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THE GOSPEL – THE POWER OF GOD, FOR YOUR SALVATION 

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THE GOSPEL – THE POWER OF GOD, FOR YOUR SALVATION: PREACH IT – TEACH IT – MINISTER IT AND LIVE IT – FOR THEREIN IT’S YOUR SALVATION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS! 

“For I am not ASHAMED of THE GOSPEL of Christ: for it is THE POWER of God unto SALVATION to EVERYONE that BELIEVETH; to THE JEW first, and also to THE GREEK. 17 For therein is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God REVEALED from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall LIVE by faith” Romans 1:16-17. 

The GOSPEL is the ANSWER to every single quest in your life, and in all human history, for today, tomorrow, as it was yesterday – Hebrews 13:8. Unfortunately, many have been blinded and blindsided away from the GOSPEL so they can be controlled and be made to pursue alternatives – through creeds, religion, bylaws, cultural and traditional dogmas, denominational entanglements, and such like. As a result, many remain in perpetual subjection and bondage till this day. Yet the reality of the GOSPEL that ANSWERS every human quest for SALVATION, and that REVEALS the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God, still speaks in our midst today for all to experience and to have complete and wholesome liberation in God through Christ Jesus stead. Amen. Romans 1:16-17. 

It’s only by the GOSPEL that the enabling POWER of God for human SALVATION and to take a stand in God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS is made readily available in His grace and BLESSEDNESS – Romans 5:1-2. And it’s by the GOSPEL that we obtain the right to attain the revelation of God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS to one and all. And SALVATION is synonymous with REDEMPTION, only that in the NEW CREATION context, it’s not exclusive to just being born of God – it entails the following, but not limited to – HEALTH, PEACE, SECURITY, PROSPERITY, DELIVERANCE and such like, and more.  

The GOSPEL ought to be PREACHED, TAUGHT, ADMINISTERED, and LIVED for the SALVATION of people, so that the constituents of SALVATION become ALIVE, TANGIBLE, REACHABLE, LIVEABLE AND LOVABLE. Unfortunately today, what one sees now and again in these last days – if you look around you closely or even far off –  is that people are being staged and managed in deception, counterfeits, adulteration, delusions, and such like, with the idea of pursuing the constituents of SALVATION without the GOSPEL. Instead, they should be PREACHED, TAUGHT, and MINISTERED to with the GOSPEL, which is the POWER of God to bring about the constituents we need to stand in RIGHTEOUSNESS on the realms and lanes of victory and triumph in Christ Jesus stead, as written: 

“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep your eyes on those who cause DISSENSIONS and CREATE OBSTACLES or INTRODUCE temptations [for others] to commit sin, [acting in ways] CONTRARY to the DOCTRINE which you have LEARNED. Turn away from them. 18 For such people do not SERVE our Lord Christ, but their own APPETITES and BASE DESIRES. By smooth and FLATTERING speech they DECEIVE the hearts of the unsuspecting [the INNOCENT and the NAIVE]” Romans 16:17-18 Amplified. 

Know full well this day that the GOSPEL is the POWER of God unto human salvation and the REVEALER of God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. And Jesus Christ is that POWER of God unto human SALVATION. And it’s only when we PREACH, TEACH and MINISTER Jesus Christ to ourselves and others, that SALVATION comes alive to meet the needs of humanity and answer their cravings and quests: PEACE, PROSPERITY, DELIVERANCE, SECURITY and such like, and more. Romans 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 1:24. Acts 8:4-8.  

The GOSPEL is about the WORD of God. And Jesus Christ is the WORD of God. 1 John 5:7. And it’s as we PREACH, TEACH, and MINISTER the WORD as Philip the evangelist did in the Bible days of the Apostles as in – Acts 8:4-8 –  that genuine, indescribable joy comes alive in an individual and in all. It also silences and puts an end to all form of the falsehood, deception, counterfeit, perverseness, and adulteration that once overwhelmed people with bondages, torments, and controls, as with that certain man Simon who used sorcery and bewitching tactics to enslave people as in – Acts 8:9-26. 

