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SOME SCRIPTURAL CONJUNCTION ON – “FRUITFULNESS AND MATURITY IN THE SPIRIT”

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SOME SCRIPTURAL CONJUNCTION ON – “FRUITFULNESS AND MATURITY IN THE SPIRIT”: THE EFFECT OF SOWING THE SEED OF RIGHTEOUSNESS! 

“FOR A GOOD TREE BRINGETH NOT FORTH CORRUPT FRUIT; NEITHER DOTH A CORRUPT TREE BRING FORTH GOOD FRUIT. 44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. 45 A good man out of the GOOD TREASURE OF HIS HEART bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the EVIL TREASURE OF HIS HEART bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the ABUNDANCE of the heart his MOUTH speaketh” Luke 6:43-45. 

God wants you to be FRUITFUL in every way in His grace and BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus’ stead. His FRUIT(S) of RIGHTEOUSNESS are a consequence of SOWING the SEED of RIGHTEOUSNESS. For like begat like, just as a Lion doesn’t give birth to a Goat and a Mango fruit doesn’t not reproduce a Cashew fruit [Genesis 1:11-12; Matthew 12:33-36; Luke 6:43-45]. Our character fruit of righteousness will always reproduce after its kind as we continuously sow the character seed of righteousness in every way of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

And the WORK OF RIGHTEOUSNES which is PEACE toward God and humanity, has a corresponding EFFECT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, which is QUIETNESS and ASSURANCE for ever in doing LIFE and LIVING GODLY, even as it’s written: 

“And the WORK OF RIGHTEOUSNESS shall be PEACE; and the EFFECT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS QUIETNESS and ASSURANCE for ever” Isaiah 32:17. 

As a result of the WORK and EFFECT of RIGHTEOUSNESS in FRUITFULNESS, herein are SOME SCRIPTURAL WRIT PRINCIPLES that are worth pondering and noting:  

IT IS ONLY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE THAT’S ABLE TO INCREASE YOUR FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AS YOU SOW YOUR SEED: 

“And God is ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND TOWARD YOU; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 9 (as it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 10 NOW HE THAT MINISTERETH SEED TO THE SOWER BOTH MINISTER BREAD FOR YOUR FOOD, AND MULTIPLY YOUR SEED SOWN, AND INCREASE THE FRUITS OF YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS;) 11 being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God” 2 Corinthians 9:8-11. 

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS IN ALL GOODNESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS AND TRUTH: 

“For ye were SOMETIMES darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: WALK as children of light: 9 (FOR THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS IN ALL GOODNESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS AND TRUTH;) 10 proving what is acceptable unto the Lord” Ephesians 5:8-10. 

SOWING THE PEACE OF THE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS WORTH A LIVING: 

“But the WISDOM that is from ABOVE (HEAVENLY) is first PURE, then PEACEABLE, GENTLE, and EASY to be intreated, full of MERCY and GOOD FRUITS, without PARTIALITY, and without HYPOCRISY. 18 And THE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS is SOWN in peace of them that make peace” James 3:17-18. 

ENSURING GODLY CHASTENING THAT YIELDS THE PEACEABLE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS: 

“. . . 11 Now no CHASTENING for the PRESENT seemeth to be joyous, but grievous (severe, painful): nevertheless afterward it YIELDETH THE PEACEABLE FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS unto them which are exercised thereby” Hebrews 12:1-11 Emphasis Mine. 

BEING FILLED WITH THE FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS MAKES YOU: 

“And this I pray, that your LOVE may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 that ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 BEING FILLED WITH THE FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God” Philippians 1:9-11. 

THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS MUCH MORE THAN FOOD AND DRINK – IT’S ABOUT RIGHTEOUSNESS, PEACE AND JOY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT: 

“Let not then your GOOD BE EVIL SPOKEN OF: 17 for the kingdom of God is not MEAT (FOOD) and DRINK; but RIGHTEOUSNESS, and PEACE, and JOY in the Holy Ghost. 18 For he that IN THESE THINGS SERVETH Christ is ACCEPTABLE to God, and APPROVED of men” Romans 14:16-18 Emphasis Mine. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, THE HERB YIELDING SEED, AND THE FRUIT TREE YIELDING FRUIT AFTER HIS KIND, WHOSE SEED IS IN ITSELF, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good” Genesis 1:11-12. 

“Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34 O generation of vipers, HOW CAN YE, BEING EVIL, SPEAK GOOD THINGS? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the GOOD TREASURE OF THE HEART BRINGETH FORTH GOOD THINGS: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment” Matthew 12:33-36. 

“FOR A GOOD TREE BRINGETH NOT FORTH CORRUPT FRUIT; NEITHER DOTH A CORRUPT TREE BRING FORTH GOOD FRUIT. 44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. 45 A good man out of the GOOD TREASURE OF HIS HEART bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the EVIL TREASURE OF HIS HEART bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the ABUNDANCE of the heart his MOUTH speaketh” Luke 6:43-45. 

SUMMARY: 

The message is centred on FRUITFULNESS AND MATURITY IN THE SPIRIT, emphasising the effect of sowing the seed of righteousness. 

Key Points: 

  1. Sowing and Reaping: Sowing the seed of righteousness leads to fruits of righteousness (Genesis 1:11-12, Luke 6:43-45).
  2. God’s Desire: God wants believers to be fruitful in every way in His grace and blessedness (2 Corinthians 9:8-11).
  3. Fruit of Righteousness: The fruit of righteousness brings peace, quietness, and assurance (Isaiah 32:17, James 3:17-18).
  4. Characteristics of Fruitfulness: 
    • Goodness, righteousness, and truth (Ephesians 5:8-10) 
    • Peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated (James 3:17-18) 
    • Purity and hypocrisy-free living (James 3:17-18) 
  5. Importance of Chastening: Godly chastening yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness (Hebrews 12:1-11).
  6. Kingdom Living: The kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:16-18). 

Scriptural References: 

  • Genesis 1:11-12 – Sowing and reaping 
  • Luke 6:43-45 – Fruit of righteousness 
  • 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 – God’s abundance 
  • Isaiah 32:17 – Peace and quietness 
  • James 3:17-18 – Wisdom from above 
  • Ephesians 5:8-10 – Fruit of the Spirit 
  • Hebrews 12:1-11 – Chastening 
  • Romans 14:16-18 – Kingdom living 
  • Matthew 12:33-36 – Tree and fruit 
  • Philippians 1:9-11 – Being filled with fruits of righteousness 

Call to Action: Sow the seed of righteousness and experience the fruitfulness and maturity in the Spirit 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

YOUR FAITH IS THE VICTORY – IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES 

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YOUR FAITH IS THE VICTORY – IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES: ONLY STAY STEADY IN THE WORD AND NOT IN THE NOISE! 

“And of THE CHILDREN OF ISSACHAR, which were men that had UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES, to KNOW what Israel OUGHT TO DO; the heads of them were two hundred; AND ALL THEIR BRETHREN WERE AT THEIR COMMANDMENT” 1 Chronicles 12:32. 

It’s time to REDEEM the time by UNDERSTANDING the moment wherein you are, by the GRACE, and wherein you STAND in Christ Jesus’ stead, Amen. There are so many NOISE, NOSY, ANALYTICAL and NOISY people everywhere at these present global challenges in ECONOMICS, WAR, POLITICS and PANDEMICS – and the consequences of these happenings on individuals, families, communities, nations, and globally are having a great effect. Lots of families and nations are on ECONOMIC meltdown, with job losses and bereavement.  Businesses are remodeling to suit the times; except individuals awake to innovate, create, initiate, and explore – just businesses are manoeuvring, KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING the changes in times. For these businesses are making intentional efforts to upgrade by INNOVATING, CREATING, INITIATING and EXPLORING the various ways of doing life with the changes in time, knowing it may be difficult to fit into this anchor leg of rat race to become stable by stalling. 

“The man that WANDERETH OUT OF THE WAY OF UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION OF THE DEAD (UNPRODUCTIVE, OBSCURED, SLOTHFUL, SLUGGARD, MEAN)” Proverbs 21:16 Emphasis Mine. 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING GIVETH FAVOUR: but the WAY of TRANSGRESSORS is HARD (DIFFICULT, CHALLENGING)” Proverbs 13:15. 

And unfortunately, lots of people are geared towards the noise around and about them, on a daily basis, rather than taking advantage of the moment to AWAKE from their sleep and slumbering statuesque – and to look inward for an onward and upward trajectory match – and to get the illumination and enlightening that’s needed in order to update and upgrade skills and experience – and to acquire the needed know-how to take and get to the next phase or segment that shows up. The present moment calls for an inward and outward global view of life and how to take it along to affect and effect oneself for good – both locally, nationally and in many other respects internationally; and this awakening call from a slumbering statuesque is gracious and empowering, in order to make one to EXPLORE, CREATE, INNOVATE, INITIATE and MANOEUVRE into a better and best phase in all that pertains to doing life, while in the moment, and when all is done and over. It’s God’s intent to deliver us from the present EVIL times but we have to awake through understanding our times in grace. 

“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins, THAT HE MIGHT DELIVER US FROM THIS PRESENT EVIL WORLD, according to the WILL of God and our Father: 5 to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen” Galatians 1:3-5. 

It’s UNDERSTANDING the TIMES to plan, evolve, explore, create, initiate by the WORD of God through FAITH for the UNSEEN to be made SEEN – that is, to be made REAL because of your God given endowment within [Hebrews 11:1-3]. It’s time to put on the gear of FAITH to plan, prepare and pursue through DILIGENCE, that VISION that you’ve written, which only your eyes have seen, ears have not heard and not yet in any man’s thoughts or ideals – ([Habakkuk 2:1-4; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10]. It’s time to make that SET VISION simplified to your understanding – that is, to read it over and over again, until it develops within you before you take a FLIGHT – I mean, to RUN with it. You have no reason to FAIL by faith. FAITH gives the VICTORY and TRIUMPH; and the enabling to OVERCOME graciously and gracefully OVER the world set system and impact in our lives. 

My earnest PRAYER is that you, as a child of God, is not left behind in been able to do LIFE and live GODLY because you are overwhelmed of the changes that will confront or already confronting your FAITH in Christ Jesus stead; and to some, are unfortunately UNPREPARED as the HORSE, to DILIGENTLY win each by the grace of God wherein they stand.  

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And of The Children Of Issachar, which were men that had UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES, to KNOW what Israel OUGHT TO DO; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment” 1 Chronicles 12:32. 

“The man that WANDERETH OUT OF THE WAY OF UNDERSTANDING shall remain in the CONGREGATION OF THE DEAD (UNPRODUCTIVE, OBSCURED, SLOTHFUL, SLUGGARD, MEAN)” Proverbs 21:16 Emphasis Mine. 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING GIVETH FAVOUR: but the WAY of TRANSGRESSORS is HARD (DIFFICULT, CHALLENGING)” Proverbs 13:15. 

“For this is the LOVE of God, that we KEEP his COMMANDMENTS: and his COMMANDMENTS are not GRIEVOUS (Irksome, Burdensome, Taskmaster-Like). 4 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 5:3-5 (Emphasis Mine). 

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS NOT SEEN. 2 For by it the elders OBTAINED a good report. 3 Through FAITH we UNDERSTAND that the worlds were FRAMED by the WORD of God, so that things which are SEEN were not MADE of things which DO APPEAR . . . 11But without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:1-3, 6. 

“I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the Lord answered me, and said, WRITE THE VISION, AND MAKE IT PLAIN UPON TABLES, THAT HE MAY RUN THAT READETH IT. 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. 4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: BUT THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY HIS FAITH” Habakkuk 2:1-4. 

“Wherefore he saith, AWAKE THOU THAT SLEEPEST, and ARISE from the DEAD (Idling, noise, unpreparedness), and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye WALK CIRCUMSPECTLY, not as fools, but as wise, 16 REDEEMING THE TIME, because the days are EVIL (Challenging). 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE WILL OF THE LORD IS” Ephesians 5:14-17 (Emphasis Mine). 

“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” Romans 5:1-2. 

“The HORSE is PREPARED against the DAY of BATTLE: but SAFETY is of the Lord” Proverbs 21:31. 

“Seest thou a man DILIGENT in his BUSINESS? he shall STAND before KINGS (Honour, Dignity); he shall not STAND before MEAN (Obscure, Vague, Uncertain) men” Proverbs 22:29 (Emphasis Mine). 

“The PLANS and REFLECTIONS of the HEART BELONG TO MAN, But the [wise] ANSWER of the tongue is from the Lord . . . 9 A MAN’S MIND PLANS HIS WAY [as he journeys through life], But the Lord DIRECTS HIS STEPS and ESTABLISHES them” Proverbs 16:1, 9 (Amplified). 

SUMMARY: 

This message is centred on understanding the times and staying victorious in God’s word amidst global challenges.  

It emphasises the importance of faith, diligence, and pursuing one’s vision to overcome obstacles and live a godly life. 

Key Points: 

  1. Understand the times: Believers need to understand the moment they’re in and stand firm in Christ Jesus’ stead (1 Chronicles 12:32, Ephesians 5:15-17).
  2. Don’t be overwhelmed by noise: Avoid being distracted by noisy, analytical people and circumstances; instead, focus on God’s word (Proverbs 21:16, Proverbs 13:15).
  3. Innovate and create: Businesses are adapting to changes; believers should too, by innovating, creating, and exploring new ways (Ephesians 5:15-17).
  4. Faith is the victory: Faith in God’s word brings victory and enables overcoming the world (1 John 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:1-3).
  5. Diligence and preparation: Believers should be diligent and prepared, like a horse ready for battle, to win each day (Proverbs 21:31, Proverbs 22:29).
  6. Write and pursue vision: Write down your vision, make it plain, and pursue it through faith and diligence (Habakkuk 2:1-4, Hebrews 11:1-3).
  7. Awake and arise: Awake from slumber and arise to explore, create, innovate, and initiate (Ephesians 5:14-17). 

Key Scriptures: 

  • 1 Chronicles 12:32 – Understanding the times 
  • 1 John 5:4-5 – Faith is the victory 
  • Proverbs 21:31 – Diligence and preparation 
  • Habakkuk 2:2-3 – Write and pursue vision 

Call to Action: Stay steady in God’s word, understand the times, and pursue your vision with faith and diligence. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

 

THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY

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THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY: KNOWING And UNDERSTANDING The ESSENCE! 

“The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence], And THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY ONE is UNDERSTANDING and SPIRITUAL insight” Proverbs 9:10/Amplified. 

I’ve yet to find a Believer in Christ who doesn’t want to actualise and see that everything about their Faith in Christ Jesus is TANGIBLE, REACHABLE and LIVEABLE. Unfortunately, not all are experiencing the FULLNESS of Christ Jesus’ stead in their day-to-day living as may be expected IN THE GRACE wherein we STAND by faith, as in the Holy Writ. 

“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” Romans 5:1-2. 

In ESSENCE, actualising our REDEMPTION REALITY in Christ Jesus is only made possible through, firstly, KNOWLEDGE – that is, by the ACKNOWLEDGING; and secondly, it’s with the UNDERSTANDING of one’s FAITH in Christ Jesus – being COMMUNICATED to matters of Life and Godly Living as it’s written in the Holy Writ: 

“That the COMMUNICATION of your FAITH may become EFFECTUAL (productive, result oriented) by the ACKNOWLEDGING of every GOOD THING which is IN YOU in Christ Jesus” Philemon 1:6/Emphasis mine. 

“Grace and peace [that special SENSE OF SPIRITUAL well-being] be MULTIPLIED to you in the [true, intimate] KNOWLEDGE of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3 For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal KNOWLEDGE of Him who CALLED us by His own glory and excellence. 4 For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature” 2 Peter 1:2-4/Amplified. 

And until you can ACTUALISE the ESSENCE of REDEMPTION of Christ Jesus in and for you, the COMMUNICATION of your FAITH in Christ Jesus will always be a – struggle, strange, burdensome, irksome and taskmaster like. It’s for this lack of the knowledge and understanding of THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY that there are many MERE – ‘AMEN’, HALLELUJAH’ ‘I RECEIVE’ and ‘BLESS ME’ – Christians around despite their long-standing efforts in the Churches of Christ. This OUGHT not to be so in Christ Jesus and for all that Christ Jesus is to us in God. 

I am emboldened to say that you can APPROPRIATE and ENACT through a personal knowledge and understanding of THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY in your redemption in Christ Jesus, of all that God has – DONE IN you, DONE FOR you, DONE WITH you and He’s DOING THROUGH you, supposedly and indeed. 

Here are few ESSENCE to enable you see a gracious reasons to earnestly crave and seek for THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY through ACKNOWLEDGING and UNDERSTANDING of all that God did for you in Christ Jesus; this is to help you APPROPRIATE and ENACT with ease your REDEMPTION into reality and as a POSSESSION. It is the KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING: 

  • That a man’s ignorance is His own mountain, but the knowledge of the truth gives freedom and dominion – John 8:32. 
  • That knowledge will deliver one from life and scriptural errors, and help one engage with God’s power to save, deliver, and restore – Matthew 22:29 
  • That your dominion in life is a product of your knowledge – Daniel 11:32. 
  • That a man’s value for knowledge determines his ultimate worth – Isaiah 33:6. 
  • That knowledge is power, freedom and dominion, while religion is imprisonment and bondage – Luke 11:52. 
  • That the grace that determines our status is a function of knowledge – 2 Peter 1:2. 
  • That when you run after knowledge, goodness and mercy runs after you – Proverbs 1:22, 29-33. 
  • That People who hates knowledge can’t secure heaven’s favour – Proverbs 13:15; Hosea 4:6; Isaiah 5:13-15. 
  • That age is not equal to knowledge and should not be taken for knowledge – Job. 32:7-9. 
  • That if your thoughts are not updated, your life will be outdated – Proverbs 24:5. 
  • That when you add a little MORE knowledge to your life daily, you live a little better – Proverbs 4:18. 
  • That whatever you have no value for you have no access to – Mark. 6:5-6.  
  • That studying for knowledge is not a transferable responsibility – 2 Timothy 2:15. 
  • That the only authentic proof of knowledge is freedom and liberty – John 8:32. 
  • That when you don’t grow in the spirit of knowledge, you end up groaning in life – 2 Peter 3:18.  
  • That those who seek to know men, don’t know God; when you seek to know God, people will seek to know you – Jeremiah 17:5-8; Matthew 6:24. 
  • That your knowledge of Jesus makes you absolutely sure of tomorrow – John 17:3; Isaiah 33:6. 
  • And you can’t POSSESS a lasting POSSESSION with unsecured knowledge – Proverbs 25:2; Job 23:12; Matthew 22:29. 

These writs above though not limited, indicates the essence of KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING of the Holy in order to access the FULNESS of Him. Hence, I say, Don’t SETTLE and BECOME a believer in Christ Jesus, who is envelope just with – ‘BLESS ME’, ‘HALLELUJAH’, ‘I RECEIVE’, ‘AMEN’ and such like – seek after knowing and understanding the Holy one for your ESSENCE and FULNESS. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall POSSESS THEIR POSSESSIONS” Obadiah 1:17. 

“The Lord our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the vale, and in the south, and by the sea side, to the land of the Canaanites, and unto Lebanon, unto the great river, the river Euphrates. 8 Behold, I have set the land before you: GO in and POSSESS the land which the Lord sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them” Deuteronomy 1:6-8. 

“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 . . . 13 Christ hath REDEEMED us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 that THE BLESSING OF ABRAHAM might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the PROMISE of the Spirit through faith . . . 26 For ye are all the children of God by FAITH in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither JEW NOR GREEK, there is neither BOND NOR FREE, there is neither MALE NOR FEMALE: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14, 26-29. 

“Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 and I will make of thee a GREAT NATION, and I will BLESS thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a BLESSING: 3 and I will BLESS them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: AND IN THEE SHALL ALL FAMILIES OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED” Genesis 12:1-3. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of knowing and understanding the knowledge of the Holy (God) in order to actualise and experience the fullness of redemption in Christ Jesus. 

Key Points: 

  1. Knowledge is key: The message emphasizes the need for believers to seek knowledge and understanding of God’s word and His ways (Proverbs 9:10, 2 Peter 1:2-4).
  2. Redemption reality: Actualizing redemption reality in Christ Jesus requires knowledge and understanding of one’s faith (Romans 5:1-2, Galatians 3:6-9).
  3. Communication of faith: Effective communication of faith is linked to acknowledging and understanding God’s goodness and presence in one’s life (Philemon 1:6).
  4. The essence of redemption: Redemption is not just a declaration, but a reality to be lived and experienced (Galatians 3:13-14, 26-29).
  5. The problem of ignorance: Ignorance of God’s word and ways lead to scriptural errors, bondage, and lack of dominion (Matthew 22:29, Hosea 4:6). 

The benefits of knowledge: Knowledge brings freedom, dominion, power, and understanding, while ignorance leads to bondage and limitation (John 8:32, Proverbs 1:22, 29-33). 

Scriptural references: The message is supported by numerous scriptural references, emphasising the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding. 

Call to Action: The message encourages believers to seek the knowledge of the Holy, acknowledging and understanding God’s goodness and presence in their lives, and to communicate their faith effectively. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE ADD-ONS TO YOUR FAITH

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THE ADD-ONS TO YOUR FAITH: THE INGREDIENTS OF CHARACTER – TO ENSURE YOUR CHARISMA ABOUND IN GRACE! 

“. . . 5 And beside this, GIVING ALL DILIGENCE, ADD TO YOUR FAITH VIRTUE; and to virtue KNOWLEDGE; 6 and to knowledge TEMPERANCE; and to temperance PATIENCE; and to patience GODLINESS; 7 and to godliness BROTHERLY KINDNESS; and to brotherly kindness CHARITY . . .” 2 Peter 1:1-11. 

FAITH is – the legal and vital tender to do business with the heavens in the earthly affairs. We do BUSINESS in earthly affairs with men by MONETISING it – that is, by using FINANCE – Cash or Kind, in transactions; but in the Kingdom, we do BUSINESS in life and godliness with God by FAITH – built on His WORD, as a means of transactions in order to receive the heavenly enabling in our earthly affairs. And this act of God’s grace supersedes and transcends the BUSINESS with men indeed. And is done by FAITH built on God’s infallible, unadulterated and authoritative WORD and not on fantasy or sentiments or on human dogmas and religious make belief and philosophy and such like. And faith is active while believe is passive; meaning there’s a difference. For FAITH in other words, is acting correspondingly upon what you BELIEVE of God’s Word in the grace, in the context of consideration in Christ Jesus stead. 

Hence being DILIGENT in FAITH is a necessity, for it pleases God. It accords heavens reward, it unveils and gives access to stand before kings (place of noble, honour, dignity and worth) and not in a place of obscure, unpredictable, unproductive, disgruntled and mean people. [Hebrews 11:6; Proverbs 22:29]. 

Therefore, it’s imperative to start your daily schedules and routines – being today, with a DILIGENT SERVICE OF FAITH with God. Keep the same spirit through the week, months and each passing year, you’ll experience for yourself, the awesome reward of diligent service and work by faith in Christ Jesus. 

However, in all that the act of FAITH matters to one in life with God, there are some ADD-ONS that are vital to synergies the effectual results of our FAITH transaction and communication – in LIFE and GODLY LIVING. These vitalities that will ensure that our FAITH delivers to us all things that pertains to life and godliness are but not limited as in 2 Peter 1:1-11, in these add-ons: 

  • VIRTUE 
  • KNOWLEDGE 
  • TEMPERANCE 
  • PATIENCE 
  • GODLINESS 
  • BROTHERLY KINDNESS 
  • CHARITY (LOVE) 

These add-ons ingredients of CHARACTER, makes you abound in your CHARISMATIC grace, and more so, as you stay DILIGENT in FAITH. It gives and makes the Kingdom default toward the HEAVENLY transaction in EARTHLY affairs seamless as we think on these THINGS as in the Holy Writ of Philippians 4:8, but not limited: 

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are TRUE, whatsoever things are HONEST, whatsoever things are JUST, whatsoever things are PURE, whatsoever things are LOVELY, whatsoever things are of GOOD REPORT; if there be any VIRTUE, and if there be any PRAISE, THINK ON THESE THINGS”  

I pray God’s grace, wisdom and speed in every way of living and doing life, as you ADD TO YOUR FAITH THESE NECESSARY ADD-ONS /INGREDIENTS OF CHARACTER, TO ENSURE YOUR CHARISMA ABOUND IN GRACE in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But without FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must BELIEVE that he is, and that he is a REWARDER of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:6. 

“Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the JUST SHALL LIVE BY HIS FAITH” Habakkuk 2:4. 

“Seest thou a man DILIGENT in his BUSINESS? he shall STAND before kings; he shall NOT STAND before MEAN men” Proverbs 22:29. 

“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 1:4-6. 

“Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like PRECIOUS FAITH with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 according as his DIVINE POWER hath given unto us all things that PERTAIN unto LIFE and GODLINESS, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 whereby are given unto us exceeding great and PRECIOUS PROMISES: that by these ye might be PARTAKERS of the DIVINE NATURE, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, GIVING ALL DILIGENCE, ADD TO YOUR FAITH VIRTUE; and to virtue KNOWLEDGE; 6 and to knowledge TEMPERANCE; and to temperance PATIENCE; and to patience GODLINESS; 7 and to godliness BROTHERLY KINDNESS; and to brotherly kindness CHARITY. 8 For if these things be in you, and ABOUND, they make you that ye shall NEITHER BE BARREN NOR UNFRUITFUL in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that LACKETH THESE THINGS IS BLIND, AND CANNOT SEE AFAR OFF, AND HATH FORGOTTEN THAT HE WAS PURGED FROM HIS OLD SINS. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: 11 for so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” 2 Peter 1:1-11. 

“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. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises adding key ingredients to your faith to enhance its effectiveness in life and godly living. These add-ons (2 Peter 1:5-7) include: 

  • VIRTUE 
  • KNOWLEDGE 
  • TEMPERANCE 
  • PATIENCE 
  • GODLINESS 
  • BROTHERLY KINDNESS 
  • CHARITY (LOVE) 

Faith is like a currency for transactions with God in heavenly affairs. Being diligent in faith pleases God and brings rewards (Hebrews 11:6, Proverbs 22:29). These character add-ons ensure your charisma abounds in grace and make you fruitful in God’s kingdom. 

The message encourages focusing on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report (Philippians 4:8), and prays for God’s grace, wisdom, and speed as you add these ingredients to your faith. 

Scriptural references: 

  • 2 Peter 1:1-11 
  • Philippians 4:8 
  • Hebrews 11:6 
  • Proverbs 22:29 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

HAVING AN UNDERSTANDING IN THE GRACE 

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HAVING AN UNDERSTANDING IN THE GRACE: IT GIVES THE NEEDED ALTITUDE TO OUTSMART YOUR TEACHERS AND TEXTBOOKS [ANCIENTS]! 

“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” Romans 5:1-2. 

Having an UNDERSTANDING IN THE GRACE wherein you STAND in Christ Jesus by being JUSTIFIED and with an ACCESS to Father God by faith – it’s the needed leverage to be – ABOVE ONLY. Understanding gives you the needed ALTITUDE to outsmart your TEACHERS and TEXTBOOKS in your onward and upward trajectory in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

“O how LOVE I thy law! it is my MEDITATION all the day. 98 Thou through thy commandments hast MADE ME WISER than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more UNDERSTANDING than ALL my TEACHERS: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I UNDERSTAND more than THE ANCIENTS, because I keep thy precepts” Psalms 119:97-100. 

“The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] WISDOM [it is preeminent]! And with all your acquiring, get UNDERSTANDING [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]” Proverbs 4:7/Amplified. 

I don’t know who your TEACHER has been, INSTRUCTOR, MENTOR and what kind of ANCIENTS (Books, Biography) you have read or reading or understudy or understudying at this moment, but I have miniature short story of life at sunrise to sunset as a teen. 

Growing up, I hear this continuous phrase that our children should be better than us and they should outsmart one in LIFE and GODLY LIVING. For this cause most parents I know work so hard to ensure that their children become exactly that in many ways, though most of those bulk of work to that greatness, are on the child/children shoulder in order for them to BECOME what they are PURPORTED to be in many ways too. 

I remembered while getting set for my secondary, my dear father and Dad and Papa of blessed memory called me to his bedroom one early morning which is unusual, to give me instructions to greatness in my life. He called me many times by my name and asked me, how many times did he called me. I did answer him, then said afterwards, what’s my family name. I answered him again accordingly. He said that as I leave for the Boarding School, I should not forget my name and family name. Meaning, live up to it and ABOVE ALL, I should ensure to be better off than he is and those [patriarchal] before him. Meaning, it’s my RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY to BECOME. I heard him well. And INDEED, I heard him in every decision I put up to action in the course of that teenage path of life. 

“But the PATH of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day” Proverbs 4:18/AMP. 

“Thou wilt SHEW me the PATH of life: in thy PRESENCE is FULNESS of joy; at thy RIGHT HAND there are PLEASURES for evermore” Psalms 16:11. 

And as a young teenage that have accepted Christ Jesus into my life then, the only thing I know and could hear within me, supposedly by the Holy Spirit then, was to be PRINCIPLED in my PATH in order to evade distractions and then become. And out of my given pocket spending while in boarding school, I bought extra textbooks or workbook way beyond what the school recommended in syllabus and prospectus, just to top up my intent in GRACE. It was not just necessarily as I recall now and as then to meet up with my loving Dad’s intents or demands, but to ensure that I don’t jeopardise my FAITH in Christ Jesus by being a FAILURE or FAILING student, who then have to live on the mercy of my TEACHERS or TUTORS. I wanted to be ABOVE ONLY. And looking back and taking a reflection, down memory lane, it paid off. Am grateful to Dad. Thank you God for giving him to be my father, Dad and Papa and also as my personal instructors in many ways – and he’s forever in hearts and thoughts. 

“For though ye have ten thousand INSTRUCTORS in Christ, yet have ye not many FATHERS: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel” 1 Corinthians 4:15. 

Overtime, my class Tutor, will call me to give my classmates teaching classes while he’s away for staff meetings to keep ORDER and DECENCY in the classroom. And my classmates were so surprised of such accordance by the Classroom Tutor, that two of them came to my hostel one day and stole my gifted Bible from my dear Uncle Austin [Rev A U MORMAH], as a measure to deter me. Thank God one of them gave his life to Christ Jesus afterwards and now Pastoring a Church to God’s glory. Also, during classes, I will ask my Tutors of various interest subjects, questions that they were wandering and wondering how manage and how come if I am using the same teaching syllabus and prospectus materials as others and as requested by the school then. Neither the Teacher nor the students knew then that I have read Psalms 119:97-100 in my Bible, of what I can be if I give in to a principled living as the path to channel my life by God’s WORD. 

And along with Psalmist Scripture that was an instructional awakening for me to be effectual – productive and results oriented, I do embraced also in principle, and by KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING, the essence of DILIGENCE and PREPAREDNESS ahead of demand in context, of the scriptures of Proverbs 22:29 and Proverbs 21:31 for an onward and upward trajectory in life and grace. And ever since I knew then that by the SCRIPTURES in context, I could be tailored to OUTSMART my TEACHERS, INSTRUCTORS, MENTORS and the ANCIENT [written records set before time by others in books and other life format], I could take on any subjects of interest that I willingly set myself up to pursue in the grace. And to simply put it, life is dynamic and evolves in different ways to answer the quest of humanity, that’s why you like me by God, in His grace, in His word, by the Holy Spirit, can be whatever you want to be in Him. And for me, the rest today is history to God’s eternal glory and praise and honour. Amen. 

I have share the above foretaste to let you know and understand that you can OUTSMART your TEACHERS, INSTRUCTORS, MENTORS and the ANCIENT in that trade and field of ENDEAVOURS, if you give yourself to the KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING of that SUBJECT in question. I know God’s WORD works for all who will DILIGENTLY with gracious delight look up to the WORD as the WISDOM NUGGETS in doing LIFE and GODLY LIVING in this world under God in Christ Jesus stead. 

Therefore, in all your getting, get UNDERSTANDING in the light of the SCRIPTURES on that subjects of life – Trade, Family, Marriage, Relationship, Business, Career, Leadership, Enterprise and such like – for you are the CUSTODIAN of your happiness and joy and not someone else except you give them the permission to rule and dominate over your will power in the grace. [Proverbs 4:7]. This is to enhance the BEST of God in you in order to make it TANGIBLE, LIVEABLE, LOVEABLE, REACHABLE, COMPREHENSIBLE and DELIVERABLE as desired in the LIGHT of the Scriptures. God’s WORD works today and it’s more ASSURED now than ever before as you choose to ensure it in principle in the grace wherein, we stand by God in Christ Jesus. Amen. [Romans 5:1-2]. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING: 

“The beginning of WISDOM is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]! And with all your ACQUIRING, get UNDERSTANDING [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]” Proverbs 4:7/AMP. 

“O how love I thy law! it is my MEDITATION all the day. 98 Thou through thy commandments hast MADE ME WISER than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more UNDERSTANDING than all my TEACHERS: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I UNDERSTAND more than THE ANCIENTS, because I keep thy precepts” Psalms 119:97-100. 

“Seest thou a man DILIGENT in his BUSINESS? he shall STAND before KINGS [HONOUR, DIGNITY]; he shall not STAND before MEAN MEN [UNPRODUCTIVE, SLOTHFUL]” Proverbs 22:29/Emphasis Mine. 

“But without FAITH it is IMPOSSIBLE to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a REWARDER of them that DILIGENTLY seek him” Hebrews 11:6. 

“The HORSE is PREPARED against THE DAY OF BATTLE: but safety is of the Lord” Proverbs 21:31. 

“The PLANS and PREPARATION of the mind and ORDERLY THINKING belong to man, but from the Lord comes the [wise] answer of the tongue. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirits (the thoughts and intents of the heart). 3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your PLANS be established and succeed . . . 9 A man’s mind PLANS his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure” Proverbs 16:1-3, 9/AMP  

SUMMARY: 

The message shares a personal testimony of how the writer applied Biblical principles to excel in life, outsmarting teachers, textbooks, and even their own patriarchal lineage. Growing up, his father encouraged him to surpass him, instilling a sense of responsibility and accountability. The writer embraced this challenge, leveraging God’s Word (especially Psalms 119:97-100, Proverbs 4:7, Romans 5:1-2) to guide his path.  

Key takeaways: 

  • Understanding God’s Word gives wisdom and altitude to outsmart teachers and mentors.  
  • Diligence and preparedness are crucial for success (Proverbs 22:29, 21:31).  
  • One’s faith in Christ and principled living can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth. 
  • The writer’s experience shows applying scripture can lead to being “above only” in various areas of life. 

The message encourages readers to get understanding in God’s Word for guidance in life’s areas like trade, family, marriage, business, and leadership. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

DEFINE AND COLOUR YOUR LIFE WITH SPIRITUAL FRUIT  

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DEFINE AND COLOUR YOUR LIFE WITH SPIRITUAL FRUIT: YOUR CHARACTER [SPIRITUAL FRUIT] IS WHAT WILL SUSTAIN AND MAINTAIN YOUR CHARISMA AND CHARISMATIC ATTRIBUTES! 

“FINALLY, BRETHREN, whatsoever things are TRUE, whatsoever things are HONEST, whatsoever things are JUST, whatsoever things are PURE, whatsoever things are LOVELY, whatsoever things are of GOOD REPORT; if there be any VIRTUE, and if there be any PRAISE, THINK [MEDITATE] ON THESE THINGS” Philippians 4:8. 

CHARISMA could be defined as the ability to attract, charm, and influence the people around you for a given cause in your Plan, Purpose and Pursuit. CHARISMA is often said to be a mysterious ineffable quality; you either have it or don’t have it. The term charisma (/kəˈrɪzmə/; pl. charismata, adj. charismatic) has two senses: COMPELLING ATTRACTIVENESS or CHARM that can inspire devotion in others; and a DIVINELY CONFERRED power or talent to make you be what you want to be in LIFE and GODLINESS. 

It must be noted that the sustainability of your CHARISMA or CHARISMATIC life in the cause of time is only in picture by the CHARACTER you exhibit in and through it. Otherwise, it becomes a CARICATURE in every respect of manifestation and operations. 

CHARACTER – THE RESILIENT TEMPER – is defined and applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged and examined apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents. Strength of character, personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person, mentally and morally. 

And for the BELIEVER’S in Christ, our CHARISMATIC or CHARISMA life which is as a result of SPIRITUAL GIFTS and ENDOWMENT cum TALENTS are sustained [kept in checking] in the grace by the SPIRITUAL FRUIT – the CHARACTER – of the Holy Spirit that’s at work and in operation in us. It is the spiritual fruit ELEMENTS that formulate ones character and behavioural mannerisms, thereby ensuring that one is able to uphold, sustain and maintain any position with integrity and etiquette, in one’s charisma or charismatic endowment. Any lack of these sustainability and checking process by the character fruit, will consequently result to a caricature of one’s acts of displayed in charisma or charismatic attribute, which are – blindness, barrenness and unfruitfulness – to the reality and tangibility of the TRUTH in life and godly living in Christ Jesus stead. 

“And beside this, giving all diligence, ADD to your FAITH VIRTUE; and to virtue KNOWLEDGE; 6 and to knowledge TEMPERANCE; and to temperance PATIENCE; and to patience GODLINESS; 7 and to godliness BROTHERLY KINDNESS; and to brotherly kindness CHARITY. 8 For if THESE THINGS be in you, and ABOUND, they make you that ye shall NEITHER be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that LACKETH THESE THINGS is BLIND, and CANNOT SEE afar off, and hath FORGOTTEN that he was purged from his old sins. . .” 2 Peter 1:5-11. 

The elements that make up the spiritual fruit ARE but not limited to these: 

  • Love (Charitable) 
  • Joy 
  • Peace 
  • Longsuffering (Endurance) 
  • Gentleness 
  • Goodness (Virtue) 
  • Faith (Faithfulness) 
  • Meekness 
  • Temperance (Self Control) 
  • Patience 
  • Brotherly Kindness 
  • godliness 
  • Honesty 
  • Purity 
  • faithfulness 
  • truth 
  • reverential fear of God 
  • . . . And such like the more . . .  

And where these elements that makes up the – SPIRITUAL FRUIT (CHARACTER) – abound more and more, one can be able to live and ensure sustainability in grace with the endowed CHARISMA placements; and then, to do life and godliness, without making excuses or explaining reasons to any, just as Jesus did exhibited in humanity for our example as written in the Holy Writ of 1 Peter 2:21-25. 

Beloved in Christ Jesus, know for sure and full well that you are the CUSTODIAN of your happiness in all aspects of doing life and living godly. Therefore, make your CHARISMA and CHARISMATIC GIFTS and TALENTED ENDOWMENT sustainable with an unquestionable CHARACTER. CHARISMA is good and great, and it takes you to heights in any field and endeavour in life when it’s graciously and gracefully in operation. It helps to evolve your uniqueness in life from others. But always remember in cause and course of doing life and living godly that ONLY your CHARACTER makes you truly YOU, to WORTH the living after all. 

I SAY THEN – DEFINE AND COLOUR YOUR LIFE WITH SPIRITUAL FRUIT – FOR YOUR CHARACTER IS THE SUSTAINABLE SPIRITUAL FRUIT – FOR YOUR CHARISMA AND CHARISMATIC ATTRIBUTES TO BE OF WORTH. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“But the FRUIT of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, 23 Meekness, Temperance: AGAINST such there is no law” Galatians 5:22-23. 

“And beside this, giving all diligence, ADD to your FAITH VIRTUE; and to virtue KNOWLEDGE; 6 and to knowledge TEMPERANCE; and to temperance PATIENCE; and to patience GODLINESS; 7 and to godliness BROTHERLY KINDNESS; and to brotherly kindness CHARITY. 8 For if THESE THINGS be in you, and ABOUND, they make you that ye shall NEITHER be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that LACKETH THESE THINGS is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. . .” 2 Peter 1:5-11. 

“FINALLY, BRETHREN, whatsoever things are TRUE, whatsoever things are HONEST, whatsoever things are JUST, whatsoever things are PURE, whatsoever things are LOVELY, whatsoever things are of GOOD REPORT; if there be any VIRTUE, and if there be any PRAISE, THINK ON THESE THINGS” Philippians 4:8. 

Further Scriptural Reading: Romans 12:1-20. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of CHARACTER (SPIRITUAL FRUIT) in sustaining and maintaining CHARISMA and CHARISMATIC attributes in believers’ lives. 

Key Points: 

  1. CHARISMA defined: CHARISMA is the ability to attract, charm, and influence others for a given cause (compelling attractiveness or divinely conferred power). 

 

  1. CHARISMA needs CHARACTER: Sustainability of CHARISMA depends on the CHARACTER (SPIRITUAL FRUIT) exhibited (Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Peter 1:5-11). 
  1. SPIRITUAL FRUIT elements: Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance, Patience, Brotherly Kindness, godliness, Honesty, Purity, faithfulness, truth, reverential fear of God. 

 

  1. Importance of CHARACTER: 
  • It ensures sustainability in grace with CHARISMA placements. 
  • It enables living godly without excuses (1 Peter 2:21-25). 
  • It makes you “truly YOU”, worth living. 
  1. 5. LackingSPIRITUAL FRUIT leads to: blindness, barrenness, unfruitfulness (2 Peter 1:9). 
  2.  Call to action: Define and colour your life with SPIRITUAL FRUIT (CHARACTER) for your CHARISMA to be of worth. 

Scriptural emphasis: 

  • Galatians 5:22-23 (FRUIT of the Spirit). 
  • 2 Peter 1:5-11 (adding virtues). 
  • Philippians 4:8 (thinking on good things). 
  • Romans 12:1-20 (further reading on living godly). 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

THE ESSENCE OF WISDOM IN DOING LIFE 

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THE ESSENCE OF WISDOM IN DOING LIFE: THE PRINCIPLE OF HAVING ZEAL/PASSION, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING! 

“WISDOM is GOOD with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12 For WISDOM is a DEFENCE, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that WISDOM GIVETH LIFE to them that have it” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12. 

WISDOM, the excellent enabling to stand upon in grace in order to do life and godliness and to BECOME in God’s BLESSEDNESS, is worth the pursuit in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. And Jesus Christ is become our wisdom from God to excellently do life and live godly, as it’s written in the Holy Writ: 

“. . . 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 . . 30 But of him are ye in CHRIST JESUS, who of God is MADE unto us WISDOM, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption . . .” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. 

And it’s high time to desire this PRINCIPAL thing – called WISDOM, in one’s PASSIONATE endeavour; and to pursue life with or by PASSION/ZEAL, there is the need for KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING, in all spheres that pertain to doing LIFE and GODLY LIVING. For therein is the PATH to GRACIOUSNESS and GRACEFULNESS in God’s BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus. Amen. 

“If any of you LACK WISDOM, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ASK IN FAITH, NOTHING WAVERING. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways” James. 1:5-8. 

To ensure the essence of WISDOM for excellence in the plight of grace, and in all about doing life and living godly, herein are PRINCIPLES for your perusal; this is to help you to think and ponder your cause and course, in respect to the plan, purpose and pursuit to attain your desires in the Scriptural context. And your expectations can only be possible through the principles of PASSION/ZEAL, KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING – to ensure WISDOM: 

PRINCIPLE 1 – THE PASSION/ZEAL ESSENCE: 

  • PASSION, meaning Zeal, strong feeling or intensely emotional about something, is vitality to life PLAN, PURPOSE, and PURSUIT. ZEAL – otherwise PASSION, is good for the living in doing life, but if without KNOWLEDGE, it’s dangerous and deadly in WISDOM ESSENCE, meaning, it can lead to foolishness and frustration. Hence, a mere passion or being passionate or zealous about something is not enough to carry one through in life’s PLAN, PURPOSE, and PURSUIT. One needs KNOWLEDGE to enhance the PASSION or ZEAL to a fruitful end. It thus also means that being passionate about something as in – Career, Marriage, Relationship, Skill, Trade, Governance, Leadership, Ministry and such like the more, can only be meaningful when there’s an added KNOWLEDGE to such desired PASSION. And this is simply the reason and why, as it’s written for our knowing: 

“Brethren, my heart’s DESIRE and PRAYER to God for Israel is, that they might be SAVED. 2 For I bear them record that they have a ZEAL (PASSION) of God, but not ACCORDING TO KNOWLEDGE. 3 For they being IGNORANT of GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS, and going about to ESTABLISH their OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, have not SUBMITTED themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the END of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth” Romans 10:1-4 (Emphasis Mine). 

PRINCIPLE 2 – THE KNOWLEDGE ESSENCE: 

  • KNOWLEDGE is not very much appreciated until you’ve experienced the effect of IGNORANCE. Having the needed knowledge for a thing is very vital in our cause to life PLAN, PURPOSE and PURSUIT. This is to enhance one’s endeavours with the required or expected KNOWLEDGE for proficiency and for effectual and efficient results in the grace. 

However, be it known, that as good as KNOWLEDGE is important, it is not enough except there’s an UNDERSTANDING to that KNOWLEDGE in order to make a purposeful, meaningful and fulfilling decision. For being informed helps to make informed decision in doing life and living godly in the grace; but a mere KNOWLEDGE without UNDERSTANDING puffed (PRIDES) up and it’s dangerous. And KNOWLEDGE is good, but if without UNDERSTANDING, it breeds arrogance and rudeness. It’s for the limitation in WISDOM ESSENCE, that there’s the need to add UNDERSTANDING to one’s KNOWLEDGE even as it’s written: 

“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. KNOWLEDGE PUFFED UP, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him” 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 (Emphasis Mine). 

PRINCIPLE 3 – THE UNDERSTANDING ESSENCE: 

  • UNDERSTANDING what you KNOW and PASSIONATE about is the key to WISDOM for one’s life PLAN, PURPOSE and PURSUIT. Hence, where ZEAL (passion) and KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING are together in operation in one’s doings of anything, therein is the WISDOM ESSENCE. More so, one can then do life effectually, because the needed WISDOM ESSENCE will give one the enabling to live an accomplished and fulfilled life. 

For until one UNDERSTANDS full well what one is KNOWLEDGEABLE and PASSIONATE about, there will be life struggle to ensure a THRIVING, COLOURFUL, MEANINGFUL and FULFILLING LIFE and GODLY LIVING. Hence, the need to get UNDERSTANDING as it’s written: 

“WISDOM is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and WITH ALL THE GETTING GET UNDERSTANDING” Proverbs 4:7 (Emphasis Mine). 

“GOOD UNDERSTANDING giveth FAVOUR: but the way of TRANSGRESSORS is HARD (Difficult, Challenging, Rough, Struggling)” Proverbs 13:15. 

“The man that WANDERETH out of the WAY OF UNDERSTANDING shall REMAIN in the CONGREGATION of the DEAD (Unproductive, Ignorant, Foolish, Unwise) Proverbs 21:16. 

Wisdom essence will always show up when one ensures that there’s a mixture of Passion, knowledge and understanding in one’s act of doing life and living godly in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK! 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“Through WISDOM is an house BUILDED; and by UNDERSTANDING it is ESTABLISHED: 4 and by KNOWLEDGE shall the chambers be FILLED with all precious and pleasant riches. 5 A WISE man is STRONG; yea, a man of KNOWLEDGE increaseth STRENGTH. 6 For by WISE counsel thou shalt MAKE thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety” Proverbs 24:3-6. 

“Who is as the WISE man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A MAN’S WISDOM MAKETH HIS FACE TO SHINE, and the boldness of his face shall be changed” Ecclesiastes 8:1. 

“My child, LISTEN to what I say, and TREASURE my commands. 2. Tune your ears to WISDOM, and concentrate on UNDERSTANDING. 3. Cry out for insight, and ask for UNDERSTANDING. 4. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like HIDDEN TREASURES. 5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain KNOWLEDGE of God. 6. For the Lord GRANTS WISDOM! From his mouth come KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING. 7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. 8 He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. 9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. 10. For wisdom will enter your heart, and KNOWLEDGE will FILL you with joy. 11 WISE choices will WATCH over you. UNDERSTANDING will KEEP you safe. 12. WISDOM will SAVE you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted. 13 These men turn from the right way to walk down dark paths. 14 They take pleasure in doing wrong, and they enjoy the twisted ways of evil. 15 Their actions are crooked, and their ways are wrong. 16 WISDOM will SAVE you from the immoral woman, from the seductive words of the promiscuous woman. 17 She has abandoned her husband and ignores the covenant she made before God” Proverbs 2:1-17 New Living Translation (NLT). 

“The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] TREASURE hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field [securing the treasure for himself]. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46 and upon finding a single pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it” Matthew 13:44-46 Amplified. 

SUMMAARY: 

The message focuses on the ESSENCE OF WISDOM in doing life and living godly, emphasising the principles of PASSION/ZEAL, KNOWLEDGE, and UNDERSTANDING. 

Key Points: 

  1. WISDOM is crucial: WISDOM is a defence, gives life, and is worth pursuing in Christ Jesus (Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31). 

Three principles for WISDOM: 

  • PASSION/ZEAL: Vitality for life plan, purpose, and pursuit, but needs KNOWLEDGE (Romans 10:1-4). 
  • KNOWLEDGE: Important, but not enough without UNDERSTANDING (1 Corinthians 8:1-3). 
  • UNDERSTANDING: Key to WISDOM, helps make purposeful decisions (Proverbs 4:7, 13:15). 
  1.  Benefits of WISDOM: 
  • It Gives strength and safety (Proverbs 24:3-6). 
  • It Saves from evil and twisted ways (Proverbs 2:1-17). 
  • It Leads to a thriving, colourful, meaningful, and fulfilling life. 

Scriptural encouragement: 

  • Ask God for WISDOM in faith (James 1:5-8). 
  • Treasure WISDOM like a precious pearl (Matthew 13:44-46, Proverbs 2:1-17). 

Overall: The message encourages pursuing WISDOM by combining PASSION/ZEAL, KNOWLEDGE, and UNDERSTANDING to live a godly, thriving, and fulfilling life in Christ Jesus. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ENHANCED 

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WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ENHANCED – THE BLESSEDNESS OF GOD: IT GUARANTEES AND ENSURES OUR REDEMPTION BIRTHRIGHT! 

“Therefore, [inheriting] the PROMISE depends entirely on faith [that is, confident trust in the unseen God], in order that it may be GIVEN as an act of grace [His unmerited favor and mercy], so that the promise will be [legally] GUARANTEED to all the descendants [of Abraham]—not only for those [JEWISH believers] who keep the LAW, but also for those [GENTILE believers] who share the FAITH of Abraham, who is the [spiritual] father of us all— 17 (as it is written [in Scripture], “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the sight of Him in whom he believed, that is, God who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist” Romans 4:16-17 AMPLIFIED. 

Everyone born into the Kingdom through REPENTANCE toward God and FAITH toward our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ, have access by FAITH and a stand in the GRACE, to the birthright INHERITANCE that is made available to all who are SANCTIFIED – set apart – for uniqueness in the Kingdom. 

“And how I kept back nothing that was PROFITABLE unto you, but have SHEWED you, and have TAUGHT you publickly, and from house to house, 21 TESTIFYING both to the JEWS, and also to the GREEKS, REPENTANCE toward God, and FAITH toward our Lord Jesus Christ” Acts 20:20-21. 

There’s the set rights and privileges embedded in our REDEMPTION for all born of God, irrespective – JEWS and GENTILES – Romans 4:16-17 Amplified. And it’s the BLESSEDNESS of God in Christ Jesus that GUARANTEED and ENSURES it. And the BLESSEDNESS of God as the de facto, it’s without sentiments, prejudice, and dissimulation (hypocrisy) to all in Christ Jesus’ stead. 

If you are born of God in Christ Jesus, know full well that – The BLESSEDNESS of God is in you, knowingly or and unknowingly. And as you ARE justified of God in Christ Jesus, you can by FAITH and GRACE, access and take the needed stand to work out your salvation joyfully, in the midst of our challenging and difficult world. And to MANIFEST without questioning, there’s the need to harness, stir up and fan into flame the BLESSEDNESS of God within you, in order to bring forth that which is tangible, reachable, and liveable and loveable in all possible paths of doing life and living godly, by the Holy Spirit that’s given to us. 

“Therefore, since we have been JUSTIFIED [that is, acquitted of sin, declared blameless before God] by faith, [let us grasp the fact that] we have PEACE with God [and the joy of reconciliation with Him] through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed). 2 Through Him we also have ACCESS by FAITH into this [remarkable state of] GRACE in which we [firmly and safely and securely] STAND. Let us rejoice in our hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the MANIFESTATION of His excellence and power]. . . 5 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” Romans 5:1-2, 5 Amplified. 

I therefore commend you to God and His WORD by the Holy Spirit above all things else, so that you be able to actualise, enact, and authenticate your being born of God redemption rights and privileges, in THE BLESSEDNESS OF GOD in Christ Jesus’ stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“And now I COMMEND you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to THE WORD of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is ABLE to BUILD you up and to GIVE you the [rightful] INHERITANCE among all those who are SANCTIFIED [that is, among those who are set apart for God’s purpose—all believers]” Acts 20:32 Amplified. 

“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 Amplified. 

“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. 

“Now He who has MADE us and PREPARED us for this very PURPOSE is God, who GAVE us the [Holy] Spirit as a pledge [a GUARANTEE, a down payment on the FULFILLMENT of His promise]” 2 Corinthians 5:5 Amplified. 

“In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were STAMPED with the SEAL of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God]. 14 The Spirit is the GUARANTEE [the first installment, the pledge, a foretaste] of our inheritance until the redemption of God’s own [purchased] possession [His believers], to the praise of His glory” Ephesians 1:13-14 Amplified. 

“. . . 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. 10. How was it then reckoned? When he was in CIRCUMCISION, or in UNCIRCUMCISION? Not in CIRCUMCISION, but in UNCIRCUMCISION. 11 And he received the SIGN OF CIRCUMCISION, A SEAL OF THE RIGHTEOUSNESS of the FAITH which he had yet being UNCIRCUMCISED: that he might be the FATHER OF ALL THEM THAT BELIEVE, though they be NOT CIRCUMCISED; that RIGHTEOUSNESS might be IMPUTED unto them also: 12 and the father of CIRCUMCISION to them who ARE NOT of the CIRCUMCISION only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet UNCIRCUMCISED . . .” Romans 4:1-25. 

“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. 

“Christ hath REDEEMED US from the curse of the law, being MADE a curse FOR US: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 that THE BLESSING of Abraham might come on the GENTILES through Jesus Christ; that WE might RECEIVE the PROMISE of the Spirit through faith . . . 26 For YE ARE ALL the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is NEITHER Jew nor Greek, there is NEITHER bond nor free, there is NEITHER male nor female: for YE ARE ALL ONE in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and HEIRS according to the promise” Galatians 3:13-14, 26-29. 

SUMMARY: 

The message focuses on the BLESSEDNESS of God guaranteeing and ensuring the redemption birthright of believers, both Jews and Gentiles, through faith in Christ Jesus. It emphasises God’s impartial love, grace, and promise fulfillment. 

Key Points: 

  1. Redemption Birthright Guaranteed: The BLESSEDNESS of God ensures redemption rights for all born of God (Romans 4:16-17).
  2. Faith and Grace: Believers access redemption through faith and grace, not works (Romans 4:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9).
  3. Impartial Love: God’s BLESSEDNESS is without sentiments, prejudice, or hypocrisy (Romans 4:16-17).
  4. Inheritance: Believers are heirs of God’s promise, sealed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14, Galatians 3:29).
  5. Manifesting BLESSEDNESS: Believers should stir up and fan into flame God’s BLESSEDNESS within them (2 Timothy 1:6).
  6. Living Godly: Believers should work out their salvation joyfully, living godly in a challenging world (Philippians 2:12-13). 

Scriptural Support: 
The message cites several Bible verses emphasising: 

  • God’s promise to Abraham (Romans 4:16-17, Galatians 3:13-14) 
  • Justification by faith (Romans 4:1-25) 
  • The Holy Spirit as a guarantee (2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Ephesians 1:13-14) 
  • Believers’ inheritance (Galatians 3:29, Ephesians 1:13-14) 
  • Living godly and manifesting BLESSEDNESS (Philippians 2:12-13, 2 Timothy 1:6) 

Call to Action: 

  • Commended to God and His Word (Acts 20:32) 
  • Actualise, enact, and authenticate redemption rights and privileges (Ephesians 1:13-14) 

Overall: The message encourages believers to grasp their redemption birthright, walk in faith and grace, and manifest God’s BLESSEDNESS in their lives. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

FRUITFULNESS – FROM A NO-FRUIT BEARING TO AN ABIDING-FRUIT BEARING 

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FRUITFULNESS – FROM A NO-FRUIT BEARING TO AN ABIDING-FRUIT BEARING: ONLY MADE POSSIBLE BY ABIDING IN GOD’S LOVE AND ABIDING IN HIS WORD! 

“And this I pray, that your love may ABOUND yet more and more IN KNOWLEDGE and IN ALL JUDGMENT; 10 that ye may APPROVE things that are excellent; that ye may be SINCERE and WITHOUT OFFENCE till the day of Christ; 11 BEING FILLED WITH THE FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God” Philippians 1:9-11. 

Desiring to be FRUITFUL? Desiring to ensure and be assured in FRUITFULNESS? Desiring to MATURE and be MATURING in FRUIT bearing? Desiring to abound in ABIDING FRUIT Bearing? That’s all possible in God’s enabling GRACE and BLESSEDNESS. Our Heavenly Father wants you in Christ Jesus stead to THRIVE and not to SURVIVE or be a SURVIVAL in doing life and living godly in His grace in Christ Jesus stead. He wants you to be able to live meaningfully fulfilled in all you do, in LIFE and GODLY LIVING. Hence, there’s the need for PURPOSEFUL and MEANINGFUL living, in order to ensure FRUITFULNESS to THRIVE, toward a FULFILLING life. 

PURPOSEFUL LIVING comes by ABIDING In God’s LOVE which is secured in ABIDING in His WORD. It therefore means, that as you ABIDE in God’s WORD, you will THRIVE in phases. Doing life are in PHASES just as men are in SIZES. However, SIZE only depends on how much one can take on the various PHASES encountered in the course of doing life. It’s at this LIFE PHASES stage that the definition comes in: whether one is going to THRIVE or merely SURVIVE – as sometimes said, “survival of the fittest”. “The phases in God’s BLESSEDNESS are drawn from John 15:1-16, and every phase is vital and important indeed.  

Herein are these PHASES: 

  1. A NO FRUIT bearing stage – Vs 1-2 
  1. A FRUIT bearing stage – Vs 1-2 
  1. A MORE FRUIT bearing stage – Vs 1-2 
  1. A MUCH FRUIT bearing stage – Vs 5, 8 
  1. And an ABIDING FRUIT stage – Vs 16 

THRIVING is an essence of God as in the above phases; and it must be noted that God takes one through the PHASES so that one can be able to be FRUITFUL, that’s FRUIT BEARING; more so, that one can eventually earn or attain to such MATURITY in God’s enabling GRACE and BLESSEDNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

I pray you will THRIVE through each PHASE state with ease in grace; and by abiding in God’s LOVE and His WORD, you will in LIFE and GRACE, ABIDE in FRUITFULNESS in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. And may this SCRIPTURAL PRAYERS of Philippians 1:9-11 and Ephesians 3:14-19, ABOUND with you as written: 

“And this I pray, that your love may ABOUND yet more and more IN KNOWLEDGE and IN ALL JUDGMENT; 10 that ye may APPROVE things that are excellent; that ye may be SINCERE and WITHOUT OFFENCE till the day of Christ; 11 BEING FILLED WITH THE FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God” Philippians 1:9-11. 

“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be STRENGTHENED with might through His Spirit in the INNER man, 17 that Christ may DWELL in your hearts through faith; that you, BEING ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN LOVE, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 TO KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST WHICH PASSES KNOWLEDGE; that you may be FILLED with all the FULLNESS of God” Ephesians 3:14-19 NKJV. 

For a more comprehensive BIBLE STUDY on this context subject of fruitfulness and fruit bearing and maturity, do follow this link for your perusal: 

https://www.redemptionlifeinternational.org/spiritual…/ 

SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I am the TRUE VINE, and my Father is the HUSBANDMAN. 2 Every branch in me that BEARETH NOT FRUIT he taketh away: and every branch that BEARETH FRUIT, he PURGETH it, that it may bring FORTH MORE FRUIT. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 ABIDE in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it ABIDE in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth MUCH FRUIT: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man ABIDE not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7. If ye ABIDE in me, and my WORDS ABIDE in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye BEAR MUCH FRUIT; so shall ye be my disciples. 9. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall ABIDE IN MY LOVE; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and ABIDE IN HIS LOVE. 11. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might REMAIN (ABIDE) in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 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. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 16 Ye have not CHOSEN me, but I have CHOSEN you, and ORDAINED (APPOINTED) you, that ye should go and bring FORTH FRUIT, and that your FRUIT SHOULD REMAIN (ABIDE, ABOUND): that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you” John 15:1-16 (Emphasis Mine). 

“And this I pray, that your love may ABOUND yet more and more IN KNOWLEDGE and IN ALL JUDGMENT; 10 that ye may APPROVE things that are excellent; that ye may be SINCERE and WITHOUT OFFENCE till the day of Christ; 11 BEING FILLED WITH THE FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God” Philippians 1:9-11. 

“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may ABOUND to every good work: 9 (as it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, AND INCREASE THE FRUITS OF YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS;) 11 being ENRICHED in every thing to all BOUNTIFULNESS, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God” 2 Corinthians 9:7-11. 

“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (for the FRUIT of the Spirit is IN ALL GOODNESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS AND TRUTH;) 10 proving what is ACCEPTABLE unto the Lord” Ephesians 5:8-10. 

“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and GOOD FRUITS, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SOWN IN PEACE of them that make peace” James 3:17-18. 

“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 12:11. 

SUMMARY: 

The message focuses on the importance of abiding in God’s love and word to experience fruitfulness and thrive in life. It emphasises that God wants believers to thrive, not just survive, and that this is achieved by going through various phases of spiritual growth. 

Key Points: 

  1. Phases of Fruitfulness: The message outlines phases of fruit-bearing based on John 15:1-16: 
  • No fruit bearing 
  • Fruit bearing 
  • More fruit bearing 
  • Much fruit bearing 
  • Abiding fruit bearing 
  1.       Abiding in God’s Love and Word:The key to fruitfulness is abiding in God’s love and word (John 15:1-16). This leads to: 
  • Thriving in life phases 
  • Bearing much fruit 
  • Fulfillment in life and godly living 
  1.     Scriptural Support:The message cites several Bible verses emphasising: 
  • The importance of abiding in Christ (John 15) 
  • Praying for love to abound in knowledge and judgment (Philippians 1:9-11) 
  • Being strengthened in the inner man through God’s love (Ephesians 3:14-19) 
  • Fruitfulness in righteousness and peace (2 Corinthians 9:7-11, James 3:17-18, Hebrews 12:11) 

Call to Action: 

  • Abide in God’s word to thrive 
  • Desire fruitfulness and maturity in Christ 
  • God’s grace enables thriving, not just surviving 

Prayer Takeaway: 
The message includes a prayer for the reader to thrive through each phase, abide in fruitfulness, and experience God’s love and word. 

Overall: The message encourages believers to focus on abiding in God’s love and word to experience spiritual growth, fruitfulness, and a fulfilling life in Christ. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI

TAKE A HOLIDAY – IT’S HEALTHY AND NEEDFUL 

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TAKE A HOLIDAY – IT’S HEALTHY AND NEEDFUL: YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE TO STOP WORKING – AND TAKE A BREAK! 

“The apostles [who had been sent out on a mission] gathered together with Jesus and told Him EVERYTHING that they had DONE and TAUGHT. 31 He said to them, “COME AWAY BY YOURSELVES to a SECLUDED PLACE and REST [LEISURE] a little while”—for THERE WERE MANY [PEOPLE who were CONTINUALLY] COMING and GOING, and they COULD NOT even FIND TIME to EAT. 32 And they WENT AWAY by themselves in the boat to a SECLUDED PLACE” Mark 6:30-32/AMP. 

This morning, I noticed my ISP Wi-Fi was not transmitting fully or very well because most of the in-house and office devices that use Wi-Fi were not responding as expected. I noticed a frozen state indicating that I have to shut the mains down for a couple of minutes and then reset [reboot] the mains and devices again. Lo, behold, each of the devices just retains full strength and back up again, then I remembered that the ISP main hub has been working for a very long time in months without a time or space for rest though it’s a working material or device as designed. 

How much more for you and I to see the need to REST and have LEISURE in order to regain full strength instead of waiting until our body, soul and spirit breaks down as I almost experienced few days ago. Hence I can say thanks to God for some good government in governance and employers of labour that ensures and assures holidays day as sets by the state and international body are honoured; and as I have equally learnt to discipline myself to take a work time break for break and not for anything else irrespective. It helps to REJUVENATE, REFRESH, REKINDLE and SYNERGIES your wellbeing with wholeness in the grace. 

“. . . 10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: 11 for with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. 12 To whom he said, This is the REST wherewith ye may CAUSE THE WEARY TO REST; and this is the REFRESHING: yet they would not hear” Isaiah 28:9-12. 

Jesus knew how important it means to REST and have LEISURE after a while as He exhort the disciples to do likewise in Mark 6:30-32. Much more, there’s the spiritual rest of your triune-being, which is a consequence of praying in the Spirit as enjoined in the Bible book of Isaiah 28:9-12 and Ephesians 6:18 and Jude 1:20 and 1 Corinthians 14:18-22, 39 respectively; It’s indicated and expressed by the Isaiah Scriptures, especially the very vitality and importance of spiritual rest [Isaiah 28:9-12]; it’s a very refreshing medicine to your wholesome being – spirit, soul and body [1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12-13]. 

Therefore, TODAY, THIS DAY, begin to create and take time to rest, have leisure, for many have come and gone working so much hard and HARDWORKING as they claimed and are short-lived in the midst of their time without fulfilling purpose; and instead of hard-working, take time to be working by being smart and SMARTWORKING to maximise time in a short space, in taking time off-work and working overload; it’s in the knowing and seeing the act of the wisdom of God for the good and goodness, and for our wellbeing as a medicine that’s needful as Jesus enjoined – to take a getaway HOLIDAY in order to EAT, REST and have LEISURE. [Mark 6:30-32]. 

I pray you will be wise enough to live by the wisdom of God, in taking time to have rest and leisure; and to create opportunities for holidays and to take work time break for holidays and to ensure it in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

YOUR HOLIDAY TIME IS FOR REST AND LEISURE – DO ENSURE IT FOR YOUR GOOD, FOR YOUR GOODNESS AND FOR YOUR HEALTHY LIVING, AND NOT FOR ANYTHING ELSE IRRESPECTIVE. 

Healthy living is a wealthy living in life and in the grace.  

Be blessed accordingly. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“The apostles [who had been sent out on a mission] gathered together with Jesus and told Him EVERYTHING that they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a SECLUDED PLACE and REST [LEISURE] a little while”—for there were many [people who were CONTINUALLY] COMING and GOING, and they could not even FIND TIME to eat. 32 And they went away by themselves in the boat to a SECLUDED PLACE” Mark 6:30-32 AMPLIFIED. 

“See then that ye WALK circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 REDEEMING THE TIME, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not UNWISE, but UNDERSTANDING what the WILL of the Lord is” Ephesians 5:26-17. 

“Walk in WISDOM toward them that are without, REDEEMING THE TIME” Colossians 4:5. 

“. . . 10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: 11 for with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. 12 To whom he said, This is the REST wherewith ye may CAUSE THE WEARY TO REST; and this is the REFRESHING: yet they would not hear” Isaiah 28:9-12. 

” To whom will He TEACH KNOWLEDGE? [Ask the drunkards.] And whom will He make to UNDERSTAND the message? Those who are babies, just weaned from the milk and taken from the breasts? [Is that what He thinks we are?] 10 For it is [His prophets repeating over and over]: precept upon precept, precept upon precept, rule upon rule, rule upon rule; here a little, there a little. 11 No, but [the Lord will TEACH the rebels in a more humiliating way] by men WITH STAMMERING LIPS AND ANOTHER TONGUE will He SPEAK to this people [says Isaiah, and TEACH them His lessons]. 12 To these [complaining Jews the Lord] had said, This is the TRUE REST [the way to TRUE COMFORT AND HAPPINESS] that you shall GIVE TO THE WEARY, and, This is the [true] REFRESHING—yet they would not listen [to His teaching].” Isaiah 28:9-12/AMP Classic Edition. 

“But you, beloved, BUILD YOURSELVES UP [founded] on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], PRAYING IN THE HOLY SPIRIT; 21 Guard and keep yourselves in the love of God; expect and patiently wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)—[which will bring you] unto life eternal” Jude 1:20/AMP Classic Edition. 

“I thank my God, I SPEAK WITH TONGUES more than ye all: 19 yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an UNKNOWN TONGUE. 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 21 In the law it is written, With men of OTHER TONGUES and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. 22 Wherefore TONGUES are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe . . . 39 Wherefore, brethren, COVET to prophesy, and FORBID NOT to SPEAK WITH TONGUES” 1 Corinthians 14:18-22, 39. 

“PRAYING ALWAYS WITH ALL PRAYER and supplication IN THE SPIRIT, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints” Ephesians 6:18. 

“And the very God of peace sanctify you WHOLLY; and I pray God your WHOLE SPIRIT and SOUL and BODY be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” 1 Thessalonians 5:23. 

“For THE WORD of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a DISCERNER of the THOUGHTS and INTENTS of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are NAKED and OPENED unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do” Hebrews 4:12-13. 

SUMMARY: 

The message emphasises the importance of taking breaks, resting, and having leisure to rejuvenate and refresh one’s spirit, soul, and body. 

Key Scriptures: 

  • Mark 6:30-32 – Jesus invites disciples to rest and have leisure after a mission 
  • Isaiah 28:9-12 – Spiritual rest and refreshing through praying in the Spirit 
  • Ephesians 5:16-17, Colossians 4:5 – Redeeming time, walking wisely 
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:23 – Wholeness of spirit, soul, and body 
  • Hebrews 4:12-13 – Word of God discerning thoughts and intents of the heart 

The message shares a personal experience of the ISP Wi-Fi needing a reboot, reminding that even devices need rest. Jesus showed the importance of rest and leisure (Mark 6:30-32). Spiritual rest and refreshing come through praying in the Spirit (Isaiah 28:9-12). Taking breaks and resting helps to rejuvenate, refresh, and rekindle one’s wellbeing. Believers should discipline themselves to take work-time breaks, prioritise rest, and maximise time. Holidays and breaks are for rest, leisure, and rejuvenation – not for anything else. A healthy living is a wealthy living  

Call to Action: 

  • Take time to rest, have leisure, and prioritise your wholeness (spirit, soul, body)  
  • Discipline yourself to take breaks and maximise time 
  • Pray in the Spirit to experience spiritual rest and refreshing 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI