[Ukemeobong Michael]

Amazing and thought provoking piece @purposefaith . It reminds me of an old song that talks about seeking for love in all the wrong places. It is inherent in us to pursue what gives us happiness but unfortunately if these things are rooted in ephemeral items we only find ourselves looking for more. Just look at the so-called richest people in the world or even highly paid celebrities. Some are contemplating suicide and will give anything to have the peace from within. The bible says that the eyes of man is like a bottomless pit which never gets full. When we turn our eyes to Jesus and seek His own will for our lives, he rewards us with peace and contentment that is beyond usual human experience. Like Paul wrote to Timothy -Godliness with contentment is great gain.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

This was thought-provoking for me. God wants me to be happy but I must be careful that I do not prioritize my happiness over my love for God and the Kingdom purposes.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you @phil4krist for sharing this imperative revelation knowledge with us. I believe this message is the essence of the gospel of God’s kingdom. The words of our Lord Jesus made it even clearer: “Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”

John 4:13‭-‬14 NLT

All we ever seek for to achieve satisfaction or fulfilment only ends in us wanting to get more. This is the reason those celebrities still contemplate or complete suicides or drown in drugs – because they still feel empty despite the fame and fortune. But Jesus promises us an unending peace that no human mind can explain; a conferred righteousness that cannot be achieved by works; an inner Joy that is independent of circumstances produced by the Holy Spirit.

This is the eternal life we have through the gospel of the Kingdom of God. This is our unity with God! The more we hear and do His Word, it wells up this life that is already awakened in our Spirit, until our mortality is swallowed up by His life and we become unified in His deity. Glory to God!

• This reply was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by  Ukemeobong Michael.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Very instructive word! I find it easier to evangelize with love than preaching condemnation. The gospel is good news about God’s love.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Very instructive word! I find it easier to evangelize with love than preaching condemnation. The gospel is good news about God’s love.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Very instructive word! I find it easier to evangelize with love than preaching condemnation. The gospel is good news about God’s love.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Very instructive word! I find it easier to evangelize with love than preaching condemnation. The gospel is good news about God’s love.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

So true! How you handle the money in your custody will determine how much responsibility and wealth God can entrust to you. If you are faithful in little, you are faithful in much. Budgeting, tracking expenditure and financial goal setting are important.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you Jefferson for your insightful response. Like you, I am always passionate about the work of God. I believe every believer should be that way. I realized that the more I spend time with God, the clearer and more relaxed I feel and I experience nature much deeper. Also, when we learn to play and take time out to share our lives in practical ways with the people or environment around us in a self controlled way, it is easier for us to find better opportunities to share the love of God with them.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you@phil4krist for expanding further. I couldn’t agree more. The example in the footballing or soccer world makes it clearer. We need to covet divine counsel through the word of God and also from mature coaches or mentor.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Quite instructive. The role of one to one evangelism cannot be overstated because it affords the opportunity to directly impact a life. With rapid globalization through technology, a lot of people live more in the virtual spaces than the physical world, making it imperative to have a platform like ours to bridge the gap and flood them with the light of the gospel, permeating beyond the limitations of physical space. Thank God for divine innovation.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Wow! Thank you Sandrine for the inspiring and quite achievable strategies you have shared. Sometimes we want to wait to have it all organized to share the gospel. However, like Paul said, that our lives are open books for the world to read. The easiest way to evangelize is to share your own testimonies of how the gospel has changed your life in practical ways. The Holy Spirit can act on and water these seeds to convict the person and win the soul. Thank you for sharing.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you Minkee for the good question. I would say that the difference is quite subtle. Excellence is not necessarily about being perfect but an attitude or disposition to achieve the best out of whatever you are given to do. Perfection on the other hand refers to a state of completeness or which no further improvement is possible. An excellent person is not one who is perfect but one who is constantly improving on his/herself to be the best version of his/herself.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

True Minkee, I agree, when we stop giving thanks we become stubborn and rebellious.

[Ukemeobong Michael]

Thank you Pst Phil. Quite inspiring to know. Success is not by chance, consistency is key. We do our part and God will always be faithful to bless the work of our hands.