It’s within the same scenario and similarity that Philip the evangelist PREACHED, TAUGHT, and MINISTERED the gospel, that Apostle Paul could stand to admonish and exhort the Corinthians to awaken them back to their original foundation and stand in the faith in their salvation – which came to them as a consequence of the GOSPEL he PREACHED TAUGHT and MINISTERED to them. He reminded them through the process that brought them to SALVATION by the gospel, laying it out in such didactic order for them to know, by laying the steps of the Gospel on which he stands, and on which he PREACHED, TAUGHT, and MINISTERED to them, before they get carried away as some had already then, and even as some do in today’s world. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. 

Therefore I say to you, that in this MONTH OF JUNE, for your onward and upward trajectory in Christ Jesus, it’s time to stop pursuing the chaff in order to obtain PROSPERITY, DELIVERANCE, PEACE, SECURITY, SAFETY, HEALTH and such like, and more, outside the GOSPEL that brings about these constituents of SALVATION. For all these in pursuit are the results of SALVATION, which is the consequence of the PREACHING, TEACHING and MINISTERING of the Gospel of Christ Jesus for you to LIVE upon. And any other process is sorcery and bewitching – leading to spells, control, self-hype, contention, and evil in all manner of mannerism and behaviour. Philippians 1:15-18.  

“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” 

Therefore, you need to stop running around chasing chaff and looking for a DELIVERANCE MINISTER who will DELIVER you through their so-called special ministry of “DELIVERANCE, PROPHETIC, PROSPERITY and PRAYER HOUSE SERVICES,” and such like. All these they do to exploit your vulnerability, ignorance, and the stupidity and foolishness that comes from not knowing and understanding that your access to such things is in GOSPEL – as the means to the end – in order to hold you captive. That will result in you buying their specially ‘anointed’ BOTTLE OF OIL, HANDKERCHIEF, HOLY WATER, SPECIAL BATHING SOAP AND CREAM, JERUSALEM SPRING, FEET OF JESUS SAND, SALT OF GALILEE, BLESSED STICKERS and RED CARDS, and many such like despicable physical items they depict as means of God. These above mentioned, and others, are their craft and cunning tactics to extort money and material things from you through their own made-up ‘God-will’ to bless you or answer your needs and desires – which contradicts the GOSPEL that brings about wholesome SALVATION to you. 

“Giving thanks to the Father, who has QUALIFIED us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light. 13 For He has RESCUED (DELIVERED) us and has DRAWN (RECONCILED) us to Himself from the DOMINION of darkness, and has TRANSFERRED (TRANSLATED) us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have REDEMPTION (SALVATION) [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the FORGIVENESS of our sins [and the CANCELLATION of sins’ penalty]” Colossians 1:12-14 Amplified. 

Know this day that it’s only the GOSPEL – which is by the PREACHING, TEACHING and MINISTERING of Christ Jesus, who is the WORD of God of the GOSPEL, Who IS the POWER of God – to bring about the fulness and wholesome SALVATION to you and all humanity alike, irrespective. 

AND I SAY AGAIN THAT THE GOSPEL – IS THE POWER OF GOD, FOR YOUR SALVATION. PREACH IT – TEACH IT – MINISTER IT AND LIVE IT – FOR THEREIN IS YOUR SALVATION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS! 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK ABOUT IT! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“For I am not ashamed of THE GOSPEL of Christ: for it is THE POWER of God unto SALVATION to everyone that believeth; to THE JEW first, and also to THE GREEK. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith” Romans 1:16-17. 

“For THE PREACHING of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is THE POWER of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy THE WISDOM of the wise and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish THE WISDOM of this world? 21 For after that in THE WISDOM of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of PREACHING to save them that believe. 22 For THE JEWS require a sign, and THE GREEKS seek after wisdom: 23 but we PREACH Christ crucified, unto the JEWS a stumblingblock, and unto the GREEKS foolishness; 24 but unto them which are called, both JEWS and GREEKS, Christ THE POWER of God, and THE WISDOM of God” 1 Corinthians 1:18-24. 

“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where PREACHING THE WORD. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and PREACHED Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, HEARING and seeing the miracles which he did. 7. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voices, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were HEALED. 8 And there was GREAT JOY in that city” Acts 8:4-8. 

