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THE TRIUMPHANT AND GLORIOUS CHURCH 

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THE TRIUMPHANT AND GLORIOUS CHURCH: JESUS CHRIST – THE COMPLETE SHEPHERD! 

“. . . 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 that he might SANCTIFY and CLEANSE it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a GLORIOUS church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. . . .” Ephesians 5:22-33. 

The Church is defined as an individual, local and collective body of born-again, Spirit-filled believers in Christ Jesus under a shepherd. And our Saviour And Lord Jesus Christ is the COMPLETE Shepherd of the TRIUMPHANT and GLORIOUS CHURCH – and you can count and account on Him in 24/7, timeless, in life and grace. 

And it’s awesome, gracious, and graceful to know that the CHIEF, GREAT, GOOD and PERSONAL SHEPHERD of the TRIUMPHANT and GLORIOUS Church is Jesus Christ – who is our Saviour, King, and Lord of All. For by Him the Church is glorious and triumphant in every way in the grace. 

“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to TRIUMPH in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place” 2 Corinthians 2:14. 

“And having SPOILED principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, TRIUMPHING over them in it” Colossians 2:15. 

More so, the Holy Scriptures enjoin that Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord, is to us, THE CHURCH – both as individuals and as a collective body – the complete shepherd: 

The CHIEF Shepherd – 1 Peter 5:4. 

“And when the CHIEF SHEPHERD shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away” 

The GREAT Shepherd – Hebrews 13:20-21. 

“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that GREAT SHEPHERD of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” 

The GOOD Shepherd – John 10:11, 14. 

“I am the GOOD SHEPHERD: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep . . .14 I am the GOOD SHEPHERD, and know my sheep, and am known of mine” 

My PERSONAL Shepherd – Psalms 23 

“The Lord is MY SHEPHERD; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever” Psalms 23:1-6. 

When you can comprehend this, there is no need to worry, live in fear and despondent because He’s ever faithful to who and what He is as our CHIEF, GREAT and GOOD SHEPHERD. 

I pray that the BLESSEDNESS of having the CHIEF, GREAT, GOOD, AND PERSONAL SHEPHERD over you will keep your head up, shoulders high, and heels high. More so, may you have the  mandate to triumph over all your infirmities, limitations, and CIRCUMSTANCES in your day to day in LIFE and GODLINESS. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God . . . 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:1-2, 8. 

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a NEW CREATION; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not IMPUTING their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the WORD OF RECONCILIATION. 20 Now then, WE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might BECOME THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN HIM” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. 

SUMMARY: 

This is a pastoral, triumphant declaration of the Church’s identity and her Shepherd.  

In one line: It proclaims that Jesus Christ is the COMPLETE SHEPHERD — CHIEF, GREAT, GOOD, and PERSONAL — who sanctifies, leads, and causes the Church to walk in glory, triumph, and victory over every circumstance. 

It affirms that the Church is a born-again, Spirit-filled body made GLORIOUS and without blemish by Christ. In Him we TRIUMPH, are NEW CREATIONS, and AMBASSADORS with no reason to fear, and we are mandated to walk with head up, shoulders high, overcoming every limitation in LIFE and GODLINESS. The tone is reverent, declarative, pastoral, and victorious. 

Key Points 

  1. TheChurch’s Identity: Sanctified, Spotless, and Shepherded 

From Ephesians 5:25-27, Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it to SANCTIFY and CLEANSE it with the washing of water by the Word, that He might present it a GLORIOUS CHURCH, not having spot, wrinkle, or blemish, but holy and without blemish. 

Definition: The Church is an individual, local, and collective body of born-again, Spirit-filled believers in Christ Jesus under a shepherd. 

  1. Christ’s Identity:THECOMPLETE SHEPHERD 

Our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ is the COMPLETE Shepherd of the TRIUMPHANT and GLORIOUS CHURCH — and you can count and account on Him 24/7, timeless, in life and grace. 

He is revealed in 4-fold fullness in Scripture: 

THE CHIEF SHEPHERD [1 Peter 5:4] — “when the CHIEF SHEPHERD shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” 

THE GREAT SHEPHERD [Hebrews 13:20-21] — raised from the dead through the blood of the everlasting covenant, who makes you perfect in every good work. 

THE GOOD SHEPHERD [John 10:11, 14] — “I am the GOOD SHEPHERD: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” 

MY PERSONAL SHEPHERD [Psalm 23:1-6] — “The Lord is MY SHEPHERD; I shall not want… He restoreth my soul… my cup runneth over.” 

Result: For by Him the Church is glorious and triumphant in every way in the grace. When you comprehend this, there is no need to worry, live in fear, or be despondent — because He is ever faithful as our CHIEF, GREAT, and GOOD SHEPHERD. 

  1. The Church’s Posture: TRIUMPHANT OVERCOMER 

Triumph in Christ: “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to TRIUMPH in Christ” [2 Corinthians 2:14]. 

Victory Over Enemies: “having SPOILED principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, TRIUMPHING over them in it” [Colossians 2:15]. 

  1. The Pastoral Blessing & Mandate 

I pray that the BLESSEDNESS of having the CHIEF, GREAT, GOOD, AND PERSONAL SHEPHERD over you will keep your head up, shoulders high, and heels high. 

More so, may you have the mandate to triumph over all your infirmities, limitations, and CIRCUMSTANCES in your day-to-day LIFE and GODLINESS. 

  1. The Foundation: Reconciliation, New Creation, and Ambassadorship 

Peace & Grace: “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” [Romans 5:1-2, 8]. 

New Creation: “if anyone is in Christ, he is a NEW CREATION; old things have passed away” [2 Corinthians 5:17]. 

Ambassadors: “WE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST… be reconciled to God” [2 Corinthians 5:18-20]. 

Righteousness: “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might BECOME THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN HIM” [2 Corinthians 5:21]. 

Key Theme in One Line: 
Jesus Christ, the COMPLETE SHEPHERD, makes the TRIUMPHANT and GLORIOUS CHURCH sanctified, victorious, fearless, and sent as His ambassadors of reconciliation. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

HAVE FAITH IN GOD: THERE’S THE FAMINE OF THE HEARING OF THE WORD! 

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HAVE FAITH IN GOD: THERE’S THE FAMINE OF THE HEARING OF THE WORD! 

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I WILL SEND A FAMINE IN THE LAND, not a FAMINE of BREAD, nor a THIRST for WATER, BUT OF HEARING THE WORDS OF THE LORD . . .” Amos 8:11-13. 

It is a great time to HAVE FAITH IN GOD and give your EARS to the HEARING of the SAYINGS of God, before the FAMINE OF THE HEARING OF THE WORD takes hold of you, as it is so obvious in many places today. 

“. . . 22 So Jesus answered and said to them, “HAVE FAITH IN GOD” Mark 11:12-14, 20-24. 

It is time to INCLINE your EARS to GOD’S WORD by HEARING and giving attendance to God’s SAYINGS, in order to be ABOVE ONLY, in the midst of challenging times. For FAITH comes by the HEARING of the WORD. 

“So then FAITH COMES BY HEARING, and HEARING BY THE WORD of God” Romans 10:17. 

“My son, ATTEND to my WORDS; INCLINE THINE EAR UNTO MY SAYINGS. 21 Let them not DEPART from thine EYES; keep them in the midst of thine HEART. 22 For they are LIFE unto those that find them, and HEALTH to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy HEART with all DILIGENCE; for out of it are the ISSUES OF LIFE” Proverbs 4:20-23. 

There are many VOICES in the air 24/7, and whom and what you LISTEN to will shape your life, every now and then. One is either HEARING the sayings of the WORD of God to be APPROVED or may be hearing sayings that are posed for self- APPLAUSE and HYPE by SOCIAL MEDIA and other MULTIMEDIA platforms; or by the tradition and rudiments of the world; or by satanic and cohort sayings; or by self make-believe or being made to believe; or by the circumstances of the environment and such like. 

It is time not to feed on rubbish or from the waste bin garbage simply because you want to feed. Wake up and locate a place for the HEARING OF THE WORD OF GOD, not SENTIMENTS and PREJUDICE that appeal to your emotions and circumstances. God’s INTENT is to GIVE you SHEPHERDS that will FEED you with KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING that you might grow up in GRACE and be established in the FAITH. (Jeremiah 3:15; Proverbs 4:7). And it is your responsibility and accountability to locate one today and begin to hear aright the SAYINGS of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

There is a genuine reality today of falsehoods, adulteration, perversion and dilution of the authentic and authoritative WORD of God by deluded preachers and others in manifold manifestations in the name of Church or Ministry (Galatians 1:6-9; Philippians 1:15-18) It is not surprising because the Scriptures knew before now of the upcoming FAMINE of the HEARING of The WORD of God. 

A lack of the genuine HEARING of the WORD means a lack of FAITH. Faith is the transaction tender between Man and God, which when lacking, or adulterated or fake or diluted, one cannot trade in the Kingdom or Heavenly Business with God. Do you know the effect and consequences of that? It is therefore imperative that you wake up from your lazy attitude and begin to examine what you are HEARING today, before – The FAMINE of the HEARING of the WORD kicks into your being and overwhelms you in life and godly living. 

