous speaking of the truth standing together to breakdown the walls of misinformation against God’s word. We can’t do it by arguments but by shining the light which darkness cannot comprehend or overcome.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

So important to me. Sometimes people hide behind “talking faith” or positive confession, that they begin to have unreal and exaggerated opinion of themselves. They listen to no one and won’t take correction from anyone. It is however important to not to be falsely humble or have a low opinion of yourself.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you@phil4krist for the exposé on this parable of the Kingdom. It admonishes us on the risk of playing religion, not acknowleging the true purpose of God. Jesus told the Jews that they err because they do not know the scriptures nor the power of God. He told them that they suppress the word of God through their traditions (religious mindset exalted above the God of the true worship of God).

I think this parable warns us about the danger inherent in human nature where we covet and cling to positions and privileges of power to a point that we forget its true purpose. This is why the greatest threat to Christianity comes from religious leaders because they do not want their loss of purpose to be exposed by the ones who are demonstrating the true life of the Kingdom. They fight to retain their relevance which is why they didn’t mind lying to kill Jesus even when it was against the law they represented.

We must never lose focus on the true purpose of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ- He came to unfold the Kingdom of God and its influence on this earthly realms. We are His offspring and fruit of the Kingdom.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Wow! Thank you @Maureen for sharing in a simple yet insightful way. I like the fact that you adapted your devotion into your schedule instead of giving up or giving excuses which many often do- about being too busy. Surely, God knows our heart already even before we pray, this is the beauty of it, that He still wants to hear from us and speak to us privately. This is the grace of true fellowship- to receive counsel from the Almighty God! Glory to God!

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Wow! This is a super talent! Such a beautiful art. May God bless and open doors of greatness on him.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you@phil4krist for an elaborate and insightful response. Thanks for reiterating that scripture in John 1:4 ” In Him (the word) was life and the life was the light (civilization) of men” Its mind blowing to think of it. Surely Isaac Newton was a great one.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you Maureen for your inspiring insight. Its such a great talent your son is displaying. It reminds me of Bezaleel in Exodus 31 who was blessed with artistic gifts to design the Ark of God. It is a great thing that you are exposing him to the influence of the Holy Spirit. There is no limit to what the Holy Spirit can inspire his heart to draw which will always stand out and be a unique blessing to everyone that gets in contact with his art. I see art as a powerful tool that can minister the gospel beyond just words.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

So true! Thanks@purposefaith. We do have the upper hand and access to superior knowledge. The Word of God births Light (development) wherever it goes.