“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you THE GOSPEL which I PREACHED unto you, which also ye have RECEIVED, and wherein ye STAND; 2 by which also ye are SAVED, if ye keep in memory what I PREACHED unto you, unless ye have BELIEVED in vain. 3 For I DELIVERED unto you first of all that which I also RECEIVED, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 and that he was BURIED, and that he ROSE again the third day according to the scriptures: 5 and that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6 after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we PREACH, and so ye BELIEVED” 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. 

“And Jesus went about all the CITIES and VILLAGES, TEACHING in their synagogues, and PREACHING the gospel of the kingdom, and HEALING every sickness and every disease among the people” Matthew 9:35. 

“And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to PREACH THE GOSPEL to the poor; he hath sent me to HEAL the brokenhearted, to PREACH deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 to PREACH the acceptable year of the Lord. 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this SCRIPTURE fulfilled in your ears. 22 And all bare him WITNESS, and wondered at the GRACIOUS WORDS which proceeded out of his MOUTH. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?” Luke 4:16-22. 

“Even as Abraham believed God, and it was ACCOUNTED to him for righteousness. 7. Know ye therefore that they which ARE of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would JUSTIFY the heathen through faith, PREACHED before THE GOSPEL unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 So then they which be of faith ARE blessed with faithful Abraham” Galatians 3:6-9. 

SUMMARY: 

the message is about the Gospel of Christ Jesus as the only power of God for complete salvation and righteousness, with a strong warning to stop chasing counterfeits and substitutes outside of it. 

KEY POINTS 

  1. THE GOSPEL IS THE POWER OF GOD FOR SALVATION 
    the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes. Jesus Christ is that power and the Word of God. in the Gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed. it is the answer to every human need — yesterday, today and forever. Romans 1:16-17; Hebrews 13:8.
  2. SALVATION IN NEW CREATION IS TOTAL
    Salvation is redemption. It includes health, peace, security, prosperity, deliverance, and more. These are results of salvation, not separate pursuits. they become real only through preaching, teaching and living the Gospel. Colossians 1:12-14.
  3. THE CRISIS: BLINDNESS AND SUBSTITUTES
    Many have been blinded from the Gospel and now chase religion, creeds, culture and denominational rules. This leads to bondage. people pursue the benefits of salvation without the Gospel. Romans 16:17-18.
  4. REJECT COUNTERFEITS — JUNE CHARGE
    Stop seeking “deliverance ministers” and special ministries. stop buying “anointed” oil, handkerchiefs, holy water, stickers, red cards and similar items. These exploit and control you. They contradict the Gospel that brings true salvation. Philippians 1:15-18.
  5. BIBLICAL PATTERN: PREACH THE WORD
    Philip preached Christ in Samaria and people were delivered and healed. Simon, the sorcerer’s control, ended. Paul laid the Gospel foundation for Corinthians. Jesus preached the Gospel and healed the sick. as Christ is preached, salvation meets every need. Acts 8:4-26; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 4:18-19.
  6. THE GOSPEL REVEALS RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIBERATES
    The Gospel is Jesus Christ, not things. by the Gospel we receive God’s righteousness. It silences deception and bondage. The Gospel still speaks today for complete liberation in God through Christ Jesus. 

CALL TO ACTION 

FROM THIS MONTH OF JUNE, stop pursuing substitutes outside the Gospel. only the Gospel, through Christ Jesus who is the Word and power of God, brings full salvation. the Gospel is the power of God for your salvation. preach it, teach it, minister it and live it.  

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE MONTH OF ENACTING – “THE BLESSED LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS!” 

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 THE MONTH OF ENACTING – “THE BLESSED LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS!” 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED US with all spiritual BLESSINGS in heavenly places in Christ: 4 according as he hath CHOSEN US in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 having PREDESTINATED US unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath MADE US ACCEPTED in the beloved” Ephesians 1:3-6.  

“THE BLESSING of the Lord, it MAKETH RICH, and he ADDETH NO SORROW with it” Proverbs 10:22.  

“But ye shall receive POWER, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in JERUSALEM, and in all JUDÆA, and in SAMARIA, and unto the UTTERMOST part of the earth” Acts 1:8.  

“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be ENDUED with POWER from on high” Luke 24:49. 

“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another COMFORTER, that he may ABIDE WITH you forever; 17 even the Spirit of TRUTH; whom the world CANNOT receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth WITH you, and shall be IN you” John 14:16-17. 

“Now it is God who ESTABLISHES and CONFIRMS us [in joint fellowship] with you in Christ, and who has ANOINTED us [EMPOWERING us with the gifts of the Spirit]; 22 it is He who has also put His SEAL on us [that is, He has appropriated us and CERTIFIED us as His] and has GIVEN us the [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as a pledge [like a security deposit to GUARANTEE the fulfillment of His promise of eternal life]” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22/AMP.  

“Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, [as conformity to God’s will and purpose—so it is with you also]. 7 So understand that it is the people who live by faith [with confidence in the power and goodness of God] who are [the true] sons of Abraham. 8 The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, proclaimed the good news [of the Savior] to Abraham in advance [with this promise], saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” 9 So then those who are people of faith [whether Jew or Gentile] are blessed and favored by God [and declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with Him] along with Abraham, the believer . . . 13Christ PURCHASED our FREEDOM and REDEEMED us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”— 14 in order that in Christ Jesus THE BLESSING of Abraham might also come to the Gentiles, so that we would all receive [the realization of] the PROMISE of the [Holy] Spirit through faith . . . 26 For you [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified and] are all children of God [set apart for His purpose with full rights and privileges] through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union with the Christ, the Anointed] have clothed yourselves with Christ [that is, you have taken on His characteristics and values]. 28 There is [now no distinction in regard to salvation] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you [who believe] are all one in Christ Jesus [no one can claim a spiritual superiority]. 29 And if you belong to Christ [if you are in Him], then you are Abraham’s descendants, and [spiritual] heirs according to [God’s] promise” Galatians 3:13-14/AMP.  

“And it shall come to pass, IF THOU SHALT HEARKEN DILIGENTLY UNTO THE VOICE of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: 2 and all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, IF THOU SHALT HEARKEN UNTO THE VOICE of the Lord thy God . . . 9 The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, IF THOU SHALT KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways . . . 13 And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; IF THAT THOU HEARKEN UNTO THE COMMANDMENTS of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: 14 and thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them” Deuteronomy 28:1-14.  

“Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE” Acts 20:34-35.  

“What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the BLESSEDNESS of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9. Cometh this BLESSEDNESS then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness . . . 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were . . . 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 but for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification” Romans 4:1-25. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

ENSURING “THE BLESSED LIFE” IN CHRIST JESUS! 

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 ENSURING “THE BLESSED LIFE” IN CHRIST JESUS! 

“Christ PURCHASED our FREEDOM and REDEEMED us from the CURSE of the Law and its CONDEMNATION by BECOMING a CURSE for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”— 14 in order that in Christ Jesus THE BLESSING of Abraham might also come to the Gentiles, so that we would all RECEIVE [the realization of] the PROMISE of the [Holy] Spirit through faith” Galatians 3:13-14/AMP Classic Edition. 

JUNE, the sixth [6] month, marks the end of the first half of the calendar year in both Gregorian and Julian calendars. It’s also the 2nd of the 4th month with thirty [30] days in the twelve [12] months annual calendar. 

 JUNE is also a lovely given name to the female gender, carrying significance.  The name and month embody the essence of FULLNESS of life, and it’s of a profound FULFILMENT of desires and vitality. Thus, it indicates how God wants us to THRIVE instead of SURVIVE, and to live in His BLESSEDNESS while fulfilling His PURPOSE in us MEANINGFULLY, in all our life endeavours, as we do life and live godly in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. And the best place of having the FULNESS of Life and profound FULFILMENT of desires and vitality is by engaging and following in obedience, God’s plan PATH for your life as in the holy writ of the scriptures. (Ephesians 2:10; Psalms 16:11; Proverbs 4:18-23; Colossians 4:17; Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:11; Philippians 2:1-18]. 

The BLESSED life in Christ Jesus is about GOD’S BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus. And ENACTING the BLESSED life, is about ensuring, living and acting out in the fulness, the blessedness of God’s purpose in our life meaningfully and unreservedly.  

 Living the assured BLESSED life and BLESSEDNESS of God in Christ Jesus means living in God’s EMPOWERING realm, fulfilling His purpose in your life [Romans 8:28-30; Ephesians 1:11-12; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10]. The BLESSED life of God doesn’t operate in emptiness, vain imagination, or human strength, power and might [Zach 4:6; 1 Samuel 2:9; 2 Corinthians 3:1-6]; it operates and authenticates through God EMPOWERING us, via the Holy Spirit, who EMPOWERS us, SEALS us, ANOINTS us, GUARANTEES us and DWELLS within us as GIVEN of God the Father to us as by the redemption default in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. [Acts 1:8; Luke 24:59, Romans 5:5; John 14:16-17; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22]. 

For to be BLESSED in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus is to be EMPOWERED of God by the Holy Spirit to succeed, to achieve and to become; and more so, to be fulfilled productively, efficiently and effectively [effectually] in the ASSURED WORD of God. 

The BLESSEDNESS of God in character [Galatians 5:22-23], charisma [1 Corinthians 12:7-11] and ministry [1 Corinthians 12:28-31; Ephesians 4:7-16; Romans 12:3-8] is empowered, synergised and manifested by the Holy Spirit. It means God’s BLESSEDNESS in the New Creation Testament is made REALITY in us as we do life and live godly, by the Holy Spirit of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

It’s my earnest PRAYERS that you enact THE BLESSED LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS, by the Holy Spirit of promise that makes all things possible by God in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHT WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED US with all spiritual BLESSINGS in heavenly places in Christ: 4 according as he hath CHOSEN US in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 having PREDESTINATED US unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath MADE US ACCEPTED in the beloved” Ephesians 1:3-6.  

“THE BLESSING of the Lord, it MAKETH RICH, and he ADDETH NO SORROW with it” Proverbs 10:22.  

“But ye shall receive POWER, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in JERUSALEM, and in all JUDÆA, and in SAMARIA, and unto the UTTERMOST part of the earth” Acts 1:8.  

“And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be ENDUED with POWER from on high” Luke 24:49. 

“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another COMFORTER, that he may ABIDE WITH you for ever; 17 even the Spirit of TRUTH; whom the world CANNOT receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth WITH you, and shall be IN you” John 14:16-17. 

“Now it is God who ESTABLISHES and CONFIRMS us [in joint fellowship] with you in Christ, and who has ANOINTED us [EMPOWERING us with the gifts of the Spirit]; 22 it is He who has also put His SEAL on us [that is, He has appropriated us and CERTIFIED us as His] and has GIVEN us the [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as a pledge [like a security deposit to GUARANTEE the fulfillment of His promise of eternal life]” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22/AMP.  

“Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, [as conformity to God’s will and purpose—so it is with you also]. 7 So understand that it is the people who live by faith [with confidence in the power and goodness of God] who are [the true] sons of Abraham. 8 The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, proclaimed the good news [of the Savior] to Abraham in advance [with this promise], saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” 9 So then those who are people of faith [whether Jew or Gentile] are blessed and favored by God [and declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with Him] along with Abraham, the believer . . . 13 Christ PURCHASED our FREEDOM and REDEEMED us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”— 14 in order that in Christ Jesus THE BLESSING of Abraham might also come to the Gentiles, so that we would all receive [the realization of] the PROMISE of the [Holy] Spirit through faith . . . 26 For you [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified and] are all children of God [set apart for His purpose with full rights and privileges] through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union with the Christ, the Anointed] have clothed yourselves with Christ [that is, you have taken on His characteristics and values]. 28 There is [now no distinction in regard to salvation] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you [who believe] are all one in Christ Jesus [no one can claim a spiritual superiority]. 29 And if you belong to Christ [if you are in Him], then you are Abraham’s descendants, and [spiritual] heirs according to [God’s] promise” Galatians 3:13-14/AMP.  

“And it shall come to pass, IF THOU SHALT HEARKEN DILIGENTLY UNTO THE VOICE of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: 2 and all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, IF THOU SHALT HEARKEN UNTO THE VOICE of the Lord thy God . . . 9 The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, IF THOU SHALT KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways . . . 13 And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; IF THAT THOU HEARKEN UNTO THE COMMANDMENTS of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: 14 and thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them” Deuteronomy 28:1-14.  

“Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE” Acts 20:34-35.  

“What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the BLESSEDNESS of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9. Cometh this BLESSEDNESS then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness . . . 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were . . . 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 but for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification” Romans 4:1-25. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is a spiritual reflection on the theme of God’s blessedness and empowerment in the life of believers in Christ Jesus. It highlights how God’s blessedness is made real in us through the Holy Spirit, enabling us to thrive, fulfill His purpose, and live a life of meaning and productivity. 

Key points: 

  • God’s blessedness in Christ Jesus brings fullness of life, fulfillment of desires, and vitality.  
  • Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live God’s blessed life, overcoming emptiness, human strength, and vain imagination. 
  • The blessed life operates through God’s empowerment, sealing, anointing, and dwelling of the Holy Spirit. 
  • God’s blessedness is seen in character, charisma, and ministry, synergised by the Holy Spirit. 
  • Believers are called to enact God’s blessed life, living godly in Christ Jesus, and fulfilling His purpose. 

Scriptural emphasis: 
The message draws from various scriptures (Gal 3:13-14, Eph 1:3-6, Acts 1:8, John 14:16-17, 2 Cor 1:21-22) to highlight God’s blessedness, empowerment by the Holy Spirit, and the believer’s identity in Christ Jesus. 

Tone: 
The tone is inspirational, encouraging believers to live out God’s blessedness in their lives through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. 

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

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE! 

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT SUBSTANTIATES IN HOPE! 

“Now FAITH is the SUBSTANCE of things HOPED for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1. 

The FAITH that works and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that SUBSTANTIATES in HOPE. Hence COMMUNICATE your FAITH in HOPE.  

“Let us HOLD FAST the CONFESSION OF OUR HOPE without WAVERING, for He who promised is faithful” Hebrews 10:23/NKJV. 

“But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. 10 For God is not UNJUST [UNRIGHTEOUS, UNFAITHFUL, UNGRATEFUL] to forget your WORK and LABOR of LOVE which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that each one of you show the SAME DILIGENCE to the FULL ASSURANCE OF HOPE until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through FAITH and PATIENCE inherit the promises” Hebrews 6:9-12/NKJV. 

And by the PATIENCE of HOPE, you can keep FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, as you LABOUR in LOVE to SERVE in GRACE. 

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. 5 FOR OUR GOSPEL CAME NOT UNTO YOU IN WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“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 . . . 5 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” Romans 5:1-5. 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“Therefore it is of FAITH, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18 WHO AGAINST HOPE BELIEVED IN HOPE, THAT HE MIGHT BECOME THE FATHER OF MANY NATIONS; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 AND BEING NOT WEAK IN FAITH, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was STRONG IN FAITH, giving glory to God; 21 and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform . . .” Romans 4:16-25. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that effective faith is the faith that substantiates in hope (Hebrews 11:1). It’s the faith that works and is effectual, effective, and efficient. 

Key Points 

  • Faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). 
  • Communicate your faith in hope (Hebrews 10:23). 
  • The patience of hope keeps faith thriving in the midst of all odds (Hebrews 6:9-12). 
  • Labour in love to serve in grace (1 Thessalonians 1:2-5). 
  • Faith, hope, and love are interconnected (Romans 5:1-5). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

References Hebrews 11:1, 10:23, 6:9-12; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5; Romans 5:1-5, 4:16-25; and Philemon 4-6, highlighting the importance of faith substantiating in hope. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Effective faith is rooted in hope. 
  • Communicate your faith in hope. 
  • Patience of hope and labour of love are essential for effective faith. 
  • Abraham’s example: against hope, he believed in hope (Romans 4:18-21). 
  • God’s promises are sure; He is faithful to perform (Romans 4:21). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

ABIDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE 

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ABIDING IN FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE: THESE ARE ENABLING INGREDIENTS TO LIFE AND GODLY LIVING! 

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

God is good and faithful, true and sure in all His ways. Therefore, don’t give up due to people or circumstances in your present moment. Keep abounding and abased in FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE – these are the enablers that make doing life and living godly worthwhile in these blessed regards in their characteristics in application: 

  1. The Work of FAITH 
  2. The Labour of LOVE and 
  3. The Patience of HOPE. 

These three elements mentioned above, keeps you above the waters of life. It thus means, you don’t just WORK, let it be the WORK of FAITH; and you don’t just LABOUR, let it be the LABOUR of LOVE and you don’t just be PATIENT, let it be the PATIENCE of HOPE. For in due time, your EXPECTATIONS shall be in God’s grace and BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“For SURELY there is an END; and thine EXPECTATION shall NOT be CUT OFF” Proverbs 23:18. 

ABIDING FAITH, LOVE AND HOPE IS AN ENABLING INGREDIENTS TO LIFE AND GODLY LIVING. 

Every grace and blessings in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“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 you were CALLED into the FELLOWSHIP of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” 1 Corinthians 1:9. 

“For God is not unjust to forget your WORK and LABOUR of LOVE which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of HOPE until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through FAITH and patience inherit the promises” Hebrews 6:10-12. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises that faith, hope, and love are enabling ingredients to life and godly living. These three elements keep you above life’s challenges and make living godly worthwhile. 

Key Points 

  • Abide in faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). 
  • God is good and faithful; don’t give up due to people or circumstances. 
  • Keep abounding and abased in faith, hope, and love. 

Apply these elements as: 

  1. Work of faith 
  1. Labour of love 
  1. Patience of hope 

 

These elements keep you above life’s waters. 

Expect God’s grace and blessedness in Christ Jesus (Proverbs 23:18). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

References 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4, 1 Corinthians 1:9, and Hebrews 6:10-12, highlighting the importance of faith, hope, and love in godly living. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Faith, hope, and love are essential for godly living. 
  • Apply these elements in your life through work, labour, and patience. 
  • God is faithful and will fulfil your expectations. 
  • Love is the greatest of these three (1 Corinthians 13:13). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE AND SERVES BY LOVE! 

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THE EFFECTIVE FAITH THAT WORKS: IT’S THE FAITH THAT WORKS THROUGH LOVE AND SERVES BY LOVE! 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which WORKS 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. 

The FAITH that WORKS and that’s EFFECTUAL – EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT – is the FAITH that WORKS through LOVE and SERVES by LOVE. 

While the PATIENCE of HOPE keeps FAITH thriving in the midst of all odds, it’s LABOURING in LOVE to SERVE one another that ensures EFFECTIVE FAITH communication in our walk with God. 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 hearing of thy LOVE and FAITH, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 that the COMMUNICATION of thy FAITH may become EFFECTUAL by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” Philemon 4-6. 

“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. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in WORD ONLY, BUT ALSO IN POWER, AND IN THE HOLY GHOST, AND IN MUCH ASSURANCE; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake” 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5. 

“For IN Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but FAITH which works 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. 

Further Scriptural Reading Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 11:1  

SUMMARY: 

The message highlights that true faith is not just a mental assent, but a working faith that operates through love and serves others. It’s the faith that works through love and serves by love that is effective and efficient. 

Key Points 

  • Faith that works is the faith that operates through love (Galatians 5:6). 
  • Serving one another in love is key to effective faith communication (Galatians 5:13). 
  • Patience of hope keeps faith thriving, while labouring in love ensures effective faith communication (1 Thessalonians 1:3; Philemon 1:4-6). 
  • Effective faith is characterised by work of faith, labour of love, and patience of hope (1 Thessalonians 1:3). 

Scriptural Emphasis 

  • References Galatians 5:6, 13; Philemon 1:4-6; and 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5, highlighting the importance of faith working through love and serving others. 

Main Takeaways 

  • Faith without love is ineffective. 
  • Serving others in love is crucial for effective faith communication. 
  • Effective faith is a working faith that operates through love and serves others. 
  • Patience of hope and labouring in love are essential for effective faith. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI