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FOUR PRINCIPLES OF GIVING.

  1. Your willingness to give cheerfully is more important than the amount you give.
  2. Strive to fulfil your financial commitments
  3. If you give to others in need, they will in turn help you when you when you are I need.
  4. Give as a response to Christ, not for anything you can get out of it.

Dearly beloved.
The Bible says in 2 Corinthians chapter 9:7 “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver”.

How we give reflects our devotion to Christ. Our attitudes when we give is more important than the amount we give.
We don’t have to be embarrassed if we can give only a small gift. God is concerned about how we give from the resources we have.

Furthermore, in 2 Corinthians chapter 9:10 says “Now he that ministered seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness”.

Meaning, God gives us resources to use and invest for Him. In this verse Apostle Paul used the illustration of seeds to explain that the resources God gives us are not to be hidden or wasted, rather they should be cultivated in order to produce more crops.
When we invest what God has given us in His work, He will provide us with more to give.

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THE SUPERNATURAL VERSION OF MY LIFE.

Genesis 1:26-28. Genesis 2:7.

What is a Version ?
A version is a variation of something.
Educationally, it is a translation from one language to another. For example, another version of the Bible or book e.t.c.

In order to solve an issue or identify the truth, a version is an account, a witness, or a description from a particular point of view, in contrast with another account.

Technologically, a version is a revision of software, C.P.U, phones, earpiece etc. It’s a form of upgrade to a newer or latest version. It is a change of form.

In Automobile industry, a version could equally be a change of direction, or transformation of an existing model to a new modification.

*CONFESSION*
*”I am God’s original version of myself and my life. I refuse to be a fake or counterfeit version. I decree that I AM THE TRUE, CRUCIFIED AND HEAVENLY COPY OF MYSELF”*
*And my life must end in praises unto the Lord, In Jesus Name*

Many people are dwelling in the fake version of their lives. Our original version is in Genesis 1:26-28. When the devil usurped our original version, he gave mankind a fake version. Man filled with different evil spirit, unlocked evil imagination and began to kill his fellow brethren. In Genesis 4:8-12, Cain killed Abel. Cain was cursed and the ground was polluted.
In Genesis 4:23-24. Lamech slew another brethren. Lamech was a descendant of Cain.

In the midst of these bloody commotions, God in Genesis 4:25-26 raised another godly version in the name of Seth and his son Enos, that began to serve Him in spirit and in truth.

The worldly version of man is consistent with change or permanent with change, consistent modification, upgrading, transformation and translation, which 2 Timothy 3:7 declares as *”EVER LEARNING, AND NEVER ABLE TO COME TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH”*

However, the godly version which God created in Genesis 2:7, was once and for all, upgraded, refined, modified and transformed with the coming of Christ in the new testament. The original version of man was terribly battered by sin in the Old Testament, to the extent that Man experienced the DARK AGE, 400 years absence of God’s voice and separation from God on earth between the era of Prophet Malachi and the coming of CHRIST in the new testament.

10 sons of Jacob conspired to kill their little brother Joseph, but God intervened.
David’s children began to kill one another.
Wickedness increased and abound on earth as man was filled all manner of wicked imaginations, works of flesh and the commission to steal, kill and destroy, until our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST came with the redemption plan in the new Testament.

By the reason of this godly redemption plan, we were upgraded to manifest 1Peter 2:9-10 as a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, separated from the darkness that held us bound in the era of Prophet Malachi. And for one to come up to our original godly version, one must encounter divine revival. The book of Romans 12:1-2 emphasize that we must present ourselves or our bodies, as a living sacrifice unto the Lord. Not as a dead sacrifice, because Jesus Christ has died for us earlier. He doesn’t need our blood or flesh again as dead sacrifices.

Leviticus 17:11 declares *” FOR THE LIFE OF THE FLESH IS IN THE BLOOD: AND I HAVE GIVEN IT TO YOU UPON THE ALTAR TO MAKE AN ATONEMENT FOR YOUR SOULS: FOR IT IS THE BLOOD THAT MAKETH AN ATONEMENT FOR THE SOUL”*
The demonic kingdom desires human or animal flesh and blood for their empowerment, rituals, to steal, kill, destroy and devour their enemies. They desire these in their quest for their fake wealth, greatness and power. In doing these, they go for the blood of day old babies, foetus of unborn babies, miscarriage babies, virgins, pregnant women, hunch back, youth, singles or parents for their bloody sacrifices.
What do their members get back? In return, their worldly desires moves them unto eternal damnation in hell.

As children of God, we are to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice, not dead body sacrifice, not bloody sacrifice, offering our bodies unto God through life of Holiness, obedience and the fear of God, unto eternal acceptance and reward in Heaven.

Without daily renewal of our spirit, soul and body by the word of God, we cannot die daily. 1 Corinthians 15:31.
Without daily renewal of the word of God in our minds, we cannot offer our bodies as a living sacrifice. Without constant renewal of the word of God in our minds, it is impossible for mankind to be transformed. For you to continue in God’s original version of your life, your mind must come under constant renewal of the word of God. For you not to be deformed to the system of this world, you must allow the word of God to renew your mind.

The Original version of man in Genesis 2:7 was tampered by the devil through the deposit of sin, and God sent his word to renew us, modify us, transform us to His new version through his redemption plan. ( reference: 1Peter 2:2, 2Timoty 2:15
Psalm 107:20, John15:7, John 15:3, John 1:1) These scriptures declares the importance of the word of God in the renewal, and sustainability of our souls and existence on this earth.
The renewal and sustainability of our minds amounts to perfection of God’s finished work for mankind on the cross of Calvary, which invariably empower us to be like father, like son, talk, act, walk, reason, and do things like Him.

Brethren the battle is in the mind and we must die daily to sustain the supernatural version of our life, here on earth.

MOMENT OF REPENTANCE:
Bow your heads.
1Cor 15:31. What is it that must die in our lives for our supernatural version to be revived and restored. Talk to God. Sin must die.

Let’s us repent genuinely for the mercy of God to prevail unto divine restoration in Jesus name, Amen.

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REDEEMING THE LOST SHEEP

John Chapter 21 verse 1–23

How do we react when confronted directly by persecutions?
And how do we react to persecutions when directed at us through other means ?

No matter our spiritual levels or positions as Ministers, Church members or believers, no one prays for persecutions, trials or challenges to come our way. But upon manifestations, we must arise as Children of God to confront and overcome same.

The Betrayal of CHRIST by Judas Iscariot, his subsequent trials, condemnation and crucifixion was a big persecution and trial on JESUS followers and disciples. Many of them scattered out of fear, unbelief, confusion, anxiety, worry and threats to their lives.
Some of them stayed together and diverted their attention back to their former trade in verse 2.

As a Christian, what do you think is worthy enough to make you backslide or give up on CHRIST ?

It is written in Romans chapter 8 verse 35 -39
“35 – Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 – As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter
37 – Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 – For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 – Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”

The disciples like you and I, had flesh and blood, and were open to emotional reactions. And just like every natural human being, backslided out of fear, confusion and anxiety.

But Jesus in his natural characteristics of goodness, upon his resurrection, went after his lost sheep and restored them. Having been built up thereafter by the Holy Spirit, the disciples were now ready to serve the Lord in spirit and in truth, even unto death.

John chapter 21 verse 3 declares: “Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing”

It is natural for people to react differently when confronted by trials.
But the question is HOW DO WE WHO ARE SAVED go extra miles to save those who trials, unfavorable situations and circumstances, have uprooted out of their place of blessings ?

The betrayal, arrest, condemnation, death and burial of CHRIST shattered the disciples of CHRIST to the extent that they backslided.
But upon resurrection, He (JESUS) went after the scattered, shattered and lost sheep and restored them. We must emulate JESUS our role model, by going after the lost sheep; both old and new.

In John chapter 21 verse 15, – “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
16 – He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17 – He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
18 – Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not”.

The Lord emphasized the need to feed the Lamb and the Sheep.
Who are the Lamb? New believers in CHRIST
Who are the sheep? – Advanced and matured believers.

Today, we see Sheep still behaving as new babes or babies in CHRIST.
It is important for us to identify our positions in CHRIST as matured Sheep of the Lord and take our responsibilities in the House of God, in the Body of Christ and in the Kingdom serious.

Peter was given a direct charge on his terms of heavenly assignment. Today the Lord is giving us charge once again to focus both on the old lost Sheep and the New Lamb. Jesus is not asking us for anything unusual, but simply to be mindful of our Father’s business and get involve. In simple terms, to win Souls for Him.

We must feed and keep His Lamb. We must feed and keep His Sheep.
We must go extra-miles to make sure that the business of our Father’s House is on course and doing well.

Proverbs Chapter 11 verse 30 declares “ HE THAT WINNETH SOULS IS WISE”.

How many souls have you won for Christ?
How many more Souls are you ready to win for Christ?
We must embark on aggressive soul winning to fulfill our heavenly mandate on earth

He that winneth souls is wise. Are you wise? Now is the acceptable time to prove your wisdom in Christ through soul winning.

Remain blessed in Jesus name, Amen.