For NO HEARING of the WORD means NO FAITH, and that means NO TRANSACTION in heaven for your earthly affairs under God. Heaven does not accept fake or adulterated or perverted or counterfeited or polluted and such like tender for transactions outside FAITH, which is derived and built up from the HEARING of THE WORD of God. 

Therefore, do yourself a favour and examine what you are hearing and feeding your being if it is God’s WORD, or any of these: Man-made beliefs, traditional dogmas, denominational creeds and byelaws, cultural sayings of the old fables, the rudiments of this world, philosophy of men, prejudice and sentimental appeals, and such like. 

THE ONLY ANTIDOTE TO THE FAMINE OF THE WORD, IS THE HEARING OF THE WORD.  

I pray you don’t run to and fro when it’s too late to look for the WORD. Do yourself a favour today,, before FAMINE kicks in and make-believe takes over. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“So then FAITH cometh BY HEARING, AND HEARING by THE WORD of God” Romans 10:17. 

“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I WILL SEND A FAMINE IN THE LAND, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, BUT OF HEARING THE WORDS OF THE LORD: 12 and they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it. 13 In that day shall the fair virgins and young men faint for thirst” Amos 8:11-13. 

“My son, ATTEND to my WORDS; INCLINE THINE EAR UNTO MY SAYINGS. 21 Let them not DEPART from thine EYES; keep them in the midst of thine HEART. 22 For they are LIFE unto those that find them, and HEALTH to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy HEART with all DILIGENCE; for out of it are the ISSUES OF LIFE” Proverbs 4:20-23. 

“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy MOUTH, and in thy HEART: that is, the WORD OF FAITH, which we preach; 9 that if thou shalt CONFESS with thy MOUTH the Lord Jesus, and shalt BELIEVE in THINE HEART that God hath RAISED him from the dead, thou shalt be SAVED. 10 For with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” Romans 10:8-10. 

“And I will give you PASTORS according to mine heart, which shall FEED you with KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING” Jeremiah 3:15. 

“But GROW in GRACE, and in the KNOWLEDGE of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen” 2 Peter 3:18. 

“WISDOM is the PRINCIPAL thing; therefore get WISDOM: and with all thy getting get UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 4:7. 

“I MARVEL that ye are so soon REMOVED from him that CALLED you into the grace of Christ unto ANOTHER gospel: 7 which is NOT ANOTHER; but there be SOME that TROUBLE you, and would PERVERT the gospel of Christ. 8 But though WE, or an ANGEL from heaven, PREACH any other gospel unto you than that which we have PREACHED unto you, let him be ACCURSED. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man PREACH any other gospel unto you than that ye have RECEIVED, let him be ACCURSED” Galatians 1:6-9. 

“Some indeed PREACH Christ even of ENVY and STRIFE; and some also of GOOD WILL: 16 the one PREACH Christ of CONTENTION, NOT SINCERELY, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 but the other of LOVE, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in PRETENCE, or in TRUTH, Christ is PREACHED; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice” Philippians 1:15-18. 

SUMMARY: 

Core Theme: The Urgency of Hearing God’s Word in a Season of Spiritual Famine 
The entire exhortation centres on one principle: faith comes only by hearing the Word of God. In a time marked by competing voices, doctrinal corruption, and spiritual apathy, the writer calls believers to guard their ears, reject diluted substitutes, and return to authentic Scripture as the only basis for faith and life. 

  1. Prophetic Warning: A Famine of Hearing the Word 

The message opens and closes with Amos 8:11-13 — God declaring a famine “not of bread nor thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord”. This is framed as a present reality: falsehoods, adulteration, perversion, and dilution of Scripture by “deluded preachers” under the banner of church/ministry. Galatians 1:6-9; Philippians 1:15-18 are cited to show that perverting the gospel and preaching from envy/strife are not new. 

  1. Theological Foundation: Faith = Hearing = Transaction with God 

Definition of faith: “Faith is the transaction tender between man and God.” It is the only currency heaven accepts for earthly affairs. 

Source of faith: Romans 10:17 — “faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” No hearing of the Word = no faith = no transaction in heaven for your life. 

Command of Christ: Mark 11:22 — “Have faith in God.” Faith is not optional; it is a mandate. 

  1. Practical Instruction: Guard What You Hear 

Because “there are many voices in the air 24/7,” the believer must examine what they feed their spirit. The message lists counterfeit sources to reject: 

  • Man-made beliefs 
  • Traditional dogmas and denominational creeds/byelaws 
  • Cultural fables and old sayings 
  • Rudiments of this world + philosophy of men 
  • Prejudice and sentimental appeals 
  • Social media hype, self make-believe, circumstances, satanic/cohort sayings 

Proverbs 4:20-23 is used as the corrective: “Attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings… Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” 

  1. God’s Intent: Shepherds Who Feed with Knowledge 

Jeremiah 3:15; Proverbs 4:7 establish God’s intent to give “shepherds according to mine heart” who feed with knowledge and understanding so believers grow in grace and are established in faith. This creates responsibility: locate such shepherds/places now and “hear aright the sayings of God in Christ Jesus’ stead.” 

  1. Consequences of Neglect 
    Personal: Lazy attitude leads to being overwhelmed by famine; “run to and fro” seeking the Word but not finding it, per Amos 8:12. 
    Spiritual: Fake, adulterated, perverted, counterfeited, or polluted “tender” cannot trade in the kingdom. Only faith built from the Word is accepted in heaven. 
    Doctrinal: Lack of genuine hearing produces lack of faith, which removes the believer from effective kingdom living. 
  1. Call to Action & Antidote

The only antidote to the famine of the Word is the hearing of the Word. 
Therefore: 

  1. Wake up now, before it’s too late. 
  2. Do yourself a favour today: examine what you hear. 
  3. Incline your ears to God’s Word to be “above only” Deuteronomy 28:13 even in challenging times. 
  4. Grow in grace and knowledge 2 Peter 3:18. Get wisdom and understanding Proverbs 4:7. 
  5. Confess and believe the Word of faith in your mouth and heart Romans 10:8-10. 

Scriptural Anchors Used Throughout 

  • Amos 8:11-13: Prophecy of famine of hearing 
  • Romans 10:17: Faith by hearing 
  • Proverbs 4:20-23: Attend, incline, keep the Word in heart 
  • Mark 11:22-24: Have faith in God 
  • Jeremiah 3:15: Shepherds that feed with knowledge 
  • Galatians 1:6-9: No other gospel; accursed if perverted 
  • Philippians 1:15-18: Some preach Christ from wrong motives 

Tone: Sober, urgent, prophetic, corrective. It is a call to repentance from spiritual laziness and sentimentality, back to Scripture as the sole authority for faith and living. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LOVE AT ITS BEST 

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LOVE AT ITS BEST: IT DOES INSTRUCTS AND DISCIPLINES! 

“And ye have FORGOTTEN the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, DESPISE not thou the CHASTENING of the Lord, nor FAINT when thou art REBUKED of him: 6 for WHOM THE LORD LOVETH HE CHASTENETH, AND SCOURGETH EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVETH. 7 If ye endure CHASTENING, God DEALETH with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father CHASTENETH not? 8 But if ye be without CHASTISEMENT, whereof all are PARTAKERS, then are ye BASTARDS, and not sons” Hebrews 12:5-8. 

You may not like and love this writ, except you genuinely want God’s WORD to define you for today and tomorrow as you do LIFE and live GODLY by grace, in Christ Jesus’ stead. For some, LOVE is basically about being spoken to softly, taken to the mall for shopping, being showered with gifts now and then, taken for holidays, spoilt with every good thing or goodies while their shortfalls and real-life failings are never mentioned or told them, which would rather help them to amend, braze up, mature and grow in the grace. 

It is unfortunate that many people are in Church without having anyone to strengthen them from their bad behavioural menace and attitudes to the realities of life. When people build their lives on falsehoods and entitlement, and they do not realise the dangers of not wanting the truth, they will always find themselves at the breaking points of life’s deceptions and falsehoods. And some will get to a point wherein they are irreparable, because such LOVE anticipated without discipline for wrongdoing was never MEASURED to them – with the true reality of life: discipline and instruction as the path to do life and live godly by grace in righteousness. 

Herein are three hard TRUTHS among the lot about genuine LOVE one needs to give thoughts to. They are needful in order to help you, and your friend, spouse, colleagues and those you love and cares about: 

  1. LOVE with ‘OPEN REBUKES’ – helps to DELIVER and SAVE – Proverbs 27:5-6. 
    “OPEN REBUKE is better than SECRET love. 6 FAITHFUL are the WOUNDS of a friend; but the KISSES of an ENEMY are deceitful” Proverbs 27:5-6. 
  2. LOVE That ‘CHASTENS’ – helps to MOLD and AMEND – Hebrews 12:5-11.
    “And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the CHASTENING of the Lord, nor faint when thou art REBUKED of him: 6 for WHOM THE LORD LOVETH HE CHASTENETH, AND SCOURGETH EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVETH. 7 If ye endure CHASTENING, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father CHASTENETH not? 8 But if ye be without CHASTISEMENT, whereof all are PARTAKERS, then are ye BASTARDS, and not sons. 9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which CORRECTED us, and we gave them REVERENCE: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? 10 For they verily for a few days CHASTENED us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be PARTAKERS of his holiness. 11 Now no CHASTENING for the present seemeth to be joyous, but GRIEVOUS: nevertheless afterward it YIELDETH the PEACEABLE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS unto them which are EXERCISED thereby” Hebrews 12:5-11.
  3. Love that PROTECTS – helps to COVERS, OVERLOOKS, MAKES UP and to EMANCIPATES from further sins and errors – 1 Peter 4:8/Proverbs 10:12. 

“And above all things have fervent love among yourselves: for LOVE shall COVER (OVERLOOK, MAKES UP) the multitude of sins” 1 Peter 4:8 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love COVERETH (OVERLOOK) all sins” Proverbs 10:12 (Emphasis Mine). 

God wants us to love while we enjoy His love shed and spread abroad in our inner hearts by the Holy Spirit of love. It is by this love of God that we are saved. And God has commended His Love towards us in Christ Jesus to enable us to live in Christ Jesus’ stead by it. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE OF GOD IS SHED ABROAD IN OUR HEARTS by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us . . . 8 But God COMMENDETH HIS LOVE TOWARD US, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

“If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not LOVE [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction]. 2 And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing. 3 If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it does me no good at all. 4 LOVE endures with patience and serenity, LOVE is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; LOVE does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. 5 It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. 6 It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. 7 LOVE bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening]. 8 Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part [for our knowledge is fragmentary and incomplete]. 10 But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. 12 For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God]. 13 And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love” 1 Corinthians 13 Amplified. 

SUMMARY:  

Central Thesis: Genuine biblical love is not sentimentality or spoiling. It is God’s love, shed abroad by the Holy Spirit, that saves, instructs, disciplines, and matures. True love delivers through open rebuke, molds through chastening, and protects through covering sin. Without discipline and instruction, love becomes empty sentiment that leaves people broken at life’s breaking points. 

  1. Core Declaration: Love at Its Best Instructs + Disciplines

Hebrews 12:5-8 is the anchor: “For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.” The message declares that if you have no chastisement, you are not a son but a bastard. Love at its best does not faint at rebuke; it endures chastening because God deals with us as sons. Hebrews 12:11: Chastening is “grievous for the present” but “yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness.” Kingdom principle: A love without discipline is not fatherly love — it leaves people irreparable. 

  1. Warning Against Counterfeit Love

Many confuse love with soft words + gifts + holidays while ignoring shortfalls and real-life failings. That “love” never helps people amend, brace up, mature, and grow in grace. It is unfortunate that many in church have no one to strengthen them from bad behavioural menace and attitudes to the realities of life. When people build on falsehoods and entitlement, and refuse truth, they end at the breaking points of life’s deceptions. Without discipline measured to them, some reach a point of being irreparable. Doctrine: The path to do life and live godly by grace in righteousness is discipline + instruction 2 Timothy 3:16. 

  1. Three Hard Truths About Genuine Love

The message presents 3 “needful” truths to help you, your friend, spouse, colleagues, and those you love and care about: 

Love with ‘Open Rebukes’ — Helps to Deliver and Save 
Proverbs 27:5-6: “Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend.” Truth-telling, though painful, delivers and saves. Concealing faults = deceitful kisses of an enemy. 

Love That ‘Chastens’ — Helps to Mold and Amend 
Hebrews 12:5-11: God chastens every son He receives. Earthly fathers corrected us and we gave them reverence; how much more the Father of spirits. Chastening is for our profit “that we might be partakers of his holiness.” It is not joyous now, but grievous — yet it produces righteousness in those exercised by it. 

Love that Protects — Helps to Cover, Overlook, Make Up, and Emancipate 
1 Peter 4:8 + Proverbs 10:12: “Love shall cover the multitude of sins.” “Cover” means to overlook, make up, and emancipate from further sins and errors. This is not excusing sin but refusing to stir up strife with hatred. Love bears, hopes, and protects without enabling destruction.

     4. Foundation: God’s Love First

Romans 5:5, 8: God wants us to love while we enjoy His love “shed abroad in our inner hearts by the Holy Spirit of love.” It is by this love of God that we are saved. God commended His love toward us in Christ Jesus to enable us to live in Christ Jesus’ stead by it. 1 Corinthians 13 Amplified is quoted in full to define love: patient, kind, not jealous/proud/rude/self-seeking, bears all things, believes/hopes/endures all things, never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:13: “the greatest of these is love.” 
Kingdom principle: We cannot give what we have not received. Discipline, rebuke, and protection must flow from enjoying God’s love first. 

  1. Tone + Call to Action

Tone: Weighty, prophetic, corrective, and pastoral. It is teaching + exhortation. The message warns against “church without fathers,” confronts entitlement/falsehood, then anchors everything in Scripture. 

Call: Let God’s Word define you for today and tomorrow. Accept open rebuke and chastening as proof of sonship, not rejection. Measure love by maturity produced, not comfort given. Give the 3 hard truths to those you love so they amend, brace up, and grow. Let love protect by covering sin, but never without instruction that leads to righteousness. 

In one sentence: The message declares that God’s love — shed abroad by the Spirit — is proven through instruction and discipline; “therefore, genuine love must rebuke openly to deliver, chasten to mold and amend, and protect by covering [OVERLOOKING] sin, because love without discipline produces believers who shatter at life’s breaking points, but love rooted in God’s love matures us to live godly by grace in righteousness.” 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

OCCUPY TILL I COME IN GIVING 

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OCCUPY TILL I COME IN GIVING: FOR GOD’S LOVED-WORLD IS A GIVING WORLD! 

“For God so LOVED the WORLD that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16. 

God’s LOVED-WORLD is an awesome world of LOVE – therefore, don’t be SELFISH about it. To many, the opposite of LOVE may be HATE or HATRED. On the contrary, in God’s scriptural kingdom, LOVE’S opposite is SELFISHNESS – being selfish, covetous, hoarding and greedy. 

“GIVE, and it shall be GIVEN unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men GIVE into your bosom. For with the SAME MEASURE that ye mete withal it shall be MEASURED to you again” Luke 6:38. 

The LOVED-WORLD of God is made to be liveable, likeable, loveable and enjoyable because of the act of GIVING that takes place every now and then. For example, the plants GIVE out oxygen to RECEIVE or TAKE IN carbon dioxide for their photosynthesis. In same scenario are humans and all living creation. We GIVE out carbon dioxide and TAKE IN oxygen to keep our human body alive and life in check. This cycle keeps life going every day. It is a GIVING world; hence it is LOVED-WORLD, and it is LIKEABLE, LIVEABLE, LOVEABLE, REACHABLE, INDESCRIBABLE and ENJOYABLE  

God so LOVED, He GAVE! Genuine LOVE GIVES. Where God’s LOVE is, GIVING goes along. Giving could be in the form of giving once TIME, FINANCE, PHYSIQUE (STRENGTH), TALENT/SKILL, PROTECTION [DEFEND], VISITATION, MATERIAL GIFT, SPIRITUAL CARE and such likes and MORE, to the needy and vulnerable ONE especially. To authenticate and ensure that God’s LOVE that saves us from sin keeps abounding in us by grace, our Father God abundantly and lavishly GAVE us the Holy Spirit of LOVE, to ensure that the DNA of love is embedded in us as default to live and do life in love. Thus, indicating that everyone born of God in Christ Jesus is carrying the default of love, irrespective of circumstances, except the individual chooses and decides to live otherwise against the true being in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

“Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s LOVE has been ABUNDANTLY POURED out within OUR HEARTS through the Holy Spirit who was GIVEN to us . . . 8 But God clearly shows and proves His own LOVE for us, by the fact that while we were STILL SINNERS, Christ DIED for us” Romans 5:5, 8/Amplified. 

It is MORE BLESSED to GIVE than to RECEIVE, for givers NEVER go down no matter what. This I know so well. Hence you see that the hand of the giver is always above and over the recipient’s hands to receive. That is the kingdom principle which also works in the natural world. Make yourself a living giver today, propelled by love and not by pride and arrogance, nor by sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation. 

Therefore, do a self-check and be a GIVER today: For God’s LOVED world is a GIVING world – and our passion to help people when they are falling should outweigh our intent to crucify them when they fall – THERE’S NO ROOM FOR SELFISHNESS, HOARDING AND WITHHOLDING to enjoy the unspeakable gift of joy of God that’s in Christ Jesus stead. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For God so LOVED the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16. 

“I have shown you in every way, by labouring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECIEVE” Acts 20:35. 

“There is that SCATTERETH, and yet INCREASETH; and there is that WITHHOLDETH more than is meet, but it tendeth to POVERTY. 25 The LIBERAL soul shall be MADE fat: and he that WATERETH shall be WATERED also himself. 26 He that WITHHOLDETH corn, the people shall CURSE him: but BLESSING shall be upon the HEAD of him that SELLETH it” Proverbs 11:24-26. 

“For God is not UNJUST so as to FORGET your WORK and the LOVE which you have SHOWN for His name in MINISTERING to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do. 11 And we desire for each one of you to SHOW the same DILIGENCE [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 so that you will not be [spiritually] sluggish, but [will instead be] IMITATORS of those who through faith [lean on God with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in His power] and by patient endurance [even when suffering] are [now] INHERITING the promises” Hebrews 6:10-12 (Amplified). 

SUMMARY: 

Central Thesis: God designed the world and His kingdom to operate by love expressed through giving. Selfishness, hoarding, and withholding are the true opposites of love and block both natural and kingdom blessing. Every believer carries a default of love by the Holy Spirit and is called to live as a giver — in time, strength, resources, and compassion — because “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” 

  1. Kingdom Mandate: Occupy by Giving

The exhortation opens with Luke 19:13 — “Occupy till I come” — but reframes it as “Occupy till I come in giving.” John 3:16 anchors the entire message: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” God’s nature is love, and love proves itself by giving. Therefore, God’s world is a “loved world” and a “giving world” by design. 

  1. Doctrinal Correction: Love’s True Opposite

Culturally, people assume love’s opposite is hate or hatred. The message corrects this biblically: In God’s scriptural kingdom, love’s opposite is selfishness — manifested as being selfish, covetous, hoarding, and greedy. 1 Corinthians 13:5 underlies this: “love seeketh not her own.” Selfishness is the anti-kingdom posture; hate is the fruit, but selfishness is the root. 

  1. Natural Law Confirms Kingdom Law: The Cycle of Giving

Creation itself illustrates the principle. Plants give oxygen and take in carbon dioxide; humans do the reverse. This cycle keeps life going daily. The world is “liveable, likeable, loveable, reachable, indescribable and enjoyable” because giving and receiving are built into it. Luke 6:38 is cited: “Give, and it shall be given unto you… with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” What works in nature is also kingdom principle. 

  1. The Default of Love in Every Believer

Romans 5:5, 8 explains how: God saved us by love, then abundantly poured His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. This embeds the “DNA of love” as default in everyone born of God in Christ Jesus. Therefore every believer carries the capacity for love irrespective of circumstance, unless they choose to live contrary to their true being in Christ. Genuine love gives — it is not theoretical. 

  1. Forms of Giving + Attitude of Giving

Giving is broad: time, finance, physique/strength, talent/skill, protection/defense, visitation, material gift, spiritual care, and more — especially to the needy and vulnerable. The attitude matters: be propelled by love, not by pride, arrogance, sentiments, prejudice, or dissimulation. Acts 20:35 is quoted: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The giver’s hand is always above the recipient’s hand. Proverbs 11:24-26 confirms: the liberal soul shall be made fat; he that watereth shall be watered himself, while withholding leads to poverty and curse. 

  1. Compassion Over Condemnation: No Room for Selfishness

The writer confronts a critical heart issue: our passion to help people when they are falling should outweigh our intent to crucify them when they fall. There is no room for selfishness, hoarding, and withholding if we want to enjoy the “unspeakable gift of joy of God that is in Christ Jesus’ stead” 2 Corinthians 9:15. Hebrews 6:10-12 reinforces: God does not forget work and love shown in ministering to His people. We are called to diligence and to imitate those who inherit promises through faith and patience. 

Key Scriptures Anchoring the Message 

  • John 3:16: God’s love is proven by giving His Son 
  • Luke 6:38: Giving/receiving law of measure 
  • Romans 5:5, 8: Love of God poured into hearts by Holy Spirit; Christ died for us while sinners 
  • Acts 20:35: It is more blessed to give than to receive 
  • Proverbs 11:24-26: Liberal soul made fat; withholding leads to poverty 
  • Hebrews 6:10-12: God remembers ministering in love; imitate faith and patience 

Tone & Call to Action 

Tone: Urgent, weighty, doctrinal, and corrective. It is both teaching and exhortation. 
Call: Do a self-check. Reject selfishness, covetousness, hoarding, greed. Choose to be a “living giver” today because God’s loved-world operates on giving. 

In one sentence: The message declares that because God is love and He gave His Son, His world and kingdom function by giving; therefore, believers must reject selfishness as love’s true opposite, embrace the Holy Spirit’s embedded default of love, and occupy their lives as givers in every form, knowing giving is the blessed kingdom principle that keeps one above. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

DEAR CHILD OF GOD 

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DEAR CHILD OF GOD: DON’T GO DOWN TO EGYPT [WORLDLY, FLESHLY-RULED WAYS] – IRRESPECTIVE! 

“Now there was a FAMINE (ECONOMIC CRISIS) in the land [of Canaan], besides the previous FAMINE that had occurred in the days of Abraham. So Isaac went to Gerar, to Abimelech king of the Philistines. 2 The Lord appeared to him and said, “DO NOT GO DOWN TO EGYPT; stay in the land of which I will tell you . . . 12 Then Isaac SOWED in that land, and RECEIVED in the same year an HUNDREDFOLD: and the Lord BLESSED him. 13 And the man WAXED great, and went forward, and grew until he BECAME very great: 14 for he had POSSESSION of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines ENVIED him. 15 For all the wells which his father’s servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with earth. 16 And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we . . . 22 And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it REHOBOTH; and he said, For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be FRUITFUL in the land . . .” Genesis 26:1-35. 

In the scriptural context of Genesis 26:1-16, EGYPT stands for one’s STATE of – unbelief, backsliding, famine, economic crisis, hunger, joblessness, hopelessness, faithlessness, lovelessness, setbacks, failures, pain, hurt, depression, the unbeliever’s ways of doing life and such like. And, as a child of God, it thus means that you don’t need to FAKE it to make and achieve greatness in LIFE and GODLINESS. Therefore, DARE TO BELIEVE in God’s WORD and act upon it in FAITH, and you will BECOME just as the covenant Isaac BECAME when he acted on the covenant will of God’s WORD concerning him when the opportunity to act on God’s WORD showed up to deal with the economic crisis that almost bewildered him.  

No matter how DEADENED and DARKENED your situation or circumstances are, or the FAMINE – ECONOMIC CRISIS – in your life, you need to know: You are a COVENANT child and you don’t need to bewildered to let anything make you GO DOWN TO EGYPT or learn their ways [fleshly-ruled and bodily-ruled], as in the world systems as governed by satan and his cohorts, in order for you to MAKE things easier in your doing life and to live godly.  

You don’t have to FAKE it until you MAKE it, because our God does not prosper distortion, adulteration and counterfeit and camouflage of deception. For by the deeds of the flesh [human strength] shall no man prevail with God in Christ Jesus stead [1 Samuel 2:7-9; Romans 3:20; Romans 8:13].  

Take the Faith stand in the grace and inform yourself that you ARE in the world, but NOT of the world’s ways of doing life – and you are to live godly to prevail with God at the same time. For you ARE of God and the GREATER GOD lives in you as it’s written: 

“YOU ARE OF GOD, little children, and have OVERCOME them: BECAUSE GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU, THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD. 5 THEY ARE OF THE WORLD: therefore speak they of the WORLD, and the WORLD heareth them. 6 WE ARE OF GOD: he that KNOWETH God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error” 1 John 4:4-6. 

“For WHATSOEVER IS BORN of God OVERCOMETH THE WORLD: and this is the VICTORY THAT OVERCOMETH THE WORLD, EVEN OUR FAITH. 5 Who is he that OVERCOMETH THE WORLD, but he that BELIEVETH that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:4-5. 

Therefore, by the enabling GRACE and the POWER of the GREATER one inside you, you can confront your situation, that is to say, that MOUNTAIN or VALLEY or ROUGH places or CROOKED roads of your life can be overcome triumphantly. This is by pondering on God’s WORD – that is, MEDITATING, on the covenant WILL of God in your REDEMPTION in Christ Jesus concerning that subject MATTER; and this is based on your belief and faith on the WORD, as led by the Blessed Holy Spirit, in order to make and ensure your way to the PROSPERITY and GOOD SUCCESS in God’s PURPOSE for you as in the holy writ Scriptures [Joshua 1:8-9; 3 John 1:2; Psalms 1:1-3]. 

 God’s plan, purpose and pursuit is to ensure that in famine He gives the needed wisdom to excel, be satisfied, and stay above all odds, and to sustain and prosper you by Himself in the midst of challenging and changing times. 

“He shall DELIVER thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. 20 IN FAMINE HE SHALL REDEEM THEE FROM DEATH: AND IN WAR FROM THE POWER OF THE SWORD. 21 Thou shalt be HID from the SCOURGE of the TONGUE: neither shalt thou be AFRAID OF DESTRUCTION when it cometh. 22 At DESTRUCTION and FAMINE thou shalt LAUGH: neither shalt thou be AFRAID of the BEASTS of the earth. 23 For thou shalt be in LEAGUE with the stones of the field: and the BEASTS of the field shall be at PEACE with thee” Job 5:19-23. 

“Behold, the EYE of the Lord is UPON them that FEAR [REVERENCE] him, upon them that HOPE in his mercy; 19 to DELIVER their soul from death, and to keep them ALIVE IN FAMINE. 20 Our soul WAITETH for the Lord: he is our HELP and our SHIELD” Psalms 33:18-20. 

“. . . The Lord KNOWETH the days of the upright: and their INHERITANCE shall be for ever. 19 They shall not be ASHAMED in the EVIL TIME: AND IN THE DAYS OF FAMINE THEY SHALL BE SATISFIED . . . 23 The STEPS OF A GOOD MAN ARE ORDERED BY THE LORD: AND HE DELIGHTETH IN HIS WAY. 24 Though he FALL, he shall not be UTTERLY cast down: for the Lord UPHOLDETH him with his hand” Psalms 37:18-19, 23-24. 

Upon the knowledge and understanding of God’s WORD in Scriptural context to ENSURE you become PARTAKER of God’s blessedness in Christ Jesus, I say to you today: Be STRONG and very COURAGEOUS in the Lord, because your VICTORY and TRIUMPH are certain. It is your right in grace, in Christ Jesus stead, just as the Scriptures declare [Joshua 1:1-9 and Isaiah 40:3-5 and 1 John 5:3-5]. 

If you are on the RED LIGHT of life, please stop and take a pause, take time to ponder on the WORD of grace, and patiently wait through the AMBER LIGHT until the GREEN LIGHT of FAITH shows up – then go and BECOME as you are LED of God by the Holy Spirit in His WORD accordingly [Genesis 26:12-16]. For in your good works, God knows, and He is not unrighteous or unfaithful or unthankful or ungrateful to forget.  He wants you to keep sure in diligence and not be slothful in business, but to be an imitator and follower of those who through faith inherit their promised BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen.  

“For God is not unjust so as to FORGET your work and the love which you have SHOWN for His name in MINISTERING to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), AS YOU DO. 11 And we DESIRE for each one of you to SHOW the same DILIGENCE [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 so that you will not be [spiritually] SLUGGISH, but [will instead be] IMITATORS of those who through FAITH [lean on God with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in His power] and by PATIENT endurance [even when suffering] are [now] INHERITING the PROMISES” Hebrews 6:10-12/Amplified. 

It is my wishes and PRAYERS for you today, that you may experience the BLESSEDNESS of God in times of your challenges in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For God, who commanded the LIGHT TO SHINE OUT OF DARKNESS, hath SHINED IN OUR HEARTS, to Give The Light Of The Knowledge of the glory of God in the FACE of Jesus Christ” 2 Corinthians 4:6. 

“Now there was a FAMINE (ECONOMIC CRISIS) in the land [of Canaan], besides the previous FAMINE that had occurred in the days of Abraham. So Isaac went to Gerar, to Abimelech king of the Philistines. 2 The Lord APPEARED to him and said, “DO NOT GO DOWN TO EGYPT; stay in the land of which I will tell you. 3 Live temporarily [as a resident] in this land and I will be with you and will BLESS and FAVOR you, for I will give all these lands to you and to your descendants, and I will ESTABLISH and carry out the oath which I swore to Abraham your father. 4 I will make your descendants MULTIPLY as the stars of the heavens, and will give to your descendants all these lands; and by your descendants shall all the nations of the earth be BLESSED, 5 because Abraham LISTENED to and OBEYED My voice and [consistently] kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes, and My laws.” . . . 12 Then Isaac PLANTED [seed] in that land [as a farmer] and REAPED in the same year a hundred times [as much as he had planted], and the Lord BLESSED and FAVORED him. 13 And the man [Isaac] BECAME great and gained more and more until he BECAME very wealthy and extremely distinguished; 14 he OWNED flocks and herds and a great household [with a number of servants], and the Philistines ENVIED him. 15 Now all the wells which his father’s servants had dug in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines stopped up by filling them with dirt. 16 Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Go away from here, because you are far too powerful for us.” 17 So Isaac left that region and camped in the Valley of Gerar, and settled there” Genesis 26:1-5, 12-16 Amplified. 

“And this is the CONFIDENCE that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to HIS WILL, he heareth us: 15 and if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him” 1 John 5:14-15. 

“CAST NOT AWAY THEREFORE YOUR CONFIDENCE, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul” Hebrews 10:35-39. 

“BE STRONG AND OF A GOOD COURAGE: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 7 Only be thou STRONG AND VERY COURAGEOUS, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. 8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. 9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” Joshua 1:6-9. 

“He shall DELIVER thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee. 20 IN FAMINE HE SHALL REDEEM THEE FROM DEATH: AND IN WAR FROM THE POWER OF THE SWORD. 21 Thou shalt be HID from the SCOURGE of the TONGUE: neither shalt thou be AFRAID OF DESTRUCTION when it cometh. 22 At DESTRUCTION and FAMINE thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the BEASTS of the earth. 23 For thou shalt be in LEAGUE with the stones of the field: and the BEASTS of the field shall be at peace with thee” Job 5:19-23. 

“Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; 19 to DELIVER their soul from death, and to keep them ALIVE IN FAMINE. 20 Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield” Psalms 33:18-20. 

“. . . The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. 19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: AND IN THE DAYS OF FAMINE THEY SHALL BE SATISFIED . . . 23 The STEPS OF A GOOD MAN ARE ORDERED BY THE LORD: AND HE DELIGHTETH IN HIS WAY. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand” Psalms 37:18-19, 23-24. 

“The VOICE of him that crieth in the WILDERNESS, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, MAKE STRAIGHT IN THE DESERT A HIGHWAY for our God. 4 EVERY VALLEY shall be EXALTED, and EVERY MOUNTAIN and HILL shall be MADE LOW: and the CROOKED shall be MADE STRAIGHT, and the ROUGH PLACES PLAIN: 5 and the GLORY of the Lord shall be REVEALED, and ALL FLESH shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it” Isaiah 40:3-5. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is Based on Genesis 26:1-35, the central instruction is: DO NOT GO DOWN TO EGYPT. When Isaac faced famine/economic crisis, God’s command wasn’t to escape, but to stay, obey, and sow in the land He directed. The result was Isaac sowed, received a hundredfold, became very great, and came to Rehoboth — room/space [Gen 26:12-13, 22]. 

KEY POINTS 

  1. Definition of “Egypt” 
    In covenant context, Egypt represents a state of unbelief, backsliding, famine, economic crisis, hunger, joblessness, hopelessness, faithlessness, setbacks, pain, depression, and the unbeliever’s ways of doing life. Going to Egypt means adopting world systems ruled by flesh and satan.
  2. Covenant identity in crisis
    As a Covenant child, you don’t need to be bewildered into Egypt or “fake it till you make it.” God does not prosper distortion, counterfeit, or deception. By the deeds of the flesh no man prevails with God [1 Sam 2:9; Rom 8:13]. You are in the world but not of the world’s ways. Because the Greater One lives in you [1 John 4:4], whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world — even our faith [1 John 5:4].
  3. How to overcome mountains/valleys
    By the enabling Grace and Power of the Greater One inside you, mountains, valleys, crooked roads, and rough places can be overcome triumphantly. This happens through pondering/meditating on God’s Word — the covenant will of God in your redemption in Christ Jesus concerning your subject matter. Based on belief plus faith in the Word, led by the Holy Spirit, your way is made for prosperity and good success [Joshua 1:8-9; Psalm 1:1-3]. God’s plan in famine is to give wisdom to excel, be satisfied, stay above odds, and sustain/prosper you Himself [Job 5:20; Psalm 33:19; Psalm 37:19].
  4. The Isaac pattern: Dare to believe → Act → Become
    Isaac refused Egypt. When the opportunity to act on God’s Word appeared during crisis, he acted on the covenant will of God concerning him. He became just as the covenant Isaac became great, distinguished, and envied for God’s blessing [Gen 26:13-14]. Dare to believe God’s Word, act on it in faith, and you will become.
  5. The traffic-light principle for waiting
    If you’re at the Red Light of life: stop, pause, and ponder the Word of grace. Through the Amber Light: wait patiently. When the Green Light of Faith shows up: go and become as led by the Holy Spirit in His Word [Gen 26:12-16]. God is not unrighteous to forget your work [Heb 6:10]. Stay diligent, not slothful, and imitate those who through faith plus patience inherit promises [Heb 6:11-12].
  6. The courage declaration
    Upon knowledge and understanding of God’s Word in scriptural context, become a partaker of God’s blessedness in Christ Jesus. Be strong and very courageous in the Lord, because your victory and triumph are certain. It is your right in grace, in Christ Jesus, just as Scripture declares [Joshua 1:6-9; Isaiah 40:3-5]. 

Closing prayer 
It is my wishes and prayers for you today that you may experience the blessedness of God in times of challenge in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Scriptures to ponder: 2 Corinthians 4:6, Hebrews 10:35-39, Isaiah 40:3-5. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

GENUINE LOVE KNOWS NO FEAR IN CHRIST JESUS! 

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GENUINE LOVE KNOWS NO FEAR IN CHRIST JESUS! 

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for GOD IS LOVE. . . 16 And we have known and believed the LOVE that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:8, 16. 

God is Love. He’s love definition and the embodiment of love in nature and character. And genuine Love, which is intentional and unconditional, which is of God – KNOWS NO FEAR – for as God is in love in Christ Jesus – so ARE we and ought to be in love in His world and for this world, as it is written: 

“Herein is our LOVE made PERFECT (COMPLETE, WHOLE, MATURED), that we may have BOLDNESS in the day of judgment: BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is no FEAR in LOVE; but PERFECT LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR, because FEAR involves TORMENT. But he who FEARS has not been MADE PERFECT IN LOVE” 1 John 4:17-18/Emphasis Mine. 

Love is gracious and nobody ever rejects genuine love of God when it shows up. Not even the Devil if he has an opportunity to be shown, which unfortunately is not available to him, and his cohorts from the fall. 

So I asked – HAVE YOU BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN LOVE? ARE YOU NOW AFRAID OF LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE? Whatever you feel or think shouldn’t be a reason not to walk and live in the love of God that’s intentional and unconditional, for GENUINE love which is of God is in the human HEART [SPIRIT-BEING], and not in the human HEAD [FLESHLY-RULED or BODILY-RULED]. Love has no characteristics of – fear, intimidation, timidity, cowardice, wickedness, evil and such like in it, except there’s PERVERSION. For it is when the PURPOSE of a thing is misappropriated that ABUSE and PERVERSION sets in. And that’s not enough reason to be afraid of living and walking in the genuine love of God in Christ Jesus stead. 

The Genuine – LOVE OF GOD – is possible and alive and it’s here: it’s graciously and lavishly shared, abundantly poured and spread abroad in our HEARTS (SPIRIT-BEING) by the Holy Spirit that is given to us. For our salvation in redemption is born out of God’s LOVE in Christ Jesus, and it’s an irreversible default embedded as a DNA in us in becoming born of God in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

“Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s LOVE has been abundantly POURED out within our HEARTS through the Holy Spirit who was given to us . . . 8 But God clearly shows and proves His own LOVE for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8/Amplified. 

The Perfect [complete, mature and wholesome] love, meaning, God’s genuine love [intentional and unconditional] will cast out the spirit of fear, cowardice and inferiority complex of all forms of perversion. God is love, He can’t offer or make you live and walk in fear when you are living and walking in His love. Where genuine love is, there’s a show up of God’s presence, and there is no room for lust or hate or selfishness or greed or any form of perversion that’s of fleshly ruled in any forms as to sentiments, prejudice or dissimulation. 

JUST KNOW THIS – GENUINE LOVE OF GOD – KNOWS NO FEAR – FOR AS HE IS IN LOVE – SO ARE WE IN HIS WORLD OF LOVE, IN THIS WORLD. 

Check yourself today – IF IN FEAR, CAST IT OUT in God’s love. And Be FREE and be BLESSED. Amen.  

Blessed regards in the grace. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Herein is our love MADE PERFECT, that we may have BOLDNESS in the day of judgment: BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is no FEAR in LOVE; but perfect love casts out fear, because FEAR involves TORMENT. But he who FEARS has not been MADE PERFECT IN LOVE” 1 John 4:17-18. 

“In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; BECAUSE AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. 18 There is no FEAR in love [dread does not exist]. But PERFECT (complete, full-grown) love drives out FEAR, because Fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is AFRAID [of God’s judgment] is not PERFECTED in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]” 1 John 4:17-18 (Amplified). 

“For God hath not GIVEN us the spirit of FEAR; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7. 

“For God did not GIVE us a spirit of TIMIDITY or COWARDICE or FEAR, but [He has GIVEN us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]” 2 Timothy 1:7 (Amplified). 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is SHED abroad in our HEARTS (SPIRIT MAN) by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his LOVE toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5-8. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is a full doctrinal charge centred on 1 John 4:8, 16-18 and Romans 5:5, 8, with the anchor truth: GENUINE LOVE KNOWS NO FEAR IN CHRIST JESUS. The message opens by defining God as love itself — the definition, nature, and embodiment of love in character. From this foundation, genuine love is presented as intentional, unconditional, and of God. Because God is love in Christ Jesus, believers are called and ought to walk in that same love in His world and for this world. This is tied directly to 1 John 4:17: “AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD.” 

The Core Revelation is that perfect, mature, complete love casts out fear. 1 John 4:18 is emphasised: there is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear involves torment. Fear, intimidation, timidity, cowardice, wickedness, and evil are not characteristics of genuine god-love. They only enter through perversion when the purpose of a thing is misappropriated. The message confronts disappointment and trauma in love with a pastoral question: HAVE YOU BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN LOVE? ARE YOU NOW AFRAID OF LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE? The answer is clear: whatever you feel, or think is not reason to abandon love. Genuine love is of God and resides in the human HEART [SPIRIT-BEING], not the human HEAD [FLESHLY-RULED OR BODILY-RULED]. 

The message declares that love is gracious and irresistible. Nobody ever rejects genuine love of God when it shows up. Not even the devil would reject it if he had opportunity, but that opportunity was cut off for him and his cohorts from the fall. The genuine love of God is not theory — it is possible, alive, and here now. It is graciously and lavishly shared, abundantly poured and spread abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given to us, according to Romans 5:5. Salvation itself is born out of God’s love in Christ Jesus, and this love is an irreversible default, embedded as DNA in us when we are born of God in Christ Jesus. 

The message then expands to the evidence and proof of this love. Romans 5:8 shows God commended His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Where genuine love shows up, God’s presence shows up, and there is no room for lust, hate, selfishness, greed, or any form of fleshly perversion such as sentiment, prejudice, or dissimulation. 2 Timothy 1:7 seals the charge: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. 

The closing is an altar call and practical charge. The reader is commanded to check himself/herself today. If in fear, cast it out in God’s love. The promise is freedom and blessing. The benediction pronounces: BE FREE AND BE BLESSED. AMEN. 

Key points drawn from the message: 

  • First, God is love by nature and definition. He cannot offer or make you live in fear when you are living and walking in His love.  
  • Second, genuine love is intentional and unconditional. It lives in the heart, the spirit-being, and is free from fear, intimidation, and perversion.  
  • Third, perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. Perversion only sets in when purpose is misappropriated, but perversion is not reason to reject genuine love. 
  •  Fourth, this love is not earned — it is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit and embedded in us at new birth.  
  • Fifth, love is gracious and carries God’s presence, leaving no space for fleshly works.  
  • Sixth, believers are commanded to mirror Christ: “AS HE IS, SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD,” which means walking in boldness, not fear. 

Call to action for every believer: 

Examine yourself today. Identify any fear, timidity, inferiority, or perversion and cast it out immediately by embracing God’s love. Refuse to let past disappointment keep you from walking in love. Choose daily to live and walk in the love of God that is intentional, unconditional, and spirit led. Allow the Holy Spirit to keep His love shed abroad in your heart. Live boldly without fear, knowing that as Christ is, so are you in this world. Amen. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE!   

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LIVING AND WALKING IN LOVE!   

“He who does not love does not know God, for God is LOVE . . . And we have known and believed the LOVE that God has for us. God is LOVE, and he who abides in LOVE abides in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:8, 16. 

What’s the Definition of Love? The definition of LOVE is God. For God is Love. 

When you know God, you live and walk in Love. Living and walking in LOVE is living and walking in God. For God is love. Any other definitions are makeovers, human creation and such like the more. Genuine Love is of God. Pure love is defined by God and in God. 

Love is not a doctrine or creed; it’s of the Spirit, hence spiritual. If you live in love, then walk in love. And love doesn’t discriminate. It’s not sentimental, hence no room for prejudice and dissimulation. Love is active and intentional. Love knows no bounds.  

Living and walking in love activates and lubricates faith to function beyond walls. For only through God’s defined love that we can serve the brethren and humanity without prejudice, sentiments, or dissimulation. 

Therefore, let us love, let us live in love and walk in love. That’s how to walk in the Spirit and live in the Spirit for the New Creation of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. That’s how to avoid living and walking in the flesh and pleasing its desires, passion, lust and such like. 

I declare that you receive the grace of God to live and walk in love. It’s not enough to say I have love, you need to live and walk in Love. I pray that through the month; your life will never be the same again as you live and walk in love by the Holy Spirit of Love that the Father has given us in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

Be blessed in the grace.  

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Now hope does not disappoint, because the LOVE of God has been POURED out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was GIVEN to us . . . 8 But God demonstrates His own LOVE toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8/NKJV. 

“He who does not love does not know God, for God is LOVE . . . And we have known and believed the LOVE that God has for us. God is LOVE, and he who abides in LOVE abides in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:8, 16/NKJV. 

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but FAITH working through LOVE . . . 13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through LOVE SERVE one another . . . 24 And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we LIVE in the Spirit, let us also WALK in the Spirit” Galatians 5:6, 13, 24-25/NKJV. 

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a NEW CREATION; OLD things have passed away; behold, all things have become NEW” 2 Corinthians 5:17/NKJV. 

“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a NEW CREATION. 16 And as many as WALK according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God” Galatians 6:14-16/NKJV. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is about the importance of living and walking in love, which is defined by God. It emphasises that God is love, and knowing God means living in love. This love isn’t just a feeling or doctrine; it’s spiritual, active, intentional, and knows no bounds. It contrasts with living in the flesh, which leads to prejudice, dissimulation, and sinful desires. 

Key Points: 

  1. God is Love: The definition of love is rooted in God’s nature. Any other definition is human creation.
  2. Living in Love = Living in God: When you know God, you live and walk in love, abiding in God.
  3. Love is Active and Intentional: Love serves others without prejudice or hypocrisy, fueled by the Holy Spirit.
  4. Walking in Love vs. Flesh: Living in love means walking in the Spirit; otherwise, you’re pleasing the flesh.
  5. New Creation in Christ: As a new creation, you’re called to live and walk in love, demonstrating God’s love to others. 

Scriptural Focus: 

  • 1 John 4:8, 16 (God is love) 
  • Romans 5:5, 8 (God’s love poured in hearts via Holy Spirit) 
  • Galatians 5:6, 13, 24-25 (faith working through love, walking in Spirit) 
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17 (new creation in Christ) 

Call to Action: 

  • Live and walk in love with the Holy Spirit. 
  • Don’t just say you have love; demonstrate it. 
  • Avoid living in the flesh; instead, serve others in love. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

YE ARE GOD’S!

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YE ARE GOD’S!  REIGN AND RULE IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD. 

“It was for this FREEDOM that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be SUBJECT again to a YOKE of slavery [which you once removed]” Galatians 5:1/Amplified. 

 June! The Month of affirming who you ARE: “YOU ARE GOD’S! TO REIGN AND RULE” in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

The MONTH JUNE, is the sixth [6] month and the end month of the first half of the calendar year, in the Gregorian and Julian calendar Month; and it’s the 2nd of the 4th in number, of the months of thirty [30] days in the twelve [12] months annual calendar. And as in Month JUNE, the name JUNE, is also a lovely given name to the female gender of the sexes which is of great significance. For the Month JUNE as in the name JUNE, expresses in essence, the FULLNESS of life, and it’s of a profound FULFILMENT of desires and vitality. 

And in this Month June, you and I will be exploring who we ARE in God in Christ Jesus. Identity crisis brought about the fall of the first living upright human creation of God, and many today are still living in the same predicament while in Christ Jesus – and you can visibly see it through the way we pray, worship, and serve, and by the way we do life and live in godliness – hence there’s the struggle with identity and to identify with Jesus wholly and live freely in the grace, without being attached to the fleshly-ruled nature that leads to further bondages. [Genesis 3:5; Galatians 5:1/Amplified]. 

Jesus had to deal with the religiosity and religious people of His days in humanity who were just worshippers of God but never knew to what extent they were in relationship with God. For it’s about fully sorting out our identity nature with God as New Creation, peradventure we can then begin to actualise who we ARE of God in Christ Jesus, to make our prayer life efficient and effective in the grace. [John 10:22-38; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:14-16]. 

“I and my Father are one. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?” John 10:30-36. 

So, June! The Month of affirming who you ARE: “YOU ARE GOD’S! TO REIGN AND RULE” in Christ Jesus’ stead. Knowing who you ARE in the grace and identifying yourself in it, will cause you to reign and rule in VICTORY, MORE THAN CONQUERORS, OVERCOMER and TRIUMPH in every place of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. But when you can’t affirm who you ARE and need someone else to do it, you are then set to be sold out cheaply, be abused, be adulterated and distorted with the falsehoods and perverts instead of the TRUTH that sets free and gives freedom unlimited. You will know you have identify problem when you choose between who you ARE to God in Christ Jesus, to whom you will be AS to God in Christ Jesus which negates you from who you ARE in redemption as these scriptures but not limited implied: 

“I have said, Ye ARE gods; and all of you ARE children of the most High” Psalms 82:6. 

“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be AS gods, knowing good and evil” Genesis 3:5. 

So, I say to you, do you know who you ARE in God in Christ Jesus? Are you living and walking in that freedom in the grace to reign and rule? Are you actualising who you ARE in the grace or you are embattled with religiosity and religious people of traditionalism and denominationalism with their by-laws, creeds and dogmas that makes God’s Word of no effect in your being? Are you in an identity struggle? Do know who you are in the grace wherein you stand in Christ Jesus? These and many others are what we shall be dealing with in the cause of this month June, to ensure your rights and privileges in redemption are no longer questionable by yourself or anyone else or the enemy and his cohorts. You can stand-up in the grace with head up, shoulder high and on the high heels of faith in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Therefore, rise up in the faith, by the grace, wherein you’ve been given the rights and privileges in the redemption to explore, innovate, initiate and create the atmosphere you love to behold, whereby you can reign and rule – for you ARE God’s in the earth – commissioned of God as an ambassador and a representative of the heavenly for the earthly affairs in Christ Jesus’ stead. [2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Ephesians 6:29; Proverbs 13:17]. Think about it scripturally and meditatively in the grace 

Be Blessed in the grace in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool.” 2. The Lord shall send the ROD of Your strength out of Zion. RULE in the midst of your enemies! 3 Your people shall be VOLUNTEERS in the day of your POWER; in the BEAUTIES of holiness, from the womb of the morning, you have the DEW of Your youth” Psalms 110:1-3/NKJV. 

“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I GIVE unto you POWER to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the POWER of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven” Luke 10:17-20. 

“And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and my Father are one. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him” John 10:22-38. 

“I have said, Ye ARE gods; and all of you are children of the most High” Psalms 82:6. 

“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be AS gods, knowing good and evil” Genesis 3:5. 

“And they sung a NEW SONG, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast REDEEMED us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 and hast MADE us unto our God KINGS and PRIESTS: and we shall REIGN on the earth” Revelation 5:9-10. 

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the FIRST BEGOTTEN OF THE DEAD, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 6 and hath MADE us KINGS and PRIESTS unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” Revelation 1:5-6. 

“But ye ARE a CHOSEN GENERATION, a ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, an HOLY NATION, a PECULIAR PEOPLE; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath CALLED you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had NOT OBTAINED mercy, but now HAVE OBTAINED mercy” 1 Peter 2:9-10. 

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a NEW creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become NEW. 18 And all things ARE of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not IMPUTING their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us THE WORD OF RECONCILIATION. 20 Now then we are AMBASSADORS for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For He hath MADE Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be MADE THE RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Him” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. 

“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall REIGN in life by one, Jesus Christ.) 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20 Moreover, the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21 that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace REIGN through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord” Romans 5:17-21. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is diving into a transformative journey of affirming your identity in Christ Jesus, breaking free from identity crises, religiosity, and limitations to step into the fullness of being God’s own, reigning and ruling in life. 

Key Points: 

  1. Identity in Christ: Jesus dealt with religiosity and people not knowing their true relationship with God. Knowing who you are in Christ brings freedom, reign, and rule in life.
  2. Freedom from Identity Crisis: Like Adam post-fall, many struggle with identity. But identifying with Jesus breaks bondages (like shame, fear) and lets you live freely in God’s grace as a new creation.
  3. You Are God’s: Scriptures like Psalms 82:6, John 10:30-36 show God calls believers “gods” and “children of the Most High”. You’re a NEW creation (2 Cor 5:17), made kings and priests (Rev 1:5-6, 5:9-10).
  4. Reign and Rule: You’re an ambassador of heaven (2 Cor 5:20), redeemed to reign in life (Rom 5:17-21). Grace enables you to overcome and triumph.
  5. Warning: Not affirming your identity in Christ makes you vulnerable to bondage and falsehood. But in Christ, you have power over the enemy (Luke 10:17-20). 

Call to Action: Rise up in faith, explore your rights in redemption, innovate, create, and reign in life. Stand firm in the grace. 

Scriptural Focus: Psalms 82:6, John 10:22-38, 2 Cor 5:17-21, Rev 1:5-6, Gal 5:1. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THREE GRACIOUS ELEMENTS TO BOND AND ABIDE WITH DAILY 

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THREE GRACIOUS ELEMENTS TO BOND AND ABIDE WITH DAILY: HOPE, FAITH AND LOVE! 

“We give THANKS to God ALWAYS for you all, making mention of you in our PRAYERS; 3 Remembering without ceasing your WORK of FAITH, and LABOUR of LOVE, and PATIENCE of HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your ELECTION of God.” 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4. 

God is good and faithful, true and sure. Amen; but to ensure you enjoy God’s gracious, graceful, goodness and faithfulness, you must ABIDE and BOND with these three elements – HOPE, FAITH AND LOVE – in order to make and ensure life is worth living. For together, in an abounding state, they help to enhance the essence of living and fulfilling God’s driven purpose in us meaningfully. 

“And now abide FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, these three; but the GREATEST of these is LOVE” 1 Corinthians 13:13. 

Therefore, don’t give up due to any person or circumstances in ensuring that these three elements in the grace are your driven power in the grace: 

  1. WORK OF FAITH
  2. LABOUR OF LOVE
  3. PATIENCE OF HOPE. 

And for these three gracious elements to keep you above the waters of life in the grace, it thus means you: 

  • Don’t just WORK, let it be the – WORK OF FAITH 
  • Don’t just LABOUR, let it be the – LABOUR OF LOVE and 
  • Don’t just be PATIENT, let it be the – PATIENCE OF HOPE. For in time your expectations shall be and will not be cut off 

I wish you every grace and blessings in every way as you choose to stop living a contrary life style of WORK without FAITH, LABOUR without LOVE and PATIENCE without HOPE; but resolve to do life and live godly in the grace, with the principle of the WORK OF FAITH, LABOUR OF LOVE and PATIENCE OF HOPE. For when these three gracious elements abound and abide with you on your daily walk with God, you can be certain that you will fulfil purpose meaningfully in the grace wherein we stand in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen  

Be BLESSED in the grace. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“We give THANKS to God ALWAYS for you all, making mention of you in our PRAYERS; 3 Remembering without ceasing your WORK of FAITH, and LABOUR of LOVE, and PATIENCE of HOPE in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your ELECTION of God.” 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4. 

“And now abide FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, these three; but the GREATEST of these is LOVE” 1 Corinthians 13:13. 

“God is FAITHFUL, by whom ye were CALLED unto the FELLOWSHIP of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:9. 

“For God is not UNRIGHTEOUS to forget your WORK and LABOUR OF LOVE, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same DILIGENCE to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through FAITH and PATIENCE INHERIT THE PROMISES” Hebrews 6:10-12. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of HOPE, FAITH, and LOVE in living a godly life in Christ Jesus. These three elements are crucial for fulfilling God’s purpose and enjoying His goodness and faithfulness. 

Key Points 

  • God is good, faithful, true, and sure. 
  • Abide and bond with HOPE, FAITH, and LOVE to make life worth living. 
  • These elements enhance the essence of living and fulfilling God’s purpose. 
  • Don’t give up; let HOPE, FAITH, and LOVE drive you in God’s grace. 
  • Apply the principle of WORK OF FAITH, LABOUR OF LOVE, and PATIENCE OF HOPE in daily life. 
  • When these elements abound, you’ll fulfil purpose meaningfully in Christ Jesus. 

Scriptural Foundation 

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4: Remembering your WORK OF FAITH, LABOUR OF LOVE, and PATIENCE OF HOPE. 
  • 1 Corinthians 13:13: FAITH, HOPE, LOVE abide; LOVE is the greatest. 
  • Hebrews 6:10-12: God remembers your WORK and LABOUR OF LOVE; be diligent to inherit promises. 

Application 

  • Don’t just WORK, let it be WORK OF FAITH. 
  • Don’t just LABOUR, let it be LABOUR OF LOVE. 
  • Don’t just be PATIENT, let it be PATIENCE OF HOPE. 

Takeaway 

Bond with HOPE, FAITH, and LOVE daily to live godly and fulfil God’s purpose. May you be blessed in the grace. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THERE’S NO MORE STRUGGLING IN DEFINING LOVE

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THERE’S NO MORE STRUGGLING IN DEFINING LOVE: FOR GOD IS LOVE! 

“Beloved, let us LOVE one another: for LOVE is of God; and every one that LOVETH is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that LOVETH not KNOWETH not God; FOR GOD IS LOVE . . . 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in God, and God in HIM . . .” 1 John 4:7-21. 

I ‘m graciously and gracefully glad to remind you of our New Creation way of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. Amen – It’s the hallmark pathway called LOVE. And LOVE is God’s beautiful gift given to us all, to share and express life towards Him and mankind, without sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation, – it’s irrespective of gender, culture, status, colour, tongue or religion. For LOVING is giving, and GIVING is of God – for God so LOVE that He GAVE. Love is of God. He who loves, knows God. God is the embodiment of LOVE; For LOVE is God personified in the grace. [1 John 4:8, 16 (1-21); 1 Corinthians 13:1-13]. For Love God gave – the genuine love of God is in the giving. Giving is not necessarily love, but loving in the grace involves giving like God gave us our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ; and whoever does not love is not of God in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

“For God SO LOVED the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that WHOEVER BELIEVES in Him should NOT PERISH but have EVERLASTING LIFE. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” John 3:16-18/NKJV. 

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who DOES NOT LOVE DOES NOT KNOW God, for GOD IS LOVE . . . 20 If someone says, “I love God,” and HATES his brother, he is a liar; for he who DOES NOT LOVE his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also” 1 John 4:7-21/NKJV. 

“. . . 13 Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who DOES NOT LOVE his brother abides in death. 15 Whoever HATES his brother is a MURDERER, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him . . .” 1 John 3:1-24/NKJV 

Love is the most excellent way to covet and express spiritual gifts that gives the enabling to live and do life in every way in Christ Jesus stead. Love is the only way to express God and His goodness to others and to yourself. And as gracious and graceful FAITH is in the EFFECTUAL WALK with God, it takes LOVE as the lubricant to make FAITH functional to ensure and assure of the fellowship with God and man. Love enables faith to WORK and WALK in all likelihood of doing LIFE and GODLY LIVING. 

“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you A MORE EXCELLENT WAY” 1 Corinthians 12:31. 

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH WHICH WORKETH BY LOVE . . .13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE SERVE one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

Are you for any reason struggling in defining the genuineness of this kind of God’s LOVE – I encourage you to just have it settled now that – God Is LOVE. Meaning, God is the DEFINITION of Love, which is shed abroad in our hearts and thoughts by the blessed Holy Spirit of grace that is given to us as our enabler. Amen. [Galatians 5:6, 13; Romans 5:5, 8, 1 John 4:8, 16; 1 Corinthians 12:31]. 

May you live experiencing and expressing the blessed LOVE called AGAPE – God’s kind of LOVE, the unconditional LOVE that’s POWERED by the indwelling Holy Spirit. [Romans 5:5]. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Beloved, let us LOVE one another: for LOVE is of God; and everyone that LOVETH is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that LOVETH not KNOWETH not God; FOR GOD IS LOVE . . . 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in LOVE dwelleth in God, and God in HIM . . .” 1 John 4:7-21. 

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, BUT HAVE NOT LOVE, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, BUT HAVE NOT LOVE, I am nothing. 3 And though I BESTOW all my goods to FEED the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, BUT HAVE NOT LOVE, it profits me nothing . . . 13 And now ABIDE faith, hope, LOVE, these three; BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE” 1 Corinthians13:1-13. 

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the LOVE of God is shed abroad in our HEARTS by the Holy Ghost which is GIVEN unto us . . .8 But God commendeth his LOVE toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:5, 8. 

“This is my commandment, That ye LOVE one another, as I have LOVED you. 13 Greater LOVE hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you” John 15:12-14. 

“A NEW commandment I give unto you, That ye LOVE one another; as I have LOVED you, that ye also LOVE one another. 35 By this shall all men KNOW that ye ARE my DISCIPLES, if ye have LOVE one to another” John 13:34-35. 

“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH WHICH WORKETH BY LOVE . . .13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by LOVE serve one another” Galatians 5:6, 13. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that God is Love (1 John 4:8, 16), and this love is the hallmark of the new creation way of life in Christ Jesus. Love is God’s beautiful gift to us, enabling us to live and express life towards Him and mankind without prejudice, dissimulation, or sentiment. 

Key Points 

  • God is Love; Love is of God (1 John 4:8, 16). 
  • Loving is giving, and giving is of God (John 3:16). 
  • Giving is not necessarily love, but loving involves giving like God gave us Jesus. 
  • Love is the new creation way of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus (Galatians 5:6, 13). 
  • Love is the most excellent way to express spiritual gifts and live godly (1 Corinthians 12:31, 13:1-13). 
  • Faith works through love (Galatians 5:6). 
  • Love is the lubricant that makes faith functional, ensuring fellowship with God and man. 
  • God’s love is unconditional, powered by the indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

References 1 John 4:7-21, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 5:5, 8, John 3:16-18, Galatians 5:6, 13, and John 15:12-14, highlighting God’s love as the defining characteristic of believers. 

Main Takeaways 

  • God’s love is the new commandment; love one another as Jesus loved us (John 13:34-35). 
  • Love is the greatest; it defines us as Christ’s disciples (1 Corinthians 13:13, John 13:35). 
  • May you experience and express God’s agape love, powered by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI